Cuyahoga Community College
ZZZC1009 - Biology and Chemistry Placement Test
Course Description
BIOLOGY: The Biology Placement Test is based on the objectives of the BIO-1100 Introduction to Biological Chemistry course and measures students' knowledge of biological chemistry for placement into BIO-2331 Anatomy and Physiology l. It does not qualify as completion of a Biology 1000-level course, the prerequisite for several other Biology courses.
Students must score at least 21/30 (70%) to earn a passing score. A passing score does not exempt a student from completing BIO-1100 if that course is required for the degree or certificate they plan to earn. Students who score 21 or higher may register for BIO-2331, but those who score less than 21 must register for BIO-1100. Students are not required to take this test to be eligible for BIO-1100.
CHEMISTRY: The Chemistry Placement Test measures students' knowledge of chemical concepts for placement into CHEM-1010, CHEM-1020 or CHEM-1300. Students who score 19 or lower should register for CHEM-1010 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry if they have met the math prerequisite. Students who score 20 or higher should register for CHEM-1020 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry or CHEM-1300 General Chemistry I if they have met the math prerequisite.
Course Outline
Prepare for the Biology test:
Prepare for the Chemistry test:
Learner Outcomes
The Biology and Chemistry placement tests are completed in person at one of the Tri-C Testing Centers.
- Click the + symbol under the section titled "Enroll Now" (at the top of the screen) and then click "Add to Cart" and proceed to checkout.
- Contact a Testing Center to schedule an appointment.
- Bring a photo ID on the day of your test.
- Complete the test in the allotted time.
- After the test, your grade will be emailed to your Tri-C student email within 72 hours.
Notes
After the test:
Your placement test results will be updated in your student record and sent to your Tri-C student email account within 72 hours after completing the test.
You are allowed one retest attempt.
Contact the Counseling Center if you have questions about which courses are required for your program of study. Biology and Chemistry courses may require that you satisfy course prerequisites prior to registration. View the list of courses and prerequisites.