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

Course Overview

Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios certification is a 7-week long course that is a joint offering of Coursera, and Duke University. This 100% online course is under the engineering and physical science category of Coursera. If participants have an interest in moving ahead in their careers with knowledge of chemistry then this course is definitely for them.

Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios training involves concepts like stoichiometry, nomenclature chemical reactions, periodic trends, the periodic table, and chemical problem-solving. This beginner-level certification is offered for participants who have a limited understanding of the subject chemistry. 

The Highlights

  • 7 weeks programme
  • 100% online course
  • 18 hours of classes
  • Beginner level course
  • Self-learning course
  • 10 subtitles available
  • Certificate by Coursera

Programme Offerings

  • Online Course
  • Shareable Certificate
  • Flexible Deadlines
  • Graded Assignments
  • English Course
  • 10 Subtitles Available
  • Lectures
  • videos
  • Readings
  • Practice Exercises
  • Discussion Forums.

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 2435yesCoursera

Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios certification fee that is Coursera prescribed for a certificate version is Rs. 2,435. Well, as for the course without the certification, no fees are charged.

Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios Fee Structure

Description

Amount

Full Course, No Certificate

Free

Full Course, With Certificate

Rs. 2,435


Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Having knowledge of English, Hebrew, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese (European), Italian, German, French, Russian, and Vietnamese.

Certification Qualifying Details

  • The Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios certification by Coursera, participants will only be given as soon as they complete the course readings, practice exercises, and the week 7 end final quiz.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Chemistry

With the Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios certification syllabus, students will have a fair idea related to chemistry including topics like Matter and Energy, Compounds, Chemical Composition and Reactions, Solutions and Solubility Rules, and Acid-base and Redox Reactions, etc.


Admission Details

Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios admission process is as follows:

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

Step 2: The button ‘Enroll for free’, found on the website has to be found, and click it. 

Step 3: At the next step, candidates will be told to fill up the signup form.

Step 4: When sign-up is done, participants will have to log in, and then pay the fee.

Step 5: During the last step, when all the above steps have been marked as completed, admission is offered.

Application Details

Applying to the Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios online course very little time. Signing up with a name, and email is the only task that needs to be done for Coursera admission.

The Syllabus

Videos
  • Introduction
  • Scientific Method
  • Measurement and Significant Figures Part I
  • Measurement and Significant Figures Part II
  • Matter17m
  • Energy Part I
  • Energy Part II
  • Intro Stoichiometry Part I - Chemical Formulas
  • Intro Stoichiometry Part II - The Mole
  • [DEMO] Dr. Ken Lyle Chemistry Demonstration
  • [DEMO] Physical Change
  • [DEMO] Chemical Change
Readings
  • Math Concept Quiz Instructions
  • Significant Figure Tips
Practice Exercises
  • Math Concept Quiz
  • Week 1 Exercises

Videos
  • Atoms and Elements
  • The Structure of the Periodic Table
  • Ions and Isotopes
  • Ionic Bonds
  • Orbital Energy and Ionization Energy Part I
  • Orbital Energy and Ionization Energy Part II
  • Electronegativity and Atomic Radius
  • Introduction to Thermochemistry: Heat Capacity
  • [DEMO] Density
Practice Exercises
  • Week 2 Exercises
  • Advanced Problem Set

Videos
  • Oxidation States Part I - Rules
  • Oxidation States Part II - Examples
  • Naming Ionic Compound Part I
  • Naming Ionic Compound Part II
  • Covalent Bond Formation
  • Naming Molecular Compounds
  • Formula Mass
Practice Exercise
  • Week 3 Exercises

Videos
  • Chemical Composition
  • Chemical Composition: Mole Ratios
  • Mass Percent
  • Empirical Formula
  • Introduction to Chemical Reaction
  • Balancing Chemical Reaction Equations
  • Chemical Reaction Calculations
Practice Exercises
  • Week 4 Exercises
  • Advanced Problem Set

Videos
  • Introduction to Solutions Part I
  • Introduction to Solutions Part II
  • [Demo] Electrolytes10m
  • Dissolution and the Solubility Product Constant Part I
  • Dissolution and the Solubility Product Constant Part II
  • Solubility Rules
  • Precipitation & Net Ionic Equations Part I
  • Precipitation & Net Ionic Equations Part II
  • [Interview] Dr. Franz Interview
Practice Exercise
  • Week 5 Exercises

Videos
  • Introduction to Acid-Base Reactions
  • Acid-Base Definitions and Reactions Part I
  • Acid-Base Definitions and Reactions Part II
  • Introduction to Redox Reactions Part I
  • Introduction to Redox Reactions Part II
  • Reaction Stoichiometry
Practice Exercises
  • Week 6 Exercises3
  • Advanced Problem Set

Practice Exercises
  • Final Exam Part A
  • Final Exam Part B

Evaluation process

There are 2 sets of practice exercises in the form of final exams A and B that are conducted during the final, and last week which is the 7th week.

Instructors

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

1: Will the participants receive any Duke University transcript for this certification?

Getting a Duke University transcript is not possible as this certification is a non-academic one providing zero credits.

2: Can all the participants become a part of the discussion forums?

Yes, all the participants if they want to can take part in the discussion forums.

3: Is any particular browser recommended for the Introduction to Chemistry: Reactions and Ratios certification course?

All recent browsers like Edge, Firefox, Safari can be used but still Chrome is always preferable.

4: What has to be kept in mind while using Coursera through the mobile application?

Coursera mobile app can be used on both Android (5.0+),  iPhone, and iPad (iOS 9.0+) devices.

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