Fall 2026
Honors Courses
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ANTH 005H: Biological Anthropology Introduction to evolution and how natural selection has shaped modern human variation. Examination of non-human primate behavior and how analogous it might be to that of early humans. Discussion of culture, the fossil evidence, genetics, and inheritance.
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CHEM 002H: Honors Gen Chem I First semester of a two-semester honors general chemistry sequence. Stoichiometric calculations, types of chemical reactions, properties of gases, thermochemistry, introduction to chemical equilibrium, basic atomic structure and atomic orbital theory, periodic properties, and chemical bonding. Concepts and quantitative skills introduced in lecture are reinforced by a discussion and laboratory section.
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ECON 001H: Intro to Econ Honors Introduction to economics principles and methods, including microeconomics (operation of the economy at the individual and firm level) and macroeconomics (nature and functions of the national economy in a global context).
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PHYS 008H: Honors Physics I A mathematically intense introduction to classical mechanics designed for majors and other highly motivated students. Utilizing differential and integral calculus, topics include forces, kinetics, energy, momentum, gravity, rotations, waves, and fluids. Advanced coursework in all areas (i.e. homework, etc.) prepares students for success in upper-division physics courses.
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PSY 193H: Honors in PSY i Intended for advanced-level students seeking to complete an independent research project in collaboration with a faculty advisor in Psychological Sciences. Provides structure and guidance for conducting an independent research project, concrete deadlines and feedback during the research process, and a forum within which to share and present research findings with fellow honors students in Psychological Science.
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PSY 194H: Honors in Psychological Sciences II The Honors in Psychological Sciences course is intended for advanced-level students seeking to complete an independent research project in collaboration with a faculty advisor in Psychological Sciences. This course is intended to provide structure and guidance for conducting an independent research project, concrete deadlines and feedback during the research process, and a forum within which to share and present research findings with fellow honors students in Psychological Science.
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SPRK 001H: Scientific Inquiry with AI Introduces students to life at a research university. Students focus on the nature of inquiry by exploring a particular topic over the course of the semester, approaching it from multiple perspectives and possibly multiple disciplines. Students learn how to generate research questions, engage with campus and/or local resources, and think critically. Students synthesize and present their ideas in writing and other forms of communication (visual, oral, and/or numerical). For more information on specific SPRK sections, visit https://ge.ucmerced.edu/spark.
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SPRK 010H Introduces students to life at a research university. Students focus on the nature of inquiry by exploring a particular topic over the course of the semester. Students learn how to generate and answer research questions by applying appropriate methods. For more information on specific SPRK sections, visit https://ge.ucmerced.edu/spark.
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WRI 010H: College Reading & Composition Development of college-level skills in effective use of language, analysis and argumentation, organization and strategies for creation, revision and editing.
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Honors First-Year Seminar
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HON 001H: Honors Seminar I Focuses on exploration and inquiry. Exposes students to multiple academic fields with an introduction to our research university, and familiarizes students with on campus opportunities for experiential learning, leadership, mentoring, and community services. Provides training and practice for working in interdisciplinary groups and appreciating diverse perspectives through small group projects, encouraging participation in discussions, presenting oral presentations, and writing reflection pieces.
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Honors Second-Year Seminar
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HON 002H: Honors Seminar II
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Summer 2026
Honors Courses
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WRI 010H: College Reading and Composition Development of college-level skills in effective use of language, analysis and argumentation, organization and strategies for creation, revision and editing.
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