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Biochemistry, BS (2023-2024)
Biochemistry, 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 | CHEM 173 | 4 |
| CHEM 171L | 1 | CHEM 172L | 1 | CHEM 173L | 1 |
| MATH 161 | 5 | MATH 162 | 5 | MATH 163 | 5 |
| PHYS 151 | 4 | PHYS 152 | 4 | PHYS 153 | 4 |
| PHYS 161 | 1 | PHYS 162 | 1 | PHYS 163 | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEM 304 | 3 | BACR | 5 | BIOL 173 | 5 |
| CHEM 304L | 3 | BIOL 172 | 5 | Global | 5 |
| ENGL 101 | 5 | CHEM 319, 420, or 432 | 5 | ENGL 201 | 5 |
| BIOL 171 | 5 | ||||
| Credit Total: | 16 | Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 15 |
| Milestones: Meet with your advisor Declare your Major! | Join as science club or the Pre-med/dent society Attend a lecture series Use Degree Works to track degree progress | Apply for summer internships Declare major, participate in academic projects or research |
Application:
- All admitted students must officially Declare a Major by the time they reach 90 credits (junior standing).
- Grade Requirements: due to the cumulative nature of chemistry courses, the department strongly recommends that students receive a grade ≥C in all prerequisite chemistry courses.
Year 3
| Fall Quarter | Credits | Winter Quarter | Credits | Spring Quarter | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACR | 5 | BACR | 5 | BIOL 310 | 4 |
| BACR | 5 | CHEM 352 | 4 | CHEM 353 | 4 |
| CHEM 351 | 2 | CHEM 372 | 3 | Diversity | 5 |
| Credit Total: | 12 | Credit Total: | 12 | Credit Total: | 13 |
| 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 421 | 4 | CHEM 422 | 4 | CHEM 490 or 491 | 4-6 |
| CHEM 431 | 1 | CHEM 481 | 5 | CHEM 482 | 4 |
| CHEM 480 | 5 | CHEM 484, 371, 373, or BIOL 371 | 3 | ||
| CHEM 483 | 3 | CHEM 499 or 395 or 498 | 2 | ||
| CHEM 499 or 395 or 498 | 2 | ||||
| Credit Total: | 15 | Credit Total: | 14 | Credit Total: | 8-10 |
| 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 Complete directed-study research project Use Degree Works to track degree progress | Senior Thesis or Capstone Course Participate in Research & Creative Works Symposium Graduate with a Chemistry/ Biochemistry degree from EWU! |
