1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate of Arts
BS in Chemistry with Forensic Science Option
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM)
Why study chemistry?
Chemistry is often referred to as the central science because of the way that it brings together mathematics, physics and computer science with biology, medicine, environmental science, forensic science, and earth science. It can involve either basic or applied studies in the broad areas of physical, organic, analytical, inorganic, or biochemistry. Understanding chemistry is fundamental to understanding the physical world around us.
The forensic science option prepares students for entry- level positions in state and federal forensic science labs as well as for graduate and professional schools. Competitive internships at regional forensic labs are integrated into the curriculum along with research and independent study.
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.
CSTEM Coordinator:
Christy Oliveri
307 Monroe
Sample Careers
Professional Chemist
Ph.D. in Chemistry

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
EDMONDS COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
HUMAN RELATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SKILLS (3 credits)
CMST &220 Public Speaking (5)
CMST 201 Public Speaking (5)
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS/SYMBOLIC REASONING SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES & MATHEMATICS (15 credits)
CHEM &161 General Chemistry I w/Lab (6)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM &162 General Chemistry II w/Lab (6)
CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM &163 General Chemistry III w/Lab (6)
CHEM 153 General Chemistry (5)
BIOL &211 Majors Cellular w/Lab (5)
BIOL 171 Biology I (5)
BIOL &260 Microbiology w/lab (5)
BIOL 301 Microbiology (5)
MATH &151 Calculus I (5)
MATH 161 Calculus I (5)
MATH &152 Calculus II (5)
MATH 162 Calculus II (5)
MATH &153 Calculus III (5)
MATH 163 Calculus III (5)
MATH &146 Introduction to Statistics (5)
MATH 380 Elementary Probability and Statistics (5)
PHYS &221 Engineering Physics I w/Lab (5)
PHYS 151 General Physics I (4)
PHYS 161 Mechanics Laboratory (1)
PHYS &223 Engineering Physics III w/Lab (5)
PHYS 152 General Physics II (4)
PHYS 162 Heat and Optics (1)
PHYS &222 Engineering Physics II w/lab (5)
PHYS 153 General Physics III (4)
PHYS 163 Instrumentation Lab I (1)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
SPECIFIED ELECTIVES (15 credits)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (12 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
COMM 101 Intercultural Communication (5)
SOC 115 The Sociology of Gender (5)
DIVST 125 Race and Ethnic Relations (5)
ENGL 160 Women’s Writing in the Modern Era (5)
SOC 125 Race and Ethic Relations (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
DIVST 100 Intro to Diversity Studies (5)
DIVST 200 Intro to Women’s Studies (5)
DIVST 115 The Sociology of Gender (5)
DIVST 117 African-American History to 1865 (5)
DIVST 118 African-American History from
DIVST 119 African-American History from 1945 (5)
WOMEN 200 Intro to Women’s Studies (5)
International Studies (one course)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
HIST 246 Modern East Asian History (5)
HUM 202 Studies in Culture (5)
HUM 210 Francophone Cultures (5)
DIVST 150 Global Economic Development (5)
FRCH 210 Francophone Cultures (5)
SOC 118 Intro to Global Studies (5)
MGMT 221 International Market Operations (5)