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Chemistry and Physics: Degrees
B.S. Degree in Biochemistry
79 hours, no minor required
An OC Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry will:
- Be prepared for graduate level studies or entry-level positions in fields of scientific investigation.
- Have acquired a fundamental body of knowledge in the biological and chemical sciences.
- Be able to think critically and have conducted research in both experimental and theoretical forms.
- Be able to communicate effectively the results of scientific research and study.
- Have developed mature Christian attitudes towards scholarship, intellectual honesty and ethical conduct that promote a life-long appreciation for learning.
Degree Requirements:
7 hours mathematics
8-10 hours physics with laboratory
21 hours biology/biochemistry
27 hours chemistry
5 hours science seminar:
11 hours technical electives
- Choose from:
- BIOL-2244 Human Anatomy
or - BIOL-3115 Human Anatomy with Cadaver Dissection
- BIOL-3224 Human Physiology
- BIOL-1314 General Zoology
- BIOL-2314 Genetics
- BIOL-3435 Pathogenic Microbiology
- BIOL-4213 Immunology
- BIOL-4411 Introduction to Research
- BIOL-4412 Undergraduate Research
- MATH-2214 Calculus II with Analytical Geometry
- CHEM-4213 Physical Chemistry II
- CHEM-4221 Physical Chemistry Experiments II
- CHEM-2111 Introduction to Forensic Science
- CHEM-4514 Forensic Analysis
- CHEM-4611 Research Methods
- CHEM-4612 Research Methods
- CHEM-4613 Research Methods
- CHEM-4711 Practicum in Forensic Science
- CHEM-4712 Practicum in Forensic Science
- CHEM-4713 Practicum in Forensic Science
- BIOL-2244 Human Anatomy
Recommendation
a. Medical School Track — Take General Zoology, Human Anatomy, and Human Physiology.
b. Graduate School/Industry Track — Take Calculus II, Physical Chemistry II plus Lab,
c. Forensics Track --- Include Introduction to
Forensics, Forensic Anaylsis, Practicum in Forensic Science, Human Anatomy with Cadaver Dissection. No more than 3hours of Practicum in Forensic Science courses may be counted toward the biochemistry major.
B.S. Degree in Chemistry
70 hours, no minor required
An OC Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry will:
- Be able to think critically, with special emphasis on application to his or her scientific field. The department will provide a solid foundation of technical knowledge and essential methodologies for learning and practice that wll permit these graduates to be productive and successful in graduate school, professional school, or industry.
- Serve in the Christian community in all areas of life. Graduates will have internalized a personal faith in God exhibited by:
- Ethical decision-making in the workplace;
- An exemplary work ethic and lifestyle consistent with a Christian worldview; and
- A stable life that successfully balances career, family, church, and community.
- Communicate effectively with the tools of the information age. Graduates will have been exposed to both written and oral scientific communication, and will have had the opportunity to both write and present scientific work. Where possible, students will have been involved in undergraduate research and will make presentations of their own research.
Degree requirements:
12 hours mathematics
11 hours physics
42 hours chemistry
- 35 hours required
- CHEM-1115 General Chemistry I
- CHEM-1215 General Chemistry II
- CHEM-3115 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM-3124 Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM-4004 Instrumental Analysis
- CHEM-4014 Biochemistry I and Lab
- CHEM-4113 Physical Chemistry I
- CHEM-4121 Physical Chemistry Experiments I
- CHEM-4213 Physical Chemistry II
- CHEM-4221 Physical Chemistry Experiments II
- 7 hours 3000/4000 level chemistry chose from:
No more than 3 hours of Practicum in Forensic Science courses may be counted toward the chemistry major.
5 hours science seminar
B.S.E. Degree in Science Education
42-45 hours, minor required
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Faculty Facts
Cosmology and creation is what interests Dr. Len Feuerhelm, Professor of Science, who has been at OC for 31 years. He chairs the Department of Chemistry and Physics. He works at OC so he can "help shape the lives of young people." Over his 31 years, his favorite memory is the PacRim tour of 2005.
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