Explanation of Course Numbers

  • Courses in the 1000s are primarily introductory undergraduate courses
  • Those in the 2000s to 4000s are upper-level undergraduate courses that also may be taken for graduate credit with permission and additional work assigned
  • Those in the 6000s and 8000s are for master’s, doctoral, and professional-level students
  • The 6000s are open to advanced undergraduate students with approval of the instructor and the dean or advising office

HONR 1015. Honors Seminar: UW 1020: Origins and Evolution of Modern Thought. 4 Credits.

Exploration of significant exemplars, milestones, and developments of human thought. Foundational and representative thinkers/texts (Western and Eastern) reveal the diversity of attempts to articulate responses to universal questions, problems, and aspirations. Credit cannot be earned for this course and UW 1020.

HONR 1016. Honors Seminar: Origins and Evolution of Modern Thought. 3 Credits.

Continuation of HONR 1015. Key developments and trajectories in human thought and inquiry into modern times.

HONR 1033. Honors Seminar: Scientific Reasoning and Discovery. 4 Credits.

In-depth investigation in fields including biology, physics, or chemistry. Using an inquiry-based approach with a focus on problem solving and labs, students develop scientific and numerical literacy. Topics covered varies by semester.

HONR 1034. Honors Seminar: Scientific Reasoning and Discovery. 4 Credits.

Continuation of HONR 1033. Using an inquiry-based approach with a focus on problem solving and labs, students develop scientific and numerical literacy. Topics vary by semester.

HONR 2016. Enlightenment East and West. 4 Credits.

Taken in lieu of HONR 1015 and HONR 1016 by students who enter the Honors Program as sophomores.

HONR 2043. Honors Microeconomics. 3 Credits.

An introductory microeconomics course that considers both the philosophical basis of economics as well as its methods and applications. Same as ECON 1011.

HONR 2044. Honors Macroeconomics. 3 Credits.

Accelerated introductory macroeconomics course that includes the study of special topics. Credit cannot be earned for this course and ECON 1012.

HONR 2047. Self and Society Seminar. 3 Credits.

Study of significant social and political phenomena using the tools and modes of inquiry of the social and behavioral sciences. Topics vary by semester. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Consult the Schedule of Classes. Same As: HONR 2047W.

HONR 2047W. Self and Society Seminar. 3 Credits.

Study of significant social and political phenomena using the tools and modes of inquiry of the social and behavioral sciences. Topics vary by semester. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Consult the Schedule of Classes. Includes a significant engagement in writing as a form of critical inquiry and scholarly expression to satisfy the WID requirement. Same As: HONR 2047.

HONR 2053. Arts and Humanities Seminar. 3 Credits.

In-depth investigation of a topic in literature, art, film, philosophy, or other humanistic field of study. Topics vary by semester. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Consult the Schedule of Classes for more details. Credit cannot be earned for this course and HONR 2053W.

HONR 2053W. Arts and Humanities Seminar. 3 Credits.

In-depth investigation of a topic in literature, art, film, philosophy, or other humanistic field of study. Topics vary by semester. May be repeated for credit provided the topic differs. Consult the Schedule of Classes for more details. Includes a significant engagement in writing as a form of critical inquiry and scholarly expression to satisfy the WID requirement. Credit cannot be earned for this course and HONR 2053.

HONR 2182. Honors Internship. 4 Credits.

The Honors Program allows credit to Honors students for academic work that puts an internship in a broader scholastic context. Each student must have a GW faculty member oversee his or her project. The Honors internship faculty member determines the student's grade. May be repeated for credit.

HONR 2184. Honors Undergraduate Research. 4 Credits.

Independent or faculty-mentored research resulting in a significant written or other product. May be repeated for credit.

HONR 2185. Honors Research Assistantship. 4 Credits.

Students provide substantive assistance to a faculty member engaged in scholarly or scientific research. May be repeated for credit.

HONR 4198. Honors Senior Thesis. 3-4 Credits.

Independent thesis research. Requires a senior thesis contract and a faculty mentor who assigns the final grade. Junior year planning required prior to enrollment. See an Honors Program manager. May be repeated for credit. Restricted to seniors.

HONR 4199. Honors Capstone Experience. 1 Credit.

Students re-engage with Honors faculty and peers via authentic discussions and reflect on their learning in the program and the enduring questions and challenges of our world. Topics vary by semester. Graded on a Pass/No Pass basis. Restricted to seniors.