UNIVERSITY HONORS (HONR)

 

All courses require permission of the Honors Program

 

HONR 1701. War, Peace, Justice and Human Survival. (3) (L) The relationships between individual and local, state and global values are examined within the context of war, peace and justice.  Special emphasis is placed upon problems emergent with the introduction of nuclear weapons and the threat of nuclear war. (Fall, Spring)

 

HONR 1702. Economic Welfare and International Communities. (3) (W,X) Study of the impact of economic institutions on international communities. Focus on development theories, multinational institutions, international debt and Third World response, international poverty and income distribution and the economic impact on international communities of military spending. (Fall, Spring)

 

HONR 2701. Enrichment Seminar. (2) (A) Students attend a variety of events from the visual arts and performing arts as well as special lectures. Through direct contact, this course is intended to introduce students to events, both contemporary and traditional, which they would not otherwise be exposed to.  Short written reports and class discussion required.  (Fall, Spring)

 

HONR 2750. Community Service Laboratory. (1) This laboratory experience complements the classroom learning associated with the four course University Honor sequence, Issues for the 21st Century.  Its purpose is to investigate and demonstrate of how individuals can make a difference in the human condition. Students enrolled attend weekly seminar meetings.  Relationships between the volunteer individual and community agencies served are examined within the context of problem‑solving strategies and social/political justice. Emphasis is upon problems emergent with the interaction between volunteers and low income, less fortunate, under‑educated populations involved. Impact of volunteerism upon human rights will be explored. Class discussion required. (Fall, Spring)

 

HONR 3700. University Honors Topics. (3) (W)  (Variable General Education credits)  A small discussion oriented class team-taught by faculty members from different disciplines on interdisciplinary topics. (On demand)

 

HONR 3701. Science, Technology and Human Values. (3) (V) A study of historical and contemporary issues in the relationship between science and technology, on the one hand, and ethical, religious and social concerns on the other hand. (Fall)

 

HONR 3702. Human Rights and Social Justice. (3) (W,C) Multicultural examination of the foundations of laws which govern human communities and the means by which their authority is legitimated. Justice and Human rights concepts will be considered from the perspectives of a variety of intellectual traditions. (Spring)

 

HONR 3790. University Honors Thesis. (3) Prerequisites: Six hours of Honors course work and consent of thesis director and University Honors Committee. Honors project directed by faculty member.  Students may also present thesis ideas for group discussion and critical feedback.  May be repeated for credit. (Spring, Fall)