Emory Pre-College Program (Session A): Pre-Med Studies: The Anatomy of Movement

This pre-med course is taught by School of Medicine Associate Professor of Cell Biology Thomas Abelew; it focuses on the skeletal, muscular and neural structures that allow us to perform various movements. In lecture and lab sessions, students will explore the structure of bone, muscle and nerve in the context of studying specific movements. Students will examine the anatomy of reaching to manipulate objects in our environment and the anatomy of locomotion to understand how we stand, walk, run and jump. Students will use a combination of models, specially prepared (plastinated) limbs, and brains from human cadavers. Students will also learn more about Emory’s School of Medicine and current research in motor control and orthopedics. The class will utilize the facilities and anatomical resources at the School of Medicine. The Emory Pre-College Program (noncredit) offers students an opportunity to preview the best of college life: from compelling non-credit courses taught by renowned faculty to life on a vibrant campus, from becoming an active participant in the university, local, and global communities to developing friendships with other students from around the world. Emory Pre-College students will experience a challenging college-level academic course, but they will also gain exposure to other academic disciplines, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, and residential college life. Emory Pre-College students may enroll in two-week noncredit courses or a three-week institute. Time is set aside during the afternoon most weekdays for College 101. Presentations are designed to help high school students prepare for their college admission process and beyond. Coupled with their academic work, College 101 programs will help equip students to understand and prioritize what to look for in a college and to hit the ground running when they do arrive at their college of choice. Application Fee - $70* Fee is waived for returning Pre-College students and students who receive free or reduced lunch. Send an email to precollege@emory.edu to let us know. Deposit - $350 non-refundable; payable upon acceptance to program, secures enrollment and counts towards the total cost of the program. Program cost covers the cost of all programs and off-campus events. Residential fees include room and board and three daily meals. Financial aid is available with the completion of a supplementary application and financial documentation. The preferred financial aid deadline is May 1st. Application process includes: application, transcript, standardized test scores, teacher recommendation.