The University of Findlay

Honors Program

XXX Semester 20XX

The mission of The University of Findlay is to equip our students for meaningful lives and productive careers.

The mission of the Honors Program is to nurture and challenge a life-long passion for learning in students’ educational, creative, and professional pursuits.

Course Number/Title: HNRS 373 Scholarship of Creativity

Credit Hours: 3 credit hours

Class Time/Place: TBA

Prerequisites, Co-requisites and Course Description: Acceptance into the Honors Program or permission of the instructor.

This is one of four required courses for the honors program curriculum. The purpose of this course is to demonstrate creative abilities and appreciation for that which is enriching to our society, using eloquent communication skills. However, instructors present various topics of inquiry that is related to their own area of expertise. This course may be repeatable with different section topics.

Instructor: TBA

Instructor Contact Information: TBA

Office Hours: TBA

Relationship to the Conceptual Framework:

This course will fulfill one of four required coursesfor the honors program and will be taught by various faculty members across the campus. Content areas may differ amongst the instructors; however, the common theme shall be the process of demonstrating creative abilities and appreciation for that which is enriching to our society. In addition the student will be expected to use eloquent communication skills.

Course Objectives:

Following completion of this course, the learner will:

  • Effectively produce a creative production, related to chosen field of study
  • Display appreciation for creative works and that which is enriching to our society.
  • Critically evaluate (i./e., self & peer-assessments) creative works and/or information sources related to chosen field of inquiry.
  • Communicate, verbally and nonverbally, in an appropriate and timely manner through classroom discussions and presentations.
  • Produce written documentation that is accurate, concise, timely, and legible.

Required Textbooks and other materials: TBA

Instructional Strategies: TBA

Case Analysis / Library and Internet Research
Debate / Practice/drill
Discovery/Independent Research / Problem solving
Discussion/Questioning/Interviewing / Reading assignments
Experiential Learning / Role playing/simulation games
Field Experience / Service Learning
Group Presentation / Video/Audio Review and Critique
Laboratory Experiences / Other
Lecture

Methods of Assessment: TBA

Abstracts / Participation
Attendance / Peer Evaluation
Capstone Project / Portfolio
Case Study / Portfolio Lab Performance
Exams / Presentations
Group Projects / Professional Evaluation
Homework Assignments / Quizzes
Internet Research / Research project
Journaling / Other
Lab Performance
Oral/written review of literature

Grading: The basis for determination of the final letter grade in HNRS 373 will be:

  • classroom participation,
  • topic paper (20 pages)
  • an oral presentation

There must be evidence of several sources of information utilized to support the topic paper. Honors program rubrics are available for both the paper and the presentation.

Grading Scale/Distribution:

Grade / Points / Grading Scale
A / 4.00 / 93-100
A- / 3.67 / 90-92
B+ / 3.33 / 87-89
B / 3.00 / 83-86
B- / 2.67 / 80-82
C+ / 2.33 / 77-79
C / 2.00 / 73-76
C- / 1.67 / 70-72
D+ / 1.33 / 67-69
D / 1.00 / 63-66
D- / 0.67 / 62-60
F / 0.00 / below 60
U / 0.00

University Honor Code: Each and every student of the University will adhere to the following Honor Code:

“I will not knowingly engage in any dishonorable behavior, cheat, steal, lie or commit any act of plagiarism during any academic work, course or endeavor. If I observe an act which I believe violates the University’s Honor Code. I may, at my discretion, report it to the appropriate personnel.”

Student Honor Code: “I acknowledge that I have fully complied or will comply with all aspects of the University’s Honor Code in submitting this work.”

Student Rights and Responsibilities Statement, Article VIII-Academic Dishonesty:

Course Policies and Practices:

Attendance is one sign of a student’s commitment and professionalism to the honors program. Unexcused absences are not only disruptive to the professor, but to fellow students. If a class must be missed, contact the appropriate faculty person prior to or immediately following the class session.

Assignments will be completed in a timely fashion, unless other arrangements have been agreed upon between the honors student and the instructor. Late assignments show a lack of professionalism and will result in a lowering of the student’s assignment grade.

Participation is a must. It is through discussion, dialogue, debate and discourse that we find out who we are, how we relate to one another, what we believe, and what our place is in this global community

FinalExam Date: TBA

Special Services: If you are a student with a disability, it is your responsibility to inform your instructor and register with the Office of Disability Services () at least one week prior to a needed service so reasonable accommodations can be made.

Course and Instructor Evaluation: Each student is expected to complete the course and instructor evaluation which is sent electronically to the student by the Office of the Registrar. The electronic notification comes in the form of an e-mail from the UF Registrar’s Office with the following subject line: Online survey for the designated course (e.g., BIOL 102).

Last Date of Attendance Policy: TBA

Tentative Course Outline: TBA