Teaching:

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy is centered on promoting student success through a holistic approach that includes the development of core skills such as research and collaboration, along with critical thinking and hands-on laboratory skills. By setting high standards and guiding each student to exceed them, I aim to create an inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and have equal opportunities to succeed academically and personally. My overall goal is to prepare students for their future careers, ensuring that they become skilled professionals and effective critical thinkers, prepared to excel as the next generation of scholars and outstanding individuals.

North Carolina A&T State University

Spring 2023: CHEM 103 (Foundations of Chemistry - 25248 - CHEM 103)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 48 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the aton, chemical bonding, states of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 116. Prerequisites: SAT MATH score of 490 (old) or 520 (new), SAT II MATH Level II score of 470 or ACT MATH score of 19 or CHEM 103 with a grade of C or better.

Spring 2023: CHEM 106 (General Chemistry VI - 10128 - CHEM 106)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 45 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the aton, chemical bonding, states of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 116. Prerequisites: SAT MATH score of 490 (old) or 520 (new), SAT II MATH Level II score of 470 or ACT MATH score of 19 or CHEM 103 with a grade of C or better.

Spring 2023: CHEN 448 (Process Safe Health and Envi - 25337 - CHEN 448 - 001)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 40 (Senior undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: Fundamentals of chemical process safety and designing for the environment are introduced in this course. Topics include toxicology, industrial hygiene, source models, toxic release and dispersion models, fires and explosions, relief systems, hazard identification and risk analysis, environmental fate and transport, waste generation, pollution prevention, and regulatory requirements. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Fall 2023: CHEN 252 (Elementary Biochemistry Lab -CHEM 252)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 18 (Senior undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: Elementary biochemical reactions are studied with emphasis placed on applications to biology, home economics and nursing. Prerequisite: Chem 115 or 223. Corequisite: CHEM 251.

Fall 2023: CHEM 106 (General Chemistry VI - 202410 - CHEM 106)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 46 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the aton, chemical bonding, states of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 116. Prerequisites: SAT MATH score of 490 (old) or 520 (new), SAT II MATH Level II score of 470 or ACT MATH score of 19 or CHEM 103 with a grade of C or better.

Fall 2023: CHEM 106 (General Chemistry VI - 202410 - CHEM 106)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 47 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the aton, chemical bonding, states of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 116. Prerequisites: SAT MATH score of 490 (old) or 520 (new), SAT II MATH Level II score of 470 or ACT MATH score of 19 or CHEM 103 with a grade of C or better.

Spring 2024: CHEM 103 (General Chemistry VI - 22061 - CHEM 106 - 009)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 45 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the atom, chemical bonding, state of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 116. Prerequisite: SAT MATH score of 490 (old) or 520 (new), or SAT II Level II score of 470 or ACT MATH score of 19 or ALEKS6 Math score of at least a 56 or CHEM 103 with a grade of C or better.

Spring 2024: CHEM 106 (General Chemistry VI - 23450 - CHEM 106 - 010)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 26 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the atom, chemical bonding, state of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 116. Prerequisite: SAT MATH score of 490 (old) or 520 (new), or SAT II Level II score of 470 or ACT MATH score of 19 or ALEKS6 Math score of at least a 56 or CHEM 103 with a grade of C or better.

Spring 2024: CHEN 448 (Process Safe Health and Envi - 20552 - CHEN 448 - 001)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 30 (Senior undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: Fundamentals of chemical process safety and designing for the environment are introduced in this course. Topics include toxicology, industrial hygiene, source models, toxic release and dispersion models, fires and explosions, relief systems, hazard identification and risk analysis, environmental fate and transport, waste generation, pollution prevention, and regulatory requirements. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Winston Salem State University

Spring 2025: General Chemistry l - 25653 - CHE 1313 - 02

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 32 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This course introduces students to the elementary principles of chemistry, including dimensional analysis, atomic structure and theory, the periodic table, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, and molecular structure. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking skills and problem-solving techniques.

Spring 2025: Instrumental Analysis - 25818 - CHE 3322 - 01

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 05 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This course centers on the study of theoretical and practical applications of modern methods of chemical analysis. Emphasis will be placed on the study of the theory and the operational features of some of the more important instruments that are currently being used as analytical tools such as ultraviolet-visible, and infrared spectrophotometers, electro-analytical instruments, thermometric titrators, fluorimeters, and the like.

Spring 2023: CHEM 103 (Foundations of Chemistry - 25248 - CHEM 103)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 48 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the aton, chemical bonding, states of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 116. Prerequisites: SAT MATH score of 490 (old) or 520 (new), SAT II MATH Level II score of 470 or ACT MATH score of 19 or CHEM 103 with a grade of C or better.

Spring 2023: CHEM 106 (General Chemistry VI - 10128 - CHEM 106)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 45 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the aton, chemical bonding, states of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 116. Prerequisites: SAT MATH score of 490 (old) or 520 (new), SAT II MATH Level II score of 470 or ACT MATH score of 19 or CHEM 103 with a grade of C or better.

Spring 2023: CHEN 448 (Process Safe Health and Envi - 25337 - CHEN 448 - 001)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 40 (Senior undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: Fundamentals of chemical process safety and designing for the environment are introduced in this course. Topics include toxicology, industrial hygiene, source models, toxic release and dispersion models, fires and explosions, relief systems, hazard identification and risk analysis, environmental fate and transport, waste generation, pollution prevention, and regulatory requirements. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

Fall 2023: CHEN 252 (Elementary Biochemistry Lab -CHEM 252)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 18 (Senior undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: Elementary biochemical reactions are studied with emphasis placed on applications to biology, home economics and nursing. Prerequisite: Chem 115 or 223. Corequisite: CHEM 251.

Fall 2023: CHEM 106 (General Chemistry VI - 202410 - CHEM 106)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 46 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the aton, chemical bonding, states of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 116. Prerequisites: SAT MATH score of 490 (old) or 520 (new), SAT II MATH Level II score of 470 or ACT MATH score of 19 or CHEM 103 with a grade of C or better.

Fall 2023: CHEM 106 (General Chemistry VI - 202410 - CHEM 106)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 47 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the aton, chemical bonding, states of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 116. Prerequisites: SAT MATH score of 490 (old) or 520 (new), SAT II MATH Level II score of 470 or ACT MATH score of 19 or CHEM 103 with a grade of C or better.

Spring 2024: CHEM 103 (General Chemistry VI - 22061 - CHEM 106 - 009)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 45 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the atom, chemical bonding, state of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 116. Prerequisite: SAT MATH score of 490 (old) or 520 (new), or SAT II Level II score of 470 or ACT MATH score of 19 or ALEKS6 Math score of at least a 56 or CHEM 103 with a grade of C or better.

Spring 2024: CHEM 106 (General Chemistry VI - 23450 - CHEM 106 - 010)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 26 (undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the atom, chemical bonding, state of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 116. Prerequisite: SAT MATH score of 490 (old) or 520 (new), or SAT II Level II score of 470 or ACT MATH score of 19 or ALEKS6 Math score of at least a 56 or CHEM 103 with a grade of C or better.

Spring 2024: CHEN 448 (Process Safe Health and Envi - 20552 - CHEN 448 - 001)

Level: Undergraduate

Enrollment: 30 (Senior undergraduate students)

Course Introduction: Fundamentals of chemical process safety and designing for the environment are introduced in this course. Topics include toxicology, industrial hygiene, source models, toxic release and dispersion models, fires and explosions, relief systems, hazard identification and risk analysis, environmental fate and transport, waste generation, pollution prevention, and regulatory requirements. Prerequisite: Senior standing..