Taking a non-science major bio before core bio?

[gatorgirl1214]

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I haven't taken a biology class in 4 years. I got an A in it when I took it, but I'm not sure how much of it I actually remember, as it was a gen-ed course for me at the time.

Would it be wise to take the non-science major biology before delving into bio1? My school is a bit weird in that it offers Core Bio 2 in the fall, and Core Bio 1 in the spring..my adviser said they don't build on each other at all..I'm just worried about the inability of me to do well considering how long it's been.

My adviser said he doesn't think I should take the non-science bio, but I need more opinions.

Thanks!

 

[crazybob]

I haven't taken a biology class in 4 years. I got an A in it when I took it, but I'm not sure how much of it I actually remember, as it was a gen-ed course for me at the time.

Would it be wise to take the non-science major biology before delving into bio1? My school is a bit weird in that it offers Core Bio 2 in the fall, and Core Bio 1 in the spring..my adviser said they don't build on each other at all..I'm just worried about the inability of me to do well considering how long it's been.

My adviser said he doesn't think I should take the non-science bio, but I need more opinions.

Thanks!

What about bio for non-majors this Fall, Core Bio 1 Spring of '12, then Core Bio 2 Fall of '12?

 

[gatorgirl1214]

What about bio for non-majors this Fall, Core Bio 1 Spring of '12, then Core Bio 2 Fall of '12?

Having that much time between 1 and 2 won't be a bad thing? I've always been told to take sequential classes like this, chem, A&P, etc consecutively, not taking time off.

 

[crazybob]

Having that much time between 1 and 2 won't be a bad thing? I've always been told to take sequential classes like this, chem, A&P, etc consecutively, not taking time off.

If you're concerned, you could look into taking a bio course over the summer, so you can at least keep up with some of the topics you learned in Bio 1. Then when you get to Bio 2, it will be an easier transition to make.

I personally haven't taken two courses in sequence like that since my school offered the 1st in the Fall and the 2nd in the Spring. I'm sure someone who has taken the 1st in the Spring and the 2nd in the Fall will comment on it.

But IMO, I don't think it should be too bad. If you find others from your Bio 1 class that are also in your Bio 2 class, you could ask them about what they're doing to adjust to studying Bio again after not having it for the whole summer. You can also try to study with them and see what they do to review stuff from Bio 1, if that's necessary.

 

[Rockinacoustic]

I wouldn't waste any time on the course. If you're that worried, brush up on the material towards the end of the summer.

 

[smoothmoneyb]

I can definetly confirm that bio2 does not really build on bio1 and that these two classes have very little to do with one another. At my school, taking bio1 was a prereq for bio2. But if your school allows you to do it the other way around, by all means go for it...