Help! Not sure which Microbiology to take!!

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so my school now offers two choices in microbiology: here are the two choices with descriptions:

biol f342 - microbiologymorphology and physiology of microorganisms. the role of these organisms in the environment and their relationship to humans. concepts of immunology. laboratory stresses aseptic techniques for handling microorganisms.

prerequisites: biol f115x; biol f116x; chem f105x.

offered spring

4.000 credit hours

biol f240 - beginnings in microbiologyfundamentals of microbiology. survey of the microbial world, interactions between microbes and host, microbial human diseases, the environmental and economic impact of microorganisms. provides background in basic and applied microbiology with emphasis on the role microorganisms play in human health and life. offered at tanana valley campus.

prerequisites: one course in high school or college-level biology required, or permission of the instructor.

recommended: one course in chemistry.

note: may not be used as biology elective credit for a major in biological sciences.

offered as demand warrants

4.000 credit hours

i had planned on taking the beginnings in micro as that was all there was previously, now i am not sure if it is enough. i am applying to absn programs, and just wanted some opinions on which seems more like what their pre reqs are. i emailed my admin at my prospective nursing school but they have not replied and i have to be enrolled this week or the class will be filled! thanks for the advise!

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Specializes in Home Care.

I'd take the F240. This course sounds very much like the microbiology I'm taking right now.

Just make sure F240 on your pre-req requirements list. Double check if you have to with your academic adviser.

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Thank you for your reply I think that is the one I need, just not sure on the pre req listing for the nursing program it just says A &P I and II, Chemistry, Microbiology and statistics. Not sure if I am taking the right chem class either, but it is a couple classes higher than the lowest level chem so I hope I am ok!

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I just signed up for micro as well, good luck in your course!

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Specializes in ICU.

I would be very cautious about taking the beginning micro course. When you apply to aBSN programs they may view the class as a "pre" or "intro" microbiology course and not count it as micro.

Haven't received an email back? CALL them! Also try emailing any other schools you think you might possibly apply to and ask them. It would be good to get a general consensus about the class.

You should enroll in one class ASAP so you at least have a seat secured. Good luck!

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Thanks Kitesurfing_bum I enrolled in both just to be sure, and checked with both of my prospective schools offerings in micro and the beginings matched their descriptions perfectly....so that is what I will be taking! Thanks for your help!

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I would check the schools that I am applying to see if those transfer to their program.

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Specializes in Home Care.

I wouldn't take any class without confirming with the nursing schools that it is on their required pre-req list.

Its your money and time, use them wisely.

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