Major Specific Recommendations

Recommendation for Biology B.A.

Students majoring in a BA in Biology have more flexibility as there are more general electives built into the academic plan. Students are able to take courses that are relevant to their academic/career goals.  For example, perhaps the education abroad goal is to have more field experience, therefore taking an internship or research course would count as a general elective as well as help the student gain hands-on experience in their field of study. 

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Since there is more flexibility, BA in Biology students are able to go abroad during their:

  • 2nd year
  • 3rd year
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • General Electives
  • Biology Major Electives
  • Science Electives

 

Recommendation for Biology B.S.

Since students majoring in a B.S. in Biology will have fewer general electives, finding a program that might have 1-2 biology major courses would be a simple way to stay on track

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Since there is more flexibility, BA in Biology students are able to go abroad during their:

  • 3rd year - Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • Biology Major Electives
  • Department Requirements
  • General Electives 

 

Recommendation for Biology Minor

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Depending on the student's Major, Biology minor students typically go abroad during:

  • 2nd Year
  • 3rd Year
  • 4th Year
  • Summer

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs (Credits from UCOR courses may simultaneously fulfill Core and minor requirements)
  • Biology Electives (= UCOR 3800)

 

Major Specific Recommendations

*Detailed planning will have to be planned out for smooth course sequencing upon return. Students are able to go abroad during Fall Semester to complete the first courses (ie. BIOL 1610 & BIOL 1611) abroad and return to SU to complete the series, depending on the abroad program.

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • BIOL 1610 - Biology I: Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • BIOL 1611 - Biology Lab I
  • BIOL 1620 - Biology II: Evolution and Ecology
  • BIOL 1621 - Biology Lab II
  • BIOL 1630 - Biology III: Physiology and Development
  • BIOL 1631 - Biology Lab III
  • Biology Electives (examples of courses previously approved)
    • BIOL 2520 - Plant Systematics
    • BIOL 2600 - Ecology
    • BIOL 3500 - Evolution
    • BIOL 3650 - Marine Biology
    • BIOL 3800 - Animal Behavior
    • BIOL 3820 - Neurobiology
    • BIOL 4620 - Marine Ecology
    • BIOL 4640 - Aquatic Ecology
    • BIOL 4650 - Conservation Biology
    • BIOL 4660 - Tropical Ecology
    • BIOL 4670 - Wildlife Biology
    • BIOL Electives - as approved by Departmental Approver

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Students majoring in Biochemistry seem to have the most flexibility their:

  • 4th year - Fall Quarter
  • Summer

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • General Electives
  • Chemistry/Biology Electives
    • Finding a program with unique Chemistry/Biology courses related to students' field of study/career interest. 

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • Chemistry Electives - as approved by Departmental Approver
  • Biology Electives - as approved by Departmental Approver
    • BIOL 2520 - Plant Systematics
    • BIOL 2600 - Ecology
    • BIOL 3500 - Evolution
    • BIOL 3650 - Marine Biology
    • BIOL 3800 - Animal Behavior
    • BIOL 3820 - Neurobiology
    • BIOL 4620 - Marine Ecology
    • BIOL 4640 - Aquatic Ecology
    • BIOL 4650 - Conservation Biology
    • BIOL 4660 - Tropical Ecology
    • BIOL 4670 - Wildlife Biology
    • BIOL Electives - as approved by Departmental Approver

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Students majoring in Cell & Molecular Biology seem to have the most flexibility their

  • 4th Year - Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • Biology Electives
  • Departmental Requirement
  • General Elective

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • Biology Electives (examples of courses previously approved)
    • BIOL 2520 - Plant Systematics
    • BIOL 2600 - Ecology
    • BIOL 3500 - Evolution
    • BIOL 3650 - Marine Biology
    • BIOL 3800 - Animal Behavior
    • BIOL 3820 - Neurobiology
    • BIOL 4620 - Marine Ecology
    • BIOL 4640 - Aquatic Ecology
    • BIOL 4650 - Conservation Biology
    • BIOL 4660 - Tropical Ecology
    • BIOL 4670 - Wildlife Biology
    • BIOL Electives - as approved by Departmental Approver

Recommendation for Chemical Science

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Depending on student's credits and how they can shift some of the Chemistry requirements to another quarter at Seattle U, Chemical Science students can consider:

  • 2nd year - Fall Semester
  • 3rd Year - Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • Departmental Requirement (Physics)
  • General Elective

 

Recommendation for Chemistry

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Students majoring in Chemistry seem to have the most flexibility their:

  • 4th Year - Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • General Elective

 

 

If students opt to take major courses abroad, they have previously been able to choose from the following courses. This is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • Chemistry Electives - as approved by Departmental Approver

Recommendation for Civil Engineering

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Depending on student's credits and how they can shift some of the Civil Engineering requirements to another quarter at Seattle U, Civil Engineering students can consider:

  • 2nd Year - Fall Semester
  • 3nd Year - Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • Departmental Requirement (Chemistry, Mathematics)
  • Civil Engineering Electives
  • General Elective

 

Recommendation for Environmental Engineering

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Depending on student's credits and how they can shift some of the Environmental Engineering requirements to another quarter at Seattle U, Environmental Engineering students can consider:

  • 2nd Year - Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • Major:
    • UCOR IIIs 
    • Departmental Requirement (Chemistry, Mathematics)
    • Civil Engineering Electives
    • General Elective
  • Minor:
    • UCOR IIIs (Credits from UCOR courses may simultaneously fulfill Core and minor requirements)
    • Environmental Engineering Electives

Recommendation for Civil Engineering

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Depending on student's credits and how they can shift some of the Civil Engineering requirements to another quarter at Seattle U, Civil Engineering students can consider:

  • 2nd Year - Fall Semester
  • 3nd Year - Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • Departmental Requirement (Chemistry, Mathematics)
  • Civil Engineering Electives
  • General Elective

Sample Program

At Seattle University's Sogang University Exchange Program in Seoul, South Korea, students can take UCOR 3100, UCOR 3400, Fluid Mechanics, Linear Algebra.

 

Recommendation for Environmental Engineering

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Depending on student's credits and how they can shift some of the Environmental Engineering requirements to another quarter at Seattle U, Environmental Engineering students can consider:

  • 2nd Year - Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • Major:
    • UCOR IIIs 
    • Departmental Requirement (Chemistry, Mathematics)
    • Civil Engineering Electives
    • General Elective
  • Minor:
    • UCOR IIIs (Credits from UCOR courses may simultaneously fulfill Core and minor requirements)
    • Environmental Engineering Electives

Sample Program

On SU-Sponsored USAC Program at University Cork College, students can take UCOR 3100, UCOR 3400, Multivariable Calculus, and Civil Engineering Elective (i.e. Sustainable Engineering)

 

Major Specific Courses

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • Civil Engineering (examples of courses previously approved)
    • CEEGR 3260 - Transportation Engineering
    • CEEGR 3310 - Fluid Mechanics
    • CEEGR 3519 - Engineering Geology
    • CEEGR 3530 - Soil Mechanics
    • CEEGR 3860 - Sustainable Engineering
    • CEEGR 4550 - Foundation Design
  • Civil Engineering Electives - as approved by Departmental Approver
  • Environmental Engineering Electives - as approved by Departmental Approver

Recommendation for Computer Engineering

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Depending on student's credits and how they can shift some of the Computer Engineering requirements to another quarter at Seattle U, Computer Engineering students can consider:

  • 2nd Year - Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • Major:
    • UCOR IIIs
    • Electrical Engineering Elective
    • Department Requirements (Physics, Math)
  • Minor:
    • UCOR IIIs
    • Electrical Engineering Electives - maybe difficult

Recommendation for Computer Engineering

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Depending on student's credits and how they can shift some of the Computer Engineering requirements to another quarter at Seattle U, Computer Engineering students can consider:

  • 2nd Year - Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • Major:
    • UCOR IIIs
    • Electrical Engineering Elective
    • Department Requirements (Physics, Math)
  • Minor:
    • UCOR IIIs
    • Electrical Engineering Electives - maybe difficult

Sample Program

At Seattle University's Sogang University Exchange Program in Seoul, South Korea, students can take UCOR 3100, UCOR 3400, Electrical Circuits II, Electrical Engineering Elective (Electronic Circuits, Physical Electronics I, etc.) 

 

Major Specific Courses

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • Engineering Electives (examples of courses previously approved)
    • ECEGR 2020 - C++ Programming
    • ECEGR 2100 - Electrical Circuits I
    • ECEGR 3000 - Introduction to MATLAB
    • ECEGR 3110 - Electrical Circuits II
    • ECEGR 3710 - Signals and Systems
    • ECEGR Electives - as approved by Departmental Approver

Recommendation for Computer Science B.A.

Students majoring in a B.A. in Computer Science have more flexibility as there are more general electives built into the academic plan. Students are able to take courses that are relevant to their academic/career goals.  For example, perhaps the education abroad goal is to have more field experience, therefore taking an internship or research course would count as a general elective as well as help the student gain hands-on experience in their field of study. 

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Since there is more flexibility, BA in Computer Science students are able to go abroad during their:

  • 2nd year
  • 3rd year
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • General Electives
  • Computer Science Major Electives
  • Department Requirements (Math)

 

Recommendation for Computer Science B.S.

Since students majoring in a B.S. in Computer Science will have fewer general electives, depending on what courses remain, students may want to focus on their UCOR III courses. 

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

BS in Computer Science students are able to go abroad during their:

  • 2nd year - Fall Semester/Spring Quarter
  • 3rd year - Fall Semester/Spring Quarter
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • General Electives
  • Computer Science Major Electives
  • Department Requirements (Math, Physics, Biology, Chemistry)

 

Recommendation for Computer Science Minor

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Depending on the student's Major, Biology minor students typically go abroad during:

  • 2nd Year
  • 3rd Year
  • 4th Year
  • Summer

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs (Credits from UCOR courses may simultaneously fulfill Core and minor requirements)
  • Computer Science Electives (= UCOR 3800)

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • Computer Science Electives (examples of courses previously approved)
    • CPSC 1220 - Data-Driven Programming
    • CPSC 2430 - Data Structures
    • CPSC 2500 - Computer Organization
    • CPSC 2600 - Foundations of Computer Science
    • CPSC 3300 - Foundations of Databases
    • CPSC 3400 - Languages and Computation
    • CPSC 3500 - Computing Systems
    • CPSC 3700 - The Art of Web Design
    • CPSC 4100 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms
    • CPSC 4250 - Mobile Software Development
    • CPSC 4270 - Graphics/Game Project
    • CPSC 4310 - Machine Learning
    • CPSC 4530 - Embedded Systems
    • CPSC 4710 - Security in Computing
    • CPSC Electives - as approved by Departmental Approver

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Students majoring in Electrical Engineering seem to have the most flexibility their:

  • 4th Year - Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • Major:
    • UCOR IIIs
    • Electrical Engineering Elective
    • Department Requirements (Physics, Math)
  • Minor:
    • UCOR IIIs (Credits from UCOR courses may simultaneously fulfill Core and minor requirements)
    • Electrical Engineering Electives

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • Electrical Engineering Electives (examples of courses previously approved)
    • ECEGR 2100 - Electrical Circuits I
    • ECEGR 3110 - Electrical Circuits II
    • ECEGR 3710 - Signals and Systems
    • ECEGR Electives - as approved by Departmental Approver

Suggested Terms Aboard

Students majoring in Environmental Science seem to have the most flexibility their:

  • 4th Year Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • Major:
    • UCOR IIIs
    • Environmental Science Electives
    • Departmental Requirement (Science, Economics, Environmental, Engineering, Mathematics Electives)
    • General Elective
  • Minor:
    • UCOR IIIs (Credits from UCOR courses may simultaneously fulfill Core and minor requirements)
    • Environmental Science Electives (= UCOR 3800)

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • Biology Series Courses
  • Chemistry Series Courses
  • Physics Series Courses
  • Biology Electives (examples of courses previously approved)
    • BIOL 2600 - Ecology
    • BIOL 4620 - Marine Ecology
    • BIOL 4630 - Forest Ecology
    • BIOL 4640 - Aquatic Ecology
    • BIOL 4660 - Tropical Ecology
    • BIOL Electives - as approved by Departmental Approvers

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Marine and Conservation Biology students are able to go abroad during their:

  • 2nd year
  • 3rd year
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • Biology Electives
  • Social Science/Humanities Electives
  • General Electives

*Detailed planning will have to be planned out for smooth course sequencing upon return. Students are able to go abroad during Fall Semester to complete the first courses (ie. BIOL 1610 & BIOL 1611) abroad and return to SU to complete the series, depending on the abroad program.

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • BIOL 1610 - Biology I: Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • BIOL 1611 - Biology Lab I
  • BIOL 1620 - Biology II: Evolution and Ecology
  • BIOL 1621 - Biology Lab II
  • BIOL 1630 - Biology III: Physiology and Development
  • BIOL 1631 - Biology Lab III
  • Biology Electives (examples of courses previously approved)
    • BIOL 2520 - Plant Systematics
    • BIOL 2600 - Ecology
    • BIOL 3500 - Evolution
    • BIOL 3650 - Marine Biology
    • BIOL 3800 - Animal Behavior
    • BIOL 3820 - Neurobiology
    • BIOL 4620 - Marine Ecology
    • BIOL 4640 - Aquatic Ecology
    • BIOL 4650 - Conservation Biology
    • BIOL 4660 - Tropical Ecology
    • BIOL 4670 - Wildlife Biology
    • BIOL Elective - as approved by Departmental Approver

Recommendation for Mathematics 

Students majoring in Mathematics have more flexibility as there are more general electives built into the academic plan. Students are able to take courses that are relevant to their academic/career goals.  For example, perhaps the education abroad goal is to have more field experience, therefore taking an internship or research course would count as a general elective as well as help the student gain hands-on experience in their field of study. 

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Since there is more flexibility, BA in Mathematics students are able to go abroad during their:

  • 2nd year
  • 3rd year
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • General Electives
  • Mathematics Electives

*Detailed planning will have to be planned out for smooth course sequencing upon return. Below are a list of courses that students have taken in the past, this is not a comprehensive list and is subject to change.

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • MATH 2320 - Linear Algebra
  • MATH 2330 - Multivariable Calculus
  • MATH 2340 - Differential Equations
  • MATH 3000+ Electives

Departmental Requirements

  • Computer Science Electives - as approved by Departmental Approvers
  • Economics Electives - as approved by Departmental Approvers
  • Psychology Electives - as approved by Departmental Approvers
  • Natural Science Electives - as approved by Departmental Approvers

Recommendation for Mechanical Engineering

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Students majoring in Mechanical Engineering seem to have the most flexibility their:

  • 3rd Year - Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • Major:
    • UCOR IIIs
    • Mechanical Engineering Electives
    • Departmental Requirement (Physics, Mathematics)
  • Minor:
    • UCOR IIIs (Credits from UCOR courses may simultaneously fulfill Core and minor requirements)
    • Mechanical Engineering Electives

Recommendation for Mechanical Engineering

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Students majoring in Mechanical Engineering seem to have the most flexibility their:

  • 3rd Year - Fall Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • Major:
    • UCOR IIIs
    • Mechanical Engineering Electives
    • Departmental Requirement (Physics, Mathematics)
  • Minor:
    • UCOR IIIs (Credits from UCOR courses may simultaneously fulfill Core and minor requirements)
    • Mechanical Engineering Electives

Sample Program

On Sogang University Exchange Program in Seoul, South Korea, students can take UCOR 3100, UCOR 3400, PHYS 1050+ PHYS 1051, Dynamics

 

Major Specific Courses

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • Mechanical Engineering Electives (examples of courses previously approved)
    • MEGR 2100 - Statics
    • MEGR 2300 - Dynamics
    • MEGR 3500 - Material Science
    • MEGR Electives - as approved by Departmental Approvers

Recommendation for Physics B.A.

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Since there is more flexibility, BA in Physics students are able to go abroad during their:

  • 2nd year - Fall Semester
  • 4th Year - Spring Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • General Electives
  • Physics Major Electives
  • Department Requirement Electives (Mathematics)

Example Program

 

 

Recommendation for Physics B.S.

Since students majoring in a B.S. in physics will have fewer general electives, so detailed planning will need to be accounted for. 

Suggested Terms Aboard (Seattle University students usually go abroad Fall Semester/Quarter)

Since there is more flexibility, BA in Biology students are able to go abroad during their:

  • 2nd year - Fall Semester
  • 4th year - Spring Semester
  • Summers

Suggested Courses To Take Abroad (subject to term and courses changes by program/university)

  • UCOR IIIs
  • Physics Major Electives
  • Department Requirement Electives (Mathematics)
  • General Elective

*Detailed planning will have to be planned out for smooth course sequencing upon return. Students are able to go abroad during Fall Semester to complete the first courses (ie. PHYS 1210 & PHYS 1211) abroad and return to SU to complete the series, depending on the abroad program.

In the past, students in this major have been able to take the following courses abroad, this is not a comprehensive list of courses taken abroad and is subject to change. You will still have to meet with your Academic Advisor to go over your specific academic plan. 

  • PHYS 1210 - Mechanics
  • PHYS 1211 - Mechanics Lab
  • PHYS 1220 - Electricity and Magnetism
  • PHYS 1221 - Electricity and Magnetism Lab
  • PHYS 1230 - Waves and Optics
  • PHYS 1231 - Waves and Optics Lab

Physics Electives (examples of courses previously approved)

  • PHYS Electives - as approved by Departmental Approvers