Hallmarks of “A Section” Courses

“A Section” courses are special sections of regular classes that are reserved for Honors students. Maximum enrollment is 20 students. “A Sections” provide for a greater degree of interaction between students and instructors, and expect students to take greater initiative in their learning.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students develop a greater depth of understanding of the subject matter:

For example, this may involve: class discussion of additional primary or secondary source materials; an independent research project or paper; advanced laboratory study; or other additional.

2. Students learn how to actively engage in discussion with the instructor and peers :

For example, this may involve: regular participation in class discussion; group work; peer teaching activities; required conferencing.

3. Students take greater initiative in their learning:

For example, this may include: independent projects; additional out-of-class activities such as a site visit or fieldwork.

4. Students become more reflective in their learning:

For example, this may include: discussion of learning styles and strategies; learning journals.

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[1] At present the two exceptions are: CHEM 181A, which is two semesters of chemistry taken in one semester; and the Honors calculus sequence--MATH 251A, 252A, 253--which allows students to take four semesters of calculus in three semesters.