Chemists look for new ways to use substances in practical ways.  The clothes we wear, the food we eat, the house in which we live. In fact, most things that help make our lives better are the result of work done by chemists. Their research has resulted in the development of many new and improved products, ranging from authentic-looking “fake” leather to self-adhesive note pads.

THE VU ADVANTAGE

The Chemistry program at Vincennes University is designed to transfer to a four-year institution for completion of the bachelor of science degree.  There are several advantages to beginning your college education at VU:

• Small class sizes, usually fewer than 35 students, means  easier access to laboratory equipment as well as professors.
• Caring faculty with a personal approach to teaching.
• Study skills Laboratory.
• Free tutoring.
• Qualified professors, not teaching assistants, conduct classes
  and labs. This gives you the opportunity to master the fundamental principles that will carry you through your upper-level classes.

As a VU Chemistry major, you’ll use laboratory equipment such as burettes and pipettes, along with digital balances, gas chromatography, infrared spectrophotometer, and other electronic equipment that you many have only seen or heard about.  You’ll confirm your lab calculations with computer analysis and experience other procedures through computer simulations.

Note: Course sequence assumes any necessary developmental  requirements have been met.

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Semester I
English Composition I
General Chemistry I + Lab
Calculus with Analytic
  Geometry I
Interpersonal Communication

Semester II
General Chemistry II + Lab
Calculus with Analytic
  Geometry II
Lifetime Fitness/Wellness
Physics for Scientists and 
   Engineers I + Lab

Semester III
Organic Chemistry I + Lab
English Composition II
Intermediate Calculus
Physics for Scientists and
    Engineers II + Lab

Semester IV
Organic Chemistry II + Lab
Introduction to Computer
  Tools for Scientists and
  Engineers
Introduction to Ethics
Social Science Elective