Pre-req questions

Pachinko · Dec 25, 2004

They're easy to find--any book superstore (Barnes and Noble, Borders, school bookstores, etc.) should have them, and so does Amazon. Here's what they look like:

Anatomy

Physiology

Maggie in NC · Dec 26, 2004

Biology isn't difficult, but you need to read and study. Expect to have a science project due at the end of the quarter/semester. We had to write scientific paper on our projects. Chemistry-the key is to stay on top of the lesson. If you get behind, you will get lost. There's a great post on Chemistry. Do a search and you'll find it. STUDY HARD! Good luck, you're almost done!

QUOTE=Doug85]I've currently in a community college and have taken all classes necessary to graduate EXCEPT: BIO 145 (basic biology), BIO 146 (anatomy and phys.), BIO 210 (micro), and CHEM 120 (intro to chem.). Nothing like saving the hardest for last! I'm taking 146 and 120 next semester- does anyone have any study tips that would work for these two subjects? I really want to be done with the comm. college next December and want to pass these two classes with flying colors. Thanks.

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Dec 26, 2004

Have you thought about CLEPping Biology? Since you've already gone through the course, you might just have to brush up on the things you forgot, and then you can take the test and be done with it. I CLEPped it, passed, and got 6 credit hours for it. Ask your student advisor before you do this to make sure your school will accept the CLEP credits first.

SarasotaRN2b · Dec 26, 2004

Not to burst your bubble...but Statistics doesn't mean squat! I know, I took the course. I've never needed statistics for any of the science prereqs. The best one to take is algebra...that'll at least help when you are looking for your X value. it is actually required in order to take chemistry.

While yes, anatomy is memorization...I believe that physiology requires a lot more indepth studying. As suggested...take Basic Bio and Chemistry and then A&P and Micro.

Good luck!

Kris

Thanks. I'm not planning on partying too much next semester, lol. I think I'm done with that stuff. Anyways, I just got done taking statistics so I think I'll be OK for math. I already took basic bio in spring 2004 and missed getting a C by a nose. So I'll be re-taking that. Do you think it would be a good idea to start reading the text now? I still have the Martini book from last spring and the A & P class that I'll be taking next semester uses the same text. thanks!

Doug85 · Dec 27, 2004

Thanks everyone...the tips are very much appreciated. Could I get a little more info on the CLEP? That would be awesome if I could do that....needless to say I'm not looking forward to taking basic bio again- I felt I understood the material. I'm not usually one to make excuses but boy those tests were tough.

Doug85 · Dec 27, 2004

Hey, I just read some of the reviews of the coloring books on amazon.com- awesome!!! I'll be picking one of these up for next semester. I'm so pumped to start! Thanks everyone :) :)

Sunshine Sweetheart · Dec 27, 2004

I've currently in a community college and have taken all classes necessary to graduate EXCEPT: BIO 145 (basic biology), BIO 146 (anatomy and phys.), BIO 210 (micro), and CHEM 120 (intro to chem.). Nothing like saving the hardest for last! I'm taking 146 and 120 next semester- does anyone have any study tips that would work for these two subjects? I really want to be done with the comm. college next December and want to pass these two classes with flying colors. Thanks.

I took chem and A&P together and got a A in both. You will have to be focused and you will have to study hard. You will have tons of memorizing for A&P so make flashcards. Chem will require you to use your math skills so brush up. Good luck!!!!

Doug85 · Dec 27, 2004

I just ran across this:

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0971999627/qid=/sr=/ref=cm_lm_asin/104-6747500-9352749?v=glance

as well as

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0971999619/qid=/sr=/ref=cm_lm_asin/104-6747500-9352749?v=glance

Has anyone ever used these?

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Dec 27, 2004

Thanks everyone...the tips are very much appreciated. Could I get a little more info on the CLEP? That would be awesome if I could do that....needless to say I'm not looking forward to taking basic bio again- I felt I understood the material. I'm not usually one to make excuses but boy those tests were tough.

Here's the official CLEP website: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html

If you want to buy a study aid to brush up on the info, I recommend the Best Test Prep book. It gives you the run down of the course, and has several practice tests. The official CLEP guides only have 1 practice test. Good luck to you!

Doug85 · Dec 27, 2004

Here's the official CLEP website: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
If you want to buy a study aid to brush up on the info, I recommend the Best Test Prep book. It gives you the run down of the course, and has several practice tests. The official CLEP guides only have 1 practice test. Good luck to you!

How are grades figured? I wound up with a 69% in basic bio in spring '04. If I get a B on this test, does that mean it will raise my grade to a C?

BBFRN, BSN, PhD · Dec 27, 2004

You have to check with your school to see if they will give you a letter grade, or a pass/fail grade. If it's pass/fail, then it won't change your GPA (unless they let that override your present Bio. grade...maybe).

LauraF, RN, ASN, CNA, LPN, RN · Dec 27, 2004

I took Physiology and Chemistry together. I also got a cliff notes for Chemistry. Whatever you do don't get behind. That is what happened to me, and you build on last weeks assignment. So it was hard. But I ended up with A's. Chemistry helps Micro go smoother.