Organic Chemistry: A World Within Your Reach
Discover how organic chemistry surrounds us in everyday life through this accessible introduction to molecular structures and their functions.
Discover how organic chemistry surrounds us in everyday life through this accessible introduction to molecular structures and their functions.
This introductory course reveals how organic chemistry is everywhere around us—we ourselves are organic chemistry! The curriculum introduces the fundamentals of organic chemistry and molecular structure without requiring any prior knowledge of chemistry. Students will learn important rudiments of organic chemistry while satisfying their curiosity about the molecular structure of numerous substances. The course highlights the significance of both natural and synthetic molecules in preserving life, controlling diseases, and producing food efficiently. Through engaging content, students will discover that chemistry in general, and organic chemistry in particular, is not the problem but rather the solution to numerous everyday challenges. The course also explores the beauty inherent in molecules and the creative process chemists use to design and synthesize them in laboratories and at industrial scale. Beginning with atoms and elements, the course progresses to explain how and why atoms bond to form molecules. It then examines organic molecules, starting with the simplest structures of carbon and hydrogen (hydrocarbons), advancing to molecules containing halogens, and culminating with oxygen-containing compounds like alcohols and ketones that are ubiquitous in daily life. The accessible approach makes complex concepts understandable for beginners while providing fascinating insights into the molecular world that shapes our existence.
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Ernesto Brunet-Romero
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What you'll learn
Acquire essential fundamentals of organic chemistry without prior chemistry knowledge Understand molecular structures of numerous everyday substances Appreciate the importance of organic molecules in preserving life, controlling diseases, and food production Recognize how chemistry provides solutions to numerous everyday problems rather than causing them Discover the beauty inherent in molecular structures and the creative process of chemical synthesis Explore the building blocks of chemistry through atoms and elements Learn how atoms bond together to form complex molecular structures Examine the structure and properties of hydrocarbons as fundamental organic compounds Understand how halogen atoms affect organic molecular properties Investigate oxygen-containing compounds and their importance in daily life
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides an accessible introduction to organic chemistry, designed for beginners with no prior knowledge of the subject. The curriculum begins with fundamental concepts of atoms and elements, exploring the basic building blocks of all matter. Students learn about atomic structure and the periodic table as foundational knowledge for understanding molecular formation. The course then progresses to explaining chemical bonds, examining how and why atoms combine to form molecules through various bonding mechanisms. With this foundation established, students explore increasingly complex organic molecules, starting with hydrocarbons—compounds containing only carbon and hydrogen—and their diverse structures and properties. The curriculum advances to study halogenated compounds, analyzing how electronegative atoms like chlorine or fluorine affect molecular structure and behavior. In the final sections, students investigate oxygen-containing organic compounds including alcohols, ketones, and related derivatives that play crucial roles in both natural systems and industrial applications. Throughout the course, connections are made between abstract chemical concepts and real-world applications, demonstrating how organic chemistry influences health, medicine, food production, materials science, and environmental concerns. The approach emphasizes appreciation for both the functional importance and inherent beauty of molecular structures.
Bienvenido a la Química Orgánica: átomos y elementos
Module 1
Cómo y por qué se enlazan los átomos para formar moléculas
Module 2
Moléculas Orgánicas I: carbono e hidrógeno (hidrocarburos)
Module 3
Moléculas Orgánicas II: carbono, hidrógeno y halógenos (derivados halogenados)
Module 4
Moléculas Orgánicas III: carbono, hidrógeno y oxígeno (alcoholes, cetonas y derivados)
Module 5
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Ernesto Brunet-Romero
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Pioneer in Organic Chemistry Education and Research
Dr. Ernesto Brunet-Romero, a Fulbright and NATO fellow, is a distinguished professor of Organic Chemistry at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM). Since 1986, he has been instrumental in advancing the field through teaching, research, and academic collaborations, such as the UAM-Boston University agreement. A participant in the ADA-Madrid project for over a decade, he was a pioneer in developing MOOCs, making organic chemistry accessible to global audiences. He leads the LUMILA research group and the UAM-Ercros Chair in Pharmaceutical Chemistry, focusing on innovative applications of organic chemistry in pharmaceuticals.
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