Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

[DotKritic]

What courses are you taking (if you can choose now)? Any classes you don't want to take, but have to? Share.


Mine looks like this:

Summer 2011:
College Algebra
8:00 am-12:00 pm S
May 20, 2011-Aug 07, 2011

American History Before 1877
Online
Jun 06, 2011-Aug 11, 2011

Fall 2011:
College Trigonometry (after taking College Algebra in the Summer 2011 and Intermediate Algebra in Spring 2011)
8:30 am-9:50 am TR
Aug 29, 2011-Dec 16, 2011

Intro to Health Professions
10:15 am-11:15 am T
Aug 29, 2011-Oct 20, 2011 (Just 8 weeks)

Business Computer Apps (Required. It'll be like learning all over again)
Online
Aug 29, 2011-Dec 16, 2011

American History Since 1877 (Not required, but it'll help when I transfer)
Online
Aug 29, 2011-Dec 16, 2011

Public Speaking (Required)
Online
Aug 29, 2011-Dec 16, 2011


And my reward is going to England for Christmas.

[foilman8805]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

I'm taking...

Nothing.

[nuclearsamurai]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

I'm only taking two classes for Summer 2011 since the other two I registered for got canceled. Looks a bit like this.

Intermediate Algebra
9:50 AM - 1:20 PM T R
May 10th, 2011 - June 17th, 2011

General Edu. Biology (I'm a little confused as to why I need this one, but my advisor told me we're required to take some sort of general science class.)
5:40 PM - 9:00 PM M W
June 20th, 2011 - July 29th, 2011

[BeatofIke]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

All I have left is:

Government II
Anatomy and Physiology II
Technicial Writing
Medical Terminology

and that's all my prequisites, lol

[SocoNhydro420]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

Optics lab, astro physics, and *dun dun dun* english 100! NOOOOO

[iironiic]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

Abstract Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Humanities I, Intermediate French, and one more class

[OneHandNow]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

Starting fall this will be my schedule..

Statistics 134 (MWF, 1 hour lecture each, 1 hour discussion on W)
Economics 101b (TH, 1.5 hr lecture each, 1 hour discussion afterwards)
Political Science 2

--- I enjoy the subject fields mentioned above.

--- I'm not too fond of these guys below..

English 31AC
Enviromental Science 50AC <- too lazy to type out hours and crap.. but most are 3-4 hour combined lecture times with some discussion.

[DarknessXoXLight]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

Summer 2011:
Chm131 - University Chem.

Fall 2011:
Chm132 - University Chem II.
Mth141 - College Algebra.
Mth142 - Trigonometry.
Com102 - Communications II.
Lit220 - Intro to Fiction.
MUS131 - Piano (Individual)

I feel like shit already at the thought of two maths.

[Mr.Nothing]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

Aerothermodynamics of Propulsion Systems
Flight Mechanics
Physics for Engineers and Scientists II
I'm loathing this semester.

[Treia]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

Hazelle, it's all about the format. The Online classes I take go like this:

Each class is 10 units. Each unit is 1 week. Each week is Wednesday to next Tuesday. Within this week, we have to do an assignment (which might range from one, to a few documents), Unit Reading (textbook/ebook work), and a discussion board for social interaction. The discussion board is governed by one main topic, and one (or more) optional (relevant) topic(s) so you can have a thoughtful and original response that isn't just filled of "fluff". You have to post your initial response (regarding to the topic) before Saturday to get full credit. In addition to that, we have to respond to other student's post on at least two different days. Lastly, we have a weekly seminar, which is basically like being in-class. My college does this for participation grade (like the discussion board) and because they don't want to just drop a ton of information on you for you to figure out. Unlike the Unit reading, the seminar is useful for people who are visual/aural learners (they try to accommodate all learning styles) by allowing the professor to run through all the concepts being introduced, give a crash course of any new procedures, and have a live run of the Unit assignment.

Good things? You're not required to sit through hours of lectures on required days. You can take breaks from your studies. Having the freedom of what to wear is always a plus (my Street Fighter snuggie). The bad things? It's definitely difficult for the class to keep you on a leash, if you're the procrastination type, or way too undisciplined. Probably something no one cares about, but it's all virtual. Some people like the classroom environment, raising hands, hearing voices- social qualities. You're not going to have chances to bump into people who might become your future best friends, or have any weekend parties with your college mates.

You just have to keep a strictly "business" mentality when doing it online. If you're the social type, then just say "this isn't supposed to be social", and you'll get over that (especially if you have social life you're happy with outside these online classes). Lastly, make a conscious effort to get your work done. If something isn't working, notice it, and find ways to fix it. Keep a calender, place sticky notes everywhere. It's not too much different or any more difficult than a regular college course. In the end, it's always you who is your worst enemy.

I'm a little worried though. You're already signed up, and asking questions like that. I thought it was your Academic Adviser's job to make sure what you plan to do is the best choice. I'm guessing you were already enrolled for on-campus classes for some time now, but need to take some classes online too . . .

Ah, well, it's not like I was any different hahah. I was pretty anxious before my first day. Everything has been fine, and we're on Unit 5 now.

[DotKritic]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

Mth141 - College Algebra.
Mth142 - Trigonometry.

I feel like shit already at the thought of two maths.

Yeah...I can't do that at my college. CA would be a Pre-req for Trig.

Hey guys, I've never taken an online class before...and I've signed up for 2 for the fall semester. What are the bad things? Good things? It'd be nice that I don't have to go drive to class, but I'm afraid I somehow will forget to do assignments and stuff. >.<;

From what I've been told, it's rather easy. Most of all, you just have to hope to have good communication with your instructor.

[MrGiggles]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

Data Structures and Algorithms 2.... I would rather have leukemia than take this class.

[Mans0n]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

You'd rather have a good chance of Dying than taking a class?


look what this generation has come to

[Bluearrowll]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

I'm assuming the poll means Fall 2011:

ECN 104 - Introductory Microeconomics
FIN 300 - Managerial Finance I
ITM 301 - Intro to IT Infrastructure
ITM 305 - Systems Analysis and Design
LAW 122 - Business Law


Winter 2012:
ACC 406 - Intro Management Accounting
ECN 204 - Introductory Macroeconomics
ITM 407 - IT, Ethics, and Society
ITM 500 - Logical Dbase Analysis/Design
PCS 181 - Introduction to Astronomy

[Patricoo]

Re: Complain about college courses - Summer 2011/Fall 2011

I think freshman, sophomore, junior and senior are based on credits, not years attended.