HONR 153HN - Honors I: Humanities/Science

Credit(s): 4

Prerequisite(s): acceptance into the Honors Program.
This course involves critical analysis of major themes of the humanities 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.
Understand the reflective/critical/analytical/creative role of the humanities.
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.
Examine the nature of human experience and/or artistic expression.
Apply scientific concepts and methods of inquiry.