Course Offerings

Honors

HON/ENGL 101  COMPOSITION I.  Practice in the skills, research, and documentation needed for effective academic writing. Analysis of a variety of academic and non-academic texts, rhetorical structures, critical thinking, and audience will be included. English Section Prerequisite: Appropriate student placement based on entry-level assessment or successful completion of ENGL 031 or ENGL 032 or ENGL 033; Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA                          3

HON/CSC 105  INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS.  Overview of computer functions with emphasis on word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation tools and Internet-based applications. Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA        3

HON 111  COMPOSITION AND INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS.  Equivalent to ENGL 101 plus incorporation of introduction to computers taught in CSC 105. HON 111 is equivalent to ENGL 101 and CSC 105 for purposes of determining eligibility for proficiencies examination.        5

HON 112  INTRODUCTION TO MUSIC AND INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS.  Equivalent to MUS 100 plus incorporation of introduction to computers taught in CSC 105. HON 112 is equivalent to MUS 100 and CSC 105 for purposes of determining eligibility for proficiencies examination.           5

HON 114  PRINCIPLES OF PROGRAMMING AND COLLEGE ALGEBRA.  Course integrates the use of computer programming with college algebra. Emphasis on the use of algebraic functions in structured programming, logical design and flowcharting. Is equivalent to CSC 150 and MATH 102 for purposes of determining eligibility for proficiencies examination.               4

HON 116  COMPOSITION, ORAL COMMUNICATION, AND COMPUTERS.  Equivalent to ENGL 101, SPCM 101, plus incorporation of introduction to computers taught in CSC 105. HON 116 is equivalent to ENGL 101, SPCM 101 and CSC 105 for purposes of determining eligibility for proficiencies examination.                                                   7

HON/CIS 130  VISUAL BASIC PROGRAMMING.  Fundamentals of programming using Visual Basic. Focus on problem solving, visual design, and programming concepts. Topics include sequence, selection, repetition, procedures, and functions. Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA.                                             3

HON 155  BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES.  Lecture includes an in-depth study of biological principles common to both plants and animals. Included are units and cellular structure and metabolism, cellular reproduction, energy flow, genetics evolution and ecology. Laboratory will include a series of individuals and group research projects. Limited to students in the Honors program. Three one-hour lectures and one three-hour laboratory each week.          4

HON/ENGL 201  COMPOSITION II. Using higher level analysis, research, and critical thinking, students will refine and practice the effective communication and documentation skills needed in academic and professional writing. English Section Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and successful completion of at least 28 credit hours; Honors Section Prerequisite: ACT score of 24 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA.           3

HON 231  LITERATURE AND AESTHETICS.   This course combines the content of ENGL 218, Introduction to Literature, and ARTH 231 Survey. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors program. Is equivalent to ENGL 210, and ARTH 231 for purposes of determining eligibility for proficiencies examination.                                                                       4

HON/SOC 285  THE INFORMATION SOCIETY.  Analysis of the present and future impact of computerized information on social relationships and fabric of society. Sociology Section Prerequisites: General education computer literacy requirement; Honors Section
Prerequisite: ACT score of 25 or above or 3.2 cumulative GPA.              3

HON 291  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies an honors topic with help from instructor. 1-4

HON 363  DRAMATIC LITERATURE AND THEATRE.  This course combines the content of ENGL 363 Studies in Genre, and THEA 100 Introduction to Theatre. Prerequisite: Admission to Honors Program. Is equivalent to THEA 100 and ENGL 363 for purposes of determining eligibility for proficiencies examination.                                                   4

HON 390  HONORS SEMINAR.  An advanced seminar covering important academic areas. Areas vary each time the course is offered.             1-3

HON 491  HONORS INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies an honors topic with help from instructor.                1-6

HON 498  HONORS THESIS.  Research and complete study in the student’s major field of study leading to the writing of a significant undergraduate thesis. Prior application required.
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Humanities/Computing for the Humanities

HUM 254  WORLD CIVILIZATIONS. Humanistic study of art, music, literature, architecture, business, and social practices of selected countries.             3

HUM 291  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies a humanities topic with help from instructor.              1-4

HUM 491  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies a humanities topic with help from the instructor.        1-4

CHUM 291  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies a computing for the humanities topic with help from instructor.              1-4

CHUM 491  INDEPENDENT STUDY.  A student independently studies a computing for the humanities topic with help from instructor.              1-3

Indian Education

INED/HIST 411  SOUTH DAKOTA INDIAN STUDIES.  A basic knowledge of Indian history with emphasis on the Lakota, Dakota and Nakota speaking peoples. Current cultural issues are presented with emphasis on learning styles and teaching Native American people.             3