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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION
Specific topics will be emphasized through the use of
reading assignments and the preparation of a short
research paper.
BIOL H295 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC
(Prerequisites: Biol 100 or H100, Biol 201, Biol 202 or
Biol 231 with a grade of ‘C’ or better). This course may
be taken four times.
An approach to biological research integrating scientific
writing and scholarly presentation methods. Formulating
experimental approaches to current questions in
biological sciences; performance of proposed
experiments. Subject matter will be different each time
the student repeats the course. CSI, UC.
CHEM H100 HONORS INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
Units: 6.0 - 64-72 hours lecture and 96-108 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC.
A foundation in the fundamental concepts, theories, and
methodologies of Introductory Chemistry is highly
recommended. Critical thinking and analytical skills will
be used to develop problem-solving strategies used in
Chemistry. Emphasis will be on the use of
communication and information technologies in the
analysis and presentation of experimental data.
CHEM H206 HONORS INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
II: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Units: 5.0 - 64-72 hours lecture and 96-108 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC
Modern organic synthesis, biotech, and pharmaceutical
laboratories assess the feasibility of their proposed
syntheses using computer generated models of target
compounds. Current trends in modern research indicate
a growing dependence on computational chemistry.
This program will extend topics covered in CHEM 106
into basic concepts of computational chemistry.
Emphasis will be on molecular modeling techniques,
acquisition, processing, and presentation of
experimental data.
CHEM H207 HONORS INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY
III: BIOCHEMISTRY
Units: 5.0 - 64-72 hours lecture and 96-108 hours
laboratory. CSU, UC.
The application of molecular modeling techniques to
biological marmomolecules. Computer generate forcefields
and molecular graphics will be used to study
structural geometry, potential energy surfaces, energy
gradients, bond energies, and bond angles.
Confirmation analyses will be performed to gain a
practical understanding of the advantages and limitation
of molecular modeling.
ENGL H101 HONORS COMPOSITION AND READING
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite:
Completion of ENGL 50 with a grade of “C” or better.)
This course emphasizes the basic approaches to writing
that will be necessary in college: research, textual
analysis, critical applications and discussion of texts and
ideas. The class demands greater depth of research
and discussion, and emphasizes the seminar approach
to learning.
ENGL H102 HONORS COMPOSITION AND
LITERATURE
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (UC credit
limitation) (Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 101.0 or
ENGL H101 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.)
Further training in writing and introduction to the short
story, novel, poetry, and drama. This course takes the
methods of English 102 and promotes more
comprehensive analysis, research, discussion and
writing assignments.
ENGL H104 HONORS CRITICAL THINKING AND
COMPOSITION
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU,UC (Prerequisite:
completion of ENGL 101.0 with a grade of “C” or better
or eligibility as determined by VVC assessment.)
This course is designed to develop the student’s critical
thinking, reading, and writing skills beyond the level
achieved in ENGL 101.0.
HIST H115 HONORS HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU,UC (Prerequisite:
Eligibility for ENGL 101.0/H101. Recommended
preparation: HIST 50.)
A comprehensive study of California history, including
native culture, the Mission era, the Ranchos, the
Mexican War and the US conquest, and the era of US
control. Economic, environmental and social issues are
identified and discussed.
HIST H117 HONORS HISTORY OF THE UNITED
STATES TO 1876
Units: 3.0 - . 48-54 hours lecture. CSU,UC (UC credit
limitation.) (No prerequisite. HIST 50 recommended.)
American civilization, primarily focusing on the British
colonies and the US, through the Civil War era. Native
American, African and European antecedents will form
part of the class. Students will analyze the colonial and
revolutionary periods, as well as the Declaration of
Independence and the Constitution in the formation of a
new nation. The class examines gender and race issues
in light of nation building and American culture. Honors
classes will take students further into the course
HONORS
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