BIOL, BA, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year 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.
- 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.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Total Credits: 180
- Credits in Major: 92
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL 1620 – Evolution & Ecology + BIOL 1621 – Lab (4+1) | BIOL 1610 – Molecular & Cellular + BIOL 1611 – Lab (4+1) | BIOL 1630 – Physiology & Development + BIOL 1631 – Lab (4+1) |
| Course 2 | BIOL 1400 – 1st Yr Experience (1) | ||
| Course 3 | CHEM 1500 – General Chem I + CHEM 1501 – Lab (4+1) | CHEM 1510 – General Chem I + CHEM 1511 – Lab (4+2) | CHEM 1520 – General Chem III (4) OR CHEM 1590 – Research-Based III (5) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Explore your major and draft an educational plan in MySeattleU.
- Talk to biology faculty mentors.
- Meet with your advisor quarterly for discussion & educational plan approval
- Meet peers, learn about campus activities, and get involved.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL 2700 Genetics (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | †Choose MATH 1210, MATH 1230, OR MATH1334 | Science Elective (5) | Science Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
†Choose MATH 1210 – Statistics for Life Sciences (5), MATH 1230 – Calculus for Life Sciences, OR MATH 1334 – Calculus I (5)
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Revise educational plan & consult quarterly with your advisor
- Be involved in campus and local activities.
- Attend career events.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/MATH/PHYS Nat/Phys Science (5) |
CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/MATH/PHYS Nat/Phys Science (5) |
General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Revise educational plan & consult quarterly with your advisor.
- Participate in local activities and organizations.
- Investigate career options, attend career events, 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 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | General Electives (15) | BIOL 4996 – Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) |
| Course 3 | General Electives (10) | General Elective (8) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Finalize plan for graduation & review with your advisor.
- Apply for graduation on mySeattleU.
- Attend career events and consult with a Career Coach or consider school options.
- Apply for jobs, internships, or graduate or professional programs