2012 - 2013 HICAP Coursework

2012 – 2013 HICAP will cover:

• Wireless Fidelity Access to the Internet via computer, phone, games, mobile devices
• Intro to Technical Terminology
• Frequency—AM, FM; oscilloscopes
• Bandwidth—The Currency of the Internet
• Bits, Bytes
• Binary Code on ASCII Table
• Scientific Notation
• Qubits
• The Earth’s Core—Compasses, Lodestones, Magnets
• Periodic Table of Elements—gold, copper; semi-conductors and insulators
• Function of Light Emitting Diodes
• Mastering Gaming with Konami Codes

Supplemental Coursework:
Mars
Living Reef.org

The Sun
Aurora Borealis in the northern hemisphere
Aurora Australis in the southern hemisphere
International Meteorological Organization—imo.org

Observed Holidays:
2012
November—Thanksgiving: November 22, 2012
December—Raising Cane Party & Welcome Winter Solstice: 12/12
2013
January— Enjoy New Year Celebrations throughout the world: 1/9
February—Chinese New Year: 2/10 through 2/24
February—Black History Month—honors NASA Director, Charles Bolden
March—Women’s History Month
March—Spring Equinox: 3/20
April through May—HICAP in Review
June—Graduation Celebration: June 12, 2013

After September 26, 2012, for synopses of HICAP discussions, go to: www.hicapv.blogspot.com