Intro to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios
Learn fundamental chemistry concepts, from atoms to chemical reactions. Master stoichiometry, periodic trends, and problem-solving skills.
Learn fundamental chemistry concepts, from atoms to chemical reactions. Master stoichiometry, periodic trends, and problem-solving skills.
Dive into the world of chemistry with this comprehensive introductory course. Designed for students with limited background in chemistry, it covers essential concepts including chemical reactions, stoichiometry, the periodic table, and nomenclature. Through a structured 7-module program, you'll progress from basic knowledge of matter and energy to solving real-world chemical reaction problems. The course emphasizes practical problem-solving skills crucial for further study in chemistry and various science, health, and policy professions. Topics include atomic structure, periodic trends, compound naming, reaction balancing, solutions, acid-base reactions, and redox reactions. Lab demonstrations and advanced problem sets provide hands-on learning opportunities.
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What you'll learn
Understand basic concepts of matter, energy, and stoichiometry
Describe atomic structure and interpret periodic trends
Name compounds and calculate formula masses
Balance chemical equations and perform reaction calculations
Apply solubility rules and write net ionic equations
Explain basic concepts of acid-base and redox reactions
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There are 7 modules in this course
This introductory chemistry course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in fundamental chemical concepts and problem-solving skills. The curriculum is structured into seven modules, each building upon the previous one. Starting with basic scientific methods and measurements, the course progresses through topics such as atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, and types of chemical reactions. Students will learn about matter and energy, compound naming, mole calculations, and reaction balancing. The later modules cover more advanced topics like solutions, solubility rules, acid-base reactions, and redox reactions. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on applying theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems, preparing students for further studies in chemistry and related fields.
Introduction
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Matter and Energy
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Compounds
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Chemical Composition and Reactions
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Solutions and Solubility Rules
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
Acid-base and Redox Reactions
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
Final Exam
Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete
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Associate Professor of the Practice
Prof. Dorian Canelas has over a decade of experience teaching introductory and organic chemistry, incorporating online platforms for course management, homework, and testing. She is the author of more than 15 peer-reviewed research publications and has received prestigious awards, including the Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award in 1997. Her research interests span chemical education, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and the development of macromolecules for industrial and biological applications, such as microelectronics, drug delivery, imaging, blood compatibility, and biofilm inhibition. She earned a B.S. in chemistry from Northeastern University in 1993 and a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During her undergraduate studies, she worked with Dr. Larry F. Hancock in industry on step growth polymerizations for membrane modifications to improve blood compatibility for dialysis and artificial organs. Her graduate and postdoctoral research, under Prof. Joseph M. DeSimone at UNC, focused on environmentally friendly solvents, new surfactants, dispersion polymerization in supercritical carbon dioxide, and polymer particles for siRNA delivery. After completing her Ph.D., she spent five years at Lord Corporation in Cary, NC, working on thermosets for coatings and microelectronics before returning to academia at North Carolina State University in 2003. Since 2009, she has been at Duke University, where she focuses on advancing undergraduate science education pedagogies.
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