Training Structure
College of Sciences
Overview
Chemistry Track: L1 in the PCSI Portal (Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Sciences)
The Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry is a general undergraduate program organized into different tracks, with specialization beginning in the third year. The objectives of the Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry are to provide a broad-based education that enables students to acquire fundamental theoretical and experimental knowledge in chemistry—including general, inorganic, organic, macromolecular, spectroscopic, and analytical chemistry—with a gradual specialization in the third year (L3) toward the fields of biochemistry or materials chemistry. The Biological Chemistry track (L3 SCV) is a program with a stronger focus on organic chemistry, opening doors to biomolecular chemistry and related master’s programs. This multidisciplinary track prepares students for careers in the fields of biomolecules, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, perfumes, and flavors. The Materials Chemistry track (L3 SCM) offers a solid, broad-based education in inorganic chemistry, solid-state chemistry, and general and macromolecular chemistry. This track prepares students for careers in the fields of materials and polymers, with applications in nanoscience, coatings, energy, and sustainable development.
Two other, more specialized tracks are offered as part of the bachelor's degree with a major in chemistry:
The L3 DNO Prep Track is a track within the bachelor’s degree program in chemistry designed for students who wish to earn an “L3 in the sciences,” which is required for admission to oenology schools.
Admission to the Pre-PAC Perfumes, Fragrances, and Cosmetics program (L2 PréPAC) is subject to certain conditions (limited enrollment). This program allows students to enter the L3 level of the PAC "Perfumes, Fragrances, and Cosmetics" professional bachelor’s degree program.
The Benefits of the Training Program
- More than 30% of the curriculum consists ofhands-on instruction, with access to state-of-the-art equipment in the technology center.
- Math, physics, chemistry, and biology instruction tailored to the students' profiles.
- An introduction to research through theMentored Projects in the third year of undergraduate studies.
- International study abroad opportunities are available starting in the second year of undergraduate studies.
- Graduates may enter the workforce after completing a three-year degree or continue on to a master's program
-A network of employers at the regional and national levels.
Objectives
The objectives of the bachelor's degree with a concentration in chemistry are therefore varied:
✓ Provide students with the knowledge, skills, and expertise necessary to pursue further study in any Master’s program in chemistry, as well as in Master’s programs in biology and health sciences and in preparatory courses for the DNO.
✓ Enable students to continue their studies by transferring to an engineering school (based on their degree).
✓Enable certain students to pursue a short, career-oriented program: admission to the Licence Pro program.
✓Enable direct entry into the workforce upon completion of the L3 program: civil service exams, technical positions.
Expertise and Skills
The primary goal of the Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry is to provide students with a solid scientific foundation in the field of chemistry so that they have sufficient knowledge to pursue a Master’s degree or enter the workforce and be able to adapt to changes in careers in chemistry.
General scientific skills:
- Master basic laboratory experimentation techniques.
-Be able to develop an experimental strategy to address a chemical problem.
- Know how to use and adapt data analysis and processing tools in various fields of chemistry.
-Be able to master the tools used in chemistry research, including modeling and statistical tools.
-be able to read and critically analyze scientific texts in English -be able to search for, gather, and verify information (bibliographic research related to a scientific topic)
Transferable Skills:
- Be able to organize one's work based on an experimental protocol.
-be able to adopt a multidisciplinary approach (linking biology, physics, etc.)
-Proficiency in written and oral presentations and reports (supervised projects and lab work)
-Working in pairs or teams (supervised projects and lab work)
-Understanding of written and spoken English.
-Proficiency with basic computer tools.
Organization
Program
Select a program
Second Year of the Bachelor's Degree Program
In the second year of the chemistry program, there are two possible tracks: a general track with a core curriculum and a specialized, selective PréPAC track (fragrances, flavors, and cosmetics) that prepares students for the ProPAC professional bachelor’s degree
Junior Year
Chemistry L2S3 Profile 5
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Organic Chemistry, Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The Organic Chemistry 1 module covers the study of the major classes of organic compounds (organometallic compounds, alcohols, amines, and carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and their derivatives are also discussed in the chapters devoted to the reactivity of organometallic compounds, alcohols, and carbonyl derivatives.
Special emphasis is placed on understanding reaction mechanisms based on the fundamental concepts learned in the first year.
Electromagnetism
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Use the basic principles of thermodynamics of equilibrium to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it proceeds spontaneously, and to determine the proportions of the reactants at equilibrium based on the equilibrium constant. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria and to specific cases of precipitation reactions. (Acid-base and redox reactions, if time permits). Number of hours: 19.5.
In the second part, we will discuss kinetic aspects and, consequently, reaction rates. Only first-order reactions will be studied this year. Total hours: 7.5.
From Entity to Solid
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The first part of the module will consist of a general introduction to materials: a review of the states of matter, chemical bonds, and the physical quantities associated with material properties (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young’s modulus, etc.). The concepts covered will be illustrated using polymeric and inorganic materials.
In the next phase, in a flipped classroom setting, students will explore various materials through practical applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control, etc.)
Mathematics for Chemistry, Semester 3
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Organic Chemistry, Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The Organic Chemistry 2 module builds on the Organic Chemistry 1 module. It focuses on an in-depth study of the reactivity of carboxylic acids and their derivatives.
English S3
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Simple Materials and Structures, Part 1
Level of Education
2 years of post-secondary education
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module is a basic course on the physical properties of materials and on design techniques for mechanically simple components or systems.
Material properties are examined through tensile testing, binary diagrams, and microstructure.
Component design involves selecting the most suitable material and defining the geometry to ensure structural integrity and fatigue resistance. The dimensional analysis approach also makes it possible to determine the characteristics of a more complex system based on experiments conducted on a scale model.
Chemistry L2S3 Profile 3
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Organic Chemistry, Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The Organic Chemistry 1 module covers the study of the major classes of organic compounds (organometallic compounds, alcohols, amines, and carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and their derivatives are also discussed in the chapters devoted to the reactivity of organometallic compounds, alcohols, and carbonyl derivatives.
Special emphasis is placed on understanding reaction mechanisms based on the fundamental concepts learned in the first year.
Electromagnetism
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Use the basic principles of thermodynamics of equilibrium to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it proceeds spontaneously, and to determine the proportions of the reactants at equilibrium based on the equilibrium constant. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria and to specific cases of precipitation reactions. (Acid-base and redox reactions, if time permits). Number of hours: 19.5.
In the second part, we will discuss kinetic aspects and, consequently, reaction rates. Only first-order reactions will be studied this year. Total hours: 7.5.
From Entity to Solid
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The first part of the module will consist of a general introduction to materials: a review of the states of matter, chemical bonds, and the physical quantities associated with material properties (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young’s modulus, etc.). The concepts covered will be illustrated using polymeric and inorganic materials.
In the next phase, in a flipped classroom setting, students will explore various materials through practical applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control, etc.)
Mathematics for Chemistry, Semester 3
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Organic Chemistry, Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The Organic Chemistry 2 module builds on the Organic Chemistry 1 module. It focuses on an in-depth study of the reactivity of carboxylic acids and their derivatives.
English S3
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Chemistry L2S3 Profile 2
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Organic Chemistry, Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The Organic Chemistry 1 module covers the study of the major classes of organic compounds (organometallic compounds, alcohols, amines, and carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and their derivatives are also discussed in the chapters devoted to the reactivity of organometallic compounds, alcohols, and carbonyl derivatives.
Special emphasis is placed on understanding reaction mechanisms based on the fundamental concepts learned in the first year.
Electromagnetism
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Use the basic principles of thermodynamics of equilibrium to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it proceeds spontaneously, and to determine the proportions of the reactants at equilibrium based on the equilibrium constant. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria and to specific cases of precipitation reactions. (Acid-base and redox reactions, if time permits). Number of hours: 19.5.
In the second part, we will discuss kinetic aspects and, consequently, reaction rates. Only first-order reactions will be studied this year. Total hours: 7.5.
From Entity to Solid
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The first part of the module will consist of a general introduction to materials: a review of the states of matter, chemical bonds, and the physical quantities associated with material properties (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young’s modulus, etc.). The concepts covered will be illustrated using polymeric and inorganic materials.
In the next phase, in a flipped classroom setting, students will explore various materials through practical applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control, etc.)
Mathematics for Chemistry, Semester 3
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Organic Chemistry, Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The Organic Chemistry 2 module builds on the Organic Chemistry 1 module. It focuses on an in-depth study of the reactivity of carboxylic acids and their derivatives.
English S3
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Color Measurement
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The “Color Measurement” course unit is an introductory course unit on colorimetry. It provides an understanding of how we perceive colors and how they are classified in the various colorimetric systems currently in use. The course begins with a brief historical introduction outlining the most significant milestones in the development of colorimetry, followed by a chapter covering basic concepts of the “neurophysiology” of vision, describing how the eye and retina function. This is followed by a chapter on photometry introducing the essential quantities for colorimetry, particularly spectral luminance, and then a study of colorimetric systems such as RGB, XYZ, and L*a*b*. These initial chapters focus on additive color synthesis, which enables the reproduction of colors on screens (computers, TVs, phones, etc.). The course continues with an introduction to spectrocolorimetry, which helps students understand the properties of color mixtures (subtractive synthesis) through its simplest models (Beer-Lambert, Kubelka-Munk, etc.). The course is illustrated by numerous exercises completed in tutorial sessions, which help students become familiar with the various colorimetric systems, their advantages, and their disadvantages. It is also supported by lab sessions that enable students to master color measurement instruments (colorimeters, spectrocolorimeters) as well as the associated software. A significant portion of the lab sessions is dedicated to comparing observations with color measurements.
Chemistry L2S3 Profile 4
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Organic Chemistry, Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The Organic Chemistry 1 module covers the study of the major classes of organic compounds (organometallic compounds, alcohols, amines, and carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and their derivatives are also discussed in the chapters devoted to the reactivity of organometallic compounds, alcohols, and carbonyl derivatives.
Special emphasis is placed on understanding reaction mechanisms based on the fundamental concepts learned in the first year.
Electromagnetism
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Use the basic principles of thermodynamics of equilibrium to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it proceeds spontaneously, and to determine the proportions of the reactants at equilibrium based on the equilibrium constant. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria and to specific cases of precipitation reactions. (Acid-base and redox reactions, if time permits). Number of hours: 19.5.
In the second part, we will discuss kinetic aspects and, consequently, reaction rates. Only first-order reactions will be studied this year. Total hours: 7.5.
From Entity to Solid
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The first part of the module will consist of a general introduction to materials: a review of the states of matter, chemical bonds, and the physical quantities associated with material properties (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young’s modulus, etc.). The concepts covered will be illustrated using polymeric and inorganic materials.
In the next phase, in a flipped classroom setting, students will explore various materials through practical applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control, etc.)
Mathematics for Chemistry, Semester 3
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Organic Chemistry, Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The Organic Chemistry 2 module builds on the Organic Chemistry 1 module. It focuses on an in-depth study of the reactivity of carboxylic acids and their derivatives.
English S3
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Physiology
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Chemistry L2S3 Profile 1
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Organic Chemistry, Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The Organic Chemistry 1 module covers the study of the major classes of organic compounds (organometallic compounds, alcohols, amines, and carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and their derivatives are also discussed in the chapters devoted to the reactivity of organometallic compounds, alcohols, and carbonyl derivatives.
Special emphasis is placed on understanding reaction mechanisms based on the fundamental concepts learned in the first year.
Electromagnetism
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Thermodynamics and Kinetics
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Use the basic principles of thermodynamics of equilibrium to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it proceeds spontaneously, and to determine the proportions of the reactants at equilibrium based on the equilibrium constant. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria and to specific cases of precipitation reactions. (Acid-base and redox reactions, if time permits). Number of hours: 19.5.
In the second part, we will discuss kinetic aspects and, consequently, reaction rates. Only first-order reactions will be studied this year. Total hours: 7.5.
From Entity to Solid
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The first part of the module will consist of a general introduction to materials: a review of the states of matter, chemical bonds, and the physical quantities associated with material properties (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young’s modulus, etc.). The concepts covered will be illustrated using polymeric and inorganic materials.
In the next phase, in a flipped classroom setting, students will explore various materials through practical applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control, etc.)
Mathematics for Chemistry, Semester 3
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Organic Chemistry, Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The Organic Chemistry 2 module builds on the Organic Chemistry 1 module. It focuses on an in-depth study of the reactivity of carboxylic acids and their derivatives.
Electronics 1
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
English S3
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
ASTRE's Scientific Approach to the Ecological Transition
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Electrochemistry
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
This course introduces electrochemistry, focusing in particular on redox reactions. It complements the modules on chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, some concepts from which will be used.
Organic Chemistry
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
The organic chemistry module in the fourth semester of the second year focuses on the electronic and acid-base properties, as well as the reactivity, of aromatic compounds derived from benzene, phenol, and aniline. Particular attention will be given to the reaction mechanisms involved in nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution reactions in aromatic chemistry. This course builds on the foundational knowledge acquired in the first year and during the first semester of the second year.
English S4
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Analysis (NMR, IR)
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
- Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
- Carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
- Infrared (IR) spectroscopy
- UV-visible spectroscopy
Experimental Chemistry
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Chemistry is an experimental science. The purpose of this laboratory module is to illustrate, through experimentation, a number of theoretical concepts covered in the Bachelor’s program in Chemistry (specifically in the second year [L2] and early fifth year [S5]), as a complement to the other experimental chemistry modules offered in the first and second years [L1 and L2] of the Chemistry program.
Inorganic Chemistry, Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Inorganic Chemistry, Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Atomic Science & Reactivity
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
The first part of this course presents the fundamentals of quantum chemistry for chemists and physical chemists. It begins by reviewing the principles of quantum mechanics and its governing equation, the Schrödinger equation. Solving the Schrödinger equation in simple cases and the concepts of wave functions and quantization are presented and illustrated using simple examples. The hydrogen atom is then studied.
The course also examines approximation methods used to determine the properties of complex systems where the Schrödinger equation cannot be solved directly. The effect of spin on the electronic properties of atoms and molecules will also be discussed.
The second part of this course focuses on the quantum description of molecular properties and reactivity. The qualitative construction of molecular orbitals using symmetry properties will be introduced, and the connection between molecular orbital diagrams and chemical bonding will be explained. The relationship between molecular geometry and electronic structure will be discussed. This course will then examine the Hückel method, which is used to obtain molecular orbital diagrams for π systems. The classical concepts of conjugation, delocalization, donor and acceptor character, and aromaticity will thus be studied within this framework. Bound orbital theory is used to explain molecular reactivity (cycloadditions, electrocyclization) and molecular geometries.
Aromatic Plants and Regulations
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Introduction to Cosmetics
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Biochemistry
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Fragrances: Sensory Education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
English S3
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Chemistry of Raw Materials 1
ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
PPE
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Analytical Chemistry of Volatile Compounds
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Color Measurement
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The “Color Measurement” course unit is an introductory course unit on colorimetry. It provides an understanding of how we perceive colors and how they are classified in the various colorimetric systems currently in use. The course begins with a brief historical introduction outlining the most significant milestones in the development of colorimetry, followed by a chapter covering basic concepts of the “neurophysiology” of vision, describing how the eye and retina function. This is followed by a chapter on photometry introducing the essential quantities for colorimetry, particularly spectral luminance, and then a study of colorimetric systems such as RGB, XYZ, and L*a*b*. These initial chapters focus on additive color synthesis, which enables the reproduction of colors on screens (computers, TVs, phones, etc.). The course continues with an introduction to spectrocolorimetry, which helps students understand the properties of color mixtures (subtractive synthesis) through its simplest models (Beer-Lambert, Kubelka-Munk, etc.). The course is illustrated by numerous exercises completed in tutorial sessions, which help students become familiar with the various colorimetric systems, their advantages, and their disadvantages. It is also supported by lab sessions that enable students to master color measurement instruments (colorimeters, spectrocolorimeters) as well as the associated software. A significant portion of the lab sessions is dedicated to comparing observations with color measurements.
Physiology
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
ASTRE's Scientific Approach to the Ecological Transition
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Fragrance / Flavor Profile
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Sensory Analysis
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Pre-professional Project: Application on Matrices
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Chemistry of Specific Materials 2
ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Internship
ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Analytical Tools for the Characterization of VOCs
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
English S4
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Experimental Physical Chemistry of Colloidal Systems
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Fragrances/Flavorings: Formulation
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Bacteriology
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Polymers, Colloids, and Rheology
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Cosmetics Profile
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Sensory Analysis
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Pre-professional Project: Application on Matrices
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Chemistry of Specific Materials 2
ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Internship
ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Analytical Tools for the Characterization of VOCs
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
English S4
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Cosmetics: Formulation
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Experimental Physical Chemistry of Colloidal Systems
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Bacteriology
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Polymers, Colloids, and Rheology
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Thermodynamics: Microscopic and Macroscopic Aspects
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Thermodynamics: Microscopic and Macroscopic Aspects
Thermodynamics is the tool of choice for studying matter on a macroscopic scale. In particular, when it comes to chemical reactions, it allows us to predict the direction in which they proceed and their equilibrium state. In the early years of the bachelor’s program, the focus is on describing the principles of thermodynamics and their direct application to chemistry in the case of simple, single-phase equilibrium reactions or reactions between homogeneous phases. This course will expand on this knowledge in two directions.
First, we will generalize this macroscopic thermodynamic descriptive framework to more complex systems, such as interfacial systems where surface tension plays a role, or non-uniform phases where the composition is not the same everywhere due to an external field. We will also study phase transitions and equilibrium displacements.
Next, we will examine the connection to the microscopic world, where matter is described at the atomic scale. We will show that the evolution predicted by thermodynamics is statistical in nature, with the equilibrium state corresponding to the most probable macroscopic state given the constraints imposed on the system. This will allow us to deduce the macroscopic thermodynamic properties of a physicochemical system from its microscopic description.
English S5
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Coordination Chemistry: Symmetry and Reactivity
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Experimental Chemistry
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Organic Chemistry
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Inorganic Materials: Synthesis and Characterization, Part 2
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Inorganic Materials - Synthesis and Characterization, Part 1
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The first part of the module will introduce metals and alloys through the lens of crystallography (from the “ideal” crystalline solid to defects and solid solutions), followed by a second part devoted to their characterization by X-ray diffraction, and the final part will address their synthesis using their solid-liquid binary phase diagram (description and construction) and the various solid-state transformations.
Macromolecular Chemistry
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Inorganic Materials: Structure and Properties
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Processes and Materials
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Theoretical Foundations of Spectroscopy
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Organic Chemistry
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Mentored Projects
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Polymer Materials
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Advanced Coordination Chemistry
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Thermodynamics: Microscopic and Macroscopic Aspects
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Thermodynamics: Microscopic and Macroscopic Aspects
Thermodynamics is the tool of choice for studying matter on a macroscopic scale. In particular, when it comes to chemical reactions, it allows us to predict the direction in which they proceed and their equilibrium state. In the early years of the bachelor’s program, the focus is on describing the principles of thermodynamics and their direct application to chemistry in the case of simple, single-phase equilibrium reactions or reactions between homogeneous phases. This course will expand on this knowledge in two directions.
First, we will generalize this macroscopic thermodynamic descriptive framework to more complex systems, such as interfacial systems where surface tension plays a role, or non-uniform phases where the composition is not the same everywhere due to an external field. We will also study phase transitions and equilibrium displacements.
Next, we will examine the connection to the microscopic world, where matter is described at the atomic scale. We will show that the evolution predicted by thermodynamics is statistical in nature, with the equilibrium state corresponding to the most probable macroscopic state given the constraints imposed on the system. This will allow us to deduce the macroscopic thermodynamic properties of a physicochemical system from its microscopic description.
MRI Part 1
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Mass Spectrometry, Part 1
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Coordination Chemistry: Symmetry and Reactivity
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Functional Organic Reactivity, Part 1
Level of Education
Bachelor's degree (BAC +3)
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Experimental Chemistry
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Organic Chemistry
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
English S5
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Macromolecular Chemistry
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
NMR Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Mentored Projects
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Functional Organic Reactivity, Part 2
Level of Education
Bachelor's degree (BAC +3)
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Mass Spectrometry, Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Synthesis Strategy
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
EU CHOICE
ECTS
10 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
S6L3SCVCHOIX1
ECTS
10 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Multifunctional Natural Compounds
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Structural Chemistry and Biochemistry
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
S6L3SCVCHOIX2
ECTS
10 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Cosmetics, Flavors, and Fragrances
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Chemical Engineering
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Experimental Chemistry
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Description of Variability 1
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Course Description (max 10 lines):
The objective of this learning unit is to help students understand how to measure variation in biology and how it can be represented. It draws on concrete examples from various fields of biology (ecology, developmental biology, evolution, genetics, physiology) and provides the statistical tools for measuring this variation and the graphical methods for representing it. Statistical concepts such as sampling, inference, distribution, central tendency, dispersion, distribution function, parameters, confidence intervals, and dependence between variables for different types of variables (binomial, discrete, continuous) are explained through tutorials based on biological problems.
Competencies targeted by the EU (see competency framework):
- Descriptive analytical tools in biology; an introduction to biostatistics through the analysis of biological patterns
Fundamentals of Chemistry
ECTS
10 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Molecular Biology
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Analytical Chemistry of Volatile Compounds
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Physiology
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Internship
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Food Science and Technology
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
workshops and MOOCs
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Analytical Tools for the Characterization of VOCs
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Flavoring, Structure of Plant Biomolecules
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Chemical Engineering
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Technical Assignments: Analysis of Viticulture and Winemaking Systems
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Educational field trips, TER trains, conferences
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
English, 12th Grade, DNO Prep
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Bacteriology
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Work-Study Program
ECTS
12 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Fundamentals of Chemistry
ECTS
10 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Molecular Biology
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Analytical Chemistry of Volatile Compounds
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Food Science and Technology
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
workshops and MOOCs
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Analytical Tools for the Characterization of VOCs
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Flavoring, Structure of Plant Biomolecules
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
English, 12th Grade, DNO Prep
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Work-Study Program
ECTS
14 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Bacteriology
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
Admission
Admission Requirements
Admission requirements depend on the year in which you wish to begin the bachelor's degree program: please refer to the information for L1, L2, or L3.
Applications can be submitted through the following platforms:
- French and European students: Follow the application process on the University of Montpellier 's e-candidat portal:
- International students from outside the EU: Follow the “ Études en France” procedure