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University Honors Program Courses
Spring Semester 2004
(47952) HON: AMST 301.02,
3 cr., Patricia Hart, 11:00-12:15 TTH ED 202
Studies in American Culture: Peacemaking in America:
Nonviolence, Peace Activism, and Social Justice in American
Culture. This course investigates the role of peacemaking
and nonviolent social justice activism in American culture
from historical, theoretical, cultural, and practical perspectives.
The focus will be on critical movements of nonviolent activism
in the United States--historical and contemporary--including
movements for civil rights, women's rights, peace, and environmental
justice. The class shall also take advantage of the Borah
Symposium to explore the role of the United States in global
peace/conflict situations. Satisfies core curriculum requirements
for humanities. Limit 25.
(40263) HON: Anthropology
100, 3 cr., 2:00-3:15 TTH, Lee Sappington, JEB
221
Honors Introduction to Anthropology.
The anthropology honors course will cover the study of all
humans at all times and places. Topics include fossil evidence
of evolution, related species, archaeology, language and
communication, and contemporary behavior. There will be
opportunities to examine replica and original skeletal and
cultural materials. The cultural anthropology section will
involve fieldwork with a modern group of people to be selected
by the student. Limit of 30.
HON: Chemistry 112,
5 crs., 9:30 MWF, Rick Fletcher, (45458) Sec. 21 Lab 2:30-5:20
Th; Rec. 12:30 Tu; (45460) Sec. 23 Lab 7-9:50 pm Th; Rec.
12:30 Tu
Honors Principles of Chemistry II. Some
work in inorganic, organic, and biochemistry, electrochemistry,
nuclear chemistry, and in qualitative inorganic analysis.
Three lectures, one three-hour lab and one recitation a
week. Prerequisite: Chem 111 or permission. Satisfies core
curriculum requirements in the natural and applied sciences.
Majors in natural sciences and engineering are encouraged
to take Honors Chemistry. Enrollment limit of 15 in each
section.
CORE - Discovery
(51311) HON: Core 102, 3 cr., 12:30-1:20
pm, MWF, 3 Wed. evening mtgs. 7pm, Katherine Aiken
Honors Contemporary American Experience. This course
takes a broad look at contemporary American life in the
context of the last fifty years. Students analyze films,
stories, poems, court cases, personal narratives, popular
media, and objects of material culture for what they portray
about six aspects of American experience: religion, family,
the sense of place, gender/sexual orientation, race and
class. The course also includes readings from the social
sciences; spring semester satisfies core curriculum requirements
for the humanities. Freshmen and sophomores. Limit 30
(53236) HON: Core 102,
3 cr., 2:00-3:15 TTH, 3 Tu evening mtgs. 7-9 pm, John Mihelich
Honors Time Warps: Religion, Science, Technology, and Cultures
of Time. What is time? How do we measure it? How
do we record its passing? How do we use it? Our notion of
time is a fundamental aspect of our culture, but this notion
of time has been influenced through history by religion,
science and technology. Other cultures have other notions
of time. These interrelated topics will be explored. In
addition, time is something we all use; exploration, in
a practical way, of how we use, waste, and manage time will
take place. Satisfies core curriculum requirements for humanities.Freshmen
and sophomores. Limit 30
(56607) HON: Core 102,
3 cr., 1:30-2:20 pm, MWF, 4 Thurs. evening mtgs., 7-9 pm,
Janice Capel Anderson Honors Rites of Passage:
Great Literature, Art and Music of the World. Rites
of passage are ways that we grow from one stage of life
into another. The college experience assists students not
only with the social but also the intellectual rites of
passage–to achieve a new awareness of the culture we
live in, of the social and political world we make decisions
in, of our heritage from the past as part of our identity.
The books, art, and music studies in this course contain
the thoughts, feelings and impressions of others who have
made these rites of passage. We hope they will help you
with your own. Satisfies core curriculum requirements for
social science. Freshmen and sophomores. Limit 30
(56616) HON: Core 102,
3 cr., 11:30-12:20, MWF, 4 Mon. evening mtgs., 7-9 pm, Sheila
O’Brien Honors The Movies, the World and You.
Across cultures, movies entertain, delight, and challenge
their viewers; they explore and document our world. In the
process, this medium both reflects and shapes people’s
perception of the world. Watching movies is not the passive
activity that many think it is. A major aim of this course,
therefore, is to enable students to become more active,
critical, and compassionate viewers. Another aim is to introduce
students to aesthetic values and social concerns in a variety
of world cultures. The course will use numerous disciplinary
lenses on both the movies themselves and the issues they
raise. Satisfies core curriculum requirements for social
science. Freshmen and sophomores. Limit 30
(51316) HON: Core Integrated
Science 201.02 , 3 cr., John Byers, 1:30-2:20 MWF,
FRC 201 "Human Nature"--Evolutionary
psychology is a new discipline that offers considerable
promise for understanding human nature, but which has also
attracted considerable controversy. The goal of this course
is to teach students the basics of evolutionary psychology,
with reference to the other methods of studying human social
evolution, including the fundamentals of biological and
human evolution. By exploring and seeking to understand
some of the heated controversy that surrounds evolutionary
psychology, students shall be introduced to the difference
between science and speculation, the concept of hypothesis
testing, and consider how empirical investigation can inform
moral issues. The course shall explore the contention that
human nature is the sum of our behavioral predispositions
and emotional reactions to environmental and social events,
and that these predispositions and emotions are evolved
traits.
(55240) HON:Economics 272.02,
4 cr., 11:30 MTW,Th, Steven Peterson, AD 227
Honors Foundation of Economic
Analysis. Introductory course on the principles
of economics, covering both micro-and macro-concepts, theory,
analysis, and applications. Carries no credit after Econ
201 AND 202; carries 3 credits after EITHER Econ 201 or
Econ 202. Satisfies core curriculum requirements for social
sciences. Limit of 30.
(45844) HON: English 258.03,
3 cr., 10:30-11:20 MWF, Thomas Drake, BEL 188
Honors Literature of Western Civilization II.
Reading in selected classics of Western literature from
the Renaissance to the modern era. May be taken independently
of English H257. This course focuses on the Literature of
Western Civilization from the early 18th century on, a time
when Western political, economic and religious powers colonized
much of Africa, Asia and the Americas, and Western civilization
worked hard to "civilize"
those "barbaric" worlds. The literature of this
era both reflects and challenges this civilizing effort.
The complex relationships between civilization and literature,
civilization and the individual, and Western civilization's
confrontation with those cultures and individuals it attempted
to "civilize" or colonize will be explored. We
will examine how key authors and literary works responded
to the dominant cultural forces to define
the terms "civilization", "individual",
"man", "woman" and "justice. "
Discussion format; satisfies core curriculum requirements
for humanities. Limit of 30.
(42142) HON: History 102.03,
3 cr., 2:30-3:20 p.m. MWF, Sean Quinlan, ALB 202
Honors History of Civilization--Renaissance
to the Twentieth Century. May be taken without having already
received credit for History 101. This is a freshman-level
honors course on the history of world societies. We
shall explore the major themes, milestones, and debates
in the history of the global community since ca. 1500 CE.
Using examples from around the world, the course examines
such problems as the causes of revolution and war; the impact
of religion, science, industrialization, and technology
upon human communities; the development of global systems
of slavery, colonialism, and labor migration; the growth
of nationalism and global empires; ideologies of capitalism
and communism; and the perceived differences between 'East'
and 'West.' The course also introduces students to
art and science of historical inquiry by using primary sources,
maps, pictures, and material culture. Satisfies core curriculum
requirements for social sciences. Limit of 30.
(55479) HON: Intr 404.04
1 cr (p/f), 12:30-1:20 pm T, Michael O'Rourke, Daniel Bukvich,
Richard Fehrenbacher, BEL 204, Interdisciplinary Colloquium.
UI faculty and staff present and describe their approaches
to teaching and/or research in their respective disciplines
in this series of lectures. the lectures present the specific
subjects and methodologies that define the disciplines and
initiate conversations about those disciplines to explore
and to encourage interdisciplinary cooperation. Students
attend weekly lectures, complete journal and response assignments,
and also meet with professors O'Rourke, Bukvich, and Fehrenbacher.
Limit 15.
Spring 2004 Upper Division
Honors Seminars
(56759) FLEN 400.01: SEM:HON:“Greek Heroes
and Heroines in Literature, Film, and Music,”
2 credits, 11:00-11:50 a.m. TTH, ALB 202
Instructor: Louis Perraud, Professor of Classical Studies
This seminar will allow the student to experience something
of the transforming power of the heroes and heroines of
Greek and Roman myth. The in-class discussion will deal
with five of the seminal figures of ancient and modern works
of art. In the practicums (four short essays) students will
apply the insights gained in class to the same or similar
mythological figures as they appear in film. Enrollment
limit of 15 students.
(56900) POLS 404:SEM:HON: “Introduction to
Popular Culture Studies,” 3 credits, 9:30-10:45
a.m. TTH, Sandra Reineke, MCCL 315
Through an examination of both critical secondary literature
and primary texts of popular or mass culture production,
such as Madonna, MTV, rap, and film, this course will introduce
students to the study of popular culture and its production.
Some of the main questions this course will be exploring:
What is the historical and cultural context for the emergence
of popular culture in the US? What are the reasons for its
emergence? What
are its politics? How can we understand the explosion of
mass media in the United States and its domestic and global
significance? Enrollment limit of 15 students.
Spring Semester, 2003
Chemistry H112, 4 cr.: Thomas Bitterwolf
(45458) Sec. 21-- 9:30 MWF, ALB 335;
Lab 2:30-5:20 Th,REN 233; Rec 12:30 Tu, MINES 306
(45460) Sec. 23-- 9:30 MWF, ALB 335;
Lab 7:00-9:50 p.m. Th, REN 233; Rec 12:30 Tu, MINES 306
Honors Principles of Chemistry II.
Continuation of Chem 111 for students in the University
Honors Program. Some work in inorganic, organic, and biochemistry,
electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and in qualitative
inorganic analysis. Three lectures, one three-hour lab and
one recitation a week.
Prerequisite: Chem 111 or permission.
Satisfies core curriculum requirements in the natural and
applied sciences. Majors in natural sciences and engineering
are encouraged to take Honors Chemistry.
(55240) Economics H272, 4 cr., (02)
11:30 MTWTh: Steven Peterson, ED 401
Honors Foundation of Economic Analysis.
Introductory course on the principles of economics, covering
both micro-and macro-concepts, theory, analysis, and applications.
Carries no credit after Econ 201 AND 202; carries 3 credits
after EITHER Econ 201 or Econ 202. Satisfies core curriculum
requirements for social sciences. Limit of 30.
(45844) English H258, 3 cr., (02)
11:00-12:15 TTH: Gary Williams, REN 129
Honors Literature of Western Civilization.
Reading in selected classics of Western literature from
the Renaissance to the modern era. May be taken independently
of English H257. Discussion format; satisfies core curriculum
requirements for humanities. Limit of 30.
(42142) History H102, 3 cr., (03)
2:30 MWF: Sean Quinlan, NICCOL 206
Honors History of Civilization.
Contributions to the modern world from 1650 to the present.
May be taken without having already received credit for
H101. Satisfies core curriculum requirement for social science.
Limit of 30.
(45579) Music H101, 3 cr., (02)
12:30 M: MUS 222 12:30 WF: MUS 119, James Reid
Honors Survey of Music. An introduction
to the art and nature of music, emphasizing aural skill,
historical styles, musical forms, and the literature of
music. Honors students have special opportunities to meet
and talk with visiting artists. Satisfies core curriculum
requirements in the humanities. Limit of 26.
(53394) Philosophy H103, 3 cr., (13)
2:00-3:15 T Th: Nicholas Gier, AD 227
Honors Introduction to Ethics. An
introduction to philosophical reasoning through historical
study of Western moral thought. Readings and discussions,
with required individual and group papers; satisfies core
curriculum requirement for humanities. Limit of 30.
(54970) Soc H101, 3 cr., (04) 2-3:15
T-Th: Debbie Storrs, ALB 212
Introduction
to Sociology. Introduces students to the basic
concepts used by sociologists to explain society and social
interaction. The course presents a unique perspective for
understanding our social world, and the critical thinking
and communication skills to apply sociological principles
to each student’s life. In an era of rapid and pervasive
social change, developing a sociological perspective on
aspects of everyday life and society is invaluable and empowering.
Topics covered in the course include: culture, socialization,
gender roles, the family, deviance, race and ethnicity,
and stratification. Limit of 30.
CORE - Discovery
(53328) Core H102, 3 cr., (07) 12:30-1:45
T-Th: Gary Williams, ED 401
Honors
Contemporary American Experience. This course
takes a broad look at contemporary American life in the
context of the last fifty years. Students analyze films,
stories, poems, court cases, personal narratives, popular
media, and objects of material culture for what they portray
about six aspects of American experience: religion, family,
the sense of place, gender/sexual orientation, race and
class. The course also includes readings from the social
sciences; satisfies core curriculum requirements for the
humanities. OPEN TO FRESHMEN ONLY. Limit 30.
(53236) Core H102, 3 cr., (20) 2:30-3:20
MWF: John Mihelich, WALLACE BSMT
Honors Time Warps: Religion, Science,
Technology, and Cultures of Time. What is time? How do we
measure it? How do we record its passing? How do we use
it? Our notion of time is a fundamental aspect of our culture,
but this notion of time has been influenced through history
by religion, science and technology. Other cultures have
other notions of time. These interrelated topics will be
explored. In addition, time is something we all use; exploration,
in a practical way, of how we use, waste, and manage time
will take place. Satisfies core curriculum requirements
for humanities. OPEN TO FRESHMEN ONLY. Limit 30.
(54925)
Core H201, Integrated Science, 3 cr., (05) 2:30 MWF: Mickey
Gunter, EP 202
Honors Minerals and Human Health.
The class will examine the interactions between minerals
(i.e.,inorganic, naturally occurring, solids) and the human
body–both the beneficial interactions, such as nutrition,
bone growth, and tooth development, and detrimental interactions,
such as lead poisoning and effects of inhaled mineral dusts.
The course will begin by building the content in minerals
and human anatomy and will be followed by discussions on
the interactions between the two. Finally, students will
examine issues related to minerals and health. Limit 30.
Intr 404.04, HON: Insight &
Creativity: Putting Discipline into Interdisciplinary Work,
12:30-1:20 p.m. T, Professors O'Rourke, Fehrenbacher, and
Bukvich
Based on the UI Faculty Colloquium
Lecture Series (Tuesdays in Whitewater Room, UI Commons).
The coursework includes attendance at these presentations,
along with journal entries chronicling student
reactions to each of these presentations. There will be
several additional
meetings with the faculty members in charge of the speaker
series,
Professors Bukvich, Fehrenbacher, and O'Rourke. For more
information,
contact Dr. O'Rourke (morourke@uidaho.edu, 407 Morrill Hall,885-7107).
Spring 2003 Upper Division
Honors Seminars
(53019) English, H404, (05) 3 cr.,
12:30-1:45 T-Th: Walter Hesford, PHI 102
The Nobel Prize in Literature and
Other Fields. This seminar will explore the history and
politics of the Nobel Prize, then focus on the writings
of recent Nobel Prize Winners in Literature. Nobel Prizes
are awarded each year to those who have made outstanding
contributions to literature, various sciences, economics
and world peace. Who wins these most prestigious prizes,
and why? Limit 15.
(54798) Music, H404, (01) 3 cr.,
3:30 MWF: James Reid, MUSIC 119
American Musical Icons. This course
will examine pieces from a list of the 100 most influential
compositions of American music of the 20th Century,
formulated by National Public Radio in 2000. The list includes
a broad variety of styles and genres. Topics of discussion
will include the historical context surrounding individual
compositions and their influence in other spheres including
literature and film. Omissions to the list will also be
considered. Limit 15.
(54832) Foreign Lang.–English, H400,
(01) 2 cr., 2:30-3:20 W: AD 328 7-10:00 p.m. T: AD 317,
Joan West
Women in Cinema: The International
Scene. This film-based course is an invitation to students
to broaden their knowledge of the world beyond our boundaries
as well as to explore it as visualized and understood through
women’s eyes. Film, especially in our increasingly visually-oriented
society, offers an exceptionally rich medium for studying
other countries and other cultures–their values, concepts,
behaviors and even the scenery. Central to this course is
the premise that women see and know in ways different from
men. While the course will concentrate on women film makers
and a feminist point of view will certainly be inherent
to some of the films viewed, it does not follow that “feminist
issues” will be the only topic or “feminist” the only critical
approach. Limit 15.
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