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Honors Courses
Honors Chemistry
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HCH207* HNR NPS Chemistry and Politics of Cancer and AIDS
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course - Honors) This interdisciplinary course seeks to rectify the science of two deadly diseases with the public policy that has been established around these diseases. Many of us have preconceived notions about how we view AIDS and cancer, but does the actual biochemical basis of these diseases correlate well with their corresponding public policies? *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course - Honors) This interdisciplinary course seeks to rectify the science of two deadly diseases with the public policy that has been established around these diseases. Many of us have preconceived notions about how we view AIDS and cancer, but does the actual biochemical basis of these diseases correlate well with their corresponding public policies? *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor.
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HEN243* HNR WCH American Visions: Cultural Dialogue in the U.S.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors) A study of American cultural history with an emphasis on how popular culture, political and social history, and the fine arts reveal new ways of understanding American fiction in transitional eras. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors) A study of American cultural history with an emphasis on how popular culture, political and social history, and the fine arts reveal new ways of understanding American fiction in transitional eras. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. Register by Instructor.
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HEN252* HNR HUM Irony, Humor, and Despair in Modern Literature
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course - Honors) An exploration of the relationship among several quintessential modern writers and an investigation of their use of humor and irony to stave off despair and affirm at least the value of artistic creation and the need for each of us to assert meaning in life. *Note: Formerly HEN 231. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course - Honors) An exploration of the relationship among several quintessential modern writers and an investigation of their use of humor and irony to stave off despair and affirm at least the value of artistic creation and the need for each of us to assert meaning in life. *Note: Formerly HEN 231. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor.
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HEN253* HNR WCH Gaelic and Anglo-Irish Ireland
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors) A study of the intersection between the Gaelic and Anglo-Irish linguistic, cultural and literary traditions of Ireland. Besides exploring the past and present state of Gaelic language and culture, the class will focus on the impact of the older Gaelic heritage on English-language classics by writers such as Swift, Joyce, Yeats, Beckett and Heaney. *Note: Formerly HEN 232.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors) A study of the intersection between the Gaelic and Anglo-Irish linguistic, cultural and literary traditions of Ireland. Besides exploring the past and present state of Gaelic language and culture, the class will focus on the impact of the older Gaelic heritage on English-language classics by writers such as Swift, Joyce, Yeats, Beckett and Heaney. *Note: Formerly HEN 232.
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HES215* HNR NPS Meteorology
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course - Honors) An introductory, yet comprehensive course about the atmosphere: causes, effects and geographic distribution of weather/climate. Scientific basis for meteorology, up to and including special emphasis on how the changing world of weather may affect our atmospheric environment. Hours: lecture/lab/discussion: 4. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Natural and Physical Science Core Course - Honors) An introductory, yet comprehensive course about the atmosphere: causes, effects and geographic distribution of weather/climate. Scientific basis for meteorology, up to and including special emphasis on how the changing world of weather may affect our atmospheric environment. Hours: lecture/lab/discussion: 4. Register by Instructor.
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HMA270* HNR MA History of Mathematics
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course - Honors) An examination of the history of mathematical thought from ancient times to the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on the history of mathematical topics typically covered in the high school or early college curriculum. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course - Honors) An examination of the history of mathematical thought from ancient times to the 20th century. Emphasis will be placed on the history of mathematical topics typically covered in the high school or early college curriculum. Register by Instructor.
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HMA272* HNR MA Ethnomathematics
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course - Honors) An interdisciplinary study of the relationship between mathematics and culture. The mathematical content includes topics from number systems, graph theory, algebra, probability and geometry, and the cultural component investigates the mutual influences of culture and math upon each other. This course includes a week-long trip to Mexico to explore Mayan ruins, culture and mathematics. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Mathematics Core Course - Honors) An interdisciplinary study of the relationship between mathematics and culture. The mathematical content includes topics from number systems, graph theory, algebra, probability and geometry, and the cultural component investigates the mutual influences of culture and math upon each other. This course includes a week-long trip to Mexico to explore Mayan ruins, culture and mathematics. Register by Instructor.
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HMA275* HNR CE Mathematics in Music
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course - Honors) Participants will deepen and enrich their creative experience of music by learning about the principal ways that mathematical ideas are applied to the creation of music, and incorporating these ideas into their own creative repertoires. Of particular interest will be basic acoustical phenomena, tuning systems, and (especially) music theory and composition. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Creative Expression Core Course - Honors) Participants will deepen and enrich their creative experience of music by learning about the principal ways that mathematical ideas are applied to the creation of music, and incorporating these ideas into their own creative repertoires. Of particular interest will be basic acoustical phenomena, tuning systems, and (especially) music theory and composition. Register by Instructor.
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HML232* HNR WCH Gaelic and Anglo-Irish Ireland (HEN232)
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HON301 HNR Thesis Preparation
- 1.00 credit(s). Register by Instructor.
- 1.00 credit(s). Register by Instructor.
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HON302 HNR Seminar
- 1.00 credit(s).
- 1.00 credit(s).
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HON305 HNR Leadership Theory and Practice
- 4.00 credit(s). A capstone experience in the Honors Program, this course examines a wide variety of both theory and examples of leadership. Students will identify what types of leadership skills they have and wish to develop through self-assessment and reflection. Students will implement a variety of leadership practices and skills through planning and implementing group service or other types of projects in the community and on campus. *Prerequisites: 16 credits of honors courses and preferably junior status. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credit(s). A capstone experience in the Honors Program, this course examines a wide variety of both theory and examples of leadership. Students will identify what types of leadership skills they have and wish to develop through self-assessment and reflection. Students will implement a variety of leadership practices and skills through planning and implementing group service or other types of projects in the community and on campus. *Prerequisites: 16 credits of honors courses and preferably junior status. Register by Instructor.
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HPH234* HNR HUM Justice Through the Ages
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course - Honors) This seminar addresses the subject of justice as it has appeared in classical literature. Many of the readings involve the contest between positive law, enacted by the state, and what has been labeled natural or eternal law. The course begins with readings from the ancient world and concludes with modern-day readings on the subject. It also includes films that eloquently address the perennial problems associated with defining justice. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Humanities Core Course - Honors) This seminar addresses the subject of justice as it has appeared in classical literature. Many of the readings involve the contest between positive law, enacted by the state, and what has been labeled natural or eternal law. The course begins with readings from the ancient world and concludes with modern-day readings on the subject. It also includes films that eloquently address the perennial problems associated with defining justice. Register by Instructor.
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HPH255 HNR Environmental Ethics
- 4.00 credits. This course in environmental ethics familiarizes students with the range of positions that identifies the contemporary phenomenon of ecological consciousness. The historical framework for the course will highlight the perennial conflict between what environmentalists call First Nature (primordial physical nature) and Second Nature (culture and artifactual overlay). *Prerequiste: Honors course. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
- 4.00 credits. This course in environmental ethics familiarizes students with the range of positions that identifies the contemporary phenomenon of ecological consciousness. The historical framework for the course will highlight the perennial conflict between what environmentalists call First Nature (primordial physical nature) and Second Nature (culture and artifactual overlay). *Prerequiste: Honors course. Register by Instructor. Spring semester.
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HRE285* HNR WCH Amish, Brethren, and Mennonites
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors) An interdisciplinary study of the Amish, Brethren and Mennonite experience (beliefs, history and practices) in the context of modern American culture with primary focus upon understanding how these religious communities responded to major developments in American society since 1850 - the industrial revolution, the modern state, individuation, modern warfare, conscription, the rise of technology, compulsory public education, theological liberalism and religious pluralism. How changes in the larger society have encouraged assimilation, fragmentation, and, in some cases, reactionary (old order) movements within Anabaptist and Pietist groups is explored. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. Spring semesters. Register by Instructor.
- 4.00 credits. (Western Cultural Heritage Core Course - Honors) An interdisciplinary study of the Amish, Brethren and Mennonite experience (beliefs, history and practices) in the context of modern American culture with primary focus upon understanding how these religious communities responded to major developments in American society since 1850 - the industrial revolution, the modern state, individuation, modern warfare, conscription, the rise of technology, compulsory public education, theological liberalism and religious pluralism. How changes in the larger society have encouraged assimilation, fragmentation, and, in some cases, reactionary (old order) movements within Anabaptist and Pietist groups is explored. *A Writing and Research Intensive course. Spring semesters. Register by Instructor.
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HRE289 HNR Communal and Utopian Societies
- 4.00 credits. This course will examine various types of communal societies, frequently known as utopian or intentional communities, that have sought to institute an ideal social order, a "heaven on earth." Historic and contemporary religious expressions of American communal development are emphasized. Case studies include the Ephrata Society, Brook Farm, Oneida, New Harmony, The Amana Colonies, the Hutterites, the Shakers, Reba Place Church and the Catholic Worker Movement, among others. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
- 4.00 credits. This course will examine various types of communal societies, frequently known as utopian or intentional communities, that have sought to institute an ideal social order, a "heaven on earth." Historic and contemporary religious expressions of American communal development are emphasized. Case studies include the Ephrata Society, Brook Farm, Oneida, New Harmony, The Amana Colonies, the Hutterites, the Shakers, Reba Place Church and the Catholic Worker Movement, among others. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
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HSO224* HNR SSC The Amish in Modern Society
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course - Honors) Sociological theories and concepts will be used to analyze and compare Amish society with contemporary American society. Using concepts such as power, class, culture, gender, inequality, deviance, social control and technology, the course will explore fundamental differences between Amish society and modern life. The course will examine the Amish in the context of modern culture to explore questions about how societies construct values and organize social behavior, and how their members view the idea of progress, the impact of technology on human experience, and the roots of social well-being. *Students who have taken SO 364 may not take this course. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
- 4.00 credits. (Social Sciences Core Course - Honors) Sociological theories and concepts will be used to analyze and compare Amish society with contemporary American society. Using concepts such as power, class, culture, gender, inequality, deviance, social control and technology, the course will explore fundamental differences between Amish society and modern life. The course will examine the Amish in the context of modern culture to explore questions about how societies construct values and organize social behavior, and how their members view the idea of progress, the impact of technology on human experience, and the roots of social well-being. *Students who have taken SO 364 may not take this course. *A Writing and Research Intensive Course. Register by Instructor. Fall semester.
