High School Scholars Program
The Stony Brook Southampton High School Scholars Program presents an exciting opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to complement their studies by enrolling in courses not traditionally included in the secondary school curriculum. Students enrolling in the courses participate in regular college classes on the Stony Brook Southampton campus in the afternoon and evening. This program helps high school students develop the skills necessary for a successful college career, familiarizes them with the demands of university coursework, and introduces them to the learning environment and resources of a major university before they enter college full time.
Stony Brook Southampton High School Scholars are enrolled at Stony Brook Southampton as part-time, non-matriculated students. Upon completion of a course, students may request an official transcript from the Office of the Registrar and may later use these credits towards a degree at Stony Brook or as transfer credits at another college or university. Program participants are responsible for their own transportation. Parking is available in designated parking lots.
Who Should Apply?
The Stony Brook Southampton High School Scholars Program is
designed for high school juniors and seniors whose academic
performance indicates a readiness for college work and whose schedules
can accommodate the time commitment required. This group includes
those who have exhausted their high school’s curriculum in a particular
subject, as well as those who would like to learn about subjects not
offered in their school. Participation in the program usually requires about
10 to 15 hours per week, including class attendance, readings, and
completing assignments.
What are the Expenses?
Program participants are responsible for payment of a $100 per course
program fee, which is considerably less than regular tuition. This fee is
non-refundable once the student is admitted to the program. In addition,
you are responsible for purchasing any required textbooks and paying any
course-specific fees. Regular tuition and college fees are waived.
How Do I Apply?
Complete and submit the application no
later than Friday, June 22, 2007. Fax or mail your application, a copy of
your high school transcript, the Meningitis Information Response Form,
and payment for $100 to the address or fax number provided on the
application.
Your application requires signatures of approval from your guidance counselor or principal and from your parent or guardian. Please specify the course number and section preferences on the application. Students accepted into the program may take one course each semester. Requests for two courses will be considered on an individual basis. Many courses are limited in size; therefore, you should apply as early as possible.
For more information, call (631) 632-5035 or e-mail joinsouthampton@stonybrook.edu.
Fall 2007 Courses
AMS 102
LEC 08 Monday/Wednesday 3:50-5:10 p.m.
Final Exam: Wednesday, December 19, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
LEC 09 Tuesday/Thursday 3:50-5:10 p.m.
Final Exam: Thursday, December 20, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
The use and misuse of statistics in real life situations; basic statistical
measures of central tendency and of dispersion, frequency
distributions, elements of probability, binomial and normal distributions,
small and large sample hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, chi
square test, and regression. Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-Calculus.
3 credits
AST 101 Introduction to Astronomy
LEC 02 Monday/Wednesday 2:20-3:40 p.m.
Final Exam: Wednesday, December 19, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Description of planets, stars, galaxies, black holes, pulsars, quasars,
supernovae, and white dwarfs. Man’s place in the cosmos.
Cosmological and cosmogonical theories. Two hours of lecture and
one hour of recitation per week. Prerequisite: Completion of Pre-Calculus.
3 credits
CHE 131 General Chemistry IB
LEC 04 Monday/Wednesday 10:40-11:35 a.m.
A broad introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry, including
substantial illustrative material drawn from the chemistry of inorganic,
organic, and biochemical systems. The principal topics covered
are stoichiometry, the states of matter, chemical equilibrium and introductory
thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, electron
structure and chemical bonding, and chemical periodicity. The
sequence emphasizes basic concepts, problem solving, and factual
material. It provides the necessary foundation for students who wish to
pursue further coursework in chemistry. This sequence is inappropriate
for students who have completed two or more years of chemistry
in high school or those whose high schools offer AP Chemistry. Three
lecture hours and one 80-minute workshop per week. Corequisite: AP
Calculus (AB or BC). CHE 132-E General Chemistry.
4 credits
CHE 133 General Chemistry Lab I
LEC 08 Tuesday/Thursday 3:50-5:10 p.m.
Designed to familiarize students with (1) some chemical and physical
properties of substances, (2) techniques of quantitative chemistry, and
(3) scientific methodology. Four hours of laboratory and discussion
per week. Pre- or Corequisite: CHE 131 or AP Chemistry with a score
of 4 or 5.
1 credit
ENS 101 Prospects for Planet Earth
LEC Monday/Wednesday 2:20-3:40 p.m.
Final Exam: Wednesday, December 19, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
An introduction for non-science majors to global environmental change.
Exploration of the natural science of Earth’s environment; the scientific,
socioeconomic, and political issues that influence human impact on the
global environment and responses to environmental changes; the strategies
for humans to live in greater harmony with planet Earth. Global issues
are related to the particular issues of the United States, the Northeast, and
the greater metropolitan New York City-Long Island area.
3 credits
MAR 104 Oceanography
LEC 02 Tuesday/Thursday 5:20-6:40 p.m.
Final Exam: Thursday December 20, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
An examination of the World Ocean and the processes that control its major
features and the life that inhabits it. Suitable for non-science majors.
3 credits
MUS 101 Introduction to Music
LEC 92 Tuesday/Thursday 2:20-3:40 p.m.
Final Exam: Tuesday, December 18, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
The basic concepts of music such as melody, harmony, rhythm, counterpoint,
and form are studied through investigation of the historical and
contemporary masterpieces of the Western classical tradition, of various
non-Western musics, and of various “popular” traditions. The different
styles and types of music are considered not only in light of the cultural
values they embody, but also in relation to present-day cultural and
musical values. No previous musical training is assumed.
3 credits
PHI 105 Politics and Society
LEC 08 Monday/Wednesday 5:20-6:40 p.m.
Final exam: Monday, December 17, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
An historical introduction to philosophy through an analysis of political
theories, theories of action, and styles of political life. Main themes
include the relation of the individual to the state, the scope of social
responsibility, and the nature of human freedom.
3 credits
POL 101 World Politics
LEC 03 Monday/Friday 3:50-5:10 p.m.
Final exam: Thursday, December 20, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
Analysis of the basic concepts and issues of international relations in
the contemporary international system. The behaviors of states and
their decision makers are considered according to various models of
national and international conflict. The relationship between the
characteristics of nations and their foreign policies is studied on a
comparative basis.
3 credits
THR 105 Acting I
LEC 07 Monday/Wednesday 5:20-7:20 p.m.
Final exam: Monday, December 17, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
The basic vocabulary and skills of the actor's craft. Students explore
acting techniques through theatre games and improvisation.
3 credits