University Honors Program (UHON)
121–122.
Honors Legacy Seminar.
(3, may be repeated twice Δ; 3, may be repeated twice Δ)
Surveys of major ideas basic to the intellectual, historical and artistic traditions of Western Culture. One 100-level seminar required for graduation.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
199.
Concurrent Enrollment Seminar.
(1-3, no limit Δ)
The nature of the class will vary from semester to semester. Content interdisciplinary, covering such areas as history, philosophy and literature. The seminar will not duplicate any departmental offering.
For University Honors Program requirements, only 3–6 hours may be counted.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
201.
Seminar in Rhetoric and Discourse.
(3, may be repeated once Δ)
This seminar is an interdisciplinary study of writing. People read to engage ideas. They read to inform decisions. Effective writers make ideas and information accessible. Students in this seminar learn the elements of effective writing.
Prerequisite: 121 or 122.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
202.
Seminar in Mathematics in the World.
(3)
This is an interdisciplinary and rigorous introduction to mathematical reasoning. Themed sections connect foundational ideas of mathematics, such as logic, systems of numbers, sequences and series, geometry, and probability to other aspects of human thought.
Prerequisite: 121 or 122.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
203.
Seminar in Science in the 21st Century.
(3, may be repeated twice Δ)
This course introduces principles from scientific fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, geology, and astronomy. It will familiarize students with scientific inquiry and an understanding of the role of the sciences in society and culture.
Prerequisite: 121 or 122.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
203L.
Science in the 21st Century Laboratory.
(1, may be repeated twice Δ)
This optional lab corresponding to UHON 203 uses direct experimental work, field study, and other practical applications to introduce scientific method and inquiry in one or more of the basic sciences.
Prerequisite: 121 or 122.
Corequisite: 203.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
204.
Seminar in the Individual and the Collective.
(3, may be repeated twice Δ)
This is an interdisciplinary introduction to the social and behavioral sciences. Insight from multiple disciplines including psychology, anthropology, political science, sociology and economics will be used to critically analyze local, national, or global problems.
Prerequisite: 121 or 122.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
205.
Seminar in Humanities in Society and Culture.
(3, may be repeated twice Δ)
This course introduces interdisciplinary perspectives on humanities fields such as literature, history, and philosophy as well as associated disciplines. Its goal is to encourage understanding of the role of the humanities in society and culture.
Prerequisite: 121 or 122.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
207.
Seminar in Fine Arts as Global Perspective.
(3, may be repeated twice Δ)
This course introduces interdisciplinary perspectives on fine art fields such as visual arts, theater, architecture, dance and music. Its goal is to encourage understanding of the role of art in society and culture.
Prerequisite: 121 or 122.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
235.
Seminar: University Honors Program.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Various sections, various topics each semester.
Pre- or corequisite: 121 or 122.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
299.
Individual Study.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
May be repeated for credit with permission of Program Director.
Prerequisite: 121 or 122.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
301–302.
Honors Seminar.
(3, no limit Δ; 3, no limit Δ)
Selected seminar topics of an educationally broadening and generally interdisciplinary nature taught by specially selected faculty. Instructors and topics will vary from semester to semester.
Prerequisite: 201 or 202 or 203 or 204 or 205 or 207 or 235 or 299.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
399.
Individual Study.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Not to be counted as part of 300 or above requirement for graduation with Honors except with permission of Director.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
401–402.
Honors Seminar.
(3, no limit Δ; 3, no limit Δ)
Selected seminar topics of an educationally broadening and generally interdisciplinary nature taught by specially selected faculty. Instructors and topics will vary from semester to semester.
Pre- or corequisite: 301 or 302.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
490.
Senior Reading and Research in Honors.
(3)
Prerequisite for completing Senior Honors Thesis graduation option in conjunction with Senior Honors Thesis (491).
Pre- or corequisite: 301 or 302.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
491.
Senior Honors Thesis.
(3)
Prerequisite: 490.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
492.
Senior Teaching Preparation.
(3)
Prerequisite for completing Honors Senior Teaching graduation option.
Pre- or corequisite: 301 or 302.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
493.
Honors Senior Teaching.
(3)
Participation in all aspects of guiding Honors seminar under direction of Honors instructor. Requirements: teaching portfolio and a final paper. Required Senior option for graduation in conjunction with Honors Senior Teaching Preparation (492).
Prerequisite: 492.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
495.
Senior Colloquium.
(3)
Honors capstone seminars of various topics specially designed to meet the needs of senior students in the program. Required senior option for graduation in conjunction with Senior Service-Learning (496).
Pre- or corequisite: 301 or 302.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
496.
Seminar Service-Learning.
(3)
Seminar enabling senior Honors students to learn and develop through active participation in organized community service experiences. Required senior option for graduation in conjunction with the Senior Colloquium (495).
Pre- or corequisite: 301 or 302.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
498.
Individual Experiential Study.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Requires concurrent enrollment in a 3 credit hour 400-level Honors Seminar. A written proposal outlining the field experience must be completed. That field experience must complement the 400-level Honors Seminar, incorporating the Seminar content into the field experience.
Pre- or corequisite: 301 or 302.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
499.
Individual Study.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Pre- or corequisite: 301 or 302.
Restriction: permission of Honors College.
