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. 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.
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 – General Chemistry II + CHEM 1511 – Lab (4+2) |
CHEM 1520 – General Chemistry III (4) OR CHEM 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 3300 – Development Biol OR BIOL 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 Sciences AND MATH 1028 – Trigonometry [if needed] (3+2) |
| 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 2750 – Biotech + BIOL 2751 – Lab (4+1) OR BIOL 3880 – Animal Physiology (5) | BIOL 3180 –Therapeutics of Disease OR BIOL 3500 – Evolution (5) | BIOL 2600 – Ecology (5) |
| Course 2 | PHYS 1050 – Mechanics + PHYS 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 3100 – Microbiology OR BIOL 4150 – Immunology (5) |
BIOL 3250 – Anatomy of Vertebrates (5) OR BIOL 4750 – Cell Bio + BIOL 4751 – Lab (4+2) | BIOL 4996 – Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | †CHEM 3600 – Intro Biochemistry (5) | BIOL 4100 – Med Microbiology OR BIOL 4990 – Research Course (5) |
| Course 4 | †CHEM 3000 Quantitative Analysis (5) | General Electives (3) | General Electives (3) |
†For Chemistry Minor
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
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social 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
Curriculum Notes
- Students must earn C in the prerequisite biology courses and a C- in other prerequisite science and math courses
- At least 25 credits of 3000- or 4000-level BIOL courses are required
- BIOL electives (BIOL≥2210) must include the following and one plant course:
- Choose one: BIOL 2750 – Biotechnology + BIOL 2751 – Lab, BIOL 3150 – Virology, BIOL 4700 – Molecular Genetics, OR BIOL 4750 – Cell Biology + BIOL 4751 – Lab
- Choose one: BIOL 2350 – Invertebrate Zoology & Biodiversity Science, BIOL 2520 – Plant Systematics, BIOL 3500 – Evolution, OR BIOL 3650 – Marine Biology
- Choose one: BIOL 3250 – Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, BIOL 3300 – Developmental Biology, BIOL 3850 – Plant Physiology, OR BIOL 3880 – Animal Physiology
- Discuss your academic and future plans with your Biology Faculty Mentor for discipline-specific guidance and suggestions
- Questions? Visit Sinegal (SINE) 401 or email biology@seattleu.edu
- Refer to the catalog for Chemistry Minor requirements.
- For complete information electives, 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.