HONR F101      Introduction to the Honors College
1 Credit

Offered Fall

This course explains the services provided by the University in general and the Honors College specifically and how to best achieve goals in this academic setting. Student explores personal interests, strengths and weaknesses. Culminates in the development of an academic plan for a four-year degree program at UAF.

Prerequisites: Admission to the UAF Honors College.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

HONR F125      Our Changing Climate: Past, Present, Future      (s)
3 Credits

Offered Fall and Spring

Examines how the biophysical impacts of climate change define and intersect with social, ecological, economic, political and cultural dimensions of our lives. Provides a foundation in both Indigenous and Western science perspectives of the causes, impacts and feedbacks of a changing climate. Includes theoretical and project-based experience in climate change.

Prerequisites: Placement in WRTG F111X.

Cross-listed with ACNS F125, NRM F125, RD F125.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

HONR F201      Methods of Inquiry
3 Credits

Offered Fall

This course introduces students to epistemology, the theory of knowledge, and provides a broad overview of research methods from the perspectives of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. The course content provides a foundation for the Honors student who will be developing independent research for their capstone thesis project.

Prerequisites: admission to the Honors College; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X, WRTG F214X, COJO F131X or COJO F141X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 0 + 0

HONR F290      Honors Reading Seminar      (h)
2 Credits

Offered Fall

Selected readings in a variety of disciplines. Students provide written reflections, respond to specific questions on the books, and meet to discuss the books. May be repeated for credit.

Prerequisites: WRTG F111X; enrollment in the Honors College.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 2 + 0 + 0

HONR F298      Research
1-6 Credits

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1-6 + 0 + 0

HONR F301      Honors Interdisciplinary Seminar
3 Credits

Offered Spring

Honors students will explore a problem or challenge of national or international significance from the perspective of the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Students will be expected to research information and present it, to lead discussions, and to propose ways to address the problem.

Prerequisites: WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; COJO F131X or COJO F141X; admission to the Honors College.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 0 + 0

HONR F381      Honors Capstone Development
1 Credit

Offered As Demand Warrants

The single greatest part of the Honors education at UAF is the student's capstone project, which uniquely defines them as a scholar. In recognition of the value of the capstone project, and to support each student's goal to successfully complete their capstone project, the sequence of Honors Capstone courses is recommended. This course is the first in the sequence. Students in this course will develop their capstone proposal and by the end of the course will be fully prepared to begin their capstone projects.

Prerequisites: WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; COJO F141X or COJO F131X; enrollment in the Honors College.

Recommended: Honors sections of WRTG F211X or WRTG F213X and of COJO F141X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

HONR F382      Honors Capstone Support
1 Credit

Offered As Demand Warrants

In recognition of the value of the capstone project, and to support each student's goal to successfully complete their capstone project, the sequence of Honors Capstone courses is strongly recommended. By the completion of the course, each student will have made significant advancement towards the completion of their capstone project.

Prerequisites: WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; COJO F141X or COJO F131X; HONR F381; enrollment in the Honors College.

Recommended: Honors sections of WRTG F211X or WRTG F213X and of COJO F141X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

HONR F383      Honors Capstone Seminar
1 Credit

Offered As Demand Warrants

The single greatest part of the Honors education at UAF is the student's capstone project, which uniquely defines them as a scholar. In recognition of the value of the capstone project, and to support each student's goal to successfully complete their capstone project, the sequence of Honors Capstone courses is recommended for Honors students. This course is the last in the sequence. Students in this course will present their work to an audience of their peers, and practice the skills of posing substantive questions to speakers outside their own fields.

Prerequisites: HONR F381; HONR F382; WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X; COJO F141X or COJO F131X; enrollment in the Honors College.

Recommended: Honors sections of WRTG F211X, WRTG F212X, WRTG F213X or WRTG F214X and of COJO F141X.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1 + 0 + 0

HONR F390      Liability and Values
3 Credits

Offered As Demand Warrants

The study of standards of conduct and moral judgment. The professional, moral and ethical responsibilities of the individual to employers, employees and society will be examined.

Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; permission of the Honors Director or instructor.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

HONR F453      Fire, Ice, and the Fate of Humanity: A History of Energy and Climate Change      (s)
3 Credits

Offered Spring

This course examines how energy regimes and climatic changes have structured the history of the world, with a focus on North America. From the Little Ice Age to the Atomic Age and the Anthropocene, energy and climate have contoured the fate of humanity.

Crosslisted with ACNS F453; HIST F453.

Stacked with ACNS F653.

Lecture + Lab + Other: 3 + 0 + 0

HONR F498      Research
1-6 Credits

Lecture + Lab + Other: 1-6 + 0 + 0

HONR F499      Senior Thesis
1-6 Credits

Lecture + Lab + Other: 0 + 0 + 0