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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
Specific topics will be emphasized through the use of<br />
reading assignments and the preparation of a short<br />
research paper.<br />
BIOL H295 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE RESEARCH<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC<br />
(Prerequisites: Biol 100 or H100, Biol 201, Biol 202 or<br />
Biol 231 with a grade of ‘C’ or better). This course may<br />
be taken four times.<br />
An approach to biological research integrating scientific<br />
writing and scholarly presentation methods. Formulating<br />
experimental approaches to current questions in<br />
biological sciences; performance of proposed<br />
experiments. Subject matter will be different each time<br />
the student repeats the course. CSI, UC.<br />
CHEM H100 HONORS INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY<br />
Units: 6.0 - 64-72 hours lecture and 96-108 hours<br />
laboratory. CSU, UC.<br />
A foundation in the fundamental concepts, theories, and<br />
methodologies of Introductory Chemistry is highly<br />
recommended. Critical thinking and analytical skills will<br />
be used to develop problem-solving strategies used in<br />
Chemistry. Emphasis will be on the use of<br />
communication and information technologies in the<br />
analysis and presentation of experimental data.<br />
CHEM H206 HONORS INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY<br />
II: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY<br />
Units: 5.0 - 64-72 hours lecture and 96-108 hours<br />
laboratory. CSU, UC<br />
Modern organic synthesis, biotech, and pharmaceutical<br />
laboratories assess the feasibility of their proposed<br />
syntheses using computer generated models of target<br />
compounds. Current trends in modern research indicate<br />
a growing dependence on computational chemistry.<br />
This program will extend topics covered in CHEM 106<br />
into basic concepts of computational chemistry.<br />
Emphasis will be on molecular modeling techniques,<br />
acquisition, processing, and presentation of<br />
experimental data.<br />
CHEM H207 HONORS INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY<br />
III: BIOCHEMISTRY<br />
Units: 5.0 - 64-72 hours lecture and 96-108 hours<br />
laboratory. CSU, UC.<br />
The application of molecular modeling techniques to<br />
biological marmomolecules. Computer generate forcefields<br />
and molecular graphics will be used to study<br />
structural geometry, potential energy surfaces, energy<br />
gradients, bond energies, and bond angles.<br />
Confirmation analyses will be performed to gain a<br />
practical understanding of the advantages and limitation<br />
of molecular modeling.<br />
ENGL H101 HONORS COMPOSITION AND READING<br />
Units: 4.0 - 64-72 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (Prerequisite:<br />
Completion of ENGL 50 with a grade of “C” or better.)<br />
This course emphasizes the basic approaches to writing<br />
that will be necessary in college: research, textual<br />
analysis, critical applications and discussion of texts and<br />
ideas. The class demands greater depth of research<br />
and discussion, and emphasizes the seminar approach<br />
to learning.<br />
ENGL H102 HONORS COMPOSITION AND<br />
LITERATURE<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC. (UC credit<br />
limitation) (Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 101.0 or<br />
ENGL H101 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.)<br />
Further training in writing and introduction to the short<br />
story, novel, poetry, and drama. This course takes the<br />
methods of English 102 and promotes more<br />
comprehensive analysis, research, discussion and<br />
writing assignments.<br />
ENGL H104 HONORS CRITICAL THINKING AND<br />
COMPOSITION<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU,UC (Prerequisite:<br />
completion of ENGL 101.0 with a grade of “C” or better<br />
or eligibility as determined by VVC assessment.)<br />
This course is designed to develop the student’s critical<br />
thinking, reading, and writing skills beyond the level<br />
achieved in ENGL 101.0.<br />
HIST H115 HONORS HISTORY OF CALIFORNIA<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU,UC (Prerequisite:<br />
Eligibility for ENGL 101.0/H101. Recommended<br />
preparation: HIST 50.)<br />
A comprehensive study of California history, including<br />
native culture, the Mission era, the Ranchos, the<br />
Mexican War and the US conquest, and the era of US<br />
control. Economic, environmental and social issues are<br />
identified and discussed.<br />
HIST H117 HONORS HISTORY OF THE UNITED<br />
STATES TO 1876<br />
Units: 3.0 - . 48-54 hours lecture. CSU,UC (UC credit<br />
limitation.) (No prerequisite. HIST 50 recommended.)<br />
American civilization, primarily focusing on the British<br />
colonies and the US, through the Civil War era. Native<br />
American, African and European antecedents will form<br />
part of the class. Students will analyze the colonial and<br />
revolutionary periods, as well as the Declaration of<br />
Independence and the Constitution in the formation of a<br />
new nation. The class examines gender and race issues<br />
in light of nation building and American culture. Honors<br />
classes will take students further into the course<br />
HONORS<br />
2012-2013 <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Catalog 245