Fall Honors Seminars:
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HON 1000-900: Contemporary Public Issues | Dr. Milewicz | MWF 12:20-1:10 | CRN: 10124
Dr. Mark Milewicz | MWF 12:20-1:10| CRN: 10124
Substitutes for one course in Social Science DivisionHON 1000. Contemporary Public Issues
Analysis of selected contemporary events from the points of view of history, political science, psychology, geography, economics, philosophy, religion, and sociology, in the light of weekly world developments. Emphasis upon the appreciation and development of logic and style in critical thought in considering international and domestic conflicts, human rights and institutional effectiveness, freedom and responsibility, and resources, technology, and the environment. Credit, 3 semester hours. Honors students receive General Education credit for a course in the Social Sciences Division. -
HON 1000-901: Contemporary Public Issues | Dr. Regan | TR 9:30-10:45 | CRN: 10076
Dr. Shilpa Regan | TR 9:30-10:45 | CRN: 10076
Substitutes for one course in Social Science DivisionHON 1000. Contemporary Public Issues
Analysis of selected contemporary events from the points of view of history, political science, psychology, geography, economics, philosophy, religion, and sociology, in the light of weekly world developments. Emphasis upon the appreciation and development of logic and style in critical thought in considering international and domestic conflicts, human rights and institutional effectiveness, freedom and responsibility, and resources, technology, and the environment. Credit, 3 semester hours. Honors students receive General Education credit for a course in the Social Sciences Division. -
HON 1000-902: Contemporary Public Issues | Dr. Savage| Online (Synchronous) TR 12:30-1:45 | CRN: 10127
Dr. Tamara E. Savage | Online (Synchronous) | TR 12:30-1:45| CRN: 10127
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HON 1000-903: Contemporary Public Issues | Dr. Shi | Online (Asynchronous) | CRN: 10130
Dr. Xinyan Shi | Online (Asynchronous) | CRN: 10130
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HON 2000-900: Humanistic Tradition I (WE) | Dr. Ladd | TR 12:30-1:45 | CRN: 10132
Dr. Roger Ladd | TR 12:30-1:45 | CRN: 10132 WE
Substitutes for one course in Arts and Humanities Division ElectiveHON 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 2010-900: Humanistic Tradition II | Dr. Fazio| Online (Synchronous) TR 2:00-3:15 | CRN: 10134
Dr. Michele Fazio| Online (Synchronous) | TR 2:00-3:15 | CRN: 10134
Substitutes for one course in Arts and Humanities Division ElectiveHON 2010. The Humanistic Tradition II: From 1500 to the Contemporary Age
An interdisciplinary seminar in humanities that surveys, within historical and cultural contexts, a selection of works of art, architecture, literature, music, film, and philosophy, Honors 2010 focuses on significant cultural legacies from the last 500 years. This interdisciplinary seminar explores the history of comics and its impact on society and culture through the present. We will examine the formal elements of sequential narratives as well as their historical and cultural contexts, considering the evolution of this art form as a vital expression of humanity. Credit, 3 semester hours. Honors students receive General Education credit for a course in the Divisional Electives area of Humanities. -
HON 2750-900: Individual in Society | Dr. Charlton | MW 2:30-3:45 | CRN: 10077
Dr. Kelly Charlton | MW 2:30-3:45 | CRN: 10077
Substitutes for one course in Social Science DivisionHON 2750. The Individual in Society
We'll use the science of psychology to help us understand the individual’s place in society. Specifically, in this class we’ll be examining how Social Psychological Research can be applied to a variety of life domains.
By the end of the semester, students will be able to
- Understand what Applied Social Psychology is as a Field
- Understand how research is used to examine applied topics in Social Psychology
- Learn about a variety of domains in which Social Psychology is applied to improve and understand the human condition
- Design their own study to apply Social Psychology to a life domain
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HON 4000-900 Research Methods and Prospectus Dr. Joshua Kalin Busman | Online (Asynchronous)| CRN: 10889
Dr. Joshua K. Busman | Online (Asynchronous) | CRN: 10889
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.
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HON 4500-900: Honors Thesis/Project Dr. Joshua Kalin Busman | Online (Asynchronous) | CRN: 10145
Dr. Joshua Kalin Busman | Online (Asynchronous) | CRN: 10145
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. Credit, 3 semester hours.
Fall Discipline-Specific Honors Courses:
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ENG 1050-900: Composition I | Dr. Hicks | Online (Asynchronous) | CRN:10882
Dr. Scott Hicks | Online (Asynchronous) | CRN: 10882
First course in the Communication Skills requirementsAccording to the Department of English, Theatre & Foreign Languages, "ENG 1050 places students in a text-rich environment for the purpose of cultivating skills in critical reading and writing through analysis and synthesis. Within this context, students develop rhetorical reading and writing practices, recognizing and interpreting differing perspectives and constructing claims about texts." In this service-learning class, students will complete five hours of service-learning as part of a team in order to refine and enhance skills of critical reading and writing across genres and contexts. Based on their service-learning experience, students will identify and locate a scholarly, authoritative, and relevant source and write an essay that synthesizes academic and personal understandings of service.
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ENG 1050-901: Composition I | Dr. Decker | TR 9:30-10:45 | CRN: 10883
Dr. Teagan Decker |TR 9:30-10:45 | CRN: 10883
First course in the Communication Skills requirementsProvides students with a foundation in critical reading and writing practices by introducing different types of texts and ways of working with them; students will recognize and interpret differing perspectives and will analyze and synthesize others’ work, producing several texts of moderate length.
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MUS 1020-900: Music Appreciation | Dr. Busman | MWF 11:15-12:05 | CRN: 11740
Dr. Joshua K. Busman | TR 11:15-12:05 | CRN: 11740
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REL 1300-900: Introduction to Religion | Dr. Nikkel | TR 2:00-3:15 | CRN: 10148
Dr. Nikkel | TR 2:00-3:15 | CRN: 10148
Fulfills the Philosophy & Religion requirement in the Arts & Humanities DivisionThis course provides an overview of major world religions in their historical contexts, while exposing students to the academic study of religion, including theories about the nature of religion, key concepts, and methods of study. Students get to write an opinion paper on a key aspect of religion and to review material using a clicker.
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HST 1140-900: World Civilizations to 1500 | Dr. Beem | Online (Synchronous) TR 11:00-12:15 | CRN: 10223
Dr. Beem | Online (Synchronous) TR 11:00-12:15 | CRN: 10223
Fulfills the History requirement in the Arts & Humanities DivisionThe purpose of this course is to acquaint students with the historical study of the rise of civilizations around the world from the dawn of recorded history (circa 3,000 B.C.E.) to the sixteenth century C.E., so that they may better understand the complex globalized world of today. The big story that will unfold over the course of this semester is how the first civilizations emerged, increased their contacts with each other, and contributed to the rise, through time, of more sophisticated and cosmopolitan forms of civilization. Over the course of this semester we will identify the very attributes of civilization itself, and examine the cultural, religious, and technological forms that have allowed these civilizations to prosper, decay, and contribute to the formation of the civilizations we live in and co-exist with today. Students will also research and write an historical film review, which will allow you to increase your ability to communicate in a written form as well as to apply your own innate critical abilities to the study of history.
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SOC 1020-900: Introduction to Sociology | Dr. Kelly | Online (Synchronous) MWF 12:20-1:10 | CRN:10224
Dr. Kelly | Online (Synchronous) MWF 12:20-1:10 | CRN: 10224
Fulfills the Sociology requirement in Social Science DivisionThe course will explore the kinds of questions sociologist ask, the research methods used to collect information/data to seek answers and the major sociological theories that are used to interpret findings of this research. Then in examining the social institutions of family, politics, religion, economy, education, healthcare and government, we gain insight and perspective as many of society’s problems such as race, gender and class. In doing so, we will turn a sociological lens on our experiences and trajectories through life to understand how social structures and cultures make human action and interactions possible, but at the same time often limit our options for change.
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BIO 1000-900: Introduction to Biology | Dr. Rock | Hybrid TR 12:30-1:45 | CRN: 11198
Dr. Amber Rock | Hybrid TR 12:30-1:45 | CRN: 11198
An introduction to modern and classical biology concepts.
Fall Honors Freshmen Seminar Courses:
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UNV 1000-900: Freshmen Seminar | Dr. Teagan Decker | W 1:25-2:15 | CRN: 10401
Dr. Teagan Decker | W 1:25-2:15 | CRN: 10401
There's no better way to think about and reflect on what it means to be a successful college student than to help teach others how to succeed. Better still, first-year college students can inspire and empower others to follow in their footsteps -- and they can change lives by helping others see that higher education can be their future, too. In this class, students will be a sort of college advising corps for a select group of CIS Academy students -- and students' letters with their assigned pen pals will help not only the pen pals, but themselves as well, in their reflection on fundamental concerns of making a successful transition to college: How to apply for college and scholarships, time management, choosing majors and/or minors, academic success skills, and critical thinking.
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UNV 1000-901: Freshmen Seminar | Dr. Fazio | Online (Synchronous) W 1:25-2:15 | CRN: 10115
Dr. Michele Fazio | Online (Synchronous) W 1:25-2:15 | CRN: 10115
General introduction to the academic substance, study methods, and special adjustment problems of university life. Conducted by faculty and staff from various departments. Required of all incoming freshmen during their first fifteen credit hours of course work at the University.
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UNV 1000-902: Freshmen Seminar | Mr. Byrd| W 1:25-2:15 | CRN: 10399
Mr. M. Gordon Byrd | W 1:25-2:15 | CRN: 10399
General introduction to the academic substance, study methods, and special adjustment problems of university life. Conducted by faculty and staff from various departments. Required of all incoming freshmen during their first fifteen credit hours of course work at the University.
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UNV 1000-903: Freshmen Seminar | Dr. Hicks | Online (Synchronous) - W 1:25-2:15 | CRN: 10126
Dr. Scott Hicks | Online (Synchronous) - W 1:25-2:15 | CRN: 10126
General introduction to the academic substance, study methods, and special adjustment problems of university life. Conducted by faculty and staff from various departments. Required of all incoming freshmen during their first fifteen credit hours of course work at the University.