Retaking courses at different universities.

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the implications of retaking an analysis course at a current university before transferring to another institution. Participants explore concerns about the quality of instruction, transferability of credits, and potential negative impacts of taking the same course twice.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the poor quality of the analysis sequence at their current university and questions whether taking the course now would be detrimental if they plan to retake it at the new university.
  • Another participant asks whether the course will transfer to the new university, indicating uncertainty about credit transfer policies.
  • A third participant suggests that taking the course now and applying for transfer credit later could be a viable approach, but they also share concerns about potential negative consequences of retaking the course.
  • One participant expresses frustration with the current instructor's teaching abilities but refrains from elaborating on this issue in the thread.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no consensus on whether taking the course now is advisable or if it could lead to negative outcomes. Multiple views on the transferability of credits and the implications of retaking the course remain unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not clarified the specific policies regarding credit transfer between universities, and there is uncertainty about the impact of retaking the course on academic standing or progression.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering transferring universities, particularly those in STEM fields facing challenges with course quality and credit transfer issues.

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I am currently at a university and will be moving to another, the university that I am at has a really poor analysis sequence(due to the teacher being incompetent at teaching).

I am wondering if it's detrimental to me to take the analysis sequence at my current university since I almost assuredly will be taking it again at the university I move to, is there a reason I should wait?


I assumed I should take it anyway as I can always just retake it at the next university but I want to make sure that this is the correct position to take. That no inherent damage is done to me by taking it twice?
 
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Will it transfer?
 
lurky said:
Will it transfer?

I do not know.
 
If it were me, I would take the course now and then apply for transfer credit at the new place.
 
lurky said:
If it were me, I would take the course now and then apply for transfer credit at the new place.

My problem isn't even if it doesn't transfer, I wouldn't really mind. My main concern is if taking it again at the next university after taking it at my current one will damage me in some way?

I assume not but I want someone else to validate my position.

It really ticks me off how terrible the analysis instructor is at my current university but I will save my ranting for another thread.
 

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