Department of Chemistry
           West Chester University
Office: 119 Schmucker
Science Center South
West Chester, PA 19383
Phone (610) 436-2631
Fax (610) 436-2890
Email: Department Chair
Bachelor of Science – Chemistry

 

The B.S. in CHEMISTRY (approved by the American Chemical Society [ACS]) provides a rigorous scientific foundation in all major areas of chemistry. This degree prepares the graduate for a career in a wide variety of chemical related areas including the chemical, petroleum, environmental and pharmaceutical sectors. In addition, it serves as a basis for graduate and professional study leading to higher level industrial positions, teaching at the college level, or involvement in technical aspects of related fields such as law.

B. S. Chemistry (ACS Approved)               
                   
                   
1st Year                  
____ CHE 103 General Chemistry I 3   ____ CHE 104 General Chemistry II 3
____ CRL 103 Exp. Gen. Chem. I 1   ____ CRL 104 Exp. Gen. Chem. II 1
____ MAT 161 Calculus I 4   ____ MAT 162 Calculus II 4
____ WRT 120 Eff. Writing I 3   ____ WRT XXX Writing Course ♣ 3
____ GEd XXX B/SS (1) 3   ____ SPK XXX Communication Studies ♦ 3
      14           14
                   
2nd Year                  
____ CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I 4   ____ CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3
____ CRL 231 Exp. Org. Chem. I 2   ____ CRL 232 Exp. Org. Chem. II 2
____ CHE 321 Analytical Chemistry I 3   ____ BIO 110 General Biology ♥ 3
____ CRL 321 Exp. Analyt. Chem I 2   ____ PHY 180 Physics II 4
____ PHY 170 Physics I 4   ____ GEd XXX Diverse Communities 3
      15           15
                   
3rd Year                  
____ CHE 341 Physical Chemistry I 4   ____ CHE 342 Physical Chemistry II 3
____ CRL 341 Exp. Phys. Chem I 2   ____ CRL 342 Exp. Phys. Chemistry II 2
____ CHE 409 Descriptive Inorg Chem 3   ____ CHE YYY Chemistry Elective (A) ♠ 3
____ GEd XXX Humanities (1) 3   ____ CHE 424 Analytical Chemistry II 3
____ CHE 418 Chemical Information 1