Early Bird
AP Chemistry Boot Camp (Spring 2027)
Meeting Time: 1 session/week, 90 minutes/session
Duration: 15 Weeks
Target Students: Advanced high school students preparing for AP Chemistry, honors chemistry students seeking college-level enrichment, and STEM-focused learners.
Course Goals
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Explain chemical phenomena using atomic and molecular models.
Apply quantitative reasoning to solve chemistry problems.
Analyze experimental data and evaluate evidence.
Master key AP Chemistry concepts and problem-solving strategies.
Prepare effectively for the AP Chemistry Exam.
Week 1: Introduction to AP Chemistry & Atomic Structure
Topics
Course overview
Scientific measurement and uncertainty
Atomic structure
Isotopes and average atomic mass
The mole and molar mass
AP Units
Unit 1: Atomic Structure and Properties
Practice
Mole conversions
Isotopic abundance calculations
Week 2: Electronic Structure & Periodic Trends
Topics
Electron configuration
Photoelectron spectroscopy
Periodic trends
Ionic compounds
AP Units
Unit 1: Atomic Structure and Properties
Practice
AP-style multiple-choice questions
Week 3: Chemical Bonding
Topics
Ionic and covalent bonding
Lewis structures
Formal charge
Resonance
AP Units
Unit 2: Compound Structure and Properties
Practice
Lewis structure workshop
Week 4: Molecular Geometry & Intermolecular Forces
Topics
VSEPR theory
Hybridization
Polarity
Intermolecular forces
AP Units
Unit 2 & Unit 3
Practice
Predicting molecular properties
Week 5: States of Matter and Gas Laws
Topics
Kinetic molecular theory
Ideal gas law
Real gases
AP Units
Unit 3: Properties of Substances and Mixtures
Practice
Gas-law calculations
Week 6: Solutions and Spectroscopy
Topics
Solution chemistry
Concentration units
Solubility
Beer-Lambert Law
AP Units
Unit 3
Practice
AP free-response problems
Week 7: Chemical Reactions & Stoichiometry
Topics
Balancing equations
Net ionic equations
Limiting reactants
Percent yield
AP Units
Unit 4: Chemical Reactions
Practice
Multi-step stoichiometry
Week 8: Acid-Base and Redox Reactions
Topics
Reaction classification
Acid-base reactions
Oxidation and reduction
Introduction to titration
AP Units
Unit 4
Practice
Midterm-style review
Week 9: Kinetics
Topics
Reaction rates
Collision theory
Rate laws
Catalysts
AP Units
Unit 5: Kinetics
Practice
Determining rate laws from data
Week 10: Thermochemistry
Topics
Heat and energy
Enthalpy
Calorimetry
Hess's Law
AP Units
Unit 6: Thermochemistry
Practice
Thermochemical calculations
Week 11: Chemical Equilibrium
Topics
Dynamic equilibrium
Equilibrium constants
Reaction quotient
Le Châtelier's Principle
AP Units
Unit 7: Equilibrium
Practice
Equilibrium problem solving
Week 12: Acids and Bases
Topics
Strong vs. weak acids
pH and pOH
Acid-base equilibrium
AP Units
Unit 8: Acids and Bases
Practice
pH calculations
Week 13: Buffers and Titrations
Topics
Buffer systems
Henderson-Hasselbalch equation
Acid-base titration curves
Solubility equilibria
AP Units
Unit 8
Practice
AP free-response questions
Week 14: Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry
Topics
Entropy
Gibbs free energy
Galvanic cells
Cell potentials
Electrolysis
AP Units
Unit 9: Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry
Practice
Electrochemical cell calculations
Week 15: Comprehensive AP Review
Topics
High-frequency AP concepts
Exam strategy
Multiple-choice review
Free-response review
AP Units
All Units
Practice
Mock AP Exam
FRQ grading workshop
Dr. Graber earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology from Grantham University and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Kent State University. Currently, he serves as an Associate Professor of Chemistry at a private university, where he teaches General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. With over a decade of programming experience in scientific and software development contexts, Dr. Graber integrates his interdisciplinary expertise to enhance the learning experience.
Outside the classroom, he enjoys teaching and tutoring online, driven by his passion for helping students grasp the wonders of science and apply computational skills to solve real-world problems. Dr. Graber's teaching philosophy emphasizes problem-solving, active learning, and fostering a growth mindset, encouraging students to embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth.
For the past seven years, Dr. Graber has been teaching AP Chemistry, with the majority of his students achieving a score of 5 on the exam, except in cases where foundational chemistry knowledge needed great improvement.
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Dr. Meng, Ph.D., is a Professor of Chemistry in Texas. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry jointly from France and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). Prior to his current position, Dr. Meng served as a Research Assistant Professor and a Research Associate at other academic institutions. His research lies at the intersection of theoretical and experimental chemistry, with a focus on ab initio quantum simulations, heterogeneous photocatalysis, and fluorescent nanocrystals. He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
Dedicated to both scientific advancement and education, Dr. Meng is deeply committed to mentorship for undergraduate students, having instructed Gen. Chem, Intro. Chem. and Org. Chem. courses and guided numerous graduate, undergraduate, and high school students. He is the recipient of several prestigious honors, including the NISOD Excellent Teaching Award (2023), Wiley IJQC-Young Investigator Award (2012) and the Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (2005).
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Ms. Jurchenko is an experienced science educator and chemistry instructor with more than 25 years of teaching experience across K–12, college, and university settings. She currently serves as a science teacher at Arete Enrichment Academy and Konos Academy. Throughout her career, she has taught AP and dual enrollment chemistry, health and nutrition, general science, biology, physical science, and both general and organic laboratory courses. She has also developed curricula and laboratory activities and created innovative online learning experiences. Jacqueline holds a Master of Science in Chemistry from Michigan State University and is passionate about fostering student engagement through hands-on learning, scientific inquiry, and academic excellence.
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