Enrollment Information for Restricted HC Courses
Winter 2007

As of 27 Nov. 2006
The following Honors Collegium courses for Winter 2007 have restricted enrollment (identifed as "Res't: YES" on the course Schedule of Classes page). Except where noted below, enrollment for restricted courses is intended for 2nd Pass Enrollment . Please carefully read the instructions below and note the application deadlines for each course. For courses without application deadlines it is suggested that students contact the professors as soon as possible for best possible enrollment opportunity.

HC 14: Interaction of Science and Society
Professor Jeffrey Miller, Molecular Biology
Students should contact Prof. Jeffrey Miller by email or by phone at 310-825-8460 to arrange an interview (if using email please write "HC 14" in the subject line). Interviews will be conducted in small groups through the first week of December, with results to be sent from Professor Miller by email. Note that while topics include issues about genetic engineering, cloning, and biological weapons, the course is open to both science and non-science majors (freshman to senior levels), and assumes no science background.

See HC 14 flyer (Word format)

HC 23: Political Dissidence Today and in Ancient Greece: Trial and Death of Socrates
Professor Frances Olsen, School of Law
Students should email Professor Olsen to express interest in the course and answer a brief questionnaire. Please write "HC 23" in the subject line.

HC 29: Critical Vision: History of Art as Social and Political Commentary
Professor Paul VonBlum, Center for African-American Studies
Students should email Professor VonBlum or drop in during his office hours on Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm, in Rolfe 2333 expressing interest in the course. Please write "HC 29" in the subject line. Professor VonBlum will inform students directly of the results.

HC 56: Language as a Window to the Mind
Professor Susan Curtiss, Linguistics
This course is open to students who have NOT taken any Linguistics courses. If you are eligible, please email Honors Collegium contact Mark Santos to reserve a spot. Please write "HC 56" in the subject line.

HC 59w: Literature and Culture of the American South
Professor G. Jennifer Wilson, Asst. Vice Provost for Honors
Students must write a ONE-page intellectual autobiography: an essay explaining what books, ideas, or life experiences have influenced the way you think (Dr. Wilson is interested in knowing how your mind got to where it is today). Don’t forget to include your name, UID, phone number, email address, class standing (FR, SO, JR, or SR), major, and any other information you’d like to include (as long as it fits on the one page). Your essay must be submitted via email or delivered directly to the Honors Office at A-311 Murphy Hall no later than Thursday, November 30th, by 4pm (if using email please write "HC 59w" in the subject line). Results will released via email during the first week of December.

HC M152: Collapses of Past Societies and Their Lessons for Our Own Future
Professor Jared Diamond, Geography
Students should email Professor Diamond expressing interest in the course. Please write "HC M152" in the subject line.