Science Honors Courses
The College of Sciences and the University Honors College have developed special courses for academically talented, highly motivated undergraduates interested in sciences or mathematics. The courses offer enriched content, small class size and team projects. They are taught by some of Washington State University's best science and mathematics faculty.
Honors
Calculus: Math 182 and 183
Honors Calculus
courses are limited to 20-25 students. The level of difficulty
remains approximately the same as in corresponding non-honors courses,
and the same topics are covered. The faculty give increased attention
to conceptual development, methods of reasoning and problem solving,
historical examples, contemporary applications, and the role of
computers and technology. Good mathematics performance and a semester
of calculus is required before enrollment.
Contact the Mathematics Department at (509) 335-3926.
Honors
Chemistry 115/116
A special version of the normal introductory chemistry
sequence for science majors, Chem 115 and 116 are designed for
students with strong high school math and science backgrounds.
The courses offer more open-ended and challenging lab experiments,
access to special equipment not yet available in larger classes
and the use of computers to collect and process data. Students
planning to major in chemistry, or to take at least two semesters
of chemistry for another major, should consider these classes.
Contact the Chemistry Department at (509) 335-2325.
Honors
Geology 180
This introductory course is for highly motivated students interested
in planet earth and the environment. Geology 180 covers the concepts
covered in regular Geology 102, yet focuses on field exposure, individual
research, and extensive writing. Mineralogy, volcanoes, weathering
and erosion, geologic time and the fossil record are studied. Students
are introduced to research on the Internet and have access to computers.
Geology 180 provides
an enriched learning experience for high ability students interested
in the physical sciences.
Contact
the School of Earth and Environmental Science
at
(509) 335-3009.
Honors
Physics 205
The Physics Department offers this Honors course for students interested
in a calculus-based physics course (mechanics, sound, and heat).
The course offers a small classes designed for highly motivated
students who would like to take advantage of a higher level course,
more personal attention, and direct involvement in experimental
demonstrations. Class stresses problem solving, in depth understanding
of physical concepts, and includes exercises on computers using
Mathematica that provide deeper insight into assigned
problems and questions.
Contact the Physics Department at (509) 335-1698.
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