Microbiology without Chem?

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I'm concerned about taking my Micro class next semester. I'm behind and also ahead in a way, since I only have about 4 pre-reqs left to take since I just switched my major to Nursing, but they're all prerequisites of one another. So, I decided to take them two at a time only. But my school says it recommends four hours of chemistry before taking it. I've only had high school chem, and so I'm not sure if it will be too difficult. I was wondering how much of an influence would chemistry be?

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My school doesn't require chem but there is a chapter on chem and undestanding bonds, charges, etc helps somewhat. You could also look to see if there is a chem for dummies book you could buy to review.

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It would certainly make microbiology a lot easier to take chem before micro. You talk about oxidation-reduction reactions, bonds, and other chemical processes. This made it easier for me to learn the actual micro stuff aside from being familiar with the chem stuff, since I had already taken it.

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Never had chemistry not even in high school. Made an A. Very little chemistry involved. You'll be fine.

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Here in GA, the only time you are required to take chemistry is when you are going for a BSN. ASN-RN's do not need chemistry, but they need A&P 1 & 2, and Micro. I don't think chemistry makes micro easier, the only time I remember having to think about the chemical process was in understanding why certain bacteria grew or didn't grow on mediums. And that information was explained in the Micro textbook.

Which chem do you have to take Chem 1 (general chemistry) or Chem 2 (organic chemistry)? I will say... I have been practicing drug calculation and the information I learned (converting weights, volume) in Chem 1 is helping a lot. And if you are doing an ASN program and you take the Chem's it will help out in the long run if you plan on bridging.

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I don't think chemistry is necessary for Microbio. Bio is very helpful but if you haven't taken that either then you can still figure it out. The info will just be new to you.

Where I find chem to be incredibly helpful is for physiology. It's not a prereq in my school but it's "strongly recommended".

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Here in GA, the only time you are required to take chemistry is when you are going for a BSN. ASN-RN's do not need chemistry, but they need A&P 1 & 2, and Micro. I don't think chemistry makes micro easier, the only time I remember having to think about the chemical process was in understanding why certain bacteria grew or didn't grow on mediums. And that information was explained in the Micro textbook.

Which chem do you have to take Chem 1 (general chemistry) or Chem 2 (organic chemistry)? I will say... I have been practicing drug calculation and the information I learned (converting weights, volume) in Chem 1 is helping a lot. And if you are doing an ASN program and you take the Chem's it will help out in the long run if you plan on bridging.

Thanks guys! I'm going for my Associate's, and the Chemistry isn't required, but it is recommended that I take a general course in it.

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Well if you are up to it, take Chem 1, it helps with drug calculation in my opinion. I've been going through the "Calculate with Confidence" book and it has been so easy, I got an A in both chems. And plus, if you plan on bridging to a BSN, all you have to do is take organic chem at that time.

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