HON 201 and HON 202 constitute a two-semester chronological sequence exploring the origins and development of science and social science in Western culture. Beginning with Babylonian, Egyptian and early Greek science and technology, and concluding with the effects of Quantum Mechanics and genetic manipulation, the two courses examine selected texts and ideas in science as they grew out of and in turn influenced the cultures of their time. The development of the study of social organisms as a set of sciences parallels the investigation of science and mathematics. Readings include primary texts whenever possible, along with a critical approach which contextualizes the development of Western thought. Intermediate Guided summer readings and reports, individually adapted to the student's program of study.
Credit is given the following fall semester.
For students wanting to supplement their readings in HON 201 and HON 202. Honors Independent Study A tutorially conducted study of a topic outside the student's major field. Honors Independent Research A research project done under the supervision of a faculty member. Small group discussions, under tutorial direction, of important readings in a specific topic or theme. May be repeated for credit with the permission of the director of the Honors Program.