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Come learn about Complex Numbers, also known as Imaginary Numbers, and some of their remarkable properties!

There are many ways to play the guitar besides picking and strumming. This course will go over the basics of finger-picking, harmonics (several types), percussion, and more! Time permitting, we will learn the introduction of a surprise song!

People tend to believe that, when it comes to war, the battle ends when combat ceases. Yet, the alarming rate of suicides among our veterans paints a different picture. This course will discuss the effects of war on individuals, the failures of the VA system to properly care for our veterans, and more. It will be roughly half discussion and half lecture.

"Back in 1775, my Marine Corps came alive!" If you have heard the term Marine, you have probably also heard of the reputation that comes along with the title. Where did this reputation come from? What makes the United States Marine Corps different from the other service branches? Where did their emblem come from? Why are they "the Few and the Proud"? All of these questions and more will be answered! Come learn about the nation's premier fighting force and how it came to be!

RSA Encryption is an algorithm for public key encryption which utilizes the properties of prime numbers to secure data. What does that even mean? Sign up to learn! We will cover: - What encryption is - Some basic number theory - An application of RSA - Security of RSA And much more, time depending!

Many people wish to serve in this nation's military, and many more wish to attend college. Then there are the few who wish to do both. There are officer commissioning programs which allow this, but many people may not know about them, or how to go about applying. The fact of the matter is enlistment after high school is NOT the only way to serve, and if you wish to continue your education, then you absolutely should. This class will provide students with information about commissioning programs such as PLC, ROTC (acronyms will be discussed in class) and our nation's fine service academies. We will also cover the requirements set forth by each program and academy. Do not jump the boat while deciding what you want to do after high school. Know your options and make an informed decision.

Interested in complex numbers? Want to know more than you learned about them in your high school math class? Complex numbers are very intereting in themselves and also have real world implications. No extensinve math background needed to join this class!

The course title comes from a very well written book on Euler's formula. This course will go beneath the surface of the standard formula $$ e^{ i\theta } = \cos \theta + i\sin \theta $$ or more commonly $$ e^{ i\pi } = -1 $$ Euler's formula uses five fundamental math constants: e, i, $$ /pi $$, 0, 1, which all work together to create beautiful numerical results. Underneath what may seem to be just a mere written equation lies elegant meaning and beauty. Euler's formula is not only significant in mathematics, but in the real world as well. It is connected deeply within Physics, for example Maxwell's equations are related to Euler's Formula. Intuition tells us that a real number raised to an imaginary power would yield an imaginary number, this formula is an example of how mathematics can sometimes become counter-intuitive yet still produce beautiful results.

Do you know what a prime number is? Have you ever wondered what the big deal is with them? Primes are used for things such a RSA cryptography and other algorithms, but are also present in nature. For example, the Cicada only emerges to breed after a prime number of years (i.e. 13 or 17 years namely). The primes are also present in many works of art such as music. We will go over a brief history of primes, some cryptographic applications, their usage in art and nature, and ways of finding primes.

The Android platform is sweeping the nation. Its open-source platform allows anyone, including you, to essentially develop your own little niche within your device. This class will cover the basics of Android App development, including: - Creating your "first" Android Application - Explanation for XML used in Android - Deploying the App to your device - Debugging (as time permits) This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who is interested in learning about programming for Android devices. If you do not own an Android device, you can download a device simulator, so essentially everyone is welcome! Students are asked to bring the following: - Laptop (with Android Software already loaded, follow directions in the application question) - Android phone (if you have one) - USB Cord for phone (if you have one) Students who do not have an Android device may use the emulator, but are asked to follow this tutorial for using the emulator before class: http://developer.android.com/tools/devices/emulator.html