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Advanced Spanish I - AS.210.311

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

This course is a comprehensive study of the Spanish language focused on the continuing development of students’ communicative abilities and their knowledge of Hispanic cultures. Students will expand their use of basic structures of Spanish with a special emphasis on more difficult grammatical and vocabulary aspects, and further improve both their oral and written skills. Students will sharpen their critical thinking skills and listening abilities utilizing movies and written texts. This course combines an extensive use of an online component with class participation and three exams. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired extended complex language tools that facilitate proficiency in Spanish and its use in various professional contexts. There is no final exam. May not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. No new enrollments permitted after the third class session.

Prerequisite: AS.210.212 (Spanish Elements II) 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

Advanced Spanish I - AS.210.311

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

This course is a comprehensive study of the Spanish language focused on the continuing development of students’ communicative abilities and their knowledge of Hispanic cultures. Students will expand their use of basic structures of Spanish with a special emphasis on more difficult grammatical and vocabulary aspects, and further improve both their oral and written skills. Students will sharpen their critical thinking skills and listening abilities utilizing movies and written texts. This course combines an extensive use of an online component with class participation and three exams. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired extended complex language tools that facilitate proficiency in Spanish and its use in various professional contexts. There is no final exam. May not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. No new enrollments permitted after the third class session.

Prerequisite: AS.210.212 (Spanish Elements II) 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

Advanced Spanish II - AS.210.312

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

This course is a thorough review of the Spanish language focused on the development of students’ communicative abilities and their knowledge of Hispanic cultures. Students will both expand their knowledge of the basic structures of Spanish, with special emphasis on more difficult grammatical and vocabulary aspects, and further improve on oral and written skills. Students will increase their critical thinking skills and listening abilities utilizing movies and written texts. This course combines an extensive use of an online component, class participation and three exams. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired more complex language tools to become proficient in Spanish and its use in various professional contexts. There is no final exam. May not be taken satisfactory/unsatisfactory. No new enrollments permitted after the third class session.

Prerequisite: AS.210.311 (Advanced Spanish 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

Applied Statistics & Data Analysis I - EN.553.413

Undergraduate students May 28 - June 28 Homewood Campus
4 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

An introduction to basic concepts, techniques, and major computer software packages in applied statistics and data analysis. Topics include numerical descriptive statistics, observations and variables, sampling distributions, statistical inference, linear regression, multiple regression, design of experiments, nonparametric methods, and sample surveys. Real-life data sets are used in lectures and computer assignments. Intensive use of statistical packages such as R to analyze data.

Prerequisite: EN.553.112 (Stastical Analysis II) OR EN.553.310 (Probability & Stastics for Phyisical Sciences & Engineering) OR EN.553.311 (Intermediate Probability & Stastistics) OR EN.553.420 (Probability) OR EN.553.421 (Honors Introduction to Probability).

Students may receive credit for EN.550.413/EN.553.413 (Applied Stastics & Data Analysis I) or EN.553.613 Applied Stastics & Data Analysis I--graduate degree version), but not both.

Duration
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
EN Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Class Schedule
Monday
10:00 AM-12:45 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM-12:45 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM-12:45 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM-12:45 PM

Behavioral Endocrinology - AS.200.344

Undergraduate students July 1 - August 2 Homewood Campus
3 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

This course examines both the evolution and mechanisms of hormonal effects on behavior across animals, including humans. Topics will include the effects of hormones on sexual differentiation, reproductive behavior, parental behavior, stress, and social behavior. Additionally, this course emphasizes developing skills in hypothesis testing and critically assessing the scientific literature. Cross-listed with Behavioral Biology and Neuroscience.

Prerequisite: AS.200.141 (Foundations of Brain, Behavior and Cognition) or AS.080.306 (Neuroscience: Cellular & Systems II) or AS.020.152 (General Biology II) or instructor's permission.

Duration
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Psychological & Brain Sciences
Instructor
Bohn, Kirsten
Class Schedule
Tuesday
1:00 PM-4:45 PM
Thursday
1:00 PM-4:45 PM

Biochemistry - AS.020.305

Undergraduate students July 1 - August 2 Homewood Campus
3 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

The molecules responsible for the life processes of animals, plants, and microbes will be examined. The structures, biosynthesis, degradation, and interconversion of the major cellular constituents, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, will illustrate the similarity of the biomolecules and metabolic processes involved in diverse forms of life.

This course is open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors only.

Prerequisite: AS.030.205 (Introductory Organic Chemistry I) or AS.030.212 (Honors Organic Chemistry II with Applications in Biochemistry or Medicine) or EN.540.202 (Introduction to Chemical & Biological Process Analysis); the prerequisite may be taken concurrently with AS.020.305.

Duration
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Biology
Instructor
Horner, Robert
Class Schedule
Monday
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
Tuesday
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
Wednesday
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
Thursday
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
Friday
9:00 AM-11:30 AM

Bootcamp: JAVA - EN.500.132

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

This online course provides students who have already achieved a basic understanding of programming and computational thinking in one programming language with an opportunity to apply these skills in another programming language. Students will be expected to complete projects to demonstrate proficiency in the new language. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.

Prerequisites: Not open to students who have completed EN.600.107 (Introductory Programming in JAVA) or EN.500.112 (Gateway Computing: JAVA). Students must have completed EN.500.113 (Gateway Computing: Python) or EN.500.114 (Gateway Computing: Matlab) or EN.510.202 (Computation and Programming for Materials Scientists and Engineers) or EN.530.123 (Computational Modeling for Electrical and Computer Engineering) or EN.601.220 (Intermediate Programming).

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
EN General Engineering
Instructor
Selinski, Joanne

Bootcamp: Python - EN.500.133

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

This online course provides students who have already achieved a basic understanding of programming and computational thinking in one programming language with an opportunity to apply these skills in another programming language. Students will be expected to complete projects to demonstrate proficiency in the new language. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only

Prerequisites: Not open to students who have completed EN.500.113 (Gateway Computing: Python). Students must have completed: EN.500.112 (Gateway Computing: JAVA) or EN.500.114 (Gateway Computing: Matlab) or EN.510.202 (Computation and Programming for Materials Scientists and Engineers) or EN.520.123 (Computational Modeling for Electrical and Computer Engineering) or EN.601.220 (Intermediate Programming.)

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
EN General Engineering
Instructor
Ray, Soumyajit

Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering) - AS.110.108

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

Differential 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.

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
Clayton, Amanda

Calculus I (Physical Sciences & Engineering) - AS.110.108

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

Differential 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.

Duration
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Mathematics
Instructor
Huang, Fan
Class Schedule
Monday
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
Tuesday
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
Wednesday
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
Thursday
9:00 AM-11:30 AM

Calculus II (For Biology and Social Science) - AS.110.107

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

Differential and integral Calculus. Includes analytic geometry, functions, limits, integrals and derivatives, introduction to differential equations, functions of several variables, linear systems, applications for systems of linear differential equations, probability distributions. Applications to the biological and social sciences 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.

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
Bridgman, Terry

Calculus II (Physical Sciences & Engineering) - AS.110.109

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

Differential 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.

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
Cutrone, Joseph

Calculus III - AS.110.202

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

Calculus 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 Equations and Applications), or a 5 on the AP BC exam.

Duration
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Mathematics
Instructor
Shumakovitch, Alexander
Class Schedule
Monday
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Tuesday
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM-3:30 PM
Thursday
1:00 PM-3:30 PM

Calculus III - AS.110.202

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

(Non-JHU students must register by June 1 in order to participate in the course.)

Calculus 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 Equations and Applications), or a 5 on the AP BC exam.

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
Christiansen, Teri

Childhood Disorders & Treatments - AS.200.162

Pre-College students & Undergraduate students May 28 - August 2 Online
3 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

This is an online course. The class will meet for ten weeks and will follow the deadlines for that term for add/drop/withdraw and grade changes.This course examines the psychological disorders that are usually first diagnosed prior to adulthood. Some of the specific disorders that will be discussed are Attention-Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Learning Disorders, and Intellectual Disability.Students will become familiar with various diagnoses, etiologies, and methods of treatment. Note: This course does not count towards the Psychology major.

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
10 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Psychological & Brain Sciences
Instructor
Jarema, Ann

College Algebra - AS.110.102

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

This introductory course will create a foundational understanding of topics in Algebra. An emphasis will be on applications to prepare students for future courses like Precalculus or Statistics. After a review of elementary algebra concepts, topics covered include equations and inequalities, linear equations, exponents and polynomials, factoring, rational expressions and equations, relations and functions, radicals, linear and quadratic equations, higher-degree polynomials, exponential, logarithmic, and rational functions.

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
Ross, Lauren
Additional Instructor
Gaines, Alexa

Comedic Storying for Page and Screen (W) - AS.061.265

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

A workshop devoted to the art and science of a funny story well told. Students will analyze comic fiction, film, and classic television, and create their own short, comic works. They'll learn the basics of screenplay format and scene design, and hone close observation and critical thinking skills. This course satisfies the Film and Media Studies screenwriting requirement.

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
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

Computer Ethics - EN.601.104

Undergraduate students June 3 - July 26 Online
1 Credit Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

Students will examine a variety of topics regarding policy, legal, and moral issues related to the computer science profession itself and to the proliferation of computers in all aspects of society, especially in the era of the Internet. The course will cover various general issues related to ethical frameworks and apply those frameworks more specifically to the use of computers and the Internet. The topics will include privacy issues, computer crime, intellectual property law -- specifically copyright and patent issues, globalization, and ethical responsibilities for computer science professionals. Work in the course will consist of weekly assignments on one or more of the readings and a final paper on a topic chosen by the student and approved by the instructor.

Duration
8 weeks
Area of Study
Department
EN Computer Science
Instructor
Leshke, Timothy
Class Schedule
Wednesday
8:00 PM-9:30 PM

Computer System Fundamentals - EN.601.229

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

We study the design and performance of a variety of computer systems from simple 8-bit micro-controllers through 32/64-bit RISC architectures all the way to ubiquitous x86 CISC architecture. We'll start from logic gates and digital circuits before delving into arithmetic and logic units, registers, caches, memory, stacks and procedure calls, pipelined execution, super-scalar architectures, memory management units, etc. Along the way we'll study several typical instruction set architectures and review concepts such as interrupts, hardware and software exceptions, serial and other peripheral communications protocols, etc. A number of programming projects, frequently done in assembly language and using various processor simulators, round out the course. [Systems].

Prerequisite: EN.601.220 (Intermediate Programming).

Duration
8 weeks
Area of Study
Department
EN Computer Science
Instructor
Hovemeyer, David
Class Schedule
Monday
10:00 AM-11:45 AM
Wednesday
10:00 AM-11:45 AM
Friday
10:00 AM-11:45 AM

Culture of the Engineering Profession (W) - EN.661.315

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

This course focuses on building understanding of the culture of engineering while preparing students to communicate effectively with the various audiences with whom engineers interact. Working from a base of contemporary science writing (monographs, non-fiction, popular literature and fiction), students will engage in discussion, argument, case study and project work to investigate: the engineering culture and challenges to that culture, the impacts of engineering solutions on society, the ethical guidelines for the profession, and the ways engineering information is conveyed to the range of audiences for whom the information is critical. Additionally, students will master many of the techniques critical to successful communication within the engineering culture through a series of short papers and presentations associated with analysis of the writings and cases. No audits. WSE juniors and seniors or by instructor approval.

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
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
EN Center for Leadership Education
Instructor
Forte, Joseph
Class Schedule
Monday
1:00PM-3:30PM
Wednesday
1:00PM-3:30PM
Friday
1:00PM-3:30PM

Death from Above: Weaponized Drones and Persistent Surveillance - AS.190.234

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

For all the controversy surrounding the use of drones in domestic and international operations, the ramifications of their deployment are not yet clear. This course explores the theoretical and political implications stemming from the introduction of drones into various geopolitical spaces. Most simply put, we will be asking what it means to project power without vulnerability. More specifically, we will draw from recent scholarship from a variety of fields to analyze different use cases, geographic theaters, and short- and long-term impacts of their deployment. Issues of asymmetry, surveillance, precision, civilians/enemy combatants, vulnerability, chains of command, and agency will be central to our study.

Please note: on Wednesdays, this course only meets from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Duration
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Political Science
Instructor
Phillips, Charles
Class Schedule
Tuesday
10:30 AM-2:30PM
Wednesday
10:30 AM-2:30PM
Thursday
10:30 AM-2:30PM

Decoding College Writing: Black Midwives and American Gynecology - AS.004.100

Undergraduate students July 1 - August 2 Homewood Campus
3 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

In this academic writing course, students will analyze and evaluate sources about enslaved Black midwives, nurses, and Black women whose medical practices and bodies were deemed inferior and flawed yet provided foundational knowledge for white practitioners in the mid-1800s. Over the course, students will practice critical reading and writing through summarizing, analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing ideas to increase their agency as writers and researchers. This course aims to enable students to write not simply what they know but as a means of inquiry. 

A writing-intensive (W) course is one in which students complete at least 20 pages of finished writing, distributed over multiple assignments, usually 3 or 4 papers, throughout the term. For Johns Hopkins University undergraduates, Decoding College Writing: Black Midwives and American Gynecology counts towards the 12 required credit hours of writing intensive courses.

Duration
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Writing Program
Instructor
Wright, Lisa
Class Schedule
Tuesday
9:00AM-11:30PM
Wednesday
9:00AM-11:30PM
Thursday
9:00AM-11:30PM

Developmental Genetics Lab - AS.020.340

Undergraduate students May 20 - June 28 Online
3 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

CRISPR (clustered regularly-interspaced short palindromic repeat) is one of the greatest advances in biology in the past decade, providing researchers with the tools to precisely and affordably edit genomes and physicians a new tool to cure disease. However, the ability to edit plant and animal genomes, including human genomes, comes with significant ethical considerations. This course will utilize a hybrid classroom-laboratory approach to provide students with both a comprehensive knowledge of the CRISPR system and a deeper understanding of how gene function is studied. At the end of the course, you will not only understand how CRISPR works, but also have a better understanding of the power of genetics to illuminate molecular mechanisms of protein function.

Prerequisites: AS.020.303 (Genetics) must be taken prior to or during enrollment in the Developmental Genetics Lab. 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.

Duration
6 weeks
Area of Study
Department
Biology
Instructor
Norris, Carolyn
Class Schedule
Monday
1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM-5:00 PM

Differential Equations with Applications - AS.110.302

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

This 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.

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
Marshburn, Nicholas

Discrete Mathematics - EN.553.171

Undergraduate students May 28 - June 28 Homewood Campus
4 Credits Status: Open Save this Course View Saved Courses

Introduction to the mathematics of finite systems. Logic; Boolean algebra; induction and recursion; sets, functions, relations, equivalence, and partially ordered sets; elementary combinatorics; modular arithmetic and the Euclidean algorithm; group theory; permutations and symmetry groups; graph theory. Selected applications. The concept of a proof and development of the ability to recognize and construct proofs are part of the course. 

Prerequisite: EN.553.171 may not be taken after EN.553.471 (Combinatorial Analysis), EN.553.472 (Graph Theory), EN.553.671 (Combinatorial Analysis), or EN.553.672 (Graph Theory).

Corequisites: EN.553.171 may not be taken concurrently with EN.553.471, EN.553.472, EN.553.671, or EN.553.672.

Duration
5 weeks
Area of Study
Department
EN Applied Mathematics & Statistics
Instructor
Fishkind, Donniell
Class Schedule
Monday
10:00 AM-12:45 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM-12:45 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM-12:45 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM-12:45 PM

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