Curriculum
Surveys
Students: Please complete 3 surveys (Residence life, demo class, & research class). Please provide comments!
Residence Life
Demonstration Classes
DAED
Forensic Science
Mathematical Applications
Physics Phenomena
Research Classes
Environmental Geology/Biology
Exploratory Data Analysis
Flight Science
Math/Science Education
VIP
The ASU curriculum is designed to give you a powerful enrichment experience in science and mathematics. You will actively pursue an independent project and write a research paper, which you will present at the end of the program. Your professors will work closely with you on your project and will guide you in the preparation of your paper.
The Academic Program
Summer Ventures is a four week academic program allowing students to participate in a variety of research, demonstration, problem solving and technical writing courses. Each student will investigate and complete an original research project. All students write a scientific paper about their investigation and give an oral report to their class.
Summer Ventures offers special instruction not available through high school classes. None of the offerings duplicate either the high school or the college curriculum. All of the classes are designed to enrich and complement college preparation. Students are expected to participate fully and perform as an independent learner.
Students should expect their professor to evaluate their work. These evaluations may be in the form of papers, projects, reports or by other means. A summary of the quality of the student's work will be provided. Students who successfully complete the program are awarded a certificate at the closing ceremony.
To supplement your research skills, all students will participate in:
- Problem Solving: Mathematics that stresses reasoning and logic instead of memorization.
Instructors: Mrs. Carol West, Ms. Kimberly Absher, Mrs. Brenda Kimberlin
- Technical Writing: Learning the unique written communication skills that scientists need for publications and presentations. Not all students will be enrolled in a separate TW class (some research classes include this instruction).
The courses described below are unique to the ASU Summer Ventures program. Student assignments are based on the information provided in their applications and their indications of preferences. Since most of the class work requires a considerable amount of individual arrangement and preparation prior to the beginning of the program, it is not likely that students will be permitted to change any courses once they have been notified and accepted.
Students are required to attend their classes and all other academic components of the institute. In line with your academic interests, you will be assigned to one of the following research areas and work closely with a university professor and her/his staff.
2009 Course Offerings:
- Field Biology/Geology/Ecology
- Mr. Scott Taylor & Mr. Kelly Ruff
- Exploratory Data Analysis
- Mr. Caleb Marsh & Ms. Ashley Cox
- Flight Science
- Dr. Jon Saken, Mr. John Cockman, & Dr. Trish Allen
- Mathematics/Science Pre-Service Teacher Education
- Mr. Bill McGalliard & Ms. Lisa Maggiore
- Visual & Image Processing
- Dr. Rahman Tashakkori & Mr. Jere Miles
In addition to the research courses, each student will be assigned to one demonstration (non-investigative) course. These are:
- Forensic Science
- Mrs. Susan Reese & Mrs. Jamie Branch
- Applied Mathematics
- Dr. Vicky Klima & Mrs. Carol West
- Physics Phenomena
- Different Approaches to Experimental Design
(DAED)
- Ms. Sherry Nikbakht & Mr. Tom Grant
Computer Usage & Internet Access
Students have access to the computer labs at the University. These labs include PCs and Macs. Some areas of campus support wireless access.
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