Spring 2009 Honors Courses
| Time | Monday | Wednesday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:40-1:40 |
English 110 Honors Composition "The Holocaust: Never Again" (Henson)
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English 110 Honors Composition "The Holocaust: Never Again" (Henson)
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English 110 Honors Composition "The Holocaust: Never Again" (Henson) |
| 1:50-2:50 | BIO 108: Lecture (Michalski) |
BIO 108: Lecture (Michalski) |
BIO 108: Lecture (Michalski) |
| 1:50-3:20 | Psychology 302: Abnormal Psychology (TBA) |
Psychology 302: Abnormal Psychology (TBA) |
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| 3:00-4:00 | Philosophy 110 (Carlin) |
Philosophy 110 (Carlin) |
Philosophy 110 (Carlin) |
| 6:00-9:00 | INTRDSCP 475: Honors Senior Seminar "The Holocaust: Ethics, Evil, and Faith" (Sibelman) |
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| Time | Tuesday | Thursday |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00-9:30 | Theatre 162: Appreciation of Drama (Donnelly & Hoglund) |
Theatre 162: Appreciation of Drama (Donnelly & Hoglund) |
| 9:40-11:10 |
Geology 110: Lecture (Mode)
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Geology 110: Lecture (Mode) |
| 12:00-1:00 | BIO 108: Discussion (Michalski) |
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| 1:20-4:20 | BIO 108: Lab (Michalski) |
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| 1:20-2:50 | English 229 African American Lit (Maguire) |
English 229 African American Lit (Maguire)
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| 3:00-4:00 | Geology 110:
Discussion
(Mode) |
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| 3:00-4:30 | Internat'l Studies 403 (Grieb) |
Internat'l Studies 403 (Grieb) |
| 3:00-5:10 | Geology 110: Lab (Mode) |
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| 3:00-6:00 | INTRDSCP 175 (sections 001 & 002) Honors First-Year Seminar "Trade and Terror" (Kaplan & Subramony) |
**Also, don't forget to complete your two Culture Connection Requirements (INTRDSCP 271 and 271). At 1 credit each, these Independent Study Courses are an easy fit into any semester. See description below.**
Course Descriptions:
Biology 108: Concepts in Biology-Unity (NS) (5 credits)
An introduction to molecular, cellular and ecological aspects of biology, and how they relate to current societal issues. Emphasis on scientific method, fundamental cellular processes, and formation and maintenance of biological populations. This course is designed for students who have had experience in biology and chemistry in high school. Majors and non-majors welcome. Preference will be given to participants in the UHP.
English 110: Composition (EN) (3 credits)
A Theme-Based Inquiry Seminar for eligible students, designed to enhance writing ability, focus on critical and interpretive reading, and introduce basic university research procedures. Prerequisite: Score of 29 or higher on the English ACT exam, placement through the Wisconsin Placement Test (WEPT) if seats are available, or participant in the University Honors program. Substitutes for English 101.
English 229: African American Literature (HU) (ES) (3 credits)
A study of the range of literature African Americans have produced from the antebellum era forward, with an emphasis on historical and cultural context. Similar in content to English 219, with a greater emphasis on class participation and individualized projects. Prerequisites: INTRDSCP 175 (Honors Seminar), WBIS 188 or equivalent, good standing in the UHP, or consent of instructor.
Geology 110: Geology (NS) (5 credits)
The course provides the scientific foundation to understand how the earth works and why geologic events occur when and where they do. It is divided into three areas of study. The first considers the materials which make up the earth and the processes that produce them. These materials include the common minerals and rocks of the earth as well as the scarce ones that are so important for our economy. Next, a thorough treatment of internal earth processes provides the foundation for understand the large-scale motions and upheavals of the earth including continental drift, the formation of mountains, eruption of volcanoes, and the origin of earthquakes. The third part of the course studies the surface processes that wear down the mountains and sculptures our landscape into varied and interesting configurations we see today. The laboratory provides hands-on experience with the three aspects of geology and introduces the student to geological methods of scientific inquiry. A field trip is part of the laboratory class. Prerequisites: INTRDSCP 175 (Honors Seminar) and good standing in the UHP. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: Geology 102, 110, or 150.
INTRDSCP 175: Honors Seminar (HU) (3 credits)
An interdisciplinary seminar is required of all Honors Freshmen during their first or second term. The course is designed to demonstrate the interrelation between the many areas of study within the University. A particular focus of study (for example, the environment) will be selected each term, and then it will be shown how various and diverse academic disciplines approach and analyze it. Prerequisite: Good standing in the University Honors Program.
INTRDSCP 271 and 272: Culture Connection I and II (1 credit, respectively)
The purpose of this course is to heighten student awareness of educational opportunities available at the University and in the community, to broaden the student's appreciation for varying forms of intellectual endeavor, to expand the student's awareness of the interdisciplinary nature of the human experience, and to increase the student's critical thinking skills. The means to these ends are attending intellectually oriented cultural events and writing critical essays about those events.
271 Prerequisites: INTRDSCP 175 (Honors Seminar) and good standing in the UHP.
272 Prerequisites: INTRDSCP 175 (Honors Seminar), Intrdscp 271, and good standing in the UHP.
INTRDSCP 475: Senior Seminar (3 credits)
An interdisciplinary, topical seminar available to University Honors Program students to meet the senior capstone requirement for the Honors Program. The course will focus on a single topic which will be examined within a broad, interdisciplinary perspective. The course will allow students to focus on a particular topic and use various approaches they have developed in their careers as university and as UHP students. A specific topic of study (for example, Science and Creationism) will be selected for each Honors Senior Seminar. The course will emphasize active, intellectual engagement and require students to prepare and present their own interdisciplinary analyses of topical issues. Prerequisites: 90+ credits and good standing in the UHP.
Philosophy 110: Introduction to Philosophy (HU) (3 credits)
An introduction to philosophical study of perennial problems of knowledge, truth, reality, value, religion, the fine arts, ideal social and political arrangements, and the good life. Solutions to these problems offered by some of the best known figures in the history of philosophy. Prerequisites: INTRDSCP 175 (Honors Seminar) and good standing in the UHP.
Psychology 302: Abnormal Psychology (SS) (3 credits)
This Honors course is designed to further understanding of behavior which our society defines as abnormal or deviant. With an emphasis on theories of psychopathology, each of the various classifications of psychopathological behavior will be examined, along with their respective treatment interventions. A second major goal of the course will be to raise social awareness and assist the student in developing attitudes of compassion and tolerance. It is recommended that students undertake a volunteer experience in the mental health field while taking this course. Prerequisites: INTRDSCP 175 (Honors Seminar), good standing in the UHP, and Psychology 101, 104, 110, or consent of instructor.
Theatre 162: Appreciation of Drama (HU) (3 credits)
Investigation of the nature of dramatic form, survey of the development of theatrical expression in major historical periods, introduction to theatrical production processes, and a study of the theatre as the aesthetic and philosophical outgrowth of its culture. Topics will be explored through group projects, essays, and oral reports. Prerequisites: INTRDSCP 175 (Honors Seminar) and good standing in the UHP.
