Courses
The following is a list of courses recommended by Rutgers faculty for the Summer Scholars Program. Please note that courses on this list are not necessarily offered every summer. For a current list of course offerings and meeting schedules, refer to the University Schedule of Classes.
Due to the intense nature of the Summer Session, it is recommended that students take introductory level courses offered in Session II (late June - late July) or Session III (early July - mid-Aug), which meet after the high school term has ended.
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Acting Conservatory07:965:105Rutgers High School Acting Conservatory enrollees may opt to receive 3 college credits for this residential acting intensive. Admission by audition only. Admission by audition only. Learn more. |
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American Government01:790:104Comprehensive analysis of American political institutions. Issues and problems faced by federal, state, and local governments under the impact of modern conditions. The leading political, economic, and social influences affecting democratic government. |
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American Sign Language I04:192:120Beginning skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and skills needed in communication with deaf persons. |
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| Communication |
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American Sign Language II04:192:121Beginning skills in American Sign Language (ASL) and skills needed in communication with deaf persons. |
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Basic Composition01:355:100Basic writing course for students who need preparation for 01:355:101, leading to increased fluency, competence in standard English, and skills in organization. Requires placement exam. |
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Broadcast Television Production80:813:339Covers all the main aspects of professional television production from field to studio-based. Using state-of-the-art equipment at the Rutgers iTV Studio (www.rutgers.tv), students will complete short group projects and get instruction in scriptwriting, pre-production planning, camera, audio, lighting, directing, producing, reporting, videography and more. They will also get to work with, and learn from industry professionals. |
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Development of the United States II01:512:104Political, economic, and social history of the United States from the Civil War to the present. |
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Drawing Fundamentals 1-A07:081:121Examination of the techniques, materials, and ideas of drawing, with emphasis on discovery, experimentation, and personal expression in relation to concepts and images in art. |
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Earth Systems01:450:101Systematic introduction to physical processes on earth; including earth-sun relations, weather and climate, the hydrologic cycle, earth materials, and landforms. Emphasis on interrelationships among these phenomena. |
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Experiments with Green Fluorescent Protein11:115:110This course involves sophisticated hands-on laboratory experience in biochemistry using GFP as the main instructional tool. Topics include expression of GFP in bacteria, extraction, clarification, precipitation, protein purification of GFP by hydrophobic interaction, ion exchange, and gel filtration, and the unique three-phase partitioning method. Other experiments include: DNA precipitation, electrophoresis, HPLC, spectrophotometry, fluorometry, and protein denaturation/renaturation experiments. Details of the lab activities are presented in group discussions with a student/teacher... Learn More |
