Summer School Courses
The first session of Summer School 2012 will run from May 29-June 28; the second session will run from July 2 to August 2. For more summer school information about course offerings, email us at summerschool@agnesscott.edu or call 404 471-6289.
Session I Courses:
Cultural Anthropology (Anthropology 101): BTRK 221
(Instructor: TBA) MTWR 3:45-5:50 p.m.
Overview of cultural universals and cultural diversity, using comparative analysis of African, American, Asian and other cultures. Examination of the impact of contact between cultures and the contemporary condition of indigenous peoples, using case studies (ethnographies), ethnographic film and class activites. Fulfills the Social Sciences distributional requirement
Topics in Physics and Astronomy (Astronomy 150): Observatory
(Instructor: DePree) MTWR 3:45-5:50 p.m.
A study of a topic chosen from such areas as planetary astronomy, the search for life in the universe, astrobiology, elementary particles, cosmology, energy and the environment. Possibility for interdisciplinary topics and informal astronomical observations. Fulfills the non-lab Natural science distributional requirement
Visual Thinking (Art 160): Dana Visual Arts Building
(Instructor: Ruby) MTWR 1:30-3:35 p.m.
Introduction to drawing and design. Students will explore issues of composition, color theory and creative development. Experiments with a variety of drawing and design media will develop students' visual skills and individual style. Fulfills the Fine Arts Distributional Requirement
Fundamental Concepts of Matter & Reaction (Chemistry 101 & Lab): Bullock Science Center 304E
(Instructor: Venable) MTWR 10:45 a.m.-12:50 p.m.
Lab1: 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Lab 2: 10:45a.m. -1:45 p.m.
Introduction ot structure of matter, ranging from atoms to biochemical macromolecules; and the basis of chemical reactions, including types of reactions common to inorganic, organic and biochemical systems. Fulfills the Natural Sciences with lab distributional requirement
Research Statistics (Psychology 206): McCain Library G-48
(Instructor: Blatchley) MTWR 10:45-12:50 p.m.
Basic theory, principles and applications of statistics in behavioral science research. Prerequisite: Any one course from PSY 101 or 102, SOC 100, ANT 101, ANT 202, or any 100-level POL course. Required for Psychology majors
Intermediate French (French 201):
Buttrick Hall 217
(Instructor: Ojo) MTWR 8:30 -10:35 a.m.
Grammar review, oral and written comprehension, reading and composition. Prerequisite: 102
Fulfills part of the Foreign Language distributional requirement
Introduction to Logic (Philosophy 103): Buttrick Hall 209
(Instructor: Thorsrud) MTWR 1:30-3:35 p.m.
An introduction both to the rudiments of critical thinking, with emphasis on analysis of ordinary discourse into formal symbolism, and to the properties of formal systems. Fulfills the Mathematics distributional requirement
Introductory Spanish II (Spanish 102): Buttrick Hall 211
(Instructor: Ocasio) MTWR 8:30 -10:35 a.m.Continuation of 101. All students with more than one year of Spanish are required to take the placement test. Prerequisite: 101 Fulfills part of the Foreign Language distributional requirement
Introduction to Women’s Studies (Women’s Studies 100): Buttrick Hall 217
(Instructor: TBA) MTWR 6:45-8:50 p.m.
Using feminist perspectives and scholarship, this interdisciplinary course examines the experiences of women in the United States, analyzes institutions and practices that affect women and develops connections to women in other cultures. Fulfills the Social and Cultural Analysis standard
Session II courses:
Periodicity & Chemical Reactions (Chemistry 102 & Lab): Bullock Science Center 304E
(Instructor: TBA) MTWR 8:30-10:35
Lab1 2:00-5:00 p.m.
Lab 2 10:45-1:45 p.m.
Chemistry of the elements and their compounds with emphasis on periodic relationships. A more detailed examination of the quantitative aspects of chemical reactions than seen in Chemistry 101. Fulfills the Natural Sciences with lab distributional requirement
American Literature 1700 to Present (English 213): Buttrick Hall 211
(Instructor: TBA) MTWR 6:45-8:50 p.m.
Students will read across genres to learn about the “American” experience as it is represented in a range of literary movements and their cultural contexts in the United States since 1900. Fulfills the Literature Distributional Requirement
Geology (Physics 160 & Lab): Observatory
(Instructor: Albin) MTWR 3:45-5:50 p.m.
Lab MTW 6:00-9:00 p.m.
An introduction to geology, including the study of common minerals, rocks and fossils. Discussion of the modification of the Earth's surface by geological processes such as volcanism, tectonism, gradation (gravity, wind, water and ice) and impact catering. Consideration of geology of other terrestrial planets and moons. Fulfills the Natural Sciences with lab distributional requirement
Intermediate French (French 202): Buttrick Hall G-25
(Instructor: Knowlton) MTWR 10:45-12:50 p.m.
Continuation of 201 with emphasis on selected readings. Prerequisite: 201 Completes the Foreign Language distributional requirement
Intermediate Spanish (Spanish 201): Buttrick Hall 217
(Instructor: Ocasio) MTWR 10:45-12:50 p.m.
Grammar review, conversation, listening, comprehension, composition and reading. All students with more than one year of Spanish are required to take the placement test. Prerequisite: 102. Fulfills part of the Foreign Language distributional requirement
Elementary Statistics (Math 115):
Bullock Science Center 103W
(Instructor: Koch) MTWR 3:45-5:50 p.m.
Statistical measures and distributions, probability and its application to statistical inference, linear correlation, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals and applications in the natural and social sciences. A scientific calculator is required for this course.
Fulfills the Mathematics Distributional RequirementDevelopmental Psychology (Psychology 200):
Bullock Science Center 102W
(Instructor: Sorenson)
MTWR 8:30-10:35 a.m.
Development of the individual throughout the lifespan. Prerequisite: 101 or 102, but 102 is preferred.
Contributes to the Psychology majorIntroduction to Public Health (Public Health 101):
Bullock Science Center 210E
(Instructor: TBA) MTWR 1:30-3:35 p.m.
Survey course that introduces the subdisciplines of public health. Introduces epidemiological, environmental, occupational, cultural, behavioral, and policy issues relevant to the health of populations around the world. Includes a historical context for current health issues and global practices. Fulfills the Natural Science without a lab requirement