Summer Scholars | Three-Week, Credit Program

• Business, Ethics and Leadership
• Business of Real Estate
• Business, Law, and Society
• Business Strategy, Communication, and Leadership
• Global Business and International Relations
• Law: Litigation and the Legal Profession
• Money and Marketing: Succeeding in Business
• Sport Administration: The Business of Sport
• The Business of Music

Business, Ethics and Leadership

GBM 101. Fundamentals of Business. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to provide a broad introduction to the various fields of business knowledge and that are essential for successful decision making in the global marketplace. Students will be exposed to lectures in the functional areas of business: economics, accounting, finance, and management. In addition to lectures and discussions about some of the core principles in these areas, the curriculum will require students to engage in hands-on activities that will help to familiarize them with the different business fields and decide if a career in business is right for them.

Miami Herbert Business School | Instructor(s): Shannon DeRouselle

GBM 100. Fundamentals of Ethics and Leadership in Business and Law. 3 Credit Hours.
This is a comprehensive course specifically designed to assist high school students focus on building a proper foundation to prepare for college and then law school or graduate school in the future. The course creates opportunities for students to hone their ethical, logical and analytical ways of thinking and become knowledgeable of the workings of the business and legal communities. GBM 100 is a blend of academics, leadership, networking and teamwork that are at the core of a successful transition from high school to college to graduate school.

Miami Herbert Business School | Instructor(s): Dr. Elisah Lewis

Maximum enrollment: 25
Prerequisites(s): Algebra

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Business of Real Estate

FIN 144. Real Estate Investment Analysis. 3 Credit Hours.
This course covers the fundamentals of commercial real estate. The aim of the course is to give you broad exposure to the landscape of commercial real estate markets. After a discussion of the relation between property prices and rents, the first part of the course is focused on property-level analysis of real estate equity as an investment, especially property valuation. This portion will culminate in a valuation case, based on a proposed development project in downtown Miami. After this, we will look at the fundamentals of real estate debt (mortgages) and equity markets (REITs). 

Miami Herbert Business School | Instructor(s): Jason Damm

BSL 102. Contracting in Everyday Business and Life. 3 Credit Hours.
Contracts are the building blocks of business. This course explores both the legal and practical elements of contracting. Topics will include the basics of contract law, the ethical implications of certain contracts, and novel forms of contracting, such as clickwraps and smart contracts. The class will explore the process of entering a contract, from negotiation to execution and beyond. The course methodology offers a problem-solving experience and provides students with an opportunity to develop their analytical and decision-making abilities in a university environment.  

Miami Herbert Business School | Instructor(s): Joan Martinez Evora

Maximum enrollment: 30
Prerequisites(s): Algebra

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Business, Law, and Society

BSL 104. The Judicial: Understanding Cutting-Edge Legal Cases. 3 Credit Hours.
From Marbury v. Madison to Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, case law has shaped the development of our law in the U.S. common law system. This interactive course explores key court cases in their legal and historical context, along with their role in business today. Topics include the fundamentals of the common law system, the judiciary, and the mechanics of a case as it makes its way through the judicial process. The course methodology offers a problem-solving experience and provides students with an opportunity to develop their analytical and decision-making abilities in a university environment.

Miami Herbert Business School | Instructor(s): Vanessa Septien

BSL 105. The Legislative: Exploring the Impact of Law on Business. 3 Credit Hours.
This course offers an exploration of the legislative process in the United States, particularly with respect to business and industries. Students will analyze key statutes in different areas of law, with an aim to understand their history, enactment, and impact on business. Statutes studied may include those in areas such as employment, intellectual property, corruption, antitrust, workplace safety, marketing, environmental law and privacy, among others. The course methodology offers a problem-solving experience and provides students with an opportunity to develop their analytical and decision-making abilities in a university environment. 

Miami Herbert Business School | Instructor(s): Jelani Karamoko

Maximum enrollment: 20
Prerequisites(s): 9th and 10th grade English

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Business Strategy, Communication, and Leadership

GBM 101. Fundamentals of Business. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to provide a broad introduction to the various fields of business knowledge and that are essential for successful decision making in the global marketplace. Students will be exposed to lectures in the functional areas of business: economics, accounting, finance, and management. In addition to lectures and discussions about some of the core principles in these areas, the curriculum will require students to engage in hands-on activities that will help to familiarize them with the different business fields and decide if a career in business is right for them.

Miami Herbert Business School | Instructor(s): Dr. Joan Martinez Evora

BUS 103. The Executive: Presence, Professionalism, and Presentation for Business. 3 Credit hours.
No matter the industry, executive presence and professionalism are key to success. This interactive course will explore the career and professional skills necessary to thrive in the business workplace. Topics include interviewing, clear communication in different contexts, negotiation skills, and professional social media presence. The course methodology offers a problem-solving experience and provides students with an opportunity to develop their analytical and decision-making abilities in a university environment.  

Miami Herbert Business School | Instructor(s): Luisa Rosen-Artze

Maximum enrollment: 25
Prerequisites(s): 9th and 10th grade English

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Global Business and International Relations

GBM 102. Global Business. 3 Credit Hours. 
Miami's strategic location at the crossroads of the Americas provides an exciting setting to explore global business and leadership. Gain an overview of practices followed by organizations and individuals doing business in a global environment. Explore the recent globalization phenomenon – why has it flourished as such? Learn key differences that characterize the various countries involved in the global economy. Review trends, including the rewards and challenges, that affect global trade and the investment environment. Investigate critical concepts – the common strategy and structure of international business and the traits that define a global leader. 

Miami Herbert Business School | Instructor(s): Manuel Sicre

POL 203. Introduction to International Relations. 3 Credit Hours.
Introduction to the theory and practice of international relations. Areas covered include: diplomacy, conflict resolution, international institutions and law; great power politics, international political economy, environmental politics, political integration, the evolving state system, and new global challenges. Students have the opportunity to visit a consulate and meet with foreign diplomats in Miami.

College of Arts and Sciences | Dept. of Political Science | Instructor(s): Dr. June Teufel Dreyer

Maximum enrollment: 20

Prerequisites(s): History

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Law: Litigation and the Legal Profession

LWU 101. Courtroom 101: Litigation Basics. 3 Credit Hours. 
“People of the jury, have you reached a verdict?” Persuading a jury or a judge does not begin in closing argument. Asking for a verdict depends upon all of the evidence, the lawyer’s persuasive ability, and a clear development of the theory of the case. This course will enhance the student’s abilities to participate in mock trials, by incorporating techniques of witness direct and cross examination, exhibits, objections, opening statements and closing arguments. It will incorporate technology in the courtroom, as well as for preparation. The skills acquired will be helpful in almost any persuasion presentation, including lobbying, debate and negotiation.

School of Law | Instructor(s): Jessi Tamayo

LWU 102. Introduction to the Legal Profession: Law, Ethics and Society. 3 Credit Hours. 
This course introduces students to the practice of law in the United States from the perspective of the law as a profession that draws heavily on philosophy, sociology and ethics. The course will focus on the basics of attorney client formation, duties and responsibilities of lawyers, regulation of lawyer conduct, basic elements of law practice, managing relationships and many other facets of the attorney’s duties as an officer of the court. The course will be based around the American Bar Association's Model Rules of Professional Conduct and will use excerpts from a problem based casebook. (3 credits) 

School of Law | Instructor(s): Jessi Tamayo

Maximum enrollment: 20
Prerequisites(s): 9th and 10th grade English

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Money and Marketing: Succeeding in Business

MKT 101. Marketing in the 21st Century. 3 Credit Hours.
This course will introduce you to the new age of Marketing. In a modular format: three modules spread over a period of three weeks, the students will get introduced to the fundamentals of marketing and the exciting world of digital marketing and marketing analytics. Marketing is a vital link between a firm’s consumers and its other stakeholders. During the first module, students will develop an understanding of issues such as the evolution of modern marketing, segmentation, targeting and positioning, marketing research, and consumer behavior. The students will be introduced to some global marketing examples connected to these topics. The second module focuses on digital marketing and branding. Since the digital age has redefined marketing the content will focus on marketing principles in digital and social media marketing. The third module will focus on marketing analytics. Big data, fast computing and clever algorithms have converged to allow managers to convert data into one of their key strategic assets. In response, managers are collecting large volumes of data from diverse sources. To convert data to insights managers must develop the capability to transform data into knowledge through analytics. This has made analytics an important subject for marketing. 

This course will serve to allow students to understand marketing practices in the real world. Methods of instruction will include lectures, discussion, analytical problem solving, experiential (involvement) learning, readings and case analysis. 

Miami Herbert Business School | Dept. of Marketing | Instructor(s): Dr. Smita Kulkarni, Carlos Erban

BUS 201. Money. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is about money and YOU, regardless of your age. How to earn it, borrow it, and save it. How to make it grow, protect it from liability, defer it from income taxation and invest it. You will also learn how to use it in relation to your own business and how to manage it to meet your personal and business financial independence goals.

This course is for students seeking a practical education on the subject of money and financial wellness. Students will gain a greater sense of proficiency in highly important matters, both from a professional and personal level.

Miami Herbert Business School | Instructor(s): Manuel Sicre

Maximum enrollment: 29
Prerequisites(s): Algebra

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Sport Administration: The Business of Sport

KIN 100. Leadership and Ethics in Sport. 3 Credit Hours. 
This course introduces students to the concepts of leadership, motivation, and ethics in the field of sport administration. The course will include and combine theoretical foundations, exercises, activities, and projects designed for practical application of the leadership concepts. In addition, students will be exposed to industry leaders and networking opportunities through a variety of site visits to sport organizations.

School of Education and Human Development | Dept. of Kinesiology & Sport Sciences | Instructor(s): Dr. Susan Mullane

KIN 200. Sport Marketing and Finance. 3 Credit Hours.  
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to sport management as a professional endeavor. The class provides a broad overview of sport management by presenting extensive discussions of the foundational aspects of the profession and current topics from the sport industry. Students will have an introduction to the following components of the sport industry: ethics, leadership, communications, marketing, finance, and event management. In addition, the students will have the opportunity to meet with leaders from a variety of collegiate and professional sport organizations. Organizations that have provided executives to speak to the students have included: NASCAR, Miami Dolphins, Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers, Miami Heat, and UM Athletics.

School of Education and Human Development | Dept. of Kinesiology & Sport Sciences | Instructor(s): Paul Resnick

Maximum enrollment: 40
Prerequisites(s): 9th and 10th grade English

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The Business of Music

MIN 101. Music Industry. 3 Credit Hours. 
This course provides students with an overview of the business fundamentals of the Music Industry and how the industry’s activities impact society. Topics discussed include intellectual property, music publishing, recorded music, licensing, live entertainment, musical products, and marketing in the music industry. The students will also learn about the entertainer's business side, understanding the role of managers, agents, business managers, and attorneys.

Frost School of Music | Dept. of Music Industry | Instructor(s): Guillermo Page

MIN 194. Fundamentals in Music Marketing. 3 Credit Hours. 
This course gives students a broad perspective of marketing in the Music Industry, introducing basic marketing concepts and their applications in the music business. Topics covered include understanding basic market segmentation, targeting, branding, and content development. It introduces the many resources available to market artists using social media, digital platforms, and analytical tools.

Frost School of Music | Dept. of Music Industry | Instructor(s): Guillermo Page

Maximum enrollment: 15

Prerequisites(s): 9th and 10th grade English

 

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• Digital Media, Podcast Production, and Electronic Media for the Future
• Exploring Sports Communication and Culture
• Filmmaking and Storytelling

Digital Media, Podcast Production, and Electronic Media for the Future

Students in this track will learn the fundamentals of conceptualizing, gathering, verifying, and presenting content appropriate for a variety of media enterprises, including journalism, public relations, and advertising. Central to this program is student interaction with social and mobile media technologies and engaging in storytelling appropriate for today’s complex and evolving media landscape. Students will use the School of Communication’s state of the art radio and television facilities, as well as field television equipment, non-linear editing software, smartphones and social media. Students enroll in JMM 102 and JMM 206.

JMM 206. Producing Digital Content. 3 Credit Hours. 
In this course, students will learn to produce multimedia content, including still photos, video, audio, and text. Students will act as production crew, on-air talent, writers, producers, reporters and directors. This course will involve a lot of hands-on work with appropriate technology, as well as out of class time to gather the necessary content around campus and/or in the community. Students will visit local television and radio stations.

School of Communication | Dept. of Journalism | Instructor(s): Trevor Green

JMM 102. Understanding Media and Content in the Digital Age. 3 Credit Hours. 
This course examines how traditional and new media industries are economically structured and how various media content influences audiences and culture. Historical, technological, and regulatory issues related to the different media platforms will also be discussed from a comparative perspective.

School of Communication | Dept. of Journalism | Instructor(s): Ana Francois

Maximum enrollment: 15
Prerequisites(s): 9th and 10th grade English

UM Summer Scholars 2017 Digital Media Final Project on Vimeo.

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Exploring Sports Communication and Culture

COS 120. Exploring Human Communications (Sports, Communication and Culture). 3 Credit Hours.
This course is an exploration of the study and practice of human communication as it occurs in various contexts, from intrapersonal and interpersonal communication to mass communication and social media. Students will discuss and apply communication concepts relevant to a variety of locations, including relationships, school and work settings, political and community engagement, and especially, the world of sports. This course will investigate how communication within sports, about sports, and by sports participants impacts us, our communities and society. Students will focus on the intersection of sports and social issues and engage in discourse about the role of sports in shaping identities, building communities, and promoting progressive social change. Students will learn by doing: participating in structured discussions, group problem solving, presentational speaking and debates

This course is part of our Summer Bridge Program to include pre-freshman and first-year undergraduates.

School of Communication | Instructor(s): Dr. David Steinberg

GBM 101. Fundamentals of Business. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to provide a broad introduction to the various fields of business knowledge and that are essential for successful decision making in the global marketplace. Students will be exposed to lectures in the functional areas of business: economics, accounting, finance, and management. In addition to lectures and discussions about some of the core principles in these areas, the curriculum will require students to engage in hands-on activities that will help to familiarize them with the different business fields and decide if a career in business is right for them.

Miami Herbert Business School | Instructor(s): Shannon DeRouselle

Maximum enrollment: 10
Prerequisites(s): 9th and 10th grade English

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Filmmaking and Storytelling

CCA 151. Introduction to Digital Production and Filmmaking. 3 Credit Hours.
Students will learn the fundamental principles of cinematography, lighting, editing, audio recording, and story development through lecture, discussion, screenings, online workshops, and cinematic projects. We will focus on both technical aspects and aesthetic principles of filmmaking using a variety of professional applications. Throughout the class, students will critique shared work to develop analytical skills and enhance the quality of class film projects. Students will learn the visual language of film, and how to tell stories visually. 

School of Communication | Dept. of Cinema & Interactive Media | Instructor(s): Shane Kinsler

CCA151- Introduction to Digital Production and Mobile Filmmaking from CIM-AH on Vimeo. 

CCA 290. Introduction to 2D Animation. 3 Credit Hours. 

This course introduces the student to the fundamentals of animation language. The course presents and explores techniques used to animate including: motion graphics, conceptualization, storyboarding, shot language, editing styles, narrative structure, typography, creating characters, and bringing those characters to life. The class will view and deconstruct several animated films and shows in class to learn about the animation process. We will consider art, literature, and popular culture as sources of inspiration. Students will write and develop, draw and animate original short films.

School of Communication | Dept. of Cinema & Interactive Media | Instructor(s): Shane Kinsler

Maximum enrollment: 10 
Prerequisites(s): 9th and 10th grade English 

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• Marine Animal Biology and Conservation
• Oceanography and Marine Environments
• Tropical Marine Biology

Marine Animal Biology and Conservation

MSC 106. Biology of Marine Megafauna (marine mammals, sharks, etc.). 3 Credit Hours.
The purpose of this class is to introduce students to the biology, taxonomy, physiology, natural history, behavior, and conservation and management of marine megafauna (marine mammals, sharks, rays, etc). This class will be dynamic, involving lectures, discussions, review of primary literature, career guidance, guest lectures, and videos.

The class also entails exclusive opportunities for practical training in the field of marine mammal science in collaboration with Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder, a non-profit marine mammal facility in Key Largo, including but not limited to: research sampling and design, bioacoustics, husbandry and clinical care, and applied behavior analyses.

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science | Dept. of Marine Biology & Ecology | Instructor(s): Dr. Julia Zaias

MSC 116. Marine Conservation. 3 Credit Hours.
This course introduces students to a wide range of conservation topics regarding marine environments around the world, with an emphasis on marine mammals. This class will cover current natural and anthropogenic threats to a variety of marine organisms and the current conservation and management efforts to mitigate these threats. Students read and discuss current events focused on marine ecosystem management and conservation; gain an understanding of the laws, regulations, and approaches to management in the United States and around the world in place to conserve marine organisms and ecosystems; and evaluate specific threats to sharks, sea turtles, and marine mammals and consider management objectives considering different cultural and socioeconomic values. Students will also develop their written, visual, and oral communication skills to inspire others to contribute to protecting the health of our oceans. 

This class will consist of lectures as well as engaging active learning activities that will be done
individually, in partners or groups, and as a class. Activities will be dynamic, involving worksheets, videos, discussions, games, guest speakers, peer education, and field trips. Students will also be introduced to reading primary scientific literature and practice their scientific communication skills with class and homework assignments.

Students will visit local marine mammal facilities to understand rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine mammals and the practices of marine mammals managed care and observe their anatomy; and visit laboratories conducting marine conservation research on a variety of topics and hear from expert guest speakers.

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science | Dept. of Marine Biology & Ecology | Instructor(s): Dr. Maria Cartolano

Maximum enrollment: 20
Prerequisites(s): Biology and one other lab science

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Oceanography and Marine Environments

MSC 101. Survey of Oceanography. 3 Credit Hours

This course introduces the oceans and their significance to humanity. It encompasses geological, physical, chemical, and biological processes; humanity’s role in and on the sea, including fisheries, pollution, and ocean management. Topics may include seafloor geology, sea level rise, waves, tides and currents, ocean acidification and carbon cycling, and marine food webs. Evolving issues in oceanography will be discussed in the context of current events. Instruction includes lectures, small group discussions, and in class activities. 

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science | Dept. of Marine Biology & Ecology | Instructor(s): Blaire P. Umhau

MSC 115. Tropical Marine Environments. 3 Credit Hours. 
The purpose of the laboratory is to introduce students to the techniques of field and laboratory assessment in marine science with a special focus on the unique tropical marine environments of South Florida. Laboratories are coordinated with the lecture material in MSC 101 as much as possible. This course is a field and lecture study of selected marine environments around South Florida, with emphasis on the interaction between organisms and the geological substrate. Local field excursions to South Miami marine science facilities and laboratories can include the University of Miami Rosentiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science on Virginia Key, shark tagging with UM Shark Research, and snorkeling and a shallow water encounter with dolphins in Key Largo.

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science | Dept. of Marine Biology & Ecology | Instructor(s): Blaire P. Umhau

Maximum enrollment: 18
Prerequisites(s): Biology and one other lab science

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Tropical Marine Biology

Study Florida's tropical marine ecosystems. Students enroll in MSC 107 and MSC 115.

MSC 107. Life in the Sea. 3 Credit Hours. 
Gain an introduction to the oceans and their significance to mankind, encompassing geological, physical, chemical, and biological processes; man’s role in and on the sea, including fisheries, pollution, and ocean management.

This course will provide a survey of marine life. Following a brief introduction to the relevant geological (seafloor spreading, plate tectonics), physical (Coriolis effect, Ekman transport, global oceanic and atmospheric heat transport, thermohaline deep ocean circulation), and chemical environment (unique properties of the water molecule, hydrogen bonding) of the sea, lectures will examine plants and animals of the sea, including plankton, nekton, and benthic organisms and their diverse life modes. Anthropogenic effects on marine environment and marine organisms are considered, concentrating on pollution, climate change, and ocean acidification.

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science | Dept. of Marine Biology & Ecology | Instructor(s): Dr. Ana Costa

MSC 115. Tropical Marine Environments. 3 Credit Hours. 
The purpose of the laboratory is to introduce students to the techniques of field and laboratory assessment in marine science with a special focus on the unique tropical marine environments of South Florida. Laboratories are coordinated with the lecture material in MSC 107 as much as possible. This course is a field and lecture study of selected marine environments around South Florida, with emphasis on the interaction between organisms and the geological substrate. Local field excursions to South Miami marine science facilities and laboratories can include the University of Miami Rosentiel School of Marine & Atmospheric Science on Virginia Key, shark tagging with UM Shark Research, and snorkeling and a shallow water encounter with dolphins in Key Largo.

Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science | Dept. of Marine Biology & Ecology | Instructor(s): Dr. Maria Cartolano, Dr. Ana Costa

Maximum enrollment: 36
Prerequisites(s): Biology and one other lab science

This is Shark Tagging from Shark Conservation Research @ UM on Vimeo.

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• Cancer Biology: Treatment, Management, and Prevention
• Music Therapy and the Brain
• Neuroscience and Public Health
• Sports Medicine: Athletic Performance and Injury Management
• Microbiology, Immunology, and Public Health

Cancer Biology: Treatment, Management, and Prevention

NUR 200. Process of Health Promotion. 3 Credit Hours. 
This course is designed to introduce the physical, social and behavioral alterations encountered through-out the healthcare continuum including: health promotion, maintenance, rehabilitation and diseases prevention. The impact upon the individual, family and society at large of both health and illness will be explored. Strategies for the maintenance of optimal health will be presented through a variety of classroom and community experiences. Scientific and technological advancements utilized to restore health will be discussed.

School of Nursing and Health Studies | Instructor(s): Dr. Carmen Presti

BIL 116. Cancer Biology. 3 Credit Hours.
The course will cover basic aspects of oncology and the impact of research findings on the management and treatment of cancer. Concepts in cancer biology, tumor cell proliferation, prevention and therapy (chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy) will be addressed. Discussions will include topics in lab diagnostic techniques such as DNA cell cycle and proliferation analysis and hormone and tumor marker receptor expression. Students will attend this course on the Miller School of Medicine campus.

College of Arts and Sciences | Dept. of Biology | Instructor(s): Dr. Sophia George; Dr. Alex Sanchez-Covarrubias

Maximum enrollment: 30
Prerequisites(s): Biology and one other lab science

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Music Therapy and the Brain

MED 159. Introduction to Music Therapy. 3 Credit Hours. 
An overview of the field of music therapy, including history, theory, and clinical practice. Students will observe clinical music therapy through video-recordings and in-class simulations. Students will understand the psychological and physiological basis of music as therapy; describe characteristics associated with various clinical populations and settings, such as developmental disabilities, older adults, psychiatric disorders, and medical settings; and students will learn how music therapy can help children and adults in different areas of practice, such as developmental, educational, medical, rehabilitative, behavioral health, and wellness care. Students will learn about the status and growth of the profession, as well as obtain basic knowledge about music therapy research.

Frost School of Music | Dept. of Music Therapy | Instructor(s): TBD

NEU 110. Introduction to Neuroscience – From Molecules to Behavior. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to introduce students to fundamentals of neuroscience through traditional lectures, laboratory experience and presentations. We will cover molecular mechanisms of basic neuroscience principles as they relate to health and disease. Students will gain an understanding of how nerve cells communicate with each other and form a network that controls our body. Students will be exposed to how neuroscience research is done as well as explore career opportunities in neuroscience. 

College of Arts & Sciences | Dept. of Neuroscience | Instructor(s): Dr. Luis Tuesta

Maximum enrollment: 10
Prerequisites(s): Biology and one other lab science

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Neuroscience and Public Health

BPH 200. Introductory Public Health. 3 Credit Hours. 
This course is a survey of the basic principles of Public Health. Topics that will be covered include an overview of the health care system, health insurance, the history of health care in the US, communicable and non-communicable diseases, the physical and built environment, emergency preparedness and response, and various other topics that influence the health of populations. 

School of Nursing and Health Studies | Instructor(s): Dr. Diego DeLeon

NEU 110. Introduction to Neuroscience – From Molecules to Behavior. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is designed to introduce students to fundamentals of neuroscience through traditional lectures, laboratory experience and presentations. We will cover molecular mechanisms of basic neuroscience principles as they relate to health and disease. Students will gain an understanding of how nerve cells communicate with each other and form a network that controls our body. Students will be exposed to how neuroscience research is done as well as explore career opportunities in neuroscience.

College of Arts and Sciences | Dept. of Neuroscience | Instructor(s):  Dr. Luis Tuesta

Maximum enrollment: 25
Prerequisites(s): Biology and one other lab science

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Sports Medicine: Athletic Performance and Injury Management

KIN 105. Introduction to Athletic Training. 3 Credit Hours 
In this practical, hands-on course, the students will learn to identify basic sport injuries that afflict the major joints of the body, and review basic methods to treat these injuries. The student will also learn how nutrition, improper biomechanics, and poor training can all impact sport performance. In addition, participants will be given the opportunity to learn and practice techniques or procedures (such as athletic taping or bracing) that may be useful in minimizing the incidence of injury.

School of Education and Human Development | Dept. of Kinesiology & Sport Sciences | Instructor(s): Dr. Magda Aldousany, Dr. Kysha Harriell

KIN 110. Foundations in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition Science. 3 Credit Hours. 
This class will consist of an introduction to the field of Sports Medicine and Exercise Science. Basic information relevant to appropriate exercise prescription, proper nutritional habits, implications on health, longevity and performance will be addressed. Hands-on practical experiences will supplement theoretical concepts learned in the classroom setting.

School of Education and Human Development | Dept. of Kinesiology & Sport Sciences | Instructor(s): Dr. Arlette Perry

Maximum enrollment: 50
Prerequisites(s): 9th and 10th grade English

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Microbiology, Immunology, and Public Health

BPH 200. Introductory Public Health. 3 Credit Hours.
This course is a survey of the basic principles of public health. Topics that will be covered include an overview of the public health field and population health approach, evidence-based practice, health policy and ethics, communicable and non-communicable disease concepts and trends, the healthcare system and public health institutions, the physical and built environment, and various other topics that influence the health of populations. 

School of Nursing and Health Studies | Instructor(s): TBD

MIC 100. Introduction to Microbiology. 3 Credit Hours. 
This is an introductory microbiology course for the summer scholars program. Microorganisms are in every facet of our lives and make up a microscopic world. Right now, your body is inhabited by over 40 trillion bacteria. Due to the evolution of our immune systems, we have been able to coexist with this world. It is when our immune systems weaken or when our otherwise healthy immune system encounters a particularly nasty pathogen that we become vulnerable. This course will cover the topics of how our immune system works, how microbial pathogens cause disease, how beneficial microbes protect us from disease, and some of the other activities perform that impact our world. The laboratory aspect of the course will provide you with invaluable knowledge in growing, staining, viewing and identifying microorganisms through the use of practical techniques and procedures. A presentation of your “unknown organism” will culminate what you have learned. 

College of Arts and Sciences | Dept. of Microbiology | Instructor(s): Roger Williams, Dr. Kurt Schesser, Dr. Mathias Lichtenheld 

Maximum enrollment: 20 
Prerequisites(s): Biology and one other lab science 

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