Freshman Seminar
Sophomore Seminars
HNR 210  Arts in Society
HNR 220  Introduction to Political Culture and Practice
HNR 230  Scientific Issues and Practice

Thesis Project Honors Seminars:

BEN 497  Senior Thesis I
BIO 419  Biology Honors Seminar
HNR 309  Thesis/Project Planning Seminar
HNR 409  Thesis/Project Execution Seminar

Students are assigned randomly to the various sections of the Freshman Honors Seminar.  Since this is the All-University Honors Program, the students are from all of the schools and colleges within Syracuse University.  Each seminar section is led by a member of the Syracuse University faculty, aided by a "junior assistant" who is usually a third-year student in the Honors Program.  The seminar runs for approximately the first 10-12 weeks of the semester, ending no later than the week following Thanksgiving in order to avoid interfering with students' study time in preparation for final exams.  The aims of the Freshman Honors Seminar are:  (1) to build a sense of community among a small group of freshmen from all across the campus and to aid them in the transition from high school to college; and (2) to introduce students to the world of ideas and the life of the mind.

This seminar is an experienced-based introduction to the Arts in the City of Syracuse.  Students will attend a production at the Syracuse Opera, Syracuse Symphony, Syracuse Stage (an Equity theatre), an event at Crouse College, and will visit the Everson Museum.  Background information is presented in class prior to each event.  Students write reviews of each event afterwards and discuss the performances in class.

HNR 220  Introduction to Political Culture and Practice
Each section is one credit, pass/fail.  The various sections of this seminar will focus on the exploration of civic life in the wider Syracuse community.  Methods of inquiry and exploration differ between sections.

This seminar will expose you to a variety of Latino experiences.  In addition to reading and viewing videos to learn about Mexican-Americans, Cuban-Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Central Americans, we will visit a Latino neighborhood on the near West-side of Syracuse. We will use class time and visits to interview Latino/a professionals, students from Latino organizations on campus, and people who have worked with illegal immigrants from Latin American countries.

Haudenosaunee:  Historical and Contemporary Issues
Section M003:  Th 7:00-9:00 p.m., 18 Eggers, #12729
Start Date:  September 4, 2003
Instructor:  John Dyer, Oneida Nation, Wolf Clan

"Haudenosaunee" means "People who build" and it is the proper name of the People of the Longhouse:  the Mohawks ("Keepers of the Eastern Door"), Oneidas, Onondagas ("Keepers of the Fire"), Cayugas, Senecas ("Keepers of the Western Door"), and Tuscaroras.  Their oral tradition states that they originated in the Northeastern Woodlands of North America, also called Turtle Island.  They have never left.  The Haudenosaunee are the original inhabitants of this land.  The Chiefs and Clan Mothers of the Haudenosaunee acknowledge the following:

 

Culture of Violence
Section M004:  T 4:00-5:20, 206 NCCI, #19164
Start Date:  September 2, 2003
Instructor:  Mark Muhammad; Minister, Nation of Islam; Steering Committee Co-Chair, Syracuse Partnership to Reduce Juvenile Gun
Violence; Professor, Speech Communication

This seminar will provide an overview of the issue of gangs and juvenile gun violence.  We will discuss the problem in Syracuse and examine some of the efforts to curb violence in our community.  The seminar is designed to increase students' knowledge about, and reduce the fear of, organized youth groups (gangs) in urban areas, particularly Syracuse.

Refugee Communities in Syracuse
Section M005:  W 4:30-5:50, 205 NCCI, #12730
Start Date:  September 3, 2003
Instructor:  Hope Wallis, Program Director, Refugee Resettlement Program

Over the last 20 years refugees from many countries, including Viet Nam, Somalia, Sudan, Cuba, Bosnia, Iraq, have resettled in Syracuse.  This seminar will explore the experiences of several local refugee communities through experiential exercises, talking with refugees who are willing to share their stories, talking with people who have helped them resettle and through videos and readings.  Participants will also learn about the world-wide refugee crisis and the circumstances that have created the crisis.

Islamic Community
Section M006: M 3:00-4:20, HL 101, #12731
Start Date:  September 8, 2003
Instructor:  Shaw Dallal, adjunct professor in the Maxwell School. Professor Dallal teaches Middle East Politics, the Arab Israeli Conflict and the Middle East, and the global political economy.  As an international lawyer, writer and scholar, Professor Dallal has served as the chief legal advisor for the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries (OAPEC) in Kuwait.

The word "Islam" means peaceful submission to God thus making Islam a religion devoted to peace. Islam is also the religion and culture of one and a quarter billion people throughout the world. Muslims are the majority in forty-five countries. It is the second largest religion in the world, and one of the world's five major faiths. It is the fastest growing one, the tenets and culture of which merit understanding, especially during these critical times. This seminar will explore some ideas about Islamic culture, civilization, and art. We will also discuss the present political and international environment. We will explore the question "Why do they hate us?" We will discuss also, in the context of the potential military attack against Iraq, the political ramifications of confronting Islam and Muslims militarily.

Race Dialogue Circle
Section M007: M 4:30-6:30 pm, 304C Bowne, #12732
Start Date:  Monday, September 8
Instructor:   Professors Mara Sapon-Shevin and Carrie Jefferson Smith

EndinJustice!-- is a curriculum developed by SU faculty and students as well as faculty and students from the Syracuse School District. Racially-mixed groups of approximately 12 people meet for seven sessions of two hours each.  These dialogue groups have their roots in the city-wide Race Dialogue Project and are intended to provide opportunities for honest conversations about race and racism, to offer a format for learning from the experiences of others, and to create practical recommendations for actions that organizations, institutions, and individuals can take to improve race relations and
racial equality. The group is facilitated by SU faculty members Carrie Jefferson Smith and Mara Sapon-Shevin and student facilitators who are graduates of the program itself who are responsible for stimulating and moderating the discussion by asking questions, identifying key points, and managing the group process. The process builds trust through exercises that emphasize common ground, then leads to honest discussion of issues that affect this community.  Participants learn how to be allies and how to work together to address racism.

HNR 230  SCIENTIFIC ISSUES AND PRACTICE
Each section is one credit, pass/fail.  These seminars focus on the exploration of scientific issues and practices in Syracuse and the wider region of Central New York.  Methods of inquiry and exploration differ between sections.

Onondaga County has a number of natural areas that are truly special.  Many of these areas have been protected and preserved by government (both county and state).  Some possible field trips include the Jamesville Quarry, Clark Reservation, Beaver Lake, Baltimore Woods, Green Lakes, and Old Fly Marsh.

Thesis Project Honors Seminars:

This is the senior honors seminar for students in bioengineering.

BIO 419  Biology Honors Seminar
1 credit hour
Sec 1: Junior Honors Seminar
T 5:00-6:00pm,  304C Lyman, #12114
Professors John Belote and Larry Wolf

Juniors and seniors majoring in biology meet together weekly in this seminar.  Honors students from other majors such as chemistry, biochemistry and psychology, who are doing biological research, are accepted into this seminar with permission of instructor only.  Students taking BIO 419 do not take HNR 309 or HNR 409.

HNR 309  Thesis/Project Planning Seminar
1 credit hour, pass/fail grading
State date for all sections:  Third week of classes

The purpose of HNR 309, the Thesis Project Planning seminar is to introduce you to Thesis Project Honors.  The goals of the course are to understand what a thesis project is, to understand what personal resources are necessary for successful completion of a thesis project, to clarify a topic for your thesis project, to find a faculty member who will advise your thesis project, and to develop an academic plan and a timeline for completion of the thesis project.   During the first half of the semester, there will be a series of seminar meetings, assignments, and exercises designed to meet these goals.  In addition to the regular weekly meeting, several of these meetings will be held on Fridays,  3:00-4:00.  During the second half of the semester, there will be no class meetings.  You must meet with your junior seminar leader at least twice to discuss the progress you have made on your thesis project.  syllabus

HNR 409  Thesis/Project Execution Seminar
1 credit hour, pass/fail grading
Note:   Be sure to register for the section of this seminar taught by the person with whom you took HNR 309.

The purpose of HNR 409, the Thesis Project Execution seminar, is to ensure that you are making significant progress toward the completion of your thesis project.  You may register for HNR 409 any semester after you have completed HNR 309.  To complete HNR 409:  (1) you must meet with your faculty thesis project advisor regularly during the semester; (2) you must meet twice during the semester with the instructor of your Thesis Project Planning seminar; and (3) you must complete a thesis project progress report at the end of the semester.

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