1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry with Pre-Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Veterinary Option
(133 credits)
Department
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.
This course of study is recommended for students planning on a career in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine. The option also satisfies requirements for graduate study in related fields of chemical and biological integration. With respect to medical/dental/veterinary school, coursework outlined for the initial three years is specifically designed to meet basic entrance requirements as well as provide optimum preparation for pre- entrance aptitude examination.
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
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITTEN COMPOSITION (6 credits)
ENGL 101 English Composition (3)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL 102 English Composition (3)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
ORAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)
COMM 101 Intro to Speech Communication (3)
CMST 201 Public Speaking (5)
MATHEMATICAL WAYS OF KNOWING (3-5 credits)
MATH 147 Pre Calculus (4)
MATH 141 Precalculus I (5)
MATH 142 Precalculus II (5)
SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING (8 credits)
CHEM 111(L) Principles of Gen. Chem. I (5)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 112(L) Principles of Gen. Chem. II (5)
CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM 153 General Chemistry (5)
HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED (4-6 credits)
INTR 250 Integrative Inquiry (3)
General Elective Credit (5)
ELECTIVES (20-24 credits)
BIOL 202 General Zoology (4)
BIOL 173 Biology III (5)
BIOL 231 General Ecology (4)
BIOL 172 Biology II (5)
*1 semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate quarter credits, multiply semester credits by 1.5.
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ANTH225 Native People of North America (3)
AIST101 Intro to American Indian Studies (3)
COMM220 Intro to Intercultural Communication (3)
ENGL 285 American Indian Literature (3)
ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural Literature (3)
HIST240 American Indian History (3)
SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3)
SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
International Studies (one course)
FLAN207 Contemporary World Cultures (3)
HIST131 Latin American History (3)
HIST181East Asian History and Culture (3)
HIST 210
MUSH163 Survey of World Music (3)
PHIL111 World Religions (3)
POLS237 International Politics and Problems (3)
SOC102 Social Problems (3)
SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I (3)