UEXCEL and TECEP for RA credits at COSC

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UEXCEL and TECEP for RA credits at COSC - daharamu - 08-09-2020

Hello! I just recently found out about the new 90 credit limit for non-regionally accredited credits that can be transferred to COSC. After transferring other RA credits I have previously earned I will need to take another four courses outside of ACE, and I read elsewhere that UEXCEL and TECEP don't count towards this limit. I have found there are UEXCEL testing centers in my city, and it sounds like TECEP tests are proctored online. Is this all correct?

I have only just heard of UEXCEL and TECEP recently, so my question is can anyone recommend some good and or easy tests to take of these? I also just found out about ASU credit for $99 and will be taking English Comp 102 and Intro to Astronomy. I am going for a BS in liberal arts at COSC, and have listed completed courses in my signature. Thank you for your help! Big Grin

RE: UEXCEL and TECEP for RA credits at COSC - rachel83az - 08-09-2020

If you're at least okay with math, I'd also suggest precalculus. Human origins was pretty good though a bit brutal. There are a dozen or so species that you're introduced to over the course and you're expected to know which one is which. I did okay somehow, thankfully, but it's not going to be for everyone.

I haven't taken human communication but that one looks like a possible good choice for someone seeking a BALS degree.

Suggestion: sign up for everything and drop the ones that you don't think will work once you've seen the syllabus/first week's assignments. It's not like it costs anything to do so.

RE: UEXCEL and TECEP for RA credits at COSC - daharamu - 08-09-2020

(08-09-2020, 06:05 AM)rachel83az Wrote: If you're at least okay with math, I'd also suggest precalculus. Human origins was pretty good though a bit brutal. There are a dozen or so species that you're introduced to over the course and you're expected to know which one is which. I did okay somehow, thankfully, but it's not going to be for everyone.

I haven't taken human communication but that one looks like a possible good choice for someone seeking a BALS degree.

Suggestion: sign up for everything and drop the ones that you don't think will work once you've seen the syllabus/first week's assignments. It's not like it costs anything to do so.

This is a great suggestion for ASU, thank you! I think I will take up precalculus since I didn't find college algebra on Sophia to be too bad. I was thinking human communication looks like a good one to take too, and I'm looking into Computer Applications and Information Technology, Technological, Social, and Sustainable Systems, or Health & Wellness as well. I might pass on human origins since I've heard from others it's difficult, and also since I will be taking my cornerstone at COSC in a few weeks too. Thanks for your advice! Big Grin

*Edit: Also, I just looked up their syllabus online (not through their official website) and saw that for calculus a graphing calculator is required. Is this true, or do they have software to emulate it instead? Thanks! Big Grin

RE: UEXCEL and TECEP for RA credits at COSC - rachel83az - 08-09-2020

(08-09-2020, 07:20 AM)daharamu Wrote: This is a great suggestion for ASU, thank you! I think I will take up precalculus since I didn't find college algebra on Sophia to be too bad. I was thinking human communication looks like a good one to take too, and I'm looking into Computer Applications and Information Technology, Technological, Social, and Sustainable Systems, or Health & Wellness as well. I might pass on human origins since I've heard from others it's difficult, and also since I will be taking my cornerstone at COSC in a few weeks too. Thanks for your advice!

*Edit: Also, I just looked up their syllabus online (not through their official website) and saw that for calculus a graphing calculator is required. Is this true, or do they have software to emulate it instead? Thanks!

I would strongly suggest at least an inexpensive scientific calculator for precalculus and beyond. I find it so much easier than a calculator on the computer. That said, for precalculus, they tell you:

Quote:If you do not have a scientific or graphing calculator for the Final Exam, you may use these online calculators:
http://dlippman.imathas.com/graphcalc/graphcalc.html

https://calculatorpi.com/

For calculus, they say:

Quote:If you do not have a scientific or graphing calculator for the Final Exam, you may use these online calculators:
Graphing Calculator, Option 1 (http://dlippman.imathas.com/graphcalc/graphcalc.html)
Graphing Calculator, Option 2 (https://www.desmos.com/calculator)

I have the Desmos app on my phone and I like it very much.

RE: UEXCEL and TECEP for RA credits at COSC - daharamu - 08-09-2020

(08-09-2020, 09:26 AM)rachel83az Wrote:
(08-09-2020, 07:20 AM)daharamu Wrote: This is a great suggestion for ASU, thank you! I think I will take up precalculus since I didn't find college algebra on Sophia to be too bad. I was thinking human communication looks like a good one to take too, and I'm looking into Computer Applications and Information Technology, Technological, Social, and Sustainable Systems, or Health & Wellness as well. I might pass on human origins since I've heard from others it's difficult, and also since I will be taking my cornerstone at COSC in a few weeks too. Thanks for your advice!

*Edit: Also, I just looked up their syllabus online (not through their official website) and saw that for calculus a graphing calculator is required. Is this true, or do they have software to emulate it instead? Thanks!

I would strongly suggest at least an inexpensive scientific calculator for precalculus and beyond. I find it so much easier than a calculator on the computer. That said, for precalculus, they tell you:

Quote:If you do not have a scientific or graphing calculator for the Final Exam, you may use these online calculators:
http://dlippman.imathas.com/graphcalc/graphcalc.html

https://calculatorpi.com/

For calculus, they say:

Quote:If you do not have a scientific or graphing calculator for the Final Exam, you may use these online calculators:
Graphing Calculator, Option 1 (http://dlippman.imathas.com/graphcalc/graphcalc.html)
Graphing Calculator, Option 2 (https://www.desmos.com/calculator)

I have the Desmos app on my phone and I like it very much.

Oh wow, that's awesome they let you use those online calculators! I might just go with those since I wouldn't plan to take any more math classes beyond this one. Thanks! Big Grin

RE: UEXCEL and TECEP for RA credits at COSC - cecilgambe7 - 08-09-2020

If you are international student (non-US resiedent or citizen) TECEP will request you english proficiency test in order to take the exam.

As you mention before, if you are looking for RA courses, it is a good moment to go for ASU courses.

RE: UEXCEL and TECEP for RA credits at COSC - daharamu - 08-09-2020

(08-09-2020, 03:41 PM)cecilgambe7 Wrote: If you are international student (non-US resiedent or citizen) TECEP will request you english proficiency test in order to take the exam.

As you mention before, if you are looking for RA courses, it is a good moment to go for ASU courses.

Ok great, I will sign up for as many ASU courses as I think I can handle. I'm a US resident but I'm studying, working, and living abroad at the moment, so I guess I'm good on the English test. Thanks for the info! Big Grin

RE: UEXCEL and TECEP for RA credits at COSC - SteveFoerster - 08-10-2020

(08-09-2020, 06:05 AM)rachel83az Wrote: Suggestion: sign up for everything and drop the ones that you don't think will work once you've seen the syllabus/first week's assignments. It's not like it costs anything to do so.