O H I O
S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y
Credit by Examination 2008 - 2009
Office of Testing, 820 Lincoln Tower, 1800 Cannon
Drive, Columbus, OH 43210, 614-292-2241, testing@esue.ohio-state.edu
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in 097 Pressey Hall , 1070
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What is the Credit by Examination Program?
Students can earn credit
toward graduation at
A. Two categories of exams measure knowledge of specific OSU course content. Only students currently enrolled at OSU main campus may take these exams.
1. EM Tests are constructed by faculty members and administered by OSU’s Office of Testing.
2. Departmental Exams are administered by OSU’s academic units; this includes foreign language placement exams.
B. Four categories of exams are administered nationwide to assess proficiency in various fields of study. Students need not be enrolled at OSU at the time these tests are taken.
1. CLEP Tests are computer based tests administered in OSU’s Office of Testing. Current scores and credits for CLEP exams are listed below. These credits are subject to change as a result of ongoing departmental review.
2. APP Tests are taken by high school students enrolled in the Advanced Placement Program to earn college credit. Current scores and credits for APP exams are listed below. These credits are subject to change as a result of ongoing departmental review.
3. DSST Exams are often taken by military personal and are administered at OSU’s Office of Testing.
4.
IB Tests are taken by students participating in the International
Baccalaureate Program to earn college credit. Current scores and credits for CLEP, APP, and IB exams are listed
below. These credits are subject to change as a result of ongoing
departmental review.
Who is eligible for the program?
All currently enrolled
Which OSU courses offer credit by examination?
The list of exams and their
corresponding course credits can be found below. Students interested in earning
EM credit for any
What are the restrictions on the program?
EM credit will NOT be awarded for courses that are prerequisites to those for which college credit has already been earned, or for any course in which a student has received either a mark at OSU or transfer credit from another institution. Students currently enrolled in a course may take an EM test for that course only during the first week of the quarter. Students are advised to check their individual college bulletins for exclusion information that would prevent the awarding of EM credit in any particular course, program, or subject area. Use the contact information at the end to find the restrictions imposed by the national testing programs such as CLEP and DSST. Students who fail to obtain a credit-granting score on one type of exam may generally take another type of exam for the same course (for example, a student who does not earn credit from an IB or APP test may take a CLEP or EM test for the same course). Please note that EM Tests cannot be repeated.
How much EM credit can be earned?
With approval from the appropriate academic units, students may earn up to 45-quarter hours of examination credit. Additional EM credit hours may be authorized by special action of the academic units and the Council on Academic Affairs.
What are the examination fees?
The administration fee for EM tests administered by the Office of Testing is $40. Charges for the national-level CLEP tests are described later in this publication. DSST exam fees vary depending on the specific test, but an additional administration fee is paid to the Office of Testing for each test.
The Office of Testing is a cashless office. Please plan to pay your exam fees by credit card, check, or money order.
What test preparation help is
available?
Information about the textbooks used to prepare for EM tests is included
in the test descriptions in this brochure.
Students taking a CLEP test are encouraged to visit www.collegeboard.com/clep/
as part of their test preparation.
For
more information, or to schedule an exam, contact
The
(614)
292-2241. The office is located in 820
This brochure is printed
once per year. The information contained in this document is subject to change.
To check for updates that took effect after this document went to print, visit http://www.ureg.ohio-state.edu/ourweb/Tests/.
EM
Tests, administered by the Office of Testing, may be scheduled by calling (614) 292-2241. There
is a $40 administration fee. Students must present their university
identification cards upon arrival in the Office of Testing. If a prerequisite
is listed for any
EM Tests are given throughout the
quarter, but are not repeatable. Students
taking an EM test for a course in which they are currently enrolled must test
within the first week of the quarter.
The number appearing in parentheses after
each course indicates the number of quarter credit hours awarded for that
course. Check other sections of this
brochure to determine if CLEP, APP, or IB tests are accepted for credit for the
courses listed below.
211 Introduction to Financial
Accounting (5)
Not open to students with credit for AMIS 201, AMIS 310, AMIS 501 or equivalent. The 2-hour multiple-choice examination is designed to test the student’s understanding of the principles that govern the preparation of financial statements. The exam will also test the student’s ability to interpret financial accounting information that serves as the basis for a wide variety of business decisions. Use of a calculator is allowed. Recommended text: Current text for AMIS 211 (available at University bookstores).
212 Introduction to
Management
Accounting (5)
It is recommended that the student have a level of knowledge comparable to that of students who have completed AMIS 211 and Economics 200 or equivalent. Not open to students with credit for AMIS 201, AMIS 310, AMIS 501 or equivalent. A 2-hour multiple-choice examination designed to test the student's understanding of the concepts and techniques that management accountants use to produce information for decision making. The exam will also test the student’s comprehension of the types of cost information that management accountants use for making short-term planning and control decisions and for formulating long-range plans. Use of a calculator is allowed. Recommended text: Current text for AMIS 212 (available at University bookstores).
Astronomy
161 Introduction to Solar
System
Astronomy (5)
Physical
nature of the sun and its family of planets, satellites, comets, and minor
bodies; gravitation, light, and telescopes. Prerequisite: Math 075, 076 or 102,
or Math Placement Level R. Not open to students with credit for Astronomy 171. A 3-hour essay exam. Recommended text:
Hester, et al., 21st Century Astronomy.
162 Introduction to Stellar,
Galactic, and Extragalactic Astronomy (5)
Structure,
motions, and evolution of stars, interstellar material, galaxies, and the universe
as a whole. Prerequisite: Astronomy 161. Not open to students with credit for
Astronomy 172. A 3-hour essay exam. Recommended text: Hester et al., 21st Century Astronomy
171 Solar System Astronomy (5)
Development
of astronomy and astrophysics; nature of the solar system, including planets,
satellites, comets, asteroids, and the solar atmosphere. Prerequisite:
Math 150. Not open to students
with credit for Astronomy 161. GEC Phys
Sci course. Recommended text: Hester et al., 21st Century Astronomy.
172 Stellar, Galactic, and Extragalactic Astronomy (5)
Structure
and evolution of stars, interstellar medium, galaxies and the universe. Prerequisite:
Astronomy 171. Not open to
students with credit for Astronomy 162. GEC Phys Sci course. Recommended text:
Hester et al., 21st Century Astronomy.
291 Basic Astrophysics and Planetary
Astronomy (5)
Motions
and physical nature of objects in the solar system;
Electromagnetic
radiation, telescopes, and astronomical
detectors.
Prerequisite or concurrent: Physics 133. Intended only for BS
students. A 3-hour exam combining
numerical problems, short answer and multiple-choice questions. Use of a calculator is allowed. Recommended text: Zeilik, Gregory and Smith, Astronomy &
Astrophysics.
292 Stellar, Galactic, and Extragalactic
Astronomy and Astrophysics (5)
Observational
and physical properties of the sun and stars;
stellar
structure and evolution; interstellar medium; galaxies,
cosmology. Prerequisite:
Astronomy 291. Intended only for BS students.
A 3-hour exam combining numerical problems and short answer
questions. Use of a calculator is
allowed. Recommended text: Zeilik,
Gregory and Smith, Astronomy &
Astrophysics.
101 Introductory Biology I (5)
The major concepts and principles of biology and their
interrelationships. Not open to students with credit for 108, 110, 113 or H115.
Credit for this course will not count toward the minimum number of hours
required for graduation if a student completes 107 and 108, or 113 and 114, or
H115 and H116. Recommended text:
102 Human Biology
(5)
Human Biology with emphasis on anatomy & physiology (35%),
human origins & evolution (22%), DNA & genetics (17%), and human
diseases (10%). Not open to students
with credit for 107, 110, 114 or H116. Credit for this course will not count
toward the minimum number of hours required for graduation if a student
completes 107 and 108, or 113 and 114, or H115 and H116. Recommended text:
Mader, Human Biology, 7th edition.
113 Biological
Sciences: Energy Transfer and Development (5)
Exploration of biology and biological principles; topics include macromolecules,
cell function, structure and division, photosynthesis, respiration, protein
synthesis, and genetics. Not open to students with credit for Biology
H115. A 2-hour exam with matching,
multiple-choice or short essay questions. Recommended text:
114 Biological
Sciences (5)
Continuation of 113; diversity, structure, function, behavior, and
ecology among prokaryotes and eukaryotes.
Not open to students with credit for H116. A 2-hour exam with matching, multiple-choice
or short essay questions. Recommended
text:
101 Introduction to Plant
Biology I (5). Plants and their
relationships to humans and the biosphere; plant structure and function,
growth, and development. Not open to students with credit for 102 or Biology
101 or 113. A 2-hour test with 100 multiple-choice questions. Recommended text:
Nabors, Introduction to Botany.
102 Introduction to Plant
Biology II (5)
Plant genetics and biotechnology, diversity and
evolution. A 2-hour multiple-choice
test. Recommended text: Nabors, Introduction
to Botany.
Bus Adm:
Finance
620 Business
Finance (4)
It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or
experience comparable to that of students who have successfully completed Economics
200 and 201 or equivalent and Accounting 310, 212, or equivalent. A 2-hour multiple choice exam designed to
evaluate the student’s understanding of financial statements, financial ratio
analysis, time value of money, risk and return, valuation, cost of capital and
capital budgeting. Recommended text:
Brealey, Myers and Marcus, Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, latest edition. 620 covers chapters 1-12 and 17.
Business Administration:
Management of Human Resources
701 Introduction
to
Organizational
Behavior (5)
Not open to students with credit for BUS-MHR 400 or equivalent. A
2-hour multiple-choice designed to evaluate the student's understanding of
individual and group behavior in organizations, procedures for supporting and
strengthening emergent behavior, and organizational interaction with
environments. Recommended text: Hitt, Miller, Colella: Organizational Behavior, A Strategic Approach and DeCenzo, Robins: Fundamentals of Human Resource Management
Bus Adm: Marketing & Logistics
650 Marketing (4)
Critical
survey of field of marketing; structure, functions, policies, costs, and
problems analyzed from consumer and other viewpoints; emphasis on principles,
trends, and quantitative expression. It is advised that the student have a level
of knowledge or experience comparable to that of students who have successfully
completed Economics 200 or equivalent. A 2-hour multiple-choice exam designed
to evaluate the student's understanding of the broad area of marketing
described above. Recommended text: Berman & Evans, Marketing.
Chemistry
IMPORTANT: All students who wish to test in chemistry must call
the Chemistry Department at (614) 292-1204 or send an e-mail to bailey.3@osu.edu
to obtain a referral from Ms. Mary Bailey before a chemistry test can be
scheduled.
Note: Only non-programmable
calculators may be used during the following examinations in the Chemistry
series. Calculators may not be shared.
101 Elementary Chemistry (5)
An
introductory course covering the fundamental principles of chemistry. Students
must show proof of placement in Mathematics 116. Not open to students with
credit for Chemistry 121 or H201. A 1-hour and 45-minute objective exam.
102 Elementary Chemistry (5)
Continuation
of Chemistry 101; organic chemistry and biochemistry; a terminal course in
chemistry for students requiring only two courses in chemistry. Students must
have credit for Chemistry 101 or 121. A 1-hour and 45-minute objective exam.
121 General Chemistry (5)
A general course in fundamental chemical principles, including atomic theory, stoichiometry, electronic structure, bonding. Students must have had high school chemistry or the equivalent, and must show proof of placement in Mathematics 150. Not open to students with credit for Chemistry H201. A 1-hour and 45-minute objective exam.
122 General Chemistry (5)
Continuation of Chemistry
121; states of matter, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases. Students
must have credit for Chemistry 121, or have a grade of A or A- in Chemistry 101
and must be eligible for Mathematics 150. Not open to students with credit for
Chemistry 125 or H202. A 1-hour and 45-minute objective exam.
123 General Chemistry (5)
Continuation of Chemistry 122; aqueous equilibria and qualitative analysis, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, descriptive chemistry of non-metals and metals. Students must have credit for Chemistry 122 or 125. Not open to students with credit for Chemistry H203. A 1-hour and 45-minute objective exam.
125 Chemistry for Engineers
(4)
Continuation
of Chemistry 121 for engineering students; states of matter, solutions,
kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.
Students must have credit for Chemistry 121 and must show proof of placement in
Mathematics 151. Not open to students with credit for Chemistry H202 or 122. A
1-hour and 45-minute objective exam.
Computer Science & Engineering
200 Computer Assisted Problem
Solving for Business (5)
CS&E
200 offers an EM exam – 5 credit hours equivalent. This exam is given in two parts – a written
exam proctored at the
Earth Sciences
100 Planet Earth: How it
Works (5)
The
materials of the Earth's crust, the processes that produce and modify them, and
the development of the Earth and its life forms through time. Not open to
students with credit for Geological (or Earth)
Sciences 121 or 122. A 2-hour objective and essay exam. Recommended texts:
Marshak, Essentials of Geology, 2003 and Murck and Skinner, Geology
Today: Understanding our Planet, 1999; and a standard laboratory
manual in introductory geology.
110 History of Life on Earth
- Global Change in the Biosphere (5)
3.5 billion years of biosphere global change: Introduction
to major evolutionary and extinction events; processes responsible for change;
and biosphere, atmosphere, and lithosphere interrelationships. Recommended text: Ausich, W.I. and
121 Physical Geology (5)
Minerals
and rocks and their origin; land forms and how they are produced; structural
features of the Earth's crust. A 2-hour objective exam. Recommended texts:
Plummer & McGeary, Physical Geology, 1999; Thompson and Turk, Modern Physical Geology, 1997; Skinner & Porter, The
Dynamic Earth, 2000;
Freeman, Geoscience Laboratory, 1996.
Economics
200 Principles of Microeconomics (5)
Introduction to economic theory: supply and demand for goods and services; market structure; the distribution of income. Recommended texts: Lipsey and Courant, Microeconomics, Addison-Wesley; Parkin, Microeconomics, Addison-Wesley.
201 Principles of Macroeconomics (5)
Theory of national income determination; economic fluctuations; money; government policy; international economics. Recommended texts: Abel, Bernanke and Croushore, Macroeconomics, Pearson and Bade and Parking, Foundations of Macroeconomics, Peason / Addison Wesley.
History
The
Department of History has compiled a one page study suggestion sheet for EM
examinations in history. This fact sheet
can be obtained at the Office of Testing in 820
111 Western
Civilization: Antiquity to
The Seventeenth
Century (5)
A 2-hour essay exam. Ancient
civilizations (Near East,
112 Western Civilization
through
Modern Times
(5)
A
2-hour essay exam. Political, scientific, and industrial revolutions;
nationalism; the two world wars; decline of empires; the cold war. Recommended text: McKay, Hill, Buckler,
History of Western Society, Vol. II
151 American
Civilization to 1877 (5)
Not open to students with credit for History 103,
121, 122, or 230. A 2-hour essay exam. Covers the general social, political,
constitutional, and economic development of the
152 American
Civilization
since 1877 (5)
Not open to students with credit
for History 104, 122, 123, or 230. A 2-hour essay exam. Covers the general
social, political, constitutional, and economic development of the
181 World History to 1500 U (5)
History of the human community to 1500, primary emphasis on history of civilizations, and secondary emphasis on patterns of regional and hemispheric integration. Recommended text: Richard Bulliet, The Earth and Its Peoples, Vol. I
182 World History, 1500 to Present U (5)
History of the human community from 1500 to the present, primary emphasis on processes of global integration, and secondary emphasis on comparative civilization. Recommended text: Richard Bulliet, The Earth and Its Peoples, Vol. II.
Horticulture and Crop Science
200 Crop
Science (5)
It is advised that the student have a level of
knowledge or experience comparable to that of students who have successfully
completed Biology 101 or 113 or equivalent. A 2-hour objective exam. Covers the
importance of plants to human existence and the ecological principles that are
the foundation for all crop-growing systems.
Topics include: ecology, research in plant science, agriculture and its
effects on the earth’s ecosystems, climate and soils, agricultural
biodiversity, carbon and energy flow in agriculture, input and fate of plant
nutrients, plant populations and resources, weeds and pests, crop ecosystems,
and social influences and requirements. Recommended text: Hartmann’s Plant Science, 4th ed.. Mcmahon, Kofranek, Rubatzky. Prentice Hall Publishing.
Mathematics
The
Department of Mathematics offers credit by examination for the courses listed
below. However, exams for math 050, 075,
or 104 are given only for determination of placement level, at no charge; no
examination credit is awarded. Students
who believe their math placement results are inaccurate may schedule a
proficiency test (similar to a final exam) over the course of their initial
placement. Students who demonstrate proficiency will be permitted to schedule
more advanced courses. Examinations over other courses may be available upon
request. Arrangements should be made through the Math Counseling Office, 250
Mathematics Building,
130 Mathematical Analysis for
Business I (4)
Equations,
inequalities, absolute value, functions, polynomials, exponential and logarithmic
functions, matrices, and applications to business. Prerequisite: 104 or placement M or N on the
OSU Math Placement Test, or written permission of department. Not open to
students with credit for 150 or higher numbered mathematics course.
131 Mathematical Analysis for
Business II (4)
Differential
calculus, limits, definition of derivative, calculation of derivative, curve
sketching applications. Prereq: 130, 148, 150 or Math Placement code L. Not
open to students with credit for 151 or higher.
132 Mathematical Analysis for Business III (5)
Integral
calculus, indefinite integration, area and definite integrals, improper
integrals, functions of several variables, maxima, minima. Prereq: 131 or 151.
Not open to students with credit for 152 or higher.
148 Algebra &
Trigonometry and Their Applications (4)
Applications from chemistry, physics and biology involving integer and rational exponents, solving and graphing linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, trigonometry and acute angles, vectors and exponential equations. Prereq: 104 or satisfactory score on OSU Math Placement Test. Not open to students with credit for Mathematics 150 or higher numbered mathematics course.
150 Elementary Functions (5)
Polynomial and rational functions; Inverse functions; logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions and their graphs; complex numbers. Prereq: 148 or satisfactory score on OSU Math Placement Test or permission of department. Not open to students with credit for Mathematics 151, 161, H161 or H190 or higher mathematics course.
151 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry I (5)
Limits, continuity, derivatives, Mean Value Theorem, extrema, curve sketching, related rates, differentiation of logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions. Prereq: 150 or satisfactory score on OSU Math Placement Test. Not open to students with credit for 141 or 152 or higher numbered mathematics course.
152 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry II (5)
Integrals, area, fundamental theorems of calculus, logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, methods of integration, applications of integration, polar coordinates. Prereq: 151. Not open to students with credit for 153 or higher numbered mathematics course.
153 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry III (5)
Indeterminant forms, Taylor's formula, improper integrals, infinite series, parametric curves and vectors in the plane; vectors, curves and surfaces in space. Prereq: 152. Not open to students with credit for 254 or higher.
254 Calculus and Analytical
Geometry IV (5)
Partial
differentiation, LaGrange multipliers, multiple integrals, line integrals, and
Green's Theorem. Prereq: 153. Not open to students with credit for 255 or
higher.
Physics
Note: Calculators may be used.
111 General Physics:
Mechanics (5)
Prerequisite:
Math 148 or equivalent. A 1-hour 48- minute objective exam. Covers kinematics,
vectors, and projectile motion,
112 General Physics:
Electricity, Magnetism, and Light (5)
Prerequisite:
Physics 111. A 1-hour 48-minute objective exam. Covers Coulomb's law, Electric
Field, Electric Potential, DC circuits, capacitors, magnetic fields and forces,
Faraday's law, RC circuits, simple harmonic motion, reflection and refraction
of waves, mirrors and lenses. Recommended text: Same as for Physics 111
(chapters 16-21, 11, 23).
113 General Physics: Physics
Optics and Modern Physics (5)
Prerequisite: Physics 112. A 2-hour objective exam. Covers interference and diffraction of waves, polarization of light, special relativity, Bohr Atom, particle nature of light and wave nature of matter, Uncertainty Principle, quantum numbers for an atom, chemical bonds, nuclear energy, radioactive decay. Recommended text: Same as for Physics 111 (Chapters 11, 12, 24, 26-31).
Psychology
100 General Psychology (5)
Introductory
psychology, a prerequisite to advanced courses; the application of the
scientific method to behavior; topics include learning, motivation, perception,
personality, physiological basis of behavior. A 2-hour objective exam covering
topics included in the above description as well as development and statistics.
Recommended text: David G. Myers, Psychology, 7th edition.
Departmental Exams
This section describes examinations administered by
individual departments of instruction. Details on the special arrangements
necessary to take these tests can be obtained by calling the individual numbers
listed below, all of which have area code 614.
The number appearing in parentheses after
each course indicates the number of quarter hours credit awarded for that
course. Check the other sections of
this brochure to determine if CLEP or APP Tests are accepted for credit for the
courses listed below.
Aeronautical & Astronautical
Engineering
292-2691
These exams are administered
through the department. Please direct your questions to the department at
614-292-2691.
200 Elements of Aeronautics
and Astronautics (5)
201 Elements of Aeronautics
and Astronautics (5)
Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics
292-6285
200 Principles of Food and
Resource
Economics (5)
Not open
to students with credit for Economics 200. A 3-hour objective-essay exam
comprised of multiple-choice questions and calculation-type problems. Covers
the strengths of a market economy; production, consumption and price
determination; government regulation of markets; human resources and
land-policy problems. Recommended text: The
Micro-Economy Today with Discover Econ with Solman Videos by Shiller,
McGraw Hill.
Biochemistry
292-6771
211 Elements of Biochemistry I
(3)
A survey
of biochemistry in a two-quarter sequence stressing the qualitative rather than
the quantitative approach. Prereq: Chemistry 102 or 122. Credit does not count
toward a major in biochemistry.
Recommended text:
212 Elements of Biochemistry II
(3)
A
continuation of 211. Prereq: 211. Credit does not count toward a major in
biochemistry. Recommended text:
511 Introduction to Biological
Chemistry (4)
It is advised that the student have a
level of knowledge or experience comparable to that of students who have
successfully completed Chemistry 123 and 235 or 241, and 2 quarters of
biological sciences; or equivalents. An individual exam will be designed for
each student to emphasize the general aspect of biochemical knowledge
equivalent to that presented in Biochemistry 511. Students lacking knowledge in
some relatively specialized area will not be penalized.
613, 614, 615 Biochemistry
and
Molecular Biology (12)
It is advised that the student have a level of
knowledge or experience comparable to that of students who have successfully
completed Chemistry 242 or 253; 2 quarters of biological sciences; or
equivalents. Those students with credit for Biochemistry 511 are not ordinarily
admitted. An exam that emphasizes the general aspects of biochemical knowledge
equivalent to that presented in Biochemistry 613, 614 and 615 will be prepared
as required. Recommended text: Voet and Voet, Biochemistry, 3rd edition.
Computer Science and Engineering
292-5813
101 Computer Aided Problem
Solving CSE
The CS&E 101 EM Exam is
given in two parts by the department. First a 2 hour written exam is given by
the department coordinator. If the student passes the written test by 80%, a
lab exam is given. The written exam consists of the following topics: General Computer Knowledge & Internet
Topics (10%), Word Processing (5%), Presentation Graphics (5%), Spreadsheets
(40%), Databases (40%). Recommended
text: In order to prepare for the course we suggest that you get a copy of the
course notes available from Cop-Ez. This book contains both the
lecture notes and problems that you will find in the Excel and Access portions
of the exam.
Consumer and Textile Sciences
292-4389
270 Aesthetics of Appearance
(3)
A 2-hour multiple-choice, objective exam; also includes a visual
analysis of appearance, apparel & interior furnishings products. Covers
elements and principles of design as applied to aesthetic norms, color
psychology, body concerns, personality expression, and social context. A score
of 80 is required to gain EM credit in this course. Recommended text: Fiore
& Kimle, Understanding Aesthetics for
the Merchandising & Design Professional.
Food,
Agricultural, and Biological Engineering
292-6891
232 Ag & Con SM Sml Air-Cool Eng (4)
240 Ag & Con SM
Fabri of Metal (4)
241 Ag & ConSM Bldg Mtrl and Const
Agr (4)
371 Ag &
Human Nutrition
292-4485
310 Fundamentals of Human
Nutrition (5)
Nutrient and food energy needs of the human biological system throughout the life cycle with consideration of socio-psychological factors. It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or experience comparable to that of students who have successfully completed 5 credit hours of biological sciences or an equivalent, a comprehensive introductory chemistry course, and an introductory nutrition course. A 2-hour objective and essay exam. A score of 80% is necessary to pass. Recommended text: Wardlaw G, Perspectives in Nutrition, 7th edition.
Mathematics
292-6994
Students
who feel that their mathematics placement into 050, 075, or 104 is incorrect or
who wish to qualify for more advanced courses will have an opportunity to take
a proficiency exam.
Students
will not take another placement test, but rather an exam similar to a final
over the course of their initial placement.
A score of 70% or higher is required for consideration of being moved
ahead. While any student is welcome to
take advantage of this testing opportunity, experience has shown that only
about 5% of those who test actually succeed in advancing their placement.
Students
interested in scheduling for a test should contact the Math Counseling Office,
250 Math Building,
Music
292-6571
Examinations must be arranged
through the area chairperson for each course. Contact the
201 Music
220 Introduction
to Music Technology (3)
221 Music Theory I (3)
222 Music Theory II (3)
223 Music Theory III (3)
225 Aural Training I (2)
226 Aural Training II (2)
261 Applied Music Methods and
Materials I
(1 or 2)
262 Applied Music Methods and
Materials II (2)
263 Applied Music Methods and
Materials III (2)
264 Applied Music Methods and
Materials IV (2)
421 Music Theory IV (3)
422 Music Theory V (3)
423 Music Theory VI (3)
424 Aural Training III (2)
425 Aural Training IV (2)
426 Aural Training V (2)
Natural Resources
292-2265
232 Landscape Maintenance (4)
Students who feel that they have sufficient expertise in the course content of Hort/Nat Res 232 may obtain credit for this course upon successful completion of an exam administered by the appropriate instructors (Dr. Davis Sydnor). A single lecture-based exam, covering various aspects of landscape maintenance such as transplanting, pruning, staking, mulching, nutrition, pest and pathogen control, physiological disorders, soil modification.
631 Arboriculture (5)
Environmental factors affecting plant growth and the planting, fertilization, pruning, cabling, and diagnosis of disorders in commercial arboriculture, city, forestry, park, and industrial grounds maintenance. It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or experience comparable to that of students who have successfully completed Horticulture 435; Plant Biology 436; Entomology 460.01 and Plant Pathology 401. A 2-hour essay exam. Recommended text: See instructor.
Physics
292-5713
131 Introductory Physics:
Particles
and Motion (5)
A presentation
of the major concepts of physics from a contemporary point of view, for
students majoring in physical sciences, mathematics, or engineering. It is advised that the student have a level
of knowledge or experience comparable to
that of students who have successfully completed Physics 131. Students must show proof of eligibility to
enter Mathematics 152. Not open to
students with credit for Physics 131. A
2-hour objective exam. Recommended text:
Knight, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, extended (Chapters 1-13); or
equivalent chapters in other texts such as Halliday, Resnick and Walker, Fundamentals of Physics, 6th
ed; Serway and Jewett, Physics for
Scientists and Engineers, 6th ed.
132 Introductory Physics:
Electricity and Magnetism (5)
It
is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or experience comparable
to that of students who have successfully completed Physics 132. Students must show proof that Physics 131 was
completed with a passing grade and eligibility to enter Mathematics 153. A 2-hour objective exam. Recommended text: Knight, Physics for Scientists and Engineers,
extended (Chapters 25-33); or equivalent.
See list for Physics 131.
133 Introductory Physics:
Thermal Physics, Waves and Quantum Physics (5)
It
is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or experience comparable
to that of students who have successfully completed Physics 133. Students must show proof that Physics 132 was
completed with a passing grade and of eligibility for Mathematics 254. A 2-hour objective exam. Recommended text: Knight, Physics for Scientists and Engineers,
extended (Chapters 20-22, 24, 36-40, plus selected topics); or equivalent. See list for Physics 131.
Soil Science
292-2265
300.01 Soil Science (3)
Students
should have knowledge or experience equivalent to those having completed
Chemistry 101, 121 or equivalent. A 2-hour objective exam covers the processes
and factors important in the formation and differentiation, behavior, and
management of soils. Emphasis is placed on the roles of soil physical and
chemical composition on biological activity, nutrient cycling, and water
retention and movement. Recommended text: Brady, Weil, Singer & Munns, Introduction to Soils.
Departmental
Exams: Foreign Language examinations
This section describes the procedures for
taking foreign language examinations for credit and placement. Please
read all instructions carefully concerning these examinations since there are significant
differences in the programs offered by each department.
Students unconditionally admitted to the
university are required to take the placement exam in the language used for
admission. A student is not required to continue this language regardless of
the score of the placement exam.
The number appearing in parentheses after
each course indicates the number of quarter hours credit awarded for that
course. Check the other sections of this
brochure to determine if EM, CLEP, or APP Tests are accepted for credit for the
courses listed below.
Placement test coordination The
Placement testing Students who have had two or
more years of the same language in high school are required to take a
placement/proficiency test in that language. Those students who do not intend
to register for a language course and/or desire EM credit for previous language
study or experience must also take the tests. When the preliminary results
indicate eligibility for EM credit above the 104 level, the student may be asked to take a supplementary
proficiency test, which is given by special arrangement. Students are asked to
contact the appropriate department for information about these supplementary
exams. Transfer students without language transfer credit take the placement
exam during their orientation program. Students are advised to continue their
study of the language immediately.
Quarterly testing schedule French, German, Latin,
Italian and Spanish placement exams are regularly scheduled as part of new
student orientation programs. Details concerning these exams are provided in
the orientation literature. Exams for these languages may also be taken during
the quarter. Students who did not take these exams during Orientation should
contact the
A proficiency examination is usually curriculum free and requires
no knowledge of a particular textbook, only a level of demonstrable ability in
the language. However, knowledge of one or more of the textbooks listed under each
course might help in shaping students' expectations about the examination. Only
the department of instruction administers these tests and they include oral and
written components. Students who wish to schedule a test should contact the
Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, 300 Hagerty Hall; phone
(614) 292-9255.
101.01 Elem Mdn
Standard Arabic I (5)
Recommended text: Alosh, Ahlan wa Sahlan: Functional Modern Standard
Arabic, Yale UP. Lessons 1-10
102.01 Elem
Mdn Standard Arabic II (5)
Recommended text: Alosh, Ahlan wa Sahla: Functional Modern Standard
Arabic, Yale UP. Lessons 11-20.
103.01 Elem Mdn Standard Arabic
III (5)
Recommended text: Alosh, Ahlan wa Sahla: Functional Modern Standard
Arabic, Yale UP. Lessons 21-30.
104.01 Inter. Mdn
Standard Arabic I (5)
Recommended text: Alosh, Intermediate Arabic I, (84).
Chinese
Administered only by the
department of instruction, placement and EM credit examinations normally are
offered by appointment. Students with previous knowledge of Chinese who do not
seek EM credit for this experience but who wish to enroll initially in a course
above the level of Chinese 101 are required to take the appropriate placement
examination(s) before permission to enroll will be granted. Students who do
desire EM credit for previous language study or experience must pass the
relevant examination(s) with an acceptable score.
Note: A native speaker of Chinese
is required to be anyone who graduated from a high school in which the principle
language of instruction was Chinese..
Requests for
further information may be addressed to the Department of East Asian Languages
and Literatures, 398 Hagerty Hall; phone (614) 292-5816, or e-mail knicely.1@osu.edu.
101.01 Level One Modern Chinese
I (5)
102.01 Level One Modern
Chinese II (5)
103.01 Level One Modern
Chinese III (5)
104.01 Level Two Modern
Chinese IV (5)
205 Level Two Modern Chinese
(5)
206 Level Two Modern Chinese
(5)
210 Intensive 2nd Level
Chinese I (5)
211 Intensive 2nd Level
Chinese II (5)
310 Intensive 2nd-3rd Level
Chinese I (5)
311 Intensive 2nd-3rd Level
Chinese II (5)
507 Level Three Modern
Chinese I (5)
508 Level Three Modern
Chinese II (5)
509 Level Three Modern
Chinese III (5)
510 Intensive 3rd Level Chinese
I (5)
511 Intensive 3rd Level
Chinese II (5)
French, Italian,
Students who have had French
or Spanish in high school before entering
These objective computerized placement
tests permit immediate awarding of EM credit for 101.01,
102.01,
103.01 and 104.01 in French and Spanish if the test scores are high
enough.
When the preliminary test results
indicate eligibility for EM credit for French and Spanish 104.01 or above, the
student is asked to take a supplementary
proficiency
test. This test is given by special arrangement and students are asked to
contact the Department for information. There is no awarding of EM credit to
native speakers for lower level language
courses.
Placement tests for students entering
Questions should be addressed to:
Department
of French and Italian 200 Hagerty Hall,
Department
of Spanish and Portuguese 298 Hagerty Hall,
French and Italian
No EM credit is given to native speakers for 101.01 – 104.01. A placement test is available for students
who have previous coursework in Italian and want EM credit for Italian 101-104.
The exam is available online in 100 Hagerty Hall during the computer lab hours
of operation. The results are automatically sent to the Registrar.
Note:
Students participating in the University Orientation Program should plan to
take the test during orientation.
101 Elementary Italian I (5)
Recommended text:
Prego! An Invitation to Italian, 5th edition.
102 Elementary Italian II (5)
Requires equivalent knowledge of Italian 101
completion. Recommended text: Prego!
An Invitation to Italian, 5th edition.
103 Intermediate Italian I (5)
Requires equivalent knowledge of Italian 102
completion. Recommended text:
Prego! An Invitation to Italian, 5th edition.
104 Intermediate Italian II (5)
Requires equivalent knowledge of Italian 103
completion. Recommended text:
Prego! An Invitation to Italian, 5thedition.
101.01 Elementary
French I (5)
Recommended text: Invitation,
au monde francophone, 2nd edition.
102.01 Elementary
French II (5)
It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or
experience exceeding that of students who have successfully completed French
101.01 or 5 credit hours of French 101.51.
Recommended text: Invitation,
au monde francophone, 2nd edition.
103.01
Intermediate French I (5)
It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or experience
exceeding that of students who have successfully completed French 102.01 or 5
credit hours of French 102.51.
Recommended text: Invitation,
au monde francophone, 2nd edition.
104.01
Intermediate French II (5)
It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or
experience exceeding that of students who have successfully completed French
103.01 or 5 credit hours of French 103.51 or French 112. Recommended text: Bravo, 5th
edition.
Spanish
Please
Note: No EM credit is given to native speakers for
101.01
– 250.
101.01 Elementary Spanish I
(5)
Recommended
text: Amistades!
102.01 Elementary Spanish II
(5)
It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge
or experience exceeding that of students who have successfully completed
Spanish 101.01. Recommended text: Amistades!
103.01 Intermediate Spanish I
(5)
It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge
or experience exceeding that of students who have successfully completed
Spanish 102.01. Recommended text: Amistades!
104 Intermediate Spanish II
(5)
It is advised that the
student have a level of knowledge or experience exceeding that of students who
have successfully completed Spanish 103.01.
Recommended text: De Paseo.
401 Review Grammar (5)
Review of major grammatical principles, with extensive
oral and written practice. Recommended text: Investigacion de Gramatica.
German
Students should
consult the Department of German for full particulars. These EM exams (also
called "German Placement Tests") should be taken no more than one
quarter prior to continuing the study of German. Proficiency examinations in
German 104 and in some 200-level courses can be arranged through the
department. Native speakers of German
who completed the equivalent of a high school diploma in a German speaking
country are not eligible for EM credit through testing. All questions pertaining to the above may be
addressed to the Department of German, 498 Hagerty Hall,
Note: Students participating in the University Orientation Program
for Autumn Quarter should plan to take these tests at the time and location
specified in the orientation literature.
The test is a computer-adaptive
placement exam. It consists of multiple-choice items of varying levels of
difficulty. The duration of the test depends on how consistently a student
performs at a given level. Feedback about the student's placement is available
in the
101.01 Elementary German I
(5)
102.01 Elementary German II
(5)
103.01 Intermediate German I (5)
Greek and
Latin
Students are asked to contact the Department
of Greek and Latin, 414 University Hall, 230 North Oval Mall,
The examination for EM credit and
placement in Latin 101.01, 102.01 and 103.01 is an objective one of the
multiple-choice type. The best preparation is extensive reading in Latin and
review of grammar.
EM credit for Latin 101.01, 102.01,
103.01 will be granted on the basis of the linguistic competence shown on the
examination. Credit for higher-level courses may be granted after an individual
interview and may also require the completion of a further examination.
Students should consult the Department of Greek and Latin about earning credit
for courses numbered 104 or higher in Latin and for Greek 101, 102, 103 and
104.
The introductory courses in Greek 101,
102 and 103 cover all the basic forms and syntax of language and require the
acquisition of a basic reading vocabulary. In Greek, the equivalent material is
to be found in Hansen and Quinn, Greek:
An Intensive Course (Fordham UP). The first stage of intermediate Greek
(beyond Greek 103) assumes the ability to read and comprehend the simpler prose
of Xenophon, Plato and the New Testament.
The introductory courses in Latin -- 101
and 102 -- cover most of the basic forms and syntax of the language and require
the acquisition of a basic vocabulary in Latin.
In Latin, the material contained in
Chapters 1 through 40 of F.M. Wheelock, Latin, (Barnes and Noble College Outline Series No. 104), provides
an approximate equivalent.
The first stage of Intermediate Latin 103
consists of continuation, consolidation and refinement of the basic forms and
syntax through review drills and of introduction to reading in Latin prose and
poetry. Completion of the course assumes the ability to read and comprehend
prose as represented by
Note: Students participating in the
University Orientation Program for Autumn Quarter should plan to take these
examinations at dates and times specified in the orientation literature.
Greek
101 Elementary
Ancient Greek I (5)
Text: Hansen &
Quinn, Greek: An Intensive Course.
102 Elementary
Ancient Greek II (5)
It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or
experience equal to that of students who have successfully completed Greek 102.
Recommended text: Hansen & Quinn, Greek:
An Intensive Course.
103 Intermediate
Ancient Greek I (5)
It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or
experience equal to that of students who have successfully completed Greek
103. Recommended text: Hansen &
Quinn, Greek: An Intensive Course.
Latin
101 Elementary Latin I (5)
Not
open to students with credit for Latin 100. Covers basic elements of Latin,
with particular attention to reading proficiency. Recommended text: Wheelock, Latin.
102 Elementary Latin II (5)
It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or experience equal to that of students who have successfully completed Latin 102.01. Not open to students with credit for Latin 100. Recommended text: Wheelock, Latin.
103 Intermediate Latin I (5)
Intermediate
readings with emphasis on authors of the first century B.C. It is advised that
the student have a level of knowledge or experience equal to that of students
who have successfully completed Latin 103.01.
Recommended text: Wheelock, Latin.
104 Intermediate
Latin II (5)
Intermediate readings in Latin
poetry and prose. It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or
experience equal to that of students who have successfully completed Latin 104.
Hebrew
Only the department of instruction administers these tests.
Students who wish to schedule a test should contact the Department of Near
Eastern Languages and Cultures, 300 Hagerty Hall; phone (614) 292-9255. All
tests consist of a 1-hour written examination. Native speakers of Hebrew are not eligible for EM credit.
101 Elementary
Hebrew I (5)
Requires knowledge of Edna Amir Coffin's Lessons in Modern Hebrew, Level I (chapters 1-4); or
equivalent.
102 Elementary
Hebrew II (5)
It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or
experience exceeding that of students who have successfully completed Hebrew
101. Requires knowledge of Edna Amir Coffin's Lessons in Modern Hebrew, Level I (chapters 1-8); or
equivalent.
103 Intermediate
Hebrew I (5)
It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or
experience exceeding that of students who have successfully completed Hebrew
102. Requires knowledge of Edna Amir Coffin's Lessons in Modern Hebrew, Level I (chapters 1-12); or
equivalent.
104 Intermediate
Hebrew II (5)
It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or
experience exceeding that of students who have successfully completed Hebrew
103. Requires knowledge of Edna Amir Coffin's Lessons in Modern Hebrew,
Level I (chapters 1-16).
Japanese
Administered only by
the department of instruction, placement and EM credit examinations normally
are offered by an appointment during each quarter. Students with previous
knowledge of Japanese who do not seek EM credit for this experience but who
wish to enroll initially in a course above the level of Japanese 101 are
required to take the appropriate placement examination(s) before permission to
enroll will be granted. Students who do desire EM credit for previous language
study or experience, whether or not they intend to register for a language
course above Japanese 101, must achieve an acceptable score on the relevant
examination(s). Exams are 30 minutes.
Requests for further
information may be addressed to the Department of East Asian Languages and
Literatures, 398 Hagerty Hall; phone (614) 292-5816.
101.01/51
Elementary Modern Japanese I (5)
102.01/51 Elementary Modern
Japanese II (5)
103.01/51 Elementary Modern
Japanese III (5)
104.01/51 Elementary Modern
Japanese IV (5)
206 Intermediate Modern
Japanese (5)
507 Third Year Japanese I (5)
508 Third Year Japanese II
(5)
509 Third Year Japanese III (5)
Korean
Administered only by the department of
instruction, placement and EM credit examinations normally are offered only
during the first week of each quarter. Students with previous knowledge of
Korean who do not seek EM credit for this experience but who wish to enroll
initially in a course above the level of Korean 101 are required to take the
appropriate placement examination(s) before permission to enroll will be
granted. Students who do desire EM credit for previous language study or
experience must pass the relevant examination(s) with an acceptable score. EM credit
for any course listed here in which a student receives a minimally passing
score will be granted only upon successful completion of the next course in the
sequence. Native speakers or anyone
leaving
Requests for further information may be
addressed to the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, 398
Hagerty Hall, phone (614) 292-5816.
101 Elementary Modern Korean
I (5)
A one-hour spoken and written exam in "Han'gul",
basic sentence structure, and simple conventional expression. Students should
be familiar with polite informal speech style. Recommended text: Integrated
Korean: Beginning 1 and Workbook: Beginning 1,
102 Elementary Modern Korean II (5)
A one-hour spoken and written exam in "Han'gul”,
orthography and exchanges of simple information. The student should be familiar with polite
informal and polite formal speech styles. Recommended text: Integrated
Korean: Beginning 1 and Workbook: Beginning 1, and Integrated
Korean: Beginning 2 and Workbook 2; both
103 Elementary Modern Korean
III (5)
Continuation
of 102. Students should be familiar with both the polite formal and polite
informal speech styles. They should also be able to conjugate and use basic
clausal connectives.
Recommended text: Integrated Korean:
Beginning 2 and Workbook: Beginning 2,
104 Elementary Modern Korean
IV (5)
Continuation of 103. Must be familiar with both the polite
formal and polite informal speech styles and have the knowledge of complex
sentences and the plain and intimate speech styles. Recommended text: Integrated
Korean: Intermediate 1 and Workbook: Intermediate 1,
205 Intermediate Modern
Korean I (5)
A one-hour spoken and written exam designed to test the
mastery of intermediate level of Korean language in speaking, listening,
reading, and writing. Students should have the knowledge of plain and intimate
speech styles and the knowledge of most of the clausal connectives. Recommended
text: Integrated Korean: Intermediate 1 and 2 and Workbook: Intermediate 1
and 2,
206 Intermediate Modern
Korean II (5)
Continuation of 205. Students are expected to have the
complete knowledge of different levels of speech styles and to use them without
difficulty in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Most of the complex
clause conjugations should be mastered. Recommended text: Integrated Korean:
Intermediate 2 and Integrated Korean Workbook: Intermediate 2,
The following Korean exams are 1-hour in
length. Recommended text: Modern Korean: An Intermediate Reader;
507
Korean (Adv. Modern Korean I) (5)
508
Korean (Adv. Modern Korean II) (5)
509 Korean (Adv. Modern Korean III) (5)
Modern Greek
Only the department of instruction administers these tests. Students who wish
to schedule a test should contact the Department of Greek and Latin, 414 University
Hall, 230 N. Oval Mall; phone 292-2744.
101
Elementary Modern Greek I (5)
Requires knowledge of Dimitra
Dimitra's Ellinika Tora 1+1, (lessons
1-8); or equivalent.
102
Elementary Modern Greek II (5)
It is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or
experience exceeding that of students who have successfully completed Modern
Greek 102. Requires knowledge of
Dimitra's Ellinika Tora 1+1, (lessons 9-16); or equivalent.
103
Intermediate Modern Greek I (5)
It is advised that the student have
a level of knowledge or experience exceeding that of students who have
successfully completed Modern Greek 103. Requires knowledge of Dimitra's Ellinika
Tora 2+2, (lessons 1-5); or
equivalent.
104
Intermediate Modern Greek II (5)
It is advised that the student have
a level of knowledge or experience exceeding that of students who have
successfully completed Modern Greek 104. Requires knowledge of Dimitra’s Ellinika Tora 2+2, (lessons 6-11); or equivalent.
Persian
Only the department of instruction administers these examinations.
For additional information contact the Department of Near Eastern Languages and
Cultures, 300 Hagerty Hall;
614-292-9255.
101 Elementary
Persian I (5)
102 Elementary
Persian II (5)
103 Elementary
Persian III (5)
104 Intermediate
Persian I (5)
Russian & Slavic Languages
No EM credit is given to native speakers for 101-104. The test should be taken not more than one quarter
prior to continuing study in Russian. The following are 60-minute exams.
101.01 Elementary Russian I (5)
102.01 Elementary Russian II (5)
103.01 Intermediate
Russian I (5)
101.01 Elementary Polish I (5)
102.01 Elementary Polish II (5)
103.01 Intermediate Polish I (5)
104.01 Intermediate Polish II (5)
101.01 Elementary Czech I (5)
102.01 Elementary Czech II (5)
103.01 Intermediate Czech I (5)
104.01 Intermediate Czech II (5)
101.01 Elementary Romanian I (5)
102.01 Elementary Romanian II (5)
103.01 Intermediate Romanian I (5)
104.01 Intermediate Romanian II (5)
101.01 Elementary Ukrainian I (5)
102.01 Elementary Ukrainian II (5)
103.01 Intermediate Ukrainian I (5)
104.01 Intermediate Ukrainian II (5)
Turkish
Only
the department of instruction administers these tests. For additional
information contact the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, 300
Hagerty Hall, phone (614) 292-9255.
101
Elementary Turkish I (5)
Requires mastery of G.L. Lewis, Turkish, (lessons 1-5); and supplemental
materials provided by the department or the equivalent of these materials and
the text.
102
Elementary Turkish II (5)
Requires mastery of G.L. Lewis, Turkish, (lessons 6-11); and supplementary
materials provided by the department or the equivalent of these materials and
the text.
103
Elementary Turkish III (5)
Requires mastery of G.L. Lewis, Turkish, (lessons 12-16), the ability to
read prose and poetry in pieces of short to moderate length and the ability to
write in lengths of a page or two.
104
Intermediate Turkish I (5)
Requires a thorough command of Turkish grammar, the ability to read and discuss prose and poetry in pieces of moderate length and to write prose at the length of about two pages.
Yiddish
Only
the department of instruction administers these tests. For additional
information, contact the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures, 498
Hagerty Hall, 292-6985.
101 Elementary Yiddish I (5)
Requires
ability to converse in simple Yiddish about everyday matters. Recommended text: Uriel Weinreich, College Yiddish, Chapters
1-3.
102 Elementary Yiddish II (5)
It
is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or experience exceeding
that of students who have successfully completed Yiddish 101. Ability to carry
out simple dialogue in present, future, or past tense. Recommended text: Uriel Weinreich, College Yiddish,
Chapters 4-7.
103 Intermediate Yiddish I
(5)
It
is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or experience exceeding
that of students who have successfully completed Yiddish 102. Ability to use
complex sentence structures, and to read and understand short texts in the
original with the aid of a dictionary. Recommended
text: Uriel
Weinreich, College Yiddish, Chapters 8-10.
104 Intermediate Yiddish II
(5)
It
is advised that the student have a level of knowledge or experience exceeding
that of students who have successfully
completed
Yiddish 103. Ability to converse with a greater facility, and to read Yiddish
prose with a dictionary. Recommended text:
Uriel Weinreich,
College Yiddish, Chapters 11-13.
DSST Exams
Information about DSST exams can be found
at http://www.dantes.doded.mil/dantes_web/examinations/DSST.htm. The Office of Testing administers these tests
by appointment only. Please call the
main office at (614) 292-2241 to schedule an exam. Contact OSU
IB Tests
PLEASE
NOTE: Scores and credits for these
programs are subject to change as a result of ongoing departmental review.
Please click on the FAQ link at http://www.ibo.org for information on the IB
program. To transfer IB credit to OSU, call the
For the higher level
exams, OSU will award 8 hours of transfer credit for each
exam passed with a score of 4 or higher as follows:
Anthropology Special
credit (8 hours)
Biology 113,
114
Chemistry 121,
122
English 220
(5) and special credit (3)
Geography 240
(5) and special credit (3)
History 597
(5) and special credit (3)
Math 151,
152
Music Special
credit (8)
Psychology 100
(4) and special credit (4)
CLEP Tests
PLEASE
NOTE: Scores and credits for these
programs are subject to change as a result of ongoing departmental review.
The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests are computer based
tests administered in the Office of Testing at
To schedule a CLEP test at
Students who wish to earn OSU EM
credit through the CLEP program must have their official score reports sent to
the Admissions Office, Enarson Hall,
The minimum scores required to earn OSU course
credit are listed below
Course CLEP
Required
Number Test Name Score
Accounting
&
Management Accounting, 50
Information Principles
of
Systems
310
Biology 101 Biology
50
Economics 200 Microeconomics,
50
Principles
of
Economics 201 Macroeconomics, 50
Principles
of
French
101.01 French,
Level 1 60
102.01,
103.01
French
101.01, French,
Level 2 67
102.01,
103.01, 104.01
German
101.01, German,
Level 1 52
102.01
and 103.01
German
101.01, German,
Level 2 65
102.01,
103.01, 104.01
HDFS
364 Human
Growth & 70
Development
Political
Science 101 American
Government 65
Sociology 101 Sociology,
Introductory 50
Spanish
101.01 Spanish,
Level 1 57
102.01,
103.01
Spanish
101.01 Spanish,
Level 2 66
102.01,
103.01, 104
Note:
Effective AU ’07, the Math Department no longer accepts direct CLEP
credit. Only transferred CLEP credit on
a transcript from another college or university will be accepted.
PLEASE NOTE: Scores and credits for these
programs are subject to change as a result of ongoing departmental review.
The
Advanced Placement Program (APP) tests approved for EM credit at OSU are listed
in this section. Each May, examinations
for each subject are administered nationally and scored range from 5 (extremely
qualified) to 1 (no credit recommendation).
Please note that students who want to earn EM credit
through the Advanced Placement Program must have their official score reports
sent to the Office of Testing, score recipient code #1592. Contact APP at 1-888-225-5427 to designate
The current scores required to earn OSU
course credit are:
APP Subject Score Qtr hrs
and Course
level credit
American Government
And Politics
Political
Science 101 5 5
Art History
History of Art General Credit 4 or 5 5
Comparative Government
And Politics
Political
Science 100 5 5
American History
History
151 4
or 5 5
Biology
Biology 101 3 5
Biology 113 4 5
Biology 113,114 5 10
Chemistry
Chemistry
121 3 5
Chemistry
121,122 4
or 5 10
Greek and Latin
Vergil
Latin 101, 102, 103, 104 3,
4, or 5 20
Lyric: Horace/Catullus
Latin 101, 102, 103, 104,
214 3,
4, or 5 25
Computer Science &
Engineering
Computer Science A
CSE 201
4 or 5 4
Computer
CSE
201
3 4
CSE 201, 214 4 or 5 4
Economics
Microeconomics
Economics 200 4
or 5 5
Macroeconomics
Economics 201 4
or 5 5
English Composition and
Literature/Language
English 110.01 4 5
English H110.01 5 5
Environment Science
Natural
Resources 201 4
or 5 5
European History
History
111 4
or 5 5
French Language or Literature
French
101, 102, 103 3 15
French
101, 102, 103, 104 4
20
French
101, 102, 103, 104, 201 5 25
German Language
German
101, 102, 103 3 15
German
101, 102, 103, 104, 201 4
or 5 25
German Literature
German
101.01, 102.01, 103.01 3 15
German
101.01, 102.01, 103.01
104.01 4 20
German
101.01, 102.01, 103.01
104.01, 201 5 25
Geography
Geography
200 4
or 5 5
Italian
Italian
101, 102, 103 3 15
Italian
101, 102, 103, 104 4 20
Italian
101, 102, 103, 104, 202 5 25
Mathematics
150, 151 3,4,
or 5 10
150,151 3 10
150, 151, 152 4
or 5 15
Music History
Music
251 3,
4, or 5 5
Music Theory
Music
221 3 3
Music
221, 224 4 5
Music
221, 222, 225 5 8
Physics
Physics B
Physics 111 4 5
Physics 111, 112 5 10
Physics
C
Mechanics
Physics
131 4
or 5 5
Electricity & Magnetism 4
or 5 By Arrangement
with Department Evaluator Only
Psychology
Psychology
100 4
or 5 5
Spanish Language or Literature
Spanish
101.01, 102.01, 103.01 3 15
Spanish
101.01, 102.01, 103.01
104.01 4
or 5 20
Statistics
Statistics
145 3 5
Statistics
245 4,
or 5 5
World
History
History 181 4
or 5 5
Advanced Placement Test
Frequently Asked Questions
When I
took the AP test, the credit offered was different than the credit offered when
I submitted scores. What credit should I
receive?
Credit is awarded based on the date of the test,
not the date OSU receives your score report.
Contact the Office of Testing to find out a previous year’s credit
criteria.
I sent
scores to
First, verify on your student transcript
that
If
I have my
student grade report from AP. Can OSU
post scores from it?
No.
OSU is contractually obligated to only award credit when a score report
is received directly from the College Board.
When are
scores posted?
We receive and post scores electronically,
so they generally are posted the same day we receive them. Scores sent to OSU on exam day are generally
received and processed by July 10th.
Scores sent after exam day are
generally received within a calendar month from when they were sent.
How can I
verify my credits are posted?
Use Buckeye Link (www.buckeyelink.osu.edu) to view
your grades, credits, advising report, and degree audit. Your academic advisor can also help.
Always
contact the Office of Testing before paying to have scores sent multiple times.
Do not
wait until the quarter of graduation to investigate missing AP Credits!