As the spring semester rapidly approaches, check out these new sections and Honors courses that are still available for next semester...
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Keep in mind that Honors freshmen and sophomores must complete 18 credits in Honors courses or 16 credits and an INTD course to receive a sophomore certificate, and juniors and seniors must complete 12 200-level Honors credits to graduate as an Honors scholar. Visit the Honors Spring 2008 course registration page for more information.

Honors Core Curriculum – NOT JUST FOR FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES

The Honors Core courses were designed with Honors students in mind. Students at all academic levels including juniors and seniors are encouraged to enroll. Descriptions for these courses can be found HERE.

NEW TIME!
(#12403) AH 298-001-001 (Pending approval as AH/NUSC 130)
Honors Core: Interdisciplinary Approach to Obesity Prevention
Mondays from 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. and Wednesdays from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.
Pending CA3

(Various PS# - see course list) BME/CSE/MCB 120
Honors Core: Computational Molecular Biology
Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 to 11:50 & Fridays 10:00 to 10:50 OR Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 to 11:50 & Fridays from 11:00 to 11:50
Pending CA3

(#12927) ECON 107-002
Honors Core: Economics, Nature, and the Environment
New Section Open: Mondays and Wednesdays 12:00 to 1:15 p.m.
Satisfies CA2 requirement

(#10111) MCB 125
Honors Core: The Genetics Revolution in Contemporary Culture
MW 10-10:50 & F 11-11:50
Pending CA3

FEATURED HONORS COURSES WITH AVAILABLE SEATS

For students interested in a course in current events and especially those thinking of applying for national scholarships, graduate school, internships, or other competitive endeavors, we recommend INTD 298-001 – “Controversial Social Issues”. Sophomores are especially encouraged to enroll, but it is also highly recommended for juniors and seniors.
(#11313) INTD 298-00: Controversial Social Issues
Wednesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Students in this course will confront a number of topical and controversial social issues such as Religion in American Life; Islam and the West; the War on Drugs; The Wal-Mart Effect; Poverty and Globalization; and Global Warming. Participants will choose one or two issues to explore deeply. Those students will be the discussion leaders for the assigned topic and will ultimately produce an eight-to-ten-page paper on the issue. The objective will be to become acquainted with some major issues and to give them practice in discussing those issues intelligently. Students who are thinking of applying for competitive endeavors would benefit from this course. Last year’s course website is available here. Please contact Marlene Coughlin by stopping by the Honors Office or emailing her at marlene.coughlin@uconn.edu to get an application form for permission to enroll. Registration is limited to 12 spots.

(#12926) ENGL 250-003 – New section! Honors I: Approaches to Literature
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m.
This course is conducted as a seminar in Western Literature to determine how authors through the ages represent HEROES and ANTI-HEROES in their works. Besides the study of the historical and cultural background of the texts and their authors, the close textural analysis of various genres should hone the students’ critical skills. There will be an emphasis on rigorous writing to complement informal and interpretative discussion. Class participation and oral presentations, quizzes, short essays (often comparing a contemporary video production with the literary work that inspired it), and a final term paper will complete the course requirements.
May be used to satisfy the ENGL 110 or 111requirement.

(#8998) SOCI 299-023 Do you plan to work AND have a family?
Mondays from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. with Instructor and Director of the Honors Program Lynne Goodstein
Join Dr. Lynne Goodstein to hear professional women discuss their path to success in both motherhood and their careers in this 1 credit Honors seminar course. The course will cover many issues of interest to those students—women and men—who are trying to imagine their lives in five or ten years and how they will navigate the demands of career, spouse, and children. This course is being offered as an independent study, so students must complete an Independent Study Authorization form, obtain your advisor’s and Dr. Goodstein’s signatures.

(#9020) INTD 291-002: Introduction to Computer Programming—(great for science, social science,
and (even) humanities students!)
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m.
This one semester course – taught by a UConn “distinguished professor” who loves students-- one will introduce students to computer programming using Extended Basic with object oriented and structured programming methods.  The course assumes the student has no programming experience, but is interested in exploring the use of programming as a tool in their studies. The course could be great in preparing you for your thesis! The textbook and the programming environment will be provided for free.  If in doubt, please contact the instructor, R.R. Birge (rbirge@uconn.edu), so we can test your computer.  It is anticipated that a version for Windows Vista will be available as well.

(#9122) ART 166-003: Basic Studio Photography
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 to 3:15 p.m. with Instructor Janet Pritchard
HAVE YOU EVER WANTED TO TAKE A COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY?
Prerequisites are waived for Honors students! Non-Majors Welcome!
This course introduces students to the techniques and aesthetics of photography, emphasizing film-based craft and vision. Don’t miss this special opportunity--Prerequisites are waived for Honors students! Non-Majors Welcome! Contact the Honors program for a permission number.

THE 34th ANNUAL DEPAUW HONORS CONFERENCE - A COMPETITION IN COMMUNICATIONS AND THEATRE

The communications and theatre department at DePauw University is sponsoring the 34th annual National Undergraduate Honors Conference. This event is designed to facilitate interaction between undergraduates and major scholars in communication and theatre. This is a great opportunity for students to further their development in research AND to network with leading scholars in the field!

The conference is accepting outstanging undergraduate papers that reflect original research. Papers may address any topics related to communications and theatre. The conference will take place at DePauw University from March 13 to the 15, 2008 (end of UConn's spring break). Housing and meals will be provided, although other fees may apply. The keynote address titled "Love and Politics" will be presented on Thursday, March 13 by Judith Malina, a founder and leader of the Living Theatre. The conference will also feature small group seminars with visiting professors that will function to help students refine and extend their research.

Check out the communications and theatre page on the DePauw University site. For more information and to find out how to apply, students can email Updates@uconn.edu or contact the Honors Program on the 4th floor of CUE!