HONR - Honors Courses

HONR 1010Honors Introductory Seminar: The Nature of Inquiry (3-0-3)
A content based introduction to problem solving and critical thinking from the perspective of the various disciplines, HONR 1010 explores modes of critical inquiry and prepares entering honors students to succeed at ASU and in the Honors Program. Specific topic focus varies from year to year. Readings, lectures, and orientation activities form the basis for writing, speaking and discussion so that the course satisfies the COMS requirement in Core Area B for honors students. Prerequisite: Admission to ASU Honors Program.

HONR 1900Contemporary Issues ( 3-0-3)
An interdisciplinary exploration of an important issue or theme at a level consistent with freshman or sophomore honors standing. Variable topics. Topic chosen by student/faculty committee. Prerequisites: Admission to ASU Honors Program or permission of the Honors Program Committee. Freshman or sophomore status.

HONR 2950 Selected Topics (3-0-3)
A variable topics honors course that allows faculty to experiment with innovative lower division course offerings. These courses will be approved by the faculty member's department and by the Honors Committee. These courses can, with the approval of the department or departments responsible for core offerings, count in the core by course substitution. Prerequisite: Admission to ASU Honors Program or permission of the Honors Program Committee.

HONR 3900Breaking Boundaries (3-0-3)
An interdisciplinary and/or multicultural seminar which aims to cross boundaries between the disciplines and/or between cultures within the United States or within the world. The course provides an in-depth examination of variable selected topics at a level consistent with junior or senior honors standing. Topic chosen by student/faculty committee. Prerequisites: Junior or senior status and (1) admission to ASU Honors program or (2) permission of the Honors Program Committee.

HONR 3999Thesis Prospectus (1-0-1)
A directed project wherein the student works closely with an honors advisor, usually in her or his major department, to develop an acceptable honors thesis proposal. The proposal will include (1) a description of the proposed honors project: its purpose, its extent, and its expected outcome; (2) an assessment of materials needed and available for the proposed project; (3) a calendar for work on the proposed thesis; and, (4) a description of the assessment procedures for determining the evaluation and awarding of credit for the finished thesis. The finished proposal will be submitted to the Honors Committee for comment and approval. Prerequisites: Junior status, admission to the ASU Honors Program.
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