SAI Full Schedule of Events - Colorado Springs

Summer Academic Institute  SUMMER 2013 - COLORADO SPRINGS

FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

*PLEASE NOTE: SAI REGISTRATION IS CLOSED ON MAY 29, 2013

DATE TIME GRADE LEVEL COURSE TITLE/NUMBER COURSE DESCRIPTION & DETAILS CREDIT HOURS TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS NEEDED
RISING SENIORS: MANDATORY ELECTIVE COURSE
( SELECT 1 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES): 
JUNE 17-28 8AM-12PM RISING SENIORS SOC 1234 - Understanding Social Change
 Designed to briefly introduce you to the study of society and social change. Students will examine theories about society and explore large scale (macro) forces and contrast those concepts with small scale (micro) social settings and examples. 3.0 Nijole V. Benokraitis. (2009) SOC: Your First Look. ISBN: 0495601411
JUNE 17-28 8AM-12PM RISING SENIORS BIOL 1000 - Biology in the modern world
 The introductory principles of biology stressing the relationships between man and the environment. Concepts include heredity, evolution, genetics, nutrition, physiology, and ecology. 3.0 No Textbook Required
JUNE 17-28 8AM-12PM RISING SENIORS MATH 1040 - College Algebra
 A study of algebraic equations and inequalities. Comprehension of the underlying algebraic structures will be stressed as well as appropriate algebraic skills. Study will include polynomials, rational, radical and exponential, as well as systems of equations/inequalitites. 3.0 No Textbook Required
RISING SENIORS: MANDATORY CORE
JUNE 17-28 1PM-5PM RISING SENIORS COMM 2010 - Oral Communication in the Workplace
 Designed to develop and enhance individual oral communication skills and competencies, for practical use, in various business and professional settings. Course includes four main components: 1) Basics of Business Communication 2) Interpersonal skills and strategies 3) Working in groups and 4) Preparing and delivering effective business presentations. 3.0 Dan O'Hair. (2010) Strategic Communication in Business and the Professions, (7th ed.). ISBN: 0205693113
RISING SENIORS: MANDATORY SUMMER OLYMPIAD
JUNE 22 ALL DAY
 RISING SENIORS SUMMER OLYMPIAD
 ON THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER CAMPUS

TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED
 N/A MORE DETAILS TO COME!
JULY 1-5 HOLIDAY BREAK!                      NO CLASSES OR MEETINGS
RISING JUNIORS: MANDATORY CORE
JULY 8-12 8AM-5PM RISING JUNIORS

COMM 1440 - Foundations of Leadership 

*Pre-requisite course (must complete this course in order to take COMM 2440)

Through the analytical and intellectual examination of core issues in the practice of leadership, this course provides students with an understanding of the fundamentals of leadership. Self-assessment and experiential activities will guide students through a personal exploration of their leadership communication traits and style.

*Two Books are Required

 3.0

Peter G. Northouse. (2011) Introduction to Leadership: Concepts and Practice, (2nd ed.). Sage Publications. ISBN: 9781412989527

 

Bill George, Andrew McLean, and Nick Craig. (2008) Finding Your True North: A Personal Guide. Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 9780470261361