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Majors Minors Faculty News and Activities Careers Research Opportunities Facilities Student Groups

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Chemistry is a fundamental science that impacts all aspects of one's life. A bachelor's degree in Chemistry is an excellent preparation for many careers in science, industry, government, or commerce. Chemistry majors will prepare for pre-professional programs such as graduate, pharmacy, medical, dental, or veterinary schools. A student that graduates with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry will have developed practical, analytical, problem-solving, presentation, and communication skills. This exciting and challenging field can lead to a successful future.

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MAJORS

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BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR, B.S.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Bachelor of Science

The Nettie Marie Jones Chair of Chemistry was established to honor Mrs. Jones' contribution to the total program of the College. Funding for this chair is provided by the estate of Mrs. Jones.

A student graduating with a degree in chemistry from College of the Ozarks will:

  • understand the basics of the major branches of chemistry and see their connections to other scientific disciplines (Academic);
  • acquire the ability to use the tools, techniques, and instrumentation of chemistry to serve others in their profession as hard-working persons of character (Vocational);
  • understand and appreciate the beauty of God's Creation when explored at the molecular level (Christian);
  • be knowledgeable, thoughtful, and active citizens of God's Kingdom and our country, and be able to apply critical thinking skills to make well-informed decisions about current chemical and scientific issues (Patriotic);
  • be able to collect, evaluate, and communicate chemical information effectively in oral and written form (Cultural).
     

BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 60 CREDIT HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES SPECIFIED BY MAJOR:

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES: 41 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE:

REQUIRED COLLATERAL COURSES: 19 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE ONE PHYSICS ELECTIVE:

CHOOSE ONE BIOCHEMISTRY ELECTIVE:

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL COURSES:

CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY DOUBLE MAJOR

A student can double major in chemistry and biochemistry by completing the chemistry major and the following courses: 27-28 credit hours

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: 4-5 CREDIT HOURS

CHEMISTRY MAJOR, B.S.

 

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Bachelor of Science

The Nettie Marie Jones Chair of Chemistry was established to honor Mrs. Jones' contribution to the total program of the College. Funding for this chair is provided by the estate of Mrs. Jones.

A student graduating with a degree in chemistry from College of the Ozarks will:

  • understand the basics of the major branches of chemistry and see their connections to other scientific disciplines (Academic);
  • acquire the ability to use the tools, techniques, and instrumentation of chemistry to serve others in their profession as hard-working persons of character (Vocational);
  • understand and appreciate the beauty of God's Creation when explored at the molecular level (Christian);
  • be knowledgeable, thoughtful, and active citizens of God's Kingdom and our country, and be able to apply critical thinking skills to make well-informed decisions about current chemical and scientific issues (Patriotic);
  • be able to collect, evaluate, and communicate chemical information effectively in oral and written form (Cultural).
     

CHEMISTRY MAJOR REQUIREMENTS: 46 CREDIT HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE SPECIFIED BY MAJOR:

REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES: 37 CREDIT HOURS

REQUIRED COLLATERAL COURSES: 9 CREDIT HOURS

RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL COURSES:

CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY DOUBLE MAJOR

A student can double major in chemistry and biochemistry by completing the chemistry major and the following courses: 27-28 credit hours

ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: 4-5 CREDIT HOURS

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MINORS

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BIOCHEMISTRY MINOR

 

BIOCHEMISTRY MINOR REQUIREMENTS: 22 CREDIT HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE SPECIFIED BY MINOR:

REQUIRED MINOR COURSES: 22 CREDIT HOURS

CHEMISTRY MINOR

 

CHEMISTRY MINOR REQUIREMENTS: 16 CREDIT HOURS

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE SPECIFIED BY MINOR:

REQUIRED MINOR COURSES: 16 CREDIT HOURS

CHOOSE EIGHT CREDITS OF CHEMISTRY ELECTIVES:

  • Chemistry (CHE)

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NEWS AND ACTIVITIES

 

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Students participating in undergraduate research attend and present their research at American Chemical Society regional and national meetings and the Missouri Academy of Science. Research students in the Chemistry department at College of the Ozarks have consistently won awards at the annual Missouri Academy of Science.

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Chemistry students and professors participated in the Silver Dollar City annual Science Day. 

FACULTY

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WITH A CHEMISTRY DEGREE

  • Agricultural Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Catalysis
  • Chemical Education
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Information Specialists 
  • Chemical Sales
  • Chemical Technology
  • Colloid and Surface Chemistry
  • Consulting
  • Consumer Product Chemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Food and Flavor Chemistry
  • Forensic Chemistry
  • Geochemistry
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Materials Science
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Oil and Petroleum
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Pulp and Paper Chemistry
  • R&D Management
  • Science Writing
  • Textile Chemistry
  • Water Chemistry
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Research Opportunities

The Chemistry major at College of the Ozarks culminates in three semesters of research during the student's junior and senior years.

Topics of current research include:

  • Use of organic extractants to remove heavy metals from contaminated soil and water
  • Synthesis of heterocyclic and fluorine containing substances
  • Pharmaceuticals in natural waters
  • Capillary electrophoresis of biomolecules
  • Protein interactions
  • NMR measurements of brain metabolites
  • Interferences in medical glucose testing

 

Students often report their research results at national and regional chemistry meetings.

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Laboratories & Equipment

The Chemistry department occupies the third floor of the Pfeiffer Science building. The department has three fully equipped laboratories, including a general chemistry lab, an analytical lab, and an organic lab. The laboratories house a gas chromatograph and a gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer, an infrared spectrometer, a high pressure liquid chromatograph, gel electrophoresis and capillary electrophoresis instruments, a bomb calorimeter, a fluorometer, two ultra-violet/visual scanning spectrometers, an electrochemical detector, two rotary evaporators, an atomic absorbance spectrometer, a defractometer, and a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. All three laboratories have proper safety equipment.

Also available in the Chemistry department is a computer lounge. Available software allows three dimensional and computational modeling of compounds and the ability to predict experimental results. Data from the lab can be processed and interpreted by the computers.

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STUDENT GROUPS