Chemistry emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete the Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Chemistry will be able to:
- 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 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 222 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| MTH 252 | Integral Calculus | 5 |
| WR 227 | Technical 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 223 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| COMM 114 | Argument and Critical Discourse | 3 |
| MTH 253 | Series Calculus/Linear Algebra | 4 |
| | Biological Sciences | 4 |
Second Year
Fall Term
| CH 241 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| MTH 254 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| PH 211 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| | Literature & the Arts | 3 |
Winter Term
| CH 242 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| PH 212 | General Physics With Calculus | 5 |
| | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| | Western Culture | 3 |
Spring Term
| CH 243 | Organic Chemistry | 4 |
| PH 213 | General 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. However, 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.