BIOL DASC, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biology – Data Science Concentration (with Data Science 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 1230/1334 by ALEKS exam or college credit, & if
MATH 1028 (Trig) has not been fulfilled, it must be a MATH 1230/1334 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 & Development + BIOL 1631 – Lab (4+1) |
| Course 2 | CHEM 1500 – General Chem I + CHEM 1501 – Lab (4+1) | CHEM 1510 – General Chem I + CHEM 1511 – Lab (4+2) | CHEM 1520 – General Chem III (4) OR CHEM 1590 – Research-Based III (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | BIOL 1400 – 1st Yr 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 | BIOL 2700 – Genetics (5) | BIOL 2730 – Bioinformatics (BIOL Elective for Data Sci Minor) (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | MATH 1230 – Calculus for Life Sci [+MATH 1028 if needed] (5) | MATH 1210 – Statistics for Life Sci* (Stats for Data Sci Minor) (5) | CPSC 1220 – Data-driven Prob Solv & Pgm’ng (Phys Sci for DS Minor) (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 & meet quarterly with your advisor.
- Be active in campus and local activities.
- Attend career events.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL 2750 – Biotechnology + BIOL 2751 – Lab (example BIOL Elective) (4+2) | CPSC 2300 – Intro to Databases (Phys Sci for Data Sci Minor) (5) | BIOL 3770 Bioinformatics Project Lab (example BIOL Elective) (5) |
| Course 2 | PHYS 1050 – Mechanics + PHYS 1051 – Lab (4+1) | PHYS 1060 – Waves, Sound, Elect., & Mag. + PHYS 1061 – Lab (4+1) |
PHYS 1070 – Thermodyn, Optics & Modern Phy + 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 & meet quarterly with your advisor.
- Participate in local activities and organizations.
- Investigate career options, attend career events, and think about post-SU educational programs, internships, or fellowships.
| 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 3850 – Plant Physiology (BIOL Elective) (5) |
BIOL 4996 – Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) |
| Course 3 | BIOL 2600 – Ecology (5) | DATA 3310 – Data Visualization (5) (Gen Elective for Data Sci Minor) |
DATA 3320 – Methodology of Data Sci (Gen Elective for DS Minor) (5) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | General Electives (5) | General Electives (2) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Finalize plan for graduation & review with your advisor
- Apply for graduation on mySeattleU
- Attend career events, 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
- Electives include options below, 15 credits of BIOL ≥2210, & a 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.- 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.