Honors Course Descriptions
The following are catalog descriptions of honors courses. For more information, click on the course name. Students can view days/times of course meetings and register for courses online using the SIS system.
155. Great Books I.
Acceptance into the Honors Program. (5)h/wc2.
Study, discussion, and written critical analysis of works ranging from epic poems to political treatises. Subject matter may be scientific, historical, or philosophical works from the period of Classical Greece to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Two class periods a week devoted to writing in a variety of expository modes. Writing is related to the works under discussion and includes a research paper of some depth and complexity. Completion of HON 155 and 156 fulfills the general education requirement in English composition. Graded ABC>N.
156. Great Books II.
HON 155 or permission of Honors Director. (5)h/wc2.
Study, discussion and written critical analysis of works from the Enlightenment to the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Two class periods a week are devoted to written critical analyses. Writing includes a research paper and some depth and complexity. Completion of HON 155 and 156 fulfills the general education requirement in English composition. Graded ABC>N.
251. Great Ideas I.
HON 156. (3)h or s/vi1.
In-depth exploration of key concepts, ideas and themes in the history of civilization. Emphasis on class discussion, critical reading and writing. Content determines which, h or s, credit applies. Graded ABC>N.
252. Great Ideas II.
HON 251. (3)h or s/vi1.
Continued focus on key concepts, ideas and themes in the history of civilization. Emphasis on class discussion, critical reading and writing. Course content determines whether h or s credit applies. Graded ABC>N.
292. Directed Reading.
Consent of Honors Program Director. (1-3)h or s.
This is an independent study course. May be reelected to a total of six credits.
355. Great Books.
Acceptance into the Junior/Senior Honors Program. (3-5)h/wc2.
Study, discussion and written critical analysis of works ranging from epic poems to political treatises. Subject matter may be scientific, historical or philosophical works from the period of classic Greece to the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. Writing is related to works under discussion and includes a research paper of some depth and complexity. When elected for 5 credits, two class periods a week are devoted to writing in a variety of expository modes; election for 3 credits only by approval of the Honors Program Director. Class meets with HON 155; students complete additional assignment appropriate to a 300 level course.
393. Independent Study and Research Methods.
Acceptance into the Honors Program; consent of Honors Director. (1-3).
Also listed as departmental credit in schools and departments offering an honors concentration. May be reelected for a total of 6 credits. Graded ABCDE. This course is required to receive off-campus funding. See Honors Director for details.
495. Honors Thesis I. (Off-Campus Study).
Acceptance into the Honors Program; consent of Honors Council or its designate; consent of department chair. (4).
Independent study course designed for the off-campus study experience. Credit and grade are not given until completion of HON 496. Also listed as departmental credit in all departments offering an honors concentration.
This course may be taken any time during the junior/senior year. Until the honors thesis is completed, the student receives a "Y" grade meaning work in progress. This is not the equivalent of an incomplete and does not count as incomplete on the student's transcript.
496. Honors Thesis II. (Senior Honors Project)
Acceptance into the Honors Program; consent of Honors Council or its designate; consent of department chair; prior or concurrent election of HON 495. (4).
Independent study course designed for the completion of the Senior Honors Project (Honors Thesis). Also listed as departmental credit in all departments offering an honors concentration.
This course may be taken any time during the junior/senior year. Until the honors thesis is completed, the student receives a "Y" grade meaning work in progress. This is not the equivalent of an incomplete and does not count as incomplete on the student's transcript.
498. (390). Senior Honors Seminar.
Prior or concurrent election of HON 496. (3).
Seminar for students completing the departmental honors concentration program. Topics derived from each student's specialized work discussed from an interdisciplinary perspective. Also listed as departmental credit in all departments offering an honors concentration. Graded ABC>N.
This is the required capstone course for honors students. It is generally taken during the winter semester after the off-campus study semester.