1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biochemistry Option
( credits)
Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics
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 broad-based knowledge of major concepts in the areas of inorganic, organic, analytical and physical chemistry;
Demonstrate sufficient preparation in chemistry to successfully compete in a graduate or professional program or to realize employment in a chemistry- or biochemistry-related field;
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
WALLA WALLA C.C. COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (13 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition & Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Data/Research/Analysis (5)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
MATH& 141 Precalculus I (5)
MATH 141 Precalculus I (5)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 activity credits)
NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits)
BIOL& 114 Majors Cellular (5)
BIOL 171 Biology I (5)
CHEM& 161 General Chem. I w/Lab (5)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
MATH& 142 Precalculus II (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus II (5)
ELECTIVES (24 credits)
BIOL& 115 Majors Animal (5)
BIOL 172 Biology II (5)
BIOL& 116 Majors Plant (5)
BIOL 173 Biology III (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:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
CMST 201 Intercultural Communication (5)
ENGL 251 Voices of Women in Literature (5)
HPER 268 Diversity in Sports (5)
HUM 107 Gender Perceptions in American Film (5)
PSYC 139 Psychology of Women (5)
SOC 205 Racial/Ethnic Relations (5)
SOC 220 Gender and Society (5)
WST 139 Psychology of Women (5)
WST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5)
WST 220 Gender and Society (5)
WST 251 Voices of Women in Literature (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEOG 201 Introduction to World Regional Geography (5)
HIST 211 U.S. in World Affairs I (5)
HIST 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5)
HIST 250 Introduction to Latin America ^D (5)
HIST 255 Traditional East Asian Civilization (5)
HIST 256 Modern East Asian Civilization (5)
HUM 109 World Arts and Culture (5)
PHIL 103 Asian Philosophy ^D (5)
POLS 211U.S. in World Affairs I (5)
POLS 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
*One Diversity course is required for degree completion.