Northeastern State University

Department of Natural Sciences

DR. ERIK TERDAL
Department Chair(Interim)
E-mail: terdal@nsuok.edu

TINA FANNING
Department Secretary
E-mail: fannintl@nsuok.edu
Phone: (918) 444-3850

Chemistry

Chemistry is all around us - in what we eat, in what we breathe, in how we live, in what we are. Chemists study not only what things are, but also what they do and how they do it. Nearly all sciences and advances in fields such as molecular biology, environmental science, materials science, and medicinal chemistry are built upon an understanding of chemistry. At Northeastern State University, a student may earn a B.S. degree in Chemistry or Chemical Education. Chemistry courses provide a sound background in chemical principles and challenge students to develop excellent problem-solving skills. Courses in inorganic, physical, analytical, organic, environmental and polymer chemistries comprise the curriculum. Besides formal classroom instruction, chemistry majors sharpen their abilities in a variety of laboratory courses and by the completion of an independent research project.

Obtaining an undergraduate degree in chemistry prepares students for many different careers including employment as a research chemist or a lab technician in industrial quality control, environmental assessment, forensics, patent law, or education. Furthermore, the chemistry program prepares students for pursuing advanced degrees or in entering health-related professional schools (medical, pharmacy, dental, optometry, chiropractic, etc.).

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