Honors

Classes

HON170 : Honors Reading Group

A student reading group, convened by a faculty member. Group meets once per week to discuss assigned readings; students take turns leading discussion. Possible “readings” include: an anthology of short stories or poetry, collections of essays on a particular topic, a novel, or even a film series. This course may be repeated up to three times for credit, provided that a substantially different set of readings is covered each time. Enrollment is limited to students in the Honors Program.

Credit Hour(s)

Semester Offered

Fall

Spring

HON240 : Honors Increment I

Honors Element completed in conjunction with a 100 or 200-level course.

Credit Hour(s)

0.5

HON300 : Honors Seminar

An interdisciplinary seminar on a topic chosen by the Honors Program Committee. Open to honors students after their freshman year. May be repeated for credit, provided that different topics are taught each time.

Credit Hour(s)

Prerequisites

Admission to the Honors Program.

Semester Offered

Spring

HON302 : Science Honors Seminar

An interdisciplinary seminar in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) disciplines that will introduce students to an array of science professions and professionals.

Credit Hour(s)

HON340 : Honors Increment II

Advanced Honors element completed in conjunction with a 300 or 400-level course.

Credit Hour(s)

0.5

HON342 : Science Research Seminar

An interdisciplinary science course designed to prepare students to present summer science research at a regional or national meeting. Open to Science Honors students after they complete a summer research internship.