DePauw University Catalog
Section III: Majors, Minors, Courses of Instruction

Section I:
The University

Section II:
Graduation Requirements

Section III:
Majors, Minors, Courses

School of Music

College of Liberal Arts
  • Art
  • Asian Studies
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Black Studies
  • Chemistry
  • Classical Studies
  • Communication and Theatre
  • Computer Science
  • Conflict Studies
  • Economics
  • Education Studies
  • English
  • Geosciences
  • History
  • Honors Programs
  • Kinesiology
  • Latin American and Caribbean Studies
  • Mathematics
  • Modern Languages
  • Music (CLA)
  • Music, School of
  • Off Campus Study
  • Philosophy
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Religious Studies
  • Russian Studies
  • Sociology and Anthropology
  • University Studies
  • Women's Studies

    • Section IV:
    Academic Policies

    Section V:
    the DePauw Experience

    Section VI:
    Campus Living

    Section VII:
    Admission, Expenses, Aid

    Section VIII:
    University Personnel

    Honors Programs       (Program Homepage)

    Faculty: S. Autman, J. Benedix, D. Bohmer, I. Csicsery-Ronay, H. Eppley, A. Evans, D. Gellman, B. Gourley, P. Graham, J. Kenney, G. Kuecker, G. Lemon, M. Merback, J. Mills, K. Moore, K. Nightenhelser, B. Serlin, L. Smogor, D. Trinkle, V. Ziegler

    Enrollment in courses in these programs is limited to those students who are invited to register for the class. For information on the nature and objectives of these programs, see Section V or visit the program homepages.

    Courses in Honors Programs

    Honor Scholar Program

    HONR 101-102. Honor Scholar First-Year Seminar  Group 4    1 course each semester
    An introductory exploration of some of the dominant themes of our intellectual heritage through the examination of classic texts selected from several disciplines.
     
    HONR 300. Honor Scholar Area Seminar  Group 3 (A); 1 (B); 2 (C)    1 course each semester
    A study of the historical and philosophical foundations of: A. the humanities; B. the sciences; and C. the social sciences. Each section of the seminar concentrates on an appropriate theme. Two sections are ordinarily taken during the sophomore year and one section during the junior year. May not be taken Pass/Fail.
     
    HONR 401-402. Honor Scholar Senior Tutorial      1 course each semester
    The preparation of the Honor Scholar Senior Thesis under the direction of a faculty member of the student's choice. The thesis ordinarily is on a topic in the student's major subject. May not be taken Pass/Fail.
     

    Management Fellows Program

    HONR 151. Management Fellows Colloquium      1 course
    This seminar will focus on topics related to business and how businesses function in contemporary society. Topics will vary but may include leadership in a business setting, how business functions in a global economy, the meaning of work, and an examination of various management and entrepreneurial models in contemporary society.Open only to Management Fellows.
     
    HONR 310. Management Readings--Business Writing      1 course
    This course applies rhetorical principles to business and organizational communications. Students learn to analyze audience levels and needs and use media--letters, memos, reports and electronic forms--appropriate to the importance of the communication and standards of individual businesses. The reading portion of the class requires the students to research thoroughly an industry through newspapers, periodicals, financial reports and World Wide Web resources. The course culminates in a final, consultant-style report in which students provide a plan to position their internship business or organization as the market leader of its industry. This correspondence course is open only to Management Fellows during their internship semesters. May not be taken Pass/Fail.
     
    HONR 320A. Supervised Internship      2 courses
    One-semester, supervised field experience in conjunction with A. Management Fellows Program, B. Media Fellows Program or C. the Science Research Fellows Program. Internships are full-time (35-40 hours per week). Open only to students in the Fellows Programs. Interns earn two course credits upon successful completion of the internship and its associated writing assignments.
     
    HONR 400. Management Fellows Senior Seminar      1 course
    A capstone course for Management Fellows. Students make presentations about their internships, focusing on the economic viability of the business. Case studies are used that illustrate planning, control, economic analysis and organization theory of selected companies.
     

    Media Fellows Program

    HONR 171-172. Media Fellows Colloquium I-II      1 course each semester
    An introduction to interdisciplinary issues raised by an analysis of media's role in politics, entertainment, journalism, the arts, advertising and public relations. Study of media and attendant legal and ethical issues. Analysis of media's societal role in shaping cultural values and in the dissemination of information. Open only to students in the Media Fellows Program. May not be taken pass/fail.
     
    HONR 320B. Supervised Internship      2 courses
    See course description HONR 320A. May not be taken pass/fail.
     
    HONR 370. Media Readings      1 course
    Media readings is a course that may be taken by Media Fellows during their internship semester. Readings are in media issues, including biographies of principals in the history of media, classical and contemporary writings about the roles of media, and examinations of media ethics. May not be taken pass/fail.
     
    HONR 470. Media Fellows Senior Seminar I      1 course
    A capstone course for students in the Media Fellows Program. Students discuss contemporary media issues and prepare and present senior projects that arise from their readings in media, their practical experiences with campus media, and their observations on internship experiences. May not be taken pass/fail.
     

    Science Research Fellows Program

    HONR 191-192. Science Research Fellows Experience I-II      1/2 course each semester
    An interdisciplinary, introductory investigation into the nature of scientific inquiry. Emphasis on the interrelated nature of science. Studies of major ideas in the different sciences. Distinctions made between science and nonscience. Study of different methods of scientific investigation, including experimentation, comparative analysis and observation. The use of probability, statistics, graphical analysis and modeling in the sciences are explored. Students are introduced to questions dealing with the philosophy of science and the role of ethics in science. Open only to students in the Science Research Fellows Program.
     
    HONR 320C. Supervised Internship      2 courses
    See course description HONR 320A.
     
    HONR 390. Science Research Readings      1/2-1 course
    This course may be taken by Science Research Fellows during their internship semester. Students read selected articles. These are obtained through a detailed literature search and may be related to the internship project or to some other area of scientific interest. The information extracted from the readings (and possibly actual research data) are summarized in the form of a written document. The paper is evaluated by a member of the science faculty in the appropriate scientific area. The grade earned on the paper constitutes the course grade.
     
    HONR 491. Science Research Fellows Senior Seminar      1/2 course
    Capstone course for Science Research Fellows Program. Students read and discuss articles about things that impact science. Among the topics covered are ethics, government prioritization and funding, technology and education. Students are expected to bring their own internship experiences into the weekly discussions.
     

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