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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog (As of 09-27-19) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Honors
  

  • HONS 155 Honors Geology I (3)


    Co-requisite(s): HONS 155L .
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • HONS 155L Honors Geology I Lab (1)


    Co-requisite(s): HONS 155 .
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • HONS 156 Honors Geology II (3)


    Co-requisite(s): HONS 156L .
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HONS 156L Honors Geology II Lab (1)


    Co-requisite(s): HONS 156 .
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HONS 157 Honors Physics I (3)

    This course is a calculus-based introduction to physics. Topics include mechanics, wave motion, fluids, and heat. Lectures emphasize the application of these topics in interdisciplinary areas. Examples of interdisciplinary applications are forces and torque to biomechanics, fluid dynamics to medicine, and heat and thermodynamics to chemistry.
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 157L .
    Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): MATH 120  or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • HONS 157L Honors Physics I Lab (1)

    A project-based laboratory program to accompany the Honors Physics I lecture. In addition to running standard labs, students will design and complete an experiment on one of the course topics.
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 157 .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • HONS 158 Honors Physics II (3)

    A continuation of Honors Physics I. Topics covered are Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Relativity, Atomic Physics, Quantum Physics and Nuclear Physics. Lectures emphasize the application of these topics in interdisciplinary areas. Examples of interdisciplinary applications are electric potentials in biology and medicine, magnetic field in medicine, or optics and the biology of human vision and possibly visual arts. 
    Prerequisite(s): HONS 157 /HONS 157L  or PHYS 111 /PHYS 111L , MATH 120 , or permission of the instructor
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 158L 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: Students planning to major in physics and/or astrophysics and/or meteorology are advised to complete MATH 220 along with HONS 158/158L as these are required for PHYS 230 enrollment.
  

  • HONS 158L Honors Physics II Lab (1)

    A project-based laboratory program to accompany Honors Physics II. In addition to running standard labs, students will design and complete an experiment on one of the course topics. 
    Prerequisite(s): HONS 157 and HONS 157L and MATH 120 OR
    PHYS 111 and PHYS 111L and MATH 120 OR
    permission of the instructor
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 158 .
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • HONS 159 Honors Astronomy I (3)

    An introduction to astronomy. (This course is the Honors College equivalent of ASTR 129 .) Topics considered include a brief history of astronomy, coordinates, time, the earth’s structure and motion, astronomical instrumentation, the moon, eclipses, comets, meteors, interplanetary medium, stars, star clusters, interstellar matter, galaxies and cosmology.
    Prerequisite(s): This course assumes a working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 159L  
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • HONS 159L Honors Astronomy I Lab (1)

    A laboratory program to accompany Honors Astronomy I .
    Prerequisite(s): This course assumes a working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 159  
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • HONS 160 Honors Astronomy II (3)

    A continuation of HONS 159  Honors Astronomy I. (This course is the Honors College equivalent of ASTR 130 ).
    Prerequisite(s): HONS 159  and HONS 159L . This course assumes a working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 160L  
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HONS 160L Honors Astronomy II Lab (1)

    A laboratory program to accompany Honors Astronomy II.
    Prerequisite(s): HONS 159  and HONS 159L . This course assumes a working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry.
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 160  
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HONS 163 Honors Psychology (3)

    This course will highlight the methods and procedures that psychologists use to understand the complexity of human behavior. Because psychology has grown to include numerous and vastly different domains, the course is team taught so that the students may gain a broader appreciation of psychology from two professors with differing laboratory approaches to the study of behavior.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been received for PSYC 103 .
  

  • HONS 165 Honors American Government (3)

    This is the Honors equivalent of POLI 101 . The course investigates national American government at all levels including its functions and challenges.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • HONS 166 Honors World Politics (3)

    This is the Honors equivalent of POLI 103 . The course takes an in-depth look at international politics and affairs. Topics include the nature of the state system, globalization, international cooperation and conflict and human rights.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • HONS 167 Introduction to Sociology (3)

    Have you ever wondered why people behave the way they do? In this class you will gain a scientific understanding of the social world by observing human behavior, including culture, socialization, social inequality, and more, through the window of the sociological perspective-the deeper understanding of how society affects you and how you affect society.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HONS 168 Honors Introduction to Archaeology (3)

    This course introduces students to the study of past cultures through their material remains. Examines theories and methods used in archaeology for reconstructing, interpreting, and preserving the past. Students will use this knowledge to understand how archaeologists interpret the archaeological record to understand past human behavior and societies.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • HONS 169 Language and Culture (3)

    This course involves a study of language in its social and cultural context. It stresses the relationships between language and the transmission of meaning, worldview, and social identity.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Restriction(s): This is an honors course. Students can not recieve credit for both HONS 169 and ANTH 205. 
  

  • HONS 170 Honors Intro to Philosophy (3)

    An examination of problems in central areas of philosophy, including metaphysics, epistemology and ethics.
    Course Frequency: Spring
    Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been received for PHIL 101 .
  

  • HONS 173 Introduction to International Studies (3)

    The Honors version of the Introduction to International Studies course introduces a base of knowledge, analytical skills, and a vocabulary of concepts useful for understanding the multi-dimensional concerns of International Studies. Through an examination of international politics, economics, society, history, literature, and environment, this course will enhance the student’s appreciation for an international studies approach to issues associated with global development. The Honors version of the course entails more in-depth discussion, a heavier reading load, and more substantial written assignments.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been received for INTL 100 .
  

  • HONS 174 Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies (Honors) (3)

    The Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary course designed to explore the rich body of knowledge developed by and about women and gender. We study gendered structures and their consequences in contemporary cultures and societies. In addition, we examine feminist theories and relevant social movements. This course will introduce students to the practice of critically analyzing past and present social conditions of women’s lives. We will explore the historical roots of women’s oppression in the United States as a system of power relations enmeshed in constructions and assumption pertaining to race, gender, sexuality, religion, ability, national status and the culture of capitalism.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College student
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • HONS 175 Approaches to Religion (3)

    An introduction to the comparative study of world religions using a thematic approach in at least three traditions, combined with a specific theoretical analysis of the theme.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been received for RELS 101 .
  

  • HONS 180 Honors Business and Consumer Ethics (3)

    This is the Honors equivalent of PHIL 175 . It is designed to introduce the student to the ethical issues of the marketplace.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been received for PHIL 175 .
  

  • HONS 190 Accelerated General Chemistry (4)

    This course covers the content of a typical one-year sequence of general chemistry in a single semester. Topics include stoichiometry, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry introduction, structure and bonding, gas laws, kinetics, redox chemistry and equilibrium. Only students with substantial high school chemistry will be admitted to the course.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College admission; AP credit in chemistry and/or placement
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 190L ; MATH 111  or placement into MATH 120  or higher
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • HONS 190L Accelerated General Chemistry Lab (1)

    The course covers the content of a typical one-year sequence of a general chemistry in a single semester. Topics include stoichiometry, thermodynamics, quantum chemistry introduction, structure and bonding, gas laws, kinetics, redox chemistry and equilibrium. Only students with substantial high school chemistry will be admitted to the course.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College admission; AP credit in chemistry and/or placement.
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 190 ; MATH 111  or placement into MATH 120  or higher
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • HONS 192 Honors Organic Chemistry: Applications of Molecular Structure and Properties (3)

    An introductory course utilizing theoretical principles and fundamental facts to form an understanding of the structure, characterization, properties and reactivities of organic compounds. Functional groups, fundamentals of reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopy are included.
    Prerequisite(s): HONS 190  and HONS 190L  with a grade of D+ or higher
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 192L  
    Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): MATH 120  is recommended as a pre-or co-requisite.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HONS 192L Honors Organic Chemistry Laboratory: Purification, Separation and Characterization of Organic Compounds (1)

    An introductory course presenting practical applications related to concepts from lecture. This course stresses the student development of proper technique, application of scientific method, data analysis, and reporting of scientific data. The formal reports for each experiment will be 1-2 pages each.
    Prerequisite(s): HONS 190  and HONS 190L  with a grade of D+ or higher
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 192  
    Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): MATH 120  is recommended as a pre-or co-requisite.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HONS 200 Honors Economics I (3)

    Macroeconomics and microeconomics courses that introduce the principles of economics and the history of the development of these principles.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 120  or its equivalent.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • HONS 203 Honors Financial Accounting (3)

    A survey of accounting information essential for external parties to make business decisions about an organization. This course satisfies the requirement of ACCT 203 .
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing; open to all Honors College students.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • HONS 204 Honors Managerial Accounting (3)

    A survey of accounting information critical for planning, control and business decision-making within an organization.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing; HONS 203 ; open to all Honors College students
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • HONS 205 Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice (3)

    This course provides an introduction to theoretical and experiential issues in entrepreneurship including the language of entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, lean startups, business models, entrepreneurship, and learning from both successful and unsuccessful ventures. Readings, lectures, and live case discussions with entrepreneurs will be used to explore these and related issues.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Restriction(s): A student may not receive credit for both HONS 205 and ENTR 200 .
  

  • HONS 210 Honors Business Law (3)

    This is the Honors equivalent of BLAW 205 . It is designed to introduce the student to the legal, ethical and regulatory environment of business. Students will focus on the laws of contract, property and torts once a foundation of the legal system is established. Analysis of ethical considerations in a business environment will strengthen the student’s ability to make critical decisions in the strategic arena of business.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and other prerequisites as required.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HONS 211 Honors Economics II (3)

    Macroeconomics and microeconomics courses that introduce the principles of economics and the history of the development of these principles.
    Prerequisite(s): HONS 200  or its equivalent.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • HONS 214 Honors Business Statistics (3)

    Advanced statistical analysis with applications in business and economics utilizing relevant computer software. Topics include business applications in descriptive and inferential statistics emphasizing such topics as simple and multiple regression, analysis of variance, hypothesis testing, quality control, decision making using software and non-parametric techniques.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • HONS 215 Honors Calculus II (4)

    A second calculus course especially designed for students with advanced placement credit for MATH 120 . The course will cover the material of MATH 220 , plus additional material to be determined in part by the backgrounds, interests and abilities of the students in the course.
    Prerequisite(s): Advanced placement credit for MATH 120  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Note: Students may not receive credit toward graduation for both MATH 220  and HONS 215.
  

  • HONS 216 Conceptual Tour of Contemporary Mathematics (3)

    This course will highlight mathematics as a network of intriguing and powerful ideas, not a dry formula list of techniques. Emphasis will be placed on conceptual, non-technical understanding of current developments in higher-level mathematics, and how these concepts and results are intertwined and employed in other areas outside mathematics.
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 105  or MATH 120  or equivalent; or permission of instructor
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HONS 217 Honors Statistics (3)

    Honors Statistics introduces students to the world of stochastic phenomena and modeling including probability, statistical inference, and stochastic processes. The course covers the axioms of probability and fundamental laws of probability including the Law of Large Numbers, the Central Limit Theorem, conditioning, and Bayes Theorem. Using probability theory the course develops statistical inference procedures including point estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis tests, and multiple linear regression. Elementary stochastic processes are covered via discrete-time Markov chains with applications. Real world examples and real data will be used to demonstrate the power and utility of stochastic modeling and statistical inference across a wide variety of disciplines.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College student, MATH 105  with a C- or better or MATH 111  or MATH 120  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • HONS 225 Honors Colloquium: Special Topics in Foundations of Western Civilization (3-4)

    Courses in this colloquium series relate the arts, literature and philosophy of the Western world to their political, social and economic contexts. By focusing on an enduring question, students will engage in literature and perspectives from a cross-disciplinary perspective to understand who we are as human beings. Colloquium courses are writing and reading intensive, discussion-based, and interdisciplinary in nature.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College Student, HONS 100 , HONS 110  and one additional HONS course of at least 3 credits (excluding HONS 115  and HONS 216 ).
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • HONS 226 Honors Colloquium: Foundations of Western Civilization Pre-Modern History (3)

    This interdisciplinary colloquium examines the development of Western civilization from its origins in the ancient Near East through the Renaissance and Reformation. It relates the arts, literature and philosophy of the Western world to their political, social and economic contexts.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College Student, HONS 100 , HONS 110 , and one additional HONS course of at least 3 credits (excluding HONS 115  and HONS 216 ).
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • HONS 227 Honors Colloquium: Foundations of Western Civilization Modern History (3)

    This interdisciplinary colloquium examines the development of Western civilization from the scientific revolution to the contemporary world. It relates the arts, literature and philosophy of the Western world to their political, social and economic contexts.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College Student, HONS 100 , HONS 110 , and one additional HONS course of at least 3 credits (excluding HONS 115  and HONS 216 ).

        
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HONS 230 Honors Colloquium: Special Topics in Elements of Human Culture and Expression (3-4)

    Courses offered in this colloquium series will consider multidisciplinary approaches to enduring questions or critical issues in language, literacy, and cultural expression. Creative fusions between studies of fine arts, foreign languages, aesthetics, and composition will privilege opportunities for experiential and applied learning. Courses in this series may involve collaborative work in peer and community contexts, and conversational, hands-on engagement with materials and techniques that help us to better understand cultural literacies and creative arts. Colloquium courses are writing and reading intensive, discussion-based, and interdisciplinary in nature.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College student, HONS 100 , HONS 110 , and one additional HONS course of at least 3 credits (excluding HONS 115  and HONS 216 ). 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: Course may be repeated when course content varies. Repeatable up to 12 hours.
  

  • HONS 235 Honors Colloquium: Special Topics in Ethics (3-4)

    Ethics is primarily concerned with questions about how humans ought to behave with respect to each other, non-human animals, and the environment. This colloquium will engage with enduring questions in ethics, drawing on a number of fields within the humanities and social sciences. When possible, topics will include contemporary, emerging issues. Colloquium courses are writing and reading intensive, discussion-based, and interdisciplinary in nature.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College Student, HONS 100 , HONS 110 , and one additional HONS course of at least 3 credits (excluding HONS 115  and HONS 216 ).
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • HONS 240 Honors Colloquium: Special Topics in Value and Tradition in the Nonwestern World (3-4)

    Courses in this colloquium series explore the visions, values, and practices by which people of the non-Western world have shaped their life experiences. By focusing on enduring questions or critical issues, students will engage in literature and perspectives from a diversity of disciplines to understand the worldviews and traditions that are practiced in non-Western societies such as China, Japan, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa. Students will explore the issues and themes central to the study of the non-Western world and its peoples. Colloquium courses are writing and reading intensive, discussion-based, and interdisciplinary in nature.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College student, HONS 100 , HONS 110 , and one additional HONS course of at least 3 credits (excluding HONS 115  and HONS 216 ). 
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: Course may be repeated when course content varies. Repeatable up to 12 hours.
  

  • HONS 245 Honors Colloquium: Special Topics in the History and Philosophy of Science (3-4)

    Science is deeply intertwined in both historical and philosophical thinking. Many of the greatest scientific minds throughout the centuries were also philosophers. In this colloquium series, students will explore enduring questions as to how time, place, and context all impact scientific research, and how the role of philosophy has developed over time to delineate the boundary between science and pseudo-science. Colloquium courses are writing and reading intensive, discussion-based, and interdisciplinary in nature.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College student, HONS 100 , HONS 110 , and one additional HONS course of at least 3 credits (excluding HONS 115  and HONS 216 ).
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: Course may be repeated when course content varies. Repeatable up to 12 hours.
  

  • HONS 246 Honors Colloquium in the History and Philosophy of Science (3)

    This lecture/discussion course is a study of the evolution of scientific ideas from the intuitive insights of early cultures through modern analytic and experimental investigation.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • HONS 250 Honors Colloquium: Special Topics in Diversity and Sustainability (3-4)

    Courses in this colloquium series examine pressing 21st century problems related to the intersection of social, economic, and environmental systems.  Given the complexity of 21st century problems, students will engage literature and perspectives from the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, public health, and other domains. Students will make sense of and offer possible creative solutions to interlinked issues such as environmental institutional sexism and racism, climate change, biodiversity loss, the tragedy of the commons, inequitable distribution of wealth, and queerphobia.  Students will discuss creative problem solving, systems thinking, analytical reasoning, and interdisciplinary thinking and how these may equip students to advocate for resiliency and solutions to these problems.  Colloquium courses are writing and reading intensive, discussion-based, and interdisciplinary in nature.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College Student, HONS 100 , HONS 110 , and one additional HONS course of at least 3 credits (excluding HONS 115  and HONS 216 ).
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • HONS 255 Honors Colloquium: Special Topics in Self, Other, and Society (3-4)

    Courses offered in this colloquium series will each address enduring questions or critical issues related to the role of the individual in society. Drawing from diverse perspectives in the social sciences, humanities, and other disciplines, these courses address the range of factors - genetics, physiology, neurology, personality, cognition, emotion, experience, context - that distinguish human beings and contribute to the unique beliefs, values, and behaviors that characterize any given individual. Colloquium courses are writing and reading intensive, discussion-based, and interdisciplinary in nature.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College Student, HONS 100 , HONS 110 , and one additional HONS course of at least 3 credits (excluding HONS 115  and HONS 216 ).    
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • HONS 260 Honors Colloquium: Special Topics in Inquiry, Discovery, and Innovation (3-4)

    Courses in this colloquium series will focus on the discovery of knowledge and its transformation into new insights and innovative ideas. The current worldview of nature and reality is the result of human curiosity, creativity, discovery and innovation. A human drive for understanding the universe underlies the knowledge-generating, transformational process that is constantly at work in our everyday lives. These courses will encourage students to develop an interdisciplinary perspective on enduring questions or critical issues in math and science, work towards finding answers and innovations that allow for a greater understanding of the universe. Colloquium courses are writing and reading intensive, discussion-based, and interdisciplinary in nature.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College Student, HONS 100 , HONS 110 , and one additional HONS course of at least 3 credits (excluding HONS 115  and HONS 216 ).    
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • HONS 280 Honors Special Topics Course (1-4)

    An introductory or intermediate Honors course on a special topic not in the Humanities or Social Sciences. Topics will be proposed by faculty based on their particular expertise and interests and approved by the Honors College Committee. Repeatable up to 12 hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Being a member of the Honors College or, on a space available basis, with the consent of the instructor and Dean of the Honors College.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
  

  • HONS 281 Special Topics in the Humanities (1-4)

    An introductory or intermediate Honors course on a special topic in the Humanities. Topics will be proposed by faculty based on their particular expertise and interests and approved by the Honors College Committee. Repeatable up to 12 hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Being a member of the Honors College or, on a space available basis, with the consent of the instructor and Dean of the Honors College.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
  

  • HONS 282 Special Topics in the Social Sciences (1-4)

    An introductory or intermediate Honors course on a special topic in the Social Sciences. Topics will be proposed by faculty based on their particular expertise and interests and approved by the Honors College Committee. Repeatable up to 12 hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Being a member of the Honors College or, on a space available basis, with the consent of the instructor and Dean of the Honors College.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
  

  • HONS 293 Honors Organic Chemistry: Reactions and Applications of Organic Compounds in Materials Science and Biology (3)

    This course provides qualitative introduction to concepts of kinetic and thermodynamic control of the reactions of organic compounds.
    Prerequisite(s): HONS 192  and HONS 192L  with a grade of D+ or higher and MATH 120 ,
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 293L , MATH 220  is recommended.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Note: Students who fail HONS 192  or HONS 192L  should take CHEM 112 /CHEM 112L  as needed and then take the CHEM 231 /CHEM 232  sequence.
  

  • HONS 293L Honors Organic Chemistry Laboratory: Reactions and Applications of Organic Compounds in Materials Science and Biology (1)

    An introductory laboratory course presenting practical applications related to concepts from lecture. This course stresses the student use of proper technique, application of scientific method, data analysis, and reporting of scientific data. The formal reports for each experiment will be one-two pages each.
    Prerequisite(s): HONS 192 /HONS 192L  with a grade of D+ or higher and MATH 120 .
    Co-requisite(s): HONS 293 , MATH 220  is recommended.
    Course Frequency: Fall
    Note: Students who fail HONS 192  or HONS 192L  should take CHEM 112 /CHEM 112L  as needed and then take the CHEM 231 /CHEM 232  sequence.
  

  • HONS 301 Principles of Leadership (2)

    In this course, students will read and discuss scholarly and professional literature on effective leadership to help them understand its application in their professional and personal lives. Students will develop the tools and capacities to be effective leaders by becoming more self-aware and more conscious of others and their environment. Each student will complete guided personal reflections that integrate theory into an analysis of their own potential.
    Prerequisite(s): Completion of 15 HONS credits (excluding HONS 115 , HONS 216  and HONS 217 ) and permission of the Honors College.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HONS 380 Interdisciplinary Special Topics (3-4)

    An Honors Interdisciplinary Special Topics Colloquium, not in the Humanities or Social Sciences. Topics will be proposed by faculty based on their particular expertise and interests and approved by the Honors College Committee. This course is repeatable up to 12 hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College student, HONS 100 , HONS 110 , and one additional HONS course of at least 3 credits (excluding HONS 115  and HONS 216 ).
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
  

  • HONS 381 Interdisciplinary Special Topics in the Humanities (3-4)

    An Honors Interdisciplinary Special Topics Colloquium in the Humanities. Topics will be proposed by faculty based on their particular expertise and interests and approved by the Honors College Committee. Applied toward general education requirements in Humanities.This course is repeatable up to 12 hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College student, HONS 100 , HONS 110 , and one additional HONS course of at least 3 credits (excluding HONS 115  and HONS 216 ).
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
  

  • HONS 382 Interdisciplinary Special Topics in the Social Sciences (3-4)

    An Honors Interdisciplinary Special Topics Colloquium in the Social Sciences. Topics will be proposed by faculty based on their particular expertise and interests and approved by the Honors College Committee. Applied toward general education requirement in Social Science. Repeatable up to 12 hours.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College student, HONS 100 , HONS 110 , and one additional HONS course of at least 3 credits (excluding HONS 115  and HONS 216 ).
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
  

  • HONS 390 Advanced Special Topics Seminar (3-6)

    Advanced Special Topics Seminar courses will build upon foundational coursework and are defined by a deep analysis of subject matter. Topics will be proposed by faculty based on their particular expertise and interests and approved by the Honors College Committee.
    Prerequisite(s): Honors College student and one colloquium course from the following list: HONS 225-265 or HONS 380  or HONS 381  or HONS 382 .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit up to 9 credit hours when course content varies.
  

  • HONS 391 Special Topics in Humanities (3)

    An honors course on a special topic in the humanities to be determined by faculty and student interest.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • HONS 392 Special Topics in Social Sciences (3-6)

    An honors course on a special topic in the social sciences to be determined by faculty and student interest.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • HONS 395 Scholarly Off-Campus Project (3)

    Honors College students are encouraged to engage in scholarly projects off campus; e.g., study abroad, exchanges with other honors programs, internships, etc. Such projects are normally conceived by the student and worked out in detail with the student’s advisor or tutor with the assistance of the Honors College dean. Projects will be approved and evaluated for credit by the Honors College committee.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
  

  • HONS 398 Honors Independent Study (1-3)

    Individually supervised reading and/or research on a topic or project agreed upon by student and supervisor. The amount of reading or the nature of the project will determine the credit to be assigned.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • HONS 399 Tutorial (3)

    Individual instruction given by a tutor in regularly scheduled meetings (usually once a week).
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing plus permission of the tutor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
  

  • HONS 499 Bachelor’s Essay (6)

    A year-long research and writing project done during the senior year under the close supervision of a tutor. The student must take the initiative in seeking a tutor to help in both the design and the supervision of the project. A project proposal must be submitted in writing and approved by the Honors College committee prior to registration for the course.
    Course Frequency: Occasional

Hospitality and Tourism Management
  

  • HTMT 210 Principles and Practices in Hospitality & Tourism (3)

    An overview of the hospitality and tourism field including its historical development, major components, functions and current and future trends. Does not count toward major GPA except in HTMT major and/or concentration.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • HTMT 244 Internship (1-3)

    The purpose of this course is for students to gain an entry level experience within the hospitality and tourism realm. Students will increase their exposure to and understanding of the hospitality and tourism industry and potential career paths to which they may work towards. The internship will be guided by a Learning Contract and academic components designed to enhance the student’s knowledge.
    Prerequisite(s): HTMT 210  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: For up to 3 credit hours.
  

  • HTMT 260 Special Topics in Hospitality & Tourism (1-3)

    An in-depth treatment of a current area of special concern within the field of hospitality and tourism.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • HTMT 310 Current Topics in Hospitality and Tourism Management (1-3)

    The purpose of the course is to explore current advanced issues related to the hospitality and tourism industries. Topics will vary depending on the course section and instructor’s particular professional expertise. Students can take this course for up to six credit hours, as long as the course content varies, and with permission of the department chair.
    Prerequisite(s): HTMT 210 , junior standing, or permission of the department chair
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • HTMT 350 Hospitality & Tourism Marketing (3)

    This course examines how leading hospitality and tourism enterprises apply marketing principles to create and retain customers. Special attention is given to the timing, packaging, pricing, channels of distribution, advertising and personal selling functions of destination-marketing organizations and convention and meeting facilities.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; HTMT 210 ; MKTG 302  or ARTM 321 ; or permission of instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • HTMT 351 Hotel Management (3)

    This course examines hotel management issues emphasizing general management, service, sales, forecasting, financial aspects, rate efficiencies, labor management and guest relations.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; HTMT 210  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • HTMT 352 Service Operations Management (3)

    This course focuses on the socio-technical systems of hospitality operations. Through cases, role-playing and computer simulations, students will be exposed to a variety of human relations skills (i.e., communications, negotiating and personal selling) as well as technical skills (i.e., yield management, CRS) required to manage successful “hi-tech hi-touch” businesses.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; HTMT 210  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • HTMT 353 Hospitality Sales & Negotiations (3)

    Theory and practice of personal selling as used by hospitality and tourism organizations to develop long-term partnerships with customers with emphasis on marketing, planning, communications, presentation and negotiation skills.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; HTMT 350  or MKTG 302 .
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • HTMT 354 Hospitality and Tourism Technology (3)

    This course examines theories and current trends in Internet marketing and information technology and teaches analytical skills with information systems, online marketing and social media management in the hospitality and tourism industry. It exposes the students to the dynamics of technological changes and how it significantly transforms this industry.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HTMT 355 Negotiations: Principles and Practices (3)

    The objective of this course is to learn an effective negotiation framework for doing business in a hospitality/tourism management context. The intent is to experientially develop one’s negotiation skills. Emphasis will be placed on negotiation case studies, exercises, and role-plays.
    Prerequisite(s): HTMT 352  or instructor permission
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HTMT 360 Special Topics in Hospitality & Tourism (1-3)

    In-depth treatment of current areas of special concern within the field of business administration. A maximum of six hours of special topics courses may be applied toward the business major elective requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; other prerequisites depending on topic.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • HTMT 361 Meetings and Convention Management (3)

    This course is intended to serve as a comprehensive overview of the Meetings, Exhibitions, Events and Conventions (MEEC) industry. Learners will achieve a macro working knowledge of MEEC industry principles, practices, operations and management. Emphasis will be placed on both the supply and demand components of MEEC.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; HTMT 210  or permission of the instructor; ACCT 203 .
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HTMT 362 Events Management (3)

    This course focuses on the cultural origins and significance of celebration within society; an introduction to management of special events and festivals from initial planning through delivery; questions of event feasibility; costing and financial management; assessing and meeting communication objectives; merchandising and marketing; staffing and task analysis; safety and security; debriefing and evaluation.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; ACCT 203 ; HTMT 210  or ARTM 200 ; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Cross-listing: ARTM 362  
  

  • HTMT 370 Foodservice Enterprise: Design & Development (3)

    This course explores conceptualization, design, and development of an independent foodservice enterprise. Responsible practice, current trends in menu design - theory, historical perspectives and sociological impact, recipe development strategies, beverage programs, sanitation, interior layout and flow, equipment alternatives, and technological opportunities are examined.
    Prerequisite(s): HTMT 210  and junior or senior standing.
    Course Frequency: Fall
  

  • HTMT 372 Foodservice Operations Analysis (3)

    This course investigates the distinctive operational foodservice setting in which both production and selling of perishable food and beverage products occurs concurrently. Students analyze and process internal systems for monitoring food and beverage revenue and expense, menu item sales mix, pricing strategies, purchasing policies, inventory control, and employee development.
    Prerequisite(s): HTMT 210  and junior or senior standing.
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • HTMT 380 Managing Global Tourism (3)

    This course examines tourism issues from a global perspective. Topics covered during this course include: international business practices (marketing, law and finance), managing diverse populations and sustainable development. The course will present opportunities to analyze and discuss multiple perspectives related to understanding and managing tourism businesses in a globalized environment.
    Prerequisite(s): HTMT 210 , ECON 200 , ACCT 203  or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • HTMT 399 Tutorial (3)

    Individual instruction given by a tutor in regularly scheduled meetings (usually once a week). The student must take the initiative in seeking a tutor to help in the design and supervision of the project. A maximum of six hours of tutorial courses may be applied toward the business major elective requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; permission of the tutor and the chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 12 credit hours.
  

  • HTMT 420 Independent Study (3)

    The student will select a reading or research project in consultation with a faculty member, who will guide the work and determine the hours of credit to be allowed. A maximum of six hours of independent study courses may be applied toward the business major elective requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; written agreement with instructor and chair.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • HTMT 444 Hospitality Management Internship (3)

    A complementary source of learning and enhancement to the student’s academic program and career objectives through experiential education engaging the student in a unique three-way partnership between an approved hospitality partner, the university and the student. The overall unique learning experience will be guided by a Learning Contract, outlining specific work-related experiences and academic components designed to enhance the student’s knowledge. Finally, a series of regularly scheduled reflection and learning sessions conducted by faculty with support of industry leaders will be required. A maximum of three (3) hours of internship credit will be awarded.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, declared major or minor or concentration in hospitality and tourism management; or permission of the instructor.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • HTMT 488 Strategic Hospitality and Tourism Management (3)

    This course is the capstone course for the HTMT program. The course involves the integration and application of interdisciplinary management concepts, theories, and practices instrumental to management success within the hospitality and tourism industry.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , DSCI 232 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , FINC 303 , HTMT 210 , HTMT 352 , MGMT 301 , MKTG 302  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Note: BLAW 205  and DSCI 320  are both recommended.
  

  • HTMT 499 Bachelor’s Essay (6)

    A year-long research and writing project completed during the senior year under the close supervision of a tutor from the school. The student must take the initiative in seeking a tutor to help in both the design and the supervision of the project. A project proposal must be submitted in writing and approved by the school prior to registration for the course.
    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
    Course Frequency: Occasional

Information Management
  

  • INFM 330 Enterprise Data Management (3)

    This course provides an introduction to the planning, design, and implementation of data management systems across the enterprise. Topics include data management strategy, data modeling, infrastructure design, query design, reporting, and visualization. Special emphasis will be placed on in-memory database systems, such as SAP HANA.
    Prerequisite(s): DSCI 320  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • INFM 340 Innovation Technology (3)

    Students learn fundamental information technology concepts, processes and tools that drive business innovations resulting in local and distributed product and service solutions. Specifically, students will be introduced to solution design, prototyping, solution development and deployment, communication, and user-data analytics in in startup and growth companies. Students end the course with a technology portfolio of installed and cloud-based platforms and services. 
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 111  or MATH 250  or DSCI 232  or permission of instructor
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
    Restriction(s): Sections without restrictions are open to all students with the prerequisite. For sections that are paired with a program cohort, such as a cohort of ICAT, that section will be restricted to the cohort students by permission of instructor. 
    Note: This course is expected to be demand driven when taught as an indepdent elective course primarly for business majors. Additionally, one section of the course is expected to be offered each semester in support of the ICAT program. 
  

  • INFM 350 Business Analytics (3)

    This course will examine methods that have emerged from the field of business analytics and are proven to have value in the areas of forecasting, classification, and association. This class provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and hands-on experience with algorithms and technology tools for business analytics.
    Prerequisite(s): DATA 101 , DSCI 232  
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • INFM 360 Special Topics in Information Management (3)

    This course presents a range of advanced topics information management providing a solid foundation of the theory and application of information management techniques and practices for which no regular course is offered.   A maximum of 6 credit hours of special topics courses may be applied toward the business major elective requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when course content varies.
  

  • INFM 390 Enterprise Resource Planning (3)

    This course analyzes the conceptual and technological dimensions of Enterprise Resource Planning, emphasizing the integration between enterprise systems, data, and business processes within and across enterprises.
    Prerequisite(s): DSCI 320  
    Course Frequency: Spring

International Business
  

  • INTB 260 Special Topics in International Business (1-3)

    An in-depth treatment of a current area of special concern within the field of international business.
    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing or permission of instructor.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • INTB 309 International Business Study Abroad (3)

    This is an interdisciplinary, study abroad travel course that introduces students to the cultural, economic and business environment in international markets. Through study tours, visits, collaborative academic activities in international markets, we examine the most significant cultural and socioeconomic environment and trends in international markets, as well as the implications for U.S. firms doing business in the international markets.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the instructor
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Cross-listing: MKTG 309  
  

  • INTB 313 Global Commerce and Enterprise (3)

    This course is an in-depth exploration of global commerce and the specific mechanisms and tools used in global enterprise. Students will learn principles and practices of trade and how to identify and analyze trade data, trade opportunities, and challenges. The focus is on how to take a firm global.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • INTB 314 Global Operations & Technology Management (3)

    This course teaches students how to use new technologies to manage the business enterprise and the global supply chain for competitive advantage. The course integrates the control of manufacturing and service operations utilizing emerging technologies to optimize business process and supply chains. Students use a variety of software packages to solve business problems. In addition, the latest theories of technology and knowledge management are used to place technological innovation in a strategic and global perspective.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; DSCI 232 , MGMT 301 , MATH 104  or MATH 250 , MATH 105  or MATH 120 .
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • INTB 322 International Business (3)

    A study of the environment and operations of international business with emphasis on the nature and scope of international business, the framework of international trade transactions, the nation-state and international business, assessing national environments and managing the multinational enterprise.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, ECON 200 , ECON 201  
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • INTB 344 International Business Internship (3)

    An internship is a supplemental source of learning designed to enhance the student’s academic program and career objectives. The learning experience is a 3-way partnership and is guided by a learning contract outlining specific work and academic components.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and International Business Program Director permission
    Course Frequency: Occasional
  

  • INTB 360 Special Topics in International Business (1-3)

    An in-depth treatment of a current area of special concern within the field of international business.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
  

  • INTB 390 International Social Enterprise and Development (3)

    The International Social Enterprise and Development (ISED) course will introduce students to the development, planning and managing of social enterprises. Students will have practical experience in a social enterprise and a full cultural immersion in a different country. Prior approval of the ISED proposal is required before course registration.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and instructor permission
    Course Frequency: Spring
  

  • INTB 409 Global Strategic Management (3)

    In this course, students will learn about competing in the global economy. They will be exposed to different corporate structures, philosophies, and business methods existing in both developed and underdeveloped countries. Students, working in teams of two or three, will analyze case studies and identify strengths and weaknesses of various companies. Having completed their analysis, students will then suggest policies to solve company problems or take advantage of promising opportunities.
    Prerequisite(s): ACCT 203 , ACCT 204 , DSCI 232 , ECON 200 , ECON 201 , FINC 303 , INTB 314 , MGMT 301 , MKTG 302 , MKTG 326 , MATH 104  and MATH 105 ; senior standing.
    Course Frequency: Fall and Spring
  

  • INTB 420 Independent Study in International Business (1-3)

    The student will select a reading or research project in consultation with a faculty member, who will guide the work and determine hours of credit to be allowed. A maximum of six credit hours of independent study may be applied toward the international business major elective requirement.
    Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; instructor and chair permission
    Course Frequency: Occasional
    Repeatable: For up to 6 credit hours.
 

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