BIOL, BA, Two-Year Plan
Transfer 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.
The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:
- One year of Introductory Biology with labs
- One year of General Chemistry with labs
- One term of Statistics OR Calculus
- Math may be Calculus I, or Calculus for Life Sciences or Business - courses equivalent to SU’s MATH 1130, 1230, or 1334.
- Plan assumes placement in MATH 1230 – Calculus for Life Sciences/MATH 1334 – Calculus I by ALEKS exam or college credit, & if MATH 1028 – Trigonometry has not been fulfilled, it must be a MATH 1230 – Calculus for Life Sciences/MATH 1334 – Calculus I corequisite
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU. For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s Course Catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Total Credits: 180
- Credits in Major: 92
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL 2700 – Genetics (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/ MATH/PHYS Elective (5) |
CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/ MATH/PHYS Elective (5) |
Science Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | †BIOL 1400 – 1st-Yr Experience (1) |
†Transfer students may choose to take BIOL 1400 (1) in Fall OR BIOL elective in a future term.
First Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Talk to biology faculty mentor
- Revise course plan in MySeattleU and consult your professional advisor.
- Participate in campus activities and local organizations.
- Investigate careers, attend seminars, and think about post-SU educational programs or internships.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL 4991 – Senior Synthesis I (2) | BIOL 4992 – Senior Synthesis II (2) | BIOL 4993 – Senior Synthesis III (1) |
| Course 2 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL 4996 – Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) |
| Course 3 | Science Elective (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (4) |
Second Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Finalize plan for graduation & review with your advisor.
- Apply for graduation on MySeattleU.
- Attend career events, consult with a Career Coach, and/or consider graduate/professional schools.
- Apply for jobs, internships, and/or graduate or professional programs
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.
Module I:
Module I is waived for students with a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
Module II:
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning OR UCOR 2910 Ethical Reasoning Business OR UCOR Ethical Reasoning Health Care
Module III:
- UCOR 3400 Humanities & Global Challenges OR UCOR 3600 Social Sciences & Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Students must earn C in prerequisite biology courses and C- in other prerequisite science courses
- Natural/Physical Science courses (CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/MATH/PHYS) must be: CHEM ≥2100, CPSC ≥1220, ENSC ≥3000, MATH ≥1210, PHYS ≥1050/51
- A science elective course must be a major’s level course and may be a biology course
- At least 15 credits of the BIOL elective credits must be 3000- or 4000- level courses.
- BIOL electives must include the following:
- Choose one: BIOL 2200, 2210, 3250, 3300, 3850, 3880, or 3890
- Choose one: BIOL 2350, 2520, 2530, 2600, 3500, 3650, 3660, 3800, 4620/30/40
- Choose one: BIOL 2220, 3100, 3150, 3820, 4100, 4150, 4700, or 4750+4751
- Discuss your academic and future plans with your Biology Faculty Mentor for discipline-specific guidance and suggestion.
- Questions? Visit Sinegal (SINE) 401 or email biology@seattleu.edu
- For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
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.
Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email CSE Advising at se-adv@seattleu.edu.