Intro vs General Chemistry

[FutureNurseKyle]

I was informed by my schools health sciences advisor that if I didnt complete intro to chemistry or general chemistry this semester, I would not be able to apply for the Fall 2015 Nursing program.

Every last one of the introductory chemistry classes was full, forcing me to take general chemistry. Is there a large difference in the classes? I did a semester of chemistry in high school and made good grades before I dropped out for my GED. That was in 2008. How much more difficult is general chemistry than intro?

Thanks!

[caliotter3]

You did not mention the name of the school. Read the course descriptions and look at the order in which the two courses appear. There is usually a sentence or two that will either mention the subject audience or the degree of difficulty of the course material. Look at the words in the title. In general, the word "intro" constitutes a level of course that is slightly less arduous than the level of the "general" course. If you can't come to any conclusions yourself by reading the course descriptions either in the catalog or on the schedule, then ask an advisor. At any rate, if the school states that the course you are signed up for is acceptable for your application purposes, the point is moot. It makes no sense to delay applying to the program for a semester or a year, just over the title of one course.

[dorkypanda]

I agree with the other poster check your school's course catalog and read the description that will guide you in which course is more difficult. In my experience at my school intro to chemistry is a basic course almost like a refresher chemistry course before jumping straight into general chemistry. I believe the general chemistry course 1 is somewhat and maybe more challenging content wise compared to intro to chemistry course. You learn more in depth chemistry than intro chemistry such as inorganic principles and laws, there are mathematical problem solving, stoichiometry, chemical equations, atomic theory,bonding theories, molecular geometry ,solution chemistry, liquids and solids, and gas laws. General chemistry at the school I went to was a two course seqence. If you could choose your class pick what you're more comfortable with, if not just go with what is available. Good luck in your course.

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

See https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/chemistry-942735.html#post8073392 ; hopefull that post helps you.