BIOL DASC, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer 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.
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, 2) one year of General Chemistry with labs, 3) one course of calculus, 4) one course of statistics, and 5) a course equivalent to CPSC 1220
- Math may be Statistics or Calculus I, or Calculus for Life Sciences or Business - courses equivalent to SU’s MATH 1130, 1210, 1230, 1334, or 2310.
- Students must earn C in prerequisite biology courses and C- in other prerequisite science and math courses
- At least 25 credits of BIOL 3000- or 4000-level courses are required
- See My.SeattleU.edu for elective options and the catalog for Data Science Minor requirements, which include programming, statistics, and data science
- Questions? - email biology@seattleu.edu
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: 114
- 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 2700 Genetics (5) | BIOL 2730 Bioinformatics (BIOL Elective for Data Sci Minor) (5) | BIOL 3770 Bioinformatics Project Lab (example BIOL Elective) (5) |
| Course 2 | BIOL 1400 – 1st-Yr Experience (1) | BIOL Elective (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
| Course 3 | 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 4 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
First Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Revise course plan in MySeattleU and consult your professional advisor.
- Talk to biology faculty mentors.
- Participate in campus activities and local organizations.
- Investigate career options, 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) + BIOL 4996 – Seminar (1) |
| Course 2 | BIOL 2750 – Biotechnology + BIOL 2751 – Lab (example BIOL Elective) (4+2) | BIOL 3850 – Plant Physiology (ex BIOL Elective) (5) |
BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | BIOL 2600 – Ecology (5) | CPSC 2300 – Intro to Databases (Phys Sci for Data Sci Minor) (5) | DATA 3320 –Methodology of Data Sci (Gen Elective for DS Minor) (5) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | DATA 3310 Data Visualization (5) (Gen Elective for Data Sci Minor) |
UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Second Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Finalize plan for graduation, and review with your advisor.
- Apply to graduate on MySeattleU.
- Attend career events & consider graduate/professional school options.
- 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 Reasoning
- 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 or 2910 or 2920 Ethical Reasoning – General, Business or Health Care
Module III:
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
- UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges OR UCOR 3600 Social Sciences and Global Challenges
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences and Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- 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.