BIOL, BA, Two-Year Plan
Transfer 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.
The example below assumes that you enter Seattle University 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 Statistics or Calculus
- Math may be Calculus I, or Calculus for Life Sciences or Business - courses equivalent to SU’s MATH 1130, 1230, or 1334.
Visit the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information. Some courses not listed on the Transfer Equivalency Guide may still transfer to SU. For courses not found on this tool, compare course descriptions with SU’s Course Catalog to determine equivalent courses at your college/university.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Total Credits: 180
- Credits in Major: 92
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL 2700 Genetics (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/ MATH/PHYS Elective (5) |
CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/ MATH/PHYS Elective (5) |
Science Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | BIOL 1400 1st-Yr Experience (1) |
First Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Talk to biology faculty mentor
- Revise course plan in MySeattleU and consult your professional advisor.
- Participate in campus activities and local organizations.
- Investigate careers, 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 – Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) |
| Course 3 | Science Elective (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (4) |
Second Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Finalize plan for graduation & review with your advisor.
- Apply for graduation on MySeattleU.
- Attend career events, consult with a Career Coach, and/or consider graduate/professional schools.
- Apply for jobs, internships, and/or graduate or professional programs