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About the Course

This is an introductory course for students with limited background in chemistry; basic concepts involved in chemical reactions, stoichiometry, the periodic table, periodic trends, nomenclature, and chemical problem solving will be emphasized with the goal of preparing students for further study in chemistry as needed for many science, health, and policy professions....

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SP

Nov 26, 2021

I find it very clearly presented and well organized. I really enjoyed it. Thank you! I liked it so much that I decided to translate it in my mother language so I can refresh the notions learned.

NM

Sep 13, 2025

Excellent course!!! I enjoyed the historical background the lecturer used including the brief synopsis of the Chinese emperor consuming mercury pills to gain immortality.

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By Samuel T

Jul 29, 2021

The professor was very good in teaching. I have enjoyed the course, and I've learned so much.

I'll recommend this course for my friends who like chemistry as well

By Sheshaddri .

May 21, 2021

Fantastic course! Videos were informative at were conducted at a steady pace. A good introduction to chemistry, especially for people who are new to the subject

By Phoebe D

Mar 26, 2022

Good introduction to chemistry for those interested for some background knowledge. I would say this is at GCSE level, and is good for revision. Thanks a lot!

By SallyL V

Nov 27, 2022

It helped me going in depth in many important topics that I got a chance to cover a bit in AP Chemistry, really helpful. Thank you so much for your lectures!

By Alyse C

Oct 13, 2017

Professor Canelas was a wonderful teacher who made the content incredibly easy to understand. I can't thank her enough for putting her time into the course!

By Deleted A

Aug 19, 2020

Thank you so much for the opportunity to take this course. I learned so much! The class was very fun and informative. I enjoyed every minute of lecture.

By Molly J

Aug 15, 2020

This class was a great way to learn the introductions of chemistry. Prof. Canelas gave excellent, detailed and thorough explanations. Highly recommend.

By Marcos D

Jul 17, 2020

I have never studied chemistry before. I enjoyed a lot. Thanks to Coursera, Duke University and the excellent and smiling Professor Dorian Canelas

By Youzhong W

May 9, 2021

Week two is a bit too long for me, otherwise the courses are well designed with many pop-up questions which are very helpful for understanding.

By Jorge R P

Jun 8, 2020

Amazing course, the instructor knows the material perfectly, the topics are really interesting, and the videos are adequate! Thank you so much!

By Prateek K

Apr 8, 2020

This course helped me to increase my knowledge in the chemical reactions and ratios. Thankyou to coursera for this course. It really helped me.

By Sally G

Apr 19, 2020

Dr. Canelas uses excellent, understandable analogies to explain complicated concepts. Thank you for an interesting introduction to Chemistry!

By Hamza A

Aug 23, 2025

Everything in the course was taught in really good manner. This course helped me to learn various things regarding introduction of chemistry.

By Ashanda J

Mar 20, 2021

Everything was great, the instructor took her time and gave explanations that broke down the topic in a way that made it easy to understand.

By Caitlin B

Nov 20, 2018

Very clear, well organized and well explained info! Teacher is very pleasant and engaging and you can see that she enjoys what she's doing.

By Luz A D

Aug 8, 2020

Excellent Professor Dorian Canelas! A very good introduction to Chemistry Reactions and Ratios. Incredibly understandable and explanatory.

By Melisha Q

Apr 24, 2020

Detailed explanation is given and it is good course in which relevant informaton on the course is given.

I enjoyed learning this course

By Sheyla “

Aug 11, 2025

I really enjoyed the practice questions im the video because I believe it really sewed in the lesson instead of just having to listen.

By Rose P

Dec 7, 2021

Really good explanations. Professor takes the time to explain each concept clearly with lots of examples. I really enjoyed the course.

By Ramon L D R

Jun 21, 2020

This course was so much fun and extremely helpful. The instructor's delivery of the material was very clear and easy to understand.

By Zirodeen K

Mar 17, 2021

Excellence course material and the lecture delivery is very much on point , making it very easy to grasp concepts and principles.

By Keyur K

Nov 8, 2020

Overall, I have been glad with my experience using Coursera and think it is one of the best online learning platforms available.

By JAYANTH J B 1

Oct 14, 2020

Professor Dorian is awesome!! Loved the course. Specially for chemistry enthusiasts.

Helps students gain interest in chemistry!!

By Cordelia S

Feb 26, 2017

Thank you for this course! It was very engaging. The instructor's explanations were clear and the demonstrations were excellent.

By Kane H

Nov 15, 2023

The course (the advanced problem set especially) was quite challenging but the professor was great and had a lot of enthusiasm!