1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BA in Chemistry/Biochemistry with General Option
(80-82 credits)
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Why Study Chemistry?
Students majoring in chemistry have the opportunity to engage in research projects with department faculty and to gain experience with modern instrumental techniques including gas and liquid chromatography; ultra-violet, visible, infra-red, Raman, fluorescence, and atomic absorption spectrophotometry; nuclear magnetic resonance; and x-ray diffraction. Upon graduation, our students are knowledgeable, experiences and independent laboratory workers.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate a knowledge of major concepts in the areas of inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry
Demonstrate sufficient preparation in chemistry to successfully compete in a science-related career;
Demonstrate a capacity to use modern instrumentation and classical techniques for the analysis and or separation of chemicals and an ability to interpret data;
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and critical thinking skills as related to the field of chemistry;
Demonstrate knowledge of safe practices in the handling, usage and disposal of chemicals.
Department Chair
Dr. Robin McRae
226 Science Building
Department Assistant
 Maggie Cox
226 Science Building
Sample Careers

2. AA – DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
WENATCHEE VALLEY COLLEGE COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITING SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 Composition: General (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition
ENGL 201 Comp.: Advanced Essay (5) or
ENGL 202 Comp.: Critical Analysis (5) or
ENGL 203 Comp.: Research (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5)
MATH 141 Precalculus I (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
BIOL& 211 Majors Cellular (5)
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)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ELECTIVE REQUIREMENTS (30 credits)
BIOL 125 Environmental Science (5)
BIOL 172 Biology II (5)
BIOL 126 Life Continuity (5)
BIOL& 212 Majors Plant (5)
BIOL 173 Biology III (5)
BIOL& 213 Majors Animals (5)
CHEM& 162 General Chem. II w/Lab (5)
CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM& 163 General Chem. III w/Lab (5)
CHEM 153 General Chemistry (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.
International Studies (one course)
HIST 174 Western World History – Latin America (5)
HIST 274 Eastern World History – East Asia (5)
PHIL 275 Comparative World Religions (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ANTH 220 Cross-Cultural Studies (5)
CHST 112 Chicano Experience in Contemporary Society (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
SOC 135 Sociology of Women (5)
SOC 151 Sociology of Race and Ethnic Groups (5)