Biochemistry, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
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 Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 109
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Please see my.seattleu.edu for elective options
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
- Learn more about academic advising from Advising Services
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *CHEM 1500 – General Chem I + *CHEM-1501 Lab (4+1) | *CHEM 1510 – General Chem II + *CHEM-1511 Lab (4+2) | *CHEM 1520 – General Chem III (4) OR *CHEM 1590 – Research Focused Gen Chem III (5) |
| Course 2 | *MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5) | *MATH 1335 – Calculus II (5) | *MATH 1336 – Calculus III (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | *PHYS 1210 – Mechanics + *PHYS 1211 – Lab (4+1) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *CHEM 2500 – Organic Chem: Structure & Reactivity + *CHEM 2501 Organic Chem Lab: Techniques (4+2) | *CHEM 2510 – Organic Chem: Functional Group Interconversion + *CHEM 2511 Organic Chemistry Lab: Applications (4+2) | *CHEM 2520 – Organic Chem: Reactions of Pi-Systems + *CHEM 2521 – Organic Chem Lab: Projects (3+1) |
| Course 2 | *PHYS 1220 – Electricity & Magnetism + *PHYS 1221 – Lab (4+1) | *PHYS 1230 – Waves, Optics, and Heat + *PHYS 1231 – Lab (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | BIOL – 1610 Molecular & Cellular Biology + BIOL – 1611 Molecular & Cellular Bio Lab (4+1) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Consider taking full 1600 BIOL sequence
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *CHEM 3000 – Quantitative Analysis (5) | *CHEM 2100 – Fundamental Inorganic Chem (3) | *CHEM 4610 – Theory & Methods DNA Analysis (3) |
| Course 2 | *CHEM 3600 – Introductory Biochemistry (5) | *CHEM 4600 – Advanced Enzymology (4) | CHEM Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | *CHEM 4985 – Senior Synthesis Seminar I (1) | *CHEM 4990 – Undergraduate Research OR *CHEM 4995 – Senior Synthes Seminar II (1-2) | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL Elective (5) | *CHEM 3510 – Physical Chem: Thermodynamics & Kinetics + *CHEM – 3511 Phys Chem Lab: Technical Analysis (4+1) | *CHEM 4995 – Senior Synthesis Seminar II (1) |
| Course 2 | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | CHEM Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval
University Core Requirements
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning
- 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 2900-2940 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
- Assumes placement into CHEM 1500/1501 by 1 year of high school chemistry, college credit, or CHEM 1000. Students without sufficient prior chemistry should take CHEM 1000 before CHEM 1500/1501
- Assumes placement into MATH 1334 by SAT/ACT, SU placement, or college credit
- 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 in BANN 323 (Science Wing), M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m or email Science & Engineering Advising at se-adv@seattleu.edu.