Highlighted Honors Courses
Check out some highlighted Honors courses for the Fall 2022 semester.
***To note: These are not the only Honors Courses offered for the Fall but just our highlighted courses. For a full list of Honors Courses, go to 'Course Schedule' in Gulfline, and type 'HONS' in the Course Attribute box.
| COURSE NAME | PROFESSOR | COURSE DESCRIPTION | COURSE DAYS/TIME | COURSE INFO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honors Readings: GRIT Perseverance | Jessica Rhea |
Restricted to Honors College students. What’s the Secret of Success? According to pioneering psychologist Angela Duckworth, the secret to outstanding achievement is a unique blend of passion and perseverance she calls “GRIT.” You will discover how to grow your own personal grit. |
Wednesdays from 3:30p - 4:20p |
CRN: 84459 IDH1930 1 Credit |
| Honors: Comm Health Inequality | Rachel Walter |
Students will use real healthcare industry tools to think critically about community health and develop innovative solutions to local SWFL health disparities and inequities. |
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4:30p - 5:45p |
CRN: 84441 IDH2931 3 Credits |
| Honors: Medical Illustration | Valerie Weiss |
Do science and art belong together? This course will familiarize the student with the art of medical illustration, including its history, techniques, and varied applications. Students will spend the class time drawing. Students should enjoy drawing and be willing to communicate science through art. |
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:30p - 2:45p |
CRN: 85154 IDH2931 3 Credits |
| Honors Readings: JEDI Science | B. Thomas |
In this discussion-based course we will explore issues of justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the STEM disciplines. |
Wednesdays from 12:30p - 1:20p |
CRN: 85151 IDH1930 3 Credits |
| Honors: Culinary Medicine | Krista Casazza |
Culinary medicine course teaches students the power of food in promoting health and fighting disease. The course will encompass nutrition lectures, culinary demonstrations, hands-on kitchen sessions, and grocery store excursions to engage students in real-life applications of healthy nutrition. Topics will utilize an evidence-based approach centering macronutrient profile within the major food groups—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and protein—represented in the dietary guidelines. Navigating the food group’s nutritional makeup, portion sizes, supply and cost, and clinical applicability in nutrition as medicine. |
Tuesdays 10:30a - 1:15p |
CRN: 85155 IDH3930 3 Credits |
| Honors: Intracultural Advocacy | Debra Giambo |
This course will focus on developing intercultural advocacy skills through the implementation of effective advocacy activities in the intersection between students’ fields of study and/or intended career path and related culture-based issues. Students will learn about advocacy skills, critical analyses of issues, advocacy organizations, policies, collaborations for a support base, communication with relevant policymakers about a key issue intended to bring about a positive change in policies and/or practices, and the importance of intercultural considerations in implementing sustainable solutions. |
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1:30p - 2:45p |
CRN: 85153 IDH2931 3 Credits |
If you have any further questions about these courses, please email honors@fgcu.edu.
