Program Information
Dr. Jane Moore
Program Director
1201 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(817) 531-4882
Campus
Texas Wesleyan University
1201 Wesleyan Street
Fort Worth, TX 76105
Dates
June 10 - July 31, 2009 (with a holiday for 4th of July)
Parents Meeting
May 11, 2009 at 7:00p.m.
Texas Wesleyan University
McFadden Building-Lecture Theatre
Facilities
All program activities, except field trips, will be at Texas Wesleyan University. TexPREP staff will be available to help with projects and homework, if needed.
Courses
First Year
Logic and Its Application to Mathematics
Compound statements, truth tables, elementary set theory, Boolean Algebra and switching networks
Introduction to Engineering
Lecture/laboratory class with the following topis: the Engineering profession, measurements, simple mechanics, work-energy and egineering design; in class and laboratory demonstrations of engineering principles; and team designs of bridges, towers, and gliders.
Algebra/Problem Solving
Numerous and varied experiences with problem solving as a method of inquiry and application so that students can use problem solving approaches to investigate and understand mathematical content, formulate problems, develop and apply a variety of strategies to solve problems, verify and interpret results, generalize solutions and strategies to new problem situations, and acquire confidence in using mathematics meaningfully.
Second Year
Physics
Mechanics-units and physical quantities, equilibrium, Newton's Second Law, work and energy, electricity and Magnetism-Coulomb's Law, current resistence, electromotive force, direct current circuits, magnetic field; laboratory-friction linear air track, free falling bodies, resistors in series and parallel, Amplere's Law.
Mathematics/Problem Solving
The study of groups, rings and fields using the systems of integers and rational numbers as models. Derivation of algebraic properties of these systems.
Computer Science
Internet, Web Page Design and HTML.
Introduction to Chemistry
Third Year
Mathematics/Algebraic Structures
Computer Science
Game Development and creation
Physics
Engineering and Robotics
Robotic theory and design
ALL YEARS
- Writing/Journal
- Career Awareness Seminars Including Daily Guest Speakers, College Preparation, and Development of Leadership Skills
- Field Trips & Special Events
