Chemistry eLearning Frequently Asked Questions

Illinois State University uses a different course numbering system than most universities. 400-Level courses are considered MS level courses for graduate credit. All courses offered through this program have been approved for graduate credit and should transfer as graduate courses. We are happy to supply a letter explaining this. Just ask!

A good rule of thumb for coursework is to assume that for every hour of credit, you will spend 2-3 hours per week outside of class. For a three-credit hour course then, you should plan to spend roughly 6-9 hours a week. Summer courses tend to be a bit more intense given that the length of the course is shortened from 16 weeks to 8 weeks.

These courses do count towards either the MCE or MSCE graduate degree in the Department of Chemistry at Illinois State University.

We anticipate adding additional courses and hope to offer up to 8 to 10 total courses which will cover various additional topics. Numerous additional topics are still under consideration at this time.

The demonstrations and activities shown and the articles and assignments span from beginning to advanced chemistry courses. There are many parts that are applicable to the complete range and there are a few parts targeted to a specific audience.

Unless someone drops, it is unlikely. 0 seats available means the course is now full.

You will not be asked to pay immediately upon registering for a course. Rather, you will be billed directly by ISU. These bills are typically generated once a month and then mailed to your residence. You can also view your bill within the finances tab of My.IllinoisState.edu portal. You can also visit Student Accounts for more information on the billing schedule.

Tuition and fees are charged on a per-credit hour basis, which for the 2024-25 academic year is about $1620 for a 3-credit hour course. Terms and conditions for payment, withdrawal, and refunds can be found on the Illinois State University Student Accounts web site.