HNRS

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

For Perry Honors College students, the course introduces students to the engineering profession. The course covers math skills with engineering applications, as well as study skills and strategies for a successful transition into college. An application-oriented, hands-on approach to reinforce math topics used in core engineering courses will be used in the course. The course prepares prospective engineering majors for ENGN 110. This course does not count towards Batten College of Engineering & Technology graduation credit. MATH 103M

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

Honors College approval and MATH 102M or

This course prepares students for work as peer mentors and tutors. Students will develop skills in information literacy and research as they learn how to create and implement individualized student success/academic plans for themselves and others.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

The Monarch Think Tank draws students from all disciplines to collaborate with each other, faculty and community members as they design project- based solutions to pertinent social issues. Think Tank topics vary each year. Guided by distinguished faculty, students analyze their topic through in- depth classroom and field research, readings and off-campus trips.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Out of Class Educational Poster or Oral Presentation Successful application for and completion of an Undergraduate

Subject

HNRS

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

A 'Great Book' Seminar is a small (5-10 student), discussion-based class focused on a book that makes a difference, a work that has changed and influenced the ways people live and continue to think about themselves, others, and the world. Led by a faculty mentor, students will develop their information literacy by interpreting, communicating, problem-solving, and charitably listening to a variety of viewpoints. Faculty and student mentors will select the book read in this course.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

Must be a student in the Perry Honors College

The Monarch Think Tank draws students from all disciplines to collaborate with each other, faculty and community members as they design project- based solutions to pertinent social issues. Think Tank topics vary each year. Guided by distinguished faculty, students analyze their topic through in- depth classroom and field research, readings and off-campus trips.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

ENGL 211C or equivalent

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Internship credit is available for Perry Honors College students who have secured an internship outside of their field of study or students that are not offered internship credit through their department.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

Must be a Perry Honors College Student

A section of SCI 302T/HIST 386T for Perry Honors College students, this course outlines the history of science from Aristotle to the present. Scientifi progress has always been coupled with human progress and subject to the politics and culture of the times. Scientists, in most instances, have been in the mainstream of society. But, because of their curiosity and innovation, scientists have often clashed with the prevailing culture. HIST 104H, HIST 105H, HIST 126H, or HIST 127H

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

HIST 100H, HIST 101H, HIST 102H, HIST 103H,

Students volunteer for 45 hours of work, keep a work experience journal reflecting on their day-to-day experiences as a volunteer, and write a short paper detailing how the experience helped them to identify, revise and accomplish future learning and career goals.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

junior standing in the Honors College

This research course is open only to TRiO McNair Scholars. During this 8-week course, students will acquire basic skills in research to include understanding research ethics, developing technical writing skills, and effectively disseminating their research. Students will demonstrate an understanding of research methodology, prepare a written literature review, construct their research proposal, and perform statistical analyses. Course instructors, faculty mentors, and the graduate assistant serving as the research and writing coach will offer individualized support to students in the completion of their research projects.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

junior standing in the Honors College

This course is open only to TRiO McNair Scholars. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for applying for admission into graduate programs and provide critical strategies for thriving at the graduate level and as a professional. Students will receive support in identifying the essential components of a graduate school application and establishing a clear understanding of how to prepare and succeed as a graduate student.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

Junior standing in the Honors College

A study of selected topics. Honors Topics courses are designed to help students to make connections between academic knowledge and relevant experience, observe connections across disciplines, as well as adapt/apply skills, abilities, theories or methodologies gained in one situation to meet th needs of new situations. These courses are open to non-honors students with at least a 3.25 cumulative GPA. Courses will appear in the course schedule, and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

Junior standing and permission of the instructor

A study of selected topics examined in an international setting. Honors Topics Abroad courses are designed to help students gain new perspectives on their fields of study, develop intercultural competencies and communication skills, and engage with situations and questions that challenge their own assumptions/values. These courses are open to non- honors students with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.25. Courses will appear in the course schedule, and will be more fully described in information distributed to all academic advisors.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

Junior standing and permission of the instructor

Recommended for juniors and seniors in the Perry Honors College, this course explores ways to showcase and reflect on the students' curricular and extracurricular honor education--showing the progression of their learning, experiences, and accomplishments that leads to where they want to go in life. This is a guided opportunity to assist students in fulfilling their honors ePortfolio requirement and to develop their social media profiles.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

must be a Perry Honors College student

This class draws students from all disciplines to collaborate with each other, faculty, and community members as they co-design project-based solutions to pertinent social issues. Topics related to social entrepreneurship vary each c year. Guided by distinguished faculty, students analyze their topic through in-depth classroom and field research, readings, and off-campus trips.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

ENGL 211C or equivalent

Under the supervision of a faculty mentor, students work independently using self-instructional materials. The focus is on grammar, reading or writing. Language Directed Study does not satisfy general education, major or college language requirements. Permission of the Honors College required.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

Honors College Students Only; Permission of Honors

Honors College students will work in teams and individually to prepare sample translations for a variety of target audiences, markets, or clients. Individual project content will be varied: some projects may focus on literary translation, while others with adapting websites, software, video games, and other products into forms that meet local expectations for content. The overarching goal is for students to develop tools for thinking about the centrality of translation across academic disciplines and realms of human experience. An intermediate or advanced level of fluency in a language other than English is recommended to take this course.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

Perry Honors College student

Offered upon request each semester. This course is an opportunity for students to engage in directed readings and/or research in a topic with which they are familiar.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

open to juniors and seniors in the Honors College

Offered upon request each semester. This course is an opportunity for students to engage in directed readings and/or research in a topic with which they are familiar.

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

Prerequisite

open to juniors and seniors in the Honors College

Each student will undertake a research experience under the supervision of a faculty member. A research proposal and research report are required. e Prerequisites: permission of the Honors College Dean, 3.25 cumulative

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-undergraduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu

The class draws students from all disciplines to collaborate with each other, faculty and community members as they co-design project-based solutions to pertinent social issues. Topics related to social entrepreneurship vary each year. Guided by distinguished faculty, students analyze their topic through in-depth classroom and field research, readings and off-campus trips. 533 HNRS - Honors HPE - Health and Physical

Subject

HNRS

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2025-2026-graduate

Source

catalog.odu.edu