Biology, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biology
Sample Plan for New Students
This plan assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits or more) and have successfully completed the following:
- A transferable associate degree
- One year of Introductory Biology with labs
- One year of General Chemistry with labs
- Two courses of calculus and/or statistics
- One course of Organic Chemistry with lab, Computer Science (CPSC ≥ 1220), or higher Math
This is a sample plan and not the only way to complete the requirements. Numbers of credits are in parentheses.
Important Major Information
- Credits in Major: 114
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
- At least 25 credits of 3000- or 4000-level BIOL courses are required
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Coach from the Career Engagement Center.
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Explore career options at the "What Can I Do with This Major?" page.
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL 2700 Genetics (5) | BIOL 2600 Ecology (5) |
| Course 2 | BIOL 1400 First-Year Experience (1) | PHYS 1060 + 1061 Waves, Sound, Elect., & Mag. + Lab (4+1) | PHYS 1070 + 1071 Thermo, Optics, & Mod Phys + Lab (4+1) |
| Course 3 | PHYS 1050 + 1051 Mechanics + Lab (4+1) | Chemistry/CPSC/ENSC/MATH Nat/Phys Science (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Revise your course plan in MySeattleU and consult your professional advisor.
- Talk to biology faculty mentors.
- Participate in campus activities and local organizations.
- Investigate career options, attend seminars, and think about post-SU educational programs or internships.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL 4991 Senior Synthesis I (2) | BIOL 4992 Senior Synthesis II (2) | BIOL 4993 + 4996 Senior Synthesis III and Seminar (1+1) |
| Course 2 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) | General Electives (3) |
| Course 4 | UCOR Module II (5) | UCOR Module III (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Finalize your plan for graduation, and review it with your advisor.
- Apply to graduate on MySeattleU.
- Attend career events & consider graduate/professional school options.
- Apply for jobs, internships, and/or graduate or professional programs.
University Core Requirements
Core Curriculum requirements are listed in the sample plan as UCOR courses from the Modules shown below. Some courses (*) have been fulfilled by your Associate Degree coursework and requirements in your major. See My.SeattleU.edu for prerequisites and SeattleU Core Curriculum for course descriptions.
- Satisfied in Major: Module I
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
- Module II
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning
- Module III
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges -OR- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges -OR- UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
Contact your Advising Center for support:
Science & Engineering Advising - se-adv@seattleu.edu
Seattle U Advising Services - seattleu.edu/advising