2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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HONR 310 Introduction to Honors Project
HONR 310 is a group seminar course taken by all junior Honors students. The course will
initiate students to the process of generating, developing and refining an Honors-level project
idea, and will serve as a workshop for students to discuss their ideas. During the semester,
students will select an Honors Advisor and Committee, and with them select readings to be
blended into the HONR 310 syllabus. By the end of the semester, each student will have
identified their Honors thesis project topicand chosen an Honors advisor and committee.
Fall Term, every year. 2 Hrs.
HONR 320 Honors Project
This is the first semester of focused effort on the Honors thesis or project. This is an opportunity
for extended research in a field of special interest, resulting in an extended paper or final
project and an oral defense before an examination committee appointed by the Honors Director
in consultation with the student and the thesis advisor. By the end of the semester, the student
should have achieved significant progress towards completion of the Honors project. This
progress may be a rough draft of the entire thesis, polished drafts of significant portions of the
thesis, several pieces of art that will contribute to the Honors project, etc. Spring Term, every
year. 2 Hrs.
HONR 410 Honors Project
HONR 410 is the second and last semester of crafting the Honors project. By the end of the
semester, the student should have completed the Honors project. Fall Term, evey year. 2 Hrs.
HONR 420 Honors Service
HONR 420 reflects the service nature of Queens. Honors students are required to “give back”
with a service project to one of their communities (e.g., campus, community, or academic discipline)
in ways including (but not limited to) the following: (a) tutoring K-12 students (b) presenting
their thesis work at a conference (c) publishing their thesis work (d) organizing/hosting a
campus-wide Honors event (e.g., seminar, community forum, guest speaker, etc.) (e) mentoring
freshman and sophomore Honors students. Fall Term, Spring Term, every year. Pass/No Record
1 Hr.
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
IDST 200 Interdisciplinary Studies
An interdisciplinary course examining a major contemporary issue, offered in response to
student and faculty interest. Credit as elective only. As needed. 1-3 Hrs.
IDST 200 Interdisciplinary Studies
An interdisciplinary course examining a major contemporary issue, offered in response to
student and faculty interest. Elective credit only. Repeatable for a total of 6 Hrs. 3 Hrs.
IDST 300 Interdisciplinary Studies
An interdisciplinary course examining a major contemporary issue, offered in response to
student and faculty interest. Credit as elective only. As needed. 3 Hrs.
IDST 300 Interdisciplinary Studies
An interdisciplinary course examining a major contemporary issue, offered in response to
student and faculty interest. Elective credit only. 3 Hrs.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS