This page provides information on selecting your Honors Foundations courses for the Spring 2023 semester, including how to see all available Honors courses in STAR, as well as course descriptions for select Honors courses. Honors EXCEL required courses are also listed below. Students, please consult your Honors program handbook for information on what courses are required to successfully complete your Honors program.
Check the Registrar's website for information on your priority registration date.
This page will be updated as information becomes available on course changes and new course offerings.
If none of the listed courses will work with your schedule next semester, remember there are other ways to earn Honors credit in the Honors Foundations program. Please contact your Honors advisor with any questions.How to Find Honors Courses in STAR
Want to see most available Honors courses for Spring 2023 in one place? Follow the instructions below.
- Go to star.wvu.edu and log in with your WVU ID and password.
- Select "Student Services & Housing."
- Select "Registration."
- Select "Browse Classes."
- Select "Spring 2023."
- Do not select a subject. This will keep all subjects selected.
- Under "Campus," select "WVU Campus Course."
- Under "Attribute," select "Honors Course."
- Click "Search." You should now see the current list of Honors courses for the spring semester.
Spring 2023 Course List
Please note: some of the courses listed below have both Honors sections AND non-Honors sections available. Be careful while building your schedule to select the Honors section in order to earn Honors credit for the course. If you aren't sure whether a course counts for Honors credit, contact your advisor and the Honors College (honors@mail.wvu.edu).Honors College Faculty Fellows Courses
These special topics courses will be taught in the 2022-2023 academic year. See the full list of Honors Faculty Fellows and their courses here.
HONR 202A – Use and Abuse of Science
CRN: 16877 - 3 credits
Vagner Benedito
Evansdale Crossing 412
11am-12:15pm TR
In “Use and Abuse of Science,” students will explore the mechanisms and limitations of science from its potential to solve societal problems to cases of intentional scientific fraud and abuse. They will develop the skills to analyze the world around them and evaluate scientific claims in advertising, politics, commercial products and on social media. From ongoing societal issues, such as global warming, food and energy production, and the pandemic, to historical cases of scientific flaws or misconduct, such as bias in Artificial Intelligence algorithms and the clearly unethical experiments with the Tuskegee syphilis study, scientific literacy is an indispensable skill for full participation in civic discourse and our communities.
HONR 202B – Extending Reality
CRN: 16878 - 3 credits
David Smith
Evansdale Crossing 412
2pm-3:15pm TR
“Extending Reality” will present students with a guided media and discussion-based tour of XR technology (virtual, augmented and mixed reality), learning about its origins, current applications and future growth potential. With the increasing merging of the digital and physical worlds, we are presented with new opportunities for interactivity and communication as well as new problems of privacy and digital identity in the metaverse. Students will learn about these concepts through lectures, class discussions and hands-on learning activities. The course will culminate in students pitching, planning and producing a meaningful XR project made to benefit a campus or community partner.
HONR 202C – Ethics and Organ Transplant
CRN: 16879 - 3 credits
Lynsey Biondi
Health Sciences South 1394
2pm-3:15pm TR
This course is designed for those with an interest in medicine, health sciences, or philosophy and ethics. The course will serve as an introduction to bioethics and applied practice in medicine, using organ transplantation as the core subject matter. Ethical debates in transplant include (but are definitely not limited to) rationing/allocation of scarce organs, futility and the declaration of brain death, use of human and animal research subjects, buying and selling organs, operating on healthy living donors who do not need an operation, restriction of organs based on vaccine status, and use of organs from prisoners. Taught by a practicing transplant surgeon, students will explore the science of transplant surgery and immunology through readings, lecture, discussions, and videos; students will meet with multidisciplinary professionals in the field of organ donation and transplantation.
HONR 207A – Legal Fictions
CRN: 16882 - 3 credits
Rose Casey
Hodges Hall 312
10am-11:15am TR
“Legal Fictions” brings together law and literature to engage global perspectives on justice. By reading novels, poetry and drama alongside legal statutes, resolutions and conventions, students will see how law and literature employ similar methods to build a more just world. They’ll learn about laws that have discriminated based on race, gender and nationality and examine how legal systems around the world have protected individual and group rights. By exploring continuities between countries as diverse as India, South Africa, the U.S. and the U.K., “Legal Fictions” inspires students to think expansively about justice: what it is, what is has been, what it could be.
Full List of Honors Courses
ACCT 201 – Principles of Accounting 1
CRN: 13935 3 credits
Presha Neidermeyer, Nancy Lynch, Sierra Killett
Reynolds Hall 4213
2:30pm-3:20pm MWF
This course introduces basic concepts of financial and managerial accounting with emphasis on how accounting reports are used by internal and external users.
ACCT 202 – Principles of Accounting 2
CRN: 15616 3 credits
Nancy Lynch, Julian Jacquez, Olufunmilayo Odeniyi
Web-based Synchronous
2:30pm-3:20pm MWF
This course introduces financial accounting concepts and reporting with an emphasis on measuring, recording and reporting transactions for business entities.
AGBI 386 – UG Research Experience 1
CRN: 13601 1-2 credits
Cassandra Lamb
Students will write a research proposal, conduct supervised research, and write a progress report. This course is the first of a two-course sequence that leads to a research-based capstone experience. Students must also complete AGBI 486 for this to serve as the Biochemistry Capstone course.
AGBI 497 – Research
CRN: 13602 1-6 credits
Cassandra Lamb
Independent research projects.
ART 112S – Drawing 2
CRN: 17166 3 credits
Patrick Jones
Percival Hall 224
11am-1:50am MW
The course emphasizes fundamental principles of drawing with a focus on more expressive approaches to basic problems. Greater emphasis is placed on abstraction and non-traditional drawing processes and media.
ARHS 160 – Survey of Art History 2
CRN: 14802 3 credits
Rhonda Reymond
Evansdale Crossing 414
12:30pm-1:45pm TR
The course examines the history of the visual arts in world cultures from the fourteenth century to the present.
ARHS 495 – Independent Study
CRN: 14794 1-6 credits
Rhonda Reymond
Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.
ARSC 120 – Inquiry Approaches to Teaching Arts and Sciences
CRN: 12556 1 credit
Kristin Pinkney
Allen Hall 712
9:30am-10:20am T
Introduction to the theory and practice behind excellent inquiry-based science and mathematics instruction, offering opportunity to explore teaching as a career. Students obtain firsthand experience in designing, planning, and teaching lessons in local elementary and middle school classrooms and is assessing students' progress toward course objectives.
ARSC 120 – Inquiry Approaches to Teaching Arts and Sciences
CRN: 12558 1 credit
Josh Karr
Allen Hall 711
10am-10:50am W
Introduction to the theory and practice behind excellent inquiry-based science and mathematics instruction, offering opportunity to explore teaching as a career. Students obtain firsthand experience in designing, planning, and teaching lessons in local elementary and middle school classrooms and is assessing students' progress toward course objectives.
ARSC 120 – Inquiry Approaches to Teaching Arts and Sciences
CRN: 13493 1 credit
Josh Karr
Ag Sciences Building 1007
2pm-2:50pm W
Introduction to the theory and practice behind excellent inquiry-based science and mathematics instruction, offering opportunity to explore teaching as a career. Students obtain firsthand experience in designing, planning, and teaching lessons in local elementary and middle school classrooms and is assessing students' progress toward course objectives.
ARSC 220 – Inquiry-Based Lesson Design Arts and Sciences
CRN: 12559 1 credit
Kristin Pinkney
Allen Hall 612
3pm-3:50pm W
Builds on the lesson-planning skills developed in ARSC 120, focusing on characteristics of excellent mathematics and science curricula, aligning instruction with state and district standards, and the appropriate use of pre- and post-assessments. Students continue exploring teaching as a career through planning and implementing three mathematics or science lessons in local middle school classrooms.
ARSC 220 – Inquiry-Based Lesson Design Arts and Sciences
CRN: 12933 1 credit
Kristin Pinkney
Allen Hall 612
8am-8:50am R
Builds on the lesson-planning skills developed in ARSC 120, focusing on characteristics of excellent mathematics and science curricula, aligning instruction with state and district standards, and the appropriate use of pre- and post-assessments. Students continue exploring teaching as a career through planning and implementing three mathematics or science lessons in local middle school classrooms.
ASTR 106 – Descriptive Astronomy
CRN: 14030 3 credits
Jason Ybarra
White Hall B51
11:30am-12:45pm TR
The celestial sphere, star time, solar time, Kepler’s laws, H-R diagram and modern developments. No sophisticated mathematics used; only simple geometrical arguments employed.
ASTR 106 – Descriptive Astronomy Lab
CRN: 16815 1 credit
White Hall 103
12:30pm-2:20pm F
Introduction to modern astronomical techniques and practices through research-quality astronomical data collection and analysis, computer simulation, and hands-on activities. Includes study of objects in our solar system, in the Milky Way, and located much farther away in the vast reaches of space. Students engage in authentic scientific practices while exploring the universe.
BIOL 122 – Human Sexuality
CRN: 10860 3 credits
Toni Morris
LSB G21
11:30am-12:45pm TR
A study of biological, behavioral, and societal aspects of sexuality. Issues considered include changing fecundity, social-legal implications, sex roles, sexually transmitted diseases, populations, erotica, aging, dysfunctions, and decision-making skills for sex related issues.
BIOL 122 – Human Sexuality
CRN: 10859 3 credits
Toni Morris
Health Sciences South 8606
2pm-4:50pm R
A study of biological, behavioral, and societal aspects of sexuality. Issues considered include changing fecundity, social-legal implications, sex roles, sexually transmitted diseases, populations, erotica, aging, dysfunctions, and decision-making skills for sex related issues.
BIOL 293A – SPTP: Quantitative Biology
CRN: 17514 1-6 credits
Gary Marsat
LSB 3303
10:30am-11:20am MWF
Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.
BIOL 486 – Honors Investigation and Thesis
CRN: 14064 1-4 credits
Susan Raylman
Supervised readings, investigation, and study.
BIOL 486 – Honors Investigation and Thesis
CRN: 13603 1-4 credits
Susan Raylman
Supervised readings, investigation, and study.
BIOL 490 – Teaching Practicum
CRN: 14089 1-3 credits
Amaris Guardiola
Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.
BCOR 299 – Business Communication
CRN: 11565 3 credits
Li Wang
Hodges Hall 221
10am-11:15am TR
Students will develop facility with business communication genres, such as professional emails, memos, letters, proposals, reports, interviews, and oral presentations. Includes research and real-world business projects and/or cases.
BCOR 299 – Business Communication
CRN: 11566 3 credits
Li Wang
Hodges Hall 221
11:30am-12:45pm TR
Students will develop facility with business communication genres, such as professional emails, memos, letters, proposals, reports, interviews, and oral presentations. Includes research and real-world business projects and/or cases.
BCOR 320 – Legal Environment of Business
CRN: 11836 3 credits
Troy Felver, Carole Kiger, Suzanne Kitchen
Eiesland Hall G27
10am-11:15am TR
Explores the relationship of law, government and ethics to business enterprise. Provides overview of legal and ethical issues relevant to business decision-making and planning and the government regulations of business.
BCOR 350 – Principles of Marketing
CRN: 11591 3 credits
Tara St. Clair
Hodges Hall 210
1:30pm-3:20pm MWF
Overview of marketing and the interrelationships between marketing and other business disciplines. Topics include the management of the product, communication, price, and distribution variables as well as introduction to buyer behavior and marketing research.
BCOR 370 – Principles of Management
CRN: 15057 3 credits
Tom Zeni
Reynolds Hall 5225
10:30am-11:20am MWF
This course will serve as an introduction to the process of managing and working effectively with people. The primary objective of this course is to provide students with an overview of the basic principles involved in effective management practices, including general and specific elements of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling.
CHEM 116 – Fundamentals of Chemistry 2
CRN: 14186 3 credits
Clark Hall 317
9:30am-10:20am MWF
Continuation of CHEM 115 and CHEM 115L.
CHEM 116L – Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 Lab
CRN: 14193 1 credit
Clark Hall 301
12pm-2:50pm W
CHEM 116 Laboratory.
CHEM 234 – Organic Chemistry 2
CRN: 16593 3 credits
Margaret Hilton
Clark Hall 320
10:30am-11:20am MWF
Continuation of CHEM 233 and 233L and the study of basic principles of organic chemistry. Modern structural concepts, the effect of structure on physical and chemical properties, reactions and their mechanisms and application to syntheses.
CDFS 110 – Families Across the Life Span
CRN: 13429 3 credits
Jonathon Beckmeyer, Amy Root
MRB 113
12:30pm-1:45pm TR
Explores the physical, psychological, and cognitive developmental changes of individuals who are functioning in family systems that change across the life-span.
CDFS 112 – Introduction to Marriage and Family
CRN: 13237 3 credits
Jonathon Beckmeyer, Amy Root
MRB 113
11am-12:15pm TR
Explores various dimensions of self-development and personal preference relevant to dating, mate selection, marriage, having children, parenting, divorce, and remarriage.
DSGN 493A – SPTP: Intro to Diversity Relation
CRN: 17198 3 credits
Toni Owens
Web-based Synchronous
4pm-5:15pm TR
Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.
ECON 201 – Principles of Microeconomics
CRN: 13722 3 credits
Dinushka Paranavitana, Cathleen Johnson, Joy Kanengiser, Alexander Tsiukes
Brooks Hall 302
9:30am-10:20am MWF
Introductory microeconomics analysis. Competitive behavior of firms, price determination, efficiency in production and equity in distribution.
ENGR 101 – Engineering Problem Solving 1
CRN: 13795 2 credits
Martin Dunlap, Susie Huggins, Lizzie Santiago
ESB G11
12pm-12:50pm MW
Engineering problem solving methodologies and analysis. Use of computers in problem solving, technical report writing, team based project work and presentations.
ENGR 102 – Engineering Problem Solving 2
CRN: 13796 3 credits
Carter Hulcher, Susie Huggins, Lizzie Santiago
Web-based Asynchronous
Continued development of engineering problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills with emphases on using the computer as a tool and algorithm development with a high-level language such as MATLAB.
ENGR 102 – Engineering Problem Solving 2
CRN: 13525 3 credits
Carter Hulcher, Susie Huggins, Lizzie Santiago
ESB G3
9:30am-10:45am TR
Continued development of engineering problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills with emphases on using the computer as a tool and algorithm development with a high-level language such as MATLAB.
ENGR 102 – Engineering Problem Solving 2
CRN: 11234 3 credits
Carter Hulcher, Susie Huggins, Lizzie Santiago
ESB G3
2pm-3:15pm TR
Continued development of engineering problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills with emphases on using the computer as a tool and algorithm development with a high-level language such as MATLAB.
ENGR 102 – Engineering Problem Solving 2
CRN: 10978 3 credits
Susie Huggins, Lizzie Santiago
ESB G3
12:30pm-1:45pm TR
Continued development of engineering problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills with emphases on using the computer as a tool and algorithm development with a high-level language such as MATLAB.
ENGR 102 – Engineering Problem Solving 2
CRN: 12452 3 credits
Susie Huggins, Lizzie Santiago
ESB G3
11am-12:15pm TR
Continued development of engineering problem-solving, teamwork, and communication skills with emphases on using the computer as a tool and algorithm development with a high-level language such as MATLAB.
ENGR 140 – Engineering in History
CRN: 12833 3 credits
Susie Huggins, Lizzie Santiago
Web-based Asynchronous
Impact of engineering on society throughout history. Developments in warfare, architecture, agriculture, manufacturing, communication, transportation, and their impacts on society.
ENGR 155 – Spatial Visualization
CRN: 13996 1 credit
Susie Huggins, Lizzie Santiago
Web-based Asynchronous
Introductory course offered to engineering students to strengthen their spatial thinking skills. These 3D visualization skills are beneficial for future engineering classes. Topics include: isometric drawing, orthographic projections, 3D object rotations, flat pattern developments, and surfaces and solids of revolution.
ENGL 154 – African American Literature
CRN: 13702 3 credits
Amy Alvarez
Armstrong Hall 415
10am-11:15am TR
A historical introduction and survey from its beginnings to the present.
FCLT 323 – German Cinema
CRN: 14809 3 credits
Deborah Janson
Hodges Hall 232
4pm-6:50pm W
Course provides historical overview of 100 years of German cinema. Selected films shown with English subtitles. Discussions, readings, and written work in English.
FCLT 498A – FCLT 380 Honors Add-On
CRN: 16834 1-6 credits
Lisa DiBartolomeo
Independent reading, study, or research.
FLIT 298 – FLIT 257 Honors Add-On
CRN: 16768 1-3 credits
Lisa DiBartolomeo
Independent reading, study, or research.
FIS 497 – Research
CRN: 13604 1-6 credits
Luis Arroyo
Independent research projects.
FIS 497 – Research
CRN: 13605 1-6 credits
Tatiana Trejos
Independent research projects.
FIS 497 – Research
CRN: 13606 1-6 credits
Jacqueline Speir
Independent research projects.
GEOG 107 – Global Climate System
CRN: 15551 3 credits
Alanna Higgins
Eiesland Hall G24
10am-11:15am TR
Introduction to the global climate system, emphasizing change in climates across space and time, and how current climatic changes arise from interactions among the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and human societies.
GLO 101 – Introduction to Global Competency
CRN: 14335 1 credit
Shelby Concepcion
Woodburn Hall G10
3:30pm-4:20pm W
Central concepts of global awareness, intercultural communication, and global issues. Intended as part of the Global Mountaineers Certificate in global competency, and to help prepare students for experiences in education, work, or service abroad, as well as for successful integration into the global community. Provides insight, information, and a starting point for further research and study.
HIST 207 – Revolutionary Europe
CRN: 16725 3 credits
Sean Lawrence
Woodburn Hall G10
11:30am-12:20pm MWF
Traces the development of European history from the reign of Louis XV to the end of the Franco-Prussian War. Political and social history emphasized.
HIST 261 – Recent America: The United States Since 1918
CRN: 16730 3 credits
Austin McCoy
Woodburn Hall 105
9:30am-10:20am MWF
The 1920’s, the New Deal, World War II, and a survey of developments since World War II.
HONR 102 – Introduction to Honors
CRN: 14493 1 credit
Ashley Watts
Honors Hall 120
5:30pm-6:20pm T
This course is designed to assist first year Honors students in identifying the knowledge and skills they will need to meet their personal, social, academic, and professional goals as they transition into the Honors College at West Virginia University.
HONR 102 – Introduction to Honors
CRN: 14494 1 credit
Ashley Watts
Honors Hall 120
12:30pm-1:20pm W
This course is designed to assist first year Honors students in identifying the knowledge and skills they will need to meet their personal, social, academic, and professional goals as they transition into the Honors College at West Virginia University.
HONR 201 – Peer Tutoring
CRN: 11407 2 credits
Ashley Watts
Honors Hall 120
5:50pm-7pm MW
This course is a forum for the exchange of ideas and an environment where tutors learn effective tutoring strategies.
HONR 202A – Use and Abuse of Science
CRN: 16877 3 credits
Vagner Benedito
Evansdale Crossing 412
11am-12:15pm TR
This course will delve into the usefulness of science and technology to advance society by understanding first how it is made, the universal principles governing scientists, and how new knowledge is acquired in any scientific field. We will study cases in which deviation of such principles produced deleterious consequences to society. We will explore several historical and contemporary cases of science abuse and misuse, such as pro-tobacco denial of the link between smoking and lung cancer by the cigarette industry, the politics of pandemics and global warming, social media, public perception and scientific communication, diversity and inclusion in science and academia, misappropriation of genetic materials (e.g., HeLa cells), infamous unethical experiments (e.g., Tuskegee Syphilis Study, the Stanford Prison Experiment), bias in research (e.g., AI bias and racism), the most remarkable scientific hoaxes, special interests of the food and big pharma industries and current meddling with scientific interference (sugar, food additives, the opioid crisis), scientific denialism and conspiracy culture (e.g., the anti-vaccination movement, flat Earthism, climate change denialism, anti-evolution and intelligent design beliefs), as well as complex contemporary cases (e.g., the pro- anti-GMO movements).
HONR 202B – Extending Reality
CRN: 16878 3 credits
David Smith
Evansdale Crossing 412
2pm-3:15pm TR
“Extending Reality” will present students with a guided media and discussion-based tour of XR technology (virtual, augmented and mixed reality), learning about its origins, current applications and future growth potential. With the increasing merging of the digital and physical worlds, we are presented with new opportunities for interactivity and communication as well as new problems of privacy and digital identity in the metaverse. Students will learn about these concepts through lectures, class discussions and hands-on learning activities. The course will culminate in students pitching, planning and producing a meaningful XR project made to benefit a campus or community partner.
HONR 202C – Ethics and Organ Transplant
CRN: 16879 3 credits
Lynsey Biondi
Health Sciences South 1394
2pm-3:15pm TR
This course is designed for those with an interest in medicine, health sciences, or philosophy and ethics. The course will serve as an introduction to bioethics and applied practice in medicine, using organ transplantation as the core subject matter. Ethical debates in transplant include (but are definitely not limited to) rationing/allocation of scarce organs, futility and the declaration of brain death, use of human and animal research subjects, buying and selling organs, operating on healthy living donors who do not need an operation, restriction of organs based on vaccine status, and use of organs from prisoners. Taught by a practicing transplant surgeon, students will explore the science of transplant surgery and immunology through readings, lecture, discussions, and videos; students will meet with multidisciplinary professionals in the field of organ donation and transplantation.
HONR 202D – The Biology of Aging
CRN: 16880 3 credits
Steven Frisch
Hodges Hall 402
1pm-2:15pm TR
An introduction to the systematic methods of analysis to scientific developments, technological advancements, and our evolving natural world through focused, engaging subjects.
HONR 207A – Legal Fictions
CRN: 16882 3 credits
Rose Casey
Hodges Hall 312
10am-11:15am TR
“Legal Fictions” brings together law and literature to engage global perspectives on justice. By reading novels, poetry, and drama alongside legal statutes, resolutions, and conventions, we’ll see how law and literature employ similar methods to build a more just world. We’ll learn about laws that have discriminated based on race, gender, and nationality and examine how legal systems around the world have protected individual and group rights. By exploring continuities between countries as diverse as India, South Africa, the U.S. and the U.K., “Legal Fictions” inspires students to think expansively about justice: what it is, what is has been, what it could be.
HONR 210 – City-As-Text-Morgantown
CRN: 12211 3 credits
Kevin Gooding
Honors Hall 120
11:30am-12:45pm TR
National Collegiate Honors Council’s framework City-As-Text uses Morgantown as the basis for an interactive course which uses primary document and physical structures to investigate the historical, political, cultural, and social aspects of place. The central question that the course seeks to answer is How does a Space become a Place?
HONR 213 – Growing Up in America
CRN: 11818 3 credits
Kevin Gooding
Honors Hall 120
10am-11:15am TR
Students in this course explore how the issues of gender, race/ethnicity, social class, time period, and location shaped cultural understandings of the child and a child’s experience as a child throughout American history.
HONR 245 – Service in Tutoring
CRN: 15629 2 credits
Landon Southerly
Woodburn Hall G11
4pm-5:15pm T
An introduction to the basic principles, practices, and current theory of peer tutoring. This course will provide Honors students the opportunity to tutor in local high schools while learning about topics of interest in education. Students will engage in reflection and critical inquiry that link service learning to academic learning.
HONR 293B – SPTP: Road Trip Memoir
CRN: 16883 1 credit
Renee Nicholson
Woodburn Hall 109
4:30pm-5:20pm M
For almost as long as there have been automobiles, there have been road trips, a quintessential American pastime. In this class we will explore the idea of America through the notes from the road from the voices of 20th and 21st century creative nonfiction writers. We'll explore the idea of America from its rest stops and roadside attractions, diners and motels, and learn about what makes for a compelling memoir, both on the road and off. Bring your sense of adventure and zest for good stories.
HONR 293C – SPTP: Born to Run
CRN: 16884 1 credit
Coleburn Volman
Woodburn Hall G11
3:30pm-4:20pm W
This course will examine the history of endurance running from the dawn of history to the modern era. Over the course of the semester, this class will explore the original runners of the distant past, the role of running in the survival of the earliest humans, the origins of the marathon and ultramarathon distance races, the impact of modern capitalism on the running world through the rise of Nike and Adidas, and the reason why thousands of runners around the world annually race—and enjoy racing—one another across miles after miles after miles of roads, trails, and the often forgotten reaches of the planet. Ultimately, this course will work to analyze, debate, and answer one of the most heavily-contested questions regarding the human species: is running a fundamental part of human nature, an intrinsic aspect of our genetic makeup—or in other words, are we born to run?
HONR 293F – SPTP: Okay Boomer
CRN: 16885 1 credit
Corey Hunt
Applied Human Science Building 116
3:30pm-4:20pm T
Age and generation-related conflicts have become more prevalent as populations live and work longer than ever before. Are the younger generations coddled? Are the older generations out-of-touch? This discussion-based course examines multiple perspectives on age-related discourse at home, school, and work.
HONR 293G – SPTP: LSD’s Past and Future
CRN: 16886 1 credit
Robynn Shannon, Louis Slimak
Woodburn Hall G15
4pm-4:50pm T
Has the legalization of marijuana by a majority of states broken a glass ceiling for other currently illegal drugs, especially LSD? What arguments are now being made for and against legalization of LSD (and other psychedelic drugs) for research, therapy, or recreational use, and are those arguments supported by sound evidence? Our focus will initially be on the historical and cultural contexts in which research on LSD’s clinical potential was first encouraged and then banned, followed by a review of what has been learned about psychedelic drugs along the way as well as recent advances in the neuroscience of human consciousness, and concluding with consideration of whether LSD is likely to be legalized in the foreseeable future. Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind (2018) and two additional books (to be determined) will inform our discussion.
HONR 293H – SPTP: Exploring Star Wars
CRN: 16887 3 credits
Jay Cole
Oglebay Hall 102
2:30pm-3:45pm
Star Wars may be set “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away,” but the epic holds great relevance for us right here and now. This course will explore the Star Wars franchise (primarily the movies and recent tv series) using a variety of perspectives, from the comparative mythology of Luke and Rey’s heroic journeys to the ethics of the Jedi and Sith Codes and the philosophy of The Force. This course will also examine Star Wars from a range of scientific angles, from the physics of hyperdrive to the medical practicality of Bacta tanks. Whether you are a lifelong Star Wars fan or just interested in learning more, please join us for an interdisciplinary adventure!
HONR 293I – SPTP: Diversity and Inclusive Leadership
CRN: 17197 3 credits
Toni Owens, Thanh Le
Clark Hall 206
5:30pm-6:45pm MW
The Diversity & Inclusive Leadership course will introduce students to a multifaceted perspective of diversity and its intersection with leadership development. Students will gain a foundational understanding of deeply rooted issues including power, privilege, and oppression, while also drawing connections to how such issues can relate to their current and future responsibilities as leaders. Each student will explore their own identities (e.g. race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, LGBTQ+, age, ability status, social class, culture, etc.) as well as their lived or witnessed experiences, while learning from established frameworks and apply theoretical knowledge to current events and case studies to deepen their understanding. Upon completion, students will be more introspective, thoughtful, and empathetic as their perspectives, on both diversity and leadership, are broadened.
HONR 293J – SPTP: LGBTQ+ Rights and the Law
CRN: 16888 1 credit
Brad Grimes
Woodburn Hall 106
5:30pm-6:20pm R
This course will survey the evolution and development of laws that impact people who identify as LGBTQ+ and gender diverse. We will study the gradual development of key laws emerging from court cases that were instrumental in establishing important rights and protections for LGBTQ+ people. While doing so, we will consider how intersectional identities impact and influence LGBTQ+ legal access and justice. Despite important gains regarding LGBTQ rights, we will also discuss the limitations and gaps in those rights and protections. Finally, we will discuss what is needed in terms of future legal protections, as well as exploring ideas on "queering" the judicial and legislative systems to ensure that the legal system is truly fair and equitable with respect to LGBTQ+ people.
HONR 293N – SPTP: Social Media and Culture
CRN: 16889 1 credit
Elizabeth Cohen
Woodburn Hall 106
4pm-4:50pm R
This course is designed to explore ideas about both how our use of social media is shaping contemporary society, and how society is shaping social media through the discussion of a classic non-fiction book (e.g., Neil Postman’s Amusing Ourselves to Death), a graphic non-fiction book (e.g., Brooke Gladstone and Josh Neufeld’s The Influencing Machine), and a fictional novel (title TBA) on the topic. We will discuss a wide range of issues including entertainment and celebrity culture, political polarization, media bias and fake news, “like” culture, and digital surveillance and privacy. These books and discussions will help us better understand and interrogate existing fears about the role of social media in our culture with the goal of making us more critical social media participants.
HONR 293O – SPTP: Fraternities and Sororities
CRN: 16890 1 credit
David Hauser, Alice Foley
Hodges Hall 106
7pm-7:50pm T
This course will take a look at the roll, effects, and general behavior of college fraternities and sororities in today's university environment. This won't be a historical look at their evolution, but we'll read some books that talk about how they function, their pros/cons, and what effects they have on different colleges/universities. We'll also look at what happens to folks once they graduate. The overall goal here is to end up with a better understanding of what effect those organizations have on both the students and the colleges..
HONR 293P – SPTP: Focus on Addiction
CRN: 16891 1 credit
Frankie Tack
Allen Hall 703
2pm-2:50pm T
This course is designed to introduce and explore concepts related to addiction and recovery through the reading and discussion of non-academic books. The course is an open exploration, letting the books be our guide, and leading to discussions on a wide-range of issues, perspectives, and questions about addiction and recovery. In Spring 2023 we will be reading Death in Mud Lick a journalist non-fiction book about opioids in Kermit, WV by Pulitzer Prize winning West Virginia journalist Eric Eyre, One Hit Away a memoir about opioid addiction and recovery by Hawaiian Jordan Barnes, and Annie’s Appalachian Adventures: The Letter by WVU education graduate Hannah Evans.
HONR 293Q – SPTP: Liberatory Leadership
CRN: 16892 1 credit
Amena Anderson
Woodburn Hall G10
4:30pm-5:20pm M
Liberatory Leadership is a special topics course that will examine critical leadership philosophies and approaches grounded in social justice tenets. Students will examine leaders and leadership approaches that embrace these tenets and the types of outcomes produced. Students will identify, compare, and discuss the contextual variables that catalyze liberatory leadership practice in various contexts and consider its pertinence in their fields of study.
HONR 293R – SPTP: American Feuds 101
CRN: 16874 3 credits
Kevin Gooding
Honors Hall 120
2:30pm-3:45pm TR
Hatfield, McCoy, Earp, Clanton, Capone, Moran: These names and others have become part of American lore. In this class we will strip away the layers of legend and see who these people were and why they fought and killed each other. We will examine the legends and see that the truth is very different than what we have been taught.
HONR 293V – SPTP: Literally STEAMING!
CRN: 17565 1 credit
Melissa Workman
WVN-E-120
3:30pm-4:20pm T
This course is designed to allow students to facilitate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) concepts through the lens of children’s literacy. Students will incorporate WV Pre-K content standards while solving STEAM challenges associated with children’s literature. Participants will meet at the WVU Laboratory School and gain essential hands-on, minds-on experiences related to curriculum delivery in the Pre-K classroom. Join us at the WVU Laboratory School and help us investigate how all the King’s men could’ve put Humpty Dumpty back together again!
HONR 293W – SPTP: Quantum Computing for Fun
CRN: 16893 1 credit
Edward Flagg, Aldo Romero
Woodburn Hall 110
9:30am-10:20am W
Designed for students with no previous quantum mechanics knowledge and only precalculus math, this course will explore the basic science of quantum computing. Quantum computing leverages the nonintuitive behaviors of quantum mechanics---superposition, interference, and entanglement---to perform computations that a normal computer would need years to complete. Quantum logic operations, basic quantum algorithms, and quantum computer architectures.
HONR 293X – SPTP: Business in Movies and Film
CRN: 16894 1 credit
Susan Lantz
Woodburn Hall 109
3:30pm-4:20pm M
How is Business portrayed in popular film? What do films like “The Big Short,” “The Godfather,” “Thank You for Smoking,” “Up in the Air” and “The Devil Wears Prada” have to say about the acquisition of wealth, the professional world, and capitalism? How do these films shape our thoughts and beliefs during our working hours? In this class we examine films that engage with the narrative of business, and investigate whether art imitates life, or life imitates art.
HONR 293Y – SPTP: Cyberpunk and Sci-Fi
CRN: 16895 1 credit
Stefanie Hines
Woodburn Hall 110
11:30am-12:20pm T
Science fiction and cyberpunk are popular genres of literature and movies, but are they more than just fiction? This class seeks to explore how science fiction and cyberpunk have influenced our society, scientific advancement, and popular culture. In this class we will read selected works of fiction by William Gibson and Ray Bradbury two influential and award winning authors. This class be an exciting look at the evolution of science fiction and cyberpunk and the world today.
HONR 293Z – SPTP: After Foundations
CRN: 16875 1 credit
Kevin Gooding
Honors Hall 120
2:30pm-3:20pm
You've almost completed the Honors Foundations program. So, what's next? In this half-semester course, you will formulate a plan for your next two years at WVU, which could be the EXCEL program, study abroad, preparing for graduate or professional school, a combination of these, or something else entirely.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 12439 1-6 credits
Cinthia Mara Da Fonseca Pacheco
Hodges Hall 116
5:30pm-6:20pm M
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 12541 1-6 credits
Cinthia Mara Da Fonseca Pacheco
Hodges Hall 116
5:30pm-6:20pm W
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 12542 1-6 credits
Cinthia Mara Da Fonseca Pacheco, YJ Arciaga, Carinna Ferguson
Hodges Hall 116
4:30pm-5:20pm R
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 12607 1-6 credits
Cinthia Mara Da Fonseca Pacheco
Hodges Hall 116
4:30pm-5:20pm T
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 12608 1-6 credits
Cinthia Mara Da Fonseca Pacheco
Hodges Hall 116
5:30pm-6:20pm T
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 16896 1-6 credits
Amy Hessl
Woodburn Hall 105
4:30pm-5:20pm M
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 16897 1-6 credits
Amy Hessl
Allen Hall 510
5pm-5:50pm M
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 12845 1-6 credits
Cinthia Mara Da Fonseca Pacheco
Hodges Hall 116
4:30pm-5:20pm M
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 12846 1-6 credits
Cinthia Mara Da Fonseca Pacheco
Hodges Hall 116
4:30pm-5:20pm W
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 12847 1-6 credits
Amy Hessl
Woodburn Hall 105
4:30pm-5:20pm W
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 12848 1-6 credits
Cinthia Mara Da Fonseca Pacheco
Hodges Hall 116
5:30pm-6:20pm R
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 12849 1-6 credits
Cinthia Mara Da Fonseca Pacheco
Allen Hall 610
5pm-5:50pm R
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 13434 1-6 credits
Cinthia Mara Da Fonseca Pacheco
Percival Hall 335
5pm-5:50pm T
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 13435 1-6 credits
Cinthia Mara Da Fonseca Pacheco
Allen Hall 703
5pm-5:50pm W
Independent research projects.
HONR 297 – Research
CRN: 15780 1-6 credits
Amy Hessl
Woodburn Hall G16
4:30pm-5:20pm T
Independent research projects.
HONR 402 – Foundations of Peer Mentoring
CRN: 11472 3 credits
Ashley Watts
Ming Hsieh Hall 126
2:30pm-3:45pm TR
This course is designed to develop mentors who will lead HONR 199. This course will focus on strategies and tactics used by successful university instructors, practice of these techniques, and the production of materials.
HONR 402 – Foundations of Peer Mentoring
CRN: 16898 3 credits
Ashley Watts
Ming Hsieh Hall 126
4pm-5:15pm TR
This course is designed to develop mentors who will lead HONR 199. This course will focus on strategies and tactics used by successful university instructors, practice of these techniques, and the production of materials.
HONR 490 – Teaching Practicum
CRN: 12222 1-3 credits
Ashley Watts
Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.
HONR 490 – Teaching Practicum
CRN: 14003 1-3 credits
Cinthia Mara Da Fonseca Pacheco
Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.
HONR 490 – Teaching Practicum
CRN: 16876 1-3 credits
Damien Clement
Teaching practice as a tutor or assistant.
HONR 495 – Independent Study
CRN: 15800 1-6 credits
Damien Clement
Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.
HONR 497 – Research
CRN: 15801 1-6 credits
Damien Clement
Independent research projects.
HN&F 171 – Introduction to Nutrition
CRN: 12267 3 credits
Kelli George
SAS 1021
2pm-3:15pm TR
Nutrient structure, metabolism, integrated function and their importance to human well-being during all stages of the life cycle. Current concerns and those of special interest to college students in meeting nutrient needs.
HN&F 171 – Introduction to Nutrition
CRN: 12891 3 credits
Annette Freshour
SAS 1021
9:30am-10:45am TR
Nutrient structure, metabolism, integrated function and their importance to human well-being during all stages of the life cycle. Current concerns and those of special interest to college students in meeting nutrient needs.
HN&F 460 – Advanced Nutrition
CRN: 11864 3 credits
Janet Tou
Ag Sciences Building 2003
12:30pm-1:45pm TR
Role of nutrients in physiological and biochemical processes and metabolism in the body. Biochemical foundations of RDA and clinical nutrition.
HN&F 491 – Professional Field Experience
CRN: 13625 1-18 credits
Kelli George
Prearranged experiential learning program, to be planned, supervised, and evaluated for credit by faculty and field supervisors. Involves temporary placement with public or private enterprise for professional competence development.
HUM 112 – Humanities of Greece
CRN: 16694 3 credits
Alyssa Beall
Oglebay Hall 117
1pm-2:15pm TR
Presents the art, architecture, philosophy, religion, literature, and history of Greece.
IMMB 460 – Contemporary Issues for Majors (Immunology and Medical Microbiology)
CRN: 14275 3 credits
Tracy Liu
Health Sciences South 7608
2:30pm-3:50pm TR
Detailed coverage for major issues of contemporary research in immunology.
IMMB 470 – Medical Virology
CRN: 12513 3 credits
Ivan Martinez
Health Sciences North 3067
2pm-2:50pm MWF
Molecular biology of viruses that are important both biologically and medically. Includes a basic introduction to replication and genetics as well as current topics in molecular virology.
LARC 212 – History of Landscape Architecture
CRN: 12735 3 credits
Michael Hasenmyer
Ag Sciences Building G06
11am-12:15pm TR
A broad survey of the history of the designed human environment with emphases on the development of landscape architecture.
MATH 156 – Calculus 2
CRN: 10629 4 credits
Armstrong Hall 119
11:10am-12:20pm MWF
Techniques of integration, application of the definite integral, polar coordinates, indeterminate forms, and infinite series.
MATH 261 – Elementary Differential Equations
CRN: 10630 4 credits
Vicki Sealey
Armstrong Hall 121
11:10am-12:20pm MWF
Ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, partial differential equations, Fourier series, and applications.
MAE 102 – Introduction to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Design
CRN: 12548 3 credits
Xi Yu
ESB G78B
11am-12:15pm TR
Engineering problem solving techniques related to mechanical and aerospace engineering topics through teamwork, written and oral communications, and using the computer, for algorithm development and computer aided design. Discussion of engineering professional and ethical behavior.
MAE 211 – Mechatronics
CRN: 13516 3 credits
Dimas Abreu Archanjo Dutra
ESB G102
1pm-1:50pm MWF
Selection of mechanical and electronic components and integration of these components into complex systems. Hands-on laboratory and design experiments with components and measurement equipment used in the design of mechatronic products.
MAE 215 – Intro to Aerospace Engineering
CRN: 12547 3 credits
Christopher Griffin
ESB 801
1pm-1:50pm MWF
Fundamental physical quantities of a flowing gas, standard atmosphere, basic aerodynamic equations, airfoil nomenclature, lift, drag and aircraft performance. Digital computer usage applied to aerodynamic and performance problems and aircraft design.
MAE 423 – Heat Transfer
CRN: 13363 3 credits
Terence Musho
ESB G102
11am-11:50am MWF
One, two, and three-dimensional steady state conduction; transient conduction; free and forced convection; radiation; heat exchangers; heat and mass transfer by analytical, numerical, analogical, and experimental methods; design of thermal systems.
MDIA 215S – Media Writing
CRN: 17287 3 credits
John Temple, Ashton Marra
Evansdale Crossing 429
11am-12:15pm MW
Introduction to the fundamental reporting and storytelling skills that are the foundation of all media writing: print, television, public relations, advertising, and social media.
MDIA 328 – Media Ethics and Law
CRN: 13788 3 credits
Joel Beeson, Rick Bebout, Dana Coester, Cindy Hart, Andrew Pickens
Web-based Asynchronous
An in-depth exploration of the complex ethical and legal media landscape, with an emphasis on key historical precedents, new cases and challenges related to emerging technology, digital disinformation, artificial intelligence, new problems in social media and other current issues in journalism, public relations and advertising.
MDS 270 – Effective Public Speaking
CRN: 16669 3 credits
Alyssa Hill
Web-based Asynchronous
Designed for improvement of the student’s speech based upon theory and demonstrated performance of voice and diction skills and public-speaking skills for effective communication in a variety of speaking situations.
NAS 200 – Introduction: Native American Studies
CRN: 15049 3 credits
Bonnie Brown
Hodges Hall 214
11:30am-12:45pm TR
Overview of the diverse social and cultural institutions of indigenous tribal societies in North America. Historical materials provide the background for understanding the range of issues affecting contemporary tribal groups.
NAS 200 – Introduction: Native American Studies
CRN: 15047 3 credits
Bonnie Brown
Hodges Hall 214
1pm-2:15pm TR
Overview of the diverse social and cultural institutions of indigenous tribal societies in North America. Historical materials provide the background for understanding the range of issues affecting contemporary tribal groups.
NSG 298A – NSG 100 Honors Add-On
CRN 16524 1 credit
Brad Phillips
Web-based
5pm-5:50pm W
Independent reading, study, or research.
NSG 298B – NSG 211 Honors Add-On
CRN 16520 1 credit
Stacy Huber, Jodie Rose
Web-based Asynchronous
Independent reading, study, or research.
NSG 298C – NSG 212 Honors Add-On
CRN: 16521 1 credit
Amanda Edwards
Web-based Asynchronous
Independent reading, study, or research.
NSG 298E – NSG 311 Honors Add-On
CRN: 16522 1 credit
Stacy Huber
Web-based Asynchronous
Independent reading, study, or research.
NSG 495 – Independent Study
CRN: 12013 1-6 credits
Roger Carpenter
Faculty supervised study of topics not available through regular course offerings.
NSG 497 – Research
CRN: 13607 1-6 credits
Roger Carpenter
Independent research projects.
PHIL 260 – Introduction to Symbolic Logic
CRN: 12243 3 credits
Geoff Georgi
Oglebay Hall 103
12:30pm-1:20pm MWF
An introduction to modern symbolic logic (basically, propositional logic and the predicate calculus) for students who want to acquire the skill to represent symbolically the form of deductive arguments and to test formally for validity.
PHIL 302 – Theory of Knowledge
CRN: 14823 3 credits
Geoff Georgi
Oglebay Hall 102
2:30pm-3:20pm MWF
The nature and scope of human knowledge. Topics may include perception, belief, truth, evidence, certainty, and skepticism.
PHIL 308 – Philosophy of Religion
CRN: 16660 3 credits
Sharon Ryan
Hodges Hall 307
1:30pm-2:20pm MWF
Examines questions of belief in God’s existence, life after death, the problem of evil, determinism and divine foreknowledge, or other topics bearing upon the nature of a religious orientation to life.
PHIL 331 – Health Care Ethics
CRN: 16664 3 credits
Daniel Miller
Hodges Hall 301
4pm-5:15pm TR
Clinician-patient relationship, life-sustaining treatment, physician assisted death, physician-nurse conflicts, confidentiality, research, reproductive technology, abortion, maternal/fetal conflicts, genetics, rationing, and access.
PET 233: Pedagogy Theory and Application
CRN: 12980 4 credits
Emi Tsuda
Applied Human Sciences Building 115
9am-9:50am MWF
Applied pedagogical theory, including assessment, planning, design, management, and delivery of instruction in physical education settings.
PET 349 – Health-Optimizing Physical Education
CRN: 12981 3 credits
Lyndsay Burneisen
Applied Human Sciences Building 115
11am-12:15pm TR
Introduction to the foundations and components of health-related fitness, appropriate curriculum for K-12 programming, effective teaching principles, and assessment of physical activity and fitness.
PHYS 111 – General Physics 1
CRN: 16213 4 credits
White Hall B51
8:30am-9:20am MWF
Survey of classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.
PHYS 111 – General Physics 1
CRN: 16214 4 credits
White Hall B51
9:30am-10:20am MWF
Survey of classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.
PHYS 111L – General Physics 1 Lab
CRN: 16076 0 credits
White Hall 122
8:30am-11:20am T
PHYS 111 Laboratory.
PHYS 111L – General Physics 1 Lab
CRN: 16066 0 credits
White Hall 122
2:30pm-5:20pm R
PHYS 111 Laboratory.
PHYS 112 – General Physics 2
CRN: 16215 4 credits
John Stewart
White Hall G09
9:30am-10:20am MWF
Survey of electricity, magnetism, and optics.
PHYS 112 – General Physics 2
CRN: 16216 4 credits
John Stewart
White Hall G09
12:30pm-1:20pm MWF
Survey of electricity, magnetism, and optics.
PHYS 112L – General Physics 2 Lab
CRN: 16073 0 credits
White Hall 102
5:30pm-8:20pm M
PHYS 112 Laboratory.
PHYS 112L – General Physics 2 Lab
CRN: 16074 0 credits
White Hall 102
2:30pm-5:20pm W
PHYS 112 Laboratory.
POLS 261 – Introduction to National Security
CRN: 14544 3 credits
David Hauser
Woodburn Hall 101
4pm-6:50pm W
Introduction to theories related to security studies and national security. Includes discussions of intelligence, strategy, military operations, terrorism, and civil/military affairs, along with current events.
POLS 270 – Concepts in Political Theory
CRN: 13710 3 credits
Philip Michelbach
Woodburn Hall G4
5:30pm-6:45pm MW
Introduction to political theory using texts from antiquity through modernity. Themes include citizenship, power, justice, and political obligation.
POLS 359 – Politics of Terrorism
CRN: 14543 3 credits
David Hauser
Brooks Hall G25
10:30am-11:20am MWF
Terrorism is a method used against civilian population to affect political change. To understand this, the course will examine the ideology, history, and tactics used of those engaged in violence.
POLS 493C – SPTP: Comp. Political Thought
CRN: 16955 3 credits
Philip Michelbach
Brooks Hall 151
4pm-5:15pm TR
Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.
POLS 493D – SPTP: Health Politics
CRN: 16957 3 credits
Herschel Thomas
Woodburn Hall G21
4pm-5:15pm TR
Investigation of topics not covered in regularly scheduled courses.
PSYC 298B – PSYC 241 Honors Add-On
CRN: 16915 1 credit
Elizabeth Levelle
LSB 1111
2:30-3:45 T
Honors add-on for PSYC 241.
PUBH 101 – Introduction to Public and Community Health
CRN: 13322 3 credits
Health Sciences North 2118
9:30am-10:50am TR
This course will provide students with an overview of the principles and practice of public and community health. Students will learn about the history, core function, and essential services of public health, as well as engage in discussions about current public health events and issues.
PUBH 201 – Global Perspectives of Public Health
CRN: 13324 3 credits
Health Sciences North 3084
9:30am-10:50am MW
This introduction to global public health will strengthen students’ perspectives and understanding of disease prevention and treatment issues in westernized and developing/underdeveloped countries. Topics include health disparities, economic/political structures/systems impacting health, maternal and child health (including family planning), socio-cultural factors affecting health care delivery, and the global burden of infectious and chronic diseases, injuries, and disasters.
PUBH 337 – Climate Change and Public Health
CRN: 13856 3 credits
Bob Duval
Health Sciences North 2157
1pm-2:20pm TR
Anticipated changes from biodiversity loss, ozone depletion, the incidence of infectious diseases, extreme weather and climate events, ocean acidification, and sea level rise, among other concerns, will all have impacts on a wide range of human systems that affect health. Also addresses policies and technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the need for strategies for mitigation and adaptation.
RELG 102 – Introduction to World Religions
CRN: 11638 3 credits
Alex Snow
Oglebay Hall 107
1:30pm-2:20pm MWF
This course explores five of the most widely practiced world religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Students are introduced to the history and basic tenets of each faith.
RELG 350 – Biblical Ethics/Current Issues
CRN: 13532 3 credits
Alyssa Beall
Web-based Asynchronous
Introduction to biblical ethics and its application to current issues. Issues such as war, the environment, and biotechnology are explored by interpreting biblical texts as a touchstone of ethical principles and values.
SOWK 147 – Human Diversity
CRN: 12925 3 credits
Carmen Abreu, Hillar Klandorf
Hodges Hall 338
1pm-2:15pm TR
Covers a range of diverse populations especially those historically subjected to oppression and social and economic injustice. Addresses the causes of institutionalized forms of oppression.
SOWK 151 – Introduction to Social Work
CRN: 13231 3 credits
Rebekah Dunaway, Rachael Pellegrino
Clark Hall 208
10am-11:15am TR
Overview of the social welfare field and social work profession. Emphasizes social work values and ethics.
SPAN 204 – Intermediate Spanish 2
CRN: 13236 3 credits
William Morgan, Maria Dunn
Hodges Hall 133
2:30pm-3:45pm TR
Foundation for advanced study of Spanish. Emphasis on oral and written communication.
SPED 304 – Special Education in Contemporary Society
CRN: 13386 3 credits
Web-based Asynchronous
Special education principles and practices, interactions between disability and diversity in identification and intervention, and influences of family, professional, school, and community infrastructures on educational programs/outcomes for children and adults.
SM 387 – Issues in Sport Studies
CRN: 12407 3 credits
Joni Williamson
Applied Human Sciences Building 115
10am-10:50am MWF
An in-depth analysis of critical issues impacting sport and the sport industry.
SM 486 – Sport Marketing
CRN: 12229 3 credits
Justin Wartella
Applied Human Sciences Building G08
2pm-2:50pm MWF
The study of marketing principles as they relate to sport organizations. Specific attention is focused on the marketing planning process, marketing informational systems, and internal marketing.
SEP 420 – Sport Performance Enhancement
CRN: 14249 3 credits
Adam Hansell
Allen Hall 405
11am-12:15pm TR
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the educational and performance enhancement techniques utilized to enhance sport performance within the field of sport and exercise psychology. Major emphasis will be placed upon ethical practice within the field, learning common sport psychology techniques, how and when to utilize these techniques.
SEP 425 – Psychological Aspects of Sport Injury
CRN: 12227 3 credits
Jarad Lewellen
Applied Human Sciences Building G08
10am-10:50am MWF
This upper-level course involves the study of various topics related to the psychological aspects of sport injury. In general, this course will examine issues associated with the onset, treatment, and rehabilitation of sport injury.
SEP 474 – Sport Studies Research Methods
CRN: 12226 3 credits
Dana Voelker
Applied Human Sciences Building 115
2pm-3:15pm TR
An analysis of descriptive and experimental research in sport psychology and sport management. Course requirements include completion of capstone research project.
UTCH 221 – Knowing and Learning in Mathematics and Science
CRN: 12928 3 credits
Allen Hall 711
9:30am-10:45am TR
This class focuses on how students come to know and learn in secondary mathematics and science as understood from multidisciplinary perspectives. Students will identify, learn, and employ learning theories that will guide their own pedagogical practice as thoughtful and reflective practitioners.
UTCH 332 – Classroom Interactions in Math and Science
CRN: 17387 3 credits
Yuanhua Wang, Josh Karr
Allen Hall 414
11am-12:15pm TR
The course examines interplay between teachers/students/content, instructional strategies for teaching math and science, equity issues in learning, technology in the classroom, analyzing and applying research findings in the classroom, and the use of documentation in the teaching profession.
WVUE 280 – Presidential Student Ambassadors: Leading and Serving
CRN: 13932 3 credits
Oglebay Hall 102
11:30am-12:45pm TR
In addition to developing and presenting four major public speaking assignments, students fulfill Student Engagement & Leadership requirements of 20 leadership events and 40 service hours to become Certified Student Leaders.
WVUE 281 – Presidential Student Ambassadors: Speakers Bureau
CRN: 15554 1 credit
Web-based Asynchronous
Students will speak to eight external audiences (e.g. prospective and current WVU students and/or their families, WVU/State audiences, etc.) about university-related topics. The professor will assign four events; students will be responsible for scheduling additional audiences, pre-approved by the professor.
WGST 150 – Women in Movies
CRN: 13345 3 credits
Nina Riivald
Hodges Hall 214
5pm-7:50pm T
Through viewing popular Hollywood films, we will analyze femininity across the life span. Critical thinking and cultural analysis will be practice as we study heroines, working girls, motherhood, brides, cheerleaders, and old women on screen.
WGST 260 – Perspectives on LGBTQ Studies
CRN: 13358 3 credits
Ellen Belchior Rodrigues
Armstrong Hall 119
1pm-2:15pm TR
Overview of LGBTQ studies. Examines the construction of gender, biological sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, expression, and performance related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, asexual, pansexual, and two-spirit identities. Also examines interactions with race, ethnicity, class, nation, culture, ability, and religion.