Marine & Conservation Biology, BS, Two-Year Plan

Two-Year Sample Plan for Students with Junior Standing

For students who enroll in Summer 2027 or beyond

FIRST TRANSFER YEAR

First Transfer Year Steps for Success

• Revise educational plan and consult with your advisor and faculty mentor.
• Participate in local activities and organizations.
• Investigate career options, attend career events, and think about post-SU educational programs or internships.

SECOND TRANSFER YEAR

Second Transfer Year Steps for Success

• Finalize your graduation plan and review it with your advisor.
• Apply for graduation.
• Attend career events and consult with your faculty mentor and a Career Coach.
• Apply for jobs, internships, or graduate or professional programs.

Curriculum Notes

• This 2-Year Plan assumes that a student enters SU with 60 semester credits and an Associate's degree that includes the following coursework: two semesters (or three quarters) of introductory biology with labs, two semesters (or three quarters) of general chemistry with labs, two semesters (or three quarters) of physics with labs, and two terms of calculus or statistics.
• Required BIOL elective includes: BIOL 3350 - Invertebrate Zoology & Biodiversity Science or BIOL 3520 - Plant Systematics.
• Biology, Natural, or Social Science electives include: BIOL 2210+, CHEM 2000+, ENSC 3000+, EVST 3000+, MATH 1346+, PHYS 2000+.
• Students must earn C- or better in prerequisite BIOL, CHEM, and MATH courses.
• For MCON Study Abroad options, including Blakely Island Field Station, see the Biology Department website, or contact the Biology Department.
• Discuss your academic and future plans with your Biology Faculty Mentor for discipline-specific guidance and suggestions.
• Additional discipline-specific questions? See the Biology Department website or email biology@seattleu.edu.
• For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.

Plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements. Reach out to the College of Science & Engineering Advising Center for support via email at CSEAdvising@seattleu.edu.

Two-Year Sample Plan for Students with Junior Standing

For students who enroll prior to Summer 2027

FIRST TRANSFER YEAR

†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

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.

University Core Requirements

UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan as Module I, II, and III. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements. 

Module I: 

Module I is waived for students with a Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA) associate degree 

• UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
• UCOR 1200 Quantitative Reasoning
• UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
• UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
• UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
• UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences

Module II: 

• UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
• UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
• UCOR 2900 Ethical Reasoning OR UCOR 2910 Ethical Reasoning Business OR UCOR Ethical Reasoning Health Care

Module III: 

• UCOR 3400 Humanities & Global Challenges OR UCOR 3600 Social Sciences & Global Challenges 

Curriculum Notes

• Students must earn C- or better in prerequisite BIOL, CHEM, and MATH courses 
• At least 25 credits of 3000- or 4000-level BIOL courses are required 
• Natural/Physical Science courses (CHEM/CPSC/ENSC/MATH) may include: CHEM ≥2100, CPSC ≥1220, ENSC ≥3000, MATH ≥1210 
• BIOL electives must include the following, including one plant* course:  
  • Choose one: BIOL 2350, 2360, 2520,* 2530* 
  • Choose one: BIOL 4620, 4630, 4640, 4650, 4660 
  • Choose one: BIOL 3250, 3300, 3800, 3820, 3850,* 3880, 3890 
• Social Sciences/Humanities (choose one): EVST 3500, HIST 3510, PLSC 3000 
• Natural Science (choose one): BIOL ≥2350, CHEM ≥2100, ENSC ≥3000, PHYS ≥2000 
• Discuss your academic and future plans with your Biology Faculty Mentor for discipline-specific guidance and suggestions 
• For MCON Study Abroad options, including Blakely Island Field Station, see the Biology website, or contact the Biology Department: 
  • Questions? Visit Sinegal (SINE) 401 or email biology@seattleu.edu
• For complete information on courses, prerequisites, etc., consult the Explore & Compare Programs page. 

Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.

Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email CSE Advising at CSEAdvising@seattleu.edu.

Resources for Success

Soar during your time here:

• Find support for academic success, inclusion, and professional formation from the Student Success division.
• Receive equal access to courses, programs, and activities with Disability Services.
• Get answers to common questions at the Student Resource Network.

Excel in every class:

• Sign up for academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
• Strengthen your writer’s voice at the Writing Center.
• Level up your skills at the Math Lab.

Source the best research:

• Connect with your librarians for support on research and assignments.
• Search the expansive network of books, eBooks, databases, journals and more.

Graduate on time:

• Map out your degree plan with academic advising.
• Keep your momentum going with Summer Programs.

Build your future career:

• Meet with a Career Advisor from the Career Engagement Office.
• Explore career options at the “What Can I Do With This Major” page.

Expand your horizons:

• Apply for Undergraduate Research Funding Opportunity.
• Create something at the Media Production Center or Billodue Makerspace.