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Chem: Matter & Classification

Matter
Properties & Separation
Mathematics

Chem: Atomic Theory

Theory of Matter & Discoveries
Atom, Mass & Weight

Chem: Periodic Table

Periodic Tables Intro
Periodic Table Trends
Periodic Table Groups

Chem: Formulas & Compounds

Formulas & Organic Compounds
 Naming Compounds
Chemical Equations
Formula & Molecular Weight
Determining Empirical Formulas

Chem: Reactions

Metathesis Reactions
Displacement Reactions

Chem: Acids & Bases

Acid & Base Types
Types of Acids
Weak acid & bases
Acid & Base pH Scales
Acids & Bases & Equilibria 
Anions, Cations & Salt Solutions
Calculating Ka from pH
Oxidation & Reduction

Chem: Thermochemistry

State Functions
 Enthalpy
 Calorimetry
 Hess’s Law

Chem: Quantum Mechanics

Quantum Mechanics & Numbers
VSEPR Bond Theory & Hybridization
Quantum Numbers & Electron Configurations
Waves & EMR

Chem: Bonding

Chemical Bonding
Electronegativity & Writing Lewis Structures
 Types of Bonds
 Molecular Orbital Theory

Chem: Molecular Shapes

Molecular Shapes
Molecular Shapes 2

Chem: Gases

Gases
Gas Laws
Density & Partial Pressures
Kinematic Molecular Theory
Graham’s Law & Nonideal Behavior

Chem: States of Matters & Intermolecular Forces

States of Matter & Intermolecular Forces
Dipole Interactions & Hydrogen Bonding
Viscosity & Surface Tension
Vapor Pressure & Phase Diagram of Water

Chem: Solubility

Solute & Solvent
Solubility 
Units of Concentrations
Colligative Properties
Types of Solutions

Chem: Solubility Equilibria

Common-Ion Effect
Buffers
Titration
Solubility Equilibria & Product
Common-Ion Formation

Chem: Kinetics

Chemical Kinetics
Reaction Rates
Rate Law
Factors that Affect Reaction Rate
Activation Energy

Chem: Reaction Mechanisms

Reaction Mechanisms
Catalysts
Equilibrium 
Equilibrium Constants
Calculating Equilibrium Concentrations
Le Chatelier’s Principle

Chem: Electrochemistry

Gibbs Free Energy
Electrochemistry
Balancing Redox Equations
Voltaic Cells
Electrochemistry Applications

Chem: Nuclear Energy

Nuclear Energy
Types of Radioactive Decay
Nuclear Stability
Kinetics of Radioactive Decay
Energy in Nuclear Reactions

Orgo: Separation and Purification

Extraction
Distillation
Chromatography
Racemates

Orgo: Amino Acids

Synthesis of alpha-amino acids

Orgo: Carbohydrates

Nomenclature, absolute configuration
Cyclic structure (hexoses), epimers and anomers

Orgo: Aldehydes and Ketones

Nomenclature and physical properties (acidity of alpha carbon)
Nucleophilic addition at carbonyl carbon – acetal, hemiacetal, imine, enamine, hydride reagents, cyanohydrin 
Oxidation of aldehydes 
Keto-enol tautomerism, aldol condensation, thermo vs kinetic enolate

Orgo: Alcohols

Nomenclature and physical properties (acidity, hydrogen bonding)
Oxidation 
Sn1 and Sn2
Preparation of tosylates and mesylates, protection of alcohols 

Orgo: Carboxylic Acids

Nomenclature and physical properties (acidity)
Amide, ester, and anhydride formation 
Reduction and decarboxylation 

Orgo: Acid Derivatives – Anhydrides, amides, esters 

Nomenclature and physical properties (reactivity, steric effects, strain)
Nucleophilic substitution
Transesterification
Hydrolysis of amides 

Orgo: Phenols

Phenols to quinones 
Aromaticity 

Phys: Kinematics

Vector Mathematics
Vectors & Scalars
Kinematics 1
Kinematics 2

 Phys: Newton’s Laws of Motion

Newton’s 1st Law of Motion
Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion
Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion

 Phys: Torque & Equilibrium

Equilibrium in Physics
Equilibrium Applications
Simple Machines

 Phys: Rotational Motion & Angular Momentum

Projectile Motion
Graphical Analysis of Motion 1
Area Model
Kinematics of Rotational Motion
Dynamics of Rotational Motion

 Phys: Forces

Forces of Friction

 Phys: Gravitational & Circular Motion

Relative Motion 1
Freefall
Circular Motion 1
Circular Motion 2
Centripetal

 Phys: Work, Power, & Energy

Work energy
Electric Power
Thermochemistry 

 Phys: Linear Momentum

Impulse
Conservation

 Phys: EMR

Waves
Pipes
Simple Harmonic Motion 1
Simple Harmonic Motion 2
Thermochemistry & Energy

 Phys: Introduction to Electric Circuits

Electric Circuits
Series & Parallel Circuits

 Phys: Fluid Statics & Dynamics

Solutions & Intro to Fluids

 Phys: Thermodynamics with Kinetic Theory

Thermochemistry & Energy
First Law of Thermodynamics
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Third Law of Thermodynamics

Phys: Fluids

Pipes and Fluid Motion
Pascal’s Principle
Archimedes
Flow Rate & Bernoulli
Applications of Bernoulli
Poiseuille’s Law

 Phys: Magnetism

Intro to Magnetism
Magnetic Force on Current Carrying Wires
Magnetic Field & Force on a Moving Charge
Magnetic Fields Produced by Currents

Phys: Mirrors & Lenses

Laws of Reflection Refraction
Total Internal Reflection
Image Formation by Lenses
Image Formation by Mirrors
Superposition Interference
Sound Interference Resonance

Bio: The Study of Life

Intro to Bio
Process of Science

Bio: The Chemical Foundation of Life

Carbon & Molecular Diversity of Life 

Bio: Structure and Function of Plasma Membranes

Membrane Structure and Function
Osmosis & Transport

Bio: Metabolism- Enzymes

Intro to Metabolism
 Free Energy
Enzymes
Biological Energy Flow & Transfer

Bio: Cell Respiration & Photosynthesis 

Cellular Respiration – Glycolysis 
Cellular Respiration – CAC
ETC & Fermentation
Photosynthesis 
Light Reactions & Electron Flow 
Calvin Cycle

Bio: Cell Reproduction, Mitosis

Cell Cycle
Mitosis
Cell Growth 

Bio: Meiosis

Meiosis & Sexual Life Cycles 
Meiosis & Genetic Variation 

Bio: Mendelian Genetics

Mendelian Genetics 
Mendelian Genetics 2 

Bio: DNA Structure and Function 

Genetic Inheritance
Genetic Recombination 
Linkage Maps
DNA Structure & Repair 
DNA Replication
From Gene to Protein & the Triplet Code
Transcription
Translation 
Gene Expression & Mutations
Regulation of Gene Expression 
 Transcriptional Regulators

Bio: DNA Technology

The Molecular Basis of Inheritance (Experiments)
DNA Technology and Genomics 
Cloning & DNA Analysis 
 DNA Techniques

Bio: Microbial Life

Viruses
Virus Reproduction 

Bio: Organ Systems

Endocrine
Cardiovascular
Neuro & Action potentials

Biochem: Biological Macromolecules

Functional Groups 
Molecules of Life – Carbohydrates
Molecules of Life – Lipids
Molecules of Life – Proteins 
Molecules of Life – Nucleic Acids

Psych: Sensory Perception

Sensory Perception

Psych: Theories of Personality 

Freud Psychosexual Development Theory
Vygotsky Sociocultural Development Theory
Erikson Psychosocial Development Theory
Kohlberg Moral Development Theory
Social Influences on Identity
Social Behaviorism

Psych: Psychological Disorders

Mood & Anxiety Disorders
Psychotic Disorders, Trauma, and Substance Abuse
Somatoform & Personality Disorders
Eating/Neurocognitive/Sleep/Dysphoria Disorders

Psych: Associative Learning

Classical Conditioning
Operant Conditioning

Psych: Theories of Attitude

Attribution Theory
Theories on Attitude

Psych: Self Identity

Self Identity/Self Concept
Self Esteem/Self Efficacy/Locus of Control
Cooley Looking Glass Self
Presentation of Self
Sex, Gender, Aging

Soc: Normative and Nonnormative Behavior 

Deviance
Types of Social Norms and Inequality

Soc: Social Interactions

Self-Presentation

Soc: Discrimination

Stereotyping/Stereotype Threat/Self Fulfilling Prophecy
Prejudice/Discrimination
Ethnicity, Race, Stigma 
Ethnocentrism

Live Recordings: Uworld Review

Lesson 1 – CARS: Strategy Review & Practice
Lesson 2 – Bio/Biochem:  Mendelian Genetics
Lesson 3 – Chem/Phys: Titrations and Thermodynamics 
Lesson 4 – Psych/Soc: Operant Vs Classical Conditioning
Lesson 5 – CARS: Advanced Strategy & Question Breakdown
Lesson 6 – Bio/Biochem: Endocrine and Metabolism
Lesson 7 – Chem/Phys – Organic Chemistry Overview
Lesson 8 – Psych/Soc – Theories of Emotion and Attribution Biases
Lesson 9 – CARS Review Session
Lesson 10 – Bio/Biochem Cardiac and Respiratory Physiology 
Lesson 11 – Physics: Friction and Density
Lesson 12 – Psych/Soc Perception and Brain Disorder
Lesson 13 – CARS Review Session
Lesson 14 – Bio/Biochem – Digestion & Excretion
Lesson 15 – Chemistry: Kw, Calorimetry, and Buffers
Lesson 16 – Behavioral Science, Weber’s Law, Sleep and Amnesia
Lesson 17 – Bio/Biochem DNA & Gene Expression
Lesson 18 – CARS Review Session
Lesson 19 – Sociology: Demographics and Sociological Theories 
Lesson 20 – Bio/Biochem: Immune System & Skin
Lesson 21 – Bio/Biochem: Viruses and Prokaryotes
Lesson 22 – Chromatography and Peptide Synthesis
Lesson 23 – Bio/Biochem: Enzyme Kinetics
Lesson 24 – Nervous System: Afferent and Efferent Pathways
Lesson 25 – Bio/Biochem: DNA Base Pairing, Tumor Suppressor Genes, and Histone Acetylation
Chemistry/ Physics Live Review
Psych / Soc Live Review

Live Recordings: AAMC Review

AAMC Chemistry Q Pack (Passage 1-3,6)
AAMC Biology 1-20 Questions
AAMC CARS 1

Live Recordings: MCAT Powerbook Review

Chem/Phys: Acids & Bases (73-81)
Psych/Soc: Sensing the Environment Part 1 (421-435)
Static Friction VS Kinetic Friction
Chem/Phys: Atoms & Electron Structure (56-65)
Bio/Biochem: Respiratory & Circulatory System Part 1 (356-362)
MCAT Powerbook Content Review Session
Chem/Phys: The Periodic Table (p. 66-69)
Chem/Phys: Stoichiometry (p. 70-72)
Chem/Phys: Molecular Interactions (p. 81-92)
Psyc/Soc: Individual Influences on Behavior (p.454-461)
Psyc/Soc: Attitude and Behavior Change (p.468-475)
Psyc/Soc: Responding to the World (p.449-453)
Psyc/Soc: Social Influences on Behavior (p.462-467)