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Honors (HONR)

HONR101 Honors Historical and Philosophical Studies 1	3 sh
This honors class emphasizes the study of philosophers from the early Egyptian period to the theories of Thomas Aquinas. The student can expect to read works by Plato, Aristotle, Socrates, Augustine, and books dealing with Taoism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and a myriad of other philosophical topics.

HONR102 Honors Historical and Philosophical Studies 2	3 sh
An examination of major civilizations of the world since 1500, with special attention to the analysis of philosophical theories and historical developments. Topics include the Renaissance, Absolutism and Constitutionalism, the Enlightenment, Eastern and Islamic tradition, Revolutionary and Natural Rights theory, Conservatism and Romanticism, Liberalism and Nationalism, Marxism, Imperialism, Darwin, Freud, Existentialism, Feminism, and new and old directions in the Third World. Emphasis on an interdisciplinary approach to interpretation of classic and modern works.

HONR105_HONORS: MATHEMATICS IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY	3 sh
This course presents a variety of mathematical topics that are relevant to contemporary intelligent citizenship. The chosen topics will be studied in detail through guided experimentation, discovery, conjecture formulation, and analysis. Collaborative learning will be emphasized throughout the course. This course is open to any student in the Honors Program.

HONR110 Honors: Concepts in biological sciences	3 sh
Focuses on select current issues in this important field of inquiry. Classroom activities include lectures intended to familiarize students with basic concepts needed to understand technical aspects of the science. Class discussions and student presentations cover a range of issues of current interest. Laboratory experiences are directed by written protocol, computer simulation, and experimentation. This course meets General Education Natural Science requirement.

HONR111 Honors Composition and Literature 1	3 sh
Honors Composition and Literature 1 emphasizes the reading of classic works. A tentative reading list includes: Homer's Iliad, Virgil's Aeneid, Dante's Inferno, Shakespeare's Julius Caesar and Antony and Cleopatra and Milton's Paradise Lost. This is a tentative reading list that may change.

HONR112 Honors Composition and Literature 2	3 sh
Enables students to think critically by becoming better writers and readers. Students will examine, through their own writings and the writings of others, various views of God, self, and society. This course selects from such diverse authors as Donne, Pirandello, Ellison, Swift, Whitman, Eliot, O'Connor, Ginsberg, Mishima, Wiesel, Kingston, Achebe, Doerr, Hurston.

HONR115 Honors: EARTH RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT	3 sh
This inquiry-based course is designed to explore occurrences, distribution, and uses of Earth resources, including minerals, rocks, soil, energy, and water. Environmental degradation resulting from exploration and exploitation of Earth resources is investigated in the context of mining history in central Pennsylvania. The concept of sustainable development of natural resources and land is examined through lecture, laboratory exercises, field observations, and hands on experience with field and laboratory equipment commonly used by geoscientists. Restrictions: Enrollment in the University Honors Program or 3.200 gpa and instructor permission.

HONR159 SPECIAL TOPICS: Honors CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES	3 sh
This course will focus on select current issues in this important field of inquiry. Classroom activities will include lectures intended to familiarize students with basic concepts needed to understand technical aspects of the science. Class discussions and student presentations will cover a range of issues or current interest. Laboratory experiences will be directed by written protocol, computer simulation, and experimentation. Restrictions upon student registration include: Enrollment in the University Honors Program and, if space, available, students with GPA of greater than or equal to 3.200, with permission of the instructor.

HONR159 SPECIAL TOPICS: earth resources and environment	3 sh
This inquiry-based introductory-level course is designed to explore occurrences, distribution, and uses of Earth resources, including minerals, rocks, soil, energy, and water. Environmental degradation resulting from exploration and exploitation of Earth resources will be investigated in the context of historical development in central Pennsylvania. The concept of sustainable development of natural resources and land will be examined through lecture, laboratory exercises, field observations, and hands on experience with field and laboratory equipment commonly used by geoscientists. Restrictions upon enrollment: Enrollment in the University Honors Program or 3.200 GPA and instructor permission.

HONR180 Honors Introductory Psychology	3 sh
Honors Introductory Psychology is a first course in psychology for honors students who wish a general education in the fundamentals of psychological investigation. Students will be exposed to the broad sub-fields and major schools of psychology with an emphasis on interdisciplinary study of psychological topics, small group interaction, debate, and development of investigatory skills. Fulfills General Education Requirements.

HONR200 Honors: NUTRITION FOR WELLNESS	3 sh
Designed to investigate contemporary nutrition concerns. While the course will emphasize the relationship of nutrition to overall good health and well being, it will specifically focus on an understanding of the most current issues related to sound nutritional practices. Restrictions Upon Student Registration: Enrollment in the University Honors Program or 3.2 gpa and instructor's permission.

HONR359 SPECIAL TOPICS: CONFLICT IN SPANISH ART	3 sh
A consideration of the unique character of Spanish art, the cultural and historical events that influenced the evolution of the arts of Spain and the stylistic aspects of the art works. Religious, cultural and military conflict will serve as a unifying theme for the course. Restrictions upon student registration: This course is restricted to honors students from the SSHE institutions. Normally, two students are selected by each of the fourteen institutions to participate in the program.

HONR359 SPECIAL TOPICS: CONFLICT IN SPANISH CULTURE	3 sh
A consideration of the unique character of the Spanish people, the geographical features and historical events that influenced the evolution of the culture of Spain, the expression of that culture through the arts (from flamenco to bullfighting) and a brief examination of Spain's transition from a dictatorship (Franco) to a modern democracy today. Religious, cultural and military conflict will serve as a unifying theme for the course. Restrictions upon student registration: This course is restricted to honors students from the SSHE institutions. Normally, two students are selected by each of the fourteen institutions to participate in the program.

In addition to courses created specifically for the honors curriculum, the following courses listed elsewhere in the catalog have been offered with special honors sections: SPCH303 Argumentation and Debate, ART423 Creative Processes, ANTH102 Cultural Anthropology, POLI105 American National Government, and MUSI108 Music Explorations.