Academic
Components
All
components include: library usage, projects, leadership training, and
development of good study habits with spoken and written communication being
stressed. There is an emphasis on
problem solving--the key to mathematics, science, and engineering--throughout
the program. Additionally, participants hear invited speakers discuss current and
future professional opport
Mathematical Logic: An introduction to mathematical thinking, logic, elementary set theory, counting, truth tables, and number theory.
Computer Science 1: An overview of capabilities and applications of computers; explanation of basic hardware and software concepts, development of algorithms, and structured programming in C++.
Science 1: An overview of science and science education, including an introduction to physics and chemistry and assignment of individual and team projects, such as airplanes and mousetrap cars.
Engineering 1: An introduction to engineering and engineering education, including the philosophy of engineering, development of basic engineering principals, assignment of engineering team projects such as egg drops, bridge design, catapults, and edible cars.
Skill Builders 1: An introduction to leadership training including cooperation and group work, personal work habits, and productive work skills.
Topics/Projects in Algebra: Discussion of the basic concepts of algebra.
Computer Science 2: Advanced programming concepts in C++.
SAT PREP: Preparation for the SAT
Engineering 2: A project-oriented class illustrating techniques in engineering.
Skill Builders 2: Continued instruction in leadership training.
Physics: Introduction to Engineering Physics
Pre-Calculus:
Instruction in trigonometry and geometry.
Computer Science 3: Problem solving using C++.
Robotics: Building and creating robots for competition.
University Readiness: Discussion on campus life, applying to college, and the first-year college experience.
Graph Theory: Applications of mathematics.
Computer Science 4: Problem solving using C++.
Calculus:
Elementary topics of calculus, such as tangent line, differential and integral calculus,
and curve sketching
Career Research: Life skills such as interview skills, how to find a car/house, and how to find a typical salary in each student's anticipated career. Finish the summer with an in depth project of the students choice in their selected career.
Robotics: Building and creating robots for competition.