UExcel^® Exams

The following UExcel^® exams are currently available. Short descriptions and the number of equivalent credits are provided below. Click on each exam title to download a more detailed exam summary.

MAT150 Calculus - 4 Credits (280 KB pdf)

The UExcel examination in Calculus measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in the first semester of a lower-level sequence in Calculus. The content of the examination corresponds with course offerings commonly called Calculus I. The examination assumes a familiarity with Precalculus topics including algebra, trigonometry, and functions. It tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and theories, and the student’s ability to apply this knowledge and understanding in an analysis of problems in business, the sciences, and engineering.

ENG110 College Writing – 3 Credits (224 KB pdf)

The UExcel examination in College Writing measures the ability to persuade a reader to pursue a specified course of action, using personal knowledge and experience to support a proposal, and to analyze and respond appropriately to written texts that represent opposing viewpoints, using the Modern Language Association (MLA) style of citation. In general, the examination measures the ability to organize knowledge, ideas, and information; to adopt rhetorical strategies such as narration, illustration, explanation, and description in appropriate ways; to adopt and maintain a tone and point of view appropriate for a specified audience and rhetorical situation; to develop and maintain a controlling idea and a coherent organization; and to write within the rhetorical, syntactic, and mechanical conventions of Standard Written American English.

PSY101 Introduction to Psychology - 3 Credits (148 KB pdf)

The UExcel examination in Introduction to Psychology measures knowledge and understanding of the material typically taught in a one-semester, three-credit, lower-level survey course in a baccalaureate program. The examination measures knowledge and understanding of the theories and principles of general psychology and the ability to apply this information to everyday life examples. The content of the examination consists of 11 major categories: The Science of Psychology, Biological Influences on Behavior, Sensation and Perception, Consciousness, Learning and Memory, Motivation and Emotion, Cognition and Intelligence, Human Development, Personality, Psychological Disorders and Therapy, and Social Psychology. No prior knowledge or understanding of psychology is assumed.

PHY140 Physics - 6 Credits (240 KB pdf)

The UExcel examination in Physics measures knowledge and understanding of material typically taught in a two-semester (lecture-only) algebra/trigonometry-based course sequence in Physics. The content of the examination corresponds with course offerings commonly called Physics I & II. The examination assumes a familiarity with units and conversion; scientific notation and orders of magnitude; algebra, trigonometry, and graphing techniques. The examination tests for a comprehensive knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of physical concepts and theories, and the student’s ability to apply this knowledge and understanding to analyze and solve a variety of problems.

POL170 Political Science - 3 Credits (300 KB pdf)

The UExcel examination in Political Science measures knowledge and understanding of the material typically taught in a one-semester, three-credit, lower-level course in political science. The content of the examination corresponds with introductory course offerings such as introduction to political science, comparative law, and international relations. It tests for a knowledge of facts and terminology, an understanding of concepts and theories, and the student’s ability to apply this knowledge and understanding in an analysis of politics, government, and world affairs.

MAT210 Statistics – 3 Credits (220 KB pdf)

The UExcel examination in Statistics is based on material typically taught in an introductory, one-semester course in Statistics. It measures knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics and is designed to correspond to a service course applicable to many majors. A basic knowledge of algebra is assumed. Questions about the meaning and application of basic statistical ideas are included.