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Chemistry, BS (2023-2024)
Chemistry, BS
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2023-2024
The following curriculum map is plan for a new student with zero credits. If you have any transfer work, AP credits, Running Start credits, or any other type of college level coursework, your plan will be different. Please always connect with your advisor and faculty mentor to double check you are on the correct path! Also, if you are required to take pre-university level courses, your plan will be different too.
Year 1
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 171 | 4 | CHEM 172 | 4 | BACR | 5 |
| CHEM 171L | 1 | CHEM 172L | 1 | CHEM 173 | 4 |
| MATH 161 | 5 | MATH 162 | 5 | CHEM 173L | 1 |
| ENGL 101 | 5 | ENGL 201 | 5 | Math 163 | 5 |
| Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: Take a first year seminar course Visit Career Services or take a Career Exploration course Meet with your academic advisor every term | Join a student club/organization in SAIL (ACS student club or Forensics club) Attend at least three campus events/activities | Talk to professor in a major you’re interested in pursuing Check out volunteer and service activities Explore interests and begin planning path at EWU |
Year 2
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACR | 5 | Diversity | 5 | Gen. Elective | 5 |
| CHEM 304 | 6 | CHEM 319 | 4 | Gen. Elective | 5 |
| PHYS 151 | 4 | PHYS 152 | 4 | PHYS 153 | 4 |
| PHYS 161 | 1 | PHYS 162 | 1 | PHYS 163 | 1 |
| Credit Total: | 16 | Credit Total: | 14 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: Meet with your advisor Declare your Major! | Join a science club Attend a lecture series Use Degree Works to track degree progress | Apply for summer internships Participate in academic projects or research |
Year 3
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACR | 5 | Gen. Elective | 5 | BACR | 5 |
| Gen. Elective | 5 | Gen. Elective | 5 | CHEM 353 | 3 |
| CHEM 351 | 4 | CHEM 352 | 4 | CHEM 373 | 3 |
| CHEM 372 | 3 | CHEM 420 | 5 | ||
| Credit Total: | 14 | Credit Total: | 17 | Credit Total: | 16 |
| Milestones: Meet with faculty advisor Attend lecture series Make an appointment with career advisor | Identify possible Junior year project Prepare resume and have it reviewed by a Career Advisor Identify faculty mentor for a possible directed study project | Apply for a summer internship Work with faculty on a project, plan for life after college |
Year 4
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 499 | 1-10 | Gen. Elective | 5 | CHEM 490 or 491 | 4-6 |
| Global | 5 | CHEM 422 | 5 | CHEM 423 | 3 |
| CHEM 421 | 5 | CHEM 432 | 3 | CHEM 433 | 2 |
| CHEM 431 | 1 | CHEM 499 | 1-10 | Upper Div. Elective | 4 |
| Upper Div. Elective | 4 | ||||
| Credit Total: | 16-26 | Credit Total: | 14-23 | Credit Total: | 13-15 |
| Milestones: Meet with faculty advisor, begin directed-study project Apply for graduation Grad school? Take GRE, update resume and apply! | Want a job? Update cover letter and resume, Visit the Career Center Use Degree Works to track degree progress | Participate in Research & Creative Works Symposium Graduate with a Chemistry/ Biochemistry degree from EWU! |
