1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BA in Chemistry/Biochemistry with General Option
(75-77 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
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)
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)
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)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.
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)