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 – Biochemistry

 

The B. S. in BIOCHEMISTRY (approved by the ACS) provides a comprehensive background in the major areas of chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry. Students awarded this degree will be qualified for employment opportunities in chemistry and biochemistry. The program also prepares students for graduate study in chemistry and in biochemistry.

 

B. S. Biochemistry (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 Effective Writing I 3   ____ WRT XXX Writing Course ♠ 3
____ BIO 110 General Biology 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   ____ PHY 180 Physics II 4
____ CRL 321 Exp. Analyt. Chem I 2   ____ GEd XXX Humanities (1) 3
____ PHY 170 Physics I 4   ____ GEd XXX Interdisciplinary 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. Chem II 2
____ GEd XXX Humanities (2) 3   ____ GEd XXX Arts 3
____ BIO VVV Biology Elective ♥ 3   ____ GEd XXX Student Elective 3
____ CHE 418 Chemical Informatio