<p>So I am having a really hard time deciding whether or not I should take Chemistry next year.
You see I really want to go into a Science related field, I already took Earth Science, Biology, a semester Physics course, and a semester Chemistry course. I am already signed up for Anatomy and Physiology next year, as well as a lot of other intense classes and I feel Chemistry would be too much, yet I feel that if I don't take a full year class of it I won't be prepared for college level chemistry, and my schedule will feel too light. It's almost like a scale I guess you could say, Chemistry is a pretty heavy weight and if I add it my workload will be too intense, but without it, it will be too heavy ( some days I'll have 3 study halls!)
Chemistry 1 is a lot of work, it's a year long, 5 days a week, with an additional lab day once a week course. I keep going back and forward, one day I'm sure it's going to work out and a good idea, then the next I'm like no way, this is going to be WAY too much!
I could study it on my own like over the summer and in my free time if necessary, or take another course, but what? :-\ We are going to do some Chemistry in Anatomy and Physiology but will it be enough for a Neuroscience or Neuropsychology major?</p>
<p>My schedule so far is...</p>
<p>Fall Semester:
- Functions, Statistics & Trig
- Sociology
- Health Systems & Professions
- Advanced Social Studies Writings (2 days a week we meet)
- Anatomy & Physiology
- College Prep English 12
- Study Hall
- <em>Chemistry 1 and lab day?</em></p>
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<p>Spring Semester:
-Functions, Statistics & Trig
- AP Psychology
- Health Systems & Professions
- Gym 12 (we meet 4 days a week)
- Anatomy & Physiology
- College Prep English 12
- Study Hall
- <em>Chemistry 1 and lab day?</em></p>
<p>Note: We have the option of packing a lunch or getting carry out from the cafe, and eating in class instead of having a lunch, I've been doing this so that's why I don't have a lunch.</p>
<p>No it’s just regular Chemistry, I really want to take AP Psychology and Anatomy & Physiology. Even if some of these classes aren’t AP they can be pretty intense, unlike some other schools, College Prep is our fast paced program for college bound students, it’s a bit different as well as some of the programs like Health Systems & Professions.
I’m just really worried about Chemistry 1 in addition to this all, has anyone taken it, what’s it like? I did take a semester course and I found Physics a bit easier, but I also had a really bad Chemistry teacher, so yeah. </p>
<p>I really think I should then, any other science classes anyone recommends? Coming up this year we have Environmental Science, AP Physics, Physics 1, Chemistry 1 and Adv. Chemistry 1, Adv. Botany, Adv. Geology, Adv. Meteorology, Anatomy & Physiology and Adv. Astronomy.</p>
<p>Oh and thank you AeroEngineer3141 for the most helpful response!</p>
<p>Just letting you know, you should take at least one year of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics - each - if you want to get into any top college or UC. You can’t just skip out on any of them.</p>
<p>If you have aspirations of a Science related field, yes you need Chem, no question about it. However, you might feel better if you double check the program requirements for your intended major. The pace of college chem is intense, and students who have not taken it before tend to really struggle. Even if you change your mind about your major, doing well in chem will require you to develop the discipline to study each and every day…a key factor to success in college.</p>
<p>TruffliePuff- You are only 14, how would you know? LOL Both of those classes aren’t pointless or they still wouldn’t be offered. We don’t have AP Environmental Science but we do have AP Psychology. We don’t have many AP’s, just Advanced classes as well as residencies and internship options, a benefit of being right by a University. :-)</p>
<p>PlanAhead- Thank you very, very much for your advice!</p>
<p>lilacbutterfly - *** does age have to do with anything…
it’s common knowledge that AP Psychology, AP Environmental Science, and AP Human Geography are the easiest out of the AP exams and thus pointless in the sense that it is not necessary to take the actual class but would better be off self-studied. </p>
<p>I have to disagree ^ My school’s AP Enviro class is different than most others. We have a salt marsh, woodlands and a beach on the school’s property. The teacher is wonderful and since I’m really interested in environmental science, the class is valuable to me. Who cares if the AP exam is considered to be easy? It’s about what you learn from the class that you can apply to your life</p>
<p>OH GOD YES. Chemistry is very important. I had a very crappy teacher, but you might have a great Chem. teacher.
Take this opportunity and learn Chemistry well so you can excel in…idk. Physics. Good luck.</p>
<p>^^ you don’t need to take a class for it to “apply [what you learn] to your life.” i can easily self-study it and then do so myself. </p>
<p>plus, the fact that it garners your interest is another matter. alright, it’s interesting, so take it. but the OP is asking US whether or not if she should take it and the fact that she needs someone to suggest something to her because she can’t decide herself obviously means she isn’t interested in it and thus useless to her. also she shouldn’t put off a very important class for an elective-considered AP however interesting it may be. get the basics down first, then think about what you want.</p>
I did take a semester course and I found Physics a bit easier, but I also had a really bad Chemistry teacher, so yeah. </p>
Good luck.</p>