Fall 2012 Honors Classes
ENGL-121H College Composition I: Expository Writing–HONORS
This honors section of ENGL-121, college-level composition, guides students through the expository writing process through close reading of contemporary critical discourse and teaches the rhetorical arts of argument and persuasion through critical thinking, reading, and research.
Course: ENGL-121-H176
Index: #3191
Days: Tuesday/Thursday
Times: 11:00AM-12:20PM
HIST-121H The Ancient World: Prehistory to the Middle Ages–HONORS
In addition to the general catalog description, this honors section will focus in depth on the political, economic, and intellectual movements of Middle Eastern, Asian, African, and Classical cultures and their impact on Western Civilization.
Course: HIST-121-H906
Index: #1547
Days: Monday/Wednesday
Times: 9:30AM-10:50AM
HIST-122H Western Civilizations and Premodern World–HONORS
Course: HIST-122-H904
Index: #1551
Days: Monday/Wednesday
Times: 12:30PM-1:50PM
MATH-181H Calculus I
Course: MATH-181-H401
Index: #4566
Days: Monday/Wednesday/Friday
Times: 8:00AM-9:20AM
PHIL-101H Introduction to Philosophy–HONORS
This Honors course is conducted as a seminar with students taking an active role in preparing and leading discussions.
Course: PHIL-101-H704
Index: #4178
Days: Tuesday/Thursday
Times: 9:30AM-10:50AM
PSYC-101H General Psychology–HONORS
In this class, the students are expected to do research for a term project based on a topic of their choice. An oral presentation at the end of the process is required, with visuals. Additionally, the individuals form teams/groups and do in-class presentations/seminars on the latest research on the following topics: Stress--consequences and coping; memory--repressed memory and eyewitness testimony; intelligence and whether it is a useful construct, critical thinking about advertising/media, etc.
Course: PSYC-101-H901
Index: #1604
Days: Monday/Wednesday
Times: 9:30AM-10:50AM
SOCI-101H Introduction to Sociology –HONORS
A study of concepts including culture, socialization, deviance, social change and stratification will be applied to social problems and everyday living.
Course: SOCI-101-H901
Index: #1617
Days: Monday/Wednesday
Times: 12:30PM-1:50PM
Fall 2012 Honors Seminars
Students do not have to formally register for Honors Seminars in HCC Express. Students enroll in a regular section of the course, and then see the course instructor about participating in a seminar. Successful completion of the course with a grade of A or B and successful participation in the seminar will result in honors credit for the original course on the transcript. Students eligible for Honors seminars should have a GPA of 3.2 or better and should get permission to attend from the instructor.
The Creative Process Honors Seminar *
The Creative Process Honors seminar is intended for students who want to spend more time discussing the issues of aesthetics and how what makes something a work of art varies among disciplines. Students will be using the reviews or critiques that they are writing for the arts class they are enrolled in as a springboard for discussing how to effectively understand, communicate, and review the intentions and efforts of the artists in any of the following on-campus arts events: a play; a gallery show; a musical performance; a film. Each seminar will be conducted by an artist or critic and tied to an event occurring on campus that semester. Discussions and short readings will center on creative and intellectual issues in the arts.
Monday, 4:00PM-5:50PM
10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29
The Literature Honors Seminar**
The Literature Honors Seminar is open to students currently enrolled in a Literature Core course and intended for those who want to enhance their literary appreciation, critical understanding, and analytical skills. Each session will use discussion, short readings, and informal writing exercises to focus on a different skill or aspect of the literary experience, including close reading, the creative writing process, performance, critical perspectives, and historical context.
Wednesday, 3:30PM-4:50PM
10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7 (3-4:20), and 11/14 (evening show repstage)
BIOL-101H Introduction to Biology Seminar–HONORS
Students will present and discuss current science journal articles that relate to Biology 101 content. Topics will include biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, and medical research.
Wednesday, 3:00PM-4:30PM
This seminar begins September 12
BIOL-105H Environmental Science Seminar–HONORS
Students will engage in field research related to Environmental Science topics.
Monday, 2:00PM-5:00PM
This seminar runs 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/22, 11/5
BIOL-203H Anatomy and Physiology Seminar–HONORS
Challenging clinical case studies related to the BIOL 203 lecture and laboratory will be presented and discussed by students. Students select their own case study for their presentation.
Tuesday, Time To Be Announced
This seminar begins September 11
BIOL-204H Anatomy and Physiology Seminar–HONORS
Challenging clinical case studies related to the BIOL 204 lecture and laboratory will be presented and discussed by students. Students may select from several cases that are available from the instructor.
Monday, 1:00PM- 2:00PM
This seminar begins September 10
BMGT-150H International Business Issues Seminar-HONORS
This course is an adjunct to business courses and as such provides a more in-depth exploration of current issues in business across all disciplines. The course will frame backbone disciplines-economics, finance, human resource management and marketing-around the issues of globalization and social responsibility. Students will do an environmental scan and focus on analyzing the demand in the marketplace, financing options, people management and marketing opportunities. This course is designed to be taken in conjunction with other business (BMGT) courses and successful completion of this course results in an honors designation.
Wednesday, 12:30PM-1:50PM
The seminar runs 2/15/12-4/25/12
CHEM-101H General Inorganic Chemistry Seminar–HONORS
The Chemistry honors seminar will focus on advances in chemistry and technology, environmental issues, and how these have impact on our day-to-day lives.
Wednesday, 2:00PM-3:00PM
This seminar begins September 12
CMSY-129 Principles of Internet Seminar–HONORS
This seminar is open to students enrolled in CMSY-129. Participants in the seminar will meet for an additional 80 minutes, once per week, for 10 weeks. Students will use this seminar to focus on global issues regarding the Internet and its use, beyond the scope of their regular course, and develop an in-depth project for their regular class on a chosen topic. Students will also lead and participate in discussions relating to current issues with the Internet, such as privacy, digital ethics, net neutrality.
Monday, 2:00PM-3:20PM
This seminar runs 9/10/12-11/12/12
MATH-138H Statistics Seminar–HONORS
This seminar will center on problem solving and contemporary applications of statistics. Students will be expected to read articles and participate in learning experiences with statistical computer languages.
Tuesday, 4:00PM-4:50PM
MATH-141H College Algebra Seminar-HONORS
The seminar will center on problem solving and contemporary applications of mathematics in many different fields, fully accessible to students at the college algebra level. Students will be expected to read articles and engage in problem solving based on the reading. Talks will be presented both by the seminar instructor and by groups of participants.
Thursday, 1:00PM-1:50PM
MATH-143H Precalculus I-HONORS
This seminar will center on problem solving and contemporary applications of mathematics in many different fields and will be fully accessible to students at the precalculus level. Students will be expected to read articles and engage in problem-solving based on the reading. Talks will be presented by both the seminar instructor and by groups of participants.
Thursday, 1:00PM-1:50PM
MATH-153H Precalculus II Seminar –HONORS
The seminar will center on problem solving and contemporary applications of mathematics in many different fields and will be fully accessible to students at the college trigonometry level. Students will be expected to read articles and engage in problem solving based on the reading. Talks will be presented both by the seminar instructor and by groups of participants.
Thursday, 1:00PM-1:50PM
MATH-155H Precalculus I& II Seminar – HONORS
This seminar will center on problem solving and contemporary applications of mathematics in many different fields and will be fully accessible to students at the precalculus level. Students will be expected to read articles and engage in problem-solving based on the reading. Talks will be presented by both the seminar instructor and by groups of participants.
Thursday, 1:00PM-1:50PM
MATH-181H Calculus I Seminar–HONORS
The seminar will center on problem solving and contemporary applications of mathematics in many different fields, fully accessible to students at the college trigonometry level. Students will be expected to read articles and engage in problem solving based on the reading. Talks will be presented both by the seminar instructor and by groups of participants.
Monday, 2:30PM-3:20PM
Monday, 9:30PM-10:20PM
An evening seminar will also be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon time. A preliminary meeting to decide on a time will be held. This first planning meeting will be Monday, September 10.
MATH-182H Calculus II Seminar—HONORS
The seminar will center on problem solving and contemporary applications of the topics covered in Calculus II many different fields. This seminar is fully accessible for students at the Calculus II level. Students will be expected to read articles and engage in problem solving based on their reading. Talks will be presented both by the instructor and by participants, either individually or in groups.
Thursday, 1:00PM-1:50PM
PHYS-103H Fundamentals of Physics Seminar–HONORS
Students in this honors seminar will delve into more complex and exciting topics in physics and conduct higher level research.
Tuesday, 3:30PM-4:30PM
This seminar begins September 11.
* This seminar is open to students in the following classes all of which have a 121-ready prerequisite: ARTT-104, ARTT-105, ARTT-122, ARTT-143, DANC-103, ENGL-115, ENGL-215, FINE-102, FINE / WMST-193, THET/ENGL-250, THET/ENGL-209, THET-260 and 261. This seminar is open to students in the following classes who are 121 ready: THET-190, THET-191, FINE-103, MUSC-202, MUSC-203, FILM-171, FILM-172, and all 200 level FILM classes.
** This seminar is open to students currently enrolled in a Literature Core course.
***An evening seminar will also be scheduled for a mutually agreed upon time.
