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Algebra II & Trigonometry(INDIVIDUALLY PACED) - NEW
IP Algebra II Honors is an individually paced, honors-level high school mathematics course that covers the curriculum of a second-year high school algebra course. During the course, students work independently and at their own pace. Students receive support and individual attention from the teacher and teaching assistant. Mastery must be demonstrated to move to subsequent chapters. Individually paced math courses are not intended to remediate deficiencies.
Prerequisites: Algebra I
Admission: test score criteria (SAT M > 540; ACT R >20) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 2 semester of high school credit
Course Syllabus (PDF)
Chemistry Honors | Back to Top
This high school honors course covers the principles of modern chemistry and emphasizes the study of stoichiometry; the structure of matter; gas laws; chemical equilibria; chemical kinetics; thermodynamics; organic chemistry; and molecular orbital theory. Through experiments conducted in a university chemistry laboratory, students will learn to use proper lab technique, to record and analyze data, and to produce scientific lab reports. Videos, demonstrations and student laboratory experiments are used to supplement class discussion, student problem assignments and textbook readings. Students in Chemistry Honors must be able to commit to the demands of mastering one year of chemistry in three weeks.
Prerequisite: One year of lab science
Admission: test score criteria (SATV or Crit. R > 510 + SAT M > 540; ACT R >24 + ACT M > 21; ACT S >22) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 2 semesters of high school credit
Additional $110 lab fee is required
Course Syllabus (PDF)
Computer Game Programming Honors | Back to Top
How often have you played a computer game knowing that you could have created a better one? This class begins with an examination of the history of video games and of game design. Various topics dealing with the programming and design of computer games are studied including game program structure, elementary graphics, animation, artificial intelligence, user interfaces, the simulation of motion, sound generation, and use. Individual and group projects are used to illustrate course concepts and techniques. At the conclusion of the course, students design and build their own game to present to an audience and are prepared for advanced programming and gaming design courses. This class begins with an examination of the history of video games and of game design.
Prerequisite: Geometry, Previous Computer Programming Experience using C, C++, or Java
Admission: test score criteria or admissions portfolio
Credit: 1 semester of high school credit
Additional $110 lab fee is required
Course Syllabus (PDF)
Engineering Concepts Honors | Back to Top
How do Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials and Electrical Engineers solve real world problems? This course is intended to provide students with an initial exposure to engineering problem solving and principles to design structures, products, equipment or make improvements for the future. Students will have the opportunity to shadow engineers in modern labs, meet professors in a variety of disciplines, and research their own topics in a world-class university library. Small groups of students will be assigned to a particular problem for which they must work out and implement an engineering solution.
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Admission: test score criteria (SATV or Crit. R > 510 + SAT M > 540; ACT R >24 + ACT M > 21; ACT S >22) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 1 semester of high school credit
Additional $110 lab fee is required
Course Syllabus (PDF)
Genetics & Biotechnology Honors | Back to Top
Laboratory and classroom activities will introduce students in this course to the fields of genetics and biotechnology. The course will introduce students to topics in biotechnology, genetics, and molecular biology, as well as some of the modern applications of these subjects used in science today. Classroom activities will focus on DNA structure and function; the manipulation and analysis of DNA, including gel electrophoresis, transformation, conjugative transfer, transduction and engineering; and the analysis of genetic variation. Students will have an opportunity to visit biomedical research laboratories and other places that use molecular biology. Societal issues, such as the risks and benefits of various techniques, decision-making models for bioethical issues, and other pertinent issues will be discussed. This course provides preparation for aspects of AP Biology and is an excellent preparatory course for those contemplating the medical profession.
Prerequisite: One year of honors biology
Admission: test score criteria (SATV or Crit. R > 510; ACT R >24; ACT S >22) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 2 semesters of high school credit
Additional $110 lab fee is required
Course Syllabus (PDF)
International Relations Honors - NEW | Back to Top
As Thomas Friedman states in The World is Flat, knowing how to deal with people of other nations is critical to success. Through an interdisciplinary approach, students analyze current issues, including terrorism, religious fundamentalism, environmental degradation, cultural diffusion, oil politics, technological advances, and more. Students interested in current events, political science, public policy, and global studies are encouraged to take this course in preparation for AP Comparative Government and college level political science courses.
Admission: test score criteria (SAT V or Crit. R > 510; ACT R >24) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 1 semesters of high school credit
Course Syllabus (PDF)
Journalism Honors - NEW | Back to Top
Newspapers, television, Web sites, pod-casts, satellite radio-in this age of communication, news is accessible 24/7. Although the vehicles for transmitting information continue to change, the need for excellent journalism is constant. This course introduces participants to the world of journalism beginning with a brief history of mass media and an overview of current outlets including written, spoken and visual media. Students sharpen their journalistic skills, including identification of stories, gathering and checking facts, and writing copy the print, audio and visual media. Group and individual work require writing for various news sources and include discussion of ethical issues in media. The skills developed and honed in this class prepare students for future study in the communication arts.
Admission: test score criteria (SAT V or Crit. R > 510; ACT R >24) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 1 semesters of high school credit
Philosophy Honors - NEW | Back to Top
“The philosophy of one century is the common sense of the next.” – Henry Ward Beecher. Philosophy Honors introduces students to the prominent themes of Western philosophy using Plato’s Republic as the primary text. Other selected philosophical works are read to contrast or support views expressed in this classic. Students learn to present philosophical questions and answers through close examination of texts, extensive journal writing, and discussion-oriented class presentations. Participants learn to craft clear and focused arguments and essays based on texts and issues discussed in class.
Admission: test score criteria (SAT V or Crit. R > 510; ACT R >24) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 1 semesters of high school credit
Course Syllabus (PDF)
Precalculus Honors (INDIVIDUALLY PACED) - NEW | Back to Top
IP Pre-Calculus Honors is a self-paced course covering one year of high school pre-calculus. The course is designed for students who can assume significant responsibility for their own learning, and who can work independently. Topics include linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Students apply vectors, sequences, series, and matrices to solve problems. Advanced topics in functions and graphs, trigonometry, and discrete mathematics are also covered.
Prerequisites: Algebra I and II, and Geometry
Admission: test score criteria (SAT M > 540; ACT R >20) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 2 semesters of high school credit
Course Syllabus (PDF)
Sociology Honors: Urban Research Methods - NEW | Back to Top
What is a society? How does society benefit the individual and what does the individual contribute to society? How do societies distribute wealth, income and other resources? In this course participants probe these and other questions which form the basis for the study of sociology. Students identify a research question on a critical social issue, such as racism, poverty, urban crime, or group relationships, apply social psychological principles and methods to problem formulation and research design, collect data, and evaluate their own research findings. This course complements the study of psychology and is excellent preparation for AP Psychology.
Admission: test score criteria (SAT V or Crit. R > 510; ACT R >24) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 1 semesters of high school credit
