jkimee Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Does anybody know what classes fall under the other science category? Does psychology? I am trying to find classes that fall under the other science category to raise both my cumulative GPA but more importantly my science GPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Does anybody know what classes fall under the other science category? Does psychology? I am trying to find classes that fall under the other science category to raise both my cumulative GPA but more importantly my science GPA. Top Q: What subjects are included in my Science GPA? A: Your Science GPA is calculated based on these courses: Biology/Zoology Inorganic Chemistry Biochemistry Organic Chemistry Other Science Physics Top Q: What subjects are included in my Non-Science GPA? A: Your Non-Science GPA is calculated based on these courses: Math English Other Non-Science Behavioral Science https://www.caspaonline.org/applicants2011/faq/gpas.htm#Q6 COURSE SUBJECTS LIST: The CASPA Course Subjects for the 2010–2011 Cycle are: Biochemistry Biochemistry Physiological Chemistry Biology/Zoology Animal Science Anatomy Bacteriology Biology Botany Cellular & Molecular Biology Cellular Physiology Earth Science Ecology Endocrinology Evolution Genetics Hematology Histology Immunology Microbiology Micro-Organisms Natural Science Neurology Oceanography Parasitology Pathology Physiology Virology Zoology English/Literature Bible Literature Composition English ESL (English as a Second Language) Journalism Literature Medical Terminology Poetry Reading Skills Theater Literature Rhetoric Inorganic Chemistry Chemistry, General Medical Chemistry Pharmaceutical Chemistry Physical Chemistry Qualitative Analysis Quantitative Analysis Readings in Chemistry Research in Chemistry Special Topics in Chemistry Structures & Bonds Math Algebra Behavioral Statistics Biostatistics Biometry Calculus Chemical Math Computer Science Math Statistics Non-Science Accounting Acting Agriculture Archeology Art Art History Business Communications Cultural Geography Dance Education Ethics Economics Fire Aid Foreign Language Forestry Geography Government Health/Personal Hygiene History Human Geography Humanities Law Logic Management Marketing Military Science Music Philosophy Physical Education Political Science Religion Social Ethics Theater Theology Western Civilization Women's Studies Organic Chemistry Bio-Organic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Readings in Organic Chemistry Special Topics in Organic Chemistry Other Science Agricultural Science Astronomy Bioethics Chiropractic Dentistry Electronics Emergency Med-Tech Engineering Epidemiology Environmental Science Exercise Physiology Exercise Science Geology Gerontology Health Science Kinesiology Medical Technology Meteorology Nursing Nutrition Occupational Therapy Pharmacology Physical Anthropology Physical Geography Physical Science Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Public Health Radiology Respiratory Therapy Sport Medicine Teaching Science Physics Electricity & Light Magnetism Mechanical Heat Physics Thermodynamics Social/Behavioral Science Anthropology Community Health Criminal Justice Educational Psychology Ethnic Studies Human Development Human Sexuality Marriage/Family Personal Health Physiological Ethics Psychology Social Science Social Work/Sociology https://www.caspaonline.org/applicants2011/instruction/Coursework.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkimee Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 okay nevermind about the psych class, cause i just figured it out that it is considered a behavior science which falls under the non-science GPA... I know pharmacology and EMT are considered... but the question still remains the same... what are some other science classes? Do classes such as biotech, heath education classes, biological psychology, nutrition classes, and so forth count as other science classes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkimee Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 Wow thanks for breaking it down for me heme! I tried going to to the CASPA website but they only tell you how they calculate the separate GPAs but they do not say what classes fall into which categories... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemegroup Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Wow thanks for breaking it down for me heme! I tried going to to the CASPA website but they only tell you how they calculate the separate GPAs but they do not say what classes fall into which categories... They actually do, it's just sort of hard to find ... the links are listed after the referenced texts, respectively ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkimee Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 well i really appreciate it... i am trying to calculate my GPA again cause I seem to have mis-categorized some classes but what about a class called health education? non-science? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_me Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 sounds like a health science course to me in all honesty we can tell you what we want based on what we know but in the end its up to CASPA. they can change the classification based on their own. they put one or two under "other science" that I didnt and changed one to a non science category that I thought was an other science didnt mess up my GPA calculation too much because I was truly looking at the BCP calculation. if you want to raise your science GPA I would honestly try to raise the BCP (biology-chemistry-physics) calculation and take bio courses and chem courses. side note...while intro courses do not count for PA program pre-reqs (i.e. introductory bio and introductory chem) they do count towards the BCP totals...at least mind did well i really appreciate it... i am trying to calculate my GPA again cause I seem to have mis-categorized some classes but what about a class called health education? non-science? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkimee Posted March 21, 2011 Author Share Posted March 21, 2011 yeah that makes sense... and thanks... I guess I will just stick the courses outlined by CASPA for my other science classes. I have pretty much already taken or retaken all the BCP classes from city college that I can take which is why I am looking into "other science" courses. As for intro courses, yes they would be extremely easy As but it will be a waste of my time because I doubt that I will learn anything, and for the schools evaluating my transcripts, I would guess that they would not think to highly of someone taking all these difficult science courses such as anatomy, physio, chem, ochem and only to go back to intro classes. However, if it comes down to being the only classes available I will be sure to take them. sounds like a health science course to me in all honesty we can tell you what we want based on what we know but in the end its up to CASPA. they can change the classification based on their own. they put one or two under "other science" that I didnt and changed one to a non science category that I thought was an other science didnt mess up my GPA calculation too much because I was truly looking at the BCP calculation. if you want to raise your science GPA I would honestly try to raise the BCP (biology-chemistry-physics) calculation and take bio courses and chem courses. side note...while intro courses do not count for PA program pre-reqs (i.e. introductory bio and introductory chem) they do count towards the BCP totals...at least mind did Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just_me Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 yeah that makes sense... and thanks... I guess I will just stick the courses outlined by CASPA for my other science classes. I have pretty much already taken or retaken all the BCP classes from city college that I can take which is why I am looking into "other science" courses. As for intro courses, yes they would be extremely easy As but it will be a waste of my time because I doubt that I will learn anything, and for the schools evaluating my transcripts, I would guess that they would not think to highly of someone taking all these difficult science courses such as anatomy, physio, chem, ochem and only to go back to intro classes. However, if it comes down to being the only classes available I will be sure to take them. I wouldnt necessarly say that.....I was never questioned about an essentials of a&p course that Im currently registered for but I did mention in my interview that I had planned to take a refresher course or two As far as BCP courses many of the courses that come to mind typically are not available at a city college (at least my junior college did not offer them)....usually you have to go to a university or 4 year to take them. Examples: virology, immunology, genetics, pathophysiology, endocrinology, molecular biology and other 3000-4000 level courses. Many of these courses are also available at grad level (USF has quite a few medical graduate courses available online if you decide to go that route). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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