University Honors Program
121 - 122.
Honors Legacy 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. Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area V: Humanities and Fine Arts.
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.
Seminar in Rhetoric and Discourse [Rhetoric and Discourse].
(3 to a maximum of 6 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.
Restriction: admitted to Honors College.
202.
Seminar in Mathematics in the World [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.
Seminar in Science in the 21st Century [Science in the 21st Century].
(3 or 4, 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.
Restriction: admitted to Honors College.
204.
Seminar in the Individual and the Collective [The Individual and the Collective].
(3 to a maximum of 9 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.
Restriction: admitted to Honors College.
205.
Seminar in Humanities in Society and Culture [Humanities in Society and Culture].
(3 to a maximum of 9 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.
Restriction: admitted to Honors College.
207.
Seminar in Fine Arts as Global Perspective [Fine Art as Global Perspective].
(3 to a maximum of 9 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.
Restriction: admitted to 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.
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.
312L.
University Honors Seminar Lab.
(1-3)
Laboratory component for upper level Honors students. Instructors and topics will vary from semester to semester.
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.
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)
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.
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.
