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. HON 350 Honors Seminar Topics in such subject areas as the arts, philosophy, history of science, the study of society, etc.
Specific topics vary.
HON 391 Introduction to Thesis Research A series of weekly meetings designed to provide prospective Honors thesis writers with the background, resources, and understanding necessary to produce quality independent work. The course will engage students in investigating previous theses written in the Honors Program, discussions with students currently writing theses and faculty advising theses, identifying a thesis advisor, developing an individual thesis topic, increasing information literacy and research skills, and producing an annotated bibliography or literature review. A tutorially conducted study in the student's major field, usually resulting in the choice of a thesis topic. May be repeated once for credit, with permission. HON 498 Honors Directed Study Tutorially directed research for the senior thesis or project.