At the THINK Summer Institute, you will take one course in the morning and one course in the afternoon. These courses are taught by faculty members of the University of Nevada, Reno. All credits earned are transferable.
Morning Course Options
Computer Science 103: Computer Science For Engineers And Scientists
CS 103 introduces the use of several strategies including elementary numerical and symbolic methods, and various programming tools to solve problems in engineering and science. Daily problems, projects, and quizzes will be assigned to be solved on paper and with computers. A final problem-solving project will be assigned near the end of the course.
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: None.
Professor: Michael Leverington, Instructor
Political Science 108: Great Issues Of Politics
The United States is often referred to as a “participatory democracy,” yet levels of participation are often rather low and vary considerably across key demographic groups. This course addresses why, how and even whether people should participate in politics and governance. Short papers, oral reports, discussion & debate and an integrative essay will be included requirements.
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: None.
Professor: Eric Herzik, Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science
Geography 103: Physical Geography
Physical Geography encompasses the geographic tradition known as the Earth Sciences Tradition. This course looks at the landscapes, surface processes, biomes, and climate of the Earth - all of the activity found in the four spheres (the atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and lithosphere) of our planet. Will include mandatory lab experiences, as well as field experiences.
Prerequisite: None
Professor: Geraldine McCarroll, Instructor
Afternoon Course Options
Mathematics 176: Introductory Calculus For Business & Social Sciences
Calculus 176 introduces the fundamental concepts of analytic geometry and calculus; functions, graphs, limits, derivatives, and integrals. The grade for the class is determined by the average scores of homework, 3 exams and a project score.
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on SAT (610 on Math section), ACT (27 on Math section) and must have completed Algebra II or equivalent. Must submit copy of school transcript.
Professor: Darren Ripley, Instructor
Journalism 101: Critical Analysis Of Mass Media
What are we to make of the fact that 5 media companies control over 70% of media content distributed in the United States? How do we understand that the average American teenager spends 6+ hours per day consuming media? This course seeks answers to such questions in a critical analysis of mass media’s economic, political, psychological, and cultural power in contemporary American society. Requirements in the course include daily readings and quizzes, weekly thematic (3-5 page) papers, and a final project.
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: None
Professors: David Ryfe, Associate Professor and Senior Scholar, Reynolds School of Journalism
Anthropology 281: Introduction To Language
This course will provide students with an introduction to the study of language in Linguistics and Anthropology. A portion of the course will be devoted to studying qualities of language that are universal and attributable to our human biological inheritance. Another section will cover ways that studying language gives us clues to historical change. Lastly, the course will examine the ethnographic study of language use in particular contexts. Particular attention will be paid to: intercultural communication, the importance of narratives for how we understand ourselves and others, and the relationship between gender and language.
Credits: Three
Prerequisite: None.
Professor: Eleanor Nevins, Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology