An introduction to the concepts, assumptions, principles and methods used to study human beings as social organisms. This course will also include the study of the basic principles and methods of psychology as a social and behavioral science and the study of major economic problems and policy alternatives available to their solution. An algebra course with some computer applications and with emphasis on abstract reasoning, mathematical proof, and theory of equations. A course in trigonometry and analytic geometry with an intuitive introduction to calculus concept and computer applications. An introduction to the study of the animal and plant kingdoms with emphasis on the morphological, physiological, and taxonomic relationships in these groups.
Some attention is given to heredity, ecological and evolutionary concepts.
An introduction to the study of the fundamental principles of chemistry and physics, including such topics as atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, equation of state, nuclear chemistry, forces and motion, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism and nuclear physics. Students in the Honors Program will meet in a weekly seminar. Topics will vary according to student and faculty interest. These seminars will emphasize the common ground of intellectual endeavor and will provide an opportunity for all Honors students to work together. This seminar will facilitate the transition from high school to college and will also focus on the techniques of research.