THE OFFICIAL UNE ONLINE COURSE THREAD

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Furan said:
I don't know where everybody here went to undergrad, but I thought this class was incredibly easy -- including the Unit 2 exam. I read all the horror stories and ended up studying 10x more than I needed to for Unit 2, scored a 97 then realized how much of a joke it was and finished Units 3 and 4 in 3 days. I watched all the unit lectures all at once, read over all the powerpoints, memorized basic details about important pathways, then took all the module tests and unit exam on the same day. Had I known how easy it was from the beginning, I would have finished this class with an A in 1 week. Maybe they changed the course? The book was a complete waste of money, never opened it except to read an interesting case study for my own curiosity.
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Great story.

Tell us again.
 
Furan said:
There was a time where I was pursuing a PhD in organic chemistry, so I find my knowledge in that area to be well above the normal MCAT student. I thought some of the questions were very unreasonable for this type of exam, I mean there was one passage that was straight out of a biochemistry lecture and not representative of the AAMC outline. If there were experimental questions, I am positive they were in this section. My advanced organic chemistry coursework saved me here, otherwise nothing in my MCAT studying would have adequately prepared me yesterday.
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Furan said:
I don't know where everybody here went to undergrad, but I thought this class was incredibly easy -- including the Unit 2 exam. I read all the horror stories and ended up studying 10x more than I needed to for Unit 2, scored a 97 then realized how much of a joke it was and finished Units 3 and 4 in 3 days. I watched all the unit lectures all at once, read over all the powerpoints, memorized basic details about important pathways, then took all the module tests and unit exam on the same day. Had I known how easy it was from the beginning, I would have finished this class with an A in 1 week. Maybe they changed the course? The book was a complete waste of money, never opened it except to read an interesting case study for my own curiosity.
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This was your first biochem course? Or was it a retake? That makes a huge difference in the perceived difficulty of the course.
 
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Riles said:
This was your first biochem course? Or was it a retake? That makes a huge difference in the perceived difficulty of the course.
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First biochem course but I had some familiarity from the MCAT.
 
Furan said:
I don't know where everybody here went to undergrad, but I thought this class was incredibly easy -- including the Unit 2 exam. I read all the horror stories and ended up studying 10x more than I needed to for Unit 2, scored a 97 then realized how much of a joke it was and finished Units 3 and 4 in 3 days. I watched all the unit lectures all at once, read over all the powerpoints, memorized basic details about important pathways, then took all the module tests and unit exam on the same day. Had I known how easy it was from the beginning, I would have finished this class with an A in 1 week. Maybe they changed the course? The book was a complete waste of money, never opened it except to read an interesting case study for my own curiosity.
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I'm starting UNE's online biochem soon. With the revised class, what are the exams like? Mostly multiple choice? Are there a lot of essay type questions? Things where you have to draw out structures? Do you find out your grade pretty quickly? Are you able to see exams after they are graded? Are exams curved?

I know some of these questions have been answered before but I believe the class was changed drastically less than a couple years ago so I'm not sure how much info out there is still accurate. Any input would be appreciated.

I wanted to avoid UNE because of all the crazy things I've heard about it, but it appears to be the only online biochem that allows you to start and stop the course anytime rather than during a defined semester period. I'm hoping to get through as fast as possible. But if anyone knows of another online biochem that lets you finish as quick as you can, please let me know. Thanks!
 
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I have read this entire thread, and am extremely grateful for all the helpful information I found in this chat thread.

I am in the mist of the UNE Biochemistry course right now, and am about 7 weeks in. I am having trouble keeping up with the material and have fallen behind. Partially because I have not dedicated enough daily time to studying and partially to my learning style being much more effective in a in-person classroom setting.

Moving forward I am curious if anyone who has taken the class can give me specific recommendations for how to prepare for the unit tests, especially the cumulative tests after Unit 2 & 4. How closely aligned are the weekly quizzes to what I will see on the proctored exams? How helpful are the study guides? If I memorize the information on the study guide will that be sufficient to help me receive a passing grade? I would appreciate feedback from anyone who has taken the new or old formatted course.

I have already been accepted into medical school and simply need to pass the course to keep my acceptance offer (C+). Being that I work full time I worry that I do not have the time to dedicate the necessary 3-5 hours daily to completely comprehend/master the material. My plan is simply to pass the course, then over the summer when my schedule is free I will watch all the AK Lectures and Moof University videos to improve my comprehension before I start school in the fall.

Thank you anyone for advice, I really appreciate it!
 
thesprucegoose said:
I'm starting UNE's online biochem soon. With the revised class, what are the exams like? Mostly multiple choice? Are there a lot of essay type questions? Things where you have to draw out structures? Do you find out your grade pretty quickly? Are you able to see exams after they are graded? Are exams curved?

I know some of these questions have been answered before but I believe the class was changed drastically less than a couple years ago so I'm not sure how much info out there is still accurate. Any input would be appreciated.

I wanted to avoid UNE because of all the crazy things I've heard about it, but it appears to be the only online biochem that allows you to start and stop the course anytime rather than during a defined semester period. I'm hoping to get through as fast as possible. But if anyone knows of another online biochem that lets you finish as quick as you can, please let me know. Thanks!
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I'm starting the class the first week in June. Good luck to us both. I know just from reading the syllabus that all tests are multiple choice. There are also unlimited practice tests for units 2 and 4, which are generated from a pool of practice problems. I'm hopeful that's the same pool the actual test questions come from.
 
thesprucegoose said:
I'm starting UNE's online biochem soon. With the revised class, what are the exams like? Mostly multiple choice? Are there a lot of essay type questions? Things where you have to draw out structures? Do you find out your grade pretty quickly? Are you able to see exams after they are graded? Are exams curved?

I know some of these questions have been answered before but I believe the class was changed drastically less than a couple years ago so I'm not sure how much info out there is still accurate. Any input would be appreciated.

I wanted to avoid UNE because of all the crazy things I've heard about it, but it appears to be the only online biochem that allows you to start and stop the course anytime rather than during a defined semester period. I'm hoping to get through as fast as possible. But if anyone knows of another online biochem that lets you finish as quick as you can, please let me know. Thanks!
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I am taking the class right now. All of the assessments are multiple choice. From what I have seen thus far there are no drawings necessary, however, some questions may have diagrams where you will have to answer in multiple choice form.

In my opinion the course is very hard. I do not have a biochemistry background, and have a very busy schedule which I am trying to fit this class around. With that being said, I do not doubt that if you have a biochem background or have sufficient study time then you will do well.

You are able to see the grade right after you take an assessment, and to my knowledge they are not curved. However, I have read varying reports about whether or not the final grade is curved in the end.

Hope this is helpful and if you have any other questions let me know
 
Hey my friend and I plan on taking biochemistry online. Hoping to sign up this week. Both of us are only taking one class right now.
Here's the question,
Would we be able to handle this plus new MCAT June 18th? We hope to finish biochemistry course before August so we can apply in August
 
Ryomagoku said:
Hey my friend and I plan on taking biochemistry online. Hoping to sign up this week. Both of us are only taking one class right now.
Here's the question,
Would we be able to handle this plus new MCAT June 18th? We hope to finish biochemistry course before August so we can apply in August
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I'm not sure why you'd want to start a 16 week biochem course 8 weeks before your MCAT. If you think you need to learn biochem, learn it on your own from resources designed for the MCAT and spend the next eight weeks doing MCAT prep.
 
AnotherLawyer said:
I'm not sure why you'd want to start a 16 week biochem course 8 weeks before your MCAT. If you think you need to learn biochem, learn it on your own from resources designed for the MCAT and spend the next eight weeks doing MCAT prep.
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Perhaps you misunderstood my point. This is my retake, not for MCAT purpose. Though I will be taking the MCAT. If I were to use it for MCAT, I would not even bother taking a class.

Now my question was will I be able to handle this class along with retake ochem class and MCAT study? I graduated with biochemistry degree.
 
Ryomagoku said:
Perhaps you misunderstood my point. This is my retake, not for MCAT purpose. Though I will be taking the MCAT. If I were to use it for MCAT, I would not even bother taking a class.

Now my question was will I be able to handle this class along with retake ochem class and MCAT study? I graduated with biochemistry degree.
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No.
 
Any OSU biochemistry or other university biochem people here?
 
Osteopathinthemaking said:
Hey there I am looking into to taking the pathophysiology course but kinda nervous since some people on here said it was almost impossible to get a B. Is there any tips? or should I just not take it? ahh
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Did you ever take the pathophysiology course? Anyone else for that matter?
 
arc5005 said:
I started in October. I already extended the course until April 1. I have to do the midterm re-take and the final the last week in March. We will see. I might retake biochem via in class lecture if this goes poorly. I never learn well via online.
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I am in the same boat. I would have not only gotten a better grade but also I would have learned more if I took the course in person. Online classes used to be easier and better for the working community. I have found quite the opposite. (this is coming from someone who has taken online classes while working/while taking 18 credits as a full time student and a few years ago it was a lot easier to manage... if you're taking something online to save time or boost your GPA, don't do it unless you dont have any other commitments besides working on the course.
 
sss5544 said:
I am in the same boat. I would have not only gotten a better grade but also I would have learned more if I took the course in person. Online classes used to be easier and better for the working community. I have found quite the opposite. (this is coming from someone who has taken online classes while working/while taking 18 credits as a full time student and a few years ago it was a lot easier to manage... if you're taking something online to save time or boost your GPA, don't do it unless you dont have any other commitments besides working on the course.
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Yeah, I ended up receiving a grade I am not happy with and I plan to re-take this course sometime in the next year, but at a local university w/ an in-class lecture.
 
Hello everyone, I don't often post, but I need help and I need advice. I am taking the physics course online right now from UNE, and I am trying to finish it fast to be honest, it is a life or death situation for me because I am starting pharmacy school in spring after being suspended due to issues with my undergrad coursework that did not transfer (LONG STORY, i did not get caught cheating or anything). I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice or tips on how they finished the course, and how hard the midterm and final were. Furthermore, I have been told by some people that biochem and physics for UNE has quizlets out there that have answers to the final and midterm, and practice questions and cards for practice? I am just trying to verify that accuracy. I am not trying to gain sympathy or pity, but I am just trying to finish with a passing grade within the next 2 weeks. I am about 45% through the class, and because I am under constraints from my grad program to get them a grade, I am under a lot of pressure. I am struggling to function as a result, so any advice or tips from those who have taken the class would be greatly appreciated.
 
Is anyone aware of somewhere I could take biochem lab online?
 
Miami_Postbac said:
This biochem course just may be the worst course I've ever taken. The lectures are useless, the quizzes and the tests don't line up, and the professor's responses to my questions are tardy, cryptic, and a wee bit snarky.

How are they getting away with this?
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My feelings exactly...are you still taking the course?
 
Any tips for the unit 2 exam for biochem? is studyblue/quizlet worth looking over?
 
Miami_Postbac said:
A- thanks to curve. Final was pure hell. Most convoluted class I've taken.
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I don't doubt the course has it's legitimate shortcomings but it only took you about three weeks to complete a demanding 16 week course with an A-. Dont you think you would have received an A with a whole lot less stress if you had taken the extra 13 weeks?
 
noodles9 said:
Finished Medical Biochem with an A (46/50 on the final). Best advice I can give is make a giant map of all the systems you need to know for each test. Follow those pathways, including the side pathways (PPP, etc.) until you can go step by step. A lot of the questions require inferring what would happen in a specific instance, due to the patterns and pathways you already know. Watch the videos multiple times, youtube for further clarification (shoutout to Moof University videos) and try to understand not memorize!!
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This cannot be any more true.
 
If anyone is taking UNE biochem online pm me I can help you out 😉


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KyleV said:
Care to elaborate?
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I dunno man, I found it very disorganized and the material did not prepare for the exams. It seemed slapped together. The professor was VERY smart and knew his physics, but I don't think he was so great at professoring. I think the course was all over the place. The school decided to rewrite the curriculum.
How was your experience?
 
reaperx58 said:
I just finished OchemII with a 96%, thought I'd share my thoughts since no one in this thread has mentioned that particular class yet.

The class was kind of a joke honestly, I started on March 18th and took the final April 8th. The only reason it was 3 weeks instead of 2 is because they ask that you give a week's notice when you register for the proctored final exam. The content of the class is divided up between 6 modules of spectroscopy and 8 modules of watered down biochemistry. The end of chapter quizzes were almost entirely taken from an old chem webpage from another university, which I only stumbled upon on the 2nd to last quiz because one of the questions was so poorly written I had no idea what the answer was and threw the whole thing into Google.

That being said, the few questions that do come straight from the book are pretty bad, and by that I mean they are scientifically wrong, or at best half-truths. For example, There was a question that asked, "Which of the following changes in a DNA molecule may have no effect on the protein for which it codes?" and changing the first, second, or third base in a codon were all options for the answer (The correct answer was the third base of a codon). I missed this question and tried to reason with the instructor, I tried to explain to her (With examples) that changes in either of the first two codons may also result in no effect on the protein. She told me that I was right, but, "Changes in the third codon will NEVER effect the protein, and that can't be said for the other two," and that is what the question meant. I sent her more examples of changes in the third base of a codon can result in coding for a different amino acid, etc etc, fast forward 12 emails (literally) and it has become abundantly clear that she doesn't actually understand the concept we're discussing. Finally she tells me that if my grade comes down on the line between two grades she'll consider giving me the point. Apparently my percent in the class was going to determine how DNA works.

The final itself was less frustrating than the quizzes, but only because by that point I had figured out that if a question was strange or had strange answers it meant that it came straight from the book and I just had to look up the key terms in the index until I found the right sentence in the chapter. They give you 4 hours to answer 100 multiple choice questions, I think I did it in an hour and a half, and I double checked all but a handful of questions by looking the up. If you have the class slides and the book in front of you when you take the final you should be fine, even if you have to look up every answer. (They claim you won't have time to do that, but if you can take the MCAT with nothing but a pencil and paper in 3.5 hours, you can take this test with all your notes in 4 no problem.)

All this negative aside, I would recommend UNE to anyone who needs to do some grade replacement, it's a REALLY easy A, and if you have time everyday or time every few days and a strong biochem background, you can knock it out in no time flat. I really hope that the negative parts of this class are just due to the fact that the book and instructor for the course were both lacking, because I have heard nothing but good things from the other courses, and am planning on taking a few more to get my GPA up to something competitive.

This has been quite the long post/rant, but if anyone has any specific questions on something I didn't touch, feel free to ask.
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Hi reaperx58! I know this post is a little bit dated, but could I PM you for more information on how the course went with UNE and just more background on your sciences knowledge?
 
Does anyone have any recent info on an Ochem2 course with UNE? I'm looking to start soon and wanted more info!
 
medstar11 said:
I am taking the physiology class now. I take my first test tomorrow but I don't think it is completely unreasonable yet. I also have already taken physiology with the same book so that might make a difference.
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Did you take the UNE online Pathophysiology?
 
Question for those of you who have taken UNE Biochem recently:

For each week the objectives are listed. For each week there is also a study guide. Then there is a unit study guide. The unit study guide seems to emphasize certain objectives but omits others.

For the weekly quiz, is the level of detail in the study guide adequate?

For the unit exams, do the questions come from the topics emphasized by the unit study guide, or does the exam cover other objectives that the unit study guide omits?
 
AnotherLawyer said:
Question for those of you who have taken UNE Biochem recently:

For each week the objectives are listed. For each week there is also a study guide. Then there is a unit study guide. The unit study guide seems to emphasize certain objectives but omits others.

For the weekly quiz, is the level of detail in the study guide adequate?

For the unit exams, do the questions come from the topics emphasized by the unit study guide, or does the exam cover other objectives that the unit study guide omits?
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It covers topics not in the study guide, but don't let folks scare you into thinking the exam is harder than it is. I don't think there was a single question that couldn't be found in the lectures. If you have a good understanding of the graphics in the lecture notes, you'll crush the exam.

Also, don't spend any time studying unit 1 topics -- that would be an extremely low yield use of time.
 
Furan said:
It covers topics not in the study guide, but don't let folks scare you into thinking the exam is harder than it is. I don't think there was a single question that couldn't be found in the lectures. If you have a good understanding of the graphics in the lecture notes, you'll crush the exam.

Also, don't spend any time studying unit 1 topics -- that would be an extremely low yield use of time.
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Thanks for the reply. That's good to hear about Unit 1. That's what I'm working through now and it seems very scattered, covering a lot in not very much detail, making it difficult to focus in on what's important. I will commit all the AAs to memory, though, since that seems to be the top piece of advice for the MCAT.
 
AnotherLawyer said:
Question for those of you who have taken UNE Biochem recently:

For each week the objectives are listed. For each week there is also a study guide. Then there is a unit study guide. The unit study guide seems to emphasize certain objectives but omits others.

For the weekly quiz, is the level of detail in the study guide adequate?

For the unit exams, do the questions come from the topics emphasized by the unit study guide, or does the exam cover other objectives that the unit study guide omits?
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The exam questions come from the weekly objectives. Study guides are an outline, therefore incomplete. Don't spend too much time on memorizing the AAs as there's only a few questions. Go through the textbook figures as adviced above.


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I'm registering for the biochem next week, is there a specific instructor that curves vs others that don't? I have read conflicting info on who curves and who doesn't.
 
Pitbull2o08 said:
I'm registering for the biochem next week, is there a specific instructor that curves vs others that don't? I have read conflicting info on who curves and who doesn't.
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Curve would be universal - regardless of the professor.
 
Pitbull2o08 said:
That's what I would have thought, but why have people claimed to not have been curved?
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They recently did an overhaul on many of the UNE courses. I think biochem may have been included in this. I took it as recent as January, and had 6 points added to my end course average ( not to any tests or anything), and it seemed like this was standard across ALL people taking the course.

However, if they've overhauled it, the curve may no longer exist. I was hoping my pathophysiology course was going to be curved. However, the professors said that because it is a pre-requisite to many programs (I guess OT, nursing, PT...) they could no longer curve these courses. So... yeah, I guess try to make some sense out of that.
 
Riles said:
They recently did an overhaul on many of the UNE courses. I think biochem may have been included in this. I took it as recent as January, and had 6 points added to my end course average ( not to any tests or anything), and it seemed like this was standard across ALL people taking the course.

However, if they've overhauled it, the curve may no longer exist. I was hoping my pathophysiology course was going to be curved. However, the professors said that because it is a pre-requisite to many programs (I guess OT, nursing, PT...) they could no longer curve these courses. So... yeah, I guess try to make some sense out of that.
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Thanks! One of the profs sent me the score breakdown as far as how many students received A's, B's, etc, and it seemed 1/3rd earned an A per the breakdown.
 
Hey guys, for the the UNE online classes, what are the minimum and maximum amounts of time they allow for completion?

Also, how is the microbiology course.
 
Are there differences between the Chem 1005 06P class and the Chem 1005 06Q class, etc? Just wondering if it's based on professor or...?
 
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