BIOL, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits are in parentheses. *Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Credits in Major: 92
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
- See My.SeattleU.edu for elective options
- Students must earn C in prerequisite biology courses and C- in other
- prerequisite science courses
- Questions? Visit Sinegal (SINE) 401 or email biology@seattleu.edu
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
- 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 from Advising Services
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1620 + 1621 Evolution and Ecology + Lab* (4+1) |
BIOL 1610 + 1611 Molecular and Cellular + Lab* (4+1) |
BIOL 1630 + 1631 Physiology and Dev’t + Lab* (4+1) |
| BIOL 1400 First-Year Experience (1) | ||
| CHEM 1500 + 1501 General Chemistry I + Lab* (4+1) |
CHEM 1510 + 1511 General Chemistry II + Lab* (4+2) |
CHEM 1520 or 1590 Gen Chem III or Research-Based III* (4 or 5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Explore your major and draft an
educational plan in MySeattleU. - Talk to biology faculty mentors.
- Meet with your advisor quarterly for
discussion & educational plan approval - Meet peers, learn about campus
activities, and get involved.
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL Elective* (5) | BIOL 2700 Genetics* (5) | BIOL Elective* (5) |
| MATH 1210, 1230, or 1334* (5) | Science Elective* (5) | Science Elective* (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Revise educational plan & consult
quarterly with your advisor - Be involved in campus and local
activities. - Attend career events.
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL Elective* (5) | BIOL Elective* (5) | BIOL Elective* (5) |
| CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/MATH/PHYS Nat/Phys Science * (5) |
CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/MATH/PHYS Nat/Phys Science * (5) |
General Elective (5) |
| UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Revise educational plan & consult
quarterly with your advisor. - Participate in local activities and
organizations. - Investigate career options, attend career
events, and think about post-SU
educational programs or internships.
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 4991 Senior Synthesis I* (2) | BIOL 4992 Senior Synthesis II* (2) | BIOL 4993 Senior Synthesis III* (1) |
| UCOR Module III* (5) | General Electives (15) | BIOL 4996 Senior Synthesis Seminar* (1) |
| General Electives (10) | General Elective (8) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Finalize plan for graduation & review
with your advisor. - Apply for graduation on mySeattleU.
- Attend career events and consult with a Career Coach or consider school options.
- Apply for jobs, internships, or graduate or
professional programs