Rogue Community College

TRANSFER GUIDE FOR OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

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Major Offered Through:

Rogue

Community College

Biochemistry & Biophysics

Biochemistry & Biophysics provides a degree path centered on the chemistry

and physics of life processes with training that integrates the principles of

chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, biochemistry, cell and molecular

biology, and biological sequence analysis. Biochemists explore the chemical

structure of living matter and the chemical reactions occurring in living cells.

Biophysicists use the methods of physical science to study the structure and

function of macromolecules. Biochemistry and Biophysics majors receive

excellent training for careers in medicine and related health professions,

Biochemistry & Biophysics Options

• Advanced Biophysics

• Neuroscience

• Pre-Medicine

biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, or for graduate study. Completion

of an option is required to earn a degree in Biochemistry & Biophysics.

Your Bachelor’s Degree (BS) in the College of Science

Minor/Electives

Baccalaureate

Core

Major

Requirements

• A minimum of 180 credits are required for

graduation; 60 must be upper division (300

and 400-level courses).

• A maximum of 124 credits earned at a

community college may be applied toward

bachelor’s degree at OSU.

• Only courses with letter prefixes and

numbers above 100 can be accepted.

• Some courses can count towards your major

and the Baccalaureate Core. Check with your

advisor.

• Options available. See “Important Notes”.

• See the OSU Catalog for a list of courses

required for your major and option:

catalog.oregonstate.edu

Courses for this Major (offered at Rogue Community College)

Priority courses to complete before transferring are distinguished by

CORVALLIS

Requirement

RCC Course

OSU Courses for Biochemistry

Biophysics Majors

Notes

Mathematics

MTH 111, MTH 112,

MTH 251, MTH 252,

MTH 254

MTH 111, MTH 112,

MTH 251, MTH 252, MTH 254

Math placement determines where students

begin in math. Please speak to your RCC advisor

General Chemistry

CH 221, 222, 223

CH 231/261, 232/262, 233/263

Lecture & lab for Chemistry have separate

course numbers at OSU

Principles of Biology

BI 211, 212, 213

Students need to take the entire series at either

RCC or OSU. Individual terms do not match

between the two schools.

Physics

PH 211, 212, 213

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Important Notes & Resources

Important Notes for the College and Major:

• Grade requirements: C- or better in all lower division math, biology, and chemistry coursework

• See a sample degree plan by searching “Biochemistry and Biophysics” at admissions.oregonstate.edu/find-

your-major

• Option required. Select from: Advanced Biophysics, Neuroscience, and Pre-Medicine

• Other similar majors to explore: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Biology with a Genetics option

• Math, Chemistry and some Baccalaureate Core are priority courses to complete before transferring to OSU.

• For Biochemistry & Biophysics students, the best time to transfer is fall term, particularly due to the

required three term science series courses. Talk with the College of Science Transfer Advisor about your

specific timeline.

• It is important to speak with the College of Science Transfer Advisor early on, and often, to ensure correct

course selection and sequencing.

Resources and OSU Information:

• Students do not have to complete a transfer degree in order to transfer to OSU.

o If you’ve completed the Oregon AAOT, all requirements of the Baccalaureate Core are complete

except for Synthesis Courses and Writing Intensive Courses.

• Preparing to apply to OSU? See admissions info: oregonstate.edu/admissions/transfer.html

• Want to take classes at both OSU and an Oregon community college? Check out the Degree Partnership

Program: partnerships.oregonstate.edu/students

• Visit OSU for a campus tour and meet with an advisor; schedule your visit at visitosu.oregonstate.edu/visit-

campus

General Education Courses (called the Baccalaureate Core)

• Complete one course in each Perspectives category with no more than two in the same department.

• For full listing of courses that fulfill Baccalaureate Core, please refer to

https://admissions.oregonstate.edu/baccalaureate-core-course-equivalencies-rogue-community-college

SKILLS COURSES

Math

Writing I

Writing II

Speech

Fitness

Completed as part of major.

WR 121. Required to transfer.

Many options, see BaccCore link above

PE 231

PERSPECTIVE

COURSES

Biological Science

Physical Science

Additional Biological or Physical Science

Cultural Diversity

Literature and the Arts

Social Processes and Institutions

Western Culture

Completed as part of major

Many options, see BaccCore link above

DPD COURSE

Difference, Power, & Discrimination

Many options, see BaccCore link above

SYNTHESIS COURSES

Contemporary Global Issues

Science, Technology, & Society

Upper division course, take through OSU

It is important to speak with the College of Science Transfer Advisor early on, and often, to ensure

correct course selection and sequencing.

Academic advisors at your community college and OSU are available to answer your questions and assist

you in creating a transfer plan. See your community college advisor first and use this Transfer

Guide to help you plan. Also, consider visiting OSU to take a campus tour and meet with an advisor. See

visitosu.oregonstate.edu/visit-campus to schedule your personalized visit.

Advising Contacts & Resources

Rogue Community College

http://www.roguecc.edu/advising/

OSU College of Science Transfer Advisor

Melissa Lee, Melissa.Lee@oregonstate.edu, 541-737-3522

OSU Science Success Center

sciencesuccess@oregonstate.edu, 541-737-3854

OSU Biochemistry & Biophysics Website

https://biochem.oregonstate.edu