BIOL DASC, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biology – Data Science Concentration (with Data Science Minor)
Sample Plan for New Students
This example assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed the following:
- A transferable associate degree
- Students with Associate of Science–Transfer (AS-T) degrees or who lack an associate degree may require one or more additional Core courses depending on courses transferred; see next page for Core Curriculum.
- One year of Introductory Biology with labs, 2) one year of General Chemistry with labs, 3) one course of calculus, 4) one
course of statistics, and 5) a course equivalent to CPSC 1220
- Math may be Statistics or Calculus I, or Calculus for Life Sciences or Business - courses equivalent to SU’s MATH 1130, 1210, 1230, 1334, or 2310.
- Math may be Statistics or Calculus I, or Calculus for Life Sciences or Business - courses equivalent to SU’s MATH 1130, 1210, 1230, 1334, or 2310.
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide on the Transfer Tools page for more information on how your credits may transfer to SU. Courses from your college/university that are not in the Guide may have equivalencies in SU’s course catalog. All courses on your incoming transcript will be evaluated for equivalencies after admission to SU.
This is a sample plan and not the only way to complete this degree. The number of credits is 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 and math 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
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2700 Genetics* (5) | BIOL 2730 Bioinformatics* (BIOL Elective for Data Sci Minor) (5) |
BIOL 3770 Bioinformatics Project Lab* (example BIOL Elective) (5) |
| **BIOL 1400 1st-Yr Experience (1) | BIOL Elective* (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
| PHYS 1050 + 1051 Mechanics + Lab* (4+1) |
PHYS 1060 + 1061 Waves, Sound, Elect., & Mag. + Lab* (4+1) |
PHYS 1070 + 1071 Thermo, Optics, & Mod Phys + Lab* (4+1) |
| UCOR Module II (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Revise 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.
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 4991 Senior Synthesis I* (2) | BIOL 4992 Senior Synthesis II (2) | BIOL 4993+4996 Senior Synthesis III and Seminar* (1+1) |
| BIOL 2750+2751 Biotechnology + Lab* (example BIOL Elective) (4+2) |
BIOL 3850 Plant Physiology* (example BIOL Elective) (5) |
BIOL Elective* (5) |
| BIOL 2600 Ecology* (5) | CPSC 2300 Intro to Databases* (Phys Sci for Data Sci Minor) (5) |
DATA 3320 Methodology of Data Sci* (Gen Elective for DS Minor) (5) |
| UCOR Module II (5) | DATA 3310 Data Visualization* (5) (Gen Elective for Data Sci Minor) |
UCOR Module III (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Finalize plan for graduation, and
review 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.