BIOL DASC, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biology – Data Science Concentration (with Data Science Minor)
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: 114
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
- See My.SeattleU.edu for elective options and the catalog for Data Science Minor
requirements, which include programming, statistics, and data science - Students must earn C in prerequisite biology courses and C- in other
prerequisite science courses - At least 25 credits of BIOL 3000- or 4000-level courses are required
- 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) |
| CHEM 1500 + 1501 General Chemistry I + Lab* (4+1) |
CHEM 1510 + 1511 General Chemistry II + Lab* (4+2) |
CHEM 1520 General Chemistry III* (4) or 1590 Research-Focus GC III (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| BIOL 1400 First-Year 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 - Meet peers, learn about campus
activities, and get involved.
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2700 Genetics* (5) | BIOL 2730 Bioinformatics* (BIOL Elective for Data Sci Minor) (5) |
BIOL Elective* (5) |
| MATH 1230 Calculus for Life Sci* [+MATH 1028 if needed] (5) |
MATH 1210 Statistics for Life Sci* (Stats for Data Sci Minor) (5) |
CPSC 1220 Data-driven Prob Solv & Pgm’ng* (Phys Sci for DS Minor) (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Revise educational plan & meet quarterly
with your advisor. - Be active in campus and local activities.
- Attend career events.
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2750+2751 Biotechnology + Lab* (BIOL Elective) (4+2) |
CPSC 2300 Intro to Databases* (Phys Sci for Data Sci Minor) (5) |
BIOL 3770 Bioinformatics Project Lab* (BIOL Elective) (5) |
| PHYS 1050 + 1051 Mechanics + Lab* (4+1) |
PHYS 1060 + 1061 Waves, Sound, Elect., & Magnetism + Lab* (4+1) |
PHYS 1070 + 1071 Thermo, Optics, & Mod Phys + Lab* (5) |
| UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Revise educational plan & meet quarterly
with your advisor. - Participate in local activities and
organizations. - Investigate career options, attend career
events, and think about post-SU educational
programs, internships, or fellowships.
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 4991 Senior Synthesis I* (2) | BIOL 4992 Senior Synthesis II* (2) | BIOL 4993 Senior Synthesis III* (1) |
| BIOL Elective* (5) | BIOL 3850 Plant Physiology* (BIOL Elective) (5) |
BIOL 4996 Senior Synthesis Seminar* (1) |
| BIOL 2600 Ecology* (5) | DATA 3310 Data Visualization* (5) (Gen Elective for Data Sci Minor) |
DATA 3320 Methodology of Data Sci* (Gen Elective for DS Minor) (5) |
| UCOR Module III* (5) | General Electives (5) | General Electives (2) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Finalize plan for graduation & review with
your advisor - Apply for graduation on mySeattleU
- Attend career events, consult with a Career
Coach or consider school options. - Apply for jobs, internships, or graduate or
professional programs.