On-Campus Pre-College Summer Programs
The 2023 Pre-College Programs are available during these two-week sessions:
• Session 1 (June 26-July 7)
• Session 2 (July 10-July 21)
• Session 3 (July 24-August 4)
Filter your search to customize your view into the Catalog. Qualified pre-college students may also consider the on-campus undergraduate courses listed below.
Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: Core Systems - AS.020.131
Pre-College students June 26 - July 7 Homewood CampusAn understanding of physiology is an invaluable part of any budding physician’s or scientist’s repertoire. This course introduces classical physiology in the human body, and how it functions in both health and disease. This, the first of a two-part course (Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Guts, Hormones and Reproduction is optional but should be a consideration), will cover core topics including nervous system, muscular, and cardiopulmonary physiology and disease. Additionally, students will be working outside the classroom to consolidate and reinforce their new understanding of the subject. Ultimately, knowledge of basic physiology should impact future research and serve as a foundation for all future scientific and biomedical endeavors.
Prerequisite: Background in Biology is strongly recommended.
Required Text: There is a required textbook. Details about the materials you need are available within your course syllabus and the Summer at Hopkins organization Canvas site.
Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: Guts, Hormones & Reproduction - AS.020.131
Pre-College students July 10 - July 21 Homewood CampusAn understanding of physiology is an invaluable part of any budding physician’s or scientist’s repertoire. In this, the second of a two-part course introducing classical physiology in the human body, and how it functions in both health and disease, we will cover guts (renal, digestive, and immune systems), as well as hormones (basic endocrinology) and sex/reproductive physiology. In addition to classroom study, students will be challenged to synthesize their newfound knowledge by taking part in immersive afternoon activities. While this represents a wholly separate course that may be taken independently, students should also consider taking the first part of this series (Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease: Core Systems) to bolster their understanding (offered in Summer Sessions 1 and 3). Ultimately, knowledge of basic physiological processes should impact the student's future research and serve as a foundation for all future scientific and biomedical endeavors.
Prerequisite: Background in Biology is strongly recommended.
Required Text: There is a required textbook. Details about the materials you need are available within your course syllabus and the Summer at Hopkins organization Canvas site.
Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease:Core Systems - AS.020.131
Pre-College students July 24 - August 4 Homewood CampusAn understanding of physiology is an invaluable part of any budding physician’s or scientist’s repertoire. This course introduces classical physiology in the human body, and how it functions in both health and disease. This, the first of a two-part course (Anatomy, Physiology & Disease: Guts, Hormones and Reproduction is optional but should be a consideration), will cover core topics including nervous system, muscular, and cardiopulmonary physiology and disease. Additionally, students will be working outside the classroom to consolidate and reinforce their new understanding of the subject. Ultimately, knowledge of basic physiology should impact future research and serve as a foundation for all future scientific and biomedical endeavors.
Prerequisite: Background in Biology is strongly recommended
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Required Text: There is a required textbook. Details about the materials you need are available within your course syllabus and the Summer at Hopkins organization Canvas site.
Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering) - AS.110.108
Pre-College students & Undergraduate students May 30 - June 30 Homewood CampusDifferential and integral calculus. Includes analytic geometry, functions, limits, integrals and derivatives, polar coordinates, parametric equations, Taylor's theorem and applications, infinite sequences and series. Some applications to the physical sciences and engineering will be discussed, and the courses are designed to meet the needs of students in these disciplines
Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering) - AS.110.108
Pre-College students & Undergraduate students July 3 - August 4 Homewood CampusDifferential and integral calculus. Includes analytic geometry, functions, limits, integrals and derivatives, polar coordinates, parametric equations, Taylor's theorem and applications, infinite sequences and series. Some applications to the physical sciences and engineering will be discussed, and the courses are designed to meet the needs of students in these disciplines.
Calculus II (Physical Sciences & Engineering) - AS.110.109
Pre-College students & Undergraduate students July 3 - August 4 Homewood CampusDifferential and integral calculus. Includes analytic geometry, functions, limits, integrals and derivatives, polar coordinates, parametric equations, Taylor's theorem and applications, infinite sequences and series. Some applications to the physical sciences and engineering will be discussed, and the courses are designed to meet the needs of students in these disciplines.
Prerequisites: Grade of C- or better in AS.110.106 (Calculus I: Biology and Social Sciences) or AS110.108 (Calculus I For Physical Sciences and Engineering), or a 5 on the AP AB exam.
Calculus III - AS.110.202
Pre-College students & Undergraduate students May 30 - June 30 Homewood CampusCalculus of Several Variables. Calculus of functions of more than one variable: partial derivatives, and applications; multiple integrals, line and surface integrals; Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and Gauss' Divergence Theorem.
Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in AS.110.107 (Calculus II For Biological and Social Science) or AS.110.109 (Calculus II For Physical Sciences and Engineering) or AS.110.113 (Honors Single Variable Calculus) or AS.110.201 (Linear Algebra) or AS.110.212 (Honors Linear Algebra) or AS.110.302 (Differential Equaitions and Applications), or a 5 on the AP BC exam.
Calculus III - AS.110.202
Pre-College students & Undergraduate students July 3 - August 4 Homewood CampusCalculus of Several Variables. Calculus of functions of more than one variable: partial derivatives, and applications; multiple integrals, line and surface integrals; Green's Theorem, Stokes' Theorem, and Gauss' Divergence Theorem.
Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in AS.110.107 (Calculus II For Biological and Social Science) or AS.110.109 (Calculus II For Physical Sciences and Engineering) or AS.110.113 (Honors Single Variable Calculus) or AS.110.201 (Linear Algebra) or AS.110.212 (Honors Linear Algebra) or AS.110.302 (Differential Equaitions and Applications), or a 5 on the AP BC exam.
Differential Equations with Applications - AS.110.302
Pre-College students & Undergraduate students July 3 - August 4 Homewood CampusThis is a course in ordinary differential equations (ODEs), equations involving an unknown function of one independent variable and some of its derivatives, and is primarily a course in the study of the structure of and techniques for solving ODEs as mathematical models. Specific topics include first and second ODEs of various types, systems of linear differential equations, autonomous systems, and the qualitative and quantitative analysis of nonlinear systems of first-order ODEs. Laplace transforms, series solutions and the basics of numerical solutions are included as extra topics.
Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in AS.110.107 (Calculus II For Biological and Social Science) or AS.110.109 (Calculus II For Physical Sciences and Engineering) or AS.110.113 (Honors Single Variable Calculus), or a 5 on the AP BC exam.
Exploring the Universe with Space Telescopes - AS.171.135
Pre-College students June 26 - July 7 Homewood CampusThrough a mix of lectures and hands-on activities, you will learn how astronomers study objects in space using different types of light, observatories, and instrumental techniques. You will also hear from active researchers about the big, open questions in astronomy and how we use space telescopes such as Hubble and Webb to answer those questions. Building on this knowledge, you will work with a small group to design your own space telescope and present that design to your peers. No prior knowledge of astronomy, physics, or mathematics is assumed.
Exploring the Universe with Space Telescopes - AS.171.135
Pre-College students July 10 - July 21 Homewood CampusThrough a mix of lectures and hands-on activities, you will learn how astronomers study objects in space using different types of light, observatories, and instrumental techniques. You will also hear from active researchers about the big, open questions in astronomy and how we use space telescopes such as Hubble and Webb to answer those questions. Building on this knowledge, you will work with a small group to design your own space telescope and present that design to your peers. No prior knowledge of astronomy, physics, or mathematics is assumed.
Exploring the Universe with Space Telescopes - AS.171.135
Pre-College students July 24 - August 4 Homewood CampusThrough a mix of lectures and hands-on activities, you will learn how astronomers study objects in space using different types of light, observatories, and instrumental techniques. You will also hear from active researchers about the big, open questions in astronomy and how we use space telescopes such as Hubble and Webb to answer those questions. Building on this knowledge, you will work with a small group to design your own space telescope and present that design to your peers. No prior knowledge of astronomy, physics, or mathematics is assumed.
Gateway Computing: JAVA - EN.500.112
Pre-College students & Undergraduate students July 3 - August 4 Homewood CampusThis course introduces fundamental programming concepts and techniques, and is intended for all who plan to develop computational artifacts or intelligently deploy computational tools in their studies and careers. Topics covered include the design and implementation of algorithms using variables, control structures, arrays, functions, files, testing, debugging, and structured program design. Elements of object-oriented programming. algorithmic efficiency and data visualization are also introduced. Students deploy programming to develop working solutions that address problems in engineering, science and other areas of contemporary interest that vary from section to section. Course homework involves significant programming. Attendance and participation in class sessions are expected.
Prerequiste: Students may not have earned credit in the followiings courses: EN.500.113 (Gateway Computing: Python), EN.500.114 (Gateway Computing: Matlab), EN.500.202 (Computation and Programming for Materials Scientists and Engineerings), EN.500.132 (Bootcamp: JAVA), EN.500.133 (Bootcamp: Python), or EN.500.134 (Bootcamp: Matlab).
Gateway Computing: Python - EN.500.113
Pre-College students & Undergraduate students May 30 - June 30 Homewood CampusThis course introduces fundamental programming concepts and techniques, and is intended for all who plan to develop computational artifacts or intelligently deploy computational tools in their studies and careers. Topics covered include the design and implementation of algorithms using variables, control structures, arrays, functions, files, testing, debugging, and structured program design. Elements of object-oriented programming. algorithmic efficiency and data visualization are also introduced. Students deploy programming to develop working solutions that address problems in engineering, science and other areas of contemporary interest that vary from section to section. Course homework involves significant programming. Attendance and participation in class sessions are expected.
Prerequiste: Students may not have earned credit in the followiings courses: EN.500.112 (Gateway Computing: JAVA), EN.500.114 (Gateway Computing: Matlab), EN.500.202 (Computation and Programming for Materials Scientists and Engineerings), EN.500.132 (Bootcamp: JAVA), EN.500.132 (Bootcamp: JAVA), or EN.500.134 (Bootcamp: Matlab).
Introduction to Laboratory Research - AS.020.120
Pre-College students June 26 - July 7 Homewood CampusIn this program you will be introduced to a variety of biochemical and molecular biological laboratory techniques. These will include DNA analysis by restriction enzyme mapping, amplification of DNA segments by PCR, lipid analysis by chromatography. Additionally, you will visit a variety of biological laboratories to observe actual research projects.
Prerequisite: Background in Chemistry and Biology is strongly recommended.
Required Text: There are no required textbooks for this program; all readings and resources will be made available to you throughout the program.
Introduction to Laboratory Research - AS.020.120
Pre-College students July 10 - July 21 Homewood CampusIn this program you will be introduced to a variety of biochemical and molecular biological laboratory techniques. These will include DNA analysis by restriction enzyme mapping, amplification of DNA segments by PCR, lipid analysis by chromatography. Additionally, you will visit a variety of biological laboratories to observe actual research projects.
Prerequisite: Background in Chemistry and Biology is strongly recommended.
Required Text: There are no required textbooks for this program; all readings and resources will be made available to you throughout the program.
Introduction to Laboratory Research - AS.020.120
Pre-College students July 24 - August 4 Homewood CampusIn this program you will be introduced to a variety of biochemical and molecular biological laboratory techniques. These will include DNA analysis by restriction enzyme mapping, amplification of DNA segments by PCR, lipid analysis by chromatography. Additionally, you will visit a variety of biological laboratories to observe actual research projects.
Prerequisite: Background in Chemistry and Biology is strongly recommended.
Required Text: There are no required textbooks for this program; all readings and resources will be made available to you throughout the program.
Introductory Chemistry I - AS.030.101
Pre-College students & Undergraduate students May 30 - June 30 Homewood CampusThe fundamental principles of chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, bonding, elementary thermodynamics, equilibrium and acids and bases, are introduced in this course. Can be taken with Introductory Chemistry Laboratory – I unless lab has been previously completed. Note: Students taking this course and the laboratory 030.105 may not take any other courses in the summer sessions at that the same time, and should devote full time to these subjects. High school physics and calculus are strongly recommended as prerequisites. First and second terms must be taken in sequence. Students not enrolled in college (unless they are rising freshmen) may not take this course.
Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I - AS.030.105
Pre-College students & Undergraduate students May 30 - June 30 Homewood CampusLaboratory work includes quantitative analysis and the measurement of physical properties. Open only to those who are registered for or have successfully completed Introductory Chemistry 030.101.
Prerequisites: Students must have completed or be enrolled in AS.030.101 (Introductory Chemistry I) or EN.510.101 (Introduction to Materials Chemistry) in order to register for AS.030.105. Students must have completed Lab Safety training prior to registering for this class. To access the tutorial, login to myLearning and enter 458083 in the Search box to locate the appropriate module.
Linear Algebra - AS.110.201
Pre-College students & Undergraduate students May 30 - June 30 Homewood CampusVector spaces, matrices, and linear transformations. Solutions of systems of linear equations. Eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and diagonalization of matrices. Applications to differential equations.
Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in AS.110.107 (Calculus II For Biological and Social Science) or AS.110.109 (Calculus II For Physical Sciences and Engineering) or AS.110.113 (Honors Single Variable Calculus) or AS.110.202 (Calculus II) or AS.110.302 (Differential Equaitions and Applications), or a 5 on the AP BC exam.
Minds and Machines - AS.140.316
Pre-College students & Undergraduate students July 3 - August 4 Homewood CampusIs the mind identical to the brain? Is the mind (or brain) a computer? Could a computer reason, have emotions, or be ethically culpable? How have computers changed our minds? This course examines such questions philosophically and historically. Topics include early AI research, computationalism, connectionism, 4EA cognitive science, simulation theory, and the Singularity.
Precalculus - AS.110.105
Pre-College students & Undergraduate students May 30 - June 30 Homewood CampusThis course provides students with the background necessary for the study of calculus. It begins with a review of the coordinate plane, linear equations, and inequalities, and moves purposefully into the study of functions. Students will explore the nature of graphs and deepen their understanding of polynomial, rational, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions, and will be introduced to complex numbers, parametric equations, and the difference quotient.