Courses

Fall 2024 First-Year Courses

Fall 2024

CourseSectionTitleDescription
AST 108H0001Honors Section of AST 108: Introductory Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies(4 crs.) Honors Section of AST 108: Introductory Astronomy: Stars and Galaxies. Celestial sphere, constellations. Constitution of sun, stars, nebulae, and galaxies. Planetarium used freely for lectures and demonstrations. (Lec. 3, Lab. 1/Online) (A1)
CHM 227H0001Honors Section of CHM 227: Organic Chemistry Lecture I(3 crs.) Honors Section of CHM 227: Organic Chemistry Lecture I. General principles and theories with emphasis on classification, nomenclature, methods of preparation, and characteristic reactions of organic compounds in aliphatic series. (Lec. 3) Pre: CHM 112 with a grade of C- or better, or CHM 192 with a grade of C- or better, and 3.40 overall GPA.
CHN 111H0001Honors Section of CHN 111: Intensive Beginning Chinese I(4 crs.) Honors Section of CHN 111: Intensive Beginning Chinese I. (Lec. 4) Pre: 3.40 overall GPA. (A3) (C2)
CHN 311H0001Honors Section of CHN 311H(4 crs.) Honors Section of CHN 311 (215): Intensive Conversation and Composition I. 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 212, 212H or equivalent, or permission of instructor. (C2) (A3)
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) Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (B2) (C1)
COM 100H0002Honors 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) Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (B2) (C1)
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)
EDC 102H0001Honors Section of EDC 102: Introduction to American Education(3 crs.) Honors Section of EDC 102: Introduction to American Education. (Lec. 2, Rec. 1/Online) Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (C3) (B4)
EGR 105H0001Honors Section of EGR 105: Foundations of Engineering I(1 cr.) Honors Section of EGR 105: Foundations of Engineering I. (Lec. 0.5/Rec. 0.5) Pre: Must have a 3.30 overall GPA. (A1)
EGR 105HR01-0001Honors Section of EGR 105: Foundations of Engineering I(1 cr.) Honors Section of EGR 105: Foundations of Engineering I. (Lec. 0.5/Rec. 0.5) Pre: Must have a 3.30 overall GPA. (A1)
FLM 101H0001Honors Section of FLM 101: Introduction to Film Media(4 crs.) Honors Section of FLM 101: Introduction to Film Media. (Lec. 4/Online) Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (A4) (C2)
GEO 271H001Honors Section of GEO 271: Evolution and Extinction of the Dinosaurs(3 crs.) Honors section of GEO 271 (102): Evolution and Extinction of the Dinosaurs. General introduction to the dinosaurs. Variety, habits, warm-bloodedness, and extinction discussed. Pterosaurs and bird origins presented. (Lec. 3) Pre: must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (A1) (B4)
HPR 1000001Welcome to Planet Honors(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. (Practicum 2, Lec. 1) (B2) (C1) Pre: Honors eligible
HPR 1000002Welcome to Planet Honors(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. (Practicum 2, Lec. 1) (B2) (C1) Pre: Honors eligible
HPR 1000003Welcome to Planet Honors(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. (Practicum 2, Lec. 1) (B2) (C1) Pre: Honors eligible
HPR 1000004Welcome to Planet Honors(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. (Practicum 2, Lec. 1) (B2) (C1) Pre: Honors eligible
HPR 224G0001Honors Colloquium: Democracy in PerilThis 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)
HPR 224G0002Honors Colloquium: Democracy in PerilThis 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)
HPR 3440001Suicide in Contemporary Culture(4 cr) Examination of suicide, from ideation to aftermath, from the perspectives of the suicidal individual, mental health practitioners, and affected or bereaved loved ones. Focus on theories of suicide, representations of suicide in film and other cultural productions, and grief experiences. A4 and B1
HPR 3440002Politics and Protest in Films(4 cr.) The course examines how films represent politics, protest, and rebels. It combines an appreciation of cinema with an understanding of historical, political, and social attitudes. We will compare these screen depictions with our concepts of politics and protest, both past and current. (A4) (B1)
HPR 344003Suicide in Contemporary Culture(4 cr) Examination of suicide, from ideation to aftermath, from the perspectives of the suicidal individual, mental health practitioners, and affected or bereaved loved ones. Focus on theories of suicide, representations of suicide in film and other cultural productions, and grief experiences. A4 and B1
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)
HPR 4020002Honors Project(3 crs.) (Independent Study) Pre: permission of the director of the Honors Program, and overall GPA of 3.40 or better.
HPR 4110001Behavioral Threat Assessment: Managing the Path to Violence (3 cr.) 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.
HPR 4110002Sexuality: Health, Well-Being, and Policy(3 cr.) Study of the diverse spectrum of human sexuality with emphasis on health and well-being. Focus on biopsychosocial perspectives of wellness and development of information literacy skills in analyzing laws and policies related to sexuality in contemporary American culture.
KIN 123H0001Honors section of KIN 123: Foundations of Health(3 crs.) Honors Section of KIN 123: Foundations of Health. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: 3.40 overall gpa. (A2) (B4)
MCE 262H0001-LECHonors Section of MCE 262: Statics(3 crs.) Honors Section of MCE 262: Statics. Newton's laws of force systems in equilibrium and their effects on particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. Both scalar and vector methods of analysis are developed. (Lec. 3) Pre: MTH 141 and 3.40 overall GPA or better, or permission of instructor.
MCE 401H0001-LecHonors section of MCE 401: Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design IMust be taken with MCE 401H LAB. (3 crs.) Honors Sections of MCE 401: Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design I. Application of engineering skills using a team-based approach. Design process methodology and communication of solutions to real-world engineering problems. First of a two-course sequence. (Lec. 2, Lab. 3) Pre: 3.40 overall GPA, MCE 302 and 366 and 448 and ISE 240 and concurrent registration in CHE 333, or permission of instructor. Must be taken in the semester prior to MCE 402. Not for graduate credit.
MCE 401HL01-LabHonors section of MCE 401: Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design IMust be taken with MCE 401H LEC.
(3 crs.) Honors Sections of MCE 401: Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design I. Application of engineering skills using a team-based approach. Design process methodology and communication of solutions to real-world engineering problems. First of a two-course sequence. (Lec. 2, Lab. 3) Pre: 3.40 overall GPA, MCE 302 and 366 and 448 and ISE 240 and concurrent registration in CHE 333, or permission of instructor. Must be taken in the semester prior to MCE 402. Not for graduate credit.
MTH 142H0001Honors section of MTH 142: Intermediate Calculus with Analytic Geometry(4 crs.) Honors Section: MTH 142: Intermediate Calculus with Analytic Geometry. (Lec. 3, Rec. 1) Pre: Overall GPA 3.40 and MTH 141, or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit or concurrent enrollment in MTH 132. (B3) (A1)
PHY 203H0001Honors section of PHY 203: Elementary Physics I(3 crs.) Honors Section of PHY 203: Elementary Physics I. (Lec. 3) Pre: must have a 3.40 overall GPA. Credit or concurrent enrollment in MTH 141 and concurrent enrollment in PHY 273. Intended for science or engineering majors. Not open to students with credit in PHY 213. (A1) [Need passing credit in PHY 203 and 273 to fulfill general education requirement.]
PHY 205H0001Honors section of PHY 205: Elementary Physics II(3 crs.) Honors Section of PHY 205: Elementary Physics III. (Lec. 3) Pre: must have a 3.40 overall GPA. PHY 203; concurrent enrollment in MTH 243 or 362; concurrent enrollment in PHY 275. Intended for science or engineering majors. Not open to students with credit in PHY 213, 214. (A1) (B3) [Need passing credit in PHY 205H and 275H to fulfill general education requirement.]
PHY 273H0001-LABHonors section of PHY 273: Elementary Physics Laboratory IMust be taken with the Honors REC. (1 cr.) Honors Section of PHY 273: Elementary Physics Laboratory I (Lab. 3) Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. Concurrent enrollment in PHY 203. [Students must register for both a Lab & Recitation of PHY 273H.] (A1) [Need passing credit in PHY 203 and 273 to fulfill general education requirement.]
PHY 273H0001-RECHonors section of PHY 273: Elementary Physics Laboratory IMust be taken with the Honors LAB. (1 cr.) Honors Section of PHY 273: Elementary Physics Laboratory I (Lab. 3) Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. Concurrent enrollment in PHY 203. [Students must register for both a Lab & Recitation of PHY 273H.] (A1) [Need passing credit in PHY 203 and 273 to fulfill general education requirement.]
PHY 275H0001- LABHonors section of PHY 275: Elementary Physics Laboratory III(1 cr.) Honors Section of PHY 275: Elementary Physics Laboratory III. (Lab. 3) Pre: must have a 3.40 overall GPA. Concurrent enrollment in PHY 205H. (A1) (B3) [Need passing credit in PHY 205H and 275H to fulfill general education requirement.]
THN 260H0001Honors section of THN260: Impact of Death on BehaviorImpact of Death on Behavior. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (A2) (C3)