I took my exam for Integrated Natural Sciences (INC1) today and passed, although not by much. Do I care? No. Just glad to have it out of the way.
For those of you enrolled at WGU who haven't yet taken INC1 let me explain roughly what it is: Physics, Nuclear Physics, Chemistry, Genetics, Earth Sciences, Biology, Evolution, Ecosystems, and Astronomy all rolled into one gigantic science course. The information was well presented and I have no problems with the course itself; I learned a great deal and got a kick out of knowing that while kissing someone our atoms aren't actually touching.
The problem I had was the test was very specific for so much information. Usually a test for a course that covers alot of ground asks more general questions such as "what is an igneous rock?" instead of "(insert chemical equation here) what element is this?" There were also a great deal of multiple answer questions so you MUST know your stuff.
While difficult, you will learn much about the world around us and within us and I rather enjoyed some sections such as ecosystems. But chemistry and genetics be damned...
This exam sucked - I'm not going to lie. 76 questions of pure hell.
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I scheduled my INC1 exam for 9/21! I'm dreading it but I hope I pass it so I can get it over with! I'm taking a few days off from studying and focusing on INT1 and my other courses! Any tips?
ReplyDeleteThere is a study guide for INC1 available. Its only 25.95 i hear and 112 pages. Check it out at:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.inc1studyguide.info/
What is the best material to study? The weekly exams or the questions from the course of study?
ReplyDeleteWGU Student has a good point in taking a quick break. The day I pass an exam I take at least a full day break before getting started on the next course, the only exception is if I'm down to the end of a term and am behind schedule.
ReplyDeleteDouglas - The COS is the ultimate guide. Tells you exactly what to do and in what order.
has anyone used the http://www.inc1studyguide.info/
ReplyDeleteI have gone through all the course material but a ton of information to cover. Now I just want to use a flashcard or study guide to make sure I am prepared but I want to use something other WGU students have found useful. Let me know.