There are two parts to the examination:
The honors student must submit a copy of the final report to the Examination Committee at least two working days prior to the oral examination if the traditional exam option is elected. It is the responsibility of the Examination Committee, and ultimately the faculty advisor, to be sure the final copy includes any changes recommended by the Examining Committee during the examination and is uploaded to Knowledge Bank by the deadline.
The oral portion of the exam can be met by either a traditional exam approximately one hour in length, participation in the Denman competition (held each spring), or a presentation at a scientific meeting.
If the traditional exam is selected, there must be three faculty members on the Examining Committee including the Honors Thesis Advisor(s) and two other faculty members. If either the Denman competition or scientific presentation is selected, then the Honors Thesis Advisor(s) evaluates completion of the project and distinction with or without honors.
The student's performance on both portions and the quality of the project will be considered in determining a recommendation of with or without distinction in the major(s). The recommendation should be confirmed by the signature of the Honors Thesis Advisor and Departmental Honors Program Coordinator.
The examination is normally held the last quarter of the senior year or at the appropriate time for a student in the Agriculture-Graduate Program. Questions are not meant to ferret out details but to test a student's judgment and understanding of the field of study including the project or thesis. The examination is arranged by the student's advisor.
In advance of the examination, the Honors Director will send the Honors Thesis Advisor the appropriate form(s) for certifying the results of the examination. After the examination, the advisor will complete the form and return the original to the Honors Director. The Honors Thesis Advisor should notify the student of the outcome.
The style of the final report depends upon the student's Honors Thesis Advisor and the departmental requirements.
- The honors thesis, your written report (that serves as the written part of the exam)
- And the oral exam
The honors student must submit a copy of the final report to the Examination Committee at least two working days prior to the oral examination if the traditional exam option is elected. It is the responsibility of the Examination Committee, and ultimately the faculty advisor, to be sure the final copy includes any changes recommended by the Examining Committee during the examination and is uploaded to Knowledge Bank by the deadline.
The oral portion of the exam can be met by either a traditional exam approximately one hour in length, participation in the Denman competition (held each spring), or a presentation at a scientific meeting.
If the traditional exam is selected, there must be three faculty members on the Examining Committee including the Honors Thesis Advisor(s) and two other faculty members. If either the Denman competition or scientific presentation is selected, then the Honors Thesis Advisor(s) evaluates completion of the project and distinction with or without honors.
The student's performance on both portions and the quality of the project will be considered in determining a recommendation of with or without distinction in the major(s). The recommendation should be confirmed by the signature of the Honors Thesis Advisor and Departmental Honors Program Coordinator.
The examination is normally held the last quarter of the senior year or at the appropriate time for a student in the Agriculture-Graduate Program. Questions are not meant to ferret out details but to test a student's judgment and understanding of the field of study including the project or thesis. The examination is arranged by the student's advisor.
In advance of the examination, the Honors Director will send the Honors Thesis Advisor the appropriate form(s) for certifying the results of the examination. After the examination, the advisor will complete the form and return the original to the Honors Director. The Honors Thesis Advisor should notify the student of the outcome.
