This illustration is an overview of cellular respiration connecting glycolysis to the Krebs (Citric Acid) Cycle and Oxidative Phosphorylation. The energy yield (ATP) and electron carriers (NADH and FADH2) are also shown in this overview.

Cellular respiration is the process by which our bodies convert glucose from food into energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Start by exploring the ATP molecule in 3D, then use molecular models to take a step-by-step tour of the chemical reactants and products in the complex biological processes of glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, the Electron Transport Chain, and ATP synthesis. Follow atoms as they rearrange and become parts of other molecules and witness the production of high-energy ATP molecules.

In this lesson, students learn about the basics of cellular respiration. They also learn about the application of cellular respiration to engineering and bioremediation. And, students are introduced to the process of bioremediation and several examples of how bioremediation is used during the cleanup of environmental contaminants.

This overview of energy, cellular respiration and photosynthesis summarizes important concepts and common misconceptions. It also suggests a sequence of learning activities to overcome misconceptions, develop student understanding of important concepts, and relate these concepts to familiar topics such as breathing, food, body weight, and plant growth.

This course reviews the processing and structure of cellular materials as they are created from polymers, metals, ceramics, glasses, and composites, develops models for the mechanical behavior of cellular solids, and shows how the unique properties of honeycombs and foams are exploited in applications such as lightweight structural panels, energy absorption devices and thermal insulation. The applications of cellular solids in medicine include increased fracture risk due to trabecular bone loss in patients with osteoporosis, the development of metal foam coatings for orthopaedic implants, and designing porous scaffolds for tissue engineering that mimic the extracellular matrix. Modelling of cellular materials applied to natural materials and biomimicking is explored. Students taking the graduate version of the class are required to complete additional assignments.

Observe how a chemical reaction evolves over time and affects the balance of potential and kinetic energy in the system.

Developed by a team of scientists from two national laboratories, education researchers, gamers, and a professional game developer, Challenge and Persuade is a highly social, fast-paced, fun-to-play card game in which players compete in applying skills in argumentation. Through game play, players come to understand the many manifestations of how the extreme amplification of the human population, exploding worldwide demand for energy, increasing exploitation of water resources, and alteration of the planet's climateâare tightly intertwined at the nexus of energy, water, and climate; one cannot be considered in isolation from the other two. Development was supported by the National Science Foundation.

This video segment adapted from NASA describes the basic characteristics of our star, the Sun.

This course aims to connect the principles, concepts, and laws/postulates of classical and statistical thermodynamics to applications that require quantitative knowledge of thermodynamic properties from a macroscopic to a molecular level. It covers their basic postulates of classical thermodynamics and their application to transient open and closed systems, criteria of stability and equilibria, as well as constitutive property models of pure materials and mixtures emphasizing molecular-level effects using the formalism of statistical mechanics. Phase and chemical equilibria of multicomponent systems are covered. Applications are emphasized through extensive problem work relating to practical cases.

This is an undergraduate introductory laboratory subject in ocean chemistry and measurement. There are three main elements to the course: oceanic chemical sampling and analysis, instrumentation development for the ocean environment, and the larger field of ocean science.
This course is offered through The MIT/WHOI Joint Program. The MIT/WHOI Joint Program is one of the premier marine science graduate programs in the world. It draws on the complementary strengths and approaches of two great institutions: the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI).

It introduces the concept of electron exchange and briefly explains exothermic and endothermic reactions. This is the first in a series of modules on chemical reactions.

This course applies the concepts of reaction rate, stoichiometry and equilibrium to the analysis of chemical and biological reacting systems, derivation of rate expressions from reaction mechanisms and equilibrium or steady state assumptions, design of chemical and biochemical reactors via synthesis of chemical kinetics, transport phenomena, and mass and energy balances. Topics covered include: chemical/biochemical pathways; enzymatic, pathway, and cell growth kinetics; batch, plug flow and well-stirred reactors for chemical reactions and cultivations of microorganisms and mammalian cells; heterogeneous and enzymatic catalysis; heat and mass transport in reactors, including diffusion to and within catalyst particles and cells or immobilized enzymes.

Chemistry is the scientific study of matter and its interaction with other matter and with energy. It is the branch of natural science that deals with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions.

In this syllabus from Fall 2022, Dr. Breeyawn Lybbert provides an outline of the semester using a revised open text from Saylor Academy.

Lesson 1: Intro to Chemistry, Matter, Numbers, & Calculations; Lesson 2: Elements, Atoms, & the Periodic Table; Lesson 3: Ionic & Covalent bonds and compounds; Lesson 4: Chemical Equations & Calculations (firsthalf - 4A); Lesson 4: Chemical Equations & Calculations (second half - 4B); Lesson 5: Intermolecular Forces,Solutions, Energy & Equilibrium; Lesson 6: Acid-Base Chemistry; Lesson 7: Introduction to Organic Chemistry (first part - A); Lesson 7: Introduction to Organic Chemistry (first part - B); Lesson 8: Carbohydrates & Lipids; Lesson 9: Amino Acids, Proteins, & Enzymes; Lesson 10: Nucleic Acids, DNA/RNA; Lesson 10: Nucleic Acids, DNA/RNA; Lesson 11: Metabolism (Part A)- Metabolism Intro, Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle; Lesson 11: Metabolism (Part B)
- Electron Transport Chain, Urea Cycle, B-oxidation

Course Description: This introductory course is designed to prepare the student for Chemistry 1A. Students will develop problem-solving skills related to the nature of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, energy transformations, as well as atomic and molecular structure. This 4-unit course is transferable to CSU and UCSC systems.

This introductory course is designed to prepare the student for Chemistry 2. Students will develop problem-solving skills related to the nature of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, energy transformations, as well as atomic and molecular structure.  This 4-unit course is transferable to CSU and UCSC systems.

"The Chemistry of Power: A Comprehensive Guide to Nuclear Energy is a carefully designed unit for Chemical Engineering students and lecturers. It is divided into three lessons, each lesson breaks down complex concepts into simple, bite-sized pieces, ensuring a smooth learning experience for all.In Lesson 1, "Understanding Key Terms in  Nuclear Energy," we start by learning the basic words used in nuclear energy, like atomic mass and binding energy. Through clear examples, you'll grasp these important ideas and get ready for more challenging stuff.Lesson 2, "Energy Basics," builds on what we've learned. Here, we dive into how energy and mass are connected, making it easier to understand how nuclear reactions work. You'll follow along step by step, so everything stays clear and straightforward.Finally, Lesson 3, "Nuclear Energy Calculations," puts your new skills to the test. You'll solve problems and work together with others to understand how to turn energy into mass and back again. It's like a puzzle, but once you've got it, you'll feel super smart!By following these lessons in order, you'll gradually become a pro in nuclear energy, understanding the ins and outs of how it all works. 

Student groups are given captioned photographs of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant facility and surrounding towns taken before and 28 years after the 1986 disaster. Based on the captions and clues in the images, they arrange them in sequential order. While viewing the completed sequence of images, students reflect on what it might have been like to be there, and ask themselves: what were people thinking, doing and saying at each point? This activity assists students in gaining an understanding of how devastating nuclear meltdowns can be, which underscores the importance of responsible engineering. It is recommended that this activity be conducted before the associated lesson, Nuclear Energy through a Virtual Field Trip.

In this video clip from Earth: The Operators' Manual, host Richard Alley discusses China's efforts to develop clean energy technologies and to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere, by building coal plants using CO2 sequestration technology. (scroll down page for video)