Spring 2022

Courses


Spring 2022

CourseSectionTitleDescriptionDay/TimesInstructor
AFS 132GH0001Honors Section of AFS/AVS/PLS 132: Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, and Society(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (AFS), AVS, PLS 132G. Food is essential to life, and a foundation of civilization. This course will explore agriculture's history, culture, and practices world-wide, and challenge students to develop sustainable agricultural practices. (Lec. 3) (A2) (GC)
THIS IS A COMBINED SECTION CLASS		MWF 8:00-8:50amMichael Rice
AST 118H0001Honors Section of AST 118: Introductory Astronomy: The Solar System(4 crs.) 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. Pre: Must have a 3.4 overall GPA or higher. (A1)TuTh 12:30-1:45pmDouglas Gobeille
AVS 132GH0001Honors Section of AFS/AVS/PLS 132: Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, and Society(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (AFS), AVS, PLS 132G. Food is essential to life, and a foundation of civilization. This course will explore agriculture's history, culture, and practices world-wide, and challenge students to develop sustainable agricultural practices. (Lec. 3) (A2) (GC)
THIS IS A COMBINED SECTION CLASS		MWF 8:00-8:50amMichael Rice
AVS 390H0001Honors Section of AVS/ENT 390: Wildlife and Human Disease(3 crs.) 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) THIS IS A COMBINED SECTION CLASSTuTh 3:30-4:45pmThomas Mather
CHN 112H0001Honors Section of CHN 112: Intensive Beginning Chinese II(4 crs.) Honors Section of CHN 112: Intensive Beginning Chinese II. Pre: CHN 111 or equivalent and 3.40 overall gpa. (C2) (A3)WF 9:00-9:50am
TuTh 9:30-10:20am
M 9:00-9:50am		Qingyu Yang
Jiangping Cai
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. Pre: 3.40 overall gpa and CHN 311, 311H or equivalent, or permission of instructor. (C2) (A3)TuTh 9:30-10:20am
MWF 9:00-9:50am		Qingyu Yang
Yu Wu
CMB 311H0001Honors Section of CMB 311H: Introductory Biochemistry(3 crs.) Honors Section of CMB 311: Introductory Biochemistry. Pre: CHM 124 or equivalent, and 3.40 overall GPA.TuTh 12:30-1:45pm Steven Gregory
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. Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (B2) (C1)MWF 10:00-10:50am Nikolaos Poulakos
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. Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (B2) (C1)MWF 12:00-12:50pm Nikolaos Poulakos
COM 100H0003 Honors Section of COM 100: Communication Fundamentals(3 crs.) Honors Section of COM 100: Communication Fundamentals. Not open to students with credit in COM 110. Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (B2) (C1)MWF 8:00-8:50am Tracy Proulx
COM 100H0004Honors Section of COM 100: Communication Fundamentals(3 crs.) Honors Section of COM 100: Communication Fundamentals. Not open to students with credit in COM 110. Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (B2) (C1)MWF 9:00-9:50am Tracy Proulx
COM 100H0005Honors Section of COM 100: Communication Fundamentals(3 crs.) Honors Section of COM 100: Communication Fundamentals. Not open to students with credit in COM 110. Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (B2) (C1)MWF 12:00-12:50pm Erin Earle
COM 208H0001Honors Section of COM 208: Argumentation and Debate(3 crs.) Introduces argumentation theory through the model of academic debate. Stresses critical-thinking skills including analysis, research, organization, and written and oral presentations. Debates are conducted on important social and political issues. (Lec. 3) Pre: COM 100 or 100H or 110.TuTh 9:30-10:45amCate Morrison
COM 321GH0001Honors Section of COM 321G: Impact of Social Media/Technology on Interpersonal Relationships (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) MWF 1:00-1:50pm Tracy Proulx
ECN 201H0001Honors Section of ECN 201: Principles of Economics: Microeconomics(3 crs.) Honors Section of ECN 201: Principles of Economics: Microeconomics. Pre: overall gpa of 3.40. (A2)MWF 10:00-10:50am Theresa Devine
EGR 106H0001Honors Section of EGR 106: Foundation of Engineering II(2 crs.) Honors Section of EGR 106: Foundations of Engineering II. Engineering problem solving. Pre: MTH 141 or concurrent registration in MTH 141 and a 3.40 overall GPA. (A4)M 2:00-4:15pmChristopher Hunter
ENG 245H0001Honors Section of ENG 245: Introduction to Film Decades(4 crs.) Introduction to study of film in cultural context over an historical decade, e.g., Modernism and the Silent Era of the Twenties; Cinema of Wartime in the Forties; Vietnam, Nixon, and the Seventies Blockbuster. May be repeated once with a different emphasis. (Lec. 3, Project 3) (A3) (B4)TuTh 12:30-1:45pmJean Walton
ENT 390H0001Honors Section of AVS/ENT 390: Wildlife and Human Disease(3 crs.) 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) THIS IS A COMBINED SECTION CLASSTuTh 3:30-4:45pmThomas Mather
HIS 119GH0001Honors Section of HIS 119G: Vaccines and Society(3 crs.) Examines the history of vaccination, its ethical and legal frameworks, global vaccination campaigns, and scientific debates about the safety and efficacy of vaccination. Pre: 3.40 overall gpa. (A3) (C1) (GC)MWF 3:00-3:50pmAndrea Rusnock
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. Counts towards Thanatology minor. Pre: Must have a 3.4 overall GPA. (A2) (C1)TuTh 2:00-3:15pm Carolyn Hames
HPR 1350001Global Climate Change(3 cr.) In this course, we will examine the science of climate change and its impacts on human and nature systems, and discuss global political and policy issues surrounding climate solutions.(A1) (C2)TuTh 8:00-9:15amAmbarish Karmalkar
HPR 1470001Teenage Heroes of Popular Mythologies(3 cr.) Contemporary representations of teenage heroes, real and fictional, will provide the basis for examining the essential role of the arts in our lives. Harry Potter, Katniss Everdeen, Percy Jackson, Buffy Summers of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Shuri of Black Panther, Lauren Olamino of The Parable of the Sower, Anna & Maya of Pen15; and actual teens who find themselves currently popularized and mythologized across media such as Greta Thumberg & Olivia Rodriguez will serve as entry points into some core concepts regarding writing and the writing process, understanding genre and genre conventions, and facilitating a more profound sense of personal engagement with the arts. (A3)(B1)MWF 9:00-9:50amSarah Toatley
HPR 1470002Teenage Heroes of Popular Mythologies(3 cr.) Contemporary representations of teenage heroes, real and fictional, will provide the basis for examining the essential role of the arts in our lives. Harry Potter, Katniss Everdeen, Percy Jackson, Buffy Summers of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Shuri of Black Panther, Lauren Olamino of The Parable of the Sower, Anna & Maya of Pen15; and actual teens who find themselves currently popularized and mythologized across media such as Greta Thumberg & Olivia Rodriguez will serve as entry points into some core concepts regarding writing and the writing process, understanding genre and genre conventions, and facilitating a more profound sense of personal engagement with the arts. (A3)(B1)MWF 10:00-10:50amSarah Toatley
HPR 183G0001Portrayals of Diversity and Inclusion in America: Fact, Fiction, Fantasy(3 cr.) In this class we will discuss and examine contemporary cultural artifacts involved in our real time, collective conversations and actions about diversity, inclusivity, and truth telling. We will study film, social media content, television, literature, music, news sources, and activism as our primary texts. Critique of the aforementioned will serve as our secondary resources.
Representations, Reactions, Repercussions. Do you see yourself reflected in the larger culture? How? How does this shift based on identity? What does it mean to see yourself, or not? Who do you see as “other?” What are the narratives involved? What are the responses to those narratives? Why does it matter, and how? We will explore the ethics and efficacy of various genres of work, and consider the potential for public policy impact of art, journalism, and citizenship. (C3) (B4) (GC)		MWF 12:00-12:50pmSarah Toatley
HPR 183G0002Portrayals of Diversity and Inclusion in America: Fact, Fiction, Fantasy(3 cr.) In this class we will discuss and examine contemporary cultural artifacts involved in our real time, collective conversations and actions about diversity, inclusivity, and truth telling. We will study film, social media content, television, literature, music, news sources, and activism as our primary texts. Critique of the aforementioned will serve as our secondary resources.
Representations, Reactions, Repercussions. Do you see yourself reflected in the larger culture? How? How does this shift based on identity? What does it mean to see yourself, or not? Who do you see as “other?” What are the narratives involved? What are the responses to those narratives? Why does it matter, and how? We will explore the ethics and efficacy of various genres of work, and consider the potential for public policy impact of art, journalism, and citizenship. (C3) (B4) (GC)		MWF 1:00-1:50pmSarah Toatley
HPR 224G0001Honors Colloquium: The Pursuit of Happiness (3 cr.)"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. (A2) (C1) (G)M 4:00-6:45pmSara Murphy
HPR 224G0002Honors Colloquium: The Pursuit of Happiness (3 cr.)"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. (A2) (C1) (G)Tu 4:00-6:45pmSara Murphy
HPR 230G0001Honors Colloquium: CSI Oceans(3 crs.) S​tudents will learn about the science of oceanography, the motivating questions and the methods to communicate answers to those questions. Through group projects, culminating in a 6-day field expedition in APRIL 10-15, we will apply oceanographic instrumentation, to display, analyze and communicate the collected data that addresses climate change, marine production and how the ocean makes life possible and Earth habitable. (A1) (GC) THIS COURSE WILL INCLUDE A WEEK AT SEATh 5:00-7:30pmMelissa Omand
HPR 3160001Honors Seminar: Tibetan Buddhism (3 cr. ) This course is to invite students on an exploratory journey to the basics of Buddhist history, culture, philosophy, psychology, ethics and logic in the part of the world known as Tibet. Through in-depth study the students will acquire deeper understanding of Buddhist worldview. The course will examine the origins of Buddhism, the chronology of its introduction into Tibet, and important figures and events in its development over the past 1500 years. Students will be invited to explore fundamental Buddhist teachings and practices for achieving states of well-being, meditation, enlightenment and nirvana. Specific attention will be given to how Buddhist forms of compassion, meditation and wisdom traditions can contribute to peace and happiness in a chaotic and politically conflicted world. The course is also intended to help students enrich their knowledge and skills related to diversity, inclusion, and social harmony. The course will conclude with an analysis of the rapidly growing interest in Buddhism in the west for example its potential for neuroscientific research on mind-body connections. (C3) (A3) Mo 4:00-6:45pm Thupten Tendhar
HPR 3160002Constructing Difference (3 cr.) In this class we will examine human difference (race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation) and issues of social justice. We will explore our own cultural identities as well as those of others. Through class discussions, readings, and personal reflection, we will learn how differences are created and reinforced. We will attempt to understand ourselves and others in ways other than stereotyped groups or categories; develop an awareness of the causes and effects of structured inequalities and prejudicial exclusion; and work toward being more culturally competent in our daily interactions. (C3) (A3) TuTh 11:00am-12:15pm Lynne Derbyshire
HPR 3440001Images of Masculinity in FilmsThe course analyzes the visual representation of male characters in feature films, from John Wayne to Johnny Depp. Emphasis is on the impact of those images on our concepts of masculinity. We will explore how specific cinematic images relate to our cultural history, and consequently what implications those images hold for forming, perpetuating, or changing attitudes and perceptions of men, women, and masculinity today. Films viewed in or outside of class include many of the following: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance; A Streetcar Named Desire; Casablanca; Play It Again, Sam; Dirty Harry; Tootsie; Eyes Wide Shut; The Crying Game; Philadelphia; What Women Want; Don Juan DeMarco; 500 Days of Summer; Her; In and Out; Midnight Cowboy; sex, lies, and videotape; Brokeback Mountain; High Fidelity; Rocky; Oleanna, and others. (A4) (B1) W 3:00-6:30pm Thomas Zorabedian
HPR 3440002Student Productions of Digital Media (4 cr.) Students will produce accurate, objective, and thought provoking videos, which investigate themes of environmental and economic sustainability. (A4) (B1) Th 4:30-7:15pm Roy Bergstrom, Jose Amador
HPR 346G-- MUST OBTAIN INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION TO REGISTER0001Path to Medical School (3 cr.) This course prepares students for the medical school application process while helping them reflect on their readiness for a medical career. It is divided into three units: (1) foundational knowledge of health care history, health and culture, international health, cognitive bias in medical decision-making, health policy, and the question of whether or not health care is aright or a privilege; (2) essay writing and interview workshops including peer critique, multiple drafts of common application essay types, and an overview of the personal and multiple mini interviews; (3) an introduction to the MCAT. (B2) (D1) (GC) MUST OBTAIN INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION TO REGISTERM 4:00-6:45pmAndrew Simmons-- EMAIL INSTRUCTOR FOR PERMISSION TO ADD
HPR 3750001The Global Burden of DiseaseIn recent decades, substantial progress has been made in the fight against many diseases, and global life expectancy has risen dramatically. Despite this, the overall burden of disease remains high: While some conditions have abated, others are increasing and or in flux, with various parts of the globe experiencing varying burdens of disease at any given time. Healthcare systems worldwide – particularly those in low- and middle-income countries – continue to struggle to keep pace with population needs as the epidemiology of diseases shifts. In this course, you will explore how the triple burden of infectious disease, noncommunicable disease, and acute injury and illness impact populations worldwide. Through a dynamic, case-based learning approach, you will develop the foundational skills essential to addressing current and future global health challenges associated with the burden of disease. (A2) (C2)Th 4:00-6:45pmJen Pigoga
HPR 3750002The Global Burden of DiseaseIn recent decades, substantial progress has been made in the fight against many diseases, and global life expectancy has risen dramatically. Despite this, the overall burden of disease remains high: While some conditions have abated, others are increasing and or in flux, with various parts of the globe experiencing varying burdens of disease at any given time. Healthcare systems worldwide – particularly those in low- and middle-income countries – continue to struggle to keep pace with population needs as the epidemiology of diseases shifts. In this course, you will explore how the triple burden of infectious disease, noncommunicable disease, and acute injury and illness impact populations worldwide. Through a dynamic, case-based learning approach, you will develop the foundational skills essential to addressing current and future global health challenges associated with the burden of disease. (A2) (C2)We 4:00-6:45pmJen Pigoga
HPR 3920001Citizen Sci: Self Experiments (3 cr.) This course engages undergraduate honors students in the core aspects of citizen science with a focus on self-experimentation in social, behavioral, health and medical realms. The course involves engaging with citizen science networks, self-and-group change in networked contexts, and associated computing, research methods and interpretive skills. (C1) (A2) TuTh 11:00-12:15Ted Walls
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) independent studyKathleen McIntyre
HPR 4020001Honors Project(3 crs.) (Independent Study) Pre: permission of the director of the Honors Program, and overall GPA of 3.40 or better. independent studyKathleen McIntyre
HPR 4120001Popular Music Criticism(3 crs.) In this class, students will learn to critique popular music from a culture perspective. This requires examining critical theories and case studies concerning music genres, audiences, and industries. Students will apply this material by producing a range of original criticism focused on a particular music scene.TuTh 2:00-3:15pmIan Reyes
HPR 4120002The URI Campus: A Walk Through Time(3 crs.) This course introduces students to the complex and often contentious history of this place. The origins of the University of Rhode Island, and its physical transition over time are juxtaposed to the history of the Narragansett People. Students are introduced to historical, anthropological, and indigenous sources including artifacts, oral traditions, maps, images, newspaper articles, and laws. This course explores the changing landscape and intertwined history of the land and the people. TuTh 9:30-10:45amCatherine DeCesare
HPR 4120003Rowling’s Harry Potter: the meaning of magic for a mundane world“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends”: everyone has heard of (and most have read) J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter saga, which has spawned movies, themed parks, and a Broadway play. But have you ever wondered about the political, cultural, and ethical messages expounded amongst Hogwarts’ walls? And how can wizardry stories provide a model for our engagement with our muggle world?TuTh 12:30-1:45pmGiacomo Leoni
HPR 4120004It could be worse…
Dystopian Scenarios and Citizenry in the Face of Oppressive Society		(4 cr.) Dystopias – portrayed in book and movies like The Hunger Games or The Handmaid’s Tale try to imagine what could go wrong with our communities, and to answer fundamental questions about our human interactions; we will read, watch and discuss books and movies that explore these alternative realities that speak to our very real worries, and ask: what do you fear could happen?
By reflecting on how people from different backgrounds imagine the erosion of human freedom we will discover together how individual human resilience and solidarity can shine through the darkness and learn to be protagonists in fostering the kind of society we want to see. 		TuTh 2:00-3:15pmGiacomo Leoni
MCE 402H0001Honors 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. Pre: 3.40 overall GPA and MCE 401 or 401H. Must be taken in the semester following MCE 401. Not for graduate credit. (D1)F 12:00-12:50
W 12:00-12:50		Bahram Nassersharif
MTH 108H0001Honors Section of MTH 108: Topics in Mathematics(3 crs.) Honors Section of MTH 108: Topics in Mathematics. (Lec. 3/Online) (MQ) Pre: Must have a 3.40 overall GPA. Not open to students with credit in MTH 106 or MTH 109 and not for major credit in mathematics. (A1) (B3)MWF 2:00-2:50pmMark Comerford
PHL 110GH0001Honors Section of PHL 110G: Love and Sex(3 crs.) This course considers the natures and ethics of love and sex by asking questions like: What is love? What counts as sex? What constitutes consent? What counts as infidelity? (Lec. 3) (A3) (C3) (GC)MWF 9:00-9:50amDouglass Reed
PHL 212H0001Honors Section of PHL 212: Ethics(3 crs.) Evaluation of major ethical theories. Application of moral reasoning to topics such as virtues and vices, human dignity, conscience, responsibility, moral dilemmas, and reasons to be moral. Pre: must have a 3.40 overall GPA. (A3) (C3) MWF 11:00-11:50amRebecca Millsop
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.]MWF 2:00-2:50pm Leonard Kahn
PHY 274H0001Honors 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.]
Th 2:00-2:50pm
Tu 2:00-3:50pm		Leonard Kahn
PLS 132GH0001Honors Section of AFS/AVS/PLS 132: Sustainable Agriculture, Food Systems, and Society(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (AFS), AVS, PLS 132G. Food is essential to life, and a foundation of civilization. This course will explore agriculture's history, culture, and practices world-wide, and challenge students to develop sustainable agricultural practices. (Lec. 3) (A2) (GC)
THIS IS A COMBINED SECTION CLASS		MWF 8:00-8:50amMichael Rice
SOC 100H0001Honors Section of SOC 100: Introduction to the Sociological Perspective(3 crs.) Sociological approaches to inequality and contemporary social issues regarding race, ethnicity, class, gender. Exploration of group norms, values, and dynamics; intergroup relations; multicultural diversity; social justice and change; social institutions. (Lec. 3/Online) (A2)TuTh 11:00-12:15Jill Doerner