458 Course Descriptions HNRS 1540 HU - Perspectives in the Humanities (3) Variable Title Course An interdisciplinary approach to the arts and humanities. This introductory class deals with basic concepts, problems and issues of the arts and humanities. HNRS 2010 HU - Exploring Key Concepts in the Disciplines: Humanities (3) Variable title course This course will focus on the history and development of a central concept in the Humanities, using original sources as the primary class texts. Prerequisite: Prior to taking this course students are strongly advised to take HNRS 1110 HU and a 1000-level HNRS "Perspectives" General Education HNRS 2040 LS - Exploring Key Concepts in the Disciplines: Life Science (3) Variable title course This course will focus on a central concept in the Life Sciences, using original sources as the primary class texts. Prior to taking this course students are strongly advised to take HNRS 1110 and a 1000-level HNRS "Perspectives" General Education course. HNRS 2110 HU/SS - Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Classical and Medieval Eras (3) Variable Title Course A survey of influential ideas, literature and events that characterize antiquity and the middle ages in the Western world. The student may elect to apply general education credit in this interdisciplinary course to 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 2120 HU/SS - Intellectual Traditions: Great Ideas of the West in the Modern Era (3) Variable Title Course 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 (3) Variable Title Course 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 (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 (1-3) 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: restricted to lower division credit. HNRS 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (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. HNRS 3110 - Great Books (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 (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. HNRS 4830 - Directed Readings: Senior Project Research (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. HNRS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (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. HNRS 4990 - Honors Senior Project (3) 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. HTHS-Health Sciences Core Courses HTHS llOl - Medical Terminology (2) Su, F, Sp Medical terms of Greek and Latin origin. Designed for the pre-professional and workers in health related fields. HTHS 1103 - Introduction To Health Careers and Care in a Diverse Society (3) This course will compare and contrast diverse health careers. Students will discuss the history, providers, and delivery models involved in Health Care. The course will explore how such factors as economic class and status in groups such as gender, age, and physical ability affect health care professionals. Students will also explore numerous fields and opportunities in the Health Care Industry. HTHS 1105 - Technology-Enhanced Anatomy & Physiology (4) F This course teaches fundamentals of human anatomy and physiology that are required for further studies in nursing, allied health, and related disciplines. It is designed to be offered in a techno logy-enhanced environment (via Ednet to off-campus sites). Four hours of Ednet and two hours of laboratory/recitation per week. Open to concurrent enrollment students only. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog