About this MicroBachelors
What technical forces are shaping the modern world? Revolutionary developments in the union of chemistry and physics hold the key to solving unprecedented global problems; however, understanding the central role that chemistry plays in addressing these problems and shaping our modern world requires a fundamental grasp of fundamental concepts of energy and energy transformations. Learn the foundations of chemistry in HarvardX’s University Chemistry MicroBachelors Program.
Taught by Harvard University Professor James Anderson, learners in this MicroBachelors program are given a robust understanding of chemistry, atomic structure, the principles of energy, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Each course builds on your prior coursework, applying concepts and analysis to real-world case studies and your daily lives.
In addition to chemistry, learners in this program will study industrial advances in solar cells, energy storage, and molecular imaging — and how international policies relate to these innovations. In addition, you will learn the role of energy in climate change and exactly how irreversible global climate change causes sea levels to rise and storms to become more powerful. You’ll explore how large-scale shifts in the climate structure trigger water and food shortages, as well as how technology advances to address these global issues.
Physical chemistry is fundamental to an understanding of worldwide energy sources and constraints. By the end of this MicroBachelors program, learners will have the quantitative reasoning and critical thinking skills to link the foundations of chemistry to the current global strategies for energy forecasts, technology connecting energy and climate, and role of modern materials science.
What you'll learn
- Explain the fundamentals of chemistry, energy, and other elemental forces shaping the modern world.
- Describe the evolution of chemistry's role in addressing global challenges.
- Identify core concepts of energy and energy transformations, including thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, acid/base and redox reactivity, and electrochemistry.
- Understand the central role of chemistry in addressing global issues such as energy and climate change.
| From | Harvard University via edX |
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| Hours | 272 |
| Instructor | James Anderson |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
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What is energy and why is it so important? How does chemistry inform energy efficiency and sustainability? Energy and Thermochemistry is an interdisciplinary, online course that... edX | Harvard University |
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Entropy and Equilibria (You were viewing this course) Nature is driven by spontaneity — processes that move forward without external intervention. In this course, Entropy and Equilibria , you will explore the Second Law of... edX | Harvard University |
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What is the chemistry and mechanics behind an electric car versus a gas-powered car — and why do you feel a difference driving them? The discipline of electrochemistry is not new,... edX | Harvard University |
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Energy to Electrochemistry Final Exam Final exam covering content from the first three coursesWhat you'll learn Demonstrate your knowledge edX | Harvard University |
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| From | Harvard University via edX |
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| Hours | 272 |
| Instructor | James Anderson |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Science |
Careers
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Regional Climate and Energy Program Coordinator $54k
Forestry and Climate Change Specialist, Guatemala Sustainable Forest/Water $54k
Climate Team Member $66k
Program Analyst, Ozone Depletion and Global Climate Change $82k
Project Manager for Ergonomics Climate Grant $84k
Climate and Energy Project Manager $89k
Project Manager, Global Climate Change Initiative $97k
Senior Policy Analyst, Climate Economics Branch $97k
Clinton Climate Initiative HEAL Program Manager $103k
Change Management Coordinator 1 $103k
Climate and Forests Specialist, REDD+ Project Manager $108k
Senior Environmental/Climate Change Economist $134k
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