3 courses with the subject HON, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
HON 101Life of the Mind2
In this seminar, students interrogate their assumptions about academic institutions and how knowledge is constructed. A focus on various topics, including the history of the university, theories for learning, knowledge in the disciplines, and philosophical and personal epistemology, will support students in their development of academic agency and intellectual curiosity. Such work will prepare and motivate students to become knowledge- creators within their own discipline. HON 101 is the first of a three-course sequence. NOTE: This course is an Honors Designated Course and can only be taken by students enrolled in the Honors Program.
Enrolled in the Honors Program. Course Offered: Fall Credits: (2,0)
HON 201Life of the Scholar
This course teaches scientific methodologies to novice researchers. The ability to assess information as accurate or inaccurate is an important skill for every student. HON 201 focuses on the use of a systematic research approach to the collection, analysis, and application of data in relatable disciplines. This course is largely theoretical in nature and focuses on the theoretical underpinning of research methodology in the academic setting. It is designed to enhance student's ability to reason, synthesize ideas, and organize thought and knowledge, and therefore meets the requirements of a liberal arts and sciences elective course. Emphasis will be placed on observational and experimental study designs, quantitative, qualitative, primary, and secondary data, and introductory statistics. In addition, students will learn how to conduct evidence -based literature reviews and techniques on how to collect, interpret, and present their own data. Accumulation of the information in this course will prepare the student to author and present their own research paper for next semester's seminar,
HON 301 is an honors-level course designed to prepare students to conduct research as practitioners in their respective disciplines. This course focuses on the application of scientific methodologies to address society's most pressing challenges from a discipline-specific perspective. Students will collaborate with a faculty to frame a problem and synthesize Course Index • 2026- research skills acquired in previous honors courses to author and present their research solutions. This interdisciplinary course emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication, enabling students to contribute meaningfully to their fields of study and to the ongoing discourse surrounding complex societal issues. This course promotes applied learning, collaborative efforts. and civic engagement while exploring avenues for publishing research, presenting findings, and writing grants. Prerequisite(s): HON 201 and enrollment in Honors Program Course Offered: Fall Credits: (1,0)
