Is taking O.chem, physics, and biology feasible?

Question

Is taking O.chem, physics, and biology feasible in one semester? I know all three require me to attend lecture and lab, but since I have no idea how hard all the three classes are, I don't know whether it is doable? Well, I'm sure it is doable if this material comes natural to some people. I'm currently taking calculus, university english, physics, and general college chem. If I continue with this route, I'll be taking the classes listed above in 2 semesters. So, I guess my question is should I spread out my science classes with some easier classes, and spend an extra year in college?

Btw if I do decide to spread out my classes. I should be done with college by the age of 23 or 24. Is that kind of late?

Answer 1

Shouldn't be a problem, but the details matter.

Organic is a standard 2nd year course. Lots of material to cover and you need to do a gut check on whether or not you are a mechanism/pattern learner or a rote memorizer. The challenge is generally matching reaction conditions to the process of "seeing" how products will arise from reactants.

Physics (which you say you are already in right now?) is a standard 2nd year course (if its calculus-based) for a Chem major. Poor math background = struggle. Your current class might give you an hint. But, if you mean "Physical Chemistry" or a 3rd semester of Physics, all bets are off.

Bio? Depends. If you just taking it to knock off a General Ed requirement, these are easy classes compared to the rest of your 2nd year majors-level courses. If you mean "Biochemistry", possibily a very bad idea.

I don't understand exactly what you are getting at. Have you switched majors? Did you start later or go to a community college for a non-science major? Spend some time in the workforce? Most US undergrads finish at age 21-22. Age isn't an issue (or at least isn't); the amount of time and money you can afford to spend in college usually is.

In science at least, you can always spend more time in college and start graduate work, research, or even employment due to shortages. But, those are tend to be low-paying (if not financially net negative) options. But, that may not be important to you!

Answer 2

organic chemistry lab is time consuming.
physics and biology are 3 hr a week each and o chem at least 4. often things dont work out and some people spend 6 hour per week just in lab. this does not include preparation for lab and does not include lecture time... no, unless you are a gifted "speedo" you should not take it all together.

Answer 3

hello there,
Well I took physics(full year course), intro chem I & II+lab, bio I & II+lab, psych I & II plus calculus I & II in my 1st yr. about 39 ch. 40 ch in my 2nd yr 43 ch in my 3rd yr and 22ch in my last yr. I started when I was 21, finished my BSc in 4 yrs.
What you should do is take these course and make a schedule, take it easy, by using your time wisely. It's definitely doable. it will feel that you are only studying all the time, but in the end it will be worth it. Cheers!

Answer 4

I recently graduated with my Bachelors in Chemistry and if I were you I would take them separately. However, if you want to take at least two of them take Physics and Biology by themselves and take Organic Chem another time. Biology has helped me somewhat with some of the things we did in Organic Chem so take that before you take Organic Chem.

Answer 5

Go ahead and take those classes although it may be difficult to get all those labs scheduled. You should know right away whether or not it will work and you can always drop a class if you need to.

Answer 6

It's totally up to you, you know ur limits more than we do. I say if u think u can, then do it....

Answer 7

i would spread them out. so you don't get overwhelmed