Splash Spring 2023
Course Catalog

Have you ever watched Riverdance? Want to learn more about Irish culture? Come learn the basics of Irish dance! Learn elementary steps to traditional Irish tunes and put them together to dance the Siege of Ennis, a fun group dance often performed at weddings. No experience necessary!!

Have you ever dreamed of dancing to Dropkick Murphys at Boston College with a bunch of other people you met 30 seconds ago? Well, I haven't, but I'd love to try it with you! In this class, we'll be learning a group choreography to a Dropkick Murphys song (in the spirit of being in Boston). All levels of dance are welcome and encouraged to sign-up; the goal of this class is to have fun exploring dance with others who equally have no idea what's going on =). There are no pre-requisites, but make sure to wear athletic clothing and bring water!


Prerequisites
Please bring water and wear athletic/comfy clothing.

Have some poems as samples and to help students create their own poems

This class will cover typical math questions presented in the SAT exam and alternative/efficient methods to solve them. Presented by an international student with a 800/800 score.

We will discuss rudimentary cybersecurity concepts and apply them in real-life contexts, to reflect on what we consider important enough to protect.

Do you like to argue? Do you like to win when you argue? This course is perfect for just this pursuit. In this class, you will learn how to go beyond simply telling someone in an argument that they are wrong, you will learn several ways to point out flaws in your opponent's logic. There are few things more satisfying than declaring in an argument, "Not only are you wrong, but here is the error in your reasoning..."

The second part of the class will be focused on what is perhaps the most controversial logical topic related to fallacious argument: induction. After the course, students can expect to leave feeling more confident in their ability to reason, to have an understanding of the basic syllogism, and to develop an inspiration for questioning the methods by which we practice natural philosophy and modern science.

Sandwiched between the tumultuous World War II and the infamous Vietnam War, the Korean War often gets lost in history. The Korean War, however, was a pivotal turning point in world history. It marked the start of the Cold War and began America's continued presence in Asia. Previously considered a consequence of communist expansion, the Korean War is a far more complex story of domestic tensions, nationalism, and international intervention. In this class, we will look at the context surrounding the start of the Korean War and the lasting effects of the war.


Prerequisites
N/A

How the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our television viewing habits and how it is also responsible for the continued decline of Broadcast Television

We‘ll be examining the life and works of Fyodor Dostoevsky and Natsume Soseki, and see what it is these writers can offer us, and what life lessons we can learn from them.

Elementary French lesson for beginner students

Throughout much of European history, there have been many instances of culturally normalized practices of cannibalism. However, with the rise of exotification that started during the Age of Exploration, European explorers often used cannibalism as a trope to present foreign peoples as inhuman monsters. From this centuries-long slander campaign, we have come to associate cannibalism with almost every corner of the world except Western Europe. During this class, I will provide a brief overview of the sordid and hypocritical history of European cannibals, from the blood drinkers of the Middle Ages to the medicinal mummy-eaters of the early twentieth century. I will also discuss how these practices compare and contrast to those of cannibals from other continents in terms of motivation and execution.

In this course, you'll explore the political philosophy of Niccolo Machiavelli and his ideas about gaining and maintaining power. You'll study Machiavelli's book "The Prince" to understand how historical and contemporary leaders have used his techniques for success.

Throughout the course, you'll examine case studies of leaders and learn strategies for effective leadership. You'll also explore critiques of Machiavelli's philosophy and its implications for modern politics. The course will encourage discussions on ethical implications and potential consequences of Machiavellian tactics.

By the end of the course, you'll have a deeper understanding of Machiavelli's political philosophy and its applications to contemporary leadership.

Have you ever wondered how Criminal Minds or CSI worked in real life? Me too! In this class we will identify suspects based on handwriting analysis, fingerprints, and much more.

Have you ever wondered how an airplane stays in the air? Well wonder no more, as this class will highlight the important parts of airplane physics in addition to making our own paper airplanes to test the physics we learn!

Nuclear power is a fascinating and under-discussed part of our natural world. Uranium is simply a metal, but it has the power to provide nearly limitless carbon-free energy, or to end life on this planet. This class will introduce students to how nuclear power and nuclear weapons work, and the debates about both. Students will learn how to use a Geiger counter.

Genetic engineering technology is maturing, and is frequently applied to plants, animals, and microorganisms. The technology is already being applied to human beings in a limited sense. What should the future hold? Should parents be allowed to genetically engineer their children? This course will introduce students to the basics behind genetic engineering technology, then we'll discuss the ethical and medical arguments on both sides of the issue.

Teaching basics of yoga focused on controlled breathing from downward dog to backbends!

I will share my experience of touring colleges, applying to college, SAT's, essays, and my current college experience. I believe this class could help students find the perfect college fit!

Learn how to build a startup, from ideation to corporation, with one of our very own student founders.

Learn how to save a life! This class will cover basic first aid techniques such as controlling the bleed, CPR, AEDs, and how to respond to allergic reactions. This class will be super helpful and deals with hands on practice on basic first aid techniques.

Basic chess fundamentals

Humans have been around for a long time. As time has progressed we have drastically changed the natural world we were born into, but biologically, we are practically the same creatures we were over 200,000 years ago. What does this mean? How did they experience life, and what remains of them in us?
This class will consider the key agents that permanently changed the world, with a focus on energy commodities, modes of communication, and conceptions of the unknown in relation to how we spend our lives as normal people. Specifically, once we have considered some history in this way, we will discuss the present and the future. I hope to hear from you about what we can be excited about, what we should be worried about, and what values we should keep in mind when we consider what to do with our human lives to best address the problems of our time.

Do you want to save lives? Learn what it is like to become an EMT! This class will go over the daily life of an EMT and what it is like being an EMT at college. You will get a tour of our emergency response vehicle and try out some of the equipment we use!

Discuss the cool science behind surfing and go over lots of interesting and fun topics like big wave surfing, competition style surfing, surfboard styles, and how to get into surfing as a beginner.