Human Rights Advocacy Devote a weekend to exploring issues that are at the heart of many ongoing human rights debates. Related Grade: 8, 9, 10, 11

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1 Human Rights Advocacy Devote a weekend to exploring issues that are at the heart of many ongoing human rights debates. The Physics of Light How do we see light? What determines the color of an object? How is light produced in incandescent, LED's and Fluorescent bulbs? Logic, Deduction, and Mathematical Proof What is mathematics and what do mathematicians do all day? Often students define mathematics as using numbers to describe the world, but where does the core of mathematics really lie? Psychology in the Courts Countless prisoners have been exonerated by DNA and non-dna evidence in the past two decades. Many individuals have committed heinous crimes but pled "not guilty by reason of insanity." This course will focus on the intersection of psychology and the law. The Science of Viruses What are viruses? Are they alive? What are the characteristics of a living thing? How did viruses come to be? Shakespeare - His Words and His World When most people think of Shakespeare, they think of lengthy works written in incomprehensible language.? In this class, find out how wrong they are! Biomedical Engineering To many, engineering is all about designing bridges and constructing buildings. However, there are many new engineering fields that go well beyond these areas.

2 Cracking the Enigma Enigma is one of the most famous ciphers in history. Used by the German military in the second World War, it befuddled analysts around the world because of its mechanized complexity. How did it work? How was it used? And, more importantly, how was it broken? Ecological Research How do ecologists conduct scientific research? Students in this course will find out first-hand! Forensics Forensic science is the scientific analysis of physical evidence. In this course, examine some types of evidence encountered in criminal investigations and learn the techniques used to analyze that evidence. Joking Around: Humor Writing Everyone loves to laugh, but crafting a humorous piece of writing takes talent. From Mark Twain and Dorothy Parker to Dave Barry and Tina Fey, we love writers who make us LOL. Magical,Strange, and Dangerous: Writing Original Fiction You will focus on developing writing skills as young writers tackle their own original fiction projects. The Writer's Craft: Creative Writing Workshop A weekend retreat designed to educate and inspire blossoming writers will jump start your creativity and provide essential drafting experience. Forensics Forensic science is the scientific analysis of physical evidence. In this course, examine some types of evidence encountered in criminal investigations and learn the techniques used to analyze that evidence.

3 Immunology Medical professionals have long worked towards preventing both minor and serious illness, so why is it that some diseases can be easily prevented while others are still a mystery? The Mathematics of Mobius Strips: Topology Topology is the mathematics of shapes as they undergo deformations. The course will begin with hands on motivating examples and a preview into the power of topology in technology today. Mock Trial Guilty or not guilty? Student-attorneys will have the opportunity to prosecute or defend a complete criminal trial from start to finish. Structural Engineering Millions of people drive, bike, or walk over bridges every day. How often do they think about how that bridge was design and constructed, as well as who determined just how to make it as possible? Anatomy & Human Disease How does our anatomical make-up dictate our daily activities? What are the processes in our body that lead to disease and disorder, and how is this reflected in our anatomy? Criminal Trial Advocacy Guilty or not guilty? Student-attorneys will have the opportunity to prosecute or defend a complete criminal trial from start to finish. The Writer's Craft: Creative Writing Workshop A weekend retreat designed to educate and inspire blossoming writers will jump start your creativity and provide essential drafting experience.

4 Engineering Investigations In this class, you will focus on a variety engineering skills necessary for a career in engineering, including structural strength and design, power and propulsion, vehicle design, and aerospace engineering. Marine Science Come for a weekend introduction to the scientific study of the marine environment with emphasis on specific ecosystems. Social Psychology in the Age of Technology Social psychology is the scientific study of the way people think about, feel, and behave in social situations. It involves understanding how people influence, and are influenced by, the others around them. Biology of Cancer With millions of people diagnosed with cancer each year, increased focus on finding better diagnostic tools and treatment options has led to tremendous advancements in the field of oncology. This Dystopian Discovery From District 9 to the faction of Dauntless, literatures takes us to different worlds. In this course, students will examine dystopian universes seen in contemporary Young Adult Fiction. Ethics in Economics Can we say that capitalism, or socialism, is "good?" What does that say about our ethical beliefs? Genetics Genetics don't just determine how we look. They can determine if and when we get sick, how we behave, and what we like and dislike.

5 Powered by TCPDF ( Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship: From Idea to Startup Many people think that they have an idea for an invention that can change the world (or, at least, that can make a lot of money). However, most have no idea of how to go from an idea to an actual result. Psychology and the Law The study of human behavior is incomplete without assessing how the law controls human behavior.

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Time Days Course Title Klingler College of Arts and Sciences Biological Sciences 9:00-9:50 MWF General Biology 2 10:00-10:50 MWF Cellular Neurobiology 12:00-12:50 MWF General Biology 2 2:00-2:50 MWF General Biology 2 2:00-3:15