MSU Billings Catalog

HONR - Honors

HONR 111 Perspectives and Understanding. 3 Credits

Explores classic and contemporary works of literature, art, and philosophy with an emphasis on cultural and historical contexts in order to develop critical and multi-disciplinary analytical skills. This course will serve as an introduction to Honors and will be required for University Honors students.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

HONR 194 Seminar. 1-3 Credits

Lecture Hours 1-3

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

HONR 205 Honors Inquiry and Research. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

3cr. Introduces students to quantitative and/or qualitative methods for conducting meaningful inquiry and research. Students will gain an overview of research intent and design, methodology and technique, format and presentation, and data management and analysis informed by commonly used methods or qualitative approaches. The course focuses on taking an exploratory approach to gathering data on the elements of a core research interest of the instructor.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

HONR 292 Independent Study. 1-3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Consent of Director or Associate Director of Honors Program.

Provides an opportunity to receive credit for individualized or special experimental learning opportunities and to count up to 3 credits towards the University Honors Program’s 21-credit requirement for Honors Scholar designation.

Lecture Hours 1-3

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

HONR 294 Seminar/Workshop. 1-3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor or the University Honors Program.

(once per semester) Provides an opportunity to investigate and explore, at a lower-division level, basic themes and concepts—especially in a multidisciplinary manner—in the humanities, natural sciences, and/or social sciences.

Lecture Hours 1-3

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

HONR 298 Internship/Cooperative Educ. 1-9 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Approval of Honors Director and instructor.

Provides an opportunity for students to engage in field experience not offered in other courses. Contains a research component to be developed in conjunction with supervising faculty member.

Lecture Hours 1-9

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

HONR 311 Adv Perspectvs and Understndng. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

Explores classic and contemporary works of literature, art, and philosophy with an emphasis on cultural and historical contexts in order to develop critical and multi-disciplinary analytical skills. Course assignments link these skills to students’ major, program, or professional goals. Recommended for junior and senior students.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

HONR 492 Independent Study. 1-3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Consent of Director or Associate Director of Honors Program.

Provides an opportunity to receive credit for individualized or special experimental learning opportunities (including a senior thesis) at an upper-division level and to count up to 3 credits towards the University Honors Program’s 21-credit requirement for Honors Scholar designation.

Lecture Hours 1-3

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

HONR 494 Honors Seminar/Workshop. 3 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor or the University Honors Program.

(once per semester) Provides an opportunity to investigate and explore, at an upper-division level, basic themes and concepts—especially in a multidisciplinary manner—in the humanities, natural sciences, and/or social sciences.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

HONR 498 Internship/Cooperative Educ. 1-9 Credits

Prerequisite(s): Approval of Honors Director and instructor.

Provides an opportunity for students to engage in field experience not offered in other courses. Contains a research component to be developed in conjunction with supervising faculty member. Publication strongly encouraged.

Lecture Hours 1-9

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies

HONR 499 Honors Capstone. 3 Credits

Term Typically Offered: Spring

Investigates a current problem in Billings or in a Billings organization. Develops research, problem-solving, and teamwork skills by having students serve as an interdisciplinary team. The course culminates in a public presentation of the students’ work to a group of stakeholders.

Lecture Hours 3

Department: Interdisciplinary Studies