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Natural Sciences
The Natural Sciences examination contains 120 questions to be answered in 90
minutes.
The content of the questions emphasizes the knowledge and application of the
basic principles and concepts of science, the comprehension of scientific
information, and the understanding of issues of science in contemporary
society.
Students should consider taking the exam if they can demonstrate the
following abilities:
- knowledge of fundamental facts, concepts, and principles
- interpretation and comprehension of information presented in the form of
graphs, diagrams, tables, equations, or verbal passages
- qualitative and quantitative application of scientific principles including
applications based on material presented in the form of graphs, diagrams,
tables, equations, or verbal passages; more emphasis is given to qualitative
than quantitative applications.
Computer-based Scoring:
CLEP computer-based (CBT) exams are scored without a penalty for incorrect guessing.
The raw score--the number of correct responses--is translated into a scaled score.
The scaled scores for CLEP CBT are reported in a range from 20 to 80.
At Ferris, candidates taking the Natural Sciences exam earn credit for a score
of 50 or higher.
Course(s) and Credits
- Natural Sciences Elective
4 credits
Credits apply to 100-level courses only. Credits will not meet the lab
class component of the general education requirement.
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