Splash Fall 2011
Course Catalog

History of punk


Prerequisites
Some material in this course will contain explicit language.

Like to laugh, or make other people laugh? Take a break from reality and get out of your head. We will make up everything on the spot. It’s all about having fun, and learning the tricks of good improv through great improv. games.

(If you have stage fright, no problem – we’re just playing games!)

Ever wanted to learn the basics of computer programming, but never got the chance? Well, get ready to roll up your sleeves and get down and dirty with some programming. This course will focus on how to make a basic Java application with free software tools.


Prerequisites
Just a willingness to learn and a laptop.

This course will focus on positive masculinity and the roles that males can play in society to better themselves and their communities.


Prerequisites
be a baller or a mini baller

We will explore a handful of basic social psychology concepts as demonstrated through popular cartoons. We will also perform some fun interactive mini-experiments with the class in order to illustrate some major themes in this field of psychology. Some possible topics may include social norms, obedience, persuasion, and foot-in-the-door phenomenon, among many others. Also, there will be candy.

This class you will be learning about cooking, culture, language of Thailand, a country in south east asia.

What are Bose Einstein condensate? Are they really a fifth state of matter? How do they form? How could you used a laser to cool something and is absolute zero really possible? Sign up and find out!

Have you ever wanted to see atoms? In this class we will discuss how a simple quantum mechanical principle allows us to image the structure of conducting surfaces using a scanning tunneling microscope. Following our discussion we will use Clark’s newly acquired scanning tunneling microscope to image the atomic structure of graphite.

Note: the course is slotted for 1 hr and 50 minutes but likely be completed within an hour and a half.

Ever want to learn how to juggle? Well, now's your chance! Beginners and intermediate level jugglers are welcome. I'll be able to accommodate everyone. So, if you're a beginner, come learn how to juggle three! If you're an intermediate juggler, come learn some tricks!

If you think playing board games is a good time, then you're only having half the fun! Making your own board game is a straightforward process that is fun for you to create and for others to experience (or endure, depending on your goals). If you're feeling creative and/or always thought that your favorite book/show/movie/exotic pet deserved their very own game, then this is the class for you!

Learn to improvise basic medical skills using supplies from around the house or outside. Learn some basic first aid, and how you can help yourselves and others while waiting for trained emergency personnel to arrive.