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PREFRESHMAN ENGINEERING PROGRAM TexPREP 2009 |
Come to PREP and discover, learn,
grow, make new friends, prepare for high school, experience college life and
explore possible careers.
What is PREP?
PREP is a mathematics-based, academic enrichment program. It emphasizes on the development of abstract
reasoning and problem solving skills.
PREP helps students prepare for careers in the fields of science,
technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), with emphasis on increasing the
number of women and underrepresented minority groups, such as Hispanics,
African-Americans and Native Americans.
The program includes course work, team projects, class presentations,
examinations, career awareness speakers, field trips and special events.
PREP is presented over the course of four consecutive summers. Once a student has successfully completed
Year 1, he/she can apply for Year 2 and so on.
Ø High school elective credit is
awarded by school districts for the successful completion of PREP.
Founded in 1979 by Dr. Manuel P. Berriozabal from UT San Antonio, PREP
is supported by state funds and contributed in-kind financial support from
public and private agencies. Value per
student is $300.00.
The UT Arlington PREP site is hosted by the Department of Mathematics
and currently offers Years 1 and 2 only.
Courses for Year 1 include:
Logic and its
Applications to Mathematics
Introduction to
Engineering
Problem Solving
using Algebra
Computer Programming
Courses for Year 2 include:
Algebraic
Structures
Introduction to
Physics
Who is eligible? Students are eligible if they
meet the academic requirements, have an expressed special interest in Science,
Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM), receiving free or reduced lunch
during the school semester and belong to an underrepresented minority group in
the STEM fields such as, females, Hispanics, African-Americans and Native
Americans.
When? Program dates for the 2009
summer are:
Monday, June 8- Thursday, July 23
M-F, 9:00am – 3:00pm
Where? UT Arlington campus located at:
Mathematics Department,
Cost? Funding is provided for this
program that includes tuition, labs, field trips, student insurance and student
health fees. We only ask for $20.00
supply fee. Students are responsible for
transportation and lunch each day.
Academic Requirements
for Year 1:
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