| Department of Chemistry at Oregon State University |
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B.S.
Degree in Chemistry with an Advanced Biochemistry Option
(Track One)
Gilbert Hall 153
(541) 737-2081
This track-one option leads to a degree accredited by American Chemical Society. Designed for students continuing their chemistry education in graduate school or seeking careers directly in the chemistry workforce. Provides a rigorous chemistry foundation with most extensive laboratory experience. The mix of advanced courses in the option is modified to emphasize biochemistry principles and laboratory techniques.
| CHEMISTRY CORE (79-81 cr) | |
| CH 221/224, CH 222/225, CH 223/226 | General Chemistry (15) |
| CH 334, CH 335, CH 336 | Organic Chemistry (9) |
| CH 361, CH 362 | Experimental Chemistry I (6) |
| CH 421, CH 422 | Analytical Chemistry (6) |
| CH 440, CH 441, CH 442 | Physical Chemistry (9) |
| MTH 251, MTH 252, MTH 254 | Calculus (12) |
| MTH 253 or MTH 306 | Advanced Mathematics (4) |
| PH 211 and PH 221, PH 212 and PH 222, PH 213 and PH 223 | General Physics (15) |
ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY OPTION (33-34 cr) |
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| CH 411 | Inorganic Chemistry (3) |
| Select two courses (one must be a WIC course): | |
| CH 461
(3) or CH 462 (WIC) (3) or CH 463 (WIC) (3) or CH 464 (WIC) (3) Experimental Chemistry II (3) |
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| Select one of the following sequences: | |
| BB 450,
BB 451, & BB 452 General Biochemistry (10) or BB 490, BB 491 & BB 492 Biochemistry (9) |
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| BB 493 | Biochemistry Laboratory (3) |
| BB 494 | Biochemistry Laboratory (3) |
| BB 495 | Biochemistry Laboratory (3) |
| Career-Supportive Electives (6) | |
last updated 06/08/2006