Marine & Conservation Biology, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer 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.
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 Chemistry with labs
- One term of Statistics of Calculus
- Math may be Calculus I or Calculus for Life Sciences of Business – courses equivalent to SU’s MATH 1130, 1230, or 1334.
- Plan assumes placement in MATH 1230/1334 by ALEKS exam or college credit, and if MATH 1028 (Trig, 2 credits) has not been fulfilled, it must be a MATH 1230/1334 corequisite
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: 112
- 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 2600 – Ecology (5) | BIOL 2700 – Genetics (5) | BIOL 3650 – Marine Biology (5) |
| Course 2 | †BIOL 1400 – 1st Yr Experience (1) | PHYS 1070 – Thermodynamics, Optics, & Modern Physics + PHYS 1071 – Lab (4+1) | |
| Course 3 |
PHYS 1050 – Mechanics + PHYS 1051 – Lab (4+1) |
PHYS 1060 – Waves, Sound, Electricity, & Magnetism + PHYS 1061 – Lab (4+1) | UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) |
| Course 4 |
UCOR 2XXX – University Core (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 with your advisor each quarter.
- Talk to biology faculty mentors.
- Engage in campus activities and local organizations.
- Explore career options and think about post-graduation 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 + BIOL 4996 – Biology Senior Synthesis Seminar (1+1) |
| Course 2 | BIOL Elective (5) | BIOL 3500 - Evolution (5) | BIOL Elective (5) |
| Course 3 | MATH 1210 – Statistics for Life Sciences (5) OR MATH 1230 – Calculus for Life Sciences (5) | BIOL Elective (5) | Natural Sciences Elective (5) |
| Course 4 | Natural Sciences Elective (5) | UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5) | Social Sciences/Humanities Elective (5) |
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.
- Apply for jobs, internships, or graduate or professional programs.