Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Chemistry or Biochemistry major, students will:

• Understand the basic definitions, concepts and relationships of chemistry.
• Develop advanced skills in evaluating library searches for primary and other literature.
• Understand fundamental laboratory analyses and safety protocols.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative scientific analyses.
• Understand the basic theory of and use of modern instrumentation.
• Use computers for chemical applications including technical writing, modeling, data collecting and processing, and database searching.
• Prepare effective written scientific reports and oral presentations for professional audiences.
• Work cooperatively in problem solving situations.
• Understand the benefits and problems of modern chemistry for our society.

Curriculum

• Majors in both chemistry and biochemistry are available.
• Several emphases are offered, including professional, liberal studies, forensic science, pre-physical therapy, health science and pre-pharmacy.
• Courses are offered in the basic areas of inorganic, organic, analytical, physical and biochemistry, and are supplemented by industrial internships, studies in laboratory safety and health, and independent research.
• The department is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society.

Internships

• Students can apply what they have learned and make valuable contacts for the future.
• Carroll’s location near Milwaukee ensures numerous internship opportunities.
• Examples of internships include W.H. Brady & Co., Sigma-Aldrich Corp., Great Lakes Instrument Co., S.C. Johnson Wax, Pittsburgh Paints and Essential Industries.
• On-campus and off-campus research opportunities are available during academic years and summers.