Nov 22, 2024

2014-2015 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2014)

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Biochemistry - BS

College of Science

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

The following curriculum is required for the BS degree in biochemistry. To complete the degree in eight semesters (four academic years), students must register for an average of 15-16 credits per semester. (Note: Biochemistry Majors cannot declare a Chemistry Minor.)

Note: Students may satisfy the CHEM 1210 requirement with an AP score of 3 or 4. Both CHEM 1210 and CHEM 1220 may be satisfied with an AP score of 5.

Students must complete the General Education Requirements :

CHEM 1220
will fulfill the Physical Sciences (BPS) breadth requirement
PHYS 2120
and/or
BIOL 1620
will fulfill the Exploration requirement

Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :

Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) adn Social Sciences (DSS)

Suggested Schedule

First Year (30-32 credits)

Fall Semester (15-16 credits)

CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I 1
MATH 1210 - Calculus I (QL) 4
University Studies courses 6-7

Spring Semester (15-16 credits)

CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS) 4
CHEM 1225 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II 1
MATH 1220 - Calculus II (QL) 4
University Studies courses 6-7

Second Year (32 credits)

Fall Semester (16 credits)

CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I 4
CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1
BIOL 1610 - Biology I 4
PHYS 2110 - General Physics - Life Sciences I 4 or
PHYS 2210 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (QI) 4
University Studies course(s) 3

Spring Semester (16 credits)

CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemistry II 4
CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1
BIOL 1620 - Biology II (BLS) 4
PHYS 2120 - General Physics - Life Sciences II (BPS) 4 or
PHYS 2220 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI) 4
University Studies course(s) 3

Third Year (31-37 credits)

Fall Semester (15-18 credits)

CHEM 3000 - Quantitative Analysis (QI) 3
CHEM 3005 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 1
CHEM 5700 - General Biochemistry I 3
Advanced Biology Electives (2000 level or higher) 3-4
University Studies courses 5-7

Spring Semester (16-19 credits)

CHEM 5710 - General Biochemistry II 3
CHEM 5720 - General Biochemistry Laboratory (CI) 3
STAT 3000 - Statistics for Scientists (QI) 3
Advanced Biology Electives (2000 level or higher) 3-4
University Studies courses 4-7

Fourth Year (29-34 credits)

Fall Semester (14-17 credits)

CHEM 4890 - Undergraduate Biochemistry Seminar (CI) 2
CHEM 5070 - Biophysical Chemistry 3
Advanced elective coursework 6-12
University Studies course(s) 0-3

Spring Semester (12-15 credits)

Advanced elective coursework 6-12
University Studies course(s) 0-3

Preapproved Course Options for Biochemistry Major Electives (18 credits required for major)

Of the 18 credits required, 14 must be at the 3000 level or higher. Other upper-division courses may be substituted if approved by the department. Prerequisites will not be waived. Only courses with a C- grade or better can be applied toward the electives requirement.

ADVS 5350 - Introductory Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics 3
BIOL 2320 - Human Anatomy 4
BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 4
BIOL 3060 - Principles of Genetics (QI) 4
BIOL 3065 - Genetics Laboratory 2
BIOL 3300 - General Microbiology 4
BIOL 4000 - Human Dissection 1
BIOL 4400 - Plant Physiology (QI) 4
BIOL 4600 - Advanced Human Physiology 5 (Cannot use both BIOL 4600 and BIOL 2420 as Biochemistry Electives. Only one of these courses will count toward the 18 credit total)
BIOL 5100 - Neurobiology 3
BIOL 5150 - Immunology 3
BIOL 5190 - Molecular Genetics 3
BIOL 5210 - Cell Biology 3
BIOL 5230 - Developmental Biology 3
BIOL 5250 - Evolutionary Biology (CI) 3
BIOL 5400 - Environmental Toxicology 3
BIOL 5600 - Comparative Animal Physiology 3
CHEM 4800 - Research Problems (CI) 1-3
CHEM 6730 - Principles of Enzymology 3
CHEM 6740 - Cellular Communication by Small Molecules and Proteins 3
CHEM 6750 - Principles of Structural Biology 3
CHEM 6760 - Principles of Bioenergetics 3

BS Degree in Biochemistry with Honors

A BS degree in Biochemistry with honors can be earned by meeting the following requirements:

Minimum GPA of 3.50 in chemistry courses
Overall GPA of 3.30
Completion of 15 credits of honors work by successfully completing honors contracts in the following courses:

CHEM 4800 - Research Problems (CI) 1-3 (3-6 credits required)
CHEM 4890 - Undergraduate Biochemistry Seminar (CI) 2
3-6 credits selected from Honors courses numbered 3000 or higher in chemistry or related subjects, as appropriate. Three credits may be selected from chemistry courses numbered 6000 or higher 3-6

In addition, select two courses from the following:

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits	120
Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)	2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better	100
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above)	40
USU Credits (30 USU credits, 20 of which must be upper-division courses, 10 of which must be courses required for student’s major)	30 USU credits
Completion of approved major program of study	See college advisor
Credits in minor (if required)	12
Credits in American Institutions (ECN 1500 ;HIST 1700 , HIST 2700 or HIST 2710 ; HONR 1300 ; POLS 1100 ; or USU 1300 )	3
General Education Requirements and University Studies Depth Requirements