HONORS COURSES

Professor Hakkenberg, Director

Honors courses are generally available only for students accepted into the Honors Program; HNRS 301 and HNRS 412 are exceptions, as noted below. These courses replace the Intellectual Inquiry requirements for Honors students. Instructors in Honors courses may invite non- Honors students of comparable ability to enroll in any course that will enroll fewer than 20 Honors students.

101 Plenary Enrichment Program
A year-long series of supplemental activities including regular meetings along with lectures, presentations, performances, exhibits, community service, discussions and written assignments. Satisfies the College requirement for co-curricular learning. (1/4)

102 Plenary Enrichment Program
An annual series of supplemental activities, including lectures, presentations, performances, exhibits, community service, discussions and written assignments. Required each term the student studies on campus. (graded; no credit)

105 The Freshman Experience
An introductory seminar with an emphasis on critical thinking, oral and written communication, and research skills. Readings will vary based on instructor and class interest. (1)
Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program.

170 Values Practicum
An inquiry into the intellectual, moral, and religious values involved in living a responsible life. A service component will be a requirement of the course. (1)
Prerequisite: HNRS 105.

201, 202 The Human Journey
A two-semester humanities sequence focusing on central themes that have been the driving forces behind human civilization. Required of honors students, normally in the second year. (1, 1)
Prerequisite: HNRS 170.

301 Topics in Honors
Concentrated study of a special topic (or topics) from any division of the College. Open to honors students or non-honors students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2. (1)
Prerequisite: Set by the individual topic.

411 Contemporary Challenges
A seminar that requires students to integrate knowledge and skills acquired previously in the Honors Program by analyzing selected contemporary and future issues. (1)
Prerequisite: Senior standing in the Honors Program or permission.

412 Independent Elective/Study Project
Directed research or creative work that results in a thesis or artistic contribution of enduring quality. This requirement can also be completed through a departmental independent study course. (This course can be taken by any student at the College who has the requisite cumulative grade point average and successfully completes an application.) (1)
Prerequisite: Senior standing in the Honors Program or permission.