General Chemistry I
​
Systematic treatment of fundamental chemical and physical principles and their applications to the properties and transformations of materials, including the concept of energy and its uses, gas laws, kinetic molecular theory, laws of chemical combination, atomic and molecular structure, periodic classification of the elements, and chemical bonding. An understanding of algebra (MA 135) is a prerequisite or must have had high school algebra.
​
​
​
General Chemistry I (Laboratory)
​
Laboratory experiments to accompany General Chemistry I (CHM 170). Two hours per week are required. Concurrent enrollment in or previous completion of CHM 170 required. A student will not receive credit toward graduation for both CHM 151 and CHM 171.
​
​1. The course involves the study of fundamental principles of chemistry as they pertain to the understanding of physical and chemical properties of matter. 2. The course emphasizes analytical thinking and applications to problem solving using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. 3. Understand and be able to explain the general principles, laws, and theories of chemistry that are discussed and presented throughout the semester. 4. Use critical thinking and logic in the solution of problems. 5. Apply learned chemistry skills to new situations. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of chemistry through technological advancement
​
General Chemistry II
​
​A continuation of CHM 170; topics include equilibrium, kinetics, acids, bases, solutions, oxidation, reduction, thermodynamics, coordination chemistry, qualitative analysis, nuclear chemistry and an introduction to organic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHM 170 and MTH 140 or MTH 145 or equivalent.
​
​
​
General Chemistry II (Laboratory)
​
Course includes laboratory experiments to accompany General Chemistry II (CHM 175). Two hours per week are required. Concurrent enrollment in or previous completion of CHM 175 required. Specific topics and techniques to be covered this semester include: determination of molecular mass, gravimetric analysis, titration analysis, kinetics, equilibrium processes, acid/base titration and qualitative analysis
​
​
Organic Chemistry I
​
This course explores the fundamentals of organic chemistry, including the nomenclature, reactions, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy of hydrocarbons, alkenes, alkynes, and alkyl halides. The objective of the course is for students to develop an understanding and appreciation of both structure and chemical transformations of organic molecules. Students will acquire basic concepts of electronic structure and be able to apply them to solve problems from various areas of organic chemistry, including stereochemistry, reactivity patterns and synthesis. Improvements in learning strategies, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills are an expected outcome.
​
Organic Chemistry II
​
A continuation of the fundamentals of organic chemistry through ethers, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, amines, aromatic compounds and other selected topics.
​
Organic Chemistry I (Laboratory)
​
The objective of the general chemistry laboratory course is to become proficient in techniques used by practicing chemist, to carry out experiments safely and carefully in the laboratory, to obtain data accurately and to manipulate the data correctly. This course also complements and consolidates the theoretical knowledge acquired in the general chemistry lecture course. In as much as this course is only a supplement to general chemistry lecture courses, students must either have had the general chemistry lecture or must be taking the course concurrently
​
Organic Chemistry II (Laboratory)
​
Laboratory experiments to accompany Organic Chemistry II (CHM 335). Two hours per week are required. Concurrent enrollment in or previous completion of CHM 335 required.
​
Elementary Science Education Methods
​
This course is a study of content, methods, and materials for teaching science at the elementary level. Curriculum includes a critical analysis of science standards, objectives, and instructional
materials; effective instructional strategies based on contemporary research; assessment techniques, and educational technology tools for the reflective practitioner.
STEAM Academy
As part of a federally funded project, students in grade 12 at the STEAM academy would attend University of Kentucky for an entire semester and receive university level instruction. I was assigned the task to develop and teach a semester long chemistry curriculum that would target introductory college level chemistry concepts, including laboratory component.
Robinson Scholar Program
The Robinson Scholars program serves high school students who will be first generation college students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky. As an instructor I taught classes on introductory statistics, physics and chemistry.
GEAR UP Summer Academy
As an instructor I have taught classes on Photographic Literacy and SCRATCH programming. Photographic literacy consisted of three levels. In level 1 and 2, students will gain effective abilities to critically analyze, discuss, and write about the photographic image as an art form. In level 3, students will acquire a visual literacy, develop creative problem solving techniques and recognize the power the photographic image has on individuals and audiences.
Scratch is a computer programming language that makes it easy and fun to create interactive stories, games and animations and share them online. At the end of the coursework, students were able to create project work as a team around a theme provided by the instructor.
AP & SAT Chemistry Instructor
Primary responsibility was to teach chemistry to students enrolled in the academy in the advanced placement (AP) and/or scholastic aptitude test (SAT) coursework.