10-10-2017, 06:05 PM
(09-30-2017, 06:55 PM)radconjohn Wrote: I have to take an Excelsior UExcel exam for ethics, and my choices are : Ethics: theory and practice, or Business ethics, or Bioethics: philosophical issues. I have never taken an ethics class or exam before and have not found any or very little feedback on any of these exams here. Was wondering if there is anyone who has taken any of these exams and could provide some feedback and whether which one is easier than the other or which one has some good study material. Thanks for any help!
I just completed the Bioethics, philosophical issues UExcel exam this past weekend. I passed the exam with a "C". Not a great score but I am so happy that I passed. I really dislike the topic and I found it difficult to prepare for. I used the two UExcel practice exams and the exam in the content guide as a basis for studying. I will say that all in all, they were good enough to guide my studying.
I didn't buy any of the books because of cost so I just used the practice exam questions to research the topics. I've read that some people have found that the practice questions largely mirror the actual exam; however, I would say that I only found about 25 - 30% of the questions actually did. Regardless, I think the practice exams provide a solid foundation for studying.
I needed to take the course to complete my distribution requirement in the Natural Sciences/Math for my BSLA degree at Excelsior. Having passed puts me 2 courses from completing my degree!

I hope this helps and good luck!