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Online labs for non-science majors
OSU’s online 12X general chemistry labs lets you explore concepts and expand your understanding in a simulated classroom. Working from our video lectures, you move from concept to application. Each lab includes three sections: Introduction, Experiment and Discussion. The introduction reviews the concept and elaborates on the lab itself. In the experiment, you use the virtual tools in a step-by-step process to gather data for your analysis. Finally, in the discussion, you can review your findings with your fellow students and get real time feedback from your instructor.
View OSU's online chemistry lab classroom and become immersed in an active learning environment where exploration is the guiding theme.
Labs for science and engineering majors
Chemistry labs are offered at OSU’s main campus in Corvallis, Oregon for students requiring the 22X chemistry courses. Check with your advisor to determine whether labs are required for your course of study.
The CH 221Z/222Z/223Z online lecture sequence combined with the CH 227Z/228Z/229Z lab sequence satisfies OSU's undergraduate bacc core requirements. Labs must be taken in order.
| Online Lecture Course | On-Campus Lab Course | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CH 221Z | CH 227Z | |
| CH 222Z | CH 228Z | CH 221Z is prerequisite for CH 222Z. |
| CH 223Z | CH 229Z | CH 222Z is prerequisite for CH 223Z. |
Please note: Lab courses CH 227Z, 228Z and 229Z are delivered as OSU campus classes and follow the OSU Corvallis Campus tuition model for in-state tuition. If you need labs but prefer not to travel, you may be able to find General Chemistry labs offered separately at an institution near your home.
Transfer your credits
All students enrolled in Oregon State Ecampus classes pay in-state tuition, making online classes affordable and flexible. It is important to note that Oregon State University runs on a quarter system. If you are transferring credits be sure to confirm the transfer policy of your home institution. Learn more about transferring credits.
Need more information about registering for chemistry classes?
1. Review the admissions process for nondegree-seeking students
2. Learn more about the override and prerequisite process
3. Follow the steps in the Getting Started Guide for newly admitted students
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Program quick facts
* Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long.
† Cost per credit is calculated using tuition per credit for the current academic year. It does not include associated fees, course materials, textbook expenses, and other expenses related to courses. Courses numbered 5XX and higher are graduate level tuition.
‡ Course sequences can include classes that are delivered online, as well as a blend of online coursework with one or a few required site-based classes.
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