West Virginia University

2012 Off-Campus Summer Programs

Spend this summer earning college credit while enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. The Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design offers a variety of courses in ecology and field study, outdoor skills and professional field experience during WVU’s summer sessions. These condensed courses are exciting, highly concentrated and offer one to three elective credit hours, and draw a wide range of students in a variety of majors. To learn more about courses offered during Summer 2012, download the program brochure. For more information or to register, contact Beverly Hassler at (304) 293-2292. The deadline to register is April 6, 2012.

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Additional Courses

AGBI 493B – SPTP: Solving Problems – Biochem
May 21 – June 29, 2012

2 credit hours
Instructor: Dr. Kim Barnes

This 100% online (Distance Education) course will cover the concepts and mechanisms for solving common biochemical problems. Topics will include molarity, acid-base chemistry, reaction kinetics, enzyme structure and function, cellular metabolism, and gene expression. Students should be more prepared to answer questions in these topic areas on professional school entrance exams. It is highly recommended that students have previously had a course in biochemistry (ie. AGBI 410 or BIOC 339).

Visit New Orleans
June 14-17, 2012

Join WVU Extended learning on the WVU Mountaineer Bus as we visit a culture that is a “gumbo” of African, French, Spanish, Italian, and German, with an added mix of Cajun and Creole. Besides the culinary diversity, New Orleans is the birthplace of Louie Armstrong and old time Jazz. This magical place is an overall experience you will never forget! The cost is $600 all inclusive. Academic credit available. Contact Cheryl Bell at (304) 627-2190 or email Cheryl.Bell@mail.wvu.edu.