Honors Courses
Only want to take one class with a focus on sustainability rather than a minor or major? You can still take a variety of courses within the curriculum that also count towards General Education Credit, Issues credit, or may be required within your major.
For updated information of course listings and descriptions visit the Course Catalog
HNR 235 - SWS Democracy & Pol Thinking
Course explores the idea of democracy and its alternatives, with a focus on citizen participation, political judgment, and basic values of freedom, equality, and tolerance. The course pays special attention to the possibilities of and obstacles to student participation in politics, including the student’s role in campus government. Fulfills one of the Foundation - Social and Behavioral Sciences. Offered fall semester. 3 cr
HNR 241 - The Earth, A Global View
Course has two objectives: (1) understanding Earth as one global, holistic, delicately balanced dynamic system; and (2) understanding the critical interdependence between humans and Earth systems. Required field trip. Fulfills Foundation - Physical Sciences with a Lab. See University Honors College. (3-0-3) Offered fall and winter semesters. 4 cr
HNR 242 - Plants and People
Plants are the dominant organisms on the landscape and are often taken for granted. The ecology, structure, function, genetics, and variety of plants are studied in order to develop an appreciation of the dependence of humans upon them for food, oxygen, shelter, medicines, and pleasure. Fulfills Foundation - Life Sciences with a Lab. Offered fall and winter semesters. 3 cr
HNR 203 - Food For Thought
Temporary course - description not available.
HNR 280 - Theory & Practice of Rights I
Temporary course - description not available.
HNR 264 - Theory & Practice of Rights II
This is the second of a three-part foundational interdisciplinary sequence on the theory and practice of rights in the United States and around the globe. It examines debates about the meaning of human rights and their value for addressing injustices in western and nonwestern contexts. Fulfills one of the Foundation - Social and Behavioral Sciences. Course offered winter semester. Prerequisites: HNR 263, first-year honors student. Corequisite: HNR 265.
3.000 Credit hours
HNR 265 - Theory & Practice of Rights III
This is the third of a three-part honors foundational interdisciplinary sequence on the theory and practice of rights in the United States and around the globe. It explores the experience of and resistance to human rights violations in particular cultural contexts. Fulfills one of the Foundation - Social and Behavioral Sciences. Fulfills Cultures - Global Perspectives. Fulfills
one of the issues requirements. Course offered winter semester. Prerequisites: HNR 263, first-year honors student. Corequisite: HNR 264. 3.000 Credit hours
HNR 280 - Social Product Innovation
Temporary course - description not available.
HNR 281 - Ghanaian Life and Culture
Of varying focus, the course makes use of the history, culture, and society of a host country in order to highlight disciplinary perspectives in context. To be taught in that country (or countries) as part of an approved study abroad program. By permit only. Credit may vary. 3 cr
HNR 311 - SWS Prob Solving-Sustain
An intensive, in-depth study of a special problem or topic. The seminar, taken in the junior or senior year, is a Capstone for the liberal arts component of the student’s education. It provides an occasion for considering the ways in which liberal arts disciplines impinge upon each other. Fulfills Cultures - Global Perspectives. 3 cr
HNR 313 - Honors Juniors Seminar
An intensive, in-depth study of a special problem or topic. The seminar, taken in the junior or senior year, is a capstone for the liberal arts and sciences component of the student’s education. It provides an occasion for considering the ways in which liberal arts and sciences disciplines impinge upon each other. Prerequisites: Junior standing.