Marine & Conservation Biology, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Marine and Conservation Biology
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample plan.*some courses have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Total Credits in Major: 112
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- BIOL electives must include specific courses and at least one plant course.
Resources for Success
- Map out your plan on MySeattleU.
- Meet with a Career Coach from the Career Engagement Center.
- Use academic support from Learning Assistance Programs.
Four-Year Plan For New Students
Year 1
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1620 + 1621 - Evolution and Ecology + Lab* (4+1) | BIOL 1610 + 1611 - Molecular and Cellular Biology + Lab* (4+1) | BIOL 1630 + 1631 - Physiology and Development + Lab* (4+1) |
| CHEM 1500 + 1501 - General Chemistry I + Lab* (4+1) | CHEM 1510 + 1511 - General Chemistry II + Lab* (4+2) | CHEM 1520 or 1590 - General Chemistry III or Research-Based Chemistry III* (4 or 5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
| BIOL 1400 - First-Year Experience (1) |
Year 2
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL Elective* (5) | BIOL 2700 - Genetics* (5) | BIOL 2600 - Ecology* (5) |
| MATH 1210 - Statistics for Life Sciences* (5) | BIOL 3500 - Evolution* (5) | MATH 1230 - Calculus for Life Sciences* (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
Year 3
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL Elective* (5) | Natural Sciences Elective* (5) | BIOL 3650 - Marine Biology* (5) |
| PHYS 1050 + 1051 - Mechanics + Lab* (4+1) | PHYS 1060 + 1061 - Waves, Sound, Electromagnetism + Lab* (4+1) | PHYS 1070 + 1071 - Thermodynamics, Optics, Modern Physics + Lab* (4+1) |
| UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
Year 4
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 4991 - Senior Synthesis I* (2) | BIOL 4992 - Senior Synthesis II* (2) | BIOL 4993 - Senior Synthesis III* (1) |
| Natural Sciences Elective* (5) | BIOL Elective* (5) | BIOL 4996 - Senior Synthesis Seminar* (1) |
| Social Sciences/Humanities Elective* (5) | General Electives (9) | General Electives (9) |
| UCOR Module III* (5) |
University Core Requirements
- Module I: Academic Writing Seminar, Quantitative Thinking, Creative Expression, Inquiry Seminar in Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences.
- Module II: Theological Explorations, Philosophy of the Human Person, Ethical Reasoning.
- Module III: Religion in a Global Context, Humanities & Global Challenges, Social Sciences & 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
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