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[MNomadic]

For what it's worth, that exact course(the in person version) was the primary reason I was not successful as a freshman at ASU over a decade ago(along with some immaturity and lack of "college readiness"). The counselor just said I needed it so she signed me up for it, neglecting to inform me that you were expected to have a lot of background knowledge from at least high school chemistry(which I had none).

I have enough basic knowledge to understand most of everything so far (I've always liked science). The issue is the sheer amount of work. If someone asks you to draw a picture of a tree in crayon every 5 minutes, it's not overly difficult. But if you're not allowed to do anything but draw pictures of trees then you're going to start to get bored. I keep drawing trees over here and the stack of blank paper just keeps getting taller and taller. Just watching the videos (without even trying to understand them) takes forever. And then there are 5-10 questions to answer after each video. Like what the heck is wrong with you people, what sadist came up with this course?

Oh I completely feel you. I was hoping for 'do a content mastery and a quiz. Post on a message board.' I took one look at that crap and said "NOPE!" I've already got Solar System Astronomy, Biology through Straighterline, Environmental Science through Sophia... I was thinking maybe another proper college science might look nice on a transcript but.... just no. Chemistry was awful. I gave up.

The irony is I definitely have the requisite background knowledge and study habits now to be successful at that course, but not enough time with all my other courses. I may come back when I finish my undergrad just to make that old 'F' go away for grad school applications(also for for personal accomplishment).