Exploring Everyday Chemistry

Online Course

University of York

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Exploring Everyday Chemistry

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What is the course about?

Exploring Everyday Chemistry

The course Exploring Everyday Chemistry is an online class provided by University of York through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Explore the organic chemistry behind perfume, medicine, brewing and sport from one of the UK’s leading universities

Course description

4 weeks

This free online course explores a range of chemistry-based topics relating to our everyday lives, with an emphasis on the important role of organic chemistry – the study of carbon-containing organic compounds. Activities include experimenting ‘in the kitchen’ with hands-on projects ranging from extracting a plant fragrance, to testing the activity of spices against microbes. The course will be particularly useful for sixth formers who are interested in developing independent learning skills to help the transition to university.

Chemical attraction – perfumes and pheromones
The race for new antibiotics
Understanding brewing
Chemistry in sport – innovations that are changing the game

Identify a range of natural and synthetic attractants
Discuss current theories that help to explain how chemical structure is related to smell
Describe the mode of action of antibiotics and understand bacterial resistance
Describe promising new areas of research to design smarter drugs
Engage with the process of brewing, and identify key flavouring compounds
Discuss the role of modern analytical methods

The course is designed for anyone with an interest in chemistry (a GCSE level of science is recommended), but will be particularly useful for sixth formers to aid the transition to study science at university.
You can use the course to support your UCAS personal statement and prepare for university study, by broadening your chemistry knowledge and developing your independent learning skills.

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Prerequisites & Facts

Exploring Everyday Chemistry

Course Topic

Chemistry, Science, Engineering & Maths

University, College, Institution

University of York

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

Exploring Everyday Chemistry

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of York you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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