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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-3214 Analytical Chemistry II
- CHEM-4213 Physical Chemistry II
- CHEM-4221 Physical Chemistry Experiments II
- CHEM-4414 Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM-2113 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 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:
- 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
- 39 hours required
- CHEM-1115 General Chemistry I
- CHEM-1215 General Chemistry II
- CHEM-3115 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM-3124 Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM-3114 Analytical Chemistry I
- CHEM-3214 Analytical Chemistry II
- 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
- CHEM-4414 Inorganic Chemistry
- 3 hours 3000/4000 level chemistry chosen from:
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
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
- BIOL-2314 Genetics
- BIOL-3115 Human Anatomy with Cadaver Dissection
- BIOL-3224 Human Physiology
- BIOL-3435 Pathogenic Microbiology
- BIOL-4223 Molecular Biology
- BIOL-4302 Molecular Biology Lab
- CHEM-4613 Research Methods
- MATH-2214 Calculus II
- PSYC-3313 Abnormal Psychology
- PSYC-3913 Psychology of Crime
- PSYC-4413 Biological Psychology
- PSYC-4423 Drugs and Psychopharmacology
*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
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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