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Nov 25, 2024
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2023-2024 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Chemistry: Biochemistry Emphasis - 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 |
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University Studies Depth Requirements |
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| NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 2250: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (QI) or STAT 3000: Statistics for Scientists (QI) . |
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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.
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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 |
First Year
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Fall Semester
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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 1990: Introduction to the Chemistry and Biochemistry Professions |
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
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University Studies courses |
6-7 |
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| University Studies courses |
5-6 |
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Second Year
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Fall Semester
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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General Education Info and Notes:
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
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University Studies courses |
2-3 |
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Third 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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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
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4-6 |
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grade of C- or better |
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University Studies courses |
5-6 |
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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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General Education Info and Notes:
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
| Pre-Approved Advanced Biology Electives |
4 |
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grade of C- or better |
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grade of C- or better |
University Studies courses |
9 |
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| University Studies courses |
6 |
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Students must complete the .
- will fulfill the Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirement.
- will fulfill the Integrated Studies requirement.
- will fulfill the Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement.
Students must also complete the .
- will fulfill the Quantitative Intensive (QI) requirement.
- and will fulfill the Communications Intensive (CI) requirement.
- Students must complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: and .
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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: Biochemistry Emphasis Requirements
Pre-Approved Advanced Biology Electives (4 credits)
Students should complete 4 credits from the following courses:
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