Hello! Thank you for taking the time to solve my conundrum and bear
with me, I know the course request is both terribly specific and long.
An unexpected opportunity has developed within my organization that I
do not want to let slip by which will increase my odds of finding a
transfer once my military base draws to a close next year.
I am in a position to leap from a technical position to a entry level
professional position within my organization, however, the position
requires that I have organic chemistry in order to gain the promotion
(regardless of the fact that I have been in the career field for well
over a decade).
A review of my college courses shows I do not have organic chemistry
among my sciences curriculum.
The expediency calls for the course meeting the following restrictions:
- an undergraduate level organic chemistry course based on semester
credits (regionally / DETC accredited) OR quarter credits which equals
a typical semester 3 credit course. (The only exception being a
foreign equivalent course which has already proven itself to be
readily transferable into the American semester system for the same
amount of credits and can be shown to do so).
- is entirely distance based via print or online (syllabus,
assignments, tests etc) via web / email submission for example. (I
already understand I will have to find a proctored test center).
- must be SELF PACED versus the typical +/- 16 week in classroom type
time restraints allowing me to finish within 4 to 6 weeks (8 at the
most, so say completion no later than end of August if I start 1
July),
- course nomenclature can include elementary or introductory or basic
but not "survey of" or "biochemistry" (for example course can be
called organic chemistry of hazardous materials or organic chemistry
for industrial hygiene or elementary OC or some similar type version
BUT NOT for example "introductory organic AND biochemistry" as it must
be a OC course by itself or a specialized OC such as the ones I
mentioned).
- I need 4 credits. Either 4 by itself, or 3 + 1 (course plus its 1
credit separate lab component) or 3 + 3 (the second being a chemistry
of hazardous materials course for example or other complimentary
course). Regardless all credits MUST be accomplished within the same
time constraints.
The only exception is for online classroom formats where I must be
able to sign up for an almost immediate start date and complete it
within the same 4 to 8 week time period (though I highly doubt any
college is offering this online participation format so late in the
summer), unless of course there is a regional "in classroom" one as I
mention below.
That is a tall order and from what I have seen there are a ton of hits
and not much panning out. Best lead I have is a course offered
through Mountain State University (how many have heard of that one ?
venture a guess where it is without googling?). Even my boss and
coworkers in my small section are searching. I am located in the
Philadelphia metro region and even with all the universities around,
no regional search has panned out yet for distance or in person.
I just would like all my options on the table as I am sure the quality
and straight forwardness of course instruction from one institution to
the next will vary.
Unfortunately it looks like I have to foot the bill for this course
(versus the organization) but given the potential in future job
opportunities, it is well worth my time and effort.
Thank you for your time and consideration in assisting my search! |
Request for Question Clarification by
czh-ga
on
20 Jun 2006 20:20 PDT
Hello kissimmee-ga,
I think I?ve found a course that would meet your needs but the website
is confusing so I suggest that you check with the school before I post
my answer.
The Rochester Institute of Technology lists a 3 unit Introduction to
Organic Chemistry class with a corequisite 1 unit Lab that is an
online class that will run from July 17 ? August 4. You have to
contact the instructor for full details. The website doesn?t describe
how the class will be presented or whether it?s self-paced.
I also note that the information about it being a 3-week program is
only shown on the cached version of the website for the course. The
current website doesn?t show dates.
I suggest that you review the course and the related information and
contact the school to see if it will meet your needs.
Please let me know the results and give me the go-ahead to post an official answer.
Thanks.
~ czh ~
http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache:uuH0u4bVZ8sJ:distancelearning.rit.edu/courses/view_course.cfm%3FcourseID%3D455+organic+chemistry+%22distance+learning%22&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=13
Introduction to Organic Chemistry
Course Number: 1011-213
Description: Introduction to the structure and reactivities of
organic molecules for physical science majors. An overview of the
structure, nomen- clature, bonding and reactivities of major
functional groups. Special topics include polymers and biomolecules.
Credit: 3
Please Note for Summer Quarter Offerings Only:
This course will run as a 3-week session from July 17th to August 4th,
2006. For additional information contact Brenda Mastrangelo at
bkmsch@rit.edu. Prerequisites 1011-201 or 1011-212; Corequisite
1011-207
http://distancelearning.rit.edu/courses/view_course.cfm?courseID=455
http://distancelearning.rit.edu/courses/view_course.cfm?courseID=452
Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Lab
Course Number 1011-213
Description This course is an introduction to the structure and
reactivities of organic molecules for physical science majors. It
provides an overview of the structure, nomenclature, bonding and
reactivities of major functional groups. Special topics include
polymers and biomolecules. Offered in distance-learning format.
(Corequisite 1011 207) (1011-201 or 1011-212) Class 3, Credit 3 (S, SU)
Prerequisites 1011-201 or 1011-212; Corequisite 1011-207
http://distancelearning.rit.edu/
Rochester Institute of Technology
http://online.rit.edu/support/
contact online learning
http://distancelearning.rit.edu/courses/offerings/quarter/index.cfm?quarter=20054
Summer 2006
|
