Curriculum
The curriculum for the University Honors Program and the Engineering Honors Program complements the University’s core curriculum and each students’ major and minor curriculum to enhance their education with courses on service, research, and professional development.
The University Honors Program curriculum is available to students accepted into the University Honors Program from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Stetson-Hatcher School of Business, Tift College of Education, Townsend School of Music, College of Health Professions.
University Honors Curriculum
Engineering Honors Curriculum
University Honors Curriculum
HON 114. Foundations for Success (1 hour)
Prerequisite: invitation to the First-Year Honors Experience
An introduction to the skills necessary to be highly successful in college. First-year students will join a community of scholars, develop effective time management and study skills, and learn how to negotiate the challenges and opportunities of college. (Every Fall)
HON 115. Engaged Learning Programs (1 hour)
Prerequisite: B or better in HON 114.
An introduction to engaged learning programs and development opportunities at Mercer. Students learn about service learning courses, undergraduate research opportunities, global education experiences, Mercer On Mission programs, campus leadership opportunities, and diversity programs. (Every Spring)
HON 200. Service and Leadership (1 hour)
Prerequisite: acceptance to the University Honors Program.
In this course, students will consider the ethics and responsibilities of service and leadership, participate in community service projects, and have conversations with community leaders and service professionals. (Every Fall)
HON 300. Research and Inquiry (1 hour)
Prerequisite: B or better in HON 200.
An exploration of the resources, processes, methods, and ethics involved in research. Students will participate in conversations with faculty members from multiple disciplines about their scholarly and creative agendas and explore opportunities to develop their own projects. (Every Spring)
HON 400. Vocation and Mission (1 hour)
Prerequisite: B or better in HON 300.
In this course, students will develop their post-graduation plans, while considering the complicated issues of personal mission and vocation. They will develop application materials for graduate or professional school, post-graduate fellowships, and job opportunities. (Every Fall)
HON 411. Undergraduate Research Pathway (0 hours)
Prerequisite: B or better in HON 400.
In completion of the University Honors Program, students will document, reflect upon, and make a formal presentation on a research experience (either four hours of approved research coursework or a departmental honors project).
HON 412. Service Learning Pathway (0 hours)
Prerequisite: B or better in HON 400.
In completion of the University Honors Program, students will document, reflect upon, and make a formal presentation on three credit hours of service-learning coursework and thirty hours of community service.
HON 413. Global Education Pathway (0 hours)
Prerequisite: B or better in HON 400.
In completion of the University Honors Program, students will document, reflect upon, and make a formal presentation on a formal global education experience (a minimum of six credit hours of international study abroad or Mercer On Mission).
HON 414. Internship Experience Pathway (0 hours)
Prerequisite: B or better in HON 400.
In completion of the University Honors Program, students will document, reflect upon, and make a formal presentation on an internship completed for academic credit (four credit hours minimum).
HON 415. Post-Graduation Fellowship Pathway (0 hours)
Prerequisite: B or better in HON 400.
In completion of the University Honors Program, students will apply for one of the following post-graduation fellowship opportunities: Churchill Scholarship, Fulbright Student Program, Gates Cambridge Scholarship, Marshall Scholarship, Mitchell Scholarship, National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, Rhodes Scholarship, or Schwarzman Scholarship. They will also document, reflect upon and make a formal presentation on a three-credit hour engaged learning experience in undergraduate research, service learning, global education, or internship.
Engineering Honors Curriculum
The Engineering Honors Program curriculum is available to students accepted into the School of Engineering.
EGR 101. First-Year Engineering Honors
Prerequisites: outstanding high school GPA and SAT score. Permission of the dean.
Co-requisites: MAT 191.
This is the first course of a two-course sequence introducing first-year engineering honors students to faculty research areas and the technology, software, testing equipment, and resources available to them in the School of Engineering. This course aids student identification of an Engineering Honors Project. This course is graded S/U. (Every year)
EGR 102. First-Year Engineering Honors II
Prerequisite: EGR 101.
This is the second course of a two- course sequence introducing first-year engineering honors students to faculty research areas and the technology, software, testing equipment, and resources available to them in the School of Engineering. This course aids student identification of an Engineering Honors Project. This course is graded S/U. (Every year)
EGR 201. Sophomore Engineering Honors I
Prerequisite: EGR 102.
This course is part of the six-course Engineering Honors Program project sequence. In this sequence, students work independently or in groups on a self-directed engineering research and/or design project. Project documentation artifacts (posters, podium presentations, and a manuscript) are developed throughout this sequence. In this course, students develop a team and submit a proposal for their Engineering Honors Program project. This course is graded S/U. (Every year)
EGR 202. Sophomore Engineering Honors II
Prerequisite: EGR 201.
This course is part of the six-course Engineering Honors Program project sequence. In this sequence, students work independently or in groups on a self-directed engineering research and/or design project. Project documentation artifacts (posters, podium presentations, and a manuscript) are developed throughout this sequence. Students must demonstrate appropriate progress on their project. This course is graded S/U. (Every
year)
EGR 301. Junior Engineering Honors I
Prerequisite: EGR 202.
This course is part of the six-course Engineering Honors Program project sequence. In this sequence, students work independently or in groups on a self-directed engineering research and/or design project. Project documentation artifacts (posters, podium presentations, and a manuscript) are developed throughout this sequence. Students must demonstrate appropriate progress on their project. This course is graded S/U. (Every year)
EGR 302. Junior Engineering Honors II
Prerequisite: EGR 301.
This course is part of the six-course Engineering Honors Program project sequence. In this sequence, students work independently or in groups on a self-directed engineering research and/or design project. Project documentation artifacts (posters, podium presentations, and a manuscript) are developed throughout this sequence. Students must demonstrate appropriate progress on their project. This course is graded S/U. (Every year)
EGR 401. Senior Engineering Honors I
Prerequisite: EGR 302.
This course is part of the six-course Engineering Honors Program project sequence. In this sequence, students work independently or in groups on a self-directed engineering research and/or design project. Project documentation artifacts (posters, podium presentations, and a manuscript) are developed throughout this sequence. Students must demonstrate appropriate progress on their project. This course is graded S/U. (Every year)
EGR 402. Senior Engineering Honors II
Prerequisite: EGR 401.
This course is part of the six-course Engineering Honors Program project sequence. In this sequence, students work independently or in groups on a self-directed engineering research and/or design project. Project documentation artifacts (posters, podium presentations, and a manuscript) are developed throughout this sequence. Students must demonstrate appropriate progress on their project. This course is graded S/U. (Every year)