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ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate. Photosynthesis. Photosynthesis: Light Reactions 1. Photosynthesis: Light Reactions and Photophosphorylation. Photosynthesis: Calvin Cycle. Photorespiration. C-4 Photosynthesis. CAM Plants. ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate. Photosynthesis. Photosynthesis: Light Reactions 1. Photosynthesis: Light Reactions and Photophosphorylation. Photosynthesis: Calvin Cycle. Photorespiration. C-4 Photosynthesis. CAM Plants.

This first-year University chemistry course explores the basic principles of the chemical bond by studying the properties of solids. Properties such as stiffness, electrical conductivity, thermal expansion, strength, and optical properties are the vehicle by which you can learn a great deal of practical chemistry. 

You will see how experts use their knowledge of trends in the periodic table to predict the properties of materials. 3.091x is an engineering course so there is an emphasis on applications and how materials are used. The on-campus version of the course has been taught for over forty years and is one of the largest classes at MIT.

This course will cover the relationship between electronic structure, chemical bonding, and atomic order, and characterization of atomic arrangements in crystalline and amorphous solids: metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers (including proteins). There will be topical coverage of organic chemistry, solution chemistry, acid-base equilibria, electrochemistry, biochemistry, chemical kinetics, diffusion, and phase diagrams. Examples will be drawn from industrial practice (including the environmental impact of chemical processes), from energy generation and storage (e.g., batteries and fuel cells), and from emerging technologies (e.g., photonic and biomedical devices). 

In this course, students learn to recognize and to apply the basic concepts that govern integrated body function (as an intact organism) in the body's nine organ systems.

Acid Base Introduction. pH, pOH of Strong Acids and Bases. pH of a Weak Acid. pH of a Weak Base. Conjugate Acids and Bases. pKa and pKb Relationship. Buffers and Hendersen-Hasselbalch. Strong Acid Titration. Weak Acid Titration. Half Equivalence Point. Titration Roundup. Acid Base Titration. Acid Base Introduction. pH, pOH of Strong Acids and Bases. pH of a Weak Acid. pH of a Weak Base. Conjugate Acids and Bases. pKa and pKb Relationship. Buffers and Hendersen-Hasselbalch. Strong Acid Titration. Weak Acid Titration. Half Equivalence Point. Titration Roundup. Acid Base Titration.

This course will help you understand the remarkable behaviors of wild animals from an evolutionary perspective.  [Image: Peacock spider. Photo by Jürgen Otto, Manakin bird footage (Ex-Riddle of the Sexes) reproduced with permission, courtesy of BBC Worldwide Ltd]

An introduction to current concepts of how cellular molecules come together to form systems, how these systems exhibit emergent properties, and how these properties are used to make cellular decisions.

You will become intimately acquainted with the operational principles of neuronal “life-ware” (synapses, neurons and the networks that they form) as well as with recent ideas about how the dynamics of these networks generate the “neuronal code.” As an aperitif we will highlight present brain-excitements and for dessert we will discuss the future of brain research

An introduction to data integration and statistical methods used in contemporary Systems Biology, Bioinformatics and Systems Pharmacology research.

Topics covered in college organic chemistry course. Basic understanding of basic high school or college chemistry assumed. Representing Structures of Organic Molecules. Naming Simple Alkanes. Naming Alkanes with Alkyl Groups. Correction - 2-Propylheptane should never be the name!. Common and Systematic Naming-Iso, Sec and Tert Prefixes. Organic Chemistry Naming Examples 1. Organic Chemistry Naming Examples 2. Organic Chemistry Naming Examples 3. Organic Chemistry Naming Examples 4. Organic Chemistry Naming Examples 5. Naming Alkenes Examples. Naming Alkyl Halides. sp3 Hybridized Orbitals and Sigma Bonds. Pi bonds and sp2 Hybridized Orbitals. Newman Projections. Newman Projections 2. Chair and Boat Shapes for Cyclohexane. Double Newman Diagram for Methcyclohexane. Introduction to Chirality. Chiral Examples 1. Chiral Examples 2. Cahn-Ingold-Prelog System for Naming Enantiomers. R,S (Cahn-Ingold-Prelog) Naming System Example 2. Stereoisomers, Enantiomers, Diastereomers, Constitutional Isomers and Meso Compounds. Cis-Trans and E-Z Naming Scheme for Alkenes. Entgegen-Zusammen Naming Scheme for Alkenes Examples. Introduction to Reaction Mechanisms. Markovnikov's Rule and Carbocations. Addition of Water (Acid-Catalyzed) Mechanism. Polymerization of Alkenes with Acid. Sn2 Reactions. Sn1 Reactions. Steric Hindrance. Sn2 Stereochemistry. Solvent Effects on Sn1 and Sn2 Reactions. Nucleophilicity (Nucleophile Strength). Nucleophilicity vs. Basicity. E2 Reactions. E1 Reactions. Zaitsev's Rule. Comparing E2 E1 Sn2 Sn1 Reactions. E2 E1 Sn2 Sn1 Reactions Example 2. E2 E1 Sn2 Sn1 Reactions Example 3. Free Radical Reactions. Alcohols. Alcohol Properties. Resonance. Ether Naming and Introduction. Cyclic ethers and epoxide naming. Ring-opening Sn2 reaction of expoxides. Sn1 and Sn2 epoxide opening discussion. Aromatic Compounds and Huckel's Rule. Naming Benzene Derivatives Introduction. Electrophilic Aromatic Substitution. Bromination of Benzene. Amine Naming Introduction. Amine Naming 2. Amine as Nucleophile in Sn2 Reaction. Amine in Sn2 part 2. Sn1 Amine Reaction. Aldehyde Introduction. Ketone Naming. Friedel Crafts Acylation. Friedel Crafts Acylation Addendum. Keto Enol Tautomerization. Carboxlic Acid Introduction. Carboxylic Acid Naming. Fisher Esterification. Acid Chloride Formation. Amides, Anhydrides, Esters and Acyl Chlorides. Relative Stability of Amides Esters Anhydrides and Acyl Chlorides. Amide Formation from Acyl Chloride. Aldol Reaction.

Each mammalian cell has the same genes, yet performs distinct functions. This is achieved by epigenetic control of gene expression; the switching on and switching off of genes. This course will cover the principles of epigenetic control of gene expression, how epigenetic control contributes to cellular differentiation and development, and how it goes wrong in disease.

Learn about the origin and evolution of life and the search for life beyond the Earth.

ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate. Introduction to Cellular Respiration. Oxidation and Reduction Review From Biological Point-of-View. Oxidation and Reduction in Cellular Respiration. Krebs / Citric Acid Cycle. Glycolysis. Electron Transport Chain. Oxidative Phosphorylation and Chemiosmosis. ATP: Adenosine Triphosphate. Introduction to Cellular Respiration. Oxidation and Reduction Review From Biological Point-of-View. Oxidation and Reduction in Cellular Respiration. Krebs / Citric Acid Cycle. Glycolysis. Electron Transport Chain. Oxidative Phosphorylation and Chemiosmosis.

Introduction to Kinetics. Reactions in Equilibrium. Mini-Video on Ion Size. Keq Intuition (mathy and not necessary to progress). Keq derivation intuition (can skip; bit mathy). Heterogeneous Equilibrium. Le Chatelier's Principle. Introduction to pH, pOH, and pKw. Introduction to Kinetics. Reactions in Equilibrium. Mini-Video on Ion Size. Keq Intuition (mathy and not necessary to progress). Keq derivation intuition (can skip; bit mathy). Heterogeneous Equilibrium. Le Chatelier's Principle. Introduction to pH, pOH, and pKw.

Climate Literacy tackles the scientific and socio-political dimensions of climate change. This course introduces the basics of the climate system, models and predictions, human and natural impacts, mitigative and adaptive responses, and the evolution of climate policy.

This college-level course gives students a thorough understanding of gene function, and enables them to apply this understanding to real-world issues, both personal and societal. This is Part 1 of a two-part course; Part 2 focuses on the study of of how genes and traits are inherited.

Types of Decay. Half-Life. Exponential Decay Formula Proof (can skip, involves Calculus). Introduction to Exponential Decay. More Exponential Decay Examples. Types of Decay. Half-Life. Exponential Decay Formula Proof (can skip, involves Calculus). Introduction to Exponential Decay. More Exponential Decay Examples.

A whirlwind introduction to evolution and genetics, from basic principles to current applications, including how disease genes are mapped, areas or research in evolutionary genetics, and how we leverage evolutionary concepts to aid humanity.

This course will introduce you to some of the science behind food preparation, cooking methods, and generally, the enjoyment of food. The ultimate goal is to inspire you to apply scientific principles in your everyday cooking, including the principles of manipulating the human perception of food.

This course develops an interdisciplinary understanding of the social, political, economic and scientific perspectives on climate change.

Each of our cells contains nearly identical copies of our genome, which provides instructions that allow us to develop and function. This course serves as an introduction to the main laboratory and theoretical aspects of genomics and is divided into themes: genomes, genetics, functional genomics, systems biology, single cell approaches, proteomics, and applications.