Academic Earth - streaming video lectures (chemistry)Chemists explore the changes and interactions between chemical materials. Students in this major will study the reactions of organic and inorganic elements at the most basic levels. Chemistry is both highly academic and highly experiential. Students interested in hands-on study will enjoy the heavy lab component both in college and in their careers. Research is traditionally conducted within a lab equipped with the proper safety tools, such as goggles and eye wash stations, to prevent and reduce injury.