2009 Course Catalog

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Introduction to Bio-Medical Science: Cells, Tissues and Organs (BI916-3A)

Program: Pre-College

While some would say "substance over form," in this course the substance IS form: that of the vertebrate body. We will focus on the four tissues that represent the body's building... (more »)

3 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

The Brain: An Introduction to Neuroscience (NEUR 0010)

Program: Summer Session Credit

Introduction to the mammalian nervous system with emphasis on the structure and function of the human brain. Topics include the function of nerve cells, sensory systems, control... (more »)

7 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Brain Basics: From Biology to Behavior (BN900-3B)

Program: Pre-College

The study of the brain as a biological structure is very different from the study of any other organ in the body. The cells that make up the brain, neurons, share many of the... (more »)

3 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Introduction to Biochemistry (BI927-3B)

Program: Pre-College

Proceeding from the foundation laid by basic coursework in biology and chemistry, this course will allow students to view living systems at the cellular and molecular levels. ... (more »)

3 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Genetics and Human Behavior (PY906-3B)

Program: Pre-College

The completion of the Human Genome Project may be the most important scientific achievement of our lifetime, but how much can genes tell us about complex human behavior? How much... (more »)

3 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

Equilibrium, Rate, and Structure (CHEM 0330)

Program: Summer Session Credit

Explores the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, thermodynamics, solution equilibrium, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and reaction mechanisms. Seven hours of lecture... (more »)

7 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

The Quantized World: An Introduction to the Amazing and yet Bizarre Theory of Quantum Mechanics (PH900-3B)

Program: Pre-College

Classical Newtonian Mechanics succeeds in describing the macroscopic world around us. Yet, it terribly fails when it comes to describing the world at the atomic and subatomic scales.... (more »)

3 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31

The Secrets of Learning and Memory (BN901-3A)

Program: Pre-College

The most intensely studied topic of brain research has been learning and memory, which has captivated the interest of scientists ever since the processes underlying it were accidentally... (more »)

3 Weeks
June 1
July 1
Aug. 1
Aug. 31