Online Science Courses

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Hi all,

I thought that maybe it would be good to have a sticky for online science courses.

I am currently looking for an online/distance learning-- 4-- credit microbiology course. Of course it has to have a lab.

I know that both ccconline and Rio Salado offer these courses. Anyone have experience with either one of these in regards to microbiology, i.e. testing, level of difficulty, user friendly technology. I know from experience with Rio that the exams are proctored but how does ccconline deliver their exams?

If you have a link or resources to other colleges offering sciences--please post them here.

Chemistry

http://www.coastline.edu/

http://it.spcollege.edu/ecampus/listsearch.cfm

http://wsuonline.weber.edu/

Microbiology/A&P/Chem

http://www.rio.maricopa.edu/ci/schedule/

http://www.ccconline.org/

mona

I would not take biochem without a basic knowledge of chemistry. And you have to be careful with "elementary" courses; they are not always accepted.

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I would not take biochem without a basic knowledge of chemistry. And you have to be careful with "elementary" courses; they are not always accepted.

I've only taken one chemistry course. The nursing program actually accepts elementary/basic chemistry courses as long as you don't take the same type of basic course twice.

I'm not sure why there's such a huge difference with the course requirements among associates, bachelor's, and master's nursing programs. It seems like the requirements are more rigorous and strict at community colleges. The MSN program that I am applying to has lower requirements than the BSN program at the same school...isn't that strange? I'm worried that I might not be as prepared for nursing school than the students in the BSN program.

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Which is easier, organic or inorganic chemistry?

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I've only taken one chemistry course. The nursing program actually accepts elementary/basic chemistry courses as long as you don't take the same type of basic course twice.

I'm not sure why there's such a huge difference with the course requirements among associates, bachelor's, and master's nursing programs. It seems like the requirements are more rigorous and strict at community colleges. The MSN program that I am applying to has lower requirements than the BSN program at the same school...isn't that strange? I'm worried that I might not be as prepared for nursing school than the students in the BSN program.

In my research of schools, pre-reqs were more strict in private colleges/universities. I live in Cali and the schools I researched here (public) are also pretty strict. I don't know why they have variations...

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My bachelor's degree is business oriented so I never took college algebra. I took statistics, finite mathematics, and intermediate algebra (this course was taken a long time ago at a community college).

I plan to apply to a pre-licensure MSN program. I have the option to take either one biochemistry (3 credits) course or two chemistry courses (6 credits). The issue is that some chemistry courses require college algebra as a prerequisite while some do not. I suppose I can always take courses that don't require a prerequisite. I was told that the level of the chemistry courses does not matter as long as they are 6 credits.

1. Has anyone taken biochemistry in place of chemistry? Biochemistry seems more interesting.

2. Do you think taking chemistry courses and college algebra will be beneficial for nursing school or does it not matter? I want to prepare myself for nursing school even if it means taking courses and labs that are not required.

I hope someone can shed some light. Thank you.

If the school you are applying to says you have to take either one, or both, then that's what you'll have to take. Schools I've spoken to will not take Biochem in place of General Chem. You can always challenge the pre-reqs. I think taking those classes will help you think more critically and help you with understanding steps and processes.

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Which is easier, organic or inorganic chemistry?

Depends on your learning style I would think...heard from classmates who have taken both that they are different...

but ask the schools you are interested in.

Some schools want the Gen Chem I & II sequence AND Biochem or Organic Chem...

Some schools don't care what Chem as long as you took it with a lab..

I would just take classes that are qualified as pre-reqs at the schools I want to apply to.

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I decided to do all of my nursing prerequisite courses online. If you had to choose between Edukan and Ocean County College to take A/P, which one would you choose? Ocean County College is more expensive, but it seems like a higher quality course. However, Edukan's course term works better for me. OCC is 14 weeks long and Edukan is 8 weeks long. I'm not sure if doing an accelerated A/P course is a good idea.

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not familiar with those schools. I have taken a 6-week Anatomy and I'm in the middle of a 6 week Physiology course. There weren't/aren't a lot of people in the class...so it's like having a personal tutor. I'm glad to get those 2 out of the way this summer!

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I am over half way done with the very short summer session (8 week) at Edukan for A & P I. I am enrolling in the 12/14 week session in the fall for A & P II. For me, Edukan was much cheaper and did not require all of the transcripts or testing before registering, all I had to do was fill out my profile and pay. Plus they offered numerous semester options. The cost and the fact it was accepted by my college was the most important to me. Plus I had read all of the posts on this board about Edukan and so far its been worth it. I'm taking all of my pre-reqs online thru Edukan this fall. The tuition is only 20 more per credit hour than instate tuition at my community college.

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I enrolled at Ocean County College. I haven't heard one negative review about the science courses or the professors. After much thought, I didn't want to take an accelerated online science course after all. I heard positive things about Edukan, but I also heard about all the unnecessary grunt work that professors make you do in the A/P classes. A challenging course does not bother me- what bothers me are professors assigning unnecessary b.s. just to make up for the fact that the class is taught online. I care more about the quality rather than the quantity.

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I enrolled at Ocean County College. I haven't heard one negative review about the science courses or the professors. After much thought, I didn't want to take an accelerated online science course after all. I heard positive things about Edukan, but I also heard about all the unnecessary grunt work that professors make you do in the A/P classes. A challenging course does not bother me- what bothers me are professors assigning unnecessary b.s. just to make up for the fact that the class is taught online. I care more about the quality rather than the quantity.

I'm debating on taking Chemistry this fall with OCC because its actually taught by an RN. I cannot find a syllabus for Edukan Chemistry and you are correct in the extra work required in A&P classes. OCC is about 200 more than Edukan but with Chemistry, I don't really want to risk it. Has anyone here taken Chemistry thru OCC?

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I'm debating on taking Chemistry this fall with OCC because its actually taught by an RN. I cannot find a syllabus for Edukan Chemistry and you are correct in the extra work required in A&P classes. OCC is about 200 more than Edukan but with Chemistry, I don't really want to risk it. Has anyone here taken Chemistry thru OCC?

Hey, check this out Can anyone recommend a good online chemistry course? - Nursing for Nurses

It looks like the online chemistry courses at OCC come highly recommended.

Tuition is cheaper at OCC than Edukan, but the additional lab kit definitely raises the price.

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