This two-week power session focuses on guiding students using problem solving strategies and help them learn to be critical thinkers. The course content is designed for students to gain a more solid understanding of atomic behavior which is the foundation of chemistry itself. In order to be truly successful in chemistry, students must master these concepts as it provides the framework and concepts continue to build upon themselves up through the highest level of chemistry.  Students who develop these skills are able to apply them to other STEM courses with much success. 
This intensive course will cover a range of energy concepts, including kinetic energy, potential energy, Coulomb's law, work, the first law of thermodynamics, analysis of energy units, electromagnetic forces of attraction, gravitational force, Newton's first law, and Bohr's Hydrogen Model. These topics/concepts are used to build the foundation of understanding why atoms behave the way they do. 

Students will engage in two  synchronous contact hours with the teacher over two weeks, with one hour per week. This time is used to explore specific questions related to the lesson as well as ensuring a deeper understanding and clarity of the content. Students will have the ability to contact the teacher via email with questions regarding the course material/practice problems they may have during the 2 week session. 


Week 1

Monday: Students receive course materials, including a comprehensive video lesson created by the teacher along with practice problem sets related to the lesson. 

Wednesday morning 9:30 a.m - 10:30 am Synchronous 1 hour class meeting where students are able to ask questions regarding the video content and practice problems. Answers to the practice problems will be provided at the beginning of the meeting.  The practice problems will not be collected, however due to the rapid nature of this class, it is encouraged that the students look at all of the questions and at least attempt some prior to Wednesday morning's class.    

Week 2

Wednesday morning 9:30 a.m.: Synchronous 1 hour class meeting for any additional questions.

Thursday: Assessment on lesson topics/practice problems will be open from 9:00 to 11:00 am. 

Friday: Students will have their assessments returned to them with  feedback from the professor. Students who complete the assessment will receive a certificate of completion for the course.