Summer Courses

Course Description: This is the second course in a two-course, senior-level capstone project experience. Students submit one or more additional increments that build upon the solution submitted at the end of the first course. Students make major presentations for both customers as well as technical-oriented audiences, turn over a complete portfolio of project-related artifacts and offer an evaluation of the project and team experience.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/13-8/11)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: This is the second course in a two-course, senior-level capstone project experience. Students submit one or more additional increments that build upon the solution submitted at the end of the first course. Students make major presentations for both customers as well as technical-oriented audiences, turn over a complete portfolio of project-related artifacts and offer an evaluation of the project and team experience.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/13-8/11)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: This is the second course in a two-course, senior-level capstone project experience. Students submit one or more additional increments that build upon the solution submitted at the end of the first course. Students make major presentations for both customers as well as technical-oriented audiences, turn over a complete portfolio of project-related artifacts and offer an evaluation of the project and team experience.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/13-8/11)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: A system's software architecture is the first technical artifact that illustrates a proposed solution to a stated problem. For all but the simplest system, the achievement of qualities such as flexibility, modifiability, security, and reliability is critically dependent on the components and interactions defined by the architecture. The course focuses on the definition of architectural structures, the analysis of architectures in terms of trade-offs among conflicting constraints, the documentation of architecture for use over a product's life cycle, and the role of architecture during coding activities.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/13-8/11)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: This course provides the student with an opportunity to explore a project-based research experience that advances knowledge in that area. The student selects a research problem, conducts background research, develops the system, analyses the results, and builds a professional document and presentation that disseminates the project. The report must include an in-depth research report on a topic selected by the student and in agreement with the student's adviser. The report must be structured as a conference paper, and must be submitted to a conference selected by the student and his/her adviser.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/13-8/11)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: This course provides the student with an opportunity to explore a project-based research experience that advances knowledge in that area. The student selects a research problem, conducts background research, develops the system, analyses the results, and builds a professional document and presentation that disseminates the project. The report must include an in-depth research report on a topic selected by the student and in agreement with the student's adviser. The report must be structured as a conference paper, and must be submitted to a conference selected by the student and his/her adviser.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/13-8/11)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: Writing Seminar is a three-credit course limited to 19 students per section. The course is designed to develop first-year students' proficiency in analytical and rhetorical reading and writing, and critical thinking. Students will read, understand, and interpret a variety of non-fiction texts representing different cultural perspectives and/or academic disciplines. These texts are designed to challenge students intellectually and to stimulate their writing for a variety of contexts and purposes. Through inquiry-based assignment sequences, students will develop academic research and literacy practices that will be further strengthened throughout their academic careers. Particular attention will be given to the writing process, including an emphasis on teacher-student conferencing, critical self-assessment, class discussion, peer review, formal and informal writing, research, and revision. Small class size promotes frequent student-instructor and student-student interaction. The course also emphasizes the principles of intellectual property and academic integrity for both current academic and future professional writing.

Session: 6-Week Session 1 (5/13-6/26)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: Writing Seminar is a three-credit course limited to 19 students per section. The course is designed to develop first-year students' proficiency in analytical and rhetorical reading and writing, and critical thinking. Students will read, understand, and interpret a variety of non-fiction texts representing different cultural perspectives and/or academic disciplines. These texts are designed to challenge students intellectually and to stimulate their writing for a variety of contexts and purposes. Through inquiry-based assignment sequences, students will develop academic research and literacy practices that will be further strengthened throughout their academic careers. Particular attention will be given to the writing process, including an emphasis on teacher-student conferencing, critical self-assessment, class discussion, peer review, formal and informal writing, research, and revision. Small class size promotes frequent student-instructor and student-student interaction. The course also emphasizes the principles of intellectual property and academic integrity for both current academic and future professional writing.

Session: 6-Week Session 2 (6/29-8/11)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: Writing Seminar is a three-credit course limited to 19 students per section. The course is designed to develop first-year students' proficiency in analytical and rhetorical reading and writing, and critical thinking. Students will read, understand, and interpret a variety of non-fiction texts representing different cultural perspectives and/or academic disciplines. These texts are designed to challenge students intellectually and to stimulate their writing for a variety of contexts and purposes. Through inquiry-based assignment sequences, students will develop academic research and literacy practices that will be further strengthened throughout their academic careers. Particular attention will be given to the writing process, including an emphasis on teacher-student conferencing, critical self-assessment, class discussion, peer review, formal and informal writing, research, and revision. Small class size promotes frequent student-instructor and student-student interaction. The course also emphasizes the principles of intellectual property and academic integrity for both current academic and future professional writing.

Session: 6-Week Session 1 (5/13-6/26)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: The advent of text-to-image generative AI models has upended longstanding assumptions about the human labor and social impact of visual art. Questions about veracity, originality, and intellectual property, however, are not new to visual culture. This course will connect visual practices rooted in ideas of automation and computation to current debates about artificial intelligence and its practical/ethical implications for human creativity. We will focus on contemporary art and design practices from the 1950s to the present, such as conceptual art, new media art (e.g., video, digital, and computer art), generative art, and algorithmic art, as well as the emergence of computer-aided software, rapid prototyping, and other automated approaches to design. Studying how artists and designers have tackled such issues as authorship, collaboration, open sourcing, and appropriation will underpin our efforts to envision informed, ethically sound approaches to AI-generated image making. In addition to class discussions and debates, experimental activities employing text-to-image models will be a central component of the course.

Session: 6-Week Session 2 (6/29-8/11)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: Personal Training is for students with specific goals looking for one on one fitness training or students who prefer individual fitness rather than group fitness. There will be weekly one hour meetings with a certified personal trainer in addition to independent workout sessions. Each student will follow a personalized program designed specifically for them by their trainer. Students will learn proper form, effective exercises to get them to reach their goals, and will be provided tools to utilize beyond the duration of this course. This class is intended to enhance one's overall fitness. This course is not to be used in place of physical or occupational therapy. *Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill.

Session: 6-Week Session 1 (5/13-6/26)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: This course will introduce strength training fundamentals and offer beginners/intermediates the chance to build strength through a customized routine. The course will include instruction on form and technique for body weight and weighted exercises; stretching; flexibility; cardiorespiratory training; spotting and strength training program design. Instructors will present information on muscle development, basic cardiorespiratory training; use of free weights, kettlebells and barbells. Class work involves initial orientation, discussion, definitions, free weight and barbell instruction, and a strength training program design. This course is a primer on the basics of strength training so that students can begin crafting a routine targeted toward achieving personal goals. **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Session: 6-Week Session 1 (5/13-6/26)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: Wellness for Life is an online course designed to help students discuss, respond, and reflect on wellness-related topics as they relate to their personal approach to wellness. Students will be presented with multidimensional wellness concepts associated with collegiate experiences using the 7 dimensions of wellness.**A course fee is applied via SFS bill.

Session: 6-Week Session 1 (5/13-6/26)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: This course examines the foundations of personal development through the lens of motivation and mindset, emphasizing the connection between motivation and overall well-being. Students engage in interactive discussions, reflective exercises, and practical activities designed to build resilience, emotional intelligence, and self-efficacy. Key topics include time management, habit formation, goal setting, and cultivating a growth mindset. Through these strategies, students will develop the skills to navigate challenges, sustain well-being, and take ownership of their personal and professional growth. By the end of the course, students will be empowered to prioritize effectively, reflect meaningfully, and pursue their goals with confidence and purpose. **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Session: 12-Week Session (5/13-8/11)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: Finding Your Passion is an online, asynchronous course designed to provide students with the tools and processes to incorporate joy, passion, and purpose into their life path. Students will complete The Passion Test and identify their top five passions and create the \"markers\" for each one. **Fee: A course fee applies via SFS bill. See course notes for fee information.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/13-8/11)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: Finding Your Passion is an online, asynchronous course designed to provide students with the tools and processes to incorporate joy, passion, and purpose into their life path. Students will complete The Passion Test and identify their top five passions and create the \"markers\" for each one. **Fee: A course fee applies via SFS bill. See course notes for fee information.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/13-8/11)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: This class will impart basic backpacking skills such as fitting and properly packing your backpack, camping skills, and general outdoor awareness and preparedness. These skills will be put to use on an overnight backpacking /camping trip. The difficulty of the hike will be based on the abilities of the class. Participants should possess boots/shoes for hiking as well as clothing appropriate for the wilderness. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course.*Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Session: 6-Week Session 1 (5/13-6/26)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: This class will explore the local trails around your local community, the environment and their associated recreational opportunities. Students will learn about local geography, environmental history, flora and fauna identification, as well as leave no trace principles, navigation basics, trail etiquette and safety. This is a self-paced course, pairing online learning with students engaging in activities outside on their own time. Access to a hiking trail location and basic hiking equipment is required. This class is designed using resources accessible to students residing near Rochester NY, this course may be modified for students in other locations with instructor approval. Course Fee applies via SFS bill.

Session: 12-Week Session (5/13-8/11)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: Camping meets canoeing: learn to experience how a canoe allows for unique access to otherwise impractical camping opportunities while being able to carry a payload greater than what could be feasibly carried on your back. This class involves a required pre-trip training meeting followed by a weekend-long trip involving backcountry camping. Skills to be covered include basic paddling, safety and navigation, map reading and route-finding, camping skills such as tenting, fire-building, camp-cooking, and water purification, and Leave No Trace Wilderness Ethics. Students need to be comfortable on and in the water. Proof of health insurance is required to take this course. *Note: See Course Notes for additional details on class meeting times.* **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Session: 12-Week Session (5/13-8/11)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.

Course Description: Enjoy scenic trail riding while learning how to safely work and communicate with western trained horses at Liberty Stables in Bloomfield, NY. This class includes weekly discussions/rides. Designed with the novice in mind, students will learn to ride at a walk, trot, and canter. However, the variety of 15 lesson horses allow for varied experience levels. Class discussions/demonstrations include ground and riding safety, basic care/maintenance of horses as well as a bit of history of the human/horse relationship over the past 3000 years! With 80 beautiful acres of rolling countryside, open fields and forested areas as well as outdoor/indoor lesson rings, you are sure to develop your riding foundation. Attendance is key to success in this class. **Fee: A course fee applied via SFS bill. See Course Notes for course fee information.**

Session: 6-Week Session 1 (5/13-6/26)

For prerequisites, availability, other details and to register, go to http://sis.rit.edu/.