Kaylasul Posted January 23, 2020 Share Posted January 23, 2020 Hey all, I'm trying to get microbiology done over the summer because my school doesn't offer it in the fall and I can't fit it in my schedule in the spring. I also am trying to get o-chem done so I don't have to take it while interning and taking A&P. Is it a bad idea to take microbiology and organic chemistry at the same time this summer? They would be during an 8 week session and both would be hybrid courses most likely, for sure o-chem would be. Both teachers have great reviews on rate my professor and lots of comments saying they are the best chance you will get at o-chem or micro. Have any of you done this? Would you recommend it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hustleforthePAC Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 does your school have a winter quarter/semester? I would personally spread each pre-requisite out to protect my GPA. Acing the courses will open up a lot of doors for interviews. I recommend taking A&P last - that way you buy yourself more time, some schools have a 5 year expiration date (upon pa school matriculation) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byf8thpber Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 I didn't take them together over the summer but I took both as well as A+P and another class during the spring. Organic was actually really easy if you have the time for it. It is extremely time consuming and it would be difficult to excel in O-chem whilst taking Micro over the summer. Possible-yes. Probable-dependent. If you are cramming these classes for the upcoming application cycle I would recommend simply taking one this summer and then while you are applying, just list one as "planned," or enrolled. Most schools have no issue with 1-2 classes being scheduled for completing during the application cycle, even if its a pre-requisite. Good luck. Get Organic Chemistry as a Second Language, and look into https://chadsreviews.teachable.com , his material taught me almost everything. A+ in O chem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salexis Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 I’m taking them together now, and it’s not too bad. I think it would be a mistake to take orgo over the summer. There are a lot of complex topics that take time to understand. Microbiology should be fine but I’d email the orgo professor to see what they think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChemPhysicsInstructor Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 It can be done, but you will want to dedicate substantial time each day to work on the courses. There will be little time off. It is critical to get high grades in both courses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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