Honors Class Opportunities for Freshmen

Hi Class of 2020!
We have a few opportunities for you to fill your first year Honors requirements that deserve a second look.

HONR 1015 – Origins and Evolution of Modern Thought

If you’d like a closer relationship with your professor or a smaller class size, many of these sections are worth your consideration!
HONR 1015:MV1 & HONR 1015:MV4 – Eudaimonia: The Art of Living
Prof. Aviv’s sections of Origins will explore the ancient tradition of achieving Eudaimonia, or human flourishing. Section MV1 meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30-12:45 PM with a discussion section on Tuesdays from 10-12:50. Section MV4 meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:10-5:25 PM with a discussion section on Thursdays from 10-10:50 AM.

BISC 1111 – Introductory Biology

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We’re excited to announce a special lab section of BISC 1111 design for Honors students taught by Prof. Hammon, an Honors professor! This lab meets all the same requirements as other BISC 1111 labs, but with the added bonus of an extremely excellent UHP professor and extremely excellent UHP peers! If you’re enrolled in BISC 1111, consider swapping into this lab section, which meets Wednesdays from 11:10-3 PM. You’ll need to check in with the Biology department to register!

Prof. Kung's Energy Class Takes On WIND POWER

Prof. Kung’s Energy class “beta tested” some new lab equipment related to the production of wind power! The students were challenged to design and construct (in just one class period) turbine blades that would produce a maximum amount of power, and the blade designs were put in head to head competition under controlled wind conditions (e.g. a fan!).Wind Power Photo 3
Wind Power Photo 1The turbine design that could lift the most weight was the winner. The overall winning team was Jack & Delaney, who opted for adding as many turbine blades as possible: their design ended up lifting 3 times more weight than any other group’s design!

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Jack & Delaney’s winning turbine.

Over a dozen turbine designs were produced, and other more complex (if less effective) designs were also pictured. This test was quite successful and Prof. Kung plans to expand the lab in later semesters!
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