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SPECTRUM (for students completing grades 7 & 8)76. Forensic Science HonorsThe word “forensic” comes from theLatin word meaning “before the forum.”Forensic Science Honors examines theapplication of science to the criminal justicesystem. Utilizing lecture and laboratory,students collect, preserve, andanalyze crime scene evidence in a handsonexperience, learning scientific methods,procedures and techniques. Labs mayinclude trace analysis of hair, fiber, stain,epithelial cells, fingerprints, and DNA.This class is an excellent prelude to futurescience and laboratory coursework.Note: Additional $120 lab fee required.Offered: Session 1Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥510; ACT R ≥ 24; ACT S ≥ 22; orAdmission PortfolioHigh school credit offered: 1 semester77. Topics in Chemistry HonorsDo you know the common name foracetylsalicylic acid? Hint: it can relieve aheadache and reduce the risk of heartattack and stroke. This course is designedto expand students’ understanding of thechemistry in everyday surroundings. Thislaboratory-based course exposes studentsto the fundamentals of chemistry, includingatomic theory, stoichiometry, reactions,bonding, periodic trends, and acidsand bases. Daily lab experiments allowstudents to learn hands-on while practicingimportant lab safety techniques, providinga foundation for advanced study inchemistry.Notes:• A scientific calculator is required.• Additional $120 lab fee required.Offered: Sessions 1 & 2Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥480 + SAT M ≥ 520; ACT R ≥ 21 + ACTM ≥ 19; ACT S ≥ 21; orAdmission PortfolioHigh school credit offered: 1 semester78. Topics in Biology HonorsBiology is the study of living organismsand includes layers from molecular tocellular and the whole organism to theecosystem and biosphere. Studentspractice lab design and presentations,problem-based and project-based experiments.Among the topics explored areexperimental method, biochemistry, cellstructure, cellular reproduction, evolution,and ecology. This course is recommendedfor students with some knowledge of laboratorytechniques, or those who have nothad a full-year of high school laboratoryscience. This course prepares students forhigh school biology.Note: Additional $120 lab fee required.Offered: Session 1Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥470; ACT R ≥ 21; ACT S ≥ 21; orAdmission PortfolioHigh school credit offered: 1 semester79. Aquatic Ecosystems HonorsOur understanding of aquatic ecosystemsis still evolving, but we do know humanactivity has had an impact on these environments.In this intensive, field-studybasedcourse, students investigateChicago–area aquatic ecosystems, includingthe Chicago River, Lake Michigan,and the Skokie Lagoons to explore theecology, reproduction and health of theaquatic life. Students collect samples,gather data, and work in groups todevelop hypotheses and design experimentsto test their ideas. This course isideal for students interested in environmentalscience and policy and for thosepreparing to take biology coursework.Note: Additional $120 lab fee required.Offered: Session 2Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥470; ACT R ≥ 21; ACT S ≥ 21; orAdmission PortfolioHigh school credit offered: 1 semester80. Introduction to Biomedicine HonorsFor millions of years the human body hasbeen evolving, yet it still presents manychallenges and mysteries. The industry ofbiomedicine is growing rapidly as scientistsresearch how to understand disorders andcure diseases. In this course, studentsexplore connections between groundbreakingmedical research that hasrevealed insights into the body’s molecularand cellular processes and how that knowledgeis applied to medical practice andtreatments. Through laboratory work,readings and discussions, students areintroduced to the fundamentals of thisspecialized branch of science and developtheir laboratory techniques. Examinationof essential biochemical reactions thatoccur in the body acquaint students withtopics in chemistry; physics is included inthe form of investigating biomechanics;and areas of biology such as cell biologyare explored. This course is an excellentintroduction for students interested in thestudy of medicine or advanced laboratorycourses.Note: Additional $120 lab fee required.Offered: Session 1 & 2Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥470; ACT R ≥ 21; ACT S ≥ 21; orAdmission PortfolioHigh school credit offered: 1 semester81. Biology HonorsPrerequisite: Completion of a laboratory sciencecourseBiology comes alive in this fast-paced highschool honors course, emphasizing theprinciples that apply to plants and animals.As a supplement to class discussion, textreadings, and demonstrations, studentsspend class time in a laboratory performingexperiments and learning methods ofscientific investigation. Biology Honors isdesigned for students who have the abilityto accelerate in science. Students must bewilling to commit to the intense demandsof mastering one year of biology in threeweeks. Students who plan to take biologyat their academic year school are encouragedto enroll in either Introduction toBiomedicine Honors or Topics in BiologyHonors. This course prepares students forhonors human biology and AP Biology.Note: Additional $120 lab fee required.Offered: Session 2Admission Criteria: SAT V or Crit. R ≥510; ACT R ≥ 24; ACT S ≥ 22; orAdmission PortfolioHigh school credit offered: 2 semesters34 CENTER FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY www.ctd.northwestern.edu 847/491-3782
EQUINOX (for students completing grades 9–12)APPLY EARLY! ADMISSION BEGINS JANUARY 1EQUINOX is an accelerated program for academically talentedstudents completing grades 9 through 12. Equinox offers rigorouscourses and the opportunity to earn high school credit atthe honors and Advanced Placement ® (AP) levels. During eachthree-week session, students take a single course that meetsfrom 8:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., five days per week.Please check the Details sections (page 44) for additionalinformation.Advanced Placement (AP) courses: The College Board requirescourse review and approval for all institutions offering APcourses. Because the approval timeline is later than our publicationdeadline, not all courses have completed the approvalprocess by the time this brochure is printed. We will update APapprovals on the Center for Talent Development website byOctober 15, 2012 at www.ctd.northwestern.edu/summer.COURSE SESSION 1 COURSE SESSION 2NUMBER (June 24–July 13) NUMBER (July 15–August 3)82 Creative Writing Honors 82 Creative Writing Honors83 Advanced Creative WritingHonors84 Persuasive Storytelling85 21st Century Literature &College Composition86 Economics of Everything Honors 87 Global Economy Honors88 International Relations Honors 89 Law & Politics Honors90 AP Psychology 91 Abnormal Psychology Honors92 Philosophy Honors: 93 Ethics & Contemporary IssuesTruth & Ambition94 AP Art History95 IP* Algebra II & TrigonometryHonors96 IP* Pre-Calculus Honors97 IP* AP Calculus98 Algebra II & Trigonometry 98 Algebra II & TrigonometryHonorsHonors99 Pre-Calculus Honors 99 Pre-Calculus Honors100 AP Calculus AB 101 AP Statistics102 AP Computer Science A103 Going Small: Engineering &Design Honors104 Physics Honors 104 Physics Honors105 AP Physics C106 Chemistry Honors 106 Chemistry Honors107 Advanced Chemistry Honors 108 Medicinal Chemistry Honors109 AP Chemistry 110 Culinary Science & Nutrition:Eat to Live, Live to Eat111 Biology Honors 112 AP Biology113 Human Biology Honors 114 Genetics Honors115 Neuroscience Honors*IP-Individually PacedStudents ponder philosophy, history and more.INTERESTED INENGINEERING?Think About…Engineering & DesignPhysicsAP Physics CAP Calculus ABTHINKING PRE-LAW?Consider…Law & PoliticsInternational RelationsEthicsPhilosophyPersuasive StorytellingAP PsychologyAbnormal PsychologyCONSIDERING PRE-MED?Take…Culinary Science & NutritionHuman BiologyGeneticsNeuroscienceAP BiologyChemistryMedicinal ChemistryAdvanced ChemistryAP ChemistryINTERESTED INCOMMUNICATIONS?Consider…Creative WritingAdvanced Creative WritingPersuasive Storytelling21 st Century Literature &College CompositionAP Art HistoryEthicsPhilosophyWANT TO STUDY BUSINESS?Take…International RelationsLaw & PoliticsEconomics of EverythingGlobal EconomyEthics847/491-3782 www.ctd.northwestern.edu NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR TALENT DEVELOPMENT 35
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