1. Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study Biology? A BS in Biology is a gateway to many careers including professional health sciences, natural resource sciences, veterinary medicine, lab sciences, and teaching. The program is based upon a core curriculum combined with a broad array of elective courses whose selection is tailored to career choice.. In addition, the program is designed to provide students with opportunities to "do biology." At the introductory level, students enroll in Biological Investigation to learn the basics of how to design, conduct, and present research projects. During their final year, students enroll in a senior capstone course that highlights a research project. Many elective courses in biology also incorporate research projects. In addition, undergraduate students often conduct independent research projects in faculty labs our undergraduate students have presented their research projects at EWU's annual Research and Creative Works Symposium and at both regional and national scientific meetings. Biology Options The BS in Biology offers options: General Biology Pre-medicine and Pre-dental Biotechnology Study Abroad Opportunities Working with the Study Abroad Office, Biology students have studied in different countries including Australia and Costa Rica. With planning, courses taken abroad can be part of the student’s curriculum. Department Chair Dr. Margaret A. O’Connell 258 Science Building Cheney, WA 99004 moconnell@ewu.edu 509-359-6812 Department Assistant Ms. Lisa Williams 258 Science Building Cheney, WA 99004 lwilliams@ewu.edu 509-359-7499 Sample Careers Medical Doctor Fisheries Biologist Dentist Range Botanist Physical Therapist Wildlife Biologist Medical Lab Technician Biotechnologist Aquatics Biologist Veterinarian Associate in Arts and Sciences BS in Biology with Pre Medicine/Pre Dentistry Option (112-114 credits) Department of Biology College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

2. AA – DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs: International Studies (one course) o GEO 150 Cultural Geography (5) o HIST 110 History of Modern East Asia (5) o JAPN& 221 Japanese IV (5) o PHIL 131 World Religions (5) o POLS& 203 International Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE COURSEE.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT COMMUNICATION (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits) MATH&146 Intro to Statistics (5)MATH 380 Elementary Probability and Statistics (5) HUMANITIES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. MATHEMATICS & NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) BIOL& 211 Majors Cellular w/Lab (5)BIOL 171 Biology I (5) BIOL& 212 Majors Plant w/Lab (5)BIOL 172 Biology II (5) CHEM& 161 General Chem. I w/Lab (5)CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5) HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ELECTIVES (24 credits) BIOL& 213 Majors Animal w/Lab (5)BIOL 173 Biology III (5) BIOL& 260 MicrobiologyBIOL 301 Microbiology (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) Cultural Diversity (one course) o CMST 260 Multicultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Women’s Literature (5) o ENGL 180 Multicultural Literature (5) o HIST 107 Chicano History (5) o HIST 115 History of Modern Middle East (5) o HIST 116 History of Africa (5) o HIST117 History of India (5) o ICS 120 Survey of Hispanic Culture (5) o ICS 125 Survey of Native American Cultures (5) o ICS 130 Survey of Asian American Culture (5) o ICS 255 Race and Ethnic Relations (5) o SOC 160 Gender Studies (5) o WS 155 Women’s Cultural Heritage (5) o WS 160 Women in Literature and Art (5)