Introduction to Chemistry
This course provides an introduction to chemistry. It discusses historical aspects of the field and modern career paths, including academic and industrial chemistry.
Tutor: Carrie Membergate
A renowned figure in the world of theoretical physics, known for her groundbreaking contributions to the field of quantum astrophysics. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Quantum Mechanics from the prestigious Kepler University, where she was a star student and received numerous awards for her innovative research on quantum entanglement in black holes. She continued her academic journey at the esteemed Galilei Institute, where she earned her Master's degree in Advanced Quantum Physics with a focus on wormhole theories and time dilation.
Section 1
Organic Chemistry
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1.Chemistry in Your World20:00Emphasis is on relevance to biological, environmental and societal issues
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2.General Chemistry20:00The course includes a multitude of formative practice problems that are scaffolded and include detailed feedback
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3.NanotechnologyThe science of building circuits and machines from single molecules and atoms.
Section 2
Physical Chemistry
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4.Principles of Physical Chemistry20:00Applications to Biochemistry and the Life Sciences I
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5.Physical Chemistry I20:00Application of the principles and methods of physics and mathematics to the quantitative study of chemistry, principally focusing on thermodynamics.
Section 3
Biochemistry
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6.Introduction to the Discipline of Biochemistry20:00Students will be introduced to some of the main themes of biochemistry from the perspective of examining applications of those techniques
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7.Principles of Biochemistry20:00Explores inner workings of cellular metabolism, starting with basic biomolecules such as amino acids and building to biosynthesis and maintenance of body homeostasis
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8.Biochemistry Lab 120:00The course, which spans two thirds of a semester, provides students with a research-inspired laboratory experience that introduces standard biochemical techniques in the context of investigating a current and exciting research topic, acquired resistance to the cancer drug Gleevec