Biology 095 or Bio 101???

bluebirdlx · May 5, 2010

I had been out of school for 10 years with no biology background and I went straight into 189 just to save the time. If you're a good student you can do well in 189. I believe with 095 you don't have to take a lab section but with 101 you do - so you might want to weigh the pros/cons of that.

gcurry · May 5, 2010

This is very helpful information. Thank you!! :)

puravidaLV · May 6, 2010

Do your self a favor and look up the teachers too.

ratemyprofessor.com is fairly accurate for CSN, but if you do jump in try to avoid -----------.

Optimom · May 6, 2010

Many students say Biol095 helps a lot for preparation to Biol189. Having said that, I jumped into Biol189 with no science background over 10 years, but I "managed" to survive. I mean I really "earned" the grade I got by studying so hard, spending a lot of time. As cingham says, instructor/professor choice is very important. I took the class without knowing anything about the professor, and I figured out later that he is one of the difficult professors in the biology department. If you choose the right instructor/professor and study a decent amount of time, you would survive.

bluebirdlx · May 6, 2010

It's important to note regarding choosing a professor that easy isn't always the best option. My 189 professor has a horrible rating on rmp.com as being extremely difficult but she turned out to be my favorite professor of the semester and I had a great time in her class and felt prepared when I left. Some of my classmates in 223 had "easier" professors for 189 and struggled in 223 because of it. No professor can make or break you as a student if you're committed.

Get the book Biology for Dummies - That helped me also.

scjunglebeats · May 18, 2010

Take you bio's at NSC dont wate your time with CSN. Start with 189, 95 is a waste of time.