Biology Equivalency Exams

Biology Equivalency Exams

The Biology department offers equivalency exams for BIOL 1101, 1102, and 1121 annually at the start of the Fall semester. These exams are open ONLY to incoming 1st Year and Transfer students. Students who successfully complete an equivalency exam, will earn credit for the lecture portion of the course. Students intending to take the BIOL 1102 equivalency exam, will also need to take the BIOL 1101 exam.

This year's equivalency exams will be held during New Student Orientation week. Exact dates, times, and location of the exam will be posted below closer to August.

Please use the following link to sign up for one of the exams. For addtional questions, please contact the Biology Undergraduate Coordinator.

 

BIOL 1101: Introductory Biology A Exam

Date: TBD

Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.

Location: TBD

 

BIOL 1121: The Molecular Biology of Life Exam

Date: TBD

Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.

Location: TBD

 

BIOL 1102: Introduction to Biology B Exam

Date: TBD

Duration: 1 hr. 30 min.

Location: TBD

 

Please arrive ~15 minutes before the start of the exams

You MUST bring your valid Penn ID to be admitted to the exam.

The exam will be closed notes/closed book.  Any pertinent information necessary to answer a given question will be provided at the time of the exam.

NO use of electronic communication devices will be permitted! (e.g. cell phones, tablets, laptop computers, etc.)

 

*Please Note: The Biology department no longer awards credit for the College Board AP Test or the Higher Level International Baccalaureate Exam.