Cell & Molecular Biology, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. *Some classes have pre-and/or co-requisites.
Important Major Information
- Credits in Major: 116
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
- Students must earn a C in prerequisite biology courses and a C- in other prerequisite science courses.
- At least 25 credits of BIOL 3000- or 4000-level 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.
- Learn more about academic advising on the Advising Services page.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *BIOL 1620 – Evolution and Ecology + *BIOL 1621 – Lab (4+1) | *BIOL 1610 – Molecular & Cellular + *BIOL 1611 – Lab (4+1) | *BIOL 1630 – Physiology & Development + *BIOL 1631 – Lab (4+1) |
| Course 2 | *CHEM 1500 – General Chem I + *CHEM 1501 – Lab (4+1) | *CHEM 1510 – General Chem I + *CHEM 1511 – Lab (4+2) | *CHEM 1520 – General Chem III OR *CHEM 1590 – Research-Based III (4 or 5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | BIOL 1400 – 1st Yr Experience (1) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Explore your major and draft an educational plan in MySeattleU.
- Meet with your advisor quarterly for discussion & educational plan approval.
- Get involved in campus activities and talk to biology faculty mentors.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *BIOL 2700 – Genetics (5) | *BIOL 2730 – Bioinformatics (5) | *BIOL 2750 – Biotechnology + *BIOL 2751 – Lab (4+2) |
| Course 2 | *CHEM 2500 – Organic Chem: Structure & Reactivity + *CHEM 2501 Organic Chem Lab: Techniques (4+2) | *CHEM 2510 – Organic Chem: Functional Group Interconversion + *CHEM 2511 – Organic Chemistry Lab: Applications (4+2) | *MATH 1230 – Calculus for Life Sciences AND MATH 1028 – Trigonometry [if needed] (3+2) |
| Course 1 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Revise your educational plan and consult quarterly with your advisor.
- Participate in campus and local activities.
- Attend seminars and career events.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *BIOL Project Course OR Elective (5) | *BIOL Project Course OR Elective (5) | *BIOL Project Course OR Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | *PHYS 1050 – Mechanics + *PHYS 1051 – Lab (4+1) | *PHYS 1060 – Waves, Sound, Electricity, & Magnetism + *PHYS 1061 – Lab (4+1) | *PHYS 1070 – Thermodynamics, Optics, & Modern Physics* + *PHYS 1071+ Lab (4+1) |
| Course 3 | *MATH 1210 – Statistics for Life Sciences (5) | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Revise your educational plan and consult quarterly with your advisor.
- Investigate career options, attend career events, and consider post-SU educational programs or internships.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *BIOL 4991 – Senior Synthesis I (2-4) | *BIOL 4992 – Senior Synthesis II (2-4) | *BIOL 4993 – Senior Synthesis III (1-4) |
| Course 2 | *BIOL 4750 – Cell Biology + *BIOL 4751 – Lab (4+2) | *CHEM 3600 – Introductory Biochemistry (5) | *BIOL 4996 – Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) |
| Course 3 | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | General Electives (9) |
| Course 4 | General Electives (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Review your graduation plan with your advisor and apply for graduation on MySeattleU.
- Attend career events and consult with a Career Coach or consider school options. Apply for jobs, internships, or graduate/professional programs.