Biology, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year 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.
Important Major Information
- Minimum Credits to Graduate: 180
- Credits in Major: 114
- Minimum Major GPA: 2.0
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Four-Year Plan For New Students
Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
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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.
- Meet with your advisor quarterly for discussion & educational plan approval.
- Meet biology faculty mentors and peers, and get involved in campus activities.
Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
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Course 1 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL 2700 – Genetics (5) | BIOL 2600 – Ecology (5) |
Course 2 | MATH 1230 – Calculus for Life Sciences (5) AND MATH 1028 – Trigonometry (2) [if needed] | CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/Math (5-6) | CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/Math (5-6) |
Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 2 Steps for Success
- Revise your educational plan and consult your advisor quarterly.
- Be active in campus and local activities, and attend seminars and career events.
- Consider how you could study abroad.
Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
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Course 1 | MATH 1210 – Statistics for Life Sciences (5) | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
Course 2 | 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 3 | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Revise your educational plan and consult your advisor quarterly.
- Participate in local activities and organizations.
- Investigate career options, attend career events, and think about internships or post-SU educational programs.
Course 1 | BIOL 4991 – Senior Synthesis I (2-4) | BIOL 4992 – Senior Synthesis II (2-4) | BIOL 4993 – Senior Synthesis III (1) |
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Course 2 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL 4966 – Senior Synthesis Seminar |
Course 3 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | General Electives (8) | BIOL Elective (5) |
Course 4 | General Elective (5) | General Electives (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Finalize your plan for graduation and review it with your advisor and faculty mentor.
- Apply for graduation on MySeattleU.
- Attend career events, consult with a career coach, and consider graduate or professional school options.
- Apply for jobs, internships, or graduate/professional programs.