Class Descriptions

 

 

 

 

 

Morehouse College 2011-2012 Saturday Institute

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Robotics and Computing 101

Computing Fundamentals for CS1

 

This course answers the question “What’s a microcontroller?” by showing students how they can design their own customized, intelligent inventions with the Parallax BASIC Stamp microcontroller module. The activities in this course incorporate a variety of fun and interesting experiments designed to appeal to the student’s imagination by using motion, light, sound, and tactile feedback to introduce new concepts. The activities introduce students to a variety of basic principles in the fields of computer programming, electricity and electronics, mathematics and physics and artificial intelligence. 

 

 

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Intermediate Robotics and Computing

Mechatronic Interfacing and Virtual Robotics for CS2

 iROBOT

Class Code: IRC2

Grades 7-8 /VR1 & 9-11 /VR2

 

   

 

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Aerospace/ Aviation & Rocketry

 

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Jr. Aviators

Grades 6-8

Class Code: AVA2
 

Students are exposed to the fundamentals of Aerospace and flight as they experience flight simulations using real flight simulators. Instructed by certified pilots, students use real world aviation charts, learn about different flight charts- SimCharts, sectional, visual navigation charts (VNC), and more. Students learn how to read and create Flight Planners, learn Aerodynamics and Maneuvers, Simulate Flight with over 20 flight crafts and Control and operate a virtual Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) and more.

Our partnership with the EAA Young Eagles allows us to take part in actual flights every third Saturday of the month.  At the end of each flight course, students have the option of taking the one on one flight with a certified pilot, where the pilot will actually give the student the opportunity to take the controls during flight. (This is optional)

 

    

 

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  Forensic Science Saturdays

 

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Forensic Entomology 101 
Class Code: CSI2

Grades 6-8  
Students become Forensic Entomologist as they use their knowledge of insects, their life cycles and behaviors to give them clues to solve crimes.

Did you know...

A maggot can be used to test the presence of drugs or poison in a corpse.

 

         

 

 

 

 

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Video Game Design and Virtual World Creation

Grades 6-8 

 

 

 

 

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Astrobiology 101 Astrobiology is a relatively new science that brings together biologist, chemist, physicists, geologists and astronomers who seek answers to one of life's biggest questions...Is there life beyond earth?

In this course, students explore the idea of life beyond earth.  Students answer questions such as "Is there life on other planets?", "What makes a planet habitable?" and "What is the future of life on Earth?".  Students will examine these questions as Jr. Astrobilogist as they take an unforgettable hands-on journey into the world of Astrobiology.

 

 

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This class is a beginner's introduction to Java programming for middle and high school students. Programming concepts and techniques are introduced and practiced through a series of fun and interactive programming examples. Topics include: using variables, creating a Java applet, simple graphics, defining new object classes, interactive applet with buttons, animation, and creating a simple interactive game.