HON 100 H
Honors Rhetoric
Study and practice of writing at the college level with the primary
emphasis on persuasive rhetoric. Requirements include library
research paper. Must be completed by the end of the student’s
first year in the Honors College. Prerequisite: Good standing
in the Honors College. 3 credits.
HON 102 H
Honors Critical Thinking
Introduction to analysis and evaluation of arguments, construction
of logically sound arguments, and to logic as the theory of
argument. Emphasizes arguments of current or general interest.
Prerequisite: Good standing in Honors College. 3 credits.
HON 103 H
SAGE Academy Seminar
Intensive accelerated summer seminar for advanced secondary
school students, offering a variety of challenging topics in
the humanities and natural sciences. Open only to students
admitted to the SAGE Academy. Consult summer schedule for
current topics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Prerequisite: Acceptance to UNLV SAGE Academy. 1-3 credits.
HON 105 H
Honors Orientation Seminar
Provides students in the Honors College with information about
the college and the university. Major areas of focus are University
and Honors College core requirements, campus resources, campus organizations,
various college presentations, and study skills. S/F grading only. Must be
completed during the student’s
first semester in the Honors College. Prerequisite: Enrolled in
the Honors College. 1 credit.
HON 110 H
Perspectives on the Western Experience I
Survey of Western civilization from its origins in Egypt and
Mesopotamia to the beginning of the modern world. Major periods
and cultures considered include the Hebrew, Ancient Greek,
Roman, Christian, Medieval, Renaissance and Reformation.
Prerequisite: Good standing in the Honors College. 3 credits.
HON 111 H
Themes in American Civilization
Explores a very important question: “How did Americans
become what they are in the early twenty-first century?” Traces
the development of the American people within the broader
framework of western civilization, using an analytical rather than
factual approach. Satisfies both the United States and Nevada
Constitutions requirements. Prerequisite: Good standing in the
Honors College. 3 credits.
HON 112 H
Exploring American Politics
Exploration of unique features of the American political system.
Particular attention paid to federalism and the role of states
in
the American polity using theoretical and analytical approaches.
Satisfies both the United States and Nevada Constitutions
requirements. Prerequisite: Good standing in the Honors College.
3 credits.
HON 115 H
Perspectives on the Western Experience II
Survey of Western civilization from the Reformation to the
present including: the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment,
the American, French, and Russian Revolutions, nineteenthcentury
systems of thought, World Wars I and II, fascism, and
contemporary issues in art, science, technology, politics and
philosophy. Prerequisite: Good standing in the Honors College.
3 credits.
HON 125 H
Adventures in Data Analysis
Introduction to the basic terminology and methods of both modern
information technology and statistical methods, coupled with
detailed examples from campus researchers and community
practitioners of statistical applications, typically with reference
to the computer technology required to support these analysis.
Prerequisite: Good standing in the Honors College. 3 credits.
HON 181 H
Honors Calculus I
In-depth coverage of differentiation and integration of algebraic
and transcendental functions including computational and
physical applications. Prerequisites: MAT 128 or equivalent and
admission to the Honors College. 4 credits.
HON 182 H
Honors Calculus II
Integration, polynomial approximations, sequences, series, and
introduction to differential equations including computational
and physical applications. Prerequisites: Good standing in the
Honors College and HON 181 H. 4 credits.
HON 190A H
Honors Public Speaking
Theory and performance work in extemporaneous and related
persuasive speaking. Emphasis placed on developing critical
thinking, research, and performance skills necessary for effective
public speaking. Must be completed by the end of the student’s
first year in the Honors College. Prerequisite: Good standing in
the Honors College. 3 credits.
HON 200 H
Topics in Social Science
Variety of honors courses from different disciplines in the social sciences.
3 credits.
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HON 200A H
Honors General Psychology
Introduction to psychology including introductory treatment of
sensation-perception-cognition, physiological psychology, learning,
personality, development, social psychology, abnormal psychology,
assessment, psychological interventions, and the history of psychology.
Prerequisite: Good standing in the Honors College. 3 credits.
HON
200B H
Honors Microeconomics
Considers how prices guide and direct economic activity under both
perfect and imperfect competition. Consumer theory, producer theory,
management decision making and government policy formulation. Theoretical
models and their assumptions. Solving problems using the methodologies
developed. Prerequisite: Good standing in the Honors College. 3
credits.
HON 200C H
Honors Macroeconomics
Study of the relationships and implications of the level of employment and
production, interest rates, inflation rate, government budget deficit and national
debt, trade deficit and trade indebtedness, international finance and exchange
rates, long-run growth in productivity and living standards, and government
policies that affect the macro economy. Prerequisite: Good standing in the
Honors College. 3 credits.
HON 200D H
Individual, Society, and Freedom
Survey of the major approaches in the social sciences and humanities which
deal with the relationship of the individual and the social milieu. Prerequisite:
Good standing in the Honors College. 3 credits.
HON 200E H
Honors Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Survey of the nature of culture with emphasis on the variation in human behavior
in contemporary societies, including a review on the alternative theoretical
frameworks used to explain and interpret human variation. Prerequisite: Good
standing in the Honors College. 3 credits.
HON 230 H
Scientific World View I
Examination of the scientific world view, including scientific methodologies
and paradigms. Emphasis on the origin and development of the physical universe.
One three-hour laboratory per week or equivalent. Prerequisite: Good standing
in the Honors College. 4 credits.
HON 235 H
Scientific World View II
Continuation of HON 230 H, with emphasis on the earth and life. One three-hour
laboratory per week or equivalent. Prerequisites: Good standing in the Honors
College and HON 230 H. 4 credits.
HON 280 H
The Development of Science
Historical survey of science, emphasizing major developments leading to the
application of mathematics and experimentation to theories about the natural
world. 3 credits.
HON 395 H
Honors Internship
Students gain off-campus experience designed to familiarize them with different
careers. Mentors are chosen from the business, medical, professional, and technical
community in Las Vegas. Before registering for this course, students must have
a proposal outlining the objectives of the mentorship signed by the mentor
and student. May be repeated to a maximum of three credits. S/F grading only.
Prerequisite: Good standing in the Honors College. 1-3 credits.
HON 400 H
Special Topics Seminars
Opportunity for students and faculty to be innovative and explore a wide range
of topics not covered by regular honors courses. May be repeated to a maximum
of 30 credits with different topics. Prerequisite: Good standing in the Honors
College. 3 credits.
HON 493 H
Self-Directed Study
Students submit a proposal to the Honors College listing tentative readings
and outlining the objectives of the self-directed study. They keep a weekly
journal and are encouraged to let the focus of the study evolve in response
to the earlier readings and discussions with a faculty mentor. May be repeated
to a maximum of six credits. S/F grading only. Prerequisite: Junior or senior
in good standing in the Honors College. 3 credits.
HON 498 H
Honors Thesis/Project I
Required senior thesis/project for students in Department Honors. Student works
under the supervision of a faculty mentor and must have an approved Proposal
For Honors Project form on file with the Honors College before registering.
S/F grading only. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the Honors College. 3 credits.
HON 499 H
Honors Thesis/Project II
Required senior thesis/project for students in Department Honors. Student works
under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Students are required to give a
presentation based on their thesis/project to an appropriate audience at UNLV.
Prerequisites: Two HON 400 H seminars and HON 498 H. 3 credits.
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