HIS 126H History of Revolution in the Modern World Honors 3 credits A study of the general principles and characteristics of revolution, as well as those conditions existing in a society on the verge of revolution. A colloquium and a major research paper are required. Offered spring semester. Interdisciplinary course, jointly taught by Biology and Physical Sciences Departments, considering the astronomical, geological, and biological theories that account for the origin and development of life. Discussions review the scientific speculations and actual attempts to detect extraterrestrial life as well as the socio-political impacts of these investigations.
Students research specific issues in greater depth in the lab segment.
A week-end field trip is part of the learning experience. Offered fall semester. Permanence in a Changing Society Honors 3 credits A search for dependable moral and ethical standards to guide our choices and shape our values in a world where style, pace, and expectations seem to change unpredictably. The course schedule one weekly, three-hour seminar allows us to interact within a workshop setting requiring initiative and personal discipline, both in and out of class, from each participant. Offered every semester.