EC Microbiology :) DONE!

[kester22]

Well I took EC Microbiology today -------Passed with a B! I was all teeth walking out of the Pearsonvue Prison today. It was 130 questions with 2 hours to complete. It took me 30 minutes to get thru it. I was so dishearted after the first 40 questions that I just read them only once and chose an answer and moved on, no second guessing! The questions were not what I was expecting to see. I studied on and off for a month, a max of 5 hours a week really. I really liked the subject and was prepared to take the class over summer session if I did not pass, but I'll take that B!

Here is what I used to study!

EC recommends a textbook by Tortura, Funk & Case.....I did not use it but I did download Vangonotes from Audible for 7.99 and it was every chapter with a 20 minute review of the text and then 2 sections of quizzing for each chapter. At night while I was trying to fall asleep, I turned it on and apparently learned something while I was sleeping. I could recall alot by doing it that way the next day or either god was on my side. I also listened to about 4 reviews on the way to the testing center this morning because its 1.5 hr drive from me. FYI - it takes me a long time to go to sleep at night.

I have the giant binder from College Network - its pretty good also. I read several chapters in it. I got it from an amazon reseller for 26.00. This thing is HUGE, but well worth the money.

I also got two supplemental books: Micro Demystified and Micro Cliff Notes Super Review. I read thru about 50 % of each of them, skimming for relevant info based on the content guide.

I took 1.5 peterson's practice tests: I made a 40 on the first one before I began studying and only got thru maybe 20 questions on the second one before my internet went down and I lost access to it because it acted like I took it after my internet came back up and unfortunately I was not able to access the test to see what was on it. I did see one "very familiar question" on the test from the petersons.

I am so glad this is one is over. I just knew midway thru that I have failed, but a B....seriously! This was also my first EC exam. I was expecting alot of "a headache, stiff neck and fever would most likely be caused by which virus" but there was no such thing. There were only 2 microscope questions and maybe 3 important people questions. Based on the content guide, for those thinking of taking this, focus on the big areas like the ones that account for 15-25% sections.

[STG]

I know from my sister that that's a tough one...Congratulations :hurray:

[burbuja0512]

WOW! That sounds crazy!! Love how you call it the Pearson Vue Prison. lol, it totally feels like it. If you weren't already nervous enough, the crazed-librarian types that run the place will make you shaky! It is scary taking a test there, but I do like the earplugs lol.

It sounds like you are a testing champion to have done so well on that one. Great job!!

[Storyteller]

and Great job!!!

[dblhelx]

I need this exam to graduate from TESC this summer. After I finish Immunology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry from UC Berkley and ENS-314 from TESC on June 25th, I will take the EC exam for Microbio.

Nicely done!! Congrats!! cheersmate

[P00057870]

Congratulation on passing such a difficult subject!

[kester22]

I need this exam to graduate from TESC this summer. After I finish Immunology, Molecular Biology, and Biochemistry from UC Berkley and ENS-314 from TESC on June 25th, I will take the EC exam for Microbio.

Nicely done!! Congrats!! cheersmate

Um.....Based on these classes.....I'd say this one would be a easy one for you! WOW....that's some tough sciences!

[dblhelx]

Kester,

As far as Microbio.....I'm just worried about memorizing all the bug names and what disease they casue and all the famous people and their contributions.....the science part is a breeze for me. Again, congrats on your B! Pretty tough test, you should be stoked!! cheersmate

[LoMo]

CONGRATULATIONS on ALL of your speedy accomplishments!

I'm not familiar with Vangonotes. What is the name of the text you downloaded, and what do you download it to (lol)?

Thanks!

Well I took EC Microbiology today -------Passed with a B! I was all teeth walking out of the Pearsonvue Prison today. It was 130 questions with 2 hours to complete. It took me 30 minutes to get thru it. I was so dishearted after the first 40 questions that I just read them only once and chose an answer and moved on, no second guessing! The questions were not what I was expecting to see. I studied on and off for a month, a max of 5 hours a week really. I really liked the subject and was prepared to take the class over summer session if I did not pass, but I'll take that B!

Here is what I used to study!

EC recommends a textbook by Tortura, Funk & Case.....I did not use it but I did download Vangonotes from Audible for 7.99 and it was every chapter with a 20 minute review of the text and then 2 sections of quizzing for each chapter. At night while I was trying to fall asleep, I turned it on and apparently learned something while I was sleeping. I could recall alot by doing it that way the next day or either god was on my side. I also listened to about 4 reviews on the way to the testing center this morning because its 1.5 hr drive from me. FYI - it takes me a long time to go to sleep at night.

I have the giant binder from College Network - its pretty good also. I read several chapters in it. I got it from an amazon reseller for 26.00. This thing is HUGE, but well worth the money.

I also got two supplemental books: Micro Demystified and Micro Cliff Notes Super Review. I read thru about 50 % of each of them, skimming for relevant info based on the content guide.

I took 1.5 peterson's practice tests: I made a 40 on the first one before I began studying and only got thru maybe 20 questions on the second one before my internet went down and I lost access to it because it acted like I took it after my internet came back up and unfortunately I was not able to access the test to see what was on it. I did see one "very familiar question" on the test from the petersons.

I am so glad this is one is over. I just knew midway thru that I have failed, but a B....seriously! This was also my first EC exam. I was expecting alot of "a headache, stiff neck and fever would most likely be caused by which virus" but there was no such thing. There were only 2 microscope questions and maybe 3 important people questions. Based on the content guide, for those thinking of taking this, focus on the big areas like the ones that account for 15-25% sections.

[cookderosa]

Congrats everyone~ I took micro as a class, and I'm not going to lie- even as I completed my open book quizzes and tests I was grateful I didn't have to memorize all the info! Super interesting, but not a walk in the park at all!!