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Indiana Tech Transfer Credit · ENV 121

BIO 1170 – Environmental Science at Indiana Tech.

Earn this Indiana Tech equivalency through UPI Study's Environmental Science — 1 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits, fully online, self-paced.

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🎓1 College Credits ✓ACE & NCCRS Approved ⏱️Self-paced · 28–30 days avg.
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Environmental Science — transfers as BIO 1170 – Environmental Science at Indiana Tech
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Environmental Science
ENV 121 · 1 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
Indiana Tech recognizes as
BIO 1170 – Environmental Science
1 transcript credits · Internal ref: BIO 1170
HLC accredited · Transcript sent directly to Indiana Tech
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🎓 Credit
1 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 environmental science, at your own pace.

🎯Learning outcomes
  • ✓Define and explain core environmental science principles, including ecosystems, sustainability, and the impact of human activity on natural systems.
  • ✓Apply the scientific method to investigate environmental issues and propose evidence-based, practical solutions.
  • ✓Analyze the ecological, economic, and ethical dimensions of environmental challenges to develop a holistic understanding of sustainability.
  • ✓Compare global and local environmental issues such as climate change, water scarcity, and biodiversity loss using regional and international perspectives.
  • ✓Evaluate and recommend sustainable practices in agriculture, urban planning, energy, and waste management to support long-term environmental resilience.
📚Major topics covered
Foundations of environmental science Building blocks of life & energy Ecosystems, biomes & food webs Population & community ecology Biodiversity & conservation Environmental risks & human health Water resources & scarcity Food security & agriculture Sustainable farming practices Air quality & global climate change Renewable & non-renewable energy Waste management & policy Environmental economics & law Sustainable urban development Environmental ethics & justice Scientific method in env. studies
Grading: 20% Quizzes · 30% Assignments · 50% Final Exam
Simple process

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 1170 – Environmental Science.

Pricing

Environmental Science — two ways to enroll.

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  • ✓1 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 Environmental Science → Indiana Tech.

📚 About Environmental Science
What is Environmental Science?
Environmental Science is a college-level STEM course building quantitative and analytical skills. It is ENV 121 — worth 1 credit hours, carrying an ACE recommendation from ACE.
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 an ACE recommendation for 1 semester credit hours. UPI Study courses follow the same evaluation standard used across thousands of 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 or 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-recommended content at $250 total , with no deadlines and no campus requirement.
Can international students take this course?
Yes. UPI Study courses carry ACE & NCCRS recommendations — recognized by cooperating institutions in the U.S., Canada, the UK, and other countries. Students have submitted credits across 26+ countries.
🎯 About BIO 1170 – Environmental Science at Indiana Tech
Does Indiana Tech accept Environmental Science as a direct equivalent to their BIO 1170 – Environmental Science?
Yes. Under the published transfer agreement between UPI Study and Indiana Tech, UPI Study's Environmental Science is recognized as a direct named equivalent of Indiana Tech's BIO 1170 – Environmental Science — 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 Environmental Science as transferring as BIO 1170 – Environmental Science — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your Indiana Tech transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken BIO 1170 – Environmental Science at Indiana Tech or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for BIO 1170 – Environmental Science, Indiana Tech typically applies UPI Study's Environmental Science as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your Indiana Tech advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking BIO 1170 – Environmental Science directly at Indiana Tech?
The credit value is identical: 1 credits toward your Indiana Tech degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while Indiana Tech's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without Indiana Tech enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at Indiana Tech to reduce overall program time.
Does Indiana Tech ever change which courses they accept as BIO 1170 – Environmental Science?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current published transfer agreement between UPI Study and Indiana Tech explicitly lists Environmental Science → BIO 1170 – Environmental Science. 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 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 Environmental Science, 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 1170 – Environmental Science) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Environmental Science for your Indiana Tech credit.

What is Environmental Science?

Environmental Science is the study of how natural systems work and how people affect them. It brings together biology, ecology, chemistry, and earth science to explain topics like ecosystems, water resources, climate change, biodiversity, food production, and human health. The subject focuses on understanding environmental problems and using evidence to think through realistic solutions.

How the course teaches you

This self-paced online Environmental Science course uses video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam, with grading weighted at 20% quizzes, 30% assignments, and 50% final exam. When you finish the course and your transcript is sent, Indiana Tech can evaluate it as BIO 1170 – Environmental Science, a named course equivalency that matches a specific catalog course.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The material builds the kind of environmental literacy that can be useful in Indiana Tech programs such as the Associate of Science and Bachelor of Science, especially when you need to understand sustainability, resource use, and the effects of human activity. Because Indiana Tech recognizes this coursework as BIO 1170 – Environmental Science, the credit can support progress in a degree plan without repeating an equivalent course.

Skills you walk away with

Explain ecosystems, sustainability, and human impact on natural systemsUse the scientific method to study environmental problemsAnalyze environmental issues from ecological, economic, and ethical anglesCompare local and global issues such as climate change and water scarcityEvaluate biodiversity, conservation, and habitat lossRecommend sustainable practices in agriculture, urban planning, energy, and waste management

Taking this course toward Indiana Tech

After you complete the course, your transcript is sent for review and Indiana Tech’s registrar applies the credit as BIO 1170 – Environmental Science when it matches the named equivalency. That matters because a named course equivalency is the strongest form of transfer recognition: it tells you exactly how the course fits into an Indiana Tech degree plan. Indiana Tech accepts transfer credit from regionally and nationally accredited institutions, but transfer credit is still subject to its policies, including the 90-credit maximum. If you are working toward an Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, this can help you see where the course lands before you enroll.

Who this course is for

This course makes the most sense for students who want a clear transfer path to Indiana Tech and need Environmental Science to count as BIO 1170 – Environmental Science. It can also fit students who are trying to stay within Indiana Tech’s 90-credit transfer limit or who want curriculum-related coursework that may be considered with a grade of C or better. It is not the best choice for someone who needs a different science subject or who is not planning to use Indiana Tech’s transfer rules.

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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Start Environmental Science today.

Enroll for $250 (or use a UPI Study subscription), finish in 28–30 days, and transfer 1 credits to Indiana Tech.