2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
 

Robert E. Cook Honors College

Academic Affairs Division

Credit designation below each title is expressed in (c) class hours per week, (l) lab or (d) discussion section hours per week, and (cr) credits per semester.

HNRC 101 Honors Core I

5c-0l-5cr

Prerequisites: Freshman standing, admission to the Honors College

This first in a series of three required and interrelated courses introduces Honors College students to major works of literature and art; to major ideas in history, philosophy, religious studies, literature, and the fine arts; and to critical thinking skills used in reading, writing, and discussion in an integrated, synthetic, and interactive pedagogical environment. While materials from various periods and disciplines are part of HNRC 101, each instructor has attempted to incorporate some works from a common century to provide students with a common ground for exploring the core questions.

HNRC 102 Honors Core II

5c-0l-5cr

Prerequisites: HNRC 101, freshman standing, and admission to Honors College

The second in a series of three required and interrelated courses. HNRC 102 continues the emphases of HNRC 101: (a) introduction to major works of literature and fine arts; (b) introduction to major ideas in history, philosophy, religious studies; and (c) focus on critical thinking skills used in reading, writing, and discussion in an interrelated, synthetic, and interactive pedagogical environment. Although materials come from various periods and disciplines, each instructor has incorporated works from a common century to provide a common ground for exploring core questions. Building on their experiences in HNRC 101, students become more critical and analytical in their reading and response. Further, the ability to synthesize is emphasized based on their previous readings and learning experiences.

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HNRC 201 Honors Core III

4c-0l-4cr

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, admission to the Honors College, and successful completion of HNRC 101 and 102 if admitted to Honors College as a first-year student. Prerequisites for students admitted to the Honors College as sophomores are ENGL 101 and at least one Liberal Studies course in the humanities or fine arts.

Completes the introduction of Honors College students to major works of literature and art; major ideas in history, philosophy, religious studies, literature, and the fine arts; and critical thinking skills used in reading, writing, and discussion in an integrated and interactive pedagogical environment.

HNRC 202 Honors Core: Sciences

4c-0l-4cr

Prerequisites: HNRC 101, 102, sophomore standing, admission to Honors College

Concerned with science as a way of knowing about the world. Focuses on what scientists have learned about what it means to be human, how humans have been shaped by and, in turn, have influenced their environment, and on what use might be made of scientific knowledge. These themes are explored from disciplines in the natural and social sciences.

HNRC 483 Honors Thesis

var-1-6cr

Prerequisites: Honors College student in good standing; at least junior status at time topic is proposed. Prior approval through advisor, faculty members, department chairperson, dean, and Provost’s Office

An intensive, focused study involving independent research within the student’s major discipline culminating in a written thesis approved by a thesis director and two faculty readers/committee members. May be taken more than once to a maximum of 6cr. Approval is based on academic appropriateness and availability of resources.

HNRC 499 Honors Senior Synthesis

var-3-6cr

Prerequisites: 3.25 GPA, Honors College good standing or instructor permission, 73 or more credits earned

Concluding crossdisciplinary Honors College experience, focused on the question “What are the obligations of the educated citizen?” Helps students understand and handle complex intellectual issues from multiple perspectives. A selection of topics is announced and described in the undergraduate course schedule. Substitutes for LBST 499.

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