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Chemistry and Our Universe
- How It All Works
- Narrated by: Ron B. Davis
- Length: 30 hrs and 6 mins
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Chemistry and Our Universe
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Publisher's Summary
Our world is ruled by chemistry. It is the study of matter and energy at the scale of atoms and molecules. As the most all-embracing discipline there is, it should be at the top of everyone’s list of must-learn subjects.
Chemistry and Our Universe: How It All Works is your in-depth introduction to this vital field, taught through 60 engaging half-hour lectures that are suitable for any background or none at all. Covering a year’s worth of introductory general chemistry at the college level, plus intriguing topics that are rarely discussed in the classroom, this amazingly comprehensive course requires nothing more advanced than high-school math. Your guide is Professor Ron B. Davis, Jr., a research chemist and award-winning teacher at Georgetown University.
With passion and humor, Professor Davis guides you through the fascinating world of atoms, molecules, and their remarkable interactions, showing you how to think, analyze problems, and predict outcomes like a true expert in the field.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- Mike Borg
- 16-08-2022
This is for those studying chemistry
Those that are interested in a general understanding of chemistry will find the material here going over your head. I studied chemistry in high school and this goes way beyond that. The first few chapters are great, giving history of the periodic table, and a few other information that even high schoolers will find interesting. However, when it gets to electron spins, it's more for those that are studying chemistry. It's also unfortunate that the material seems to have been recorded with video in mind. There's a PDF included but I didn't check it out, and no sign of a video. There were lab tests performed and diagrams referenced that the PDF probably wouldn't do justice to.
The narration was very pleasantly done and interesting. It wasn't boring and kept my interest, until it started going over my head. I took one star off due to the material was meant to be consumed in video form, but due to the quality of the information, I didn't penalise further. The reviewers on the US site were much harsher.
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- Anonymous User
- 04-02-2023
Excellent foundational course
This is a wide ranging lecture series, easy to listen to and (mostly) easy to understand. Even having done some chemistry courses, there were several new insights and the described history of discovery is fascinating.
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- Leanne Churchill
- 04-06-2019
Great Refresher
I'm studying teaching, with an Earth & environmental science major, and chemistry is part of my required course. It's also relevant to other science units and this audiobook and course guide is proving very useful in giving me a refresher in my long-ago-studied high school science classes. I do recommend following along with the guide, or using it as a reference guide or post-listen strategy to enhance your learning. Professor Davis is a pleasure to listen to; He obviously loves his subject!
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