Cell & Molecular Biology, BS, Two-Year Plan

Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular 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 terms (12 quarter or 8 semester credits) of Organic Chemistry with labs
  • One term of Statistics or Calculus
    • Math may be Calculus I, or Calculus for Life Sciences or Business (courses equivalent to SU’s MATH 1130, 1230, or 1334) or statistics (equivalent to MATH 1210 or 2310).. A second math course is included in the plan.

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: 116
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0 
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0

Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior Standing

FIRST TRANSFER YEAR

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 BIOL 2700 – Genetics (5) BIOL 2730 – Bioinformatics (5) BIOL 2750 – Biotechnology + BIOL 2751 – Lab (4+2)
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) MATH (Statistics or Calculus) (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 educational plan in MySeattleU and meet quarterly with your advisor.
  • Talk to biology faculty mentors.
  • Participate in campus activities and local organizations.
  • Investigate career options, attend seminars, and consider post-SU educational programs or internships.

SECOND TRANSFER YEAR

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 (1-4)
Course 2 BIOL 4750 – Cellular Bio + BIOL 4751 – Lab (4+2) CHEM 3600 – Introductory Biochemistry (5) BIOL 4996 – Biology Sr Synth Seminar (1)
Course 3 BIOL Project Course OR Elective (5) BIOL Project Course OR Elective (5) BIOL Project Course OR Elective (5)
Course 4 UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) General Electives (2)

Second Transfer Year Steps for Success

  • Finalize your graduation plan and review it with your advisor.
  • Apply for graduation on MySeattleU.
  • Attend career events and consult with a Career Coach or consider graduate/professional school options.
  • Apply for jobs, internships, or graduate/professional programs.

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