HONR 3799C 01: Special Topic Independent Stds

HONR 3799C - Special Topics: Independent Studies

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 41920,

Credit hours: 3

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Instructor

Mollie Hartup

Email: mahartup@ysu.edu

Public Instructor Information

Professor:  Mollie Hartup, PhD 

Professional Qualifications:  

Ph. D., Communication, Kent State University, 2024 
MBA, Youngstown State University, 2004 
Bachelor’s, Telecommunication Studies and Geography, Youngstown State University, 2002 

Office: Fok Hall 

Phone: 330.941.3189 

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Course Description

3799C. Special Topics. A close examination of some topic appropriate for upper-division honors study. Typically team-designed. In certain cases, students may arrange to have the course counted toward the major by negotiation with the major department. With approval of the director of Honors, may be repeated for credit with different topics. Prereq.: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of instructor and director of Honors. 3 s.h.

Course Readings

Group Title Author ISBN
No readings

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.  

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How to Succeed in This Course

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Attendance Expectations

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Late Work Submission Policy

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Additional Course Expectations

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Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

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Assignments/Assessments

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University Policies

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Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of Proposed Topic Due/To Prepare for Class
8/24 Independent work
8/31 Independent work
9/7 Project plan due 9/13 11:59 pm
9/14 Independent work
9/21 Independent work
9/28 Independent work
10/5 Independent work
10/12 Independent work
10/19 Independent work
10/26 Independent work
11/2 Independent work
11/9 Independent work
11/16 Independent work
11/23 Independent work
11/30 Project and reflection due 12/6 11:59 pm

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.