Atoms make up everything, but what does that really mean, what are atoms, and why should I care? In this course we explain from first principles, but in an easily understandable way, exactly how atoms make up everything, how the molecules of life and the materials of the world are formed, with an emphasis on how these materials and molecules do what they do. You will learn practical applications of chemistry and biochemistry, such as how blood pH is regulated, and answers to fundamental questions such as where did everything come from and why everything around you actually exists!

You will learn the language of molecular level science, and gain an understanding of how basic molecular phenomena helps explain basic biology, materials science and engineering. You will learn by doing, and you will be helped along the way with instant visual and audio feedback. You will gain valuable learning skills that should be broadly applicable to future courses in science health and technology.

• Measure, interpret, and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data
• Describe atomic structure and how structure relates to atomic properties
• Apply an understanding of bonding to describe molecular and extended bonding structures and their properties
• Evaluate real-world problems using knowledge of chemical properties and chemical reactions
• Use models to describe the structure and behavior of the particulate nature of matter
• Write and explain chemical equations for reactions, and predict quantities involved in chemical reactions
• Evaluate and explain trends in atomic and molecular properties

This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.

This course includes a lab and satisfies 4 credit hours toward the SCIT: Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences General Studies requirement at Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.

This course contains proctored exams which requires a photo ID for verification.

To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.

Either MAT 114 College Mathematics or MAT 117 College Algebra are strongly suggested as prerequisites for success in this course.