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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.
Chemistry - 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 Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Advisor. Current students should also meet with the 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 |
see link |
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THE CHEMISTRY BS REQUIRES AN EMPHASIS IN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS. Please see the pages for these programs for more information on complete degree requirements:
REQUIREMENTS TO REMAIN IN THIS PROGRAM:
- No CHEM prefix course may be applied toward graduation with any major or minor in chemistry 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 |
Fourth Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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| CHEM 4990: Undergraduate Seminar (CI) |
2 |
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Chemistry Emphasis Requirements or University Studies courses |
15 |
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| Chemistry Emphasis Requirements or University Studies courses |
13 |
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Comments
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Comments
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Students must complete the General Education Requirements :
- CHEM 1220 will fulfill the Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement.
- PHYS 2220 will fulfill the Integrated Studies requirement.
Students must also complete the University Studies Depth Requirements :
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Chemistry Program Requirements
- Grade of C- or higher is required for all CHEM prefix courses.
- 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 Chemistry degree must complete a department exit survey prior to approval of graduation application and completion of the program.
Required Emphasis
A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemistry requires the completion of an emphasis in one of the following areas. Please see complete degree requirements on specific emphasis pages:
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