Chemistry emphasis, Associate of Science

Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Chemistry will:

  • Describe and explain chemical and physical phenomena using scientific terminology, concepts, methods, and equipment.
  • Communicate scientific ideas in oral, written, graphical, and pictorial form.
  • Apply scientific principles using the appropriate problem solving techniques.
  • Read, interpret, and safely perform laboratory procedures using the appropriate techniques and instrumentation.
  • Collect and analyze laboratory data, arrive at reasonable conclusions, and write comprehensive laboratory reports.
  • Relate scientific knowledge to societal issues.
  • Participate as an effective member of a team.

Requirements

General Education Requirements: 43

See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.

Program Requirements: 48

The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.

First Year

Fall Term

CH 221General Chemistry

5

MTH 251Differential Calculus

5

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

WR 121English Composition

3

CH 221, MTH 251 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program

PE 231 and WR 121 satisfy general education requirements.

Winter Term

CH 222General Chemistry

5

MTH 252Integral Calculus

5

WR 227Technical Writing

3

Social Processes & Institutions

3

CH 222 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

WR 227 satisfies a general education requirement.

Spring Term

CH 223General Chemistry

5

COMM 111Public Speaking

3

or

COMM 112Intro to Persuasion

3

MTH 253Series Calculus/Linear Algebra

4

Biological Sciences

4

COMM 111 and COMM 112 satisfy a general education requirement.

Second Year

Fall Term

CH 241Organic Chemistry

4

MTH 254Multivariable Calculus

4

PH 211General Physics With Calculus

5

Literature & the Arts

3

Winter Term

CH 242Organic Chemistry

4

PH 212General Physics With Calculus

5

Cultural Diversity

3

Western Culture

3

Spring Term

CH 243Organic Chemistry

4

PH 213General Physics With Calculus

5

Difference Power & Discrimination

3

Total Credit Hours: 91


The CH 221, CH 222, CH 223 sequence will meet the CH 231 (261), 232 (262), and 233 (263) requirement at OSU. The CH 241, CH 242, CH 243 sequence will meet the CH 331, 332, 337 or the CH 334, 335, 336, 361 requirement at OSU, but will transfer in as lower division. In addition, students who have passed the entire organic chemistry sequence at LBCC with a grade of “C” or better may receive upper division (300 level) credit at OSU with an acceptable score on the ACS national exam. For further details, see:

http://www.chemistry.oregonstate.edu/undergrad/advising/organicchemistrytransfer.htm.