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Summer Session II July 5 - August 5, 2010. College Algebra in Istanbul, Turkey. Europe. Why College Algebra in. •. Istanbul. Capital of the Ottoman Empire Rich landmarks. Asia. College Algebra in Istanbul
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Summer Session II July 5 - August 5, 2010 College Algebra in Istanbul, Turkey
Europe Why College Algebra in • Istanbul • Capital of the Ottoman Empire • Rich landmarks Asia
College Algebra in Istanbul • helps you develop the view that mathematics is an evolving discipline, interrelated with culture • understand its connections to other disciplines Immerses you in the history of Algebra and gives you the opportunity to model some geometrical shapes like …
Land Marks like Haghia Sophia – “The Holy Wisdom”
Ephesus Library of Celcus (115 AD)
The Temple of Apollo 6th Century BC
These landmarks capture the history of the Ottoman Empire, its great civilization, and its contributions to the world of Education, in particular Algebra
Important Announcements • Dear Students: • Istanbul application packets are ready for pick up at the Study Abroad 101 Information Sessions on the following times and days: • Tuesday, December 1: 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. University Center, Dolphin Room 306 • Wednesday, December 2: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. University Center, Dolphin Room 306 • Thursday, December 3: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. University Center, Dolphin Room 306 • Tuesday, December 8: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. University Center, Dolphin Room 306 • OR – The Office of International Education, University Center, Room 303-B • Istanbul Introductory Orientation for students and parents: • Saturday, December 5: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. University Center, Bay view Room 320 • Please provide your choices of classes as 1st, 2nd, 3rd from the list below: • [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice ENGL 2332 Literature of the Western World • [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice POLS 2306 State and Local Government • [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice GEOL 1403 Physical Geology • [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice MATH 1314 • [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice COMM 1315 • [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice ECON 2301 • [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice SOCI 1301 • [ ] 1st choice [ ] 2nd choice [ ] 3rd choice ARTS 1301 • Please reply to this email with the following information: • [ ] Yes. I will be attending the Introductory Orientation as noted above • [ ] No. I will not be attending the Introductory Orientation, but I am interested in the Istanbul Summer 2010 Program. • Thanks, • ============================== • Blanca E. Ordner, AdvisorStudy Abroad ProgramsOffice of International Education UC 303-B Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 6300 Ocean Drive, Unit 5780 Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5780 Office: 361/825-2789Fax #: 361/825-2223