NOTE:
Registration for the Summer 2012 Session began on March 1, 2012.
Courses: |
Astronomy 110: Planets, Stars and Galaxies -- Andrew Vanden Heuvel (June 4 to August 10 -- 4 semester hours) NOTE: Andrew Vanden Heuvel teaches physics and astronomy at Calvin. He also teaches physics online via the Michigan Virtual School, and in January 2011, he was named the Michigan Online Teacher of the Year for 2010 and was also one of five nominees for the National Online Teacher of the Year Award. A survey of the major astronomical objects, including planets, stars, and galaxies; a study of their characteristics and their organization into a dynamic, structured universe; an investigation of the processes now occurring in the universe and the methods used to study them; a presentation of the history and development of the universe. The course examines scientific perspectives on the natural world, various relationships between science and culture, the role of Christianity in the development of science, and relationships between Christianity and current scientific findings. Computer Science 108: Introduction to Computing -- Professor Keith Vander Linden (May 29 to August 3 -- 4 semester hours) An introduction to computing as a problem-solving discipline. A primary emphasis is on programming as a methodology for problem solving, including: the precise specification of a problem, the design of its solution, the encoding of that solution, and the testing, debugging and maintenance of programs. The Java programming language will be used. A secondary emphasis is the discussion of topics from the breadth of computing including historical, theoretical, ethical and biblical perspectives on computing as a discipline. History 152: History of the West and the World -- Professor Daniel Miller (May 29 to July 30 -- 4 semester hours) NOTE: On April 2, 2012, The Princeton Review released The Best 300 Professors, a book that profiles the top faculty at 122 U.S. colleges and universities. Professor Daniel Miller was one of those top 300 professors (see here, here, and here). The history of modern human societies including coverage of the scientific revolution and the European Enlightenment tradition; key political, economic, social, and religious developments in the West, including the non-Western world's contribution and reaction to them; and events of global significance through the latter half of the twentieth century, such as the industrial evolution, the world wars, and decolonization. Latin 101: Elementary Latin I -- Assistant Professor David Noe (May 23 to July 20 -- 4 semester hours) For students who have had only one unit of high school Latin or no Latin at all. Emphasis is placed on the essentials of grammar and a basic vocabulary with constant comparison to English. Sententiae from the principal Latin authors will be read. |
How it works: |
Once you enroll in a course through Calvin Online, you will be given 24/7 access to course materials and Calvin's online library databases. Course materials include Web-based articles, audio and video, and an online learning community for regular classroom discussion and feedback. All of your assignments for the course will be submitted electronically. You will also have regular opportunities to interact with your professor and other students through Calvin’s online educational community. This kind of participation in online education will help you build vital skills that will later benefit you in the workplace. |
Dates: |
ASTR 110 - June 4 to August 10, 2012 CPSC 108 - May 29 to August 3, 2012 HIST 152 - May 29 to July 30, 2012 LATN 101 - May 23 to July 20, 2012 |
Register: |
Registration for the Summer 2012 Session begins on March 1, 2012.
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Contact: |
Calvin College Online online@calvin.edu (616) 526-7760 www.calvin.edu/online |
Previous semesters/information:
Graduate-level courses
Calvin College also offers some graduate level online-based courses:
- Education 510 Advanced Educational Foundations
- Education 520 Theories of Instruction
- Education 532 School Business Management
- Education 533 School Law, Ethics and Policy
- Education 542 Diagnosis & Remediation of Literacy Difficulties
* NOTE: Additional course materials may be required.
