Academic Course Descriptions
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References to the timing of course offerings which follow
apply only to day courses. Evening and summer school course offerings
are scheduled according to need. Christian Brothers University reserves
the right to cancel classes at any time due to insufficient enrollment.
HUMANITIES COURSES
HUM 150. PERSPECTIVES ON PUBLIC LIFE
This course will examine what it has meant throughout history and in
different cultures to be a member of a society. Students will learn
about and critically analyze the role of the individual in civil society
from depictions in history, literature, religion, philosophy, and the
fine arts. A key aim of the course is to provide students with essential
insight into the opportunities and justification for lives of community
involvement. Offered in the Fall and Spring. One semester; three credits
HUM 160. HONORS PERSPECTIVES ON PUBLIC LIFE
This honors seminar will examine what it has meant throughout history
and in different cultures to be a member of society. The primary focus
will be on the role of the individual in civil society as depicted in
history, literature, religion, philosophy, and the fine arts. Students
will be required to complete a service learning project and follow-up
paper/class presentation in which opportunities and justifications for
lives of community involvement are explored. Prerequisite: Membership
in the Honors Program. One semester; three credits
HUM 254. CHRISTIANITY AND PEACE (Formerly
HUM 354)
(Same as RS 254) One semester; three credits
HUM 256. RELIGION AND NON-VIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE
(Formerly HUM 356)
(Same as RS 256) One semester; three credits
HUM 295, 395. COMMUNITY SERVICE
A structured opportunity for students to select and participate in a
community service project in the Memphis area. Includes regular meetings
with the faculty advisor, group meetings for reflection and discussion.
Normally involves a minimum of 60 hours of service. One semester; three
credits
HUM 306. COMPUTERS AND SOCIETY
An examination of the social implications of computer technology and
of the special social and ethical issues raised by the growing use of
computers in all aspects of human life, including business and finance,
science, education, government, etc. Among topics considered will be
privacy and security, quality of work life, the potentials and problems
of computer modeling, information systems and artificial intelligence,
and the responsibilities of computer professionals and others for the
use of computers. One semester; three credits
HUM 498. HONORS INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR
As a required capstone experience, each Honors student will participate
in the Honors Integrative Seminar in either the Junior or Senior year.
Using an interdisciplinary approach and drawing upon a special topic
or theme that can vary from year to year, students will critically reflect
upon their academic major and previous Honors courses in the context
of broader moral visions and public commitments.
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