Grenoble Science Program

The Grenoble Science Program is an ideal choice for pre-health and other science students. This unique program combines science coursework with French language study in an international setting. The design of the program allows students to take courses that fit neatly into their existing curricula and requirements.

Program Curriculum

Students will participate in the excursions and all other aspects of the BU Grenoble program.

Required Course

Students must enroll in the following course:

CAS LF 113: Intensive Beginning French (4 credits)

(Students who have studied French previously can enroll in a four-credit language course at the intermediate level.) Introduction to grammar, vocabulary, and structure of French, emphasizing the basic communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Elective Courses

Students choose three out of the following courses. All elective courses are taught in English.

CAS BI 203: Cell Biology (4)

(Prerequisites: CAS BI 108 and CAS CH 102, or the equivalent.) Principles of cellular organization and function: biological molecules, flow of genetic information, membranes and subcellular organelles, and cell regulation. Syllabus

CAS CH 203: Organic Chemistry I (4)

(Prerequisites: CAS CH 102 or CAS CH 110 or CAS CH 112, or the equivalent.) Fundamentals of contemporary organic chemistry, including electronic structure, stereochemistry, and reactions of important functional groups. Environmental problems, action of drugs, chemical warfare agents, insecticides, and chemical causes of disease. Syllabus

CAS MA 213: Basic Statistics and Probability (4)

(Prerequisite: good background in high school algebra. Students may receive course credit for not more than one of the following courses: CAS MA 113, CAS MA 115, or CAS MA 213.) Elementary treatment of probability densities, means, variances, correlation, independence, the binomial distribution, the central limit theorem. Stresses understanding and theoretical manipulation of statistical concepts. Syllabus

CAS LF 299: Approaches to Contemporary French Society and Culture (4)

The class will introduce students to the study of culture through the work of anthropologists, cultural historians, philosophers, economists, psychologists, and contemporary popular culture, with emphasis on the Trans-Atlantic context and the French culture in particular. Syllabus

Optional Additional Elective

CAS NS 291: Introduction to Scientific Research (2)

For students enrolled in Boston University science study abroad programs. An introduction to the performance of scientific research through lectures, discussions, and readings about the design of projects, the understanding of the scientific literature, and the ethics of research and publication. Local science faculty members will describe their research projects, and welcome students into their laboratories for approximately six weeks of practical research experience. Fall semester only. Syllabus

Program Details

Requirements	Prior French language study is not required Some courses carry prerequisites Admissions requirements for all programs
Program Dates	Fall Semester: August 23 to December 21, 2013 Please note that this program is only offered during the fall semester.
Cost	2013/2014 Tuition & Fees: $28,795 Cost includes tuition, housing, board, airfare from designated U.S. cities, local transportation, field trips, overseas medical insurance, and emergency travel assistance coverage. The cost for 2014 has not yet been announced and will be subject to approval by the Board of Trustees at Boston University. Download an estimated program budget, including cost of living expenses. Financial aid is available.
Credits	Upon successful completion of the program, students earn sixteen to eighteen Boston University credits. Students must enroll for a minimum of sixteen credits.
Housing	All students are provided with accommodations in French households throughout the city. Families chosen to participate in the program represent a wide range of incomes and situations, from an elderly woman living alone in the city to a large suburban family with several children. For many students, engaging with their host families is a crucial part of learning the language and experiencing local life. Students are provided a single room, European breakfast, and specified number of evening meals in the home. They receive an allowance for local transportation and meals not taken with their hosts.
Application Deadlines	Fall Semester: March 15

Download a description of the Grenoble Science Program.

Program Staff

The Boston University Grenoble programs are administered by staff in both our Boston and Grenoble offices. In Boston, a program manager facilitates the admissions and pre-departure procedures, and maintains contact with students prior to their arrival in Grenoble. The Boston Office also houses administrative personnel who are responsible for everyday operations. In Grenoble, the staff comprises a resident director and administrative, academic, and housing personnel.

Staff Profiles

Mary Ogburn, Program Manager

Overseas Staff

Marie-Eve Scheibling, MA, Director