University Exploratory Studies Program

Many of you may be starting the 200 level General Chemistry sequence in fall term.  This sequence has separately numbered lectures and labs, and registering for these Chemistry classes can be confusing.  Here are some instructions to make it easier.  The issue is that lecture/recitation section and the lab section are linked, thus registration for all three components must happen at the same time, or it won’t work.

Here are two ways to do this:

• Use the online schedule of classes to look at Chemistry offerings for fall term (Corvallis campus offerings ).  Identify the three CRN’s  (two for lecture and recitation which are listed under CH 231 and one for the lab which is listed under CH 261).  The schedule of classes is real time and allows you to see the sections that are open.  Once you’ve identified three CRN’s that will work (make sure the times you’ve chosen for all three don’t conflict with each other), then you can add them to CRN table in the Registration system and click submit.  Provided everything is open and there are no time conflicts, you should be set

• You can use the Advanced Search function in the online registration system to find all three pieces of the class at once:

1. Click the “Class Search” button on the main registration page.
2. When you get to the Class Search page, click the “Advanced Search” button
3. Highlight “Chemistry” on the list
4. Put the number “2” in the course number box, and hit return (or you can also scroll to the bottom and click the “Search Classes” button).
5. This will bring up all the 200-level Chemistry classes offered fall term.  Scroll down until you find CH 231.  Choose one lecture and one recitation, and make note of the days and times for both. Please note that Chemistry usually has one or two recitations that are limited to Chemistry majors.  If you see +520 in the restrictions box, that is a restricted section.  Once you’ve identified your lecture and recitation, scroll down until you find the CH 261 lab.  Choose one of the labs and make sure it doesn’t conflict with the lecture and recitation you picked.
6. Check the boxes next to you chosen lecture, recitation, and lab, and then scroll to the bottom and click register.