Feasible to take University Chem I and II at the same time?

[MoMeanMugs]

I was wondering if any of you guys have done this. I work about 55-60 hours a week and am tired of only going to school 6 hours a semester. Is it possible to take University Chem 1 and 2 at the same time? I did this with physics and didn't have a problem because 2 was only loosely based off the concepts in 1. Is it the same way with chemistry? Any tips? My major is electrical engineering (EE) if anyone is interested.

 

[YetioDoom]

I highly doubt it, but why don't you talk to an advisor?

 

[MikeyIs4Dcats]

not likely...most colleges have prerequisites before you can enroll in a class

 

[mugs]

If they allow it, then I imagine it's possible.

 

[Heisenberg]

I wouldn't recommend it unless you have a fairly strong chemistry background already.

 

[Amplifier]

It's possible. I imagine you know chem 1 and are looking to whore a few credits and raise your GPA? The advisor will say no though, see if you can register without her.

 

[astralusion]

i doubt it's allowed, but you might be able to find an accelerated class that covers both in a semester or something...because as previously mentioned i'd imagine a prereq for 2 is 1...

 

[Tiamat]

Taking chem 1 and 2 at the same time is OK, but only if you have previous experience in chemistry and this is more like a refresher. If you have never taken chemistry before, or its been a long time (don't remember a thing), I would highly unrecommend taking chem1 and chem2 simultaneously.

 

[kami333]

Not unless you can place out of chem1 and are just doing it for the credits.

It's not like physics where 1 and 2 cover seperate areas, in chem everything is pretty much becomes a foundation for later courses (of course once you are in inorganic, pchem, then it's not so true)

 

[kitkat22]

When I did the Chem 105/106 series both combined summed to be 7 credits. I wouldn't recommend going down that pathway as it will likely kill you in the end. These classes are known for being the weeder classes if you even think about going professional. I've actually seen people cry about the course, but if you feel you are capable of taking on two go for it.

 

[DBL]

Regardless of whether they allow it, Chemistry was 8 hours/week when I took it. 3 Hours of lecture, 1 hour w/ TA including a quiz and a 4 hour lab. So, you would be taking it 16hrs/week. I get ill just thinking of this possibility.