BIOL, BA, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Sample Plan for New Students
This example assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed the following:
- A transferable associate degree
- Students with Associate of Science–Transfer (AS-T) degrees or who lack an associate degree may require one or more additional Core
courses depending on courses transferred; see next page for Core Curriculum.
- Students with Associate of Science–Transfer (AS-T) degrees or who lack an associate degree may require one or more additional Core
- 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.
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide on the Transfer Tools page for more information on how your credits may transfer to SU. Courses from your college/university that are not in the Guide may have equivalencies in SU’s course catalog. All courses on your incoming transcript will be evaluated for equivalencies after admission to SU.
This is a sample plan and not the only way to complete this degree. The number of credits is in parentheses. *Some classes have prerequisites.
Important Major Information
- Credits in Major: 92
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
- Students must earn C in prerequisite biology courses and C- in other
prerequisite science courses - Please see my.seattleu.edu for elective options
- Questions? Visit Sinegal (SINE) 401 or email biology@seattleu.edu
Resources for Success
- Map out your own plan through My.SeattleU.edu
- Meet with a Career Coach from the Career Engagement Center
- Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs
- Explore career options at the “What Can I Do with This Major” page
- Learn more about academic advising from Advising Services
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| *BIOL Elective* (5) | *BIOL 2700 Genetics (5) | *BIOL Elective (5) |
| *CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/ MATH/PHYS Elective (5) |
* CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/ MATH/PHYS Elective (5) |
*Science Elective (5) |
| UCOR Module II (5) | UCOR Module II (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
| **BIOL 1400 1st-Yr Experience (1) |
Year 1 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.
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| *BIOL 4991 Senior Synthesis I (2) | *BIOL 4992 Senior Synthesis II (2) | *BIOL 4993 Senior Synthesis III (1) |
| *BIOL Elective (5) | *BIOL Elective (5) | *BIOL 4996 Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) |
| *Science Elective (5) | UCOR Module III (5) | *BIOL Elective (5) |
| General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (4) |
Year 2 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
Core Curriculum requirements are listed in the sample
plan as UCOR courses from the Modules shown below.
Some courses (*) have been fulfilled by your Associate
Degree coursework and requirements in your major. See
My.SeattleU.edu for prerequisites and
www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions.
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 or 1810 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 - 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:
o Choose one: BIOL 2200, 2210, 3250, 3300, 3850, 3880, or 3890
o Choose one: BIOL 2350, 2520, 2530, 2600, 3500, 3650, 3660, 3800, 4620/30/40
o 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 suggestions