Class Overview

This first semester AP Chemistry hybrid course covers California State Standards 1 through 6.  Topics will include:

1. Atomic and Molecular Structure
2. Chemical Bonds
3. Conservation of Matter and Stoichiometry
4. Gases and their Properties
5. Acids and Bases
6. Solutions

You are in this class because you are in the college-bound program for future Science majors.  This class will also prepare you to take the AP test, the passing of which some colleges and universities will accept for college credit.

For the online portion of this course, you are expected to participate in the online discussions, complete assignments on time, and collaborate through social media or chat rooms on a group project.

The best way to contact me for questions is by email.
For start dates and due dates for required readings, lecture topics, assignments, and tests, please refer to this calendar.  You will have to create a Google account in order to access this.

Instructor Profile

Hello students.  Welcome to the online portion of your AP Chemistry class!  To start off, I think it's important to tell you a little about myself.

I was raised in Los Angeles and currently live in West Hollywood. I acquired my bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, and then worked 10 years as a manufacturing engineer.  After some soul searching, I decided engineering was not for me.  I always loved mentoring and tutoring, so I plan to use my science background to teach secondary school Physics and Chemistry.

I am currently enrolled in the Masters of Education program at National University, and will graduate at the end of this year.  Today's classrooms are using more technology and students are more connected through the internet.  My goal here is to have every member of this class learn Chemistry using 21st century tools and apply knowledge for the 21st century environment.