Spring 2026
Honors Courses
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CHEM 010H: Honors General Chemistry II Second semester of a two-semester general chemistry sequence. Addresses properties of gases, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics and spectroscopy, properties of solids and liquids, and nuclear chemistry. The concepts and quantitative skills introduced in lecture are reinforced by a discussion and laboratory section.
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PH 107H: Food Policy & Politics Introduces the food system as a complex and dynamic network of relationships, power dynamics, and policies that influence what we eat and how it’s produced, distributed, and consumed. Using a systems-based approach, examines the intersections of food policy and politics, analyzing how agricultural subsidies, international trade agreements, food labeling laws, and public health campaigns shape global food systems. Engages with issues through experiential methods such as policy analysis, games, case studies, and direct engagement with food policy.
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PHYS 009H: Honors Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences A mathematically intense introduction to classical electromagnetism for students who are motivated to learn physics at an advanced level. Utilizing calculus, topics include electrostatics, magnetism, AC and DC circuits, electromagnetism, and optics. Advanced coursework prepares students for advanced study in physical science and engineering courses.
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PHYS 009HL: Honors Introductory Physics II for Physical Sciences Lab Lab skills development in the context of an intense introduction to classical electromagnetism for students who are motivated to learn physics at an advanced level, with topics including: electrostatic charge & forces, equipotential & field, capacitance, DC circuits, building a speaker, and fiber optics.
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POLI 194H: Political Science Honors Thesis Seminar Guides students through the writing of the thesis. Students will present completed theses and evaluate portions of each other’s projects.
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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: Dungeons & Dragons Skills IRL? In this course, you will learn how to generate research questions related to roleplaying games, utilizing Dungeons & Dragons as a focus, practice strategies for understanding texts and rules systems, how role-playing games develop collaboration, how to use composition as a tool for exploring and learning, methods for improving your ability to write successful academic papers on any subject, applications for mental health, and improve oral delivery skills. To accomplish these goals, you will examine Dungeons & Dragons and articles about it, keep up with contemporary news regarding Dungeons & Dragons, be aware of skills developed through Dungeons & Dragons, and use collaborative play and narrative generation as a method for learning. In addition, a consistent and constant concern throughout the class will be the skills that role-playing games develop that can be deployed in academia.
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Honors Second-Year Seminar
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HON 002H: Honors Seminar II Emphasizes creativity, innovation, and the development of new knowledge through an interdisciplinary approach. The focus areas of this sophomore-level course are:
Students will engage in this topic both as creators and spectators, potentially engaging campus and community events and activities.
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