2009 Course Catalog

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Putting Ideas into Words (EL991-1D S01)

Program: Pre-College

Here's a challenge: what if writing could be more than just throwing words on a page?

What if writing could be a process of thinking, of persuasion, of power?

How... (more »)

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Modern Art (HA901-1D)

Program: Pre-College

This course will explore the major artistic movements of the twentieth century. From Picasso's Cubism to Warhol's Pop, we will consider a wide range of artistic styles and media.... (more »)

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Theory of Relativity (PH902-1D)

Program: Pre-College

Einstein's theory of relativity is one of the pillars of modern physics.

It is deeply counterintuitive, yet beautiful and ingenious. Special relativity reformulates how... (more »)

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Existentialist Questions of the Heart: What is Love and How Can I Find Myself? (PL918-1D)

Program: Pre-College

In 1993, Haddaway asked, “What is love?” A decade later, Eminem implored those seeking authenticity: “Lose yourself in the moment.” The techno question... (more »)

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Introduction to Women’s Mental Health Issues (PY913-1D)

Program: Pre-College

Why is depression at least twice as prevalent among women as compared to men? Are women really at greater risk for experiencing eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia? ... (more »)

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Exploring the Planets (GE901-1D)

Program: Pre-College

Want to go to Mars? To the Moon? To a comet? To Pluto? Each planetary body in our solar system preserves a complex history of geologic processes in drastically different environments.... (more »)

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Swearing on the Bible: The US Supreme Court and Religion (RS905-1D)

Program: Pre-College

What does the First Amendment say about the separation between church and state? Can the state compel or prohibit certain speech or actions, even if it goes against one's religion?... (more »)

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Vision: A Glimpse of the Brain (BN903-1D)

Program: Pre-College

Vision; can you imagine your life without it? When asked to name the five sensations of perception, most people begin their list with \"sight\". This magnificent ability to observe... (more »)

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So What's up Doc? (BI909-1D)

Program: Pre-College

Are you interested in a career in medicine? This one week course will introduce you to Medical Education "Brown" style and help you decide if medicine might be the right career... (more »)

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