The First-Year Programs Augustana offers two first-year honors tracks: Foundations and Logos. Both programs satisfy 12 credits of Augustana's general-education requirements, or four of the ten courses you will normally take in your first year here. Both courses are carefully integrated so that students receive a coherent year-long experience, with special emphasis on critical thinking and clear writing. And both sets of courses try to offer rich educational experiences, full of ideas, adventures, challenges, and satisfactions. What are the differences between the two tracks? Foundations is a Great Books/Great Ideas program with emphasis on the humanities and arts. The Foundations courses consider fundamental questions: How does a person make sense of existence? How do we arrive at our core values? What does it take to form healthy communities? How do some people emerge as leaders, artists, and visionaries? This program is a great way for humanities and arts-minded students to explore these questions, or for students with career plans in medicine or the sciences to round out their educations with the broader view. Logos is a program in the history of science and the current practices of scientists. The Logos courses first teach students the history of science from Aristotle in the 400s B.C. to Einstein and others in the 20th century A.D. After this grounding in fact, Logos students consider important questions about how science engages our values, making our lives richer but also more complicated. This program is great for science-minded students because it sets science against a broader cultural background. It's also great for students interested in history, philosophy or civilization in general, who need to know about the contributions and complications of science. Frequently Asked Questions | Your Choice | 3 Years In Honors | The Courses | Main