Honors Course Schedule Fall 2026: 91制片厂

Honors Course Schedule Fall 2026

Honors Great Ideas of World Civilizations

This course is considered the 鈥渃apstone course鈥� of the Honors Program (though students may take it at any time) and is required to be an Honors Program Graduate. In the Great Ideas course, students will read and discuss texts from a variety of disciplines, covering a variety of eras and cultures, to examine how these ideas shape our thinking and our world today. (The course counts toward the Humanities Gen-Ed Requirement.)

HUM 105 HN1 (CRN: 35752) / HST 105 HN1 (CRN: 35751)

MW 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Professors S. Horton

This exciting and engaging Humanities course will provide students with the opportunity to explore the defining parameters of human identity, discovering how ideas from antiquity and the Middle Ages inform identity frameworks in the 21st Century. By reading and interrogating texts ranging from Ovid鈥檚 Metamorphosis and Chaucer鈥檚 Canterbury Tales to modern works like Toni Morrison鈥檚 Song of Solomon, in conjunction with contemporary theory, students will be challenged to analyze and interrogate the systems that construct both political and cultural identity. In doing so, this course will prepare students to understand and think critically about how our current culture produces identity and the myriad ways identity production is disrupted.

HUM 105 HN2 (CRN: 32138) / HST 105 HN2 (CRN: 32137)

Wed 6:00-8:40pm

Professor M. Horton

Humans are thought to be special for many reasons. Are we the only creatures with souls? That can imagine? Or that have language? This last one may not seem all that special any longer, especially in light of what the latest in generative AI can accomplish. In this class, our topic is human language. We will talk about aspects of the mind that go on behind the scenes. We will discuss what it is to know a language. We will deep dive into rules of language that can undermine or reinforce a speaker's standing when they speak a language. We might even ask what's the difference between AI's use of language and our own. Along the way, we'll look at mainstream and not-so-mainstream content and sources on our topic. I envision a collaborative course where each of us has the opportunity to contribute ideas and suggestions toward our discussions. I hope you'll join me for that.

鈥淟iving Sustainable Lives鈥� Learning Community (counts toward Humanities and Physical Sciences w/lab Gen Eds)

Honors First Year Seminar

FYS101 HN1 (CRN: 36127)

8 week course (blended) - 8/24-10/16

MW 9:30-10:45am

Professor J. Garcia

This class is an 鈥渉onors-ified鈥� First Year Seminar Class. These classes are designed to introduce students to college and help them think about potential majors and careers. This particular class will focus on the specific needs of Honors students, and it is designed to be beneficial whether or not you are undecided about a future major and / or career. In this course, we will think together not just about the direction your academic and career path may travel, but also how to put yourself in a position to achieve your various goals. Most importantly, we will think about the question of 鈥渨hy?鈥� Why college? Why certain types of courses? Why choose one career or major over another? In other words, we will look not just at where you want to go and how to get there but we will think about our values and how they can shape our decisions about our future.

Courses Counting toward the Communication Gen-Ed Requirement

ENG 102 HN1 (CRN: 34843)

Tues & Thus 2-3:15 pm

Professor M. McKinley

In this class, we will be reading and writing about 20th and 21st century American fiction, covering authors ranging from Sylvia Plath to Carmen Maria Machado to Colson Whitehead, and more. In addition to addressing diverse genres, styles, perspectives, and themes, we鈥檒l explore how literature reflects the culture in which it was produced, connects to our personal experiences, and resonates with current events.

SPE101 HN1 (CRN: 34040)

MW 11am - 12:15pm

Professor B. Lucio

Description coming soon.

Courses Counting toward the Humanities General Education Requirement

ART 105-HB1 (Intro to Visual Art) (CRN: 36428)

(blended) Tues 11am-12:15pm

Professor C. Roderick

This course is a non-traditional introduction to how we study (consume), and make (produce) visual art and culture. From the perspective of artists, theorists, art historians, and philosophers, students will actively participate in developing a foundation in visual literacy and methodologies for different ways of looking at, discussing, and critiquing traditional and contemporary art media. This includes making art! The student will be introduced to the various processes, materials, vocabulary, and styles that constitute the diverse world of the visual arts. Students will produce projects, both solo and collaborative, aimed at connecting to the course subject and the larger world.

HUM 105 HN1 (CRN: 35752) / HST 105 HN1 (CRN: 35751)

MW 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

Professor S. Horton

See descriptions above.

PHI 115-HL7 (Ethics) (CRN: 37779)

Wed. 2 - 3:15pm (blended)

Professor J. Garcia

See description above. This course is part of a Learning Community with Honors Chem 103, and you must register for both at the same time.

Courses Counting toward the Social Sciences General Education Requirement

ECO 212 HB1 (Microeconomics) (CRN: 33127)

(blended) Tues. 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Professor M. Raza

This Honors Microeconomics course is designed to equip students with the analytical tools and intuition required to analyze important topics in the economics framework. The science underlying the study of economics explores how economic agents within a society individually and collectively make decisions and allocate scarce resources. The focus of this course is considering how the households, firms, the government, and the rest of the world behave in the marketplace to maximize utility by rationally allocating their scarce resources. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, case studies, and analytical exercises, students will develop their ability to think critically about economic phenomena, analyze data to support arguments, and communicate economic concepts effectively.

By the conclusion of the course, students should feel comfortable discussing how a society determines how much of everything desired will be produced, exchanged, and consumed with given (fixed) resources and technology (production possibility frontier) to satisfy the unlimited wants of its citizens. Students will develop the skills necessary to comprehend and analyze current economic issues, with a strong emphasis on applying classroom concepts to interpret news articles, scholarly literature, and economic research.

PSY 101 HN1 (Intro. to Psychology) (CRN: 33905)

Tues. & Thur. 9:30-10:45 am

Professor K. Matthews

Can you rewire your brain to be happier? Would you obey orders to harm others? Do unconscious mental shortcuts guide your feelings and behaviors? How do you learn and break habits? Can Psychology combat climate change? Explore these questions and many more by integrating theories, scientific research, and real-world applications. In this Honors section of PSY101, you will also research a topic of your choosing, then communicate your findings in an APA Style paper. PSY 101 fulfills the World Cultures & Diversity graduation requirement.

Courses Counting toward the Math General Education Requirement

Courses Counting toward the Physical Sciences (w/ lab) Gen Ed Requirement

CHM 121: General Chemistry I (three sections - days and times listed below)

Professor A. Kidwell

CHM 121 HN1 (CRN: 37781) Mon. 8-8:50 a.m. (discussion)
Wed. 8-10:45 a.m. (lab)

Tues. & Thurs. 8-9:15 a.m. (lecture)

CHM 121 HN2 (CRN: 34155) Mon. 9:30 鈥� 10:20 a.m. (discussion)
Mon. 10:30 a.m. 鈥� 1:15 p.m. (lab)

Tues. & Thurs. 9:30 鈥� 10:45 a.m. (lecture)

CHM 121 HN3 (CRN: 34156) Mon. 2 - 2:50 p.m. (discussion)
Wed. 2 - 4:45 p.m. (lab)

Tues. & Thurs. 2 - 3:15 p.m. (lecture)

Join us for an exciting journey into the world of chemistry with the 91制片厂 Honors general chemistry course! This unique experience is designed to create an open and safe atmosphere that encourages curiosity and exploration. Students will dive into the core principles of chemistry while engaging in hands-on experiments and collaborative projects, making science not just a subject to learn, but an adventure to experience. Professor Kidwell provides a supportive environment where questions are welcomed, ensuring that each student feels enriched and inspired. Whether you鈥檙e aiming for a major in science, engineering or just looking to fulfill a requirement, this course prepares you to think critically and innovatively. With a blend of fun activities and serious academic growth, you鈥檒l leave this class with a deeper appreciation for chemistry and its relevance in the real world. We invite you to take this opportunity to challenge yourself and unlock your potential in a field that is fundamentally shaping our understanding of the universe. Don't miss out鈥攅nroll today and discover the thrilling mysteries of science!