Chemistry as a discipline is concerned with matter, change, and energy. Beginning with a look at atoms and the periodic table, students will develop an understanding of how and why atoms arrange and rearrange themselves into the matter that is all around us. Topics include states of matter, heat and energy, the behavior of gases, and chemical reactions. The course will also examine chemical kinetics and dynamic equilibrium. Demonstrations and hands-on experiments will allow students to practice careful observation and measurement skills, with attention given both to descriptive and quantitative work. In addition to topics such as acid/base chemistry, batteries and electricity, food and fuels, and the laws of thermodynamics, students will learn about stoichiometry and the forces that hold matter together.

Students should bring note-taking materials to class each week (notebook and pen/pencil; laptop/tablet; etc.).

Students will need basic algebra knowledge.

Students can expect to spend 2 to 3 hours weekly on reading and problem sets.

Textbook: Chemistry from the Free High School Science Texts project. It is freely available online as a pdf document. 

 
Minimum Student Date: Fri 29 Dec 2023 — This course will be cancelled if the minimum number of students have not registered by Dec 29.
Registration Cancellation Deadline: Fri 29 Dec 2023 — Registration cancellations must be made by Dec 29 to avoid paying tuition.
Payment Due Date: Sat 30 Dec 2023 — Please plan to pay your tuition for this course on Dec 30.
Registration Deadline: Thu 18 Jan 2024 — Late registrations will be accepted through Jan 18, if space is available. Tuition will be due immediately upon registration.

Image: Test tubes showing the different colors of bromothymol blue (from left to right: blank, pH 4, 6.2, 6.6, 7.2, 7.5, 8, and 12). 2014. Photo by Ruven Pinkhasov, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.