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Introduction to Physics (enriched)
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Introduction to Physics (enriched)
These courses are designed for ninth-grade students who have demonstrated unusual ability for and interest in physics. They cover material similar to that covered in Physics 220 and 230, but do so more quickly, more mathematically and with greater depth....
Introductory Genetics I
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Introductory Genetics I
This course considers the classical and contemporary views of the nature, transmission and function of the hereditary material. Laboratory investigations in plant and animal genetics supplement class...
Principles of Physics
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Principles of Physics
This introductory physics course covers a similar sequence of topics as does Physics 210/220/230, but assumes a greater mathematical competence (see prerequisites). After taking this three-term sequence, students will be prepared for the majority of topics...
Collaborative Research
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Collaborative Research
Collaborative Research is a team-based research course designed with the purpose of helping students develop their understanding of scientific investigation. The team-based approach allows for students from a variety of scientific backgrounds to contribute to...
Modern Physics
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Modern Physics
In the early 20th century, two major scientific revolutions drastically altered our understanding of nature: quantum mechanics and Einstein’s theories of special and general relativity. These will be the main themes of this course, along with occasional...
Advanced Biology
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Advanced Biology
This sequence of courses is offered fall (BIO510), winter (BIO520) and spring (BIO530). This sequence of three courses is the equivalent of an introductory college course. Biology 510 studies principles of biological chemistry, cytology and cellular energy...
Applied Physics
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Applied Physics
How did diffraction of light help decipher the DNA structure? How can ultrasonic resonance treat kidney stones without an invasive operation? How can MRI see into living tissue? How do electron microscopy, solar panels, or thermal imaging work? This course...
Molecular Genetics
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Molecular Genetics
This course examines the biochemistry of the gene in greater detail and considers the underlying principles of recombinant DNA technology. Because DNA science is experimental, much of the time available in this course will be devoted to laboratory work...
Robotics
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Robotics
Students in this course will learn to use a microcomputer to control output devices and interpret input sensors. Students will complete a series of small projects that will culminate with a working autonomous robot. The initial focus of the course requires...
Malaria: Bioinformatics & Sequencing
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Malaria: Bioinformatics & Sequencing
In 2020 there were about 241 million cases of malaria worldwide and 627,000 deaths. About 90% of malaria cases and 94% of malaria deaths occur in Sub-Saharan Africa. About 80% of the deaths are children under 5 years of age. Malaria was once an endemic...