UPI Study Colleges CrestPoint University Intro to Biology 2
CrestPoint University Transfer Credit · Biology 200

BIO-225 – Microbiology at CrestPoint.

Earn this CrestPoint University equivalency through UPI Study's Intro to Biology 2 — 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

The Biology 200 syllabus is available to enrolled or registered students . Sign in to your UPI Study account to download it instantly — or enroll today to get access.

🎓3 College Credits ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
Starts at $89/month · cancel anytime · or buy just this course for $250
Intro to Biology 2 — transfers as BIO-225 – Microbiology at CrestPoint University
Signed Articulation Agreement · May 2025
UPI Study × CrestPoint University
You complete at UPI Study
Intro to Biology 2
Biology 200 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
CrestPoint University recognizes as
BIO-225 – Microbiology
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: BIO-225
DEAC accredited since 2006 · Transcript sent directly to CrestPoint University
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to CrestPoint
⏱️ Speed
28–30
Days average to complete
Pass rate
97%
Student completion rate
What you'll learn

A full semester of intro to biology 2, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • Define and explain key biological principles, including evolution, genetic inheritance, and ecological systems, to establish a foundation in advanced biology
  • Describe molecular processes such as DNA replication, transcription, translation, and gene regulation in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms
  • Apply biotechnological tools and techniques to genome mapping, sequencing, and real-world challenges like genetic engineering and biodiversity conservation
  • Analyze structural and functional adaptations in organisms and evaluate their roles in supporting ecological stability
  • Evaluate ethical implications and design scientific investigations related to gene regulation, immune responses, and environmental interventions
📚Major topics covered
Viruses, prions & viroids Prokaryotes & protists Fungi, plants & seed plants Animal diversity & phylogeny Invertebrates & vertebrates Plant form & function Plant reproduction & nutrition Animal body & homeostasis Nervous & endocrine systems Musculoskeletal & circulatory systems Immunity & osmoregulation Animal reproduction & development Ecology & biomes Population & community ecology Ecosystems & energy flow Conservation biology
Grading: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam
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Three steps to CrestPoint credit.

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Watch lessons, take quizzes, and pass the proctored final — fully online, on your schedule. Most students finish in 28–30 days.

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Transfer to CrestPoint

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to CrestPoint University's registrar. CrestPoint applies the equivalency: BIO-225 – Microbiology.

Pricing

Intro to Biology 2 — two ways to enroll.

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  • Self-paced — finish in 28–30 days or take longer
  • Official transcript sent to CrestPoint University
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Tuition saved vs CrestPoint per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

Savings estimate = credits × $325, CrestPoint's published undergraduate per-credit rate (crestpoint.edu/Tuition). CrestPoint accepts up to 72 general education transfer credits and requires a grade of C- or better. Credit awards are subject to CrestPoint's registrar review and policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Intro to Biology 2 → CrestPoint.

📚 About Intro to Biology 2
What is Intro to Biology 2?
Intro to Biology 2 is a college-level science course covering life systems from viruses and prokaryotes to ecology and conservation biology. It is Biology 200 — worth 3 credit hours, carrying ACE and NCCRS recommendations.
Is this course difficult?
The course is designed to be challenging but accessible. It is self-paced, so you can take the time you need on more difficult concepts. Most students complete it in 28–30 days with consistent effort.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully self-paced with no deadlines or fixed class times. Most students complete it in 28–30 days, but you can move faster or slower depending on your schedule.
How many college credits is this course worth?
This course carries ACE and NCCRS recommendations for 3 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across various ACE & NCCRS cooperating colleges and universities.
Are there exams? How is grading done?
Yes — the course includes quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. Your grade is equally weighted: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam.
How do I check if my university accepts UPI Study credits?
Check our Find My College directory . If your university recognizes ACE & NCCRS credit recommendations, UPI Study courses qualify. You can also book a free call with our team.
How does UPI Study compare to a traditional university course?
A traditional university course in this subject typically costs $500–$1,500+ per credit hour and requires fixed schedules, campus attendance, and semester timelines. UPI Study covers the same ACE & NCCRS-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry ACE and NCCRS recommendations — recognized by various ACE & NCCRS cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About BIO-225 – Microbiology at CrestPoint
Does CrestPoint University accept Intro to Biology 2 as a direct equivalent to their BIO-225 – Microbiology?
Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and CrestPoint University, UPI Study's Intro to Biology 2 is recognized as a direct named equivalent of CrestPoint's BIO-225 – Microbiology — not just elective or GE bucket credit. This is the strongest form of transfer recognition.
Will this transfer with full named-course credit, or just as elective?
Full named-course credit. The MOU specifically lists Intro to Biology 2 as transferring as BIO-225 – Microbiology — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your CrestPoint transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken BIO-225 – Microbiology at CrestPoint or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for BIO-225 – Microbiology, CrestPoint typically applies UPI Study's Intro to Biology 2 as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your CrestPoint advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking BIO-225 – Microbiology directly at CrestPoint?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your CrestPoint degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while CrestPoint's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without CrestPoint enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at CrestPoint to reduce overall program time.
Does CrestPoint University ever change which courses they accept as BIO-225 – Microbiology?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current published transfer agreement between UPI Study and CrestPoint University explicitly lists Intro to Biology 2 → BIO-225 – Microbiology. We update this page whenever the agreement changes. If you've already completed the course and earned an NCCRS-recommended transcript, your credit recognition is generally honored even if future versions of the agreement change.
🔄 About transferring to CrestPoint
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my CrestPoint degree?
CrestPoint University accepts up to 60% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 72 credits for the bachelor's degree. 29 UPI Study courses are recognized by CrestPoint under the UPI Study × CrestPoint articulation agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at CrestPoint.
Do I need to enroll at CrestPoint first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no CrestPoint enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to CrestPoint when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach CrestPoint?
Once you complete Intro to Biology 2, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by CrestPoint University. CrestPoint's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (BIO-225 – Microbiology) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Intro to Biology 2 for your CrestPoint credit.

What is Intro to Biology 2?

Intro to Biology 2 is a second-semester biology course that studies how living things are built, how they function, and how they interact with each other and their environments. It covers microbes such as viruses, prokaryotes, protists, fungi, and prions, as well as plants and animals, with attention to body systems, evolution, and basic genetics. The course is a broad survey of life science for students who want a clearer understanding of organisms from the cellular level to whole-body function.

How the course teaches you

Intro to Biology 2 is a self-paced online course built around video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam. The grade breakdown is 20% Quizzes, 30% Assignments, and 50% Final Exam, so the work is spread across the term rather than resting on one assessment. When you finish, the transcript can be sent to CrestPoint University, where this course is recognized as BIO-225 – Microbiology, a named course equivalency.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course gives you a working grasp of microbes, body systems, evolution, genetics, and basic biotechnology, which can help when you need to understand health, science, or environmental issues in everyday settings. At CrestPoint, the credit applies as BIO-225 – Microbiology, so it can support degree progress in programs such as the Associate of Paralegal Studies or the Bachelor of Business Administration when a biology requirement or elective is part of the plan. That can make it easier to keep moving without adding an extra course at CrestPoint.

Skills you walk away with

Explain evolution, inheritance, and ecological systemsDescribe DNA replication, transcription, translation, and gene regulationUse basic biotechnology concepts in genome mapping and sequencingAnalyze adaptations in plants and animalsEvaluate scientific investigations and ethical issues in biologyCompare major groups of organisms, including microbes, fungi, plants, and animalsConnect organ systems to homeostasis in the human body

Taking this course toward CrestPoint

After you complete the course, the transcript is sent for CrestPoint University review. CrestPoint's registrar applies the credit as BIO-225 – Microbiology under the signed articulation agreement with UPI Study, so it appears as a named course equivalency rather than a general elective. That matters because it gives clear degree-plan placement at CrestPoint and helps students in programs like the Associate of Paralegal Studies or Bachelor of Business Administration track progress with less uncertainty. Even so, the transfer total still has to stay within CrestPoint's ceiling of 72 credits, or 60%, for the degree.

Who this course is for

This course is a practical fit for students who want to complete biology before or alongside study at CrestPoint and need a course that carries a named equivalency, BIO-225 – Microbiology. It may suit students who are watching transfer limits closely, since CrestPoint accepts up to 72 credits, or 60%, in transfer. It is not the best choice for someone who needs a lab-heavy upper-level biology course or a course that is not tied to a specific CrestPoint equivalent.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to CrestPoint.

CrestPoint University accepts transfer credit recommended by ACE, NCCRS, and CCAP. Under the signed articulation agreement with UPI Study, each course below has an assigned CrestPoint course equivalent.

What CrestPoint offers UPI students
Signed articulation agreement (May 2025)
Accepts ACE, NCCRS & CCAP credit
Instructor-led courses with live interaction
DEAC accredited · Arizona licensed · NC-SARA
The numbers
72 credits
Max general education transfer credits
C- or better
Minimum grade required to transfer

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Students must be enrolled at CrestPoint in good standing and meet course and program requirements. Final credit awards are determined solely by CrestPoint University's registrar.

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Start Intro to Biology 2 today.

Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 3 credits to CrestPoint University.