Bad idea to take Bio 1, Gen Chem 1, and Calc 1 all at the same time?

[Frankthatank24]

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These would be the only classes I would be taking.

A little background. I was originally taking pre-nursing classes with aspirations of becoming a nurse but recently decided to pursue biology since I love science so much.

Would this be too much to handle taking these three classes at once? Also, I have heard positive things about the Bio 1 professor and the Calc 1 professor I would be taking.

I appreciate any input!

 

[Skydive Fox]

No, it isn't a bad idea at all. In fact, that sounds like a normal bio-science freshman schedule (biology /w lab, chem /w lab, and gen eds and/or a math class is typical freshman premed schedule).

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[f4reignbeauty]

It depends. Have you taken math and science courses concurrently in the past? Did you get good grades in each of the courses? If you did, and you did not feel as though the material was too much to handle, then go for it.

 

[eteshoe]

As long as you're willing to put in the work, it's quite probable to do well taking all those classes.

 

[confidentandgood]

If you think you can do it, then do it. It's not impossible, but you know yourself best. Doesn't your school have a brief period during which you can withdraw from a course without it showing up on your transcript? You can generally tell by two weeks in whether or not the course is manageable with the rest of your schedule.

 

[FMDoge2020]

It shouldn't be a problem. You will have plenty of time to review if those are the only classes you are taking.

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[Vladimir7]

I'll tell you the same advice my university gives us. Don't take more than two science intensive courses at a time. Also, we aren't even allowed to start biology before we finish general (inorganic) chemistry and math requirements.

So yeah, while it is possible to take a lot of intensive courses and do decently well in all of them, it's more important that you are at your best. It's important to excel in those courses not just because of your overall science GPA, but also because science classes build up on one another, what you didn't learn before will show up later, and usually in a more difficult manner.

EDIT: IF anything, try it out first (take all 3) and see how you do. IMO it's better to drop a class early in the semester because its too hard, than to add a class 2 weeks into the semester because your course load was too easy, because then you have to catch up.

 

[Vox Nihili]

No, that's a pretty normal schedule.

Unless you have some reason to think you won't do well, go for it.

 

[Frankthatank24]

You guys are awesome! I really appreciate the feedback! I will take your guys advice and drop the class before the drop date if it ends up being too hard. Nice to know that is a standard schedule for a bio major though. I think I can do it since I did really well in Anatomy, Physio, and the Nursing Chem Class.

 

[rukid95]

I took bio 1, chem 1, and calculus 1 at the same time. It was difficult for me because I took my university's calculus class that is geared toward the school of engineering (a lot harder) but other than that, it is definitely doable and it helps in the long run. My only advice is that you can be the best judge in if you schedule is too difficult. Starting college off on the right foot is a lot more important.

 

[FCMike11]

Why take calculus?

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[pithy84]

That sounds fine, probably 80% of the premed freshmen at my university take exactly that first term freshman year. Second term almost always has Orgo 1 and Calc 2 and then two other things.

Non-premed freshmen would often sub in Physics 1 instead of Bio 1. Or they would be even more creative and take A History of Film (cough, I did that).

 

[ProspectiveKidd]

Why take calculus?

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It's required at some schools. The majority allow you to take stats in lieu of it though.

 

[_atlas]

Sounds pretty normal bud, I'm taking Biology I, Chem I, Statistics and a few other courses at the same time.

 

[The Knife & Gun Club]

Only you know if you'll be able to handle it.

I took chem, bio, and calc together one semester the result was an F in bio, a C in chem, and a B- in calc. So clearly some people are not capable of handling it lol.

 

[The Knife & Gun Club]

Why take calculus?

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Where I went to school it was a gen Ed requirement 😡

 

[Frankthatank24]

lol these last few posts are making me think twice now 🙁

 

[JustintheDoctor]

lol these last few posts are making me think twice now 🙁

It's up to you, are you willing to study? This upcoming semester, I'm doing anatomy and physio 2, stats, physics, and geography. It's gonna be tough, worse than any semester I've had. But I think I can get As if I study daily and have my priorities straight.

Good luck

 

[Pagan FutureDoc]

It really depends on how good you are at math and science and how prepared you are. If you are good at math and science and have good study skill then this shouldn't be a problem. If not, you might be biting off more than you can handle.

taking that kind of course load is where you need to be but it's more important for you to do well.