<p>I was just wondering how General Bio 1 compares to Inquires in Behavior and Evolution (BIOL2297 (14801)) and Inquiries in Cell and Molecular Biology (BIOL2299 02 (14415) or BIOL2299 02 (14416)). The latter three choices are the classes I would have to choose from if I sent in AP credit of either a 4 or a 5. I sort've assume that the latter three classes are more difficult since they are described as "special courses that will expand and deepen your understanding of fundamental biological principles". However, if I send in my AP credit for Bio, I would be exempt from the General Bio lab. I don't know if it's worth taking a harder class simply for an exemption. Also, I have to take in consideration the difficulty of my course load and the fact that taking honors classes will in no way boost my GPA. If anyone has any advice, thank you!</p>
<p>anyone?!?!?!?!?!</p>
<p>Have you gone yet for orientation? I’d think that would be a question for a counselor. Depending on how driven you are for a challenge, though, I would think it would be best to take bio as required - as a refresher and as you say, GPA will get a boost if you really know it as well as the AP score says you do. But that’s just me - maybe I’m an underachiever!</p>
<p>I took Biol 2297. If Rosengaus is teaching it next semester, I would recommend it. </p>
<p>I got my Bio I credit through dual enrollment courses in high school, and I’d say that the difficulty was comparable to Biol 2297. I don’t know how it compares to Neu’s Bio I, but I’m guessing it wouldn’t be too big of a difference. </p>
<p>In any case, even if it is a harder course, your AP Bio credit would allow you to get out of both Bio I and II, which can really help in freeing up your schedule.</p>
<p>If you take normal Bio 1 & 2 after AP, you’ll probably be bored, but it will also likely be a GPA boost. If you take the alternative, it will only be 1 semester and then you can take more advanced classes in your major. If you’re quite confident in your bio skills, I would opt for the second option.
The reason for having these classes is to make sure that everyone going into the advanced bio classes has the background that Northeastern wants you to have, because what’s covered in AP bio classes can vary greatly. (I also think that they don’t want a bunch of cocky first semester freshmen annoying the upperclassmen in genetics and cell bio and such 
I didn’t take AP bio, so I didn’t take the alternative classes, but two of my friends did and they thought it was quite good.</p>
<p>Thanks guys, you were all super helpful! I think I know what to do now!</p>