Prerequisites, Advice..Questions.

bayli1 · Aug 11, 2011

I took hybrid micro back in the spring and it wasnt hard at all. But then again I have a real gift for memorizatioin. To me the class was much easier than A&P requiring much less study time. I also have done math online in the past and those classes usually include some time of online lab that is super helpful. I will tell you that in my experience the online classes are more time consuming and contain more written assignments. Good luck in your decision=)

AliF · Aug 11, 2011

It's going to depend on both your learning style and how the subject is presented. I do well with online classes, but I do have to set a schedule for myself so that they get the time they deserve. And don't get behind! It's easier to get behind online because you don't have to show up like you do for an in person class. Since you have to be motivated to learn the material on your own, it's very easy to fall behind.

CT Pixie, BSN, RN · Aug 11, 2011

I had the option to do math online but chose to take the traditional in class type. Given the way I need to learn (I need to see the person lecturing AND hear the info) Math online isn't for me. Although..less complex classes like I have taken online.

I did take a hybrid Chem class (not by choice, it was the only one available and I couldn't wait until the full in class one was available). I was pleasently surpised. We had traditional class time for the lectures. The only "on line' component was a few quizzes. But the tests were all in class.

I think it all depends on your learning style and your discipline. Its so easy to blow off assignements because you "have time". Time catches up quickly when you don't have to be in class and you can get behind very easily. Most schools have a time period you can drop a class without affecting you GPA (or get a W on your transcript)and losing money for dropping. If you feel that the classes aren't for you, you can drop them and try to get into a traditional class.

Iridescent Orchid, CNA, LPN · Aug 11, 2011

I'm about to be taking a Hybrid Psychology course. I prefer that as opposed to 100% online. I've been taking online for 1.5 years and I'm sick of it. Fortunately, I don't mind hybrid. I don't believe you'll have a problem as long as you're doing the assignments and helping yourself out on the online days. I know for mine, we have 3 online days and 2 lecture days every week. I think if it wasn't for the lecture days, I'd be sort of lost. I wish you the best of luck!

Mom/Nurse2b · Aug 11, 2011

I've taken most of my classes online, but took a hybrid Micro class where we did 75% online and had to go to class one night a week. I much preferred this method when doing the classes that were newer material to me-such as micro, anatomy and chemistry. English and Math I can figure out on my own.

DBK99 · Aug 11, 2011

I'm sure it'll vary from teacher to teacher, but the online/blended classes will save you some time. When I was doing prereqs, I took the traditional micro class, with lecture & lab one after the other on campus, and it was two days a week. So about 4 1/2 hrs in class, twice a week. During lecture, all my teacher did was literally read straight off her powerpoint that's posted online. I thought it was a waste of time, I could read the powerpoint myself at home. So the next semester, my twin sister took the same professor but did the online/blended where she only had to come to campus once a week for a lab, and all the notes and quizzes and exams were online. I think she liked it.

As for math, I've never taken an online math class so I'm not sure how you're taught, but personally, I think I would find it difficult. When I took college algebra, I found it necessary to actually be in the class, where you could watch the professor work out the problems step by step. Whatever you decide to do, good luck!