One year of high school chemistry or one semester of college level chemistry recommended. It is highly recommended that you take both semesters of General Biology at the same college. My role as an instructor is to select information and activities that will assist you in developing the knowledge and skills to succeed, both in this course and in your future life. In other words, I provide you with the opportunity to learn. Ultimately, what you gain by taking this course, and how it benefits you in later life, depends on your efforts.
Most successful students find that they spend more time on science courses than on other courses.
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