This 2004-2006 Bridgewater State College Catalog Web Addenda contains the most up-to-date information. Information in this Catalog Web Addenda supersedes the published version of this catalog.

Only changes made to program requirements, courses or academic policies are outlined here. This Web Addenda should be used in conjunction with the 2004-2006 print or Online Catalog.

AVIATION SCIENCE (AVSC)

AVSC 135/136 Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit each semester) (New)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in Aviation will allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for fifty minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester.

AVSC 286/287 Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit each semester) (New)
Prerequisite: Open to all Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in Aviation will allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for fifty minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester.

AVSC 485 Honors Thesis (3 credits) (New)
Prerequisite: Open to all Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
This course is open to All-College and Departmental Honors students. One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee.