Biology, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biology
Sample Plan for New Students
This is a sample and not the only way to complete this plan. Number of credits is in parentheses. Some classes have prerequisites. The example below assumes that you enter 快猫视频 with junior standing (90 credits), have earned a transferable associate degree, and have successfully completed an equivalent to the following:
- One year of Introductory Biology with labs
- One year of General Chemistry with labs
- One term of Calculus and one term of Calculus AND/OR Statistics
- Math may be Statistics, Calculus for Life Sciences, Calculus I, or Calculus II - courses equivalent to SU’s MATH 1210, 1230, 1334, or 1335.
- One course of Organic Chemistry with lab, Computer Science (CPSC ≥ 1220), or higher Math
- Plan assumes placement in MATH 1230 – Calculus for Life Sciences/MATH 1334 – Calculus I by ALEKS exam or college credit, & if MATH 1028 – Trigonometry has not been fulfilled, it must be a prerequisite for or corequisite with MATH 1230 – Calculus for Life Sciences/MATH 1334 – Calculus I
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide on the for more information. Courses from your college/university that are not in the Guide may have equivalencies in . All courses on your incoming transcript will be evaluated for equivalencies after admission to SU.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 114
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Curriculum Notes
- 2-year Plan assumes that a student enters SU with 60 semester credits and an Associate's degree that includes the following coursework: two semesters (three quarters) of introductory biology with labs, two semesters (three quarters) of general chemistry with labs, two semesters or quarters of calculus and/or statistics, and two courses of higher level chemistry (CHEM 2450+), computer science (CPSC 1220+), or higher math.
- Required BIOL electives include:
- BIOL 2600 Ecology and BIOL 2700 Genetics
- Additional BIOL required electives include the three choices below, 15 credits of BIOL 2210+, & a plant course:
- Choose one: BIOL 3710 + 3711 Biotechnology + Lab, 3150 Virology, 4700 Molecular Genetics, or 4750+51 Cell Biology + Lab
- Choose one: BIOL 3350 Invertebrate Zoology & Biodiversity Science, 3520 Plant Systematics, 4500 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
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. Reach out to the College of Science & Engineering Advising Center for support via email at CSEAdvising@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 |
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 3 |
UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/MATH (5) |
UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 |
†BIOL 1400 – 1st Yr Experience (1) |
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†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 My快猫视频U 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) |
BIOL 4992 – Senior Synthesis II (2) |
BIOL 4993 – Senior Synthesis III (1) |
| Course 2 |
BIOL Elective (5) |
BIOL Elective (5) |
BIOL 4996 – Sr Synthesis Seminar (1) |
| Course 3 |
BIOL Elective (5) |
BIOL Elective (5) |
BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 4 |
UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
General Electives (3) |
Second Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Finalize your plan for graduation, and review it with your advisor.
- Apply to graduate on My快猫视频U.
- Attend career events & consider graduate/professional school options.
- Apply for jobs, internships, and/or graduate or professional programs.
University Core Requirements
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See for prerequisites and 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 Ethical Reasoning OR UCOR 2910 Ethical Reasoning Business OR UCOR Ethical Reasoning Health Care
Module III:
- UCOR 3400 Humanities & Global Challenges OR UCOR 3600 Social Sciences & Global Challenges
Curriculum Notes
- Students must earn C- or better in prerequisite BIOL, CHEM, and MATH courses
- At least 25 credits of 3000- or 4000-level BIOL courses are required
- 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 – Biotechnology + BIOL 2751 – Lab, BIOL 3150 – Virology, BIOL 4700 – Molecular Genetics, OR BIOL 4750 – Cell Biology + BIOL 4751 – Lab
- Choose one: BIOL 2350 – Invertebrate Zoology & Biodiversity Science, BIOL 2520 – Plant Systematics, BIOL 3500 – Evolution, OR BIOL 3650 – Marine Biology
- Choose one: BIOL 3250 – Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, BIOL 3300 – Developmental Biology, BIOL 3850 – Plant Physiology, OR BIOL 3880 – Animal Physiology
- Discuss your academic and future plans with your Biology Faculty Mentor for discipline-specific guidance and suggestions
- Questions? Visit Sinegal (SINE) 401 or email biology@seattleu.edu
- For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
Use My快猫视频U 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 page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email CSE Advising at CSEAdvising@seattleu.edu.
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