HON 2000. The Humanistic Tradition I: From the Ancient World to 1500

An interdisciplinary seminar in humanities that surveys, within historical and cultural contexts, a selection of works of art, architecture, literature, music, and philosophy, Honors 2000 focuses on significant cultural legacies from the beginnings of human cultures to 1500. Credit, 3 semester hours. Honors students receive General Education credit for a course in the Divisional Electives area of Humanities.

HON 2520. Mathematical Concepts and Applications

This course will provide an introduction to a variety of mathematical topics of use in analyzing problems arising in the biological sciences. The general aim of the course is to show how mathematical and analytical tools may be used to explore and explain a wide variety of biological phenomena that are not easily understood with verbal reasoning alone. We will cover Chapter 1 through 4 of the text Modeling Life - The Mathematics of Biological Systems by Garfinkel, Shevtsov, and Guo. This course will give students a strong foundation in Calculus 1 and an introduction to differential equations. But there is no prerequisite of any calculus course. Mathematical/computational method will be taught on a need-to-know basis and the emphasis will be on how the methods apply to problems in biology. This course includes a computational component, and it is assumed that students have access to a computer on which the mathematical analysis with Sage Math, a free and open-source software for download. We will use Sage Math to help us plot graphs and simulate dynamical systems models. No prior programming experience is required. Credit, 3 semester hours. Honors students receive General Education credit for a course in the Divisional Electives area of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

HON 2750. The Individual in Society

The study of human behavior from the perspective of psychology, sociology, or a related field. The course will introduce selected topics in the social sciences in a seminar format. Credit, 3 semester hours. Honors students receive General Education credit for a course in the Social Sciences Division.

HON 3200. Service-Learning Practicum

In this course students learn the principles and value of service-learning through readings, discussion, and experience. Students work throughout the term with a designated community partner, while also developing awareness of the history, culture, strengths, and challenges of that community partner. Throughout the course, students will reflect on their experiences and make connections between ideas through discussion and writing. (one credit hour)  

HON 4000. Research Methods and Prospectus

Preparation of a prospectus for the thesis or project, in consultation with an advisor. Group discussion on the methodology, standards, and experience of research and criticism. Pass/Fail grading. Credit, 1 semester hour.

HON 4500. Honors Thesis/Project

Preparation of a thesis or project in consultation with a faculty committee chosen by the student; presentation of the work in seminar. Independent study in the student’s major is encouraged. Prerequisite, HON 4000; Credit, 3 semester hours.

A survey of literature produced by Native Americans. The course will cover fiction and poetry, and close attention will be paid to historical contexts and themes central to the understanding of Native American literature. Authors may include Momaday, Silko, Hogan, Vizenor, Welch, and Erdrich. PREREQ: “C” grade or better in ENG 1050.

Builds upon the critical reading and writing practices developed in ENG 1050 and focuses on research principles and practices. Students will locate and evaluate sources; negotiate differing perspectives; synthesize and integrate sources ethically; arrive at a claim through logical reasoning; and argue the claim in rhetorically effective forms, producing several sophisticated texts. PREREQ: “C” grade or better in ENG 1050.

Builds upon the critical reading and writing practices developed in ENG 1050 and focuses on research principles and practices. Students will locate and evaluate sources; negotiate differing perspectives; synthesize and integrate sources ethically; arrive at a claim through logical reasoning; and argue the claim in rhetorically effective forms, producing several sophisticated texts. PREREQ: “C” grade or better in ENG 1050.

A survey of the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in the United States since 1877, with some attention to Canada.