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Freshman Organic Chemistry I About the Course This is the first semester in a two-semester introductory course focused on current theories of structure and mechanism in organic chemistry, their historical development, and their basis in experimental observation. The course is open to freshmen with excellent preparation in chemistry and physics, and it aims to develop both taste for original science and intellectual skills necessary for creative research. View class sessions » Course Structure This Yale College course, taught on campus three times per week for 50 minutes, was recorded for Open Yale Courses in Fall 2008. Course Materials Download all course pages [zip - 10MB] Video and audio elements from this course are also available on: About Professor J. J. Syllabus Professor J. Description Texts Reading assignments, problem sets, PowerPoint presentations, and other resources for this course can be accessed from Professor McBride's on-campus course website, which was developed for his Fall 2008 students. Requirements Grading

The Frog Blog: Exam Preparation Podcasts This years leaving certificate higher level chemistry exam stayed true to form and again reflected the shift in focus also evident within the biology and physics exams. The exam was awash with topical references to current events and provided a stern test of the candidates' understanding of the practical applications of chemistry. The exam was long, with many of the questions requiring a thorough read before being attempted - which may have affected time management. Section A, which examines the pupils' understanding of the mandatory practicals, contained three decent questions. Overall, another well constructed science paper from the State Examinations Commission.

The World is Flat | MIT World Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry[Enter Course] Overview: This is a complete course in chemical stoichiometry, which is a set of tools chemists use to count molecules and determine the amounts of substances consumed and produced by reactions. The course is set in a scenario that shows how stoichiometry calculations are used in real-world situations. Note: Our chemistry courses are about to be improved and expanded! Additional Course Details Topics Covered: Dimensional Analysis, the Mole, Empirical Formulas, Limiting Reagents, Titrations, Reactions Involving Mixtures. Maintenance Fee (per student): Free for both independent learners and academic students. Additional Software or Materials Required: You will need to have Flash, Quicktime, and Java installed. In-Depth Description The learning experience in the Stoichiometry course is constructed from the following types of components: The Open & Free Chemistry course does not include access to the end-of-module graded exams or to the course instructor.

LEAVING CERTIFICATE BIOLOGY Welcome to Explorations in Science with Dr. Michio Kaku Modern Biology Overview: This course covers specialized and somewhat advanced topics in the fields of cellular biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics. It does not cover organismal biology or taxonomy. This course is built around six key concepts that provide unifying explanations for how and why structures are formed and processes occur throughout your study of biology. 100 Incredible Lectures from the World’s Top Scientists | Best Colleges Online Posted on Thursday June 18, 2009 by Staff Writers By Sarah Russel Unless you’re enrolled at one of the best online colleges or are an elite member of the science and engineering inner circle, you’re probably left out of most of the exciting research explored by the world’s greatest scientists. If you’re looking for even more amazing lectures, check out our updated list for 2012 with more talks from great minds. General Let the world’s top scientists explain exactly how they do their job when you listen to these lectures. Science and Engineering From materials science to the study of thermodynamics, learn more about the science of engineering here. WTC Lecture – collapse of WTC Buildings: Steven E. Biology and Medicine From drug research to evolution to writing the genetic code, watch these lectures for the latest developments in biology and medical research. Chemistry These chemistry scientists discuss the atomic theory of matter and other mind-boggling principles in the following lectures.

The Joys of Microscope Photography "QUANTUM SHOT" #503link "Wretched beasties moving about very nimbly" This is what Anton van Leeuwenhoek said about the creatures he saw in his 1670s microscope. The "Father of Microbiology" made over 400 different types of microscopes and discovered bacteria and spermatozoa, among other things.... among many, many other things. For a number of years Olympus BioScapes Digital Imaging Competition revealed to the world the intricate and highly-sophisticated wonders of the micro-world... The "Fairy Fly" wasp (left) and some iridescent part of the aptly-named "Jewel Beetle": (images by Spike Walker and Charles Krebs) Lobster Eggs: (image by Tora Bardal) Left: Live Daphnia... and the portrait of a fly (with a swanky hairdo): (images by Earl Nishiguchi and Solvin Zankl) Larva of Brachiolaria looks like a wannabe squid: (image by Alvaro Migotto) Peeking inside the wild cucumber (Echinocystis lobata) - (image by Victor Sykora) The eye of the honeybee (left). (images by R. Photograph by Dr. A Chick Embryo:

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