University Chemistry Preparation Course

This is a noncredit course designed for students who have not taken high school chemistry or need a refresher on basic chemistry topics. The goal of this course is to help prepare students for first year chemistry at STFX (Chemistry 101/121/151).

This course is offered through STFX Online. It is designed to be delivered completely in an online format, to be self- directed and to be completed at your own pace. Assessments include quizzes, lab reports (with accompany videos and/or assignments) and midterm/final exams. 

Topics covered in this course include:

• Properties of matter
• Conversion of units
• Atoms and bonding
• Chemical formulas and Nomenclature
• Chemical equations and reactions
• Acids and bases
• Thermochemistry
• Reaction rates
• Equilibrium 
• Electrochemistry 
• Organic chemistry 

Please use the following link for more information: University Prep Course