The list below shows the articulation of introductory or general chemistry (CH 104-106, CH 121-123, or CH 221-223) and organic chemistry (CH 241-243) courses from Oregon community colleges (CCs) to OSU. Course articulation to OSU can affect how course requirements are met and how they can be used as prerequisites for higher level courses.
aLDT CH indicates that the one or more of the courses in the sequence transfer with no equivalent OSU number. These courses transfer as lower division transfer (LDT) chemistry (CH) credits with the course title and number of credits being the same as the original CC course. Bold indicates a change from before F2007.
bThe articulation for organic chemistry is only valid if the entire sequence is taken at the CC and transferred because there is not a direct correspondence between individual courses. If only CH 241 is taken at the CC and transferred, a student must start with CH 331 at OSU. If only CH 241 and 242 are transferred, a student must still take CH 332 and CH 337 to complete the non-majors organic sequence at OSU.
cBecause the lectures and labs are separate courses with specific course numbers, all three labs and all three lectures must be taken so that the articulation to OSU is CH 331, 332, 337. This requirement also applies to the policy of obtaining upper division credit based on the ACS exam. Note that the articulation of the lectures is LDT CH + CH 331 + CH 332. A student who completes the lecture sequence but not the labs, can enroll in CH 337 at OSU.
In all cases, the CH 104-106 sequence (or equivalent) does not transger to OSU as CH 121-123 because the topics and level of coverage do not match the CH 121-123 sequence at OSU. The CH 104-106 sequence typically is based on a general/organic/biochemistry (GOB) textbook rather than a traditional general chemistry textbook with no coverage of biochemistry and little coverage of organic chemistry. The GOB sequence is often the chemistry sequence intended for pre-nursing majors and is not intended for science majors or students whom plan to enroll in further chemistry courses. Hence, the large differences in topics covered and depth of coverage of many topics makes a traditional general chemistry sequence and a GOB sequence non-equivalent and results in a GOB sequence providing inadequate preparation for organic chemistry at OSU.
In some cases, the CH 121-123 sequence from a community college does not transfer to OSU as CH 121-123 because the topics and level of coverage are significantly different from the OSU courses (usually the GOB format). CH 121, 122, & 123 from Chemeketa, Linn-Benton, and Treasure Valley Community Colleges are considered reasonably equivalent to CH 121, 122, 123 at OSU.
Courses above the 100-level will transfer to OSU as chemistry credits without being identified with a specific OSU course number. The title of the transferred course is the original title of the course at the CC and the number of credits transferred is the same as the original course. These courses do fulfill the OSU Baccalaureate Core requirement for physical science courses.
In general, 100-level chemistry courses from community colleges or Oregon Universities that do not transfer to OSU as CH 121-123 do not fulfill the requirements for the chemistry major.
A 100-level, 1-year, chemistry course sequence from a community college or university that does not articulate to OSU as CH 121-123:
The list below shows the articulation of introductory or general chemistry courses from Oregon Public Universities to OSU. Four general chemistry sequences are taught at OSU: CH 121-123, CH 201, 202 & 205, CH 231/261, 232/262 and 233/263. CH 201, 202 & 205 is considered a sequence for engineering students and does not complete the one-year general chemistry requirement. OSU does not teach a "introductory chemistry" sequence that is a combination of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry (GOB) which is common at many Oregon community colleges and some universities. We do offer terminal GOB courses in CH 130 and CH 140 but these are not considered to meet prerequisite requirements for chemistry courses.
Of all Oregon public universities, only OSU offers the CH 121-123 sequence in terms of course numbers or content. One or more the other universities teach an "equivalent" to one or more of the other three OSU general chemistry sequences.
OSU also teaches CH 231-233 as a hybrid course with an online lecture. The lab portion of the sequence needs to be completed on campus. This sequence is CH 231-233 for the lectures and CH 261-263 for the corresponding labs. Completion of the hybrid general chemistry sequences fulfills the requirements for one year of general chemistry.
How chemistry courses articulate to OSU can affect how they fulfill the course requirements for specific majors and for the chemistry minor and how they can be used as prerequisites for higher level courses.
aLDT CH indicates that the one or more of the courses in the sequence transfer with no equivalent OSU number. These courses transfer as lower division transfer (LDT) chemistry (CH) credits with the course title and number of credits being the same as the original CC course. Bold indicates a change from before F2007.
bH (italics) means the sequence articulates as CH 231-233 for the lectures and CH 261-263 for the labs. This change was implemented in 2010 and a student will not need an override to enroll for organic chemistry. If the sequence in question was taken and transferred to OSU before 2010, it will be articulated as CH LDT but can substitute for CH 221-223 if all the lecture courses and lab courses (6 total courses) are articulated to OSU. However, students must obtain registration overrides for CH courses that require CH 223 as an enforced prerequisite. See the last paragraph of Explanation for further information.
cN (italics) means that the honors sequence does articulate to OSU as specific OSU courses. The sequence can be used as a substitute for CH 231H/261H-233H/263H if all the lecture courses and lab course (6 total courses) are transferred to OSU. An override from chemistry is required for an advanced chemistry course.
How chemistry courses from other Oregon public universities articulate to OSU, fulfill the course requirements for the chemistry minor and function as valid prerequisites for higher level courses, is presented in the Detailed Tables of articulation of all chemistry courses from Oregon Universities to OSU, and is the official source.
In all cases, the CH 104-106 (or CH 101-103) sequences at other Oregon Universities do not transfer to OSU as CH 121-123 because the topics and level of coverage do not match the CH 121-123 sequence at OSU. The CH 104-106 (or CH 101-103) sequence typically is based on a general/organic/biochemistry or GOB textbook rather than a traditional general chemistry textbooks used at OSU with no coverage of biochemistry and little coverage of organic chemistry. Hence, the large differences in topics covered and depth of coverage of many topics makes a traditional general chemistry sequence and a GOB sequence non-equivalent.
Courses above the 100-level do articulate to OSU as chemistry credits without being identified with a specific OSU course number. The title of the transferred course is the original title of the course at the other university and the number of credits transferred is the same as the original course. These courses often fulfill the OSU Baccalaureate Core requirement for physical science courses. Where the lecture and lab courses are taught separately with individual courses numbers, both the lecture and lab courses must be taken to obtain Baccalaureate Core status when articulated.
Note the column denoted "Articulation of CH 221-223." For the entries marked H or N, the lecture and labs of general chemistry are separate courses, unlike at OSU. For cases where CH 223 is an enforced prerequisite, registration overrides must be requested from the chemistry department. Completion of the the entire lecture sequence and the entire lab sequence is considered as "equivalent" or a valid substitute for the CH 221-223 general chemistry sequence at OSU in all programs that require the CH 221-223 sequence. If a student transfers only the lecture sequence without the laboratory courses, the courses will not count as Baccalaureate Core courses nor as a complete general chemistry sequence for any major or the chemistry minor. The transfer courses denoted H (blue) articulate to separate lecture and lab courses at OSU and serve for overrides.
None of the 100-level chemistry courses from Oregon public universities transfer to OSU as CH 121-123 or CH 221-223. Hence these sequences do not fulfill the requirements for majors in those OSU departments that specify a year of general chemistry. Usually CH 121-123, or a higher level general chemistry sequence such as CH 221-223, is specified in the curriculum for a specific OSU major.
A student should contact an academic adviser in the specific department of interest for clarification of the department's general chemistry requirements. CH 104-106 (CH 101-103) will not be accepted in place of CH 221-223 the chemistry major.
A 100-level, one-year chemistry course sequence from a university that does not articulate to OSU as CH 121-123 (or CH 231/261-233/263):
Courses in italics articulated as CH LDT before spring 2011 and an override must be requested from the Chemistry Office to take subsequent chemistry courses.
Most private schools are based on semesters, and both semesters must be completed to fulfill OSU's general chemistry requirement. Completion of both semesters in the sequence is considered equivalent to completion of three quarters at OSU or one year of general chemistry. If only the first semester is taken, the first course is the prerequisite for OSU CH 232/262 (previously CH 222) and NOT CH 233/263 (previously CH 223). All quarter equivalent credits that exceed 5 credits (in the case of a lab/lecture) or 4 credits (in the case of a separate lecture), will articulate as CH LDT credit. Any other chemistry courses from these schools that are not shown on this table do not currently serve as acceptable general chemistry courses for programs of study at OSU.
