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Dec 22, 2024
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2022-2023 General Catalog 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
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- For more information about Chemistry and Biochemistry, see the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
- Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
- Admitted students must meet with the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Advisor.
- Current students should also meet with the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department Advisor and log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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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 |
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| NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 1220: Calculus II (QL) . |
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REQUIREMENTS TO REMAIN IN THE PROGRAM:
- No CHEM prefix course may be applied toward graduation with a major in Biochemistry with an earned grade of less than C-.
- No CHEM prefix course may be taken on a pass/fail basis, except those courses which are only taught pass/fail.
- No CHEM prefix course may be repeated more than one time to improve the grade to a C- or better.
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Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.2 GPA |
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 Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement.
- PHYS 2120 and/or BIOL 1620 will fulfill the Integrated Studies requirement.
- BIOL 1620 will fulfill the Breadth Life Science (BLS) requirement.
- MATH 1210 will fulfill the Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement.
Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements .
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Biochemistry Program Requirements
- No CHEM prefix course may be applied toward graduation with a major in Biochemistry with an earned grade of less than C-.
- No CHEM prefix course may be taken on a pass/fail basis, except those courses which are only taught pass/fail.
- No CHEM prefix course may be repeated more than one time to improve the grade to a C- or better.
- All candidates for graduation with a Biochemistry degree must complete a department exit survey prior to approval of graduation application and completion of the program.
Biochemistry Requirements
Required Major Advanced Electives (18 credits)
- Students must take a total of 18 credits of approved electives
- 14 credits must be 3000 level or higher
- A minimum of 12 credits must come from list A
- Students must receive a C- grade or higher in elective courses
- No P grades will be accepted in elective courses
- Other upper-division courses may be substituted if approved by the department.
- Prerequisites will not be waived
Advanced Biochemistry Elective Options List A (12-18 credits required)
A minimum of 12 credits of coursework must from from List A to meet the 18 credit minimum requirement.
- Students must take a total of 18 credits of approved electives
- 14 credits of the 18 total credits must be 3000 level or higher
- Students must receive a C- grade or higher in elective courses
- No P grades will be accepted in elective courses
- Only 3 total credits of research (BIOL 5800 and/or CHEM 4800) can be counted towards 18 credit elective requirements
- For 6000 and 7000 level CHEM prefix courses, permission from the instructor will be required
Advanced Biochemistry Elective Options List B (0-6 Credits)
A maximum of 6 credits of coursework can come from List B to meet the 18 credit minimum requirement.
- Students must take a total of 18 credits of approved electives
- 14 credits of the 18 total credits must be 3000 level or higher
- Students must receive a C- grade or higher in elective courses
- No P grades will be accepted in elective courses
- Only 3 total credits of research (BIOL 5800 and/or CHEM 4800) can be counted towards 18 credit elective requirements
- Students cannot count both BIOL 2420 and BIOL 4600 towards the elective requirements
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