Courses Home Sixteen college-level courses comprise the Baldwin Academy's curriculum. Eight during first session and eight during the second session. Each course is taught by a Truman State University faculty member. The faculty are distinguished in their areas of specialization and are outstanding teachers adept at teaching high-ability students. The preceptors are among the best students at Truman.
Students study one course intensively during the three-week session.
Upon conclusion of the intensive three-week course of study, students who have satisfactorily completed all course work will receive a certificate of educational excellence. Biology Students in the JBA biology class will be actively involved in learning basic biology through the study of biodiversity and biological issues of local and global concern. Biological concepts addressed in the class will include classification and taxonomy of living organisms, the history of life on earth, an overview of all the kingdoms of living organisms and the biomes in which they live, and an overview of the major physiological systems of plants and animals. Biology students will participate in laboratory and field activities along with lectures and special field trips. Locally produced laboratory manual.