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Hands-on Biology (Section 1) TTH 12:30 – 1:15 pm
This Fresh Focus course is all about "doing" science- in the lab and
in the field. The emphasis will be on hands-on discovery and fun.
Join Dr. Baube and the mentors as we perform a number of experiments
designed to explore some of the many areas of Biology. Experiments
will include DNA "fingerprinting", creek chemistry and water quality
assessment, developmental biology, honey bee behavior, human
physiology and as many more as time permits. We will also spend time
on strategies for success in the science classroom and science
career exploration. Expect to have fun, learn a lot, and maybe even
get muddy.
Dr. Charlie Baube – Mentors:
G-219
Music, Television, Films and their Impact on Culture and
Society (Section 2) TTH 12:30 – 1:15 pm
Students will study and discuss the impact of music, television, and
films on culture and society. A variety of music, television
programs, and films representing contrasting viewpoints will be
presented. Readings and research using the WWW and the Internet will
be assigned.
Jim Bohart - Mentors: Josh Burr, Stephanie Jo Janssen, Zack
Parris, Sean Schroeder
H-114
¡Sí, Amigo!: Getting to know the Spanish-speaking World
(Section 3) TTH 12:30 – 1:15 pm
This fresh focus course will provide students with a thorough
introduction to the diverse communities of Spanish-speaking peoples
as well as the unique worlds that they occupy around the globe. From
Spain, to Africa, to the Americas (North and South) there are more
than 400 million people that claim Spanish as a native language.
Students will learn about many Hispanic or “Latino” communities and
their connections to our society and to the world.
Dr. Mario Chandler – Mentors:
H-206
Studying Abroad: Global Adventures for the Mind (Section 4)
TTH 12:30 – 1:15 pm
Students will explore and discuss the various options for
studying at universities around the world. This course will
demonstrate the importance of studying abroad, how to manage your
study abroad experience, and in what ways students can use study
abroad for resume and career purposes. Internet research, guest
speakers, off-campus visits, and readings will be part of this
course. Wireless laptops strongly encouraged in class, but not
required.
Jeffery Collins – Mentors:
R-117
Mr. Wizard: Physics Toys and Demos (Section 5) TTH 12:30 –
1:15 pm
Description: “ What toys and simple demonstrations reveal about the
world around us. Balls that bounce too high, lollypop light pipes,
come-back-cans, giant slingshots, and many other demonstrations and
toys will be examined and analyzed.”
John Cramer – Mentors:
G-100
Asia in Atlanta (Section 6) TTH 12:30 – 1:15 pm
This section explores the Asian-American experience through
reference to Atlanta's sprawling Asian community just minutes from
Oglethorpe. We examine a broad variety of topics, including culture,
history, politics, economics, religion, and identity. Class will
consist of discussing assigned readings, meeting a diverse array of
people active in the Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, South Asian, and
Japanese communities, and the occasional fieldtrip to experience
firsthand Asia in Atlanta.
Stephen Herschler – Mentors:
H-101
The Siege of Atlanta (Section 7) TTH 12:30 – 1:15 pm
Focus on Gen. William T. Sherman’s 1864 invasion of Georgia and
ultimate capture of
Atlanta from both a Northern and Southern perspective, the events
that made invasion into Georgia possible, and the economics of the
Confederacy. Field trips to local battlefields, such as Kennesaw
Mountain and Pickett’s Mill, and local attractions such as the
Cyclorama will be included in the course requirements.
Bruce Hetherington – Mentors:
L-200
"So You Want to Be A Rhodes Scholar?" (Section 8) TTH 12:30 –
1:15 pm
In this section, we will examine the range of competitive
national scholarships, such as Rhodes, Truman, Marshall, Mitchell,
Goldwater, and Fulbright, available to college undergraduates. We
will discuss "what it takes" to be a plausible candidate for these
awards and how thinking about scholarship requirements can maximize
the purely educational value of one's undergraduate experience.
Joseph Knippenberg – Mentors:
H-201
Strategies for College Success (Section 9) T TH 12:30 – 1:15pm
Toto, you’re not in Kansas anymore. We’ll talk about study
strategies, reading strategies, motivation, time management, and
perhaps most importantly, how to talk with professors. We’ll learn
how memory works and spend some time talking about various learning
styles. Practical…yes; boring…never.
Caroline R. Noyes—Mentors:
H-203
The Human Voice in Speech and Song (for University Singers)
(Section 10) TTH 11:30 -12:15 pm
An introduction to the basic anatomy of the human larynx and its use
in the craft of speech and the art of song. Elements will include
posture, breath pressure, phonation, diction and tone which will be
applied in dramatic readings and simple vocal solos. The class will
include both observation of professional and amateur performers and
personal application.
Dr. W. Irwin Ray – Mentors:
Emerson
Is There Any Science in Science Fiction? (Section 11) TTH 12:30 –
1:15 pm
Science fiction is unquestionably very entertaining. It is
thought provoking, allows one to engage in a little fantasy, and if
it’s good science fiction, it even contains some real science – or
at least some speculation that’s founded on real science. In fact
most aficionados of science fiction will state that the more firmly
grounded the science, the better the fiction. Perhaps this is
because it makes the fiction at least seem to be in the realm of the
possible – something that we might even witness one day. Perhaps
it’s just that without the constraints imposed by the framework of
real science the stories become too far-out, and it becomes too
difficult for the reader to suspend belief. This is not to say that
some pretty novel stuff isn’t done in good science fiction – it is.
We will examine the science in science fiction, using examples
from prose, film, radio, and hypertexts.
Mike Rulison – Mentors:
DTH
Fresh Chess (Section 12) TTH 12:30 – 1:15 pm
Chess is a great way to train the mind and have fun at the same
time. The course will begin with an introduction to the rules and
movement of pieces. It will then move on to visualization, tactics
and strategy. The course will also include discussions of chess
history, computerized chess, women in chess, and chess in the
movies. No previous knowledge is required.
Bob Steen – Mentors:
H-112
The Business of Racing (Section 13) TTH 12:30 – 1:15 pm
What sport has over 40 million fans and boasts the largest
television audience worldwide? Auto racing. This class will focus on
the phenomenal growth in auto racing, concentrating on NASCAR, and
the business management and marketing challenges facing drivers,
owners, and promoters. A field trip to the Atlanta Motor Speedway
will be included in the course requirements.
Jim Turner – Mentors:
H-212
Hands-on Biology (Section 14) TTH 12:30 – 1:15 pm
This Fresh Focus course is all about "doing" science- in the lab
and in the field. The emphasis will be on hands-on discovery and
fun. Join Dr. Donnelly and the mentors as we perform a number of
experiments designed to explore some of the many areas of Biology.
Experiments will include DNA "fingerprinting", creek chemistry and
water quality assessment, developmental biology, honey bee behavior,
human physiology and as many more as time permits. We will also
spend time on strategies for success in the science classroom and
science career exploration. Expect to have fun, learn alot and maybe
even get muddy.
Dr. Roarke Donnelly – Mentors:
G-108 |
