Department of Chemistry & Physics

Overview

OC’s Department of Chemistry & Physics features degree programs in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Forensic Science, and Science Education. Students benefit from our emphasis on undergraduate research in our state-of-the-art labs; we recently acquired new laboratory instruments and an observatory to house the telescope used for our Astronomy classes.

Over the past three years, 95% of OC science students who applied to medical school or graduate school were accepted. Our graduates are employed by a wide variety of industries and organizations, including the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Oklahoma State Health Department, ConocoPhillips, General Electric, and others.

Our department’s quality is enhanced by the integration of faith and learning, in which we demonstrate that Science and Christianity are not only compatible, but mutually enhancing.

Interesting Classes I Might Take

Forensic Analysis
Forensic Science Practicum
Forensic Science and the Law
Astronomy
Inorganic Chemistry
Modern Physics
All Courses

What I Can Do With My Degree

Environmental Protection, Forensic Science, Health and Medical, Oil, Gas and Power, Primary and Secondary Education

Mission Statement

The mission of OC's Department of Chemistry & Physics is to transform the lives of all students who come our way. This includes students who have chosen chemistry, biochemistry, or forensic science as a major; students majoring in biology, nursing, engineering; pre-health professional students; and general education students needing education in chemistry, physics, or general physical science. We wish to transform their lives in a manner that they will be prepared for graduate-level studies, professional programs, or entry-level positions in the workforce. They will have an in-depth knowledge of their area of study and an attitude of service, ethical behavior, and willingness for hard work. They will have a renewed Christian faith, a lifelong desire for spiritual maturity, and a desire for lifelong learning about God’s creation.