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Take STEM courses with Verto’s study abroad program
Verto Education empowers first-year college students to study STEM abroad — all while staying on track to graduate in four years from a top institution. Explore our partner colleges.
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS (STEM) Courses
More than 96,000 bachelor’s degrees are awarded in STEM fields annually in the U.S.* Stay on track with your post-Verto plans to become a STEM major! With Verto, you can study abroad for one, two, or even three semesters, building a schedule that prepares you for future STEM coursework.
Why STEM with Verto? With small classes averaging just 15 students, you’ll get personalized support through peer tutoring, study groups, and faculty office hours. Plus, all courses include experiential learning components, which means you’ll have plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning, both in and out of the lab.
*Data captured by the National Center for Education Statistics
STEM COURSES with Verto
All Verto study abroad locations offer math and science courses. You can explore the courses offered in your preferred location and term by filtering below. Take up to two STEM courses each semester.
Course availability varies from semester to semester and is based on student enrollment and course eligibility.
Elementary Statistics
Topics include: basic probability theory; random variables and their distributions; estimation and hypothesis testing; regression; and correlation. This course is not calculus-based, and places an emphasis on an applied approach to statistical theory with applications chosen from the biological sciences and other fields of study. Students will be introduced to and make use of a computer package for data analysis.
Introduction to Environmental Science w/ Lab
Today’s environmental problems have scientific, social, and political aspects to them. This course, which is required for majors and is suitable for non-majors, will focus on the scientific aspects but will not ignore the other two. The student will be introduced to the geology, biology, physics, and chemistry behind the problems and to the social and political difficulties inherent in dealing with them. Through a combination of lectures, case histories, in-class discussions, and observation of the environmental decision-making process at work, the student will gain an understanding of the complex nature of environmental problems and of the choices that must be made in solving them.
Introduction to Health Professions
This course gives students an overview of the various professions available within the healthcare system and the roles that they play within healthcare organizations and in society. It will expose students to a wide range of clinical and non-clinical health career options available in the 21st century.
Quantitative Reasoning
Topics include: sets; basic logic; enumeration and elementary probability; mathematical applications of personal finance; and basic statistics.
Biology I: Molecular Basis of Life w/ Lab
Part of a year-long foundation course for science majors. The course explores the principles of biological organization with an emphasis on cell structure and function. Topics covered include molecular cellular organization and function, gene expression, cellular division, genetic inheritance, and processes involved in the synthesis and metabolism of carbohydrates.
College Algebra
A review of the fundamental operations and an extensive study of functions, exponents, radicals, linear and quadratic equations. Additional topics include ratio, proportion, variation, progression and the binomial theorem. This course is intended primarily for students whose program of study requires calculus or business math.
Astronomy w/ Lab
Astronomy introduces physical models for gravity and light and then builds on our understanding of these phenomena to explore the motions, properties and histories of celestial objects ranging from nearby planets and stars to distant galaxies and the Universe itself.
Biology II: Organisms and Evolution w/ Lab
Part of a year-long foundation course for science majors. The course explores evolutionary theory as it applies to the diversity of life with special emphasis on animal anatomy and physiology, as well as basic ecological principles at the population, community, and ecosystem levels.
Calculus I
The first year college course for majors in mathematics, science and engineering; and the basic prerequisite for all advanced mathematics. Introduces differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable, including algebraic and transcendental functions and culminates in the fundamental theorem of calculus. Includes basic rules and properties of limits and derivatives and applications of derivatives. Studies the plane analytic geometry needed for calculus.
Calculus II
Continuation of first year calculus, including the fundamental theorem of calculus, methods of integration, applications of the integral, improper integrals, infinite series, and introduction to differential equations.
General Chemistry I w/ Lab
This course discusses atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, and thermo-chemistry. This course includes a lab that introduces basic laboratory techniques and emphasizes data collection and analysis.
General Chemistry II w/ Lab
The second half of a one-year course sequence in General Chemistry intended for science and engineering students and comprised of a brief overview of chemistry fundamentals including intermolecular forces, physical properties of liquids and solids, colligative properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, solubility equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium/buffers, thermodynamics and electrochemistry.
Introduction to Computing
An introduction to a broad range of topics central to the computing majors: algorithms, constraints, best and worst cases, cryptography, regular expressions, finite state machines, security, and representation. Students will work in groups to solve and analyze mathematical puzzles, then submit reports detailing their solution processes.
Pre-Calculus
Topics include: polynomials; algebraic functions; plane analytic trigonometry; and properties of exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. This course offers the foundation needed for the study of calculus.
Biology II w/ Lab
Part of a year-long foundation course for science majors. The course explores evolutionary theory as it applies to the diversity of life with special emphasis on animal anatomy and physiology, as well as basic ecological principles at the population, community, and ecosystem levels.
Calculus III
The calculus of multiple variables, covering three dimensional topics in analysis, linear algebra, and vector analysis, partial differentiation, maxima and minima for functions of several variables, line integrals, multiple integrals, spherical and cylindrical polar coordinates.
Electromagnetism and Optics w/ Lab
A second semester, calculus based physics course for physical science and engineering majors. Fundamentals of electromagnetism and optics. Electric field and potential, capacitance, resistance, direct and alternating current circuits, magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, light, reflection and refraction, interference and diffraction, optical instruments.
Mechanics, Heat, and Waves w/ Lab
A first semester, calculus-based physics course for physical science and engineering majors. Fundamentals of mechanics and thermal physics. Vectors, kinematics, Newton’s laws, conservation principles for energy, momentum, and angular momentum, linear, rotational, and harmonic motion, superposition principle, gravitation, fluids, mechanical waves, sound, heat, ideal gases, laws of thermodynamics.
Introduction to Physical Geology
This course explores the processes that are shaping Earth today. It examines the formation of rocks and mineral resources, the volcanic and tectonic activity that accompany release of Earth's internal heat, and the sculpting of the planet's surface that occurs as air, water and ice move in response to gravity and energy from the Sun. Lab activities include identification of rocks and minerals, interpretation of topographic and geologic maps, and field studies of regional geologic features.
General Physics I w/ Lab
Primarily for life science majors with no calculus background. Basic concepts of classical physics: fundamental laws of mechanics, heat, electromagnetism, optics, and conservation principles. Introduction to modern physics: relativity and quantum theory; atomic, nuclear, and solid-state physics. Application of the physical principles to life sciences.
Introductory Physics w/ Lab
A one-semester introduction to the science of physics primarily for liberal arts, business, and hospitality/tourism students. The course provides a broad, algebra-based understanding of the basic laws of nature, their application to our everyday lives, and their impact on our technological society.
Sample Course Schedules for STEM programs
Mix and match your semesters across three Verto locations! Below are sample course schedules to give you an idea of which courses you might take, and how to balance your course load.
Fall Semester in Seville or London
| Course Title | Credits |
| ENGL 1112 Academic Inquiry and Writing | 3 Credits |
| MATH 1117 Calculus I | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 1115/17 General Chemistry I w/Lab | 4 Credits |
| PSYC 1111 Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 1101 Elementary Spanish I (Seville) OR THEA 1131 Introduction to Theater (London) | 3 Credits |
Spring Semester in Florence
| Course Title | Credits |
| MATH 1118 Calculus II | 4 Credits |
| PHYS 1150/51 Mechanics, Heat, and Waves w/Lab | 4 Credits |
| ARTS 2233 Art and Science of Renaissance Italy | 3 Credits |
| SOCI 2221 Cultural Anthropology | 3 Credits |
VERTO FACULTY
Highlights
Meet some of the faculty who teach STEM courses
Head of Labs in London
Dr. Eric Newton
- Maintains and manages science labs
- Conducts safety assessment of the lab
- Teaches courses in general biology & chemistry
STEM Faculty in Seville
Dr. David Becerra
- Lead STEM faculty & lab coordinator in Seville
- Teaches courses in math & physics
- Developer of the math and physics independent learning software, Spaiens, founded by the European Commission
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING with Verto
We’re committed to ensuring that all courses include experiential learning components. As a learner, you’ll study topics in class and then apply that learning to real-life scenarios, whether it’s through observation or hands-on application. Check out some of the experiential learning activities you might encounter in your STEM courses.
Biology I in London
Think zoos are just for kids or animal lovers? Think again! As a biology student in London, you’ll visit the London Zoo, where you’ll explain how specific concepts may apply to the conservation of animals. For example, how can an animal nutritionist use their biochemical knowledge to formulate diets for each animal?
Chemistry I in Florence
Visit the Opificio delle Pietre Dure and learn first-hand the role that chemistry plays in art and artifact conservation and preservation. This public institute is a global leader in the field of art restoration and houses a scientific laboratory that conducts research and diagnostics to provide preventative conservation services.
*All classes at Verto locations are delivered by our accredited Academic Provider, the University of New Haven.
In partnership with the University of New Haven, Verto has provided a transformative start to college for over 1,500 students across 5 international locations. With diverse courses and program offerings, we have an option that will bring your academic and personal goals to life.
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