Dec 04, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog Archived Catalog

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HONR 255AN - Honors: Social Science-A/Science


Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the Social Sciences-A (Anthropology/Psychology/Sociology) coordinated and examined through one or more of the sciences. Skills in critical reading/analysis and the development of ideas through argument, writing, and oral communication will be utilized in order to engage student’s knowledge, imagination and creativity. (Intermittently)

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to
  • Develop intellectual curiosity.
  • Develop research and life-long learning skills and habits.
  • Develop skills in critical reading and analysis of ideas.
  • Appreciate the principles and methods used by the sciences in order to gather, validate and comprehend the natural world.
  • Increase their abilities to write and speak effectively.
  • Learn skills to succeed and engage in cooperative and collaborative learning.
  • Develop skills and habits of community and public service.
  • Develop appreciation for qualitative aspects of the imagination and creative spirit.
  • Evaluate multiple perspectives to arrive at and articulate their own conclusion.
  • Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.



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