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 23X chemistry courses. To minimize time required on-campus, Ecampus students may opt to take each lab in an intensive, three-day format - which would be nine consecutive days for all three labs - or not at all. Check with your advisor to determine whether labs are required for your course of study.

The CH 231/232/233 online lecture sequence combined with the CH 261/262/263 lab sequence satisfies OSU's undergraduate bacc core requirements. Labs must be taken in order.

Please note: Lab courses CH 261, 262 and 263 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