Please note that the following list is TENTATIVE ; therefore it is subject to change. As more information becomes available, these descriptions will be updated.

Accounting

ACCT 202: Principles of Accounting

RESTRICTED TO 21ST CENTURY BUSINESS SCHOLARS
This class examines the accounting cycle from the analysis of business transactions through the preparation of financial statements and basic theory and practice with respect to accounting for assets and equities. A challenging special project will be assigned to the students in this class.
DOWNTOWN, TR 14:30-15:45, Business & Economics Room 244

Agricultural Biochemistry

AGBI 411: Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory

Companion course to AGBI 410 – will give student an insight into current issues and problems in biochemistry.
EVANSDALE, W 17:00-17:50, Agricultural Sciences Building Room G31
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH AGBI 410 OR WITH PREVIOUS AGBI 410 CREDIT

Animal Nutrition

ANNU 498: Honors: Animal Nutrition 260 Add-On

Prerequisites: Two courses in chemistry. Digestion and metabolism of food nutrients, nutrient requirements of farm animals, and nutritive values of feeds and rations.
EVANSDALE, T 14:00-14:50, Agricultural Sciences Building Room G52
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH ANNU 260

Animal & Veterinary Science

A&VS 275: Companion Animal Science

Basic physiology, nutrition, and genetics; economic and ethical consideration of pet ownership; benefits of companion animals in society; aspects of handling and training, behavior, and common health diseases and parasite problems of pet animals
THIS IS AN ONLINE COURSE

Biology

BIOL 122: Human Sexuality

Presentations by the instructor and guest lecturers cover the history of the study of human sexuality; the stages of sexual development; reproductive physiology, childbirth and pregnancy; sexual dysfunction and enhancement; sexually transmitted diseases; and ethical and legal issues related to human sexual behavior. Objectives include (but are not limited to): enabling students to acquire a multidisciplinary understanding of the multifaceted dimensions of human sexuality; exposing students to a spectrum of sexual roles and behaviors and critically examining their ethical and legal implications for the individual and society; and providing students with an opportunity to come to informed and responsible decisions about their own sexual attitudes and behavior.
Section 1: DOWNTOWN, TR 8:30-9:45, Oglebay Hall Room 106 FRESHMEN ONLY SECTION
Section 2: DOWNTOWN, TR 13:00-14:15, Oglebay Hall Room 117 UPPERCLASSMEN ONLY SECTION

BIOL 298: General Biology 102 Add-On

This informal seminar class gives honors students the opportunity to apply what they learn in an introductory biology class to everyday issues in the news. Throughout the semester, Biology 102 topics are explored in more depth than is possible during lecture, and time is made available for questions. Discussions are student-led and papers are selected by the student who is responsible for leading the discussions. Viral and bacterial diseases, plant physiology (photosynthesis, transpiration, plant growth) and animal physiology (circulation, respiration, immunity, etc.) are some of the topics explored. To take this seminar class, you must be enrolled in Biology 102/104.
DOWNTOWN, W 11:30-12:20, Life Sciences Building Room 5001
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH BIOL 102 AND BIOL 104

BIOL 490: Teaching Practicum (Biology Tutoring)

Students must have completed Biology 115 and Biology 117 with at least a “B” in each of these courses. You will be expected to attend Biology 117 lectures and hold bi-weekly tutoring review sessions at times convenient to you, usually in the evening or late afternoon. You will keep a journal of your activities which will be reviewed by Dr. Flores. There will be periodic meetings arranged at times to review the journal.
DOWNTOWN, TIMES ARRANGED

BIOL 498D: Advanced Cellular & Molecular Biology Add-On

In addition to exams and required readings, the course also includes student critiques of primary scientific literature. The students will be assigned case studies; two research articles published in high-visibility journals such as Nature, Cell, etc. In small groups students will meet outside class to discuss the articles and develop a strategy to present the salient findings. Reports will be graded on clarity, quality, and scientific insights. The principal aim is to illustrate that any fundamental change to an existing paradigm necessitates substantial, convincing, and multifaceted evidence. Moreover, the approaches employed are no longer focused in one area, but are truly expansive, and include genetics, genomics, protein structure, biochemistry, developmental biology, and evolutionary biology.
Location and Times TBA
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH BIOL 310 OR WITH PREVIOUS BIOL 310 CREDIT

BIOL 498E: History of Biology Add-On

Students will read and discuss several books covering biology in the 18th and 19th centuries; while final choices have yet to be made they will include “The Ghost Map” and “Darwin’s Sacred Cause”. Students will be required to write two essays on the books.
DOWNTOWN, T 15:30-16:20, Honors Hall
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH BIOL 301

Chemical Engineering

CHE 102: Introduction to Chemical Engineering

Overview of traditional and emerging areas of chemical engineering, projects involving computational and programming tools, design projects, written and oral presentation of results, discussions of professional and ethical behavior relating to the engineering profession. The honors students will be required to complete at least one project in more depth than non-honors students.
EVANSDALE, MW 16:00-17:15, Engineering Sciences Building Room G3
THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MAJORS ONLY

Chemistry

CHEM 118: Principles of Chemistry

Continuation of CHEM 117.
NOTA BENE: This course DOES count for Honors credit, but does not appear as an Honors course on the Admissions & Records search page. To find this course, search the non-Honors Chemistry courses.
STUDENTS MUST REGISTER FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS
Section 1: DOWNTOWN, M 13:30-15:20, Clark Hall Room 312
Section 1: DOWNTOWN, MWF 10:30-11:20, Clark Hall Room 312
Section 2: DOWNTOWN, WF 13:30-16:20. Clark Hall Room 300

CHEM 498: Organic Chemistry Add-On

This course, which requires concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 234, will consider the material presented in Chemistry 234 but at greater depth. Weekly homework, three exams and a final examination.
This is a two-hour contact course but you will only receive one- hour of credit for Chem 498 on your transcript. For taking Chem 498 with Chem 234 you will receive a total of FOUR (4) HONORS HOURS toward the necessary 24 required for graduating University Honors Scholar.
DOWNTOWN, F 13:30-15:20, Chemistry Research Laboratory Room 463
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH CHEM 234 and CHEM 236

Counseling

COUN 230: Life Choices

This undergraduate counseling Honors course challenges students to examine their personal lifestyle choices that are usually made unconsciously, without thorough research or adequate referral sources. Many of these areas are typically dictated by culture and custom, and the students will be asked to recognize and evaluate daily choices, from a rational perspective, which affect their personal lives as well as that of the global community. Areas covered will include: Attitude choices, Relationship choices, Physical Lifestyle Choices, Health choices, and Spiritual choices. The class consists of lectures, discussion, activities, reading and writing weekly papers as well as a term paper. Attendance, participation, and an open mind are required. Required texts include: Bach, Jonathon Livingston Seagull, Campos, Introduce Yourself to Transactional Analysis, Lazarus, Lazarus and Fay, Don’t Believe It For a Minute!, and Sagan, The Demon Haunted World.
Section 1: DOWNTOWN, TR 11:30-12:45, Stansbury Hall Room 46C
Section 2: DOWNTOWN, TR 11:30-12:45, Stansbury Hall Room 46C WRITING CREDIT
THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO UPPERCLASSMEN ONLY

Economics

ECON 111: The Economic System

RESTRICTED TO 21ST CENTURY BUSINESS SCHOLARS
Introduction to the analysis of the economic system. Pricing system, monetary system, determination of national income and employment.
Section 1: DOWNTOWN, TR 10:00-11:15, Business and Economics Room 458
Section 2: DOWNTOWN, TR 10:00-11:15, Business and Economics Room 458

ECON 202: Principles of Macroeconomics

This course is designed to introduce WVU honors students to the principles of microeconomics. Microeconomics is the study of the behavior individual economic units, such as households and business firms, and of their interaction in markets. The course will help the students apply critical thinking skills to economic issues and gain understanding of the following: 1. demand and consumer behavior; 2. costs, production, and supply; 3. competition; 4. oligopoly and monopoly; 5. income; 6. markets for labor and capital; 7. efficiency; 8. government and the economy; 9. international trade; 10. analysis of economic policies.
Section 1: DOWNTOWN, TR 11:30-12:45, Business and Economics Room 441
Section 2: DOWNTOWN, TR 10:00-11:15, Business and Economics Room 349

Engineering

ENGR 102: Engineering Problem Solving 2

ENGR 102 is the second part of a two-course sequence that provides a solid foundation in fundamental skills needed for beginning engineering students to academically succeed and professionally prepare for challenges in a technologically changing world. The objective of this project-based course is to prepare students for an engineering career by providing opportunities to apply mathematics to solve engineering problems, acquire and refine team working skills, practice written and verbal communication skills, enhance problem solving and design skills, and use a computer as a tool for analysis, modeling, design, and communication. Emphasis is placed on using computer tools, applying computer programming logic and principles, developing algorithms and representing them using flow charts, and writing code to implement algorithms to perform computations, analyze and plot data, as model a system, all as part of the engineering problem-solving process. While MATLAB® and Excel® are used in this course, emphasis is placed on developing familiarity with MATLAB® as a useful engineering tool.
Section 1: EVANSDALE, TR 14:00-15:15, Location TBA
Section 2: EVANSDALE, TR 14:00-15:15, Location TBA

English

ENGL 234: Drama

Drama’s structure, history, and contemporary forms.
DOWNTOWN, MWF 12:30-13:20, Armstrong Hall Room 415

ENGL 235: Novel

The pursuit of an education – and of a career as an academic – has been the subject of novels since their inception. In English 235 Honors students will read novels that depict education from elementary school through university, in public and private schools, and from a variety of perspectives: student, faculty, and administration. Students will discuss critical and theoretical approaches to the novel as a genre and evaluate novels within their cultural and historical contexts. In so doing, we will begin to assess the ongoing popularity of the novel in Western culture, and in the process, shed some light on our own experiences in academia.
DOWNTOWN, TR 11:30-12:45, Armstrong Hall Room 121

Exercise Physiology

EXPH 498: Honors Exercise Physiology Add-On

Students will be taught to select and evaluate scientific articles related to exercise physiology. Student swill explore research designs as they relate to the projects they may be undertaking. Students will develop a reasearch question and write a review of literature pertaining to that question. In addition, students will give an oral presentation.
HEALTH SCIENCES, T 16:00-16:50, Location TBA
THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY MAJORS ONLY
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH EXPH 365

EXPH 498C: Research Methods Add-On

The purpose of this course is to provide exposure to the research process through actual involvement in an on-going project. This may include biochemical, physiological, and molecular techniques. The research question or hypothesis will be explored and developed as part of a literature review. A final summary in the form of a research project/paper will be submitted at the end of the semester.
HEALTH SCIENCES, R 16:00-16:50, Location TBA
THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY MAJORS ONLY
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH EXPH 470

Foreign Culture

FCLT 498C: Science Fiction: East and West Add-On

The course presents students with a comparative critique of science fiction texts, films, and TV from Eastern and Central Europe as well as from the US and UK, examining how a given culture’s dominant concerns are articulated in this genre. We shall analyze works that imaginatively posit “fantastic” situations rooted in spatial, temporal, and biological explorations beyond those currently verified by science. We shall discuss such topics as progress, utopia/dystopia, human perfectibility, the limits of science, gender constructs, the nature of knowledge, and human/other identity, with a view to comparing the Eastern views of such concerns with those of the West. In addition to completing all the assignments for regular course, Honors students will be expected to:
1. Attend the scheduled Honors section class meetings;
2. Complete the readings assigned for the Honors meetings;
3. Read one additional sci-fi book not assigned for class, and report on it to class;
4. Write an 8-10 page term paper on a topic mutually agreed upon with the professor.
DOWNTOWN, T 13:00-14:15, Oglebay Hall Room 106
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH FCLT 280

Foreign Literature in Translation

FLIT 498F: 19th Century Russian Literature Add-On

Honors students will be expected to fulfill the requirements for the regular section, as well as to write an additional paper examining a topic mutually agreed-upon by the student and the professor. This paper will examine a work not discussed in the main class, and will comprise 10-12 pages. The student must meet with the professor to discuss an appropriate topic and work to examine. Possible topics for this paper may include reviews of some of the recommended (but not required) readings, in-depth analyses of one or more of the works studied, a comparative analysis, an interpretation of a work engaging a critical approach such as Formalism, Feminism, Psychoanalytic criticism, or other approach. Please see the professor for help deciding on a paper topic. Papers are due Tuesday, 13 April, 2010 during class time.
DOWNTOWN, Times and Location TBA
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH FLIT 256

Forensics

FIS 498: Forensic Identification Add-On

In forensic science, different types of evidence can be processed and different techniques can be used in that processing. In this course, Honors students will carry out a literature research project on a topic of their choice related to forensic science. A typical, but not exclusive, scenario would be to select a known case and to analyze the evidence associated with that particular case. Students will become familiar with the main literature sources on forensic science and will be asked to share their acquired knowledge by making an oral presentation.
Contact Lori Britton if you are a Forensics major and wish to enroll.
DOWNTOWN, R 11:30-12:20, Oglebay Hall Room 202
THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO FORENSICS MAJORS ONLY
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH FIS 201

FIS 498A: Crime Scene Investigation 1 Add-On

Contact Lori Britton if you are a Forensics major and wish to enroll.
Location TBA
THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO FORENSICS MAJORS ONLY
THIS MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH FIS 302

FIS 498B: Bloodspatter Add-On

Contact Lori Britton if you are a Forensics major and wish to enroll.
Location TBA
THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO FORENSICS MAJORS ONLY
THIS MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH FIS 409

Geology

GEOL 498: Environmental Geology Add-On

Must be taken concurrently with GEOL 365 portion of the class.
The application of the fundamentals of earth science is finding solutions to environmental problems. We will specifically discuss Geologic Hazards, water issues east and west of the Mississippi River, altered river systems in the US (aka “Rivers No More”), mineral reclamation, and the disposal of radioactive waste.
Location TBA
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH GEOL 365

History

HIST 101: Western Civilization: Antiquity to 1600

A survey of the major developments in Western civilization beginning with the ancient Mediterranean world and concluding with Reformation Europe.
DOWNTOWN, MWF 12:30-13:20, Woodburn Hall Room 110

HIST 493: Microhistory

Over the past twenty years, ‘microhistory’ has become increasingly visible as a form of history-writing. This course traces the history of this phenomenon in a couple of ways. It will offer some definitions of what microhistory is through an examination of some of the early programmatic texts about it by Italian historians during the late 1970s and 1980s and will look at later reflections on this approach by historians from other countries as well. It will also examine examples of microhistorical writing from the 1960s to the present; investigate convergences and divergences between microanalysis and other forms of historical inquiry (such as world history, cultural history, economic history, gender history, and biography); and consider the relationship between historical writing and literature. We will read works by historians of Europe, the United States, China, and elsewhere, and students will write a microhistory of their own.
DOWNTOWN, TR 10:00-11:15, Woodburn Hall Room 221D
THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO HISTORY MAJORS ONLY

Human Nutrition and Foods

HN&F 498: Introduction to Nutrition Add-On

This section will be an extension of Introduction to Nutrition. We will use class discussions and hands-on activities to understand the roles of nutrients and dietary patterns in human health. We will discuss the scientific evidence behind dietary recommendations and how to recognize valid research. Emphasis will be placed on controversial issues in nutrition. Students will work in small groups to develop a position paper and present it to the class.
EVANSDALE, R 14:00-14:50, Agriculture Sciences Building Room 2061
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH HN&F 171

Humanities

HUM 102: Introduction to Western Civilization 2

This course will present the art, architecture, philosophy, religion, literature, and music of the following periods in Western civilization: the Renaissance, the Age of Classicism, the Revolutionary 19th and 20th centuries.
DOWNTOWN, TR 11:30-12:45, Hodges Hall Room 216

HUM 109: The Italian Renaissance

Introduction to artistic and cultural developments during the Renaissance. In addition, the class will appreciate cross-cultural influences and examine the impact that the Renaissance had on 19th century writers.
DOWNTOWN, TR 13:00-14:15, Honors Hall Room 120

Journalism

JRL 493K: Special Topics: Women/Communication Campaigns

DOWNTOWN, TR 16:00-17:15, Martin Hall Room 103

Law

LAW ???: Comparative Law: An Introduction to Islamic and Jewish Legal Systems

THIS COURSE IS CURRENTLY BEING REVIEWED FOR APPROVAL BY THE COLLEGE OF LAW
This course will review the historic development of both systems, their basic structure, and some bits of substantive law, their interaction with secular systems, their effect on the lives of adherents, etc.
LAW SCHOOL, T 16:30-19:30, Room TBA

Mathematics

MATH 156: Calculus 2

Techniques of integration, applications of the definite integral, polar coordinates, indeterminate forms, infinite series.
DOWNTOWN, MTWF 11:30-12:20, Armstrong Hall Room 123

MATH 261: Elementary Differential Equations

Ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, partial differential equations, Fourier series, applications.
DOWNTOWN, MTWF 10:30-11:20, Armstrong Hall Room 313

MATH 490: Teaching Practicum

Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.
DOWNTOWN, Location TBA

Nursing

NSG 498B: Concepts: Adult Health Add-On

Location TBA
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH NSG 334.

NSG 498C: Interventions: Medical Surgical Add-On

Location TBA
Two sections offered.
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH NSG 335

NSG 498D: Interventions: Psychosocial Add-On

Location TBA
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH NSG 345

NSG 498E: Concepts: Psychosocial Add-On

Location TBA
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH NSG 356

NSG 498F: Concepts: Critical Care Add-On

Location TBA
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH NSG 421

NSG 498H: Introduction to Nursing Research Add-On

Location TBA
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH NSG 476

NSG 498J: Interventions: Capstone Add-On

Location TBA
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH NSG 455

Pharmacy

PHAR 498: Honors

Location TBA
THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO PHARMACY MAJORS ONLY

PHAR 726: Chemistry of Drug Action 2

HEALTH SCIENCES, MW 14:00-14:50, Health Sciences North Room 1901
THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO PHARMACY MAJORS ONLY
See Dr. Mary Stamatakis if you wish to enroll.

PHAR 741: Clinical Pharmacokinetics

HEALTH SCIENCES, MWF 13:00-13:50, Health Sciences North Room 1909
THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO PHARMACY MAJORS ONLY
See Dr. Mary Stamatakis if you wish to enroll.

Philosophy

PHIL 100: Problems of Philosophy

An elementary examination of such philosophical problems as the mind-body problem, the existence of God, freedom and determinism, and the nature of persons and their knowledge.
Section 1: DOWNTOWN, TR 16:00-17:15, Stansbury Hall Room 46C
Section 2: DOWNTOWN, TR 13:00-14:15, Clark Hall Room 112

PHIL 498: Theory of Knowledge Add-On

The nature and scope of human knowledge. Topics may include perception, belief, truth, evidence, certainty, and skepticism.
DOWNTOWN, Times and Location ARR
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH PHIL 302

Physics

PHYS 111: General Physics

Survey of classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.
DOWNTOWN, MTWF 8:30-9:20, Hodges Hall Room 260
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH ANY LABORATORY SECTION OF PHYS 111

Political Science

POLS 102: American Government

This course is an introduction to American Government. It deals broadly with the principles, organization, and decision-making process of the national government of the United States. Particular attention will be paid to the Constitution, Congress, the president, and the Supreme Court as well as the role of public opinion, political parties, and interest groups in the political system. Students will investigate these and other topics through readings, research and writing, film studies, and class discussions.
DOWNTOWN, MWF 13:30-14:20, Woodburn Hall Room 306E

Print Journalism

PRNJ 427: American Journalism History

Development of media from 17th century England and the American colonies; great names in journalism; freedom of the press and its implications and impact on the nation.
DOWNTOWN, W 17:30-20:20, Martin Hall Room 205
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS COURSE MUST HAVE PRIOR CREDIT FOR JRL 101, HIST 152, AND HIST 153

Psychology

PSYC 241: Introduction to Human Development

Survey of human psychological development across the lifespan with emphasis on change in biological, cognitive, and social-emotional processes. Special attention given to theoretical, conceptual, methodological, and practical issues.
DOWNTOWN, TR 8:30-9:45, Life Sciences Building Room 1121
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS COURSE MUST HAVE PRIOR CREDIT FOR PSYC 101

Religious Studies

RELG 102: Introduction to World Religions

This course explores five of the most widely practiced world religions; Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Students are introduced to the history and basic tenets of each faith.
DOWNTOWN, TR 14:30-15:45, Stansbury Hall Room 240

Sociology & Anthropology

SOCA 498A: Honors: Terrorism Add-On

A sociological understanding of terrorism, including its causes, relations to social context, and trends. Emphasis is placed on major terrorist groups, slected cases, explanatory theories and policies of containment and prevention.
Location TBA
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH SOCA 345
STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THIS COURSE MUST HAVE 6 PRIOR CREDIT HOURS IN SOCA OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT

SOCA 498E: Honors: Sociological Theory Add-On

Junior standing or consent. Systematic analysis of major sociological theories viewed from the historical perspective and in terms of current research.
Location TBA
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH SOCA 401

Speech Pathology & Audiology

SPA 270: Effective Public Speaking

Designed for improvement of the student’s speech based upon theory and demonstrated performance of voice and diction skills and public-speaking skills for effective communication in a variety of speaking situations.
STUDENTS MUST REGISTER FOR ALL THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS
Section 1: EVANSDALE, T 9:30-10:45, South Agricultural Sciences Building Room 1021
Section 2: EVANSDALE, R 9:30-10:45, Allen Hall Room 612
SPA 498A: EVANSDALE, R 8:30-9:20, Allen Hall Room 510

Statistics

STAT 298: Elementary Statistical Inference Add-On

STAT 298 is a complement to the normal Statistics 211 course. In addition to the one hour of extra classtime, a stronger focus is placed on probability and count distributions than in the regular course, on an introduction to nonparametric statistics. Students will also learn to use JMP, a statistical software package.
DOWNTOWN, F 15:30-16:20, Hodges Hall Room 250
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH STAT 211 SECTION 019
THIS COURSE MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY WITH STAT 211 SECTION 020, 021, 022, 023, OR 024

Theatre

THET 498A: Honors: Puppets, Masks, and Magic

The course will acquaint the student with the use of the inanimate object (puppets, masks, fetish, large effegy, voodoo doll) used in theatre, ritual, religion, entertainment, advertising, civilizations and cultures.
EVANSDALE, T 17:00-18:50, Creative Arts Center Room 451A

Honors

HONR 199: Orientation to Honors

Orientation to degree programs and requirements, departmental resources, curriculum options, student responsibilities, and opportunities.
DOWNTOWN, Location TBA

HONR 205: English Ritual Drama and Dance

Introduction to English Mummers Plays, Plough Plays and Morris dance. The class is a combination of the study of the history and cultural pace of these working class traditions and also a performance class. Students will learn how to do the dance (no experience necessary) and will produce a play. Performances of the play and the dance will take place at the end of the semester. Students who have not taken the class previously must sign up for the 3Hr. Section students who have taken the class in the past must sign up for the 1 Hr. Section.
Section 1: DOWNTOWN, M 18:30-19:50, Honors Hall PREVIOUS HONR 205 CREDIT SECTION ONLY
Section 2: DOWNTOWN, M 17:30-19:50, Honors Hall NO HONR 205 CREDIT SECTION ONLY

HONR 210: City-as-Text: Morgantown

City As Text: An Approach to Active Learning. This class, endorsed by the National Collegiate Honors Council, offers a site specific, holistic education or “place as text” as it relates to the culture of pre-Revolutionary War Monongalia County to the present. Topics of interest will include the frontier and beginnings of settlement in Monongalia County, our famous writers, artists, and composers, mountain crafts, industry the experiment of Arthurdale, the creation of West Virginia University and the Monongalia County of today. We will have guest speakers, several field trips and many walking tours of our region.. Students will keep journals that present abstracts of our assigned readings and field experiences as well as write a fully documented 7 to 10 page research paper.
DOWNTOWN, TR 10:00-11:15, Honors Hall Room 120

HONR 297: Research

Independent research projects. Please consult the Honors office for more information.
Location and Times Arranged

HONR 298B: Honors: MedBOUND Seminar 1

DOWNTOWN, R 18:30-19:20, Location Arranged
RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE MEDBOUND PROGRAM

HONR 298C: Honors: Paris 1830-1913

This course will be a study of the vibrant and exciting era in Paris from 1830 to 1913. Students will examine the arts of this period including the visual arts and architecture, music, literature, photography, and film. These areas of creation will be explored within their cultural context that informed the arts of this era.
DOWNTOWN, TR 14:30-15:45, Honors Hall Room 120

HONR 298D: Honors: MedBOUND Seminar 2

Location and Times Arranged
RESTRICTED TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE MEDBOUND PROGRAM

HONR 491 Section 1: Professional Field Experience

Please consult the Honors office for more information.
Location and Times Arranged

HONR 491 Section 2: Professional Field Experience: Service Learning

Tutoring Elementary/Secondary school students at local schools. This course is designed to be a three credit, community-based service learning class for undergraduate students. Students participating in this course will be required to provide 6 hours of tutoring services per week within local Morgantown area schools. Thousands of students of all ages desperately need one-to-one educational support in order to succeed academically. As tutors, undergraduate students, will be assisting students of all ages in a variety of academic subjects. Referrals for tutoring services will come from teachers, counselors, social workers, Student Assistance Team coordinators and administrators. Referrals, tutor assignments/schedules and program monitoring will be coordinated by the Children’s Home Society of WV and the class instructor. Undergraduate students participating in this course will be required to attend a 6-9 hour training session at the beginning of the semester. This training session will introduce a formal tutor training curriculum along with an overview of skills necessary to help school-aged students succeed academically. Some of the skills to be addressed will include an overview of child development, strategies for guiding children?s behavior, building trust, time management, and study skills enhancement training. Laws pertaining to confidentiality will also be addressed. Formal follow-up sessions will take place at the middle and end of the semester. Students will be expected to keep a reflective journal which will be used in conjunction with the monitors report in assigning a grade for the class.
Location and Times Arranged

HONR 493B: Special Topics: Peer Mentor Training

This course is designed to help students develop and apply the knowledge and skills that are require of mentors to establish effective peer relationships with their first-year Honors students in Honors Orientation (HONR 199). Half of the course will focus on strategies and tactics used by the college and university instructors. The other half of the course will focus heavily on the production of course material for HONR 199.
DOWNTOWN, TR 16:00-17:15, Honors Hall Room 120
THIS COURSE IS REQUIRED FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO TEACH HONORS ORIENTATION IN THE FALL 2010 SEMESTER

HONR 495: Independent Study

Faculty-supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings. Please consult with the Honors office for more information.
Location and Times Arranged

HONR 496: Senior Thesis

Please consult with the Honors office for more information.
Location and Times Arranged

HONR 496A: Senior Thesis: Business & Economics

The College of Business and Economics will introduce a new honors capstone project beginning with the May 2010 graduating class. As a requirement for meeting the honors capstone project, Dr. Neidermeyer, will offer a course that exposes students to philanthropic causes. The project pairs up each student with a not-for-profit organization in West Virginia or South Africa. The charitable organization in South Africa will either be Over the Wall in Cape Town or the Charity and Faith Mission in Mamelodi (near Pretoria). The charitable organization in West Virginia will be one identified by the WVU Office of Civic Engagement, and one that must be approved by Dr. Neidermeyer. Students are presented with the opportunity to travel to South Africa, but travel is NOT a requirement for completion of the project or the course. If you elect to travel to South Africa, the approximate cost of the trip is $3,200. The College is attempting to secure resources that will help subsidize the cost of the trip for students. If successful, the cost incurred by the student may be reduced. Once again, please note that travel to South Africa is not a requirement for completing the honors capstone project, but is something that would be very beneficial to you. All students will be enrolled in a section of HONR 496, Honors Thesis, taught by Dr. Neidermeyer. Therefore, any student planning to be graduated in May or December of 2010 will register for the course in the spring 2010 semester and complete the project in spring 2010.
DOWNTOWN, Times and Location TBA

HONR 497: Research

Independent research projects. Please consult with the Honors office for more information.
Location and Times Arranged

HONR 498D: Kabbalah: An Introduction to the Jewish Mystical Tradition

This course will examine the historical development of the Jewish mystical tradition, its impact on Jewish thought and practice and the conditions which led to the creation of mystical texts in different historical eras. We will examine both speculative as well as experiential texts through original source material in translation, as well as analytical texts and perhaps understand the reasons for its contemporary popularity.
DOWNTOWN, MWF 9:30-10:20, Location TBA

HONR 498E: History of Religion in American Politics

Preference will be given to graduating seniors. That religion has, is, and probably will affect the total American life style is a well-founded assumption. George Marsden called various forms of American religion “the dominant force in American life” during some of our past history. This course will seek to examine that philosophy and trace the effects of religion on American politics beginning with the first European settlers through the political platforms of the major political parties. A unique feature of this class is the division of historical study of religion in American politics in the first half of the course, and debating current issues of religion and politics. Issues such as prayer in the public schools, abortion, teaching of creationism v. evolution in the public schools, “Under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance and other current issues will be debated in class.
DOWNTOWN, W 19:00-21:50, Oglebay Hall Room 110

HONR 498F: Honors: Appalachian Culture

Preference will be given to graduating seniors. SENIOR SEMINAR: HISTORY OF APPALACHIAN CULTURE This course will examine the various perspectives of the Appalachian region of the United States from a historical viewpoint. Students will examine the origin, progress, and functions of the images and stereotypes of Appalachia as well as definitions, past and present, of such institutional areas as immigration, work and economy, kinship, community, religion, education, politics, medicine, and the media. Musical traditions and literature, social life, community patterns, labor, arts and crafts, and popular struggles will also be encountered from the earliest days of settlement. Reading and short writing assignment of those readings are assigned each week. Classes involve a discussion of those reading assignments. There will be no examinations, but a term paper is required at the end of the semester. A unique feature of the class is the use of excellent resource guests-musicians, artists, glass experts, lumbermen, miners, and recreation consultants who attend class and contribute to the discussion. No texts are required.
DOWNTOWN, M 19:00-21:50, Oglebay Hall Room 110