Taking science courses one at a time?

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Hi,

I'm in the process of taking my first Biology course this Fall. I was thinking of adding another class to my schedule (total 2 classes). I work full time, but my job currently isn't very demanding.

I'm wondering if it's best to take science courses by themselves?

Each semster I've taken two classes, but now it's time for my science courses; not sure if I should tread lightly.

Please let me know your experience!

Thanks :)

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I have found that one can slack off with one class only just as easily as with a full coorifice load. You have to keep yourself on task.

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Your right! I guess I'm not sure what to expect from these science courses.

Thanks Caliotter :)

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Specializes in Telemetry.

I took A&P and Micro together and I would NOT recommend it.

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Do what's best for you.

Taking two sciences (with labs) at a time is pretty standard at the college level or else you'd never finish many degrees. However, if you can only do one while maintaining your GPA then that is by far the best option.

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Specializes in ED.

I took Biology and Chemistry at the same time and got a B & C but I was working from 7p to 7a and going to school from 8a-4p. I worked on an ambulance at the time. I also didn't have kids or a family life really. That semester sucked as I had other courses that I had to maintain. I also think basic biology is boring.

I am currently taking A&P with Lab and Micro with Lab with a 7month old. Maintaining Bs in both courses. I have 13credits at the community college and then working on one excelsior exam and one clep at the same time. While workign part-time and having a 7 month old. I have a notebook with my weekly assignments that keep me organized and a calendar that I sort of map out my week. I do due dates in pen and the weekly organizational schedule in pencil so I can erase when naps are missed and such or baby is really fussy. I still manage to find time to slack off... I work better under pressure so my best essay's are those written on the due dates for some odd reason and they tend to be 3-4 pages when it really only needed to be 5 paragraphs.

With effective time management and good study skills two sciences can be a breeze. If you have a harder time with study skills (like my mom) then you need a little more time to absorb the information and 2 sciences is probably not for you. Maybe do a science and a general education course or other supportive class.

Hope that Helps. ~Best Wishes~

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Thanks for your input everyone!! I really appreciate it :)

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Specializes in Acute care, Long term care, Home health.

I agree with bhanson, about doing what's best for you & also maintaining yr GPA. Depending on the school you're seeking entrance, most nursing schools tend to evaluate your science grades ONLY, in addition to any adopted entrance exam, e.g. NLN, ATI, and use that as an indication of how well you're likely to perform in their program. So, making a good grade & maintaining a high GPA is key for admission.

When I did my sciences at my local CC, I made sure I combined a science & a humanity, or two humanity courses, and a science. Didn't think doing two science courses with labs, was an ideal thing to do at the time, again that's just me. However, you'll find out that science courses are comprehensive & can be demanding, (quizzes/testing theory & labs on different days, writing lab reports, class participation- reading materials before class) requires more focus to get a good grade.

Good luck with your decision:-)

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