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Dec 26, 2024
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2024-2025 General Catalog
Biochemistry - BS
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College of Science
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
About This Degree
Biochemistry is the basic science that addresses the molecular basis of life and seeks to explain the chemical properties and changes that occur in living organisms. The core courses for the major are in the areas of general, organic, and biological chemistry, general biology, calculus, general physics, and laboratory courses.
At USU, chemistry majors have the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research from the beginning of their studies, first as laboratory assistants and eventually moving on to their own research projects. Unique to USU, many undergraduates in the department are able to publish research papers. This gives USU students a competative advantage should they apply for graduate programs.
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Minimum University Requirements
Admission Requirements For This Program
- New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.
- Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU must have a 2.20 GPA.
Major Requirements (96-108 credits)
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.
- 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 (66 credits)
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
Additional Information
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 Requirements .
Open Electives
Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.
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