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Chemistry Programs

B.A / B.S.

A B.A. or B.S. in chemistry makes a college graduate stand out in the competition for employment and graduate study: however, expertise in renewable energy technologies, environmental chemistry or instrumental analysis makes a graduate truly unique.

Core Requirements:

CHEM 201, 202 General Chemistry I, II (5,5)
CHEM 230, 430 Analytical Chemistry I, II (4,4)
CHEM 311, 312 Organic Chemistry I, II (5,5)
CHEM 411, 412 Physical Chemistry I, II (4,4)
NASC 370 Science Seminar (4 sem.) (1,1,1,1)

Electives:
All of the following for the B.S.; one for the B.A.:

CHEM 314 Biochemistry (5)
CHEM 440 Inorganic Chemistry (4)
CHEM 450 Advanced Organic Chemistry (4)

Supportive Requirements:
Students must show competency in:

mathematics (or MATH 201, 202),
physics (PHYS 201, 202),
biology (BIOL 203) and one of the following: BIOL 204, 205, or 206.).

Culminating Requirements:

CHEM 499 Senior Project (1-4)
Comprehensive Examination (0)

Certificate Programs in Chemistry

For graduates who would like additional theoretical and technical training in specialized fields of chemistry, the University has established year-long cetificate programs in Solar Photochemistry and Technology, Environmental Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis.

Targeting chemistry majors, scientists, educators, government officials and professionals, these innovative educational programs fill out a tradtional bachelor's degree. Courses are offered in the evening and on weekends to minimize possible conflicts with other classes or work schedules.

CHEM 400 Fundamentals of Electronics, Optics, and Computers (4)
CHEM 401 Introduction to Scientific Principles of Chemical Engineering (4)
CHEM 402 Environmental Chemistry and Technology (4)
CHEM 403 Solar Photochemical and Thermal Process (4)
CHEM 404 Instrumental Analysis I (4)
CHEM 405 Instrumental Analysis II (4)
CHEM 406 Selected Topics in Energy Technology (4)
CHEM 407 Selected Topics in Environmental Technology (4)

Program requirements are as follows:

Solar Photochemistry and Technology
Requirements: CHEM 400, 401, 403, 405
Electives: One of the remaining four courses.

Environmental Chemistry
Requirements: CHEM 401, 402, 404, 407
Electives: One of the remaining four courses.

Analytical Instrumentation
Requirements: CHEM 400, 401, 404, 405
Electives: One of the remaining four courses.

Accelerated Medical Program

In addition to traditional four-year preparation for M.D. and D.O. programs, the University has developed a pre-med ladder program with Western University of Health Sciences, formerly the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) in Pomona. After three years at ULV, students may transfer to Western and complete their bachelor's and medical degrees simultaneously, thus earning the two degrees in seven rather than eight years.