Introduction to the Honors Program and the University for new freshmen. Includes overviews of University and Honors requirements, computer resources, library resources, student services, advising and registration procedures.

Attendance at University-sponsored lectures, symposia, colloquia, distinguished speaker series, and follow-up seminar meetings. Students will present written reports on lectures and discuss in seminars.

Concepts integrating literature and the fine arts through lectures, seminars, individual research or projects, and writing.

Concepts integrating history, government, and the social and behavioral sciences through lectures, seminars, individual research or projects, and writing.

Concepts of physics, chemistry, geology, and biology in an integrated fashion. The evolution of the universe from the primordial state to the present time, and considers human interaction with the environment.

Concepts of physics, chemistry, geology, and biology in an integrated fashion. The evolution of the universe from the primordial state to the present time, and considers human interaction with the environment.

Analysis and reflection of Honors in Washington, D.C., internship focusing on the practical and applied experience of the internship.

Research methods in the Arts and Humanities to enhance directed study participation and Honors thesis/project preparation.

Research methods in the Social and Behavioral Sciences to enhance directed study participation and Honors thesis/project preparation.

Research methods in the natural sciences to enhance directed study participation and Honors thesis/project preparation.

Honors students who have trained as peer advisors will supervise the freshman seminars, lead discussions and campus field trips, and work with the faculty advisor in the design and implementation of the freshman seminars.

Selected problems in the Humanities which have special or current relevance to members of the University community. Topics will vary to meet interest and demand.