Honors Program

Course Descriptions

All courses in the Honors program encourage student participation through interactive classroom techniques; all classes require the students to engage in some substantial research and use of sources beyond the assigned textbook to supplement and enhance the students’ understanding of the course material and assignments.

COMM 1100H HUMAN COMMUNICATION (HONORS). 3 hours. Prerequisite: Honors Program membership or permission of Honors Director.  A study of the techniques required in speech research, organization and argument development.  Designed to develop advanced delivery techniques for different types of speeches in various public forums. Fall.

ENGL 1102H COMPOSITION  II (HONORS).  3 hours.  Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 with a grade of “C” or better (or exempt status) and Honors Program membership or permission of Honors Director. A composition course focusing on academic writing skills, that emphasizes interpretation and evaluation of a variety of texts and that incorporates advanced research skills. Spring.

ENGL 2132H SURVEY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE II (HONORS). 3 hours. Prerequisite: Honors Program membership and ENGL 1102H or ENGL 1102 and permission of Honors Director. A survey of important works of American literature designed to foster in the student some knowledge and appreciation of American literature from the mid-nineteenth century (civil war) through the present. Lectures, discussions, and research focus on major figures, works, and movements in historical context, with special attention to themes and techniques of literary analysis and to the influence of philosophical and religious views on the literature. Fall.

HIST 2112H UNITED STATES HISTORY II (HONORS). 3 hours. A survey of United States history from the post-Civil War period to the present. This course covers the major social, economic, cultural, and political issues in American history since the Civil War. A particular emphasis will be placed on the role of Georgia in the development of the nation.  This course is taught as a seminar and emphasizes greater student interaction.  This course satisfies state law requiring examination on Georgia and United States history. Fall.

HNRS 1101 HONORS SEMINAR. 1 hour. Freshman level honors seminar built around the concepts of “self,” “society,” and “nature.” Basic questions of human existence are explored in an interdisciplinary manner. The seminars also serve as an orientation to college life and are taken in place of ABAC 1000 by honors program students. Fall.

HNRS 1102 HONORS SEMINAR. 1 hour. Freshman level honors seminar built around the concepts of “self,” “society,” and “nature.” Basic questions of human existence are explored in an interdisciplinary manner. These seminars also serve as an orientation to college life and are taken in place of ABAC 1000 by honors program students. Spring.

HNRS 2101 HONORS SEMINAR. 1 hour. Sophomore level honors seminar. Selected special topics are explored in an environment that fosters both collaborative and independent learning. As needed.

HNRS 2102 HONORS SEMINAR. 1 hour. Sophomore level honors seminar. Selected special topics are explored in an environment that fosters both collaborative and independent learning. As needed.

POLS 1101H AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (HONORS. 3 hours. An introductory course covering the essential facts of federal, state, and local governments in the United States. The origin, development, organization, and practices of national and state governments will be examined. This course is taught as a seminar and emphasizes greater student interaction.  This course satisfies state law requiring examination on Georgia and United States Constitutions. Spring.

SCIE 1005H ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (HONORS). 4 hours. Prerequisite: PHSC 1011/1011L, PHSC 1012/1012L, BIOL 1003/1003L, or BIOL 2107/2107L. Three hours of lecture each week and two hours of laboratory each week. A coordinated study of ecological concepts that form the basis for understanding environmental issues confronting us; ecology, populations, diversity, resources, pollution and global climate changes. Interrelationships of physical, chemical and biological components of the environment and the impact of human activities on the biosphere are explored.  The laboratory component will include activities in the laboratory as well as field trips to local areas of environmental interest.  Additional laboratory time and one weekend may be required for field trips.  SCIE 1005H will offer students the opportunity to critically analyze how humans impact their surroundings and to consider the short and long term implications.  Restricted to students in the Honors Program and select science majors. Spring.

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