Program Overview

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Summary

Prepare for a major in Chemistry/Biochemistry by taking recommended courses to fulfill the requirements of a natural science transfer degree.

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• Next Steps

Completion Award

• Associate of Science - Transfer, Track 1

Length of Study

• 90 Credits

Starting Quarter

• Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Location

• On Campus

What You’ll Learn

• Demonstrate the use of scientific observation and experimentation to explain aspects of the natural world.
• Apply fundamental concepts of a scientific discipline to make reasonable predictions about the natural world.

In addition to the outcomes above, students will gain the skills and knowledge included in Shoreline Student Learning Outcomes (SSLOs): Communication, Critical Thinking, Equity & Social Justice, Information Literacy, and Quantitative & Symbolic Reasoning.

Courses & Requirements

Where does my path start?

You will complete an Associate in Science - Transfer (AS-T) Track 1 Degree at Shoreline.

Once you complete your Shoreline degree, you can transfer to a four-year school to earn a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry or Biochemistry.

What courses should I take?

General Education - 18-20 Credits

Communication (8-10 Credits)

• ENGL& 101 English Composition I
• *Course 2

Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)

• Select one of the following courses:
  • CMST 203
  • CMST 285
  • GWS 284
  • HIST& 220
  • HIST 245
  • HUM 105
  • AES 101
  • PSYC 230
  • SOC 270

Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)

• MATH& 151 Calculus I

Humanities and Social Sciences - 15 Credits

• Select one course from the Humanities course list, one course from the Social Sciences course list, and a third course from either list.

Pre-Major Requirements - 54-59 Credits

Required:

Chemistry:

• CHEM 171 General-Inorganic Chemistry I
• and
• CHEM 181 General-Inorganic Chemistry I (Lecture-Lab)
• • CHEM 172 General-Inorganic Chemistry II
• and
• CHEM 182 General-Inorganic Chemistry II (Lecture-Lab)
• • CHEM 173 General-Inorganic Chemistry III
• and
• CHEM 183 General-Inorganic Chemistry III (Lecture-Lab)

Additional Chemistry:

• CHEM& 241 Organic Chemistry I
• and
• CHEM 271 Organic Chemistry I Lab
• • CHEM& 242 Organic Chemistry II
• and
• CHEM 272 Organic Chemistry II Lab
• • CHEM& 243 Organic Chemistry III
• and
• CHEM 273 Organic Chemistry III Lab

Additional Mathematics:

• MATH& 152 Calculus II
• MATH& 163 Calculus 3

Major Science Sequence - Min. 10 Credits for AS degree

Take one of the following course sets:

Chemistry Majors: Choose a physics sequence. Calculus-based physics (PHYS& 221, PHYS& 222, PHYS& 223) is usually required for Bachelor of Science degrees. Chemistry usually does not require biology unless preparing for a health professional program.

Biochemistry Majors: Choose biology or physics, or both. The biology sequence prepares students for biochemistry classes in the junior year. Physics can be taken after transfer.

• BIOL& 211, BIOL& 212, BIOL& 213
• PHYS& 114, PHYS& 115, PHYS& 116
• PHYS& 221, PHYS& 222, PHYS& 223

Careers & Opportunities

Graduates in Chemistry and Biochemistry develop strong critical thinking, problem solving, computational and technical skills to work in positions such as research scientist, industrial chemist, crime lab analyst, chemical/pharmaceutical salesperson, quality control specialist, environmental climate change researcher, forensic scientist and educator. Advanced degrees and licensures are often required to enter medical professions or for professional advancement in other areas in the physical sciences. Potential employers include: pharmaceutical companies, agriculture and biotechnology industries, government agencies, manufacturing firms, hospitals, clinics, public and private schools, colleges, universities and businesses.

Tuition & Fees

Estimated Tuition & Fees

(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)

• Per Quarter
  • WA-Resident: $126.47
  • Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus: $246.49
  • Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹: $327.01
  • Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only: $144.67
• 5 credits
  • WA-Resident: $632.35
  • Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus: $1,232.45
  • Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹: $1,635.05
  • Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only: $723.35
• 12 credits (full-time)
  • WA-Resident: $1,387.14
  • Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus: $2,487.04
  • Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹: $3,408.94
  • Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only: $1,571.08
• 15 credits
  • WA-Resident: $1,570.80
  • Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus: $2,520.25
  • Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹: $3,617.20
  • Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only: $1,757.65

Additional Fees

• Approximately $20 - $120 per quarter, depending on courses selected

Ways to pay for school

Federal aid, scholarships, grants, and more are available to help you pay for school.