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Honors Program Scheduled Classes

Classes have a limited enrollment of 12-20 students - so sign up early!

Honors Advising Schedule:

For honors advising, registration approvals, and honors contracts, please see Associate Professor Brian Baillif (bbaillif@gulfcoast.edu) in the Visual and Performing Arts Building, Office AC 123.

Spring 2024


 

Course Credit Hours CRN Faculty
Honors Eco Macro
ECO2013H
3 14250 Herndon, Matthew
English Composition II-Honors
ENC1102H
3 14486
Honors: English Literature: Romantics To Present
ENL2022H
3 14973 Thomas, Kayley
 
Honors Symposium
IDH2931-Interdisciplinary Honors 
1 14757 Fitzhugh, Linda
 

 


 

 

Fall 2023

Honors Macro Economics | ECO 2013H | 84834 | 3 credits | Mattew Herndon

Honors English Composition II |  ENC 1102H | 84755 | 3 credits |  Kayley Thomas

Honors Contemporary Literature | LIT 2090H | 84752 | 3 credits | Barbar Austin

Honors College Algebra | MAC 1105H | 85003 | 3 credits | 

Honors General Psychology |  PSY 2012H | 84878 | 3 credits | Melanie Pelton

Honors Religion in America | REL 2121H | 84879 | 3 credits |  Jennifer Hamilton

Spring 2023

You Can Register yourself for any honors classes!

Honors Plants and Society | BOT2800H | 14568 | ONLINE | 3 credits | Prof. Linda Fitzhugh

Honors General Psychology | PSY2012H | 14854 | ONLINE | 3 credits |  Prof. Melanie Pelton

Honors Women and Literature  | LIT2380H | 14833  | MW 930-1045am | 3 credit | Prof. Sarah Pilcher

Honors Macro Economics | ECO2013H | 14250 | MW1230-145 | 3 credits | Prof. Matt Herndon

Honors English Composition II  | ENC1102H | 14486 | TR930-1045am | 3 credits | Prof. Amber Clark

Spring 2023 Honors Symposium:

These are extraordinary interdisciplinary opportunities designed for honors students and which count as elective credits. This semester we have two scheduled classes occurring in different mini-mesters and for different credit hours. So, students could take both if they wanted to do so. Register for either or both now, as these may fill up! 

Interdisciplinary and Directed Honors Research

The Black Experience: The African Diaspora in Western Europe. 
A Session (Jan 6 - Mar 1) 
IDH1910-14842  |  MW930-1045am (3 credit hours)
Dr. Sandra Pugh

This course will provide insight into the African diaspora, approaching the cultures, sites and rich histories of European cities through the lens of the Black Experience. Through discussion and guided research, the class will invite critical thinking about the evolution of these communities, their complex pasts, and vibrant present. In collaboration with the Black Student Union, students will also have the opportunity to participate in international travel. 

Video Game Narratives
B Session (Mar 2 - May 5)
IDH2931-14757 |  Thursdays 2-340pm (1 credit hour)
Prof. Kayley Thomas

A good story can feel like it has transported you to another place, but video games go a step further: as players, we are given the unique opportunity to participate in the story's world. In this symposium, we'll study a variety of narrative-driven video games, from early text adventures to the latest hits and indie favorites, to gain a better understanding of how stories are created and experienced in this medium. Throughout the course, students will develop new media literacy and analytical skills while exploring the cultural value and impact of video games.

Spring 2022

You Can Register yourself for any honors classes!

Honors English Composition I | ENC1101H | 14494 | MW 8-915 | 3 credits | Prof. Kelly Williams

Honors English Composition II | ENC1102H | 14486  | TR11-1215 | 3 credits | Prof. Amber Clark

Honors American Literature | AML2020H | 14589 | ONLINE | 3 credits | Prof. Amber Clark

Honors Plants and Society | BOT2800H | 14568 | ONLINE | 3 credits | Prof. Linda Fitzhugh

Honors Macro Economics | ECO2013 | 14250 | MW1230-145 | 3 credits | Prof. Matt Herndon

Spring 2022 Honors Symposium:

Monsters in Literature | IDH2931 | 14258 | Tuesdays only 2-250pm | 1 credit | Prof. Amber Clark

Monsters! Monsters! Monsters!
From Medusa and Frankenstein to The Vampire Lestat, Voldemort, and Pennywise, monsters have occupied an imperative role in cultural storytelling. In this symposium, we will explore the idea of monsters in a variety of mediums - literature, film, video games, etc., discuss how their roles and attributes have shifted over time, and unpack their significance in our contemporary lives.

Fall 2021

You Can Register Yourself for any Honors Classes!

Honors English Composition I | ENC1101H | 84309 | MW 8-915 | 3 credits | Prof. Kelly Williams

Honors English Composition II | ENC1102H | 84273 | MW 930-1045 | 3 credits | Prof. Amber Clark

Honors African-American Literature | AML2600H | 84358 | ONLINE | 3 credits | Prof. Sarah Pilcher

Honors Plants and Society | BOT2800H | 84299 | ONLINE | 3 credits | Prof. Linda Fitzhugh

Honors Macro Economics | ECO2013 | MW1230 | 145 | 3 credits | Prof. Matt Herndon

Fall 2021 Honors Symposium:

Latin American Literature | IDH2931 | 84297 | F 9-1040am | 1 credit | Prof. Deicy Jimenez
NOTE: *This class is an 8-week class beginning October 18th, 2021 through the end of fall semester

Spring 2021

You Can Register Yourself for any Honors Classes Given our Current Social Distancing Requirements

Honors English Composition II | ENC1102H | 11811 | TR 930-1045am |   3 credits | Prof. Clark, 

Honors Contemporary Literature | LIT2090H | 14168 | MW 11am-12:15pm | 3 credits | Prof. Clark
 (Pre-requisite: ENC1102)

Honors Macro Economics | ECO2013H | 13690 | MW 12:30-1:45pm | 3 credits | Prof. Herndon

Spring 2021 Honors Symposiums:

"Under the Pines Again: Hiking Through the Future of Florida’s Longleaf Habitat" |  Fridays, 9-10:40am | Session C | This is an 8-week class, beginning in March! | Prof. Robinson

Learn ecology, make friends, and go hiking - guided by an expert who lives for this stuff! | IDH2931 - 14258 | 1 credit.

Image of a Forest
(We also give Symposium credit for Two other classes: Model UN in Fall / Deliberative Democracy in Spring)

Fall 2020

You can register yourself for any honors classes given our current societal restrictions

Honors American National Government | POS2041H | 80216 | MW 9:30 am - 10:45 am | Trentanelli

Honors Contemporary Literature | LIT2090H | 14168 |  MW 11-12:15pm  | 3 credits | Clark

Honors Macro Economics | ECO2013H | 13827 | MW 1230pm-1:45pm | 3 credits | Herndon

Honors Biomedical Ethics | PHI2635H | 83913 | TR 9:30-10:45am | 3 credits | Hubbard

Honors English Composition II | ENC1102H | 81949 |  TR 11am-12:15pm | 3 credits | M. Wells

Honors Introduction to Marine Biology | BSC2311H | 84004  | TR 2pm-3:15pm | 3 credits | Fioramonti

Fall 2020 Honors Symposium:

The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence | IDH2931 | 83912 | W 2-3:40pm (Mini-Mester) 

With the rise of artificial intelligence, humanity will face ethical issues we have never encountered and our form of life will likely change in fundamental ways. The symposium will investigate current and future ethical issues related to AI. Broad issues we will examine include the role of values in deep-learning systems, the possible threat to humanity posed by super artificial intelligence, and how AI could fundamentally change human relations. Specific issues we may examine include the ethics of lethal autonomous weapon systems, artificial intelligence in healthcare, privacy issues such as facial recognition, autonomous vehicles, human enhancement, and the moral status of AI. For more information email Dr. Ryan Hubbard: rhubbard2@gulfcoast.edu

(We also give Symposium credit for Two other classes: Model UN in Fall / Deliberative Democracy in Spring) 

Spring 2020

Honors General Psychology | PSY2012H | 13685  | MW 9:30am-10:45am | Prof.  Chapman
  (Blended class / Permissions required) 

Honors Contemporary Literature | LIT2090H | 10443  | MW 11am-12:15pm | 3 credits | Prof. Clark
  (You can register yourself for this course!)

Honors Macro Economics | ECO2013H | 13943 | MW 12:30-1:45pm | 3 credits | Prof.  Herndon
(Blended class / Permissions required) 

Honors English Composition II  | ENC1102H | 11811 | MW 2-315pm | 3 credits | Dr. Matthew  Wells
(You can register yourself for this course!)

Spring 2020 Honors Symposium:

IDH2931 | 13849 |  W 1-1:50pm | 1 credit| Prof. Hamilton
  (You can register yourself for this course!)

 The Viking World:  Professor Jennifer Hamilton
Ravagers, despoilers, pagans, heathens - the Vikings are usually regarded as bloodthirsty seafaring pirates, whose impact on Europe was one of fear and terror. As they plundered the British Isles and the north Atlantic, these pagan invaders were seen by their Christian victims as a visitation from God. Yet these Vikings were also traders, settlers and farmers with a highly developed artistic culture and legal system. This course will introduce students to various facets of the culture and society of the Viking world ranging from honor culture, gender roles, political culture, mythology, and burial practices. Notably, we will be reading Icelandic sagas that relate oral histories of heroes, outlaws, raiders and sailors that will lead us to question the lines between fact and fiction, and myth and history. The centerpiece of the course will involve a close reading The Saga of the Volsungs: The Norse Epic of Sigurd the Dragon Slayer. The Saga is one of the most important pieces of Old Icelandic literature.  We also will explore other early medieval texts including selections from the Poetic Edda, Burgundian Law, Salian Frank Law, and possibly a glimpse into the History of the Franks.

(We also give Symposium credit for Model UN in Fall / Deliberative Democracy in Spring) 

Fall 2019

Honors American National Government | POS2041 | 80216 | MW 9:30 am - 10:45 am | 3 credits

Honors World Religion | REL2300H | 83463 | MW 11am - 12:15pm | 3 credits

Honors Macro Economics | ECO2013H | 83750 | MW 1230pm - 1:45pm | 3 credits

Honors English Composition II | ENC1102H | 81949 | TR 11am-12:15pm | 3 credits

Honors Introduction to Marine Biology | BSC2311H | 83614 | TR 2pm-3:15pm | 3 credits

Honors African-American Literature | AML2600H | 83703 | ONLINE | 3 credits

Spring 2020 Honors Symposium:

IDH2931 | 83645 | M 2-3:40pm (Mini-Mester - Session B)

Plants of Northwest Florida:

This course explores the rich biodiversity of plant life in northwest Florida and designed for anyone that enjoys caring for and/or observing our local flora. No experience required! Instructional delivery will be accomplished by faculty and guest lectures, field trips to local parks and nurseries, and working with live plants that are either native or naturalized in our area. Concepts will include: Taxonomy and classification; types of ecosystems/plant communities and their management; geography and geology of NWFL; ethnobotany; dichotomous key and plant ID app usage; specimen collecting; aspects of native plant conservation. The goal of the course is to give students an introduction to botanical knowledge that may be applied in landscaping, gardening, or naturist activities. Taught by Prof. Carrie Fioramonti.

(We also give Symposium credit for Model UN in Fall / Deliberative Democracy in Spring)

Spring 2019

Honors Contemporary Literature | LIT2090H | 10443 | MW 11am to 12:15 am | 3 credits

Honors Economics | ECO 2013H | 13690 | MW 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm | 3 credits

Honors English Composition II | ENC 1102H | 11811 | MW 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm | 3 credits

Honors General Psychology | PSY2012 | 13685 | MW 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm | 3 credits

Spring 2019 Honors Symposium:

IDH 2931 | 13660 | W 1pm to 150pm | 1 credit

The Honors Symposium for the Spring 2019 semester will be re-taught by Amber Clark. 

Monsters! Monsters! Monsters!
From Medusa and Frankenstein to The Vampire Lestat, Voldemort, and Pennywise, monsters have occupied an imperative role in cultural storytelling. In this symposium, we will explore the idea of monsters in a variety of mediums - literature, film, video games, etc., discuss how their roles and attributes have shifted over time, and unpack their significance in our contemporary lives.

Honors Program students may also receive honors credit in other classes by making them Honors by Contract. You will need to meet with the Honors Director, Amber Clark, to get approval.

Fall 2018

Honors Religion in America | REL 2121H | 83334 | MW 11am to 12:15 am | 3 credits

Honors Economics | ECO 2013H | 83669 | MW 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm | 3 credits

Honors Comparative Government | CPO2002H | 83592 | MW 2 pm to 3:15 pm | 3 credits

Honors Contemporary Literature | LIT2090H | 83650 | MW 11am to 12:15 am | 3 credits

Honors English Composition II | ENC 1102H | 81949 | TR 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm | 3 credits

Fall 2018 Honors Symposium:

IDH 2931 (83665), Honors Symposium, W 1pm to 150pm, 1 credit

The Honors Symposium for the Fall 2018 semester will be taught by Amber Clark.

Monsters! Monsters! Monsters!
From Medusa and Frankenstein to The Vampire Lestat, Voldemort, and Pennywise, monsters have occupied an imperative role in cultural storytelling. In this symposium, we will explore the idea of monsters in a variety of mediums - literature, film, video games, etc., discuss how their roles and attributes have shifted over time, and unpack their significance in our contemporary lives.

Spring 2018

Honors Contemporary Literature | LIT 2090H | 10443 | MW 11:00am to 12:15pm | 3 credits

Honors Economics | ECO 2013H | 13235 | MW 12:30pm to 1:45pm | 3 credits

Honors General Psychology | PSY2012H | 13242 | MW 2:00pm to 3:15pm | 3 credits

Honors English Composition II | ENC 1102H | 11811 | TR 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm | 3 credits

Spring 2018 Honors Symposium:

IDH 2931 | 13236 | T 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm | 1 credit.

 The Honors Symposium for the Spring 2018 semester will be taught by Betty McKinnie and Sandra Pugh. It is tentatively titled: Exploring Westeros. George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones has become an international phenomenon both on screen and in print. Additionally, this epic adventure fantasy has been artistically rendered as a graphic novel, making the story and its characters even more accessible.  This course will explore the world of Westeros in its various forms with a focus on the graphic novels, and how this often described medieval fantasy compares to other works within this genre that derive inspiration from real historical events of the medieval era.

Fall 2017

Honors Religion in America | REL 2121H | 83334 | MW 11am to 12:15 am | 3 credits

Honors Economics | ECO 2013H | 83335 | MW 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm | 3 credits

Honors American National Government | POS 2041H | 80216 | MW 2 pm to 3:15 pm | 3 credits

Honors African-American Literature | AML 2600H | 82919 | MW 8:00 am to 9:15 am | 3 credits

Honors English Composition II | ENC 1102H | 81949 | TR 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm | 3 credits

Fall 2017 Honors Symposium:

IDH 2931 | 83331 |  T 3:30 pm to 4:20 pm | 1 credit.

The Honors Symposium for the fall semester will be taught by Dr. Linda Fitzhugh. It is tentatively titled: History of the Environmental Movement. This course will examine how attitudes regarding the environment changed in the late 1800s as a result of industrialization. We will create a timeline identifying the people who introduced preservation and conservation as new ways to interact with the environment, and we will talk about how important journal writing is to scientific discovery and understanding. We will create our own nature journals where we will jot down notes from our time outdoors. Any hikes we take will be easy and will not require any special gear. If you are interested in learning more about the environment and environmental writers, then this class is for you! You will be graded on your class participation. You will also be graded on making a short presentation to the class on an environmental writer of your choice and you will create and use a nature journal. This class will include discussions, a bit of library research, some outdoor hikes, and time to make journal entries.

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