UNHP 1100. The Honors Forum. (1). Weekly meeting of
Honors students. Discussion led by faculty and/or students on various topics.
Honors credit requires grade of "B" (3.0). May not be repeated to improve former
grade.
UNHP 1101. Honors Humanities: The Global Challenge. (3). An interdisciplinary investigation of current global controversies and issues, integrating literature, art, and other forms of cultural expression. Honors credit requires grade of "B" (3.0). Substitutes for a Humanities/Fine Arts General Education requirement for Honors students.
UNHP 1102. Honors Social Science: The Global Challenge. (3). An interdisciplinary exploration of economic, human, cultural, and political dimensions of globalization. Honors credit requires grade of "B" (3.0). Substitutes for a Behavioral/Social Science General Education requirement for Honors students.
UNHP 3114. Honors Thesis Workshop. (1). Series of weekly
meetings to provide prospective Honors thesis writers with the background and
resources necessary to produce quality independent research. PREREQUISITE: third-year
standing in Honors, or permission of the Director of the University Honors Program.
(S/U).
UNHP 3250-3299. Special Topics. (1-3). To accommodate student
interests and faculty inspiration. May feature scholars-in-residence, museum exhibits,
or other timely opportunities. Innovation in content and format encouraged. May be repeated for credit as topic
varies. May not be repeated to improve a former grade.
UNHP 3407. Evolutionary Perspectives. (3). Principles of
anthropology, biology, chemistry, and geology as applied to evolutionary thoughts
and processes. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE: 8 semester hours of Natural Science courses.
UNHP 4150-4199. Contemporary Issues. (3). Selected contemporary
issues to be approached in terms of demographic, social, economic, political,
cultural, and historical dimensions; perspectives from social sciences and
humanities; emphasis on social policies as problem solving strategies. Varied
topics based on broad thematic areas such as public education; race and ethnic
relations; criminal justice system; religion in public life; role of media in
political discussion. May be repeated for
credit as topic varies. May not be repeated to improve a former grade.
UNHP 4250-4299. Cross-Cultural Perspectives. (3). Emphasis
on global environment; area study or thematic approach with consideration of demographic,
social, economic, political, cultural, and historical dimensions; perspectives
from social sciences and humanities. May include such topics and areas as concept
of the Third World, the non-western mind, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Japan,
or post-colonial Africa. May be repeated for
credit as topic varies. May not be repeated to improve a former grade.
UNHP 4302. Mind, Brain, and Intelligence, Honors. (3). (Same
as PSYC 4305, UNIV 4520). Interdisciplinary studies of cognition, behavior,
emotion, intelligence, and brain mechanisms; synthesis of research contributions
from cognitive science, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and philosophy.
UNHP 4350-4399. Science and Technology. (3). Emphasis on
relationship between science and technological innovation on the one hand and
ethics, values, and public policy on the other. Includes basic science content
suitable for non-science majors, as well as perspectives from social sciences
and humanities. May include varied topics such as environmental issues, biomedical
engineering, space program, artificial intelligence, human factors analysis, the
mind and the brain. May be repeated
for credit as topic varies. May not be repeated to improve a former grade.
UNHP 4404. Holocaust Studies. (3). (Same as JDST 4511, UNIV 4511).
Synthesizing knowledge and methodologies from several disciplines; contexts
and implications of the Holocaust; encompass periods before, during, and after
the event to explore questions of human values and responsibility; research paper,
journal, writing for oral presentation, and essay exam. Intended for seniors.
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UNHP 4450-4499. Interdisciplinary Special Topics. (3). Themes
and topics that lend themselves to interdisciplinary discussion and analysis.
Emphasis on texts and primary sources, as well as innovative teaching formats.
May be team-taught by faculty from two or more disciplines. May apply toward
Honors Certificate. May be repeated for credit as topic varies. May not be repeated
to improve a former grade.
UNHP 4900. Advanced Honors Projects. (1-3). Designed for
individuals or small groups of students working collaboratively. Students encouraged
to design own projects. May include reading, research, discussion group, or experiential
projects. Advanced projects assume sufficient background for advanced level. Credit
varies according to project. Application to department and college honors programs at their discretion. Letter grade unless student
application for credit/no credit approved before registration. May be repeated
for a maximum of 9 hours credit. May not be repeated to improve a former grade.
UNHP 4999. Honors Thesis. (3). In conjunction with a faculty
mentor, most often from student's major department. Guidelines for students and
faculty and applications available from Honors Office. Preliminary applications should be completed two semesters
in advance. Formal applications due before final examinations week in semester
preceding semester in which credit sought. Letter grade unless student application
for credit/no credit approved before registration. Honors credit requires grade
of "B" (3.0). May not be repeated to improve a former grade.
(UNIV) UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
DAN L. LATTIMORE, Ph.D., Dean
Room 218, John Willard Brister Hall
http://www.uc.memphis.edu/
Additional fees are charged for some University College lecture
and laboratory courses. See the online class listings or the Expenses section
of the Catalog.
UNIV 1005. Directed Study. (1-3). Directed study at introductory
level. Student may seek permission to study under faculty direction in an area
not routinely taught. May be repeated for maximum of 6 hours credit. PREREQUISITE:
approval of Out-of-Class Learning and Baccalaureate Contracts.
UNIV 1310. The Ancient World. (3) Peoples and cultures of ancient people; introduction to archaeology; classical worlds of Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas. Key archaeological readings and films are utilized.
UNIV 2110. Field Experience. (1-6). Supervised on-site training
in basic skills. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. PREREQUISITE:
Approval of Out-of-Class Learning and Baccalaureate Contracts. (S/U)
UNIV 2304. Gender and Society. (3). Sources, development,
and effect of gender hierarchy on self-concept, quality of life, and ability to
effect social change; subordination of women of different classes, races, and
ethnicities across nationalities, cultures, and centuries; symbol, myth, and psychology
in human development and gender divisions of power within historical struggle
for control of world's wealth. [G]
UNIV 2860. Historical/Philosophical Perspectives on Cultural
Confrontations. (3). Interdisciplinary examination of causes and effects of
conflicts between and within cultures. Examines notion of cultural unity, issues
of cultural identify, and categories used to construct cultural positions; European,
African, Asian, and Native-American cultures studied in order to assess historical
and philosophical viewpoints that influence understandings of contemporary society.
UNIV 3200. Aviation Administration. (3). Administrative principles
as applied to airport operations, general aviation, government operations and
enforcement, airline companies, and manufacturing companies; emphasis upon Federal
Aviation Administration regulations that govern and guide the administrator in
these areas.
UNIV 3300. Medical Illustration Techniques I. (3). Special
techniques used by illustrators working in medical settings.
UNIV 3301. Medical Illustration Techniques II. (3). Further
instruction in special techniques used by illustrators working in medical settings.
Work with case problems.
UNIV 3302. Biomedical Photography. (3). Special techniques
used by photographers working in medical settings.
UNIV 3500-3599. Thematic Studies. (3-9). Interdisciplinary
courses about significant problems, themes, or ideas.
UNIV 3527. Making the Humane City. (6). [W]
UNIV 3531. American Experience: Images and Narrative. (3).
Organized around "images" and "narratives"; utilizes a variety of cultural materials
to enhance appreciation of the peoples and experiences that define the term "American."
UNIV 3550. Clash of Cultures. (3). Multi-leveled, complex,
and consequential clashes that have shaped American culture and much of the modern
world.
UNIV 3580. Hebrew and Greek Legacy. (3). Interdisciplinary
examination of salient ideas, values, and traditions of ancient Hebraic and Greek
cultures, with emphasis on those ideas and values that have most significantly
influenced the modern world; understanding of ideas and values enhanced through
comparison with selected non-Western traditions. [G] w
UNIV 3581. Faith, Reason, and Imagination. (3). Interdisciplinary
examination of religious, rationalist, and aesthetic viewpoints as distinctive
ways of understanding what is fundamental to human experience. Exploration of
historical development of each of these modes of understanding and examination
of tensions that exist among them in modern world. [G] w
UNIV 3700-3739. Special Topics. (1-6). Topics are varied
and in online class listings.
UNIV 4000. Community Internship. (3-6). Extensive professional preparation as an intern in a community setting that may limit student's enrollment in other courses. PREREQUISITE: permission of student's department chair. Note: students enrolled in UNIV 4000 are considered to be full time students for enrollment certification purposes.
UNIV 4110. Internship. (3-6). Supervised training in work
related to student's educational objectives. PREREQUISITE: approval of Out-of-Class Learning and Baccalaureate
Contracts. (S/U).
UNIV 4380. Independent Study. (1-3). Directed individual
study or research. Students who have identified area of study pertinent to their
coordinated study program, that is not routinely taught, may pursue the study
under direction of faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours
credit. PREREQUISITE: approval of Out-of-Class Learning and Baccalaureate Contracts.
UNIV 4500-4599. Advanced Thematic Studies. (3-9). Advanced
interdisciplinary courses about significant problems, themes, or ideas.
UNIV 4511. Holocaust Studies. (3). ( Same as JDST 4511, UNHP
4404). Synthesizing knowledge and methodologies from several disciplines;
contexts and implications of the Holocaust; encompass periods before, during,
and after the event to explore questions of human values and responsibility; research
paper, journal, writing for oral presentation and essay exam. Intended for seniors.
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UNIV 4520. Mind, Brain, and Intelligence. (3). (Same as PSYC
4305 and UNHP 4302).
UNIV 4527. The Developing Adult. (3). Early, middle, and
late adulthood; social relationships; retirement issues
and options; choice in living arrangements; end-of-life concerns.
UNIV 4529. Character and Society in Contemporary America. (6).
(3529). [W, I]
UNIV 4700-09. Advanced Special Topics. (3-6). Advanced examination
of selected topics in online class listings
UNIV 4830. Israeli/Arab Conflict. (3). (Same as JDST 4830). Historical,
political, cultural dimensions of tensions that have existed between Israelis
and Arabs since the founding of the State of Israel with attention to current
situation
UNIV 4990. Project Planning Seminar. (1). Selected and individualized
methodology related to identifying, planning, conducting, analyzing, and reporting
research related to the culminating special project. PREREQUISITE: Senior Standing
and approved baccalaureate contract or interdisciplinary degree guidelines and
permission of Associate Dean. (S/U).
UNIV 4995. Senior Project. (3). Academic research or other
creative activity resulting in tangible project to demonstrate synthesis of student's
Coordinated Study. PREREQUISITE: Completion of UNIV 4990 or equivalent and approval
of a learning contract for the project. Students will receive an in-progress grade
or a letter grade. [W, I]