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Exploring Chemistry

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Welcome to Exploring Chemistry MOOC!

Course Description:

Chemistry is an integral part of our lives and the world we live in. Chemistry explains the world around us. Are you a college student intimidated by a chemistry course? Do you need a head start in exploring chemistry in order to be prepared for general chemistry courses?

In this four-week non-credit pre-college online course, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of Chemistry. Concepts, terminologies and basic mathematics skills required for conversions in Chemistry will be covered. In addition, students will explore career opportunities in the area of Chemistry.

Course Information:

Please refer to the Course Syllabus for additional course information, including learning outcomes, course expectations, grading, course outline and schedule.

Also, if this is your first time taking a MOOC through Canvas Network, make sure you start with the Canvas Student Orientation Module to familiarize yourself with Canvas tools and features.

Furthermore, we are conducting a very basic Student Demographic Survey to gain a greater understanding of how we can better serve you to meet your learning goals. Other survey will be administered during this course for different purposes. 

START HERE WITH THE  Course Syllabus

The Course content is divided into 4 modules below

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	Module 1: Fundamentals of Chemistry - Scientific Method, Math, Measurement, & Density
	Module 2: The Core of Chemistry - Matter and Periodic Table
	Module 3: The Beauty of Chemistry - Chemical Bonds, and Chemical Compounds
	Module 4: The Chemistry Job Market - Careers in Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Food Science

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