Honors Challenge (HNR) College of Letters & Science

HNR 090X — Honors Discussion Section (1 unit)

Course Description: Examination of special topics in selected lower division courses through additional readings, discussions, term papers, collaborative work, or special activities, including projects, field and laboratory experiences, computer simulations, creative works.

Prerequisite(s): Open only to students in the Davis Honors Challenge.

  • Learning Activities: Discussion 1 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated.
  • Grade Mode: Letter.

HNR 092 — Internship (1-12 units)

Course Description: Supervised work experience under the auspices of the Davis Honors Challenge.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; open only to students in the Davis Honors Challenge.

  • Learning Activities: Internship 3-36 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated 12 unit(s).
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

HNR 094 — Honors Seminar (4 units)

Course Description: Collaborative, multidisciplinary exploration of complex contemporary problem. Focus on critical thinking and analytical interpretation, on oral and written communication, and on the use of electronic media in gathering information.

  • Learning Activities: Seminar 4 hour(s).
  • Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to students in the Davis Honors Challenge.
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated.
  • Grade Mode: Letter.
  • General Education: Writing Experience (WE).

HNR 098 — Directed Group Study (1-5 units)

Course Description: Directed group study.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; open to students in the Davis Honors Challenge.

  • Learning Activities: Discussion 1-5 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

HNR 099 — Special Study for Undergraduates (1-5 units)

Course Description: Special study for undergraduates.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; student in the Davis Honors Challenge.

  • Learning Activities: Independent Study 1-5 hour(s).
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

HNR 190X — Honors Contract (1 unit)

Course Description: In-depth examination of material in an upper division course as defined in an Honors Contract Proposal submitted by the student. Contract must be approved by the instructor and the Honors Council of the Academic Senate.

Prerequisite(s): Open only to students in the Davis Honors Challenge.

  • Learning Activities: Independent Study, Discussion.
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated.
  • Grade Mode: Letter.

HNR 192 — Internship (1-12 units)

Course Description: Supervised work experience under the auspices of the Davis Honors Challenge.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; open only to students in the Davis Honors Challenge.

  • Learning Activities: Internship 3-36 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated 12 unit(s).
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

HNR 194 — Honors Seminar (3 units)

Course Description: Team-based work on actual problems drawn from the public or private sector. Focus on critical thinking and analytic interpretation, oral and written communication skills, and developement of practical solutions to real-world problems.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

  • Learning Activities: Seminar 3 hour(s).
  • Enrollment Restriction(s): Open only to students in the Davis Honors Challenge.
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated.
  • Grade Mode: Letter.

HNR 195 — Honors Thesis/Honors Project (1-3 units)

Course Description: Guided independent study of a selected topic leading to the presentation of an honors thesis/honors project.

Prerequisite(s): Open only to students in the Davis Honors Challenge.

  • Learning Activities: Independent Study 3-9 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated 9 unit(s).
  • Grade Mode: Letter.

HNR 198 — Directed Group Study (1-5 units)

Course Description: Directed group study.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; open only to students in the Davis Honors Challenge.

  • Learning Activities: Discussion 1-5 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

HNR 199 — Special Study for Advanced Undergraduates (1-5 units)

Course Description: Special study for advanced undergraduates.

Prerequisite(s): Open only to students in the Davis Honors Challenge.

  • Learning Activities: Independent Study 1-5 hour(s).
  • Repeat Credit: May be repeated.
  • Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.