Duplicate Course?

[techmama]

Computer Science @ TESU

I didn’t realize that I had already taken an environmental type science class at my previous Uni. So like an idiot, I took a similar class on Sophia. What are the chances of getting TESU to accept either or course as a second science class or as an elective and not just a worthless duplicate?


Here’s what I took at my previous Uni.

EAES 107  Earth and the Environment  (4 credits)

The study of the natural processes of the earth and the effects of human activities on the environment. Earth materials, processes and systems, and the engineering properties of natural materials will be discussed, as well as pollution of soil, water and air. Meets Gen Ed - Natural Science Laboratory.


And here’s what I took on Sophia (haven’t transferred it yet).

ENVS1001: Environmental Science (3 semester credits)

The course helps the students to learn about environmental science in the world today. Students will
develop an understanding of the scientific principles and processes that shape our environment, as well as
the impact of human activities. Students will apply knowledge of a wide range of environmental issues in
context, exploring topics such as natural resources, endangered species, pollution, and climate change.
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to describe environmental science; apply principles
of earth science, ecology, and conservation; articulate impacts of development, agriculture, and waste on
environment; and analyze environmental issues, policies, and solutions.


Here are the requirements for computer science @ TESU

D: SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE (In progress) Natural Sciences and Computer Science 6SH For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Scientific Knowledge Courses Featured Course(s): EAS-101 Earth Science; BIO-208 Nutrition


Is the Sophia course completely wasted as a duplicate? 
Or can I get an advisor to approve it as a second science or an elective?

[studyingfortests]

It will all depend on how TESU brings in your previous Environmental Science course. If they bring it in as a 100 level course, you might be in luck, as the Sophia course (according to the degreeforum Wiki) comes in as ENS-200 Environmental Science, a 200 level course. So they would likely see those as different courses.

Before ECE exams went away, I inadvertently discovered a way to double dip on research methods; the Study.com prep course for ECE's exam was also about 95% of the same material as the Study.com Research Methods course. So I took the prep course to prepare for the ECE exam, then did the 3 or 4 more lessons to complete Study.com's Research Methods, and TESU took both, with the ECE course being a 400 level and the SDC course being a 100 level... even though the material was essentially identical.

But it doesn't hurt to just submit both and see what TESU comes back with.

[techmama]

It will all depend on how TESU brings in your previous Environmental Science course.  If they bring it in as a 100 level course, you might be in luck, as the Sophia course (according to the degreeforum Wiki) comes in as ENS-200 Environmental Science, a 200 level course.  So they would likely see those as different courses.

Before ECE exams went away, I inadvertently discovered a way to double dip on research methods; the Study.com prep course for ECE's exam was also about 95% of the same material as the Study.com Research Methods course. So I took the prep course to prepare for the ECE exam, then did the 3 or 4 more lessons to complete Study.com's Research Methods, and TESU took both, with the ECE course being a 400 level and the SDC course being a 100 level... even though the material was essentially identical.

But it doesn't hurt to just submit both and see what TESU comes back with.

So they originally had put the “earth and environment” course from my previous Uni as an elective. I called and asked if they could move it to Science and they did right away. Did I mess up by doing that?

[bjcheung77]

@techmama, could you copy/paste the course equivalency TESU has on your evaluation? That will give us the clue to decipher if this will duplicate or not. Further to that, what degree are you planning to complete at TESU?

[techmama]

@techmama, could you copy/paste the course equivalency TESU has on your evaluation? That will give us the clue to decipher if this will duplicate or not.  Further to that, what degree are you planning to complete at TESU?

I’m trying to get a BACS 

Source
Course
Title
Term
Grade
SH
TESU #
Notes1
EAES107 
Earth & the Environment
12/01/12
B
4.00
ENS-200
*TE

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[dfrecore]

TESU goes entirely by course equivalency number - in this case, it's ENS-200. AND, unfortunately, Sophia's courses comes in as ENS-200. So yes, it's a duplicate.

Even if they'd left it in electives, it would still be duplicate.

[techmama]

TESU goes entirely by course equivalency number - in this case, it's ENS-200.  AND, unfortunately, Sophia's courses comes in as ENS-200.  So yes, it's a duplicate.

Even if they'd left it in electives, it would still be duplicate.

Damn it  
Thank you for the info!

[dfrecore]

TESU goes entirely by course equivalency number - in this case, it's ENS-200.  AND, unfortunately, Sophia's courses comes in as ENS-200.  So yes, it's a duplicate.

Even if they'd left it in electives, it would still be duplicate.

Damn it  
Thank you for the info!

You know, if you took the course and didn't realize that you'd already learned all of that material, maybe you have a case for an appeal.  You could get the syllabus from each course and compare them and see how different they are - and then send that to TESU to ask that they re-evaluate your old university course.  Can't hurt.  I give it a 5% chance of success.

[bjcheung77]

@techmama, Yup, it duplicates.  If you have some time, you may want to review the degree plans on the WIKI as LevelUP and especially Rachel83AZ keeps the links up to date.  Most of them are updated as using the requirements and recommendations for the 2022/2023 catalog year.  If you need a BACS/BSBA CIS combo, there are two versions from them as well... Links: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Ca...gree_Plans