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Indiana Tech Transfer Credit · Biology 200

BIO EL – Biology Elective at Indiana Tech.

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

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🎓3 College Credits ✓ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Intro to Biology 2 — transfers as BIO EL – Biology Elective at Indiana Tech
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Intro to Biology 2
Biology 200 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Indiana Tech recognizes as
BIO EL – Biology Elective
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: BIO EL
HLC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Indiana Tech
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to Indiana Tech
⏱️ 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 Indiana Tech 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 Indiana Tech

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to Indiana Tech's registrar. Indiana Tech applies the equivalency: BIO EL – Biology Elective.

Pricing

Intro to Biology 2 — two ways to enroll.

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  • ✓3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, transferable to Indiana Tech
  • ✓Self-paced — finish in 28–30 days or take longer
  • ✓Official transcript sent to Indiana Tech
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Tuition saved vs Indiana Tech per-credit rate
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

Savings = credits × $490 (Indiana Tech's published online undergraduate per-credit rate). Indiana Tech credit awards are subject to their Office of the University Registrar review and policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Intro to Biology 2 → Indiana Tech.

📚 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 EL – Biology Elective at Indiana Tech
What does 'Elective credit' mean at Indiana Tech?
Elective credit fills the elective portion of a Indiana Tech degree — credits required for graduation but not tied to a specific named course or general education category. Every Indiana Tech degree program reserves a portion of total credits for electives, which gives students flexibility to round out their program.
How many elective credits do I need for my Indiana Tech degree?
Indiana Tech's degree programs each define an elective credit minimum within the total (60 credits for the Associate, 120 for the Bachelor's). The specific count varies by program. Check Indiana Tech's current academic catalog for the exact elective credit requirement.
Can I use Intro to Biology 2 for Indiana Tech electives even though it's a science course?
Yes. The Articulation Agreement explicitly recognizes UPI Study's Intro to Biology 2 as elective credit at Indiana Tech, regardless of subject area. Indiana Tech accepts transfer credit across disciplines as long as the credit comes from an approved provider with NCCRS or ACE recommendations.
How many UPI Study courses can I stack as electives at Indiana Tech?
Up to the overall 75% transfer cap (90 credits for the Bachelor's). Indiana Tech doesn't impose a separate elective cap beyond that, so you can stack multiple UPI Study elective courses as long as they fit within total transfer maximum and your program's elective requirement.
Is elective credit 'worth less' than named course credit?
No — credit is credit toward your Indiana Tech degree. Elective credits count fully toward the 60-credit Associate or 120-credit Bachelor's total. The only difference is they fill the 'elective' bucket on your transcript rather than a specific named course. They have the same weight in graduation requirements.
🔄 About transferring to Indiana Tech
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my Indiana Tech degree?
Indiana Tech accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 69 UPI Study courses are recognized by Indiana Tech under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at Indiana Tech.
Do I need to enroll at Indiana Tech first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no Indiana Tech enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to Indiana Tech when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach Indiana Tech?
Once you complete Intro to Biology 2, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by Indiana Tech. Indiana Tech's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (BIO EL – Biology Elective) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Intro to Biology 2 for your Indiana Tech 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 grading breakdown is 20% quizzes, 30% assignments, and 50% final exam, so your transcript reflects completed coursework rather than seat time. When you finish and the transcript is sent to Indiana Tech, the course is reviewed as BIO EL – Biology Elective, which means it can be posted as elective credit there.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course gives you a working understanding of how organisms function, adapt, and interact, along with core ideas in genetics and evolution. At Indiana Tech, that can help fill elective space in programs such as an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science while you build a broader science background. If you plan to move into a field that uses biological concepts, this elective credit supports that path without forcing a major-specific course match.

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 Indiana Tech

After you complete the course, your transcript is sent for review and Indiana Tech evaluates it under its transfer policies. Indiana Tech recognizes the course as BIO EL – Biology Elective, so it can count toward total credit hours and elective requirements rather than a direct major-course replacement. That matters when you are building a degree plan in programs like an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, where elective space can help you stay on track. Indiana Tech accepts transfer credit from regionally and nationally accredited institutions, and the overall transfer limit is up to 90 credits, or 75% of the degree.

Who this course is for

This course is a good fit for students who need a biology course that may transfer to Indiana Tech as BIO EL – Biology Elective and want to make use of Indiana Tech’s transfer policy, which allows up to 90 credits to transfer. It can work well for students finishing a degree plan, changing direction, or trying to keep costs manageable while earning credit that may apply toward elective requirements. It is not the best choice if you need a specific Indiana Tech major requirement rather than elective credit, or if your situation does not meet Indiana Tech’s review standards for transfer coursework.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to Indiana Tech.

Indiana Institute of Technology (Indiana Tech) is HLC-accredited and accepts transfer credit from both regionally and nationally accredited institutions. Curriculum-related coursework with a grade of C or better is considered for credit.

What Indiana Tech offers UPI students
✓Accepts regional & national accreditation
✓C-or-better coursework considered
✓Transfer agreements with many providers
✓Online, associate through doctoral degrees
The numbers
90 credits
Max transfer toward a bachelor's
45 credits
Max transfer toward an associate

Transfer credits are never guaranteed. Final credit awards are determined solely by the receiving university's registrar.

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