Visit the Chemistry Advising Center in 91 Klamath Hall for the most current information. For the most up-to-date listings, see the Course Catalog. You can also explore our Projected Course Offerings. Course offerings noted for fall (F), winter (W), spring (S), summer (U) are tentative.
The University of Oregon Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a placement assessment to help students decide which introductory course is right for them.
IMPORTANT: Students may not double-major or minor in both Chemistry and Biochemistry, nor declare any combination of majors and minors from our department (e.g., a Biochemistry major with a Chemistry minor).
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Chemistry Major Requirements
Grade Requirement: All courses required for the Chemistry major must be graded and passed with a grade of C- or better (CH, MATH, PHYS courses).
Core Chemistry Courses:
- General Chemistry CH 221z, 222z, 223z OR CH 224H, 225H, 226H
- General Chemistry Lab (217+227z), (218+228z), (219+229z OR 329)
- Organic Chemistry CH 341, 342, 343
- Organic Chemistry Lab CH 347, 348, 349
- Physical Chemistry CH 411, 412, 413
- Physical Chemistry Lab CH 417, 418, 419
- Instrumental Analysis CH 429
Math & Physics:
- Calculus MATH MATH 251z, 252z, 253z
- Differential Equations MATH 256
- Multivariable Calculus MATH 281
- Physics PHYS 201, 202, 203 OR PHYS 251, 252, 253
- Physics Lab PHYS 204, 205, 206 OR PHYS 290 x 3
Advanced Electives:
- Option 1) Three approved upper-division courses
- Option 2) One approved upper-division course + six credits of research (CH 401)
- Option 3) Nine credits of research (CH 401)
In addition to the approved advanced elective courses for the Chemistry degree, students can submit courses for consideration and approval to count towards their advanced elective degree requirements. Students should contact Faculty Advisor Mike Koscho to see if a course they are considering (or a transfer course credit) might be appropriate to count as an advanced elective.
In addition to the courses listed above, the UO Core Education Requirements must be satisfied (either by taking sufficient Writing, Cultural Literacy, Arts & Letters, and Social Science classes or completing the R. D. Clark Honors College requirements).
American Chemistry Society Biochemistry and Chemistry Degree Tracks
Biochemistry Major Requirements
Grade Requirement: All courses required for the Biochemistry major (CH, MATH, PHYS, BI courses) must be graded and passed with a grade of C- or better.
Core Chemistry Courses:
- General Chemistry CH 221z, 222z, 223z OR CH 224H, 225H, 226H
- General Chemistry Lab CH (217+227z), (218+228z), (219+229z OR 329)
- Organic Chemistry CH 341, 342, 343
- Organic Chemistry Lab CH 347, 348
- Biochemistry CH 461, 462, 463
- Biochemistry Lab CH 467
- Physical Chemistry CH 411, 412
Biology, Math & Physics:
- Biology BI 281H, 282H, 320
- Calculus MATH 251z, 252z, 253z
- Physics PHYS 201, 202, 203 OR PHYS 251, 252, 253
Physical Lab Requirement:*
PHYS 204, 205, 206 OR PHYS 290, 290, 290 OR CH 417, 418
Advanced Lab Requirement:*
- Option 1) One term of a 400-level chemistry lab course
- Option 2) At least one year (6 cr) of undergraduate research (written report required)
Advanced Biochemistry Electives:*
Select two from CH 464, 465, 466, 468
Other Advanced Electives:*
Three approved upper-division courses.
In addition to the approved advanced elective courses for the Biochemistry degree, students can submit courses for consideration and approval to count towards their advanced elective degree requirements. Students should contact Faculty Advisor Mike Koscho to see if a course they are considering (or a transfer course credit) might be appropriate to count as an advanced elective.
In addition to the courses listed above, the UO Core Education Requirements must be satisfied (either by taking sufficient Writing, Cultural Literacy, Arts & Letters, and Social Science classes or completing the R. D. Clark Honors College requirements).
*Courses cannot be used to satisfy requirements in more than one area
American Chemistry Society Biochemistry and Chemistry Degree Tracks