Marine & Conservation Biology, BS, Four-Year Plan
Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Marine and Conservation 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: 112
- 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 Biology + BIOL 1611 – Lab (4+1) | BIOL 1630 – Physiology & Development + BIOL 1631 – Lab (4+1) |
| Course 2 | CHEM 1500 – General Chemistry I + CHEM 1501 – Lab (4+1) | CHEM 1510 – General Chemistry II + CHEM 1511 – Lab (4+2) | CHEM 1520 – General Chemistry III (4) OR CHEM 1590 – Research Focused General Chemistry III (5) |
| Course 3 | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) | UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 | BIOL 1400 – 1st Yr Experience (1) |
Year 1 Steps for Success
- Explore your major and draft an education plan in MySeattleU.
- Meet with your advisor quarterly for discussion & educational plan approval
- Get involved in campus activities.
- Talk to biology faculty mentors.
Year 2
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL 2700 – Genetics (5) | BIOL 2600 – Ecology (5) |
| Course 2 | MATH 1210 – Statistics for Life Sciences (5) | BIOL 3500 – Evolution (5) | MATH 1230 - Calculus for Life Sciences (5) |
| 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 & consult with your advisor.
- Be involved in campus and local activities and attend seminars and career events.
- Consider how you can study abroad.
Year 3
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | BIOL Elective (5) | Natural Sciences Elective (5) | BIOL 3650 – Marine Biology (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 2XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 3 Steps for Success
- Revise your 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
Year 4
| 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) |
| Course 2 | Natural Sciences Elective (5) | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL 4996 – Biology Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) |
| Course 3 | Social Sciences/Humanities Elective (5) | General Electives (9) | General Electives (9) |
| Course 4 | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) |
Year 4 Steps for Success
- Finalize 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.