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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:

  1. Be prepared for graduate level studies or entry-level positions in fields of scientific investigation.
  2. Have acquired a fundamental body of knowledge in the biological and chemical sciences.
  3. Be able to think critically and have conducted research in both experimental and theoretical forms.
  4. Be able to communicate effectively the results of scientific research and study.
  5. 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

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 3 hours 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:

  1. 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.
  2. Serve in the Christian community in all areas of life. Graduates will have internalized a personal faith in God exhibited by:
    1. Ethical decision-making in the workplace;
    2. An exemplary work ethic and lifestyle consistent with a Christian worldview; and
    3. A stable life that successfully balances career, family, church, and community.
  3. 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

No more than 3 hours of Practicum in Forensic Science courses may be counted toward the chemistry major.

5 hours science seminar

Chemistry Minor

18 hours chemistry, including at least six hours numbered 3000 or above.

Physical Sciences Minor

18 hours of any combination of chemistry, engineering science, general science, and physics.

6 hours must be upper division.


B.S.E. Degree in Science Education

Degree Requirements

See listing in Biology


B.S. Degree in Forensic Science

79 hours, no minor required

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Science will:

1.  Be prepared for graduate level studies in forensic science or entry-level positions in a forensic science laboratory.

2.  Have acquired fundamental knowledge in the biological and chemical sciences with specific knowledge in forensic science.

3.  Be able to think critically and conduct research experimentally and theoretically.

4.  Be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing the results of scientific research and study.

5.  Have developed mature Christian attitudes that will foster scholarship, intellectual honesty, and ethical conduct; having a good grasp of the concepts of justice and mercy.

Degree Requirements

7 hours mathematics

8 hours physics with laboratory

4 hours biology with laboratory

31 hours chemistry

16 hours forensic science

5 hours of science seminar

8 hours technical electives chosen from

*Technical electives should be chosen based upon degree track.  BIOL-3115, 3224, and/or 3435 are recommended for toxicology-related career/graduate school.  DNA-related career/graduate school requires BIOL-2314, 4223, and 4301.  Graduate studies in psychological forensic science recommend PSYC-3313, 3913, 4413, and 4423.  MATH-2214 and CHEM-4613 are recommended for any graduate school preparation in forensic chemistry.

Faculty Facts

Len Feuerhelm 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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