Course Details

HONORS 100 brings first quarter Interdisciplinary Honors students together for a common experience to introduce the value of interdisciplinary education and the importance of the integration of knowledge, as well as to help you form connections with your peers and other members of the Honors community. This course is an introduction to the Honors core curriculum and requirements, with the goal of helping students imagine moving your work beyond the classroom into areas such as research, leadership, community and, ultimately, both local and global engagement. HONORS 100 will have 5-6 larger lecture meetings throughout the quarter. During the rest of the quarter, you will meet in small sections led by a Peer Facilitator, with a small group of other first quarter Honors students. The lectures will serve as an opportunity to meet others in the Honors community and to acquire a common grounding in the goals and values of the Honors Program; the sections will provide students with a smaller peer cohort, a current student mentor in the form of their HONORS 100 Peer Facilitator, and a chance to get to know the many opportunities and resources available at UW and in the Honors Program. Additionally, throughout the quarter you will have opportunities to: hear from other Honors students, staff, and faculty; create your Honors Portfolio which process emphasizes critical reflection of your learning experiences, both inside and outside of the traditional classroom; learn how to engage in experiential learning activities during your time at the UW; and begin your understanding of what an interdisciplinary education looks like for you.