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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 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
- 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, with an emphasis in Physical Science
42 hours, minor required
(The requirements for a minor in professional education must also be met.)
An OC Graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education degree in Science will:
- Have acquired competency in a broad general education through study in the liberal arts by successfully completing the university core curriculum and passing the Oklahoma General Education Test (OGET).
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of their chosen area of science by achieving a 3.00 GPA in the major field and passing the Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT) appropriate to the major field. GNSC-2313 Physical Science I: The Earth
Degree requirements:
- 20 hours core science courses
- 22 hours
physical science emphasis
- GNSC-2323 Physical Science II: Astronomy
- CHEM-3115 Organic Chemistry I
- PHYS-1514 College Physics I
- PHYS-1614 College Physics II
- PHYS-1811 Physics I Lab
- PHYS-1911 Physics II Lab
- 4 hours upper division Chemistry or Physics elective
The student must meet all the requirements for the
B.S.E. Degree as well as education professional
hours.
Faculty Facts
Dr. Bill Luttrell, Professor of Chemistry, says, "I have had the calling to teach and do research in an institution with a Christian worldview for many years. It is a great blessing to be able to combine my faith in God and the teaching of chemistry." His favorite memory of OC is "everyday being able to interact with OC students who are kind hearted and God loving." Dr. Luttrell teaches organic chemistry and serves as a sponsor for the OC Summer Undergraduate Research Program.
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