Introduction to Chemistry

Introduction to Chemistry

Gain a solid foundation in the basics of chemistry and master its core principles. This course will teach you about chemical reactions in the body and prepare you for a health-related career or for success in a college chemistry course.

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Even if chemistry tormented you in high school or college, you can master its principles! In this course, you'll gain a solid foundation in the basics of chemistry. Along the way, you'll learn how everything that goes on in your body depends on a chemical reaction.

You'll gain interesting insights about your body's use of food, the role of isotopes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, nutritional deficiencies, the importance of enzymes, and the function of many specific chemicals in your body. This course also prepares you for a health-related career or for success in a college chemistry course.

What you will learn

  • Learn about the particles that make up matter and the different states matter can take
  • Discover the different types of energy, ways to measure it, and reactions it creates
  • Learn about ions and isotopes, and their very important uses in medicine
  • Grasp why atoms combine with each other and why some chemical bonds are strong while others are weak
  • Learn how to interpret and balance chemical equations
  • Find out why chemicals react with each other and what can be done to speed those reactions
  • Master stoichiometric calculations

How you will benefit

  • Prepare for a health-related career or for success in a college chemistry course
  • Master the principles of chemistry even if you had difficulty in high school
  • Discover new potential career opportunities you might want to pursue

How the course is taught

  • Instructor-led or self-paced online course
  • 6 Weeks or 3 Months access
  • 24 course hours