Honors College Courses

Honors Academic Courses

Honors University Core

Student can earn honors credit by taking the Honors version of their required University Core courses.

Example: Students can take Honors World Literature before 1600 as their required core literature course or Honors Calculus I as their required core math course.

*Please note that Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, CLEP, ACT/SAT, and dual-enrollment credits while accepted as Auburn credits will not be accepted as Honors College credits.*

Honors Departmental

Students may choose to complete the Honors version of major specific, departmental courses.

Example: Student who are required by their major, or minor, to take Organic Chemistry can opt to take the Honors version of Organic Chemistry or students who are majoring or minoring in a business based field can take Honors Principles of Accounting to fill a requirement while receiving honors credit.

*Please note that some courses have prerequisites.*

Honors Study and Travel

Honors Study and Travel, HONR 3087, is a course designed to inform students about a specific country abroad or a region within the United States. Students study the culture and history of the destination throughout the semester and then travel to that destination as the culminating experience for the course.

Example: History professor, Dr. Sippial, taught a small group of honors student about Cuban culture and history. Once the semester ended, the students took a trip to Cuba to explore the subject matters they studied during the regular semester. This a great opportunity to study abroad if you want to go on a shorter trip or you have a curriculum that doesn’t allow you to be off campus for a whole semester.

Honors Seminars

Honors Seminars, HONR 3007, are taught in small discussion groups similar to graduate courses. Students are not required to have a background in the topic, only possess an interest in the material. Seminar topics vary and are announced each semester. These courses count towards graduation as elective hours.

Example: The Global Citizenship course focuses on students discovering the answer to “what does it mean to be a global citizen?”

Honors Research Seminars

Honors Research Seminars, HONR 3987, provide Honors students with a research experience under the close supervision of an Auburn faculty member. The course is designed to enable a faculty member to mentor a number of students who are working on collaborative research. Research Seminar course topics vary and are announced each semester.

Examples: Marine Research students enjoyed the opportunity to research in and out of the lab live coral reef organisms (sea anemones, shrimps, fishes) from the Caribbean Sea. During spring break, these students take a trip to the Florida keys to conduct field surveys, and go on snorkeling trips to collect samples of the organizms they have been researching. The only prerequisite for this class is General Biology. Most students who take this class are not science based majors.

Human Genomics and Personalized Medicine, lead by one of Auburn’s Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology professors, is another popular research seminar. Students have the unique opportunity to learn more about the human genome. This course is great for any students who are pursuing in professional health degrees.

Honors Contract Courses

Honors Contracts enable students to earn credit by incorporating an Honors component within a regularly offered class. This is a great way to customize your Honors experience, form a relationship with your professors, and get the most out of your major or minor classes. Completion of the Honors Contract form with faculty member and department head approval is required and must be submitted by the 15th day of class. Courses that may be contracted include:

A core course that cannot be taken as Honors due to a scheduling conflict or lack of an Honors version.
A course required to complete the student’s College Curriculum Model.

Honors Participation Courses

Honors Freshmen Exploration, HONR 1077

The Freshmen Exploration course introduces students to Auburn University and the Honors College. Each week, guest speakers present topics relevant to Honors students. Some of the topics discussed include Study Abroad, campus involvement, course registration, National Prestigious Scholarships, service learning, and more.

Honors Lyceum

Every semester the Honors College offers Honors Lyceum classes on varying topics. Always in high demand, the Honors Lyceum provides Honors students with an open forum for discussion of current events, international affairs, and controversial issues. Subject matter for the course varies from semester to semester, but has recently focused on such issues as: world hunger, the reform of undergraduate education in the United States, service learning, faculty research on the Auburn campus, and cultural learning experiences.

Examples: Project Horseshoe Farms Tutoring is a remote tutoring program where honors students tutor middle schoolers from Greensboro, Alabama in math and reading via skype. The honors students are paired with the same middle schooler every week in an effort to make an impactful connection, all while helping the student with their academic pursuits.

Times on Tuesday is another honors lyceum for students interested in current events. Each week the students read the New York Times and come together for discussion on the week’s biggest topics.

Honors Book Club

During the semester students typically read two to three books and actively participate in class discussions.

These classes are typically taught by higher administers and faculty on campus who come from all disciplines of the University. The books read are hand-picked by the instructor and are usually more contemporary.

Honors Forum

Students enrolled in the Forum course select a minimum of ten campus lectures, films, and performances from a pre-approved list to attend. The events span a wide range of subjects and students submit a reflective essay after each event attended.

This class is a great way for students to engage in the vast array of opportunities provided by the University and its partners while earning honors credit.

Honors Senior Year Experiences

Honors Research

Students work with a departmental professor in their major or minor to complete a project of their choosing.

Typically, students will participate in honors research their junior or senior year. For majors that require research, you can take the honors version of research and meet both your requirement and receive honors credit.

Honors Thesis

Students work with a departmental professor in their major or minor to complete a project of their choosing and produce a written document or oral presentation.

Honors thesis is a wonderful option for any student who wants the experience of writing an undergraduate thesis. Writing a thesis benefits both students preparing to attend professional or graduate school, as well as those entering directly into the workforce.

Honors Special Topics

Students work with a departmental professor in their major or minor to complete a project of their choosing. Honors Contract courses in the major field of study at the 4000-5000 level Students may contract courses in their major field of study by incorporating an Honors component within a regularly offered class.

This course is very similar to Honors Research. It gives students an opportunity to work one on one with a professor on a project that is interesting to them.

Graduate-level courses in the major field of study

Students who meet the required pre-requisites may take graduate-level courses within their field of study. A maximum of twelve of these hours may count towards both the student’s undergraduate and graduate degrees at Auburn University. These graduate courses tend to be 6000 level courses that bridge undergraduate and graduate level courses.

Course Listing | Fall 2018

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Description	Course #	Sec	CRN	Course Name	Day	Time	Lab Day	Lab Time	Credit Hrs	Professor	Type
An exploration of the global history of portraiture and self-portraiture from the ancient to contemporary periods.	ARTS 1617	001	19050	Hon Intro to Art History	TR	0800-0915			3	Floyd	Core
Offers an overview of the art of the world and its circulation at key moments in time: 1500 BCE, 1 CE, 1500 CE, 1900, and today.	ARTS 1617	002	19051	Hon Intro to Art History	MW	1500-1615			3	Burns	Core
This course will focus on numerous elements of oral communication - public speaking, group communication and interpersonal communication. This is different from a typical speech class that focuses solely on public speaking. An emphasis will also be placed on debate (forensics).	COMM 1007	001	16605	Hon Public Speaking	TR	1230-0145			3	Johnson	Core
Economic principles emphasizing scarcity and choice, consumer behavior, supply and demand, markets, production and cost, globalization of markets, role of government, and market and government failure.	ECON 2027	0	11044	Hon Prin of Microeconomics	TR	0930-1045			3	Sophocleus	Core
Economic principles emphasizing economic aggregates, including measuring economic performance, macroeconomic theory, inflation and unemployment, money and banking, and fiscal and monetary policy.	ECON 2037	1	13834	Hon Prin of Macroeconomics	TR	1100-1215			3	Kim	Core
English Composition Core. Emphasis on research.	ENGL 1127	EA	13194	Hon Writing Seminar II	MWF	0100-0150			3	Eidson	Core
English Composition Core. Emphasis on research.	ENGL 1127	EA1	11785	Hon Writing Seminar II	TR	1100-1215			3	Walters	Core
Culturally diverse readings in world literature from the ancient period to c. 1600.	ENGL 2207	001	11809	Hon World Literature before 1600	MWF	1000-1050			3	Wehrs	Core
Culturally diverse readings in world literature from the ancient period to c. 1600.	ENGL 2207	EA	11808	Hon World Literature before 1600	MWF	1100-1150			3	McKelly	Core
Culturally diverse readings in world literature from c. 1600 to the present.	ENGL 2217	EA	11820	Hon World Literature after 1600	TR	1100-1215			3	Wickman	Core
Culturally diverse readings in world literature from c. 1600 to the present.	ENGL 2217	EA1	13189	Hon World Literature after 1600	TR	1230-0145			3	Wickman	Core
Spatial and locational context for analyzing change in the contemporary world, including elements of both physical and cultural environments.	GEOG 1017	001	13901	Hon Global Geography	MWF	0100-0150			3	Payne	Core
A survey of world history from early humanity to the late 18th century.	HIST 1017	001	10377	Hon World History I	TR	0930-1045			3	Craig	Core
Survey of world history since the Industrial Revolution.	HIST 1027	001	18104	Hon World History II	MWF	1200-1250			3	Noe	Core
Survey of the role of technology in history from prehistoric times to the beginning of the Industrial Revolution.	HIST 1217	001	13516	Hon Tech and Civ I	WF	0300-0350	M	0100-0150	3	Beckwith	Core
Orientation in the art of listening. Outstanding composers and musical composition. No previous music training required.	MUSI 2737	001	12154	Hon Appreciation of Music	TR	1100-1215			3	Kunzer	Core
Orientation in the art of listening. Outstanding composers and musical composition. No previous music training required.	MUSI 2737	002	13124	Hon Appreciation of Music	TR	0200-0315			3	Baird	Core
Orientation in the art of listening. Outstanding composers and musical composition. No previous music training required.	MUSI 2737	003	18871	Hon Appreciation of Music	TR	0330-0445			3	Odom	Core
Basic logical principles and applications: definition, informal fallacies, categorical logic, elementary propositional logic, analogy, and selected inductive inferences.	PHIL 1017	EA1	12838	Hon Logic	MWF	0900-0950			3	Lockhart	Core
Basic logical principles and applications: definition, informal fallacies, categorical logic, elementary propositional logic, analogy, and selected inductive inferences.	PHIL 1017	EA2	15401	Hon Logic	MWF	1000-1050			3	Lockhart	Core
Major ethical theories from the history of philosophy, their foundations in epistemology and metaphysics, and their extension into social thought.	PHIL 1027	001	12686	Hon Ethics	TR	0930-1045			3	Hamawaki	Core
American political institutions, processes and behavior in comparative context, with special attention to the ways in which cultural and social diversity in the United States has impacted its politics.	POLI 1097	001	15471	Hon American Gov in Multicul World	MWF	0900-0950			3	TBA	Core
Introduction to the various subfields of psychology such as developmental, biological, cognitive, clinical, and social psychology.	PSYC 2017	002	18228	Hon Intro to Psychology	MWF	1100-1150			3	Lazarte	Core
Introduction to the various subfields of psychology such as developmental, biological, cognitive, clinical, and social psychology.	PSYC 2017	001	14236	Hon Intro to Psychology	TR	0800-0915			3	Robinson	Core
Introduction to the study of aocial and cultural patterns in society.	SOCY 1007	001	18163	Hon Sociology	TR	0200-0315			3	Cousineau	Core
Appreciation of theatre arts. Development of sensitivity and critical skills as theatre-goers. Play attendance, reading, critiques, and term projects.	THEA 2017	001	18092	Hon Intro to Theatre	TR	0330-0445			3	Carr	Core
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms.	BIOL 1027	001	14435	Hon Biology	TR	1230-0145	M	0500-0650	4	Zanzot	Core
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms.	BIOL 1027	007	14431	Hon Biology	TR	1230-0145	M	0900-1050	4	Zanzot	Core
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms.	BIOL 1027	008	14432	Hon Biology	TR	1230-0145	M	1100-1250	4	Zanzot	Core
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms.	BIOL 1027	009	14433	Hon Biology	TR	1230-0145	M	0100-0250	4	Zanzot	Core
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms.	BIOL 1027	010	14434	Hon Biology	TR	1230-0145	M	0300-0450	4	Zanzot	Core
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms.	BIOL 1027	EA1	10458	Hon Biology	TR	0800-0915	M	0900-1050	4	Zanzot	Core
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms.	BIOL 1027	EA2	10461	Hon Biology	TR	0800-0915	M	1100-1250	4	Zanzot	Core
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms.	BIOL 1027	EA3	12353	Hon Biology	TR	0800-0915	M	0100-0250	4	Zanzot	Core
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms.	BIOL 1027	EA4	12354	Hon Biology	TR	0800-0915	M	0300-0450	4	TBA	Core
Introduction to the physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms.	BIOL 1027	EA5	12714	Hon Biology	TR	0800-0915	M	0500-0650	4	TBA	Core
General chemistry for students in the honors program. Topics similar to CHEM 1110, but covered in more depth.	CHEM 1117	EA1	10771	Hon Gen Chemistry 1	MWF	1100-1150			3	Cammarata	Core
General chemistry for students in the honors program. Topics similar to CHEM 1110, but covered in more depth.	CHEM 1117	EA2	12712	Hon Gen Chemistry 1	MWF	0800-0850			3	TBA	Core
Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 1117.	CHEM 1118	001	10773	Hon Gen Chemistry I Lab			T	1230-0320	1	TBA	Core
Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 1117.	CHEM 1118	003	12715	Hon Gen Chemistry 1 Lab			R	0800-1050	1	TBA	Core
Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 1117.	CHEM 1118	005	13237	Hon Gen Chemistry I Lab			W	1200-0250	1	TBA	Core
Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 1117.	CHEM 1118	007	13241	Hon Gen Chemistry 1 Lab			T	0800-1050	1	TBA	Core
General physical geology for Honors students and Geology majors.	GEOL 1107	001	15225	Hon Dynamic Earth	MWF	1000-1050				Hawkins	Core
General physical geology lab for Honors students and for Geology majors.	GEOL 1108	001	15226	Hon Dynamic Earth Lab			W	0500-0650		Hawkins	Core
Physical and biological history of the Earth, with emphasis on the interaction between life, the atmosphere, rocks, and oceans. For Honors students and Geology majors.	GEOL 1117	001	15227	Hon Earth & Life Through Time	MWF	1000-1050				Soltis	Core
General historical geology lab for Honors students and Geology majors taking GEOL 1117	GEOL 1118	001	15228	Hon Earth & Life Through Time Lab			TBA	TBA		Vogel	Core
This course covers the same material as MATH 1610 but in a greater depth appropriate for honors students.	MATH 1617	090	12970	Hon Calculus I	MWF	0900-0950	T	0930-1020	4	TBA	Core
This course covers the same material as MATH 1610 but in a greater depth appropriate for honors students.	MATH 1617	091	18369	Hon Calculus I	MWF	0900-0950	T	0930-1020	4	TBA	Core
This course covers the same material as MATH 1610 but in a greater depth appropriate for honors students.	MATH 1617	100	12299	Hon Calculus I	MWF	1000-1050	R	0930-1020	4	TBA	Core
This course covers the same material as MATH 1610 but in a greater depth appropriate for honors students.	MATH 1617	110	12528	Hon Calculus I	MWF	1100-1150	R	1100-1150	4	TBA	Core
This course covers the same material as MATH 1610 but in a greater depth appropriate for honors students.	MATH 1617	120	13912	Hon Calculus I	MWF	1200-1250	T	1230-0120	4	TBA	Core
This course covers the same material as MATH 1610 but in a greater depth appropriate for honors students.	MATH 1617	130	12986	Hon Calculus I	MWF	0100-0150	R	1230-0120	4	TBA	Core
The same material as MATH 1620, but in greater depth appropriate for honors students.	MATH 1627	100	11841	Hon Calculus II	MWF	1000-1050	R	0930-1020	4	TBA	Core
The same material as MATH 2630, but in greater depth appropriate for honors students.	MATH 2637	080	11865	Hon Calculus III	MWF	0800-0850	T	0800-0850	4	TBA	Core
The same material as MATH 2630, but in greater depth appropriate for honors students.	MATH 2637	090	13274	Hon Calculus III	MWF	0900-0950	T	0930-1020	4	TBA	Core
The same material as MATH 2630, but in greater depth appropriate for honors students.	MATH 2637	100	13602	Hon Calculus III	MWF	1000-1050	R	0930-1020	4	TBA	Core
Honors version of PHYS 1600 . Membership in the Honors College or Departmental approval required. Recommended for Physics majors. Math at the level of MATH 1610 or higher is expected, at least concurrently.	PHYS 1607	001	13911	Hon Physics I	MWF	0900-0950	R	1230-0320	4	Laurent	Core
Honors version of PHYS 1600 . Membership in the Honors College or Departmental approval required. Recommended for Physics majors. Math at the level of MATH 1610 or higher is expected, at least concurrently.	PHYS 1607	002	12693	Hon Physics I	MWF	0900-0950	R	0330-0620	4	Laurent	Core
Honors version of PHYS 1600 . Membership in the Honors College or Departmental approval required. Recommended for Physics majors. Math at the level of MATH 1610 or higher is expected, at least concurrently.	PHYS 1607	003	15612	Hon Physics I	MWF	0900-0950	R	0700-0950	4	Laurent	Core
Honors version of PHYS 1600 . Membership in the Honors College or Departmental approval required. Recommended for Physics majors. Math at the level of MATH 1610 or higher is expected, at least concurrently.	PHYS 1607	004	12999	Hon Physics I	MWF	0900-0950	R	TBA	4	Laurent	Core
Interdisciplinary course which presents major scientific concepts in physical and biological sciences.	SCMH 1017	001	17837	Hon Concepts of Science	TR	0800-0915			4	TBA	Core
From an interdisciplinary perspective, this course examines the intersections of technology & technology & culture in a variety of social, historical, professional, and global setting.	HONR 1007	001	13211	Hon Technology and Culture I	MWF	1100-1150			3	Plasketes	Interdisciplinary
nterdisciplinary exploration into concept of sustainability as theory and practice	HONR 1027	001	13212	Sustainability & Modern World I	TR	0330-0445			3	Smith	Interdisciplinary
Basic accounting principles with focus on preparation and use of financial statements. Sophomore standing.	ACCT 2117	001	12638	Hon Prin of Fin Accounting	TR	0930-1045			3	McLelland	Departmental
Sustainability and social responsibility provide a framework for the study of cultural, commercial, and aesthetic factors influencing the selection and usage of consumer products and services that create and express social identity.	CADS 2007	001	14054	Hon Global Consumer Cul	MWF	1100-1150			3	TBA	Departmental
Study of wealth and philanthropic theories, principles, and applications as it applies in gender.	CADS 3707	002	14070	Gender, Weath, & Philanthropy	TR	0800-0915			3	Funderburk	Departmental
Organic chemistry for students in the honors program and Chemistry & Biochemistry majors. Topics similar to CHEM 2070, but covered in more depth.	CHEM 2077	001	14234	Hon Organic Chemistry 1	MWF	0900-0950			3	Merner	Departmental
Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 2077.	CHEM 2078	001	14237	Hon Organic Chemistry 1 Lab			R	1200-0250	1	Merner	Departmental
Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 2077.	CHEM 2078	002	14238	Hon Organic Chemistry 1 Lab			T	0300-0550	1	Merner	Departmental
Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 2077.	CHEM 2078	003	14239	Hon Organic Chemistry 1 Lab			W	1200-0250	1	Merner	Departmental
Review of grammatical structures, development of reading and writing skills, and increased understanding of Hispanic cultures.	FLSP 2017	001	18657	Honors Intermed Spanish I	MWF	0900-0950			4	Holland	Departmental
Continued review of grammatical structures, development of reading and writing skills, and increased understanding of Hispanic cultures	FLSP 2027	001	18659	Honors Intermed Spanish II	MWF	1100-1150			4	Holland	Departmental
Examine hunger as a complex issue of sustainable human development. Topics include causes and consequences of domestic and global hunger and potential solutions.	HUSC 2007	001	12709	Hunger: Causes, Consequences & Resources	TR	0930-1045	R	1100-1215	3	TBA	Departmental
This seminar involves critical reading and research in advanced topics having both intra- and interdisciplinary implications and applications.	HONR 3007	001	15036	Hon Seminar: Beyond Week of Service	TR	0800-0915			3	Thomas	Seminars
This seminar involves critical reading and research in advanced topics having both intra- and interdisciplinary implications and applications.	HONR 3007	003	17082	Hon Seminar: Genomics & Personalized Health	M	0200-0430			3	Tao	Seminars
Concentrated study in US or abroad.	HONR 3087	001	16574	Hon Study and Travel: Germany	M	TBA			3	Harris	Study & Travel
Concentrated study in US or abroad. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.	HONR 3087	002	18599	Hon Study and Travel: India	M	TBA			3	Furr	Study & Travel
Colloquium that introduces new Honors College students to the College and helps students become better informed about its resources and services.	HONR 1077	001	13196	Hon Freshmen Exploration	M	0100-0150			1	TBA	Participation
Colloquium that introduces new Honors College students to the College and helps students become better informed about its resources and services.	HONR 1077	002	13197	Hon Freshmen Exploration	M	0200-0250			1	TBA	Participation
Colloquium that introduces new Honors College students to the College and helps students become better informed about its resources and services.	HONR 1077	003	13199	Hon Freshmen Exploration	M	0300-0350			1	TBA	Participation
Colloquium that introduces new Honors College students to the College and helps students become better informed about its resources and services.	HONR 1077	004	16535	Hon Freshmen Exploration	T	1100-1150			1	TBA	Participation
Colloquium that introduces new Honors College students to the College and helps students become better informed about its resources and services.	HONR 1077	005	13198	Hon Freshmen Exploration	W	0900-0950			1	TBA	Participation
Colloquium that introduces new Honors College students to the College and helps students become better informed about its resources and services.	HONR 1077	008	13200	Hon Freshman Exploration	R	1100-1150			1	TBA	Participation
Moderated discussions of significant ideas found in recent reowned books. Each discussion group is led by an experienced teacher or university leader.	HONR 2087	003	15828	Honors Book Club	M	0400-0450			1	Housel	Participation
Moderated discussions of significant ideas found in recent reowned books. Each discussion group is led by an experienced teacher or university leader.	HONR 2087	006	16573	Honors Book Club	W	0400--0450			1	Harris	Participation
Weekly academic lectures followed by discussion and interaction.	HONR 1087	001	13195	Hon Lyceum:Virtual Tutoring Elem Students	M	0330-0445			1	Thomas	Participation
Weekly academic lectures followed by discussion and interaction.	HONR 1087	002	16042	Hon Lyceum: Global Issues	R	1100-1150			1	Harris	Participation
Weekly academic lectures followed by discussion and interaction.	HONR 1087	003	15792	Hon Lyceum:Sustainability	T	1230-0145			1	Thomas	Participation
Weekly academic lectures followed by discussion and interaction.	HONR 1087	004	16093	Hon Lyceum: WoS Leadership	T	0800-0915 P			1	Thomas	Participation
Weekly academic lectures followed by discussion and interaction.	HONR 1087	005	15238	Hon Lyceum: Career Success	R	0200-0315			1	Hall	Participation
Weekly academic lectures followed by discussion and interaction.	HONR 1087	006	16671	Hon Lyceum: Times on Tuesday	T	0330-0445			1	Harris	Participation
Weekly academic lectures followed by discussion and interaction.	HONR 1087	007	15248	Hon Lyceum: Constr Safety/Health Svc Proj	M	0800-0850 p			1	Thomas	Participation
Weekly academic lectures followed by discussion and interaction.	HONR 1087	008	15793	Hon Lyceum: Week of Service	T	0800-0915 p			1	Thomas	Participation
Weekly academic lectures followed by discussion and interaction.	HONR 1087	009	15794	Hon Lyceum: Service Learning	W	0200-0250			1	Thomas	Participation
Attendance at co-curricular events held in and around the Auburn campus and community.	HONR 2077	001	14930	Honors Forum	TBA	TBA			1	Mattox	Participation
Attendance at co-curricular events held in and around the Auburn campus and community.	HONR 2077	002	14931	Honors Forum	TBA	TBA			1	Mattox	Participation

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