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Aug 23, 2024
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2014-2015 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2014) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Biochemistry - BS
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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 :
- will fulfill the Physical Sciences (BPS) breadth requirement
- and/or 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)
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First Year (30-32 credits)
Fall Semester (15-16 credits)
Spring Semester (15-16 credits)
Fall Semester (16 credits)
Spring Semester (16 credits)
Third Year (31-37 credits)
Fall Semester (15-18 credits)
Spring Semester (16-19 credits)
Fourth Year (29-34 credits)
Fall Semester (14-17 credits)
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. 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:
In addition, select two courses from the following:
Minimum University Requirements
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