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OregonCollege
State University
of Science
One of the largest
academic units on
campus, with
14 departments
and programs, the
College of Science
offers undergraduate and graduate
degrees in classical
disciplines and in
integrated crossdisciplinary areas.
In addition,
10 pre-professional
programs in the
college prepare
students who wish
to enter a medical
profession or
another healthrelated field.
Moreover, the
College of Science
offers the basic
science courses
essential to the
education of every
student at OSU.
R
esearch and instruction in the
College of Science are enhanced
by their context within a
university of outstanding
professional schools in engineering,
oceanography, agriculture, forestry, and
pharmacy. Science students can enrich
their degrees with courses from these
areas. They also have opportunities to
make original discoveries while working
on one of the many research projects
under internationally renowned
scientists.
MAJORS
The majors of the College of Science have
been informally divided into the following groups:
Biological Sciences:
Biochemistry and Biophysics, Biology,
Botany and Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology
(graduate only), Zoology.
Earth and Environmental Sciences:
Earth Science, Environmental Sciences,
Geography, Geology, Natural Resources
Physical, Computational, and
Mathematical Sciences:
Chemistry, Computational Physics,
Mathematics, Mathematical Sciences,
Physics
Pre-professional Programs:
General Science
Teaching:
Science and Mathematics Education
(graduate only)
INTERNATIONAL DEGREE
Undergraduates with majors in the
College of Science can earn a second
degree in international studies. See the
International Education section of this
catalog for more information.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
Special programs in health-related fields
are offered by the College of Science to
help students meet entrance requirements
for professional schools in dentistry,
medical technology, medicine, nursing,
occupational therapy, optometry,
osteopathy, pharmacy, physical therapy,
physician assistant, podiatry, and
veterinary medicine.
CURRICULA IN SCIENCE
Curricula in science lead to the degrees of
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science
(BS), Master of Arts (MA), Master of
Science (MS), Master of Arts in Teaching
(MAT), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
(See the Graduate School for advanced
degree requirements.) The college also
participates in the Master of Arts in
Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) program.
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
All professional teacher education in the
College of Science occurs at the postbaccalaureate level following completion
of a bachelor’s degree in an academic
major (e.g., biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics). Students planning to
teach in the elementary or middle schools
may use the curriculum designed for that
purpose. (See General Science/PreEducation Option.)
Certain mathematics courses
(MTH 211, MTH 212, MTH 390) are
highly recommended for students who
plan to teach elementary or secondary
mathematics. See the Science and
Mathematics Education section of this
catalog for admission to the master’s
program and education courses.
128 Kidder Hall
Oregon State
University
Corvallis, OR
97331-4608
541-737-4811
E-mail: science@
oregonstate.edu
Website:
http://science.
oregonstate.edu
SUMMER COURSES FOR
SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE
AND MATHEMATICS TEACHERS
During the summer session, the College of
Science offers a number of courses
designed especially for high school
teachers of science and/or mathematics.
For offerings and full descriptions see the
Summer Term Bulletin.
Dean
737-4811
bloomers@
science.oregonstate.edu
SCHOLARSHIPS
The College of Science offers a variety of
scholarships to deserving students who
have taken at least 28 credits in the
college. For more information and
application forms contact the College of
Science and Office of Financial Aid and
Scholarships.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
To graduate with a BS degree in the
College of Science, undergraduate
students must fulfill the following
requirements:
University Baccalaureate Core (48)
College of Science Requirements1 (See
footnote next page)
• Computer science competency2 (See
footnote next page)
• Mathematical sciences (12)
• Physical, earth, and/or biological
sciences (15) to include a two-term
sequence3 (See footnote 3 next page)
• Department requirements (see each
department)
Some departments also grant a BA degree
that requires a full year of a college-level
(200-level or above) foreign language and
at least 9 credits of College of Liberal Arts
electives in addition to credits required
for the baccalaureate core. See the
department listings for specific
requirements.
DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
A minimum 2.00 GPA is required in
College of Science majors and minors;
(S/U grading is not allowed in science
majors or minors). Mathematics and
mathematical sciences degrees have a
2.25 GPA requirement for required upperdivision courses. The curricula are shown
for each major; some substitutions can be
ADMINISTRATION
Sherman H.
Bloomer
Frank Moore
Associate Dean
737-4811
frank.moore@
oregonstate.edu
Janine Trempy
Associate Dean
737-4441
trempyj@
oregonstate.edu
Mary Ann
Matzke
Head Advisor
737-4811
maryann.matzke@
oregonstate.edu
College of Science
made with department and college
approval (e.g., CH 121, CH 122,
CH 123, for CH 221, CH 222, CH 223).
Unless otherwise indicated, the conditions and credits for research, thesis,
reading and conference, and seminar are
to be arranged with the instructor
involved.
Footnotes Throughout
the College of Science Section
* Baccalaureate core course
^ Writing intensive course (WIC)
1
=These credits can also fulfill part of the
baccalaureate core requirements.
2
=At least one course with significant computer
science content approved by the major department;
credits are not shown since the course may be part
of one already included.
3
=At least one term in biological science and one
term in physical and earth science. Must include
a two-term sequence in one of these sciences.
4
=Courses may be taken from departments outside
of the College of Science; however, students must
take a minimum of 24 credits of upper-division
science from departments in the College of Science.
5
=Students take the courses required by the BSN
program selected for future transfer.
6
=18 Credits of applied art (ceramics, woodworking, etc.) and humanities are required.
7
=Work experience with an occupational therapist
is strongly recommended.
BIOCHEMISTRY
AND BIOPHYSICS
P. Shing Ho, Chair
2011 Ag and Life Sciences
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-7305
541-737-4511
E-mail: hops@onid.orst.edu
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/
biochem/
FACULTY
Professors Anderson, Baird, Beckman,
Frei, Ho, Karplus, Merrill, Schimerlik
Associate Professors Barbar, Hagen, Hsu,
McFadden
Assistant Professors Greenwood, Gross,
Kioussi
Senior Instructor Ahern
Undergraduate Major
Biochemistry and Biophysics (BS)
Graduate Major
Biochemistry and Biophysics
(MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Biochemistry
Biophysics
Graduate Minor
Biochemistry and Biophysics
The major in biochemistry and biophysics provides a foundation in both the
physical and biological sciences. It is
designed to help a student prepare for a
career in the health sciences, for
technical employment at the BS level, or
for graduate study in the life sciences.
Graduates of the department’s programs
have found challenging careers in
medicine, dentistry, clinical chemistry,
biotechnology, genetics, cell biology,
forensic science, pharmacology,
physiology, toxicology, and nutrition,
as well as in biochemistry or biophysics.
Others have used the degree as a
springboard to nontechnical careers that
benefit from a broad scientific background, including business, intellectual
property law, journalism, and health
care administration.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
High school students interested in
careers in biochemistry or biophysics
should prepare for college by taking
four years of mathematics and at least
one year each of physics and chemistry.
Additional course work in biology,
computer science, written and spoken
English, and foreign languages is highly
desirable. Students transferring from a
community college should have
completed one year each of the
following by the end of the sophomore
year, if they plan to graduate in four
years’ total time: general chemistry,
organic chemistry, calculus-based
physics, and general biology. Three
semesters or four quarters of collegelevel math should have been taken,
starting with calculus.
Biochemists and biophysicists find
employment in colleges and universities,
in medical schools, in government and
private research institutes, in hospitals,
and in industry. Industrial employers
include chemical companies, foodprocessing plants, drug manufacturers,
the cosmetic industry, and manufacturers of agricultural chemicals (fertilizers,
pesticides, etc.). Biochemistry is extensively intertwined with biotechnology,
which is the use of modern techniques
in biology to achieve practical objectives. This has greatly expanded the
industrial market for biochemists and
biophysicists. The most rewarding
careers require completion of a doctoral
degree—PhD or a professional degree.
This is essential for anyone who wants
to direct an independent research
program.
Three or four members of the faculty
serve as undergraduate advisors; these
faculty members are most familiar with
undergraduate program requirements
and career opportunities. The present
advisors are Drs. Ahern, Hsu, and
Pearson. Also, the student is encouraged
to seek out any other member of the
faculty for informal advice.
The department has one set of
curricular requirements (see below),
which lead to the BS degree with a
major in biochemistry and biophysics.
All upper division students are encour-
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aged to take additional elective courses
in areas related to their major fields of
interest (e.g., chemistry, microbiology,
genetics, nutrition, physics, pharmacy,
biology, or computer science). Upperdivision students are strongly encouraged to carry out a research project in
the laboratory of a faculty member.
GRADUATE STUDIES
The Department of Biochemistry and
Biophysics offers graduate work leading
to the MA, MS and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Most graduate students are
admitted for study leading to the
Doctor of Philosophy degree, although
the Master of Science can be awarded.
The PhD program includes course work
in both biochemistry and biophysics,
passing written and oral examinations,
participation in the departmental
seminar program and research leading
to a doctoral thesis. Although most
students in the department receive
financial support in the form of
teaching or research assistantships, all
students are expected to participate, to
a limited amount, in the teaching
program of the department, regardless
of the source of support. In general,
financial support is provided for PhD
candidates only.
BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
(BS, HBS)
Freshman Year (48)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness:
(Various activities) (1)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 253. Infinite Series and Sequences (4)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Electives (3)
Sophomore Year (49)
BB 317. ^Scientific Theory and Practice (3)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
CH 334, CH 335, CH 336. Organic
Chemistry (4,4,4)
CH 361, CH 362. Experimental
Chemistry (3,3)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus (4)
PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *General
Physics with Calculus (4,4,4)
Electives (8)
*Junior Year (41)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
[Not required but strongly recommended.]
BB 490, BB 491, BB 492. Biochemistry
(3,3,3)
BB 493, BB 494, BB 495. Biochemistry
Lab (3,3,3)
CH 440, CH 441, CH 442. Physical
Chemistry (3,3,3)
Electives (14)
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*CH 361 and 362 can be taken in the
junior year with BB 493, BB 494, BB
495 being taken in the senior year
Senior Year (45)
BB 481, BB 482, BB 483. Biophysics (3,3,3)
Electives (36)
Total=183
BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
(MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Biochemistry, biophysics
The Department of Biochemistry and
Biophysics offers graduate work leading
to the Master of Science, Master of Arts,
and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Most
graduate students are admitted for
study toward the PhD.
The PhD program requires course
work in biochemistry and biophysics,
passing written and oral examinations,
participating in the departmental
seminar program, and research leading
to a doctoral thesis. Although most
students in the department receive
financial support in the form of research
assistantships, all students are expected
to participate to a limited amount in
the teaching program of the department, regardless of the source of
support. In general, financial support is
provided for PhD candidates only.
BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
COURSES
BB 100. THE MOLECULES OF LIFE (2). A brief
introduction to molecular biology for
nonspecialists. Subjects vary, but have included
biochemical basis of the origin of life, biochemical
genetics, biochemical aspects of memory and
behavior, mutagenesis, bioenergetics and
nutrition, and environmental biochemistry.
BB 111. INTRODUCTION TO BIOCHEMISTRY AND
BIOPHYSICS RESEARCH (1). Designed to
introduce biochemistry and biophysics students to
departmental research opportunities and advisors.
BB 317. ^SCIENTIFIC THEORY AND PRACTICE
(3). Teaches students the practice of biological
science. Topics cover scientific theory,
communications, and critical evaluation.
CROSSLISTED as BI 317. (Writing Intensive
Course) ENFORCED PREREQS: BI 213 OTHER
PREREQS: Or equivalent.
BB 331. *INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY (3). Course dealing with the molecular
basis of cellular function, with emphasis upon
modern developments, and the foundation for
practical applications of this knowledge. The
course will involve the conceptual background
necessary to appreciate the applications of
molecular biology. Throughout the course
opportunities will be given to discuss public policy
issues and questions: What are the moral and
practical problems that flow from identification of
an individual as being at risk for a late-appearing
genetic disorder, such as Huntington’s disease or
certain cancers? Does the scientific or public
value of knowing the entire DNA sequence of the
human genome justify a situation in which
individual or small-scale research cannot be
supported? What issues arise when the fruits of
biological research, mostly publicly funded, are
commercialized? Should a novel organism be
patented? How can biotechnology be applied to
environmental problems? (Bacc Core Course)
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 122 or CH 202 or CH 222
BB 332. *MOLECULAR MEDICINE (3). Provides
students an understanding of medical advances
from a rapidly evolving molecular point of view.
Advances in knowledge of the human genome
arising from DNA sequencing efforts and major
leaps in understanding of the regulating cellular
growth and division are presented in an easy-tounderstand fashion appropriate for students in all
majors. Course discussions and assignments will
cover implications of advances in molecular
medicine from ethical, economic, technical and
societal standpoints. The aim of the course is to
present technical material in a way that nonscientists will understand and conversely to
summarize ethical, economic, and philosophical
considerations in a way that the scientists
understand the implications of these technologies.
(Bacc Core Course) OTHER PREREQS: Any
biology course.
BB 350. ELEMENTARY BIOCHEMISTRY (4).
Service course for students desiring a short
introduction to biochemistry. Four lectures weekly.
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 331 and CH 332*
OTHER PREREQS: Or equivalent.
BB 401. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-16).
BB 403. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
BB 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BB 405H. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Honors College approval
required.
BB 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16).
BB 450. GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY (4). Sequence
course for students with a limited background in
physical chemistry. Must be taken in order.
BB 450/ BB 550: Three lectures and one
recitation; BB 451/BB 551 and BB 452/BB 552:
Three lectures. ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 332
OTHER PREREQS: BB 450, BB 451, BB 452 must
be taken in order.
BB 451. GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY (3). Sequence
course for students with a limited background in
physical chemistry. Must be taken in order. BB
450/ BB 550, three lectures and one recitation;
BB 451/BB 551 and BB 452/BB 552, three
lectures. ENFORCED PREREQS: BB 450 OTHER
PREREQS: BB 450, BB 451, BB 452 must be
taken in order.
BB 452. GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY (3). Sequence
course for students with a limited background in
physical chemistry. Must be taken in order. BB
450, three lectures and one recitation; BB 451/
BB 551 and BB 452/BB 552, three lectures.
ENFORCED PREREQS: BB 451 OTHER
PREREQS: BB 450, BB 451, BB 452 must be
taken in order.
BB 481. BIOPHYSICS (3). Sequence professional
course covering quantitative properties of
biological systems and biological phenomena
using concepts derived from mathematics and
physics. Must be taken in order. ENFORCED
PREREQS: CH 442
BB 482. BIOPHYSICS (3). Sequence professional
course covering quantitative properties of
biological systems and biological phenomena
using concepts derived from mathematics and
physics. Must be taken in order. ENFORCED
PREREQS: CH 442
BB 483. BIOPHYSICS (3). Sequence professional
course covering quantitative properties of
biological systems and biological phenomena
using concepts derived from mathematics and
physics. Must be taken in order. ENFORCED
PREREQS: CH 442
BB 490. BIOCHEMISTRY (3). Sequence
professional course to meet the requirements of
majors in biochemistry and biophysics. Must be
taken in order. OTHER PREREQS: CH 331 or
CH 336. Concurrent registration in CH 440,
CH 441, CH 442 is recommended but not required.
BB 490, BB 491, BB 492 must be taken in order.
BB 491. BIOCHEMISTRY (3). Sequence
professional course to meet the requirements of
majors in biochemistry and biophysics. Must be
taken in order. OTHER PREREQS: CH 490. Should
concurrently enroll in CH 440, CH 441, CH 442.
BB 492. BIOCHEMISTRY (3). Sequence
professional course to meet the requirements of
majors in biochemistry and biophysics. Must be
taken in order. OTHER PREREQS: CH 491. Should
concurrently enroll in CH 440, CH 441, CH 442.
BB 493. ^BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY (3).
Laboratory to accompany BB 450, BB 451,
BB 452 or BB 490, BB 491, BB 492. Should be
taken in order. Lec/lab. (Writing Intensive Course)
BB 494. BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY (3).
Laboratory to accompany BB 450, BB 451,
BB 452 or BB 490, BB 491, BB 492. Should be
taken in order. Lec/lab.
BB 495. BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY (3).
Laboratory to accompany BB 450, BB 451,
BB 452 or BB 490, BB 491, BB 492. Should be
taken in order. Lec/lab.
BB 501. RESEARCH (1-16).
BB 503. THESIS (1-16).
BB 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BB 507. SEMINAR (1-2). Section 1: Descriptions
of campus research programs in biochemistry and
biophysics, 1 credit fall. Graded P/N. Student
presentations of current research literature,
1 credit winter and spring. Should be taken by all
entering departmental graduate students. Section
2: Presentation of departmental research seminar,
2 credits any term. PhD candidates in biochemistry
and biophysics present a departmental research
seminar in the third or fourth year. One registers in
the term the seminar is presented.
BB 550. GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY (4). Sequence
course for students with a limited background in
physical chemistry. Must be taken in order.
BB 450/ BB 550: Three lectures and one
recitation; BB 451/BB 551 and BB 452/BB 552:
Three lectures. OTHER PREREQS: CH 332.
BB 550, BB 551, BB 552 must be taken in order.
BB 551. GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY (3). Sequence
course for students with a limited background in
physical chemistry. Must be taken in order.
BB 450/ BB 550, three lectures and one
recitation; BB 451/BB 551 and BB 452/BB 552,
three lectures. OTHER PREREQS: BB 550.
BB 552. GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY (3). Sequence
course for students with a limited background in
physical chemistry. Must be taken in order.
BB 450, three lectures and one recitation;
BB 451/BB 551 and BB 452/552, three lectures.
OTHER PREREQS: BB 551.
BB 581. BIOPHYSICS (3). Sequence professional
course covering quantitative properties of
biological systems and biological phenomena
using concepts derived from mathematics and
physics. Must be taken in order. OTHER
PREREQS: CH 442.
BB 582. BIOPHYSICS (3). Sequence professional
course covering quantitative properties of
biological systems and biological phenomena
using concepts derived from mathematics and
physics. Must be taken in order. OTHER
PREREQS: CH 442.
BB 583. BIOPHYSICS (3). Sequence professional
course covering quantitative properties of
biological systems and biological phenomena
using concepts derived from mathematics and
physics. Must be taken in order. OTHER
PREREQS: CH 442.
College of Science
BB 590. BIOCHEMISTRY (3). Sequence
professional course to meet the requirements of
majors in biochemistry and biophysics. Must be
taken in order. OTHER PREREQS: CH 331 or
CH 336. Concurrent registration in CH 440,
CH 441, CH 442 is recommended but not required.
BB 590, BB 591, BB 592 must be taken in order.
BB 591. BIOCHEMISTRY (3). Sequence
professional course to meet the requirements of
majors in biochemistry and biophysics. Must be
taken in order. OTHER PREREQS: CH 590.
Concurrent registration in CH 440, CH 441,
CH 442 is recommended but not required.
BB 592. BIOCHEMISTRY (3). Sequence
professional course to meet the requirements of
majors in biochemistry and biophysics. Must be
taken in order. OTHER PREREQS: CH 591.
Concurrent registration in CH 440, CH 441,
CH 442 is recommended but not required.
BB 593. BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY (3).
Laboratory to accompany BB 450, BB 451,
BB 452 or BB 490, BB 491, BB 492. Should be
taken in order. Lec/lab.
BB 594. BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY (3).
Laboratory to accompany BB 450, BB 451,
BB 452 or BB 490, BB 491, BB 492. Should be
taken in order. Lec/lab.
BB 595. BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY (3).
Laboratory to accompany BB 450, BB 451,
BB 452 or BB 490, BB 491, BB 492. Should be
taken in order. Lec/lab.
BB 601. RESEARCH (1-16).
BB 603. THESIS (1-16).
BB 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BB 607. SEMINAR (1-2). Section 1: Descriptions
of campus research programs in biochemistry and
biophysics, 1 credit fall. Graded P/N. Student
presentations of current research literature,
1 credit winter and spring. Should be taken by all
entering departmental graduate students. Section
2: Presentation of departmental research seminar,
2 credits any term. PhD candidates in biochemistry
and biophysics present a departmental research
seminar in the third or fourth year. One registers in
the term the seminar is presented.
BB 650. SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY
AND BIOPHYSICS (3). Nonsequence courses
designed to acquaint student with current
research in biochemistry and biophysics. Courses
include enzyme kinetics, cell cycle and cancer,
neurochemistry, oxidative stress, cell adhesion
and motility. Most courses offered alternate years.
BB 651. SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY
AND BIOPHYSICS (3). Nonsequence courses
designed to acquaint student with current
research in biochemistry and biophysics.
Courses include cell surfaces, enzyme kinetics,
metabolism, neurochemistry, trace element
metabolism, biological oxidations, and
bioenergetics. Most courses offered alternate
years.
BB 652. SELECTED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY
AND BIOPHYSICS (3). Nonsequence courses
designed to acquaint student with current
research in biochemistry and biophysics. Courses
include enzyme kinetics, metabolism,
neurochemistry, trace element metabolism,
biological oxidations, and bioenergetics. Most
courses offered alternate years.
BB 654. PROTEINS (3). Advanced treatment of
protein structure and function. OTHER PREREQS:
BB 451/BB 551, BB 492/BB 592, or equivalent.
BB 656. DNA REPAIR AND MUTAGENESIS (3).
Biochemical pathways by which cells maintain
genomic stability by avoiding DNA mutation and
breakage, including repair of DNA damage, DNA
replication fidelity and replication error-correction
processes, and bypass replication of damaged
DNA. CROSSLISTED as TOX 656. OTHER
PREREQS: BB 492 or equivalent. MCB 554 and
MCB 555 are recommended.
BB 662. HORMONE ACTION (3). Mechanisms of
action of peptide and steroid hormones and
related compounds at the cellular level. Offered
alternate years. CROSSLISTED as ANS 662.
OTHER PREREQS: BB 452/BB 552, BB 492/
BB 592 or equivalent.
BB 664. PHYSICAL METHODS IN BIOPHYSICS
AND BIOCHEMISTRY (3). Important techniques for
studying biopolymers and biological systems. Not
offered every year. OTHER PREREQS: BB 583.
BIOLOGY
Robert T. Mason, Chair
2042 Cordley Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2911
541-737-2993
FACULTY
Senior Instructor Clark
Instructors Blair, Lavery, Rajagopal
Other faculty members are listed under
the biological science departments.
Undergraduate Major
Biology (BS)
Options
Biotechnology
Genetics
Marine Biology
Pre-Education
Minor
Biology
The undergraduate biology major is
available for students who wish to
obtain broad, interdisciplinary training
in the biological sciences rather than
enter into a traditional biological
subdiscipline represented by the
Departments of Biochemistry and
Biophysics, Botany and Plant Pathology, Microbiology, and Zoology at
OSU. Biology students may transfer to
one of these departments if their
interests change as they progress in their
undergraduate studies.
BIOLOGY MAJOR (BS, HBS)
Core Program
Freshman Year
BI 198. Seminar (1)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
and MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
Or MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
and MTH 268. Mathematical Ideas in
Biology (4)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Required courses and/or electives (6)
Sophomore Year
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
or take BI 460/BI 461. Cell Biology, Cell
Biology Lab (3,2) in senior year
473
CH 331, CH 332, CH 337. Organic
Chemistry (4,4,4)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
Complete Math Requirements (listed in
freshman year)
Required courses and/or electives (16)
Junior Year
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry (4,3)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
BI 370. Ecology (3)
MB 302, MB 303. General Microbiology,
General Microbiology Lab (3,2)
ST 351, ST 352. Intro to Statistical
Methods (4,4)
Choose one organismal biology from the
following (4–5):
BI 358. Symbioses and the Environment (3)
BOT 321. Introduction to Plant
Systematics (4)
BOT 416. Aquatic Botany (4)
BOT 461. Introductory Mycology (4)
MB 480. General Parasitology (3)
Z 361. Invertebrate Biology (3)
and Z 362. Invertebrate Biology Lab (2)
Z 365. Biology of Insects (4)
Z 371. Vertebrate Biology (3)
and Z 372. Vertebrate Biology Lab (2)
Z 477. Aquatic Entomology (4)
Senior Year
BI 445. Evolution (3)
Choose one physiology from below (3–5):
BOT 331. Plant Physiology (4)
BOT 488. Environmental Physiology of
Plants (3)
Z 423. Environmental Physiology (4)
Z 425. Embryology and Development (5)
Z 430. Principles of Physiology (4)
Z 431. Vertebrate Physiology (4)
Z 432. Vertebrate Physiology (4)
Z 440. Insect Physiology (3)
Choose one history of science from the
following (3):
HSTS 415. *^Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
HSTS 417. *^History of Medicine (3)
HSTS 425. *^History of the Life Sciences (3)
Choose one writing intensive course (WIC)
from the following (3):
BB/BI 317. ^Scientific Theory and
Practice (3)
BI 315. ^Molecular Biology Laboratory (3)
BI 333. *^Understanding Environmental Problems (3)
BI 371. ^Ecological Methods (3)
BI 388. ^Special Topics in Biology (3)
BI/BOT 489. *^Analysis of Environmental Issues (3)
HSTS 415. *^Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
HSTS 417. *^History of Medicine (3)
HSTS 425. *^History of the Life Sciences (3)
Z 453. ^Scientific Writing and Behavioral Observations (3)
or other WIC courses approved by the
program chair
Two additional upper-division science
courses to total 5–6
Other required courses and electives to
total 180 credit (60 of which are
upper-division courses).
Total=180
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BIOTECHNOLOGY OPTION
Required Courses (12)
BB 452. General Biochemistry (3)
BB 493. ^Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
BB 494. Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
MB 310. Bacterial Molecular Genetics (3)
Electives—Select a minimum of 9 credits
from the following:
HORT 441. Plant Tissue Culture (4)
MB 311. ^Writing and Experimental
Lab (3)
MB 416, MB 417. Immunology,
Immunology Lab (3,2)
MB 430. Pathogenic Microbiology (3)
MB 434. Virology (3)
MB 435. Pathogenic Microbes Laboratory (2)
MB 456. Plasmid Biology (3)
MB 479. Food Biotechnology (3)
Total credits 21–22
Note: Courses used to satisfy the
requirements for the Biology major may
not be counted toward the Biotechnology option requirements.
GENETICS OPTION
Required Courses (14)
BB 494. Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
or BI 315. ^Molecular Biology
Laboratory (3)
MB 310. Bacterial Molecular Genetics (3)
MB 311. ^Writing and Experimental Lab
(3)
Z 425. Embryology and Development (5)
Electives (Select a minimum of 7 credits
from the following)
ANS 378. Animal Genetics (4)
BOT 421. Advanced Plant Systematics (4)
CSS 430. Plant Genetics (3)
ENT 453. Systematics and Morphology
of Adult Insects (4)
FS 444. Forest Genetics (4)
Total=21–22
MARINE BIOLOGY OPTION
Biology majors can obtain a Marine
Biology option by satisfying either Track
1 or Track 2 requirements.
Track I (21)
BI 450, BI 451. Marine Biology, Marine
Biology Lab (8,8)
Admission by application only. Taught at
Hatfield Marine Science Center.
Electives–Select a minimum of 5 credits
from the following:
BOT 416. Aquatic Botany (4)
OC 331. Intro to Oceanography (3)
or OC 332. Coastal Oceanography (3)
or OC 333. Oceanic Research Frontiers (3)
(Only one of the OC courses is acceptable
for the option.)
Z 351. Marine Ecology (3)
Z 352. Marine Ecology Lab (2)
Z 361. Invertebrate Biology (3)
Z 362. Invertebrate Biology Lab (2)
Track II (22)
BI 358. Symbioses and the Environment (3)
BOT 416. Aquatic Botany (4)
Z 351. Marine Ecology (3)
Z 352. Marine Ecology Lab (2)
Z 361. Invertebrate Biology (3)
Z 362. Invertebrate Biology Lab (2)
Electives—Select a minimum of 5 credits
from the following:
FW 315. Biology of Fishes (3)
FW 316. Systematics of Fishes (2)
FW 321. Fisheries and Wildlife Resource
Ecology (3)
Or one of the OC courses below:
OC 331. Intro to Oceanography (3)
OC 332. Coastal Oceanography (3)
OC 333. Oceanic Research Frontiers (3)
PRE-EDUCATION
BIOLOGY OPTION
The Pre-Education option track meets
the requirements for most graduate
teacher licensure programs. However,
students must check prerequisites at any
school to which they are applying.
Required Courses (15 credits)
SED 309. Field Practicum: Science and
Mathematics (3)
SED 409. Field Practicum: Science and
Mathematics (3)
SED 412/SED 512. Technology
Foundations for Teaching Math and
Science (3)
SED 413/SED 513. Science Materials and
Laboratories (3)
SED 416/SED 516. Methods
Foundations for Teaching Math and
Science (3)
Note: Pre-Education option students
must also complete additional courses
from at least one of the specific tracks
below.
Chemistry Track (Middle and High
School Endorsement) (7 credits)
BB 452. General Biochemistry (3)
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
Integrated Science Track (Middle
and High School Endorsement) (12
credits)
GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
GEO 203. *Evolution of Planet Earth (4)
BIOLOGY MINOR
The minor in Biology requires 27 credits,
which includes a required introductory
biology sequence with a chemistry
prerequisite or corequisite (BI 211,
BI 212, BI 213, *Principles of Biology),
a required course in cell and molecular
biology (BI 314) and at least 12 credits
of upper-division credits from courses
offered under the elective areas listed
below. Equivalent courses taken at other
institutions may be substituted. Any
substitutions must be approved by the
Biology Program Office. No upperdivision course used to satisfy a major
requirement may be used to fulfill the
physiology, ecology and systematics,
evolution, or genetics elective areas
below.
Required
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
Electives (one course in each of the
following subject areas):
Physiology:
BOT 331. Plant Physiology (4)
BOT 488. Workshop (3)
Z 423. Environmental Physiology (4)
Z 430. Principles of Physiology (4)
Z 431. Vertebrate Physiology (4)
Z 432. Vertebrate Physiology (4)
or Z 440. Insect Physiology (3)
Ecology and Systematics:
BI 370. Ecology (3)
BOT 341. Plant Ecology (4)
BOT 425. Flora of the Pacific Northwest
(3)
ENT 420. Insect Ecology (3)
MB 448. Microbial Ecology (3)
Z 348. *Human Ecology (3)
Z 351. Marine Ecology (3)
or Z 361. Invertebrate Biology (3)
Evolution:
BI 445. Evolution (3)
HSTS 415. (3)
or Z 345. *introduction to Evolution (3)
Genetics:
BI 311. Genetics (4)
Total=27
COURSES
BI 101. *GENERAL BIOLOGY (4). Diversity of life,
ecology, population biology, and human
environmental impacts. An introductory course in
the principles and methods of biology, intended for
majors in fields other than the biological sciences.
Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
BI 102. *GENERAL BIOLOGY (4). Mendelian
genetics, molecular genetics, human genetics,
genetic engineering, evolution, and behavior. An
introductory course in the principles and methods
of biology, intended for majors in fields other than
the biological sciences. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core
Course)
BI 103. *GENERAL BIOLOGY (4). Plant anatomy
and physiology, human anatomy and physiology,
and human diseases. An introductory course in
the principles and methods of biology, intended for
majors in fields other than the biological sciences.
Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
BI 107. HEALTH PROFESSIONS: DENTAL (1).
Discussion of matters relating to careers in
dentistry by local dentists. Includes application
procedures, the importance of various
requirements, admission, professional school
curricula, financing education and related matters.
Graded P/N.
BI 109. HEALTH PROFESSIONS: MEDICAL (1).
Discussion of matters relating to careers in
medicine. Includes application procedures, the
importance of various requirements, admissions,
professional school curricula, financing education,
and related matters. Graded P/N.
BI 198. BIOLOGY FRESHMAN SEMINAR (1).
Presentations made by eminent teachers and
researchers who will discuss various aspects of
biology. Open to first-year students and
sophomores in biology, undeclared science, and
UESP. Graded P/N.
BI 199. SELECTED TOPICS (1-8).
BI 199H. SELECTED TOPICS (1-8). OTHER
PREREQS: Honors College approval required.
BI 211. *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY (4). Origins of
life, energy transformations, plant and animal
diversity. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course) OTHER
PREREQS: General chemistry (may be taken
College of Science
concurrently). For life science majors and preprofessional students.
BI 211H. *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY (4). Origins
of life, energy transformations, plant and animal
physiology. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course) OTHER
PREREQS: General chemistry (may be taken
concurrently). For life science majors and preprofessional students. Honors College approval
required.
BI 212. *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY (4). Cell
biology, organ systems, plant and animal
physiology. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course) OTHER
PREREQS: General chemistry (may be taken
concurrently). For life science majors and preprofessional students.
BI 212H. *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY (4). Cell
biology, organ systems, plant and animal
physiology. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course) OTHER
PREREQS: General chemistry (may be taken
concurrently). For life science majors and preprofessional students. Honors College approval
required.
BI 213. *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY (4). Genetics,
evolution, natural selection, and ecology. Lec/lab.
(Bacc Core Course) OTHER PREREQS: General
chemistry (may be taken concurrently). For life
science majors and pre-professional students.
BI 213H. *PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY (4).
Genetics, evolution, natural selection, and
ecology. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course) OTHER
PREREQS: General chemistry (may be taken
concurrently). For life science majors and preprofessional students, Honors College approval
required.
BI 300. *PLAGUES, PESTS, AND POLITICS (3).
Integration and interaction of agricultural and
public health aspects of entomology in society
and history. CROSSLISTED as ENT 300 and
HORT 330. (Bacc Core Course)
BI 301. *HUMAN IMPACTS ON ECOSYSTEMS (3).
Selected human impacts on ecosystems are
examined in depth, including air quality, global
climate change, management of agricultural and
forest resources, and threats to biological
diversity. The causes, approaches to
investigating, and potential solutions for each
issue are discussed from a scientific and social
perspective. Adverse effects on ecosystems that
result from each environmental problem are
examined. (Bacc Core Course) OTHER PREREQS:
One year of college biology or chemistry. Junior
standing required.
BI 306. *^ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY (3).
Biological, physical, and chemical nature of both
natural and human-disturbed ecosystems. Topics
include population and conservation ecology,
toxins in the food chain and in the environment,
forest decline and acid rain, eutrophication of
terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and
ecosystem restoration. (Bacc Core Course)
(Writing Intensive Course) Offered alternate years.
OTHER PREREQS: One year of college biology
and chemistry.
BI 306H. *^ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY (3).
Biological, physical, and chemical nature of both
natural and human-disturbed ecosystems. Topics
include population and conservation ecology,
toxins in the food chain and in the environment,
forest decline and acid rain, eutrophication of
terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, and
ecosystem restoration. (Bacc Core Course)
(Writing Intensive Course) Offered alternate years.
OTHER PREREQS: One year of college biology
and chemistry; Honors College approval required.
BI 311. GENETICS (4). Fundamentals of
Mendelian, quantitative, population, molecular,
and developmental genetics. OTHER PREREQS:
One year each of college biology and chemistry;
BI 314 is strongly recommended.
BI 314. CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (4).
Fundamental concepts of prokaryotic and
eukaryotic cell biology. Emphasizes cell structure
and function at the molecular level. ENFORCED
PREREQS: CH 331 or CH 334 OTHER PREREQS:
One year of college biology and chemistry. Prior or
concurrent enrollment in CH 332 or CH 335 or
equivalent.
BI 315. ^MOLECULAR BIOLOGY LABORATORY
(3). Laboratory experiments will introduce students
to basic molecular biological techniques, such as
restriction analysis of DNA, introduction of
recombinant plasmids into bacteria, expression of
foreign genes in bacteria, polymerase chain
reaction and protein analysis. Lec/lab. (Writing
Intensive Course) OTHER PREREQS: Concurrent
or prior registration in BI 314 or BB 331.
BI 317. ^SCIENTIFIC THEORY AND PRACTICE
(3). Teaches students the practice of biological
science. Topics cover scientific theory,
communications, and critical evaluation.
CROSSLISTED as BB 317. (Writing Intensive
Course) OTHER PREREQS: One year of college
biology.
BI 333. *^UNDERSTANDING ENVIRONMENTAL
PROBLEMS (3). Case studies of complex
environmental problems are first reviewed in the
context of scientific inquiry. Subsequently, the
social, political, and cultural factors involved in
creating and solving such problems are analyzed.
Junior or senior standing required. (Bacc Core
Course) (Writing Intensive Course) OTHER
PREREQS: One year each of college biology and
chemistry. Junior or senior standing required.
BI 349. *BIODIVERSITY: CAUSES,
CONSEQUENCES AND CONSERVATION (3). The
earth’s biodiversity is a precious inheritance that
is threatened by an unprecedented extinction
crisis. This course examines the evolutionary and
ecological processes that have created this
unique diversity of life, the importance of
biodiversity in maintaining the earth’s
ecosystems, and methods used to conserve
biodiversity for future generations. (Bacc Core
Course)
BI 350. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR (3). Concepts of
behavior; sensory receptors, internal
mechanisms, governing responses; learning and
habituation; social organization and
communication. CROSSLISTED as Z 350. OTHER
PREREQS: One year of college biology.
BI 358. SYMBIOSES AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(3). Overview of the diversity of mutualistic
symbioses and their roles in the natural
environment. Integrative approach, from
ecosystem to molecule, to the examination of
certain key mutualisms. Lec. Offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: One year of college
biology and chemistry.
BI 370. ECOLOGY (3). The study of interactions
between organisms and their biotic and abiotic
environments at the population, community,
ecosystem, and biosphere levels of organization.
OTHER PREREQS: One year of college biology.
BI 371. ^ECOLOGICAL METHODS (3).
Experimental design, data collection, analysis and
synthesis in ecological studies; local ecosystems
emphasized. (Writing Intensive Course) May have
field trip fee. OTHER PREREQS: BI 370 or
equivalent.
BI 388. ^SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (3).
Studies of contemporary subjects of interest and
importance in biology. (Writing Intensive Course).
OTHER PREREQS: One year of college biology or
departmental approval required.
BI 388H. ^*SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (3).
Studies of contemporary subjects of interest and
importance in biology. (Writing Intensive Course)
OTHER PREREQS: One year of college biology or
departmental approval required, Honors College
approval required.
BI 399. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16). May be repeated
for 16 total credits. OTHER PREREQS:
Requirements vary. Consult with department.
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BI 401. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
BI 401H. RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Honors College approval
required.
BI 403. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
BI 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
BI 407. SEMINAR (1). Section 1: Departmental
seminar. Section 2: Junior/senior seminar (1).
Intended to instruct students on proper
techniques for presentation of scientific material.
Each student is expected to prepare and present
a scientific seminar, and a statement of
professional goals. CROSSLISTED as BOT 407.
Lichens and Bryophytes Research (1). Weekly
one-hour meetings for reporting and discussion of
active research projects, discussion of proposal
research, review and discussion of recent
literature, and mini-workshops on particular
problems. Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
BI 407H. SEMINAR (1). OTHER PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
BI 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16). Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
BI 420. *VIRUSES IN MODERN SOCIETY (3).
Impact of viruses on modern civilization. Molecular
mechanisms of viral infectivity. Approaches to the
prevention and cure of viral diseases. Role of
viruses in agriculture and industry. Offered
alternate years. (Bacc Core Course) ENFORCED
PREREQS: BI 311 or BI 314
BI 421. AQUATIC BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS (4).
An overview of the background, theory, evolution,
ecology, politics and conservation of invasions by
introduced species in aquatic environments.
CROSSLISTED as FW 421/FW 521. OTHER
PREREQS: One year of college biology.
BI 430. *BIOTECHNOLOGIES: AGRICULTURE,
FOOD AND RESOURCE ISSUES (3). A
multidisciplinary course that examines the
scientific, social, political, economic,
environmental, and ethical controversies
surrounding agricultural and natural resource
biotechnologies. CROSSLISTED as FS 430/FS 530.
(Bacc Core Course)
BI 430H. *BIOTECHNOLOGIES: AGRICULTURE,
FOOD AND RESOURCE ISSUES (3). A
multidisciplinary course that examines the
scientific, social, political, economic,
environmental, and ethical controversies
surrounding agricultural and natural resource
biotechnologies. CROSSLISTED as FS 430H/FS 530.
(Bacc Core Course) OTHER PREREQS: Honors
College approval required.
BI 445. EVOLUTION (3). Formal analysis of
genetic and ecological mechanisms producing
evolutionary change; special topics include
speciation, ecological constraints, adaptive
radiations, paleontology, biogeography, the origin
of life, molecular evolution, and human evolution.
ENFORCED PREREQS: BI 311 OTHER
PREREQS: BI 370.
BI 450. MARINE BIOLOGY (8). A comprehensive
introduction to the flora and fauna of the marine
environment approached from the level of the cell
to the whole organism. Ecological patterns and
processes characteristic of marine communities
will be emphasized. (Hatfield Marine Science
Center). OTHER PREREQS: One year of college
biology or equivalent. Departmental approval
required. Admission to BI 450/BI 451 and BI 550/
BI 551 is by application only. Must be taken
concurrently with BI 451.
BI 451. MARINE BIOLOGY LABORATORY (8).
(Hatfield Marine Science Center). Laboratories and
field experience with flora and fauna of the marine
environment, microbes, physiological and
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biochemical characteristics and adaptations of
marine organisms, ecological patterns and
processes of marine populations, communities,
and ecosystems. Must be taken concurrently with
BI 450/BI 550. Field trip fee. OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required. Must be taken
concurrently with BI 450/BI 550.
BI 460. CELL BIOLOGY (3). In-depth study of
eukaryotic cells with emphasis on relationships
between structural components and functional
processes within and between cells. Topics
include nuclear and cytoplasmic compartments,
organization and assembly of the cytoskeleton,
and abnormal cell development. ENFORCED
PREREQS: BB 350* or (BB 450* and BB 451*)
OTHER PREREQS: One year of biological science.
BI 461. CELL BIOLOGY LABORATORY (2).
Laboratory experiments to study the structure and
functions of eukaryotic cells. ENFORCED
PREREQS: BI 460*
BI 466. ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (3).
Transmission and scanning EM, as well as X-ray
instrument theory and design, sample preparation,
and applications to biological and materials
microstructural studies. OTHER PREREQS:
Introductory college physics; junior standing.
BI 489. *^ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES (3). Introduces students to the process
of analyzing environmental issues by developing
their capacities to acquire facts, synthesize
ideas, and communicate their knowledge.
Students work within a group and prepare a
written analysis. CROSSLISTED as BOT 489/
BOT 589. (Bacc Core Course)(Writing Intensive
Course) OTHER PREREQS: One year of college
biology or chemistry.
BI 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BI 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
BI 530. BIOTECHNOLOGIES: AGRICULTURE,
FOOD AND RESOURCE ISSUES (3). A
multidisciplinary course that examines the
scientific, social, political, economic,
environmental, and ethical controversies
surrounding agricultural and natural resource
biotechnologies. CROSSLISTED as FS 430/FS 530.
BI 545. EVOLUTION (3). Formal analysis of
genetic and ecological mechanisms producing
evolutionary change; special topics include
speciation, ecological constraints, adaptive
radiations, paleontology, biogeography, the origin
of life, molecular evolution, and human evolution.
OTHER PREREQS: BI 311 or equivalent genetics
course.
BI 550. MARINE BIOLOGY (8). A comprehensive
introduction to the flora and fauna of the marine
environment approached from the level of the cell
to the whole organism. Ecological patterns and
processes characteristic of marine communities
will be emphasized. (Hatfield Marine Science
Center). OTHER PREREQS: One year of college
biology or equivalent. Departmental approval
required. Must be taken concurrently with BI 551.
Admission to BI 550 and BI 551 is by application
only.
BI 551. MARINE BIOLOGY LABORATORY (8).
(Hatfield Marine Science Center). Laboratories and
field experience with flora and fauna of the marine
environment, microbes, physiological and
biochemical characteristics and adaptations of
marine organisms, ecological patterns and
processes of marine populations, communities,
and ecosystems. Field trip fee. OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required. Must be taken
concurrently with BI 550.
BI 560. CELL BIOLOGY (3). In-depth study of
eukaryotic cells with emphasis on relationships
between structural components and functional
processes within and between cells. Topics
include nuclear and cytoplasmic compartments,
organization and assembly of the cytoskeleton,
and abnormal cell development. OTHER
PREREQS: One year of biological science.
BB 350 or (BB 450 and BB 451) or equivalent may
be taken prior to or concurrently with BI 560.
BI 566. ELECTRON MICROSCOPY (3).
Transmission and scanning EM, as well as X-ray
instrument theory and design, sample preparation,
and applications to biological and materials
microstructural studies. OTHER PREREQS:
Introductory college physics; junior standing.
BI 570. COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND ANALYSIS
(4). Quantitative methods for the analysis of biotic
communities, including community concepts,
estimation of community composition parameters,
theoretical aspects of multivariate methods of
analyzing species-importance data, and overview
of multivariate tools; hands-on computer analysis
of data sets. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BI 370
or equivalent course; ST 412/ST 512 or
equivalent; calculus.
BI 589. ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
(3). Introduces students to the process of
analyzing environmental issues by developing
their capacities to acquire facts, synthesize
ideas, and communicate their knowledge.
Students work within a group and prepare a
written analysis. CROSSLISTED as BOT 489/
BOT 589. OTHER PREREQS: One year of college
biology or chemistry.
BI 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BI 670. COMMUNITY STRUCTURE AND ANALYSIS
(4). Quantitative methods for the analysis of biotic
communities, including community concepts,
estimation of community composition parameters,
theoretical aspects of multivariate methods of
analyzing species-abundance data, and overview
of multivariate tools; hands-on computer analysis
of data sets. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BI 370
or equivalent course; ST 412/ST 512 or
equivalent; calculus.
BOTANY AND
PLANT PATHOLOGY
Daniel J. Arp, Chair
2064 Cordley Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2902
541-737-3451
E-mail: bpp-off@science.oregonstate.edu
Website: http://
www.science.oregonstate.edu/bpp/
FACULTY
Professors Arp, Behrenfeld, Carrington,
Ciuffetti, Coakley, Dolja, Hamm,
Hansen, Ingham, Johnson, Lajtha,
Liston, Lomax, McCune, McEvoy,
Moldenke, Muir, Mundt, Pscheidt,
Smiley, Spotts, Sugar, Winner, Wolpert
Associate Professors Crowe, Fowler,
Ocamb, Parke, Rivin, Spatafora,
Sayavedra-Soto, Stone, Wilson
Assistant Professors Chang, Coop,
Givan, Luh, Mockler, Patterson,
Stockwell
Senior Instructors Halse, Putnam,
Soeldner
COURTESY FACULTY
Professors Linderman, Loper, Neilson,
Pfender
Associate Professors Kentula, Martin
Assistant Professors Cronn, Gent,
Grunwald, Kaye, Mahaffee, Meinke
Undergraduate Major
Botany (BS)
Options
Botanical Research
Fungal Biology
Plant Ecology and Systematics
Plant Molecular Genetics and
Biotechnology
Pre-Professional Teaching
Minor
Botany
Graduate Major
Botany and Plant Pathology
(MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Ecology
Genetics
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Mycology
Plant Pathology
Plant Physiology
Systematics
Applied Systematics
Graduate Minor
Botany and Plant Pathology
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Botany and plant pathology are
concerned with the study of plants at all
levels of biological organization, from
molecular and cellular processes to the
global ecosystem. This breadth of field
reflects the wide range of issues and
problems that confront plant biologists.
In addition to addressing fundamental
questions in plant biology, plant
scientists in the 21st century will be
called upon to provide information
useful for producing food, fiber, and
medicine for an increasing population,
and for increasing our understanding of
the diversity of plant and ecological
systems and their interactions with
humans. Students studying botany and
plant pathology at OSU receive the
basic science background necessary for
such contributions, and may choose to
focus in a particular area within plant
science.
The undergraduate program in the
Department of Botany and Plant
Pathology is designed for students who
wish to receive a BS in Botany degree
and for students pursuing degrees in
other fields that require a knowledge of
plant biology. For example, students
who have an undergraduate major in
biology or environmental science may
wish to emphasize botany courses in
their upper division course work.
Completion of the undergraduate
curriculum in botany can qualify
students for graduate work in various
areas of plant biology and plant
College of Science
pathology, and for positions in state
and federal agencies and industries
concerned with plants and their
products.
Prospective botany majors should
obtain a strong background in the
biological and physical sciences at the
high school level. Specifically recommended are a minimum of three years
of high school mathematics, including
algebra, geometry, and some exposure
to trigonometry; one year of chemistry;
one year of biology; one year of physics;
and courses designed to develop
computer and writing skills. Students
without an adequate background in
mathematics and science may make up
these deficiencies early in their college
careers.
GRADUATE STUDIES
The Department of Botany and Plant
Pathology offers graduate programs in
the following areas of concentration:
ecology, genetics, molecular and cellular
biology, mycology, plant pathology,
plant physiology, systematics, and
applied systematics.
• Ecology includes physiological,
population, community, ecosystem
and global studies in ecology.
• Genetics includes molecular, classical
and population studies of the
genetics of plants, fungi, and plantassociated microorganisms.
• Molecular and cellular biology
includes studies of molecular and
cellular mechanisms active during
plant development, molecular aspects
of plant-pathogen interactions, and
various aspects of gene regulation,
signal transduction, and the
cytoskeleton.
• Mycology includes the systematics,
ecology, and population genetics of
lichenized and nonlichenized fungi.
• Plant pathology includes studies in
the areas of bacteriology, nematology,
virology, forest pathology, epidemiology of plant diseases, the physiology
of parasitism, and the molecular and
biochemical basis of plant hostpathogen interactions.
• Plant physiology includes investigations of the regulation of plant
growth and development, the
molecular and physiological basis of
plant-microbe interactions, nitrogen
metabolism and the nitrogen cycle,
and problems in environmental and
stress physiology in plant systems.
• Systematics includes investigations
of the taxonomy, phylogeny, and
biogeography of plants, fungi, and
lichens.
• Applied systematics includes
internship-based programs of study
providing technical skills in plant
classification, identification, and
ecological properties of plant species.
Students with majors in any one area
may incorporate into their programs
minors in other areas within the
department or in other departments
and colleges. Integrated minors, and
interdisciplinary programs in plant
physiology, molecular and cellular
biology, genetics, and environmental
science are also available.
The PhD and MS degrees offered by
the Department of Botany and Plant
Pathology require, in addition to course
work, research resulting in presentation
and defense of a thesis. A non-thesis MS
degree also is available. PhD candidates
must pass a written and oral preliminary
examination upon completion of their
course work. In addition, PhD students
are required to be a teaching assistant
for two quarters. The MA degree
requires the knowledge of one foreign
language.
Inquiries concerning graduate studies
can be forwarded to the chairperson of
the Department of Botany and Plant
Pathology.
BOTANY (BS, HBS)
The required curriculum meets the
course requirements of the university
and the College of Science and provides
opportunity for specialized study in one
or more principal areas of plant science.
The undergraduate major, in regular
consultation with a faculty advisor,
prepares an academic program that
meets university requirements, provides
adequate scientific background, and
fulfills individual goals and interests.
Required courses are listed below
according to a suggested schedule. The
order in which particular courses are
taken may vary in individual cases.
Freshman Year
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
CH 121, CH 122, CH 123, or CH 221,
CH 222, CH 223. *General Chemistry
(5,5,5)
Mathematics courses (Prerequisites for
calculus, as required)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Perspective courses (15)
Sophomore Year
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BOT 321. Introduction to Plant
Systematics (4)
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (8)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
and MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
or MTH 241. *Calculus for
Management and Social Science (4)
and MTH 245. *Mathematics for
Management, Life, and Social Sciences (4)
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Additional approved writing (WR)
or speech (COMM) courses (6)
Additional electives (13)
Junior Year
BB 350. Elementary Biochemistry (4)
or BB 450 and BB 451. General
Biochemistry (4,3)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
or HORT/CSS 430. Plant Genetics (3)
BOT 313. Plant Structure (4)
BOT 341. Plant Ecology (4)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
Synthesis courses (6)
Additional electives (4–9)
Senior Year
BOT 331. Plant Physiology (4)
plus BOT 332. Experimental Plant
Physiology (3)
BOT 350. Introductory Plant Pathology (4)
or MB 302. General Microbiology (3)
BOT 416. Aquatic Botany (4)
or BOT 461. Introductory Mycology (4)
or BOT 465. Lichenology (4)
or BOT 466. Bryology (4)
ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
Computer competency: ST 352 or other
approved course or experience (4 or 3)
Select one Writing Intensive Course from
below:
BI 306. *^Environmental Ecology (3)
BB/BI 317. ^Theory and Practice of
Science (3)
BB 493. ^Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
BI 333. *^Understanding Environmental Problems (3)
BI 371. ^Ecological Methods (3)
BI 388. ^Special Topics: Flowering
Plants of the World (3)
BOT/BI 489. *^Analysis of Environmental Issues (3)
ENSC 479. *^Environmental Case
Studies (3)
HORT 311. ^Plant Propagation (4)
HSTS 415. *^Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
HSTS 419. *^Studies in Scientific
Controversy: Method and Practice of
(3)
HSTS 425. *^History of the Life Sciences
(3)
Additional upper-division biological
science courses: College of Science
courses other than BOT courses (4)
Additional electives (17–19)
Total=180
BOTANICAL RESEARCH OPTION
The Botanical Research option is
designed for those undergraduate
majors who desire to obtain the
intensive research experience associated
with the development of a thesis
project.
This option requires the completion
of a total of 21 credits selected from the
following:
Two approved subject matter electives
(6–10 credits)
BOT 401. Research (9–12)
BOT 403. Thesis (2–3)
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BOT 405. Reading and Conference (1–3)
To complete this option, students must
follow the procedure outlined below:
1. Choose a research advisor and
develop the option. Identify a
research advisor from among the
faculty in the Department of Botany
and Plant Pathology who is willing to
supervise the option. Develop a
course list and overall plan for the
option and have it approved by the
research advisor and academic advisors.
2. Develop expertise. Complete two
approved courses (6 credits minimum)
in the area of the proposed research.
3. Plan the research. Develop a
research proposal during one term of
BOT 405, Reading and Conference
(1–3 credits)(or HC 405, Reading and
Conference, for Honors College
students), and have it approved by
the research advisor.
4. Perform the research. Carry out the
planned experimentation, receiving
9–12 credits for BOT 401, Research.
(It is assumed that this credit and the
associated research effort will
ordinarily be distributed over several
terms.)
5. Report the research.
A. Written form. Write a document
(thesis) describing the results of the
research and have it approved by
the research advisor and academic
advisors. For this purpose, enroll in
BOT 403, Thesis (2–3 credits).
B. Oral form. Present the research
results using an oral or poster
presentation in a public forum
approved by the research advisor
and academic advisors. The
presentation may be made to the
department (e.g. at a BOT 407,
Departmental Seminar) or at a
scientific meeting (either for
students or for a scientific society).
FUNGAL BIOLOGY OPTION
1. Select the following courses as part of
the basic requirements for a botany
major:
BOT 350. Introductory Plant Pathology
(4)
BOT 461. Introductory Mycology (4)
(Note: The above courses do not count
toward the 21 credits required to
complete the option.)
2. Select 2 to 7 credits of the following
techniques courses:
BB 493, BB 494, or BB 495. ^Biochemistry Laboratory (3,3,3)
BI 315. Molecular Biology Laboratory (2)
BI 466. Electron Microscopy (3)
3. Select 2 to 6 credits of the following
professional experience electives:
BOT 401. Research (1–6)
or BOT 410. Internship (1–6)
BOT 405. Reading and Conference (1–2)
or BOT 407. Seminar (1–2)
4. Complete the remainder of the
21 credits required for the option by
selecting additional courses from the
following list of electives:
BOT 415. Forest Insect and Disease
Management (5)
BOT 465. Lichenology (4)
BOT 490. Selected Topics in Mycology;
Fungal Systematics (3)
BOT 490. Selected Topics in Mycology:
Fungal Taxonomy (3)
BOT 490. Selected Topics in Mycology:
Fungal Symbioses (3)
FST 460. Brewing Science and Analysis (4)
or FST 465. Wine Science and Analysis (4)
FST/MB 479. Food Biotechnology (3)
FS 499. Selected Topics in Forest
Science: Mycorrhizal Ecology (1–3)
MB 302. General Microbiology (3)
MB 448. Microbial Ecology (3)
Total required credits=21
PLANT ECOLOGY AND
SYSTEMATICS OPTION
1. Select one of the following plant
ecology courses:
BOT 440. Field Methods in Vegetation
Science (4)
BOT 442. Plant Population Ecology (3)
BOT 443. Plant Community Ecology (3)
BOT 488. Environmental Physiology of
Plants (3)
2. Select one of the following plant
systematics courses:
BOT 414. Agrostology (4)
BOT 421. Advanced Plant Systematics (4)
BOT 425. Flora of the Pacific Northwest (3)
3. Complete the remainder of the
21 credits required for the option by
selecting additional courses from the
plant ecology and plant systematics
courses listed above or from the
following list of approved ecology,
systematics, and professional experience electives.
Ecology electives:
BI 358. Symbioses and the Environment (3)
BI 371. Ecological Methods (3)
BOT 490. Selected Topics in Mycology:
Fungal Symbioses (3)
CH 390. Environmental Chemistry (3)
CSS 305. Principles of Soil Science (5)
FW 479. Wetlands and Riparian Ecology (3)
MB 448. Microbial Ecology (3)
RNG 352. Grassland and Shrubland
Ecosystems (4)
RNG 441. Rangeland Analysis (4)
Z 351. Marine Ecology (3)
Systematics electives:
BI 445. Evolution (3)
BOT 416. Aquatic Botany (4)
BOT 461. Introductory Mycology (4)
BOT 465. Lichenology (4)
BOT 466. Bryology (4)
BOT 490. Selected Topics in Mycology:
Fungal Systematics (3)
CSS/HORT 450. Plant Breeding (4)
GEN 430. Introduction to Population
Genetics (3)
Z 427. Paleobiology (3)
Professional experience electives:
BOT 401. Research (1–6)
or BOT 410. Internship (1–6)
BOT 405. Reading and Conference (1–2)
or BOT 407. Seminar (1–2)
PLANT MOLECULAR GENETICS
AND BIOTECHNOLOGY OPTION
1. Select the following courses as part of
the basic requirements for a botany
major:
BB 450 and BB 451. General Biochemistry (7)
BOT 350. Introductory Plant Pathology
(4)
(Note: The above courses do not count
toward the 21 credits required to
complete the option.)
2. Complete the following required
courses (10 credits):
BI 460. Cell Biology (3)
BI 461. Cell Biology Laboratory (2)
MB 302. General Microbiology (3)
MB 303. General Microbiology
Laboratory (2)
3. Select one of the following molecular
genetics courses (3–4 credits):
BOT 433. Hormonal Regulation of
Plant Growth and Development (3)
CSS/HORT 450. Plant Breeding (4)
MB/GEN 454. Microbial Genetics (4)
MB 456. Plasmid Biology (3)
4. Select one of the following technology courses (3–4 credits):
BB 494. Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
BI 466. Electron Microscopy (3)
HORT 441. Plant Tissue Culture (4)
5. Complete the remainder of the 21
credits required for the option by
selecting additional courses from the
molecular genetics and technology
courses listed above or from the
following list of professional experience electives.
BOT 401. Research (1–6)
or BOT 410. Internship (1–6)
BOT 405. Reading and Conference (1–2)
or BOT 407. Seminar (1–2)
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
TEACHING BOTANY OPTION
The Pre-professional Teaching option
(24 to 26 credits), together with a BS in
Botany, will complete the course
requirements for admission to the
Professional Teacher Education Licensure Program offered by the Department
of Science and Mathematics Education
at Oregon State University. Prior to
entering the initial licensure programs,
students are also required to complete a
series of tests specified by the licensure
programs, including the basic skills test,
multiple subject assessment tests, and
approved subject matter tests for specific
teaching endorsement areas. Students
electing to complete this option should
note that admission to the licensure
program is on a competitive basis.
Completion of the option does not
College of Science
guarantee admission to the licensure
program.
In addition to completing all of the
regular requirements for a BS in Botany,
botany majors electing this option must:
1. Complete the following required preprofessional courses (12 credits).
SED 309. Field Practicum: Science and
Mathematics (3)
SED 409. Field Practicum: Science and
Mathematics (3)
SED 412/512. Technology Foundations
for Teaching Math and Science (3)
SED 413/513. Science Materials and
Laboratories (3)
and SED 501. Research: Scientific
Inquiry (3 grad credits)
Note: SED 501 must be taken concurrently with SED 413/SED 513, but it
must be reserved for graduate credit.
Therefore, this course cannot be applied
to an undergraduate degree.
SED 416/SED 516. Methods Foundations for Teaching Math/Science (3)
Note: SED 51X courses are available in
summer session as well as during the
academic year.
2. Complete additional course work
required or recommended for botany
majors seeking licensure in one of the
specific teaching endorsement areas
indicated below (9–14).
Biology (Middle and High School
option) (9)
Z 331, Z 332, Z 333. Human Anatomy
and Physiology (3,3,3)
or Z 430. Principles of Physiology (4)
and additional upper-division
zoology courses (5)
Note: Blanket-numbered courses may
not be used to meet this requirement.
Chemistry (Middle and
High School option) (9–10)
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry
(4,3)
Note: Elect BB 450 and BB 451 in
completing requirements for a BS in
botany.
BB 452. General Biochemistry (3)
CH 337. Organic Chemistry Lab (4)
One upper-division chemistry course in
a field other than organic chemistry
or biochemistry (3–4)
Note: These additional chemistry courses
will qualify botany majors for a minor
in chemistry.
Integrated Science (Middle and
High School option) (12)
GEO 201. *Earth System Science (4)
GEO 202. *Physical Geology (4)
GEO 203. *Evolution of Planet Earth (4)
Integrated Science (Elementary
and middle school option) (14)
ATS 210. Intro to the Atmospheric
Sciences (3)
GEO 201. *Earth System Science (4)
GEO 202. *Physical Geology (4)
OC 331. Intro to Oceanography (3)
3. Students electing this option are
encouraged to participate in the
undergraduate teaching assistant
experiences available for reading and
conference credit from the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology
as BOT 405, Reading and Conference
(1–16), or from the Biology Program
as BI 405.
4. Students electing this option are
encouraged to contact the Department of Science and Math Education
for further advice and guidance, for
information concerning other
licensure areas of possible interest
(e.g. physics and mathematics), and
to obtain information concerning any
recent changes in requirements for
licensure.
BOTANY MINOR
BI 311. Genetics (4)
or HORT/CSS 430. Plant Genetics (3)
BOT 321. Intro to Plant Systematics (4)
BOT 331. Plant Physiology (4)
BOT 341. Plant Ecology (4)
Additional upper-division BOT courses
(12–13)
[Excluding BOT 101 but may include
BOT 401, BOT 405, BOT 407, BOT 410]
Total credits required=27
The minor requirements listed above are
subject to the following constraints:
Courses required for a major and taken
in the major department may not count
toward a minor. An individual course
may not count toward more than one
minor. At least 12 credits of the minor
must be upper division.
BOTANY AND PLANT
PATHOLOGY (MA, MAg, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Ecology, genetics, molecular and
cellular biology, mycology, plant
pathology, plant physiology,
systematics, applied systematics
The Department of Botany and Plant
Pathology offers graduate programs
leading to the Master of Arts, Master of
Science, and Doctor of Philosophy
degrees in the field of botany and plant
pathology.
Within this major field, students may
elect to specialize in one of the approved areas of concentration.
The selection of an area of concentration is optional. Students may major in
botany and plant pathology without
selecting an area of concentration. The
approved areas of concentration are
described below.
Ecology includes physiological,
population, community, ecosystem and
global studies in ecology.
Genetics includes molecular, classical
and population studies of the genetics
of plants, fungi, and plant-associated
microorganisms.
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Molecular and cellular biology includes
studies of molecular and cellular
mechanisms active during plant
development, molecular aspects of
plant-pathogen interactions, and
various aspects of gene regulation, signal
transduction, and the cytoskeleton.
Mycology includes the systematics,
ecology, and population genetics of
lichenized and nonlichenized fungi.
Plant pathology includes studies in
the areas of bacteriology, nematology,
virology, forest pathology, epidemiology of plant diseases, the physiology of
parasitism, and the molecular and
biochemical basis of plant hostpathogen interactions.
Plant physiology includes investigations of the regulation of plant growth
and development, the molecular and
physiological basis of plant-microbe
interactions, nitrogen metabolism and
the nitrogen cycle, and problems in
environmental and stress physiology in
plant systems.
Systematics includes investigations of
the taxonomy, phylogeny, and biogeography of plants, fungi, and lichens.
Applied systematics includes internship-based programs of study providing
technical skills in plant classification,
identification, and ecological properties
of plant species.
Students majoring in any one area of
concentration may incorporate into
their programs minors in other areas
within the department or minors in
other departments and colleges.
Integrated minors, and interdisciplinary
programs in plant physiology, molecular and cellular biology, genetics, and
environmental science are also available.
The PhD and MS degrees offered by
the Department of Botany and Plant
Pathology require, in addition to course
work, research resulting in the presentation and defense of a thesis. A nonthesis
MS degree also is available for students
with particular career goals, including
an internship-based MS program in the
area of applied systematics. PhD
candidates must pass a written and oral
preliminary examination upon completion of their course work. In addition,
PhD students are required to be a
teaching assistant for two quarters. The
MA degree requires the knowledge of
one foreign language.
Inquiries concerning graduate studies
may be forwarded to the chairperson of
the Department of Botany and Plant
Pathology.
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PROFESSIONAL MASTER’S
DEGREE PROGRAM IN APPLIED
SYSTEMATICS
Website: http://
professionalmasters.science.orst.edu/
The graduate program of the
Department of Botany and Plant
Pathology includes a professional MS
program leading to an MS in Botany
and Plant Pathology with an area of
concentration in Applied Systematics.
(Professional MS programs are nonthesis MS programs that have a defined
curriculum and require an internship
experience.)
Systematics is the science devoted to
the discovery, description, and classification of the earth’s biological diversity.
The need for an accurate and comprehensive knowledge of biological
diversity is now recognized by a broad
array of interests in the public and
private sectors. Plants and fungi are the
focus of current initiatives in the
conservation of endangered species, the
restoration of native ecosystems, and
the control of invasive weeds. In these
and other endeavors, the accurate
identification of plants and fungi plays
a pivotal role. Oregon State University’s
Professional Master’s Degree Program in
Applied Systematics was designed to
provide students with the tools and
experience needed to become proficient
in this area.
Required Core Courses
BOT 516. Aquatic Botany (4)
BOT 561. Introductory Mycology (4)
BOT 514. Agrostology (4)
BOT 521. Advanced Plant Systematics (4)
or BOT 590. Selected Topics in
Mycology (1–3)
BOT 565. Bryology (4)
or BOT 566. Lichenology (4)
BOT 525. Flora of the Pacific Northwest
(3)
Approved Elective (3)
One course selected from a disciplinary
area or from a professional training area
represented by the cohort courses.
One credit of either of the
following for each of three terms:
BOT 505. Reading and Conference (1)
or BOT 507. Seminar (1)
Cohort Courses
BA 599. Selected Topics in Marketing (3)
COMM 512. Topics in Speech
Communication (3)
PHL 547. Research Ethics (3)
Internship
BOT 510. Internship (6–12) [12 credits=1
term of full-time experience]
Total minimum credits required:
45–51
BOTANY AND PLANT
PATHOLOGY GRADUATE MINOR
Courses required for a Botany and Plant
Pathology graduate minor are determined in consultation with the minor
advisor.
COURSES
BOT 101. *BOTANY: A HUMAN CONCERN (4).
Introductory botany for non-majors, emphasizing
the role of plants in the environment, agriculture
and society. Includes molecular approaches to the
study of plant function and genetic engineering.
Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
BOT 313. PLANT STRUCTURE (4). The structural
components of vascular plants and how plant
structure relates to function, development,
environment, evolution, and human use of plants.
Field trip. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BI 213.
BOT 321. INTRODUCTION TO PLANT
SYSTEMATICS (4). Vascular plant classification,
diversity, and evolutionary relationships. Lab
emphasizes the collection and identification of
ferns, gymnosperms, and flowering plants in
Oregon. Field trips. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS:
BI 213.
BOT 331. PLANT PHYSIOLOGY (4). Survey of
physiological processes in plants, including
photosynthesis and plant metabolism, mineral
nutrition and ion uptake processes, plant cell/
water relations, regulation of plant growth and
development, and transpiration and translocation.
Lec/rec. OTHER PREREQS: BI 213, CH 123 or
CH 223.
BOT 332. EXPERIMENTAL PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
(3). Laboratory experiences in the manipulation
and observation of physiological processes in
plant systems. Analysis and interpretation of
physiological data generated in experimentation
with plant systems. Training in basic laboratory
skills, including the principles and procedures
involved in the use of common items of laboratory
instrumentation. Lab. OTHER PREREQS: BOT 331
or BI 314 or equivalent.
BOT 341. PLANT ECOLOGY (4). Study of higher
plants in relation to their environment. The
relationship of plant physiology and reproduction
to environmental factors; competition and other
species interactions; the structure, dynamics and
analysis of vegetation. Field trips. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: BI 213. BOT 321 is recommended.
BOT 350. INTRODUCTORY PLANT PATHOLOGY
(4). Symptoms, causal agents, diagnosis, and
prevention of plant diseases, with emphasis on
fungi, bacteria, nematode, and virus pathogens.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BI 213.
BOT 401. RESEARCH (1-16).
BOT 403. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
BOT 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BOT 407. SEMINAR (1). Section 1: Departmental
seminar. Section 2: Junior/senior seminar (1).
Intended to instruct students on proper
techniques for presentation of scientific material.
Each student is expected to prepare and present
a scientific seminar, and a statement of
professional goals. CROSSLISTED as BI 407.
Section 3: Lichens and Bryophytes Research (1).
Weekly one-hour meetings for reporting and
discussion of active research projects, discussion
of proposal research, review and discussion of
recent literature, and mini-workshops on particular
problems. Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Junior
or senior standing in botany or biology, instructor
approval required.
BOT 407H. SEMINAR (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
BOT 408. WORKSHOP (1-16).
BOT 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Instructor approval required.
BOT 414. AGROSTOLOGY (4). Classification and
identification of grasses, with emphasis on the
modern system of grass classification; laboratory
practice in keying grass specimens to genus and
tribe. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BOT 321.
BOT 415. FOREST INSECT AND DISEASE
MANAGEMENT (5). Effects of insects and
diseases on forest ecosystems. Recognition of
important groups, prediction of pest responses to
environmental changes, and management
strategies for protection of forest resources. Field
trips. CROSSLISTED as FS 415/FS 515. Lec/rec/
lab. OTHER PREREQS: BI 213.
BOT 416. AQUATIC BOTANY (4). Taxonomy and
ecology of aquatic vegetation, emphasizing
freshwater and marine algae and the submergent
vascular plants. Morphology, physiology, and
classification of the algae; morphological and
physiological adaptations of aquatic vascular
plants; and primary production in aquatic
ecosystems. Laboratory practice in the
identification of local taxa. Field trips. Lec/lab.
OTHER PREREQS: BI 213.
BOT 421. ADVANCED PLANT SYSTEMATICS (4).
Experimental plant systematics. Methods of
phylogenetic reconstruction. Collection and
analysis of taxonomically informative characters,
including structural, cytological, genetic,
biochemical, and molecular data. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: BOT 321, BI 311 or CSS 430.
BOT 425. FLORA OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
(3). Vascular plant identification, terminology, and
diagnostic characteristics of plant families. Lab
emphasizes the use of keys for identification to
the species level and ability recognize by sight
those plant families found in the Pacific
Northwest. Field trips. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS:
BOT 321 or equivalent.
BOT 433. HORMONAL REGULATION OF PLANT
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (3). Roles of
hormones, inhibitors, and phytochrome in the
regulation of growth and development of seed
plants. The biochemistry of growth substances
and phytochrome; effects of physical environment
upon specific growth and developmental events
and the salient biochemical changes correlated
with those events. Offered alternate years.
OTHER PREREQS: BOT 331.
BOT 440. FIELD METHODS IN VEGETATION
SCIENCE (4). Concepts and tools for describing,
monitoring, and experimenting on vegetation.
Combines web-based material, field experience at
the student’s location, and student projects.
OTHER PREREQS: Course in ecology, course in
statistics.
BOT 442. PLANT POPULATION ECOLOGY (3).
Ecological aspects of plant form and reproduction;
demography and population modeling; species
interactions, including competition, mutualism, and
herbivory. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BOT 341 or
equivalent.
BOT 443. PLANT COMMUNITY ECOLOGY (3). The
structure, diversity, and successional dynamics of
terrestrial plant communities; methods of analysis.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BOT 341 or
equivalent.
BOT 452. PLANT DISEASE MANAGEMENT (4).
Analysis of host, pathogen, and environmental
factors influencing the increase and spread of
plant disease. Epidemiological theory will be used
as a basis for developing and evaluating
principles and concepts of plant disease
management. Offered alternate years. Lec/lab.
OTHER PREREQS: BOT 350 or BOT 550.
BOT 453. PLANT DISEASE DIAGNOSIS (3).
Diagnosis of plant diseases and identification of
causal agents. Laboratory practice in identification
techniques. Observation of symptoms exhibited
by diseased plants in greenhouse and field
locations. Field trips. Offered alternate years in
College of Science
summer term. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS:
BOT 350 or BOT 550.
BOT 461. INTRODUCTORY MYCOLOGY (4). A
broad taxonomic survey of the fungi. Topics
include life histories, systematics, ecology,
genetics, and ethnomycology. Participation on
field trips and the submission of a specimen
collection are required. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: BI 213.
BOT 465. LICHENOLOGY (4). Biology of lichens;
includes structure, life histories, classification,
and ecology. Offered alternate years. Field trip fee.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BI 213 and two
botany courses.
BOT 466. BRYOLOGY (4). Biology of bryophytes;
includes structure, life histories, classification,
and ecology. Offered alternate years. Field trip fee.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BI 213 and two
botany courses.
BOT 488. ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY OF
PLANTS (3). Introduces students to mechanisms
of plant responses to environmental change
caused by humans, including atmospheric,
nutrient, water, and global climate factors.
Concepts are built around principles of plant
environment relations. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS:
One course in plant physiology or one course in
ecology.
BOT 489. *^ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES (3). Introduces the students to the
process of analyzing environmental issues by
developing their capacities to acquire facts,
synthesize ideas, and communicate their
knowledge. Students work within a group and
prepare a written analysis. CROSSLISTED as
BI 489/BI 589. (Bacc Core Course) (Writing
Intensive Course) OTHER PREREQS: One year
chemistry or biology.
BOT 490. SELECTEDTOPICS IN MYCOLOGY (1-3).
Advanced topics in mycology through analysis of
current literature. Detailed study of an aspect of
mycology beyond those covered in regular
classes. Seminar and discussion format. May be
repeated for credit. OTHER PREREQS: BOT 461/
BOT 561.
BOT 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BOT 499H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16). OTHER
PREREQS: Honors College approval required.
BOT 501. RESEARCH (1-16).
BOT 503. THESIS (1-16).
BOT 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BOT 507. SEMINAR (1-16). Section 1:
Departmental seminar. Graded P/N. Section 2:
Lichens and Bryophytes Research. Weekly onehour meetings for reporting and discussions of
proposal research, review and discussion of
recent literature, and mini-workshops on particular
problems. OTHER PREREQS: Graduate status or
instructor approval required.
BOT 508. WORKSHOP (1-16).
BOT 510. INTERNSHIP (1-16).
BOT 514. AGROSTOLOGY (4). Classification and
identification of grasses, with emphasis on the
modern system of grass classification; laboratory
practice in keying grass specimens to genus and
tribe. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BOT 321.
BOT 515. FOREST INSECT AND DISEASE
MANAGEMENT (5). Effects of insects and
diseases on forest ecosystems. Recognition of
important groups, prediction of pest responses to
environmental changes, and management
strategies for protection of forest resources. Field
trips. CROSSLISTED as FS 415/FS 515. Lec/rec/
lab. OTHER PREREQS: BI 213.
BOT 516. AQUATIC BOTANY (4). Taxonomy and
ecology of aquatic vegetation, emphasizing
freshwater and marine algae and the submergent
vascular plants. Morphology, physiology, and
classification of the algae; morphological and
physiological adaptations of aquatic vascular
plants; and primary production in aquatic
ecosystems. Laboratory practice in the
identification of local taxa. Field trips. Lec/lab.
OTHER PREREQS: BI 213.
BOT 521. ADVANCED PLANT SYSTEMATICS (4).
Experimental plant systematics. Methods of
phylogenetic reconstruction. Collection and
analysis of taxonomically informative characters,
including structural, cytological, genetic,
biochemical, and molecular data. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: BOT 321, BI 311 or CSS 430.
BOT 525. FLORA OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
(3). Vascular plant identification, terminology, and
diagnostic characteristics of plant families. Lab
emphasizes the use of keys for identification to
the species level and ability recognize by sight
those plant families found in the Pacific
Northwest. Field trips. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS:
BOT 321 or equivalent.
BOT 533. HORMONAL REGULATION OF PLANT
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (3). Roles of
hormones, inhibitors, and phytochrome in the
regulation of growth and development of seed
plants. The biochemistry of growth substances
and phytochrome; effects of physical environment
upon specific growth and developmental events
and the salient biochemical changes correlated
with those events. Offered alternate years.
OTHER PREREQS: BOT 331.
BOT 540. FIELD METHODS IN VEGETATION
SCIENCE (4). Concepts and tools for describing,
monitoring, and experimenting on vegetation.
Combines Web-based material, field experience at
the student’s location, and student projects.
OTHER PREREQS: Course in ecology, ST 511 or
equivalent.
BOT 542. PLANT POPULATION ECOLOGY (3).
Ecological aspects of plant form and reproduction;
demography and population modeling; species
interactions, including competition, mutualism, and
herbivory. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BOT 341 or
equivalent.
BOT 543. PLANT COMMUNITY ECOLOGY (3). The
structure, diversity, and successional dynamics of
terrestrial plant communities; methods of analysis.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BOT 341 or equivalent.
BOT 547. NUTRIENT CYCLING (3). Reviews and
discusses ecosystem-level biogeochemical
concepts for terrestrial and freshwater
ecosystems, primarily by reading and discussing
classic and current literature to determine the
state-of-knowledge and uncertainties associated
with it. Topics will include root nutrient uptake
mechanisms, soil chemical and biochemical
transformations in different soil and ecosystems,
measuring soil solution and watershed fluxes, soil
organic matter formation and structure, the
meaning of sustainability, the concept of N
saturation in terrestrial ecosystems, and the use
of natural abundance and tracer isotopes in
ecosystem biogeochemistry. While forest
biogeochemical processes will be emphasized,
desert, aquatic, wetland, and prairie ecosystems
will also be explored. CROSSLISTED as FS 547.
OTHER PREREQS: College-level chemistry and
biology, one class in ecology (BI 370 or equivalent).
BOT 550. PLANT PATHOLOGY (5). Causal agents
of plant disease, diagnosis, pathogenesis,
epidemiology, and disease management principles
and strategies. Field trip. Lec/rec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: BI 213.
BOT 552. PLANT DISEASE MANAGEMENT (4).
Analysis of host, pathogen, and environmental
factors influencing the increase and spread of
plant disease. Epidemiological theory will be used
as a basis for developing and evaluating
principles and concepts of plant disease
management. Offered alternate years. Lec/lab.
OTHER PREREQS: BOT 350 or BOT 550.
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BOT 553. PLANT DISEASE DIAGNOSIS (3).
Diagnosis of plant diseases and identification of
causal agents. Laboratory practice in identification
techniques. Observation of symptoms exhibited
by diseased plants in greenhouse and field
locations. Field trips. Offered alternate years in
summer term. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BOT 350
or BOT 550.
BOT 554. PLANT PATHOGENIC NEMATODES (2).
Survey of nematodes that cause plant disease.
Includes taxonomy, identification, life cycles,
symptomology, interactions with other plant
pathogens, and how nematodes cause plant
disease. Offered alternate years. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: BOT 550; 6 credits of upper-division
biology.
BOT 555. PLANT VIROLOGY (3). Nature and
properties; symptomology; transmission;
inhibitors; purification; electron microscopy;
serology; control. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: BOT 550; 6 credits of upper-division
biology.
BOT 561. INTRODUCTORY MYCOLOGY (4). A
broad taxonomic survey of the fungi. Topics
include life histories, systematics, ecology,
genetics, and ethnomycology. Participation on
field trips and the submission of a specimen
collection are required. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: BI 213.
BOT 565. LICHENOLOGY (4). Biology of lichens;
includes structure, life histories, classification,
and ecology. Offered alternate years. Field trip fee.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BI 213 and two
botany courses.
BOT 566. BRYOLOGY (4). Biology of bryophytes;
includes structure, life histories, classification,
and ecology. Offered alternate years. Field trip fee.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BI 213 and two
botany courses.
BOT 588. ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY OF
PLANTS (3). Introduces students to mechanisms
of plant responses to environmental change
caused by humans, including atmospheric,
nutrient, water, and global climate factors.
Concepts are built around principles of plant
environment relations. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS:
One course in plant physiology or one course in
ecology.
BOT 589. ANALYSIS OF ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES (3). Introduces the students to the
process of analyzing environmental issues by
developing their capacities to acquire facts,
synthesize ideas, and communicate their
knowledge. Students work within a group and
prepare a written analysis. CROSSLISTED as
BI 489/BI 589. OTHER PREREQS: One year
chemistry or biology.
BOT 590. SELECTED TOPICS IN MYCOLOGY
(1-3). Advanced topics in mycology through
analysis of current literature. Detailed study of an
aspect of mycology beyond those covered in
regular classes. Seminar and discussion format.
May be repeated for credit. OTHER PREREQS:
BOT 461/BOT 561.
BOT 593. SELECTED TOPICS IN PLANT CELL
AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (1-3). Recent
advances in cellular and molecular approaches to
the study of plant functions of ecological and
physiological significance. Topics vary from year
to year. May be repeated for credit.
CROSSLISTED as MCB 593.
BOT 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
BOT 601. RESEARCH (1-16).
BOT 603. THESIS (1-16).
BOT 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
BOT 607. SEMINAR (1).
BOT 608. WORKSHOP (1-16).
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BOT 616. FOREST PATHOLOGY (3). Advanced
topics in forest pathology with an emphasis on
field problems facing managers of forest
resources. Offered alternate years. Field trips.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: BOT 415/BOT 515 or
BOT 550.
BOT 625. PLANT MOLECULAR GENETICS (3).
Structure, expression and interactions of the plant
nuclear, chloroplast and mitochondrial genomes.
Critical examination of the current literature on
gene regulation, mobile genetic elements and
biotechnology in higher plants. Offered alternate
years. CROSSLISTED as GEN 625 and MCB 625.
OTHER PREREQS: MCB 555 or equivalent and
BB 451, or instructor approval required.
BOT 651. MOLECULAR BASIS OF PLANT
PATHOGENESIS (3). Analysis of current concepts
in the physiology, biochemistry, and genetics of
host-parasite interactions. Topics covered include
specificity, recognition, penetration, toxin
production, altered plant metabolism during
disease, resistance mechanisms and regulatory
aspects of gene expression during host-parasite
interactions. Offered alternate years.
CROSSLISTED as MCB 651. OTHER PREREQS:
BOT 550.
BOT 668. PLANT DISEASE DYNAMICS (4).
Evaluation of processes affecting the dynamics of
plant disease and pathogen populations through
analysis of current literature. Students will be
expected to conduct extensive reading and
analysis of literature and to meet with the
instructor for small group discussions. Offered
alternate years. OTHER PREREQS: BOT 550, ST 412.
BOT 691. SELECTED TOPICS-PLANT ECOLOGY
(1-3). Recent advances and developing problems
in plant ecology, with critical evaluation of current
literature. Topics vary from year to year. May be
repeated for credit. OTHER PREREQS: Graduatelevel ecology.
BOT 692. SELECTED TOPICS: PLANT
PATHOLOGY (1-3). Selected topics concerning
plant pathogens and plant disease processes,
emphasizing current literature and theory. Topics
vary from year to year. May be repeated for credit.
OTHER PREREQS: BOT 550 or equivalent.
BOT 699. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
CHEMISTRY
Douglas A. Keszler, Chair
153 Gilbert Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-4003
541-737-2081
E-mail: Douglas.keszler@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://
www.chemistry.oregonstate.edu/
FACULTY
Professors Barofsky, Evans, Gable, Ingle,
Keszler, Loveland, Nibler, Schuyler,
Sleight, Watson, Westall, White
Associate Professors Carter, Horne, Kong,
Lerner, Loeser, Remcho
Assistant Professors Blakemore, Maier,
Simonich
Senior Instructors Pastorek, Nafshun
Instructors Drapela, Travers, Walker
Adjunct Faculty
Beckman, Field, Gerwick, Paulenova,
Proteau, Tate
Undergraduate Major
Chemistry (BS)
Track-One Options
Advanced Biochemistry
Advanced Chemistry
Track-Two Options
Biochemistry
Business
Chemistry Education
Chemical Engineering
Environmental Chemistry
Forensic Science
Materials Science
Pre-med
Chemistry (BA)
Minor
Chemistry
Graduate Major
Chemistry (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Nuclear Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Graduate Minor
Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry offers BS,
BA, MS, MA, MAIS, and PhD degrees in
chemistry. The facilities, faculty, and
curricular offerings in this department
are approved by the American Chemical
Society.
Chemistry provides a gateway to
many professions. An undergraduate
chemistry degree may serve as preparation for professional work in chemistry
and related sciences; as a foundation to
pursue applied fields including pharmaceutical chemistry, forensics, biotechnology, medicine, chemical processing,
electronics, agricultural and food
science, oceanography, marketing of
scientific equipment or supplies,
environmental science, and atmospheric
science. It may also serve as a core for
pre-professional students pursuing
graduate work in pure or applied
chemistry, and for those seeking
positions as research chemists and
technical experts in commercial laboratories and chemical industries, positions
in local, state, and federal government
facilities, and for postgraduate work
leading to teaching positions in
universities, colleges, community
colleges, and high schools.
There are several degree programs
available to undergraduate chemistry
majors. All curricula involve general,
organic, analytical, physical, and
inorganic chemistry course work, plus
two to three years of laboratory work in
chemistry.
All chemistry majors take part or all
of Experimental Chemistry, a six-term
laboratory course sequence consisting of
22 project-style experiments. This
program replaces the traditional
separate divisional laboratory courses in
chemistry taught at many universities.
Students in this Integrated Laboratory
Program work on two to five projects
per term, each of which includes
components of synthesis, analysis,
theory and report writing spanning all
areas of modern chemistry. One goal of
the program is to provide students
intensive hands-on experience in
modern chemical instrumentation and
computers as a foundation for both
graduate studies and employment in
science after graduation.
Most chemistry majors take advantage of the opportunity to become
involved in research projects in the
department. Working with a research
group is an exciting way to apply ideas
and skills acquired in formal course
work. Students work closely with a
faculty member and research group to
set up their projects. Undergraduates
also have the opportunity to present
their research as a poster at the annual
departmental poster session entitled
“Chemistry in Action.” Scheduling
research time is flexible but three hours
of work per week are required per credit.
Areas of research available are highly
varied and include synthesis of new
compounds and materials, development
and applications of chemical instrumentation, laser spectroscopy, surface
science, reaction mechanisms, design
and synthesis of polymers and optical
College of Science
materials, environmental chemistry,
bioanalytical methods, and nuclear
chemistry. Research experience is helpful
when considering graduate work in
chemistry and provides valuable
experience for entering the job market.
Students may also obtain valuable
experience and credits for internships.
GRADUATE STUDIES
The Department of Chemistry offers
graduate work leading toward Master
of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor
of Philosophy degrees in analytical
chemistry, inorganic chemistry, nuclear
and radiation chemistry, organic
chemistry, physical chemistry, and solid
state chemistry. The major emphasis of
the PhD program is on research. A nonthesis master’s degree is available. Most
graduate students working on a thesis in
chemistry are supported either as
graduate teaching assistants or as
graduate research assistants.
CHEMISTRY (BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
Chemistry BS Degree
The Chemistry BS degree features two
tracks, each with a chemistry core and a
selection of accompanying options.
Students in either track or any option
with good academic records and letters
of recommendation will be well
prepared and competitive for continued
graduate education in chemistry or
related areas.
• Track One is well suited for students
intending to pursue a graduate degree
in chemistry or a closely related area. It
provides the most rigorous and
complete chemistry background and the
most extensive laboratory experience.
The curriculum is certified by the
American Chemical Society (ACS) and
has two options: advanced biochemistry
and advanced chemistry. Both options
include 6–12 credits of career-supportive
electives (CSE) in advanced chemistry or
related disciplines. These CSE courses are
approved by the advisor and are
intended to strengthen the student’s
background in areas related to career
goals. Students choosing the advanced
chemistry option must take at least 3
credits in advanced laboratory courses
or research. Track-One graduates are
eligible for ACS certification by the
department chair and can become full
members of the ACS without the
requirement of work experience.
• Track Two is suited for chemistry
majors who want to gain extensive
experience in a secondary area, target a
particular career direction or continue
with graduate education in chemistry or
related areas. Track Two options
include: biochemistry, business, chemistry education, chemical engineering,
environmental chemistry, forensic
science, materials science, and premedicine. The multidisciplinary
approach of Track Two enhances
preparation and opportunities for
employment in electronics, polymers, or
biotechnology (the biochemistry,
chemical engineering, or materials
science options), for careers in environmental science (environmental chemistry
option), work in crime labs (forensic
science option), or teaching in high
schools (chemistry education option).
The Track Two curriculum is not
certified by the American Chemical
Society. It consists of a core of chemistry
courses (79–81 credits) and a combination of 8 to 11 courses (30–36 credits)
that defines each option.
Chemistry BA Degree
The BA degree is appropriate for
chemistry students interested in obtaining a broader academic background
through a second-language requirement
and additional liberal arts courses (9
credits). It also includes 6–12 credits of
approved career-supportive electives to
allow students to choose courses in
advanced chemistry or related disciplines to support their career goals. At
least 3 credits are to be in advanced
laboratory courses or research. This
degree may lead to international
opportunities, especially if coupled with
the International Degree Program at
OSU.
ALL UNDERGRADUATE
CHEMISTRY DEGREES
The baccalaureate core requirements are
met by:
Perspectives courses (12)
One difference, power, and discrimination course (DPD) (3)
Synthesis courses (6)
Writing courses (9)
One fitness course and lab (3)
One biology course (4)
The quarters in which these are taken
are flexible, except that synthesis courses
must be taken at the junior and senior
level. Chemistry majors or minors may
not use S/U grading in courses that meet
Department of Chemistry or College of
Science requirements.
The timing of courses for all degrees
and options can be critical, especially
because of prerequisites. More detailed
information and suggestions about
when to take courses are found on the
Chemistry Department website at http://
www.chemistry.oregonstate.edu/.
Students should meet with their advisor
every term. For many options in Track
Two, students will also be directed to an
additional advisor in another department for courses in that option.
Students pursuing the business option
must have approval from the College of
Business.
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For any option involving biochemistry courses, it is strongly recommended
that students select:
BI 212. *Principles of Biology (4), as the
biology course to fulfill the
baccalaureate core requirement.
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4),
is also recommended.
For options in which CH 462,
^Experimental Chemistry II (3), is the
required WIC course, it is strongly
recommended that CH 422, Analytical
Chemistry (3), be taken as a corequisite.
Chemistry offers the following courses
through the University Honors College
(UHC). Chemistry students in the UHC
may substitute these courses for courses
in the regular sequences:
CH 224H, CH 225H, CH 226H.
*Honors General Chemistry (5,5,5)
CH 361H, CH 362H. Experimental
Chemistry I (3,3)
and CH 461H. Experimental Chemistry II (3,3,3)
and CH 462H, CH 463H, CH 464H.
^Experimental Chemistry II (3,3,3)
TRACK-ONE
CHEMISTRY BS DEGREE
(See Advanced Chemistry Option and
Advanced Biochemistry Option)
Chemistry Core (76)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
CH 334, CH 335, CH 336. Organic
Chemistry (3,3,3)
CH 361, CH 362. Experimental
Chemistry I (3,3)
CH 421, CH 422. Analytical Chemistry (3,3)
CH 440, CH 441, CH 442. Physical
Chemistry (3,3,3)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 253. Infinite Series and Sequences (4)
or MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)
PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *General
Physics with Calculus (4,4,4)
PH 221, PH 222, PH 223. Recitation for
Physics (1,1,1)
SAMPLE CURRICULUM (TRACKONE CHEMISTRY BS DEGREE)
Freshman Year
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)
PH 211, PH 221. *General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)
Perspectives courses (6)
Writing I (3)
Sophomore Year
CH 334, CH 335, CH 336. Organic
Chemistry (3,3,3)
CH 361, CH 362. Experimental
Chemistry I (3,3)
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MTH 253. Infinite Series and Sequences (4)
or MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4)
Option courses (6 or 7)
PH 212, PH 213. *General Physics (4,4)
and PH 222, PH 223. Recitation for
Physics (1,1)
Perspectives courses (6)
Writing II (3)
Junior Year
BI 212. *Principles of Biology (4)
or BI 102. *General Biology (4)
CH 421, CH 422. Analytical Chemistry
(3,3)
CH 440, CH 441, CH 442. Physical
Chemistry (3,3,3)
Perspectives and Synthesis courses (6)
Writing III/speech (3)
Elective and Option courses (18)
Senior Year
Elective and Option courses (42–43)
Synthesis course (3)
TRACK-TWO
CHEMISTRY BS DEGREE
(See options for Biochemistry, Business,
Chemistry Education, Chemical
Engineering, Environmental Chemistry,
Forensic Science, Materials Science,
Pre-Medicine)
Chemistry Core* (79–81)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
or CH 428. Instrumental Analysis (4)
(For a stronger background in analytical
chemistry, instead of CH 324 or CH 428,
plus CH 411 and CH 412, substitute
CH 421, CH 422, CH 461, CH 411 or
CH 412, plus CH 461, which adds
2 credits.)
CH 334, CH 335, CH 336. Organic
Chemistry (3,3,3)
CH 361, CH 362. Experimental
Chemistry I (3,3)
CH 411, CH 412. Inorganic Chemistry (3,3)
CH 440, CH 441, CH 442. Physical
Chemistry (3,3,3)
CH 462. ^Experimental Chemistry II (3)
or CH 463. ^Experimental Chemistry II (3)
or CH 464. ^Experimental Chemistry II (3)
MTH 251, MTH 252, MTH 254.
Differential, Integral and Vector
Calculus (4,4,4)
PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *General
Physics with Calculus (4,4,4)
and PH 221, PH 222, PH 223. Recitation
for Physics 211, 212, 213 (1,1,1)
or PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
*Note: For the Chemical Engineering,
Environmental Chemistry, Forensic
Science, and Materials Science options,
the core requirements are slightly
modified.
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
(TRACK-TWO BS DEGREE)
Freshman Year
BI 212. *Principles of Biology (4)
or BI 102. *General Biology (4)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
Writing I (3)
Perspective courses (6)
Electives and Option courses (6)
Sophomore Year
CH 334, CH 335, CH 336. Organic
Chemistry (3,3,3)
CH 361, CH 362. Experimental
Chemistry I (3,3)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)
PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *General
Physics (4,4,4)
and PH 221, PH 222, PH 223. Recitation
for Physics 211, 212, 213 (1,1,1)
or PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
Option courses (6)
Perspective course (3)
Writing II (3)
Junior Year
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
or CH 428. Instrumental Analysis (4)
(For a stronger background in analytical
chemistry, substitute CH 421, CH 422,
and CH 461.)
CH 440, CH 441, CH 442. Physical
Chemistry (3,3,3)
CH 462 or CH 463. ^Experimental
Chemistry II (3)
Perspectives and Synthesis courses (6)
Writing III/Speech (3)
Electives and Option courses (20)
Senior Year
CH 411, CH 412. Inorganic Chemistry
(3–4,3–4)
Synthesis or Perspective courses (6)
Electives and option courses (33)
CHEMISTRY BA DEGREE
Freshman Year
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
Electives (10)
Perspectives (6)
Writing I (3)
Sophomore Year
CH 334, CH 335, CH 336. Organic
Chemistry (3,3,3)
CH 361, CH 362. Experimental
Chemistry I (3,3)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus (4)
PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *General
Physics (4,4,4)
and PH 221, PH 222, PH 223. Recitation
for Physics 211, 212, 213 (1,1,1)
or PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
Perspectives (6)
Writing II (3)
Electives (3)
Junior Year
BI 211. *Principles of Biology (4)
or BI 101. *General Biology (4)
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
or CH 428. Instrumental Analysis (4)
(For a stronger background in analytical
chemistry, instead of CH 324 or CH 428,
plus CH 411 and CH 412, substitute
CH 421, CH 422, CH 461, CH 411 or
CH 412, plus CH 461, which adds 2 cr.)
CH 440, CH 441, CH 442. Physical
Chemistry (3,3,3)
CH 463. Experimental Chemistry II (3)
Language (first year) (12)
Perspectives and Synthesis courses (6)
Writing III/speech (3)
Electives (3)
Senior Year
CH 411, CH 412. Inorganic Chemistry
(3–4,3–4)
Approved career-supportive electives (9)
(The 9 credits must be approved by the
advisor and the department by the end
of the winter quarter of the junior year
and include 3 credits of lab.)
Synthesis course (3)
Language (second year) (9–12)
Electives (15–18)
ADVANCED
BIOCHEMISTRY OPTION
This track-one option leads to a degree
accredited by American Chemical
Society. It is designed for students
continuing their chemistry education in
graduate school or seeking careers
directly in the chemistry workforce. It
provides a rigorous chemistry foundation with extensive laboratory experience. The mix of advanced courses in
the option is modified to emphasize
biochemistry principles and laboratory
techniques.
BB 450, BB 451, BB 452. General
Biochemistry (4,3,3)
or BB 490, BB 491, BB 492.
Biochemistry (3,3,3)
BB 493, BB 494, BB 495. Biochemistry
Laboratory (3,3,3)
CH 411 or CH 412. Inorganic Chemistry
(3)
Select two courses from the following four
courses (one must be a WIC):
CH 461. Experimental Chemistry II (3)
CH 462. ^Experimental Chemistry II (3)
CH 463. ^Experimental Chemistry II (3)
CH 464. ^Experimental Chemistry II (3)
(Only CH 462, CH 463, and CH 464 are
WIC courses denoted with ^.)
Select 6 credits (courses approved by the
advisor by the end of the winter quarter
of the junior year):
Career-supportive electives (CSE) (6)
Total=33–34
College of Science
ADVANCED CHEMISTRY OPTION
This track-one option leads to a degree
accredited by American Chemical
Society. Designed for students continuing their chemistry education in
graduate school or seeking careers
directly in the chemistry workforce. This
provides the most rigorous and
complete chemistry foundation with the
most extensive laboratory experience.
Undergraduate research is strongly
encouraged. Knowledge and skills are
developed in organic, analytical,
physical and inorganic chemistry. Six
advanced laboratory courses are
required. Students have a choice of
electives that support their career goals.
BB 450. General Biochemistry (4)
or BB 490 and BB 491. Biochemistry (3,3)
CH 411, CH 412. Inorganic Chemistry
(3,3)
CH 461, CH 462, CH 463, CH 464.
Experimental Chemistry II (3,3,3)
(Only CH 462, CH 463, and CH 464 are
WIC courses.)
MTH 256. Applied Differential
Equations (4)
or MTH 341. Linear Algebra (3)
Select 12 credits (courses approved by the
advisor by the end of the winter quarter
of the junior year; must include 3 credits
of upper-division lab, with CH 401 or
CH 403 strongly recommended).
Career-supportive electives (CSE) (12)
Note: BB 491, Biochemistry (3), fulfills
2 credits of Career Supported Electives.
Total=36–38
BIOCHEMISTRY OPTION
The Biochemistry Option is for students
interested in working in biotechnology
areas. They can earn a chemistry degree
in four years while targeting a career
direction in biotechnology or preparing
for graduate school in chemistry. This
option includes nine courses in biology,
biochemistry including lab, and genetics
and molecular biology.
The Biochemistry option is designed
for the Track-Two Chemistry BS Degree.
BB 450, BB 451, BB 452. General
Biochemistry (4,3,3)
or BB 490, BB 491, BB 492.
Biochemistry (3,3,3)
Select two courses from the following three
courses:
BB 493. Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
or BB 494. Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
or BB 495. Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
Plus:
BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of Biology (4,4)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
Total=31–32
BUSINESS OPTION
The Business option has been created for
chemists interested in working in
marketing and sales. Students earn a BS
degree in chemistry in four years and
also fulfill course work equivalent to a
minor in Business Administration. The
option includes some courses required
to enter the MBA program at OSU. This
degree is also a good stepping stone for
law school or graduate school in
chemistry. The option includes eight
courses in accounting, law, finance,
organizational systems.
The Business option is designed for
the Track-Two Chemistry BS Degree.
Required
BA 215. Fundamentals of Accounting (4)
BA 230. Business Law I (4)
or BA 347. International Business (4)
BA 340. Finance (4)
BA 352. Organizational Behavior (4)
ECON 201. *Intro to Microeconomics (4)
Select three courses from:
Business electives from list approved by
College of Business (12)
Note: Students who complete these
business courses and some additional
courses may apply upon graduation to
the College of Business to be accepted
into a 45-credit, three-term MBA
program.
Total=32
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING OPTION
The Chemical Engineering option offers
selected chemical engineering concepts
that may enhance career opportunities
in areas such as electronics, polymers,
and biotechnology, or prepare students
for graduate school in chemistry or
related fields. Students can earn a
chemistry degree in four years while
targeting a career direction. This option
includes nine courses in basic engineering and chemical engineering including
mass and fluid transport, reaction
engineering, and separations processes.
The Chemical Engineering option is
designed for the Track-Two Chemistry
BS Degree.
The track-two core requirements are
slightly modified for the Chemical
Engineering option:
Required/Recommended for Core:
PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *General
Physics with Calculus (4,4,4) Required
CH 462. ^Experimental Chemistry II (3)
Required
CH 428. Instrumental Analysis (4)
Recommended
Chemical Engineering
Option Requirements
CHE 211. Material Balances and
Stoichiometry (4)
CHE 212. Energy Balances (4)
CHE 411, CHE 412. Mass Transfer
Operations (3,3)
CHE 443. Chemical Reaction
Engineering (4)
ENGR 331, ENGR 333. Momentum,
Energy, and Mass Transfer
(4,3)[Terminates fall 2006. May be
replaced by ME 331, ME 332.]
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MTH 256. Applied Differential
Equations (4)
Select one course from below for 3–4
credits:
CH 401. Research (3)
or CHE 401. Research (3)
CHE 311. Thermodynamic Properties
and Relationships (3)
CHE 312. Chemical Engineering
Thermodynamics (3)
CHE 323. Momentum and Energy
Transfer (4)
CHE 444. Thin Film Materials Processing (4)
CHE 445. Polymer Engineering and
Science (4)
or ENGR 213. Strength of Materials (3)
Total=32–33
CHEMISTRY EDUCATION OPTION
The Chemistry Education option is
directed at students planning to teach
high school chemistry or continuing on
with graduate education and teaching
careers at community colleges. Students
can earn a chemistry degree in four years
and obtain experience that can be useful
when applying for the Master of Science
in Teaching from OSU. This option
includes 11 courses covering teaching
methods, a secondary area, and
undergraduate teaching internship and
seminar in chemistry.
The Chemistry Education option is
designed for the Track-Two Chemistry
BS Degree.
CH 407. Chemistry Teaching Seminar (1)
CH 410. Undergraduate Teaching
Internship (3)
SED 309. Field Practice: Science and
Mathematics (3)
SED 409. Field Practicum: Science and
Mathematics (3)
SED 412. Technology Foundations for
Teaching Math and Science (3)
SED 413. Science Materials and
Laboratories (3)
SED 416. Methods Foundations for
Teaching Math/Science (3)
Second Endorsement electives (15)
Note: Courses in the second endorsement area are to be from a list approved
by the Department of Science and Math
Education and must be different from
those required in the chemistry core. The
courses in this option are designed to
interface with the Master of Science in
Teaching (MST) program for high
school teachers at OSU.
Total=34
ENVIRONMENTAL
CHEMISTRY OPTION
The Environmental Chemistry option is
structured to provide a quality foundation for working in government,
industrial or university labs studying the
behavior of chemicals in the environment. It also is suited to graduate
education in chemistry or environmental chemistry. Students can earn a
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chemistry degree in four years while
targeting their career. This option
includes 11 courses in biology, microbiology, toxicology, environmental
chemistry and health, soil science, and
hydrology.
The Environmental Chemistry option
is designed for the Track-Two Chemistry
BS Degree.
The track-two core requirements are
slightly modified for the Environmental
Chemistry option:
Required for Core:
Replace CH 324 or CH 428 with:
CH 421, CH 422. Analytical Chemistry (3,3)
and CH 461. Experimental Chemistry
II (3)
Only one term of inorganic chemistry:
CH 411. Inorganic Chemistry (3–4)
or CH 412. Inorganic Chemistry (3–4)
Requirements
BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of Biology (4,4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
MB 302, MB 303. General Microbiology
and Lab (3,2)
ST 201. Principles of Statistics (3)
or ST 314. Intro to Statistics for
Engineers (3)
TOX 430. Chemical Behavior in the
Environment (3)
TOX 455. Ecotoxicology: Aquatic
Ecosystems (3)
Select three courses from below for 9–10
credits:
BI 370. Ecology (3)
CE 514. Groundwater Hydraulics (3)
CH 401. Research (3)
CH 691. Environmental Chemistry of
Organic Substances (3)
CH 692. Environmental Transformation
of Organic Compounds (3)
CSS 305. Principles of Soil Science (4)
CSS 435. Physics of Soil Ecosystems (4)
CSS 445. Geochemistry of Soil
Ecosystems (4)
ENVE 531. Fate and Transport of
Chemicals in Environmental Systems (4)
ENVE 532. Aqueous Environmental
Chemistry (4)
ENVE 541. Microbial Processes in
Environmental Systems (4)
GEO 487. Hydrogeology (4)
H 412. Air Quality and Public Health (3)
TOX 413/TOX 513. Environmental
Toxicology and Risk Assessment (3)
TOX 490/TOX 590. Environmental
Forensic Chemistry (3)
Total=35–36
FORENSIC SCIENCE OPTION
The Forensic Science option is appropriate for students interested in working in
a crime lab or pursing a graduate degree
in forensic science or chemistry. Students
can earn a BS degree in chemistry in
four years and also take a combination
of courses that enhance a chemistry
major’s background in biology, biochemistry, and related areas that can be
important in forensic science.
The Forensic Science option is
designed for the Track-Two Chemistry
BS Degree.
The track-two core requirements are
slightly modified for the Forensic
Science option as follows:
Required for Core:
Replace CH 324 or CH 428 with:
CH 421, CH 422. Analytical Chemistry
(3,3)
CH 461. Experimental Chemistry II (3)
Only one term of inorganic chemistry:
CH 411. Inorganic Chemistry (3–4)
or CH 412. Inorganic Chemistry (3–4)
Requirements
BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of Biology (4,4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry (4,3)
or BB 490 and BB 491. Biochemistry (3,3)
BB 494. Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
or BI 315. Molecular Biology
Laboratory (3)
TOX 411/TOX 511. Fundamentals of
Toxicology (3)
Select three courses from below for 7–13
credits
BB 452. General Biochemistry (3)
or BB 492. Biochemistry (3)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
CH 401. Research (3)
CH 410. Internship (2–3)
CH 424. Bioanalytical Chemistry (3)
CH 401. Research (3)
CH 467. Molecular Spectroscopy (4)
CH 661. Separations: Chromatography
and Related Methods (3)
CH 676. Activation Analysis (4)
CH 697. Mass Spectroscopy of Organic
Compounds (3)
DHE 250. Fundamentals of Textiles (4)
MB 302. General Microbiology (3)
MB 303. General Microbiology Lab (2)
ST 201. Principles of Statistics (3)
and ST 211. Intro to Hypothesis
Testing (1)
or ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
TOX 490/TOX 590. Environmental
Forensic Chemistry (3)
Z 331. Human Anatomy and
Physiology (3)
Z 341. Human Anatomy and
Physiology Lab (2)
Total=31–38
MATERIALS SCIENCE OPTION
The Materials Science option is customized to include applied courses in a
variety of materials areas to enhance
career opportunities in, for example,
electronics, polymers and biotechnology. Students can earn a chemistry
degree in four years while targeting a
career in this field or preparing for
graduate school in chemistry or related
areas.
The Materials Science option is
designed for the Track-Two Chemistry
BS Degree.
The track-two core requirements are
slightly modified for the Materials
Science option:
Required/Recommended for Core:
PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *General
Physics with Calculus (4,4,4) Required
CH 428. Instrumental Analysis (4)
Recommended
Requirements
CH 445. Physical Chemistry of Materials (3)
or ENGR 321. Material Science (3)
CHE 444. Thin-Film Materials Processing (3)
CHE 445. Polymer Engineering and
Science (4)
ENGR 322. Mechanical Properties of
Materials (4)
ME 481. Advanced Materials Science (3)
MTH 256. Applied Differential
Equations (4)
Select three courses from below for 9–10
credits:
CH 401. Research (3)
CH 413. Chemical Applications of
Group Theory (3–4)
CH 448. Surface Chemistry (3)
ECE 317. Electronic Materials and
Devices (3)
ME 482. Rate Processes in Materials (3)
PH 475. Introduction to Solid State
Physics (3)
WSE 318. Mechanical Behavior of
Wood (4)
Total=33–34
PRE-MEDICINE OPTION
The Pre-Medicine option is directed at
students planning to apply to medical
or dental school who also wish to target
chemistry as a career pathway. A BS
degree in chemistry provides a strong
foundation for many professions and
post-graduate degrees in chemistry or
related areas. Students can earn a
chemistry degree in four years while also
taking Pre-medicine option courses in
biology, biochemistry, and related areas
that are important components for
application to medical school.
The Pre-Medicine option is designed
for the Track-Two Chemistry BS Degree.
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry (4,3)
or BB 490, BB 491. Biochemistry (3,3)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
PHL 444. Biomedical Ethics (4)
ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
Total=34–35
CHEMISTRY MINOR
The requirements for a minor in
chemistry include a minimum of
27 credits of chemistry (CH) courses.
Choose one of the following complete
general chemistry sequences:
1. CH 121, *CH 122, *CH 123. General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
2. CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
College of Science
3. CH 224, CH 225, CH 226. *Honors
General Chemistry (5,5,5)
4. CH 201, CH 202. Chemistry for
Engineering Majors (3,3)
and CH 205. Laboratory for Chemistry 202 (1)
and CH 123. *General Chemistry (5)
5. CH 201, CH 202. Chemistry for
Engineering Majors (3,3)
and CH 205. Laboratory for Chemistry 202 (1)
and CH 223. *General Chemistry (5)
In addition, a minimum of four upperdivision courses of 3 or more credits in
at least two areas of chemistry (organic,
physical, analytical, inorganic, or
nuclear) and including one laboratory
course are required. All courses must be
taken for a grade (not S/U) and the
overall GPA for all chemistry courses
must be 2.0 or higher.
Courses that cannot be
used for the minor:
Biochemistry Courses
CH 130. General Chemistry of Living
Systems (4)
CH 374. *Technology, Energy, and Risk
(3)
CH 401/501/601. Research (1–16)
CH 403/503/603. Thesis (1–16)
CH 407/507/607. Seminar (1–16)
CH 410/510/610. Internship (1–16)
CH 695. Electronics for Scientists (4)
CH 696. Computer Interfacing (4)
See http://
www.chemistry.oregonstate.edu/
undergrad/minor.html for more details
about the chemistry minor.
CHEMISTRY (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Analytical chemistry, inorganic
chemistry, materials chemistry,
nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry,
physical chemistry
The Department of Chemistry offers
graduate work leading toward Master
of Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor
of Philosophy degrees in analytical
chemistry, inorganic chemistry, nuclear
chemistry, organic chemistry, physical
chemistry and solid state chemistry.
All students are required, early in their
graduate study, to take a series of
graduate courses in their major area. For
the PhD, the required written preliminary examinations take the form of a
number of “cumulative examinations.”
Exceptions to this include the concentration in nuclear chemistry, which
requires only a single written examination, and concentrations in inorganic
chemistry or solid state chemistry, which
require only an oral exam. For each field
there is a list of courses representing
subject matter in which competence is
required of those electing that field for
PhD work, but the major emphasis of
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the PhD program is in research rather
than formal courses. All degrees require
a research thesis except for the Master of
Science non-thesis degree. There is no
departmental requirement of a foreign
language. Most graduate students in
chemistry are supported either as
graduate teaching assistants or as
graduate research assistants.
CH 201. CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERING
MAJORS (3). A sequence of selected chemistry
topics for pre-engineering students. Must be taken
in order. Lec. ENFORCED PREREQS: MTH 111*
OTHER PREREQS: CH 201, CH 202 must be
taken in order.
CHEMISTRY GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
CH 205. LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 202 (1).
Three-hour weekly session for the development of
laboratory skills in general chemistry for
engineers. Lab. ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 202*
COURSES
CH 211. RECITATION FOR CHEMISTRY 201 (1).
One-hour weekly session for the development of
problem-solving skills in general chemistry for
engineers. Rec. COREQS: CH 201
CH 109X. MAKING CONNECTIONS: PROBLEM
SOLVING FOR PRE-ENGINEERS (1). Students will
engage in small-group problem solving in simple
physical contexts which require them to apply
several representations of trigonometric functions
including circle trig., triangle trig., trig. graphs, etc.
Apply vector manipulations such as addition, dot
and cross products. Employ rates of change as
the relationship of two different physical
quantities. Construct graphs from a verbal
description of a physical situation and use graphs
to draw conclusions about the relationships of
physical quantities. Move back and forth among
verbal, graphical, tabular and symbolic
representations of physical relationships.
CROSSLISTED as MTH 109X, PH 109X. Graded
P/N. ENFORCED PREREQS: MTH 111 and MTH 112*
CH 121. GENERAL CHEMISTRY (5). A general
chemistry sequence for students who have had
no previous training in chemistry and for those
whose college aptitude test scores indicate the
need for a more elementary introduction to
chemistry. Entering students are expected to have
a working knowledge of high school algebra,
logarithms, and scientific notation. Must be taken
in order. Lec/lab/rec. (CH 122, CH 123 are Bacc
Core Courses) OTHER PREREQS: CH 121, CH 122,
CH 123 must be taken in order.
CH 122. *GENERAL CHEMISTRY (5). A general
chemistry sequence for students who have had
no previous training in chemistry and for those
whose college aptitude test scores indicate the
need for a more elementary introduction to
chemistry. Entering students are expected to have
a working knowledge of high school algebra,
logarithms, and scientific notation. Must be taken
in order. Lec/Lab/Rec (CH 122 and CH 123 are
Bacc Core courses.) ENFORCED PREREQS:
CH 121 or CH 221 OTHER PREREQS: CH 121,
CH 122, CH 123 must be taken in order.
CH 123. *GENERAL CHEMISTRY (5). A general
chemistry sequence for students who have had
no previous training in chemistry and for those
whose college aptitude test scores indicate the
need for a more elementary introduction to
chemistry. Entering students are expected to have
a working knowledge of high school algebra,
logarithms, and scientific notation. Must be taken
in order. Lec/lab/rec (CH 122 and CH 123 are
Bacc Core courses.) ENFORCED PREREQS:
CH 122 or CH 222 OTHER PREREQS: CH 121,
CH 122, CH 123 must be taken in order.
CH 130. GENERAL CHEMISTRY OF LIVING
SYSTEMS (4). Introduction to organic chemistry
and the chemistry of biological systems. Organic
nomenclature and fundamental reactions,
emphasizing topics such as amino acids,
proteins, biochemical energy, and nucleic acids
(DNA and RNA). Intended as a terminal course in
chemistry, not to serve as a prerequisite to higher
numbered chemistry courses. Lec/Lab/Rec. Does
not count toward a chemistry minor. ENFORCED
PREREQS: CH 122 or CH 202
CH 199. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-3). OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
CH 202. CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERING
MAJORS (3). A sequence of selected chemistry
topics for pre-engineering students. Must be taken
in order. Lec. ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 201
OTHER PREREQS: CH 201, CH 202 must be
taken in order.
CH 212. RECITATION FOR CHEMISTRY 202 (1).
One-hour weekly session for the development of
problem-solving skills in general chemistry for
engineers. Rec. COREQS: CH 202
CH 221. *GENERAL CHEMISTRY (5). A general
chemistry sequence for students majoring in most
sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering.
CH 121 is accepted in lieu of high school
chemistry as a prerequisite for this sequence.
Must be taken in order. Lec/lab/rec. (Bacc Core
Course) OTHER PREREQS: One year of high
school chemistry and acceptable aptitude test
scores or CH 121. CH 221, CH 222, CH 223 must
be taken in order.
CH 222. *GENERAL CHEMISTRY (5). A general
chemistry sequence for students majoring in most
sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering.
CH 121 is accepted in lieu of high school
chemistry as a prerequisite for this sequence.
Must be taken in order. Lec/lab/rec. (Bacc Core
Course) ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 221 or CH 121
OTHER PREREQS: One year of high school
chemistry and acceptable aptitude test scores.
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223 must be taken in order.
CH 223. *GENERAL CHEMISTRY (5). A general
chemistry sequence for students majoring in most
sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering.
CH 121 is accepted in lieu of high school
chemistry as a prerequisite for this sequence.
Must be taken in order. Lec/lab/rec. (Bacc Core
Course) ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 222 or CH 122
OTHER PREREQS: One year of high school
chemistry and acceptable aptitude test scores.
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223 must be taken in order.
CH 224H. *HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY (5).
A general chemistry sequence for high aptitude
students. Lec/lab/rec. (Bacc Core Course) OTHER
PREREQS: One year of high school chemistry
and acceptable aptitude test scores, Honors
College approval required.
CH 225H. *HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY (5).
A general chemistry sequence for high aptitude
students. Lec/lab/rec. (Bacc Core Course)
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 224H OTHER
PREREQS: One year of high school chemistry
and acceptable aptitude test scores, Honors
College approval required.
CH 226H. *HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY (5).
A general chemistry sequence for high aptitude
students. Lec/lab/rec. (Bacc Core Course)
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 225H OTHER
PREREQS: One year of high school chemistry
and acceptable aptitude test scores, Honors
College approval required.
CH 324. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS (4). A basic
course in modern chemical analysis. Lec/lab.
CH 130 does not meet the prerequisites for this
course. ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 123 or CH 223
or CH 226H OTHER PREREQS: Or one year of
college chemistry or instructor approval.
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CH 331. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (4). Service
course covering aliphatic and aromatic chemistry.
Introduction to nomenclature, mechanism and
synthesis. Must be taken in order. Lec/rec.
CH 130 does not meet the prerequisites for this
course. ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 123 or CH 223
or CH 226H OTHER PREREQS: One year of
college chemistry or instructor approval. CH 331
and CH 332 must be taken in order.
CH 332. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (4). Service
course covering aliphatic and aromatic chemistry.
Introduction to nomenclature, mechanism and
synthesis. Must be taken in order. Lec/rec.
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 331 OTHER
PREREQS: One year of college chemistry.
CH 334. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3). Professional
course for majors in chemistry, biochemistry,
chemical engineering and other students who
need a year of organic chemistry. In-depth
treatment of major classes of organic compounds.
Interrelation of mechanistic and synthetic
approaches. ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 123 or
CH 223 or CH 226H OTHER PREREQS: One year
college chemistry or instructor approval. CH 130
does not meet the prerequisites for this course.
CH 335. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3). Professional
course for majors in chemistry, biochemistry,
chemical engineering and other students who
need a year of organic chemistry. In-depth
treatment of major classes of organic compounds.
Interrelation of mechanistic and synthetic
approaches. ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 334
OTHER PREREQS: One year college chemistry.
CH 336. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3). Professional
course for majors in chemistry, biochemistry,
chemical engineering and other students who
need a year of organic chemistry. In-depth
treatment of major classes of organic compounds.
Interrelation of mechanistic and synthetic
approaches. ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 335
OTHER PREREQS: One year college chemistry.
CH 337. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
(3). Laboratory course in organic chemistry for
nonmajors, designed to supplement CH 331,
CH 332 and CH 334, CH 335, CH 336. ENFORCED
PREREQS: CH 332 or CH 336
CH 361. EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I (3). First
term of integrated laboratory program for
chemistry majors highlighting techniques in
organic, physical, and analytical chemistry.
First-hand experience is gained using specialized
glassware, scientific equipment and
instrumentation plus computers. Essential
technical laboratory standards and technical
writing are emphasized. Additional lab fee. Noshow, drop. ENFORCED PREREQS: (CH 221 and
CH 222 and CH 223) or (CH 224H and CH 225H
and CH 226H) and MTH 251* and (PH 201* or
PH 211*) and CH 334* OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required. Restricted to
chemistry and biochemistry/biophysics majors.
CH 361H. EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I (3). First
term of integrated laboratory program for
chemistry majors highlighting techniques in
organic, physical, and analytical chemistry. Firsthand experience is gained using specialized
glassware, scientific equipment and
instrumentation plus computers. Essential
technical laboratory standards and technical
writing are emphasized. Additional lab fee. Noshow, drop. Lec/lab. ENFORCED PREREQS:
(CH 223 or CH 226H) and MTH 251* and (PH 201*
or PH 211*) and CH 334* OTHER PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
CH 362. EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I (3). Firstlevel integrated laboratory course for majors in
chemistry and related disciplines, covering
experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic,
organic and physical chemistry. Lec/lab.
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 361 and CH 335*
CH 362H. EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I (3).
First-level integrated laboratory course for majors
in chemistry and related disciplines, covering
experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic,
organic and physical chemistry. Lec/lab.
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 361H and CH 335*
OTHER PREREQS: Honors College approval
required.
CH 419. RADIOACTIVE TRACER METHODS (4).
Radionuclides, radioactivity, and radiotracer
methods as research tools in physical and
biological science. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS:
Two years of college chemistry.
CH 374. *TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY, AND RISK (3).
Decision-making in a technical, democratic
society. Discussion of current issues such as acid
rain, toxic organic chemicals in the environment,
energy resources, etc. Does not meet the
PREREQ for any other chemistry course. Does
not meet requirements for chemistry minor. (Bacc
Core Course) OTHER PREREQS: Completion of
baccalaureate core in physical science.
CH 421. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3). A
professional sequence for majors in chemistry and
related disciplines. Chemical equilibrium, analytical
electrochemistry, separations, spectroscopy,
instrumentation, and treatment of data. OTHER
PREREQS: One year of college chemistry, one
year of college physics. Should enroll concurrently
in CH 440/CH 540.
CH 390. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (3).
Sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates
of chemical species in water, soil, air, and living
environments and the effects of technology
thereon. OTHER PREREQS: One year of chemistry.
CH 401. RESEARCH (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
CH 403. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
CH 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
CH 406. PROJECTS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
CH 407. SEMINAR (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
CH 407H. SEMINAR (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required. Honors College
approval required.
CH 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
CH 411. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3-4).
Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry
including atomic structure, bonding models for
molecules and solids, symmetry, acid/base
chemistry, oxidation-reduction, and metal-ligand
complexes. OTHER PREREQS: One year of
college-level chemistry. College-level physics is
recommended.
CH 412. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3-4).
Descriptive chemistry of the elements, focusing
on main-group compounds, transition metal
complexes, and solid-state chemistry. ENFORCED
PREREQS: CH 411 or CH 511 OTHER PREREQS:
Or instructor approval.
CH 413. CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS OF GROUP
THEORY (3-4). Molecular and crystallographic
symmetry, molecular-orbital theory of inorganic
compounds, molecular and lattice vibrations,
electronic spectroscopy of organic and inorganic
molecules and solids. Students who register for
4 credits will perform independent study of an
advanced topic based on research literature. Not
offered every year. ENFORCED PREREQS:
CH 442 or CH 542
CH 416. RADIOCHEMISTRY (3). Selected methods
in radiochemical analysis. Actinide chemistry,
activation analysis, radionuclide solvent
extraction, and microbial reactions with
radionuclides. Designed for majors in chemistry,
chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, and
radiation health physics. CROSSLISTED as CHE
416/CHE 516, NE 416/NE 516, RHP 416/RHP 516.
ENFORCED PREREQS: (CH 201 and CH 202 and
CH 205) or (CH 221 and CH 222 and CH 223) or
(CH 224H and CH 225H and CH 226H) OTHER
PREREQS: Or equivalent or instructor approval
required.
CH 418. NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY (3). Radioactive
decay, nuclear properties, nuclear structure,
alpha, beta, and gamma decay, nuclear reactions,
fission, interaction of radiation with matter,
chemical techniques, radiation safety, and nuclear
instrumentation. OTHER PREREQS: Should enroll
concurrently in CH 440/CH 540 or PH 314.
CH 422. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3). A
professional sequence for majors in chemistry and
related disciplines. Chemical equilibrium, analytical
electrochemistry, separations, spectroscopy,
basic electronics and instrumentation, and
treatment of data. OTHER PREREQS: One year of
college chemistry, one year of college physics.
Should enroll concurrently in CH 441/CH 541.
CH 424. BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3).
Analytical methods employed in the study of
biologically important molecules. Separations
(chromatography, electrophoresis), spectroscopy,
mass spectrometry, biosensors, and
immunoassays. Lec/lab. Not offered every year.
OTHER PREREQS: One year of organic
chemistry; one term of organic chemistry
laboratory.
CH 435. STRUCTURE DETERMINATION BY
SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS (3). Use of
ultraviolet, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance,
and mass spectra for determination of structures
and stereochemistry of complex organic
molecules. ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 336 and
(CH 442 or CH 542)
CH 440. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (3).
Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions,
kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics,
quantum theory and statistical mechanics,
molecular structure and spectroscopy. Must be
taken in order. ENFORCED PREREQS: MTH 254
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 254, one year of college
chemistry, one year of college physics. CH 440,
CH 441, CH 442 must be taken in order.
CH 441. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (3).
Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions,
kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics,
quantum theory and statistical mechanics,
molecular structure and spectroscopy. Must be
taken in order. ENFORCED PREREQS: MTH 254
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 254, one year of college
chemistry, one year of college physics. CH 440,
CH 441, CH 442 must be taken in order.
CH 442. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (3).
Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions,
kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics,
quantum theory and statistical mechanics,
molecular structure and spectroscopy. Must be
taken in order. ENFORCED PREREQS: MTH 254
and CH 441 OTHER PREREQS: MTH 254, one
year of college chemistry, one year of college
physics. CH 440, CH 441, CH 442 must be taken
in order.
CH 445. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(3). Structure of solid materials. Relationship
between structure and mechanical, thermal, and
electrical properties of materials used in high
technology. Offered alternate years. ENFORCED
PREREQS: CH 442 or CH 542
CH 448. SURFACE CHEMISTRY (3). Properties of
solid and liquid surfaces. Spectroscopic
techniques used to study surfaces. Applications
in semiconductor processing and other high
technology areas. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: CH 442/CH 542.
CH 450. INTRODUCTORY QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
(3). Elementary wave mechanics and matrix
mechanics of atoms and molecules. Quantum
basis of chemical structure. Not offered every
year. ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 442 or CH 542
OTHER PREREQS: One year college physics.
College of Science
CH 453. CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS (3). The
laws of chemical thermodynamics applied to
analyze properties of gases, gas mixtures, liquid
solutions, fluctuations, critical phenomena, and
magnetic systems. Not offered every year.
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 442 or CH 542
CH 461. EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II (3).
Second-level integrated laboratory course for
majors in chemistry and related disciplines,
covering experimental techniques of analytical,
inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Lec/lab.
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 362 and CH 421* and
CH 440*
CH 461H. EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II (3).
Second-level integrated laboratory course for
majors in chemistry and related disciplines,
covering experimental techniques of analytical,
inorganic and physical chemistry. Lec/Lab.
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 362 and CH 421* and
CH 440* OTHER PREREQS: Honors College
approval required.
CH 462. ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II (3).
Second-level integrated laboratory course for
majors in chemistry and related disciplines,
covering experimental techniques of analytical,
inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Must be
taken in order. Lec/lab. (Writing Intensive Course)
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 362 and CH 441* and
(CH 324 or CH 461) OTHER PREREQS: CH 422 is
recommended.
CH 462H. ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II (3).
Second-level integrated laboratory course for
majors in chemistry and related disciplines,
covering experimental techniques of analytical,
inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Lec/lab.
(Writing Intensive Course) ENFORCED PREREQS:
CH 362 and CH 441* and (CH 324 or CH 461)
OTHER PREREQS: Honors College approval
required. CH 442 is recommended.
CH 463. ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II (3).
Second-level integrated laboratory course for
majors in chemistry and related disciplines,
covering experimental techniques of analytical,
inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Lec/lab.
(Writing Intensive Course) ENFORCED PREREQS:
CH 362 and (CH 324 or CH 461) and CH 442*
CH 463H. ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II (3).
Second-level integrated laboratory course for
majors in chemistry and related disciplines,
covering experimental techniques of analytical,
inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Lec/lab.
(Writing Intensive Course) ENFORCED PREREQS:
CH 362 and (CH 324 or CH 461) and CH 442*
OTHER PREREQS: Honors College approval
required.
CH 464. ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II (3).
Second-level integrated laboratory course for
majors in chemistry and related disciplines,
covering experimental techniques of analytical,
inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Lec/lab.
(Writing Intensive Course) ENFORCED PREREQS:
CH 362 and CH 442 OTHER PREREQS: CH 461 or
CH 324 is recommended.
CH 464H. ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II (3).
Second-level integrated laboratory course for
majors in chemistry and related disciplines,
covering experimental techniques of analytical,
inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Must be
taken in order. Lec/lab. (Writing Intensive Course)
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 362 and CH 442
OTHER PREREQS: Honors College approval
required. CH 461 or CH 324 is recommended.
CH 467. MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (4).
Infrared, Raman, electronic and NMR
spectroscopy, identification and analysis
applications, determination of molecular structures
and other molecular parameters. Lec/lab.
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 442 or CH 542
CH 490. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FOR
SCIENTISTS (3). Programming, numerical and
graphical analysis, problem solving, simulations
and use of databases for information handling and
retrieval. Applications to problems in chemistry.
OTHER PREREQS: Two years of college
chemistry.
CH 501. RESEARCH (1-16).
CH 503. THESIS (1-16).
CH 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
CH 506. PROJECTS (1-16).
CH 507. SEMINAR (1-16). Student should enroll in
the seminar section that meets the specific
divisional requirements for credits and grading
scheme or that is designated for teaching or
mentoring programs. OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
CH 510. INTERNSHIP (1-16).
CH 511. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3-4).
Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry
including atomic structure, bonding models for
molecules and solids, symmetry, acid/base
chemistry, oxidation-reduction, and metal-ligand
complexes. OTHER PREREQS: One year of
college-level chemistry. College-level physics is
recommended.
CH 512. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3-4).
Descriptive chemistry of the elements, focusing
on main-group compounds, transition metal
complexes, and solid-state chemistry. ENFORCED
PREREQS: CH 511 OTHER PREREQS: Or
instructor approval.
CH 513. CHEMICAL APPLICATIONS OF GROUP
THEORY (3-4). Molecular and crystallographic
symmetry, molecular-orbital theory of inorganic
compounds, molecular and lattice vibrations,
electronic spectroscopy of organic and inorganic
molecules and solids. Students who register for
4 credits will perform independent study of an
advanced topic based on research literature. Not
offered every year. OTHER PREREQS: CH 442/
CH 542.
CH 516. RADIOCHEMISTRY (3). Selected methods
in radiochemical analysis. Actinide chemistry,
activation analysis, radionuclide solvent
extraction, and microbial reactions with
radionuclides. Designed for majors in chemistry,
chemical engineering, nuclear engineering, and
radiation health physics. CROSSLISTED as
CHE 416/CHE 516, NE 416/NE 516, RHP 416/
RHP 516. OTHER PREREQS: (CH 201, CH 202,
CH 205) or (CH 221, CH 222, CH 223) or
(CH 224H, CH 225H, CH 226H). Or equivalent or
instructor approval required.
CH 518. NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY (3). Radioactive
decay, nuclear properties, nuclear structure,
alpha, beta, and gamma decay, nuclear reactions,
fission, interaction of radiation with matter,
chemical techniques, radiation safety, and nuclear
instrumentation. OTHER PREREQS: Should
concurrently enroll in CH 440/CH 540 or PH 314.
CH 519. RADIOACTIVE TRACER METHODS (4).
Radionuclides, radioactivity, and radiotracer
methods as research tools in physical and
biological science. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS:
Two years of college chemistry.
CH 521. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3). A
professional sequence for majors in chemistry and
related disciplines. Chemical equilibrium, analytical
electrochemistry, separations, spectroscopy,
instrumentation, and treatment of data. OTHER
PREREQS: One year of college chemistry, one
year of college physics. Should concurrently enroll
in CH 440/CH 540.
CH 522. ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3). A
professional sequence for majors in chemistry and
related disciplines. Chemical equilibrium, analytical
electrochemistry, separations, spectroscopy,
basic electronics and instrumentation, and
treatment of data. OTHER PREREQS: One year of
college chemistry, one year of college physics.
Should concurrently enroll in CH 441/CH 541.
CH 524. BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3).
Analytical methods employed in the study of
biologically important molecules. Separations
489
(chromatography, electrophoresis), spectroscopy,
mass spectrometry, biosensors, and
immunoassays. Lec/lab. Not offered every year.
CROSSLISTED as VMB 524. OTHER PREREQS:
One year of organic chemistry; one term of
organic chemistry laboratory.
CH 535. STRUCTURE DETERMINATION BY
SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS (3). Use of
ultraviolet, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance,
and mass spectra for determination of structures
and stereochemistry of complex organic
molecules. OTHER PREREQS: CH 336, CH 442/
CH 542.
CH 540. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (3).
Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions,
kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics,
quantum theory and statistical mechanics,
molecular structure and spectroscopy. Must be
taken in order. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 254. One
year of college chemistry, one year of college
physics. CH 540, CH 541, CH 542 must be taken
in order.
CH 541. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (3).
Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions,
kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics,
quantum theory and statistical mechanics,
molecular structure and spectroscopy. Must be
taken in order. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 254. One
year of college chemistry, one year of college
physics. CH 540, CH 541, CH 542 must be taken
in order.
CH 542. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (3).
Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions,
kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics,
quantum theory and statistical mechanics,
molecular structure and spectroscopy. Must be
taken in order. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 254. One
year of college chemistry, one year of college
physics. CH 540, CH 541, CH 542 must be taken
in order.
CH 545. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(3). Structure of solid materials. Relationship
between structure and mechanical, thermal, and
electrical properties of materials used in high
technology. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: CH 442/CH 542.
CH 548. SURFACE CHEMISTRY (3). Properties of
solid and liquid surfaces. Spectroscopic
techniques used to study surfaces. Applications
in semiconductor processing and other high
technology areas. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: CH 442/CH 542.
CH 550. INTRODUCTORY QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
(3). Elementary wave mechanics and matrix
mechanics of atoms and molecules. Quantum
basis of chemical structure. Not offered every
year. ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 542 OTHER
PREREQS: One year college physics.
CH 553. CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS (3). The
laws of chemical thermodynamics applied to
analyze properties of gases, gas mixtures, liquid
solutions, fluctuations, critical phenomena, and
magnetic systems. Not offered every year.
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 542
CH 567. MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (4).
Infrared, Raman, electronic and NMR
spectroscopy, identification and analysis
applications, determination of molecular structures
and other molecular parameters. Lec/lab.
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 542
CH 590. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING FOR
SCIENTISTS (3). Programming, numerical and
graphical analysis, problem solving, simulations
and use of databases for information handling and
retrieval. Applications to problems in chemistry.
OTHER PREREQS: Two years of college
chemistry.
CH 601. RESEARCH (1-16).
CH 603. THESIS (1-16).
CH 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
490
Oregon State University
CH 607. SEMINAR (1-16). Student should enroll in
the seminar section that meets the specific
divisional requirements for credits and grading
scheme or that is designated for teaching or
mentoring programs. OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
CH 614. SELECTED TOPICS IN INORGANIC
CHEMISTRY (4). Nonsequence courses designed
to acquaint the advanced graduate student with
recent advances in fields such as solid state
chemistry, theoretical inorganic chemistry,
spectroscopy and magnetism, chemistry of
coordination compounds, kinetics and
mechanisms of inorganic reactions, acid-base
theory and reactions in nonaqueous solvents,
organometallic chemistry, and chemistry of the
less familiar elements. Not offered every year.
OTHER PREREQS: CH 413/CH 513.
CH 616. SELECTED TOPICS IN INORGANIC
CHEMISTRY (4). Nonsequence courses designed
to acquaint the advanced graduate student with
the principles of X-ray diffraction as applied to the
structural characterization of both single crystals
and powders. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: CH 413/CH 513.
CH 630. ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3).
Molecular orbital bonding theory, orbital symmetry,
reaction mechanisms, stereoisomerism,
conformational analysis, and advanced methods
of synthesis. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: CH 336, CH 442/CH 542.
CH 631. ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3).
Molecular orbital bonding theory, orbital symmetry,
reaction mechanisms, stereoisomerism,
conformational analysis, and advanced methods
of synthesis. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: CH 336, CH 442/CH 542.
CH 632. ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3).
Molecular orbital bonding theory, orbital symmetry,
reaction mechanisms, stereoisomerism,
conformational analysis, and advanced methods
of synthesis. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: CH 336, CH 442/CH 542.
CH 633. HYPOTHESIS, EVIDENCE, AND
ARGUMENT IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (2).
Immerses the student in the tools of scientific
method as applied to current research topics in
the chemical literature. The student will perform an
extensive review of a modern topic in organic
chemistry, prepare a written summary and
analysis of this literature review and make a
public oral presentation and discussion.
ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 632 OTHER
PREREQS: Or instructor permission.
CH 636. SELECTED TOPICS IN ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY (3). Nonsequence courses designed
to acquaint students with recent advances in
organic chemistry and their application to special
fields of study. Topics covered vary from term to
term and year to year. Topics include: theoretical
organic chemistry, recent advances in reaction
mechanisms, advanced synthesis, free radical
reactions, organic sulfur chemistry, and
biosynthesis of natural products. Need not be
taken in order. Not offered every year.
CH 637. SELECTED TOPICS IN ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY (3). Nonsequence courses designed
to acquaint students with advances in organic
chemistry, specifically focusing on biosynthesis of
natural products and enzyme reaction
mechanisms.
CH 638. SELECTED TOPICS IN ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY (3). Nonsequence courses designed
to acquaint students with recent advances in
organic chemistry and their application to special
fields of study. Topics covered vary from term to
term and year to year. Topics include: theoretical
organic chemistry, recent advances in reaction
mechanisms, advanced synthesis, free radical
reactions, organic sulfur chemistry, and
biosynthesis of natural products. Need not be
taken in order. Not offered every year.
CH 651. QUANTUM MECHANICS OF ATOMS AND
MOLECULES (3). Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: CH 450/CH 550.
CH 652. QUANTUM MECHANICS OF MOLECULAR
SPECTROSCOPY (3). Not offered every year.
OTHER PREREQS: CH 651.
CH 660. SPECTROCHEMICAL ANALYSIS (3).
Theoretical concepts and methodology of optical
spectrochemical methods of analysis,
components of spectrometers, flame and
electrothermal atomic spectrophotometry, ICP
atomic emission spectrometry, molecular
absorption and fluorescence spectrometry. OTHER
PREREQS: CH 442/CH 542.
CH 661. SEPARATIONS: CHROMATOGRAPHY
AND RELATED METHODS (3). Theory,
instrumentation, and practice of modern
separation techniques (gas chromatography, liquid
chromatography, electrokinetic separations) and
sample preparation methods; handling and
interpretation of chromatographic and
electrophoretic data. OTHER PREREQS: Three
years of college chemistry.
CH 662. ANALYTICAL ELECTROCHEMISTRY (3).
Study of current, voltage and time relationships in
electrochemical cells. Offered alternate years.
OTHER PREREQS: CH 442/CH 542.
CH 680. SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICAL
CHEMISTRY (2). Nonsequence courses designed
to acquaint students with recent advances in
physical chemistry. Topics include molecular
structure determination (x-ray, electron and
neutron diffraction), spectroscopy (nonlinear and
multiphoton, magnetic resonance, photoelectron,
Moessbauer effect), physical chemistry of
condensed phases (ionic, molecular and liquid
crystals, critical phenomena, mass transport),
theoretical chemistry (chemical bonding,
scattering theory, group theory, dynamics),
electronic structure theory of molecules. Need not
be taken in order. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate standing.
CH 681. SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICAL
CHEMISTRY (2). Nonsequence courses designed
to acquaint students with recent advances in
physical chemistry. Topics include molecular
structure determination (x-ray, electron and
neutron diffraction), spectroscopy (nonlinear and
multiphoton, magnetic resonance, photoelectron,
Moessbauer effect), physical chemistry of
condensed phases (ionic, molecular and liquid
crystals, critical phenomena, mass transport),
theoretical chemistry (chemical bonding,
scattering theory, group theory, dynamics),
electronic structure theory of molecules. Need not
be taken in order. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate standing.
CH 682. SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICAL
CHEMISTRY (2). Nonsequence courses designed
to acquaint students with recent advances in
physical chemistry. Topics include molecular
structure determination (x-ray, electron and
neutron diffraction), spectroscopy (nonlinear and
multiphoton, magnetic resonance, photoelectron,
Moessbauer effect), physical chemistry of
condensed phases (ionic, molecular and liquid
crystals, critical phenomena, mass transport),
theoretical chemistry (chemical bonding,
scattering theory, group theory, dynamics),
electronic structure theory of molecules. Need not
be taken in order. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate standing.
CH 683. SELECTED TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTRY (2). Nonsequence courses designed
to acquaint the advanced graduate student with
recent advances in analytical chemistry. Not
offered every year. OTHER PREREQS: Graduate
standing or instructor approval required.
CH 684. SELECTED TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTRY (2). Nonsequence courses designed
to acquaint the advanced graduate student with
recent advances in analytical chemistry. Not
offered every year. OTHER PREREQS: Graduate
standing or instructor approval required.
CH 685. SELECTED TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTRY (2). Nonsequence courses designed
to acquaint the advanced graduate student with
recent advances in analytical chemistry. Not
offered every year. OTHER PREREQS: Graduate
standing or instructor approval required.
CH 686. SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR AND
RADIATION CHEMISTRY (2). Nonsequence
courses designed to acquaint the advanced
graduate student with recent advances in nuclear
and radiation chemistry. Not offered every year.
OTHER PREREQS: Graduate standing or
instructor approval required.
CH 687. SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR AND
RADIATION CHEMISTRY (2). Nonsequence
courses designed to acquaint the advanced
graduate student with recent advances in nuclear
and radiation chemistry. Not offered every year.
OTHER PREREQS: Graduate standing or
instructor approval required.
CH 688. SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR AND
RADIATION CHEMISTRY (2). Nonsequence
courses designed to acquaint the advanced
graduate student with recent advances in nuclear
and radiation chemistry. Not offered every year.
OTHER PREREQS: Graduate standing or
instructor approval required.
CH 691. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY OF
ORGANIC SUBSTANCES (3). Structure,
properties, reactivity of organic compounds and
their relation to the molecular interactions and
macroscopic transport phenomena that determine
the spatial and temporal distribution of these
compounds in the environment. Offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: CH 336 and CH 442 or
equivalent.
CH 692. ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSFORMATION OF
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (3). Chemical,
photochemical, and biological transformation
reactions of organic compounds in the
environment. Test methods and predictive models
for determining the persistence of organic
compounds in the environment. Offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: CH 336, CH 440 or
instructor approval required.
CH 696. COMPUTER INTERFACING (4).
Introduction to the use of microcomputers for data
acquisition and data manipulation in the laboratory.
The emphasis will be on the use of software and
hardware for the IBM-compatible personal
computer. Programming in Visual Basic and
Windows languages will be covered, as well as
use of commercial software and hardware.
Familiarity with analog signal conditioning and
simple digital circuitry will be assumed.
CH 697. MASS SPECTROMETRY OF ORGANIC
COMPOUNDS (3). Physical principles of mass
spectrometric instrumentation and interpretation of
the mass spectra of organic compounds. Not
offered every year. OTHER PREREQS: CH 336,
CH 442.
College of Science
ENTOMOLOGY PROGRAM
Linda James, Manager of Student Services
2046 Cordley Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2907
541-737-2404
541-737-9858 fax
E-mail: linda.james@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/
entomology/
The Department of Entomology was
closed in June 2003. An undergraduate
degree is no longer available but a
limited number of undergraduate classes
will continue to be offered to meet the
training needs of students in other
degree programs. Current entomology
undergraduates will be allowed to
complete their degrees in entomology.
The Entomology Graduate Program is
being continued. Graduate students also
have the option of obtaining their
degree in the specific academic department of their major professor.
Undergraduate Major
Entomology (BA, BS)
For continuing students only, no new
students accepted. See note above.
Options
General Entomology
Pest Management
Graduate Major
Entomology (MA, MAg, MS, PhD)
Graduate Area of Concentration
Entomology
Graduate Minor
Entomology
Entomologists continue to be at the
forefront of basic and applied research
in molecular biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, biodiversity, and pest
management. The modern fields of
physiology, ecology and systematics
have their origins in research originally
undertaken with insects, and entomologists help lead these disciplines today.
Given the unique importance of insects
in biodiversity and ecosystem processes,
their roles in crop production and
public health, and their value as model
organisms for the exploration of basic
scientific questions, there is demand for
graduates who have acquired entomological expertise.
The Entomology Program is a
component of the Agricultural Experiment Station, which has many research
facilities for students and staff, including farms, greenhouses, an aquatic
insect laboratory, and forest insect
research laboratory. In addition to OSU
faculty, state and federal entomologists
stationed across the state are available
for consultation in their fields of
specialization. The Oregon State
Arthropod Collection has nearly
3,000,000 specimens of insects and mites
and is a recognized center for research in
insect biodiversity.
ENTOMOLOGY
(MA, MAg, MS, PhD)
Graduate Area of Concentration
Entomology
The Entomology Program offers
qualified candidates opportunities for
graduate study and research leading to
the Master of Arts, Master of Agriculture
(non-thesis), Master of Science, and
Doctor of Philosophy degrees with
concentrations in various basic and
applied fields within the discipline. In
keeping with traditional areas of
strength at the university, a number of
major research programs in entomology
deal with problems in agriculture,
forestry, and environmental quality.
Integrated pest management techniques
are emphasized in the solution of many
of these problems.
There are no specific course requirements for entomology graduate degrees.
Each student will work with their major
professor and/or graduate committee to
establish a program of study.
For additional information on the
Entomology Graduate Program, see the
program website at http://
agsci.oregonstate.edu/entomology/.
ENTOMOLOGY
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
COURSES
ENT 300. *PLAGUES, PESTS, AND POLITICS (3).
Integration and interaction of agricultural and
public health aspects of entomology in society
and history. CROSSLISTED as BI 300 and
HORT 330. (Bacc Core Course)
ENT 311. INTRODUCTION TO INSECT PEST
MANAGEMENT (5). Recognition, biology and
management of injurious and beneficial insects;
insects and human welfare. Concurrent laboratory
is designed to illustrate principles of insect pest
management in agricultural cropping systems,
including medical and veterinary entomology.
CROSSLISTED as CSS 311. OTHER PREREQS:
One year college biology.
ENT 362. APICULTURE (3). The biology and
commercial management of the honey bee Apis
mellifera L.; relationship of honey bees to current
agricultural production; problems of pesticide
usage, disease, and changing agricultural
systems. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: One year college biology.
ENT 401. RESEARCH (1-16). Work on approved
problems carried on in the library, laboratory or
field. OTHER PREREQS: Instructor approval
required.
ENT 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
Reading and discussions on special topics.
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
491
ENT 407. SEMINAR (1-2). Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
ENT 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Instructor approval required.
ENT 420. INSECT ECOLOGY (3). Insect ecology,
evolution, and management. Biophysical ecology;
foraging and feeding; life cycles; population
dynamics, regulation, and control; species
interactions including herbivore-plant, predatorprey, parasite-host, competition, and mutualism;
diversity, food web structure, agricultural ecology,
exercises merge models, experiments, and
sampling. Offered on even years. OTHER
PREREQS: BI 370 or equivalent.
ENT 421. INSECT-PLANT COMMUNITIES (3).
Dynamics of arthropod assemblages and species
interactions. Ecological consequences of insectplant interactions including vegetative
succession, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem
stability. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: BI 213 or instructor approval required.
ENT 442. PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED PEST
MANAGEMENT: SYSTEMS DESIGN (4). Principles
of integrated pest management design focusing
on the use of systems analysis as a means to
integrate management tactics, environmental and
biological monitoring, pest control models, and
implementation elements into a cohesive whole.
Introduction to integrated pest management on
websites and will design a hypothetical crop-pest
management system. OTHER PREREQS: ENT 311.
ENT 443. PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED PEST
MANAGEMENT: BIOLOGICAL CONTROL (3).
Principles of IPM design focusing on use of
systems analysis as a means to integrate
management tactics, environmental and biological
monitoring, pest control models, and
implementation elements into a cohesive whole.
Students will design a hypothetical crop-pest
management system during the course. OTHER
PREREQS: ENT 442/ENT 542.
ENT 453. SYSTEMATICS AND MORPHOLOGY OF
ADULT INSECTS (4). Identification, systematics,
literature, distribution, and biology of the major
families of insects. OTHER PREREQS: Z 365.
ENT 499. SPECIAL TOPICS IN FISHERIES AND
WILDLIFE (1-6). Various topics in fisheries
science and wildlife science. May be repeated for
up to 12 credits. CROSSLISTED as FW 499.
ENT 501. RESEARCH (1-16). Work on approved
problems carried on in the library, laboratory or
field. OTHER PREREQS: Instructor approval
required.
ENT 503. THESIS (1-16).
ENT 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
Reading and discussions on special topics.
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
ENT 507. SEMINAR (1-2). Graded P/N.
ENT 508. WORKSHOP (1-16).
ENT 510. INTERNSHIP (1-16).
ENT 520. INSECT ECOLOGY (3). Insect ecology,
evolution, and management. Biophysical ecology;
foraging and feeding; life cycles; population
dynamics, regulation, and control; species
interactions including herbivore-plant, predatorprey, parasite-host, competition, and mutualism;
diversity, food web structure, agricultural ecology,
exercises merge models, experiments, and
sampling. Offered alternate years. Offered even
years. OTHER PREREQS: BI 370, Z 365 or
equivalent.
ENT 521. INSECT-PLANT COMMUNITIES (3).
Dynamics of arthropod assemblages and species
interactions. Ecological consequences of insectplant interactions including vegetative
succession, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem
stability.
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ENT 533. AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY (4). Biology,
ecology, collection, and identification of aquatic
insects. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: Upper-division standing.
ENT 542. PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED PEST
MANAGEMENT: SYSTEMS DESIGN (4). Principles
of integrated pest management design focusing
on the use of systems analysis as a means to
integrate management tactics, environmental and
biological monitoring, pest control models, and
implementation elements into a cohesive whole.
Introduction to integrated pest management on
websites and will design a hypothetical crop-pest
management system. OTHER PREREQS: ENT 311.
ENT 543. PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED PEST
MANAGEMENT: BIOLOGICAL CONTROL (3).
Principles of IPM design focusing on use of
systems analysis as a means to integrate
management tactics, environmental and biological
monitoring, pest control models, and
implementation elements into a cohesive whole.
Students will design a hypothetical crop-pest
management system during the course. OTHER
PREREQS: ENT 442/ENT 542.
ENT 553. SYSTEMATICS AND MORPHOLOGY OF
ADULT INSECTS (4). Identification, systematics,
literature, distribution, and biology of the major
families of insects. OTHER PREREQS: Z 365.
ENT 591. SELECTED TOPICS IN ENTOMOLOGY
(16). Important topics of current interest in the
areas of systematics, insect physiology and
toxicology, ecology and behavior, and pest
management. Course content and title will change
with each offering.
ENT 601. RESEARCH (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Instructor approval required.
ENT 603. THESIS (1-16).
ENT 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Instructor approval required.
ENT 607. SEMINAR (1-16).
ENT 691. SELECTED TOPICS IN ENTOMOLOGY
(16). Important topics of current interest in the
areas of systematics, insect physiology and
toxicology, ecology and behavior, and pest
management. Course content and title will change
with each offering.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
See Interdisciplinary Studies section.
GENERAL SCIENCE
Janine Trempy, Associate Dean
College of Science
128 Kidder Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-4608
541-737-4811
541-737-4441
E-mail: trempyj@oregonstate.edu
Undergraduate Major
General Science (BS)
Option
Pre-Education
Pre-professional Options in
Health Sciences
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Physician Assistant
Pre-Podiatry
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Non-Degree,
Pre-Professional Options
Pre-Nursing Education
Pre-Occupational Therapy
Undergraduate Major
Medical Technology (BS)
The BS in General Science degree is only
granted along with an option.
The Pre-Education option provides a
degree appropriate for entry into a
master’s degree program in elementary/
middle school education or OSU’s
double degree in education. Admission
into teacher licensure programs is
competitive. See the Science and
Mathematics Education section of this
catalog and the College of Education
for more information.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS
IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES
The College of Science offers specialized
programs for students who wish to
pursue careers in health-related fields.
They provide excellent academic
preparation for students who plan to
enter medical, pharmacy, veterinary, or
dental school, and for those choosing
careers in nursing, medical technology,
occupational therapy, optometry,
physical therapy, physician assistant,
and podiatry.
Pre-medical students are encouraged
to choose a major in an academic
department. Majors in biochemistry/
biophysics, biology, chemistry, and
microbiology include all the courses
required for most medical schools. The
program for nursing leads to a
bachelor’s degree obtained at the
professional school (for example, the
Oregon Health and Science University).
Some of the pre-professional programs
allow a student to enter the professional
school after three years at OSU and still
receive a bachelor’s degree from OSU
upon completion of the first year at the
professional school.
GENERAL SCIENCE (BS, HBS)
First Year
CH 121, CH 122, CH 123. General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
or CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
Approved mathematical science (12)
(See the mathematics requirements listed
for each option. Some may require
more than 12 credits of mathematics,
computer science and statistics
courses.)
Fitness (3)
Baccalaureate core courses and/or
electives (12)
Writing I (3)
Sophomore Year
General biology (12)
General physics or physical science (12–15)
Baccalaureate core courses and/or
electives (15–18)
Writing II (3)
Junior and Senior Years
History of Science (HSTS) course (6)
Option and/or baccalaureate core
courses and/or electives (75)4
Synthesis (6)
Writing III (3)
Approved WIC course
4=Courses may be taken from departments outside
of the College of Science; however, students must
take a minimum of 24 credits of upper-division
science from departments in the College of Science.
PRE-DENTISTRY OPTION
Chere Pereira, Chief Advisor
The College of Science offers a three- or
four-year pre-dental curriculum leading
to a bachelor’s degree in general science
that satisfies the requirements for
admission to most dental schools. The
majority of students who are admitted
to dental school complete a baccalaureate degree prior to entry; however, some
dental schools accept a few students
after they complete three years of
undergraduate work. Such students
would qualify for a bachelor’s degree in
general science from OSU after one year
of dental school.
Students may wish to declare another
major, such as biology, microbiology, or
zoology, to gain a broader background
should plans to enter dental school
change. In this case, students should
consult with a departmental advisor as
soon as feasible and select electives that
will satisfy the requirements in the
chosen major.
College of Science
Admission to dental school is
competitive; students are selected on the
basis of grades, DAT scores, dental
experience, and apparent motivation
for dentistry. A member of the predental committee is assigned to each
student as an advisor.
First Year (45)
BI 107. Health Professions: Dental (1)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(18)
Sophomore Year (45–47)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
CH 331, CH 332, CH 337. Organic
Chemistry (4,4,4)
ST 201 Principles of Statistics (3)
or ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(13–14)
Junior Year (49)
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry
(4,3)
or BB 350. Elementary Biochemistry (4)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(16)
Choose 3 credits of WIC from the
following:
HSTS 415. ^Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
HSTS 417. ^History of Medicine (3)
HSTS 419. ^Studies in Scientific
Controversy: Method and Practice of (3)
HSTS 422. ^Historical Studies of Science
and Politics (3)
HSTS 425. ^History of the Life Sciences (3)
Senior Year (45)
BI 460, BI 461. Cell Biology (3,2)
Z 425. Embryology and Development (5)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(35)
Students should plan their senior year in
consultation with a pre-dental advisor.
Note that some dental schools, including Oregon Health and Science University, require human anatomy and
physiology. Graduation in general
science/pre-dentistry requires a total of
40 credits of upper-division courses in
science.
PRE-EDUCATION OPTION
The General Science, pre-education
option, is designed to prepare students
interested in teaching elementary or
middle school science to enter teacher
licensure programs. The Department of
Science and Math Education offers a
master’s degree with teacher certification
while the College of Education offers a
concurrent bachelor’s degree with
teacher certification.
Other pre-education options are
offered in the College of Science
through the Departments of Biology,
Botany, Chemistry, Environmental
Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics.
Students wishing to teach at the
secondary school level are encouraged
to major in their subject area with a preeducation option. It is important to
work with an advisor to ensure that all
requirements to enter a teacher licensure
program are met. Experience in a
classroom is required for entry into most
teacher education programs.
First Year (45)
CH 121, 122, 123. *General Chemistry
(5,5,5)
or CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
GEO 105. *Geography of the NonWestern World (3)
GEO 106. *Geography of the Western
World (3)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (3)
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)
MTH 111. *College Algebra (4)
MTH 211, MTH 212. *Foundations
Elementary Mathematics (4,4)
PSY 201, PSY 202. *General Psychology
(3,3)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Sophomore Year (45)
BI 101, 102, 103. *General Biology (4,4,4)
or BI 211, 212, 213. *General Biology
(4,4,4)
CS 101. Computers: Applications and
Implications (4)
TCE 309. Field Practicum (3–6)
Three English courses from the
baccalaureate core (9)
MTH 390. Foundations Elementary
Mathematics (4)
WR II. *English Composition (3)
WR III. *English Composition or Speech
Communication (3)
Electives (1–4)
Junior Year (45)
TCE 313. Trends and Issues in Education (3)
HST 203. *History of the U.S. (3)
and two additional history classes (3,3)
Plus: Choose one SED or TCE course
from one of the two Recommended
Lists below, “Science and Math
Education” or “College of Education.”
Physics or physical sciences, choose from
below (12–15):
ATS 210. Intro to the Atmospheric
Sciences (3)
PH 201, 202, 203. *General Physics (5,5,5)
or PH 211, 212, 213. *General Physics
with Calculus (4,4,4)
GEO 101. *The Solid Earth (4)
GEO 102. *The Surface of the Earth (4)
GEO 103. *Exploring the Deep:
Geography of the World’s Oceans (4)
GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
GEO 203. *Evolution of Planet Earth (4)
PH 104. *Descriptive Astronomy (4)
PH 106. *Perspectives in Physics (4)
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PSY 350. Human Lifespan Development
(3)
Contemporary Global Issues (3)
Electives (9–12)
Senior Year (45)
Must consist of at least 30 credits of
upper-division science courses (including 3 credits of history of science) that
are pre-approved by the head advisor in
the College of Science.
Choose 3 credits of WIC from the
following:
HSTS 415. ^Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
HSTS 419. ^Studies in Scientific
Controversy: Method and Practice of
(3)
HSTS 425. ^History of the Life Sciences
(3)
No more than 6 credits of unstructured
courses numbered 401, 403, 405, 407,
and 410 may be included in the major
option.
Electives (15)
A foreign language, especially Spanish, is
recommended.
Recommended Lists:
Science and Math Education:
SED 407. Seminar: Orientation to
Science/Math Education (1–16)
Additional practicum such as SED 309,
SED 409. Field Practicum: Science and
Mathematics (3,3)
SED 406. Projects (1–16)
SED 412. Technology Foundations for
Teaching Science and Math (3)
SED 413. Science Materials and
Laboratories (3)
SED 414. Mathematics Materials and
Laboratories (3)
College of Education:
TCE 216. Purpose, Structure, and
Function of Education in a Democracy (3)
TCE 219. Multicultural Issues in
Educational Settings (2)
TCE 253. Learning Across the Lifespan (3)
PRE-MEDICINE OPTION
Chere Pereira, Chief Advisor
The College of Science premedical
curriculum prepares students for
entrance into standard (allopathic) and
osteopathic medical schools. Allopathic
medical schools grant the MD degree,
while osteopathic medical schools grant
the DO degree. Osteopathic schools
include training in manipulative
therapy. The pre-professional training is
identical for both.
Premedical Program
Students can apply to medical school
with any major, including nonscience
areas, as long as they take the required
courses listed by the school to which
they apply. Most medical schools have
indicated a preference for a departmental major that is pursued in depth. Since
the basic entrance requirements include
a year each of biology, general chemis-
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try, organic chemistry, and physics, this
course work can easily be incorporated
into many majors. The book, Medical
School Admission Requirements, published
by the Association of American Medical
Colleges, lists specific entrance requirements for each school.
Admission to medical schools is very
competitive. Students are chosen
according to grades, MCAT scores,
medical experience, and apparent
motivation for medicine. A member of
the Premedical Committee is assigned to
each student as an advisor. A list of
advisors and a copy of the Premedical
Guide is available in the College of
Science office.
First Year (45)
BB 100. The Molecules of Life (2)
BI 109. Health Professions: Medical (1)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
English (any ENG course) (3)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(13)
Sophomore Year (45–47)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
CH 331, CH 332, CH 337. Organic
Chemistry (4,4,4)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(14)
Social science course (3)
Junior Year (44–46)
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry (4,3)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
CH 324. Quantitative Chemistry (4)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
ST 201. Principles of Statistics (3)
or ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
English (any ENG course) (3)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(5–6)
Choose 3 credits of WIC from the
following:
HSTS 415. ^Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
HSTS 417. ^History of Medicine (3)
HSTS 419. ^Studies in Scientific
Controversy: Method and Practice of (3)
HSTS 422. ^Historical Studies of Science
and Politics (3)
HSTS 425. ^History of the Life Sciences
(3)
Senior Year (45)
BI 460, BI 461. Cell Biology and Lab (3,2)
Z 425. Embryology and Development (5)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives (35)
Students should plan their senior year
in consultation with a premedical
advisor. Graduation in general science/
pre-medicine requires a total of
45 credits of upper-division courses in
science.
PRE-NURSING
EDUCATION OPTION
(Pre-Professional,
Non-Degree Program)
The College of Science offers a preparatory curriculum designed to meet the
general requirements for admission to a
baccalaureate degree nursing program.
Two years of pre-nursing followed by
two or three years of professional
training at a school of nursing lead to a
Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree
(BSN). Satisfactory completion of the
pre-nursing requirements does not
guarantee admission to a BSN program,
since applicants are accepted on a
competitive basis.
BSN programs in the state of Oregon
are offered by the Oregon Health and
Science University (OHSU) School of
Nursing in Portland, which also
administers the BSN programs at Eastern
Oregon University (EOU) in LaGrande,
Southern Oregon University (SOU) in
Ashland, and Oregon Institute of
Technology (OIT) in Klamath Falls.
Private schools are the University of
Portland School of Nursing, LinfieldGood Samaritan School of Nursing,
and Walla Walla College School of
Nursing in Portland. Application for
admission to these schools is usually
made in the sophomore year.
Associate degrees in nursing (ADN)
are offered by community colleges in
Oregon. Nurses with associate degrees
are qualified to provide direct patient
care. To become a Registered Nurse, both
BSN and ADN graduates must pass a
licensing examination administered by
the State Board of Nursing.
Nursing Curriculum
The program for nursing leads to a
bachelor’s degree obtained at a professional school such as Oregon Health
and Science University. The courses
listed below are recommended to fulfill
the general requirements for admission
to a BSN program. However, requirements vary from school to school, so
students planning a program must
check the specific requirements of the
BSN programs to which they plan to
transfer.
First Year (43)
ANTH 110. *Intro to Cultural
Anthropology (3)
or ANTH 210. *Comparative Cultures (3)
CH 121, CH 122, CH 130. General
Chemistry (5,5,4)
MTH 111. *College Algebra (4)
NFM 225. Human Nutrition (4)
PSY 201, PSY 202. *General Psychology
(3,3)
SOC 204. *General Sociology (3)
WR 121, WR 222. *English Composition
(3,3)
English literature course (3)
Sophomore Year (50)
Any 6 credits of COMM from:
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)
COMM 114. *Argument and Critical
Discourse (3)
COMM 218. *Interpersonal Communication (3)
COMM 322. Small-Group Problem
Solving (3)
CS 101. Computers: Applications and
Implications (4)
MB 230. *Introductory Microbiology (4)
PSY 350. Human Lifespan Development
(3)
ST 201. Principles of Statistics (3)
WR 323. *English Composition (3)
Z 331, Z 332, Z 333. Anatomy and
Physiology (3,3,3)
Z 341, Z 342, Z 343. Anatomy and
Physiology Lab (2,2,2)
Humanities-various courses (12) 5
Total Credits Required=93
5=Students take the courses required by the BSN
program selected for future transfer.
PRE-OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY OPTION
(Pre-Professional,
Non-Degree Program)
Ariella Wolf, Chief Advisor
Occupational therapy uses meaningful
activity to help people of all ages
prevent, lessen, or overcome disabilities.
Occupational therapists work in
hospitals, schools, and mental health
and community agencies.
The College of Science offers a preprofessional program designed to meet
the requirements for admission to
bachelor’s degree programs around the
country. For programs at the bachelor’s
degree level, students must meet both
pre-professional requirements and
general education requirements at the
school to which admission is desired.
Therefore, students are urged to check
the prerequisite courses at each school
carefully and to work closely with
admissions officers to see that these
requirements are fulfilled.
With an additional year of study,
students in the pre-occupational
therapy curriculum can complete a
bachelor’s degree in psychology at OSU
and apply to master’s level programs in
occupational therapy. This is the
preferred option for most OSU students.
Satisfactory completion of the OSU
course work facilitates, but does not
guarantee, admission to a school of
occupational therapy, since applicants
are selected on a competitive basis.
First Year (45–46 credits)
ANTH 110. *Intro to Cultural
Anthropology (3)
BI 101 and BI 102 or BI 103. *General
Biology (4,4)
COMM 111. *Public Speaking (3)
EXSS 132. Intro to Allied Health
Sciences (2)
College of Science
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)
MTH 111. *College Algebra (4)
PH 106. *Perspectives in Physics (4)
or PH 201. *General Physics (5)
PSY 201, PSY 202. *General Psychology (6)
SOC 204. *Intro to Sociology (3)
SOC 206. *Social Problems and Issues (3)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Applied art and/or humanities (3) 6
CS 101. Computers: Applications and
Implications (4)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Baccalaureate core courses (6)
Writing II course (3)
Electives (3)
Sophomore Year (45 credits)
Sophomore Year (48)
CS 101. Computers: Applications and
Implications (4)
PHAR 210. Terminology of the Health
Sciences (2)
PSY 350. Human Life Span
Development (3)
PSY 360. Social Psychology (3)
ST 201. Principles of Statistics (3)
ST 211. Intro to Hypothesis Testing (1)
WR 222. *English Composition (3)
Z 331, Z 332, Z 333. Human Anatomy
and Physiology (3,3,3)
Z 341, Z 342, Z 343. Human Anatomy
and Physiology Lab (2,2,2)
Applied art and/or humanities (8) 6
Physical Activity Courses (PAC) (3)
Junior Year (45 credits)
EXSS 343. Pre-therapy Practicum (2) 7
PSY 301. Research Methods in
Psychology (4)
PSY 330. Brain and Behavior (3)
or PSY 340. Cognition (3)
PSY 381. Abnormal Psychology (3)
ST 352. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
WR 323. *English Composition (3)
Applied art and/or humanities (7) 6
Cultural Diversity course (3)
Electives (13)
Non-Western Culture course (3)
Footnotes:
6 = 18 Credits of applied art (ceramics,
woodworking, etc.) and humanities are required.
7= Work experience with an occupational therapist
is strongly recommended.
PRE-OPTOMETRY OPTION
Ariella Wolf, Chief Advisor
To prepare for optometry, students need
three or four years of undergraduate
work in science, followed by four years
at an accredited college of optometry.
Completion of the professional
program leads to the degree of Doctor
of Optometry. The curriculum described
below satisfies the entrance requirements
of the 17 accredited optometry schools
in the United States. Applicants to
optometry schools are accepted on a
competitive basis and are occasionally
admitted at the end of their junior year
of undergraduate residence. Preoptometry majors interested in working
toward a biology or zoology degree
should see those majors.
First Year (45)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
CH 331, CH 332, CH 337. Organic
Chemistry and Lab (4,4,4)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
or PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *General
Physics with Calculus (5,5,5)
PSY 201, PSY 202. *General Psychology
(3,3)
Writing III/Speech (3)
Junior Year (43–46)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
HSTS 417. *^History of Medicine (3)
MB 302, MB 303. General Microbiology
and Lab (3,2)
ST 201. Principles of Statistics (3)
and ST 209. Principles of Hypothesis
Testing (1)
or ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
WR 327. *Technical Writing (3)
Z 331, Z 332, Z 333. Human Anatomy
and Physiology (3,3,3)
and Z 341, Z 342, Z 343. Human
Anatomy and Physiology Lab (2,2,2)
or Z 422 Comparative Anatomy (5)
and Z 430. Principles of Physiology (4)
and Z 436. Animal Physiology Lab (2)
Baccalaureate core courses (9)
Contemporary Global Issues (3)
Senior Year (41–44)
Electives (32–43)
Upper-division science electives (1–9)
Choose 3 credits of WIC from the
following:
HSTS 415. ^Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
HSTS 417. ^History of Medicine (3)
HSTS 419. ^Studies in Scientific
Controversy: Method and Practice of
(3)
HSTS 422. ^Historical Studies of Science
and Politics (3)
HSTS 425. ^History of the Life Sciences
(3)
Students who undertake a four-year
program should plan their senior year in
consultation with their advisor. Two
study plans are available:
1. A departmental major may be
completed in any department of the
College of Science.
2. Students without a departmental
major may earn a bachelor’s degree in
general science; a total of 41 credits of
approved upper-division courses in
science are required.
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Recommended electives:
BB 331. *Intro to Molecular Biology (3)
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry (4,3)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
BI 460, BI 461. Cell Biology (3,2)
BI 370. Ecology (3)
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
CH 440, CH 441, CH 442. Physical
Chemistry (3,3,3)
HSTS 411, HSTS 412, HSTS 413.
*History of Science (3,3,3)
HSTS 417. *^History of Medicine (3)
MB 416, MB 417. Immunology and Lab
(3,2)
MB 430. Pathogenic Microbiology (3)
MB 434, MB 435. Virology and Lab (3,2)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)
MTH 256. Applied Differential
Equations (4)
PH 332. *Light, Vision, and Color (3)
PSY 330. Brain and Behavior (3)
PSY 432. Physiological Psychology (3)
PSY 442. Perception (3)
Z 425. Embryology and Development (5)
Z 431, Z 432. Vertebrate Physiology (4,4)
Z 436. Animal Physiology Lab (2)
PRE-PHARMACY OPTION
Pre-pharmacy Advising, 541-737-3424
The College of Science offers a General
Science degree with a pre-pharmacy
option for those students who have met
the requirements to enter OSU’s fouryear Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
professional program. A bachelor’s
degree is not required for admission to
the PharmD program. However,
students must earn a bachelor’s degree
before entering the third professional
year. The advising for this program is
done through the College of Pharmacy
in Pharmacy 203. When a student is
within 3 terms of graduating, he or she
should apply for graduation through
the Office of the Registrar. The graduation audit will be checked by the College
of Science head advisor in Kidder 128.
Satisfactory completion of the OSU
course work facilitates, but does not
guarantee, admission to the PharmD
program, since individual applicants are
selected on a competitive basis.
First Year
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
MTH 111. *College Algebra (4)
or MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4)
MTH 241. *Calculus for Management
and Social Science (4)
or MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
PSY 201. *General Psychology (3)
Fitness (3)
Baccalaureate Core courses and/or
electives (13)
Writing I or equivalent (3)
Second Year
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry,
Lab (4,4)
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CH 337. Organic Chemistry, Lab (4)
COMM 218 *Interpersonal
Communication (3)
ST 201. Principles of Statistics (3)
Additional math, statistics, or computer
science to total 12 credits.
Writing II (3)
Baccalaureate Core courses and/or
electives (12)
Third Year
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
MB 302. General Microbiology (3)
MB 303. General Microbiology Lab (2)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
Z 430. Principles of Physiology (4)
Z 431, Z 432. Vertebrate Physiology (4,4)
Baccalaureate Core courses and/or
electives (9)
Fourth Year
Contemporary Global Issues
(recommend H 312. *Aids and STDs in
Modern Society) (3)
Science, Technology, and Society
(recommend PHAR 321. *Science and
Culture of Cosmetics) (3)
Choose one WIC course from the following:
HSTS 415. ^Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
HSTS 417. ^History of Medicine (3)
HSTS 419. ^Studies in Scientific
Controversy: Method and Practice of
(3)
HSTS 422. ^Historical Studies of Science
and Politics (3)
HSTS 425. ^History of the Life Sciences
(3)
PHAR 432. ^Writing in the
Pharmaceutical Sciences (2)
PHAR 729. ^Information Science (3)
Additional courses from upperdivision science or first-year professional
pharmacy courses to total 36 credits of
upper-division science. A total of
180 credits with 60 upper-division
credits (courses numbered 300 and
above) are required to graduate.
Additional courses required for
entry into OSU’s PharmD program:
Certification in Basic First Aid and CPR
ECON 201. *Intro to Microeconomics (4)
or ECON 202. *Intro to
Macroeconomics (4)
PRE-PHYSICAL
THERAPY OPTION
Ariella Wolf, Chief Advisor
The College of Science offers a preparatory program designed to meet the
general requirements for admission to
physical therapy schools.
Satisfactory completion of the OSU
course work facilitates, but does not
guarantee, admission to a school of
physical therapy, since individual
applicants are selected on a competitive
basis. Students who complete the fouryear pre-physical therapy program earn
a BS in General Science degree. In some
cases, a student may substitute up to
48 credits of the first year of physical
therapy school for the senior year to
complete a Bachelor of Science in
General Science degree from OSU.
First Year (45)
CH 121, CH 122, CH 123. General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
or CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
CS 101. Computers: Applications and
Implications (4)
EXSS 132. Intro to Allied Health
Sciences (2)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)
PSY 201, PSY 202. *General Psychology (3,3)
SOC 204. *General Sociology (3)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Mathematics at least through MTH 112,
*Elementary Functions (4)
Baccalaureate core courses and/or
electives (5)
Sophomore Year (45)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
CH 331, CH 332, CH 337. Organic
Chemistry and Lab (4,4,4)
ST 201. Principles of Statistics (3)
WR 222. *English Composition (3)
Baccalaureate core courses and/or
electives (11)
Junior Year (45)
EXSS 322. Anatomical Kinesiology (4)
EXSS 323. Biomechanics of Sport and
Exercise (4)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
PSY 350. Human Lifespan Development
(3)
WR 323. *English Composition (3)
Z 331, Z 332, Z 333. Human Anatomy
and Physiology (3,3,3)
Z 341, Z 342, Z 343. Human Anatomy
and Physiology Lab (2,2,2)
Baccalaureate core courses and/or
electives (1)
Senior Year (45 )
BI 311. Genetics (4)
EXSS 324. Physiology of Exercise (4)
EXSS 411. Movement Skill Learning and
Control (3)
H 312. *AIDS and Sexually Trans.
Disease in Modern Society (3)
H 320. Intro to Human Disease (3)
MB 302. General Microbiology (3)
PSY 381. Abnormal Psychology (3)
Baccalaureate core courses and/or
electives (19)
Choose 3 credits of WIC from the
following:
HSTS 415. ^Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
HSTS 417. ^History of Medicine (3)
HSTS 419. ^Studies in Scientific
Controversy: Method and Practice of (3)
HSTS 422. ^Historical Studies of Science
and Politics (3)
HSTS 425. ^History of the Life Sciences (3)
Total Credits Required=180
PRE-PHYSICIAN
ASSISTANT OPTION
Ariella Wolf, Chief Advisor
Physician assistants are highly trained
members of the health care team who
practice medicine with the supervision
of a licensed physician. This curriculum
is designed to meet the requirements for
physician assistant study at Oregon
Health and Science University (OHSU)
or Pacific University. Students who
complete the four-year program at OSU
earn the BS in General Science degree
with a Pre-Physician Assistant option.
Entrance to PA programs is competitive
and experience in a health care setting is
required. Students are urged to carefully
check the prerequisites at PA schools of
interest and to work closely with
admissions officers to see that all
requirements have been met.
First Year (45)
EXSS 132. Intro to Allied Health
Sciences (2)
CH 121, CH 122, CH 123. General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
or CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
CS 101. Computers: Applications and
Implications (4)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)
PSY 201, PSY 202. *General Psychology
(3,3)
SOC 204. *General Sociology (3)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Mathematics at least through MTH 112.
*Elementary Functions (4)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(5)
Sophomore Year (45)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
CH 331, CH 332, CH 337. Organic
Chemistry and Lab (4,4,4)
PHAR 210. Terminology of the Health
Sciences (2)
ST 201, ST 202. Principles of Statistics (3,3)
WR II. *English Composition (3)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(10)
Junior Year (45)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
H 320. Intro to Human Disease (3)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
PSY 350. Human Lifespan Development
(3)
PSY 381. Abnormal Psychology (3)
WR III. English Composition or Speech
Communications (3)
Z 331, Z 332, Z 333. Human Anatomy
and Physiology (3,3,3)
College of Science
Z 341, Z 342, Z 343. Human Anatomy
and Physiology Lab (2,2,2)
Senior Year (45)
Approved upper-division science,
psychology or health (9)
BB 350. Elementary Biochemistry (4)
or BB 450, BB 451. General
Biochemistry (4,3)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
Contemporary Global Issues (e.g., H 312.
*AIDS and Sexually Transmitted
Diseases in Modern Society) (3)
MB 302, MB 303. General Microbiology
and Lab (3,2)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(14–17)
Choose 3 credits of WIC from the
following:
HSTS 415. ^Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
HSTS 417. ^History of Medicine (3)
HSTS 419. ^Studies in Scientific
Controversy: Method and Practice of (3)
HSTS 422. ^Historical Studies of Science
and Politics (3)
HSTS 425. ^History of the Life Sciences (3)
Total Credits Required=180
PRE-PODIATRY OPTION
Chere Pereira, Chief Advisor
Podiatry is a growing and challenging
health profession that focuses on the
care of the human foot and leg.
Podiatrists prevent, diagnose, and treat
diseases and disorders of the foot
through both medical and surgical
methods.
Students wishing to become podiatrists attend a four-year
postbaccalaureate training program
leading to a Doctor of Podiatric
Medicine (DPM) at one of seven schools
of podiatric medicine in the United
States. These schools are located in
California, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, New
York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. To
practice in Oregon, a DPM must also
take the qualifying examination
administered by the State Board of
Podiatric Examiners.
Before entering a school of podiatric
medicine, students must first complete
four years of undergraduate study and
fulfill entrance requirements to the
school of their choice. Students in the
College of Science may combine
departmental requirements to major in
a scientific discipline, such as biology or
zoology, and the pre-podiatry curriculum; or they may enroll in pre-podiatry
and receive a BS in General Science
upon completion of the curriculum
shown below. The preparatory program
at OSU will satisfy requirements for
entrance to all the schools.
First Year
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
Math Sciences at least through MTH
112, *Elementary Functions, (8)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(19)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Sophomore Year
CH 331, CH 332, CH 337. Organic
Chemistry and Lab (4,4,4)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
ST 201, ST 202. Principles of Statistics (3,3)
or ST 351, ST 352. Intro to Statistical
Methods (4,4)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(13–15)
Junior Year
BB 450. General Biochemistry (4)
BB 451. General Biochemistry Lab (3)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(16)
Choose 3 credits of WIC from the
following:
HSTS 415. ^Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
HSTS 417. ^History of Medicine (3)
HSTS 419. ^Studies in Scientific
Controversy: Method and Practice of
(3)
HSTS 422. ^Historical Studies of Science
and Politics (3)
HSTS 425. ^History of the Life Sciences
(3)
Senior Year
Courses should be planned in consultation with student’s advisor; graduation
in general science/pre-podiatry requires
a total of 36 credits of upper-division
science, to include at least two courses
in anatomy, physiology, histology, or
embryology.
PRE-VETERINARY
MEDICINE OPTION
Lynne Houck, Chief Advisor
The College of Science offers a preprofessional program for students who
wish to pursue careers in veterinary
medicine. This program, especially
tailored to the Oregon State University
College of Veterinary Medicine, also
meets admission requirements for most
schools of veterinary medicine in the
country.
Pre-veterinary students may select a
major in general science or any other
discipline while completing the admission requirements for veterinary school.
Scientific disciplines such as biology,
microbiology, or zoology are most
frequently chosen, but areas outside of
science also are acceptable. A student
who is accepted into a veterinary school
after three years of pre-professional
work, can apply up to 48 credits of the
first year of professional study toward
completion of a bachelor’s degree in
biology, general science, or zoology
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from OSU. Completion of a bachelor’s
degree is required before one can receive
a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.
Admission to schools of veterinary
medicine is competitive, and completion
of the pre-veterinary requirements
facilitates but does not guarantee
acceptance. Admission committees look
for a combination of academic ability
and personal characteristics. Academic
ability includes both the grades received
in college courses and test scores.
Additional information regarding
application and professional education
may be found in the veterinary medicine
section of this catalog.
The required courses necessary for
admission to veterinary school include
mathematics through trigonometry;
yearlong courses with laboratories in
general chemistry, organic chemistry,
and biology; and courses in physics,
biochemistry and genetics. All science
courses required for veterinary school
admission must be taken for a letter
grade. The following is a recommended
course of study leading to a degree in
general science.
First Year
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
CH 121, CH 122, CH 123. General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
or CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
VMB 110. Preveterinary Medicine (1)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Mathematics at least through MTH 112,
*Elementary Functions (8)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(6)
Sophomore Year
ANS 121. *Intro to Animal Science (4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
CH 331, CH 332, CH 337. Organic
Chemistry and Lab (4,4,4)
CS 101. Computers: Applications and
Implications (4)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
Z 410. Occupational Internship (1–16)
Writing/Speech (6)
Junior Year
BB 350. Elementary Biochemistry (4)
or BB 450, BB 451. General
Biochemistry and Lab (4,3)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
or ANS 378. Animal Genetics (4)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(34–37)
Senior Year
Students not enrolling in veterinary
school will complete the courses
required in their major field of study.
Upper-division biological science (must
include one lab) (6)
Choose 3 credits of WIC from the
following:
HSTS 415. ^Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
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HSTS 417. ^History of Medicine (3)
HSTS 419. ^Studies in Scientific
Controversy: Method and Practice of (3)
HSTS 422. ^Historical Studies of Science
and Politics (3)
HSTS 425. ^History of the Life Sciences (3)
A minimum of 32 credits in upperdivision science courses is required for
students who wish to complete the
Bachelor of Science in General Science
degree with a Pre-veterinary Medicine
option. Courses in anatomy, comparative animal behavior, embryology,
genetics, microbiology, and physiology
are recommended. In addition, the OSU
College of Veterinary Medicine requires
a course in animal nutrition such as
ANS 311, Principles of Animal Nutrition
(3), for admission.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (BS, HBS)
Linda Bruslind, Chief Advisor
Clinical laboratory scientists (also
known as medical technologists)
perform routine and highly specialized
diagnostic procedures in clinical
laboratories. They must be certified by
the American Society of Clinical
Pathologists (ASCP) or the National
Certification Agency (NCA). Certification requires 12 to 15 months of
training at an accredited professional
school of clinical laboratory science.
Oregon currently has one such school
jointly administered by the Oregon
Health and Science University (OHSU)
and Oregon Institute of Technology
(OIT); Washington and California have
several; and other schools are located
throughout the U.S. Most clinical
laboratory science schools require a
bachelor of science degree for admission
to their educational program; however,
some schools (notably OHSU) accept
students who have had three years of
appropriate college work.
The curriculum in the OSU preclinical laboratory science program was
developed in cooperation with nearby
clinical laboratory science schools, and
OSU students have shown a high
success rate in these schools. Most preclinical laboratory science students
complete the BS degree in a field closely
related to clinical laboratory science,
such as microbiology, biochemistry, or
zoology, and then attend clinical
laboratory science school (4+1 program). OSU will award a second BS
degree in Clinical Laboratory Science to
students who complete their professional training. Students who enroll in
an accredited clinical laboratory science
school after three years of college work
(3+1 program) can qualify for a
BS degree in Clinical Laboratory Science
from OSU after completion of their
professional training.
Freshman Year
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
HHS 231/HHS 241. *Lifetime Fitness for
Health (3)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Baccalaureate core courses (4)
Sophomore Year
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
CH 331, CH 332, CH 337. Organic
Chemistry and Lab (4,4,4)
CS 101. Computers: Applications and
Implications (4)
MB 302, MB 303. General Microbiology
and Lab (3,2)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(20)
Junior Year
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
MB 416, MB 417. Immunology and Lab
(3,2)
MB 430. Pathogenic Microbiology and
Lab (3)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
Z 332, Z 333. Human Anatomy and
Physiology (3,3)
Approved WIC course (3)
Baccalaureate core courses and electives
(9)
Twelve to 15 months in an accredited
medical technology school or completion of courses in a major field of study,
followed by 12 to 15 months in an
accredited medical technology school.
Suggested electives include:
GS 410. SCIENCE INTERNSHIP (1-12).
Supervised scientific work experience at selected
cooperating institutions, agencies, laboratories, or
companies. OTHER PREREQS: Upper-division
standing in appropriate major.
GEOSCIENCES
Roger Nielsen, Chair
104 Wilkinson Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-5506
541-737-1201
E-mail: geo-off@geo.oregonstate.edu
Website: http://
www.geo.oregonstate.edu/
FACULTY
Professors Bloomer, Clark, Dilles,
Grunder, Jones, Kimerling, Lillie, Nielsen,
Wright
Associate Professors Brook, Doel,
Haggerty, Meigs, Wolf
Assistant Professors Becker, Kent,
Lancaster, Nolin, Wildenschild
Instructor Cook
COURTESY AND
RESEARCH FACULTY
Daly, Glasmann, Good, Grant, Holdren,
Hostetler, Moore, Santelmann,
Swanson, White, Woods
EMERITUS PROFESSORS
Field, Frenkel, Jackson, Lawrence,
Matzke, Morris, Muckleston, Niem,
Nolan, Oles, Pease, Rosenfeld,
Taubeneck, Taylor, Yeats
BB 350. Elementary Biochemistry (4)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
H 320. Intro to Human Disease (3)
H 425. Foundations of Epidemiology (3)
MB 434, MB 435. Virology and Lab (3,2)
MB 440. Food Microbiology (3)
MB 442. Dairy Microbiology (3)
PHAR 210. Terminology of the Health
Sciences (2)
ST 201. Principles of Statistics (3)
Z 332, Z 333. Human Anatomy and
Physiology (3,3)
Undergraduate Majors
The admission and program requirements for clinical laboratory science
programs can vary from school to
school. Be sure to check the specific
admission requirements for a school of
interest.
For more information, contact Linda
Bruslind, Department of Microbiology,
541-737-1842, bruslindl@
science.oregonstate.edu.
Geography:
Environmental Geosciences
Regional Studies
Resource Geography and Rural
Planning
Geology
COURSES
GS 199. SPECIAL STUDIES (1-16).
GS 401. RESEARCH (1-16).
GS 403. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
GS 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
GS 407. SEMINAR (1-16). One-credit sections.
Graded P/N.
Earth Science (BS)
Options
Applied Earth Science
Earth System Science
Earth Science Education
Public Interpretation
Geography (BA, BS)
Geology (BA, BS)
Minors
Graduate Majors
Geography (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Geographic Information Science
Physical Geography
Resource Geography
Geology (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Glacial Geology
Geochemistry, Hydrogeology,
Structural Geology
College of Science
Geomorphology
Geophysics
Igneous Petrology
Tectonics
Volcanology and Mineral Deposits
Graduate Minors
Geography
Geology
Certificate
Geographic Information Science
(Undergraduate, Graduate,
Professional)
The Department of Geosciences offers
three undergraduate degree programs,
Earth Science, Geology, and Geography;
two graduate degree programs, Geography and Geology; and advises students
in the Geosciences options of the BS in
Natural Resource degree and the BS in
Environmental Science degree. The
Geographic Information Science
certificate is available as an undergraduate, graduate, and professional certificate. For further information on the
profession certificate in GIS, see the GIS
website at http://
www.geo.oregonstate.edu/gcert/.
The Geography Program emphasizes
the Earth’s land surfaces and people’s
interaction with the Earth. Geology is
concerned with the internal and
external processes of the Earth over
time. These two programs merge in
broad areas relating to surficial processes, remote sensing, earth resources,
and the application of computers to
natural and man-made phenomena.
The Earth Science BS offers a general
program of study across the earth
sciences, including geology, geography,
soil, hydrologic, ocean and atmospheric
sciences. The department offers a minor
in environmental geosciences appropriate for students in the interdisciplinary
environmental science major who want
a strong earth science element in their
program. The department also has a
strong international commitment that
includes the study of the global
environment.
GEOGRAPHY PROGRAM
Julia A. Jones, Director
A. Jon Kimerling, Head Advisor
Geography is the study of human use
and interaction with the earth and the
identification of spatial and temporal
variation in natural and human
processes. Geography uses principles of
mathematics, social science, and natural
science to analyze and interpret change
in the environment. Many geographic
studies require a combination of field,
laboratory and computational work.
Geography plays an important role in
urban and land use planning, resource
evaluation, environmental analysis,
education and cartography.
Majors in geography develop a
background in regional geography,
resource geography, geographic
information science, and physical
geography and in statistics and disciplines related to geography like geology,
forestry, and anthropology. The
department has strengths in the broad
areas of resource and physical geography as well as geographic information
science. Course offerings combined with
excellent facilities and supportive
electives allow students to develop
particular interests such as resource
management, environmental analysis,
land use planning and cartography/
geographic information systems/remote
sensing.
UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Geography Program offers Bachelor
of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees
in geography.
The Bachelor of Science degree
program in geography is designed for
students seeking to acquire scientific
and technical depth in an undergraduate geography major. Outside of the
geography curriculum, students will
develop their mathematical, statistical,
and computer skills and meet the core
curriculum of the university. Students
will become acquainted with each of the
aspects of geography offered by the
department, but will place special
emphasis on geographic information
science, resource geography and
physical geography. This degree
program focuses on the scientific and
technical training of professional
geographers. It is an appropriate choice
for students preparing to enter a teacher
training program or to pursue graduate
studies in geographic techniques,
resource use and land planning,
physical geography, or environmental
science.
The Bachelor of Arts degree program
is intended for students looking for
substantial breadth in an undergraduate
geography major. In addition to the
geography curriculum, students will
work to develop their communication
skills, study a foreign language and
satisfy the core curriculum of the
university. Students will become
acquainted with each of the aspects of
geography offered by the department,
but will place special emphasis on
regional, cultural, and resource geography. This degree program is an appropriate choice for students preparing to
enter a teacher training program with a
social science emphasis, management
studies, military science, or employment
in the nontechnical areas of professional
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geography, such as the tourist industry.
It is well suited for students preparing
for graduate studies outside the areas of
physical geography and geographic
information science.1
Students interested in geography can
also study in the department through
minors in environmental geosciences,
regional studies, resource geography, or
rural and resource planning and
through specializations in the Environmental Science, Natural Resources, and
General Science degree programs.
Students interested in these possibilities
should talk to the director or head
advisor of the program.
PREPARATION
Students interested in geography should
develop a sound background in basic
mathematics, introductory cultural
geography, and introductory physical
geology or physical geography as soon
as possible. Students planning to
transfer to OSU from a two-year
program should try to complete their
work in statistics and the equivalent of
GEO 105, GEO 106, GEO 201, and
GEO 202 before they begin their work in
the department. High school or transfer
students interested in the programs at
OSU should contact the director or
head advisor as soon as possible.
Advising
Every undergraduate major is assigned
an advisor from the Geography
Program. Each student should meet
with their advisor prior to registration
each quarter. The advisor assists in
determining transfer course equivalency,
in planning the curriculum and can
help develop minor variations in the
requirements for the degree. Those
variations must, however, be discussed
with the advisor and approved by the
program early in the planning process.
The department offers a variety of
individual and group discussions to
help juniors and seniors plan for
employment or graduate studies when
they complete their degree work.
Careers
Study in geography provides students
with the background necessary to
pursue a very diverse range of professions. The skills of pattern analysis and
recognition developed in the study of
geography find application in both
professional geography careers and in a
variety of related professions. Professional geographers work in land use
planning, environmental analysis,
government research groups, university
research and teaching, professional
cartography, and geographic information science for private, city, state and
federal agencies. It also provides an
excellent background for students
interested in teaching at the secondary
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and elementary levels, management,
studies, tourism, and public policy.
Graduate Degrees
Graduate programs leading to the MS,
MA, and PhD degrees in geography are
available. Students specialize in resource
geography, physical geography, or
geographic techniques. There is a thesis
and a non-thesis option for the MS and
MA degrees. Geography can be a minor
program for an MAIS degree. Comprehensive written and oral examinations
must be passed before the student can
become a candidate for the PhD degree.
Independent research is required for the
PhD degree and the MS thesis degree.
GEOLOGY PROGRAM
Roy Haggerty, Director
Robert J. Lillie, Head Advisor
Geology is the study of the materials,
processes, and history of the solid earth
and its fluid envelopes. Geology is an
integrative field, drawing on mathematics, chemistry, physics and biology to
understand the interactions of the
lithosphere, biosphere, atmosphere and
hydrosphere. Studies in geology
commonly combine observations and
measurements from field, laboratory,
and computational studies. Geology
plays an important role in decisions
about resource use, slope stability and
the safety of building projects, natural
hazards standards, mineral exploration
and extraction, the basic workings of
the earth, and the understanding of the
effects and rates of natural and humaninduced change in the environment.
UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Geology Program offers Bachelor of
Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in
geology.
The Bachelor of Science degree
program in geology provides essential
education for careers in energy resources
and mining companies, geotechnical
and environmental firms, state and
federal government agencies, and in
earth science research. The BS program
has the depth necessary for successful
graduate school entrance examinations
and breadth appropriate to a variety of
graduate-level specialties. Students are
advised to obtain an advanced degree
before pursuing a professional career.
The Bachelor of Arts degree program is
intended for students who want a
diverse, interdisciplinary education. The
BA program is a good choice for
students interested in careers in science
education or elementary education,
technical writing, journalism, law,
anthropology, business, resource
management, land-use planning, science
policy, environmental protection,
philosophy of science, or military
science1.
Students interested in earth sciences
can also study in the department
through minors in environmental
geosciences, and geology, and through
specializations in the Environmental
Science, Natural Resources, and General
Science degree programs. Students
interested in these possibilities should
talk to the director or head advisor of
the program.
Preparation
Students interested in geology should
begin to develop a solid background in
mathematics, chemistry, and physics as
soon as possible. The minimum
recommended background in those
subjects for an undergraduate degree is
mathematics through integral calculus,
one year of college chemistry, and one
year of college physics, preferably
calculus based. Students planning to
transfer to OSU from a two-year
program should complete as much of
the work in related science as possible,
and should complete at least one
introductory geology course. High
school or transfer students interested in
the programs at OSU should contact
the director or head advisor as soon as
possible.
Advising
Every undergraduate major is assigned
an advisor from the Geology Program.
Each student should meet with their
advisor prior to registration each
quarter. The advisor assists in planning
the curriculum and can help develop
minor variations in the requirements for
the degree. Those variations must,
however, be discussed with the advisor
and approved by the program early in
the planning process. The department
offers a variety of individual and group
discussions to help juniors and seniors
plan for employment or graduate
studies when they complete their degree
work.
CAREERS
Study in geology provides students with
the background necessary to pursue a
variety of careers including resource
exploration and extraction; environmental assessment and remediation;
research in volcanology, earthquakes,
hydrogeology and diverse geologic
disciplines; engineering geology; and
resource planning and study for
governments at the local, state and
federal levels. A geology degree is also
an excellent background for students
interested in environmental law, earth
science and environmental policy, and
secondary education in the physical
sciences.
GRADUATE DEGREES
Graduate programs leading to the MS,
MA, and PhD degrees in geology are
available. All degrees require independent research in igneous petrologyvolcanology; mineral deposits-geochemistry; Quaternary geology-geomorphology; hydrogeology; or structural
geology-tectonics-geophysics. Most
graduate research includes field study.
An approved field course of at least
9 quarter-credits (or equivalent experience) is prerequisite to candidacy for an
advanced degree. Dual majors can be
arranged in some areas; a minor in
water resources is possible. The MS and
MA degrees require a thesis. Comprehensive written and oral examinations
must be passed before the student can
become a candidate for the PhD degree.
STUDY ABROAD OPTION:1
The BA in Geology or BA in Geography
and international co-degrees can be
obtained by participation in an overseas
study and exchange program for a
quarter or one-year study abroad.
Students must take geology/geography,
science, and/or liberal arts courses
overseas that can be substituted with
approval from the chief undergraduate
geology or geography advisor. Students
would need to fulfill international
degree requirements (i.e., 32 additional
credits of course work, including four
courses from the baccalaureate core list,
an overseas learning experience, a
mandatory 1-credit seminar course
Introduction to Thesis, a senior thesis,
and a senior-level equivalency in a
language). See the International
Education section of this catalog for
details.
EARTH SCIENCE PROGRAM
Roy Haggerty, Head Advisor
Earth science is the study of all aspects
of our planet, including the solid earth
(soil and rock), water (fresh water and
marine), atmosphere, and their interactions with living systems. Each aspect of
the earth interacts with the others in
fascinating and important ways, and
the study of these interactions is
increasingly important to our society.
For more information, go to the
Earth Science Major page.
Footnotes:
1= A list of approved courses is available from the
College of Science office; 15 of these credits can
also fulfill part of the baccalaureate core
requirements.
EARTH SCIENCE (BS, HBS)
Roy Haggerty, Head Advisor
Earth science is the study of all aspects
of our planet, including the solid earth
(soil and rock), water (fresh water and
College of Science
marine), atmosphere, and their interactions with living systems. Each aspect of
the earth interacts with the others in
fascinating and important ways, and
the study of these interactions is
increasingly important to our society.
Earth scientists are needed as researchers to understand complex cycling of
chemicals such as carbon, nitrogen and
water. Earth scientists with broad
knowledge of the earth are needed in
education to teach children about the
world we live in, and to motivate them
in all of science by using the most
exciting and accessible of all laboratories—the outdoors. Scientists are needed
as interpreters in national parks,
museums, and other places where the
public learns about the earth. Furthermore, the Earth Science degree may be
applied to a range of other career
choices requiring a general knowledge
of science.
The Earth Science program offers the
BS degree with a general program of
study across the earth sciences. Majors
take classes in geosciences as well as
classes in several allied units at OSU,
including Crop and Soil Science and the
College of Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences. Faculty in these units
work on the entire spectrum of earth
science, and in collaboration make OSU
one of the best places in the world to
study in this field. Students who excel in
their studies may arrange to work on a
research project through individual
study with a faculty member. All majors
complete one of four options: Earth
System Science, Earth Science Education,
Public Interpretation, or Applied Earth
Sciences.
Four specializations are incorporated
into the Earth Science degree as options.
Students must select one of the
following:
1. Earth System Science: Provides
students with broad training for
advanced work in the emerging
discipline of earth system science.
Students with this degree may decide
to go on to study at the graduate
level in a variety of disciplines.
2. Earth Science Education: Trains
students so that they may teach earth
science in K–12 schools and other
science or math courses in grades
5 through 9. Initial licensure will be
achievable with this option and
completion of the MS in Math and
Science Education, which typically
takes an additional year.
3. Public Interpretation: Students gain
the skills needed to interact and teach
the public about earth science in
settings such as local, state, and
national parks, nature preserves, and
museums. Students completing this
option may achieve certification
through the National Association for
Interpretation.
4. Applied Earth Science: Focuses on
application of earth science techniques to a related field of study.
Earth science techniques include
geographic information systems
(GIS), cartography, remote sensing
and environmental assessment.
Students receive training through a
minor in a related field such as
biology, environmental engineering,
fisheries and wildlife, or military
science where these techniques are
applied. This option is recommended
for students in ROTC.
Earth Science Core (115–118)
Baccalaureate Core Courses (48)
Basic Skills (30–32)
CH 121. General Chemistry (5)
and CH 122. *General Chemistry (5)
or CH 221, CH 222. *General
Chemistry (5,5)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
PH 201, PH 202. *General Physics (5,5)
or PH 211, PH 212. *General Physics
with Calculus (4,4)
ST 351. Introduction to Statistical
Methods (4)
or ST 314. Introduction to Statistics
for Engineers (3)
Choose one from below:
ST 352. Introduction to Statistical
Methods (4)
or MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
Introductory Earth Science (25–26)
GEO 101. *The Solid Earth (4)
GEO 102. *The Surface of the Earth (4)
or GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
and GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
GEO 322. Surface Processes (4)
CSS 305. Principles of Soil Science (4)
CSS/GEO 335. Water Science and Policy (3)
OC 331. Introduction to Oceanography (3)
Select one from below:
ATS 210. Introduction to Atmospheric
Sciences (3)
GEO 203. *Evolution of Planet Earth (4)
GEO 323. Climatology (4)
Earth Science Techniques (11)
GEO 265. Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) Practicum (3)
GEO 301. Map and Image
Interpretation (4)
GEO 462. ^Geosciences Field Techniques
(4)
Earth System Science (4)
GEO 407. Research (1)
GEO 409. Contemporary Earth Science
Issues (3)
Upper-Level Earth Science (12)
At least two courses from one area
below:
1. Geology:
GEO 310. Earth Materials I: Mineralogy (4)
GEO 315. Earth Materials II: Petrology (4)
GEO 340. Structural Geology (4)
GEO 430. Geochemistry (4)
501
2. Soil Science:
CSS 435. Physics of Soil Ecosystems (3)
CSS 445. Geochemistry of Soil Ecosystems (4)
CSS 455. Biology of Soil Ecosystems (4)
CSS 466. Soil Morphology and
Classification (4)
3. Oceanic and Atmospheric
Sciences:
ATS 420. Principles of Atmospheric
Science (4)
GEO 431. Applied Climatology (3)
OC 332. Coastal Oceanography (3)
OC 430. Principles of Physical Oceanography (4)
OC 440. Biological Oceanography (3)
OC 450. Chemical Oceanography (3)
OC 460. Geological Oceanography (3)
4. Water Science:
CE 412. Hydrology (3)
or FE 430. Watershed Processes (4)
FW 456. Limnology (5)
GEO 487. Hydrogeology (4)
Total Credits 115–118 in Earth
Science core
APPLIED EARTH
SCIENCE OPTION
CE 456. Environmental Assessment (4)
GEO 360. Cartography (4)
GEO 444. Remote Sensing (3)
GEO 445. Computer-Assisted
Cartography (3)
GEO 465. Geographic Information
Systems and Science (3)
GEO 466. Digital Image Processing (3)
Chose a minor (27)
All minors are 27 credits and contain at
least 12 credits of upper-division course
work. Choose one of the following
minors, which integrate well with the
Earth Science degree or are professionally supplementary to the degree, or
another minor approved by the head
advisor.
• Agricultural Sciences
• Anthropology
• Business Administration
• Chemistry
• Environmental Engineering
• Fisheries and Wildlife
• Forest Management
• Mathematical Sciences
• Mathematics
• Microbiology
• Military Studies (Air Force Studies,
Military Science, or Naval Science)
• Natural Resource and Environmental
Law and Policy
• Natural Resources
• Oceanography
• Physics
• Recreation Resource Management
• Resource Economics
• Soil Sciences
502
Oregon State University
• Statistics
• Zoology
Total required for the option=35
Note: Students may not double-count
courses between the option and the
minor, i.e. The same course may not be
used to meet the requirements under
“Advanced Earth Science Techniques”
and the requirements of the minor.
Courses may be double-counted
between the minor and other courses in
the Earth Science degree.
EARTH SCIENCE
EDUCATION OPTION
GEO 203. *Evolution of Planet Earth (4)
PH 104. *Descriptive Astronomy (4)
Science Education TechniquesPreparation for Graduate Initial
Licensure (15)
SED 309. Field Practicum: Science and
Mathematics (3) or equivalent
SED 409. Field Practicum: Science and
Mathematics (3) or equivalent
SED 412. Technology Foundations for
Teaching Math and Science (3)
SED 413. Science Materials and
Laboratories (3)
SED 416. Methods Foundations for
Teaching Math and Science (3)
One of the following emphases
(12–16)
1. Physics of the Earth Emphasis:
PH 201, PH 202. *General Physics (5,5)
or PH 211, PH 212. *General Physics
with Calculus (4,4)
PH 203. *General Physics (5)
or PH 213. *General Physics with
Calculus (4)
PH 313. *Energy Alternatives (3)
PH 331. *Sound, Hearing, and Music
(3)
PH 332. *Light. Vision, and Color (3)
Students may substitute GEO 463,
Geophysics and Tectonics (4), for one
of PH 313, PH 331, or PH 332.
2. Chemistry of the Earth Emphasis:
CH 121. General Chemistry (5)
CH 122. *General Chemistry (5)
or CH 221, CH 222. *General Chemistry (5,5)
CH 390. Environmental Chemistry (3)
GEO 430. Geochemistry (3)
3. Mathematics Emphasis:
MTH 211. *Foundations of Elementary
Mathematics (4)
MTH 211. Foundations of Elementary
Mathematics (4)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 390. Foundations of Elementary
Mathematics (4)
ST 351, ST 352. Introduction to
Statistical Methods (4,4)
Additional earth science content breadth
(Recommended only, not required for
degree)
GEO 305. *Living with Active Cascade
Volcanoes (3)
GEO 307. Geology of the National Parks
(3)
GEO 308. *Global Change and Earth
Sciences (3)
GEO 380. *Earthquakes in the Pacific
Northwest (3)
GEO 427. *^Volcanology (4)
HSTS 415. Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
OC 332. Coastal Oceanography (3)
Z 315. Dinosaur Biology (3)
Z 427. Paleobiology (3)
Total=31–35
EARTH SYSTEM
SCIENCE OPTION
GEO 444. Remote Sensing (3)
Select one from below:
ATS 320. *Man’s Impact on Climate (3)
GEO 308. *Global Change and Earth
Sciences (3)
Plus upper-level earth science course
work from Earth Science core (6)
Note: In place of an upper-level earth
science course, students may choose an
approved 3-credit research project in
earth sciences. This may be arranged
with a faculty member from COAS,
Geosciences, Crop and Soil Sciences, or
another department with the approval
of the Earth Sciences head adviser.
Biosphere (19)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
GEO 324. Biogeography (4)
Select one from below:
BI 306. *^Environmental Ecology (3)
BI 370. Ecology (3)
Total=35
PUBLIC
INTERPRETATION OPTION
Required (9)
FOR 391. Natural Resources
Communications (3)
GEO 307. Geology of National Parks (3)
GEO 464. Geoscience Interpretation (4)
Earth Science Content (11)
GEO 305. *Living with Active Cascade
Volcanoes (3)
GEO 308. *Global Change and Earth
Sciences (3)
GEO 340. Structural Geology (4)
GEO 380. *Earthquakes in the Pacific
Northwest (3)
GEO 427. ^Volcanology (4)
GEO 461. Geology of Earthquakes (4)
GEO 463. ^Geophysics and Tectonics (4)
GEO 470. Stratigraphy and
Sedimentology (4)
GEO 481. Glacial Geology (4)
GEO 487. Hydrogeology (4)
OC 332. Coastal Oceanography (3)
Interpretation Skills (14)
ART 300. Visual Communication (3)
COMM 312. Advanced Public Speaking (3)
COMM 382. Telemedia Design and
Production (4)
CS 395. Intermediate Multimedia (4)
FOR 493. Environmental Interpretation
(3)
GEO 360. Cartography (4)
GEO 422. Reconstructing Historic
Landscapes (3)
SOC 480. *Environmental Sociology (3)
WR 462. Science Writing (3)
Total=34
GEOGRAPHY (BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
Geography majors learn many valuable
skills and concepts, and the geography
undergraduate degree leads to a wide
variety of careers. Skills include mapping, geospatial technologies (geographic information science [GIS],
global positioning systems [GPS],
satellite image analysis), computer-based
image creation and analysis, and
quantitative methods. Concept areas
include climate, water and water use,
vegetation distribution and change,
land use, earth surface processes, natural
resource use, and globalization. The
geography major enhances preparation
and opportunities for employment in
resource management, insurance,
emergency management, surveying,
facility location, rural planning, foreign
service, aid/international development,
conflict resolution, military service,
security service, and teaching, as well as
research.
All undergraduate degree candidates
must meet the university and College of
Science requirements for graduation (see
the baccalaureate core and College of
Science sections in this catalog).
For the Bachelor of Science degree,
students must complete:
BI 370. Ecology (3)
MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4) (or
an approved math elective),
ST 351, ST 352. Introduction to
Statistical Methods (4,4)1
And a cluster of 9 credits of upperdivision course work in a field
approved by the geography advisor.
Geography majors
must also complete:
GEO 105. *Geography of the NonWestern World (3)
GEO 106. *Geography of the Western
World (3)
GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
GEO 301. Map and Image
Interpretation (4)
GEO 312. Human Geography (3)
GEO 322. Surface Processes (4)
GEO 323. Climatology (4)
GEO 324. Biogeography (4)
GEO 360. Cartography (4)
GEO 407. Seminar (1–16)
GEO 409. Contemporary Earth Science
Issues (3)
GEO 420 Geography of Resource Use (3)
GEO 423. Land Use (3)
GEO 424. Water Resources Geography (3)
GEO 462. ^Geosciences Field Methods (4)
At least 3 credits in an advanced
techniques course,
At least 3 credits in a regional or
population geography course,
College of Science
503
And at least 9 credits of approved
electives at the 400-level or above.
Writing/Speech III (3)
Electives (10)
For the Bachelor of Science degree,
students must complete:
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts
degree must complete, in addition
to the university and college
requirements:
Junior Year
CH 121. General Chemistry (5)
or CH 221. *General Chemistry (5)
CH 122. *General Chemistry (5)
or CH 222. *General Chemistry (5)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
And one mathematics elective.
PH 201. *General Physics (5)
or PH 211. *General Physics with
Calculus (4)
PH 202. *General Physics (5)
or PH 212. *General Physics with
Calculus (4)
and one of PH 203. *General Physics (5)
or PH 213. *General Physics with
Calculus (4)
or CH 123. *General Chemistry (5)
or CH 223. *General Chemistry (5)
Students planning on graduate study in
geology are advised to complete one
full year of calculus, physics and
chemistry.
GEO 105. *Geography of the NonWestern World (3)
GEO 106. *Geography of the Western
World (3)
GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
or GEO 101. *The Solid Earth (4)
GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
or GEO 102. *The Surface of the Earth (4)
GEO 300. *Environmental Conservation
and Sustainability (3)
GEO 301. Map and Image
Interpretation (4)
One of GEO 322. Surface Processes (4)
or GEO 323. Climatology (4)
or GEO 324. Biogeography (4)
GEO 360. Cartography (4)
GEO 407. Seminar (1–16)
GEO 409. Contemporary Earth Science
Issues (3)
GEO 420. Geography of Resource Use (3)
GEO 462. ^Geosciences Field Methods (4)
MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4) (or
an approved math elective),
ST 351, ST 352. Introduction to
Statistical Methods (4,4)
Plus:
9 credits of upper-division resource
geography courses and 12 credits of
upper-division regional geography
courses.
9 additional credits in the College of
Liberal Arts and complete or
demonstrate proficiency in the second
year of a foreign language.
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
(GEOGRAPHY BS DEGREE)
Appropriate for transfer students or
students who become interested in
geography after their first year at OSU.
The Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of
Arts curriculum is identical for the first
year and sophomore years.
Freshman Year
GEO 105. *Geography of the NonWestern World (3)
GEO 106. *Geography of the Western
World (3)
GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Writing II (3)
Fitness (3)
Physical or Biological Science sequence
(two courses) (8)
Perspectives (3)
Electives (8)
Sophomore Year
GEO 301. Map and Image
Interpretation (4)
ST 351, ST 352. Intro to Statistical
Methods (4,4)
Perspectives (12)
Physical or biological science (4)
BI 370. Ecology (3)
GEO 312. Human Geography (3)
GEO 322. Surface Processes (4)
GEO 323. Climatology (4)
GEO 324. Biogeography (4)
GEO 360. Cartography (4)
GEO 462. ^Geosciences Field Methods (4)
Upper-division cluster in nongeography field (9)
Physical or Biological Science sequence
(two courses) (8)
Electives (10)
Senior Year
GEO 407. Seminar (1)
GEO 409. Contemporary Earth Science
Issues (3)
GEO 420. Geography of Resource Use (3)
GEO 423. Land Use (3)
GEO 424. Water Resources Geography (3)
Geosciences 400-level electives (9)
Upper-division geographic techniques (3)
Upper-division regional geography (3)
Science, Technology and Society (3)
Contemporary Global Issues (3)
Electives (14)
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
(GEOGRAPHY BA DEGREE)
The first two years of the Bachelor of
Arts curriculum is identical to the first
two years of the Bachelor of Science
curriculum above.
Junior Year
GEO 300. *Environmental Conservation
and Sustainability (3)
Select an intermediate physical geography
course from below (4):
GEO 322. Surface Processes (4)
or GEO 323. Climatology (4)
or GEO 324. Biogeography (4)
GEO 360. Cartography (4)
Upper-division regional geography (6)
Second year of foreign language (9)
Additional advanced writing/speech
from approved list (3)
Electives (16)
Senior Year
GEO 407. Seminar (1)
GEO 409. Contemporary Earth Science
Issues (3)
GEO 420. Geography of Resource Use (3)
GEO 462. ^Geosciences Field Methods (4)
Upper-division resource geography (6)
Upper-division regional geography (6)
Contemporary Global Issues (3)
Science, Technology, and Society (3)
Liberal Arts electives (6)
Electives (10)
GEOLOGY (BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
All undergraduate degree candidates
must meet the university and College of
Science requirements for graduation (see
the Baccalaureate Core and College of
Science sections in this catalog).
Geology students must complete:
GEO 102. *The Surface of the Earth
[with grade “B” or better]
GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
GEO 203. *Evolution of Planet Earth (4)
GEO 301. Map and Image
Interpretation (4)
GEO 310. Earth Materials I: Mineralogy (4)
GEO 315. Earth Materials II: Petrology (4)
GEO 322. Surface Processes (4)
GEO 340. Structural Geology (4)
GEO 409. Contemporary Earth Science
Issues (3)
GEO 415. Earth Materials III: Igneous
Petrography (4)
GEO 430. Geochemistry (3)
GEO 463. ^Geophysics and Techtonics (4)
GEO 470. Stratigraphy and
Sedimentology (4)
GEO 495. Field Geology (9)
And at least 9 credits of approved
electives at the 400-level or above.
For the Bachelor of Arts degree,
students must complete, in
addition to the university and
college requirements, the
following courses:
Any three mathematical sciences courses
from below:
MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4)
MTH 245. *Mathematics for
Management, Life, and Social Sciences
(4)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
ST 201, ST 202. Principles of Statistics (3,3)
Chemistry and Physics
CH 121. General Chemistry (5)
or CH 221. *General Chemistry (5)
CH 122. *General Chemistry (5)
or CH 222. *General Chemistry (5)
PH 104. *Descriptive Astronomy (4)
and PH 106. *Perspectives in Physics (4)
or PH 201, PH 202. *General Physics (5,5)
504
Oregon State University
Geology
Summer after Junior Year
GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
or GEO 102. *The Surface of the Earth
(4)[with grade “B” or better],
GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
or GEO 101. *The Solid Earth (4)[with
grade “B” or better]
GEO 203. *Evolution of Planet Earth (4)
GEO 301. Map and Image
Interpretation (4)
GEO 310. Earth Materials I: Mineralogy (4)
GEO 315. Earth Materials II: Petrology (4)
GEO 322. Surface Processes (4)
GEO 340. Structural Geology (4)
GEO 409. Contemporary Earth Science
Issues (3)
GEO 462. ^Geosciences Field Methods (4)
GEO 470. Stratigraphy and
Sedimentology (4)
Three GEO electives numbered 411 or
higher.
GEO 495. Field Geology (9)
Senior Year
GEO 409. Contemporary Earth Science
Issues (3)
GEO 463. ^Geophysics and Tectonics (4)
GEO 470. Stratigraphy and
Sedimentology (4)
400-level or higher geoscience electives
(4–8)
Synthesis (3)
Electives (21)
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
(GEOLOGY BA DEGREE)
Freshman and Sophomore Years
CH 121. General Chemistry (5)
CH 122. *General Chemistry (5)
or CH 221, CH 222. *General
Chemistry (5,5)
MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4)
or appropriate math elective (4)
GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
GEO 203. *Evolution of Planet Earth (4)
Fitness (3)
Perspectives (3)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Writing II (3)
Electives (8)
CH 121. General Chemistry (5)
CH 122. *General Chemistry (5)
or CH 221, CH 222. *General
Chemistry (5,5)
HHS 231. *Lifetime Fitness for Health (2)
HHS 241–HHS 251. *Lifetime Fitness:
(various activities) (1)
GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
or GEO 101. *The Solid Earth (4) [with
grade “B” or better]
GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
or GEO 102. *The Surface of the Earth
(4) [with grade “B” or better]
GEO 203. *Evolution of Planet Earth (4)
Select three mathematical courses from
below:
MTH 112. *Elementary Functions (4)
MTH 245. *Mathematics for Management, Life, and Social Sciences (4)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
ST 201, ST 202. Principles of Statistics (3,3)
PH 104. *Descriptive Astronomy (4)
and PH 106. *Perspectives in Physics (4)
or PH 201, PH 202. *General Physics (5,5)
WR 121. *English Composition (3)
Writing II (3)
Writing III (3)
Second year of foreign language (12)
Perspectives (3)
Electives (17)
Sophomore Year
Junior and Senior Years
Biological Science (4)
GEO 301. Map and Image
Interpretation (4)
GEO 310. Earth Materials I: Mineralogy (4)
GEO 315. Earth Materials II: Petrology (4)
GEO 322. Surface Processes (4)
GEO 415. Earth Materials III: Igneous
Petrography (4)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
PH 211, PH 212. *General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)
or PH 201, PH 202. *General Physics (5,5)
Writing/Speech (3)
GEO 301. Map and Image
Interpretation (4)
GEO 310. Earth Materials I: Mineralogy
(4)
GEO 315. Earth Materials II: Petrology (4)
GEO 322. Surface Processes (4)
GEO 340. Structural Geology (4)
GEO 409. Contemporary Earth Science
Issues (3)
GEO 462. ^Geosciences Field Methods (4)
GEO 470. Stratigraphy and
Sedimentology (4)
GEO electives: 411 and higher (9–12)
Synthesis (3)
Approved courses in College of Liberal
Arts (9)
Students must also complete 9 additional credits in the College of Liberal
Arts from an approved list, and
complete or demonstrate proficiency in
the second year of a foreign language.
Note: Additional credits of mathematical sciences may be needed to meet
College of Science Requirements.
SAMPLE CURRICULUM
(GEOLOGY BS DEGREE)
Freshman Year
Junior Year
GEO 340. Structural Geology (4)
GEO 430. Geochemistry (3)
400-level or higher geoscience electives (4–6)
Third quarter of physics or chemistry
(PH 203, PH 213, CH 123, or CH 223) (5)
Perspectives (12)
Synthesis (3)
Electives (10)
ENVIRONMENTAL
GEOSCIENCES MINOR
Required core courses (16–20)
Earth Science (7 or 8)
GEO 101. *The Solid Earth (4)
or GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
and GEO 102. *The Surface of the
Earth (4)
or GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
or GEO 221. Environmental Geology (3)
Geosciences (12)
GEO 301. Map and Image
Interpretation (4)
GEO 322. Surface Processes (4)
GEO 462. ^Geosciences Field Methods
(4)
And 8–12 credits of advanced
courses, all in one of four tracks:
Track A.
Humans, Resources and Planning
GEO 306. *Minerals, Energy, Water and
the Environment (3)
GEO 307. Geology of National Parks (3)
GEO 312. Human Geography (3)
GEO 335. *Introduction to Water
Science and Policy (3)
GEO 350. *Population Geography (3)
GEO 420. Geography of Resource Use (3)
GEO 421. Humans and Their Wildlife
Environment (3)
GEO 422. Reconstructing Historical
Landscapes (3)
GEO 423. Land Use (3)
GEO 424. Water Resources Geography (3)
GEO 425. Water Resources Management
in the U.S. (3)
GEO 426. Third-World Resource
Development (3)
GEO 440. Economic Geology (4)
GEO 452. Principles and Practices of
Rural and Resource Planning (3)
GEO 453. Resource Evaluation
Methods/EIS (3)
Track B.
Surface Processes and Climate
GEO 308. *Global Change and Earth
Sciences (3)
GEO 323. Climatology (4)
GEO 324. Biogeography (4)
GEO 431. Applied Climatology (3)
GEO 432. Applied Geomorphology (3)
GEO 434. Field Research in Physical
Geography (3)
GEO 439. Topics in Physical Geography (3)
GEO 451. Environmental Site Planning (3)
GEO 470. Stratigraphy and
Sedimentology (4)
GEO 481. Glacial Geology (4)
GEO 464. Seismic Reflection
Interpretation (4)
GEO 582. Geomorphology of Forests
and Streams (3)
Track C.
Geology and Geologic Hazards
GEO 306. *Minerals, Energy, Water and
the Environment (3)
GEO 310. Earth Materials I: Mineralogy (4)
GEO 315. Earth Materials II: Petrology (4)
GEO 340. Structural Geology (4)
GEO 427. Volcanology (4)
College of Science
GEO 430. Geochemistry (3)
GEO 451. Environmental Site Planning (3)
GEO 458. Plate Tectonics of Continental
Collision (3)
GEO 461. Geology of Earthquakes (3)
GEO 463. Geophysics and Tectonics (4)
GEO 464. Seismic Reflection
Interpretation (4)
Track D.
Water
CE 412. Hydrology (3)
FE 430. Watershed Processes (4)
GEO 306. *Minerals, Energy, Water and
the Environment (3)
GEO 335. *Introduction to Water
Science and Policy (3)
GEO 424. Water Resources Geography (3)
GEO 425. Water Resources Management
in the U.S. (3)
GEO 430. Geochemistry (3)
GEO 434. Field Research in Physical
Geography (3)
GEO 451. Environmental Site Planning (3)
GEOLOGY MINOR
The undergraduate geology minor
provides a means for students majoring
in physics, chemistry, civil engineering,
forest engineering, and related fields to
develop a strong geology background as
part of their program.
Required
GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
or GEO 101. *The Solid Earth (4)
GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
or GEO 102. *The Surface of the Earth (4)
GEO 203. *Evolution of Planet Earth (4)
GEO 301. Map and Image
Interpretation (4)
GEO 310. Earth Materials I: Mineralogy
(4)
GEO 315. Earth Materials II: Petrology (4)
Plus one geology course (of at least 3
credits) from GEO 322 or above. See
department for a list of approved
courses.
For students interested in advanced
geology degrees, the following two
courses are recommended for the minor.
GEO 340. Structural Geology (4)
GEO 462. ^Geosciences Field Methods (4)
REGIONAL STUDIES MINOR
Core Requirements
GEO 101. *The Solid Earth (4)
or GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
or GEO 102. *The Surface of the Earth (4)
or GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
GEO 105. *Geography of the NonWestern World (3)
or GEO 106. *Geography of the
Western World (3)
GEO 300. *Environmental Conservation (3)
GEO 301. Map and Image
Interpretation (4)
Specialty Requirements
GEO 105. *Geography of the NonWestern World (3)
or GEO 106. *Geography of the
Western World (3); whichever course
not taken as part of core.
Four courses from below for 12 credits:
GEO 325. *Geography of Africa (3)
GEO 326. *Geography of Europe (3)
GEO 327. *Geography of Asia (3)
GEO 328. *Geography of Latin America (3)
GEO 329. *Geography of the United
States and Canada (3)
GEO 339. Area Studies (1–3)
RESOURCE GEOGRAPHY AND
RURAL PLANNING MINOR
Core Requirements
GEO 101. *The Solid Earth (4)
or GEO 201. *Physical Geology (4)
or GEO 102. *The Surface of the Earth (4)
or GEO 202. *Earth Systems Science (4)
GEO 105. *Geography of the NonWestern World (3)
or GEO 106. *Geography of the
Western World (3)
GEO 300. *Environmental Conservation (3)
GEO 301. Map and Image
Interpretation (4)
Specialty Requirements
Courses from the list below totaling 13 or
more credits:
GEO 350. *Population Geography (3)
GEO 420. Geography of Resource Use (3)
GEO 423. Land Use (3)
GEO 424. Water Resources Geography (3)
GEO 425. Water Resources Management
in the United States (3)
GEO 451. Environmental Site Planning (3)
GEO 452. Principles and Practices of
Rural and Resource Planning (3)
GEO 453. Resource Evaluation
Methods/EIS (3)
GEO 462. ^Geosciences Field Methods (4)
GEO 487. Hydrogeology (3)
GEOGRAPHY (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Geographic information science,
physical geography, resource
geography
The Department of Geosciences offers
two graduate programs, leading to
advanced degrees in geography and
geology. Dual majors between programs
and with some other departments are
possible.
The Geography Program offers
graduate work leading to Master of
Arts, Master of Science, and Doctor of
Philosophy degrees. Program options
are (1) physical geography, (2) resource
geography, (3) geographic information
science. The program has an applied
orientation, placing emphasis on the
application of geographic information
science to environmental and resource
utilization and problem solution.
Master’s degree candidates may elect a
thesis or nonthesis option. Geography
participates only as one of the minors in
Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary
Studies degree programs. No foreign
language is required for the MS degree.
One foreign language is required for the
MA and PhD degrees.
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GEOLOGY (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Glacial geology; geochemistry,
hydrogeology, structural geology;
geomorphology; geophysics;
igneous petrology; tectonics;
volcanology and mineral deposits
The Department of Geosciences offers
two graduate programs, leading to
advanced degrees in geography and
geology. Dual majors between programs
and with some other departments are
possible.
The Geology Program offers graduate
study leading to Master of Arts, Master
of Science and Doctor of Philosophy
degrees. Program options are:
(1) igneous petrology-volcanology,
(2) mineral deposits-geochemistry,
(3) glacial geology-geomorphologyhydrogeology,
(4) structural geology-tectonicsgeophysics, and
(5) sedimentology-sedimentary petrology.
Most graduate research in the geology
program includes field study. An
approved field course of at least
9 quarter credits or equivalent experience is prerequisite to candidacy for a
graduate degree. No foreign language is
required.
GEOGRAPHY GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
GEOLOGY GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SCIENCE
Undergraduate Certificate
Oregon State University offers an
undergraduate, graduate, and professional certificate in geographic information science. Geographic information
science (GIScience) includes the existing
technologies and research areas of
geographic information systems (GIS),
cartography, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and surveying (also termed
geomatics in the U.S.). GIScience
therefore addresses fundamental issues
surrounding the use of digital technology to handle geographic information;
namely, information about places,
activities, and phenomena on and near
the surface of the Earth that are stored
in maps or images. GIScience includes
questions of data structures, analysis,
accuracy, meaning, cognition, visualization, and many more, and thus overlaps
with the domains of many traditional
disciplines (e.g., earth science, mathematics, computer science, physics,
cognitive science, and ethics). However,
GIScience is not central to any of these,
representing instead a new kind of
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scientific collaboration that is defined
by researchers from many distinct
backgrounds working together on
particular sets of interrelated problems.
The use of GIScience technologies
(including, but definitely not limited to
GIS) has become pervasive throughout
the scientific community, natural
resource management, government,
industry, and business. Even small
advancements in geographic information science are having broad effects in
improving day-to-day tasks throughout
all sectors of society.
Also visit the GISci website at http://
www.geo.oregonstate.edu/gcert/.
Background Courses
MTH 112. Elementary Functions (4)
ST 201, ST 202. Principles of Statistics (3,3)
or ST 351, ST 352. Introduction to
Statistical Methods (4,4)
or ST 314. Introduction to Statistics
for Engineers (4)
or MTH 245. *Mathematics for
Management, Life, and Social Sciences
(4)
or ECE 353. Introduction to
Probability and Random Signals (3)
Required Core (16–17 credits)
FE 308. Forest Surveying (4)
GEO 301. Map and Image
Interpretation (4)
GEO 360. Cartography (4)
GEO 444. Remote Sensing (3)
GEO 465. Geographic Information
Systems and Science (3)
or FE 357. GIS and Forest Engineering
Applications (3)
or CE 202. Civil Engineering III:
Geospatial Information and GIS (3)
Electives (10–11)
Elective courses may be in one of four
tracks: cartography, GIS, remote sensing,
geomatics. See advisor.
CE 365. Highway Location and Design (3)
or FE 310. Forest Route Surveying (4)
CE 461. Photogrammetry (3)
CE 463. Control Surveying (4)
CE 465. Oregon Land Survey Law (3)
CE 466. Photo Interpretation (3)
CE 469. Property Surveys (3)
CSS 468. Soil Landscape Analysis (4)
FE 309. Forest Photogrammetry (4)
FE 311. Advanced Forest Surveying (4)
FOR 420. Advanced Aerial Photos and
Remote Sensing (3)
FOR 421. Advanced GIS Applications in
Forestry (3)
FW 303. Survey of Geographic
Information Systems in Natural
Resources (3)
GEO 445. Computer-Assisted
Cartography (3)
GEO 460. Multimedia Cartography (4)
GEO 462. Geosciences Field Methods (4)
GEO 466. Digital Image Processing (3)
HORT 414. M/Information Systems in
Agriculture (4)
RNG 450. Landscape Ecology and
Analysis (3)
GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SCIENCE
Graduate Certificate
Oregon State University offers an
undergraduate, graduate, and professional certificate in geographic information science. Geographic information
science (GIScience) includes the existing
technologies and research areas of
geographic information systems (GIS),
cartography, remote sensing, photogrammetry, and surveying (also termed
geomatics in the U.S.). GIScience
therefore addresses fundamental issues
surrounding the use of digital technology to handle geographic information;
namely, information about places,
activities, and phenomena on and near
the surface of the Earth that are stored
in maps or images. GIScience includes
questions of data structures, analysis,
accuracy, meaning, cognition, visualization, and many more, and thus overlaps
with the domains of many traditional
disciplines (e.g., earth science, mathematics, computer science, physics,
cognitive science, and ethics). However,
GIScience is not central to any of these,
representing instead a new kind of
scientific collaboration that is defined
by researchers from many distinct
backgrounds working together on
particular sets of interrelated problems.
The use of GIScience technologies
(including, but definitely not limited to
GIS) has become pervasive throughout
the scientific community, natural
resource management, government,
industry, and business. Even small
advancements in geographic information science are having broad effects in
improving day-to-day tasks throughout
all sectors of society.
Also visit the GISci website at http://
www.geo.oregonstate.edu/gcert/.
Background Courses
GEO 360. Cartography (4)
MTH 112. Elementary Functions (4)
ST 201, ST 202. Principles of Statistics (3,3)
or ST 351, ST 352. Introduction to
Statistical Methods (4,4)
or ST 511, ST 512. Methods of Data
Analysis (4,4)
or MTH 245. *Mathematics for
Management, Life, and Social Sciences
(4)
or ECE 353. Introduction to
Probability and Random Signals (3)
Required Core (6 credits)
GEO 544. Remote Sensing (3)
GEO 565. Geographic Information
Systems and Science (3)
Electives (12)
Elective courses may be in one of four
tracks: cartography, GIS, remote sensing,
geomatics. See advisor.
CS 549. Selected Topics in InformationBased Systems (1–5)
CS 553. Scientific Visualization (4)
CSS 568. Soil Landscape Analysis (4)
FOR 520. Advanced Aerial Photos and
Remote Sensing (3)
FOR 521. Advanced GIS Applications in
Forestry (3)
GEO 541. Spatio-Temporal Variation in
Ecology and Earth Science (4)
GEO 545. Computer-Assisted
Cartography (3)
GEO 560. Multimedia Cartography (4)
GEO 562. Geosciences Field Methods (4)
GEO 566. Digital Image Processing (3)
GEO 580. Advanced GIS Applications in
the Geosciences (4)
HORT 514. M/Information Systems in
Agriculture (4)
OC 678. Satellite Oceanography (3)
RNG 550. Landscape Ecology and
Analysis (3)
ST 565. Time Series and Spatial Statistics
(3)
GEOGRAPHIC
INFORMATION SCIENCE
Professional Certificate
Visit the GISci website at http://
www.geo.oregonstate.edu/gcert/.
COURSES
GEO 101. *THE SOLID EARTH (4). Solid earth
processes and materials. Earthquakes,
volcanoes, earth structure, rocks, minerals, ores.
Solid earth hazard prediction and planning.
Geologic time. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
GEO 102. *THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH (4).
Processes that shape the earth’s surface.
Weathering mass movement, ice dynamics,
biogeography, climate, surface and ground water
flow. Use of maps and imagery. Lec/lab. (Bacc
Core Course)
GEO 103. *EXPLORING THE DEEP:
GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD’S OCEANS (4).
Introduces non-science students to the oceans,
including marine geology and chemistry, ocean
currents, coastal and biological processes. Field
trip required, transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
CROSSLISTED as OC 103. (Bacc Core Course)
GEO 103H. *EXPLORING THE DEEP:
GEOGRAPHY OF THE WORLD’S OCEANS (4).
Introduces non-science students to the oceans,
including marine geology and chemistry, ocean
currents, coastal and biological processes. Field
trip required, transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
CROSSLISTED as OC 103. (Bacc Core Course)
OTHER PREREQS: Honors College approval
required.
GEO 105. *GEOGRAPHY OF THE NON-WESTERN
WORLD (3). An introduction to the rich variety of
peoples, traditions, and landscapes in Asia, the
Pacific Islands, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin
America. Emphasis is on the origins and evolution
of the diverse cultural heritages of these regions
and on present interaction between these peoples
and their environments. Lec/rec. (Bacc Core Course)
GEO 106. *GEOGRAPHY OF THE WESTERN
WORLD (3). The evolution and present status of
cultures and environments in Europe and North
America. Australia and New Zealand will also be
considered as a region with Western traditions.
Lec/rec. (Bacc Core Course)
GEO 199. SPECIAL STUDIES (1-16).
GEO 201. *PHYSICAL GEOLOGY (4). Study of
earth’s interior. Tectonic processes and their
influence on mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes,
minerals, and rocks. Field trip(s) required;
transportation fee charged. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core
Course)
College of Science
GEO 202. *EARTH SYSTEMS SCIENCE (4).
Surficial processes (glaciers, rivers), climate,
soils, vegetation, and their interrelationships. Field
trip(s) required; transportation fee charged.
Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
GEO 312. HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (3). Origins,
diffusions, and spatial variations in languages,
religions, political systems, resource use, and
environmental perception. OTHER PREREQS:
GEO 105 and GEO 106 or equivalent.
GEO 203. *EVOLUTION OF PLANET EARTH (4).
History of earth and life as interpreted from fossils
and the rock record. Field trip(s) required;
transportation fee charged. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core
Course)
GEO 315. EARTH MATERIALS II: PETROLOGY
(4). Origin, identification and classification of
igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
Field trip(s) required, transportation fee charged.
Lec/lab. ENFORCED PREREQS: GEO 310
GEO 221. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY (3).
Introductory geology emphasizing rocks, minerals,
geologic hazards (landslides, earthquakes,
flooding), soils, and environmental problems
(groundwater, coastlines, glaciers). Field trip(s)
required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
GEO 322. SURFACE PROCESSES (4).
Examination of surficial processes and terrestrial
landforms of the earth, including slopes, rivers,
glaciers, deserts, and coastlines. Field trip(s)
required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
ENFORCED PREREQS: GEO 102 or GEO 202
GEO 265. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM
(GIS) PRACTICUM (3). Practicum experience in
using a widely popular geographic information
system for spatial data input, analysis, and
display.
GEO 323. CLIMATOLOGY (4). Systematic
analysis of global and regional climates. Physical
principles of climate, climate classifications, and
distribution and characteristics of climate regimes.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 101 and GEO 202.
GEO 300. *ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
AND SUSTAINABILITY (3). Geography of human
relationships to earth’s systems with an emphasis
on individual impacts and collective efforts to
achieve environmental sustainability. Lec/rec.
(Bacc Core Course) OTHER PREREQS: Upperdivision standing.
GEO 324. BIOGEOGRAPHY (4). Plant, animal,
and biotic community distribution and dynamics.
Effect of climate, tectonics, disturbance on
extinction, speciation, and succession. Field
trip(s) required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
GEO 300H. *ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
AND SUSTAINABILITY (3). Geography of human
relationships to the earth’s systems with an
emphasis on human induced charge, both
unintended and purposeful. Lec/rec. (Bacc Core
Course) OTHER PREREQS: Honors College
approval required.
GEO 301. MAP AND IMAGE INTERPRETATION
(4). Reading, analysis, and interpretation of maps/
remote sensing images used by geoscientists.
Use of topographic, geologic, nautical and other
geoscience maps; basic air photo interpretation.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: Concurrent enrollment
in CS 101 or equivalent.
GEO 305. *LIVING WITH ACTIVE CASCADE
VOLCANOES (3). The impact of volcanic activity
on people, infrastructure, and natural resources;
how and why volcanic activity in the Cascade
Range occurs; volcano monitoring and hazard
assessment. Field trip required, transportation fee
charged. (Bacc Core Course)
GEO 306. *MINERALS, ENERGY, WATER, AND
THE ENVIRONMENT (3). Geologic occurrences,
environmental consequences, and future of nonrenewable earth resources, including metals,
materials, oil, soil, and groundwater. (Bacc Core
Course)
GEO 307. *NATIONAL PARK GEOLOGY AND
PRESERVATION (3). National parks as classrooms
to study geological processes and the importance
of preserving natural landscapes. Field trip(s)
required; transportation fee charged. (Bacc Core
Course)
GEO 325. *GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA (3). An
introduction to the physical, historical, cultural,
political, and development geography of Africa
south of the Sahara. Offered alternate years.
(Bacc Core Course)
GEO 326. *GEOGRAPHY OF EUROPE (3). A
regional overview precedes a topical examination
of Europe’s diverse physical and cultural
landscapes and lifestyles. (Bacc Core Course)
GEO 327. *GEOGRAPHY OF ASIA (3).
Geographic analysis of Asia’s lands and peoples.
Emphasis on regional physical environments,
resources and development potentials, population
trends, and international importance to the United
States. May not be offered each year. (Bacc Core
Course)
GEO 328. *GEOGRAPHY OF LATIN AMERICA (3).
Focuses on the diverse landscapes, peoples and
cultural traditions of Latin America, a vast region
extending from the United States-Mexican border
to the southern tip of South America. (Bacc Core
Course)
GEO 329. *GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED
STATES AND CANADA (3). Cultural, economic,
political, and settlement geography. Emphasis on
regional patterns and problems. Analysis of recent
and projected changes. (Bacc Core Course)
GEO 335. *INTRODUCTION TO WATER SCIENCE
AND POLICY (3). Policy and science of the
hydrologic cycle. Emphasis on interaction between
water’s natural time-space fluctuations and human
uses. CROSSLISTED as CSS 335. (Bacc Core
Course)
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GEO 350. *POPULATION GEOGRAPHY (3).
Patterns of spatial distribution of human
populations, data sources, data display,
population structure and dynamics, relationship
between population, resources, and quality of life.
Problems of growth and alternative futures.
Offered alternate years. (Bacc Core Course)
OTHER PREREQS: Upper-division standing.
GEO 360. CARTOGRAPHY (4). Basic cartographic
principles. Design, compilation, and construction
of maps. Lec/lab.
GEO 380. *EARTHQUAKES IN THE PACIFIC
NORTHWEST (3). Earthquake hazards in the
Northwest; responses to reducing earthquake risk
at state, local, and personal levels. (Bacc Core
Course)
GEO 399. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
GEO 399H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
GEO 400. FIELD TRIPS (1-16). Participation in
group field trips that are not a part of any other
course. Transportation fee is charged. Students
may prepare guides for trips. Faculty sponsor
must be prearranged. Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
GEO 401. RESEARCH (1-16). Independent,
original research subjects guided by faculty
conferences and resulting in a brief written report.
Faculty sponsor must be prearranged. OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
GEO 403. THESIS (1-16). Independent, original
study that culminates in a senior thesis. Faculty
sponsor must be prearranged. OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
GEO 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
Independent reading in specialized topics guided
by and discussed in faculty conferences. Faculty
sponsor must be prearranged. OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
GEO 407. SEMINAR (1-16). Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
GEO 408. WORKSHOP (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
GEO 409. CONTEMPORARY EARTH SCIENCE
ISSUES (3). In-depth examination of selected
significant issues in the geosciences. Topics vary.
Emphasis on problem solving and collaborative
research. OTHER PREREQS: Senior standing in
geology, geography, earth science, or natural
resources.
GEO 410. INTERNSHIP (1-15). Pre-career
professional experience under joint faculty and
employer supervision. Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: 12 credits of upper-division
geosciences, departmental approval required.
GEO 412. IGNEOUS PETROLOGY (4).
Petrogenesis of igneous rocks. Petrographic
analysis using polarizing microscopes. Field trip
may be required, transportation fee charged.
Lec/lab. ENFORCED PREREQS: GEO 315 OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 415.
GEO 308. *GLOBAL CHANGE AND EARTH
SCIENCES (3). Study of global change over
different time scales during the history of the
earth, with emphasis on evolution of its
atmosphere, plate tectonics, paleoclimates, and
mass extinctions. (Bacc Core Course)
GEO 339. AREA STUDIES (1-3). Physical and
cultural processes that give geographical identity
to and influence people’s organization and use of
selected world areas. Areas vary; number may be
repeated (from 1-6 credits) with advisor approval.
Not offered every year. OTHER PREREQS:
3 credits of lower-division geography.
GEO 309. *ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (3).
Technical and social issues surrounding the
unequal exposure to environmental hazards based
on race and the environmental justice movement
that has grown to address charges of such
environmental racism. (Bacc Core Course)
ENFORCED PREREQS: WR 121 OTHER
PREREQS: Sophomore standing.
GEO 339H. AREA STUDIES (1-3). Physical and
cultural processes that give geographical identity
to and influence people’s organization and use of
selected world areas. Areas vary; number may be
repeated (from 1-6 credits) with adviser approval.
Not offered every year. OTHER PREREQS:
3 credits of lower-division geography. Honors
College approval required.
GEO 420. GEOGRAPHY OF RESOURCE USE (3).
Functional concepts of resources, institutions
affecting resource use, role of resources;
resource supply, bases of controversy. Field
trip(s) may be required; transportation fee
charged. OTHER PREREQS: 9 credits of upperdivision geography.
GEO 310. EARTH MATERIALS I: MINERALOGY
(4). Principles of crystal morphology, and
structure. Characteristics, identification, and
origins of minerals. Lec/lab. ENFORCED
PREREQS: GEO 201 or GEO 221 OTHER
PREREQS: Students should concurrently enroll in
CH 121 or CH 221.
GEO 340. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY (4). Analysis
of geometry and kinematics of geologic structures
including brittle and ductile faults, folds, joints,
deformation fabrics. Field trip(s) required;
transportation fee charged. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: Concurrent enrollment in GEO 301.
GEO 421. HUMANS AND THEIR WILDLIFE
ENVIRONMENT (3). Examines research themes
associated with the interface of humans and
wildlife resources. Includes discussions of
resource use conflicts, differing philosophies of
wildlife, wildlife ownership, patterns of both illegal
and legal use, and alternative strategies for
GEO 415. EARTH MATERIALS III: IGNEOUS
PETROGRAPHY (4). Study of minerals and
igneous rocks using microscopes. Representation
and interpretation of igneous processes. Lec/lab.
ENFORCED PREREQS: GEO 315
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Oregon State University
incorporating wildlife in planning. Offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: 9 credits of upperdivision geography.
GEO 422. RECONSTRUCTING HISTORICAL
LANDSCAPES (3). Survey of historical methods
used to interpret the physical, ecological, social,
and cultural conditions of regions in earlier time.
Emphasis on North American landscapes and
broad patterns of environmental change. Field
trip(s) may be required; transportation fee
charged. OTHER PREREQS: Senior or graduate
student standing.
GEO 423. LAND USE (3). Development of a
conceptual framework for land use study; analysis
of land as a resource, land use trends in the U.S.,
land use principles, and management issues as
related to planning.
GEO 424. WATER RESOURCES GEOGRAPHY (3).
Geographical analysis of the spatial relations
among biophysical factors, human factors, and
water resource developments. Comparison of
water use systems in developed and developing
countries and in planned and unplanned
economies. The spatial consequences of various
water uses. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: 9 credits of upper-division geography.
GEO 425. WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN
THE UNITED STATES (3). Geographic analysis of
various water management techniques,
institutional processes; multiple, conflicting, and
complementary uses of water; spatial
consequences of various water management
strategies; research problems. Offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: 9 credits of upperdivision geography.
GEO 426.THIRD-WORLD RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT (3). Examines alternative
resource development strategies used in less
developed countries. Alternatives in agriculture,
forestry, fisheries, energy, wildlife management,
mineral development, land use, disease control,
and population manipulation are examined. Offered
alternate years.
GEO 427. ^VOLCANOLOGY (4). A survey of
volcanoes: their distribution, forms, composition,
eruptive products, eruptive styles, and associated
phenomena. Field trip may be required;
transportation fee charged. Offered alternate
years. (Writing Intensive Course) ENFORCED
PREREQS: GEO 315
GEO 429. TOPICS IN RESOURCE GEOGRAPHY
(3). Fundamental problems with stress upon
methods of analysis. Topics vary; number may be
repeated (from 1-3 times) with approval of major
professor. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: 9 credits of upper-division geography.
GEO 430. GEOCHEMISTRY (3). Principles of
geochemistry applied to problems of earth
science. ENFORCED PREREQS: GEO 315 and
(CH 121 and CH 122) or (CH 221 and CH 222)
GEO 431. APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY (3).
Geographic climatology with a focus on human/
climate relationships. Techniques of climate
classification and data analysis for applied use.
Special reference to climate systems of North
America. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 323.
GEO 432. APPLIED GEOMORPHOLOGY (3).
Effect of landform processes upon human
activity; consequences of resource management
strategies on erosional balance within landscape;
identification of mitigation of natural hazards; role
of geomorphic process studies in environmental
planning. Taught as seminar, themes TBA. Field
trip(s) may be required; transportation fee
charged. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 322.
GEO 434. FIELD RESEARCH IN PHYSICAL
GEOGRAPHY (3). Exposure to the broad
spectrum of physical environments in Oregon,
focusing on a variety of research problems in
physical geography, environmental planning, and
conservation. Course consists of field experience
and several seminars. Field trip(s) required;
transportation and field guide fee charged.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 251, PH 202 or PH 212
or equivalent.
GEO 439. TOPICS IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
(3). Fundamental problems with stress upon
methods of analysis. Topics vary; number may be
repeated (from 1-3 times) with approval of major
professor. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 462.
GEO 464. GEOSCIENCE INTERPRETATION (4).
Methods to present geological observations and
meanings to diverse audiences in parks,
museums, etc. Emphasis on oral, written, and
graphic communication skills. Offered alternate
years. Lec/lab. ENFORCED PREREQS: GEO 201
and GEO 202 OTHER PREREQS: Or equivalent.
GEO 440. ECONOMIC GEOLOGY (4). Principles
of the origin, distribution, and importance of
metallic mineral deposits formed by magmatic,
hydrothermal, and sedimentary processes.
Lec/lab. ENFORCED PREREQS: GEO 315 OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 340.
GEO 444. REMOTE SENSING (4). Fundamentals
of satellite remote sensing and image analysis.
Topics include physical principles of remote
sensing from the ultraviolet to the microwave,
sensors and sensor technology, and
environmental applications of remote sensing
through image analysis. Lec/lab. ENFORCED
PREREQS: GEO 301
GEO 445. COMPUTER-ASSISTED
CARTOGRAPHY (3). Concepts and techniques
underlying the production of maps by computer.
Practical experience with a variety of computer
mapping packages. Lec/lab. ENFORCED
PREREQS: GEO 360 OTHER PREREQS: MTH 112.
GEO 451. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE PLANNING (3).
The use of geographic concepts/techniques in
land use and site planning; especially natural area
inventory, classification and analysis. Findings-offact presentation and report writing. Two local field
trips may be required; transportation fee charged.
Offered alternate years.
GEO 452. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF
RURAL AND RESOURCE PLANNING (3).
Principles, techniques, and current practices of
land use planning for rural areas. Emphasis on
resource issues, organization of data, policy
development, and decision-making. Offered
alternate years. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 423/
GEO 523.
GEO 453. RESOURCE EVALUATION METHODS/
EIS (3). Methods of resource analysis for land use
planning; resource rating systems; environmental
impact assessment: laws, procedures, and
methods. Field trip(s) may be required;
transportation fee charged. Offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 452.
GEO 459. TOPICS IN LAND USE (3). Recent
developments in approaches to selected land use
problems; environmental constraints and impacts,
conflicts, and planning criteria; processes and
implementation techniques. Topics vary and
number can be repeated (up to two times). Not
offered every year. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 452/
GEO 552, GEO 465/GEO 565.
GEO 460. MULTIMEDIA CARTOGRAPHY (4). Map
design principles and technology for multimedia
cartography, especially interactive and animated
mapping. Laboratory experience with interactive
and animated mapping software. Lec/lab.
ENFORCED PREREQS: GEO 360
GEO 461. GEOLOGY OF EARTHQUAKES (3).
Tectonics of the present day as based on surface
geology, geodesy, seismicity, and crustal
structure; description of active faults and folds;
use of neotectonics in evaluation of earthquake
hazard. Field trip(s) may be required;
transportation fee charged. Offered alternate
years. ENFORCED PREREQS: GEO 340
GEO 462. ^GEOSCIENCES FIELD METHODS (4).
Field course. Measurements, mapping and reports
basic to geography and geology. Field trip(s)
required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
(Writing Intensive Course) OTHER PREREQS:
GEO 201, GEO 202, GEO 301 or equivalent.
GEO 463. ^GEOPHYSICS AND TECTONICS (4).
Geophysical observations as constraints on
geologic interpretation. CROSSLISTED as GPH
463/GPH 563. Lec/lab. (Writing Intensive Course)
GEO 465. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEMS AND SCIENCE (3). Introduction to
modern spatial data processing, development, and
functions of geographic information systems
(GIS); theory, concepts and applications of
geographic information science (GISci). Lec/lab.
GEO 466. DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING (3).
Digital analysis of remote sensor data. Image
display enhancement, classification, and
rectification principles. Practical experience with
an image processing system. Offered alternate
years. ENFORCED PREREQS: GEO 444
GEO 469. TOPICS IN GEOGRAPHIC
TECHNIQUES (3). Advanced and specialized
geographic information processing techniques,
procedures, and applications. Topics vary; number
may be repeated (up to two times) with approval
of major professor. Not offered every year.
GEO 470. STRATIGRAPHY AND
SEDIMENTOLOGY (4). Historical development;
lithostratigraphy; the stratigraphic code;
correlation; sequence magneto and seismic
stratigraphy; sedimentary processes, structures,
facies, and depositional environments; field and
laboratory procedures. Field trip(s) may be
required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
OTHER PREREQS: GEO 315, GEO 340.
GEO 479. CLAY MINERALOGY (3). Nature,
properties, occurrence, genesis, and applications
of clay minerals in geologic and soil environments.
Field trip required; transportation fee charged.
Lec/lab. Offered alternate years.
GEO 481. GLACIAL GEOLOGY (4). Mass balance
of glaciers, physics of glacial flow, processes of
glacial erosion and deposition, glacial meltwater,
glacial isostasy and eustasy, and Quaternary
stratigraphy. Field trip(s) may be required;
transportation fee charged. Lec/lab. Offered
alternate years. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 202.
GEO 483. SNOW HYDROLOGY (3). Fundamentals
of snow hydrology. Physical principles of snow
formation, snowpack accumulation, energy
balance, snowcover-climate interactions, snow
metamorphism, snowpack ablation, snowpack/
snowmelt chemistry, remote sensing of snow,
avalanches, field methods, snowmelt/runoff
modeling techniques, and watershed processes.
OTHER PREREQS: GEO 202, Earth Systems
Science, MATH 111, College Algebra.
GEO 486. QUATERNARY PALEOCLIMATOLOGY
(3). Introduction to geochronology, climate
proxies, climate forcing, and climate modelling
applied to paleoclimate problems. Emphasis on
Quaternary climate history. ENFORCED
PREREQS: (GEO 202 or GEO 203), CH121 and
CH 122 OTHER PREREQS: PH 201, PH 211, or
equivalent.
GEO 487. HYDROGEOLOGY (4). Movement of
water through porous media. Darcy’s Law and
groundwater flow equation. Development of
groundwater resources. Computer models. Lec/lab.
ENFORCED PREREQS: MTH 252 OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 202.
GEO 488. QUATERNARY STRATIGRAPHY OF
NORTH AMERICA (3). Stratigraphic principles
applied to Quaternary deposits. Survey
Quaternary dating methods. Proxy records of
glaciation and climate change. Quaternary
stratigraphy of North America, emphasizing
stratigraphic records of ice sheets, glaciers, and
pluvial lakes. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 481/GEO 581 or instructor
approval required.
College of Science
GEO 489. ROLE OF FLUIDS IN GEOLOGIC
PROCESSES (3). Principles of fluid/solid
mechanics and heat/mass transport as applied to
geologic processes. Topics include compaction;
oil/mineral emplacement; faulting. OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 487 or CE 412, MTH 252.
GEO 495. FIELD GEOLOGY (9). Six-week summer
program in central Oregon. Collect field data to
make geological maps, cross-sections, columns,
and reports. Fee charged. ENFORCED PREREQS:
GEO 315 and GEO 340
GEO 497. FIELD MAPPING OF ORE DEPOSITS
(3). Eight-day field trip over spring vacation to a
mineral district in the western United States,
emphasizing detailed mapping of outcrops,
trenches, and underground workings. Students
prepare final maps and a report suitable for
presentation to management or publication during
spring term. Transportation fee charged. Not
offered every year. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 440/
GEO 540, GEO 495/GEO 595.
GEO 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
GEO 500. FIELD TRIPS (1-16). Participation in
group field trips that are not a part of any other
course. Transportation fee is charged. Students
may prepare guides for trips. Faculty sponsor
must be prearranged. Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
GEO 501. RESEARCH (1-16). Independent,
original research subjects guided by faculty
conferences and resulting in a brief written report.
Faculty sponsor must be prearranged. OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
GEO 503. THESIS (1-16). Independent, original
study that culminates in a senior thesis. Faculty
sponsor must be prearranged. OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
GEO 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
Independent reading in specialized topics guided
by and discussed in faculty conferences. Faculty
sponsor must be prearranged. OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
GEO 507. SEMINAR (1-16). Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
GEO 508. WORKSHOP (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
GEO 510. INTERNSHIP (1-15). Pre-career
professional experience under joint faculty and
employer supervision. May not be used to meet
minimum credit hour requirements for graduate
degrees in geosciences. Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: 12 credits of upper-division
geosciences.
GEO 512. IGNEOUS PETROLOGY (4).
Petrogenesis of igneous rocks. Petrographic
analysis using polarizing microscopes. Field trip
may be required, transportation fee charged.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 315, GEO 415.
GEO 514. GROUNDWATER HYDRAULICS (3).
Principles of groundwater flow and chemical
transport in confined and unconfined aquifers,
aquifer testing and well construction. Design of
dewatering and contaminant recovery systems.
CROSSLISTED as BRE 514 and CE 514. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 252.
GEO 515. HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF
GEOGRAPHY (3). The historical development of
research traditions in the discipline of geography.
This includes an examination of changes in
conceptual structures and current trends. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate standing in geography.
GEO 516. INTERPRETATION OF GEOLOGIC
MAPS (2). Development of skills in formulating
geologic problems, using geologic maps, and
developing solutions by the scientific method.
OTHER PREREQS: GEO 495/GEO 595.
GEO 517. GEOLOGIC REPORT WRITING (2).
Construction of geologic reports and research
proposals. Clarity, integrity, and criticism in written
communication.
509
GEO 518. PROSEMINAR IN GEOGRAPHY (3).
Discussion of current research agendas in
physical geography, resource geography, and
geographic information science. Preparation and
presentation of research proposals. ENFORCED
PREREQS: GEO 515 OTHER PREREQS: And
enrollment in geography graduate program.
GEO 531. APPLIED CLIMATOLOGY (3).
Geographic climatology with a focus on human/
climate relationships. Techniques of climate
classification and data analysis for applied use.
Special reference to climate systems of North
America. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 323.
GEO 520. GEOGRAPHY OF RESOURCE USE (3).
Functional concepts of resources, institutions
affecting resource use, role of resources;
resource supply, bases of controversy. Field
trip(s) may be required; transportation fee
charged. OTHER PREREQS: 9 credits of upperdivision geography.
GEO 532. APPLIED GEOMORPHOLOGY (3).
Effect of landform processes upon human
activity; consequences of resource management
strategies on erosional balance within landscape;
identification of mitigation of natural hazards; role
of geomorphic process studies in environmental
planning. Taught as seminar, themes TBA. Field
trip(s) may be required; transportation fee
charged. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 322.
GEO 521. HUMANS AND THEIR WILDLIFE
ENVIRONMENT (3). Examines research themes
associated with the interface of humans and
wildlife resources. Includes discussions of
resource use conflicts, differing philosophies of
wildlife, wildlife ownership, patterns of both illegal
and legal use, and alternative strategies for
incorporating wildlife in planning. Offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: 9 credits of upperdivision geography.
GEO 522. RECONSTRUCTING HISTORICAL
LANDSCAPES (3). Survey of historical methods
used to interpret the physical, ecological, social,
and cultural conditions of regions in earlier time.
Emphasis on North American landscapes and
broad patterns of environmental change. Field
trip(s) may be required; transportation fee
charged. OTHER PREREQS: Senior or graduate
student standing.
GEO 523. LAND USE (3). Development of a
conceptual framework for land use study; analysis
of land as a resource, land use trends in the U.S.,
land use principles, and management issues as
related to planning.
GEO 524. WATER RESOURCES GEOGRAPHY (3).
Geographical analysis of the spatial relations
among biophysical factors, human factors, and
water resource developments. Comparison of
water use systems in developed and developing
countries and in planned and unplanned
economies. The spatial consequences of various
water uses. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: 9 credits of upper-division geography.
GEO 525. WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN
THE UNITED STATES (3). Geographic analysis of
various water management techniques,
institutional processes; multiple, conflicting, and
complementary uses of water; spatial
consequences of various water management
strategies; research problems. Offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: 9 credits of upperdivision geography.
GEO 534. FIELD RESEARCH IN PHYSICAL
GEOGRAPHY (3). Exposure to the broad
spectrum of physical environments in Oregon,
focusing on a variety of research problems in
physical geography, environmental planning, and
conservation. Course consists of field experience
and several seminars. Field trip(s) required;
transportation and field guide fee charged.
GEO 536. STRUCTURAL AND NEOTECTONIC
FIELD METHODS (3). Field-intensive mapping
experience emphasizing a topical issue in active
tectonics, neotectonics, earthquake geology, or
structural geology. One-week field trip required;
transportation fee charged. Weekly discussions
during quarter. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 495/GEO 595.
GEO 537.TECTONIC GEOMORPHOLOGY (3).
Exploration of linkages between patterns of
erosion, crustal deformation, and landscape
evolution from geomorphic, geologic, geophysical,
and modeling perspectives. Field trip required;
transportation fee charged. Offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 322; GEO 340.
GEO 539. TOPICS IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
(3). Fundamental problems with stress upon
methods of analysis. Topics vary; number may be
repeated (from 1-3 times) with approval of major
professor. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 462.
GEO 540. ECONOMIC GEOLOGY (4). Principles
of the origin, distribution, and importance of
metallic mineral deposits formed by magmatic,
hydrothermal, and sedimentary processes.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 315, GEO 340.
GEO 541. SPATIO-TEMPORAL VARIATION IN
ECOLOGY AND EARTH SCIENCE (4). Objectives
and techniques of spatial and temporal analysis.
Point patterns, geostatistics, spectral analysis,
wavelet analysis, interpolation, and mapping.
Offered alternate years. Lec/lab.
GEO 526.THIRD-WORLD RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT (3). Examines alternative
resource development strategies used in less
developed countries. Alternatives in agriculture,
forestry, fisheries, energy, wildlife management,
mineral development, land use, disease control,
and population manipulation are examined. Offered
alternate years.
GEO 544. REMOTE SENSING (4). Fundamentals
of satellite remote sensing and image analysis.
Topics include physical principles of remote
sensing from the ultraviolet to the microwave,
sensors and sensor technology, and environmental
applications of remote sensing through image
analysis. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 301.
GEO 527. VOLCANOLOGY (4). A survey of
volcanoes: their distribution, forms, composition,
eruptive products, eruptive styles, and associated
phenomena. Field trip may be required;
transportation fee charged. Offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 315.
GEO 545. COMPUTER-ASSISTED
CARTOGRAPHY (3). Concepts and techniques
underlying the production of maps by computer.
Practical experience with a variety of computer
mapping packages. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS:
GEO 360, MTH 112.
GEO 529. TOPICS IN RESOURCE GEOGRAPHY
(3). Fundamental problems with stress upon
methods of analysis. Topics vary; number may be
repeated (from 1-3 times) with approval of major
professor. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: 9 credits of upper-division geography.
GEO 546. ADVANCED LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
(3). Pattern-process interactions in large scale
ecological and physical systems. Hypothesis
testing, field techniques, spatial models/statistics,
GIS/remote sensing. OTHER PREREQS:
9 graduate science credits.
GEO 530. GEOCHEMISTRY (3). Principles of
geochemistry applied to problems of earth
science. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 315; CH 121
and CH 122 or CH 221 and CH 222.
GEO 548. FIELD RESEARCH IN
GEOMORPHOLOGY AND LANDSCAPE ECOLOGY
(3). Natural history interpretation of disturbance
and recovery processes and management
implications in forest-stream landscapes of
western Oregon. Course consists of field
experience and several seminars. Transportation
510
Oregon State University
and lodging fee charged. OTHER PREREQS:
9 graduate credits of sciences or engineering.
GEO 551. ENVIRONMENTAL SITE PLANNING (3).
The use of geographic concepts/techniques in
land use and site planning; especially natural area
inventory, classification and analysis. Findings-offact presentation and report writing. Two local field
trips may be required; transportation fee charged.
Offered alternate years.
GEO 552. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF
RURAL AND RESOURCE PLANNING (3).
Principles, techniques, and current practices of
land use planning for rural areas. Emphasis on
resource issues, organization of data, policy
development, and decision-making. Offered
alternate years. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 423/
GEO 523.
GEO 553. RESOURCE EVALUATION METHODS/
EIS (3). Methods of resource analysis for land use
planning; resource rating systems; environmental
impact assessment: laws, procedures, and
methods. Field trip(s) may be required;
transportation fee charged. Offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 452.
GEO 559. TOPICS IN LAND USE (3). Recent
developments in approaches to selected land use
problems; environmental constraints and impacts,
conflicts, and planning criteria; processes and
implementation techniques. Topics vary and
number can be repeated (up to two times). Not
offered every year. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 452/
GEO 552, GEO 465/GEO 565.
GEO 560. MULTIMEDIA CARTOGRAPHY (4). Map
design principles and technology for multimedia
cartography, especially interactive and animated
mapping. Laboratory experience with interactive
and animated mapping software. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 360.
GEO 561. GEOLOGY OF EARTHQUAKES (3).
Tectonics of the present day as based on surface
geology, geodesy, seismicity, and crustal
structure; description of active faults and folds;
use of neotectonics in evaluation of earthquake
hazard. Field trip(s) may be required;
transportation fee charged. Offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 340.
GEO 562. GEOSCIENCES FIELD METHODS (4).
Field course. Measurements, mapping and reports
basic to geography and geology. Field trip(s)
required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
OTHER PREREQS: GEO 201, GEO 202, GEO 301
or equivalent.
GEO 563. GEOPHYSICS AND TECTONICS (4).
Geophysical observations as constraints on
geologic interpretation. CROSSLISTED as GPH
463/GPH 563. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 251,
PH 202 or PH 212 or equivalent.
GEO 564. GEOSCIENCE INTERPRETATION (4).
Methods to present geological observations and
meanings to diverse audiences in parks,
museums, etc. Emphasis on oral, written, and
graphic communication skills. Offered alternate
years. Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 201 and
GEO 202 (or equivalent).
GEO 565. GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SYSTEMS AND SCIENCE (3). Introduction to
modern spatial data processing, development, and
functions of geographic information systems
(GIS); theory, concepts and applications of
geographic information science (GISci). Lec/lab.
GEO 566. DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING (3).
Digital analysis of remote sensor data. Image
display enhancement, classification, and
rectification principles. Practical experience with
an image processing system. Offered alternate
years. ENFORCED PREREQS: GEO 544
GEO 569. TOPICS IN GEOGRAPHIC
TECHNIQUES (3). Advanced and specialized
geographic information processing techniques,
procedures, and applications. Topics vary; number
may be repeated (up to two times) with approval
of major professor. Not offered every year.
GEO 570. STRATIGRAPHY AND
SEDIMENTOLOGY (4). Historical development;
lithostratigraphy; the stratigraphic code;
correlation; sequence magneto and seismic
stratigraphy; sedimentary processes, structures,
facies, and depositional environments; field and
laboratory procedures. Field trip(s) may be
required; transportation fee charged. Lec/lab.
OTHER PREREQS: GEO 315, GEO 340.
GEO 579. CLAY MINERALOGY (3). Nature,
properties, occurrence, genesis, and applications
of clay minerals in geologic and soil environments.
Field trip required; transportation fee charged.
Lec/lab. Offered alternate years.
GEO 580. ADVANCED GIS APPLICATIONS IN THE
GEOSCIENCES (4). Advanced geographic
information science theory, analysis, and projects
involving geosciences, coastal/marine, and other
natural resource studies. Advanced training in a
professional grade GIS package. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 465/GEO 565 or equivalent.
GEO 581. GLACIAL GEOLOGY (4). Mass balance
of glaciers, physics of glacial flow, processes of
glacial erosion and deposition, glacial meltwater,
glacial isostasy and eustasy, and Quaternary
stratigraphy. Field trip(s) may be required;
transportation fee charged. Lec/lab. Offered
alternate years. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 202.
GEO 582. GEOMORPHOLOGY OF FORESTS AND
STREAMS (3). Physical processes (erosion,
transport, deposition, hydraulics, morphology) and
biotic interactions on hillslopes, riparian zones,
and fluvial systems at multiple spatial and
temporal scales. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: 9 graduate credits of sciences or
engineering.
GEO 583. SNOW HYDROLOGY (3). Fundamentals
of snow hydrology. Physical principles of snow
formation, snowpack accumulation, energy
balance, snowcover-climate interactions, snow
metamorphism, snowpack ablation, snowpack/
snowmelt chemistry, remote sensing of snow,
avalanches, field methods, snowmelt/runoff
modeling techniques, and watershed processes.
OTHER PREREQS: GEO 202, Earth Systems
Science, MATH 111, College Algebra.
GEO 586. QUATERNARY PALEOCLIMATOLOGY
(3). Introduction to geochronology, climate
proxies, climate forcing, and climate modelling
applied to paleoclimate problems. Emphasis on
Quaternary climate history. OTHER PREREQS:
(GEO 202 or GEO 203), CH121 and CH 122;
PH 201, PH 211, or equivalent.
GEO 588. QUATERNARY STRATIGRAPHY OF
NORTH AMERICA (3). Stratigraphic principles
applied to Quaternary deposits. Survey
Quaternary dating methods. Proxy records of
glaciation and climate change. Quaternary
stratigraphy of North America, emphasizing
stratigraphic records of ice sheets, glaciers, and
pluvial lakes. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 481/GEO 581 or instructor
approval required.
GEO 589. ROLE OF FLUIDS IN GEOLOGIC
PROCESSES (3). Principles of fluid/solid
mechanics and heat/mass transport as applied to
geologic processes. Topics include compaction;
oil/mineral emplacement; faulting. OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 487 or CE 412, MTH 252.
GEO 593. TOPICS IN QUATERNARY GEOLOGY
(2). Survey of current ideas and issues relating to
Quaternary-age geologic environments. Topics
may include advances in geochronology, causes
of climate change, modeling of ice age
geodynamics. May be repeated 1 to 5 times.
GEO 595. FIELD GEOLOGY (9). Six-week summer
program in central Oregon. Collect field data to
make geological maps, cross-sections, columns,
and reports. Fee charged. OTHER PREREQS:
GEO 315, GEO 340.
GEO 597. FIELD MAPPING OF ORE DEPOSITS
(3). Eight-day field trip over spring vacation to a
mineral district in the western United States,
emphasizing detailed mapping of outcrops,
trenches, and underground workings. Students
prepare final maps and a report suitable for
presentation to management or publication during
spring term. Transportation fee charged. Not
offered every year. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 440/
GEO 540, GEO 495/GEO 595.
GEO 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
GEO 600. FIELD TRIPS (1-16). Participation in
group field trips that are not part of any other
course. Transportation fee charged. Students may
prepare guide for trips. Faculty sponsors must be
arranged. Graded P/N.
GEO 601. RESEARCH (1-16).
GEO 603. THESIS (1-16).
GEO 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
GEO 606. PROJECTS (1-16).
GEO 607. SEMINAR (1-16). Graded P/N.
GEO 608. WORKSHOP (1-16).
GEO 622. IGNEOUS PETROLOGY (3). Controls
on the distribution of major and trace elements;
theory, applications, and examples. Field trip(s)
may be required; transportation fee charged.
Offered alternate years. OTHER PREREQS:
GEO 412/GEO 512.
GEO 633. GEOCHRONOLOGY AND ISOTOPE
GEOLOGY (3). Measurements of cosmic and
geologic time by radioactive decay. Use of
radiogenic and stable isotopic tracers in geology.
Offered alternate years. CROSSLISTED as OC 633.
OTHER PREREQS: Graduate standing in geology
or related fields.
GEO 646. MAGMATIC AND HYDROTHERMAL ORE
DEPOSITS (4). High-temperature metallic mineral
deposits considered in terms of geologic and
petrochemical indicators of genesis, features of
exploration significance, and economic relevance.
Lec/lab. Offered alternate years.
GEO 691. MASS AND HEAT TRANSPORT IN THE
ENVIRONMENT (4). Quantitative treatment of
processes affecting transport in lakes, streams,
and groundwater: advection; diffusion; dispersion.
Offered alternate years. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 487 or CE 412 or equivalent;
MTH 256.
GEO 692. TOPICS IN IGNEOUS PETROLOGY (1).
Survey of recent research and advanced
concepts in igneous petrology. Can be repeated
(from 1-6 credits).
GEO 694. TOPICS IN ORE GENESIS (3). In-depth
examination of published research on selected
mineral deposits to build an understanding of
environments and processes of ore formation. Can
be repeated (from 3-6 credits). Offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: GEO 440/GEO 540.
GEO 695. TOPICS IN TECTONICS (2). Topics of
current interest in regional structural geology,
mechanics of rock deformation, or tectonics.
Subjects will vary in different years. Can be
repeated once. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: GEO 340.
GEO 699. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
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College of Science
MATHEMATICS
Ralph E. Showalter, Chair
368 Kidder Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-4605
541-737-4686
Website: http://
www.math.oregonstate.edu
FACULTY
Professors Bogley, Burton, Chen, Dick,
Dray, Faridani, Garity, Higdon, Lee,
Parks, Petersen, Pohjanpelto, Schmidt,
Showalter, Solmon, Thomann, Waymire
Associate Professors Edwards, Escher,
Finch, Flahive, Murphy, Ossiander
Assistant Professors Kovchegov,
Peszynska, Swisher
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Professors Batten (ME), Colbert,
Manogue (PH)
Assistant Professor Zhang (ECE)
AFFILIATE FACULTY
Ando
Undergraduate Majors
Mathematics (BS)
Option
Secondary Teaching Emphasis
Mathematical Sciences (BS)
Minors
Actuarial Science
Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics
Graduate Major
Mathematics (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Actuarial Science
Algebra
Analysis
Applied Mathematics
Computational Mathematics
Differential Equations
Financial Mathematics
Geometry
Mathematics Education
Number Theory
Numerical Analysis
Topology
Probability
Graduate Minor
Mathematics
The department offers programs leading
to the BS, MA, MS, and PhD degrees in
mathematics. Minors are offered in
mathematics, mathematical sciences,
and actuarial science. The department
offers the BS in Mathematical Sciences
degree with the cooperation of the
Departments of Computer Science and
Statistics.
Students interested in careers in
teaching mathematics at the secondary
level should contact a departmental
advisor specializing in mathematics
education and discuss the Secondary
Teaching Emphasis option available
under the mathematics major. Likewise,
students interested in careers in the area
of financial mathematics or as actuaries
should meet with a member of the
departmental Actuarial Sciences
Committee.
Additional information pamphlets
about both the undergraduate and
graduate programs are available on the
Department of Mathematics website.
The mathematics major requirements
at the upper division comprise about
45 credits of course work. This leaves
about 45 credits of free electives that can
be used to design a degree program in
mathematics that is tailored to each
major’s particular interests.
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
(BS, HBS)
The Mathematical Sciences degree
provides breadth of training in the three
areas of computer science, mathematics,
and statistics. The major in mathematical sciences allows concentration in
applied mathematics, mathematical
statistics, applied analysis, assemblers
and compilers, or operating systems.
The program is designed to provide
employment opportunities in industry
and government and to prepare
students for graduate work in areas
requiring a quantitative background
without narrow specialization.
Students begin by taking a common
group of courses. Areas of specialization
are developed in the junior and senior
years.
A pamphlet describing the mathematical sciences degree program in
more detail is available at the Department of Mathematics main office.
Freshman and Sophomore Years (90)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
Either MTH 253. Infinite Series and
Sequences (4)
or MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4)
MTH 231. Elements of Discrete
Mathematics (4)
MTH 232. Elements of Discrete
Mathematics (4)
MTH 256. Applied Differential
Equations (4)
CS 151. Intro to C Programming (4)
CS 161. Intro to Computer Science I (4)
CS 162. Intro to Computer Science II (4)
CS 261. Data Structures (4)
CS 271. Computer Architecture and
Assembly Language (4)
511
Either one of the following three statistics
courses:
ST 314. Introduction to Statistics for
Engineers (4)
ST 317. Probability and Statistics for
ECE (4)
ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
Or both of the following statistics courses:
ST 201. Principles of Statistics (3)
ST 209. Principles of Hypothesis Testing
(1)
Baccalaureate core courses (40–42)
Electives (0–2)
Junior and Senior Years
GPA of 2.25 or better in required math
science courses
CS 325. Analysis of Algorithms (4)
MTH 311. Advanced Calculus (3)
MTH 341. Linear Algebra I (3)
MTH 351. Intro to Numerical Analysis (3)
ST 411. Methods of Data Analysis (4)
ST 421. Intro to Mathematical Statistics
(4)
ST 422. Intro to Mathematical Statistics
(4)
Select one WIC from below (3–4):
MTH 323. ^Mathematical Modeling (3)
MTH 333. ^Fundamental Concepts of
Topology (3)
MTH 338. ^Non-Euclidean Geometry (3)
CS 361. ^Software Engineering I (4)
Baccalaureate core courses (9)
College of Science and university
requirements and electives (40–45)
Approved upper-division specialization
lists:
Complete, as indicated, courses in either
the Mathematics List or the Computer
Science List or the Statistics List:
Mathematics List—
Select three courses (9):
MTH 440. Computational Number
Theory (3)
MTH 451. Numerical Linear Algebra (3)
MTH 452. Numerical Solutions of
Ordinary Differential Equations (3)
MTH 453. Numerical Solutions of
Partial Differential Equations (3)
MTH 463. Theory of Probability I (3)
MTH 464. Theory of Probability II (3)
MTH 465. Theory of Probability III (3)
Computer Science List—
Select three courses (9–12):
CS 321. Introduction to the Theory of
Computation (3)
CS 311. Operating Systems I (4)
CS 411. Operating Systems II (4)
CS 420. Graph Theory with
Applications to Computer Science (3)
CS 430. Artificial Intelligence
Programming Techniques (4)
CS 440. Data Base Management Systems
(4)
CS 450. Introduction to Computer
Graphics (4)
CS 475. Introduction to Parallel
Computing (4)
MTH 440. Computational Number
Theory (3)
MTH 441. Applied and Computational
Algebra (3)
MTH 451. Numerical Linear Algebra (3)
512
Oregon State University
Statistics List—
One of the two 3-course lists (8–10):
List 1:
ST 407. Seminar (1)
ST 412. Methods of Data Analysis (4)
and either ST 413. Methods of Data
Analysis (4)
or ST 415. Design and Analysis of
Planned Experiments (3)
List 2:
ST 441. Probability, Computing, and
Simulation in Statistics (4)
ST 443. Applied Stochastic Models (3)
and either ST 481. Linear Programming
(3)
or ST 483. Nonlinear Optimization (3)
MATHEMATICS (BS, HBS)
The BS in Mathematics degree requirements consist of a common core of
courses at the lower division and juniorlevel followed by senior-level breadth
courses allowing for some individual
choice. The upper-division requirements
in the major total 47 credits. Thus, a
mathematics major has ample opportunity to take further mathematics courses
focused toward specific interests and
career goals. Interdisciplinary programs
with other departments are strongly
encouraged.
What follows are the requirements for
the BS in Mathematics degree together
with a suggested timeline.
Freshman Year (45)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 253. Infinite Series and Sequences (4)
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)
Baccalaureate core courses (29)
Sophomore Year (45)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)
MTH 255. Vector Calculus II (4)
MTH 256. Applied Differential
Equations (4)
MTH 341. Linear Algebra (3)
Baccalaureate core courses (13)
Other electives (17)
Junior Year (45)
A grade of at least “C–” and a GPA of
2.25 are required in all upper-division
mathematics courses used to fulfill
degree requirements.
MTH 311, MTH 312. Advanced
Calculus (4,4)
MTH 342. Linear Algebra II (4)
MTH 343. Intro to Modern Algebra (3)
MTH 399. Special Topics (Discrete
Mathematics and Computation) (4)
Select one course from the following
courses (WIC) (3):
MTH 323. ^Mathematical Modeling (3)
MTH 333. ^Fundamental Concepts of
Topology (3)
MTH 338. ^Non-Euclidean Geometry (3)
Baccalaureate core courses (6)
Other electives (11)
Senior Year (45)
Five courses from the following seven (15):
MTH 430. Metric Spaces and Topology
(3)
MTH 434. Intro to Differential
Geometry (3)
MTH 440. Computational Number
Theory (3)
MTH 451. Numerical Linear Algebra (3)
MTH 463. Probability I (3)
MTH 480. Systems of Ordinary
Differential Equations (3)
One 400-level course in complex
variables.
Two additional courses selected from below
(6):
Non-blanket numbered (not X99- or
X0X-numbered) upper-division MTH
courses,
400-level ST courses, or other courses of
a mathematical nature approved by
the departmental head advisor.
Electives (24)
SECONDARY TEACHING
EMPHASIS OPTION
Students preparing for careers teaching
mathematics at the secondary level may
wish to major in mathematics with the
following transcript-visible option. This
option helps prepare students to pursue
a teaching licensure program in their
fifth year. Option requirements and a
suggested timeline follow:
Freshman Year (45)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4)
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus
(4)
Baccalaureate core courses (29)
Sophomore Year (45)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)
MTH 255. Vector Calculus II (4)
MTH 256. Applied Differential
Equations (4)
MTH 341. Linear Algebra (3)
Baccalaureate core courses (13)
Other electives (17)
Junior and Senior Years (90)
Except as noted below, the requirements
are the same as for the mathematics
major above.
Additions: MTH 361, ST 351, SED 309,
SED 409
WIC requirement: MTH 338
Change: The requirement above, “two
additional courses selected from” may
include MTH 306.
Replacement: Replace the “five courses
from the following seven” requirement
by MTH 491, MTH 492, MTH 493.
• Students wanting a stronger background in statistics may substitute
ST 421 for ST 351.
• Students wanting a stronger background in probability may substitute
MTH 463 (usually taken in the senior
year) for MTH 361.
• Students wanting a stronger background in mathematics should
choose some electives from the seven
senior courses listed above in the
mathematics major.
ACTUARIAL SCIENCE MINOR
Required
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 253. Infinite Series and Sequences*
(4)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)
MTH 341. Linear Algebra I (3)
MTH 361. Introduction to Probability (3)
*MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4) may be substituted for
MTH 253.
Select at least two from the following:
MTH 351. Introduction to Numerical
Analysis (3)
MTH 463. Probability I (3)
MTH 464. Probability II (3)
MTH 465. Probability III (3)
MTH 467. Actuarial Mathematics (3)
ST 411. Methods of Data Analysis (4)
ST 412. Methods of Data Analysis (4)
ST 413. Methods of Data Analysis (4)
ST 421. Introduction to Mathematical
Statistics (4)
ST 422. Introduction to Mathematical
Statistics (4)
ST 441. Probability, Computing, and
Simulation in Statistics (4)
ST 443. Applied Stochastic Models (3)
Restriction: Except for MTH 306 and
MTH 341, upper-division courses used
to satisfy a student’s major requirements
may not also be used to satisfy requirements for the Actuarial Science minor.
MATHEMATICAL
SCIENCES MINOR
The requirements for the minor in
mathematical sciences are a total of
10 courses, totaling at least 30 credits,
selected from either the mathematical
sciences major or MTH 361, Introduction to Probability (3), and ST 431,
Sampling Methods (3). These must
include 15 upper-division credits and
two courses each from computer
science, mathematics, and statistics.
Restriction: No upper-division course
used to satisfy a requirement in the
student’s major can be used to satisfy
mathematical sciences minor requirements of the student.
MATHEMATICS MINOR
The requirements for a minor in
mathematics are 30 credits of MTH
courses numbered 231 or higher,
including 15 credits numbered 311 or
higher.
Either MTH 311, Advanced Calculus
(4), or MTH 341, Linear Algebra I (3)
must be included.
MTH 390, Foundations of Elementary
Mathematics (4), and MTH 391,
College of Science
Elementary Problem Solving (3), may
not be used for credit in the mathematics minor.
(MTH 251, MTH 252 and MTH 254,
Differential, Integral and Vector
Calculus, are strongly recommended for
students pursuing a minor in
mathematics.)
and skills. OTHER PREREQS: Previous algebra
course.
MATHEMATICS (MA, MS, PhD)
MTH 111. *COLLEGE ALGEBRA (4). Polynomial
equations and inequalities, polynomial functions
and graphs, inverse functions, exponential and
logarithmic functions, elementary mathematical
modeling and applications. (Bacc Core Course)
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 095 or equivalent high
school preparation.
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Actuarial science, algebra, analysis,
applied mathematics, computational
mathematics, differential equations,
financial mathematics, geometry,
mathematics education, number
theory, numerical analysis, topology,
probability,
The Department of Mathematics offers
graduate work leading to the Master of
Science, Master of Arts, and Doctor of
Philosophy degrees. Major fields of
study are actuarial science, financial
mathematics, algebra, analysis, computational and applied mathematics,
geometry, mathematics education,
numerical analysis, probability, and
topology.
For the MS and MA, a thesis, an
expository paper, or successful completion of the PhD qualifying examination
is required.
MATHEMATICS
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
COURSES
MTH 065. ELEMENTARY ALGEBRA (3). Arithmetic
of signed numbers, order of operations,
simplifying algebraic expressions, solution of
linear equations, and inequalities. Rules of
exponents, addition, subtraction, and
multiplication of polynomials, factoring, solution of
quadratic equations by factoring, reducing rational
expressions. Word problems involving linear
equations, graphing of linear equations,
inequalities. (Offered only through OSU Extended
Campus.)
MTH 095. INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA (3). Addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division of rational
expressions, long division of polynomials, solution
of fractional equations, applications involving
linear equations. Fractional equations, inequalities,
literal equations, and variations. Negative and
fractional exponents, radicals, solution of
quadratic equations, and complex numbers.
Cartesian coordinates, graphs of linear equations
and inequalities, distance formula, slope,
equations of lines, solutions of systems of linear
equations in two unknowns and inequalities.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 065. Offered only through
OSU Extended Campus.
MTH 102. ALGEBRAIC FOUNDATIONS (3). This
course is designed primarily for EOP students.
They will use various computing technologies to
explore realistic and interesting situations in which
algebra is used. As they work through
explorations, they will work with many of the
fundamental ideas of algebra, ideas they will find
important in their daily lives.
MTH 103. ALGEBRAIC REASONING (4). A
combination of cooperative learning and individual
instruction is used to promote student
development of algebraic reasoning processes
MTH 105. *INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY
MATHEMATICS (3). Elementary linear
programming, combinatorics, descriptive
statistics, elementary probability, exponential
growth and decay, examples of major
mathematical ideas and models. (Bacc Core
Course) OTHER PREREQS: MTH 095 or
equivalent high school preparation.
MTH 112. *ELEMENTARY FUNCTIONS (4). Triangle
trigonometry, circular functions and graphs,
trigonometric equations and identities, inverse
trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, vectors
and applications. (Bacc Core Course) OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 111.
MTH 199.TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (1-16).
Maximum 3 credits per term, 9 credits total. Does
not meet university group requirement in physical
science. OTHER PREREQS: Departmental
approval required.
MTH 211. *FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY
MATHEMATICS (4). Introduction to problem
solving, sets, whole numbers, number theory,
fractions, decimals, percent, ratio and proportion,
integers. Intended primarily for prospective
elementary teachers. (Bacc Core Course) OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 095.
MTH 212. FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY
MATHEMATICS (4). Rational and real numbers,
probability, statistics, and informal geometry.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 211.
MTH 231. ELEMENTS OF DISCRETE
MATHEMATICS (4). Elementary logic, mathematical
induction, sets, relations and functions,
recurrence equations, algorithms. OTHER
PREREQS: Placement in MTH 251.
MTH 232. ELEMENTS OF DISCRETE
MATHEMATICS (4). Combinatorics, algorithms and
complexity, graphs and trees. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 231.
MTH 241. *CALCULUS FOR MANAGEMENT AND
SOCIAL SCIENCE (4). Elementary differential and
integral calculus of polynomial, logarithmic, and
exponential functions and their applications to
business, management and social sciences.
(Bacc Core Course) OTHER PREREQS: MTH 111.
MTH 245. *MATHEMATICS FOR MANAGEMENT,
LIFE, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (4). Techniques of
counting, probability and elements of statistics
including binomial and normal distributions.
Introductory matrix algebra. Elements of linear
programming. (Bacc Core Course) OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 111.
MTH 251. *DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS (4).
Differential calculus for engineers and scientists.
Rates of change: the derivative, velocity, and
acceleration. The algebraic rules of differential
calculus and derivatives of polynomial, rational,
and trigonometric functions. Maximum-minimum
problems, curve sketching, and other applications.
Antiderivatives and simple motion problems. (Bacc
Core Course) OTHER PREREQS: MTH 112.
MTH 251H. *DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS (4).
Differential calculus for engineers and scientists.
Rates of change: the derivative, velocity, and
acceleration. The algebraic rules of differential
calculus and derivatives of polynomial, rational,
and trigonometric functions. Maximum-minimum
problems, curve sketching, and other applications.
Antiderivatives and simple motion problems. (Bacc
Core Course) OTHER PREREQS: MTH 112.
Departmental approval required, Honors College
approval required.
513
MTH 252. INTEGRAL CALCULUS (4). Definite
integrals, elementary applications to area, force,
and work. Integral tables and basic techniques of
integration, calculus of logarithmic and
exponential functions, polar coordinates,
applications to areas, volumes, force, work, and
growth and decay problems. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 251.
MTH 252H. INTEGRAL CALCULUS (4). Definite
integrals, elementary applications to area, force,
and work. Integral tables and basic techniques of
integration, calculus of logarithmic and
exponential functions, polar coordinates,
applications to areas, volumes, force, work, and
growth and decay problems. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 251. Honors College approval required.
MTH 253. INFINITE SERIES AND SEQUENCES
(4). Indeterminate forms. Improper integrals.
Sequences and series, especially Taylor’s formula
and power series. Applications to numerical
estimation with error analysis. Series with complex
terms and the Euler identities. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 252.
MTH 254. VECTOR CALCULUS I (4). Vectors,
vector functions, and curves in two and three
dimensions. Surfaces, partial derivatives,
gradients, and directional derivatives. Multiple
integrals in rectangular, polar, cylindrical, and
spherical coordinates. Physical and geometric
applications. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 252.
MTH 254H. VECTOR CALCULUS I (4). Vectors,
vector functions, and curves in two and three
dimensions. Surfaces, partial derivatives,
gradients, and directional derivatives. Multiple
integrals in rectangular, polar, cylindrical, and
spherical coordinates. Physical and geometric
applications. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 252. Honors
College approval required.
MTH 255. VECTOR CALCULUS II (4). Brief review
of vector functions, space curves, gradients, and
directional derivatives. Introduction to vector
analysis: vector fields, divergence, curl, line
integrals, surface integrals, conservative fields,
and the theorems of Gauss and Stokes with
applications to force, work, mass, and charge.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 254.
MTH 255H. VECTOR CALCULUS II (4). Brief review
of vector functions, space curves, gradients, and
directional derivatives. Introduction to vector
analysis: vector fields, divergence, curl, line
integrals, surface integrals, conservative fields,
and the theorems of Gauss and Stokes with
applications to force, work, mass, and charge.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 254. Honors College
approval required.
MTH 256. APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
(4). First order linear and nonlinear equations, and
second order linear equations. Applications to
electric circuits and mechanical oscillators.
Introduction to the Laplace transform and higher
order equations. Solution methods and
applications appropriate for science and
engineering. (Familiarity with complex numbers and
Euler’s identities is highly desirable.) OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 254 or instructor approval
required.
MTH 256H. APPLIED DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
(4). First order linear and nonlinear equations, and
second order linear equations. Applications to
electric circuits and mechanical oscillators.
Introduction to the Laplace transform and higher
order equations. Solution methods and
applications appropriate for science and
engineering. (Familiarity with complex numbers and
Euler’s identities is highly desirable.) OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 254 or instructor approval
required. Honors College approval required.
MTH 268. MATHEMATICAL IDEAS IN BIOLOGY
(4). Mathematical models of biological systems,
with emphasis on population dynamics and
ecology. Integral calculus with applications to
biology. CROSSLISTED as FW 268. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 251.
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MTH 299.TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (1-16).
Maximum 3 credits per term, 9 credits total.
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
MTH 306. MATRIX AND POWER SERIES
METHODS (4). Introduction to matrix algebra,
determinants, systematic solution to linear
systems, and eigenvalue problems. Convergence
and divergence of series with emphasis on power
series, Taylor series expansions, convergence
tests for power series, and error estimates for
truncated series used in practical approximations.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 252.
MTH 306H. MATRIX AND POWER SERIES
METHODS (4). Introduction to matrix algebra,
determinants, systematic solution to linear
systems, and eigenvalue problems. Convergence
and divergence of series with emphasis on power
series, Taylor series expansions, convergence
tests for power series, and error estimates for
truncated series used in practical approximations.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 252. Honors College
approval required.
MTH 311. ADVANCED CALCULUS (4). Rigorous
development of calculus, axiomatic properties of
R, topology of the real line, convergence of
sequences and series of real numbers, functions,
limits of functions, basic properties of continuity
and derivatives. Brief treatment of Riemann
integration, improper integrals, sequences of
functions, pointwise and uniform convergence,
introductory aspects of multivariable calculus.
OTHER PREREQS: Completion of lower-division
calculus sequence (MTH 251 through MTH 255).
MTH 343. INTRODUCTION TO MODERN ALGEBRA
(3). Introduction to rings and fields with an
emphasis on the integers and polynomial rings;
selected applications. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 311, MTH 341 or instructor approval required.
MTH 351. INTRODUCTION TO NUMERICAL
ANALYSIS (3). Introduction to the computation of
approximate solutions to mathematical problems
that cannot be solved by hand: analysis of errors;
rootfinding for nonlinear equations in one variable;
interpolation of functions; numerical integration.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 253 or MTH 306 and
programming experience.
MTH 361. INTRODUCTION TO PROBABILITY (3).
Probability problem solving using concepts
developed in calculus. Topics include probability
models, discrete and continuous random
variables, expectation and variance, the law of
large numbers, and the central limit theorem.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 253 or MTH 306.
MTH 390. FOUNDATIONS OF ELEMENTARY
MATHEMATICS (4). Measurement, congruence,
similarity, coordinate and transformational
geometry. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 212.
MTH 391. ELEMENTARY PROBLEM SOLVING (3).
Mathematical problem solving techniques from the
approach of George Polya. Problems will be drawn
from the areas of number theory, algebra,
geometry, probability, and the real number system.
Intended primarily for prospective elementary
teachers. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 213.
MTH 399. SPECIAL STUDIES (1-16). OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
MTH 312. ADVANCED CALCULUS (4). Rigorous
development of calculus, axiomatic properties of
R, topology of the real line, convergence of
sequences and series of real numbers, functions,
limits of functions, basic properties of continuity
and derivatives. Brief treatment of Riemann
integration, improper integrals, sequences of
functions, pointwise and uniform convergence,
introductory aspects of multivariable calculus.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 311. Concurrent
enrollment in MTH 342.
MTH 399H. SPECIAL STUDIES (1-16). OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required,
Honors College approval required.
MTH 323. ^MATHEMATICAL MODELING (3). A
variety of mathematical modeling techniques will
be introduced. Students will formulate models in
response to practical problems drawn from the
literature of ecology, environmental sciences,
engineering or other fields. Informal writing
assignments in class and formal written
presentation of the models will be required.
(Writing Intensive Course) OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 256 and MTH 341 or instructor approval.
MTH 406. PROJECTS (1-3). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MTH 333. ^FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS OF
TOPOLOGY (3). Open and closed sets, continuity,
compactness, connectedness, winding number,
fixed point theorems in the plane. (Writing
Intensive Course) OTHER PREREQS: MTH 254.
MTH 337. EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY (3). Tilings,
investigations of the properties of polyhedra and
other 3-dimensional solids, their intersections and
plane cross-sections, Euler’s formula, the
incidence of points, lines and planes in space,
tesselations. Major results of Euclidean geometry.
Intended primarily for prospective secondary
teachers.
MTH 338. ^NON-EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY (3).
Introduction to non-Euclidean geometries.
Selected topics such as hyperbolic and elliptic
geometry, spherical geometry, projective
geometry, geometries arising from alternative
metrics. (Writing Intensive Course) OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 252.
MTH 341. LINEAR ALGEBRA I (3). Matrix algebra,
determinants, systems of linear equations,
computational aspects of eigenvalues and
eigenvectors. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 254.
MTH 342. LINEAR ALGEBRA II (4). Vector
spaces, linear transformations, inner product
spaces, orthogonality, eigenvalues,
diagonalization. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 341.
MTH 401. RESEARCH (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MTH 403. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MTH 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
MTH 407. SEMINAR (3). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MTH 410. OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP (3-12).
Planned and supervised training experience at
selected government, industrial, or business
placement sites. Must be followed by a one-hour
post-internship seminar. Consult departmental
head advisor. Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS:
Junior standing in mathematics, cumulative 3.00
GPA in mathematics, head advisor/departmental
approval required.
MTH 411. REAL ANALYSIS (3). Topological
concepts in metric, normed, and inner-product
spaces. Properties of continuous functions,
including the Stone-Weierstrass theorem.
Introduction to function spaces, contraction
mappings, fixed points, and applications.
Lebesque measure and integration in one and
several variables, basic convergence theorems,
Lebesque spaces, Fubini’s theorem, and
applications to Fourier transforms and probability.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 312, MTH 341.
MTH 412. REAL ANALYSIS (3). Topological
concepts in metric, normed, and inner-product
spaces. Properties of continuous functions,
including the Stone-Weierstrass theorem.
Introduction to function spaces, contraction
mappings, fixed points, and applications.
Lebesque measure and integration in one and
several variables, basic convergence theorems,
Lebesque spaces, Fubini’s theorem, and
applications to Fourier transforms and probability.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 411/MTH 511.
MTH 413. REAL ANALYSIS (3). Topological
concepts in metric, normed, and inner-product
spaces. Properties of continuous functions,
including the Stone-Weierstrass theorem.
Introduction to function spaces, contraction
mappings, fixed points, and applications.
Lebesque measure and integration in one and
several variables, basic convergence theorems,
Lebesque spaces, Fubini’s theorem, and
applications to Fourier transforms and probability.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 412/MTH 512.
MTH 421. PRINCIPLES OF CONTINUUM
MECHANICS (3). Review of tensors; axioms of
continuum mechanics; strain, stress, motion,
thermodynamics of continuous media;
construction of constitutive equations for real
materials. Applications to problems in fluid
dynamics, and elasticity. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 312. MTH 421, MTH 422, MTH 423 must be
taken in order.
MTH 422. PRINCIPLES OF CONTINUUM
MECHANICS (3). Review of tensors; axioms of
continuum mechanics; strain, stress, motion,
thermodynamics of continuous media;
construction of constitutive equations for real
materials. Applications to problems in fluid
dynamics, and elasticity. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 421/MTH 521.
MTH 423. PRINCIPLES OF CONTINUUM
MECHANICS (3). Review of tensors; axioms of
continuum mechanics; strain, stress, motion,
thermodynamics of continuous media;
construction of constitutive equations for real
materials. Applications to problems in fluid
dynamics, and elasticity. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 422/MTH 522.
MTH 430. METRIC SPACES AND TOPOLOGY (3).
Fundamental notions of metric space topology.
Examples of Euclidean, non-Euclidean and other
fundamental metric spaces including the Hilbert
Cube and two-dimensional surfaces.
Characterization and classification results for
metric spaces. Selected applications of topology,
possibly including the structure of molecules and/
or networks. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 312 and
MTH 341 or instructor approval required.
MTH 434. INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL
GEOMETRY (3). Curves and surfaces in Euclidean
space; geodesics; curvature; introduction to
tensor algebra and differential forms; selected
applications. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 312, MTH 342
or instructor approval required.
MTH 435. DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY (3).
Differentiable 2-manifolds; curvature; geodesics;
tensor algebra and the algebra of exterior
differential forms with emphasis on Euclidean
space; differentiation of tensors and forms;
integration of forms; selected applications. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 434/MTH 534 or instructor
approval required.
MTH 436. DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY (3).
Differentiable 2-manifolds; curvature; geodesics;
tensor algebra and the algebra of exterior
differential forms with emphasis on Euclidean
space; differentiation of tensors and forms;
integration of forms; selected applications. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 434/MTH 534 or instructor
approval required.
MTH 437. GENERAL RELATIVITY (3). Geometry of
special relativity. Tensor analysis, metrics,
geodesics, curvature. Einstein field equations,
cosmological models, black holes. Selected topics
such as global structure, conserved quantities,
spinors. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 311. MTH 434/
MTH 534 is recommended.
MTH 440. COMPUTATIONAL NUMBER THEORY
(3). Development of the number theory used in
some basic tests of primality and methods of
factoring integers. Applications to cryptology.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 231 or MTH 343 or
instructor approval required.
College of Science
MTH 441. APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL
ALGEBRA (3). Applications of fundamental
algebraic systems to topics such as factorization
of polynomials, finding roots of polynomials, error
correcting codes. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 342 or
MTH 440/MTH 540 or instructor approval required.
MTH 442. APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL
ALGEBRA (3). Applications of fundamental
algebraic systems to topics such as factorization
of polynomials, finding roots of polynomials, error
correcting codes. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 441/
MTH 541 or instructor approval required.
MTH 443. ABSTRACT LINEAR ALGEBRA (3).
Abstract vector spaces. Linear transformations,
eigenvalues and eigenvectors, the Jordan
canonical form, inner product spaces. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 342.
MTH 451. NUMERICAL LINEAR ALGEBRA (3).
Computation of solutions of linear systems using
direct and iterative methods; least-squares
solution of overdetermined systems; computation
of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 341 and programming experience
or instructor approval required. MTH 342 and
MTH 351 are recommended.
MTH 452. NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF ORDINARY
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (3). Numerical
solution of initial-value problems using RungeKutta methods and linear multistep methods;
introduction to boundary-value problems. Analysis
of stability, accuracy, and implementation of
methods. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 256 and
MTH 451/MTH 551 or instructor approval required.
MTH 453. NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF PARTIAL
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (3). Numerical
solution of boundary value problems and initialboundary value problems using finite difference
and finite element methods. Analysis of stability,
accuracy, and implementation of methods. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 452/MTH 552 or instructor
approval required.
MTH 463. PROBABILITY I (3). An introduction to
probability theory; topics covered include: the
axioms of probability, probability spaces and
models, independence, random variables;
densities, distributions, expectation, and
variance; probability inequalities, the law of large
numbers, and the binomial central limit theorem.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 312 or instructor
approval required.
MTH 464. PROBABILITY II (3). Transformations of
random variables; sums of independent random
variables, generating functions, characteristic
functions, the central limit theorem and other
weak limit theorems. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 463/
MTH 563 and MTH 341, or instructor approval
required.
MTH 465. PROBABILITY III (3). Random variables,
central limit theorem; distributions of standard
statistics; Markov chains, continuous and
discontinuous stochastic processes. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 312 and MTH 341.
MTH 467. ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS (3).
Foundations of actuarial science from the point of
view of mathematical models that arise in the
design and management of insurance systems.
Most models will be life insurance based. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 463/MTH 563 or ST 421.
MTH 480. SYSTEMS OF ORDINARY
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (3). Systems of two
first-order differential equations, phase portraits,
linearization and the stability of equilibria,
conservative systems, reversible systems, limit
cycles and the Poincare-Bendixson Theorem.
Additional topics selected from Hamiltonian
systems, Hopf bifurcation or Lorenz equations
and chaos. MTH 480 and MTH 481 cannot both be
taken for credit. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 256 and
MTH 341 or instructor approval required.
MTH 481. MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR
ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (3). Linear and
nonlinear systems of ordinary differential
equations, elementary stability theory, higher
order equations, boundary value problems, series
solution of ordinary differential equations. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 256.
MTH 482. MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR
ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (3). Partial
differential equations, Bessel’s and Legendre’s
equations, Fourier analysis, separation of
variables, transform methods. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 256.
MTH 483. MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR
ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (3). Introduction to
the complex differential and integral calculus:
Cauchy’s theorem and formula, the residue
calculus, power series and Laurent series,
harmonic functions, conformal mapping, and
applications. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 256.
MTH 490. INTENSIVE SUMMER RESEARCH IN
MATHEMATICS (12). Combination of seminar,
lectures, and individual research projects
designed to introduce students to research
mathematics. OTHER PREREQS: Open to
participants in the OSU Undergraduate Summer
Research Program in Mathematics (REU program).
MTH 491. ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRIC
TRANSFORMATIONS (3). Ordered fields, number
systems (natural, integer, rational, real, and
complex), fundamental theorems of arithmetic and
algebra, algebraic and transcendental numbers,
constructible points and numbers and the
classical geometric constructions, Polya’s
problem solving heuristics and strategies.
Intended primarily for prospective mathematics
teachers. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 341.
MTH 492. ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRIC
TRANSFORMATIONS (3). Major results of
Euclidean geometry, axiom systems for Euclidean
geometry, dependency tree of Euclidean
theorems, groups of geometric transformations
with applications to symmetries of plane and solid
objects, Euler’s formula, tilings and tesselations,
isometries and similitudes of the plane
(translations, rotations, reflections, glide
reflections, dilations). Intended primarily for
prospective mathematics teachers. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 491/MTH 591.
MTH 493. ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRIC
TRANSFORMATIONS (3). Geometric
transformations as real, complex, and matrix
functions, invariants and genealogy of geometric
transformations, extensions to transformations of
the sphere and of three-dimensional space,
selected applications chosen from fractals,
analysis of frieze and crystallographic patterns,
problem solving, groups of symmetries, computer
graphics, and the use of dynamic geometry
software. Intended primarily for prospective
mathematics teachers. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 492/MTH 592.
MTH 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16). OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
MTH 501. RESEARCH (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MTH 503. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MTH 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
MTH 506. PROJECTS (1-3). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MTH 507. SEMINAR (1-3). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MTH 508. WORKSHOP (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
515
MTH 510. OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP (3-12).
Planned and supervised training experience at
selected government, industrial, or business
placement sites. Must be followed by a one-hour
post-internship seminar. Consult departmental
head advisor. Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS:
Junior standing in mathematics, cumulative 3.00
GPA in mathematics, head advisor/departmental
approval required.
MTH 511. REAL ANALYSIS (3). Topological
concepts in metric, normed, and inner-product
spaces. Properties of continuous functions,
including the Stone-Weierstrass theorem.
Introduction to function spaces, contraction
mappings, fixed points, and applications.
Lebesque measure and integration in one and
several variables, basic convergence theorems,
Lebesque spaces, Fubini’s theorem, and
applications to Fourier transforms and probability.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 312 and MTH 341.
MTH 512. REAL ANALYSIS (3). Topological
concepts in metric, normed, and inner-product
spaces. Properties of continuous functions,
including the Stone-Weierstrass theorem.
Introduction to function spaces, contraction
mappings, fixed points, and applications.
Lebesque measure and integration in one and
several variables, basic convergence theorems,
Lebesque spaces, Fubini’s theorem, and
applications to Fourier transforms and probability.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 411/MTH 511.
MTH 513. REAL ANALYSIS (3). Topological
concepts in metric, normed, and inner-product
spaces. Properties of continuous functions,
including Stone-Weierstrass theorem. Introduction
to function spaces, contraction mappings, fixed
points, and applications. Lebesque measure and
integration in one and several variables, basic
convergence theorems, Lebesque spaces,
Fubini’s theorem, and applications to Fourier
transforms and probability. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 412/MTH 512.
MTH 521. PRINCIPLES OF CONTINUUM
MECHANICS (3). Review of tensors; axioms of
continuum mechanics; strain, stress, motion,
thermodynamics of continuous media;
construction of constitutive equations for real
materials. Applications to problems in fluid
dynamics, and elasticity. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 312. MTH 521, MTH 522, MTH 523 must be
taken in order.
MTH 522. PRINCIPLES OF CONTINUUM
MECHANICS (3). Review of tensors; axioms of
continuum mechanics; strain, stress, motion,
thermodynamics of continuous media;
construction of constitutive equations for real
materials. Applications to problems in fluid
dynamics, and elasticity. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 421/MTH 521.
MTH 523. PRINCIPLES OF CONTINUUM
MECHANICS (3). Review of tensors; axioms of
continuum mechanics; strain, stress, motion,
thermodynamics of continuous media;
construction of constitutive equations for real
materials. Applications to problems in fluid
dynamics and elasticity. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 422/MTH 522.
MTH 534. INTRODUCTION TO DIFFERENTIAL
GEOMETRY (3). Curves and surfaces in Euclidean
space; geodesics; curvature; introduction to
tensor algebra and differential forms; selected
applications. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 312 and
MTH 342 or instructor approval required.
MTH 535. DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY (3).
Differentiable 2-manifolds; curvature; geodesics;
tensor algebra and the algebra of exterior
differential forms with emphasis on Euclidean
space; differentiation of tensors and forms;
integration of forms; selected applications. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 436/MTH 534 or instructor
approval required.
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MTH 536. DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY (3).
Differentiable 2-manifolds; curvature; geodesics;
tensor algebra and the algebra of exterior
differential forms with emphasis on Euclidean
space; differentiation of tensors and forms;
integration of forms; selected applications. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 434/MTH 534 or instructor
approval required.
MTH 537. GENERAL RELATIVITY (3). Geometry of
special relativity. Tensor analysis, metrics,
geodesics, curvature. Einstein field equations,
cosmological models, black holes. Selected topics
such as global structure, conserved quantities,
spinors. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 311. MTH 434/
MTH 534 is recommended.
MTH 540. COMPUTATIONAL NUMBER
THEORY (3). Development of the number theory
used in some basic tests of primality and methods
of factoring integers. Applications to cryptology.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 231 or MTH 343 or
instructor approval required.
MTH 541. APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL
ALGEBRA (3). Applications of fundamental
algebraic systems to topics such as factorization
of polynomials, finding roots of polynomials, error
correcting codes. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 342 or
MTH 440/MTH 540 or instructor approval required.
MTH 542. APPLIED AND COMPUTATIONAL
ALGEBRA (3). Applications of fundamental
algebraic systems to topics such as factorization
of polynomials, finding roots of polynomials, error
correcting codes. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 441/
MTH 541 or instructor approval required.
MTH 543. ABSTRACT LINEAR ALGEBRA (3).
Abstract vector spaces. Linear transformations,
eigenvalues and eigenvectors, the Jordan
canonical form, inner product spaces. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 342
MTH 551. NUMERICAL LINEAR ALGEBRA (3).
Computation of solutions of linear systems using
direct and iterative methods; least-squares
solution of overdetermined systems; computation
of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 341 and programming experience
or instructor approval required. MTH 342 are
MTH 351 are recommended.
MTH 552. NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF ORDINARY
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (3). Numerical
solution of initial-value problems using RungeKutta methods and linear multistep methods;
introduction to boundary-value problems. Analysis
of stability, accuracy, and implementation of
methods. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 256 and
MTH 451/MTH 551 or instructor approval required.
MTH 553. NUMERICAL SOLUTION OF PARTIAL
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (3). Numerical
solution of boundary value problems and initialboundary value problems using finite difference
and finite element methods. Analysis of stability,
accuracy, and implementation of methods. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 452/MTH 552 or instructor
approval required.
MTH 563. PROBABILITY I (3). An introduction to
probability theory; topics covered include: the
axioms of probability, probability spaces and
models, independence, random variables;
densities, distributions, expectation, and
variance; probability inequalities, the law of large
numbers, and the binomial central limit theorem.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 312 or instructor
approval required.
MTH 564. PROBABILITY II (3). Transformations of
random variables; sums of independent random
variables, generating functions, characteristic
functions, the central limit theorem and other
weak limit theorems. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 463/
MTH 563 and MTH 341 or instructor approval
required.
MTH 565. PROBABILITY III (3). Random variables,
central limit theorem; distributions of standard
statistics; Markov chains, continuous and
discontinuous stochastic processes. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 312 and MTH 341.
MTH 567. ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS (3).
Foundations of actuarial science from the point of
view of mathematical models that arise in the
design and management of insurance systems.
Most models will be life insurance based. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 463/MTH 563 or ST 421.
MTH 570. DISCRETE TOPICS IN K-8 MATH (3).
Key ideas and topics in discrete mathematics
critical for the mathematics content knowledge of
elementary teachers in grades K-8. Based on the
recommendations of The Mathematical Education
of Teachers by the Conference Board of the
Mathematical Sciences. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 390 or instructor approval required.
MTH 574. NUMBER SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS
IN K-8 MATHEMATICS (3). Key ideas and topics in
number systems, operations, place value, and
algorithms critical for the mathematics content
knowledge of elementary teachers in grades K-8.
Based on the recommendations of The
Mathematical Education of Teachers by the
Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 390 or instructor
approval required.
MTH 575. COMPARING GEOMETRIES IN K-8
MATHEMATICS (3). Key ideas and topics in
Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries critical
for the mathematics content knowledge of
elementary teachers in grades K-8. Based on the
recommendations of The Mathematical Education
of Teachers by the Conference Board of the
Mathematical Sciences. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 390 or instructor approval required.
MTH 576. ALGEBRA AND FUNCTION IN K-8
MATHEMATICS (3). Key ideas and topics in
algebra and function concepts critical for the
mathematics content knowledge of elementary
teachers in grades K-8. Based on the
recommendations of The Mathematical Education
of Teachers by the Conference Board of the
Mathematical Sciences. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 390 or instructor approval required.
MTH 577. MEASUREMENT AND CHANGE IN K-8
MATHEMATICS (3). Key ideas and topics in
measurement, units, rates of change, and
accumulation of change critical for the
mathematics content knowledge of elementary
teachers in grades K-8. Based on the
recommendations of The Mathematical Education
of Teachers by the Conference Board of the
Mathematical Sciences. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 390 or instructor approval required.
MTH 578. PROBABILITY AND DATA ANALYSIS IN
K-8 MATHEMATICS (3). Key ideas and topics in
probability, data analysis, and statistics critical for
the mathematics content knowledge of elementary
teachers in grades K-8. Based on the
recommendations of The Mathematical Education
of Teachers by the Conference Board of the
Mathematical Sciences. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 390 or instructor approval required.
MTH 581. MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR
ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (3). Linear and
nonlinear systems of ordinary differential
equations, elementary stability theory, higher
order equations, boundary value problems, series
solution of ordinary differential equations. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 256.
MTH 582. MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR
ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (3). Partial
differential equations, Bessel’s and Legendre’s
equations, Fourier analysis, separation of
variables, transform methods. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 256.
MTH 583. MATHEMATICAL METHODS FOR
ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS (3). Introduction to
the complex differential and integral calculus:
Cauchy’s theorem and formula, the residue
calculus, power series and Laurent series,
harmonic functions, conformal mapping, and
applications. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 256.
MTH 590. DISCRETE TOPICS IN SECONDARY
MATHEMATICS (3). Key ideas and topics in
discrete mathematics critical for the mathematics
content knowledge of middle and high school
teachers in grades 6-12. Based on the
recommendations of The Mathematical Education
of Teachers by the Conference Board of the
Mathematical Sciences. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 390 or instructor approval required.
MTH 591. ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRIC
TRANSFORMATIONS (3). Ordered fields, number
systems (natural, integer, rational, real, and
complex), fundamental theorems of arithmetic and
algebra, algebraic and transcendental numbers,
constructible points and numbers and the
classical geometric constructions, Polya’s
problem solving heuristics and strategies.
Intended primarily for prospective mathematics
teachers. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 341.
MTH 592. ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRIC
TRANSFORMATIONS (3). Major results of
Euclidean geometry, axiom systems for Euclidean
geometry, dependency tree of Euclidean
theorems, groups of geometric transformations
with applications to symmetries of plane and solid
objects, Euler’s formula, tilings and tesselations,
isometries and similitudes of the plane
(translations, rotations, reflections, glide
reflections, dilations). Intended primarily for
prospective mathematics teachers. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 491/MTH 591.
MTH 593. ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRIC
TRANSFORMATIONS (3). Geometric
transformations as real, complex, and matrix
functions, invariants and genealogy of geometric
transformations, extensions to transformations of
the sphere and of three-dimensional space,
selected applications chosen from fractals,
analysis of frieze and crystallographic patterns,
problem solving, groups of symmetries, computer
graphics, and the use of dynamic geometry
software. Intended primarily for prospective
mathematics teachers. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 492/MTH 592.
MTH 594. NUMBER SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS
IN SECONDARY MATHEMATICS (3). Key ideas
and topics in number systems, operations, place
value, and algorithms critical for the mathematics
content knowledge of middle and high school
teachers in grades 6-12. Based on the
recommendations of The Mathematical Education
of Teachers by the Conference Board of the
Mathematical Sciences. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 390 or instructor approval required.
MTH 595. COMPARING GEOMETRIES IN
SECONDARY MATHEMATICS (3). Key ideas and
topics in Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries
critical for the mathematics content knowledge of
middle and high school teachers in grades 6-12.
Based on the recommendations of The
Mathematical Education of Teachers by the
Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 390 or instructor
approval required.
MTH 596. ALGEBRA AND FUNCTION IN
SECONDARY MATHEMATICS (3). Key ideas and
topics in algebra and function concepts critical for
the mathematics content knowledge of middle and
high school teachers in grades 6-12. Based on the
recommendations of The Mathematical Education
of Teachers by the Conference Board of the
Mathematical Sciences. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 390 or instructor approval required.
MTH 597. MEASUREMENT AND CHANGE IN
SECONDARY MATHEMATICS (3). Key ideas and
topics in measurement, units, rates of change,
and accumulation of change critical for the
mathematics content knowledge of middle and
high school teachers in grades 6-12. Based on the
recommendations of The Mathematical Education
of Teachers by the Conference Board of the
Mathematical Sciences. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 390 or instructor approval required.
College of Science
MTH 598. PROBABILITY AND DATA ANALYSIS IN
SECONDARY MATHEMATICS (3). Key ideas and
topics in probability, data analysis, and statistics
critical for the mathematics content knowledge of
middle and high school teachers in grades 6-12.
Based on the recommendations of The
Mathematical Education of Teachers by the
Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 390 or instructor
approval required.
MTH 599. TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (3). Topics
may vary. OTHER PREREQS: Instructor approval
required.
MTH 601. RESEARCH (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MTH 603. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MTH 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
MTH 606. SPECIAL PROJECTS (1-16). OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
MTH 607. SEMINAR (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MTH 611. COMPLEX ANALYSIS (3). Basic theory
of analytic functions of a complex variable,
including Cauchy’s theorem, residue theorem,
analytic continuation, conformal mappings, entire,
and meromorphic functions. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 411/MTH 511. MTH 611, MTH 612 must be
taken in order.
MTH 612. COMPLEX ANALYSIS (3). Basic theory
of analytic functions of a complex variable,
including Cauchy’s theorem, residue theorem,
analytic continuation, conformal mappings, entire,
and meromorphic functions. Must be taken in
order. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 611.
MTH 614. FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS (3). Topological
vector spaces, generalized functions, operator
theory. Normally offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 513.
MTH 619. TOPICS IN ANALYSIS (1-12). May be
repeated for credit.
MTH 621. DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL
EQUATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (3).
Partial differential equations of physics, including
those of potential theory, wave propagation, and
heat flow, treated by classical means, generalized
functions and variational principles. Square
summable function methods and integral
equations. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
OTHER PREREQS: 6 credits of senior-level
analysis. MTH 621, MTH 622, MTH 623 must be
taken in order.
MTH 622. DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL
EQUATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (3).
Partial differential equations of physics, including
those of potential theory, wave propagation, and
heat flow, treated by classical means, generalized
functions and variational principles. Square
summable function methods and integral
equations. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 621, 6 credits of seniorlevel analysis.
MTH 623. DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL
EQUATIONS OF MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (3).
Partial differential equations of physics, including
those of potential theory, wave propagation, and
heat flow, treated by classical means, generalized
functions and variational principles. Square
summable function methods and integral
equations. May be repeated up to 6 credits.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 622, 6 credits of seniorlevel analysis.
MTH 624. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND
DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS (3). Basic existence,
uniqueness, and continuous dependence results
for systems of ordinary differential equations,
extendibility of solutions, stability theory,
geometric theory including the Poincare-
Bendixson theorem, phase space dynamical
systems and chaos. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 411/
MTH 511.
MTH 625. DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND
DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS (3). Basic existence,
uniqueness, and continuous dependence results
for systems of ordinary differential equations,
extendibility of solutions, stability theory, geometric
theory including the Poincare-Bendixson theorem,
phase space dynamical systems and chaos.
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 411/MTH 511.
MTH 627. PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
(3). Advanced theory including existence proofs
and distributional approach. Normally offered
alternate years. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 413/
MTH 513.
MTH 628. PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
(3). Advanced theory including existence proofs
and distributional approach. Normally offered
alternate years. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 413/
MTH 513.
MTH 629. PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
(3). Advanced theory including existence proofs
and distributional approach. Normally offered
alternate years. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 413/
MTH 513.
MTH 631. GENERAL TOPOLOGY AND
FUNDAMENTAL GROUPS (3). Topological spaces
and maps. Separation axioms, compactness,
convergence, extension theorems, metrizability
and compactification. Product spaces and
simplicial complexes. Definition and basic
properties of the fundamental group functor, with
applications to the theory of covering spaces.
Selected topics from dimension theory, manifold
theory, and other areas of topology. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 411/MTH 511. MTH 631, MTH 632
must be taken in order.
MTH 632. GENERAL TOPOLOGY AND
FUNDAMENTAL GROUPS (3). Topological spaces
and maps. Separation axioms, compactness,
convergence, extension theorems, metrizability
and compactification. Product spaces and
simplicial complexes. Definition and basic
properties of the fundamental group functor, with
applications to the theory of covering spaces.
Selected topics from dimension theory, manifold
theory, and other areas of topology. Must be taken
in order. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 411/MTH 511,
MTH 631.
MTH 634. ALGEBRAIC TOPOLOGY (3). Simplicial
and singular homology, products, and
cohomology; applications to fixed-point and
separation theorems. Topics selected from
homotopy, manifold and obstruction theory. Must
be taken in order. Normally offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 632. MTH 634,
MTH 635, MTH 636 must be taken in order.
MTH 635. ALGEBRAIC TOPOLOGY (3). Simplicial
and singular homology, products, and
cohomology; applications to fixed-point and
separation theorems. Topics selected from
homotopy, manifold and obstruction theory. Must
be taken in order. Normally offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 632, MTH 634.
MTH 636. ALGEBRAIC TOPOLOGY (3). Simplicial
and singular homology, products, and
cohomology; applications to fixed-point and
separation theorems. Topics selected from
homotopy, manifold and obstruction theory. Must
be taken in order. Normally offered alternate
years. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 632, MTH 635.
MTH 644. ABSTRACT ALGEBRA (3). Group theory,
rings and fields, Galois theory. OTHER PREREQS:
Graduate standing in mathematics or a related
field, or instructor approval required. MTH 443/
MTH 543 is recommended.
MTH 645. ABSTRACT ALGEBRA (3). Group theory,
rings and fields, Galois theory. OTHER PREREQS:
Graduate standing in mathematics or a related
field, or instructor approval required. MTH 443/
MTH 543 is recommended.
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MTH 649.TOPICS IN ALGEBRA AND NUMBER
THEORY (3). May be repeated for credit.
MTH 654. NUMERICAL ANALYSIS (3). Advanced
topics in numerical analysis, such as finite volume
methods and finite element methods for partial
differential equations, numerical methods for
inverse problems, and image processing. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 551, MTH 552, MTH 553 or
equivalent or instructor’s consent.
MTH 655. NUMERICAL ANALYSIS (3). Advanced
topics in numerical analysis, such as finite volume
methods and finite element methods for partial
differential equations, numerical methods for
inverse problems, and image processing. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 551, MTH 552, MTH 553 or
equivalent or instructor’s consent.
MTH 656. NUMERICAL ANALYSIS (3). Advanced
topics in numerical analysis, such as finite volume
methods and finite element methods for partial
differential equations, numerical methods for
inverse problems and image processing. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 551, MTH 552, MTH 553 or
equivalent or instructor’s consent.
MTH 657.TOPICS IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS
(1-12). Previous topics have included turbulence,
financial mathematics and probability methods in
partial differential equations. May be repeated for
credit.
MTH 658.TOPICS IN MATHEMATICAL MODELING
(1-12). Mathematical treatment of topics of current
interest in the physical and biological sciences
and technology. May be repeated for credit, if
taken with different topics. OTHER PREREQS:
Instructor approval required.
MTH 659.TOPICS IN NUMERICAL ANALYSIS
(1-12). May be repeated for credit.
MTH 664. PROBABILITY THEORY (3). General
theory of probability measures and random
variables, including weak convergence,
characteristic functions, central limit theory,
conditional expectations, martingales. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 411/MTH 511 or equivalent.
MTH 665. PROBABILITY THEORY (3). General
theory of probability measures and random
variables, including weak convergence,
characteristic functions, the central limit theorem,
and the Brownian motion process. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 411/MTH 511 or equivalent.
MTH 668. TOPICS IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
(1-12). A variety of probabilistic and statistical
methods applied to risks of financial uncertainty,
including insurance. May be repeated for credit if
taken with different topics. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 463/MTH 563 or ST 421/ST 521, or
equivalent and departmental approval required.
MTH 669.TOPICS IN STOCHASTIC PROCESSES
(1-12). Previous topics have included Markov
processes, martingales, branching processes,
and stochastic differential equations. May be
repeated for credit.
MTH 674. DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY OF
MANIFOLDS (3). Differentiable manifolds, tangent
bundles, vector fields and flows, submanifolds,
Riemannian metrics, differential forms, integration
on manifolds. Selected topics such as foliations,
Lie groups, and de Rham cohomology. Normally
offered alternate years. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 341 and MTH 411/MTH 511. MTH 674,
MTH 675 must be taken in order.
MTH 675. DIFFERENTIAL GEOMETRY OF
MANIFOLDS (3). Differentiable manifolds,
connections in linear bundles, Riemannian
manifolds and submanifolds. Selected topics such
as variational theory of geodesics, harmonic
forms, and characteristic classes. Must be taken
in order. Normally offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 341 and MTH 411/MTH 511.
MTH 676. TOPICS IN TOPOLOGY (3). May be
repeated for credit.
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MTH 679. TOPICS IN GEOMETRY (1-12). May be
repeated for credit.
MTH 680. MODERN APPROACHES TO CALCULUS
(3). Alternative approaches to calculus instruction
based on the availability of computers and
calculators. Applications of symbolic-graphical
calculators, spreadsheets, symbolic algebra
systems, and graphics packages to the teaching
of calculus. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 253 and
instructor approval required.
MTH 681. MODERN APPROACHES TO
EUCLIDEAN GEOMETRY (3). Various aspects of
Euclidean geometry, based on research and
curriculum efforts of the last 20 years. Familiarity
with Euclidean geometry at the level of MTH 337
will be presumed. Topics include partitioning the
plane and space, tessellations and tilings,
polyhedra, visualization and drawing, polygons
and numbers, coordinates, transformations, conic
sections, curves and surfaces, and computer
graphics. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 337 or
instructor approval required.
MTH 682.TEACHING AND LEARNING
PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (3). Experimental,
activity-based approaches to introductory
probability and statistics are explored. Topics
include computer simulations, exploratory data
analysis, misuses of statistics, and
misconceptions of probability. OTHER PREREQS:
Instructor approval required.
MTH 683. GRAPHICS CALCULATORS IN
PRECALCULUS MATHEMATICS (3). Uses of handheld graphics technology in algebra, trigonometry,
and precalculus. Recommendations from the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics on
the use of graphing calculators in the secondary
curriculum. OTHER PREREQS: Instructor approval
required.
MTH 684. COMPUTERS AND MATHEMATICS (3). A
variety of mathematical problems are investigated
with a laboratory approach using microcomputers
and a wide variety of software. Problems may be
taken from number theory, calculus, geometry,
probability, and elementary numerical analysis.
OTHER PREREQS: Ability to program in either
BASIC or PASCAL; MTH 392 or instructor approval
required.
MTH 685. ADVANCED PROBLEM SOLVING (3).
Mathematical problem solving using the heuristic
approach of George Polya. Problems may be
taken from a variety of areas, including number
theory, calculus, geometry, probability, abstract
and linear algebra. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 392 or
instructor approval required.
MTH 689.TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
(1-12). Topics may vary. May be repeated for
credit. OTHER PREREQS: Instructor approval
required.
MTH 699. TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (1-12). May
be repeated for credit.
METEOROLOGY
See the College of Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences.
MICROBIOLOGY
Theo Dreher, Chair
220 Nash Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-3804
541-737-1834
E-mail: theo.dreher@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/
microbiology/
FACULTY
Professors Bermudez, Bottomley, Dreher,
Giovannoni, Hruby, Kent, Ream, Reno,
Rohrmann, Trempy
Associate Professors Field, Geller
Assistant Professors Bartholomew, Lowry,
Sarker, Schuster
Senior Instructors Burke, Bruslind
Undergraduate Major
Microbiology (BS)
Minor
Microbiology
Graduate Major
Microbiology (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Biotechnological Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology
Food Microbiology
Genomics
Immunology
Microbial Ecology
Microbial Evolution
Microbial Genetics and Molecular
Biology
Pathogenic Microbiology
Virology
Graduate Minor
Microbiology
Microbiology is concerned with the
forms and activities of bacteria, fungi,
protozoa, and viruses. It plays varied
roles in the practical applications of
technology and medicine, as well as in
the most theoretical problems of
biology. Microbiologists are involved in
activities as different as the study of
gene structure, the control of disease,
and the industrial processes based on
the ability of microorganisms to
decompose and synthesize complex
organic molecules. Microbiology is one
of the most rewarding of professions
because it provides the opportunity to
be in contact with all the other natural
sciences and thus to contribute in many
different ways to the betterment of life.
UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES
Many fields of microbiology are
available to students and research
workers. These include fundamental
areas such as the physiology, ecology,
and genetics of microorganisms; the
applications of microbiology concerned
with soil and water quality, food safety,
immunology, and human, animal and
plant diseases. Undergraduate studies
prepare students for admission to
professional schools, graduate programs
in microbiology, and for positions in
education and as health officers,
sanitarians and biotechnicians in private
industry, state and federal government.
High school students or community
college transferees considering a career
in microbiology will find it helpful to
have a strong background in mathematics and chemistry. An excellent advising
program is available to undergraduates,
and prospective students are encouraged to consult with a departmental
advisor or with faculty members
working in an area of interest to them.
Upper-division students are also
encouraged to carry out a research
project in the laboratory of a faculty
member and/or to serve as an undergraduate teaching assistant. Several
scholarships are available for microbiology majors. For more information,
contact a microbiology advisor.
GRADUATE STUDIES
The Department of Microbiology offers
graduate programs leading to the
Master of Science and Doctor of
Philosophy degrees. Major fields of
study in the department include
molecular biology, microbial physiology,
genetics, plant and animal virology, soil
and aquatic microbiology, immunology,
pathogenic microbiology, and microbial
genomes. The department also participates in the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and the Master of
Agriculture graduate programs.
Students in both the master’s and PhD
programs are required to complete a
research project leading to a thesis.
Students pursuing the PhD degree must
complete both written and oral
examinations. Teaching and research
assistantships are available.
For additional information, contact
the chair of the department, Theo
Dreher, or other faculty members
conducting research in areas that are of
interest.
MICROBIOLOGY (BS, HBS)
To receive the BS in Microbiology
degree, a student must complete all
university baccalaureate core requirements plus departmental requirements,
which include:
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry (3,3)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (4,4)
College of Science
CH 337. Organic Chemistry Laboratory
(4)
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
and MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
or MTH 268. Mathematical Ideas in
Biology (4)
PH 201, PH 202 and PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
Majors must have 36 credits in
microbiology with a minimum GPA of
2.00. Research (MB 401), Thesis (MB 403),
and Reading and Conference (MB 405)
cannot account for more than 3 of the
required 36 microbiology credits. Special
Projects (MB 406) can account for an
additional 3 microbiology credits.
Additional credits in these subjects will
count toward elective credits. All
required science courses must be taken
for a grade. CH 324 may be taken with
S/U grading; however, if taken S/U, the
student will not receive a chemistry
minor.
Freshman Year (45)
BI 211, 212, 213. *Principles of Biology
(4,4,4)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
MB 110. Orientation to Microbiology (1)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
or MTH 268. Mathematical Ideas in
Biology (4)
Fitness (3)
Writing I, II (6)
Sophomore Year (45)
BI 314. Cellular and Molecular Biology
(4)
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (4,4)
CH 337. Organic Chemistry Laboratory
(4)
MB 302, MB 303. General Microbiology,
General Microbiology Lab (3,2)
PH 201, PH 202, PH 203. *General
Physics (5,5,5)
ST 351. Introduction to Statistical
Methods (4) [Added pending
curriculum council approval.]
Writing III/Speech (3)
Electives (2)
Junior Year (45)
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry
(4,3)
CH 324. Quantitative Analysis (4)
MB 310. Bacterial Molecular Genetics (3)
MB 311. ^Writing and Experimental
Laboratory (3)
MB 312. Bacterial Physiology and
Metabolism (3)
Perspectives (12)
Synthesis (6)
Electives (7)
Senior Year (45)
Approved 400-level microbiology (22):
2 of these 22 credits must come from
400-level laboratory courses.
Electives (23)
(Microbiology majors planning
advanced professional training in
medicine, consult a pre-medical,
clinical lab science or other
appropriate advisor.)
Total=180
MICROBIOLOGY MINOR
The Microbiology minor is designed for
students from other majors who have
an additional interest in microbiology.
Required Core
MB 302. General Microbiology (3)
MB 303. General Microbiology Lab (3)
MB 310. Bacterial Molecular Genetics (3)
MB 311. ^Writing and Experimental
Laboratory (3)
MB 312. Bacterial Physiology and
Metabolism (3)
Plus 13 additional credits of upperdivision microbiology courses selected
after consultation with the head
advisor in the Department of
Microbiology.
Two of the 13 credits must come from
400-level laboratory courses. Not more
than 3 of the 13 upper-division credits
can consist of MB 401, Research. Other
blanket courses cannot be used to
satisfy the minor requirement. All of
these courses must be graded, not S/U.
Total=27
MICROBIOLOGY (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Biotechnological microbiology, environmental microbiology, food microbiology, genomics, immunology, microbial
ecology, microbial evolution, microbial
genetics and molecular biology,
pathogenic microbiology, virology
The Department of Microbiology
offers graduate programs leading to the
Master of Science, Master of Arts, and
Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Major
fields of study are diverse and include
basic and applied aspects of virology
and bacteriology; immunology and
pathogenic microbiology; environmental and applied microbiology, and
microbial evolution. Students may
minor in a variety of related disciplines
in the life sciences, such as molecular
and cellular biology and biochemistry.
Integrated minors are often selected in
order to allow students to develop a
program that best serves their needs.
The principle objectives of the
graduate major in microbiology are
completion of a comprehensive research
project and preparation of a thesis.
Student programs and research projects
are developed with the major professor
and are subject to approval by a
committee of graduate faculty members.
Microbiology research facilities are
excellent and well-equipped.
For more information, write to Dr.
Theo Dreher, Professor and Chair,
Department of Microbiology, 220 Nash
Hall, OSU, Corvallis, OR 97331-3804 or
e-mail: theo.dreher@oregonstate.edu.
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MICROBIOLOGY
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
COURSES
MB 110. ORIENTATION TO MICROBIOLOGY (1).
Introduction of incoming microbiology students to
college life with an emphasis on faculties,
facilities, services, and curricula in microbiology.
Exposure to career opportunities in microbiology.
Graded P/N.
MB 230. *INTRODUCTORY MICROBIOLOGY (4).
Microbiology as it affects our everyday lives. The
impact of microorganisms on health, food/water
sanitation, environment, industry, and genetic
engineering. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
MB 302. GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (3).
Emphasis on cytology, physiology, virology,
growth and control of growth with coverage of the
role of microorganisms in nature, in disease, and
as useful tools. ENFORCED PREREQS: CH 332 or
CH 335 and BI 314
MB 303. GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
LABORATORY (2). Development of laboratory
techniques; exercises designed to reinforce
concepts covered in MB 302. OTHER PREREQS:
Two terms organic chemistry. COREQS: MB 302
MB 310. BACTERIAL MOLECULAR GENETICS (3).
Introductory concepts of bacterial molecular
genetics. Topics include DNA replication, mutation,
DNA repair, DNA recombination, transposons,
bacteriophages, genetic manipulation, and gene
regulation. ENFORCED PREREQS: MB 302
OTHER PREREQS: BB 450. COREQS: BB 451
MB 311. ^MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY LAB: A
WRITING INTENSIVE COURSE (3). Scientific
writing, laboratory notebook composition,
experimental design, and laboratory experiments
in bacterial molecular biology. (Writing Intensive
Course) ENFORCED PREREQS: MB 303
COREQS: MB 310
MB 312. BACTERIAL PHYSIOLOGY AND
METABOLISM (3). Molecular structure and
function, macromolecular assembly, energy
production and use, and cellular growth.
ENFORCED PREREQS: MB 310 and BB 451
OTHER PREREQS: BB 450.
MB 330. *DISEASE AND SOCIETY (3). Infectious
disease has many effects on the development of
society, and likewise, human interactions affect
the development of disease. The course examines
these interactions with a focus on the role of
race, class, and economic status in the
development of epidemics. (Bacc Core Course)
MB 390. *THE WORLD ACCORDING TO
MICROBES (3). Explores the impact microbes
have on human societies and the contemporary
global issues surrounding the uses and abuses of
microbes. From biological warfare to the foods we
consume to the reduction of pollution, microbes
are eager participants in our lives. Social, legal,
economic, political, and ethical issues surrounding
the exploitation of microbes will be debated. (Bacc
Core Course) OTHER PREREQS: Upper-division
standing.
MB 399. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
MB 399H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16). OTHER
PREREQS: Honors College approval required.
MB 401. RESEARCH (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MB 403. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MB 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
Conference: Instruction in microbiology. OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
MB 406. SPECIAL PROJECTS (1-16). Reading and
Conference/Instructor in Microbiology. OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
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MB 407. SEMINAR (1-16). Graded P/N.
MB 410. OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP (1-10).
Supervised work experience at selected
cooperating institutions, agencies, laboratories,
clinics or companies. Maximum of 10 credits
allowed but no more than 3 credits may be used
to satisfy microbiology major requirement of 36
credits. Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MB 416. IMMUNOLOGY (3). Basic theory and
applications of immunochemistry, immunogenetics,
and cellular immunology. Examination of
immunologically related diseases. ENFORCED
PREREQS: BB 451 OTHER PREREQS: MB 310.
MB 417. IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY (2).
Laboratory on the applications of current
immunological techniques. ENFORCED PREREQS:
MB 303 and MB 416* OTHER PREREQS: MB 310.
MB 420. MICROBIAL DIVERSITY (3). The origins
of life, astrobiology, and life in extreme
environments. An evolutionary and biochemical
tour of microbial life in hot springs inside the
earth, and other extraordinary habitats. Offered
every odd year. ENFORCED PREREQS: MB 302
and BB 451 OTHER PREREQS: MB 310, BB 450.
MB 430. PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY (3).
Bacteria pathogenic for humans, emphasizing the
structural, physiological and genetic mechanisms
of pathogenesis. Role of the immune system in
pathogenesis and protection. ENFORCED
PREREQS: MB 302
MB 432. PATHOGENIC MECHANISMS (3).
Interactive examination of the molecular basis of
infectious diseases. Emphasis on bacterial and
parasitic pathogens of animals. ENFORCED
PREREQS: MB 430
MB 434. VIROLOGY (3). Properties of viruses,
their biology and pathogenesis. Emphasis on
viruses causing human disease. ENFORCED
PREREQS: BB 451 and MB 310* OTHER
PREREQS: BB 350 or BB 450.
MB 435. PATHOGENIC MICROBES LABORATORY
(2). Laboratory experiments to illustrate concepts
presented in MB 430 and/or MB 434, focusing on
pathogenic microorganisms. ENFORCED
PREREQS: MB 303 OTHER PREREQS: MB 302,
MB 430 or MB 434 (concurrent enrollment OK).
MB 440. FOOD MICROBIOLOGY (3). Role of
microorganisms in food spoilage, infection, and
intoxication; also basic principles in contamination
control and germicidal treatment during
processing, preparing, and distributing food for
consumption. ENFORCED PREREQS: MB 303
OTHER PREREQS: Or equivalent.
MB 441. FOOD MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY
(2). Laboratory techniques to accompany MB 440/
MB 540. ENFORCED PREREQS: MB 303 and
MB 440* OTHER PREREQS: MB 302.
MB 448. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY (3). A comparison
of soil sediments and freshwater as microbial
habitats. Discussion of the role of microorganisms
in nutrient cycles, effects of microbial activity on
plant and animal life. ENFORCED PREREQS:
MB 302
MB 456. PLASMID BIOLOGY (3). General biology
of natural, genetically engineered, and composite
plasmids. Major topics include extrachromosomal
DNA replication, plasmid transmission, insertion
elements, transposons, gene expression, and
recombinant DNA vectors. Relevance to hostparasite and host-symbiotic interaction in both
prokaryotes and eukaryotes. ENFORCED
PREREQS: MB 302 and BB 451* OTHER
PREREQS: BB 350 or BB 450.
MB 479. FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY (3). Use of
microorganisms for production of foods and food
ingredients, and principles and applications of
genetic engineering for food production.
CROSSLISTED as FST 479/FST 579. ENFORCED
PREREQS: BB 450 and MB 302 OTHER
PREREQS: BB 350 or instructor approval required.
MB 480. GENERAL PARASITOLOGY (3).
Introduction to parasitology. The course
emphasizes medical parasitology, but will cover a
broad overview of parasitology, covering important
groups and host/parasite relationships among all
taxa from invertebrates to vertebrates, including
mammals. OTHER PREREQS: BI 314 or BB 450 or
equivalent or Z 361 or MB 302 or equivalent.
MB 492. DISEASES OF FISH (3). Diagnosis,
prevention, and treatment of the economically
important disease agents of fish emphasizing
microbiology, parasitology, pathology, immunology,
and serology. OTHER PREREQS: Two years of
biology.
MB 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16).
MB 501. RESEARCH (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MB 503. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MB 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
MB 507. SEMINAR (1). Graded P/N.
MB 510. INTERNSHIP (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MB 516. IMMUNOLOGY (3). Basic theory and
applications of immunochemistry, immunogenetics,
and cellular immunology. Examination of
immunologically related diseases. OTHER
PREREQS: MB 310, BB 451.
MB 517. IMMUNOLOGY LABORATORY (2).
Laboratory on the applications of current
immunological techniques. OTHER PREREQS:
MB 303, MB 310. Concurrent enrollment in MB 416.
and MCB 554. OTHER PREREQS: MB 310,
BB 450, BB 451 or equivalent or instructor
approval required.
MB 556. PLASMID BIOLOGY (3). General biology
of natural, genetically engineered, and composite
plasmids. Major topics include extrachromosomal
DNA replication, plasmid transmission, insertion
elements, transposons, gene expression, and
recombinant DNA vectors. Relevance to hostparasite and host-symbiotic interaction in both
prokaryotes and eukaryotes. OTHER PREREQS:
MB 302; BB 350 or BB 450, BB 451.
MB 579. FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY (3). Use of
microorganisms for production of foods and food
ingredients, and principles and applications of
genetic engineering for food production.
CROSSLISTED as FST 479/FST 579. OTHER
PREREQS: BB 350 or BB 450, MB 302, or
instructor approval required.
MB 580. GENERAL PARASITOLOGY (3).
Introduction to parasitology. The course
emphasizes medical parasitology, but will cover a
broad overview of parasitology, covering important
groups and host/parasite relationships among all
taxa from invertebrates to vertebrates, including
mammals. OTHER PREREQS: BI 314 or BB 450 or
equivalent or Z 361 or MB 302 or equivalent.
MB 592. DISEASES OF FISH (3). Diagnosis,
prevention, and treatment of the economically
important disease agents of fish emphasizing
microbiology, parasitology, pathology, immunology,
and serology. OTHER PREREQS: Two years of
biology.
MB 599. SELECTED TOPICS (1-4).
MB 601. RESEARCH (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MB 520. MICROBIAL DIVERSITY (3). The origins
of life, astrobiology, and life in extreme
environments. An evolutionary and biochemical
tour of microbial life in hot springs inside the
earth, and other extraordinary habitats. Offered
every odd year. OTHER PREREQS: MB 302,
MB 310; BB 450, BB 451.
MB 603. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MB 530. PATHOGENIC MICROBIOLOGY (3).
Bacteria pathogenic for humans, emphasizing the
structural, physiological and genetic mechanisms
of pathogenesis. Role of the immune system in
pathogenesis and protection. OTHER PREREQS:
MB 302.
MB 610. INTERNSHIP (1-9). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
MB 532. PATHOGENIC MECHANISMS (3).
Interactive examination of the molecular basis of
infectious diseases. Emphasis on bacterial and
parasitic pathogens of animals. OTHER
PREREQS: At least a “B” in MB 430.
MB 534. VIROLOGY (3). Properties of viruses,
serological reactions, cultivation. Emphasis on
animal viruses, including the major groups and
their relation to disease. OTHER PREREQS:
MB 310, MB 430/MB 530; BB 350 or BB 450,
BB 451.
MB 540. FOOD MICROBIOLOGY (3). Role of
microorganisms in food spoilage, infection, and
intoxication; also basic principles in contamination
control and germicidal treatment during
processing, preparing, and distributing food for
consumption. OTHER PREREQS: MB 303 or
equivalent.
MB 541. FOOD MICROBIOLOGY LABORATORY
(2). Laboratory techniques to accompany MB 440/
MB 540. ENFORCED PREREQS: MB 540* OTHER
PREREQS: MB 302, MB 303.
MB 548. MICROBIAL ECOLOGY (3). A comparison
of soil sediments and freshwater as microbial
habitats. Discussion of the role of microorganisms
in nutrient cycles, effects of microbial activity on
plant and animal life. OTHER PREREQS: MB 302.
MB 554. MICROBIAL GENETICS (4). Principles of
microbial genetics. Topics include prokaryotic
genetics, DNA replication, transcription,
translation, plasmids and transposons, DNA repair
and gene regulation. CROSSLISTED as GEN 554
MB 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
MB 607. SEMINAR (1). Graded P/N.
MB 666. CURRENT TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL
MICROBIOLOGY (3). Lectures and discussions of
the roles that microorganisms play in the
biodegradation and bioremediation of organic and
inorganic pollutants. Offered alternate years.
MB 668. GENOMICS AND CELLULAR EVOLUTION
(4). Key ideas from the genomics and
bioinformatics revolution. Current topics in
molecular phylogeny and comparative genomics
are covered, including the identification of gene
superfamilies, early cellular evolution,
environmental genomics, and enzyme evolution.
Analytical concepts in gene sequence analysis
and their applications are conveyed through a
combination of lectures and laboratory exercises,
with emphasis on independent student projects.
CROSSLISTED as MCB 668.
MB 699. SPECIAL TOPICS (16).
MOLECULAR AND
CELLULAR BIOLOGY
See Graduate School section.
NATURAL RESOURCES
The College of Science, in cooperation
with the Colleges of Agricultural
Sciences, Forestry, and Liberal Arts
participates in the broad-based BS in
Natural Resources degree. A student
enrolls in the college most related to the
College of Science
specialty area he or she selects under the
Natural Resources Program. See the
Interdisciplinary Studies section of this
catalog for curriculum details.
PHYSICS
Henri Jansen, Chair
301 Weniger Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-6507
541-737-4631
E-mail:
physics.chair@science.oregonstate.edu
Website: http://www.physics.orst.edu/
FACULTY
Professors Jansen, Manogue, Tate,
Warren,
Associate Professors Giebultowicz,
Hetherington, McIntyre
Assistant Professors Lee, Podolskiy,
Ostroverkhova
Instructor Bannon
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Keszler
Undergraduate Majors
Physics (BA, BS)
Options
Applied Physics
Biophysics
Chemical Physics
Computational Physics
Geophysics
Mathematical Physics
Optical Physics
Physics Education
Computational Physics (BA, BS)
Minor
Physics
Graduate Major
Applied Physics (MS)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Computational Physics
Environmental Physics
Materials Science
Optics
Physics (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Atomic Physics
Computational Physics
Nuclear Physics
Optical Physics
Particle Physics
Physics Education
Solid State Physics
Relativity
Graduate Minors
Applied Physics
Physics
Physics is the study of the fundamental
structure of matter and the interactions
of its constituents. Physicists are
concerned with the development of
concepts needed for a precise description of nature and with experiments to
test such concepts.
For students of science and engineering, the study of physics provides the
basic foundation needed to understand
the complex workings of the material
world, from the forces that build atoms
to those that build bridges. For students
of the liberal arts, the study of physics
provides an introduction to modern
ideas about the most fundamental and
elemental aspects of nature and how
those ideas developed in their cultural
and historical context. Physics is a basic
and indispensable tool in all technical
fields, and its development figures
prominently in any discussion of the
intellectual history of our civilization.
UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREE PROGRAMS
The department offers several programs
leading to degrees in physics. A basic
physics curriculum in the College of
Science stresses the detailed and advanced
preparation needed for graduate work or
employment in physics.
Options are available within the
physics degree program that prepare
students for graduate work or employment in an allied field, such as applied
physics, biophysics, chemical physics,
computational physics, geophysics,
mathematical physics, and optical
physics.
A new curriculum in computational
physics combines elements of the physics
curriculum with a focus on the scientific, mathematical, and problemsolving skills needed to solve problems
using computers.
An engineering physics curriculum in
the College of Engineering encompasses
advanced study both in physics and in
one of the engineering disciplines. Other
programs are offered that train students
for careers in physics teaching. A physics
minor is available for students majoring in
other areas of science and engineering.
The Department of Physics has
recently introduced a completely new
upper-division curriculum, Paradigms in
Physics. Many of the junior-year courses
are taught in 2-credit intensive modules,
meeting seven hours a week for about
three weeks.
GRADUATE DEGREES
Graduate programs leading to the MA,
MS, and PhD are offered, emphasizing
theoretical or experimental studies in
the areas of atomic physics, computational physics, nuclear physics, optical
physics, particle physics, and solid state
physics. The MS degree has both thesis
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and nonthesis options. Comprehensive
written and oral examinations must be
passed before the student can become a
candidate for an advanced degree.
CAREERS
A multitude of opportunities exists for
students who complete undergraduate
degrees in physics. They include
employment in technological industries,
including electronics, computers, optics,
materials science, and aerospace;
graduate study leading to an advanced
degree in physics or a related area such
as mathematics, earth sciences, computer science, engineering, or astronomy; and degree programs leading
to professions such as law or medicine,
with specialties in areas in which a
physics background is essential.
PREPARATION
Recommended high school preparation
for students who plan to major in
physics includes one year each of
chemistry and physics and four years of
mathematics through analytic geometry.
Mathematics preparation is especially
important; students who are not ready
to start calculus (MTH 251, *Differential
Calculus) upon entering may be delayed
in their progress toward a degree.
Students anticipating transfer to OSU
from another institution are encouraged
to contact the Department of Physics as
early as possible to discuss their placement in the course curricula.
ADVISING
Each undergraduate student is assigned
an advisor who helps select the most
appropriate degree program and assists
in planning the curriculum. Minor
variations in the requirements for
degrees are possible, but must be
discussed with the advisor and approved at an early stage in curriculum
planning. Near the end of the degree
program, the advisor can help the
student to apply for employment or
admission to graduate programs.
OPTIONS
Students desiring to combine the study
of physics with that of another related
subject should consider the options
below, or should consult with a
Department of Physics advisor about
substituting upper-division work in a
related field for certain of the upperdivision physics requirements. All such
substitutions must constitute a coherent
program in related areas and must be
approved in advance by the Department of Physics. In each case, the
program must include at least 3 credits
of PH 403, ^Thesis, to satisfy the WIC
requirements.
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ENGINEERING PHYSICS
Students wanting to earn the BS in
Engineering Physics degree should
register in the College of Engineering.
Engineering physics students complete
fewer physics courses and more advanced courses in the engineering
discipline of their choice. See the College
of Engineering section of this catalog
for a detailed description of the
engineering physics degree program.
Engineering physics majors have the
option of simultaneously earning two
degrees, a BS in Physics (through the
College of Science) and a BS in Engineering Physics (through the College of
Engineering). Arrangements for this
curriculum must be made through a
Department of Physics advisor.
ASTRONOMY
The Department of Physics offers an
introductory sequence in astronomy,
which covers a full range of topics in
astronomy (PH 205. *Solar System
Astronomy; PH 206, *Stars and Stellar
Evolution; and PH 207, *Galaxies,
Quasars, and Cosmology). A less
rigorous descriptive course, PH 104,
*Descriptive Astronomy, is also available. Students who desire careers in
astronomy can design a curriculum
under the Geophysics option, which
includes related course work in geology
and in atmospheric sciences. This
curriculum would qualify the student
for graduate work in astronomy.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
All undergraduate students must satisfy
the university requirements for graduation (see the description of the baccalaureate core in this catalog) and the
college requirements (see the descriptions in the College of Science or
College of Engineering section). Specific
requirements for the degree in engineering physics may be found in the course
descriptions of the College of Engineering.
All physics majors must complete
the following lower-division
courses:
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 253. Infinite Series and Sequences (4)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)
MTH 255. Vector Calculus II (4)
MTH 256. Applied Differential
Equations (4)
PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *General
Physics with Calculus (4,4,4)
One approved course in computer
programming.
Seniors must complete at least 3 credits
of PH 401 and PH 403 to satisfy the
WIC requirement.
For graduation under the basic
physics option, upper-division
course requirements include:
MTH 341. Linear Algebra I (3)
PH 314. Introductory Modern Physics (4)
PH 320. Paradigm: Symmetries (2)
PH 411. Analog and Digital Electronics (3)
PH 412. Analog and Digital Electronics (3)
PH 421. Paradigms in Physics:
Oscillations (2)
PH 422. Paradigms in Physics: Static
Vector Fields (2)
PH 423. Paradigms in Physics: Energy
and Entropy (2)
PH 424. Paradigms in Physics: Waves in
One Dimension (2)
PH 425. Paradigms in Physics: Quantum
Measurements and Spin (2)
PH 426. Paradigms in Physics: Central
Forces (2)
PH 427. Paradigms in Physics: Periodic
Systems (2)
PH 428. Paradigms in Physics: Rigid
Bodies (2)
PH 429. Paradigms in Physics: Reference
Frames (2)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
PH 435. Capstones in Physics: Classical
Mechanics (3)
PH 441. Capstones in Physics: Thermal
and Statistical Physics (3)
PH 451. Capstones in Physics: Quantum
Mechanics (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
PH 481. Physical Optics (4)
PH 415. Computer Interfacing and
Instrumentation (3)
or PH 464. Scientific Computing II (3)
At least one additional course must be
chosen from the following:
PH 415. Computer Interfacing and
Instrumentation (3)
PH 464. Scientific Computing II (3)
PH 465. Computational Physics (3)
PH 475. Introduction to Solid State
Physics (3)
PH 482. Optical Electronic Systems (4)
PH 483. Guided Wave Optics (4)
PH 485. Atomic, Molecular, and Optical
Physics (3)
PH 495. Introduction to Particle and
Nuclear Physics (3)
To qualify for the Bachelor of Arts
degree in Physics, students must
complete:
PH 314. Introductory Modern Physics (4)
PH 421. Paradigms in Physics:
Oscillations (2)
PH 422. Paradigms in Physics: Static
Vector Fields (2)
PH 423. Paradigms in Physics: Energy
and Entropy (2)
PH 424. Paradigms in Physics: Waves in
One Dimension (2)
PH 425. Paradigms in Physics: Quantum
Measurements and Spin (2)
PH 426. Paradigms in Physics: Central
Forces (2)
PH 427. Paradigms in Physics: Periodic
Systems (2)
PH 428. Paradigms in Physics: Rigid
Bodies (2)
PH 429. Paradigms in Physics: Reference
Frames (2)
And at least one of:
PH 431. Capstones in Physics: Electromagnetism (3)
PH 435. Capstones in Physics: Classical
Mechanics (3)
PH 441. Capstones in Physics: Thermal
and Statistical Physics (3)
PH 451. Capstones in Physics: Quantum
Mechanics (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics: Mathematical Methods (3)
And at least 7 additional credits chosen
from among the non-blanket 400-level
courses listed for the BS in Physics
degree.
In addition, the student must
complete 9 credits of approved electives
in the College of Liberal Arts and must
complete or demonstrate proficiency in
the second year of a foreign language.
Grades of “C–” or better must be
attained in all courses required for the
physics major. Courses in which a lower
grade is received must be repeated until
a satisfactory grade is received.
COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
(BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
All undergraduate students must satisfy
the university requirements for
graduation and the College of Science
requirements.
Sample Schedule
Freshman Year (45)
CH 201. General Chemistry (3)
or CH 221. General Chemistry (5)
CH 202. General Chemistry (3)
or CH 222. *General Chemistry (5)
CS 161. Introductory Computer Science
(4)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)
and PH 221. Recitation for Physics 211 (1)
PH 265. Scientific Computing (3)
BCC perspective courses (9)
Fitness (3)
Writing I (3)
Sophomore Year (46)
CS 162. Introductory Computer Science
(4)
MTH 232. Elements of Discrete
Mathematics (4)
MTH 253. Infinite Series and Sequences
(4)
MTH 255. Vector Calculus II (4)
MTH 256. Applied Differential
Equations (4)
MTH 341. Linear Algebra I (3)
PH 212. *General Physics with Calculus
(4)
PH 222. Recitation for Physics 212 (1)
PH 213. *General Physics with Calculus (4)
PH 223. Recitation for Physics 213 (1)
PH 314. Introductory Modern Physics (4)
PH 464. Scientific Computing II (3)
BCC perspective (3)
Writing II (3)
College of Science
Junior Year (45)
CS 261. Data Structures (4)
ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
PH 320. Paradigms in Physics:
Symmetries (2)
PH 407. Seminar (1)
or CS 507. Seminar (1)
PH 421. Paradigms in Physics:
Oscillations (2)
PH 422. Paradigms in Physics: Static
Vector Fields (2)
PH 424. Paradigms in Physics: Waves in
One Dimension (2)
PH 425. Paradigms in Physics: Quantum
Measurements and Spin (2)
PH 426. Paradigms in Physics: Central
Forces (2)
PH 435. Capstones in Physics: Classical
Mechanics (3)
PH 465. Computational Physics (3)
PH 466. Computational Physics II (3)
Biology elective (4)
BCC perspectives (8)
Writing III or speech (3)
Senior Year (44)
CS 391. Social and Ethical Issues in
Computer Science (3)
CS 395. Interactive Multimedia (4)
MTH 451. Numerical Linear Algebra (3)
PH 401. ^Research (1)
PH 403. ^Thesis (1-winter)+(2-spring)
PH 407. Seminar (1)
PH 417/PH 517. Advanced
Computational Physics Lab (3)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
Electives (17)
BCC synthesis course (3)
All undergraduate students must
satisfy the university requirements
for graduation and the College of
Science requirements.
COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
(BA DEGREE)
1. Students must take 18 of the 21 listed
upper-division physics courses
(excluding MTH 341, Linear Algebra I)
2. Four courses from the group below:
CS 391. Social and Ethical Issues in
Computer Science (3)
CS 395. Interactive Multimedia (4)
PH 423. Paradigms in Physics: Energy
and Entropy (2)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics: Electromagnetism (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics: Mathematical Methods (3)
3. Plus 9 credits of approved electives in
the College of Liberal Arts. In
addition, students must complete or
demonstrate proficiency in the second
year of a foreign language.
COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
(BS DEGREE) (180)
Physics Core Courses
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)
PH 221. Recitation for Physics 211 (1)
PH 212, PH 213. *General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)
PH 222, PH 223. Recitation for Physics
212, 213 (1,1)
PH 265. Scientific Computing (3)
PH 314. Introductory Modern Physics (4)
PH 401. ^Research (1)
PH 403. ^Thesis (3)
PH 407/CS 407. Seminar (1)
or PH 507/CS 507. Seminar (1)
PH 417. Advanced Computational
Physics Lab (3)
PH 320, PH 421, PH 422, PH 424, PH 425,
PH 426. Paradigms in Physics (12)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
PH 435. Capstones in Physics: Classical
Mechanics (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
PH 464. Scientific Computing II (3)
PH 465. Computational Physics (3)
PH 466. Computational Physics II (3)
Mathematics Core Courses
MTH 232. Elements of Discrete
Mathematics (4)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 253. Infinite Series and Sequences (4)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)
MTH 255. Vector Calculus II (4)
MTH 256. Applied Differential
Equations (4)
MTH 341. Linear Algebra I (3)
MTH 451. Numerical Linear Algebra (3)
ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (3)
Computer Science Core Courses
CS 161, CS 162. Introductory Computer
Science (4,4)
CS 261. Data Structures (4)
CS 391. *Social and Ethical Issues in
Computer Science (3)
CS 295. Intermediate Web Authoring (4)
or CS 395. Interactive Multimedia (4)
Chemistry Core Courses
CH 201. General Chemistry (3)
or CH 221. General Chemistry (5)
CH 202. General Chemistry (3)
or CH 222. *General Chemistry (5)
Elective Courses and Substitutions
Substitution of other courses may be
made after written approval from the
program director.
• PH 451, Capstones in Physics:
Quantum Mechanics (3) may be
substituted for PH 435, Capstones in
Physics: Classical Mechanics (3)
• MTH 452, Numerical Solution of
Ordinary Differential Equations (3)
or MTH 453, Numerical Solution of
Partial Differential Equations (3) may
be substituted for CS 295, Intermediate Web Authoring (4) and CS 395.
Interactive Multimedia (4)
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• MTH 361, Probability (4) or ST 314,
Introductory Statistics (3) may be
substituted for ST 351, Intro to
Statistical Methods (3)
• CS 311, Operating Systems I (4) or
CS 361, ^Software Engineering (4)
may be substituted for CS 295,
Intermediate Web Authoring (4) or
CS 395, Interactive Multimedia (4) for
CS 391, Social and Ethical Issues in
Computer Science (3)
Footnotes:
*=Baccalaureate core course
^=Writing Intensive course
PHYSICS (BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
SAMPLE CURRICULUM IN
PHYSICS
Freshman Year
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)
PH 221. Recitation for Physics 211 (1)
PH 265. Scientific Computing (3)
Fitness (3)
Perspectives (3)
Writing I (3)
Sophomore Year
MTH 253. Infinite Series and Sequences (4)
MTH 255. Vector Calculus (4)
MTH 256. Applied Differential
Equations (4)
PH 212, PH 213. *General Physics with
Calculus (4,4)
PH 222, PH 223. Recitation for Physics
212, 213 (1,1)
PH 314. Introductory Modern Physics (4)
Biological science (4)
Perspectives (9)
Writing II, III (6)
Junior Year
MTH 341. Linear Algebra (3)
PH 411, PH 412. Analog and Digital
Electronics (3,3)
PH 415. Computer Interfacing and
Instrumentation (3)
PH 421, PH 422, PH 423, PH 424, PH 425,
PH 426, PH 427, PH 428, PH 429.
Paradigms in Physics (18)
PH 435. Capstones in Physics: Classical
Mechanics (3)
Perspectives (3)
Synthesis (3)
Electives (6)
Senior Year
PH 401. ^Research (1)
PH 403. ^Thesis (2)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
PH 441. Capstones in Physics: Thermal
and Statistical Physics (3)
PH 451. Capstones in Physics: Quantum
Physics (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
PH 464. Scientific Computing II (3)
PH 481. Physical Optics (4)
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Physics elective (3)
Synthesis (3)
Electives (19)
APPLIED PHYSICS OPTION
PH 314. Introduction to Modern Physics
(4)
PH 411, PH 412. Analog and Digital
Electronics (3,3)
PH 415. Computer Interfacing and
Instrumentation (3)
PH 421. Paradigms in Physics:
Oscillations (2)
PH 422. Paradigms in Physics: Static
Vector Fields (2)
PH 423. Paradigms in Physics: Energy
and Entropy (2)
PH 424. Paradigms in Physics: Waves in
One Dimension (2)
PH 425. Paradigms in Physics: Quantum
Measurements and Spin (2)
PH 426. Paradigms in Physics: Central
Forces (2)
PH 427. Paradigms in Physics: Periodic
Systems (2)
PH 428. Paradigms in Physics: Rigid
Bodies (2)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
PH 435. Capstones in Physics: Classical
Mechanics (3)
or PH 451. Capstones in Physics:
Quantum Mechanics (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
PH 481. Physical Optics (4)
Plus: 15 credits of upper-division work
in an engineering discipline that may
include:
PH 482. Optical Electronic Systems (4)
and PH 483. Guided Wave Optics (4)
It also may include one of:
PH 475. Introduction to Solid State
Physics (3)
PH 485. Atomic, Molecular, and Optical
Physics (3)
PH 495. Introduction to Particle and
Nuclear Physics (3)
(The engineering courses must be
approved in advance by a Department
of Physics advisor.)
Engineering science (ENGR) courses
cannot be used to satisfy this option.
BIOPHYSICS OPTION
BB 481, BB 482, BB 483. Biophysics (3,3,3)
CH 440, CH 441, CH 442. Physical
Chemistry (3,3,3)
PH 314. Introductory Modern Physics (4)
PH 411, PH 412. Analog and Digital
Electronics (3,3)
PH 415. Computer Interfacing and
Instrumentation (3)
PH 421. Paradigms in Physics:
Oscillations (2)
PH 422. Paradigms in Physics: Static
Vector Fields (2)
PH 423. Paradigms in Physics: Energy
and Entropy (2)
PH 424. Paradigms in Physics: Waves in
One Dimension (2)
PH 425. Paradigms in Physics: Quantum
Measurements and Spin (2)
PH 426. Paradigms in Physics: Central
Forces (2)
PH 427. Paradigms in Physics: Periodic
Systems (2)
PH 428. Paradigms in Physics: Rigid
Bodies (2)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
PH 435. Capstones in Physics: Classical
Mechanics (3)
or PH 451. Capstones in Physics:
Quantum Mechanics (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
PH 481. Physical Optics (4)
CHEMICAL PHYSICS OPTION
PH 314. Introduction to Modern Physics
(4)
PH 411, PH 412. Analog and Digital
Electronics (3,3)
PH 415. Computer Interfacing and
Instrumentation (3)
PH 421. Paradigms in Physics:
Oscillations (2)
PH 422. Paradigms in Physics: Static
Vector Fields (2)
PH 423. Paradigms in Physics: Energy
and Entropy (2)
PH 424. Paradigms in Physics: Waves in
One Dimension (2)
PH 425. Paradigms in Physics: Quantum
Measurements and Spin (2)
PH 426. Paradigms in Physics: Central
Forces (2)
PH 427. Paradigms in Physics: Periodic
Systems (2)
PH 428. Paradigms in Physics: Rigid
Bodies (2)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
PH 435. Capstones in Physics: Classical
Mechanics (3)
PH 441. Capstones in Physics: Thermal
and Statistical Physics (3)
or CH 440. Physical Chemistry (3)
PH 451. Capstones in Physics: Quantum
Mechanics (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
Plus: 12 credits of approved upperdivision work in chemistry, including
at least one lab course.
COMPUTATIONAL
PHYSICS OPTION
PH 314. Introduction to Modern Physics
(4)
PH 411, PH 412. Analog and Digital
Electronics (3,3)
PH 415. Computer Interfacing and
Instrumentation (3)
PH 421. Paradigms in Physics:
Oscillations (2)
PH 422. Paradigms in Physics: Static
Vector Fields (2)
PH 423. Paradigms in Physics: Energy
and Entropy (2)
PH 424. Paradigms in Physics: Waves in
One Dimension (2)
PH 425. Paradigms in Physics: Quantum
Measurements and Spin (2)
PH 426. Paradigms in Physics: Central
Forces (2)
PH 428. Paradigms in Physics: Rigid
Bodies (2)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
PH 464. Scientific Computing II (3)
PH 465. Computational Physics (3)
PH 481. Physical Optics (4)
Plus: 15 credits of upper-division work
constituting a coherent program in
computational science.
GEOPHYSICS OPTION
PH 314. Introduction to Modern Physics
(4)
PH 411, PH 412. Analog and Digital
Electronics (3,3)
PH 415. Computer Interfacing and
Instrumentation (3)
PH 421. Paradigms in Physics:
Oscillations (2)
PH 422. Paradigms in Physics: Static
Vector Fields (2)
PH 423. Paradigms in Physics: Energy
and Entropy (2)
PH 424. Paradigms in Physics: Waves in
One Dimension (2)
PH 426. Paradigms in Physics: Central
Forces (2)
PH 428. Paradigms in Physics: Rigid
Bodies (2)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
PH 435. Capstones in Physics: Classical
Mechanics (3)
PH 441. Capstones in Physics: Thermal
and Statistical Physics (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
PH 481. Physical Optics (4)
Plus 15 credits selected from below:
ATS 411. Thermodynamics and Cloud
Microphysics (4)
ATS 412. Atmospheric Radiation (3)
ATS 475. Planetary Atmospheres (3)
GEO 463. ^Geophysics and Tectonics (4)
GEO 487. Hydrogeology (4)
OC 430. Principles of Physical
Oceanography (4)
MATHEMATICAL
PHYSICS OPTION
PH 314. Introduction to Modern Physics
(4)
PH 411, PH 412. Analog and Digital
Electronics (3,3)
PH 415. Computer Interfacing and
Instrumentation (3)
PH 421. Paradigms in Physics:
Oscillations (2)
PH 422. Paradigms in Physics: Static
Vector Fields (2)
PH 423. Paradigms in Physics: Energy
and Entropy (2)
PH 424. Paradigms in Physics: Waves in
One Dimension (2)
PH 425. Paradigms in Physics: Quantum
Measurements and Spin (2)
PH 426. Paradigms in Physics: Central
Forces (2)
PH 428. Paradigms in Physics: Rigid
Bodies (2)
College of Science
PH 429. Paradigms in Physics: Reference
Frames (2)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
PH 435. Capstones in Physics: Classical
Mechanics (3)
PH 441. Capstones in Physics: Thermal
and Statistical Physics (3)
PH 451. Capstones in Physics: Quantum
Mechanics (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
PH 464. Scientific Computing II (3)
Plus: 12 credits of approved upperdivision work in mathematics.
OPTICAL PHYSICS OPTION
PH 314. Introduction to Modern Physics
(4)
PH 411, PH 412. Analog and Digital
Electronics (3,3)
PH 415. Computer Interfacing and
Instrumentation (3)
PH 421. Paradigms in Physics:
Oscillations (2)
PH 422. Paradigms in Physics: Static
Vector Fields (2)
PH 423. Paradigms in Physics: Energy
and Entropy (2)
PH 424. Paradigms in Physics: Waves in
One Dimension (2)
PH 425. Paradigms in Physics: Quantum
Measurements and Spin (2)
PH 426. Paradigms in Physics: Central
Forces (2)
PH 427. Paradigms in Physics: Periodic
Systems (2)
PH 428. Paradigms in Physics: Rigid
Bodies (2)
PH 429. Paradigms in Physics: Reference
Frames (2)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
PH 435. Capstones in Physics: Classical
Mechanics (3)
PH 441. Capstones in Physics: Thermal
and Statistical Physics (3)
PH 451. Capstones in Physics: Quantum
Mechanics (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
PH 481. Physical Optics (4)
PH 482. Optical Electronic Systems (4)
PH 483. Guided Wave Optics (4)
PHYSICS EDUCATION OPTION
Physics Core (49)
PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *General
Physics with Calculus (4,4,4)
PH 221, PH 222, PH 223. Recitation for
Physics 211, 212, 213 (1,1,1)
PH 314. Introductory Modern Physics (4)
PH 421–PH 426. Paradigms in Physics (12)
PH 431, PH 435, PH 451. Capstones in
Physics (3,3,3)
400-level physics electives (6)
Writing Intensive Course credits (3)
PH 401. ^Research (1–16)
PH 403. ^Thesis (1–16)
Option requirements (21)
PH 265. Scientific Computing (3)
PH 407. Seminar (Teaching) (3)
SED 309. Field Practicum: Science and
Mathematics (3)
SED 409. Field Practicum: Science and
Mathematics (3)
SED 412. Technology Foundations for
Teaching Math and Science (3)
SED 413. Science Materials and
Laboratories (3)
SED 416. Methods Foundations for
Teaching Math/Science (3)
Chemistry (15)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)
Math (24)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
MTH 254. Vector Calculus I (4)
MTH 255. Vector Calculus II (4)
MTH 256. Applied Differential
Equations (4)
MTH 306. Matrix and Power Series
Methods (4)
Baccalaureate Core (37)
Electives (34)
Total=180
The selected option courses meet the
requirements for an option (21 credits,
18 upper division) and are made up of
courses not specifically required in the
physics major.
COMPUTATIONAL
PHYSICS MINOR
Introductory Physics (15)
PH 211. *General Physics with Calculus (4)
PH 212. *General Physics with Calculus (4)
PH 213. *General Physics with Calculus (4)
PH 265. Scientific Computing (3)
Upper-Division Physics Courses (13)
PH
PH
PH
PH
314. Introductory Modern Physics (4)
464. Scientific Computing II (3)
465. Computational Physics (3)
466. Computational Physics (3)
Substitutions are permitted with a
computational physics advisor’s permission.
PHYSICS MINOR
Requirements
PH 211, PH 212, PH 213. *General
Physics With Calculus (4,4,4)
PH 314. Introductory Modern Physics (4)
Plus: At least 12 credits of upper-division
courses selected, after consultation
with an advisor, from the following
list, and including at least one theory
course:
PH 320. Paradigm: Symmetries (2)
PH 421. Paradigms in Physics:
Oscillations (2)
PH 422. Paradigms in Physics: Static
Vector Fields (2)
PH 423. Paradigms in Physics: Energy
and Entropy (2)
PH 424. Paradigms in Physics: Waves in
One Dimension (2)
PH 425. Paradigms in Physics: Quantum
Measurements and Spin (2)
PH 426. Paradigms in Physics: Central
Forces (2)
525
PH 427. Paradigms in Physics: Periodic
Systems (2)
PH 428. Paradigms in Physics: Rigid
Bodies (2)
PH 429. Paradigms in Physics: Reference
Frames (2)
PH 431. Capstones in Physics:
Electromagnetism (3)
PH 435. Capstones in Physics: Classical
Mechanics (3)
PH 441. Capstones in Physics: Thermal
and Statistical Physics (3)
PH 451. Capstones in Physics: Quantum
Mechanics (3)
PH 461. Capstones in Physics:
Mathematical Methods (3)
PH 481. Physical Optics (4)
PH 482. Optical Electronic Systems (4)
PH 483. Guided Wave Optics (4)
And at least one experimental course:
PH 411. Analog and Digital Electronics
(3)
PH 412. Analog and Digital Electronics
(3)
PH 415. Computer Interfacing and
Instrumentation (3)
PH 465. Computational Physics (3)
PH 466. Computational Physics (3)
PH 481. Physical Optics (4)
PH 482. Optical Electronic Systems (4)
PH 483. Guided Wave Optics (4)
APPLIED PHYSICS (MS)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Computational physics,
environmental physics, materials
science, optics
The Department of Physics offers
courses and research experience leading
to the Master of Arts, Master of Science,
and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
Advanced-degree candidates may
pursue thesis research in experimental,
computational, or theoretical AMO
(atomic, molecular, and optical) physics,
nuclear and particle physics, or solid
state physics. Special programs are
available for students who are preparing
for careers in undergraduate teaching.
Thesis and nonthesis programs are
offered leading to the MS and MA
degrees. A written comprehensive
examination must be passed prior to the
nonthesis master’s final oral or the PhD
preliminary oral examination. There are
no foreign language requirements.
The department maintains a vigorous
colloquium program in which wellknown physicists present lectures on
current research. Students are invited to
participate in topical seminars offered
regularly in each of the major research
areas for the discussion of research
results and for studies of specialized
subjects at an advanced level.
Fellowships and assistantships are
offered to qualified graduate students.
A descriptive brochure is available from
the Department of Physics.
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PROFESSIONAL SCIENCE
MASTER’S DEGREES
Website: http://
professionalmasters.science.orst.edu/
APPLIED PHYSICS
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
The College of Science offers a two-year
professional program leading to a
Master’s (MS) degree in either Environmental Sciences, Molecular and Cellular
Biology, Botany and Plant Pathology, or
Applied Physics. Students must complete a Bachelor’s degree to be eligible to
apply. An internship is required in lieu
of research and in addition to specific
training in a scientific discipline, skills in
business management and communications are acquired, enabling students to
effectively work between scientific and
business communities. Students
successfully completing this program are
eligible for employment in a variety of
work settings throughout the world.
For general information about
Professional Science Master’s Programs,
contact Ursula Bechert, Director of OffCampus Programs, College of Science,
2082 Cordley Hall, 541-737-5259, email: ursula.bechert@oregonstate.edu.
PHYSICS GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
PHYSICS (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Atomic physics, computational
physics, nuclear physics, optical
physics, particle physics, physics
education, relativity, solid state
physics
The Department of Physics offers
courses and research experience leading
to the Master of Arts, Master of Science,
and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
Advanced-degree candidates may
pursue thesis research in experimental,
computational, or theoretical AMO
(atomic, molecular, and optical) physics,
nuclear and particle physics, or solid
state physics. Special programs are
available for students who are preparing
for careers in undergraduate teaching.
Thesis and nonthesis programs are
offered leading to the MS and MA
degrees. A written comprehensive
examination must be passed prior to the
nonthesis master’s final oral or the PhD
preliminary oral examination. There are
no foreign language requirements.
The department maintains a vigorous
colloquium program in which wellknown physicists present lectures on
current research. Students are invited to
participate in topical seminars offered
regularly in each of the major research
areas for the discussion of research
results and for studies of specialized
subjects at an advanced level.
Fellowships and assistantships are
offered to qualified graduate students.
A descriptive brochure is available from
the Department of Physics.
COURSES
PH 104. *DESCRIPTIVE ASTRONOMY (4).
Historical and cultural context of discoveries
concerning planets and stars and their motions.
Topics include the solar system, the
constellations, birth and death of stars, pulsars
and black holes. An accompanying laboratory is
used for demonstrations, experiments, and
projects, as well as for outdoor observations.
(Bacc Core Course)
PH 106. *PERSPECTIVES IN PHYSICS (4). A
descriptive and non-mathematical study of the
development of physical concepts and their
historical and philosophical context. The emphasis
is on the origin, meaning, significance, and
limitations of these concepts and their role in the
evolution of current understanding of the universe.
Concepts to be covered include Copernican
astronomy, Newtonian mechanics, energy,
electricity and magnetism, relativity, and quantum
theory. Intended primarily for non-science
students. (Bacc Core Course)
PH 199. SPECIAL STUDIES (1-16). One-credit
sections are graded pass/no pass. OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
PH 201. *GENERAL PHYSICS (5). Introductory
survey course covering broad spectrum of
classical and modern physics with applications.
Topics include dynamics, vibrations and waves,
electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern
physics. Laboratory and recitation sections
accompany the lectures. Mathematical preparation
should include college algebra and trigonometry.
(Bacc Core Course) OTHER PREREQS: MTH 111,
MTH 112. PH 201, PH 202, PH 203 must be taken
in order.
PH 202. *GENERAL PHYSICS (5). Introductory
survey course covering broad spectrum of
classical and modern physics with applications.
Topics include dynamics, vibrations and waves,
electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern
physics. Laboratory and recitation sections
accompany the lectures. Mathematical preparation
should include college algebra and trigonometry.
Must be taken in order. (Bacc Core Course)
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 111, MTH 112, PH 201.
PH 203. *GENERAL PHYSICS (5). Introductory
survey course covering broad spectrum of
classical and modern physics with applications.
Topics include dynamics, vibrations and waves,
electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern
physics. Laboratory and recitation sections
accompany the lectures. Mathematical preparation
should include college algebra and trigonometry.
Must be taken in order. (Bacc Core Course)
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 111, MTH 112, PH 202.
PH 205. *SOLAR SYSTEM ASTRONOMY (4).
History, laws, and tools of astronomy.
Composition, motion, and origin of the sun,
planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. An
accompanying laboratory is used for
demonstrations, experiments, and projects, as
well as for outdoor observations. The courses in
the astronomy sequence (PH 205, PH 206, PH 207)
can be taken in any order. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core
Course)
PH 206. *STARS AND STELLAR EVOLUTION (4).
Properties of stars; star formation, evolution, and
death; supernovae, pulsars, and black holes. An
accompanying laboratory is used for
demonstrations, experiments, and projects, as
well as for outdoor observations. The courses in
the astronomy sequence (PH 205, PH 206,
PH 207) can be taken in any order. Lec/lab. (Bacc
Core Course)
PH 207. *GALAXIES, QUASARS, AND
COSMOLOGY (4). Nature and content of galaxies,
properties of quasars, and the cosmic background
radiation. Emphasis on the Big-Bang model and its
features. An accompanying laboratory is used for
demonstrations, experiments, and projects, as
well as for outdoor observations. The courses in
the astronomy sequence (PH 205, PH 206, PH 207)
can be taken in any order. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core
Course)
PH 208. OPTICS FOR TECHNICIANS (3).
Laboratory and lecture course in basic optics and
applied optical instrumentation intended for optical
technicians working in industry. OTHER
PREREQS: College algebra, trigonometry and
noncalculus-based introductory physics with lab.
Departmental approval required.
PH 211. *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS
(4). A comprehensive introductory survey course
intended primarily for students in the sciences
and engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave
motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and
optics. Elementary calculus is used. Laboratory
work accompanies the lectures. Concurrent
enrollment in a recitation section is strongly
recommended. (Bacc Core Course) OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 251. COREQ: MTH 252.
Concurrent enrollment in a recitation section is
strongly recommended.
PH 211H. *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS
(4). A comprehensive introductory survey course
intended primarily for students in the sciences
and engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave
motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and
optics. Elementary calculus is used. Laboratory
work accompanies the lectures. Concurrent
enrollment in a recitation is strongly
recommended. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 251. COREQ: MTH 252.
Concurrent enrollment in a recitation section is
strongly recommended. Honors College approval
required.
PH 212. *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS
(4). A comprehensive introductory survey course
intended primarily for students in the sciences
and engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave
motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and
optics. Elementary calculus is used. Laboratory
work accompanies the lectures. Concurrent
enrollment in a recitation section is strongly
recommended. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 252 and PH 211.
COREQ: MTH 254. Concurrent enrollment in a
recitation section is strongly recommended.
PH 213. *GENERAL PHYSICS WITH CALCULUS
(4). A comprehensive introductory survey course
intended primarily for students in the sciences
and engineering. Topics include mechanics, wave
motion, thermal physics, electromagnetism, and
optics. Elementary calculus is used. Laboratory
work accompanies the lectures. Concurrent
enrollment in a recitation section is strongly
recommended. Lec/lab. (Bacc Core Course)
OTHER PREREQS: MTH 254 and PH 212.
Concurrent enrollment in a recitation section is
strongly recommended.
PH 221. RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 211 (1).
One-hour weekly session for the development of
problem-solving skills in calculus-based general
physics. COREQS: PH 211
PH 221H. RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 211 (1).
ENFORCED PREREQS: PH 211 or PH 211H
OTHER PREREQS: Honors College approval
required. COREQS: PH 211
PH 222. RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 212 (1). Onehour weekly session for the development of
problem-solving skills in calculus-based general
physics. COREQS: PH 212
College of Science
PH 222H. RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 212 (1).
ENFORCED PREREQS: PH 212 or PH 212H
OTHER PREREQS: Honors College approval
required. COREQS: PH 212
PH 223. RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 213 (1).
One-hour weekly session for the development of
problem-solving skills in calculus-based general
physics. COREQS: PH 213
PH 223H. RECITATION FOR PHYSICS 213 (1).
ENFORCED PREREQS: PH 213 or PH 213H
OTHER PREREQS: Honors College approval
required. COREQS: PH 213
PH 265. SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING (3). Basic
computational tools and techniques for courses in
science and engineering. Project approach to
problem solving using symbolic and compiled
languages with visualization. Basic computer
literacy assumed. CROSSLISTED as CS 265.
OTHER PREREQS: Concurrent enrollment in
MTH 251.
PH 313. *ENERGY ALTERNATIVES (3).
Exploration of the challenges and opportunities
posed by dwindling resources; physical and
technological basis of our current energy
alternatives; new or controversial technologies
such as nuclear or solar power; overview of
resource availability, patterns of energy
consumption, and current governmental policies.
(Bacc Core Course) OTHER PREREQS: Upperdivision standing and 12 credits of introductory
science.
PH 314. INTRODUCTORY MODERN PHYSICS (4).
An elementary introduction to relativity and
quantum theory, emphasizing the experiments that
revealed the limitations of classical physics.
Applications include the properties of atoms,
nuclei, and solids. Laboratory work accompanies
lectures. OTHER PREREQS: PH 213. COREQ:
MTH 256.
PH 320. PARADIGM: SYMMETRIES (2). Symmetry
and idealization in problem-solving. Gauss’s and
Ampere’s laws in orthonormal coordinates, power
series as approximations, complex numbers.
OTHER PREREQS: PH 213. COREQ: MTH 255.
PH 331. *SOUND, HEARING, AND MUSIC (3).
Basic course in the physics, technology, and
societal implications of sound. Intended for
students in nontechnical majors. Topics include
wave motion, hearing and the perception of
sound, noise pollution, music and musical
instruments, architectural acoustics, and sound
recording and reproduction. (Bacc Core Course)
OTHER PREREQS: Upper-division standing and
one year of university science, or instructor
approval required.
PH 332. *LIGHT, VISION, AND COLOR (3). Basic
physics of light, optical instruments (lenses,
telescopes, microscopes), the eye and visual
perception, colors, photography, environmental
lighting, lasers and holography. For nontechnical
majors. (Bacc Core Course) OTHER PREREQS:
Upper-division standing and one year of university
science or instructor approval required.
PH 401. ^RESEARCH (1-16). A research project
under the supervision of a faculty member, whose
approval must be arranged by the student in
advance of registration. (Writing Intensive Course)
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
PH 403. ^THESIS (1-16). A research project
leading to a thesis under the supervision of a
faculty member, whose approval must be arranged
by the student in advance of registration. (Writing
Intensive Course) OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
PH 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16). An
independent study project under the supervision
of a faculty member, whose approval must be
arranged by the student in advance of
registration. OTHER PREREQS: Departmental
approval required.
PH 407. SEMINAR (1-16). Departmental seminars
or colloquium.
PH 407H. SEMINAR (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Honors College approval required.
PH 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
PH 411. ANALOG AND DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
(3). Circuit theory. Passive dc and ac circuits
including filters, resonance, complex impedance
and Fourier analysis. Operational amplifiers, gates
and combinational logic. Semiconductor principles,
diodes, transistors, BJTs and FETs. Multiplexing,
flip-flops and sequential logic, 555 timer, registers
and memory, DAC, ADC. Must be taken in order.
OTHER PREREQS: PH 314 (May be taken
concurrently). PH 411 and PH 412 must be taken
in order.
PH 412. ANALOG AND DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
(3). Circuit theory. Passive dc and ac circuits
including filters, resonance, complex impedance
and Fourier analysis. Operational amplifiers, gates
and combinational logic. Semiconductor principles,
diodes, transistors, BJTs and FETs. Multiplexing,
flip-flops and sequential logic, 555 timer, registers
and memory, DAC, ADC. Must be taken in order.
OTHER PREREQS: PH 314 (May be taken
concurrently), PH 411.
PH 415. COMPUTER INTERFACING AND
INSTRUMENTATION (3). Applications of computers
as scientific instruments, with emphasis on
hardware and instrumentation, online data
acquisition, and computer control of experiments.
OTHER PREREQS: Upper-division or graduate
standing; PH 412/PH 512 or equivalent
background in electronics; and instructor approval
required. Departmental approval required.
PH 421. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS:
OSCILLATIONS (2). Dynamics of mechanical and
electrical oscillations using Fourier series and
integrals, time and frequency representations for
driven damped oscillators, resonance, coupled
oscillators, and vector spaces. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 213.
PH 422. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: STATIC
VECTOR FIELDS (2). Theory of static electric and
magnetic fields, including sources, superposition,
using the techniques of vector calculus, including
Stokes and divergence theorems, and computer
visualizations. OTHER PREREQS: PH 213,
MTH 255 (May be taken concurrently).
PH 423. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: ENERGY AND
ENTROPY (2). Basic thermodynamic methods of
simple polymers, magnetic systems and stars.
OTHER PREREQS: PH 212, PH 424/PH 524 or
PH 425/PH 525.
PH 424. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: WAVES IN
ONE DIMENSION (2). One-dimensional waves in
classical and quantum mechanics, barriers and
wells, reflection and transmission, resonance and
normal modes, wave packets with and without
dispersion. OTHER PREREQS: PH 314, PH 421/
PH 521.
PH 425. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: QUANTUM
MEASUREMENTS AND SPIN (2). Introduction to
quantum mechanics through Stern-Gerlach spin
measurements. Probability, eigenvalues,
operators, measurement, state reduction, Dirac
notation, matrix mechanics, time evolution, spin
precession, Rabi oscillations. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 314, MTH 341 (May be taken concurrently).
PH 426. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: CENTRAL
FORCES (2). Central forces: gravitational and
electrostatic, angular momentum and spherical
harmonics, separation of variables in classical
and quantum mechanics, hydrogen atom. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 314, PH 422/PH 522, PH 424/PH 524.
PH 427. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: PERIODIC
SYSTEMS (2). Quantum waves in one-dimensional
periodic systems; Bloch waves, band structure,
phonons and electrons in solids, reciprocal lattice,
x-ray diffraction. OTHER PREREQS: PH 424/PH 524
527
PH 428. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: RIGID
BODIES (2). Rigid body dynamics, invariance,
angular momentum, rotational motion, tensors and
eigenvalues. OTHER PREREQS: PH 426/PH 526.
PH 429. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: REFERENCE
FRAMES (2). Inertial and non-inertial frames of
reference, rotations, Galilean and Lorentz
transformation, collisions, equivalence principle,
special relativity, symmetries and conservation
laws, invariants, and electromagnetism. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 314.
PH 431. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS:
ELECTROMAGNETISM (3). Static electric and
magnetic fields in matter, electrodynamics,
Maxwell equations, electromagnetic waves, wave
guides, dipole radiation. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 424/524, PH 426/PH 526.
PH 435. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: CLASSICAL
MECHANICS (3). Newtonian, Lagrangian and
Hamiltonian formulations of classical mechanics:
single-particle motion, collisions, variational
methods, and normal coordinate description of
coupled oscillators. OTHER PREREQS: PH 424/
PH 524, PH 426/PH 526.
PH 441. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS:THERMAL
AND STATISTICAL PHYSICS (3). Entropy and
quantum mechanics; canonical Gibbs probability;
ideal gas; thermal radiation; Einstein and Debye
lattices; grand canonical Gibbs probability; ideal
Fermi and Bose gases; chemical reactions and
phase transformations. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 423/PH 523, PH 451/PH 551.
PH 451. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: QUANTUM
MECHANICS (3). Wave mechanics, Schroedinger
equation, operators, harmonic oscillator, identical
particles, atomic fine structure, approximation
methods and applications. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 424/PH 524, PH 425/PH 525, PH 426/PH 526.
PH 461. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS:
MATHEMATICAL METHODS (3). Complex algebra,
special functions, partial differential equations,
series solutions, complex integration, calculus of
residues. OTHER PREREQS: PH 424/PH 524,
PH 426/PH 526, MTH 256.
PH 464. SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING II (3).
Mathematical, numerical, and conceptual elements
forming foundations of scientific computing:
computer hardware, algorithms, precision,
efficiency, verification, numerical analysis,
algorithm scaling, profiling, and tuning. Lec/lab.
PH 465. COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS (3). The use
of basic mathematical and numerical techniques in
computer calculations leading to solutions for
typical physical problems. Topics to be covered
include models and applications ranging from
classical mechanics and electromagnetism to
modern solid state and particle physics. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 464/PH 564.
PH 466. COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS (3). The use
of basic mathematical and numerical techniques in
computer calculations leading to solutions for
typical physical problems. Topics to be covered
include models and applications ranging from
classical mechanics and electromagnetism to
modern solid state and particle physics. OTHER
PREREQS: Mathematical physics such as
PH 461/PH 561, PH 462/PH 562 or MTH 481/
MTH 581, MTH 482/MTH 582, MTH 483/MTH 583,
plus knowledge of a compiled language such as
Pascal, C, or Fortran. A physics background
including PH 431/PH 531, PH 435/PH 535, and
PH 451/PH 551 is assumed.
PH 467. ADVANCED COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
LABORATORY (3). Realistic, abbreviated research
experience using computer simulations from
graduate theses and national laboratory research.
Uses web-enhanced and computer-mediated
laboratory manual. OTHER PREREQS: PH 466/
PH 566.
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PH 475. INTRODUCTION TO SOLID STATE
PHYSICS (3). Introduction to condensed matter
physics for majors in physics, chemistry, and
engineering. Topics include band structure, free
electron behavior, optical properties, magnetism,
and lattice excitations. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 451/PH 551 or equivalent. COREQ: PH 427/
PH 527.
PH 481. PHYSICAL OPTICS (4). Wave
propagation, polarization, interference, diffraction,
and selected topics in modern optics. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 431/PH 531 or equivalent.
PH 482. OPTICAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (4).
Photodetectors, laser theory, and laser systems.
Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as PH 482/PH 582.
OTHER PREREQS: ECE 391 or PH 481/PH 581 or
equivalent.
PH 483. GUIDED WAVE OPTICS (4). Optical
fibers, fiber mode structure and polarization
effects, fiber interferometry, fiber sensors, optical
communication systems. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED
as ECE 483/ECE 583. OTHER PREREQS: ECE 391
or PH 481/PH 581 or equivalent.
PH 485. ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL
PHYSICS (3). Atomic and molecular structure,
interaction with electromagnetic fields, atomic and
molecular spectra, spectroscopic techniques,
laser theory, nonlinear optics. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 431/PH 531, PH 451/PH 551.
PH 495. INTRODUCTION TO PARTICLE AND
NUCLEAR PHYSICS (3). Elementary particles and
forces, nuclear structure and reactions. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 429/PH 529, PH 441/PH 541,
PH 451/PH 551.
PH 501. RESEARCH (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
PH 503. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
PH 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
PH 507. SEMINAR (1-16). Section 1: Departmental
Colloquium. Section 3: Nuclear and Particle
Physics. Section 5: Atomic, Molecular, and
Optical Physics. Section 7: Solid State Physics.
Section 9: Computational Physics. One-credit
options are graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
PH 510. INTERNSHIP (1-16).
PH 511. ANALOG AND DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
(3). Circuit theory. Passive dc and ac circuits
including filters, resonance, complex impedance
and Fourier analysis. Operational amplifiers, gates
and combinational logic. Semiconductor principles,
diodes, transistors, BJTs and FETs. Multiplexing,
flip-flops and sequential logic, 555 timer, registers
and memory, DAC, ADC. Must be taken in order.
OTHER PREREQS: PH 314 (May be taken
concurrently).
PH 512. ANALOG AND DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
(3). Circuit theory. Passive dc and ac circuits
including filters, resonance, complex impedance
and Fourier analysis. Operational amplifiers, gates
and combinational logic. Semiconductor principles,
diodes, transistors, BJTs and FETs. Multiplexing,
flip-flops and sequential logic, 555 timer, registers
and memory, DAC, ADC. Must be taken in order.
OTHER PREREQS: PH 314 (May be taken
concurrently); PH 511.
PH 515. COMPUTER INTERFACING AND
INSTRUMENTATION (3). Applications of computers
as scientific instruments, with emphasis on
hardware and instrumentation, online data
acquisition, and computer control of experiments.
OTHER PREREQS: Upper-division or graduate
standing; PH 412/PH 512 or equivalent
background in electronics; and instructor approval
required. Departmental approval required.
PH 521. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS:
OSCILLATIONS (2). Dynamics of mechanical and
electrical oscillations using Fourier series and
integrals, time and frequency representations for
driven damped oscillators, resonance, coupled
oscillators, and vector spaces. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 213.
PH 522. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: STATIC
VECTOR FIELDS (2). Theory of static electric and
magnetic fields, including sources, superposition,
using the techniques of vector calculus, including
Stokes and divergence theorems, and computer
visualizations. OTHER PREREQS: PH 213;
MTH 255 (May be taken concurrently).
PH 523. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: ENERGY AND
ENTROPY (2). Basic thermodynamic methods of
simple polymers, magnetic systems and stars.
OTHER PREREQS: PH 212, PH 424/PH 524 or
PH 425/PH 525.
PH 524. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: WAVES IN
ONE-DIMENSION (2). One-dimensional waves in
classical and quantum mechanics, barriers and
wells, reflection and transmission, resonance and
normal modes, wave packets with and without
dispersion. OTHER PREREQS: PH 314, PH 421/
PH 521.
PH 525. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: QUANTUM
MEASUREMENTS AND SPIN (2). Introduction to
quantum mechanics through Stern-Gerlach spin
measurements. Probability, eigenvalues,
operators, measurement, state reduction, Dirac
notation, matrix mechanics, time evolution, spin
precession, Rabi oscillations. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 314; MTH 341 (May be taken concurrently).
PH 526. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: CENTRAL
FORCES (2). Central forces: gravitational and
electrostatic, angular momentum and spherical
harmonics, separation of variables in classical
and quantum mechanics, hydrogen atom. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 314, PH 422/PH 522, PH 424/PH 524.
PH 527. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: PERIODIC
SYSTEMS (2). Quantum waves in one-dimensional
periodic systems; Bloch waves, band structure,
phonons and electrons in solids, reciprocal lattice,
x-ray diffraction. OTHER PREREQS: PH 424/PH 524.
PH 528. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: RIGID
BODIES (2). Rigid body dynamics, invariance,
angular momentum, rotational motion, tensors and
eigenvalues. OTHER PREREQS: PH 426/PH 526.
PH 529. PARADIGMS IN PHYSICS: REFERENCE
FRAMES (2). Inertial and non-inertial frames of
reference, rotations, Galilean and Lorentz
transformation, collisions, equivalence principle,
special relativity, symmetries and conservation
laws, invariants, and electromagnetism. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 314.
PH 531. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS:
ELECTROMAGNETISM (3). Static electric and
magnetic fields in matter, electrodynamics,
Maxwell equations, electromagnetic waves, wave
guides, dipole radiation. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 424/PH 524, PH 426/PH 526.
PH 535. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: CLASSICAL
MECHANICS (3). Newtonian, Lagrangian and
Hamiltonian formulations of classical mechanics:
single-particle motion, collisions, variational
methods, and normal coordinate description of
coupled oscillators. OTHER PREREQS: PH 424/
PH 524, PH 426/PH 526.
PH 541. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS:THERMAL
AND STATISTICAL PHYSICS (3). Entropy and
quantum mechanics; canonical Gibbs probability;
ideal gas; thermal radiation; Einstein and Debye
lattices; grand canonical Gibbs probability; ideal
Fermi and Bose gases; chemical reactions and
phase transformations. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 423/PH 523, PH 451/PH 551.
PH 551. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS: QUANTUM
MECHANICS (3). Wave mechanics, Schroedinger
equation, operators, harmonic oscillator, identical
particles, atomic fine structure, approximation
methods and applications. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 424/PH 524, PH 425/PH 525, PH 426/PH 526.
PH 561. CAPSTONES IN PHYSICS:
MATHEMATICAL METHODS (3). Complex algebra,
special functions, partial differential equations,
series solutions, complex integration, calculus of
residues. OTHER PREREQS: PH 424/PH 524,
PH 426/PH 526, MTH 256.
PH 564. SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING II (3).
Mathematical, numerical, and conceptual elements
forming foundations of scientific computing:
computer hardware, algorithms, precision,
efficiency, verification, numerical analysis,
algorithm scaling, profiling, and tuning. Lec/lab.
PH 565. COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS (3). The use
of basic mathematical and numerical techniques in
computer calculations leading to solutions for
typical physical problems. Topics to be covered
include models and applications ranging from
classical mechanics and electromagnetism to
modern solid state and particle physics. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 464/PH 564.
PH 566. COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS (3). The use
of basic mathematical and numerical techniques in
computer calculations leading to solutions for
typical physical problems. Topics to be covered
include models and applications ranging from
classical mechanics and electromagnetism to
modern solid state and particle physics. OTHER
PREREQS: Mathematical physics such as
PH 461/PH 561, PH 462/PH 562 or MTH 481/
MTH 581, MTH 482/MTH 582, MTH 483/MTH 583,
plus knowledge of a compiled language such as
Pascal, C, or FORTRAN. A physics background
including PH 431/PH 531, PH 435/PH 535, and
PH 451/PH 551 is assumed.
PH 567. ADVANCED COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
LABORATORY (3). Realistic, abbreviated research
experience using computer simulations from
graduate theses and national laboratory research.
Uses web-enhanced and computer-mediated
laboratory manual. OTHER PREREQS: PH 466/
PH 566.
PH 575. INTRODUCTION TO SOLID STATE
PHYSICS (3). Introduction to condensed matter
physics for majors in physics, chemistry, and
engineering. Topics include band structure, free
electron behavior, optical properties, magnetism,
and lattice excitations. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 451/PH 551 or equivalent; COREQ: PH 427/
PH 527.
PH 581. PHYSICAL OPTICS (4). Wave
propagation, polarization, interference, diffraction,
and selected topics in modern optics. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 431/PH 531 or equivalent.
PH 582. OPTICAL ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS (4).
Photodetectors, laser theory, and laser systems.
Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED as PH 482/PH 582.
OTHER PREREQS: ECE 391 or PH 481/PH 581 or
equivalent.
PH 583. GUIDED WAVE OPTICS (4). Optical
fibers, fiber mode structure and polarization
effects, fiber interferometry, fiber sensors, optical
communication systems. Lec/lab. CROSSLISTED
as ECE 483/ECE 583. OTHER PREREQS:
ECE 391 or PH 481/PH 581 or equivalent.
PH 585. ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL
PHYSICS (3). Atomic and molecular structure,
interaction with electromagnetic fields, atomic and
molecular spectra, spectroscopic techniques,
laser theory, nonlinear optics. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 431/PH 531, PH 451/PH 551.
PH 595. INTRODUCTION TO PARTICLE AND
NUCLEAR PHYSICS (3). Elementary particles and
forces, nuclear structure and reactions. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 429/PH 529, PH 441/PH 541,
PH 451/PH 551.
PH 601. RESEARCH (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
PH 603. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
PH 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
College of Science
PH 607. SEMINAR (1-16). Section 1: Departmental
Colloquium. Section 3: Nuclear and Particle
Physics. Section 5: Atomic, Molecular, and
Optical Physics. Section 7: Solid State Physics.
Section 9: Computational Physics. One-credit
options are graded P/N.
PH 656. ADVANCED QUANTUM THEORY (3).
Scattering theory, second quantization and many
body theory, relativistic quantum mechanics,
quantization of fields, quantum electrodynamics,
and elementary particles. Must be taken in order.
OTHER PREREQS: PH 653, PH 655.
PH 621. DYNAMICS OF SINGLE- AND MULTIPARTICLE SYSTEMS (3). Introduction to theory of
non-linear systems. Chaos in Hamiltonian and
dissipative systems. Lyapunov exponents, fractal
geometries. OTHER PREREQS: PH 435/PH 535 or
equivalent.
PH 671. SOLID STATE PHYSICS (3). Band theory
and methods; Fermi gas; theory of metals; particle
interactions and quasiparticles; optical and
transport properties of metals and
semiconductors; theory of magnetism and
superconductors. Offered in alternate years.
OTHER PREREQS: PH 653. PH 671, PH 672,
PH 673 should be taken in sequence.
PH 631. ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY (3).
Electrostatics; multipole expansion;
magnetostatics; radiation fields; dynamics of
relativistic particles and electromagnetic fields.
OTHER PREREQS: PH 431/PH 531 or equivalent.
PH 631, PH 632, PH 633 must be taken in order.
PH 632. ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY (3).
Electrostatics; multipole expansion;
magnetostatics; radiation fields; dynamics of
relativistic particles and electromagnetic fields.
OTHER PREREQS: PH 431/PH 531 or equivalent,
PH 631.
PH 633. ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY (3).
Electrostatics; multipole expansion;
magnetostatics; radiation fields; dynamics of
relativistic particles and electromagnetic fields.
OTHER PREREQS: PH 431/PH 531 or equivalent,
PH 632.
PH 641. STATISTICAL THERMOPHYSICS (3).
Macroscopic thermodynamics and kinetic theory.
Classical and quantal statistical ensembles;
partition functions. Applications to atoms and
molecules, clustering, solids, radiation. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 435/PH 535. PH 641, PH 642 must
be taken in order.
PH 642. STATISTICAL THERMOPHYSICS (3).
Macroscopic thermodynamics and kinetic theory.
Classical and quantal statistical ensembles;
partition functions. Applications to atoms and
molecules, clustering, solids, radiation. Must be
taken in order. OTHER PREREQS: PH 435/PH 535,
PH 641.
PH 651. QUANTUM MECHANICS (3). Basic
principles of nonrelativistic quantum theory and
applications. Schroedinger theory, quantum theory
of angular momentum, matrix mechanics,
perturbation theory, identical particles, scattering.
Must be taken in order. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 435/PH 535 and PH 451/PH 551 or
equivalents. PH 651, PH 652, PH 653 must be
taken in order.
PH 652. QUANTUM MECHANICS (3). Basic
principles of nonrelativistic quantum theory and
applications. Schroedinger theory, quantum theory
of angular momentum, matrix mechanics,
perturbation theory, identical particles, scattering.
Must be taken in order. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 435/PH 535 and PH 451/PH 551 or
equivalents, PH 651.
PH 653. QUANTUM MECHANICS (3). Basic
principles of nonrelativistic quantum theory and
applications. Schroedinger theory, quantum theory
of angular momentum, matrix mechanics,
perturbation theory, identical particles, scattering.
Must be taken in order. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 435/PH 535 and PH 451/PH 551 or
equivalents, PH 652.
PH 654. ADVANCED QUANTUM THEORY (3).
Scattering theory, second quantization and many
body theory, relativistic quantum mechanics,
quantization of fields, quantum electrodynamics,
and elementary particles. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 653. PH 654, PH 655, PH 656 must be taken
in order.
PH 655. ADVANCED QUANTUM THEORY (3).
Scattering theory, second quantization and many
body theory, relativistic quantum mechanics,
quantization of fields, quantum electrodynamics,
and elementary particles. Must be taken in order.
OTHER PREREQS: PH 653, PH 654.
PH 672. SOLID STATE PHYSICS (3). Band theory
and methods; Fermi gas; theory of metals; particle
interactions and quasiparticles; optical and
transport properties of metals and
semiconductors; theory of magnetism and
superconductors. Should be taken in sequence.
Offered in alternate years. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 653, PH 671.
PH 673. SOLID STATE PHYSICS (3). Band theory
and methods; Fermi gas; theory of metals; particle
interactions and quasiparticles; optical and
transport properties of metals and
semiconductors; theory of magnetism and
superconductors. Should be taken in sequence.
Offered in alternate years. OTHER PREREQS:
PH 653, PH 672.
PH 681. ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL
PHYSICS (3). Atomic and molecular structure,
atomic scattering, interaction with radiation lasers,
nonlinear optics, guided-wave optics. Not offered
every year. OTHER PREREQS: PH 653.
PH 682. ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL
PHYSICS (3). Atomic and molecular structure,
atomic scattering, interaction with radiation lasers,
nonlinear optics, guided-wave optics. OTHER
PREREQS: PH 653.
PH 683. ATOMIC, MOLECULAR, AND OPTICAL
PHYSICS (3). Atomic and molecular structure,
atomic scattering, interaction with radiation lasers,
nonlinear optics, guided-wave optics. Not offered
every year. OTHER PREREQS: PH 653.
SCIENCE AND
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
Larry Flick, Chair
239 Weniger
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-6508
541-737-4031
E-mail: larry.flick@oregonstate.edu
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/
sci_mth_education/
FACULTY
Professors Enochs, Niess
Associate Professors Erickson, Flick
Assistant Professor Gummer
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Michael Dalton, Thomas Dick, Barbara
Edwards, Karen Higgins, Sam Stern
Graduate Majors
Mathematics Education
(MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Elementary School Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Middle School Mathematics
Secondary Mathematics
529
Science Education (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Elementary School Science
Middle School Science
Science Education
Secondary Science
Graduate Minors
Mathematics Education
Science Education
The Department of Science and
Mathematics Education offers the MA,
MS, and PhD degrees. The department
also participates in the Professional
Teacher Education Licensure Program
for teacher licensure in Oregon, a
program that leads to an Initial
Teaching License with additional work
for the Continuing Teaching Licensure
and a concurrent master’s degree. In the
Licensure Program, two options are
available for pursuing the master’s
degree: the Master of Arts in Teaching
(MAT) and the Master of Science (MS).
For the Licensure Program, students
must complete a 72-credit prescribed set
of course work of which 46 graduate
credits are approved for the master’s
degree. Completion of the 54 credits of
required course work results in recommendation for the Oregon Teacher
Initial License for the appropriate
authorization level (option 1-elementary, middle; option 2-middle, high) in
the approved endorsement area
(mathematics, advanced mathematics,
integrated science, biology, chemistry, or
physics).
Within the Master of Arts (MA) and
Master of Science (MS) degrees in science
education or mathematics education,
four preparation options are provided.
1. Preparation for the secondary science
and mathematics teacher standard
license, or for secondary science and
mathematics teachers preparing as
secondary curriculum specialists,
department heads, or other supervisory or research-oriented positions.
2. Preparation for teaching at the
community college level or becoming
educational trainers in business/
industry.
3. Preparation for teaching elementary or
middle level science or mathematics.
4. Preparation for pre-service teachers
pursuing either elementary/middle or
middle/high school authorizations
with endorsements in science/math
areas for the Oregon Teaching License.
For options 1 and 2, the minor must be
in an approved science or mathematics
area.
For options 3 and 4, the minor must
be in an approved science or mathematics area or a minor in mathematics/
science education (elementary math-
530
Oregon State University
ematics/science education, middle
school mathematics/science education
or secondary mathematics/science
education)
The doctorate (PhD) in science or
mathematics education provides three
options.
1. Preparation of secondary science and
mathematics teacher educators.
2. Preparation of community college/
college educators or educational
trainers in business/industry in science
or mathematics education.
3. Preparation of elementary science and
mathematics teacher educators.
Option 1 requires 112 credits with a
major that includes 40 credits of
professional courses in science/mathematics education (including a doctoral
research core of 18 credits), and 8 credits
that meet the research competency
requirement. This option requires a
28-credit approved science or mathematics minor.
Option 2 requires 116 credits with a
major that includes 30 credits of
professional courses in science/mathematics education (including a doctoral
research core of 18 credits), 8 credits that
meet the research competency requirement, and 6 credits of college teaching
practicum work. This option requires a
36-credit approved science or mathematics minor.
Option 3 requires 112 credits with a
major that includes 40 credits of
professional courses in science/mathematics education (including a doctoral
research core of 18 credits), and 8 credits
that meet the research competency
requirement. This option requires a
28-credit approved science or mathematics minor or a minor in mathematics/science education (elementary
mathematics/science education, middle
school mathematics/science education
or secondary mathematics/science
education).
A dissertation is required for all three
options.
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
(MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Mathematics education: elementary
school mathematics, middle school
mathematics, secondary mathematics
The Department of Science and
Mathematics Education offers the MA,
MS, and PhD degrees. The department
also participates in the Professional
Teacher Education Licensure Program
for teacher licensure in Oregon that
leads to an initial teaching license with
additional work for the continuing
teaching license and a concurrent
master’s degree. In the licensure program, two options are available for
pursuing the masters degree: the Master
of Arts in Teaching (MAT) through the
College of Education or the Master of
Science (MS) through the College of
Science. For the licensure program,
students must complete a 72-credit
prescribed set of course work of which
48 graduate credits are approved for the
master’s degree. Completion of the 54
credits of required course work results in
recommendation for the Oregon
Teacher Initial License for the appropriate authorization level (option 1elementary, middle school; option 2middle, high school) in the approved
endorsement area (mathematics,
advanced mathematics, integrated
science, biology, chemistry, or physics).
MS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION OR
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
DEGREE CURRICULUM
Within the Master of Arts (MA) and
Master of Science (MS) degrees in science
education or mathematics education,
four preparation options are provided.
1. Preparation for the secondary science
and mathematics teacher standard
license, or for secondary science and
mathematics teachers preparing as
secondary curriculum specialists,
department heads, or other supervisory or research-oriented positions.
2. Preparation for teaching at the
community college level or becoming
educational trainers in business/
industry.
3. Preparation for teaching elementary or
middle level science or mathematics.
4. Preparation for pre-service teachers
pursuing either elementary/middle or
middle/high school authorizations
with endorsements in science/math
areas for the Oregon Teaching License.
For options 1 and 2, the minor must be
in an approved science or mathematics
area.
For options 3 and 4, the minor must be
in an approved science or mathematics
area or a minor in mathematics/science
education (elementary mathematics/
science education, middle school
mathematics/science education or
secondary mathematics/science
education)
DOCTORATE IN SCIENCE
EDUCATION OR MATHEMATICS
EDUCATION CURRICULUM
The doctorate (PhD) in science or
mathematics education provides three
options.
1. Preparation of secondary science and
mathematics teacher educators.
2. Preparation of community college/
college educators or educational
trainers in business/industry in science
or mathematics education.
3. Preparation of elementary science and
mathematics teacher educators.
Option 1 requires 112 credits with a
major that includes 40 credits of
professional courses in science/mathematics education (including a doctoral
research core of 18 credits), and 8 credits
that meet the research competency
requirement. This option requires a 28credit approved science or mathematics
minor.
Option 2 requires 116 credits with a
major that includes 30 credits of
professional courses in science/mathematics education (including a doctoral
research core of 18 credits ), 8 credits
that meet the research competency
requirement, and 6 credits of college
teaching practicum work. This option
requires a 36-credit approved science or
mathematics minor.
Option 3 requires 112 credits with a
major that includes 40 credits of
professional courses in science/mathematics education (including a doctoral
research core of 18 credits), and 8 credits
that meet the research competency
requirement. This option requires a 28credit approved science or mathematics
minor or a minor in mathematics/
science education (elementary mathematics/science education, middle
school mathematics/science education
or secondary mathematics/science
education).
A dissertation is required for all three
options.
SCIENCE EDUCATION
(MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Elementary school science, middle
school science, science education,
secondary science
Within the Master of Arts (MA) and
Master of Science (MS) degrees in science
education or mathematics education,
four preparation options are provided.
1. Preparation for the secondary science
and mathematics teacher standard
license, or for secondary science and
mathematics teachers preparing as
secondary curriculum specialists,
department heads, or other supervisory or research-oriented positions.
2. Preparation for teaching at the
community college level or becoming
educational trainers in business/
industry.
3. Preparation for teaching elementary
or middle level science or mathematics.
4. Preparation for pre-service teachers
pursuing either elementary/middle or
middle/high school authorizations
with endorsements in science/math
areas for the Oregon Teaching License.
For options 1 and 2, the minor must be
in an approved science or mathematics
area.
College of Science
For options 3 and 4, the minor must be
in an approved science or mathematics
area or a minor in mathematics/science
education (elementary mathematics/
science education, middle school
mathematics/science education or
secondary mathematics/science
education)
SCIENCE EDUCATION (PhD) AND
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (PhD)
The doctorate (PhD) in science or
mathematics education provides three
options.
1. Preparation of secondary science and
mathematics teacher educators.
2. Preparation of community college/
college educators or educational
trainers in business/industry in science
or mathematics education.
3. Preparation of elementary science and
mathematics teacher educators.
Option 1 requires 112 credits with a
major that includes 40 credits of
professional courses in science/mathematics education (including a doctoral
research core of 18 credits), and 8 credits
that meet the research competency
requirement. This option requires a
28-credit approved science or mathematics minor.
Option 2 requires 116 credits with a
major that includes 30 credits of
professional courses in science/mathematics education (including a doctoral
research core of 18 credits ), 8 credits
that meet the research competency
requirement, and 6 credits of college
teaching practicum work. This option
requires a 36-credit approved science or
mathematics minor.
Option 3 requires 112 credits with a
major that includes 40 credits of
professional courses in science/mathematics education (including a doctoral
research core of 18 credits), and 8 credits
that meet the research competency
requirement. This option requires a
28-credit approved science or mathematics minor or a minor in mathematics/science education (elementary
mathematics/science education, middle
school mathematics/science education
or secondary mathematics/science
education).
A dissertation is required for all three
options.
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
SCIENCE EDUCATION
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
COURSES
SED 309. FIELD PRACTICUM: SCIENCE AND
MATHEMATICS (3). Placement in elementary or
middle school (grades 3-8) to assist students in
developing competencies with children and early
adolescents in science/mathematics classes.
SED 321.TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH
COMPUTER-BASED TECHNOLOGIES (3). Explore
teaching that promotes the use of computerbased technologies as an integral component for
learning within the context of academic subject
matter. OTHER PREREQS: Basic computer and
computer application knowledge.
SED 321H.TEACHING AND LEARNING WITH
COMPUTER-BASED TECHNOLOGIES (3). Explore
teaching that promotes the use of computerbased technologies as an integral component for
learning within the context of academic subject
matter. OTHER PREREQS: Basic computer and
computer application knowledge, Honors College
approval required.
SED 401. RESEARCH (1-16).
SED 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
SED 406. PROJECTS (1-16).
SED 407. SEMINAR (1-16).
SED 409. FIELD PRACTICUM: SCIENCE AND
MATHEMATICS (3). Placement in middle or high
school (grades 7-12) to assist in developing
competencies with adolescents in science/
mathematics classes.
SED 410. PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP:
SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (1-16).
Supervised teaching experience at the
elementary, middle or high school level; students
experience general classroom and professional
responsibilities common to the regular science or
mathematics teacher.
SED 412.TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS FOR
TEACHING MATH AND SCIENCE (3). Integration of
instructional technologies with other strategies to
teach math and science in elementary, middle,
and secondary schools in the 21st century.
SED 412H.TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS FOR
TEACHING MATH AND SCIENCE (3). Integration of
instructional technologies with other strategies to
teach math and science in elementary, middle,
and secondary schools in the 21st century.
OTHER PREREQS: Honors College approval
required.
SED 413. SCIENCE MATERIALS AND
LABORATORIES (3). Development of instructional
materials, laboratories, and demonstrations in
science for the elementary, middle, and high
schools using modern learning theory as the
basis.
SED 414. MATHEMATICS MATERIALS AND
LABORATORIES (3). Development of instructional
materials, laboratories, and demonstrations in
mathematics for elementary, middle, and high
schools using modern learning theory as the
basis.
SED 416. METHODS FOUNDATIONS FOR
TEACHING MATH/SCIENCE (3). Historical,
philosophical, social, political, and legal factors
influencing education with analysis of prominent
views of learning on the development and
organization of schools and curricula.
SED 453. SCIENCE METHODS PRACTICUM I (3).
Designed to allow each student to develop the
theoretical background, practical knowledge, and
skills which are essential for successful science
teaching. Specific emphasis is placed upon
instructional methods/modes, curriculum
development, contemporary science curriculum
goals, and instructional planning.
SED 459. SCIENCE AND THE NATURE OF
INQUIRY (3). Focuses on inquiry approaches to
the teaching and learning of science. Development
of teaching strategies including materials and
resources for teaching science using an inquiry
531
approach as well as more teacher-directed
approaches.
SED 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (3).
SED 501. RESEARCH (1-16).
SED 503. THESIS (1-16).
SED 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
SED 506. PROJECTS (1-16).
SED 507. SEMINAR (1-16).
SED 508. WORKSHOP (1-16).
SED 509. PRACTICUM (1-16).
SED 510. PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP:
SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (1-16).
Supervised teaching experience at the
elementary, middle or high school level; students
experience general classroom and professional
responsibilities common to the regular science or
mathematics teacher.
SED 511. ANALYSIS OF CLASSROOMS I (3).
Observation and analysis of the complex science/
mathematics classroom (grades 3-12) and school
culture and their impact on student learning.
SED 512.TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS FOR
TEACHING MATH AND SCIENCE (3). Integration of
instructional technologies with other strategies to
teach math and science in elementary, middle,
and secondary schools in the 21st century.
SED 513. SCIENCE MATERIALS AND
LABORATORIES (3). Development of instructional
materials, laboratories, and demonstrations in
science for the elementary, middle, and high
schools using modern learning theory as the
basis.
SED 514. MATHEMATICS MATERIALS AND
LABORATORIES (3). Development of instructional
materials, laboratories, and demonstrations in
mathematics for elementary, middle, and high
schools using modern learning theory as the
basis.
SED 515. ANALYSIS OF CLASSROOMS II (3).
Reflection, analysis and problem solving
recognizing the complexity of concerns impacting
teachers in the science/mathematics classroom
(grades 3-12).
SED 516. METHODS FOUNDATIONS FOR
TEACHING MATH/SCIENCE (3). Historical,
philosophical, social, political, and legal factors
influencing education with analysis of prominent
views of learning on the development and
organization of schools and curricula.
SED 518. ANALYSIS OF CLASSROOMS III (3).
Analysis and support of students as learners in
the science/math classrooms (grades 3-12):
cultural, psychological, sociological, economic,
and instructional concerns.
SED 552. MATHEMATICS METHODS: PRACTICUM
I (3). Theoretical background, practical knowledge,
and skills for teaching in mathematics classrooms
(grades 3-12). Instructional methods/modes,
classroom management, contemporary curriculum
goals and instructional planning.
SED 553. SCIENCE METHODS: PRACTICUM I (3).
Theoretical background, practical knowledge, and
skills for teaching in science classrooms (grades
3-12). Instructional methods/modes, classroom
management, contemporary curriculum goals and
instructional planning.
SED 554. MATHEMATICS METHODS: PRACTICUM
II (3). Methods and problems in planning for
mathematics instruction using an activity and
laboratory approach; teaching strategies,
organizing materials, evaluating student progress,
and managing student behavior.
SED 555. SCIENCE METHODS: PRACTICUM II
(3). Methods and problems in planning for science
instruction using an activity and laboratory
approach; teaching strategies, organizing
materials, evaluating student progress, and
managing student behavior.
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SED 556. MATHEMATICS METHODS: PRACTICUM
III (3). Planning for mathematics instruction
(grades 3-12) using an activity and inquiry
laboratory approach; teaching strategies,
organizing materials, evaluating student progress,
and managing student behavior.
SED 557. SCIENCE METHODS: PRACTICUM III
(3). Planning for science instruction (grades 3-12)
using an activity and inquiry laboratory approach;
teaching strategies, organizing materials,
evaluating student progress, and managing
student behavior.
SED 562. MATHEMATICS MICROTEACHING
LABORATORY (3). Develop, practice, and improve
specific instructional skills, strategies, and modes
in small-group teaching and learning situations.
SED 563. SCIENCE MICROTEACHING
LABORATORY (3). Develop, practice, and improve
specific instructional skills, strategies, and modes
in small-group teaching and learning situations.
SED 571. TECHNOLOGY AND PEDAGOGY I (1).
Development of pedagogical content knowledge in
science and mathematics education focused on
the integration of technology in teaching and
learning (grades 3-12).
SED 593. ADVANCED STRATEGIES: SCIENCE (3).
Provides additional exposure and development of
instructional strategies and models of science
teaching. Special emphasis is placed upon
promoting critical thinking and decision making.
SED 594. ADVANCED STRATEGIES:
MATHEMATICS (3). Provides additional exposure
and development of instructional strategies and
models of mathematics teaching. Special
emphasis is placed upon promoting critical
thinking and decision making.
SED 595. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION (3).
Contemporary assessment and evaluation theory
and the development of valid cognitive, affective,
and psycho-motor assessment items/tasks. Indepth attention is given to the development and
scoring of alternative assessment techniques
such as portfolios and projects.
SED 596. METHODS OF COLLEGE TEACHING IN
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (3). Focuses on
methods and problems in planning and
implementing mathematics or science instruction
at the college level. Particular emphasis is placed
upon selecting teaching strategies, organizing
materials, and evaluating student assessment.
SED 572. TECHNOLOGY AND PEDAGOGY II (1).
Development of pedagogical content knowledge in
science and mathematics education focused on
the integration of technology in teaching and
learning (grades 3-12).
SED 597. CLINICAL SUPERVISION IN
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE (3). Provides for
the development of a variety of classroom
observation techniques and clinical supervision
skills. Fulfills state requirements for becoming a
supervisor of student interns.
SED 573. SCIENCE PEDAGOGY I (2).
Development of pedagogical content knowledge in
grades 3-12 science instruction: learning theory,
nature of science, and reform recommendations.
SED 598. SCIENCE CURRICULUM (3). Current
trends, history of these trends, and rationale for
science curriculum reform.
SED 574. MATHEMATICS PEDAGOGY I (2).
Development of pedagogical content knowledge in
grades 3-12 mathematics instruction: learning
theory, nature of mathematics, and reform
recommendations.
SED 599. TOPICS IN SCIENCE EDUCATION (3).
Current issues, trends, and topics in science
education. May be repeated for credit with
different topics.
SED 601. RESEARCH (1-16).
SED 576. MATHEMATICS PEDAGOGY II (2).
Development of additional pedagogical content
knowledge in grades 3-12; stress on dominant
themes of the school mathematics curriculum
including problem solving, reasoning,
communication, and connections.
SED 603. DISSERTATION (1-16).
SED 577. SCIENCE PEDAGOGY II (2).
Development of additional pedagogical content
knowledge in grades 3-12; stress on dominate
themes in national reforms including inquiry and
nature of science.
SED 608. WORKSHOP (1-16).
SED 580. RESEARCH AND EVALUATION (3).
Analysis of qualitative and quantitative empirical
research in science education, mathematics
education and education in general. Development
of data collection instruments for use by
researchers and teachers of science education,
mathematics education and education in general,
including portfolio and other forms of alternative
assessment.
SED 612. QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN
AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS (3). A study of
quantitative research designs and analytical
procedures with specific applications in science/
mathematics education.
STATISTICS
Robert Smythe, Chair
44 Kidder Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-4606
541-737-3366
E-mail: statoff@stat.orst.edu
Website: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/
statistics/
FACULTY
Professors Arthur, Schafer, Smythe,
Waymire
Associate Professors Lesser, Murtaugh,
Qu, Stevens
Assistant Professors Gitelman, Madsen
Research Associate Pereira
Instructor Kollath
Undergraduate Minor
Statistics
Graduate Major
Operations Research (MA, MS)
Graduate Area of Concentration
Operations Research
Statistics (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Area of Concentration
Statistics
Graduate Minors
Operations Research
Statistics
SED 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
SED 606. PROJECTS (1-16).
SED 607. SEMINAR (1-16).
SED 611. SURVEY OF RESEARCH ON TEACHING
(3). Critical analysis of perspectives of research in
science/math education with a focus on teaching
as the unit of analysis.
SED 613. RESEARCH PRACTICUM I (3). In-depth
analysis of current and emerging lines of
significant quantitative research in science/
mathematics education.
SED 581. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
PRACTICUM IN MATHEMATICS (3). Supervised
field practicum in mathematics teaching that leads
to the development of state-required work sample/
portfolio.
SED 615. PRACTICUM IN MATHEMATICS/
SCIENCE IN COLLEGE TEACHING (3). Supervised
field practicum in college mathematics/science
teaching.
SED 588. MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM (3).
Current trends, history of these trends, and the
rationale for mathematics reform.
SED 621. SURVEY OF RESEARCH ON LEARNING
(3). Critical analysis of perspectives on student
thinking and learning in science/math education.
SED 589. ADVANCED TOPICS: MATHEMATICS
EDUCATION (3). Current issues in mathematics
education. May be repeated for credit with
different topics.
SED 622. QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES
(3). A study of qualitative research designs and
analytical procedures with specific applications in
science and mathematics education.
SED 592. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND
PRACTICUM IN SCIENCE (3). Supervised field
practicum in science teaching that leads to the
development of state-required work sample/
portfolio.
SED 623. RESEARCH PRACTICUM II (3). In-depth
analysis of current and emerging lines of
significant qualitative research in science and
mathematics education.
SED 808. WORKSHOP (1-16).
The Department of Statistics offers
undergraduate service courses and an
undergraduate minor, as well as
graduate courses and programs leading
to the MA, MS, and PhD degrees or to a
minor for an advanced degree in other
fields. Students planning to major in
statistics at the graduate level should
have a minimum of mathematics
through multivariable calculus and an
upper-division sequence in mathematical statistics.
STATISTICS MINOR
The undergraduate minor in statistics
requires a minimum of 27 credits in
statistics, including:
*ST 201. Principles of Statistics (3)
*ST 211. Intro to Hypothesis Testing (1)
ST 352. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
ST 407. Seminar: Sect. 1 Attendance at
Consulting Practicum (1)
ST 421, ST 422. Intro to Mathematical
Statistics (4,4)
and at least 10 credits of additional
approved courses.
Approved courses include:
BOT 440. Field Methods in Vegetation
Science (4)
CE 488. Probability-Based Analysis and
Design (4)
ECE 461. Communications I (4)
ECON 424. Introduction to
Econometrics (3)
College of Science
FOR 321. Forest Mensuration (5)
H 425. Foundations of Epidemiology (3)
IE 355. Statistical Quality Control (4)
IE 356. Experimental Design for
Industrial Processes (4)
MTH 464. Probability II (3)
MTH 465. Probability III (3)
MTH 467. Actuarial Mathematics (3)
PSY 301. Research Methods in
Psychology (4)
SOC 415. Understanding Social
Research (3)
ST 411, ST 412, ST 413. Methods of
Data Analysis (4,4,4)
ST 415. Design and Analysis of Planned
Experiments (3)
ST 431. Sampling Methods (3)
ST 435. Quantitative Ecology (3)
ST 439. Survey Methods (3)
ST 441. Probability, Computing, and
Simulation in Statistics (4)
ST 443. Applied Stochastic Models (3)
ST 473. Ecological Sampling (3)
ST 499. Special Topics (1–4)
Other statistics-related courses may be
substituted, subject to departmental
approval.
*ST 314 or ST 351 may be taken in place
of ST 201 and ST 211.
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
(MA, MS)
Graduate Area of Concentration
Operations research
The Department of Statistics offers
Master of Arts, Master of Science, and
Doctor of Philosophy degrees in
Statistics. The department also offers
MA and MS degrees in Operations
Research. Areas of concentration include
applied statistics, biostatistics, environmental statistics and mathematical
statistics as well as operations research.
Students can concentrate on theory or
applications, and programs can be
tailored to emphasize such areas of
interest as ecology, engineering, forestry,
finance, mathematics, or oceanography.
The thesis is optional for MS and MA
degrees. Statistical consulting is part of
the program, enabling the student to
gain a deeper appreciation of the need,
power, and applicability of statistical tools
through exposure to real problems.
STATISTICS (MA, MAg, MS, PhD)
Graduate Area of Concentration
Statistics
The Department of Statistics offers
Master of Arts, Master of Science, and
Doctor of Philosophy degrees in
Statistics. The department also offers
MA and MS degrees in Operations
Research. Areas of concentration include
applied statistics, biostatistics, environmental statistics and mathematical
statistics as well as operations research.
Students can concentrate on theory or
applications, and programs can be
tailored to emphasize such areas of
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interest as ecology, engineering, forestry,
finance, mathematics, or oceanography.
The thesis is optional for MS and MA
degrees. Statistical consulting is part of
the program, enabling the student to
gain a deeper appreciation of the need,
power, and applicability of statistical
tools through exposure to real problems.
ST 352. INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL
METHODS (4). Simple and multiple linear
regression, correlation, analysis of categorical
data. ST 351 and ST 352 must be taken in order.
Lec/lab. ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 211 or ST 351
OTHER PREREQS: ST 351 and ST 352 must be
taken in order.
OPERATIONS RESEARCH
GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
ST 407. SEMINAR (1). Section 1: Attendance at
consulting practicum. Graded P/N.
STATISTICS GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
COURSES
ST 201. PRINCIPLES OF STATISTICS (3). Design
of experiments, descriptive statistics, the normal
curve, probability, chance variability, sampling,
confidence intervals for averages and
percentages. ST 201 and ST 202 must be taken in
order. OTHER PREREQS: ST 201 and ST 202
must be taken in order.
ST 202. PRINCIPLES OF STATISTICS (3). Tests of
significance for averages and percentages for one
and two samples, students t curve, chi-square
tests, nonparametric tests, correlation and
regression. ST 201 and ST 202 must be taken in
order. ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 201
ST 209. PRINCIPLES OF HYPOTHESIS TESTING
(1). Tests of significance for averages and
percentages for one and two samples, Student’s
t curve, limitations of significance testing. Selfpaced. May be taken concurrently with a selfpaced section of ST 201. ST 209 and ST 202
cannot both be taken for credit. ENFORCED
PREREQS: ST 201*
ST 211. INTRODUCTION TO HYPOTHESIS
TESTING (1). Hypothesis testing for means and
proportions using one and two samples. ST 211
serves as a transition between ST 201 and
ST 352. Self-paced. May be taken concurrently
with a self-paced section of ST 201. ST 211 and
ST 351 cannot both be taken for credit.
ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 201*
ST 314. INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR
ENGINEERS (3). Probability, common probability
distributions, sampling distributions, estimation,
hypothesis testing, control charts, regression
analysis, experimental design. ENFORCED
PREREQS: MTH 252
ST 317. PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS FOR
ECE (3). Probability; random variables and
distribution functions; joint, marginal and
conditional probability; single sample statistics;
parameter estimation; simple linear regression.
ENFORCED PREREQS: MTH 254 OTHER
PREREQS: And sophomore standing.
ST 351. INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL
METHODS (4). Descriptive statistics, random
variables, normal distribution, sampling
distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis
tests for means using one and two samples.
Lec/lab. ST 211 and ST 351 cannot both be taken
for credit. OTHER PREREQS: ST 351 and ST 352
must be taken in order.
ST 351H. INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL
METHODS (4). Descriptive statistics, random
variables, normal distribution, sampling
distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis
tests for means using one and two samples.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: Honors College
approval required.
ST 406. PROJECTS (1-16). Section 1: Projects,
graded P/N. Section 2: Teaching Experience,
graded P/N. Section 3: Directed Work, graded P/N.
ST 410. INTERNSHIP (1-16). Graded P/N.
ST 411. METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS (4).
Graphical, parametric and nonparametric methods
for comparing two samples; one-way and two-way
analysis of variance; simple linear regression.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: ST 209 or ST 351 or
the equivalent. ST 411, ST 412 and ST 413 must
be taken in order.
ST 412. METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS (4).
Multiple linear regression, including model
checking, dummy variables, using regression to fit
analysis of variance models, analysis of
covariance, variable selection methods. Lec/lab.
ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 411 OTHER
PREREQS: ST 209 or ST 351 or the equivalent.
ST 413. METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS (4).
Principles of experimental design; randomized
block and factorial designs; repeated measures;
categorical data analysis, including comparison of
proportions, tests of homogeneity and
independence in cross-classified frequency
tables, Mantel-Haenszel test, logistic regression,
log-linear regression. Introduction to multivariate
statistics. Lec/lab. ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 412
OTHER PREREQS: ST 209 or ST 351 or the
equivalent.
ST 415. DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF PLANNED
EXPERIMENTS (3). Principles of experimental
design; uses, construction and analysis of
completely randomized, randomized block and
Latin square designs; covariates; factorial
treatments, split plotting; random effects and
variance components. ENFORCED PREREQS:
ST 352 or ST 411 or ST 511
ST 421. INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL
STATISTICS (4). Probability, random variables,
expectation, discrete and continuous
distributions, multivariate distributions. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 253. ST 421 and ST 422/ must be
taken in order.
ST 422. INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL
STATISTICS (4). Sampling distributions, Central
Limit Theorem, estimation, confidence intervals,
properties of estimators, and hypothesis testing.
ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 421 OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 253.
ST 431. SAMPLING METHODS (3). Estimation of
means, totals and proportions; sampling designs
including simple random, stratified, cluster,
systematic, multistage and double sampling; ratio
and regression estimators; sources of errors in
surveys; capture-recapture methods. OTHER
PREREQS: ST 411/ST 511.
ST 435. QUANTITATIVE ECOLOGY (3). Overview
of statistical methods that are useful for analyzing
ecological data, including spatial pattern analysis,
multivariate techniques, logistic regression,
Bayesian statistics and computer-intensive
methods. Consideration of special topics such as
population dynamics, food webs and ecological
indicators. Not offered every year. ENFORCED
PREREQS: ST 412 or ST 512
ST 439. SURVEY METHODS (3). Survey design,
sampling, data collection and analysis, general
methodology. Not offered every year. ENFORCED
PREREQS: ST 201 or ST 351
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ST 441. PROBABILITY, COMPUTING, AND
SIMULATION IN STATISTICS (4). Review of
probability, including univariate distributions and
limit theorems. Random-number generation and
simulation of statistical distributions. Bootstrap
estimates of standard error. Variance reduction
techniques. Emphasis on the use of computation
in statistics using the MATLAB programming
language. Lec/lab. ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 422
or ST 522
ST 443. APPLIED STOCHASTIC MODELS (3).
Development of stochastic models commonly
arising in statistics and operations research, such
as Poisson processes, birth-and-death
processes, discrete-time and continuous-time
Markov chains, renewal and Markov renewal
processes. Analysis of stochastic models by
simulation and other computational techniques.
ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 421 or ST 521 OTHER
PREREQS: Experience with a high-level
programming language or mathematical
computation package.
ST 473. ECOLOGICAL SAMPLING (3). Sampling
of animal populations, frameless sampling,
detectability, line transects, circular plots, markrecapture, line intercept sampling; spatial
sampling, quadrats, kriging; adaptive sampling
designs. Not offered every year. ENFORCED
PREREQS: (ST 412 or ST 512) and (ST 421 or
ST 521)
ST 481. LINEAR PROGRAMMING (3). Formulation
and solution of linear programming models;
development of the simplex method and related
pivot algorithms; duality, postoptimality analysis,
extensions and applications of linear
programming; special classes of linear
programming. ENFORCED PREREQS: MTH 341
OTHER PREREQS: ST 448.
ST 483. NONLINEAR OPTIMIZATION (3). Convex
sets and convex functions; gradients, Hessians;
necessary and sufficient conditions for optimality;
nonlinear duality; algorithms for unconstrained and
constrained optimization. ENFORCED PREREQS:
MTH 254 and MTH 341
ST 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-4). May be repeated
for credit.
ST 501. RESEARCH (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
ST 503. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
ST 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16).
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
ST 506. PROJECTS (1-16). Section 1: Projects.
Section 2: Teaching Experience. Section 3:
Directed Work. All sections graded P/N.
ST 507. SEMINAR (1). Section 1: Attendance at
consulting practicum, 1 credit. Section 3:
Research Seminar, 1 credit. Section 4: Computing
Facilities, 1 credit. All sections graded P/N.
ST 509. CONSULTING PRACTICUM (2). The
student provides statistical advice, under faculty
guidance, on university-related research projects.
Graded P/N. May be repeated for credit. OTHER
PREREQS: ST 507, section 1 and ST 553, or
instructor approval required.
ST 510. INTERNSHIP (1-16). Graded P/N.
ST 511. METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS (4).
Graphical, parametric and nonparametric methods
for comparing two samples; one-way and two-way
analysis of variance; simple linear regression.
Lec/lab. OTHER PREREQS: ST 209 or ST 351 or
the equivalent. ST ST 511, ST 512, and ST 513
must be taken in order.
ST 512. METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS (4).
Multiple linear regression, including model
checking, dummy variables, using regression to fit
analysis of variance models, analysis of
covariance, variable selection methods. Lec/lab.
ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 511 OTHER
PREREQS: ST 209 or ST 351 or the equivalent.
ST 513. METHODS OF DATA ANALYSIS (4).
Principles of experimental design; randomized
block and factorial designs; repeated measures;
categorical data analysis, including comparison of
proportions, tests of homogeneity and
independence in cross-classified frequency
tables, Mantel-Haenszel test, logistic regression,
log-linear regression. Introduction to multivariate
statistics. Lec/lab. ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 512
OTHER PREREQS: ST 209 or ST 351 or the
equivalent.
ST 515. DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF PLANNED
EXPERIMENTS (3). Principles of experimental
design; uses, construction and analysis of
completely randomized, randomized block and
Latin square designs; covariates; factorial
treatments, split plotting; random effects and
variance components. OTHER PREREQS: ST 352
or ST 411/ST 511.
ST 521. INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL
STATISTICS (4). Probability, random variables,
expectation, discrete and continuous
distributions, multivariate distributions. OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 253. ST 521 and ST 522 must be
taken in order.
ST 522. INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL
STATISTICS (4). Sampling distributions, Central
Limit Theorem, estimation, confidence intervals,
properties of estimators, and hypothesis testing.
ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 521 OTHER
PREREQS: MTH 253.
ST 531. SAMPLING METHODS (3). Estimation of
means, totals and proportions; sampling designs
including simple random, stratified, cluster,
systematic, multistage and double sampling; ratio
and regression estimators; sources of errors in
surveys; capture-recapture methods. OTHER
PREREQS: ST 411/ST 511.
ST 535. QUANTITATIVE ECOLOGY (3). Overview
of statistical methods that are useful for analyzing
ecological data, including spatial pattern analysis,
multivariate techniques, logistic regression,
Bayesian statistics and computer-intensive
methods. Consideration of special topics such as
population dynamics, food webs and ecological
indicators. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: ST 412/ST 512.
ST 539. SURVEY METHODS (3). Survey design,
sampling, data collection and analysis, general
methodology. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: ST 201 or ST 351.
ST 541. PROBABILITY, COMPUTING, AND
SIMULATION IN STATISTICS (4). Review of
probability, including univariate distributions and
limit theorems. Random-number generation and
simulation of statistical distributions. Bootstrap
estimates of standard error. Variance reduction
techniques. Emphasis on the use of computation
in statistics using the S-Plus or MATLAB
programming language. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: ST 422/ST 522.
ST 543. APPLIED STOCHASTIC MODELS (3).
Development of stochastic models commonly
arising in statistics and operations research, such
as Poisson processes, birth-and-death
processes, discrete-time and continuous-time
Markov chains, renewal and Markov renewal
processes. Analysis of stochastic models by
simulation and other computational techniques.
OTHER PREREQS: ST 421/ST 521. Experience
with a high-level programming language or
mathematical computation package.
ST 551. STATISTICAL METHODS (4). Properties of
t, chi-square and F tests; randomized
experiments; sampling distributions and standard
errors of estimators, delta method, comparison of
several groups of measurements; two-way tables
of measurements. OTHER PREREQS: ST 422/
ST 522. Should concurrently enroll in MTH 341.
ST 551, ST 552 and ST 553 must be taken in order.
ST 552. STATISTICAL METHODS (4). Simple and
multiple linear regression including polynomial
regression, indicator variables, weighted
regression, and influence statistics, nonlineral
regression and linear models for binary data.
ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 551 OTHER
PREREQS: ST 422/ST 522. Concurrent enrollment
in MTH 341.
ST 553. STATISTICAL METHODS (4). Principles
and analysis of designed experiments, including
factorial experiments, analysis of covariance,
random and mixed effect models. ENFORCED
PREREQS: ST 552 OTHER PREREQS: Concurrent
enrollment in MTH 341.
ST 555. ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN (3).
Designs leading to mixed models including split
plots, repeated measures, crossovers and
incomplete blocks. Introduction to experimental
design in industry including confounding,
fractional factorials and response surface
methodology. Analysis of unbalanced data.
ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 553
ST 557. APPLIED MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS (3).
Multivariate data structures, linear combinations;
principal components, factor and latent structure
analysis, canonical correlations, discriminant
analysis; cluster analysis, multidimensional
scaling. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: ST 412/ST 512; MTH 252 or MTH 245.
ST 559. BAYESIAN STATISTICS (3). Bayesian
statistics for data analysis. Characterizations of
probability; comparative (Bayesian versus
frequentist) inference; prior, posterior and
predictive distributions; hierarchical modeling.
Computational methods include Markov Chain
Monte Carlo for posterior simulation. OTHER
PREREQS: ST 562.
ST 561. THEORY OF STATISTICS (3). Distributions
of functions of random variables, joint and
conditional distributions, sampling distributions,
convergence concepts, order statistics. OTHER
PREREQS: ST 422/ST 522. ST 561, ST 562, and
ST 563 must be taken in order.
ST 562. THEORY OF STATISTICS (3). Sufficiency,
exponential families, location and scale families;
point estimation: maximum likelihood, Bayes, and
unbiased estimators; asymptotic distributions of
maximum likelihood estimators; Taylor series
approximations. ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 561
OTHER PREREQS: ST 422/ST 522.
ST 563. THEORY OF STATISTICS (3). Hypothesis
testing: likelihood ratio, Bayesian, and uniformly
most powerful tests; similar tests in exponential
families; asymptotic distributions of likelihood ratio
test statistics; confidence intervals. ENFORCED
PREREQS: ST 562 OTHER PREREQS: ST 422/
ST 522.
ST 565. TIME SERIES AND SPATIAL STATISTICS
(3). Analysis of serially correlated data in both
time and frequency domains. Autocorrelation and
partial autocorrelation functions, autoregressive
integrated moving average models, model building,
forecasting; filtering, smoothing, spectral
analysis, frequency response studies, spatial
statistics, kriging. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: ST 412/ST 512, ST 422/ST 522.
ST 571. ENVIRONMENTAL SAMPLING (3).
Evaluation and design of environmental surveys
with special reference to the statistical aspects of
indicator development, cost effective response
designs, and spatially distributed sampling.
Involves group project work. Not offered every
year. OTHER PREREQS: ST 422/ST 522 or
instructor approval required.
ST 573. ECOLOGICAL SAMPLING (3). Sampling
of animal populations, frameless sampling,
detectability, line transects, circular plots, markrecapture, line intercept sampling; spatial
sampling, quadrats, kriging; adaptive sampling
designs. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: ST 412/ST 512, ST 421/ST 521.
College of Science
ST 581. LINEAR PROGRAMMING (3). Formulation
and solution of linear programming models;
development of the simplex method and related
pivot algorithms; duality, postoptimality analysis,
extensions and applications of linear
programming; special classes of linear
programming. OTHER PREREQS: MTH 341 or
ST 448.
ST 583. NONLINEAR OPTIMIZATION (3). Convex
sets and convex functions; gradients, Hessians;
necessary and sufficient conditions for optimality;
nonlinear duality; algorithms for unconstrained and
constrained optimization. OTHER PREREQS:
MTH 254, MTH 341.
ST 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-4). May be repeated
for credit when topics vary.
ST 601. RESEARCH (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Instructor approval required.
ST 603. THESIS (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Instructor approval required.
ST 606. PROJECTS (1-16).
ST 623. GENERALIZED REGRESSION MODELS I
(3). Maximum likelihood analysis for frequency
data; regression-type models for binomial and
Poisson data; iterative weighted least squares
and maximum likelihood; analysis of deviance and
residuals; overdispersion and quasi-likelihood
models; log-linear models for multidimensional
contingency tables. ENFORCED PREREQS:
ST 553 and ST 563
ST 625. GENERALIZED REGRESSION MODELS II
(3). Parametric methods for the analysis of
censored survival data, based mostly on largesample likelihood theory. Specific topics include
the Kaplan-Meier estimator, the log-rank test,
partial likelihood, and regression models, including
the Cox proportional-hazards model and its
generalizations. ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 553 or
ST 563
ST 651. LINEAR MODEL THEORY (3). Least
squares estimation, best linear unbiased
estimation, parameterizations, multivariate normal
distributions, distributions of quadratic forms,
testing linear hypotheses, simultaneous
confidence intervals.
ST 652. LINEAR MODEL THEORY (3). Advanced
topics including classification models, mixedeffects models and multivariate models. Offered
alternate years. ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 651
OTHER PREREQS: ST 553, ST 563.
ST 661. ADVANCED THEORY OF STATISTICS (3).
Exponential families, sufficient statistics;
unbiased, equivariant, Bayes, and admissible
estimation. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: ST 563, MTH 511. ST 661, ST 662,
and ST 663 must be taken in order.
ST 662. ADVANCED THEORY OF STATISTICS (3).
Uniformly most powerful, unbiased, similar, and
invariate Offered alternate years. ENFORCED
PREREQS: ST 661 OTHER PREREQS: ST 563,
MTH 511.
ST 663. ADVANCED THEORY OF STATISTICS (3).
First-order and higher-order asymptotics;
likelihood ratio, score, and Wald tests; Edgeworth
and saddlepoint approximations. Offered alternate
years. ENFORCED PREREQS: ST 662 OTHER
PREREQS: ST 563, MTH 511.
ZOOLOGY
John A. Ruben, Chair
3029 Cordley Hall
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR 97331-2914
541-737-3705
E-mail:
zoology@science.oregonstate.edu
Website: http://
zoology.science.oregonstate.edu/
FACULTY
Professors Arnold, Blaustein, Boucot,
Brownell, Farber, Hixon, Houck,
Lubchenco, Mason, Menge, Moore,
Ruben, Taylor
Associate Professors Blouin,
Giebultowicz, Hacker, Zhang, Weis
Assistant Professors Borer, Brower,
Denver, Judd, Lytle, Seabloom, Warrick
Senior Instructor Beatty
RESEARCH FACULTY
Chappell, A. Milligan
PROFESSIONAL FACULTY
Marshall
Undergraduate Major
Zoology (BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
Option
Pre-Veterinary Science
Minor
Zoology
Graduate Major
Zoology (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Behavioral Ecology
Behavioral Endocrinology
Cell Biology
Chemical Ecology
Comparative Immunology
Conservation Biology
Developmental Biology
Evolutionary Biology
Genetics
Marine Ecology
Neurobiology
Parasitology
Physiology
Population Biology
Graduate Minor
Zoology
A major in zoology can prepare
students for vocations that require
foundations in biological science. It is
an ideal major for advanced graduate
education in biological science and for
pre-professional preparation in medicine, dentistry, optometry, and veterinary medicine. In addition, zoology
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majors can enter such varied fields as
environmental affairs, conservation,
laboratory technology, education,
scientific journalism, field biology,
biomedical illustration, and other areas
associated with biomedical and
environmental sciences.
The department offers BS, MA, MS,
and PhD degrees. Excellent opportunities exist for studies at field stations on
the Pacific Coast, in the Great Basin
Desert, and at other locations. In
consultation with advisors, students can
plan programs to meet their particular
needs.
GRADUATE STUDY
The Department of Zoology has strong
programs of graduate study in behavioral ecology, marine biology and
ecology, evolutionary biology, physiology, behavioral endocrinology, population biology, genetics, neurobiology,
chemical ecology, cell and developmental biology and comparative immunology. Detailed information on the
graduate faculty and program is
available from the Department of
Zoology.
ZOOLOGY (BA, BS, HBA, HBS)
All students majoring in zoology are
required to take a common core of
courses.
Baccalaureate Core Courses
(33 total credits)
Zoology Core Courses
Non-Biological Sciences
Requirements (52 credits)
BB 450, BB 451. General Biochemistry (4,3)
CH 221, CH 222, CH 223. *General
Chemistry (5,5,5)12
or an acceptable chemistry substitute
CH 331, CH 332. Organic Chemistry (4,4)
MTH 251. *Differential Calculus (4)
MTH 252. Integral Calculus (4)
PH 201, PH 202. *General Physics (5,5)
ST 351. Intro to Statistical Methods (4)
Biological Sciences Requirements
(40 credits)
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
BI 311. Genetics (4)
BI 314. Cell and Molecular Biology (4)
BI 370. Ecology (3)
BI 445. Evolution (3)
Z 361. Invertebrate Biology (3)
Z 362. Invertebrate Biology Lab (2)
Z 371. Vertebrate Biology (3)
Z 372. Vertebrate Biology Lab (2)
Z 430. Principles of Physiology (4)
or Z 431. Vertebrate Physiology (4)
or Z 432. Vertebrate Physiology (4)
Writing Intensive Course (WIC) (3)
Choose one of the following:
BI 333. ^Understanding Environmental
Problems (3)
BI 371. ^Ecological Methods (3)
BI 388. ^Special Topics in Biology (3)
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BI 489. ^Analysis of Environmental
Issues (3)
HSTS 415. ^Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
HSTS 417. ^History of Medicine (3)
HSTS 419. ^Studies in Scientific
Controversy (3)
HSTS 425. ^History of the Life Sciences (3)
Z 453. ^Scientific Writing and
Behavioral Observations (3)
Biological Science Electives (18
credits)
Choose upper-division biological
sciences courses in consultation with
your advisor. These must be approved
by your advisor.
Required Courses:
Choose from the following course
selections to reach a total of 18 credits.
Cell/Molecular area (6–9):
BI 358. Symbioses and the Environment
(3)
BI 460. Cell Biology (3)
BI 461. Cell Biology Lab (2)
MB 302. General Microbiology (3)
MB 303. General Microbiology Lab (2)
MB 416. Immunology (3)
MB 420. Microbial Diversity (3)
Z 425. Embryology and Development (5)
Z 440. Insect Physiology (3)
Organismal/Physiology area (6–9):
BI 350. Animal Behavior (3)
or Z 350. Animal Behavior (3)
BOT 321. Introduction to Plant
Systematics (4)
FW 311. Biology of Birds (3)
FW 315. Biology of Fishes (3)
FW 317. Biology of Mammals (3)
Z 315. Dinosaur Biology (3)
Z 365. Biology of Insects (4)
Z 422. Comparative Anatomy (5)
Z 423. Environmental Physiology (4)
Z 425. Embryology and Development (5)
Z 430. Principles of Physiology (4)
or Z 431. Vertebrate Physiology (4)
or Z 432. Vertebrate Physiology (4)
Z 436. Animal Physiology Lab (2)
Z 440. Insect Physiology (3)
Z 473. Biology of Amphibians and
Reptiles (3)
Z 474. Systematic Herpetology (2)
Z 477. Aquatic Entomology (4)
Ecology/Evolution/Conservation Biology
areas (6–9):
BOT 341. Plant Ecology (4)
ENT 420. Insect Ecology (3)
HSTS 415. *Theory of Evolution and
Foundation of Modern Biology (3)
Z 351. Marine Ecology (3)
Z 352. Marine Ecology Lab (2)
Z 427. Paleobiology (3)
Z 477. Aquatic Entomology (4)
Z 481. Biogeography (3)
Electives (35 credits)
Total Credits for BS in Zoology=180
PRE-VETERINARY MEDICINE
OPTION—DEPARTMENT OF
ZOOLOGY
ANS 121. Introduction to Animal
Science (4)
ANS 311. Principles of Animal Nutrition
(3)
CH 337. Organic Chemistry Laboratory (4)
MB 302. General Microbiology (3)
MB 303. General Microbiology
Laboratory (2)
ST 352. Introduction to Statistical
Methods (4)
VMB 110. Preveterinary Medicine (1)
Z 410. Occupational Internship (at least 6)
or relevant experience
ZOOLOGY MINOR
The zoology minor is designed for
students from other majors who have
an additional interest in zoology.
Students are strongly encouraged to
identify a minor advisor in the Department of Zoology. Completion of the
minor is certified on the student’s
academic transcript.
Core Requirements
BI 211, BI 212, BI 213. *Principles of
Biology (4,4,4)
Z 361, Z 362. Invertebrate Biology and
Lab (3,2).
Z 371, Z 372. Vertebrate Biology and
Lab (3,2)
Add two or more courses from the following
list:
BI 311. Genetics (4)
BI 350. Animal Behavior (3)
or Z 350. Animal Behavior (3)
BI 370. Ecology (3)
BI 445. Evolution (3)
BI 460. Cell Biology (3)
Z 351. Marine Ecology (3)
Z 365. Biology of Insects (3)
Z 422. Comparative Anatomy (5)
Z 423. Environmental Physiology (4)
Z 425. Embryology and Development (5)
Z 427. Paleobiology (3)
Z 430. Principles of Physiology (4)
or Z 431. Vertebrate Physiology (4)
or Z 432. Vertebrate Physiology (4)
Z 440. Insect Physiology (3)
Z 473. Biology of Amphibians and
Reptiles (3)
Z 477. Aquatic Entomology (4)
ZOOLOGY (MA, MS, PhD)
Graduate Areas of Concentration
Behavioral ecology, behavioral
endocrinology, cell biology, chemical
ecology, comparative immunology,
conservation biology, developmental
biology, evolutionary biology,
genetics, marine ecology,
neurobiology, parasitology,
physiology, population biology
The Department of Zoology offers
graduate work leading toward the
Master of Arts, Master of Science, and
Doctor of Philosophy degrees in all
areas of biology ranging from molecular
to community levels.
At present there are active research
programs involving graduate students
in the study of comparative
immunobiology and pathology; cellular
interactions and tissue differentiation;
neuronal development; cytogenetics;
behavioral biology at the neurophysiological, endocrinological, and ecological levels; environmental physiology;
vertebrate functional morphology;
reproductive biology; natural products
chemistry; marine biology; physiologic
and biochemical adaptation; genetics
and evolution of populations; experimental marine, terrestrial, and freshwater population and community ecology;
biodiversity and conservation biology.
Research is conducted in laboratories
on campus, at the Malheur Field Station
in southeastern Oregon, at the Hatfield
Marine Science Center in Newport, the
H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest, and
in natural areas of the Cascade Mountains and Willamette Valley. Students
also have entered into cooperative
research programs in other departments,
with the Oregon Health and Science
University in Portland, and with the
Primate Research Center in Beaverton.
As part of their training, all students
participate in the departmental seminar
program, and doctoral students spend
at least one year as teaching assistants.
Most students are supported by
graduate teaching or research assistantships. Students are expected to have
broad competency in biology as
demonstrated by scores in at least the
70th percentile in each area of the
Advanced Biology GRE or by successfully completing specified remedial
courses. The master’s program leads to a
thesis or research report (nonthesis
option) on a specific problem; the PhD
program emphasizes independent thesis
research on a major topic at the
forefront of the chosen field.
ZOOLOGY GRADUATE MINOR
For more details, see the departmental
advisor.
COURSES
Z 315. DINOSAUR BIOLOGY (3). In-depth
examination of our current understanding of
dinosaur systematics, physiology, and ecology.
Possible factors associated with dinosaur
extinction (i.e., natural catastrophes, global
climate change, diseases, etc.) will also be
covered. Lec. OTHER PREREQS: Sophomore
standing.
Z 331. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (3).
Lecture course on structure and functions of the
human body. Tissues, organ systems,
homeostatic mechanisms, patho-physiology and
pathomorphology. Z 331 is a prerequisite for Z 332,
Z 333. OTHER PREREQS: Z 331 is a prerequisite
for Z 332, Z 333.
Z 332. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (3).
Lecture course on structure and functions of the
human body. Tissues, organ systems,
homeostatic mechanisms, patho-physiology and
pathomorphology. OTHER PREREQS: Z 331.
College of Science
Z 333. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (3).
Lecture course on structure and functions of the
human body. Tissues, organ systems,
homeostatic mechanisms, patho-physiology and
pathomorphology. OTHER PREREQS: Z 332.
Z 341. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
LABORATORY (2). Dissection of preserved
specimens and study of prepared human
prosection materials. Physiology demonstrations
illustrate functions of organ systems. F-skeleto
muscular; W-neural; S-gastric, vascular, renal.
Lab fee. OTHER PREREQS: Concurrent enrollment
in Z 331.
Z 342. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
LABORATORY (2). Dissection of preserved
specimens and study of prepared human
prosection materials. Physiology demonstrations
illustrate functions of organ systems. F-skeletomuscular; W-neural; S-gastric, vascular, renal.
Lab fee. OTHER PREREQS: Concurrent enrollment
in Z 332.
Z 343. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
LABORATORY (2). Dissection of preserved
specimens and study of prepared human
prosection materials. Physiology demonstrations
illustrate functions of organ systems. F-skeletomuscular; W-neural; S-gastric, vascular, renal.
Lab fee. OTHER PREREQS: Concurrent enrollment
in Z 333.
Z 345. *INTRODUCTION TO EVOLUTION (3).
Elements of evolutionary theory; origin and history
of life; evolutionary controversy; origins of
species, sex, and humans. Lec. (Bacc Core
Course)
Z 348. *HUMAN ECOLOGY (3). The impact of
humans on the environment, emphasizing the
political, sociological, and ecological
consequences of human population growth. Topics
of current critical importance will include global
warming trends, destruction of the ozone layer,
consequences of pollution, habitat destruction,
the loss of biodiversity, and conservation biology.
Lec. (Bacc Core Course)
Z 349. BIODIVERSITY: CAUSES,
CONSEQUENCES, AND CONSERVATION (3). The
earth’s biodiversity is a precious inheritance that
is threatened by an unprecedented extinction
crisis. This course examines the evolutionary and
ecological processes that have created this
unique diversity of life, the importance of
biodiversity in maintaining the earth’s
ecosystems, and methods used to conserve
biodiversity for future generations.
Z 350. ANIMAL BEHAVIOR (3). Concepts of
behavior; sensory receptors, internal mechanisms
governing responses; learning and habituation;
social organization and communication.
CROSSLISTED as BI 350. OTHER PREREQS:
One year of biological science.
Z 351. MARINE ECOLOGY (3). Ecological
interactions and principles in different marine
habitats. Topics include the organisms (plants,
invertebrates, vertebrates) found in major habitats
and interactions between organisms. Habitats
discussed include coral reefs, rocky shores, kelp
forests, near-shore waters, open-ocean waters,
and the deep sea. Emphasis is placed on how
organism-organism interactions produce varying
patterns of distribution, abundance, body size,
diversity, stability, and succession. Lec. OTHER
PREREQS: One year of biology. Z 351 may be
taken alone or concurrently with Z 352.
Z 352. MARINE ECOLOGY LABORATORY (2).
Laboratory and field exposure to many of the
organisms and processes discussed in Z 351.
Research projects provide students with the
opportunity to experience the process by which
information about marine ecology is obtained. Field
trip fee. Lab fee. OTHER PREREQS: Prior or
concurrent enrollment in Z 351.
Z 361. INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY (3). Phylogeny
of invertebrates; structure, function, life histories,
evolution of aquatic and terrestrial species.
Interdependence of form, ecology, physiology and
behavior. May be taken alone or concurrently with
Z 362. Lec. OTHER PREREQS: One year of
biology. May be taken alone or concurrently with
Z 362.
Z 362. INVERTEBRATE BIOLOGY LABORATORY
(2). Morphology and anatomy of representative
invertebrates introduced in Z 361; diversity within
phyla. Study is by dissections and both
microscopic and macroscopic examination; field
trip fee. Lab fee. OTHER PREREQS: Prior or
concurrent enrollment in Z 361.
Z 365. BIOLOGY OF INSECTS (4). Introduction to
the study of insects, stressing the biological
attributes responsible for the success and
dominance of insects. Emphasis on taxonomy,
morphology, behavior, ecology, and coevolutionary
interrelationships.
Z 371. VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY (3). Overview of
vertebrate origins and phylogeny, structural and
functional adaptations, behavior, and ecology.
Lec. OTHER PREREQS: One year of biology. May
be taken alone or concurrently with Z 372.
Z 372. VERTEBRATE BIOLOGY LABORATORY (2).
Classification, identification, and natural history of
vertebrates. Includes laboratory examination of
specimens and frequent field trips (fee charged)
emphasizing Oregon fauna. Lab fee. OTHER
PREREQS: Prior or concurrent enrollment in Z 371.
Z 401. RESEARCH (1-16). Undergraduate research
completed under faculty supervision. OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval required.
Z 401H. RESEARCH (1-16). Undergraduate
research completed under faculty supervision.
OTHER PREREQS: Honors College approval
required.
Z 403. THESIS (1-16). Undergraduate thesis,
completed under faculty supervision. Required of
honors students. OTHER PREREQS: Departmental
approval required.
Z 405. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16). For
undergraduates, to be arranged with individual
faculty. Readings and discussions on topics of
mutual interest. OTHER PREREQS: Departmental
approval required.
Z 407. SEMINAR (1). Undergraduate enrichment
seminars, as offered by faculty. Graded P/N.
Z 410. OCCUPATIONAL INTERNSHIP (1-16).
Practical experience working with professionals.
Graded P/N. OTHER PREREQS: Departmental
approval required.
Z 422. COMPARATIVE ANATOMY (5). Descriptive,
experimental and historical approach to the study
of evolution and anatomy of all organ systems of
vertebrates. Laboratory emphasizes vertebrate
developmental anatomy. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: One year of biology.
Z 423. ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY (4).
Comparative environmental physiology of
vertebrates with emphasis on adaptations to such
aspects of the physical environment as
temperature, water, ions, and gases.
Consideration given to interactions between
physiology and environment that influence the
local and geographic distribution of animals.
Lec/rec. OTHER PREREQS: One year of biology.
Z 425. EMBRYOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (5).
An integrated molecular, cellular and whole
organism approach. Sequential embryonic events
from gametogenesis through organogenesis.
Discussion of experiments into mechanisms of
these events; cellular interactions, pattern
formation, regulation of gene expression, and
cellular differentiation. Lab emphasizes descriptive
vertebrate embryology with introduction to
experimental methods. Lab fee. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: Three years of biology.
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Z 427. PALEOBIOLOGY (3). Considers those
aspects of the fossil record of potential use to life
scientists, including the following topics:
community history, biogeographic history, rates of
evolution (taxonomic, phyletic, cladogenetic,
behavioral, quantum), species problem as viewed
with fossils, coevolution, overall history of life,
speciation mechanisms. Lec. OTHER PREREQS:
One year of biology.
Z 430. PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY (4).
Concepts and mechanisms of physiology,
especially neural integration, sensory perception,
muscle function, with specific examples from
circulation, respiration, osmoregulation, kidney
function and digestion. Lec. OTHER PREREQS:
BI 213 and CH 332 or equivalent.
Z 431. VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY (4).
Physiology of organ systems in vertebrates with
emphasis on mammals. Systems to be considered
include the nervous, excretory (renal), endocrine,
reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory. Courses
may be taken in any order. Lec/rec. OTHER
PREREQS: BI 213 and CH 332.
Z 432. VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY (4).
Physiology of organ systems in vertebrates with
emphasis on mammals. Systems to be considered
include the nervous, excretory (renal), endocrine,
reproductive, respiratory and circulatory. Courses
may be taken in any order. Lec/rec. OTHER
PREREQS: Z 430/Z 530 or BI 213 and CH 332 or
equivalent.
Z 436. ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY (2).
Laboratory experience with concepts and
procedures of modern animal physiology. Lab fee.
OTHER PREREQS: Z 430.
Z 440. INSECT PHYSIOLOGY (3). Fundamentals
of insect physiology from the behavioral to the
molecular level. Cellular physiology and hormonal
control of molting, metamorphosis and
reproduction. Overview of body functions:
respiration, circulation, digestion, metabolism, and
osmoregulation. Physiological basis of behavior:
muscles and flight, structure and functions of the
nervous system, sensory physiology and
chemical communication. During the course the
contributions of insect physiology to (1) an
understanding of general physiological principles
and (2) biorational methods of insect pest control
are discussed. OTHER PREREQS: ENT 311,
BI 211 or BI 213, or instructor approval required.
Z 441. ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY (2). Dissection of
preserved specimens and study of prepared
human prosection materials. Functions illustrated
by physiology exercises. Organ systems
emphasized: F-skeleto-muscular; W-neural;
S-gastric, vascular, renal. Lab write-ups required.
Lab fee. OTHER PREREQS: Concurrent enrollment
in Z 430, Z 431, or Z 432.
Z 442. ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY (2). Dissection of
preserved specimens and study of prepared
human prosection materials. Functions illustrated
by physiology exercises. Organ systems
emphasized: F-skeleto-muscular; W-neural;
S-gastric, vascular, renal. Lab write-ups required.
Lab fee. OTHER PREREQS: Concurrent enrollment
in Z 430, Z 431, or Z 432.
Z 443. ADVANCED HUMAN ANATOMY AND
PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY (2). Dissection of
preserved specimens and study of prepared
human prosection materials. Functions illustrated
by physiology exercises. Organ systems
emphasized: F-skeleto-muscular; W-neural;
S-gastric, vascular, renal. Lab write-ups required.
Lab fee. OTHER PREREQS: Concurrent enrollment
in Z 430, Z 431, or Z 432.
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Z 451. FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE HUMAN
MUSCULAR SYSTEM (4). Overview of the
orientation, innervation, and functional
significance of muscles and muscle groups.
Topics will include techniques of dissection,
muscle identification, and variation on muscular
anatomy. The laboratory component will consist of
the dissection of the muscular anatomy of a
human cadaver. Lab fee. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: Z 331, Z 332, Z 333, or Z 341, Z 342,
Z 343 or Z 441, Z 442, Z 443 or equivalent.
Z 505. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16). For
graduate students working toward a master’s
degree. After arrangements with individual faculty,
readings and discussions on topics of mutual
interest. OTHER PREREQS: Departmental
approval required.
Z 507. SEMINAR (1). Graded P/N.
Z 510. INTERNSHIP (1-16). OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
Z 453. ^SCIENTIFIC WRITING AND BEHAVIORAL
OBSERVATIONS (3). Students will be introduced
to the writing style of scientific research papers in
the context of reporting on behavioral
observations. Lec/lab. (Writing Intensive Course)
Z 522. COMPARATIVE ANATOMY (5). Descriptive,
experimental and historical approach to the study
of evolution and anatomy of all organ systems of
vertebrates. Laboratory emphasizes vertebrate
developmental anatomy. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate or postbac standing.
Z 461. MARINE AND ESTUARINE INVERTEBRATE
ZOOLOGY (4). Comparative survey of eight major
invertebrate phyla and many lesser-known phyla.
Areas of emphasis will be 1) invertebrate
identification, 2) natural history (diversity, habitat,
feeding, behavior), and 3) comparative anatomy
(adaptive significance of morphological
structures). Laboratories and field trips will
strongly supplement lecture material. Lec/lab.
OTHER PREREQS: One year of university-level
biology.
Z 523. ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSIOLOGY (4).
Comparative environmental physiology of
vertebrates with emphasis on adaptations to such
aspects of the physical environment as
temperature, water, ions, and gases.
Consideration given to interactions between
physiology and environment that influence the
local and geographic distribution of animals.
Lec/rec. OTHER PREREQS: Graduate or postbac
standing.
Z 464. MARINE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (3).
Lectures, group library research, and class
debates on current issues regarding the
conservation of biodiversity in the sea. Topics
include overfishing, invasive species,
eutrophication, marine pollution, and global
warming, as well as means of addressing these
threats. CROSSLISTED as FW 464/FW 564.
ENFORCED PREREQS: BI 370 OTHER
PREREQS: Or equivalent; seniors, postbacs, and
graduate students only.
Z 465. SELECTED TOPICS IN ZOOLOGY (1-16).
Topics and credits vary. Grading mode TBA.
Z 473. BIOLOGY OF AMPHIBIANS AND
REPTILES (3). World families and distribution of
amphibians and reptiles; evolution, population
biology, life histories, current literature. OTHER
PREREQS: One year of introductory biology and/
or vertebrate biology.
Z 474. SYSTEMATIC HERPETOLOGY (2). A
survey of the phylogenetic diversity of amphibians
and reptiles of the United States. Identification
through the use of keys will be stressed. Field trip
fee. Lab fee. OTHER PREREQS: One year of
introductory biology and/or vertebrate biology.
Z 477. AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY (4). Biology,
ecology, collection, and identification of aquatic
insects. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: Upper-division standing.
Z 481. BIOGEOGRAPHY (3). Covers the principles
on which biogeography is based, past and
present, plus a historical account of changing
biogeography from the past to the present. Marine
and nonmarine aspects are dealt with, involving
what is known concerning both plants and
animals. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: Instructor approval required.
Z 499. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16). Topics and
credits vary. Grading mode TBA.
Z 499H. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16). OTHER
PREREQS: Honors College approval required.
Z 501. RESEARCH (1-16). Graduate-level research
completed under faculty supervision. Graded P/N.
OTHER PREREQS: Departmental approval
required.
Z 503. THESIS (1-16). Master’s thesis, completed
under faculty supervision. OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval required.
Z 525. EMBRYOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT (5).
An integrated molecular, cellular and whole
organism approach. Sequential embryonic events
from gametogenesis through organogenesis.
Discussion of experiments into mechanisms of
these events; cellular interactions, pattern
formation, regulation of gene expression, and
cellular differentiation. Lab emphasizes descriptive
vertebrate embryology with introduction to
experimental methods. Lab fee. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate or postbac standing.
Z 527. PALEOBIOLOGY (3). Considers those
aspects of the fossil record of potential use to life
scientists, including the following topics:
community history, biogeographic history, rates of
evolution (taxonomic, phyletic, cladogenetic,
behavioral, quantum), species problem as viewed
with fossils, coevolution, overall history of life,
speciation mechanisms. Lec. OTHER PREREQS:
One year of biology, upper-division standing.
Z 530. PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY (4).
Concepts and mechanisms of physiology,
especially neural integration, sensory perception,
muscle function, with specific examples from
circulation, respiration, osmoregulation, kidney
function and digestion. Lec. OTHER PREREQS:
Graduate or postbac standing.
Z 531. VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY (4).
Physiology of organ systems in vertebrates with
emphasis on mammals. Systems to be considered
include the nervous, excretory (renal), endocrine,
reproductive, respiratory, and circulatory. Courses
may be taken in any order. Lec/rec. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate or postbac standing.
Z 532. VERTEBRATE PHYSIOLOGY (4).
Physiology of organ systems in vertebrates with
emphasis on mammals. Systems to be considered
include the nervous, excretory (renal), endocrine,
reproductive, respiratory and circulatory. Courses
may be taken in any order. Lec/rec. OTHER
PREREQS: Z 530, graduate or postbac standing.
Z 536. ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY LABORATORY (2).
Laboratory experience with concepts and
procedures of modern animal physiology. Lab fee.
OTHER PREREQS: Graduate or postbac standing.
Z 537. ENDOCRINOLOGY (4). Influence of
endocrine glands on the physiology of the animal
body, with emphasis on mammals. Offered
alternate years. OTHER PREREQS: Graduate
status or instructor approval required.
Z 540. INSECT PHYSIOLOGY (3). Fundamentals
of insect physiology from the behavioral to the
molecular level. Cellular physiology and hormonal
control of molting, metamorphosis and
reproduction. Overview of body functions:
respiration, circulation, digestion, metabolism, and
osmoregulation. Physiological basis of behavior:
muscles and flight, structure and functions of the
nervous system, sensory physiology and
chemical communication. During the course the
contributions of insect physiology to (1) an
understanding of general physiological principles
and (2) biorational methods of insect pest control
are discussed. OTHER PREREQS: Graduate
standing.
Z 551. FUNCTIONAL ANATOMY OF THE HUMAN
MUSCULAR SYSTEM (4). Overview of the
orientation, innervation, and functional
significance of muscles and muscle groups.
Topics will include techniques of dissection,
muscle identification, and variation on muscular
anatomy. The laboratory component will consist of
the dissection of the muscular anatomy of a
human cadaver. Lab fee. Lec/lab. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate standing or instructor
approval.
Z 554. PRINCIPLES OF SYSTEMATIC BIOLOGY
(4). Explores the theory and procedures of modern
systematics analysis. Entomological examples
emphasized, but fundamental ideas applicable to
all botanical and zoological systems, based on
either morphological or molecular characters.
Includes historical development, phylogenetic
analysis and review of contemporary problems in
systematic theory. OTHER PREREQS: Graduate
standing or instructor approval.
Z 561. MARINE AND ESTUARINE INVERTEBRATE
ZOOLOGY (4). Comparative survey of eight major
invertebrate phyla and many lesser-known phyla.
Areas of emphasis will be 1) invertebrate
identification, 2) natural history (diversity, habitat,
feeding, behavior), and 3) comparative anatomy
(adaptive significance of morphological
structures). Laboratories and field trips will
strongly supplement lecture material. Lec/lab.
OTHER PREREQS: Graduate standing.
Z 564. MARINE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY (3).
Lectures, group library research, and class
debates on current issues regarding the
conservation of biodiversity in the sea. Topics
include overfishing, invasive species,
eutrophication, marine pollution, and global
warming, as well as means of addressing these
threats. CROSSLISTED as FW 464/FW 564.
OTHER PREREQS: Graduate standing or
instructor approval.
Z 565. MARINE CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND
POLICY (3). Introduces the science-policy
interface of ocean resource management. Through
discussions, lectures, and independent projects,
students will learn how policy is formulated at the
state and federal levels, and the role of science in
that process. Emphasizes current topics, such as
ecosystem-based management. Graded P/N.
OTHER PREREQS: Graduate standing.
Z 573. BIOLOGY OF AMPHIBIANS AND
REPTILES (3). World families and distribution of
amphibians and reptiles; evolution, population
biology, life histories, current literature. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate or postbac standing.
Z 574. SYSTEMATIC HERPETOLOGY (2). A
survey of the phylogenetic diversity of amphibians
and reptiles of the United States. Identification
through the use of keys will be stressed. Field trip
fee. Lab fee. OTHER PREREQS: Graduate or
postbac standing.
Z 577. AQUATIC ENTOMOLOGY (4). Biology,
ecology, collection, and identification of aquatic
insects. Not offered every year. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate or postbac standing.
College of Science
Z 581. BIOGEOGRAPHY (3). Covers the principles
on which biogeography is based, past and
present, plus a historical account of changing
biogeography from the past to the present. Marine
and nonmarine aspects are dealt with, involving
what is known concerning both plants and
animals. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate or postbac standing.
Z 582. MOLECULAR METHODS IN ECOLOGY
AND EVOLUTION (3). Survey of molecular
methods used in studies of ecology and of
evolution, with emphasis on data analysis and
appropriate applications of each technique.
Includes lectures and class discussions of
current literature. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate or postbac standing.
Z 593. BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY (5). Behavioral
ecology with emphasis on both theoretical and
empirical approaches. Offered alternate years.
OTHER PREREQS: Graduate or postbac standing.
Z 594. COMMUNITY ECOLOGY (5). Theory and
analysis of multispecies associations. Emphasis
on extent to which existing ecological theory is
supported by natural phenomena. Course
considers how biotic and abiotic mechanisms
interact to regulate community organization and
stability in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial
habitats. Offered alternate years. OTHER
PREREQS: Graduate or postbac standing.
Z 599. SPECIAL TOPICS (1-16). Topics and
credits vary. Grading mode TBA.
Z 601. RESEARCH (1-16). Doctoral-level research
under faculty supervision. Graded P/N. OTHER
PREREQS: Departmental approval.
Z 603. THESIS (1-16). Doctorate thesis, completed
under faculty supervision. OTHER PREREQS:
Departmental approval.
Z 605. READING AND CONFERENCE (1-16). For
graduate students working toward doctoral degree.
After arrangements with individual faculty,
readings and discussions on topics of mutual
interest. OTHER PREREQS: Departmental
approval.
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