Patrick Leahy Honors College (HCOL)

Courses

HCOL 1000. FY Writing Seminar. 0 or 3 Credits.

The first course of a two-semester sequence required of all Honors College first-year students. These seminars engage with a wide variety of contemporary social and ecological problems and share a focus on writing and information literacy. Topics vary by year. Prerequisite: Honors College First-Year standing. Catamount Core: WIL1.

HCOL 1500. FY Research Presentation Sem. 0 or 3 Credits.

Second semester of two-semester sequence for Honors College first-year students focusing on collaborative group work and the presentation of research. Prerequisite: Honors College First-Year standing.

HCOL 1990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

A two-semester sequence required of all Honors College First-Year Students. Course content may vary slightly from year to year.

HCOL 2000. Sophomore Seminar. 3 Credits.

For Honors College sophomores, seminars that are typically discussion based, writing intensive, and multidisciplinary. Course content will vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Honors College student; Sophomore standing.

HCOL 2990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

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HCOL 3000. Thesis Proposal Preparation. 1 Credit.

Designed to assist students in the production and submission of an Honors College thesis proposal. Prerequisites: Honors College and College of Arts & Sciences student; minimum Junior standing.

HCOL 3881. HEC: Course Addition. 1 Credit.

Enriched course work added to a three-credit course at the 2000-level or above via a binding agreement with the faculty instructor. Prerequisite: Honors College and College of Arts & Sciences student.

HCOL 3882. HEC: Lab/Studio. 1-3 Credits.

Undergraduate research project taking place in a laboratory, field, or studio setting, specifically contracted with a faculty member. Prerequisite: Honors College and College of Arts & Sciences student.

HCOL 3883. HEC: Readings & Research. 1-3 Credits.

Focused and customized pre-thesis work in the form of a readings and research project, specifically contracted with a faculty member. Prerequisite: Honors College and College of Arts & Sciences student.

HCOL 3990. Special Topics. 1-18 Credits.

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HCOL 4000. Thesis Support Seminar. 0 Credits.

Brings together students writing their college honors theses in semi-monthly meetings to share their research topics, concerns and findings. Prerequisite: Honors College and College of Arts & Sciences student.