Discover Precollege's most buzz-worthy winter courses

Get a head start on college by earning up to four Ivy League credits online during Winter Session. Learn about the fascinating life of insects or explore the history of ancient relics.

Apply now for one of these new and notable courses:

  • ARTH 2200: Introduction to the Classical World in 24 Objects

    • Investigate history from the Bronze Age to the late Roman Empire with a focus on exemplary objects or monuments from these ancient periods. You'll engage with artefacts from Cornell collections as you develop skills in viewing, analyzing, and contextualizing material evidence. (Crosslisted with ARKEO 2700 and CLASS 2700.)
    Four credits. Taught by Verity Platt.

  • ENTOM 2010: Alien Empire: Bizarre Biology of Bugs

    • Join us for an introduction to the diversity and natural history of insects in natural and human environments. We'll examine the wonder of insects, their interactions with the living world, and their contributions to and impacts on human society.
    Two credits. Taught by Patrick O’Grady.

  • ENTOM 2030: Honey Bees: Their Intriguing Biology and Interactions with Humans and More

    • Explore of one of the most amazing life forms we know: bees. Topics include chemical ecology, insect physiology, beekeeping, behavioral ecology, pollination biology, sociobiology and conservation biology.
    Three credits. Taught by Marina Caillaud.

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