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Log into MyFAU; Click FAU Self-Service (left side of screen); Click Student Services. Be sure to check for holds prior to registering. For instructions, see http://www.fau.edu/uas/registration.php
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Some courses have restrictions that can be overridden simply by contacting the instructor, which you can do by emailing them. You can find the email of the instructor by clicking on the CRN number of the course in the Banner online course schedule. If you have difficulty contacting the instructor, then notify David Flanigan at flanigan@fau.edu and indicate your Z number and which course number and CRN you want to enroll in and he can try to contact the instructor. Some of the courses which may have FAU restrictions that the instructor will override are:
| CRN | Course | Course Title | Notes | Contact person to request permission to enroll* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16078 | POS 4609 | H Judicial Process | Banner indicates POS 2041 prereq but this is not required | Mark Tunick |
| 15745 | CRW 3010 | H Creative Writing | Banner indicates ENC 1101 prereq but this is not required | Rachel Luria |
| 15752 | EUH 3575 | H Russian History | Banner indicates prereq of WOH 2012, 2012, which instructor may waive | Chris Ely |
| 15727 | SYP 4303 | H Sex Panics in History/Society | Banner indicates prereq of SYG1000, which instructor can waive | Wairimu Njambi |
| *if you are unable to reach the instructor, contact David Flanigan (Provide Z number, Course prefix/no and CRN ) |
Course Notes for Fall 2019:
Time change: FRE 2220 will now meet TR 10:30-12:20 instead of 10:00-11:50.
ISS 4304 Honors Computational Social Science (MW 1230-1:50, 3 credits, Dr. Lanning). In this course we will review selected examples of computational research from the social sciences and gain training in methods such as natural language analysis and social network analysis. Students will apply these techniques in cast studies of meaningful social phenomena. There are no prerequisites. The course counts as an elective for several concentrations and the new data science minor.
ECO 4932 Honors Financial Management of Modern Corporations (T/R 9:30-10:50, 3 credits). This course is a comprehensive overview of the financial and managerial functions of the modern corporation. It is intended as a practical guide to modern executive management based on the real-life experience of two senior finance executives. It focuses on specific aspects of corporate finance using, when relevant, the example of a large Fortune 100 conglomerate. It also considers, among other things, the investor perspective and the strategic dimension of the financial function, while giving a holistic view of the executive's role. This course has no formal prerequisites but there is a suggested prerequisite of Microeconomics.
MAT4930 Honors Introduction to Computational Science. This is a python-based introduction to computational science with examples from physics, math, biology, and data science. The format is a series of independent mini-projects whose exact content will depend on the students' interests. The prerequisite is some kind of programming experience (such as COP 2000, IDS 3932 Beg Prog for Biology, ART3657C/ART4934C Prog for Visual Art, or familiarity with programming through self-instruction or other experience). Some Calculus is desired as well (e.g. MAC 2311). To take the course, contact Dr. Yaouen Fily at yfily@fau.edu to obtain instructor permission and/or discuss whether the class is a good fit for you.
POS 3675 Honors Moot Court (W 6-8:50pm, 3 credits, Prof. Feuer). In this course students develop public speaking skills and learn how to analyse and develop legal arguments by focusing on an issue of constitutional law. The best prepared students will be selected to compete in a tournament against colleges from around the country but all students will participate in practice sessions in which they present their arguments and get feedback from local attorneys. The course will be conducted by a practicing attorney experienced in moot court. For questions, contact Prof. Mark Tunick.
HIS 4930 Honors Journalism and Change (M 6-8:50pm, 3 credits, Prof. Blevens). Journalism is often called the “first draft” of history. This course shows how history and journalism are inextricably linked and why their synergism is important to democracy, an informed society and civic duty. Students will learn how both history and journalism are interpretations whose version of events are shaped by personal identity and cultural context, and sample many interpretations of journalism history. As part of the class, students will follow the news throughout the semester. Prof. Blevens was a reporter and editor at several newspapers throughout the country and has received teaching awards at several universities. There are no prerequisites, and this course counts as a distribution elective in Social Sciences, as well as an elective for concentrations in History, Political Science, American Studies, and Law and Society.
ART 4934C 2d Computer Game Development (T/R 9:30-10:50, 3 credits, Prof. Ruest). This course focuses on developing 2d games or other interactive 2d experiences within the context of art. We will be using the game development environment Unity. Previous knowledge of programming or 2d games is not required. This is an art class and assignments will therefore be open-ended. The focus is on creatively re-imagining 2d computer games - not on re-creating existing game experiences. The focus will be on developing individual creativity and technical skill. No prerequisites.
IDS 3932 H Beginning Programming for Biology (Team-taught)(F 9-11:50, 3 credits; Professors Fily and Chaves-Fonnegra): This introduction to programming is intended for complete beginners and focuses on applications to biology. The first half of the course covers the basic concepts of programming. The second half is a series of mini-projects sampling some of the ways programming has an impact on Biology: working with DNA sequences, working with video data, working with GPS data, simulating swimming bacteria, etc. The course is taught in the python programming language.
French placement: Students who took French in High School or at a different institution prior to attending the Honors College might be able to test out of FRE 1120 and register directly for the FRE 1121 course (Beginning French Language and Culture 2), which will be offered in the Spring. Here is the link to the placement test:
https://www.fau.edu/artsandletters/llcl/spanish/spn/
Students interested in studying French at any level are welcome to contact Prof. Tille-Victorica in HA 113 or by email.
List of Humanities/Social Science Distribution Courses without prerequisites:
Students are reminded they must take one humanities and one social science distribution course, at the Honors College, that is not being used to satisfy any other requirement. These may be any Core SBA or HUM course; the following courses have space and would count and have no prerequisites:
ART4934C Honors 2D Game Development TR 0930 1050 Ruest, Annina
CRW3224 Honors Creative Nonfiction MW 1100 1220 Luria, Rachel
LIT3213 Honors Literary Theory MW 1800 1920 Harrawood, Michael
LIT4243 RI: Honors Milton/Eng Revolutn MW 1530 1650 Harrawood, Michael
EUH3575 Honors Russian History 1 MW 1100 1220 Ely, Christopher
HIS1933 Honors 20th Century Europe MW 1600 1720 Ely, Christopher
HIS1933 Honors History of Terrorism MW 0930 1050 Ely, Christopher
HIS4930 Honors Journalism and Change M 1800 2050 Blevens, Fred
PHH3930 Honors Plato Seminar TR 1400 1520 Baima, Nicholas
POS4603 Honors Constitutional Law 1 TR 1230 1350 Tunick, Mark
POS4609 Honors Judicial Process T 1800 2050 Borman, Amy
SYP4303 Honors Sex Panics His/Society TR 1400 1520 Njambi, Wairimu
ISS4304 Honors Comput Soc Science MW 1230 1350 Lanning, Kevin
Other Notes
Wait List: The registrar will use an automatic wait list for most courses in the Honors College. If a student registers for a course that is full, they can select a dropdown menu and click "Wait List" to be put on the wait list. Then they will be notified by email when a space opens. The student will have 36 hours to register for the course upon receiving the email; if they do not register in that time, they lose their spot on the wait list, and the next person on the list will be notified by email that they can register for the class within 36 hours. Students are therefore advised to check their FAU Email account at least once a day. Faculty still have the ability to permit a student who absolutely needs a course to register for it without being put on a wait list.
First Class Attendance: Students who do not attend the first class of the semester without prior approval of the instructor should expect to be dropped from that course.