Pre-Registration Guidance: Fall 2025

Schedule & Course Information for Incoming Honors Students

Congratulations on your admission to the Honors College! This page is designed to provide helpful information as you identify honors courses that best match your personal and educational goals. We aim to ensure that all Honors College students are enrolled in at least two honors courses during their first semester. Here's what that means:

If you are a first-time college student, one course will be a 1-credit seminar, US 1100. This course is designed to help you acclimate to college life and discover programs or services that can help you maximize your time at Texas State. Although other departments and programs—such as the music department and living-learning communities—offer specialized sections of this course, we highly recommend that all Honors College students elect to enroll in honors versions. US 1100 provides a great way to connect with faculty and students in the Honors College. To enroll, look for a section number that begins with "H."
Your second course, worth 3 or 4 credit hours, will depend on your interests and preferences. This course may fit into one or more categories: 1) honors courses that satisfy general education / core curriculum requirements; 2) honors courses that count toward major or program requirements, often offered through other academic departments; 3) topical honors seminars, many of which provide credit toward other degree and program requirements.
- Please note that some courses have pre-requisite or co-requisite course requirements. Chemistry also requires completion of a readiness program.

All of the courses listed below are currently scheduled during the upcoming fall semester and will allow you to earn credit toward graduation in the Honors College. Scroll down to read descriptions, or click the following links to jump to a specific category:

► Honors courses in the general education curriculum

► Honors courses in other departments

► Honors seminars for students with unique skills and interests

Some of the courses listed below contain special curriculum information. Make sure to look for the following symbols as you browse:

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Honors Courses that Satisfy General Education Requirements:

Please read the course description to learn about the class, and refer to the General Education Core Curriculum website for more information. Courses list in this section satisfy one area of the core curriculum.

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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES BIO 1320 - Modern Biology Provides students with basic scientific and biological principles. Current problems in biology and the ethics of science are presented with perspectives of public policy from a scientific viewpoint. This course is not recommended for majors in the natural sciences, including biology. **Satisfies Life and Physical Sciences Component Code 030
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES BIO 1330 - Functional Biology This course provides students with a strong foundation in cellular and molecular biology. Topics include biochemistry, energy metabolism, molecular bases of gene regulation and protein functions, cell division and control, and cell signaling. This course is required for all biology majors and is not recommended for non-science majors. **Satisfies Life and Physical Sciences Component Code 030
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES BIO 1331 - Organismal Biology This course provides science majors with a foundation in organismal biology, Mendelian and population genetics, evolution and ecology. Topics include patterns of inheritance, genetics, evolution, speciation, phylogenetics, and behavioral population, community, and ecosystem ecology. This course is required for all biology majors and is not recommended for non-science majors. **Satisfies Life and Physical Sciences Component Code 030
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES CHEM 1341 - General Chemistry I This initial lecture course in general chemistry for science-related majors covers atomic and molecular structure, bonding, states of matter, solutions, and descriptive chemistry. Prerequisites:MATH 1315 or MATH 1317 or MATH 1319 or MATH 1329 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471 any with a grade of "C" or better; or ACT Mathematics score of 24 or better; or SAT Mathematics score of 550 or better] or [Accuplacer College Mathematics score of 86 or better; or Compass College Algebra score of 46 or better; or Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions Test of 263 or better. *Satisfies Life and Physical Sciences Component Code 030 ^ Requires completion of the Chemistry Readiness Program
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES CS 1428 - Foundations of Computer Science Introductory course for computer science majors, minors and others desiring technical introduction to computer science. Contains overview of history and structure of the digital computer, including binary data representation. Problem solving, algorithm development, structured programming, good coding style, and control structures of C++ are emphasized. ^Requires enrollment in CS 1428 lab section HL1
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES ENG 1321 - Writing for Sustainable Change This service-learning writing course focuses on supporting sustainable community initiatives in the local area. All writing assignments target real-world audiences in order to advance existing and/or proposed community projects. Writing assignments reflect a variety of genres, including multimodal texts and group-authored projects. **Satisfies Communication Component 010
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES HON 2304C - Nonviolence, Sustainability, and Social Change Nonviolence is often understood as the lack of violence, but this course will explore nonviolence as the presence of a certain discipline of discernment and empowerment that can be investigated in relation to emerging calls for sustainable development. Nonviolence as articulated by Martin Luther King, Jr. may be understood as a systematic endeavor to break cycles of violence, poverty, and racism. Students will investigate the ongoing force of such cycles and formulate effective understandings for subverting and reversing such trends. Since the cycles of violence, poverty, and racism tend to be degrading and destructive to human living conditions, a considered reversal of these cycles would offer productive contributions toward more sustainable human development. Therefore, a presentation of nonviolence in the context of sustainability would foster dialogue between two important areas of concern. This course is approved for 040 - Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Curriculum credit. **Satisfies Language, Philosophy & Culture Component Code 040
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES HON 2305D - Honors Creative Arts Students in this course develop broad familiarity with creative arts disciplines through project-based learning. Each project is rooted in a “real world” challenge familiar to the disciplines of art, music, theatre, and dance. To propose a tractable solution, students consult with experts and evaluate significant cultural-historical artifacts. This course utilizes active learning and may not be repeated for credit by taking ART 2313, DAN 2313, or MU 2313. **Satisfies Creative Arts Component Code 050
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES HON 2306A - American History Through Memoirs Through studying memoirs this course focuses on American history since the end of the Reconstruction period. The memoirs, depicting interactions among individuals, communities, states, the nation, and the world, provide an understanding of how these interactions have contributed to the development of the United States and its global role. Satisfies American History Component Code 060 *May also be taken as HON 3396N for upper-level Honors seminar credit
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES HON 2306E - Early American History Through Biography This course will examine early American history, from colonial times through 1877, through the lens of biography. Students will not only read biographical works on past figures but also analyze autobiographical writings that shed light on their lives. The course considers the extent to which biography can shape national identity and feelings of nostalgia or familiarity while also asking how such biographies can be contested. The individuals we will study range from prominent figures to lesser-known Americans. Furthermore, the course examines biography as a genre of nonfiction writing distinct from other forms of historical writing and will focus on how individuals’ contributions to American history have been represented. Students will appraise various cultural texts that may include traditional monographs, documentary (Civil War), children’s films (Disney’s Pocahontas), public history exhibits, Broadway musicals (Hamilton!), and graphic novels. Satisfies “early” 060 - Early American History Core Curriculum credit. *May also be taken as HON 3396L for upper-level Honors seminar credit.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES HON 2306G - American Countercultures This course introduces students to major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in American history through the lens of “counterculture.” Although this term is usually associated with the 1960s, countercultures have flourished in the US since the mid-nineteenth century. As 60s guru Timothy Leary observed, countercultures bloom wherever and whenever members of a society embrace lifestyles, artistic expressions, and ways of thinking and being that diverge radically from the mainstream. Students will examine how countercultures from the transcendentalists to the hippies and beyond reflect the hopes and anxieties of younger generations and sometimes succeed in bringing about revolutionary change. **Satisfies American History Component Code 060
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES HON 2307A - Democracy in America This course is a study of functions performed in the American system of government, understood through the framework of Democracy in America, Alexis de Tocqueville's seminal study of American social and political life, the nature and distinctive character of modern democratic societies, and the problems and perils these societies confront. **Satisfies Government/Political Science Code 070
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES HON 2307B - Contemporary Issues in American Politics Students will consider conflicts between liberty and equality with emphasis on how these principles are defined within the American system of constitutional government. Students will examine literature addressing race, gender, class, and sexuality in relation to events such as national elections, and to works in modern and contemporary political thought. **Satisfies Government/Political Science Code 070; OR may count as advanced political science
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES HON 2309A - Origins of Civilization By studying literary, mythic, and philosophical works selected with special attention to narratives about the origins of humanity and civilization, students will encounter a variety of explanations of human existence. The course will broaden students' perspectives and provide insight into the background of contemporary world cultures. **Satisfies Core Curriculum Option Area 094.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES HON 2309G - Nature and the Quest for Meaning After exploring the origins of American nature writing, we will read and discuss the works of a number of contemporary authors. In the process, we will consider the ways in which human beings experience the natural world — as an object of study, as a reflection of themselves and as a lens through which they look for meaning in their lives. This course is approved for 094 - Texas State Option Area Core Curriculum credit. **Satisfies Core Curriculum Option Area 094.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES HON 2309J - Memoirs from Lives Off the Neurotypical Map To understand the growing neurologically differently abled/disabled, –ordered, and mentally different/ill population and our perceptions of them and ourselves, we will analyze memoirs and aesthetic works by this true fringe group and consider what being fundamentally different means, and how labels affect people in and out of the neurotypical majority. **Satisfies Core Curriculum Option Area 094.
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES HON 2309P - Honors American Literature This course examines representative authors and works from American literature. Readings will be assigned from various literary genres and will be situated critically within a historical, social, and cultural context. Students will engage with course material through research and creative inquiry. **Satisfies Core Curriculum Option Area 094. ^ Special topics: American Gothic Literature; Science Fiction
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES HON 2309Q - Honors British Literature Students will read and analyze representative authors and works from British Literature. The course examines works in historical, social, and cultural context as a record of human experience. Courses employ a variety of teaching methods. **Satisfies Core Curriculum Option Area 094. ^ Special topics: Video Game Literature
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES MATH 2471 - Calculus I This is the first course in differential and integral calculus which stresses limits as well as the applications of calculus to the problems of science. **Satisfies Mathematics Component Code 020 ^Requires enrollment in MATH 2471 lab section HL1
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES PHIL 1305 - Philosophy & Critical Thinking This course presents a study of universal philosophical problems and their solutions with a view toward developing clear thinking about knowledge, belief, and value. **Satisfies Language, Philosophy, and Culture Component Code 040
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES PHIL 1320 - Ethics & Society This course provides a broad overview of ethics and emphasizes the development and application of principles of critical thinking and moral reasoning. Students will examine relevant social problems—including environmental ethics, ethics in business, professions, technology and sports— and global problems, such as poverty, minority rights, and stem cell research. **Satisfies Language, Philosophy, and Culture Component Code 040; a REQUIRED course for business students
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES PHYS 2325 - Mechanics Using active inquiry and small group discussion, we will master the physics of motion. Since we all move in space and time, we all have relevant experience to bring to the class. In the Honors section, we will develop deeper problem solving skills and learn how to get involved in undergraduate research at Texas State. This course covers the principles of classical mechanics through problem solving and laboratory investigations. PHYS 1430, PHYS 2425, and PHYS 2435 are designed for students majoring and minoring in physics and/or other disciplines within the College of Science and Engineering. **Satisfies Life & Physical Sciences Component Code 030 ^Recommended co-enrollment with MATH 2471-H01 and HL1 (Calculus I and lab) ^Requires enrollment in lab section of PHYS 2125
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES POSI 2310 - Principles of American Government This course surveys the principles of political science, the American system of government, and the origins and development of the constitutions of the United States and Texas. It satisfies the legislative requirements for teacher certification. **Satisfies Government/Political Science Component Code 070
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES PSY 1300 - Introduction to Psychology A survey of the major principles derived from research on human and animal behavior. Topics studied include learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, personality, the senses, perception, and the form and functions of the nervous system. PSY 1300 with a grade of "C" or better is required for most other Psychology courses. **Satisfies Social and Behavioral Sciences Component Code 080

Honors Courses in Other Departments and Programs:

Courses in this section usually count toward specific requirements in a major, degree, or program. Please read each description for more information. All courses listed below will earn 3 credits toward graduation in the Honors College. You can also click here to find the course requirements and recommended course sequence for your intended major by exploring the undergraduate catalog.

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DEPARTMENTAL HONORS
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS BIO 1320 - Modern Biology Provides students with basic scientific and biological principles. Current problems in biology and the ethics of science are presented with perspectives of public policy from a scientific viewpoint. This course is not recommended for majors in the natural sciences, including biology. **Satisfies Life and Physical Sciences Component Code 030
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS BIO 1330 - Functional Biology This course provides students with a strong foundation in cellular and molecular biology. Topics include biochemistry, energy metabolism, molecular bases of gene regulation and protein functions, cell division and control, and cell signaling. This course is required for all biology majors and is not recommended for non-science majors. **Satisfies Life and Physical Sciences Component Code 030
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS BIO 1331 - Organismal Biology This course provides science majors with a foundation in organismal biology, Mendelian and population genetics, evolution and ecology. Topics include patterns of inheritance, genetics, evolution, speciation, phylogenetics, and behavioral population, community, and ecosystem ecology. This course is required for all biology majors and is not recommended for non-science majors. **Satisfies Life and Physical Sciences Component Code 030
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS BIO 3442 - Virology This course studies the structure, multiplication and genetics of bacterial, plant, and animal viruses. The role of viruses in human and plant disease. (WI) *BIO 2400 and BIO 2450 both with grades of “C” or better.
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS CHEM 1341 - General Chemistry I This initial lecture course in general chemistry for science-related majors covers atomic and molecular structure, bonding, states of matter, solutions, and descriptive chemistry. Prerequisites:MATH 1315 or MATH 1317 or MATH 1319 or MATH 1329 or MATH 2321 or MATH 2417 or MATH 2471 any with a grade of "C" or better; or ACT Mathematics score of 24 or better; or SAT Mathematics score of 550 or better] or [Accuplacer College Mathematics score of 86 or better; or Compass College Algebra score of 46 or better; or Next-Generation Advanced Algebra and Functions Test of 263 or better. *Satisfies Life and Physical Sciences Component Code 030 ^ Requires completion of the Chemistry Readiness Program
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS CHEM 2341 - Organic Chemistry I This course will entail a classical treatment of the fundamental concepts and key applications in Organic Chemistry which focuses on the unique chemistry of the element carbon. The curriculum is organized by the study of families of organic compounds distinguished by their characteristic functional groups. Structure/Property relationships will be demonstrated through the study of reactions representative of each type of functional group. Ultimately the reactions will be understood via step-wise mechanisms that conform to the controlling thermodynamic (energy) changes and rates of reaction. Throughout the course the special topic of Supramolecular Chemistry will be introduced with each functional group studied. Supramolecular Chemistry is defined as “Chemistry Beyond the Molecule” that involves molecular aggregates arising from non-bonded molecular attractions. Elegant examples of Supramolecular Chemistry include molecular recognition, self-assembly, self-replication, molecular devices and many other awe-inspiring applications found in biological and synthetic systems.
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS CS 1428 - Foundations of Computer Science Introductory course for computer science majors, minors and others desiring technical introduction to computer science. Contains overview of history and structure of the digital computer, including binary data representation. Problem solving, algorithm development, structured programming, good coding style, and control structures of C++ are emphasized. ^Requires enrollment in CS 1428 lab section HL1
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS ENG 1321 - Writing for Sustainable Change This service-learning writing course focuses on supporting sustainable community initiatives in the local area. All writing assignments target real-world audiences in order to advance existing and/or proposed community projects. Writing assignments reflect a variety of genres, including multimodal texts and group-authored projects. **Satisfies Communication Component 010
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS ENG 3372 - Race and Ethnicity in Texts This course examines depictions, representations, and engagements with race and ethnicity in a variety of texts. Specific content and focus vary by section. (WI). This Honors topics course will examine “Water and Flight” as themes in Black Literature. Texts will include Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison, The People Could Fly (1985), Virginia Hamilton, Augustown (2016), Kei Miller, The Deep (2019), Rivers Solomon, Salvage the Bones (2011), Jesmyn Ward. ^Counts toward advanced Group B or D for English majors; or may count toward African American Studies Minor.
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS MATH 2471 - Calculus I This is the first course in differential and integral calculus which stresses limits as well as the applications of calculus to the problems of science. **Satisfies Mathematics Component Code 020 ^Requires enrollment in MATH 2471 lab section HL1
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS PHIL 1305 - Philosophy & Critical Thinking This course presents a study of universal philosophical problems and their solutions with a view toward developing clear thinking about knowledge, belief, and value. **Satisfies Language, Philosophy, and Culture Component Code 040
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS PHIL 1320 - Ethics & Society This course provides a broad overview of ethics and emphasizes the development and application of principles of critical thinking and moral reasoning. Students will examine relevant social problems—including environmental ethics, ethics in business, professions, technology and sports— and global problems, such as poverty, minority rights, and stem cell research. **Satisfies Language, Philosophy, and Culture Component Code 040; a REQUIRED course for business students
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS PHYS 2325 - Mechanics Using active inquiry and small group discussion, we will master the physics of motion. Since we all move in space and time, we all have relevant experience to bring to the class. In the Honors section, we will develop deeper problem solving skills and learn how to get involved in undergraduate research at Texas State. This course covers the principles of classical mechanics through problem solving and laboratory investigations. PHYS 1430, PHYS 2425, and PHYS 2435 are designed for students majoring and minoring in physics and/or other disciplines within the College of Science and Engineering. **Satisfies Life & Physical Sciences Component Code 030 ^Recommended co-enrollment with MATH 2471-H01 and HL1 (Calculus I and lab) ^Requires enrollment in lab section of PHYS 2125
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS POSI 2310 - Principles of American Government This course surveys the principles of political science, the American system of government, and the origins and development of the constitutions of the United States and Texas. It satisfies the legislative requirements for teacher certification. **Satisfies Government/Political Science Component Code 070
DEPARTMENTAL HONORS PSY 1300 - Introduction to Psychology A survey of the major principles derived from research on human and animal behavior. Topics studied include learning, thinking, motivation, emotion, personality, the senses, perception, and the form and functions of the nervous system. PSY 1300 with a grade of "C" or better is required for most other Psychology courses. **Satisfies Social and Behavioral Sciences Component Code 080

Honors Seminars for Students with Unique Skills or Interests:

Topical seminars in this section are most suited to students with some prior background knowledge in the subject area and a clear interest in the course topic. Please read the course description for additional details about prerequisites, course substitutions, and degree credit. You can also click here to read more about the pathways to graduate in the Honors College.

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SPECIAL INTEREST
SPECIAL INTEREST BIO 3442 - Virology This course studies the structure, multiplication and genetics of bacterial, plant, and animal viruses. The role of viruses in human and plant disease. (WI) *BIO 2400 and BIO 2450 both with grades of “C” or better.
SPECIAL INTEREST CHEM 2341 - Organic Chemistry I This course will entail a classical treatment of the fundamental concepts and key applications in Organic Chemistry which focuses on the unique chemistry of the element carbon. The curriculum is organized by the study of families of organic compounds distinguished by their characteristic functional groups. Structure/Property relationships will be demonstrated through the study of reactions representative of each type of functional group. Ultimately the reactions will be understood via step-wise mechanisms that conform to the controlling thermodynamic (energy) changes and rates of reaction. Throughout the course the special topic of Supramolecular Chemistry will be introduced with each functional group studied. Supramolecular Chemistry is defined as “Chemistry Beyond the Molecule” that involves molecular aggregates arising from non-bonded molecular attractions. Elegant examples of Supramolecular Chemistry include molecular recognition, self-assembly, self-replication, molecular devices and many other awe-inspiring applications found in biological and synthetic systems.
SPECIAL INTEREST ENG 3372 - Race and Ethnicity in Texts This course examines depictions, representations, and engagements with race and ethnicity in a variety of texts. Specific content and focus vary by section. (WI). This Honors topics course will examine “Water and Flight” as themes in Black Literature. Texts will include Song of Solomon, Toni Morrison, The People Could Fly (1985), Virginia Hamilton, Augustown (2016), Kei Miller, The Deep (2019), Rivers Solomon, Salvage the Bones (2011), Jesmyn Ward. ^Counts toward advanced Group B or D for English majors; or may count toward African American Studies Minor.
SPECIAL INTEREST HON 3380C - Entrepreneurial Design Students will focus on the interconnection between entrepreneurial thinking and innovation. They will develop innovation-driven venture skills and will gain open and critical thinking skills with a focus on community, understanding of calculated risk and the initiative to follow-through.
SPECIAL INTEREST HON 3382B - Narratives in Psychology, Health and Illness This course explores the fields of narrative psychology and narrative medicine. Narrative psychology examines how stories and storytelling give significance to people’s experiences. The course focuses on narrative representations of health, illness, and healing written by patients, physicians, and others to understand the connection between the individual and their social context. ^Counts as Psychology elective
SPECIAL INTEREST HON 3384B - Beyond Culture Wars: Mastering Intercultural Communication This course examines "Culture Wars" in our polarized world, using intercultural communication to navigate and bridge cultural divides. Students will master speaking across differences and explore the complex nature of "culture" as intersecting and integral to identity. ^Counts as COMM 3329 - Intercultural Communication; may also count toward the Minor in International Studies, or the Minor in Leadership Studies.
SPECIAL INTEREST HON 3392V - Elementary Number Theory This course is the systematic study of problems using definitions and logical deductions from these definitions. Elementary number theory provides an ideal medium for such a study since all basic types of mathematical proofs occur in a setting requiring no prior background. ***May also be taken as HON 2302A for general education credit credit
SPECIAL INTEREST HON 3396L - Early American History Through Biography This seminar will acquaint students with major issues and events in early American history through the study of biography and autobiography. Students will study the lives of the individual, both prominent and lesser-known, from the American past, and these lives will be examined in the context of the larger historical narrative. ***May also be taken as HON 2306E for general education credit
SPECIAL INTEREST HON 3396N - American History Through Memoir This seminar offers participants engagement with recent American history through the study of memoirs from a broad range of viewpoints. Seminar participants will be responsible for providing contexts for teh readings from within the secondary literature, while the featured memoirs will relate recent American history "from the margins": including voices of Native peoples, African-Americans, political and cultural dissidents, and recent immigrants. ***May also be taken as HON 2306A for general education credit
SPECIAL INTEREST HON 3397A - Revolution, Malaise, Reaction, and Sleaze: America in the 1970s This course revisits the reputation of a decade in which it seemed like nothing happened. To the contrary, many recent commentators have claimed the Seventies as a pivotal historical moment. We will engage questions regarding why this is so, and how an understanding of the 1970's helps us to orient ourselves in the contemporary political, economic, and cultural milieu. ^Counts as advanced History elective
SPECIAL INTEREST HON 3397J - Extraordinary Leadership: Ownership & Influence This course is designed to elevate the performance of leaders. Students are challenged to develop their potential in seminar-style sessions covering leadership definitions, theory, frameworks, and the global application of skills. Students explore their behaviors, motivations, values, influences, and character in an effort to increase self-awareness and to think critically. ^Counts as MGT 3303; or may count toward the Minor in Innovation and Entrepreneurship under the “Leadership” Domain.
SPECIAL INTEREST HON 3399H - Southern Gothic Storytelling: An Analysis of Text and Performance At its best, theatre will provoke thought and inspire change. Many productions nonetheless depict agreeable themes and characters to like-minded audiences, rendering critical and self-reflective aspects of the medium ineffective. However, one theatrical genre—Southern Gothic—effectively acknowledges and addresses this concern. By examining Southern Gothic theatre from analytical, performative, and historical perspectives, this course will showcases the genre's influences and impact, and it will explore how different contexts and cultures have shaped performance and interpretive decisions. Students will thereby discover how the Southern Gothic genre aims to honor and criticize the very culture it represents. ^Counts as Advanced Theatre elective.
SPECIAL INTEREST HON 3399T - Intellectual Property Law in Society This course examines the structure and functions of government together with the laws supporting and regulating intellectual property, namely patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks. The relations between intellectual property policies and societal goals and regulations are also explored to help students develop an understanding of intellectual property law in a context related to their field of study. ^Counts as Advanced Political Science Elective or Advanced Course from Group III: "Public Law and Public Administration"; counts toward "Innovation in Context" of the Minor in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
SPECIAL INTEREST HON 3399U - Public Memory This course examines how a society’s historical narratives are profoundly driven by public memory, which is not absolute truth; it is malleable and shifts over time. Those who control the narratives shape our interpretations of the past as well as the present. Throughout history, the construction of narratives about the past has been dominated by elites whose economic, racial, and gender locations have afforded them privilege. The course considers how expanding and diversifying who participates in this process can profoundly affect political and power debates in society. ^Counts as History elective Group C
SPECIAL INTEREST HON 3399W - The Art of Bob Dylan: Explorations of Method and Performance This course takes a critical look at the work of Bob Dylan, including his contributions as an author, musical performer, painter, sculptor, actor, and recent recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature. By examining his place in American history, his evolving identities, and his curious methodologies, students will better undestand American art and literature in popular culture. The course will explore intertexuality, appropriation, and originality through Dylan's work. ^Counts as an English elective in Group D: Media, Genre, and Visual Studies; or may count in English as a Single Author Course.