56 Engaged Learning and Interdisciplinary Programs HNRS 2120 HU/SS - Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Modern Era Credits: (3) Variable Title Course Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A survey of the great ideas, literature and events that characterize Western civilization from the Renaissance to relativity. The student may elect to apply general education credit for this interdisciplinary course in either Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences. Prior to taking this course students are strongly advised to take HNRS 1110 and a 1000-level HNRS "Perspectives" General Education course. HNRS 2130 HU/SS/DV - Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the East Credits: (3) Variable Title Course Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A survey of the great ideas, literature, religions and philosophical foundations of Asia. The student may elect to apply general education credit for this interdisciplinary course in either Arts & Humanities or Social Sciences. This course also fills the Diversity requirement. Prior to taking this course students are strongly advised to take HNRS 1110 and a 1000-level HNRS "Perspectives" General Education course. HNRS 2830 - Directed Readings, Projects, and Research Credits: (1-3) Individualized tutorial with a professor who may be selected from many possible disciplines. A maximum of three credit- hours of Directed Readings may be counted toward the 24 hours required for University Honors. HNRS 2900 - Honors Colloquium Credits: (1-3) Varied topics as described in the semester schedule; topics will be drawn from disciplines across the entire campus; may be taken twice up to 3 credits with different course content: restricted to lower division credit. HNRS 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a specific and descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated twice up to 3 credit hours. HNRS 3110 - Great Books Credits: (3) A selection of books that embody some of the great ideas, literature, and events influential in history. May be taken up to twice for credit with different content. HNRS 3900 - Honors Colloquium Credits: (3) Varied topics as described in the semester schedule; topics will be drawn from disciplines across the entire campus; may be taken more than once with different course content. May be repeated 4 times up to 16 credit hours. HNRS 4830 - Directed Readings: Senior Project Research Credits: (1-3) This class is taken in preparation for the HNRS 4990 Honors Senior Project. Class time is TBA, but students working towards their Honors Senior Project usually meet about seven times during the semester. May be repeated up to 12 credit hours. HNRS 4900 - Honors Colloquium Credits: (2-4) Varied topics as described in the semester schedule; topics will be drawn from disciplines across the entire campus; may be taken more than once with different course content. May be repeated 4 times up to 16 credit hours. HNRS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) Consult the semester class schedule for current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated up to 10 times with different course content. HNRS 4990 - Honors Senior Project Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Must be taken by students whose major department offers no Senior Project course; or may be taken in conjunction with a departmental Senior Project course when the project merits additional credit. For the University Honors designation, a Senior Project/Thesis must be completed. Bachelor of Integrated Studies Program Coordinator: Dr. Michael Cena Location: Stewart Library, Room 58 Telephone Contact: Beth Thompson 801-626-7713 Website: weber.edu/bisThe Bachelor of Integrated Studies (BIS) Program is an interdisciplinary degree program that serves the needs of students who want to create a specific academic program, obtain abroad liberal education, prepare for particular career goals, or go to graduate school. The program best suits students who have developed a sense of their educational and life goals, and who are looking for ways to express those values through an individualized university program. To accomplish these general outcomes, BIS students complete course work in three different disciplines. As a culminating experience, students then synthesize the three areas in a capstone project. The BIS degree option is available Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog