UPI Study Colleges University of the People Intro to Biology 2
University of the People Transfer Credit · Biology 200

BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology at UoPeople.

Earn this University of the People 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.
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Intro to Biology 2 — transfers as BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology at University of the People
Articulation Agreement · Officially recognized
UPI Study × University of the People
You complete at UPI Study
Intro to Biology 2
Biology 200 · 3 ACE & NCCRS Approved credits
Transfers as
University of the People recognizes as
BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology
3 transcript credits · Internal ref: BIOL 1301
WASC accredited since 2025 · Transcript sent directly to University of the People
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🎓 Credit
3 cr
Transferable to UoPeople
⏱️ 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 UoPeople 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 UoPeople

UPI Study sends your official transcript directly to University of the People's registrar. UoPeople applies the equivalency: BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology.

Pricing

Intro to Biology 2 — two ways to enroll.

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Assessment fees saved at UoPeople
$1,170
Credits transferred
30
Months to complete via UPI
15

UoPeople is tuition-free, but charges a $120 per-course assessment fee for undergraduate courses. Savings = transferred credits × $40 (the per-credit equivalent of UoPeople's $120 assessment fee for a 3-credit course). UoPeople credit awards subject to their evaluation policy.

Frequently asked questions

Everything about Intro to Biology 2 → UoPeople.

📚 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 BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology at UoPeople
Does University of the People accept Intro to Biology 2 as a direct equivalent to their BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology?
Yes. Under the formal Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People, UPI Study's Intro to Biology 2 is recognized as a direct named equivalent of UoPeople's BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology — 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 BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology — meaning it satisfies that specific course requirement on your UoPeople transcript, not a generic elective slot.
What if I've already taken BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology at UoPeople or elsewhere?
If you've already received credit for BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology, UoPeople typically applies UPI Study's Intro to Biology 2 as elective credit instead (at the registrar's discretion). Check with your UoPeople advisor before enrolling to confirm placement.
How does this compare to taking BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology directly at UoPeople?
The credit value is identical: 3 credits toward your UoPeople degree. UPI Study's course is self-paced and online ($89/month or $250 one-time), while UoPeople's subscription is $39/month — but UPI Study lets you finish faster and start without UoPeople enrollment. Many students complete UPI Study courses BEFORE enrolling at UoPeople to reduce overall program time.
Does University of the People ever change which courses they accept as BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology?
Equivalencies are reviewed periodically. The current Articulation Agreement between UPI Study and University of the People explicitly lists Intro to Biology 2 → BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology. We update this page whenever the MOU 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 MOU change.
🔄 About transferring to UoPeople
How many UPI Study courses can I stack toward my UoPeople degree?
University of the People accepts up to 75% of degree credit requirements as transfer credit — up to 90 credits for the bachelor's degree. 67 UPI Study courses are recognized by UoPeople under the Articulation Agreement, so you can stack a substantial portion of your degree before enrolling at UoPeople.
Do I need to enroll at UoPeople first?
No. You can take UPI Study courses with no UoPeople enrollment, no application, and no admission process. Take the course, earn the credit, then submit your transcript to UoPeople when you're ready.
How does the transcript reach UoPeople?
Once you complete Intro to Biology 2, UPI Study sends an official transcript in PDF format directly to the email address designated by University of the People. UoPeople's registrar applies the agreed equivalency (BIOL 1301 – Introduction to Biology) to your transcript. No third-party services are involved.
About this course

Understanding Intro to Biology 2 for your UoPeople 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 with video lessons, quizzes, assignments, and a final exam weighted at 20% for quizzes, 30% for assignments, and 50% for the final exam. When you finish, the transcript is sent for review and UoPeople can recognize the course as BIOL 1301  Introduction to Biology, a named course equivalency in its catalog.

How it helps beyond the classroom

The course gives you a working understanding of organisms, body systems, genetics, and evolution, which can help in settings where basic biological literacy matters. At UoPeople, that credit can support progress in programs such as the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science, where BIOL 1301  Introduction to Biology may fit into the degree plan.

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 UoPeople

After you complete the course, your transcript is evaluated by University of the People, which reviews transfer credit for you. If it is accepted, the registrar applies it as BIOL 1301  Introduction to Biology, the named equivalency that tells you exactly where it sits in the UoPeople catalog. That matters because it can count directly toward your degree requirements in programs like the Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science. Keep in mind that UoPeople allows up to 90 transfer credits, or 75% of a degree.

Who this course is for

This course is a practical option for students who want to move credit toward UoPeople while building a foundation in biology before they enter or continue a degree. It is especially useful for people who need a named course match like BIOL 1301  Introduction to Biology and want to stay within UoPeople's transfer limit of up to 90 credits. It is not the best fit if you need graduate-level biology or a highly specialized science course.

Verified transfer details

What it means to transfer to UoPeople.

University of the People is the world's first non-profit, tuition-free, WASC-accredited online university. Its team evaluates your transcript for you, and you only pay a small per-course assessment fee — no tuition.

What UoPeople offers UPI students
Tuition-free degree programs
Only $17 per course transferred
Free transcript evaluation
WASC-accredited since 2025
The numbers
75%
Max transfer toward an associate or bachelor's
$17
Per-course transfer fee (no tuition)
📋 UoPeople's official transfer page → WASC accredited since 2025

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 University of the People.