Registration & Graduation Notes for Chemistry Majors - Winter Term 2009

1. Priority Registration W09 - Priority is based on credits earned plus in progress.  If you are a continuing student at OSU, you do not need a new PIN to register for winter term. If you are new to OSU winter term and a chemistry major, contact Dr. Pastorek to get your PIN.

Phase One starts Sunday - Nov 15 - you can register for max of 16 cr during Phase One.

Phase Two starts Thursday - Dec 3 - you can register for up to 19 cr

For your exact day and time for registration, sign on to Student Online Services, then select “Registration,” then “Check Your Registration Status.” Registration status will be available approximately one week before registration begins. Otherwise, see Registrar for re-enrollment and registration procedures.
http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/ChapterDetail.aspx?key=374#Section3689


Students needing one WIC chemistry course this year to graduate by June 2010 are strongly encouraged to enroll in CH 462 & 462H  winter.  Don't wait for CH 463 spring term which is likely to be over-enrolled - with graduating seniors!  The labs have limited spaces and a space spring term is not guaranteed.  

Many courses at OSU now offer an automatic wait list option if a course is
closed.  This is only an option for those courses that are labeled as using WL in the schedule of classes.   (This is different from the Experimental Chemistry I wait list- see note below).  The OSU wait list system only updates once every 24 hrs. 

            "Registering on your scheduled day & time makes everyone a happy camper!"

 
2.   Special Notes - Important Read These!

Courses:

CH 362/362H will be overfilled Winter term and transfer students that need the TR section must place their name on the chemistry department (see link at top of the CH 362 web page - fill out form and submit).  For those of you already in CH 361/361H Fall 2009, there are spaces open for the WF section you can register without an override.  Once these are WF spaces are filled space will be made available based on the information submitted in the chemistry CH 362 waiting list form (this is not the OSU waitlist). If you have problems with the chemistry 362 waiting list please contact Dr. Pastorek.
  
CH 462/462H  is a WIC course meeting winter term.  If you plan to graduate this year and still need to take Experimental Chemistry II plus fulfill the WIC Bacc Core requirement this is the course for you!  See the course web page for more info - analytical and physical chem techniques.  CH 462 lab meet Monday and Wednesday from 1:00-4:50.

If you are required to take the BB 494 (lab) for your chemistry option only graduating seniors will be admitted winter term.  You should have taken BB 493 fall term 2009 to continue on in lab. 
If you don't get in the course this winter term, BB 494 will be offered again spring term 2010 (either TR morning or TR afternoon).

Option Requirements and Opportunities for Chemistry Options:

Business option All Business courses are using Enforced Prerequisites. If you are unable to register for a business course you can request an override online at:  http://www.bus.oregonstate.edu/services/  or specifically use the form https://surveys.bus.oregonstate.edu/BsgSurvey2_0/main.aspx?SurveyID=2227   
Chemistry majors with the option in Business are now eligible to earn a minor in Business and Entrepreneurship. The BA&E minor also requires an orientation course, gpa requirements, and academic residency requirements. You must meet with an advisor in the College of Business to find out more on this.  See the BA web page at: http://www.bus.oregonstate.edu/prospective/bus_minor.htm

 
Track 1 Advanced Biochemistry option you should plan to take BB 494(3cr) and BB 497 (1 cr) Winter term   This will change the total number of BB lab credits from 9 to 8 credits.  Please go to the BB main office in ALS 2011 to request an override for the labs.

Track 2 Biochemistry option:   If you are taking BB 493 fall term, you should plan to take  BB 494 Winter term only.  Please go to the BB main office in ALS 2011 to request an override for the 494 lab if you are currently enrolled in BB 493.

Forensic Science option and Environmental Chemistry options:
Bi 314 is now a prerequisite for MB 302/303 and Bi 314 requires three terms of BI 211-213, so you will need to plan ahead.  Also, Tox 455 is scheduled to be taught Spring term 2010. Tox 490 is being taught winter term and this is a popular course and satisfies one of the FS electives.  For graduating seniors, BB 494 should be taken spring term 2010.

PreMed option:  Because PHL 444 is sometimes not scheduled, students with the Premed option should review the list of substitute coursesCheck the Additional Info link for your option at  http://www.chemistry.oregonstate.edu/undergrad/curricula.html for explanations, additions, and changes for requirements.

Chemistry Educ option: There are several substitutions for SED 309 and SED 416 that are no longer offered, Check the Additional Info link for your option at  http://www.chemistry.oregonstate.edu/undergrad/curricula.html for explanations, additions, and changes for requirements.

3. PIN numbers

PIN numbers are the same as fall term.  If you forgot your PIN or lost it you will need to visit your chemistry advisor.  The main office will not give out this information.  However, the chemistry office can provide your adviser's name, schedule, and office hours. If you have not already signed up for an option, do this now  (Signup for option)A useful guide in progress is the option checklist  posted on the Departmental WEB site. 

4. Graduating Seniors
Audits are done for seniors (you can go log into your account to see your audit) and you should verify with your adviser if you have any questions. 

Students planning to graduate W10 or F10 should submit an Application for Bachelor's degree. You do this online at:  http://catalog.oregonstate.edu/ChapterDetail.aspx?key=6#Section54
Make sure that you declare your degree (B.S. or B.A.), chemistry as your major, and your give the complete name of your option(s) if your degree is a B.S.

More information for chemistry students at:(http://www.chemistry.oregonstate.edu/undergrad/advising/auditsandgraduation.htm). 

5. Declared Electives

For some options, the student must have elective courses approved.  For the advanced chemistry and advanced biochemistry options of the B.S degree or the B.A. degree, students are required to have their career-supportive electives approved by their adviser Fall quarter of the junior year.  For the business option you must specify which business courses will be used for upper division electives.  For the chemical education option, the secondary endorsement area should be based on a primary endorsement other than chemistry. 

6. Research and Internships

Check out the faculty research pages and contact faculty directly to setup an appt to discuss research opportunities in their labs.  To register for undergraduate research (CH 401) & internships (CH 410), students must fill the blanket number form available at this link or in the chemistry office. See directions for registering for these courses at  http://www.chemistry.oregonstate.edu/undergrad/advising/BlanketCourses.html 

7. Other

PHOTO Please arrange to get your picture taken for the graduate's picture board that is displayed in the hallway of Gilbert Hall. Compliments of the Chemistry department, please make an appointment to get your photo taken at the Shutterbug on Monroe Street (next to Subway).

Exit Poll.  We encourage all graduating seniors to fill out and submit the exit poll (see link at the top) This information is used for planning purposes and also to support applications for teaching grants.  And we would like to know how we are doing!

At the chemistry advising WEB site, you will find a great deal of information including registration schedules, B.S. and B.A. curricula in four forms (requirements by area, check lists, timetables by term, and by year), a list of prerequisites and terms that courses are taught, and a link to course equivalents from other institutions.

updated 11/09/2009 (cp)

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