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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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: 114
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
- See My.SeattleU.edu for elective options and the catalog for Data Science
Minor requirements, which include programming, statistics, and data science - 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
- 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 2700 Genetics* (5) | BIOL 2730 Bioinformatics* (BIOL Elective for Data Sci Minor) (5) |
BIOL 3770 Bioinformatics Project Lab* (example BIOL Elective) (5) |
| **BIOL 1400 1st-Yr Experience (1) | BIOL Elective* (5) | UCOR Module II (5) |
| PHYS 1050 + 1051 Mechanics + Lab* (4+1) |
PHYS 1060 + 1061 Waves, Sound, Elect., & Mag. + Lab* (4+1) |
PHYS 1070 + 1071 Thermo, Optics, & Mod Phys + Lab* (4+1) |
| UCOR Module II (5) |
Year 1 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.
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 4991 Senior Synthesis I* (2) | BIOL 4992 Senior Synthesis II (2) | BIOL 4993+4996 Senior Synthesis III and Seminar* (1+1) |
| BIOL 2750+2751 Biotechnology + Lab* (example BIOL Elective) (4+2) |
BIOL 3850 Plant Physiology* (example BIOL Elective) (5) |
BIOL Elective* (5) |
| 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) |
| UCOR Module II (5) | DATA 3310 Data Visualization* (5) (Gen Elective for Data Sci Minor) |
UCOR Module III (5) |
Year 2 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
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
- Refer to Catalog and 2-Year Course Offerings for more BIOL electives and planning
- 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:
o Choose one: BIOL 2750+2751 Biotechnology+Lab, 3150 Virology, 4700
Molecular Genetics, or 4750+4751 Cell Biology+Lab
o Choose one: BIOL 2350 Invertebrate Zoology & Biodiversity Science, 2520
Plant Systematics, 3500 Evolution, or 3650 Marine Biology
o 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.