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    Quick Facts

    Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
    EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

    Course Overview

    Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions certification is a beginner-level programme requiring only 10 hours that is conducted over 2 weeks. The course content has been built by Duke University whereas the completion certificate is the department of the online provider Coursera.

    Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions training is an introductory level course that can even be suitable to candidates who have zero or limited knowledge of chemistry. This certification course belongs to the course category of physical science and engineering on Coursera. The introductory concepts will be available to the candidates in the form of short reading, or videos, or even practice exercises. Both the course, and its mentors are wonderful, and thus the participants will learn the concepts with ease throughout this online course.

    The Highlights

    • 2 weeks programme
    • 100% online course
    • 10 hours of classes
    • Learning by self
    • Beginner course level
    • 10 subtitles available
    • Certificate by Coursera

    Programme Offerings

    • Online Course
    • Shareable Certificate
    • Flexible Deadlines
    • assignments
    • English Course
    • 10 Subtitles Available
    • Lectures
    • videos
    • Readings
    • Practice Exercises
    • Final exam.

    Courses and Certificate Fees

    Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
    yesCoursera

    The Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions certification fee that is charged from the students is Rs. 2,699 so that they get completion certificates, but in the case, they do not wish to get certified they are allowed to take up the free version.

    Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions Fee Structure

    Description

    Amount

    Full Course, No Certificate

    Free

    Full Course, With Certificate

    Rs. 2,699 


    Eligibility Criteria

    Educational Qualification

    • Knowing Vietnamese, Portuguese (European), English, Italian, Hebrew, Spanish,  French, German, Arabic, and Russian, and, will

    Certification Qualifying Details

    • For the Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions certification by Coursera, participants will require completion of all the videos, readings, and a final exam.

    What you will learn

    Knowledge of Chemistry

    With the Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions certification syllabus the different concepts like phases of matter, atomic structure, molecular structure, will be emphasized. This along with goal preparation for students of further chemistry will also be taught.


    Admission Details

    The Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions admission process is as follows:

    Step 1: Visit the official website: https://www.coursera.org/learn/basic-chemistry

    Step 2: Then, as a part of the next step, locate the ‘Join for free’ button.

    Step 3: As the button is found students should click it, and make accounts for signing into Coursera.

    Step 4: The moment the candidates log into their accounts, admission is automatically provided, and to access the course with a certificate some fee has to be paid.

    Application Details

    Just signing up onto Coursera will be considered a step towards the application of the course, as we do not find any long application form that Coursera asks to be completed by the participants. 

    The Syllabus

    Videos
    • 1.0 Introduction
    • 1.1 Scientific Method
    • 1.2 Measurement and Significant Figures Part I 
    • 1.3 Measurement and Significant Figures Part II 
    • 1.4 Energy Part I
    • 1.5 Energy Part II 
    • 1.6 [DEMO] Physical Change 
    • 1.7 [DEMO] Chemical Change

    Videos
    • Light Waves
    • [DEMO] Blackbody Radiation
    • Light Wave Particle Duality
    • Atom Emission Spectra
    • Bohr Model Part I
    • [Demo] Colored Flames
    • Bohr Model Part II
    Assignment
    • Week 1 Exercises

    Videos
    • Introduction to Quantum Numbers Part I
    • Introduction to Quantum Numbers Part II
    • Electron Configurations
    • Core and Valence Electrons
    • Introduction to Lewis Structures
    • Lewis Dot Structure Construction
    • Bond Order, Expanded Octet
    Assignment
    • Week 2 Exercise

    Videos
    • Simple Structure, Formal Charge and Resonance Part I
    • Simple Structure, Formal Charge and Resonance Part II
    • Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Part I
    • Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Part II
    • Sigma and Pi Bonds
    • Hybridization
    Assignment
    • Week 3 Exercise
    • First Advanced Problem Set

    Videos
    • [DEMO] Compressibility and Pressure
    • [DEMO] Gas Phase
    • Ideal Gas Law
    • Gas Law: Partial Pressure
    • The Importance of Thermal Energy
    • Phases of Matter, Liquids
    Assignment
    • Week 4 Exercise

    Videos
    • Intermolecular Forces
    • Phase Changes Part I
    • Phase Changes Part II
    • Solids Part I
    • Solids Part II
    • Solids Part III
    Assignment
    • Week 5 Exercise

    Videos
    • 2.1 Introduction to Solutions Part I 
    • 2.2 Introduction to Solutions Part II 
    • 2.3 [Demo] Electrolytes
    • 2.4 Dissolution and the Solubility Product Constant Part I 
    • 2.5 Dissolution and the Solubility Product Constant Part II
    • 2.6 Solubility Rules 
    • Solution Review
    • Solutions: Factor Affecting Solubility
    • Solutions: Calculations & Dilutions Part I
    • Solutions: Calculations & Dilutions Part II
    • [Interview] Dr. Dubay Interview
    Assignment
    • Week 6 Exercise
    • Second Advanced Problem Set

    Assignment
    • Final Exam Part A (12 Questions)
    • Final Exam Part B (12 Questions)

    Evaluation process

    During the final week which is the 7th week, the candidates have to attend the last component which is the final exam. This exam is divided into part A, and part B which are both 30 minutes each consisting of 12 questions to attend. 

    Instructors

    Duke University, Durham Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: Can participants share their certificates with URLs?

    Yes, every certificate that is provided by Coursera has unique URLs that get generated so URL sharing is possible.

    2: Will credit or debit cards be charged continuously until the subscription is cancelled for the Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions programme?

    Until, and unless the subscription is cancelled by the participants the cards will be charged regularly.

    3: Into how many weeks is the programme split into?

    The programme is found to be split into 10 whole weeks.

    4: Can the candidate rewatch the videos of the Introduction to Chemistry: Structures and Solutions certification course?

    Rewatching is a feature that is provided by Coursera for its applicants.

    5: What is the format for questions during the quizzes on Coursera?

    The question format is Multiple Choice Questions.

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