Which of these classes should I take to finish my degree? - Thomas Edison

[Shadowless]

I received my final evaluation today and was told I needed to take the min 18 credits to receive a Bachelors degree in Natural Science and Math.

Here is the email.

The 18 credits you need are 10 (perhaps 12) credits in the Natural Sciences, 6 of which can be at the 100 level and the other 4 (perhaps as many as 6) credits must be at the 300 level or higher. You can take any subject other than EAS (Earth Science) courses.

The remaining 8 (or perhaps only 6 if you opt to take 12 credits of Natural Sciences, previous paragraph) would be in Free Electives, course credit in ANYTHING at the 100 level or higher.

The ENS-314 course is a 6-credit upper level course which you may find interesting, and will satisfy the upper level need.

Here are the courses through Natural Science that I need to pick 12 credits from. The remaining 6 credits can be any course.

Astronomy
Introductory Astronomy (AST-101)

Biology
Introductory Biology (BIO-101)
The Science of Nutrition (BIO-208)

Chemistry
Survey of Chemistry (CHE-101)
General Chemistry I (CHE-111)
General Chemistry II (CHE-112)

Computer Science
Introduction to Computers (COS-101)
C Programming (COS-116)
Visual BASIC (COS-191)
C++ Programming (COS-213)
Assembly Language (COS-231)
Data Structures (COS-241)
UNIX (COS-283)
Computer Architecture (COS-330)
Operating Systems (COS-352)
Artificial Intelligence (COS-451)

Environmental Science
Global Environmental Change (ENS-314)

Geology
Physical Geology (GEO-151)

Gerontology
Biological Aspects of Aging (GER-312)

Mathematics
Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics (MAT-105)
Intermediate Algebra (MAT-115)
Quantitative Business Analysis (MAT-119)
College Algebra (MAT-121)
Precalculus for Business (MAT-128)
Precalculus for Technology (MAT-129)
Calculus I (MAT-231)
Calculus II (MAT-232)
Discrete Mathematics (MAT-270)

Physics
Physics I (PHY-111)
Physics II (PHY-112)
Nuclear Physics (PHY-271)

Statistics
Principles of Statistics (STA-201)


So from that list which 12 credits would you take? And can anyone recommend any elective courses that were fairly painless?

A bit of background, I am a Weather Forecaster. I am terrible in Math, and prob even worse with Computers.

I thank everyone for there help as I realize I am asking alot from my fellow posters.

[BrandeX]

Free electives should be "free" Do a few FEMA classes, they are transcripted at TESC for no charge.

[Shadowless]

Free electives should be "free" Do a few FEMA classes, they are transcripted at TESC for no charge.

Sorry I should have been more clear. I need to take 18 credits through Thomas Edison no matter what for the military residency. For my degree I have over 200 credits but they can only take a certain number do to that residency issue.

[Lindagerr]

I took this in Oct 09, they have changed the course since then, but I think you could do it. There is no math in this course and I did find it interesting.

If math is not your thing I would not suggest Calculus or Physics, both require a high level of math.

I am curious what Math/science do you already have? the total required for a math/science BA is 33.

Do you need to do these courses at TESC? Some of these could more easily be done by CLEP/DSST such as Gerentology,astronomy,geology. If you take the GEC class you can then easily take the Environment and Humanity Race to save the planet DSST for another 3 credits

Edit: I just read your Signature, you can not take the Astronomy, or intro to computors classes as they would be a duplicate of exams you already have.

[Shadowless]

S.H. S.H. Applied S.H. Comm Coll S.H to Overall TESC
Required to Degree Req Remaining S.H. Applied be Planned GPA Met GPA
120.00 102.00 18.00 44.00 18.00 YES

BA General Education Distribution (42 SH)
Semester Hours Completed: 42.00
Complete all 5 subrequirements:
A: English Composition (Completed)
Complete one full year of English Composition with a grade
of C or better.
Semester Hours Completed: 6.00
GPA Achieved/Needed: none / 2.000
Group 1 (Completed)
Semester Hours Completed: 6.00
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
1.. ENC-101... English Composition I.... 3.00 CR ENC-101 *NE
1.. ENC-102... English Composition II... 3.00 CR ENC-102 *NE

B: Humanities (Completed)
Complete 12 semester hours of Humanities, including at
least two subject areas.
Semester Hours Completed: 12.00
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
1.. HUM-102... Humanities II............ 3.00 CR HUM-102 *NE
1.. HUM-101... Humanities I............. 3.00 CR HUM-101 *NE
2.. ART105 Understanding Art........ 3.00 B ART-100 *CC *TE
2.. PHI101 Intro to Philosophy...... 3.00 A PHI-101 *CC *TE

C: Social Sciences (Completed)
Complete 12 semester hours in the Social Sciences,
including at least two subject areas.
Semester Hours Completed: 12.00
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
1.. AOJ-102... Intro. to Criminal Justic 3.00 CR AOJ-102 *NE
1.. HIS-113... American History I....... 3.00 CR HIS-113 *NE
1.. HIS-114... American History II...... 3.00 CR HIS-114 *NE
2.. POS201 Amer National Govermt Pol 3.00 A POS-110 *CC *TE

D: Mathematics (Completed)
> Complete a 3 semester hour college-level Mathematics
> course.
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
1.. MAT-103... General Math II.......... 3.00 CR MAT-103 *NE

E: Natural Sciences (Completed)
> Complete 9 semester hours in the Natural Sciences,
> including at least two subject areas.
Semester Hours Completed: 9.00
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
1.. AST-101... Introductory Astronomy... 3.00 CR AST-101 *NE
1.. MAT-102... General Math I........... 3.00 CR MAT-102 *NE
2.. CSA101 Computer Fundamentals.... 3.00 B COS-101 *CC *TE

BA General Education Electives (18 SH)
> Complete 18 semester hours from any of the following
> General Education subjects: Humanities, Social Sciences,
> Natural Sciences or Mathematics.
Semester Hours Completed: 18.00
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
Page: 3
--------------------------------------------------------------------------
4.. TMA150 Public Speaking.......... 3.00 A COM-209 *TE
2.. PSY216 Psychology of Gender..... 3.00 A PSY-307 *CC *TE
2.. SOC204 Gender Ident Interact&rel 3.00 A SOC-331 *CC *TE
2.. PSY214 Abnormal Psychology...... 3.00 A PSY-350 *CC *TE
2.. SOC201 Race Ethinicity Minority 3.00 C SOC-299 *CC *TE
1.. PHI-287... Ethics in America........ 3.00 CR PHI-287 *NE

BA Nat Sci/Math 2010 (33 Sh)
Semester Hours Completed: 23.00
GPA Achieved/Needed: none / 2.000
Complete both subrequirements:
A: Concentration (27) (In Progress)
> Complete 27 credits in the Natural Sciences. At least THREE
> different subjects must be included for breadth of
> knowledge. A student must earn at least 12 semester hours
> in ONE subject. A maximum of 18 semester hours can be
> earned in any ONE subject area in order to have a balanced
> interdisciplinary concentration. A maximum of TWO college
> level courses equating to the 100 level can be applied
> toward the area of concentration. A deeper knowledge of
> subjects is provided by requiring that a minimum of 18
> semester hours be at the 300 and/or 400 level. **It is
> highly recommended that course LIB-495 be completed to
> satisfy 3 semester hours of this requirement.**
Semester Hours Completed: 23.00 Required: 27 Remaining: 4
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
3.. MET2817 Tropical Meteorology..... 4.00 CR EAS-433 *CC *TE
3.. MET2821 Atmospheric Physics...... 3.00 CR PHY-361 *CC *TE
3.. MET2806 Synoptic Meteorology..... 3.00 CR EAS-431 *CC *TE
3.. MET2822 Weather Prognosis Techniq 10.00 CR EAS-331 *CC *TE
1.. ENS-201... Env. & Hum.: Race Save Pl 3.00 CR ENS-201 *NE
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 1 credits

B: Concentration (6) (Not Started)
> Complete 6 semester hours of Natural Sciences coursework at
> any college level.
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
================================================================================
BA Free Electives (27 SH)
> Complete 27 semester hours of Free Electives.
Semester Hours Completed: 19.00 Required: 27 Remaining: 8
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
1.. HEA-103... Here's To Your Health.... 3.00 CR HEA-103 *NE
1.. PSY-361... Organizational Behavior.. 3.00 CR PSY-361 *NE
1.. AOJ-101... Intro. to Law Enforcement 3.00 CR AOJ-101 *NE
1.. BUS-161... Business Mathematics..... 3.00 CR BUS-161 *NE
1.. BUE-101... Personal Finance......... 3.00 CR BUE-101 *NE
1.. REL-405... Intro. to World Religions 3.00 CR REL-405 *NE
1.. EDM-209... Effective Communications. 1.00 CR EDM-209 *NE
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 3 credits
_____________________________________________________________________ 2 credits

OTHER COURSES:
Src Course # Title S.H. Grd TESC # Notes
--- ---------- ------------------------- ------- --- ---------- ---------

3 PHE1000 Physical Education Wellne 4.00 CR PEA-199 *TE*OCC*CC
3 MET1808 Weather Maps and Charts 10.00 CR EAS-330 *TE*CC
3 MET1809 Weather Forecasting Produ 4.00 CR EAS-299 *TE*OCC*CC
3 MET2102 Auto Weather Data Hnd Sys 2.00 CR WET-241 *TE*OCC*CC
3 MET2801 Weather Radar Opeation 2.00 CR WET-231 *TE*OCC*CC
3 MET2807 Operational Weather 3.00 CR WET-251 *TE*OCC*CC
3 MET2809 Central Weather Facility 12.00 CR WET-322 *TE*OCC*CC
3 MET2819 Satellite Picture Interp 2.00 CR EAS-334 *TE*OCC*CC
3 INT5000 Journeyman 8.00 CR COP-299 *TE*OCC*CC
3 MET1803 Weather Observation 3.00 CR EAS-235 *TE*CC
3 MET2825 Advanced Weather Stn Ops 11.00 CR WET-321 *TE*OCC*CC
3 LMM1101 Leadership Management I 4.00 CR HRM-315 *TE*OCC*CC
3 LMM1102 Managerial Communications 3.00 CR MAN-373 *TE*CC
3 LMM1103 Military Studies I 3.00 CR MSC-101 *TE*OCC*CC
3 MET2809 Central Weather Facility 3.00 CR WET-322 *RI*TE*DUP*OCC*CC
3 MET1802 Meteorology Weather Ins 3.00 CR EAS-231 *TE*OCC*CC
2 HIS101 Intro to Western Civ I 3.00 A HIS-101 *TE*CC
2 PSY101 Intro to Psychology 4.00 B PSY-101 *TE*CC
2 SOC101 Introduction to Sociology 3.00 B SOC-101 *TE*CC
2 HIS102 Intro to Western Civ II 3.00 A HIS-102 *TE*CC
2 REL200 Rel in Popular Culture 3.00 A REL-384 *TE*CC
1 EDM-101 Emer.Prog.Mgr.Orient.To P 1.00 CR EDM-101 *NE
1 EDM-399 Spec. Stud. in Selected T 1.00 CR EDM-399 *NE
1 EDM-103 A Citizen's Guide to Dis. 1.00 CR EDM-103 *NE
1 EDM-190 Build.For Earthqua.Of Tom 1.00 CR EDM-190 *NE
1 EDM-191 Animals in Disaster-A 1.00 CR EDM-191 *NE
1 EDM-203 Exercise Design 1.00 CR EDM-203 *NE
1 EDM-224 Emergency Planning 1.00 CR EDM-224 *NE
1 EDM-207 Leadership and Influence 1.00 CR EDM-207 *NE
1 EDM-208 Decision Making & Problem 1.00 CR EDM-208 *NE
1 EDM-210 Developing & Managing Vol 1.00 CR EDM-210 *NE
1 EDM-242 Anticip Hazardous Weather 1.00 CR EDM-242 *NE
1 EDM-122 Role/Volunteer Agen in Em 1.00 CR EDM-122 *NE
1 EDM-172 Radiological Emergency Re 1.00 CR EDM-172 *NE
1 LIT-291 Analysis & Interpre Liter 3.00 CR LIT-291 *NE
1 LIT-292 Analysis and Inter of Lit 3.00 CR LIT-292 *NE
1 MAR-301 Introduction to Marketing 3.00 CR MAR-301 *NE
1 MAN-201 Principles of Supervision 3.00 CR MAN-201 *NE
1 BUS-101 Introduction to Business 3.00 CR BUS-101 *NE
1 MAN-331 Human Resources Managemen 3.00 CR MAN-331 *NE
1 ENG-201 Technical Writing 3.00 CR ENG-201 *NE
1 COS-101 Introduction to Computers 3.00 CR COS-101 *RI*NE*DUP
Student Remarks:
02/11/10 Students in the Military Degree Completion Program must complete a residency requirement. Students must earn eighteen (18) semester hours of Thomas Edison State College credit toward a baccalaureate degree. These credits must be applied toward the student's degree requirements. Thomas Edison State College credit includes: Guided Study/Online/Blended/e-Pack courses, TECEP exams and/or Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).

[Shadowless]

I took this in Oct 09, they have changed the course since then, but I think you could do it. There is no math in this course and I did find it interesting.

If math is not your thing I would not suggest Calculus or Physics, both require a high level of math.

I am curious what Math/science do you already have? the total required for a math/science BA is 33.

Do you need to do these courses at TESC? Some of these could more easily be done by CLEP/DSST such as Gerentology,astronomy,geology. If you take the GEC class you can then easily take the Environment and Humanity Race to save the planet DSST for another 3 credits

Edit: I just read your Signature, you can not take the Astronomy, or intro to computors classes as they would be a duplicate of exams you already have.

Thanks for your reply and help as well as your time.

I attached my evaluation hopefully its easy to read.

[taylor]

COS101 was a pretty good class. I got an A in it and I too am pretty bad with computers but what I learned came in handy.

[Shadowless]

COS101 was a pretty good class. I got an A in it and I too am pretty bad with computers but what I learned came in handy.

I don't know if I would be allowed to take that or not, since I already passed the Dante test on it, but they didn't count it towards my eval credits.

[Shadowless]

Can anyone suggest any elective courses that are fairly painless? I hate to sound lazy but I have done so many courses that I am nearing my end and just want the degree now to be honest.

Perhaps classes that you took that didn't make you buy tons of books and where the workload was reasonable.

Thank you for your time and help.

[cookderosa]

Can anyone suggest any elective courses that are fairly painless? I hate to sound lazy but I have done so many courses that I am nearing my end and just want the degree now to be honest.

Perhaps classes that you took that didn't make you buy tons of books and where the workload was reasonable.

Thank you for your time and help.

>>

I understand what you are asking, so from your list, here are my two cents, I can't comment on all of them since I have not taken all of them. :

Biology
Introductory Biology (BIO-101)
Hated this class, hope it has improved. When I took it (2008) there were required VHS movies, starting with the fact that they were old and outdated, I have not even owned a VHS for years and had to buy one. They were stupid videos, the homework was long, and the exams were brutal. Now, the upside, I did my homework thoroughly and scored high A's on each assignment- when taking my proctored mid term and finals, my scores were 70 and 68. So, the weight distribution allowed me to still pull a solid B out of the class. I'd put this in the "yes" column, unless it's still a VHS based course.

The Science of Nutrition (BIO-208)
This is a test not a class unless it has been changed. The exam that I took was based wholey on the text suggested. Odd questions, like "what is the most popular choice of sandwich in America" banghead I had taught nutrition for 8 semesters, and only pulled a 78% on this- but it was pass/fail. I'd put this in the "yes" column if you can get the text and have at least a small interest in the subject. This is a biology subject though- not health.


Chemistry
Survey of Chemistry (CHE-101)
General Chemistry I (CHE-111)
General Chemistry II (CHE-112)
I'm really liking my chem class, but mine is not through TESC. That said, it will involve a lot of math, but should be limited to: metric, ratios, conversion, percents, adding/subtracting/multiplication/division, the use of a formula to calculate an answer. If you can do the above math in a non-chemistry setting, you'll be fine. I have not yet had beginning algebra and I'm doing fine with the math portions.


Physics
Physics I (PHY-111)
Physics II (PHY-112)
Nuclear Physics (PHY-271)
Be afraid, very afraid. I had enrolled and then dropped a physics 1 class. This needs to come after you can do college algebra in your sleep. The quick "chapter 1 math review" in my text was completely undecipherable to me.

Statistics
Principles of Statistics (STA-201)
Doable. Lots of resources out there, making this one in my "yes" list for you.