<p>Because I took Business Calculus I at my previous school, i'm required to continue this sequence and taking Business Cal 2. I can't take it in the summer to transfer into business, so i'm having to take it this spring at ACC since UT doesn't offer this class anymore. If anyone took Math 1476, how hard would it be for someone who made a mid-high B in Business Cal 1 at a university? </p>
<p>Is anyone else taking a course at ACC while being enrolled at UT? How difficult is it to balance 12 hours at UT + 4 hours at ACC, while having to take the bus to ACC? </p>
<p>Also, does anyone the bus route I would have to take to get to ACC Rio Grande campus without any stops?</p>
<p>Last question - when does registration for the Spring semester begin? I tried looking at the website but its extremely confusing. I'm assuming you can apply year-round... </p>
<p>My roommate is taking business calc 2 there this semester. He says it is pretty difficult, only because his teacher is without a doubt the hardest math teacher at ACC (according to a student aide). I am helping him a lot in the course because he took business calc 1 online and didn’t learn much. I really couldn’t tell you how well you will do since I might not have the same feeling towards the subject as you do. He isn’t the best at math and he will most likely get a C or a B depending on if the teacher gives a curve. (He is still waiting for his first test to be graded)</p>
<p>Taking 12 hrs at UT and 4 at ACC will probably be a moderate course load. I have no idea of what the 12 hours at UT are like so thats only a rough guess. My roommate is taking 12 hours at UT and 4 at ACC and he seems to have a lot of freetime, so I dunno. If you have had trouble in the past with calculus this class will be a bit painful (again, it depends on the teacher).</p>
<p>ampzor, do you know who your roommate’s professor is? The only prof available for me to take is Stephen Rodi. Can you please ask him for me? I may consider taking it at a different campus if this professor is really that difficult. </p>
<p>My 12 hour course load next semester will be Macroecon, Gov US, E 306k, and probably a philosophy class or something else that I can fill my schedule with. </p>
<p>The thing is though, I did pretty good in calc last year. I’m definitely not the best in math, but because its my problem subject, I put the greatest effort into the class and I think it shows in my grades. I’m looking to make a C or better in the class, so if thats possible with this professor, then i’ll take him at Rio Grande.</p>
<p>I’ve had a class with Stephen Rodi, but that not one. He is a very fair professor. Strays off topic in lectures a bit too much for my tastes, but his tests are very straightforward with no surprises. You’ll be fine if you attend class and keep up with the homework. If you need help, try the learning center on the second floor of the ACC building. Martin (a tutor) is seemingly always there and extremely helpful. Betsie is also very good. If you work, there is no doubt in my mind you’ll make at least the C you are after. </p>
<p>As far as the bus, try the ER shuttle. You can pick it up in front of Dobie or PCL and get off at 15th and Rio Grande. When you see 7-11, pull the cord. Walk two blocks to the south and you are there.</p>
<p>Well what I meant was that I <em>need</em> a C or better but i’m preferably looking to make an A or B for graduate school admissions. </p>
<p>What is the ER shuttle? I looked at the cap metro routes and it seems that if I take the bus from Dobie or near Crave on Guadalupe, then it will take me close to ACC Rio Grande. Is this the same route you are talking about?</p>
<p>The ER shuttle is the Enfield Road bus on the UT shuttle system. I think the buses you are talking about are part of the regular bus system. I prefer to take UT shuttles when I can because they are less crowded and just nicer in general. Here is the link with the UT shuttle bus schedules.</p>
<p>Yes, you can make an A with Rodi. His teaching is very straightforward for someone who is attending and putting in the effort. He is easy to work with in office hours as well if you need additional explanation. Also, as I mentioned, ACC has a tutoring room on the second floor. It is not like the one at UT in Jester. At UT, the tutors are fellow students. At ACC, there are some students but the majority are actual professors working extra hours. They can be a valuable resource. As far as reviews, be careful on how much you believe them. Students at ACC (I was one once) expect a lot of hand holding. When they don’t get it, the declare the professor to be impossibly hard.</p>
<p>I see your original post also asked about registration times. The ACC site can be difficult to navigate, especially when compared to the UT site. Here is the page with the info for the spring semester. </p>
<p>Can you take ACC credit hours without telling your UT counselor? Mine seems very unhappy every time I mention taking more than 17 credit hours, but honestly, I can handle it quite well, and I’m really interested in taking a class at ACC in addition to whatever credit hours I will be taking at UT. Has anyone ever done this? Also, how does taking online courses through ACC work?</p>
<p>I did it. The restrictions vary by college I believe. I’m in natural science. We can enroll concurrently without prior approval only if the course is not in the natural science area. As far as enrolling for more than 17 by taking additional at ACC, I’ve done that too. If you follow the restrictions (such as the one I just mentioned), there doesn’t seem to be anything to stop you. </p>
<p>Online classes at ACC can be quite a mix. I’ve taken some and they have been very reasonable in the amount of time and effort required. One in particular took almost no time. I completed the course in two weeks. That class was entirely online, including tests. Some have tests on one of the campuses, and some have only the final on campus. If you check reviews on pickaprof, now myedu.com, you can normally find someone who has taken the online class and they will give you the run down of how much commitment it is. </p>
<p>I know for business and engineering you do. Try searching “concurrent enrollment” on the UT system. </p>
<p>My friend’s professor is not Rodi so I think you lucked out ;). </p>
<p>I believe you will be fine taking the 12 hours at UT and the 4 at ACC. If it were engineering courses at UT, I might advise not to but since they are basic courses you shouldn’t have a problem. Good luck.</p>
<p>Ummm, this is what I got from my “concurrent enrollment” search:</p>
<p>"It is the policy of the College of Natural Sciences that concurrent enrollment at another institution is not approved during Fall and Spring semesters.</p>
<p>Exceptions to the concurrent enrollment policy are rare. If you think your situation warrants consideration, you must submit a Petition for Exception to Concurrent Enrollment Rules. You will need to include a brief statement of the relevant factors. Written verification of extenuating circumstances may be required."</p>
<p>Help. EDIT: I hope they mean only for science and math courses, because that is what EVERY other mention of concurrent enrollment says, but hmmm.</p>
<p>Yes, it is only for math and science courses in the college of natural sciences. This was told to me straight from the entry level advisers, as well as Ronda Hall, one of the upper division math advisers. I’ve also done it without any problems.</p>
<p>The restrictions vary by college. Advisers can allow exceptions in all cases, but getting that approval might be difficult.</p>
EDIT: I hope they mean only for science and math courses, because that is what EVERY other mention of concurrent enrollment says, but hmmm.</p>