Biochemistry, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
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:
- A full year of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Calculus, and Calculus-based Physics
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: 109
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | CHEM 3000 – Quantitative Analysis (5) | CHEM 2100 – Fundamental Inorganic Chem (3) | CHEM 2600 – DNA Methods (2) |
| Course 2 | CHEM 3600 – Introductory Biochemistry (5) | BIOL Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | CHEM 4985 – Senior Synthesis Seminar I (1) | CHEM 4990 – Undergraduate Research (1) OR CHEM 4995 – Senior Synthes Seminar II (1) | CHEM Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
First Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.
- At least one credit of CHEM 4990 or CHEM 4950 is required prior to graduation.
- CHEM 4990 or CHEM 4950 can be taken in multiple quarters.
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 |
BIOL Elective (5) |
CHEM 4600 – Advanced Enzymology (4) OR CHEM 4610 – Theory, Methods, & DNA Analysis (3) OR Elective (5) |
CHEM 4600 – Advanced Enzymology (4) OR CHEM 4610 – Theory, Methods, & DNA Analysis (3) OR Elective (5) |
| Course 2 | General Elective (5) | CHEM 3510 – Physical Chem: Thermodynamics & Kinetics + CHEM 3511 – Physical Chem Lab: Technical & Analysis (4+1) | CHEM 4995 – Senior Synthesis Seminar II (1) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | General Elective (5) | General Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Second Transfer Year Steps for Success
- Meet with your academic advisor quarterly for registration approval.