Possible Honors Course Offerings
BIOL 1409 HONORS: General Biology II
Provides a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction. Laboratory activities will reinforce a survey of biological principles with an emphasis on humans, including chemistry of life, cells, structure, function, and reproduction.
ENGL 2323 HONORS: British Literature, Social Justice, and Environment
A survey of the development of British literature from the Romantic Period to the present. Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical, linguistic, and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from a diverse group of authors and traditions. Creative teaching techniques engage students’ imaginations and help transfer knowledge through the power of reflection and application. Rhetorical revisions allow students to take class readings and creatively adapt the information to fit a new situation or make unusual connections. Engaging projects include group villanelles, Pop Culture Austen, postcolonial poetry presentations, and more.
All ENGL 2323 courses include a literary analysis and research paper, midterm exam, and final exam. This honors course also includes a multi-modal course project which will display both creative and critical thinking skills as students highlight their favorite texts, interpretations, and implications through media and technology choices (infographic, literary manifesto, PowerPoint, short film, musical presentation, illustrations and/or magazine article).
GOVT 2306 HONORS: Texas Politics
Honors Texas Politics explores the idiosyncratic nature of politics in the Lone Star State. The class will investigate the unique history, varied geography, dynamic economy, and diverse demography that contributes to the political environment on which Texas politics is built. Students will gain a greater understanding of state politics and the substantial influence Texas has on national politics. An in-depth analysis of several aspects of the political life of the state will be undertaken. Topics for discussion will include Texas political culture, the Texas Constitution, Texas in the Federal system, political parties, interest groups, elections and campaigns, the Texas Legislature, The Texas Executive Branch, the Texas judicial system, and public policy.
HIST 1301 HONORS: US History to 1877
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from the pre-Columbian era to the Civil War/Reconstruction period. United States History I includes the study of pre-Columbian, colonial, revolutionary, early national, slavery and sectionalism, and the Civil War/Reconstruction eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History I include: American settlement and diversity, American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, and creation of the federal government.
HIST 1032 HONORS: US History from 1877
A survey of the social, political, economic, cultural, and intellectual history of the United from the Civil War/Reconstruction era to the present. United States History II examines industrialization, immigration, world wars, the Great Depression, Cold War and post-Cold War eras. Themes that may be addressed in United States History II include: American culture, religion, civil and human rights, technological change, economic change, immigration and migration, urbanization and suburbanization, the expansion of the federal government, and the study of U. S. foreign policy.MATH 1342 HONORS: Elementary Statistics
In addition to the learning objectives for Elementary Stats (MATH 1342), additional objectives for this course are:
- To study bias in media (social, visual, and written)
- To write a non-biased survey to then gather useful and meaningful data
- Use Excel to analyze data
- Interpret and present findings in professional presentation
PHIL 2306 HONORS: Intro to Ethics
The systematic evaluation of classical and/or contemporary ethical theories concerning the good life, human conduct in society, morals, and standards of value.
Instructors will incorporate different course assignments and/or instruction techniques to challenge honors students. These could be projects, research, group assignments, etc. Honors courses will have a smaller class size with honors program students only.
Honors Program students are eligible for:
- Weatherford College Foundation Scholarships
- Priority Registration
- Scholarships available for PTK membership
- Smaller class sizes
- Printing allowance
- Honors Program lounge for studying
- Honors designation on transcript
- Honors designation on diploma
- Honors mention at graduation and convocation
- Honors regalia for graduation