Chemistry (Physical Sciences)

Faculty:
Donelson - Interim Chair, Garoutte, Gilbert-Saunders and Summerfield
Reynolds Hall 210 • 417-625-9766

Mission

The Chemical and Physical Sciences Department is a learning community dedicated to:

providing a curriculum that gives its majors a thorough grounding in the basic principles and methods of chemistry in theory and practice
offering our students ample opportunities for independent research
providing chemistry courses suitable for students majoring in other fields
offering courses in support of the health sciences
supporting a Medical Laboratory Science program in concert with hospitals in the region
providing a positive environment for students, staff and faculty

Chemistry and Biochemistry graduates will find an impressive array of options and exciting opportunities in fields such as basic research, environmental protection, instrumentation, new product and process development, technical marketing, market research, forensic chemistry, teaching at all levels and information science. Moreover, chemistry degrees are valuable in health sciences such as medicine, pharmacology, clinical chemistry and industrial hygiene. The first step into a future in chemistry is a formal education. Since chemistry is such a broad field and holds diverse career opportunities, students should plan their education with a goal in mind.

Programs

Major

Minor

Chemistry Minor, CH80

Courses

Chemistry