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

Year 1

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.
  • Meet with your advisor quarterly for discussion & educational plan approval.
  • Meet biology faculty mentors and peers, and get involved in campus activities.

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
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.

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring
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.

Year 4

Course 1 BIOL 4991 – Senior Synthesis I (2-4) BIOL 4992 – Senior Synthesis II (2-4) BIOL 4993 – Senior Synthesis III (1)
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.

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