Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
In L2 chemistry, two possible courses: a general course in common and a specific and selective course PréPAC (perfumes, aromas and cosmetics) which prepares for the professional license ProPAC
Program
Select a program
Choice of 1 of 5
Chemistry L2S3 Profile 5
Organic Chemistry Part 1
4 creditsElectromagnetism
4 creditsThermodynamics and kinetics
From entity to solid
4 creditsMathematics for chemistry S3
4 creditsOrganic Chemistry Part 2
2 creditsEnglish S3
2 creditsMaterials and Simple Structures part 1
Chemistry L2S3 Profile 3
Organic Chemistry Part 1
4 creditsElectromagnetism
4 creditsFrom the molecule to the cell
4 creditsThermodynamics and kinetics
From entity to solid
4 creditsMathematics for chemistry S3
4 creditsOrganic Chemistry Part 2
2 creditsEnglish S3
2 credits
Chemistry L2S3 Profile 2
Organic Chemistry Part 1
4 creditsElectromagnetism
4 creditsThermodynamics and kinetics
From entity to solid
4 creditsMathematics for chemistry S3
4 creditsOrganic Chemistry Part 2
2 creditsEnglish S3
2 creditsColor measurement
4 credits
Chemistry L2S3 Profile 4
Organic Chemistry Part 1
4 creditsElectromagnetism
4 creditsThermodynamics and kinetics
From entity to solid
4 creditsMathematics for chemistry S3
4 creditsOrganic Chemistry Part 2
2 creditsEnglish S3
2 creditsPhysiology
4 credits
Chemistry L2S3 Profile 1
Organic Chemistry Part 1
4 creditsElectromagnetism
4 creditsThermodynamics and kinetics
From entity to solid
4 creditsMathematics for chemistry S3
4 creditsOrganic Chemistry Part 2
2 creditsElectronics 1
4 creditsEnglish S3
2 credits
Electrochemistry
2 creditsOrganic Chemistry
3 creditsEnglish S4
2 creditsAnalysis (NMR,IR)
3 creditsExperimental chemistry
6 creditsInorganic Chemistry Part 1
4 creditsInorganic Chemistry Part 2
2 creditsAtomistics & reactivity
L2 - Pre-PAC Chemistry
The L2 prePAC corresponds to a course of the 2nd year of the Bachelor of Chemistry of the Faculty of Sciences of Montpellier. This course, preparatory to the Licence Professionnelle Parfums, Arômes et Cosmétiques (LproPAC), is highly recommended to integrate the LproPAC.
This course (500 hours of training, 8 weeks minimum of internship in a company) is composed of a common part and a part specific to each option: perfumes and cosmetics.
The courses are taught by a dynamic teaching team made up of lecturers from the Faculty of Science of the University of Montpellier, but also lecturers from the Faculty of Pharmacy, as well as various external industrial contributors.
The number of places available in L2 pre-PAC is limited to 20 students.
Aromatic Plants and Regulations
2 creditsCosmetic initiation
2 creditsChemistry of the living
3 creditsPerfumes: Sensory education
2 creditsEnglish S3
2 creditsRaw material chemistry 1
5 creditsPPE
2 creditsAnalytical chemistry of volatile compounds
4 creditsColor measurement
4 creditsPhysiology
4 credits
Your choice: 1 of 2
Perfume / Flavor Profile
Sensory analysis
2 creditsPre-professional project application on matrices
2 creditsChemistry of specific materials 2
5 creditsInternship
5 creditsAnalytical tools for VOC characterization
2 creditsEnglish S4
2 creditsExperimental physicochemistry of colloidal systems
2 creditsPerfumes / Flavors : formulation
4 creditsBacteriology
2 creditsPolymers, colloids and rheology
4 credits
Cosmetics Profile
Sensory analysis
2 creditsPre-professional project application on matrices
2 creditsChemistry of specific materials 2
5 creditsInternship
5 creditsAnalytical tools for VOC characterization
2 creditsEnglish S4
2 creditsCosmetics : formulation
4 creditsExperimental physicochemistry of colloidal systems
2 creditsBacteriology
2 creditsPolymers, colloids and rheology
4 credits
Organic Chemistry Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The organic chemistry module 1 concerns the study of the main classes of organic compounds (organometallic compounds, alcohols, amines, carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and derivatives are also covered in the chapters dedicated to the reactivity of organometallics, alcohols and carbonyl derivatives.
A particular effort is given to the understanding of reaction mechanisms based on the basic notions acquired in the first year.
Thermodynamics and kinetics
Component
Faculty of Science
Use of the basic principles of equilibrium thermodynamics to be able to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it is spontaneous and determine from the equilibrium constant the proportions of reactants at equilibrium. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria and to the particular cases of precipitation reactions.(acid-base and redox reactions if time permits). Hourly volume: 19,5 h.
In a second part, the kinetic aspects and therefore the speed of reaction will be discussed. Only simple reaction orders will be studied during this year. Hourly volume: 7,5 h .
From entity to solid
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The first part of the module will consist in presenting generalities on materials: reminder on the states of matter - chemical bonds - quantities associated with the properties of materials (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young's modulus, ...). The notions discussed will be illustrated through polymeric and inorganic materials.
In a second phase, in a reversed classroom, students will discover the different materials through applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control...)
Mathematics for chemistry S3
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The organic chemistry module 2 is a continuation of the organic chemistry module 1. It concerns the deepening of the reactivity of carboxylic acids and derivatives.
Materials and Simple Structures part 1
Level of study
BAC +2
Component
Faculty of Science
This module is a basic module on the physical properties of materials and techniques for sizing mechanically simple components or systems.
Material properties are discussed through tensile testing, binary diagrams and microstructure.
The dimensioning of a component includes the choice of the most suitable material, the definition of the geometry to ensure static and fatigue resistance. The dimensional analysis approach also makes it possible to determine the characteristics of a more complex system from experiments conducted on a scale model.
Organic Chemistry Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The organic chemistry module 1 concerns the study of the main classes of organic compounds (organometallic compounds, alcohols, amines, carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and derivatives are also covered in the chapters dedicated to the reactivity of organometallics, alcohols and carbonyl derivatives.
A particular effort is given to the understanding of reaction mechanisms based on the basic notions acquired in the first year.
From the molecule to the cell
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The aim of the "From molecules to cells" course is to provide L1 students with the basic notions of biology that will be necessary to follow the biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, virology and microbiology courses of the following semesters. The structure of biomolecules (nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and sugars) and the structural organization of the cell will be detailed with a view to understanding the origin of life and the organization of viruses, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Thermodynamics and kinetics
Component
Faculty of Science
Use of the basic principles of equilibrium thermodynamics to be able to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it is spontaneous and determine from the equilibrium constant the proportions of reactants at equilibrium. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria and to the particular cases of precipitation reactions.(acid-base and redox reactions if time permits). Hourly volume: 19,5 h.
In a second part, the kinetic aspects and therefore the speed of reaction will be discussed. Only simple reaction orders will be studied during this year. Hourly volume: 7,5 h .
From entity to solid
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The first part of the module will consist in presenting generalities on materials: reminder on the states of matter - chemical bonds - quantities associated with the properties of materials (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young's modulus, ...). The notions discussed will be illustrated through polymeric and inorganic materials.
In a second phase, in a reversed classroom, students will discover the different materials through applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control...)
Mathematics for chemistry S3
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The organic chemistry module 2 is a continuation of the organic chemistry module 1. It concerns the deepening of the reactivity of carboxylic acids and derivatives.
Organic Chemistry Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The organic chemistry module 1 concerns the study of the main classes of organic compounds (organometallic compounds, alcohols, amines, carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and derivatives are also covered in the chapters dedicated to the reactivity of organometallics, alcohols and carbonyl derivatives.
A particular effort is given to the understanding of reaction mechanisms based on the basic notions acquired in the first year.
Thermodynamics and kinetics
Component
Faculty of Science
Use of the basic principles of equilibrium thermodynamics to be able to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it is spontaneous and determine from the equilibrium constant the proportions of reactants at equilibrium. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria and to the particular cases of precipitation reactions.(acid-base and redox reactions if time permits). Hourly volume: 19,5 h.
In a second part, the kinetic aspects and therefore the speed of reaction will be discussed. Only simple reaction orders will be studied during this year. Hourly volume: 7,5 h .
From entity to solid
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The first part of the module will consist in presenting generalities on materials: reminder on the states of matter - chemical bonds - quantities associated with the properties of materials (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young's modulus, ...). The notions discussed will be illustrated through polymeric and inorganic materials.
In a second phase, in a reversed classroom, students will discover the different materials through applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control...)
Mathematics for chemistry S3
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The organic chemistry module 2 is a continuation of the organic chemistry module 1. It concerns the deepening of the reactivity of carboxylic acids and derivatives.
Color measurement
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
 The UE of "Measurement of the Color" is an introduction UE to the colorimetry. It allows to understand the way we perceive the colors and how we classify them in the various colorimetric systems currently used. The course begins with a brief historical introduction tracing the most significant stages of the construction of colorimetry, then follows a chapter giving some notions of "neuro-physiology" of vision describing the functioning of the eye and the retina. Follows a chapter of photometry introducing the essential quantities to the colorimetry, in particular the spectral luminance then a study of the colorimetric systems such as RGB, XYZ or L*a*b*. The emphasis is put in these first chapters on the additive synthesis of colors which allows their production on screens (computer, TV, telephones, etc.). The course continues with an introduction to spectro-colorimetry which allows to understand the properties of color mixtures (subtractive synthesis) through its simplest models (Beer-Lambert, Kubelka-Munk, etc.). The course is illustrated by many exercises done in TD that allow to become familiar with the various colorimetric systems, their advantages and disadvantages. It is also supported by practical exercises which allow the student to master color measurement devices (colorimeters, spectro-colorimeters) as well as the associated software. An important part of the practical exercises is dedicated to the confrontation between observations and measurements of colors.
Organic Chemistry Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The organic chemistry module 1 concerns the study of the main classes of organic compounds (organometallic compounds, alcohols, amines, carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and derivatives are also covered in the chapters dedicated to the reactivity of organometallics, alcohols and carbonyl derivatives.
A particular effort is given to the understanding of reaction mechanisms based on the basic notions acquired in the first year.
Thermodynamics and kinetics
Component
Faculty of Science
Use of the basic principles of equilibrium thermodynamics to be able to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it is spontaneous and determine from the equilibrium constant the proportions of reactants at equilibrium. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria and to the particular cases of precipitation reactions.(acid-base and redox reactions if time permits). Hourly volume: 19,5 h.
In a second part, the kinetic aspects and therefore the speed of reaction will be discussed. Only simple reaction orders will be studied during this year. Hourly volume: 7,5 h .
From entity to solid
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The first part of the module will consist in presenting generalities on materials: reminder on the states of matter - chemical bonds - quantities associated with the properties of materials (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young's modulus, ...). The notions discussed will be illustrated through polymeric and inorganic materials.
In a second phase, in a reversed classroom, students will discover the different materials through applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control...)
Mathematics for chemistry S3
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The organic chemistry module 2 is a continuation of the organic chemistry module 1. It concerns the deepening of the reactivity of carboxylic acids and derivatives.
Organic Chemistry Part 1
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The organic chemistry module 1 concerns the study of the main classes of organic compounds (organometallic compounds, alcohols, amines, carbonyl derivatives) and their reactivity. Carboxylic acids and derivatives are also covered in the chapters dedicated to the reactivity of organometallics, alcohols and carbonyl derivatives.
A particular effort is given to the understanding of reaction mechanisms based on the basic notions acquired in the first year.
Thermodynamics and kinetics
Component
Faculty of Science
Use of the basic principles of equilibrium thermodynamics to be able to predict whether a reaction is possible, in which direction it is spontaneous and determine from the equilibrium constant the proportions of reactants at equilibrium. Application to homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria and to the particular cases of precipitation reactions.(acid-base and redox reactions if time permits). Hourly volume: 19,5 h.
In a second part, the kinetic aspects and therefore the speed of reaction will be discussed. Only simple reaction orders will be studied during this year. Hourly volume: 7,5 h .
From entity to solid
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The first part of the module will consist in presenting generalities on materials: reminder on the states of matter - chemical bonds - quantities associated with the properties of materials (resistivity, transmittance, viscosity, Young's modulus, ...). The notions discussed will be illustrated through polymeric and inorganic materials.
In a second phase, in a reversed classroom, students will discover the different materials through applications (varnish, paint, energy recovery, pollution control...)
Mathematics for chemistry S3
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Organic Chemistry Part 2
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The organic chemistry module 2 is a continuation of the organic chemistry module 1. It concerns the deepening of the reactivity of carboxylic acids and derivatives.
Electrochemistry
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
This course presents electrochemistry through redox. It completes the courses on chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, some of which will be used
Organic Chemistry
ECTS
3 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
The organic chemistry module in S4 in L2 deals with the electronic, acid-base properties and reactivity of aromatic compounds of benzene, phenol and aniline derivatives. The reaction mechanisms concerning nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution reactions in aromatic chemistry will be particularly addressed. This course is a continuation of the basics acquired in L1 and the first semester of L2.
Analysis (NMR,IR)
ECTS
3 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
- Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) of the proton
- Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) of carbon 13Â
- 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 illustrate by experiment a certain number of theoretical notions approached in the Chemistry degree (L2 and beginning of S5 in particular), in a complementary way to the other experimental chemistry modules proposed 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. It begins by reviewing the principles of quantum mechanics and its master equation, the Schrödinger equation. The resolution 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 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 teaching 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 teaching will then focus on Huckel's method of obtaining molecular orbital diagrams 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 (cycloadditions, electrocyclisation) and molecular geometries.
Aromatic Plants and Regulations
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Chemistry of the living
ECTS
3 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Perfumes: Sensory education
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Raw material 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 UE of "Measurement of the Color" is an introduction UE to the colorimetry. It allows to understand the way we perceive the colors and how we classify them in the various colorimetric systems currently used. The course begins with a brief historical introduction tracing the most significant stages of the construction of colorimetry, then follows a chapter giving some notions of "neuro-physiology" of vision describing the functioning of the eye and the retina. Follows a chapter of photometry introducing the essential quantities to the colorimetry, in particular the spectral luminance then a study of the colorimetric systems such as RGB, XYZ or L*a*b*. The emphasis is put in these first chapters on the additive synthesis of colors which allows their production on screens (computer, TV, telephones, etc.). The course continues with an introduction to spectro-colorimetry which allows to understand the properties of color mixtures (subtractive synthesis) through its simplest models (Beer-Lambert, Kubelka-Munk, etc.). The course is illustrated by many exercises done in TD that allow to become familiar with the various colorimetric systems, their advantages and disadvantages. It is also supported by practical exercises which allow the student to master color measurement devices (colorimeters, spectro-colorimeters) as well as the associated software. An important part of the practical exercises is dedicated to the confrontation between observations and measurements of colors.
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 physicochemistry of colloidal systems
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Perfumes / 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
Cosmetics : formulation
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Experimental physicochemistry of colloidal systems
ECTS
2 credits
Component
Faculty of Science
Polymers, colloids and rheology
ECTS
4 credits
Component
Faculty of Science