Courses

Spring 2026

CourseSectionTitleDescriptionInstr NameDays & Times
ACC 201HHonors Section of ACC (BUS) 201: Financial Accounting(3 crs.) (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. Open only to students with more than 24 credits or permission of dean's office.Beckman, JudyTuTh 8:00AM-9:15AM
AST 118H0001Honors Section of AST 118: Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System(4 crs.) Honors Section of AST 118: Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System. Celestial sphere, Earth, formation of and motions and characteristics of objects in solar system, the Sun, exoplanets, and search for extraterrestrial life. Planetarium used for lectures and demonstrations. (Lec. 3, Lab. 1/Online) Pre: Must have a 3.4 overall GPA or higher. (A1)Gobeille, Douglas TuTh 12:30 PM-1:45 PM
AST/ENT 390H0001Honors Section of ENT/AVS 390: Wildlife & Human Disease(3 crs.) Honors Section of ENT/AVS 390: Wildlife and Human Disease. Cross-listed as (AVS), ENT 390. Introduction to the study of human diseases carried by wildlife (zoonoses), including surveillance, epidemiology, transmission, public health impact, and prevention. Interdisciplinary approach with emphasis on problem solving using real-life examples. (Lec. 3) Pre: Overall GPA of 3.4 or higher.Mather, ThomasTR 3:30PM-4:45PM
CHM 112H0001Honors Section of CHM112: General Chemistry Lecture II(3 crs.) Chemical kinetics, equilibrium, elementary thermodynamics and electrochemistry integrated with descriptive chemistry and practical applications. (Lec 3) Pre: CHM101 (grade of C- or better) or CHM101H (grade of C- or better), and a 3.4 GPA or higherMogawer, HananTuTh 3:30-4:45PM
CHM 124H0001Honors Section of CHM 124(3 crs.) Elementary principles of organic chemistry with emphasis on aliphatic compounds, especially those of physiological significance such as amino acids and proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and waxes. (Lec. 3) Pre: CHM 101 with a grade of C- or better or CHM 103 with a grade of C- or better. Must have 3.4 GPA or higher. Not open to chemistry or chemical engineering majors.Pantano. JustinMWF 10-10:50AM
CHM 228H0001Honors Section of CHM 228: Organic CHM Lecture II(3 crs.) Honors Section of CHM 228: Organic Chemistry Lecture II. Continuation of 227 with emphasis on the aromatic series. (Lec. 3) Pre: overall 3.40 gpa or higher, and CHM227 or CHM227H with a grade of C- or better.Lucht, BrettMWF 8:00 AM-8:50AM
CHN 112H0001Honors Section of CHN 112: Intensive Beginning Chinese II(4 crs.) Honors Section of CHN 112: Intensive Beginning Chinese II. (Lec. 4) Pre: CHN 111 or equivalent and 3.40 overall gpa. (C2) (A3)flagship assignsWF 9:00AM-9:50AM
CHN 112H0001Honors Section of CHN 112: Intensive Beginning Chinese II(4 crs.) Honors Section of CHN 112: Intensive Beginning Chinese II. (Lec. 4) Pre: CHN 111 or equivalent and 3.40 overall gpa. (C2) (A3)flagship assignsTuTh 9:30AM-10:20AM
M 9:00AM-9:50AM
CHN 312H0001Honors Section of CHN 312 (216): Intensive Conversation and Composition II(4 crs.) Honors Section of CHN 312 (216): Intensive Conversation and Composition II. Intensive course in further development of proficiency in speaking, listening, reading and writing Chinese. Advanced-low level grammatical structures. (Lec. 4) Pre: 3.40 overall gpa and CHN 311, 311H or equivalent, or permission of instructor. (C2) (A3)flagship assignsTuTh 9:30AM-10:45AM
MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM
CMB 311H0001Honors Section of CMB 311: Introductory Biochemistry(3 crs.) Honors Section of CMB 311: Introductory Biochemistry. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: CHM 124 or equivalent, and 3.40 overall GPA.Gregory, StevenTuTh 12:30PM-1:45PM
COM 100H0001Honors Section of COM 100: Communication Fundamentals(3 crs.) Honors Section of COM 100: Communication Fundamentals. Not open to students with credit in COM 110. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (B2) (C1)Earle, ErinMWF 4:00PM-4:50PM
COM 321GH0001Honors Section of COM 321G: Social Media and Interpersonal Communication(3 crs.) Honors Sections of COM 321G: Social Media and Interpersonal Communication. Explore theories and research on interpersonal communication and social media. Examine social media uses and impact on communication, perceptions, identity construction, relationships, and society. (Lec. 3) Pre: COM 100 and overall GPA of 3.4 or higher, or permission of instructor. (A2) (GC)Proulx,Tracy AMWF 1:00PM-1:50PM
ECN 201H0001Honors Section of ECN 201: Principles of Economics: Microeconomics(3 crs.) Honors Section of ECN 201: Principles of Economics: Microeconomics. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: overall gpa of 3.40. (A2)Devine, TheresaMWF 10:00AM-10:50AM
EGR 106H0001Honors Section of EGR 106: Foundations of Engineering II(2 crs.) Honors Section of EGR 106: Foundations of Engineering II. Engineering problem solving. (Lec. 2) Pre: MTH 141 or concurrent registration in MTH 141 and a 3.40 overall GPA. (A4)Hunter, ChristopherM 2:00PM-4:15PM
EGR 106H0002Honors Section of EGR 106: Foundations of Engineering II(2 crs.) Honors Section of EGR 106: Foundations of Engineering II. Engineering problem solving. (Lec. 2) Pre: MTH 141 or concurrent registration in MTH 141 and a 3.40 overall GPA. (A4)Hunter, ChristopherM 9:00AM-11:15AM
HDF 130GH0001HDF 130GH - Honors Section of HDF 130G: Individual & Family Development(3 crs.) Students in this course will learn about contemporary issues of human development, family systems, and cultural diversity based on the television show, This is Us. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Freshmen or sophomore standing, or permission of instructor. Overall GPA of 3.4 or higher, Honors eligible (incoming freshmen or transfer students), permission of the Honors Director (C3) (GC)Wolfe, KathrynTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM
and asynchronous
HDF 150H0001Honors Section of NUR150 (HDF150): Human Sexuality(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (NUR), HDF150H. Interdisciplinary approach to the study of individual and societal determinants in the development, integration, and expression of human sexuality and a code of sexual behavior. (Lec. 3/Online) Overall GPA of 3.4 or higher, Honors eligible (incoming freshmen or transfer students), permission of the Honors Director (A2) (C3)Kisler, TiffaniTh 12:30PM - 1:45PM
and asynchronous
HPR 1000001Honors Foundations(3 crs.) Examine local manifestations of complex global issues on the URI campus and in surrounding environments and communities. Utilize interdisciplinary approaches, design thinking tools, and principles of effective communication to develop competencies in creative problem solving and civic engagement. (Lec. 3) (B2) (C1) Pre: Must be Honors Program New Admit or Honors Transfer Admit or CGPA 3.4 or aboveTaylor, CynthiaMWF 12:00PM-12:50PM
HPR 1000002Honors Foundations(3 crs.) Examine local manifestations of complex global issues on the URI campus and in surrounding environments and communities. Utilize interdisciplinary approaches, design thinking tools, and principles of effective communication to develop competencies in creative problem solving and civic engagement. (Lec. 3) (B2) (C1) Pre: Must be Honors Program New Admit or Honors Transfer Admit or CGPA 3.4 or aboveTaylor, CynthiaMWF 1:00PM-1:50PM
HPR 1240001Loss in the Lives of Children and Adolescents (3 crs.) Children's experiences with loss, focusing on developmental stage, cognitive capacity, and emotional effects. Explores victimization of children from a global perspective. Service-learning linkage with Friends Way, a children's bereavement center. Pre: Must have a 3.4 overall GPA. (A2) (C1)Hames,Carolyn CTuTh 2:00PM-3:15PM
HPR 1240002The Social Life of Science and Technology (3crs.) This introductory course in Science and Technology Studies (STS) is designed for students from ALL majors who have an interest in learning more about the complex entanglements between science, technology, and social life. Drawing from anthropological, sociological, historical, and philosophical perspectives and methods, we will explore how scientific knowledge and technological artifacts intersect with social, cultural, political, and economic forces and structures. Throughout the semester, we will examine foundational texts and contemporary case studies in STS to better understand: the social dimensions of scientific knowledge, the social construction of authority and expertise; the complex relationship between science, technology,
and social organization; the nature of contemporary technoscientific controversies; and the causes and consequences of scientific and technological change.(Seminar) Pre: Must have a 3.4 overall GPA. (A2) (C1)		Taylor, CynthiaMWF 3:00PM-3:50 PM
HPR 1470001Drawn Together- Intergenerational Exchange through Poetry, Letters and Doodling(3 crs.) Explore poetry’s power through doodling, annotation, and intergenerational exchange, and discover how creative reading builds empathy and connection.
Pre: 3.40 overall or better GPA. (A3) (B1)		De Bruin, Karen
TuTh 12:30pm-1:45PM
HPR 2330001Mysteries of The Cosmos(3 crs.) An exploration of the mysteries of the universe as seen through the theories and observations that have challenged our understanding of reality.
(A1) (B4)		Coyne, Robert
Khan, Len		MWF 9:00AM-9:50AM
HPR 226G0002Democracy in Peril(3 crs.) This course critically examines the degree to which citizens believe they can influence political affairs, what political scientists call the "efficacy" of democracy. We compare democracy with autocracy, historically, comparatively, and in our current moment. Students will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both democracy and autocracy governance models, focusing on their impact on cultural cohesion, individual freedoms, and global stability. The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted challenges threatening modern democracies, from the erosion of democratic norms and the rise of authoritarian practices to the impact of misinformation, polarization, and declining public trust. Integrating insights from political science, sociology, and economics, students will engage in critical discussions about the resilience of democratic institutions, the role of citizens in democratic renewal, and the potential for reforming democratic governance to address contemporary challenges. (Gen Eds: GC, A2, C3)McIntyre, RicW 4:00PM-6:45PM
HPR 3440001Outerspace and Films(4 crs.) The course examines films to gain a greater understanding not only of cinema, but also of how narratives have been influenced by, as well as have impacted. our beliefs, attitudes, and history. It takes an interdisciplinary approach as it explores how films have represented space, humans, and society over the years. This combines an appreciation of cinema with an understanding of historical, cultural, and social attitudes. We will compare these screen depictions with our own concepts of space, science, and human exploration and experience, both in the past and currently. Through the screening and deeper analysis of films, we will consider the visual presentation of interstellar space, both real and fictional. Further, we will determine what implications these images may have had for reflecting, forming, or perpetuating ideas and values about space travel and what (or whom) we might find there. (A4) (B1)Zorabedian, Thomas3:00PM-6:45PM
HPR 3470001Ghost and the Machine(3crs.) Honors Seminar in Humanities and Writing. This course explores the complex, intriguing ways people have historically and persistently invoked spiritualism and the idea of haunting when trying to come to terms with new technology. (Seminar) Pre: 3.4 overall GPA. (A3) (B1)Shipley, Genoa11:00AM-12:15PM
HPR 3920001Pursuit of Happiness(3 crs.) "The pursuit of happiness" appears prominently in the U.S. Declaration of Independence as one of three unalienable rights given to all humans, and which governments are created to protect. However, "happiness" is a complex concept that may be defined differently by each of us and may change significantly over the course of our lives. Importantly, the "pursuit" of happiness may be complicated by hardship, loss, and challenges. In this course, we will study the concept of happiness through historical, philosophical, psychological, and sociological lenses. Importantly, we will also trace our own, often challenging, journeys in relation to happiness and develop helpful communication strategies for attaining it in our lives and communities. (C1) (A2)
Murphy, SaraM 4:00PM-6:45PM
HPR 3920002Mass Death: Cults(3 crs.) According to psychologist Steve Eichel, up to 10,000 active cults exist in the United States alone. This course will provide a holistic overview of cults and new religious movements over the last fifty years through psychological, sociological, and thanatological lenses while focusing on real-life implications of threats to life, freedom, well-being, and the pursuit of happiness in a contemporary cultural moment characterized by control, manipulation, and groupthink. Students will attain knowledge and skills to question and combat cultic thinking in both organizations and mainstream culture and to provide support to survivors. (C1) (A2)Murphy, SaraTu 4:00PM-6:45PM
HPR 4010001Honors Project(3 crs.) (Independent Study) Pre: permission of the director of the Honors Program, and overall GPA of 3.40 or better. (D1)Johnson, Heather
HPR 4020001Honors Project(3 crs.) (Independent Study) Pre: permission of the director of the Honors Program, and overall GPA of 3.40 or better. (D1)Johnson, Heather
HPR 4120001Global History of Vaccinations(3 crs.) Vaccination is only two hundred years old, yet its impact on human disease has been transformative. This course will examine the development of vaccines and the successes and controversies they have generated, including the history of anti-vaccination movements. We will study global vaccination campaigns against smallpox, polio, measles, and COVID-19, and mixed efforts to develop vaccines against HIV/AIDS and malaria.. (Seminar) Pre: overall GPA 3.40 or better.Rusnock, AndreaMW 3:00pm-4:15PM
HPR 4120002Behavioral Threat Assessment: Managing the Path to Violence(3 crs.) (Seminar) An overview of history, theory, research, and practice of Threat Assessment and Management (TAM) as it is practiced across a variety of settings including K-12, colleges and universities, hospitals and healthcare settings, private business and corporate locations, government and military installations, and houses of worship. Pre: overall GPA 3.40 or better.Graney, DanM 4:00PM-6:45PM
HPR 4120003Honors Seminar: Geopolitics and Global Supply Chains(3 crs.) (Seminar) This interdisciplinary course is designed for students interested in understanding the complex relationship between geopolitics and business with a focus on global supply chains. It explores how political events, international relations, and governmental policies shape the flow of goods, services, and information across borders. The course examines geopolitical risk factors such as trade wars, sanctions, regional conflicts, and political instability, which can disrupt production and distribution networks across borders, forcing companies to adapt their sourcing and logistics strategies to navigate these geopolitical complexities. Students will also learn to assess the vulnerability of supply chains to political disruptions and develop strategies for risk mitigation Pre: overall GPA 3.40 or better.Ozpolat, KorayTuTh 11:00AM-12:15 PM
HPR 4120004Space: Clothes, Stuff, & Survival(3 crs.) The Honors seminar, Space: Clothes, Stuff, and Survival, challenges students to analyze the future of design for space travel and a resource-depleted Earth through the lenses of pop-culture, anthropology, design-theory, and space-travel science. It culminates in a creative, human-centered design project. Students will explore how clothing shapes human identity and addresses fundamental needs, from our current terrestrial existence to o7-Earth habitation. Through high-impact, project-based learning, we will examine ethical dilemmas of resource allocation and sustainability in these extreme future scenarios. Students will formulate resilient and equitable design approaches that creatively prioritize human well-being.(Seminar) Pre: overall GPA 3.40 or better.Aspelund, KarlMW 2:00PM-3:15PM
HPR 4120005Science, Technology, & Innovation(3crs.) This course examines the roles that science and technology play in American innovation and economic growth. Topics and case studies include: the changing legal definitions of an invention/inventor, the social construction of the entrepreneur, the moral problems associated with patenting or commercializing scientific knowledge, the rise and fall of corporate R&D, the ethics of academic capitalism, the responsibilities of universities in economic development, and, of course, AI. We will investigate several different theories of innovation including “Yankee” ingenuity, the linear model of innovation, reverse engineering, and
disruptive innovation, along with evolving understandings of basic and applied science, research and development, and invention and discovery.
Along the way, we will develop an understanding of the important contributions that individuals, such as inventors, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, as well as corporations, universities, and governments, make to innovation. What are the incentives (and dis-incentives) for innovators? We will also analyze larger questions concerning the economics of ideas -- What does it mean to say something is “new” or “original”? How and why does society value novelty?		Lucier, PaulMW 2:00PM-3:15PM
LDR 290H0001Honors Section of LDR 290: Modern Leadership Issues(3 crs.) Honors Section of LDR290: Modern Leadership Issues. Introductory leadership class. Topics include basic leadership theories, international governance/economic systems, critical thinking, and leadership in U.S. education; community service organizations; families; diverse workplaces. Core option for the leadership studies minor. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Overall GPA of 3.4 or higher, Honors eligible (incoming freshmen or transfer students), permission of the Honors DirectorMelissa Camba-Kelsay TuTh 11:00AM-12:15PM
MCE 402H0001-LECHonors Section of MCE 402: Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design II(3 crs.) Honors Section of MCE 402: Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design II. Application of engineering skills using a team-based approach. Design process methodology and communication of solutions to real-world engineering problems. Second of a two course sequence. (Lec. 2, Lab. 3) Pre: 3.40 overall GPA and MCE 401 or 401H. Must be taken in the semester following MCE 401. Not for graduate credit. (D1)Nassersharif, BahramF 12:00 PM-12:50PM
L01-LABNassersharif, BahramW 12:00 PM-12:50PM
NUT 207H0001General Nutrition(3 crs.) Fundamental concepts of the science of nutrition with application to the individual and community. Includes dietary sources of major nutrients, their physiological roles, requirements, and assessment methods. (Lec. 3/Online) (B3) (A1)TBATuTh 11-12:15PM
PHP 336GH0001Exploring Interdisciplinary Healthcare Solutions for Opioid Use Disorder(3 crs.) The theme of this course is an interdisciplinary survey of a multifaceted response to opioid epidemic in the United States through the lenses of pharmacy, epidemiology, and sociology. (Lec. 3) Pre: Junior standing or higher. Must have 3.4 GPA or higher. (D1) (C1) (GC)Bratberg, Jef
Buchanan, Ashley		TuTh 11:00 AM-12:15PM
PHP 405H0001Fundamentals of Epidemiology(4 crs.) Basic principles of epidemiology as they apply to public health research and practice; emphasizing the practical application of epidemiologic knowledge to literature evaluation. (Lec. 3, Independent Study) Pre: STA 307, STA 308, STA 409, or PSY 200. Open only to juniors and seniors. Not for graduate credit. (D1) (B4)McCormick, MeghanTuTh 9:30AM-10:45AM
PHY 204H0001Honors Section of PHY 204: Elementary Physics II(3 crs.) Honors Section of PHY 204: Elementary Physics II. (Lec. 3) Pre: must have a 3.40 overall GPA. PHY 203 or PHY 203H; credit or concurrent enrollment in MTH 142, and concurrent enrollment in PHY 274. Intended for science or engineering majors. Not open to students with credit in PHY 214. (A1) [Need passing credit in PHY 204 and 274 to fulfill general education requirement.]Kahn,Leonard MMWF 2:00PM-2:50PM
PHY274H0001Honors Section of PHY 274: Elementary Physics Laboratory II(1 cr.) Honors Section of PHY 274: Elementary Physics Laboratory II (Lab. 3) Pre: must have a 3.40 overall GPA. Concurrent enrollment with PHY 204. (A1) [Need passing credit in PHY 204 and 274 to fulfill general education requirement.]Kahn,Leonard MTh 2:00PM-2:50PM