CHEM1006

Thinking Like a Chemist

This course is intended to prepare students for the General Chemistry sequence and will develop students' confidence with core chemistry concepts such as characterizing substances and mixtures, structure-property relationships, chemical reactions, energy, and equilibrium. Students will explore these concepts through real-world examples with a focus on developing problem solving skills and recognizing the cumulative nature of the topics. Students will also discuss best practices for notetaking and study habits for succeeding in chemistry.

Course overview

Department
Chemistry
School
MCAS
Credits
1

Requirements fulfilled

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Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-22. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Sections

  • Section 01
    Summer 2026 · Nathaniel J Hartmann, Clarissa Keen · MTuWThF 10:00AM-11:45AM;Stokes Hall 286S · Offered