Chemistry Courses

Expand your learning of chemistry and thermodynamics by exploring entropy, free energy, and equilibrium.

Learn the fundamentals of chemistry and energy, from the types of energy to atomic mass and matter to enthalpy and thermodynamics.

Learn the significance of electrochemistry, understanding how electrical, chemical, and mechanical energy are linked.

Explore the roles that microbes play in the production, preservation, and enhancement of diverse foods in a variety of culinary traditions, and learn about the history of food fermentations.

Top chefs and Harvard researchers explore how everyday cooking and haute cuisine can illuminate basic principles in chemistry, physics, and engineering. Learn about food molecules and how chemical reactions can affect food texture and flavor.

This introduction to biochemistry explores the molecules of life, starting at simple building blocks and culminating in complex metabolism.