Davenport University
Competency Course Equivalencies
Course Topics
Composition and Literature
Science and Mathematics
Information Technology and Systems
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Composition And Literature
ENGL110
Advanced Composition
Minimum
Score
Credit
Hours
Advanced Composition Pass/Fail
3
Exam name
Minimum
Score
Credit
Hours
Essentials of Anatomy &
Physiology
80%
3
Introduction to Human Disease
80%
3
Medical Terminology
80%
3
Pharmacology
80%
3
PC Operating Systems
75%
3
This course further develops the skills in expository,
persuasive and professional writing that were
introduced in ENGL109 Composition.
Exam name
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Sciences and Mathematics
BIOL120
Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology
This course provides the student with the essential principles
of anatomy and physiology including introductory chemistry
concepts, cell and tissue studies and the structure and
function of organ systems.
BIOL131
Introduction to Human Disease
A course that introduces concepts of pathophysiology in
a systemic manner by comparing the functioning of the
human body in normal and diseased states.
HLTH110
Medical Terminology
A course that introduces the concept of a system-based
approach to learning the professional language of those
who are directly or indirectly engaged in the healing
arts.
HLTH220
Pharmacology
A course that focuses on the principles of understanding
basic Pharmacology and the effects medications have on
the body and disease.
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Information Technology and Systems
NETW101
PC Operating Systems
This course is a general overview of microcomputer
operating systems. Emphasis is placed on mastering
both the command line interface and the GUI interface
of current microcomputer operating systems.
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Competency Exams Offered by Davenport University
BIOL 120 ESSENTIALS OF ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
The BIOL120 competency test consists of 75 multiple choice questions and 25 identification problems of major body
structures. Students should be familiar with basic principles of chemistry, cells, tissues, and the structure and function of
the following organ systems: integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, sensory, endocrine, respiratory, digestive,
cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, urinary, and reproductive systems.
1. This is a timed test. Students have 120 minutes to take this exam.
2. Students need only a pencil; no scrap paper is necessary.
3. The use of textbooks, notes, dictionary, or any other means of information is not allowed.
4. This Credit By Exam may not be taken if you have attempted the class or this Credit By Exam before.
Minimum Passing Score: 80%
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BIOL131 Introduction to Human Disease
This exam is designed to assess knowledge of basic human pathophysiological mechanisms, including infection,
inflammation, neoplasia, malnutrition, genetic defects and aging. Questions relating to the etiology, presentation,
evaluation, treatment, and prevention of common human diseases are covered in this exam. This is a timed test. Students
have 90 minutes to take this exam. Students need only a pencil; no scrap paper is necessary. The use of textbooks, notes,
dictionary, or any other means of information is not allowed. This exam may not be taken if you have attempted the class
or this exam before.
Minimum Passing Score: 80%
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ENGL110 Advanced Composition
Eligibility: Students must have received credit for ENGL 109.
This exam requires students to spend three hours in a monitored computer lab with a proctor. During the exam, students
may use a dictionary, a thesaurus, and the APA Manual or English handbook.
Students will be asked to choose a question from a list and write a persuasive essay using at least three sources. The essay,
including documentation, must follow APA guidelines. The essay should be a minimum of 750 words (about 3 doublespaced pages). Other requirements include the following:
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Essay structure, with an introduction, thesis statement, body and conclusion.
Minimum of 2 arguments supporting thesis.
Minimum use of 3 sources referenced via APA style.
Word-processed, double-spaced with APA format.
Relatively free of grammatical, spelling and mechanical errors.
Minimum Passing Score: Pass
Students only receive a passing or failing evaluation. Students may not retake the exam. There is no appeal of the final
score.
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HLTH110 Medical Terminology
This exam for HLTH110, Medical Terminology evaluates knowledge of the prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining
forms utilized in the word building system of medical terminology. Application of the this word building system to discern
the meanings of medical terms is necessary including the ability to apply the appropriate medical terminology to the
different organ systems of the human body. Topics included are correct spelling of the medical terms and word parts and
correct medical abbreviations and symbols.
Administration:
This is a timed test. They have 2 hours to complete the test.
Minimum Passing Score: 80%
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HLTH220 Pharmacology
Eligibility:
A student may not take this exam if they have already failed HLTH220
Description:
The credit by exam for HLTH220, Pharmacology evaluates the understanding of basic pharmacology and its effects on the
human body’s systems and the diseases of the human body. The different drug classifications with the possible side effects
and the principles of the different drug actions are necessary.
Topics Include:
 Legal constraints of medication administration
 Safety “rights” of medication administration
 Appropriate medication dosage calculations
Measurement:
 Summative exam
 Exam to include true/false, multiple choice, matching
Administration:
The student is not allowed any resource materials (textbooks, notes, dictionaries, etc.)
This is a timed test. They have 2 hours to complete the test.
Minimum Passing Score: 80%
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NETW101 PC Operating Systems
Required Testing Equipment and Materials (for Hands-on section--last 10 items)
 Computer with printer access
 MS Windows XP software
 Storage media provided (floppy disk, CD-RW, DVD-RW, USB “flash”)
This competency exam will test the student’s knowledge on microcomputer operating systems and the windows
environment. Topics covered include efficient disk and file management, manipulating folders/directories, support and
troubleshooting, and creation and execution of batch files. Emphasis is placed on Windows 2000 and Windows XP, with
some references to other versions and operating systems’ skills in determining the answers to the examination questions.
Minimum Passing Score: 75%
(105 points minimum out of 140 possible points)
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