BIOL BMSC, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biology - Biomedical Science Concentration with Chemistry 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
- Minimum Total Credits: 180
- Credits in Major: 114
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL 1620 – Evolution & Ecology + BIOL 1621 – Lab (4+1) | BIOL 1610 – Molecular & Cellular + BIOL 1611 – Lab (4+1) | BIOL 1630 – Physiology & Dev’t + BIOL 1631 – Lab (4+1) |
| Course 2 | CHEM 1500 – General Chemistry I + CHEM 1501 – 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) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | 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.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | MATH 1210 Statistics for Life Sciences (5) | BIOL 2700 Genetics (5) | BIOL Elective (ex: 3300 Development Biol or 2520 Plant Systematics) (5) |
| Course 2 | CHEM 2500 – Org Chem: Structure/reactivity + CHEM 2501 – Org Chem Lab: Techniques (4+2) | CHEM 2510 – Org Chem: Funct Grp Intercov + CHEM 2511 Organic Chem Lab: Applications (4+2) | MATH 1230 Calculus for Life Sci [+MATH 1028 – Trigonometry (2) if needed] (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Revise educational plan & consult quarterly with your advisor
- Be active on campus and in local activities and organizations, and attend career events.
- Talk to your biology faculty mentor.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL Elective (ex: 2750/51 Biotech or 3880 Animal Physiology) (5) |
BIOL Elective (ex: 3180 Therapeutics of Disease or 3500 Evolution) (5) |
BIOL 2600 Ecology (5) |
| Course 2 | PHYS 1050 – Mechanics + 1051 – Lab (4+1) | PHYS 1060 – Waves, Sound, Electricity, & Magnetism + PHYS 1061 – Lab (4+1) | PHYS 1070 – Thermodynamics, Optics, & Modern Physics + PHYS 1071+ Lab (4+1) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Revise educational plan & consult quarterly with your advisor.
- See Catalog for more BIOL electives for graduate or professional prerequisites.
- Investigate career options, attend career events, 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 (ex: 3100 Microbiology or 4150 Immunology) (5) |
BIOL Elective (ex: 3250 Vert Anat or 4750 + 4751 Cell Bio + Lab) (5/6) |
BIOL 4996 Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | CHEM 3600 Intro Biochemistry (5) (Gen Elec for Chemistry Minor) |
BIOL Elective (ex: 4100 Med Micro or 4990 Research Course) (5) |
| Course 4 | CHEM 3000 Quantitative Analysis (5) (Gen Elec for Chemistry Minor) |
General Electives (3) | General Electives (3) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Finalize plan for graduation & review with your advisor and faculty mentor.
- 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
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:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- Satisfied in Major: 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
Module III:
- UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences & Global Challenges
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- 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
- Plan assumes placement in MATH 1230/1334 by ALEKS exam or college credit, & if
MATH 1028 (Trig) has not been fulfilled, it must be a MATH 1230/1334 corequisite - BIOL electives (BIOL≥2210) must include the following and one plant course:
- Choose one: BIOL 2750+2751 Biotechnology+Lab, 3150 Virology, 4700
Molecular Genetics, or 4750+4751 Cell Biology+Lab - Choose one: BIOL 2350 Invertebrate Zoology & Biodiversity Science,
2520 Plant Systematics, 3500 Evolution, or 3650 Marine Biology - Choose one: BIOL 3250 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, 3300
Developmental Biology, 3850 Plant Physiology, or 3880 Animal Physiology
- Choose one: BIOL 2750+2751 Biotechnology+Lab, 3150 Virology, 4700
- Discuss your academic and future plans with your Biology Faculty Mentor for discipline-specific guidance and suggestions.
- Additional questions? – 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.