Pre-req advice!!

Hi, it is possible to take classes in one semester at two different colleges/universities. I do not know, though, what the procedure for that in your state/city, but in NYC, CUNY specifically, it is called e-permit, which means if you are approved, you can take 1-2 courses at college A and other 1-2 courses at college B.

It probably isn't approved, thats how they have the system set up. My thought behind it is, I have taken higher caliber classes such as AP1 and AP2 years ago therefore I should be able to take biology combined with nutrition since biology is like going backwards in my opinion.

It probably isn't approved, thats how they have the system set up. My thought behind it is, I have taken higher caliber classes such as AP1 and AP2 years ago therefore I should be able to take biology combined with nutrition since biology is like going backwards in my opinion.

If you had taken AP1/2 before and did well, I don't see why you are unable to bypass the whole thing and take the two together. How were you able to take AP1/2 without taking the pre-req of Bio though? Because most schools make you take the Intro before even allowing you into the more advanced biology courses.

I would recommend going to the counselors and ask if they are able to override the class requirement and allow you to 'double up'. Make sure to bring your transcripts to show them that you already had AP1/2 to help drive your case.

I would speak with a guidance counselor and see if you can test out of the general biology class.

I was able to bypass originally because I took A&P1 while working on my first degree, I guess at that time biology wasn't a pre-req, it has been many years. Then after I graduated with my BS degree, I went to a community college that same yr and took A&P2.

The nursing advisor at my current school stated that she spoke to the chair in the science division and my request was denied because I needed biology as a foundation for micro and nutrition. To me it makes no sense. I'm trying to figure out a way to get these classes done this summer. So I was wondering if I can attend a CC and have those credits sent to my current school, since my current school won't allow me to take them together?

I'm used to schools having 2 summer mini-semesters. If your school or a school in your area had that, why couldn't you take biology in Summer I and then nutrition and microbiology in summer II?

I was able to challenge the prerequisites for micro and physio at my local community college. It's a well respected California community college. Like you, I already had a BS but in Biology. The funny thing is that I took physio + micro together for spring followed by anatomy in the fall and now retaking chemistry for winter. I went in the reverse route and did just fine (I had near 100% walking into the final for all 4 classes). Let me know if you're in California. I'll direct you to the CC I attended.

Ok, thanks for the advice. I'm in FL.

The schools is my area have Biology as full term for the summer session. So it will run through summer I and summer II (from May to August). I thought about that, and it would've worked out perfectly had biology not have been a full term summer class.

Yes, there are a few community colleges in my area that offer these classes during the summer term. I could probably take nutrition and biology at the community college together and try to transfer the classes back to my current school. I was thinking about the consequences if any, there could possibly be for doing it. Not sure how that all works.

I would suggest taking your BIO class now in preparation for the summer classes. Do you know which BIO you need...is it a 100 or 200 level class? If work is an issue (for attending class) then take it online. There are many Community Colleges that offer online classes. I know the community college I took my online classes with has students from all over the country. Speak with an advisor about which classes transfer (they often have different coding names) to be sure you take the right one for the school you hope to attend. Or, of course, the community college in your area may offer the online class too??

I do know that the college I went to starts classes pretty much every week, so there is no waiting around - you enroll and get going. Although of course you'd be paying out of state tuition if the college is outside of FL. Anyway - that way your class would be completed before the summer, in time for you to enroll in the other two classes that you need.