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198 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
between inductive and deductive analyses in the natural sciences. A Scientific
Methodologies designated course. (Also listed as PH 127.) Prerequisite: Harrison Honors
Program.
HON 142 Living a Life of Significance (1)
An examination of what it means to live a life of significance. Students will conduct
research throughout the course through readings, interviews, podcasts, and/or other
online resources. Students’ findings will be presented in a variety of formats, including
written reports, in-person and video presentations, scripted performances, and creative
formats. (Also listed as IDS 142.) Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program. Fall.
HON 143 ES The Quest for Justice (1)
A continuation of the first-year experience for Honors students. This course explores the
relationship between the individual and society by studying political and moral
philosophy, literature, plays, course cases, and history. Questions about law, political
obligation, freedom, equality, justice, and human nature are examined. The course looks
at different kinds of societies, such as the ancient city, modern democracy, and
totalitarianism, and confronts both perennial and contemporary issues. Readings present
diverse viewpoints, and seminars are conducted by discussion. An Explorations in
Scholarship designated course. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program. Spring.
HON 204 ES Human Destiny (1)
An investigation into differing philosophical accounts of human existence and the ideas
of fate and destiny. The aim of the course is to discover ways we might respond to
enduring philosophic questions concerning human destiny within a multicultural context.
Topics include the meaning of life, the relationships between soul and body, death and
value, anthropocentrism and teleology, gnosis and salvation, ming and karma, science
and religion, freedom and prediction. Emphasis is placed on integrating interdisciplinary
materials to appreciate diversity in human values. May count as PL 207 toward
fulfillment of Asian studies course requirements. An Explorations in Scholarship
designated course. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program.
HON 223 QA Uncommon Sense (1)
How perspectives and tools from physical science can be used by average citizens to
assess subjects of relevance in ordinary life. Given the constant deluge of information in
modern life, it is critical to be able to assess claims without depending on authority, even
when available information is inadequate. Students will learn a relatively small set of
quantitative analytic skills and apply them to evaluate contemporary questions of interest.
A Quantitative Analysis designated course. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program.
HON 224 CE Crucible Steel: Creative Expression and Human Rights (1)
A course in artistic responses to human rights events. The focus may be one of any topic
of inquiry into issues of human rights and related creative responses, such as
“Birmingham 1963 and Now” and creative writing. Harrison Scholars may enroll in the
course a second time if the subject matter and creative discipline are different. A Creative
Expression designated course. Prerequisite: Harrison Honors Program.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024