Name: Date: MSSE BIOLOGY Prerequisite Evaluation Form A minimum of 36 semester credits in Biology and 25 credits in supporting science and mathematics courses are required. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 overall and in Biology is expected. Applicants must provide evidence of satisfying the New York State Education World Language Requirement which is outlined on the last page of this form. As part of your application to the Master of Science in Secondary Education Program, please complete this form to the best of your ability and include it with your application. The courses listed below are examples of the kinds of courses that would fulfill the requirements drawn from the Undergraduate Bulletin at the University at Albany. These courses or their equivalents should be a minimum of 3 credits each unless otherwise noted. A minimum of 18 of the 36 credits should be completed at or above the 300 level with at least one three-credit course at or above the 400 level. In some cases, applicants are admitted with deficiencies in their prerequisites which they are required to fulfill before completing the program. Required Biology Courses (36 credits) Your Equivalent – Include Course Title and Description Biology Sequence 1 General Biology I (4 cr.) Example: A Bio 110 General Biology I General Biology II (4 cr.) Example: A Bio 111 General Biology II Genetics (4 cr.) Example: A Bio 212 Introductory Genetics Biological Chemistry (3 cr.) Example: A Bio 365 Biological Chemistry Evolution (3 cr.) Example: A Bio 402 Evolution Molecular or Cell Biology (3 cr.) Examples: A Bio 217 Cell Biology OR A Bio 314 Microbiology OR A Bio 366 Biological Chemistry II Page 1 of 3 Grade Completion Date Institution # of Credits Required Biology Courses (36 credits) Your Equivalent – Include Course Title and Description Grade Completion Date Developmental Function (3 cr.) Examples: A Bio 303 Developmental Biology OR A Bio 317 Comparative Animal Physiology OR A course such as: Immunology; Neurobiology; Vertebrate Histology; Human Physiology; Biological Architecture; Molecular Neurobiology; or Neural Basis of Behavior Ecology/Behavior/Diversity (3 cr.) Examples: A Bio 209 The Human Organism OR A Bio 308 Parasitic Diseases and Human Welfare OR A Bio 316 Biogeography OR A course such as: Ecology; Insects; Comparative Anatomy of Chordates; Animal Behavior; Restoration Ecology; or Plant Ecology. Additional Biology courses to bring the total credits to 36 credits. (1) (2) (3) Required Supporting Science & Mathematics Courses (25 credits) Examples: Geology or Atmospheric Science (3 cr.) Chemistry (8 cr.) General Chemistry I with Lab General Chemistry II with Lab Physics (8 cr.) General Physics I with Lab General Physics II with Lab Mathematics (6 cr.) Calculus I (3) Calculus II (3) Overall Grade Point Average Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher. Your overall GPA: ___________ (out of 4.0 = A) Biology Grade Point Average GPA of 3.0 or higher in Biology courses. Your Biology GPA: ___________ (out of 4.0 = A) Page 2 of 3 Institution # of Credits Foreign or World Language Courses (6 credits or the equivalent) One of these World Language requirements: a. Two college semesters of a world language other than English with a grade of C or better. Submit college transcript(s). OR b. NYS Regents examination in a world language other than English with a score of 85 or higher. Submit high school transcript. Required Core Courses (6 Credits) Your Equivalent – Include Course Title and Description Page 3 of 3 Grade Completion Date Institution # of Credits