BIOL, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Arts in Biology
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
- Credits in Major: 92
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
- See My.SeattleU.edu for elective options
- Students must earn C in prerequisite biology courses and C- in other
- prerequisite science courses
- 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
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1620 + 1621 Evolution and Ecology + Lab* (4+1) |
BIOL 1610 + 1611 Molecular and Cellular + Lab* (4+1) |
BIOL 1630 + 1631 Physiology and Dev’t + Lab* (4+1) |
| BIOL 1400 First-Year Experience (1) | ||
| CHEM 1500 + 1501 General Chemistry I + Lab* (4+1) |
CHEM 1510 + 1511 General Chemistry II + Lab* (4+2) |
CHEM 1520 or 1590 Gen Chem III or Research-Based III* (4 or 5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module I (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Explore your major and draft an
educational plan in MySeattleU. - Talk to biology faculty mentors.
- Meet with your advisor quarterly for
discussion & educational plan approval - Meet peers, learn about campus
activities, and get involved.
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL Elective* (5) | BIOL 2700 Genetics* (5) | BIOL Elective* (5) |
| MATH 1210, 1230, or 1334* (5) | Science Elective* (5) | Science Elective* (5) |
| UCOR Module I (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module II* (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Revise educational plan & consult
quarterly with your advisor - Be involved in campus and local
activities. - Attend career events.
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL Elective* (5) | BIOL Elective* (5) | BIOL Elective* (5) |
| CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/MATH/PHYS Nat/Phys Science * (5) |
CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/MATH/PHYS Nat/Phys Science * (5) |
General Elective (5) |
| UCOR Module II* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) | UCOR Module III* (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Revise educational plan & consult
quarterly with your advisor. - Participate in local activities and
organizations. - Investigate career options, attend career
events, 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) |
| UCOR Module III* (5) | General Electives (15) | BIOL 4996 Senior Synthesis Seminar* (1) |
| General Electives (10) | General Elective (8) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Finalize plan for graduation & review
with your advisor. - Apply for graduation on mySeattleU.
- Attend career events and 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 by the
Modules shown below. Some courses are fulfilled by
degree requirements within the major. Honors and
Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.
See my.seattle.edu for prerequisites and
www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions.
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
- 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) may include:
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.