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 Monday, August 18, 2008. 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 2008 Courses
AMS 102 Elements of Statistics
LEC 08 Tuesday & Thursday 2:20-3:40 p.m.
Final Exam: Thursday, Dec 18, 5-7:30 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. Appropriate only for students whose high schools do not offer AP Statistics.
3 credits
ARH 205 Introduction to Architecture
LEC 02 Monday & Wednesday 5:20-6:40 p.m.
Final Exam: Monday, Dec 22, 5:00-7:30 p.m.
An introduction to the discipline of architecture through various interpretations of its technological and cultural functions. Focusing on the
history of architecture’s engagement with engineering, anthropology,
sociology, and politics, this course explores changing conceptions of
the nature and the task of architecture.
3 credits
ECO 108 Introduction to Economics
LEC 90 Monday 3:50-6:15 p.m. & Wednesday 3:50-5:10 p.m.
Final Exam: Tuesday Dec 23, 2-4:30 p.m.
An introduction to economic analysis. Microeconomics (the study of
individual, firm, industry, and market behavior) and macroeconomics
(the study of the determination of national income, employment,
and inflation). Prerequisite: Completion of one year of Pre-Calculus with an A.
4 credits
ENS 101 Prospects for Planet Earth
LEC 01 Monday & Wednesday 2:20-3:40 p.m.
Final Exam: Thursday, Dec 18, 5:00-7:30 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: Tuesday, Dec 23, 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.
3 credits
MUS 101 Introduction to Music
LEC 92 Tuesday & Thursday 3:50-5:10 p.m.
Final Exam: Tuesday, Dec 23, 2-4:30 p.m.
The basic concepts of music such as melody, harmony, rhythm, counter-point, 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 & Society
LEC 08 Tuesday & Thursday 2:20-3:40 p.m.
Final Exam: Thursday, Dec 18, 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 102 Introduction to American Government
LEC 05 Tuesday & Thursday 5:20-6:40 p.m.
Final Exam: Tuesday, Dec 23, 5-7:30 p.m.
What the informed citizen and specialist should know about the
organization of American government, including the Constitution and
what it means today, the Congress, political parties, pressure groups,
growth of the Presidency, the Supreme Court, judicial review, federalism,
separation of powers, and the Bill of Rights.
3 credits
THR 104 Play Analysis
LEC 04 Tuesday & Thursday 3:50-5:10 p.m.
Final exam: Tuesday, Dec 23, 2-4:30 p.m.
A close reading of several plays of different periods and styles and a
general examination of the elements out of which all plays are made —
dialogue, character, plot.
3 credits
THR 105 Acting I
LEC 07 Monday/Wednesday 5:20-7:20 p.m.
Final exam: Monday, Dec 22, 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