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 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
- Two courses of calculus and/or statistics
- One course of Organic Chemistry with lab, Computer Science (CPSC ≥ 1220), or higher Math
- Math may be Statistics or Calculus I, or Calculus for Life Sciences or Business - courses equivalent to SU’s MATH 1130, 1210, 1230, or 1334.
- Plan assumes placement in MATH 1230/1334 by ALEKS exam or college credit, & if MATH 1028 (Trig, 2 credits) has not been fulfilled, it must be a MATH 1230/1334 corequisite
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 Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 114
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative 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 2600 – Ecology (5) |
| Course 2 | †BIOL 1400 – 1st Yr Experience (1) | ||
| Course 3 | 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 4 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | Chemistry/CPSC/ENSC/MATH Nat/Phys Science (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
†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 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.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL 4991 – Senior Synthesis I (2-4) | BIOL 4992 – Senior Synthesis II (2-4) | BIOL 4993 – Senior Synthesis III + BIOL 4996 – Biology Sr Synth Seminar (1+1) |
| Course 2 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) | General Electives (3) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Second Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Finalize your plan for graduation, and review it 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.