Dr. K's Complete First Semester General Chemistry I Course

Master the fundamentals of General Chemistry I with this comprehensive course, designed to be a direct reflection of a university-level curriculum from an ACS-certified Chemistry Department. This course provides a detailed exploration of all essential general chemistry topics, perfect for students new to the subject or those needing a refresher before college-level studies.

What You'll Learn:

• In-depth Explanations: Each concept is thoroughly explained, with clear definitions and practical applications.
• Real-World Application: See how chemical theory translates into real-world scenarios through numerous examples.
• Extensive Resources: Access a wealth of supplemental materials in the Resource Folders, including downloadable graphs, figures, and tables.
• Audio Lectures: Enhance your learning with downloadable MP3 files of each lecture (30+ hours).
• Practice Assignments: Test your understanding with practice assignments (available for all but three lectures) complete with detailed answer keys.
• Problem-Solving Practice: Work through nearly 100 worked examples, with downloadable problem sets for each section (except section 8).
• Nomenclature Mastery: Learn the systematic naming of elements, ions, and chemical compounds with downloadable flashcard videos.
• Memory Aids: Utilize helpful mnemonics to remember element symbols and key chemical concepts.

Who is this course for?

• Students taking General Chemistry I for the first time.
• Individuals who did not take General Chemistry in high school and need to fulfill college prerequisites.
• Anyone needing to refresh their General Chemistry knowledge before starting college coursework.

Prerequisites:

A working knowledge of high school algebra is recommended, as chemistry is a quantitative science. The course will guide you through necessary calculations and help you strengthen your math skills.

Textbook Information:

This course is based on the Openstax Chemistry textbook, available for free download in PDF format. A downloadable copy is also provided in the Resources Folder for Lecture 1. You can also use your existing General Chemistry textbook, but be aware that topics may be presented in a different order.