This option is available within the Chemistry major at the following location:

• Corvallis

The Materials Science option is a Track-Two option in the BS degree in Chemistry 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. This option includes four advanced laboratory courses and nine courses in, for example, engineering and materials science, including a choice of career supporting electives and an opportunity to explore minors in other areas. Undergraduate research is strongly encouraged.

Option Code: 522

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Recall, integrate, and apply essential core information about the key components of Chemistry.
• Demonstrate competency in basic laboratory techniques, laboratory safety, chemical synthesis, and measurement of chemical properties and phenomena.
• Communicate ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze data, access information and integrate information from various sources in order to solve problems.

The track-two core requirements are slightly modified for the Materials Science option:

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

Option Code: 522