HONR 269GN - Honors: Global Issues/Science

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
Title will vary. This course involves critical analysis of global perspectives, ethnocentrism, and cultural pluralism coordinated and examined using major themes in 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.
Understand the reflective/critical/analytical/creative component of the humanities.
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.
Develop an understanding of ethnocentrism and cultural pluralism.
Appreciate the principles and methods used by the sciences in order to gather, validate and comprehend the natural world.
Demonstrate awareness of the self as a member of a multicultural global community.
Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.