Courses offered Fall 2008

HON 281-001: The American Intellectual Heritage (1620- 1877)

Examines the original works of prominent figures whose achievements have decisively shaped the contours of U.S. cultural history. As the first in a two-semester series linked with Honors sections of History 204 and 205, this class will focus on the literature, philosophy, and arts of the United States roughly to 1877. Although the courses are thematically designed to be integrated, students are welcome to take one course if they choose.

(3 credits) 10:30- 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Instructor: Bryan Duncan

HIST 204-001: Honors United States History to 1877

Surveys American History from the establishment of the colonies to the end of the Reconstruction period after the Civil War. Includes such topics as the English political and cultural heritage, independence, creation of the Constitution, early national period, increasing democracy, economic problems, manifest destiny, slavery, sectionalism, disunion, war, and reunion.

(3 credits) 9:20- 10:20 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Instructor: Keith Edgerton

PSYC 101-004: Honors General Psychology

Presents an overview of the psychological functioning of the individual, including such topics as the biological bases of behavior, learning, cognition, motivation, developmental and social processes, psychological disorders and their treatment. You will get a chance to go more in depth and use different methods in this class.

(3 credits) 8:40- 10:10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday
Instructor: Marilyn Preston

EDF 100-002: Honors Educated Persons for a Democratic Society

This course explores what it means to be an educated person in a democratic society. Although schooling is generally the primary formal means whereby societies educate citizens, this course focuses on education broadly to examine a) the ways people create and share knowledge, b) society's responsibilities to provide the rich and varied opportunities needed by all citizens who would be educated, c) the consequences of disenfranchising anyone from those opportunities and d) the critical link between democratic society and education.

(3 credits) 6:00- 9:00 p.m. Tuesday
Instructor: James Nowlin

LS 125-002: Honors Research in the Information Age

Introduces students to the organization, retrieval, and evaluation of both electronic and print sources. Discussions and essays will enhance real world application of the concepts of the research process, methods and ethics of information research, the evolving nature of information sources, and appropriate information citation. Skills and concepts learned will be used in the production of an in depth research paper and oral presentation.

(3 credits) 2:00- 3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday
Instructor: Jan Fandrich

HON/EVST 352-001: Environmental Law

Provides a broad overview of the major federal and Montana environmental statutes, including attention to how the statutes attempt to balance long-view goals (i.e. needs of future generations) and broad-view goals (i.e. needs of ecological systems). Course content also examines how the statutes are administratively and judicially enforced, as well as the social benefits and burdens associated with criminal punishments and civil litigations. Course content will address the complexities inherent to a regulatory system that is generated within federal, state, and local jurisdictions. Course assignments will include at least one important writing assignment (i.e. term paper assignment).

(3 credits) 6:30- 9:30 p.m. Monday
Instructor: Dennis Nettiksimmons

HON/ENG 292/492-001: Literature Inspired by Visual Art

This course explores fiction, nonfiction and poetry inspired by visual art. Students will examine themes, characteristics and definitions of this literature across cultures and time periods. Course assignments will include some combination of essays, presentations and creative responses to visual art.

(3 credits) 2:00- 3:00 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Instructor: Tami Haaland

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