University Honors Program
121 - 122.
Freshman University Honors Seminar.
(3 to a maximum of 9 Δ; 3 to a maximum of 9 Δ)
Surveys of major ideas basic to the intellectual, historical and artistic traditions of Western Culture. One 100-level seminar required for graduation.
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.
201.
Rhetoric and Discourse.
(3)
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.
Restriction: admitted to Honors College.
202.
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.
Restriction: admitted to Honors College.
203.
Science in the 21st Century.
(3 or 4 [4])
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.
Restriction: admitted to Honors College.
204.
The Individual and the Collective.
(3)
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.
Restriction: admitted to Honors College.
205.
Humanities in Society and Culture.
(3)
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.
Restriction: admitted to Honors College.
207.
Fine Art as Global Perspective.
(3)
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.
Restriction: admitted to Honors College.
221 - 222.
Sophomore University Honors Seminar.
(3, no limit Δ; 3, no limit Δ)
Broad, general reading and class discussion for sophomore Honors students. Instructors and topics will vary from semester to semester.
Pre- or corequisite: 121 or 122.
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.
299.
Individual Study.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
May be repeated for credit with permission of Program Director.
Pre- or corequisite: 121 or 122.
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.
Pre- or corequisite: 221 or 222.
312L.
University Honors Seminar Lab.
(1-3)
Laboratory component for upper level Honors students. Instructors and topics will vary from semester to semester.
Pre- or corequisite: 221 or 222.
324 - 324L.
Natural History of the Southwest.
(4)
(Also offered as BIOL 324L)
Biogeography, natural history and ecological processes of the Southwest. Focusing on the land, climate, flora and fauna of the region. Students must register for UHON 324 and 324L. Field trips and labs. Students must have already completed their 100-level and 200-level Honors Program requirements before taking this class.
Prerequisites: BIOL 203 and 203L and BIOL 204 and BIOL 204L.
Corequisite: 324L.
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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.)
Pre- or corequisite: 221 or 222.
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.
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 thesis advisor.
491.
Senior Honors Thesis.
(3)
492.
Senior Teaching Preparation.
(3)
Prerequisite for completing Honors Senior Teaching graduation option.
Pre- or corequisite: 301 or 302.
Restriction: permission of instructor.
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.
495.
Senior Colloquium.
(3)
Required senior option for graduation in conjunction with Senior Service-Learning (496).
Pre- or corequisite: 301 or 302.
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.
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.
Prerequisite: 301 or 302.
Restriction: admitted to Honors College.
499.
Individual Study.
(1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
Pre- or corequisite: 301 or 302.
