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Chemistry: Environmental Chemistry Emphasis - BS


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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

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: The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 2250: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (QI)  or STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI) .

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 grade per CHEM prefix course to stay in this major.
  • No CHEM prefix course may be taken on a pass/fail basis, except those courses which are only taught pass/fail.

 

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    
CHEM 1990: Introduction to the Chemistry and Biochemistry Professions   1     University Studies courses 6  
University Studies courses 5-6        
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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 2-3  
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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 3700: Introductory Biochemistry  (taught spring semester) or CHEM 5700: General Biochemistry I   3  or 3   grade of C- or better CHEM 3090: Physical Chemistry Laboratory (CI)    2    grade of C- or better
MATH 2250: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (QI)  or STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI)   4  or 3     CHEM 5640: Instrumental Analysis    3    grade of C- or better
Introductory Environmental Electives   3-4   CHEM 5650: Instrumental Analysis Laboratory   2   grade of C- or better
University Studies course 2-3   Introductory Environmental Electives 3-4  
      University Studies course 2-3  
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Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

CHEM 4990: Undergraduate Seminar (CI)   2     CHEM 5670: Intermediate Environmental Chemistry  (taught spring even years) 3    
Advanced Environmental Electives  3   CHEM 5680: Environmental Chemistry Laboratory  (taught spring even years) 2    
University Studies courses 10   University Studies courses 10  
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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.
  • 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 4990  and CHEM 3090  will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement.

Chemistry 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 Chemistry degree must complete a department exit survey prior to approval of graduation application and completion of the program.

Chemistry Major Requirements


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