Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate of Arts
BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry with Professional Option
(109-111 credits)
Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics
College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics
Why study chemistry?
Chemistry is often referred to as the central science
because of the way that it brings together mathematics,
physics and computer science with biology, medicine,
environmental science, forensic science, and earth
science. It can involve either basic or applied studies in the
broad areas of physical, organic, analytical, inorganic, or
biochemistry. Understanding chemistry is fundamental to
understanding the physical world around us.
Why Professional Option?
This program of study is approved by the American
Chemistry Society, and it is recommended for those who
plan to become professional chemists. It provides a strong
background for either graduate school or a career in
industry.
Other Degree Options
BS – Biochemistry option
BS – Forensic Chemistry option
BS – Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary option
BS – Standard option
BAE – Secondary Education option
BA – General option
Department Chair
Dr. Robin McRae
226 Science Building
509.359.2798
rmcrae@ewu.edu
Department Assistant
Margaret Cox
SCI 206
Cheney, WA 99004
509.359.2447
mcox@ewu.edu
Sample Careers
Professional Chemist
Ph.D. in Chemistry
Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes
that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in
the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU.
COMMUNICATION (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition:
Argument and Exposition (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition:
Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5)
MATH 141 Precalculus I (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE (15 credits)
CHEM& 161 General Chem: w/Lab I (5)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5)
HEALTH/REC/LEISURE/ACTIVITIES COURSES (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
CHEM& 162 General Chem: w/Lab II (5)
CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM& 163 General Chem: w/Lab III (5) CHEM 153 General Chemistry (5)
Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU
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 International Studies (4 quarter
Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit
credit minimum)
minimum)
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120 International Business (5)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)  BUS
GEOG 230 World Regional
ART 112 Non-Western Art (5)
Geography (5)
CMST 226 Gender Communication (5)
 HIST 142 History of Japan (5)
CMST 227 Intercultural Communication
 HIST 230 Latin American History (5)
(5)
 HUM 224 Contemporary Global
ENGL 247 American Multicultural
Cinema (5)
 HUM 241 The Impact of the Nazi Past
Literature (5)
(5)
ENGL 259 African American Literature
 MUSC 109 World music (5)
(5)
 POLS 102 Comparative Government
ENGL278 Women Writers (5)
(5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
 POLS 125 Introduction to Global
HUM 102 Introduction to Women’s
Issues (5)
Studies (5)
 POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
HUM 107 Introduction to Cultural
 POLS 205 Islam and the West; Theater
Studies (5)
of Cooperation and Conflict (5)
SOC 221 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
 SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
SOC 230 Sociology of Gender (5)
WS 201 Women of Our World (5)