UG Course Descriptions

The recently ended conflict in Afghanistan was America’s longest war. But what do Americans really know about this country? Long a crossroads of cultures and a bane of empires, this course will examine its rich history and diverse peoples from the time of Alexander the Great to the modern era, considering how its history could inform the future of the country and its status in the world.

An active participation in field areas related to history, politics, law, public policy, and international studies. Students may explore the work of museums, government agencies, aspects of the legal system, archives and historical societies, and social service agencies.

History of the ancient societies of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece and Rome, from the rise of the Sumerian city-states to the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476.

Preparation for the Senior Seminar entailing an examination of topics to be explored in greater depth in HIST 415. This course is required for the major.

In-depth research on a specific historical theme. Formal oral presentation to the seminar class, followed by a polished scholarly paper. This course is required for the major.

This course provides guidance and support for students presenting or publishing independent research outside of the supervision of an existing course or section. Examples of presentation or publication may include poster or panel presentations at external academic or professional conferences, publication in digital or print outlets, or presentation at governmental hearings or events.

The course is designed for anyone interested in exploring science topics especially when it pertains to one of their major and/or minor disciplines. The student will be asked to use technology as a tool for research and for enrichment. Ideally it should be a mix of science and non-science majors. The topics covered will be student driven with suggestions made by the instructor. These topics will be explored individually and together with class members, outside speakers, and faculty where needed. The course material will consist of video, web and multimedia. Assessment will be through individual research papers group and individual in class presentations. This will help fulfill the goals of writing and presenting across disciplines. Finally, the course also provides an opportunity for students to achieve high proficiency in scientific academic research methods.

The student plans and completes independent research on a subject of interest, which has been approved by the Honors Committee as having rigor commensurate with the goals of the Honors Program.

Students and the faculty seminar leader determine a topic as the basis from which students can conduct independent research in their fields of interest.

The study of the role of human resource management within an organization. Topics include job analysis and design, employee recruitment, selection, orientation, training, motivation, performance review, and benefits, as well as the administration of legal and safety laws.