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Psychological Profiling - AS.200.205

Pre-College students June 24 - July 5 Online
1 Credit Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

Focus on the strengths and limitations of psychological methods employed by forensic professionals who assist police in criminal investigations. Study clinical cases of serial offenders, spree killers, disgruntled employees, and terrorists. You will also explore legal and ethical issues, including racial profiling, profiling versus pathway-to-violence methodology, and other controversies.

This self-paced program is primarily delivered asynchronously; however, your instructor may schedule live interactions as well. Please refer to your syllabus for these opportunities and for your important program deadlines.

Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for this program.

Required Text: There are no required textbooks for this program; all readings and video resources will be made available to you throughout the program.

Duration
2 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Psychological & Brain Sciences
Class Schedule
Monday
Self-paced
Tuesday
Self-paced
Wednesday
Self-paced
Thursday
Self-paced
Friday
Self-paced

Psychological Profiling - AS.200.205

Pre-College students July 8 - July 19 Online
1 Credit Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

Focus on the strengths and limitations of psychological methods employed by forensic professionals who assist police in criminal investigations. Study clinical cases of serial offenders, spree killers, disgruntled employees, and terrorists. You will also explore legal and ethical issues, including racial profiling, profiling versus pathway-to-violence methodology, and other controversies.

This self-paced program is primarily delivered asynchronously; however, your instructor may schedule live interactions as well. Please refer to your syllabus for these opportunities and for your important program deadlines.

Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for this program.

Required Text: There are no required textbooks for this program; all readings and video resources will be made available to you throughout the program.

Duration
2 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Psychological & Brain Sciences
Class Schedule
Monday
Self-paced
Tuesday
Self-paced
Wednesday
Self-paced
Thursday
Self-paced
Friday
Self-paced

Psychological Profiling - AS.200.205

Pre-College students July 22 - August 2 Online
1 Credit Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

Focus on the strengths and limitations of psychological methods employed by forensic professionals who assist police in criminal investigations. Study clinical cases of serial offenders, spree killers, disgruntled employees, and terrorists. You will also explore legal and ethical issues, including racial profiling, profiling versus pathway-to-violence methodology, and other controversies.

This self-paced program is primarily delivered asynchronously; however, your instructor may schedule live interactions as well. Please refer to your syllabus for these opportunities and for your important program deadlines.

Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for this program.

Required Text: There are no required textbooks for this program; all readings and video resources will be made available to you throughout the program.

Duration
2 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Psychological & Brain Sciences
Class Schedule
Monday
Self-paced
Tuesday
Self-paced
Wednesday
Self-paced
Thursday
Self-paced
Friday
Self-paced

Psychopathology and Its Development - AS.200.199

Pre-College students July 22 - August 2 Online
1 Credit Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

Examine an overview of abnormal psychology (i.e., psychopathology), including its development, etiological/theoretical perspectives, diagnosis, and treatment. Broadly cover the DSM categories, with a focus on understanding the major features of the common disorders and the evidence-based treatment of these conditions.

This self-paced program is primarily delivered asynchronously; however, your instructor may schedule live interactions as well. Please refer to your syllabus for these opportunities and for your important program deadlines.

Prerequisite: There are no prerequisites for this program.

Required Text: There are no required textbooks for this program; all readings and video resources will be made available to you throughout the program.

Duration
2 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Psychological & Brain Sciences
Class Schedule
Monday
Self-paced
Tuesday
Self-paced
Wednesday
Self-paced
Thursday
Self-paced
Friday
Self-paced

Reading the Moving Image - AS.061.238

Pre-College students & Undergraduate students May 28 - June 28 Online
3 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

This course will emphasize close observation and critical thinking. Through weekly screenings and class discussion, students will practice noticing; seeing and hearing with fresh eyes and ears, and taking nothing on screen for granted. And they’ll learn to reflect on and contextualize what they find, drawing evolved conclusions about how film texts communicate ideas and what those ideas may be. They’ll consider all elements of cinematic form; an array of analytical frameworks including genre, historical era, authorship, and modes of production; and representations of gender, race, and class. Regular quizzes, a short oral presentation, and a short written analysis. No prior experience in film studies required; majors and non-majors welcome.

Duration
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Film and Media Studies
Instructor
Bucknell, Lucy
Class Schedule
Monday
5:15 PM-7:45 PM
Tuesday
5:15 PM-7:45 PM
Thursday
5:15 PM-7:45 PM

Real Analysis I - AS.110.405

Pre-College students & Undergraduate students June 3 - July 26 Online
4 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

This course is designed to give a firm grounding in the basic tools of analysis. It is recommended as preparation (but may not be a prerequisite) for other advanced analysis courses and may be taken as an Introduction to Proofs (IP) course. Topics include the formal properties of real and complex number systems, topology of metric spaces, limits, continuity, infinite sequences and series, differentiation, Riemann-Stieltjes integration. 

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in AS.110.201 (Linear Algebra) or AS.110.212 (Honors Linear Algebra), AND 110.202 (Calculus III) or 110.211 (Honors Multivariable Calculus).

A flexible weekly schedule accommodates all student schedules and time zones, and courses include pre-recorded lectures, notes, and interactives to help students learn the material. Assessments include computer-scored items for immediate feedback as well as instructor-graded assignments for personalized learning. Students have access to instructors through email or individual reviews, and weekly instructor-led synchronous problem-solving sessions are recorded for viewing at any time. Students should expect to work a minimum of 5-10 hours per week.

Duration
8 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Mathematics
Instructor
Marino, Jeffrey

Real Analysis II - As.110.406

Pre-College students & Undergraduate students June 3 - July 26 Online
4 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

This course continues AS.110.405 (Real Analysis I) with an emphasis on the fundamental notions of modern analysis. Sequences and series of functions, Fourier series, equicontinuity and the Arzela-Ascoli theorem, the Stone-Weierstrass theorem, functions of several variables, the inverse and implicit function theorems, introduction to the Lebesgue integral.

Prerequisite: AS.110.405 (Real Anaylsis I) or AS.110.415 (Honors Analysis I).

A flexible weekly schedule accommodates all student schedules and time zones, and courses include pre-recorded lectures, notes, and interactives to help students learn the material. Assessments include computer-scored items for immediate feedback as well as instructor-graded assignments for personalized learning. Students have access to instructors through email or individual reviews, and weekly instructor-led synchronous problem-solving sessions are recorded for viewing at any time. Students should expect to work a minimum of 5-10 hours per week.

Duration
8 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Mathematics
Instructor
Marino, Jeffrey

Renaissance Eurpoe - AS.100.237

Pre-College students & Undergraduate students July 1 - August 9 Online
3 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

A topic and research methodology seminar on the European Renaissance (1350-1600). The theme for this year is “Humanism.” We will read classic Renaissance works of Petrarch, Boccaccio, Bruni, Machiavelli, Castiglione, Tasso, Erasmus, Rabelais, Vives, Sidney, Kochanowski and Drži? while analyzing key historiographical debates (Burckhardt, Baron, Kristeller, Garin, Hankins, Celenza, etc.). Students are required to complete a short historiography essay and a long research paper.

Duration
6 weeks
Area of Study
Department
History
Instructor
Zheng, Xinhie
Class Schedule
Tuesday
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Science in the Colonial Age - AS.100.224

Pre-College students & Undergraduate students July 1 - August 2 Online
3 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

This course provides a fresh look at one of the most critical periods in the history of science – the so-called ‘Scientific Revolution’, spanning a period from approximately 1550 to 1750 – through the lens of colonial studies. It will address classic topics within the history and philosophy of science, such as the rise of observational epistemologies and the globalization of scientific knowledge. By connecting these philosophical concepts to the colonial contexts in which they arose, it will use tools from social history, economic history, and art history. Ultimately, it seeks not only to enrich students’ perspectives on the history of science, but also to inspire them to think about the connections between science and society across time, including in our own moment.

Duration
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
History of Science and Technology
Instructor
Hinckley, Marlis
Class Schedule
Monday
9:00AM-11:30AM
Wednesday
9:00AM-11:30AM
Friday
9:00AM-11:30AM

Spanish Elements I - AS.210.111

Pre-College students & Undergraduate students May 28 - June 28 Online
4 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

This is an introductory Spanish language course. On completion of this course, the students will have acquired the basic communication and grammatical skills necessary for speaking, writing, listening, and reading in Spanish. Students will demonstrate these skills through their performance in class by completing several online assignments and by taking part in three group presentations in addition to two comprehensive exams which focus on the following thematic topics: Greetings, University Life, Family, and Leisure. Students will also be introduced to the culture, history and geography of various Spanish and Latin American countries. The content covered in Spanish Elements 1 is the foundation for all consecutive Spanish courses. A placement exam is required to ensure the appropriate level. Students wishing to retain credits for Spanish Elements I must complete Spanish Elements II with a passing grade. Your enrollment in Spanish Elements I will not be considered for approval until you have emailed the Spanish Language Director.

This online course is primarily delivered asynchronously; however, your instructor may schedule live interactions as well. Please refer to your syllabus for these opportunities and for important course deadlines.

Duration
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Modern Languages and Literatures
Instructor
Sanchez, Loreto

Spanish Elements II - AS.210.112

Pre-College students & Undergraduate students May 28 - June 28 Online
4 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

This introductory Spanish language course is a continuation of the content covered in Spanish Elements I. On completion of this course, the students will have further developed the communication and grammatical skills necessary for speaking, writing, listening, and reading in Spanish. Students will demonstrate these skills through their performance in class by completing several online assignments and by taking part in three group presentations in addition to two comprehensive exams which focus on the following thematic topics: Food, Sports, Shopping, Travel, and Health. Students will also be introduced to the culture, history, and geography of various Spanish and Latin American countries. The content covered in Spanish Elements II prepares the students for Intermediate Spanish. May not be taken Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. No new enrollments permitted after the fourth class session.

Prerequisite: AS.210.111 (Spanish Elements I) or appropriate Spanish placement exam score.

This online course is primarily delivered asynchronously; however, your instructor may schedule live interactions as well. Please refer to your syllabus for these opportunities and for important course deadlines.

Duration
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Modern Languages and Literatures
Instructor
Sanchez, Loreto

Spanish Elements II - AS.210.112

Pre-College students & Undergraduate students July 1 - August 2 Online
4 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

This introductory Spanish language course is a continuation of the content covered in Spanish Elements I. On completion of this course, the students will have further developed the communication and grammatical skills necessary for speaking, writing, listening, and reading in Spanish. Students will demonstrate these skills through their performance in class by completing several online assignments and by taking part in three group presentations in addition to two comprehensive exams which focus on the following thematic topics: Food, Sports, Shopping, Travel, and Health. Students will also be introduced to the culture, history, and geography of various Spanish and Latin American countries. The content covered in Spanish Elements II prepares the students for Intermediate Spanish. May not be taken Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. No new enrollments permitted after the fourth class session.

Prerequisite: AS.210.111 (Spanish Elements I) or appropriate Spanish placement exam score.

This online course is primarily delivered asynchronously; however, your instructor may schedule live interactions as well. Please refer to your syllabus for these opportunities and for important course deadlines.

Duration
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Modern Languages and Literatures
Instructor
Sanchez, Loreto

Spiritual But Not Religious - AS.194.206

Pre-College students & Undergraduate students July 1 - August 9 Online
3 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

What does it mean to be “spiritual but not religious”? Why do U.S. Millennials and Gen Z continue to leave traditional religious institutions and seek to create alternative structures of meaning? And why do the majority of Americans who identify as religiously unaffiliated continue to say that they believe in a god? We will explore the history and current landscape of American spirituality and its connections and disconnections from religion and popular psychology. We will also enter the politics of race and cultural appropriation within the “spiritual marketplace,” the corporations and organizations that create products for the religiously unaffiliated (think yoga mats, Rumi calendars, and meditation apps). While asking critical questions about the history, politics and economics of American spirituality, the class takes seriously the existential questions behind spiritual seeking. Throughout the class, students will be invited to explore these questions for themselves through self-reflective and experiential exercises.

Duration
6 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Islamic Studies
Instructor
Ziad, Homayra
Class Schedule
Tuesday
10:00 AM-12:10 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM-12:10 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM-12:10 PM

The Mathematics of Politics, Democracy, and Social Choice (W) - AS.110.303

Pre-College students & Undergraduate students June 3 - July 26 Online
4 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

This course is designed for students of all backgrounds to provide a mathematical introduction to social choice theory, weighted voting systems, apportionment methods, and gerrymandering. In the search for ideal ways to make certain kinds of political decisions, a lot of wasted effort could be averted if mathematics could determine that finding such an ideal were actually possible in the first place. The course will analyze data from recent US elections as well as provide historical context to modern discussions in politics, culminating in a mathematical analysis of the US Electoral College. Case studies, future implications, and comparisons to other governing bodies outside the US are used to apply the theory of the course. Students will use Microsoft Excel to analyze data sets. There are no mathematical prerequisites for this course.

A flexible weekly schedule accommodates all student schedules and time zones, and courses include pre-recorded lectures, notes, and interactives to help students learn the material. Assessments include computer-scored items for immediate feedback as well as instructor-graded assignments for personalized learning. Students have access to instructors through email or individual reviews, and weekly instructor-led synchronous problem-solving sessions are recorded for viewing at any time. Students should expect to work a minimum of 5-10 hours per week.

A writing-intensive course (W) engages students in multiple writing projects, ranging from traditional papers to a wide variety of other forms, distributed throughout the term. Assignments include a mix of high and low stakes writing, meaning that students have the chance to write in informal, low-pressure--even ungraded--contexts, as well as producing larger, more formal writing assignments. Students engage in writing in the classroom through variety of means, including class discussions, workshop, faculty/TA lectures, and class materials (for instance, strong and weak examples of the assigned genre). Expectations are clearly conveyed through assignment descriptions, including the genre and audience of the assigned writing, and evaluative criteria. Students receive feedback on their writing, in written and/or verbal form, from faculty, TAs, and/or peers. Students have at least one opportunity to revise.

Duration
8 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Mathematics
Instructor
Ratigan, Christopher

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