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Chemistry: Chemical Education - BS (Not Currently Offered)


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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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  • For more information about Chemistry and Biochemistry, see the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department.
  • Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
  • Admitted students must meet with a Chemistry advisor. Current students should also meet with a Chemistry advisor and log on to Degree Works  to check student-specific program progress.

 

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
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
General Education Requirements   see link University Studies Depth Requirements   see link

NOTES: American Chemical Society Certified BS Degree

REQUIREMENTS TO REMAIN IN THS PROGRAM:

  • CHEM prefix course grades must be C- or better.  Only one repeat is allowed to earn a C- or better to stay in this major.
  • No CHEM prefix course may be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.
  • Please note that as of Summer 2018, a teaching minor outside the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is not required for this major.

 

 

Admissions Requirements for this Program

New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 2.2 GPA

First Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

CHEM 1210: Principles of Chemistry I   4   grade of C- or better CHEM 1220: Principles of Chemistry II (BPS)   4   grade of C- or better
CHEM 1215: Chemical Principles Laboratory I   1   grade of C- or better CHEM 1225: Chemical Principles Laboratory II   1   grade of C- or better
MATH 1210: Calculus I (QL)   4     MATH 1220: Calculus II (QL)   4    
University Studies courses 6-9   University Studies courses 6-9  
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

CHEM 2310: Organic Chemistry I   4   grade of C- or better CHEM 2320: Organic Chemistry II   4   grade of C- or better
CHEM 2315: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I   1   grade of C- or better CHEM 2325: Organic Chemistry Laboratory II   1   grade of C- or better
CHEM 3000: Quantitative Analysis (QI)   3   grade of C- or better CHEM 3510: Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry   2   grade of C- or better
CHEM 3005: Quantitative Analysis Laboratory   1   grade of C- or better CHEM 3520: Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory   1   grade of C- or better
MATH 2210: Multivariable Calculus (QI)   3     PHYS 2220: Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI)   4    
PHYS 2210: Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI)   4     PHYS 2225: Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II   1    
PHYS 2215: Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I   1     University Studies courses 3-5  
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Third Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

CHEM 3060: Physical Chemistry I (QI)   3   grade of C- or better CHEM 3070: Physical Chemistry II (QI)   3   grade of C- or better
CHEM 3080: Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (CI) (Inactive as of Spring 2020)   1   grade of C- or better CHEM 3090: Physical Chemistry Laboratory (CI)   2   grade of C- or better
CHEM 3700: Introductory Biochemistry  OR CHEM 5700: General Biochemistry I   3  OR 3   grade of C- or better CHEM 5640: Instrumental Analysis   3   grade of C- or better
MATH 2250: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (QI)  OR STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI)   4  OR 3     CHEM 5650: Instrumental Analysis Laboratory   2   grade of C- or better
SCED 3400: Teaching Science I   3     TEAL 5500: Innovative Integration of Technology in Teaching   3   Only 1 credit required
SCED 3300: Clinical Experience I   1     SCED 5100: Motivation and Classroom Management   3    
University Studies courses 3   SCED 4300: Clinical Experience II   1    
      SCED 4400: Teaching Science II   3    
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Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

SCED 3210: Educational and Multicultural Foundations (DSS/CI)   3     CHEM 4990: Undergraduate Seminar (CI)   2   grade of C- or better
SCED 5200: Language, Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas (CI)   3     SCED 5500: Student Teaching Seminar   2    
SCED 5210: Learning Theory, Curriculum, and Assessment   3    SCED 5630: Student Teaching in Secondary Schools   10    
SPED 4000: Education of Students with Disabilities   2          
University Studies courses  5        
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Students must complete the General Education Requirements :

  •   will fulfill the Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement
  •   will fulfill the Exploration requirement
  • MATH 1210  will fulfill the Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement

Student must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :

  • PHYS 2210  will fulfill the Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirement
  • CHEM 3080  and CHEM 3090  will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement
  • SCED 3210   will fulfill the Depth Social Science (DSS) requirement
  • Must complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above course from a Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA)

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