Courses

3 cr.

Asynchronous Online

This course investigates aviation's effects on global culture, commerce, and politics throughout its history by examining original historical sources and evidence from significant events in aviation. After taking this class, students will be more aware of their own and other cultural frameworks and biases and be able to use that perspective effectively as aviation professionals in a global industry. Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 2.6.

3 cr.

Asynchronous Online

Introduces theories and practices of health communication. Explores health communication with interpersonal sources (e.g., physicians, other providers), groups (e.g., support groups, health care organizations), and effective communication through mass media and digital/social media channels.

3 cr.

Asynchronous Online

What does film tell us about a culture at a given time? How are socio-historical events portrayed on film? Are films reliable cultural artifacts? Let's explore!

By contract/permission only.

1-4 cr.

Kriby, M.

Invest in your community, gain practical knowledge and experience, and earn up to 4 Honors credits by volunteering or interning at select organizations. A two-pages or more reflection paper will be due at the end of the semester. By Permission Only. Contact Merie Kirby at merie.kirby@und.edu  for details.

By contract/permission only.

1 cr.

This course is designed to give self-directed, motivated students the opportunity to take a deeper dive into an aspect of another course they are taking and earn 1 Honors credit for doing so. This course is repeatable. Permission of Honors Director required to register; contact merie.kirby@und.edu for details.

By permission of the Director

3 cr.

Kirby, M.

By permission of the Honors Director only.

Independent research on a significant project with an expert faculty advisor.

3 cr.

Mosher, S.

Online Asynchronous

Students in this course will study a variety of texts and films that include the genres of travel, writing, autobiography, documentary cinema, and fiction. Together, these works will explore the themes of "on the road," personal journeys, border crossings, exile, outsiders, frontiers, voyages, and encounters in/on the land of the Other. Taught in English, no prerequisites.

3 cr.

Mosher, S.

Online asynchronous

Stories that articulate the multitude of maladies that have afflicted the human body and mind can be found in an infinite number of literary and cinematic works from across the globe. Whether fictional, historic, or portrayed within popular (counter) culture, the illnesses, injuries, and aging of the body and mind are central subjects of literary texts, films, daytime talk shows, political campaigns, television series, graphic novels, paintings, satirical lithography, and performance art. By examining several texts and films from a diverse selection of cultures and historical time periods from both the West and the non-West, this course will consider the representations of the body and mind within Utopias, dystopias, and in relation to technology, science fiction, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality. Health, wellness, strength, and healing will be studied in tandem with chronicles of illness, injury, and aging. This emphasis on both individual and collective global health within literary texts and films will incorporate the study of social institutions such as hospitals, medical clinics, prisons, insane asylums, pharmaceutical corporations, the Centers for Disease Control, and the health insurance industry. The role(s), effectiveness, and limits of instituions within a given culture and/or society will illuminate the Occidental/Oriental dichotomy that exists between traditional and 'conventional' medicine. This course will also examine the differences between the practice of healthcare in rural and urban communities. Taught in English.

1-4 cr.

W, 12:20 - 1:10 pm

Chu, Y

The course is intended to serve as preparation for the submission of the Graduate Research Fellowship Proposal to the National Science Foundation. The commitment of the research advisor to review proposals is necessary to register for the course. The course includes critical proposal writing components, time management when writing, and overview of different funding agencies, the perspective of reviewers often presented to invited speakers.

Main outcomes:is written proposal per NSF solicitation guideline. Students who intend to apply to GRFP NSP solicitation should consider taking this course year before the due date. For questions and registration contact Dr, Kubatova via alena.kubatova@und.edu or 701-777-0348

3 credits/1 credit

(Day and time TBD)

Elements of the atmosphere with emphasis on those processes that affect the global atmospheric circulation. Real time weather data is incorporated into lecture to aid in transferring the subject matter to real life experiences.

4 cr.

Lunnie, R.

T/R: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

This course introduces the student to aircraft and ground operations and support systems common to remotely piloted or autonomous aircraft. The course focuses o those the systems that differ significantly from their conventional counterparts. Specific emphasis is placed on mission requirements and their impacts on required systems. Powerplants, potential energy systems, launch and recovery systems, and ground control systems. Hands-on exxperiential learning is required. Prerequisite: AVIT 240 and a minimum GPA of 2.6.

3 cr.

Vacek, J.

T/R. 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.

This course is designed to introduce the student to the United States legal system and the development of air law. The course will cover a broad range of topics related to aviation operations including constitutional law, administrative law, Federal Aviation Administration enforcement actions, aircraft ownership issues, products liability law, criminal law, contract law, and international law. Course activities include case reading, argument, and legal research.

3 cr.

Charmichael, J.

TR, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Basic concepts of biology with emphasis on the process of science, genetics, molecular biology, evolution, biodiversity, and ecology. Broadly designed to satisfy the needs of those pursuing biological and pre-professional curricula.

3 cr.

Kozliak, J. and Asthana, A.

MWF, 10:10  - 11:00 a.m.

Atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, states of matter, thermodynamics, periodicity and descriptive inorganic chemistry.

3 cr.

Ross, E.

TR, 11;00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

For the ancient Athenians, theater offered more than entertainment and artistic expression. It also was a religious experience and a crucial form of civic discourse. The theater was a place to dramatize, debate, and reflect upon crucial issues facing the community, including war, politics, education, gender roles, and the status of minority populations.

In this interdisciplinary course we will read, discuss, and watch a large selection of surviving Greek dramas, including the comedies of Aristophanes and the tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Working from a variety of perspectives and theories, we will explore what makes Greek theater such a powerful and influential form of human expression.

3 cr.

Powell, E.

M, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m,   and T/R, 12:30 - 1:20 p.m.

The theory and practice of public speaking with emphasis on content, organization, language, delivery, and critical evaluation of messages. Basic principles of speech from the viewpoint of composition and delivery. Emphasis on student performance stressing original thinking, effective organization and direct communication of ideas.

3 cr.

Asynchronous Online

Introduces theories and practices of health communication. Explores health communication with interpersonal sources (e.g., physicians, other providers), groups (e.g., support groups, health care organizations), and effective communication through mass media and digital/social media channels.

3 cr.

Asynchronous Online

Examines and evaluates the social, ethical and economic aspects of advertising. Attention is given to appraising the effects of advertising on the consumer and competition.

3 cr.

Asynchronous Online

This course explores identifying risks to organizational goals and key stakeholders and communicating effectively during crisis events to maintain organizational legitimacy. Risk and crisis key theories and concepts, applications and analysis are addressed.

3 cr.

Staff/TBD

MWF, 11:15 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.

This course, which builds upon ENGL 110, gives students experience with genres and rhetorical situations beyond the academic classroom. In begins with a set of common readings on an important social issue to establish a context for the work of the class. Throughout the semester, students engage in a series of research tasks and writing projects that center on a collaboratively-authored project proposal or recommendation for a specific audience or community. Then, students use the knowledge gained through research and rhetorical awareness to produce documents that will help inform and persuade the public.

3 cr.

Carson, S.

W, 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Online

This class will allow us to pursue two interwoven projects of study:

1. We'll read and analyze "as literature" several key texts from the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) and the New Testament. Our work in this context will be to analyze these biblical texts using the same critical approaches we would use with other literary works, with special attention paid to narrative, plot, characters, symbolism, metaphor, irony, humor, tragedy, point of view, setting and "performance spaces," etc. We will also look at the historical contexts of these writings as they first appeared in antiquity, and as they have been interpreted over many centuries. We'll look at literary genres such as creation narratives, gospels, and "letters as literature." We will also cover special topics such as "law as literature" and "apocalyptic imagination."

2. We'll analyze the various ways in which selected writers, visual and new media artists, filmmakers, musicians and others have worked with the biblical story world within their own art. Our shared focus will be some 20th and 21st century works, but students will have an opportunity to explore other eras of interest to them. Here we'll look closely at the ways that biblical stories and characters are interpreted within various artistic works, paying special attention to writers and visual/film artists who seem interested in creating works of art as social commentary.

This is not a broad survey class of biblical literature: rather we will be working most closely with: Genesis, Exodus, Mark, Matthew, Luke/Acts, Philemon, James, and Revelation, and we'll talk about selected non-canonical texts such as the Gospel of Thomas.

Required Texts: (in addition to the many open-access digital sources provided in the course)

1.  The Five Books of Moses: A translation with Commentary. Robert Alter. W.W. Norton Company, 2008. Paperback. ISBN: 978-0393333930

2. The New Testament. Richard Lattimore. North Point Press. 1997. Paperback. ISBN: 978-0865475243

3. The New Testament as Literature: A Very Short Introduction. Kyle Keefer. Oxford University Press. 2008. Paperback. ISBN: 978-0195300208

This course is open to all majors and does not require previous experience with the topic, but will require energetic reading and an interest in thinking critically across time and place.

3 cr.

Hammond, S.

T/R, 12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Human interactions with the natural environment are often perceived as conflicts between environmental protection and socio-economics. Sustainability attenpts to redefine that world view by seeking balance between the 'three Es' - environment, economy, equity. This course examinesthe concept of sustainability, the theory behind it, and what it means for society.

3 cr.

TBA

Introduction to the fundamental principals of the Fine Arts--Visual Arts, Music, Theatre, and Dance-followed by examples of the interaction of the arts in selected cultures from history and around the world and at a variety of campus arts events, in order to increase appreciation of the importance of the fine arts to the individual and community.

3 cr.

Prescott, C.

T/R, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

How should we remember our history? How do museums and public monuments influence our understanding of the past? Explore these questions through case studies and extended role-playing games.

3 cr.

Various instructors, days, and times.

Reading and discussion of selected works that reflect the methodology of the Humanities, with emphasis on Diversity of Human Experience, as a means to establish fundamental skills for responsible research in any field, including: critical and creative thinking, deep reading, scholarly inquiry, and diversity of perspective on various social issues through an intercultural approach. Taken by first-year students in the Honors Program.

By contract/permission only.

1-4 cr.

Cason, D.

Invest in your community, gain practical knowledge and experience, and earn up to 4 Honors credits by volunteering or interning at select organizations. A two-pages or more reflection paper will be due at the end of the semester. By Permission Only. Contact David Cason (david.cason@UND.edu) for details.

By contract/permission only.

1 cr.

This course is designed to give self-directed, motivated students the opportunity to take a deeper dive into an aspect of another course they are taking and earn 1 Honors credit for doing so. This course is repeatable. Permission of Honors Director required to register; contact merie.kirby@und.edu for details.

3 cr.

Kirby, M.

T/R, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

This course is designed to provide concentrated practice in critical and creative thinking across disciplines to gain facility in discovering and defining your taste, opinions, and aesthetic preferences, as well as developing a framework of key concepts for evaluating and critiquing cultural artifacts and experiences, both familiar and new.

The class focuses on the areas of music, visual arts, film, story, and experiences, encouraging students to use both familiary and new-to-them sources to map the larger world of cultural products, experiences, and contexts. The class also considers the infulence exercised by the various algorithms and filters that we (often unknowingly) encounter, and how they affect our understanding of our own tastes and opinions - as well as our opportunities to discover new and truly different things.

3 cr.

Kirby, M.

W, 2:30 - 5:00 p.m.

"You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of converstation." - Plato

"Play is the highest form of research." - Albert Einstein

"Play is our brain's favorite way of learning." - Diane Ackerman

This course considers games and game play from an interdisciplinary perspective. We'll explore game design, game art, the experience of playing games solo and in groups, the function of games and play in society and communities, the process of bringing games to market, the purposes of games, and the role of play in our lives. We will read about, discuss, play, and write about board games, car games, dice games, and more.

2 cr.

Chu, Y.

Raise awareness and interest in national and international scholarships. Inspire your peers to engage in diverse scholarship learning experiences worldwide. Share your national scholarship stories. Serve as a National Scholarship Peer Advisor. You will reflect on your interest in national and international scholarships in a meaningful way, while developing concrete skills to articulate the value of scholarship opportunities. As an advisor, you will also strengthen your communication, networking, and leadership skills. Positions available: 1) NSPA Communications & Social Media Intern; 2) NSPA Presentation Intern; 3) NSPA Event Planner Intern; 4) NSPA Advising Intern; and 5) NSPA Newsletter Intern. Contact yee.chu@und.edu for more information.

3 cr.

Kirby, M, Maher, A, Lesmeister, S.

T/R, 2:00 - 3:15 pm

Develop an innovation framework for creative problem solving.

A unique collaboration between the Center for Innovation and the Honors Program, this class fosters an environment where creativity and innovation are at the forefront. Over the semester, students build an innovation mindset, stengthening both critical and creative thinking skills. A primary goal of this partnership includes providing students with a roadmap for testing new ideas through to the design of a concept, complete with coaching support from the Center of Innovation.

Students will receive high quality and world-relevant education and experience, allowing them to pursue an entrepreneurial path toward startup development outside of the classroom. However, the skills learned in this class will be beneficial for any major.

By permission of the Director

3 cr.

Kirby, M.

By permission of the Honors Director only.

Independent research on a significant project with an expert faculty advisor.

3 cr.

Weldt-Basson, H.

T/R, 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Online Synchronous

This class explores how remembrance and forgiveness of past traumatic events as portrayed in world cinema and fiction. These events include traumatic personal experiences, rape, murder, the Holocaust and dictatorships, such as those that occurred in Argentina and Chili. The class will explore questions related to what is forgiable and how to move on from personal and historical tragedy.

3 cr.

Gandarillas, M.

Online

T/R, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Open to majors and non-majors. Literature, linguistics, and/or culture course organized by genre, movement, topic or period with a focus on promoting complex engagement with the subject through in-depth analytical writing and discussion. Taught in English.

3 cr.

TBA

MWF, 9:05 - 9:55 .a.m.

This course intends to provide students with the basic knowledge of major determinants, health indicators, and trends of global health.

3 cr. 

Beltz, M.

MW, 3:00 - 4:15 p.m.

At some point in our lives, we become involved in the health care system. Whether we are patients, nurses, doctors, or family members of patients, we must understand how the decisions we make about health care are ethical decisions. This course focuses on understanding the ethical responsibilities of professionals, the rights of patients, the nature of moral decision making, and applying ethical frameworks to concrete situations. Drawing on case studies, ethical dilemmas, and real-world scenarios, this course examines the significance of informed consent, abortion, euthanasia, organ transplant policy, professional standards, assisted suicide, vaccine mandates, drug screening, national health care policy and reform. The rights and responsibilities of professionals and patients will be examined through contemporary ethical theories and through codes of professional ethics.

3 cr.

Butler, M.

Asynchronous Online

Unmanned Aircraft Systems include fields of study that pose significant public responsiblities. This course will review ethical history and ethical theory in the context of a UAS professional's life. The major focus of the course is on ethical dilemmas, case studies, and codes relevant to contemporary UAS and scientific practices.

3 cr.

Stone, L.

MW, 3:00 - 4:15 p,.m.

Imperfection & Impermanence: Non-Western Philosophies of Art.

3 cr.

Petros, T.

TR, 2:00 - 3:15 p,.m, R, 4:00 - 4:50 p.m.

A survey of the psychology of human life span development, including intellectual, emotional, and social aspects of the normal individual and emphasizing childhood and adolescent development. Prerequisite: PSYC 111.

3 cr.

Terrell, H.

T/R. 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

An advanced research methods course. Students will learn how to plan and execute basic psychological experiments, analyze data, and correctly report research findings using APA style. Prerequisite: PSYC 241 and PSYC 303.

3 cr.

TBA

Online

This course provides the student with the basic knowledge and skills associated with the helping process, including interviewing skills, as practiced in a variety of community services settings. A special focus will be on the problem-solving process and interaction skills used in direct service activities with individuals. Helping skills require a knowledge of interpersonal relationships and the effective use of interpersonal behaviors. This combination of knowledge and skills will benefit any individual wanting to increase effectiveness when working with people.

3 cr.

O'Leary, M.

T/R, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m.

An introducction to the interdisciplinary field of Women Studies, with an emphasis on transnational feminism as a critcal lens with which to assess the status and contributions of women and girls around the globe in the present day. Students will analyze and understand power structures in intranational and international contexts by evaluating the complex and intersecting forces that shape the lives of people who identify as women and girls.

• ENGR 201HON: Statics
• ENGR 202HON: Dynamics
• ENGR 203HON: Mechanics of Materials
• ENGR 206HON: Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
• ENGR 340HON: Professional Integrity in Engineering
• ME 487HON: Engineering Design

Requires permission codes from Nursing to register

• NURS 301HON Professional Nurse I
  
• NURS 331HON Patient and Family-Centered Nursing
• NURS 406HON Evidence-Informed Practice
• NURS 450HON Transition to Practice: Seminar
• NURS 453HON Clinical Practicum V