Training structure
Faculty of Science
Presentation
Chemistry: L1 in the PCSI Portal (Physics, Chemistry, Engineering Sciences)
The bachelor's degree in Chemistry is an initial generalist course, organized into different tracks, with specialization starting in L3. The aim of the Bachelor's degree in Chemistry is to offer a generalist training program, enabling students to acquire fundamental theoretical and experimental knowledge in Chemistry: general, inorganic, organic, macromolecular, spectroscopic and analytical, with progressive specialization in L3 towards the fields of life chemistry or materials chemistry. The Chemical Sciences of the Living World (L3 SCV) course is more oriented towards organic chemistry, with an opening towards biomolecular chemistry and the corresponding masters degrees. This multi-disciplinary course takes students into the biomolecules, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, fragrances and flavors sector. The Chemical Sciences of Matter course (L3 SCM) is a solid generalist course in inorganic chemistry, solid state chemistry and general and macromolecular chemistry. This pathway takes students into the materials and polymers sectors, with applications in nanoscience, coatings, energy and sustainable development.
Two other more specific courses are attached to the chemistry degree:
The L3 pre-prep DNO course is part of the chemistry bachelor's degree and is designed for students who want to acquire the "L3 es sciences" required to enter oenology schools.
The Pre-PAC Perfumes, Fragrances and Cosmetics course (L2 PréPAC) is only accessible under certain conditions (limited number of places). This course enables students to enter the PAC "Perfumes, Flavors and Cosmetics" professional license in L3.
Training benefits
- More than 30%hands-on teaching with access to state-of-the-art equipment in the technology hall.
- Maths/physics/chemistry/biology teaching adapted to students' profiles.
- An introduction to research through L3Tutored Projects.
-International mobility possible from L2.
- Entry into working life possible at bac + 3 or continuation to Master's level
-Regional and national network of employers.
Objectives
The Bachelor's degree in Chemistry therefore has multiple objectives:
✓ To provide students with the knowledge, skills and know-how required for further study in all Chemistry Master's courses, as well as in Biology-Health Master's courses and DNO preparatory courses.
✓ Enable students to pursue their studies by entering an engineering school (on the basis of a diploma).
✓Permit certain students to continue in a short professionalizing course: Licence Pro integration.
✓Permit direct professional integration after L3: administrative and technical competitive exams.
Know-how and skills
The main aim of the Bachelor's degree in Chemistry is to provide students with a sound basic scientific training in the field of chemistry, so that they have sufficient knowledge to continue their studies at Master's level or to enter working life and be able to adapt to changes in the chemical professions.
General scientific skills:
- Master basic laboratory experimentation techniques.
-Be able to devise an experimental strategy to solve a chemical problem.
- Know how to use and adapt analysis and data processing tools in the various fields of chemistry.
-be able to appropriate the tools for studying chemistry, including modeling and statistical tools.
-know how to read and criticize scientific texts in English -know how to search for, gather and verify information (bibliographical research related to a scientific theme)
Cross-disciplinary skills:
- Be able to organize your work around an experimental protocol.
-ability to adopt a multidisciplinary approach (interface with biology, physics, etc.)
-proficiency in written and oral presentations and reports (tutored projects and practical work)
-work in pairs or teams (tutored projects and practical work)
-understanding of written and spoken English.
-basic computer skills.
Organization
Work-study arrangements
Only the DNO Prep course is open to sandwich courses
Program
Select a program
Licence 2
In L2 chemistry, there are two possible courses: a generalist core course and a specific, selective PréPAC course (perfumes, aromas and cosmetics), which prepares students for the ProPAC professional license.
Licence 3
Organic Chemistry Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Module 1 covers the major classes of organic compounds (organometallics, alcohols, amines, carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and derivatives are also covered in chapters dedicated to the reactivity of organometallics, alcohols and carbonyl derivatives.
Particular emphasis is placed on understanding reaction mechanisms based on the basic concepts acquired in the first year.
Thermodynamics and kinetics
Component
Faculty of Science
Use the basic principles of equilibrium thermodynamics to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it is spontaneous and determine the proportions of reactants at equilibrium from the equilibrium constant. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, and to the special case of precipitation reactions.(acid-base and redox reactions, time permitting). Hours: 19.5 h.
In the second part, we'll look at kinetics and reaction rates. Only simple reaction orders will be studied this year. Hours: 7.5 h .
From entity to solid
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The first part of the module will present a general overview of materials: states of matter - chemical bonds - quantities associated with material properties (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young's modulus, etc.). The concepts covered will be illustrated using polymeric and inorganic materials.
Then, in a flipped classroom, students will discover different materials through applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control, etc.).
Mathematics for chemistry S3
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Module 2 is a continuation of Organic Chemistry Module 1. It focuses on the reactivity of carboxylic acids and derivatives.
Materials and simple structures part 1
Study level
BAC +2
Component
Faculty of Science
This is a basic module on the physical properties of materials and on techniques for dimensioning mechanically simple components or systems.
Material properties are covered using tensile testing, binary diagrams and microstructure.
Component dimensioning involves selecting the most suitable material and defining the geometry to ensure static and fatigue strength. Dimensional analysis can also be used to determine the characteristics of a more complex system, based on experiments carried out on a scale model.
Organic Chemistry Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Module 1 covers the major classes of organic compounds (organometallics, alcohols, amines, carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and derivatives are also covered in chapters dedicated to the reactivity of organometallics, alcohols and carbonyl derivatives.
Particular emphasis is placed on understanding reaction mechanisms based on the basic concepts acquired in the first year.
Thermodynamics and kinetics
Component
Faculty of Science
Use the basic principles of equilibrium thermodynamics to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it is spontaneous and determine the proportions of reactants at equilibrium from the equilibrium constant. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, and to the special case of precipitation reactions.(acid-base and redox reactions, time permitting). Hours: 19.5 h.
In the second part, we'll look at kinetics and reaction rates. Only simple reaction orders will be studied this year. Hours: 7.5 h .
From entity to solid
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The first part of the module will present a general overview of materials: states of matter - chemical bonds - quantities associated with material properties (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young's modulus, etc.). The concepts covered will be illustrated using polymeric and inorganic materials.
Then, in a flipped classroom, students will discover different materials through applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control, etc.).
Mathematics for chemistry S3
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Module 2 is a continuation of Organic Chemistry Module 1. It focuses on the reactivity of carboxylic acids and derivatives.
Organic Chemistry Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Module 1 covers the major classes of organic compounds (organometallics, alcohols, amines, carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and derivatives are also covered in chapters dedicated to the reactivity of organometallics, alcohols and carbonyl derivatives.
Particular emphasis is placed on understanding reaction mechanisms based on the basic concepts acquired in the first year.
Thermodynamics and kinetics
Component
Faculty of Science
Use the basic principles of equilibrium thermodynamics to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it is spontaneous and determine the proportions of reactants at equilibrium from the equilibrium constant. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, and to the special case of precipitation reactions.(acid-base and redox reactions, time permitting). Hours: 19.5 h.
In the second part, we'll look at kinetics and reaction rates. Only simple reaction orders will be studied this year. Hours: 7.5 h .
From entity to solid
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The first part of the module will present a general overview of materials: states of matter - chemical bonds - quantities associated with material properties (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young's modulus, etc.). The concepts covered will be illustrated using polymeric and inorganic materials.
Then, in a flipped classroom, students will discover different materials through applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control, etc.).
Mathematics for chemistry S3
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Module 2 is a continuation of Organic Chemistry Module 1. It focuses on the reactivity of carboxylic acids and derivatives.
Color measurement
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The "Color Measurement" UE is an introduction to colorimetry. It provides an understanding of how colors are perceived and classified in the various colorimetric systems currently in use. The course begins with a brief historical introduction tracing the most significant stages in the construction of colorimetry, followed by a chapter giving some notions of the "neuro-physiology" of vision, describing how the eye and retina function. This is followed by a chapter on photometry, introducing the quantities essential to colorimetry, in particular spectral luminance, and then a study of colorimetric systems such as RGB, XYZ or L*a*b*. The emphasis in these first chapters is on additive color synthesis, which enables colors to be produced on screens (computer, TV, telephones, etc.). The course continues with an introduction to spectro-colorimetry, which enables us to understand the properties of color mixtures (subtractive synthesis) through its simplest models (Beer-Lambert, Kubelka-Munk, etc.). The course is illustrated by a number of hands-on exercises that familiarize students with the various colorimetric systems, their advantages and disadvantages. It is also supported by practical exercises that enable students to master color measurement devices (colorimeters, spectro-colorimeters) and associated software. A major part of the practical exercises is devoted to comparing color observations and measurements.
Organic Chemistry Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Module 1 covers the major classes of organic compounds (organometallics, alcohols, amines, carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and derivatives are also covered in chapters dedicated to the reactivity of organometallics, alcohols and carbonyl derivatives.
Particular emphasis is placed on understanding reaction mechanisms based on the basic concepts acquired in the first year.
Thermodynamics and kinetics
Component
Faculty of Science
Use the basic principles of equilibrium thermodynamics to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it is spontaneous and determine the proportions of reactants at equilibrium from the equilibrium constant. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, and to the special case of precipitation reactions.(acid-base and redox reactions, time permitting). Hours: 19.5 h.
In the second part, we'll look at kinetics and reaction rates. Only simple reaction orders will be studied this year. Hours: 7.5 h .
From entity to solid
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The first part of the module will present a general overview of materials: states of matter - chemical bonds - quantities associated with material properties (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young's modulus, etc.). The concepts covered will be illustrated using polymeric and inorganic materials.
Then, in a flipped classroom, students will discover different materials through applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control, etc.).
Mathematics for chemistry S3
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Module 2 is a continuation of Organic Chemistry Module 1. It focuses on the reactivity of carboxylic acids and derivatives.
Organic Chemistry Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Module 1 covers the major classes of organic compounds (organometallics, alcohols, amines, carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and derivatives are also covered in chapters dedicated to the reactivity of organometallics, alcohols and carbonyl derivatives.
Particular emphasis is placed on understanding reaction mechanisms based on the basic concepts acquired in the first year.
Thermodynamics and kinetics
Component
Faculty of Science
Use the basic principles of equilibrium thermodynamics to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it is spontaneous and determine the proportions of reactants at equilibrium from the equilibrium constant. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, and to the special case of precipitation reactions.(acid-base and redox reactions, time permitting). Hours: 19.5 h.
In the second part, we'll look at kinetics and reaction rates. Only simple reaction orders will be studied this year. Hours: 7.5 h .
From entity to solid
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The first part of the module will present a general overview of materials: states of matter - chemical bonds - quantities associated with material properties (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young's modulus, etc.). The concepts covered will be illustrated using polymeric and inorganic materials.
Then, in a flipped classroom, students will discover different materials through applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control, etc.).
Mathematics for chemistry S3
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Module 2 is a continuation of Organic Chemistry Module 1. It focuses on the reactivity of carboxylic acids and derivatives.
Electrochemistry
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
This course introduces electrochemistry, with a particular focus on redox. It complements the EU courses on chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, some of whose concepts will be used.
Organic Chemistry
ECTS
3 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The organic chemistry module in S4 in L2 focuses on the electronic, acid-base properties and reactivity of aromatic compounds of benzene, phenol and aniline derivatives. In particular, the reaction mechanisms involved in nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution reactions in aromatic chemistry will be covered. This course builds on the basic knowledge acquired in L1 and the first semester of L2.
Analysis (NMR,IR)
ECTS
3 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
- Proton nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)
- Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) of carbon 13
- Infrared spectroscopy (IR)
- UV-visible spectroscopy
Experimental chemistry
ECTS
6 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Chemistry is an experimental science. The aim of this practical module is to use experiments to illustrate a number of theoretical concepts covered in the BSc Chemistry course (L2 and early S5 in particular), in a way that complements the other experimental chemistry modules offered in L1 and L2 Chemistry.
Inorganic chemistry Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Inorganic chemistry Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Atomistics & Reactivity
Component
Faculty of Science
The first part of this course presents the basics of quantum chemistry for chemists and physical chemists. He began by taking up the principles of quantum mechanics and his master equation, the Schrödinger equation. The solution of the Schrödinger equation in simple cases and the notions of wave functions and quantization are presented and illustrated in simple cases. The hydrogen atom is then studied.
The teaching also focuses on approximation methods that make it possible 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 link between molecular orbital diagram and chemical bonding is made. The link between molecular geometry and electronic structure will be discussed. This course will then focus on the Huckel method which allows to obtain diagrams of molecular orbitals of π systems. The classical notions of conjugation, delocalization, donor or acceptor character and aromaticity will be studied in this approach. The theory of boundary orbitals is used to rationalize molecular reactivity (cycloaddition, electrocyclization) and molecular geometries.
Aromatic plants and regulations
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Fragrances: Sensory education
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Raw materials chemistry 1
ECTS
5 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Analytical chemistry of volatile compounds
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Color measurement
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The "Color Measurement" UE is an introduction to colorimetry. It provides an understanding of how colors are perceived and classified in the various colorimetric systems currently in use. The course begins with a brief historical introduction tracing the most significant stages in the construction of colorimetry, followed by a chapter giving some notions of the "neuro-physiology" of vision, describing how the eye and retina function. This is followed by a chapter on photometry, introducing the quantities essential to colorimetry, in particular spectral luminance, and then a study of colorimetric systems such as RGB, XYZ or L*a*b*. The emphasis in these first chapters is on additive color synthesis, which enables colors to be produced on screens (computer, TV, telephones, etc.). The course continues with an introduction to spectro-colorimetry, which enables us to understand the properties of color mixtures (subtractive synthesis) through its simplest models (Beer-Lambert, Kubelka-Munk, etc.). The course is illustrated by a number of hands-on exercises that familiarize students with the various colorimetric systems, their advantages and disadvantages. It is also supported by practical exercises that enable students to master color measurement devices (colorimeters, spectro-colorimeters) and associated software. A major part of the practical exercises is devoted to comparing color observations and measurements.
Pre-professional project application on matrices
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Chemistry of specific materials 2
ECTS
5 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Analytical tools for VOC characterization
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Experimental physical chemistry of colloidal systems
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Fragrances / Flavors: formulation
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Polymers, colloids and rheology
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Pre-professional project application on matrices
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Chemistry of specific materials 2
ECTS
5 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Analytical tools for VOC characterization
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Experimental physical chemistry of colloidal systems
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Polymers, colloids and rheology
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Thermodynamics - micro and macroscopic aspects
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Thermodynamics: micro and macroscopic aspects
Thermodynamics is the tool of choice for studying matter on a macroscopic scale. In particular, in the case of chemical reactions, it enables us to predict the direction of their evolution and their state of equilibrium. In the first years of the bachelor's degree, we focus 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 teaching unit will extend this knowledge in two directions.
First, we'll generalize this macroscopic thermodynamic 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. Equilibrium breaks and displacements will also be studied.
Next, we'll look at the link with the microscopic world, where matter is described at the atomic scale. We'll 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 applied to the system. This will enable us to deduce the macroscopic thermodynamic properties of a physico-chemical system from its microscopic description.
Coordination chemistry: symmetry and reactivity
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Inorganic materials synthesis and characterization Part 2
ECTS
3 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Inorganic Materials - Synthesis and Characterization Part 1
ECTS
3 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
A first part of the module will consist of presenting metals and alloys through crystallography (from the "ideal" crystalline solid to defects and solid solutions), then a second part will be devoted to their characterization by X-ray diffraction and the last part will address their synthesis through their solid/liquid binary diagram (description and construction) and the different transformations in the solid state.
Macromolecular chemistry
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Inorganic materials: structure and properties
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Processes and materials
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Theoretical bases in spectroscopy
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Advanced coordination chemistry
ECTS
6 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Thermodynamics - micro and macroscopic aspects
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Thermodynamics: micro and macroscopic aspects
Thermodynamics is the tool of choice for studying matter on a macroscopic scale. In particular, in the case of chemical reactions, it enables us to predict the direction of their evolution and their state of equilibrium. In the first years of the bachelor's degree, we focus 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 teaching unit will extend this knowledge in two directions.
First, we'll generalize this macroscopic thermodynamic 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. Equilibrium breaks and displacements will also be studied.
Next, we'll look at the link with the microscopic world, where matter is described at the atomic scale. We'll 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 applied to the system. This will enable us to deduce the macroscopic thermodynamic properties of a physico-chemical system from its microscopic description.
Mass spectrometry Part 1
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Coordination chemistry: symmetry and reactivity
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Functional Organic Reactivity Part 1
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Macromolecular chemistry
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Functional Organic Reactivity Part 2
Study level
BAC +3
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Mass spectrometry Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Polyfunctional natural compounds
ECTS
6 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Structural Chemistry and Biochemistry
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Cosmetics, Flavors and Fragrances
ECTS
6 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Description of variability 1
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
EU description (max 10 lines):
The aim of this course is to help students understand how to measure variation in biology, and how it can be represented. It is based on concrete examples drawn from various disciplines in biology (ecology, developmental biology, evolution, genetics, physiology) and gives the statistical tools for measuring this variation and the graphical methods for representing it. The statistical concepts of 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 with the help of practical exercises based on biological problems.
Competencies targeted by the EU (see competency framework):
- Descriptive analytical tools in biology, introduction to biostatistics through the analysis of biological patterns
Fundamentals of chemistry
ECTS
10 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Analytical chemistry of volatile compounds
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Food science and technology
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Analytical tools for VOC characterization
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Flavouring and structure of plant biomolecules
ECTS
6 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Technical missions: analysis of vineyard/winegrowing systems
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Educational outings, TER, conferences
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
English S6 pre-prep DNO
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Fundamentals of chemistry
ECTS
10 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Analytical chemistry of volatile compounds
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Food science and technology
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Analytical tools for VOC characterization
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Flavouring and structure of plant biomolecules
ECTS
6 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
English S6 pre-prep DNO
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Admission
Access conditions
Entry requirements depend on the year in which you wish to enter the degree program: see information on L1, L2 or L3.