Course Descriptions

HON - HONORS SECTIONS
In addition to the Honors Seminars, a variety of sections of multi-section courses are offered each semester as Honors Sections. Although the course material will be basically the same in honors and non-honors sections of a particular course, students in the honors sections will have the opportunity to further develop their ideas and understanding by exploring the material in greater depth. .

HON 101 - Honors Studies: Orientation
This is the first in a series of four 1-credit courses that comprise the common experience in the MCC Honors Institute. Through a variety of in-class discussions and out-of-class experiences, students will be introduced to the six essential components of the MCC honors experience: scholarly inquiry, self-discovery, creative expression, service learning, global awareness, and abstract thought. 1 Credit.

HON 102 - Honors Studies: Exploration and Discovery
This is the second in a series of four 1-credit courses that comprise the common experience in the MCC Honors Institute. Students will build on the foundation of the first course as they are introduced to research methodologies in various academic disciplines. Students will also engage in a common service learning project. 1 Credit.

HON 195 - Honors Seminar in Critical Analysis
In this interdisciplinary seminar course, students will examine a selected topic/theme that will develop critical thinking skills, refine oral communication skills, and further develop expository writing ability. This course requires students to conduct research on the selected topic and engage the scholarship of experts in fields pertaining to the course focus. 3 Credits.

HON 201 - Honors Studies: Scholarly Process
Students will develop a scholarly project, focusing and refining the topic as needed, and begin conducting their research. They will prepare the materials necessary to apply to deliver a presentation at a scholarly venue such as MCC's Scholars' Day. 1 Credit.

HON 202 - Honors Studies: Scholarly Presentation
Students will explore the factors necessary for high-quality scholarly presentations, giving and receiving appropriate feedback on student presentations. The course will culminate with either delivering an actual presentation at a scholarly venue, or having a presentation prepared and ready to deliver at such a venue. 1 Credit.

HON 295 - Research Methods and Academic Writing
In this interdisciplinary seminar course, students will examine a selected topic/theme and will develop written analysis, textual evaluation, and oral discourse. Students will utilize heuristics and techniques for applications of advanced argument and research. Students will conduct complex and rhetorically sophisticated research on the selected topic/theme and are urged to present their work at area undergraduate research conferences like MCC’s Scholars’ Day. Advanced composition skills are assumed. 3 Credits.