HONORS COURSES - HNRS

Hnrs 1110. Introduction to Honors (3) 

An interdisciplinary class that emphasizes the application of concepts, skills and problem-solving techniques to the applied arts and sciences. Topics will vary.

Hnrs PS/SI1500. Perspectives in the Physical Sciences (3) 

An interdisciplinary approach to the physical sciences. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the physical sciences. Topics will vary.

Hnrs LS1510. Perspectives in the Life Sciences (3) 

An interdisciplinary approach to the life sciences. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems, and issues of the life sciences. Topics will vary.

Hnrs SS1520. Perspectives in the Social Sciences (3) 

An interdisciplinary introduction to the social sciences. This introductory course deals with the basic concepts, methods, models and issues of the social sciences. Topics will vary.

Hnrs CA1530. Perspectives in the Creative Arts (3)  

An interdisciplinary introduction to the creative arts. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the creative arts.   Topics will vary.

Hnrs HU1530. Perspectives in the Humanities (3) 

An interdisciplinary approach to the arts and humanities. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the arts and humanities. Topics will vary.

Hnrs HU/SS 2110. Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Classical and Medieval Eras (3) 

A survey of influential ideas, literature and events that characterize antiquity and the middle ages in the Occident. The student may elect to apply general education credit in this interdisciplinary course to either Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences. Prerequisite: Hnrs 1110.

Hnrs HU/SS 2120. Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Modern Era (3) 

A survey of the great ideas, literature and events that characterize Western civilization from the Renaissance to relativity. The student may elect to apply general education credit for this interdisciplinary course in either Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences. Prerequisite: Hnrs 1110.

Hnrs HU/SS/DV 2130. Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the East (3) 

A survey of the great ideas, literature, religions and philosophical foundations of Asia. This course explores the development and salient features of Asian cultural and intellectual traditions.  The student may elect to apply general education credit for this interdisciplinary course in either Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences. Prerequisite: Hnrs 1110.

Hnrs 2830. Directed Readings, Projects, and Research (1-3) 

Individualized tutorial with a professor who may be selected from many possible disciplines. A maximum of three credit-hours of Directed Readings may be counted toward the 27 hours required for University Honors.

Hnrs 2900. Honors Colloquium (1-3) 

Varied topics as described in the semester schedule; topics will be drawn from disciplines across the entire campus; may be taken more than once with different course content: restricted to lower division credit.

Hnrs 2920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) 

In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a specific and descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript.

Hnrs 3110. Great Books (3) 

A selection of books that embody some of the great ideas, literature, and events influential in history. May be taken up to twice for credit with different content.

Hnrs 3900. Honors Colloquium (3) 

Varied topics as described in the semester schedule; topics will be drawn from disciplines across the entire campus; may be taken more than once with different course content.

Hnrs 4830. Directed Readings: Senior Project Research (1-3) 

Individualized tutorial with a professor who may be selected from many possible disciplines. Intended to provide a format for exploratory reading and research in preparation for the Senior Thesis/Project. A maximum of three credit-hours of Directed Readings may be counted toward the 27 hours required for University Honors.

Hnrs 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-3) 

Consult the semester class schedule for current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.

Hnrs 4990. Honors Senior Project (3) 

Must be taken by students whose major department offers no Senior Project course; or may be taken in conjunction with a departmental Senior Project course when amplitude of the project merits additional credit. 

 

Weber State University 2004-2005 Catalog