Biology, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biology
Sample Plan for New Students
This plan assumes that you enter Seattle University with junior standing (90 credits or more) 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 Core Curriculum chart.
- One year of Introductory Biology with labs
- One year of General Chemistry with labs
- Two courses of calculus and/or statistics
- One course of Organic Chemistry with lab, Computer Science (CPSC ≥ 1220), or higher Math
- Math may be Statistics or Calculus I, or Calculus for Life Sciences or Business - courses equivalent to SU’s MATH 1130, 1210, 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
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 114
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Students must earn C in prerequisite biology courses and C- in other prerequisite science and math courses
- At least 25 credits of 3000- or 4000-level BIOL courses are required
- Additional questions? – visit Sinegal (SINE) 401 or email biology@seattleu.edu
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | *BIOL Elective (5) | *BIOL 2700 – Genetics (5) | *BIOL 2600 – Ecology (5) |
| Course 2 | †BIOL 1400 – 1st Yr Experience (1) | ||
| Course 3 | *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 4 | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | *Chemistry/CPSC/ENSC/MATH Nat/Phys Science (5) | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
†Transfer students may choose to take BIOL 1400 (1) in Fall OR BIOL elective in a future term.
First Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Revise your 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 (2-4) | BIOL 4992 – Senior Synthesis II (2-4) | *BIOL 4993 – Senior Synthesis III + *BIOL 4996 – Biology Sr Synth Seminar (1+1) |
| Course 2 | *BIOL Elective (5) | *BIOL Elective (5) | *BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | *BIOL Elective (5) | *BIOL Elective (5) | General Electives (3) |
| Course 4 | *UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | *UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Second Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Finalize your plan for graduation, and review it 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 (SU's general education courses) are listed in the sample plan by what module is recommended. Some courses (*) have been fulfilled by your Associate Degree coursework and requirements in your major. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and http://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 & Global Challenges OR
- UCOR 3600 Social Sciences & Global Challenges
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 3800 Natural Sciences & Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Plan assumes placement in MATH 1230/1334 by ALEKS exam or college credit, & if MATH 1028 (Trig, 2 credits) has not been fulfilled, it must be a MATH 1230/1334 corequisite
- Natural/Physical Science courses (CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/MATH) may include: CHEM ≥2100, CPSC ≥1220, ENSC 3500 or 3700, MATH ≥1210
- 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
- Discuss your academic and future plans with your Biology Faculty Mentor for discipline-specific guidance and suggestions
- 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.