1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry with Forensic Chemistry Option
(150 credits)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and 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. Other Degree Options BS – Biochemistry option BS – Professional option BS – Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary option BS – Standard option BAE – Secondary Education option BA – General option
Department Chair
Dr. Robin McRae
SCI 206
Cheney, WA 99004
Department Assistant
Margaret Cox
SCI 206
Cheney, WA 99004
Sample Careers
Professional Chemist
Ph.D. in Chemistry

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
GREEN RIVER C.C. COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
BASIC SKILLS (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL 127 Writing: Social Science(5) or ENGL 128 Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5)
MATH 141 Precalculus I (5)
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/ENGLISH (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
BIOL& 221 Majors Cellular (6)
BIOL 171 Biology I (5)
CHEM& 161 General Chem. w/Lab I (5)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus II (5)
ADDITIONAL CREDITS (15 credits)
BIOL& 222 Majors Animal (6)
BIOL 172 Biology II (5)
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)
LIFETIME FITNESS/WELLNESS AND ACTIVITY (4-9 credits)
DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT (1 course)
*Speak with advisor at Eastern.
ELECTIVES (6-11 credits)
BIOL& 223 Majors Plant (6)
BIOL 173 Biology III (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
AMES 100 Introduction TO American Minority and Ethnic Studies (5)
AMES 150 Race and Ethnicity in the Pacific (5)
ANTH 211 Nuu-Chah-Nulth-Indians (5)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5)
CJ 220 Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice 95)
CMST 238 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 160 Literature By and About Women (5)
ENGL 249 U.S. Latino Literature (5)
HIST 224 African-American History (5)
HIST 233 History of Latin America (5)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5)
SOC 220 Sex and Gender in Society (5)
International Studies (one course)
AMES 194 Special Topics – American Minority and Ethnic Studies (1-5)
BUS 181 Introduction to International Business (5)
BUS 186 International Marketing (5)
ENVS 204 Natural Science and the Environment (5)
HIST th Century Europe (5)
HIST 231 Modern Asia (5)
HUMAN 133 People, language and Culture (5)
HUMAN 186 Peoples of the World (5)
HUMAN 190 Latin American Culture Through Literature (5)
PHIL 210 Comparative Religion (5)
PHIL 220 Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (5)
POLS& 203 international Relations (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)