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Equivalency Details

Equivalency Details

The information presented is an unofficial guide to how courses may transfer. Other factors to consider are grades received in the courses, the year in which the course was taken, and the major pursued after transfer. In all instances, final decisions about acceptance of course credit will be made by Northampton County Area Community College.

If you complete the following with AP - Advanced Placement:

  • This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during their first year. Some AP students, as college freshmen, are permitted to undertake upper-level courses in biology or to register for courses for which biology is a prerequisite. Other students may have fulfilled a basic requirement for a laboratory science course and will be able to undertake other courses to pursue their majors.
    Credits
    0.00
    Notes
    http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/ap/sub_bio.html?biology

You may receive up to 4.00 credits at Northampton County Area Community College:

  • This course is designed for science majors. Utilizing an evolutionary approach, the molecular basis of life will be studied, including such topics as the scientific method, chemistry, cell structure and function, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, mitosis, meiosis, genetics, and evolution. Not more than one of BIOS 105, 107, or 115 may count for credit toward the same degree. Core: SCI.
    Credits
    4.00

Additional Information

Minimum Grade

You need a minimum grade of 3 to transfer these courses from AP - Advanced Placement to Northampton County Area Community College.