Principles of Chemical Science
MIT OpenCourseWare offers this introductory chemistry course covering atomic and molecular electronic structure, thermodynamics, acid-base and redox equilibria, chemical kinetics, and catalysis, with connections drawn to biological, inorganic, and organic molecules. The course was developed with support from an HHMI Professors grant to Prof. Catherine Drennan, and includes lecture videos with captioning funded by MIT's Class of 2009. Materials include a full set of biology and medicine related examples linking chemical principles to research applications. As with other MIT OCW offerings, lecture notes, problem sets, and exams are provided for self-study, though there is no instructor interaction or official certificate. The course suits students seeking a rigorous foundation in general chemistry before moving into organic or biochemistry coursework.