General Biology Prerequisite Placement Exam

General Biology Prerequisite Placement Exam

Students have a unique opportunity to take a General Biology (BIO 107) placement exam in the Assessment Center that allows students to waive the prerequisite of General Biology and become eligible to register for General Biology II: Diversity of Life on Earth - BIO 108, Human Anatomy & Physiology I - BIO 217,  Microbiology - BIO 229, Genetics - BIO 243, or Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals I - VET 133.

Exam Information

  • The exam is free of charge
  • Passing this placement exam will not award credit hours for General Biology (BIO 107)
  • 100 multiple choice questions
  • Pass/fail grade (75% is passing)
  • You may take the test up to two times in a 6 month period

Please fill out this form to receive more information. For further questions, email assessment@hcc.edu or call 413.552.2015. On the day of the assessment, you will need to provide a valid photo ID. The Assessment Center is located in the Campus Center in room 164.

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