Chemistry Major: Overview

The early Greek scholars grouped all forms of matter into one of three elemental categories: fire, water, or earth.

What began as a simple method of grouping and studying substances has grown into the complex and fascinating scientific discipline we call chemistry. At Ozarks, our chemistry program can put you on the right track for graduate studies or a career in chemistry.

Ozarks Chemistry students start out with chemistry classes that cover fundamental subjects, such as how the various elements are categorized and what their properties are, then progress to courses covering complex subjects such as organic chemistry or quantitative analysis. Classes and labs are held in the Smith-Broyles Science Center, which provides students with ready access to analytical equipment and laboratory space.