About this Chemistry Course

This beginner-level course, offered by UPValenciaX, dives into the basic yet critical aspects of Chemistry, which is foundational for various university degrees. The essence of the course is to familiarize students with the chemical compounds making up everything around us and to understand their properties, applications, and transformations.

Course Description

Students will explore the significant role of Chemistry in the surroundings and gain introductory knowledge about chemical reactions, the structure of matter, its elements, and their properties.

What Students Will Learn

  • The relevance of Chemistry in our everyday world.
  • Fundamental concepts of chemical reactions.
  • The structure of matter, including the elements it's composed of and their properties.

Pre-requisites

No specific pre-requisites are required except a keen interest in learning about Chemistry.

Course Coverage

  • Chemistry: its impact on life and society.
  • Understanding Atoms.
  • Study of the Periodic Table.

Who This Course is For

This course is designed for incoming university students who need a foundational understanding of Chemistry or anyone interested in learning about the basic concepts of Chemistry.

Real-World Application

Understanding the basics of Chemistry can help in various fields including, but not limited to, healthcare, engineering, environmental science, and pharmaceuticals. It equips learners with the knowledge to better understand the world at the molecular level which can enhance decision-making and problem-solving skills in real-life scenarios focusing on substances and their interactions.

Course Syllabus

  1. Chemistry: life and society
  2. Atoms and their significance
  3. Exploring the Periodic Table