About this course: This is an introductory course for students with limited background in chemistry; basic concepts such as atomic and molecular structure, solutions, phases of matter, and quantitative problem solving will be emphasized with the goal of preparing students for further study in chemistry.
Created by: Duke University
Taught by: Prof. Dorian A. Canelas, Assistant Professor of the Practice
Chemistry
| Level | Beginner |
| Language | English, Subtitles: Hebrew, Spanish |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Review Videos (I)
<p>Welcome! Over the eight weeks of the Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions course, we will begin discussions about the electronic structure of the atom, structures of molecules, phases of matter, and solutions. This week, we included some basi...
8 videos
light
We will cover introduction to light, Bohr model of the hydrogen atom, atomic orbitals, electron configurations, valence versus core electrons. Don’t forget to use this week’s discussion forum for any questions and discussions.
7 videos
Graded: Week 1 Exercises
WEEK 2
Quantum Number, Lewis Dot Structure
<p>Welcome to week 2! This week we will introduce quantum numbers, more information about periodicity, chemical bonding concepts including Lewis dot structures, resonance, bond order. Continue using the discussion forum for any questions, concerns, discussions...
7 videos
Graded: Week 2 Exercise
WEEK 3
Formal Charge, VSEPR Theory, Hybridization
<p>Welcome to week 3! This week includes introduction to the octet rule and expanded octets, formal chargevalence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory, sigma and pi bonds, hybridization of the main group elements, and introduction to molecular shapes.<...
6 videos
Graded: Week 3 Exercise
Graded: First Advanced Problem Set
WEEK 4
Phases of Matter, Gas Laws
<p>Welcome to week 4! This week we will discuss phases of matter, the importance of thermal energy, ideal gas law calculations, kinetic molecular theory of gases. Hope you will enjoy!</p>
<p>We are at the midway point in the course! As a group you have been wa...
6 videos
Graded: Week 4 Exercise
WEEK 5
Intermolecular Forces and Phase Changes
<p>Welcome to week 5! This week we will examine the phases of matter more closely, looking at concepts such as intermolecular forces and thermal energy. We will also practice calculations of energetics such as those requiring enthalpies of phase transitions. ...
6 videos
Graded: Week 5 Exercise
WEEK 6
Solutions
<p>Welcome to week 6! We have reached the last week of video lectures and exercises for the course! Are you ready to make the final push through the rest of the material? After that, you should be ready to tackle the final exam which opens next week. I have en...
11 videos
Graded: Week 6 Exercise
Graded: Second Advanced Problem Set
WEEK 7
Strengthen Your Understanding
<p>Congratulations on making through to the final week of the course! For many of you it was not an easy journey for the past six weeks with dozens of videos, exercises, problem sets, and forum discussions. I am proud of all of you! The last components of the ...
Graded: Final Exam Part A (12 Questions)
Graded: Final Exam Part B (12 Questions)
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Ratings and Reviews
Loved it!!!
Good course, the right level for me to complete and learn the basics. I feel I've learnt a lot and worked hard.
I found the calculations frustrating.
Excellent class!!
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GV
Interesting course. For me it was a nice way to refresh this basic chemistry knowledge!