All current Honors Program are available from the Class Schedule.
Spring 2012 Honors Courses · dates and times to be announced
ANTH 210H
Anthropology
| Strongly recommended: ENGL 099 or READ 099 if required by English placement exam or if required by English level.
Students will critically examine various societies around the world using basic cultural concepts such as marriage, family, art, food production, political organization, and religion. The class is designed to foster a pluralistic view of the world, teach introductory anthropological concepts, and strengthen critical thinking. College level reading is strongly advised for success in the course. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| Units: 3 units | Instructor: Greenwell-Cunningham, Maia | Days, Time: MW 9:55-11:20 |
ANTH 210H
Astronomy
| Strongly recommended: ENGL 099 or READ 099 if required by English placement exam or if required by English level.
Students will critically examine various societies around the world using basic cultural concepts such as marriage, family, art, food production, political organization, and religion. The class is designed to foster a pluralistic view of the world, teach introductory anthropological concepts, and strengthen critical thinking. College level reading is strongly advised for success in the course. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| Units: 3 units | Instructor: Greenwell-Cunningham, Maia | Days, Time: MW 9:55-11:20 |
ASTR 115H
Anthropology
| Strongly recommended: MATH 130. Also, ENGL 099 or READ 099 if required by English placement exam or if required by English level.
The astronomy of the solar system including the history of astronomy, Newton's and Kepler's laws, light, telescopes, the Sun, terrestrial and giant planets, satellites, comets, meteors, and the origin of the solar system. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| Units: 3 units | Instructor: Kary, Dave | Days, Time: MW 8:20-9:45 |
ECON 101H
Principles of Economics
| Strongly Recommended: ENGL 099 or READ 099 if required by English placement or if required by English level.
An introductory course that focuses on aggregate economic analysis. Topics include market systems; economic cycles including recessions, unemployment and inflation; national income accounts; macroeconomic equilibrium; money and financial institutions; monetary and fiscal policy; and international trade and finance. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| Units: 3 units | Instructor: Bakhit, Kathy | Days, Time: MW 11:30-12:55 |
ENGL 103H
Composition and Critical Thinking
| Prerequisite: ENGL 101.
Strongly Recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level.
This honors course uses literature as a basis for the teaching of in-depth critical thinking and advanced composition. The emphasis is upon the analysis of issues, problems, and situations represented in literature and on the development of effective written arguments in support of the analysis. Critical thinking skills are demonstrated through research papers, in-class presentations, and collaborative exploration of material. Students are expected to demonstrate honors level work which includes strong critical thinking skills, thorough analysis of assigned readings, and presentation and leadership skills demonstrated through class participation. Meets the IGETC critical thinking requirement. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| Units: 3 units | Instructor: Eiland, Thomas T. | Days, Time: TR 11:30-12:55 |
ENGL 213H
Honors Horror Literature
| Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or 101H.
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level. Also, ENGL 103 or ENGL 103H.
This honors course is designed to give the student a knowledge and an appreciation of Horror literature, both fiction and non-fiction. Critical analysis of such works from various perspectives is exemplified through research and written analysis. Special emphasis is given to the quality of the impact on literature of selected classics. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| Units: 3 units | Instructor: Eiland, Thomas T. | Days, Time: TR 1:05-2:30 |
HUM 101H
Humanities
| Strongly recommended: READ 099 if required by reading placement exam or if required by reading level.
The humanities are approached on four levels: art, music, literature, and philosophy. Includes the beginnings in Egypt, Babylonia, and Greece and proceeds chronologically to the Medieval period. A critical in-depth reading of several primary sources is conducted in a discussion format. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| Units: 3 units | Instructor: Zaharek, James | Days, Time: T 3:40-6:50 |
KIN 171H
Kinesiology
| Strongly recommended: ENGL 099 or READ 099 if required by English placement exam or if required by English level.
This course is designed to explore the major areas of health that will have an effect on the well-being of the individual now and in the future. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| Units: 3 units | Instructor: Shaw, Nicki | Days, Time: TR 8:20-9:55 |
PHIL 106H
Introduction to Philosophy
| Strongly recommended: ENGL 099 or READ 099 if required by English placement or if required by English level.
The foundations of philosophy in terms of modes of critical thinking, significant philosophical problems, and a representative sampling of primary philosophical writings. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| Units: 3 units | Instructor: Call, Jack | Days, Time: TR 9:55-11:20 |
SPCH 101H
Public Address
| Strongly recommended: ENGL 099 or READ 099 if required by English placement or if required by English level.
An introductory course in speaking skills, including the selection, preparation, and delivery of speeches for various audiences and situations. The goal will be the achievement of ethical, purposeful, and effective public speaking. 54 lecture hours.
Course Corequisites: NONE |
| Units: 3 units | Instructor: Van Horn, Tasha | Days, Time: MW 1:05-2:30 |
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