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College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Art History A H 100-3. Languages of Art. An introduction
to the range of material culture, the human made environment, the representation and
meaning in objects in a variety of times and cultures. The student will understand and
communicate ideas about the visual arts. A H 280-3. Survey: Ancient Art. A survey of
sculpture, painting, and architecture from the Paleolithic through the Roman periods. The
Arts of Mesopotamia, of Egypt, Anatolia, Greece, and Rome will be given primary
consideration. A H 281-3. Survey: Medieval Art. A survey of the
arts of early Christian, Byzantine, early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic periods. A H 282-3. Survey: Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo Art. A survey of the
paintings, sculpture, and architecture of Proto-Renaissance Italy through the European
Rococo periods, roughly 1300 through 1750. A H 283-3. Survey: 19th and 20th Century Art. The arts of the
late 18th century in Europe to the present day in the United States.
Addresses the
space, function, form and environmental concerns of architecture in cultures throughout
the world from caves to skyscrapers, tents to temples. A H 285-3. Survey: American Art. This course
addresses the material culture of what now is the continental United States. Material
culture in this context emphasizes painting, sculpture and architecture, but comprises as
well the decorative arts. A H 300-3. Topics in Art History. Emphasizes
study of a more specific area than that covered in regular art history course offerings.
For further information see individual course listing for each semester. A H 301-3. History of Photography. The history of
photography from its infancy to the present. The development of the photograph as art will
be traced from the early 19th-century pioneers through the contemporary masters. A H 324-3. The Art of Greece and Rome. A consideration
of the culture of ancient Greece and Rome as expressed by architecture, painting, and
sculpture from around 800 B.C. to 400 A.D. A H 327-3. Women in the Visual Arts. A consideration
of some recurrent images of women artists in relation to the male art of the same culture.
The questions, “Why have there been no great women artists?” and “Is there
such a thing as women’s aesthetics?” will be examined in relation to the careers
of the women artists selected. Meets with WMST 327. A H 333-3. Film, Video and Narrative Representation. Synchronic
examination of the art of film and film as art in the context of the changing institutions
of “fine art” in the Twentieth Century. The course will address the avant garde
film and video of such artists as Duchamp, Warhol, and Nam June Paik. A H 343-3. African-American Art. Introduction to
contemporary (1970-) African-American art forms with inclusion of traditional African
art’s influence on American Black culture. Meets with EST 343. A H 360-3. Modern Architecture. The development
in Europe and America which led to the present state of architecture and urbanism.
Emphasis upon the designer’s responses to totally new materials, technology, and
environmental conditions. A H 379-3. Romanesque and Gothic Art. A consideration
of Romanesque and Gothic culture as manifest in the sculpture, painting, and architecture
of Europe from around 1030-1350. A H 380-3. Sacred Spaces of the World. An examination
of the architecture and sites of the world’s major religions with a focus on the
relationships of the form of these sacred spaces to the history and philosophy of the
religion. Meets with REST 380. A H 384-3. Baroque Art. The 17th
century throughout Europe with primary attention to Caravaggio, Rubens, Bernini, Poussin,
Velasquez, and Rembrandt. A H 385-3. Topics in American Art. Selected topics
in the art of America from colonial times through the 20th century; folk and craft art;
painting, sculpture, and architecture. A H 400-3. Seminar: The Practice of Art History. Seminar
experience in art history methodology. Required of all graduating majors. Open to students
with 15 hours of upper-division coursework in art history. A H 403-1 to 3. Internship in Art History. Supervised
opportunities for advanced art history students to apply their knowledge and obtain
experience in a variety of professional arenas. Pass/Fail only. Prer., Permission of
advisor. A H 434-3. Arts of Indigenous Cultures. An in-depth
investigation of the art forms and related social customs of cultures native to the
Americas, Australia, and Africa. A H 456-3. Perspectives on Art. An examination
of selected literature in art history, criticism, and aesthetics not usually covered in
standard course offerings. A H 481-3. Art of the Italian Renaissance I. A study of
major trends in the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture as they reflect
the culture of Renaissance Italy from around 1300-1500. Prer., A H 282 or equivalent. A H 482-3. Art of the Italian Renaissance II. The late
Renaissance and mannerism. The art of 16th- century Italy; special emphasis upon
Michelangelo, Titian and Venice, both Florentine and Roman Mannerists, with some attention
to Caravaggio. Prer., A H 282 or equivalent. A H 483-3. Northern Renaissance Art. History of
painting in northern Europe from the late 14th through the 16th century with primary
emphasis on the art of the low countries. Prer., A H 282 or equivalent. A H 489-3. Nineteenth Century Art I. History of the
neoclassic and Romantic movements in European art with special reference to the Painting
of David, Goya, Ingres, Gericault, and Delacroix, as well as consideration of architecture
and sculpture from 1780 to 1850. A H 490-3. Nineteenth Century Art II. A study of the
developments of Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism in France and
England from 1850 to 1905. A H 491-3. Modern Art: 1900-1945. European and
American art from around 1906 through World War II. The major movements of European art:
Cubism, Fauvism, Dadaism, Surrealism will be considered, along with American art from
around 1913-1945. A H 492-3. Art Since 1945. The history of
American art and architecture from around 1945 to the present with some reference to
developments in Europe during this period.
Independent
Study in Art History on the undergraduate level with any full-time professor by
arrangement. American
Studies AMST 599-3. Topics in American Studies. Topics in
American Studies will amplify student choices in academic departments and courses with a
focus on the American experience at the graduate level. Prer., Enrollment in AMST Program. AMST 700-1 to 6. Masters Thesis. Thesis of
original research on an appropriate topic approved by program director. Prer., Completion
of 24 credit hours of course work. Anthropology ANTH 103-3. Introduction to Human Origins. Evolution of
humanity and its cultures from their beginnings through the early metal ages. Covers human
evolution, race, prehistory, and the rise of early civilization. ANTH 104-3. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. Introduction to
the major aspects of culture, such as social organization, law, religion, and language.
Juniors and seniors should begin their study of cultural anthropology with ANTH 240. ANTH 132-3. Evolution/Creationism Conflict. Course will
determine the realms in which conflict exists between evolution and creationism (as
explanations for the origin and development of life on earth). Scientific evidence
supporting the explanations will be stressed. Special emphasis will be placed on evidence
for/against human evolution. ANTH 204-3. Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective. Provides a
cross-cultural perspective on women primarily from an anthropological viewpoint. As a
cross-listed course with WMST 204, we will build a framework for comparing women’s
experience cross-culturally. Meets with WMST 204. ANTH 220-4. Survey of Prehistory. The basic
concepts and techniques of archaeology and a survey of the major developments in world
prehistory. ANTH 230-4. Survey of Biological Anthropology. Basic concepts
in the study of human evolution, human physical variation, and social behavior of nonhuman
primates. ANTH 240-3. Survey of Cultural Anthropology. Basic concepts
in the study of cultures. Prer., ANTH 104 or sophomore status. ANTH 241-3. Cultural Diversity in the United States. Examines
prejudice and discrimination in the United States from a variety of anthropological
perspectives. It addresses such topics as racism, sexism, homophobia and religious
intolerance. ANTH 280-3. The Nature of Language. Introduction to
the anthropological study of language. Prer., ANTH 104 or sophomore standing. ANTH 300-3. Quantitative Methods in Anthropology. A survey of
quantitative methods emphasizing the nature of hypothesis testing. Attention is given to
special problems of bioanthropological, archaeological, and ethnographic data. Prer., 9
Completed hours in anthropology or consent of instructor. ANTH 307-3. Darwinism. A critical
examination of Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species and The Descent of Man and their
contemporary critics, considered in historical perspective. Prer., Sophomore standing. ANTH 309-3. God, Darwin, and Morality. Explores the
moral implications of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution by natural selection. Offered only
through Extended Studies. ANTH 320-5. Field Techniques in Archaeology. While working
on a local prehistoric site, students will learn basic archaeological field techniques
such as stratigraphy, mapping, excavating, recording, and artifact storage. Students will
play an active role in planning the field project and, if necessary, in adjusting
techniques to the problems presented by the site. Prer., ANTH 220. ANTH 321-3. Lab Techniques in Archaeology. Provides
hands-on experience cataloging and analyzing materials from archaeological sites. Topics
will include analysis, computer applications, materials conservation, and artifact
illustration, and also the methodological decision-making that affects how we describe,
analyze, and interpret data. Prer., ANTH 220 or consent of instructor. ANTH 322-3. Prehistory of North America. The prehistory
of North America, emphasizing the peopling of the new world, earliest American cultures,
and later regional developments. Prer., Either ANTH 103, ANTH 104, ANTH 220 or consent of
instructor. ANTH 323-3. High Civilizations of the Americas. Prehistoric,
protohistoric, and historic cultural analysis of the Aztecs, the Mayans, and the Incas.
Includes discussion of their archaeological developments, cultural attainments, and
influence on other peoples. Prer., ANTH 103 or consent of instructor. ANTH 324-3. Paleolithic Archaeology. The cultural
evidence for human development from the earliest stone tool assemblages of the Plio-
Pleistocene to the Mesolithic and Archaic cultures of the old and new worlds. Prer., ANTH
220 or consent of instructor. ANTH 325-3. The Prehistory and History of Native American
Cultures of the Southwest. The prehistory
and ethnography of the Indian cultures of the Southwest. Meets with A H 300 Sec 001. ANTH 326-3. Agricultural Origins and the Emergence of Urban
Society. The evidence
for the origins of agricultural economies and the emergence of complex social and
political institutions in both the old and new worlds. Prer., ANTH 220 or ANTH 103 and
consent of instructor. ANTH 327-3. Historical Archaeology. History and
practice of the sub-discipline of historical archaeology. Covers archaeological method and
theory, some of which is unique to this subfield. Students will explore diverse
perspectives brought to historical archaeology by its practitioners, and critically
examine individual case studies. Prer., ANTH 220 or consent of instructor. ANTH 332-3. Primatology. Behavior,
ecology, and evolution of nonhuman primates. Emphasis on field studies, and on
evolutionary explanations of social groups, mating systems, and behavior toward kin.
Prer., ANTH 103 or ANTH 230 or consent of instructor. ANTH 334-3. Human Evolution. A detailed
examination of the fossil evidence for human evolution, emphasizing functional analysis of
human structure and the process of natural selection. Prer., ANTH 230 or 103 or consent of
instructor. ANTH 337-3. Human Biology and Ecology. The study of
variation and adaptations of human populations in an ecological framework. Includes
interactions between cultural and biological factors in health and in reproduction, and
anthropological aspects of demography. Prer., ANTH 103 or ANTH 230 or consent of
instructor. ANTH 341-3. Ecological Anthropology. Examines the
relationship between culture and the natural environment in varied settings around the
world. It focuses on the role of cultural anthropology in averting ecological disasters
and creating methods of sustainable natural resource management. Prer. ANTH 104 or ANTH
240. ANTH 342-3. North American Indians. A survey of the
native cultures of America north of Mexico. Examines major institutions by culture area
and type of social organization. Prer., ANTH 240 or 104 or consent of instructor. ANTH 345-3. Social Organization. Analysis of
social organization among native peoples with an emphasis on kinship forms and functions.
Prer., ANTH 104 or ANTH 240. ANTH 346-3. Anthropological Theories of Religion. Classic and
recent anthropological theories of religion are evaluated in light of ethnographic data on
shamanism, totemism, magic, witch-killing, divination, myths and ancestor worship. Prer.,
ANTH 104 or ANTH 240 or consent of instructor. Meets with REST 346. ANTH 347-3. Human Sexuality in Cross-Cultural Perspective. A variety of
theoretical perspectives are applied to cross-cultural patterns of human sexual norms and
behavior through the use of ethnographic examples. Prer: ANTH 104 or ANTH 240 or ANTH 337
or consent of instructor. Meets with WMST 347. ANTH 348-3. Culture and Personality. Surveys the
field of psychological anthropology and examines cross-cultural studies of personality
development, mental health issues, and forms of ethnotherapy or native healing methods.
The course covers methods in the study of behavior and personality in a cross-cultural
perspective. Prer., ANTH 104 or PSY 100 or instructor consent. ANTH 349-3. Culture Theory. Analysis of
significant theories of culture. Prer., ANTH 104 or ANTH 240 or consent of instructor. ANTH 351-3. The Ethnology of Death. A
cross-cultural consideration of a universal human experience. Prer., ANTH 104 or ANTH 240. ANTH 381-3. Language, Culture, and Society: Introduction to
Sociolinguistics. An examination
of the social and cultural functions of language, emphasizing the use of linguistic
methods and theories in anthropology and sociology. Prer., Sophomore standing. ANTH 397-3. History of Anthropology. History of the
growth of anthropology from the earliest times, various schools of thought, outstanding
contributors and their work, to the mid-20th century. Prer., ANTH 240 or ANTH 104 or
consent of instructor. ANTH 409-3. Classics of Anthropological Literature. Analysis of
classical literature in the history of anthropology. Prer., ANTH. 240, 349, or 407 or
consent of instructor. ANTH 420-1 to 3. Advanced Topics in Archaeology. Intensive study
of selected topics in archaeology and prehistory. Prer., ANTH 320. ANTH 430-3. Advanced Topics in Physical Anthropology. Intensive study
of selected issues in human evolution, human biology, and primate behavior and ecology. In
different years deals with different topic areas. Prer., ANTH 104 or ANTH 240 or ANTH 280. ANTH 440-3. Advanced Topics in Cultural Anthropology. Intensive study
of selected topics in cultural anthropology. In different years deals with different topic
areas. Prer., Consent of instructor. Meets with EST 440. ANTH 471-1 to 6. Internship in Anthropology. A program of
study and learning outside the classroom. Practical exposure to field of interest is
intended to provide appropriate experience related to a student’s career orientation.
Students must have departmental permission. Anthropology majors only. Prerequisites vary
depending on area of specialization. ANTH 480-3. Advanced Topics in Anthropological Linguistics. Intensive study
of selected topics in anthropological linguistics. In different years deals with different
topic areas. Prer., Consent of instructor. ANTH 498-3. Senior Seminar in Anthropology. A one semester
special topics course designed to provide a synthesizing cap to the student’s
undergraduate program in anthropology. Topics vary by semester. Prer., Senior status. ANTH 499-3. Senior Thesis. A one semester
research project. The student will write a formal research paper drawing in primary
sources and pertinent secondary material. The student will work under the direction of a
full time member of the department and will have a second member as an additional reader. ANTH 700-1 to 6. Masters Thesis.
Hours and
credits to be arranged. Consent of instructor is required. ANTH 950-1 to 4. Independent Study in Anthropology. Prer., Consent
of instructor. American Sign
Language ASL 101-4. American Sign Language I. Basics of
American Sign Language with applied usage of signs and finger spelling. Introduction to
oral methodology. ASL 102-4. American Sign Language II. American Sign
Language with continued applied usage of finger spelling. Additional oral methodology.
Prer., ASL 101 or equivalent. ASL 211-3. American Sign Language Intermediate I. American Sign
Language at the intermediate level with additional study of the culture on the hearing
impaired. Prer., ASL 102 or equivalent. ASL 359-3. Deaf Culture. Examines the
culture of deaf people. The course will explore the customs, values, norms and heritage of
the deaf community in America. Prer., ASL 101 and ASL 102. Meets with F CS 359. Bibliography BIBL 101-3. Introduction to Library Research. Introduction to
the use of library services and research materials. Emphasis on the individual research
needs. Designed for the undergraduate student in any discipline. Biology BIOL 100-3. Biology in the Modern World. Designed for
the nonmajor. The introductory principles of biology stressing the relationships between
man and the environment. Concepts include heredity, evolution, genetics, nutrition,
physiology, and ecology. Satisfies the LAS natural science requirement. To be taken with
106-1 to satisfy the LAS laboratory requirement. May not count as credit for the major.
Fall, Spring, Summer. BIOL 105-3. Personal Nutrition. Designed for
the nonmajor. A course presenting basic information about factors influencing human
nutritional requirements and food sources to meet them. Emphasis is on application of
biological principles in the students’ own diets and lives. The course will include
how to evaluate one’s own nutritional needs and the adequacy of personal diet.
Satisfies the LAS natural science requirement. Spring. BIOL 106-1. Introductory Biology Laboratory. May be taken in
conjunction with BIOL 100 to satisfy the LAS science requirement and lab requirement. BIOL 110-3. General Biology I: Introduction to Cell Biology. Designed to
integrate the more important facts and principles throughout living systems from molecular
to organismic levels of organization. Broad areas of coverage include molecular and
cellular biology. Prer., High school chemistry or concurrent registration in CHEM 101 or
CHEM 103. BIOL 111-1. General Biology I Laboratory: Introduction to Cell
Biology Laboratory. To be taken in
conjunction with BIOL 110. A series of experiments designed primarily to illustrate basic
concepts of cellular biology and provide hands- on laboratory experience. Fall. BIOL 113-4. Plant Biology. Structural and
functional characteristics of plants. Stresses adaptations that plants have made in
transition from aquatic to terrestrial environments. Lab is integral part of course and
allows students to examine these organisms and relationships. Prer., BIOL 110 and BIOL
111. BIOL 114-3. Introduction to Health and Exercise Science. Designed for
the nonmajor. Introduction to energy systems in exercise, cardiorespiratory functions,
nutrition, body composition, environmental considerations and training during exercise and
work. BIOL 115-3. General Biology II: Organismic Biology. A continuation
of BIOL 110 emphasizing diversity in living systems. The theme of structure and function
is emphasized with consideration given to the principles of embryology, ecology, behavior,
genetics and evolution. Also emphasizing the structure, function and diversity of the
plant world, including cyanobacteria, fungi, and lower and higher plants. Spring. Prer.
BIOL 110, BIOL 111 or equivalent. BIOL 116-1. General Biology II Laboratory. To be taken in
conjunction with BIOL 115. Labs illustrate the basic concepts of plant and animal
organisms. Spring. BIOL 151-3. Environmental Science. Introduction to
atomic molecular structure and to biological structure and function. Environmental
contaminants in air and their reactions, water quality and its analysis, wastewater
treatment, the ecology of natural systems and genetic adaptation. Counts towards
fulfillment of the LAS natural science area requirement. Meets with CHEM 151. BIOL 153-1. Environmental Science Laboratory. With BIOL 151,
satisfies the LAS science requirement and lab requirement. Fall, Spring. Meets with CHEM
153. BIOL 201-4. Human Anatomy and Physiology. Part 1. Lect.
and lab. A comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human body. Covers
basic anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, and the following systems: integumentary,
skeletal, muscle, and nervous. Fall. BIOL 202-4. Human Anatomy and Physiology. Part 2. Lect.
and lab. A comprehensive study of the sense organs, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic,
immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Spring. Prer., BIOL 201. BIOL 203-4. Microbiology. Lect. and lab.
Presentation of the basic aspects of microbiology within a broad biological perspective.
Subject matter will include microbiological concepts and methodology; a survey of the
distinguishing properties of microorganisms based on structural- functional relationships:
introduction to growth, metabolism, genetics, and ecology. Fall. Prer., BIOL 110, BIOL
111, BIOL 115 and BIOL 116, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 106. BIOL 204-3. Biomedical Aspects of Aging. A comprehensive
study of the normal and pathological aspects of the aging process in human beings. The
course treats cellular through organ system function, examining causes and changes related
to aging. Immunity, nutrition and biopsychological factors are studied. The course also
examines the concept of wellness as it applies to aging. Meets with GRNT 204 and HSCI 280. BIOL 205-3. Nutrition for Health Sciences. An introductory
level course for students preparing for health science careers. Emphasis will be on the
variety of biological and environmental factors which influence nutritional needs and
nutritional status. The role of nutrients in energy metabolism and physiology will also be
covered. The course will also focus on the educational role of the health service
provider. Each student will do a detailed analysis of his own diet. Fall. Prer., BIOL 110
and BIOL 111 or CHEM 101 and CHEM 102. BIOL 300-3. Research Methods in Biology. An introduction
to the principles, concepts, and processes involved in scientific research. Emphasis is on
critical thinking approaches to evaluating scientific works, statistical methods for
analyzing biological data, and research project design and reporting. Prer., MATH 135. BIOL 302-3. Cell Biology. Life processes
with emphasis on relationships of structure and function at organelle and molecular level.
Physical and chemical properties of protoplasm, enzyme action; cellular respiration, cell
growth, and division. Fall. BIOL 310-3. Microbiology: Bacteriology/Mycology. Bacteriology/Mycology
is an upper division, advanced study of the metabolism, physiology, and genetics of
bacteria, yeast and fungus. Prer., BIOL 110 and CHEM 103.
Laboratory
course to accompany BIOL 310. Prer., BIOL 310 concurrently or preceding. BIOL 313-3. Plants of Colorado. An introduction
to the identification of plants and the study of vegetation of Colorado. Emphasis will be
on the vascular flora. Lecture, lab and field trips. BIOL 314-3. Microbiology: Virology. Virology is an
upper division course covering the topic of biology of viruses. Prer., BIOL 110 and CHEM
103. BIOL 315-1. Virology Lab. Research
oriented - microbiology lab course. Prer., BIOL 310 and BIOL 314. BIOL 321-3. Human Physiology. Focuses on the
study of homeostatic control and how the nervous, endocrine, muscular, circulatory,
respiratory, excretory, digestive and reproductive systems function in the human body.
Prer., BIOL 110, BIOL 111, BIOL 115 and BIOL 116. BIOL 322-3. Animal Physiology. An examination
of how invertebrates and vertebrates have met the problems of survival through
physiological adaptations. Fall. BIOL 330-3. Exercise Physiology. A
comprehensive, introductory course describing the effect of exercise on normal,
physiological function. The course will describe the long-term benefits of exercise
training, training adaptations and control mechanisms for these adaptations. Fall. BIOL 333-2. Alternative Therapies in Nutrition. A review of the
use and implications of alternative nutritional therapies. Provides a basis of
understanding nutritional and herbal therapies. Winterim. Prer., BIOL 110 and BIOL 115. BIOL 360-4. Histology. A comprehensive
study of basic tissue type stressing the structural and functional interrelations of these
tissues within organs. Treatment of cellular ultrastructure and development as it relates
to tissues. Emphasis on vertebrates, including human beings. Spring. Prer., BIOL 110, BIOL
111, BIOL 115, and BIOL 116. Open to junior, senior, or graduate students. BIOL 361-4. Vertebrate Embryology/Developmental Anatomy. Lect. and lab.
Embryonic development stressing vertebrate animals from fertilized egg through organ
systems, with introduction to experimental analysis. Spring (even years). BIOL 370-3. General Ecology. A survey of
environmental relationships of plants and animals. Topics include speciation, abiotic, and
biotic limiting factors, population, community and ecosystem dynamics, and terrestrial and
aquatic biomes. Spring. BIOL 383-3. Genetics. Classical and
molecular genetic principles. Topics discussed include gene structure, function, and
regulation; replication and recombination; DNA technology; and evolutionary and population
genetics. Spring. Prer., BIOL 302. BIOL 384-2. Genetics Laboratory. Laboratory
course designed to illustrate concepts of Genetics as described in lecture (BIOL383).
Spring. BIOL 391-3. Immunology. A basic study
of immunity which treats the biochemical, physiological, and genetic aspects of the immune
response, particularly in humans. Fall. BIOL 400-1 to 3. Current Topics in Biology. Specialized
topics and current issues are considered. Subject matter will change depending upon
individual instructors. The topic in any given semester will be specified in the semester
class schedule. May be repeated for credit more than one semester. Spring. BIOL 401-1. Seminar in Biology. Review and
discussion of pertinent research subjects. Students will present seminars. Fall. Prer.,
Senior or graduate standing. BIOL 403-3. Health and Fitness. A review of
exercise prescription and health evaluation techniques including a special section on
nutrition. Prer., BIOL 201 and BIOL 202. BIOL 423-3. Injury Prevention and Treatment. A survey of
typical sports-related injuries, their causes, treatment, rehabil BIOL 425-3. Evolution. A comprehensive
analysis of the evolutionary history of microbes, plants, and animals including studying
the driving forces in the development of molecular pathways, organismic morphology and
function. Spring. BIOL 426-4. Biogeography. An analysis of
plant and animal distributions on a world scale from ecological and historical
perspectives. Human impact on vegetation and animals is emphasized. Prer., GES 100 or
consent of instructor. Meets with BIOL 526, GES 426 and GES 526. BIOL 428-4. Mammalogy. Lecture, lab,
and field studies. Origin, evolution and adaptation, geographic distribution, ecology, and
taxonomy of mammals; field and laboratory study of Colorado species. BIOL 429-4. Plant Communities of Colorado. An examination
of plant assemblages in Colorado. Major plant communities will be examined in the context
of environmental factors such as climate and landforms. Required field trip. Prer., GES
426 or consent of instructor. Meets with GES 429 and GES 529. BIOL 430-3. Advanced Nutrition. A comprehensive
study of the energy providing nutrients and how they are metabolized within the human
body. This course will provide students with a firm basis of the biochemistry of proteins,
fats and carbohydrates. Fall. Prer., BIOL 302. BIOL 431-3. Advanced Immunology. An advanced
course in immunology to follow a junior- senior level introductory immunology course.
Prer., BIOL 391. BIOL 440-4. Plant Physiology. Lect. and lab.
A comprehensive study of plant physiology, emphasizing molecular and cellular aspects of
physiology. Laboratory topics will include photosynthesis, water relations, growth
regulators, tissue culture and cell transformation. Fall.
Lect., lab.,
and field. Problems concerned with the distribution of animals and their relations to each
other and to their environment are considered. Local ecosystems are visited and sampled
with special attention to sampling the animal communities. BIOL 444-3. Winter Ecology. An
organismic/environmental course exploring the options available to organisms for surviving
winter. Includes evolutionary, behavioral and physiological adaptations involved in
migration, hibernation and overwintering in temperate environments. Lecture and field
trips. Winterim. BIOL 455-3. Biomechanics/Kinesiology. An introduction
to the mechanics of human movement. Includes the application of kinematics, kinetics,
hydrodynamics, kinesiology and analytical techniques to human movement. Periodic trips to
the International Center for Aquatic Research for analytical methods. Spring. Prer., BIOL
201 and BIOL 202. BIOL 471-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. A program of
study and learning outside the classroom. Practical exposure to field of interest is
intended to provide appropriate experience to a student’s career orientation. A
variety of opportunities exists, and students may explore their own avenues as well. Some
externships are in open competition. Students must have departmental permission and
completed permission form to register. It is strongly suggested that students interested
in this program plan their participation one semester before they plan to enroll. (Note:
Externship is to be performed off campus at an institution performing
biologically-oriented work, e.g., medical clinics and research laboratories.) Fall,
Spring. BIOL 472-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. Exercise
Science. Fall, Spring. BIOL 473-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. Biochemistry.
Fall, Spring.
Biotechnology.
Fall, Spring. BIOL 477-3. Human Metabolism. An advanced
course in exercise physiology/biochemistry. Topics will involve extensive review of the
scientific literature. These topics involve a review of current trends in sport science
and are designed to give the student a practical application and interpretation of the
sports sciences. Spring. Prer., BIOL 330. BIOL 478-2. DNA Technology for Teachers. Introduction to
elements of DNA technology and genetic engineering. Practical applications to
biotechnology. Discussion of safety and ethical issues. Prer., One year of CHEM or BIOL. BIOL 479-3. Basic Laboratory Methods in Sports Physiology. A course
designed to teach students how to test and evaluate acute and chronic responses and
adaptations to exercise. The course is intended to make students proficient in laboratory
techniques for assessing human performance primarily from a metabolic standpoint. Fall.
Prer., Consent of instructor. BIOL 480-3. Analytical Methods in Sports Physiology. A laboratory
course designed to teach students techniques used in exercise biochemistry, exercise
testing and evaluation of human performance. This course is an extension of Basic
Laboratory Methods in Sports Physiology with emphasis in exercise biochemistry. Spring.
Prer., Consent of instructor. BIOL 481-3. General Biochemistry. Topics include
structure, conformation ande, structure and functions of properties of proteins; enzymes;
mechanisms and kinetics; intermediary metabolism; carbohydrates, lipids; and amino acids;
energetics and metabolic control; and photsyntesis. Fall. Prer., BIOL 302 and CHEM 332.
Meets with BIOL 581, CHEM 481, and CHEM 581. BIOL 482-4. General Biochemistry. Continuation of
BIOL 481/581. Topics include control of metabolic flex through transcriptional and post
transcriptional mechanisms, macromolecules; nucleic acids, metabolism of
nitrogen-containing compounds; biosynthesis and function of macromolecules including DNA,
RNA, and proteins; biochemistry of subcellular systems and special topics. Spring. Prer.,
Organic Chemistry. BIOL 484-3. Molecular Biology. Detailed
examination of replication, recombination, transposition, and translation in prokaryotes
and eukaryotes at the molecular level. Spring. Prer., BIOL 383. Meets with BIOL 584. BIOL 485-3. Molecular Biology Laboratory. A laboratory
course emphasizing techniques in Molecular Biology, including DNA cloning, and analysis of
gene expression. Prer., BIOL 484/584. Meets with BIOL 585. BIOL 486-3. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory. Designed to
provide laboratory skills and techniques. Experiments are selected to demonstrate
principles and application of current techniques and the use of instrumentation.
Spectrophotometry, enzymology, centrifugation and electrophoresis are stressed. Spring.
Prer., One semester of biochemistry or cell biology and one semester of organic chemistry.
Meets with BIOL 586, CHEM 486 and CHEM 586. BIOL 488-2. Principles of Flow Cytometry. A comprehensive
introduction to the instrumentation, techniques and biological applications of flow
cytometry, high speed single cell analysis, and cell sorting. Topics to be studied include
light sources, fluidics, fluorescent dyes, data collection and analysis, and applications
in biological research and clinical medicine. Prer., Upper division biology major. BIOL 490-3. Pathobiology. Designed
primarily for the biology major and and pre-health profession students. The course will
cover mechanisms of human disease from cellular through organ and systemic pathologies.
Major and pertinent health problems will be discussed. Lab demonstrations are primarily
from autopsy materials. Spring (odd years). Prer., BIOL 110, BIOL 111, BIOL 115 and BIOL
116. Open to junior, senior or graduate students. Meets with BIOL 590. BIOL 491-4. Biotechnology I. Lect. and lab.
in Biotechnology; part I of a two semester sequence emphasizing practical techniques in
several areas. Instrumentation principles, applied immunology, tissue culture, handling
radioisotopes, recombinant DNA, cloning and characterization of genes. Special topics
required for graduate credit. Fall. Prer., CHEM 331 and CHEM 332; BIOL 383 and BIOL 481;
PES 101 and PES 102, and senior standing or consent of instructor. BIOL 492-4. Biotechnology II. Lect. and lab.
Continuation of Biotechnology I. Recombinant DNA techniques, methods in microbial
genetics. Engineering gene expression. Biomass conversion with engineered microbes.
Computer applications, tumor growth modeling. Radioimmune assay of receptors in mammalian
cells. Field trips to regional biotechnology companies. Spring. Prer., BIOL 491 and BIOL
591. BIOL 493-3. Research Practicum in Genetics. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in molecular
biology, microbial genetics, and biotechnology. Course includes experimental design,
laboratory projects, and interpretation and presentation of data from individual projects.
Prer., BIOL 484. BIOL 494-3. Research Practicum in Biochemistry. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in biochemistry.
Course includes experimental design, laboratory projects, and interpretation and
presentation of data from individual projects. Meets 9 hours per week. Prer., BIOL 481,
BIOL 482, BIOL 486, and consent of instructor. BIOL 495-3. Research Practicum in Exercise Physiology. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in exercise
physiology and nutrition. Course includes experimental design, laboratory projects, and
interpretation and presentation of data from individual projects. Meets 9 hours per week.
Prer., BIOL 330, BIOL 481, and consent of instructor. BIOL 496-3. Tumor Biology. A limited
enrollment course that emphasizes the basic science of tumor growth and the clinical
approach to cancer treatment. Fall, Spring. Prer., Senior or graduate status and consent
of instructor. BIOL 497-3. Research Practicum in Immunology. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in Immunology.
Course includes experimental design, laboratory projects, and interpretation and
presentation of data from individual projects. Meeting 9 hours per week. Consent of
instructor required. Limited enrollment. Prer., BIOL 110, BIOL 111, BIOL 115 and BIOL 116. BIOL 500-1 to 3. Current Topics in Biology. Specialized
topics of current issues are considered, thus subject matter will change depending upon
individual instructors and time of offering. The topic in any given semester will be
specified in the semester schedule. May be repeated for credit. Meets with BIOL 400. BIOL 501-1. Seminar in Biology. Review and
discussion of pertinent research subjects. Students will present seminars. Fall. Prer.,
Senior or graduate standing. BIOL 503-3. Health and Fitness. A review of
exercise prescription and health evaluation techniques including a special section on
nutrition. Prer., BIOL 201 and BIOL 202. BIOL 523-3. Injury Prevention and Treatment. A survey of
typical sports related injuries, their causes, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention.
Prer: BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or consent of instructor. BIOL 526-4. Biogeography. An examination
of the distribution of the life on the Earth’s surface. The relationship between
environmental factors and plant and animal distributions will be the central theme.
Changes in distributions through time will also be examined. Required field trip. Prer.,
GES 100 or consent of instructor. Meets with BIOL 426, GES 426 and GES 526. BIOL 530-3. Advanced Exercise Physiology. Lect. Advanced
treatment of physiological mechanisms underlying the body’s responses to varying
muscular and environmental stresses. Prer., BIOL 430 or consent of instructor.
An advanced
course in Immunology to follow a junior- senior level introductory Immunology course.
Prer., BIOL 391. Meets with BIOL 431. BIOL 555-3. Biomechanics/Kinesiology. An introduction
to the mechanics of human movement. Includes the application of kinematics, kinetics,
hydrodynamics, kinesiology and analytical techniques to human movement. Periodic trips to
the International Center for Aquatic Research for analytical methods. Spring. Prer., BIOL
201 and BIOL 202. BIOL 571-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. A program of
study and learning outside the classroom. Practical exposure to field of interest is
intended to provide appropriate experience to a student’s career orientation. A
variety of opportunities exists, and students may explore their own avenues as well. Some
externships are in open competition. Students must have departmental permission and
completed permission form to register. It is strongly suggested that students interested
in this program plan their participation one semester before they plan to enroll. (Note:
Externship is to be performed off campus at an institution performing
biologically-oriented work, e.g., medical clinics and research laboratories.) Fall,
Spring. BIOL 572-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. Exercise
Science. Fall, Spring. BIOL 573-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. Biochemistry.
Fall, Spring. BIOL 574-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. Biotechnology.
Fall, Spring. BIOL 577-3. Human Metabolism. An advanced
course in exercise physiology/biochemistry. Topics will involve extensive review of the
scientific literature. These topics involve a review of current trends in sports science
and are designed to give the student a practical application and interpretation of the
sports sciences. Spring. Prer., BIOL 330. BIOL 578-2. DNA Technology for Teachers. Introduction to
elements of DNA technology and genetic engineering. Practical applications to
biotechnology. Discussion of safety and ethical issues. Prer., One year of CHEM or BIOL. BIOL 579-3. Basic Laboratory Methods in Sports Physiology. A course
designed to teach students how to test and evaluate acute and chronic responses and
adaptations to exercise. The course is intended to make students proficient in laboratory
techniques for assessing human performance primarily from a metabolic standpoint. Spring.
Prer., Consent of instructor. BIOL 580-3. Analytical Methods in Sports Physiology. A laboratory
course designed to teach students techniques used in exercise biochemistry, exercise
testing and evaluation of human performance. This course is an extension of Basic
Laboratory Methods in Sports Physiology with emphasis in exercise biochemistry. Spring.
Prer., Consent of instructor. BIOL 581-3. General Biochemistry. (CHEM 481)
Lect. Topics include structure, conformation, and structure and functions of properties of
proteins; enzymes; mechanisms and kinetics; intermediary metabolism; carbohydrates,
lipids; and amino acids; energetics and metabolic control; and photosynthesis. Fall.
Prer., Organic chemistry or consent of instructor. Meets with BIOL 481, CHEM 481 and CHEM
581. BIOL 582-4. General Biochemistry. Continuation of
BIOL 481/581. Topics include control of metabolic flex through transcriptional and post
transcriptional mechanisms, macromolecules; nucleic acids, metabolism of
nitrogen-containing compounds; biosynthesis and function of macromolecules including DNA,
RNA, and proteins; biochemistry of subcellular systems and special topics. Spring. Prer.,
Organic Chemistry. BIOL 584-3. Molecular Biology. Detailed
examination of replication, recombination, transposition, transcription and translation in
prokaryotes and eukaryotes at the molecular level. Spring. Prer., BIOL 383. Meets with
BIOL 585. BIOL 585-3. Molecular Biology Laboratory. A laboratory
course emphasizing techniques in molecular biology, including DNA cloning, and analysis of
gene expression. Prer., BIOL 484/584. Meets with BIOL 485. BIOL 586-3. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory. Designed to
provide laboratory skills and techniques. Experiments are selected to demonstrate
principles and application of current techniques and the use of instrumentation.
Spectrophotometry, enzymology, centrifugation and electrophoresis are stressed. Spring.
Prer., One semester of biochemistry or cell biology and one semester of organic chemistry.
Meets with BIOL 486, CHEM 486, CHEM 586. BIOL 587-3. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Lipids and
Membranes. An in-depth
look at the structure and function of acyl and prenyl lipids (e.g. phospholipids and
cholesterol) in biology. Focus on lipid synthesis and metabolism and their roles in signal
transduction and membrane physiology, emphasis on biomedical ramifications of
triacylglycerol, cholesterol and prostaglandin homeostasis in humans. Prer., BIOL 481/581
or BIOL 482/582. BIOL 588-2. Principles of Flow Cytometry. A comprehensive
introduction to the instrumentation, techniques and biological applications of flow
cytometry, high speed single cell analysis and cell sorting. Topics to be studied include
light sources, fluidics, fluorescent dyes, data collection and analysis, and applications
in biological research and clinical medicine. Summer. Prer., Consent of instructor. BIOL 589-3. Advanced Flow Cytometry. A seminar and
laboratory course for in-depth study of flow cytometric techniques and applications.
Topics to be studied include detection and quantitation in single cells of nucleic acids
and other nuclear, cytoplasmic and cell surface macromolecules with emphasis on oncology
and immunobiology. Fall, Spring. Prer., BIOL 488/588.
Designed
primarily for the biology major and and pre-health profession students. The course will
cover mechanisms of human disease from cellular through organ and systemic pathologies.
Major and pertinent health problems will be discussed. Lab materials are primarily from
autopsy materials. Spring (odd years). Prer., BIOL 110, BIOL 111, BIOL 115 and BIOL 116.
Open to junior, senior or graduate students. Meets with BIOL 490. BIOL 591-4. Biotechnology I. Lect. and lab.
in Biotechnology; part I of a two semester sequence emphasizing practical techniques in
several areas. Instrumentation principles, applied immunology, tissue culture, handling
radioisotopes, recombinant DNA, cloning and characterization of genes. Special topics
required for graduate credit. Fall. Prer., CHEM 331 and CHEM 332; BIOL 383 and BIOL 481;
PES 101 and PES 102; senior standing or consent of instructor. BIOL 592-4. Biotechnology II. Lect. and lab.
Continuation of Biotechnology I. Recombinant DNA techniques, methods in microbial
genetics. Engineering gene expression. Biomass conversion with engineered microbes.
Computer applications, tumor growth modeling. Radioimmune assay of receptors in mammalian
cells. Field trips to regional biotechnology companies. Spring. Prer., BIOL 491 and BIOL
591. BIOL 636-2. Advanced Biomechanics. An advanced
study of biomechanics. Includes methods of smoothing raw data, joint force and torque
calculations, three-dimensional theory and kinematics and kinetics in three dimensions.
Prer., Consent of instructor. BIOL 693-3. Research Practicum in Genetics. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in molecular
biology, microbial genetics, and biotechnology. Course includes experimental design,
laboratory projects, and interpretation and presentation of data from individual projects.
Prer., BIOL 484. BIOL 694-3. Research Practicum in Biochemistry. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in biochemistry.
Course includes experimental design, laboratory projects, and interpretation and
presentation of data from individual projects. Meets 9 hours per week. Prer., BIOL 481,
BIOL 482, BIOL 486, and consent of instructor. BIOL 695-3. Research Practicum in Exercise Physiology. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in exercise
physiology and nutrition. Course includes experimental design, laboratory projects, and
interpretation and presentation of data from individual projects. Meets 9 hours per week.
Prer., BIOL 330, BIOL 481 and consent of instructor. BIOL 696-3. Tumor Biology. A limited
enrollment course that emphasizes the basic science of tumor growth and the clinical
approach to cancer treatment. Fall, Spring. Prer., Senior or graduate status and consent
of instructor. BIOL 700-1 to 6. Masters Thesis. BIOL 940 to 948-1 to 3. Independent Study in Biology. Advanced
students (usually seniors) are encouraged to pursue independent research in some specific
area or problem where extensive reference to biological literature on that subject is
available. Also encouraged is the design and execution of original research, either in the
laboratory or field, that bears on the problem being considered. Prior to being admitted
to this course, the student must submit an acceptable written proposal of the area or
problem to be studied to the faculty member (selected by the student) who supervises the
effort. Students must have consent of instructor and completed permission forms to
register. Fall, Spring, Summer. BIOL 941-1 to 3. Independent Study in Biochemistry. Advanced
students (usually seniors) are encouraged to pursue independent research in some specific
area or problem where extensive reference to biological literature on that subject is
available. Also encouraged is the design and execution of original research, either in the
laboratory or field, that bears on the problem being considered. Prior to being admitted
to this course, the student must submit an acceptable written proposal of the area or
problem to be studied to the faculty member (selected by the student) who supervises the
effort. Students must have consent of instructor and completed permission forms to
register. BIOL 942-1 to 3. Independent Study in Micro Genetics. Advanced
students (usually seniors) are encouraged to pursue independent research in some specific
area or problem where extensive reference to biological literature on that subject is
available. Also encouraged is the design and execution of original research, either in the
laboratory or field, that bears on the problem being considered. Prior to being admitted
to this course, the student must submit an acceptable written proposal of the area or
problem to be studied to the faculty member (selected by the student) who supervises the
effort. Students must have consent of instructor and completed permission forms to
register. BIOL 943-1 to 3. Independent Study in Exercise Science. Advanced
students are encouraged to pursue independent research in some specific area or problem
where extensive reference to biological literature on that subject is available. Also
encouraged is the design and execution of original research, either in the laboratory or
field, that bears on the problem being considered. Prior to being admitted to this course
the student must submit an acceptable written table proposal of the area or problem to be
studied to the faculty member who supervises the effort. Students must have consent of
instructor and completed permission forms to register. BIOL 944-1 to 3. Independent Study in Plant Molecular Biology. Advanced
students (usually seniors) are encouraged to pursue independent research in some specific
area or problem where extensive reference to biological literature on that subject is
available. Also encouraged is the design and execution of original research, either in the
laboratory or field, that bears the problem being considered. Prior to being admitted to
this course, the student must submit an acceptable written proposal of the area or problem
to be studied to the faculty member (selected by the student) who supervises the effort.
Students must have consent of instructor and completed permission forms to register. Meets
with BIOL 954. BIOL 945-1 to 6. Independent Study in Biochem Genetics. BIOL 946-1 to 3. Independent Study in Tumor Biology. Advanced
students (usually seniors) are encouraged to pursue independent research in some specific
area or problem where extensive reference to biological literature on that subject is
available. Also encouraged is the design and execution of original research, either in the
laboratory or field, that bears on the problem being considered. Prior to being admitted
to this course, the student must submit an acceptable written proposal of the area or
problem to be studied to the faculty member (selected by the student) who supervises the
effort. Students must have consent of instructor and completed permission forms to
register. BIOL 949-3. Senior Thesis. For advanced
students who wish to pursue independent research for honors standing in biology.
Description follows that for Independent Study in Biology (BIOL 941 and 942). The course
involves four phases: 1) A proposal must be submitted including a statement of the
research goal, materials and methods, review of pertinent literature, and anticipated
results. The proposal will be reviewed for acceptability; 2) Research must be carried out;
3) The thesis as a write-up of research should be in the form of a scholarly publication
and will be reviewed for acceptability; 4) A seminar on the research must be presented to
faculty and students in biology. It is strongly suggested that students initiate their
work at the start of the last semester of their junior year. Fall, Spring. BIOL 950 to 958-1 to 3. Independent Study in Biology. Same as BIOL
940-948 and to be performed at the graduate level. Fall, Spring, Summer. BIOL 951-1 to 3. Independent Study in Biochemistry. BIOL 952-1 to 3. Independent Study in Micro Genetics. BIOL 953-1 to 3. Independent Study in Exercise Science. Advanced
students are encouraged to pursue independent research in some BIOL 954-1 to 3. Independent Study in Plant Molecular Biology. Meets with BIOL
944. BIOL 955-1 to 3. Independent Study in Biochem Genetics. BIOL 956-1 to 3. Independent Study in Tumor Biology. BIOL 957-1 to 3. Independent Study in Exercise Physiology. BIOL 958-1 to 3. Independent Study in Cell Physiology/ End. BIOL 959-1 to
3. Independent Study Senior Thesis. BIOL 999-0. Candidate for Degree. Chemistry CHEM 100-3. Chemistry in the Modern World. Lecture. A
brief introduction to chemical principles and study of their application to biochemical
materials and processes, consumer chemistry, energy problems, air and water pollution and
toxic chemicals. This course may be taken with or without the lab course CHEM 110. Counts
towards fulfillment of the LAS natural science area requirement. CHEM 101-4. Introduction to Chemistry. Lecture and
Recitation. This is a first-semester course in chemistry with an emphasis on principles
and practical applications. The course is designed for two groups of individuals.
Paramedical majors and nursing students comprise one of these groups. The second group
will be made up of students who are required to take CHEM 103 but who have not had a high
school chemistry course or who have inadequate backgrounds. Students who have not taken
algebra in high school or college should take an algebra course before taking CHEM 101.
The course covers measurements, matter, atoms, bonding, energy, phases of matter,
acid-base and redox reactions, solutions, equilibria, electrolytes, inorganic and nuclear
reactions. Counts towards fulfillment of the LAS natural science area requirement. Prer.,
One year of high school algebra. CHEM 102-4. Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry. Lecture,
recitation, and lab. This is the second part of a one year course and should be taken
after completion of CHEM 101. Students who are required to take CHEM 103-106 should not
take both 101 and 102. The course includes a survey of organic functional group and
biochemical reactions. A large emphasis is placed on structure and function of organic and
biomolecules. Prer., CHEM 101 with a grade of “C” or higher. CHEM 103-5. General Chemistry I. Lecture,
recitation, and lab. A first college-level chemistry course for students with adequate
high school chemistry. Emphasis on the structure and composition of matter: elements and
compounds, atoms and molecules, and states of matter including solutions. Students having
marginal mathematics backgrounds are advised to solidify their mathematics proficiencies
before taking this course. To proceed to CHEM 106 a grade of C is necessary. Counts
towards fulfillment of the LAS natural science area requirement. Prer., 1 year high school
chemistry and 2 years high school math. CHEM 106-5. General Chemistry II. Lecture,
recitation, and lab. This is the second course of the general chemistry sequence. Emphasis
iss on acid-base and solution chemistry, equilibria, kinetics, redox chemistry, transition
metal chemistry, nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry. Counts towards fulfillment of
the LAS natural science area requirement. Prer., CHEM 103 with a grade of “C” or
higher. CHEM 108-1. Introduction to Chemistry Lab Research. Research
methodology in chemistry is introduced by conducting an investigation involving the
synthesis and determination of the physical and chemical properties of a series of metal
coordination compounds of acetylacetone and its analogies. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM
106 required. CHEM 110-1. Chemistry in the Modern World Laboratory. When taken
along with CHEM 100, these courses count toward fulfillment of the LAS natural science
requirement and lab requirement. Experiments have been chosen that illustrate the
principles discussed in the lecture. Prer., Concurrent registration in CHEM 100 or prior
completion of CHEM 100. Satisfies the LAS natural science laboratory requirement. CHEM 115-3. Preparatory Chemistry. Preparatory
chemistry lecture for students who have not taken high school chemistry. Prepares students
for general chemistry (CHEM 103-106). Credit is granted only if no other college chemistry
credits have been earned. Does not count towards the LAS natural science area requirement.
Prer., One year high school algebra or concurrent enrollment in MATH 104. For students
with little or no chemistry background in preparation for CHEM 103. CHEM 121-3. Introduction to Physical Science. An integrated
presentation of the basic concepts of physics and chemistry for non-science majors. Topics
include motion, heat, sound, light, atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions,
acids and bases, and radioactivity. Counts towards fulfillment of the LAS natural science
area requirement. Prer., Two years of high school mathematics. Meets with PES 121. CHEM 124-1. Physical Science Laboratory. A laboratory to
accompany CHEM/PES 121. Includes experiments on mechanics, heat, sound, light,
electricity, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, acid- based chemistry, and reaction
kinetics. Counts towards fulfillment of the LAS natural science area requirement. Meets
with PES 124. CHEM 151-3. Environmental Science. Introduction to
atomic molecular structure and to biological structure and function. Environmental
contaminants in air and their reactions, water quality and its analysis, wastewater
treatment, the ecology of natural systems and genetic adaptation. Counts towards
fulfillment of the LAS natural science area requirement. Meets with BIOL 151. CHEM 153-1. Environmental Science Laboratory. This lab is to
designed to accompany BIOL 151 and CHEM 151. Counts towards fulfillment of the LAS natural
science area requirement. Meets with BIOL 153. CHEM 301-3. Materials Science. Lecture. An
introductory development of the physical and chemical properties of materials, including
metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials. Intended for science and
engineering students. Prer., Grades of “C” or higher in CHEM 106, PES 111 and
MATH 135, or permission of the instructor. CHEM 330-3. Organic Chemistry. Lecture for
biology majors and non-chemistry majors taking only one semester of organic chemistry.
This is a survey of organic nomenclature, structure, preparations, and reactions. The
course includes bio-organic topics, such as carbohydrates, peptides, and proteins, as well
as a general introduction to important functional groups. Fall semester. Prer., CHEM 106
with a grade of “C” or higher. Students must also enroll concurrently for the
lab course, CHEM 340. CHEM 331-3. Organic Chemistry I. For
biochemistry option and non-chemistry majors. Topics include structure and reactions of
alkanes, alkenes and alkyl halides. Organic nomenclature stereochemistry, reaction
mechanisms and kinetics. Prer., Grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 106. Concurrent
registration for CHEM 333 or CHEM 337 required. CHEM 332-3. Organic Chemistry II. For
biochemistry option and non-chemistry majors. Topics include structure and reactions of
alcohols, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, amines, aromatic compounds, heterocycles,
sugars and amino acids. Emphasis is on organic synthesis and reaction mechanisms. Prer.,
CHEM 331 and either 333 or 337 with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 334 or
CHEM 338. CHEM 333-2. Organic Chemistry Laboratory I. For
biochemistry option and non-chemistry majors. Instruction of experimental techniques of
modern organic chemistry including microscale techniques. Emphasis is also on reactions of
alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides and on stereo CHEM 334-2. Organic Chemistry Laboratory II. For
biochemistry option and non-chemistry majors. Emphasis is on spectroscopic techniques and
on syntheses of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives.
Prer., CHEM 331 and 333 with grades of “C” or higher. Students must register for
lecture and lab. Coreq., CHEM 332. CHEM 337-2. Practical Organic Chemistry I. An introduction
to organic laboratory methods for chemistry majors. Prer., Grade of “C” or
higher in CHEM 106. Coreq., CHEM 331. CHEM 338-2. Practical Organic Chemistry II. Laboratory. An
introduction to organic, synthetic and spectroscopic methods for chemistry for chemistry
majors. Prer., CHEM 331 and CHEM 337 with grades of “C” or higher. To be taken
concurrently with CHEM 332. CHEM 340-2. Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Laboratory for
biology majors and non-chemistry majors. Lab section to accompany CHEM 330. Instruction in
experimental techniques, organic synthesis, analysis, and spectroscopy. Fall semester.
Prer. or Coreq., CHEM 330. Laboratory course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 330. CHEM 341-3. Environmental Chemistry. An in-depth
survey and discussion of problems of the environment from a chemical point of view. Air,
water, land, pollution, and their effect on the ecology of living organisms. Prer., CHEM
106 with grade of “C” or higher. CHEM 395-3. Cooperative Education in Chemistry. Students
arrange a program with appropriate faculty members through the auspices of local
government or industrial facilities. The program will generally require independent
laboratory and/or literature work, resulting in a report or series of reports.
An introduction
to the physical inorganic concepts of modern inorganic chemistry. Topics include atomic
structure and periodic properties, ionic and covalent bonding and a survey of inorganic
main group reactions. Prer., One year of organic chemistry, CHEM 331-332, with grade of
“C” or higher. CHEM 402-4. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. A detailed
study of structure, characterization and synthesis of transition metal complexes.
Laboratory demonstrates appropriate examples of synthesis and characterization techniques.
Prer., CHEM 401 and CHEM 451 with grades of “C” or higher. CHEM 405-1 to 4. Topics in Chemistry. Examination of
selected topics in chemistry in lecture, seminar and/or laboratory format. Topic will
change according to the interest of the instructor and students. Students may repeat the
course for credit when the topic changes. Consult the schedule of courses for topic. CHEM 411-3. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. Lecture and
lab. Theory and practice of advanced techniques in NMR spectroscopy including complex
spectra, double resonance, paramagnetic systems, and rate-processes. CHEM 417-4. Analytical Chemistry I. Lecture and
lab. Emphasis is on chemical equilibrium, quantitative analysis by means of titration,
spectrophotometry, electrode potentials, and analytical separation techniques. Prer.,
Grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 106. CHEM 418-3. Analytical Chemistry II. Emphasis is on
instrumental methods of analysis, including spectral, electranalytical and separations
methods. Prer., PES 112, CHEM 417 with grades of “C” or higher and concurrent
enrollment or completion of CHEM 452. Coreq., CHEM 420. CHEM 420-2. Practical Instrumental Analysis. Laboratory work
in instrumental methods of analysis, including spectrochemical, electroanalytical and
chromatographic techniques. Prer., CHEM 417 and CHEM 452. Coreq., CHEM 418. CHEM 451-3. Physical Chemistry I. The application
of thermodynamics to phase changes, chemical reactions and electrochemical cells. The
rates and mechanics of chemical reactions. Prer., Grades of “C” or higher in PES
112, PES 115, MATH 136 and CHEM 332. CHEM 452-3. Physical Chemistry II. The application
of quantum mechanics to atomic and molecular structure and spectra. The application of
statistical mechanics to the prediction of thermodynamic properties. Transition state
theory of reaction rate. Prer., CHEM 451 with a grade of “C” or higher. Coreq.,
CHEM 454 or CHEM 455. CHEM 454-1. Experimental Physical Chemistry. Laboratory.
Error analysis and experiments in thermodynamics and kinetics. Prer., CHEM 417 and CHEM
451 with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 452. Meets with CHEM 455. CHEM 455-2. Experimental Physical Chemistry. Laboratory.
Instruction in the experimental techniques of modern physical chemistry with emphasis on
experiments illustrating the fundamental principles of chemical thermodynamics, quantum
chemistry and chemical kinetics for BS chemistry majors. Prer., CHEM 417 and CHEM 451 with
grades of “C” or higher. Meets in part with CHEM 454. CHEM 456-3. Surface Chemistry. A study of the
physical chemistry of surfaces and interfaces. Topics will include interfacial tension,
wetting, monolayers, adsorption, heterogeneous catalysis, surface diffusion, kinetics of
phase transformations, electrocapillarity, and the characterization of solid surfaces.
Prer., CHEM 452 (for chemistry majors); or PES 213 and either PES 340 or PES 342 (for
physics and engineering majors). Meets with CHEM 556. CHEM 481-3. General Biochemistry. Lecture. Topics
include structure, conformation, and structure and functions of properties of proteins;
enzymes; mechanisms and kinetics; intermediary metabolism; carbohydrates; lipids; and
amino acids; energetics and metabolic control; and photosynthesis. Fall. Prer., BIOL 302
and CHEM 332. Meets with CHEM 581, BIOL 481, BIOL 581. CHEM 482-4. Biochemistry II. Lecture.
Continuation of CHEM 481. Topics include control of metabolic flex through transcriptional
and post transcriptional mechanisms, macromolecules; nucleic acids, metabolism of
nitrogen-containing compounds; biosynthesis and function of macromolecules including DNA,
RNA, and proteins; biochemistry of subcellular systems and special topics. Prer., Organic
Chemistry. Meets with CHEM 582, BIOL 482, BIOL 582. CHEM 483-3. Biochemistry Principles. A comprehensive
one semester introduction to cells, proteins, catalysis; metabolism of carbohydrates,
lipids and nitrogen compounds; and storage and utilization of genetic information. Prer.,
BIOL 110, BIOL 111 and CHEM 332. CHEM 484-3. Molecular Biology. Detailed
examination of replication, recombination, transposition, transcription and translation in
prokaryotes and eukaryotes at the molecular level. Spring. Prer., BIOL 383. Meets with
CHEM 584, BIOL 484, and BIOL 584. CHEM 486-3. Biochemistry Laboratory. Designed to
provide laboratory skills and techniques. Experiments are selected to demonstrate
principles and application of current techniques and the use of instrumentation.
Spectrophotometry, enzymology, centrifugation and electrophoresis are stressed. Prer., One
semester of biochemistry or cell biology and one semester of organic chemistry. Meets with
CHEM 586, BIOL 486, BIOL 586. CHEM 495-1. Chemistry Seminar I. A capstone
course designed to familiarize students with the chemical literature and to allow for ten
to thirty presentations. Prer., CHEM 332 and either CHEM 417 or CHEM 451. CHEM 496-1. Chemistry Seminar II. A capstone
course designed to familiarize students with the chemical literature and to allow for
formal presentations. Prer., CHEM 495. CHEM 511-3. NMR Spectroscopy. Lecture and
lab. Theory and practice of advanced techniques in NMR Spectroscopy including complex
spectra, double resonance, paramagnetic systems, rate process and one and two-dimensional
pulse methods. Meets with CHEM 411. CHEM 517-3. Electrochemistry. Electrochemical
methods of analysis, analytical instrumentation. Topics will include redox thermodynamics
and kinetics, electrochemical techniques, and modern applications. Prer., Physical
chemistry with a grade of C or higher. CHEM 518-3. Chromatography and Analysis. Lecture and
labs. Analytical separation processes with special reference to theory and practice of
liquid and gas chromatography. Analysis methods include mass spectrometry and nuclear
magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Prer., Undergraduate physical chemistry and instrumental
methods of analysis. CHEM 531-3. Advanced Organic Chemistry I. Lecture. Survey
of organic chemistry including mechanistic and synthetic organic chemistry. Prer., One
year of organic chemistry with a grade of “C” or higher. CHEM 532-3. Advanced Organic Chemistry II. Lecture. Modern
concepts of physical organic chemistry and their use in interpreting data in terms of
mechanisms or organic reactions and reactivities of organic compounds. Prer., One year of
organic chemistry and CHEM 451 with grades of “C” or higher. CHEM 556-3. Surface Chemistry. A study of the
physical chemistry of surfaces and interfaces. Topics include interfacial tension,
wetting, monolayers, adsorption, heterogeneous catalysis, surface diffusion, kinetics of
phase transformations, electrocapillarity, and the characterization of solid surfaces.
Meets with CHEM 456.
Lecture. Topics
include structure, conformation, and structure and functions of properties of proteins;
enzymes; mechanisms and kinetics; intermediary metabolism; carbohydrates, lipids; and
amino acids; energetics and metabolic control; and photosynthesis. Fall. Prer., Organic
chemistry or consent of instructor. Meets with CHEM 481, BIOL 481, BIOL 581. CHEM 582-4. Biochemistry II. Lecture.
Continuation of CHEM 581. Topics include control of metabolic flex through transcriptional
and post transcriptional mechanisms, macromolecules; nucleic acids, metabolism of
nitrogen-containing compounds; biosynthesis and function of macromolecules including DNA,
RNA, and proteins; biochemistry of subcellular systems and special topics. Spring. Prer.,
Organic Chemistry. Meets with CHEM 482, BIOL 482, BIOL 582. CHEM 586-3. Biochemistry Laboratory. Designed to
provide laboratory skills and techniques. Experiments are selected to demonstrate
principles and application of current techniques and the use of instrumentation.
Spectrophotometry, enzymology, centrifugation and electrophoresis are stressed. Spring.
Prer., One semester of biochemistry or cell biology and one semester of organic chemistry.
Meets with CHEM 486, BIOL 486 and BIOL 586. CHEM 700-1 to 6. Masters Thesis. CHEM 940-1 to 3. Independent Study in Chemistry. Undergraduate.
Consent of instructor required. For upper-division students. CHEM 950-1 to 3. Independent
Study in Chemistry. - Graduate. CHEM 999-0. Candidate for Degree. Communication COMM 100-3. Contemporary Mass Media. Examines the
mass media and their interaction with society, looking at journalism and the mass media in
historical, intellectual, political, and social contexts. Same as Journalism 100.
(Pre-journalism students should register for JOUR 100). Meets with JOUR 100. COMM 102-3. Interpersonal Communication. A
lecture-discussion-recitation approach to communication theory and its applications in
everyday communication. Intended to give students a point of view and certain basic
knowledge that will help them become better communicators regardless of their fields of
specialization. COMM 103-3. Principles of Communication. A study of
human communication from its classical foundations in Aristotelian rhetoric through
contemporary interpersonal theory. Emphasis include basic models of communication and
approaches to communication as a discipline. Contemporary theoretical considerations
include current interpersonal research in such areas as person perception, attraction, and
conflict. Prer., COMM 102. COMM 111-3. Introduction to Leadership. An introductory
exploration of the relationship between leadership theory and practice. The course
examines both foundational and emerging leadership paradigms to provide the student a
basic understanding of leadership. COMM 201-3. Oral Communication in the Workplace. Designed to
develop and enhance oral communication skills in business and professional settings.
Course includes four components: a) basics of business communication, including emphasis
on diversity; b) interpersonal skills, including listening and job interviewing; c)
working in groups, including problem solving and effective meetings; and d) preparing and
delivering effective business. COMM 210-3. Public Speaking. A
lecture-recitation approach to the basic principles of speechmaking. Intended to give
students basic information for the preparation and delivery of a variety of public
presentations. COMM 215-3. Male/Female Communication. A
lecture-discussion approach to the study of contemporary theories and research in
male/female communication. The course will involve reading and discussion in such areas as
gender differences in self-perception, social and media images of men and women, language
usage and nonverbal behavior differences between genders. Prer., COMM 102. Meets with WMST
215. COMM 224-3. Introduction to Organizational Communication. An introduction
to models of human communication and definitions of organizational communication with
emphasis on communication process, information flow, individual communication roles and
group process for problem solving and decision making: introduction to auditing. Prer.,
COMM 102, 103. COMM 225-3. Introduction to Film and Video. A study of the
principles and techniques of film-making, including practical experience in planning,
shooting, lighting, editing, and sound mixing. The study of film as visual language will
be integrated with experience and making short video production. COMM 227-3. Beginning Television Production. An introductory
course in creative television production. Course is geared toward developing the writing,
directing, and production skills necessary to make intelligent and imaginative programs in
a variety of basic formats. Designed for majors and nonmajors, includes lecture and lab. COMM 250-3. Research Methods. Introduction to
the nature of social scientific method methods including research design, measurement,
survey methods and introductory statistics. Prer., I D 105. COMM 260-3. Family Communication. The role of
communication in long-term relationships as found in families. It is a descriptive
approach designed to provide an understanding of the extent to which communication affects
and is affected by the family. COMM 290-3. Writing for the Media. Fundamentals of
news gathering and writing, news story forms. Assignments include reportorial work for
campus publications. Meets with JOUR 290.
Overview of
directing studio and location performance using multicamera, videotape, and/or film
formats. Observation and hands-on approach to basic performance techniques in news and
entertainment programs. COMM 315-3. Communication Competency in Groups and Teams. Theory and
practice in group discussion processes, decision making, and participant and laboratory.
Prer., COMM 102 or consent of instructor. COMM 323-3. Nonverbal Communication. Consists of the
study of nonverbal communication through proxemics, kinesics, physical appearance, and
paralanguage as well as an application of nonverbal communication theory to work, group,
and home settings. COMM 324-3. Business and Professional Communication. Theory and
practice in oral and written communication competency for business and the professions.
Topics include presentational speaking, business writing, interpersonal communication in
organizations, small group process and the role of the leader-manager, and communication
trends in business organizations of the future. Prer., COMM 102 and COMM 224. COMM 327-3. Intermediate Television Production. A study
advancing the principles and techniques of television production to include extended
experiences doing multicamera studio productions, with an introduction to electronic field
production techniques. Topics include production planning and procedures, directing,
lighting, and editing. Lecture and lab. Prer., COMM 225 and COMM 227. COMM 328-3. Intercultural Communication. An examination
of the philosophy, process, problems, and potentials unique to communication across
cultural boundaries. Implications for personal and social innovations. Comparative study
in communication in selected cultures.
A course in
writing for non-print media. Students will learn key elements of fiction and non-fictional
media formats, story structures, and exposition. Prer., JOUR/COMM 290, COMM 225, and COMM
227. COMM 344-3. Leadership Communication. An examination
of contemporary theories and research pertaining to the communication of leadership in
interpersonal, group, organizational, and societal settings, including consideration of
the nature of power, vision, and creativity in leadership. Prer., COMM 102. COMM 350-3. American Cinema. An introductory
film course surveying American cinema as art, industry, and system of representation and
communication. Students acquire knowledge of film history and genres, technical and
critical vocabulary terms, and how popular genres extend to broader social context. Meets
with FILM 350. COMM 365-3. Mass Media and Society. The
interrelationships among mass media, society, and communication are explored. The
theoretical foundations of mass communication are delineated. COMM 400-3. Rhetorical Dimensions in Communication. The theory of
oral discourse is examined in light of classical thought and practice, historical
development, and modern rhetorical processes. Prer., COMM 102 and COMM 103. COMM 410-3. Advanced Public Speaking. Advanced
exploration of the theory, preparation, delivery and evaluation of public speeches. Prer.,
COMM 210 or equivalent. Meets with COMM 510. COMM 415-3. Communication for the Classroom Teacher. This course is
intended to be both theoretical and practical in nature and will provide teachers and
prospective teachers the rationale for using appropriate communication strategies in the
classroom. It will include methods for analysis, development, and facilitation of
teachers’ and their students’ communication behaviors. Meets with COMM 515. COMM 420-3. Persuasion. The theory of
motivation and change as it operates in individuals and groups, consideration of
attitudes, beliefs, values, credibility, message variables, ethic ethics, and effects.
Analysis of persuasive campaigns. COMM 422-3. Creative Communication. Exploration of
the relationship between creativity and communication. Topics include: theories and models
of creativity and language, the creative process in groups and organizations, and creative
influence. Meets with COMM 522. COMM 424-3. Advanced Organizational Communication. Major
perspectives for the study of organizational communication, communication auditing
procedures, and communication training and development practices. Prer., COMM 102, COMM
224 COMM 324 and COMM 250. Meets with COMM 524. COMM 425-3. Advanced Interpersonal Communication: Conflict
Management. A
lecture-discussion approach to the study of contemporary theories and research in
conflict. Course will involve reading and discussion of both original research reports and
secondary sources in such areas as perception, destructive communication, manipulative
communication, and communication in developing and terminating relationships. Prer., COMM
102. COMM 426-3. Organizational Communication in the Global
Environment. Theory-based
examination of virtual and changing organizational forms, international/intercultural
communication, telemediated organizational communication, and legal issues in
communication in the workplace. Course additionally prepares students for both technical
and human proficiencies necessary for the workplace of the future. Prer., COMM 224. COMM 427-3. Advanced Television Production. Studio and
advisory support for video programs initiated, designed, organized, and produced by
advanced students. Students work in production groups to arrange and gain approval for
program plans prior to execution. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 hours. Prer., COMM
227, COMM 327. COMM 445-3. Advertising Media. A seminar in
the theory and practice of advertising as an art and science. Students will participate in
cases and campaigns providing a dynamic approach to the field. COMM 450-3. Media Management. Analysis of
managerial problems in industrial, governmental, and nonprofit media organizations. Case
studies, local managers, and outside readings will examine public relations/marketing,
inventory, personnel, and legal aspects of managing a media facility. Prer., COMM 100,
COMM 227. COMM 451-3. Quantitative Methods for Communication Research. Course covers
introductory statistics, t-tests, simple ANOVAs, bivariate regression and measurements
issues. Students are also introduced to the use of statistical software. Prer., COMM 250
and I D 105. Meets with COMM 551. COMM 460-3. Contemporary Theories of Human Communication. An exploration
of essentials of theory development and construction as related to the human communication
process with primary emphasis on contemporary theories of human communication. Taught in a
seminar format. Prer., COMM 102 and COMM 103. Meets with COMM 560. COMM 461-3. Principles and Practice of Public Relations. Designed to
privide majors and non-majors an introduction to the principles and practice of
contemporary public relations. Students will increase their understanding and knowledge of
the formation and implication of public opinion, and the elements and the practice of
public relations in contemporary society. COMM 469-3 to 6. Internship in Communication. Supervised
opportunities for obtaining knowledge and experience concerning the role of communication
in the world of work. Prer., For Org Comm and Recording Arts/ Media Management majors
only. COMM 490-1 to 3. Special Topics in Communication. Advanced
exploration of timely topics and issues related to communication in various contexts.
Topics vary from semester to semester. May be taken up to two times for credit with
permission of department chair. Prer., Vary from topic to topic. COMM 499-3. Multicultural Diversity and Communication- A Team
Teaching Approach. It will examine
the process and theory of communication and its application to a multicultural society. It
will explore cases of successes and failures in interpersonal, group, and mass
communication. It will also examine the process of verbal and nonverbal communication
expressed in a variety of channels, systems, and codes. Meets with COMM 599. COMM 510-3. Advanced Public Speaking. Advanced
exploration of the theory, preparation, delivery and evaluation of public speeches. Prer.,
COMM 210 or equivalent. Meets with COMM 410. COMM 515-3. Communication for the Classroom Teacher. This course is
intended to be both theoretical and practical in nature and will provide teachers and
prospective teachers the rationale for using appropriate communication strategies in the
classroom. It will include methods for analysis, development, and facilitation of
teachers’ and their students’ communication behaviors. Meets with COMM 415. COMM 522-3. Creative Communication. Exploration of
the relationship between creativity and communication. Topics include: theories and models
of creativity, creativity and language, the creative process in groups and organizations,
and creative influence. Meets with COMM 422. COMM 524-3. Seminar in Organizational Communication. Explores major
theoretical perspectives for the study of organizational communication, examines culture
and communication relationships, describes the role and responsibilities of organizational
communication professionals, and surveys current research in organizational communication.
Students make application of organizational communication principles to a variety of case
studies and organizational experiences. Meets with COMM 424. COMM 551-3. Quantitative Methods Communication for Research. Course begins
with a review of elementary statistics and measurement concerns and moves on to T-test,
ANOVA, Chi-squares, bivariate and multivariate regression. Prer., COMM 250 and I D 105.
Meets with COMM 451. COMM 560-3. Contemporary Theories of Human Communication. An exploration
of essentials of theory development and construction as related to the human communication
process with primary emphasis on contemporary theories of human communication. Taught in a
seminar format. Meets with COMM 460. COMM 569-1 to 3. Problems in Radio-Television and Film. Opportunity for
students to explore, upon consultation with the instructor, areas in radio-TV and film
which the normal sequence of offering will not allow. Prer., Consent of instructor. COMM 570-3. Instructional Media. Comprehensive
examination of communication and learning theory, instructional design, and media
production. COMM 577-3. Leadership Communication in a Global Environment. Advanced
exploration of contemporary leadership theory and research with an emphasis on global
leadership communication issues. Strategic communication methods are investigated through
case analysis with emphasis on the relationship between leadership and culture, leadership
style, transformational leadership, charisma, corporate culture, leadership challenges in
dealing with diverse populations, ethical leadership and followership, and the global
leadership challenges of the future. COMM580-3. Qualitative Research Practices in Communication
Studies. Introduces
graduate students to the qualitative communication research process by: locating and
critically reviewing scholarly literature, critically analyzing scholarly research,
describing various qualitative research methods used in communication research, developing
a communication research proposal, and carrying out a project. Prer., Suggested - COMM
601. COMM 599-3. Multicultural Diversity and Communication. It will examine
the process and theory of communication and its application to a multicultural society. It
will explore cases of successes and failures in interpersonal, group, and mass
communication. It will also examine the process of verbal and nonverbal communication
expressed in a variety of channels, systems, and codes. Meets with COMM 499. COMM 601-3. Introduction to Graduate Work in Communication. Intended to
familiarize students with the philosophical, ideological and methodological bases of study
in communication. Required for all departmental graduate students. COMM 602-3. Communication Research Practicum. A project-based
graduate course designed to involve students in communication research and/or creative
work from the proposal stage through conference presentation/publication/production.
Prer., COMM 601 and/or instructor consent. COMM 610-3. Communication Competency: Theory, Assessment, and
Pedagogy. In a seminar
format, this course examines the historical development of various theories, present
conceptualizations, and models of communication competency. Models are related to
assessment in various contexts. Students develop and present an oral communication
competency assessment program. COMM 625-1 to 6. Problems in Communication. Explores
various graduate-level subjects in communication not normally offered on a regular basis.
See Schedule of Courses for current offerings and prerequisites. COMM 626-3. Communication, Training, and Development. Examines the
field of training and development from both theoretical and pragmatic perspectives.
Although the primary emphasis will be on corporate training and development, the course
will also address broad principles relating to adult education in a variety of training
contexts. COMM 651-3. Intermediate Quantitative Methods for
Communication Research. Course begins
with a review of elementary statistics and measurement concerns and moves to t-test,
ANOVA, Chi-Squares, bivariate and multiple regression. Prer., COMM 451/551 or permission
of instructor. COMM 699-3. Emerging Communication Technologies. Examination of
new communications technologies with regard to use and capability and impact on
interpersonal, small group, organizational, and international contexts. Special emphasis
on impact of technologies for problem solving, decision making, power relationships,
geographically diverse work teams, and changing communication theory. COMM 700-1 to 9. Masters Thesis. COMM940-1 to 4. Independent Study in Communication. Individually
developed and implemented research projects in communication. Prer., COMM 102, COMM 103
and consent of instructor. COMM 950-1 to 6. Independent Study in Communication. Individually
developed and implemented research projects in communication. A student desiring
independent study credit must present to the faculty a well-defined topic for research.
Prer., Graduate status. COMM 999-0. Candidate for Degree. Economics ECON 100-3. The Economics of Social Issues. The Economics
of Social Issues introduces the student to economics in a less rigorous manner than ECON
102. Economic issues are introduced in examining wealth, poverty, energy, crime,
education, health, discrimination, unemployment and inflation. ECON 101-3. Introduction to Microeconomics. An analysis of
the market system and its role in allocating goods and services; problems of market
failure (e.g., monopoly, environmental pollution, and public goods), and alternative
government responses to such problems. ECON 102-3. Introduction to Macroeconomics. An examination
of the forces which determine national income, employment, and prices; use of government
policy to combat inflation and unemployment; balance of payments problems; theories of
growth for developed and less developed economies, poverty, and consideration of
alternative economic systems. ECON 281-3. Introduction to Statistics and Computing in
Economics. Uses of
descriptive and inferential statistics in economics. Introduction to probability, random
sampling, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and simple linear regression. ECON 301-3. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory. Production,
price, and distribution theory under conditions of perfect and imperfect competition.
Prer., ECON 101. ECON 302-3. Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory. Keynesian,
classical, and monetarist theories of national income determination. Problems of
unemployment, inflation, international exchange, and growth. Prer., ECON 102. ECON 315-3. Great Books of Economics. A study of
economic principles as developed in the original works of great writers, especially Adam
Smith, David Ricardo, and Karl Marx. Prer., ECON 101 and ECON 102. ECON 321-3. Economics of the Public Sector. Analysis of the
role of government in a capitalist economy. Effects of alternative tax structures; local,
state, and federal expenditure and revenue policies. Use of fiscal policy in seeking goals
of full employment, stable prices, and growth. Prer., ECON 101. ECON 328-3. International Political Economy. Overview of the
world political economy, especially in the post-WWII period. The central goal of the
course is to provide information and develop analytical tools necessary for students to
grasp the political issues inherent in international economic relations. Prer., ECON 100,
ECON 101 or ECON 102. Meets with P SC 428. ECON 330-3. Environmental Economics. An examination
of the economic basis for and possible solutions of the environmental crisis. Particular
attention will be placed on the ways in which legal and political institutions affect
economic decisions that have an impact on the environment. Specific problems considered
will include air and water pollution, solid waste disposal, population control, energy
resources, and conservation. Prer., ECON 101 or consent of instructor. ECON 341-3. International Economics. Analysis of the
basis for and consequences of opening an economy to the international arena. Specific
issues considered are the benefits and costs of international trade, the reason for
barriers to trade, the determination of exchange rates and the effect of government
policies of international good and factor flows. Prer., ECON 101, 102 or consent of
instructor. ECON 350-3. Economic History of the United States. American
economic organization and institutions and their development from colonial times to the
present. Prer., ECON 101 and ECON 102. ECON 361-3. Economics of Inequality: Income, Poverty and
Distribution. Explores how
wages are set in a market economy, why incomes differ, the effects of gender or race
discrimination, immigration, educational policy, poverty programs and unions. Prer., ECON
101 or consent of instructor. ECON 366-3. Economics and Community Problems. Students build
on an introductory level knowledge of economics to see the economic aspects of social
problems and their solutions through service-learning assignments in the community.
Individual journals and oral presentations also required. Prer., ECON 100 or ECON 101 or
ECON 102. ECON 369-3. Economics of Business. Examines the
application of economic theory to business behavior, strategy, and market structure.
Prer., ECON 101. ECON 371-3. Comparative Economic Systems. Comparison of
resource allocation and stabilization policies under capitalism, socialism, and fascism.
Examination of experiences of selected countries. Prer., ECON 101 or consent of
instructor. ECON 377-3. Economic Development. This course
examines the sources of economic development and underdevelopment. Through examination of
the situation of high, middle, and low income countries recommendations for growth
strategies are developed. Prer., ECON 101 or ECON 102. ECON 385-3. Law and Economics. Examines how
economic theory has been applied in legal theory and been used to shape legal outcomes.
Numerous cases are examined. Prer., ECON 101. ECON 398-3. Special Topics in Economics. A study of
special topics in economics. Topics vary from semester to semester and generally emphasize
the application of economic analysis to current issues. Prer., ECON 100 or ECON 101 or
ECON 102. ECON 401-3. Advanced Microeconomic Theory. Study of the
core of microeconomic theory using calculus. Topics include: consumer theory of the firm,
profit maximization, efficiency and market failure. Several advanced topics from recent
developments in microeconomics are also examined. Prer., ECON 301 and MATH 112 (or 135) or
consent of instructor. ECON 423-3. Public Expenditures Evaluation and Policy
Analysis. Provides
training in methods of public policy analysis and evaluation. Covers benefit-cost and
cost- effectiveness analysis and research design. Prer., ECON 301, ECON 321 is recommended
or consent of instructor. Meets with P AD 5320. ECON 431-1 to 3. Understanding Our Economy. Explores a
variety of topics applicable to the study and teaching of economics. The emphasis will be
on themes, topics and structures as ways to motivate students interested in economics.
This course will be taught through the Division of Continuing Education. ECON 441-3. Advanced International Economics. Through
development of advanced models, this course examines the likely effects of globalization
on the U.S. and other countries. Prer., ECON 301, ECON 302, ECON 341. ECON 461-3. Labor Economics. The
determination of wages and working conditions in the U.S. Economy. A study of the supply
and demand for labor under competitive and noncompetitive conditions. Includes the
economic effects of trade unions, internal labor markets, migration and labor mobility, as
well as analysis of occupational choice, women in the labor force, and the causes and
consequences of discrimination. Prer., ECON 301. ECON 481-3. Introduction to Econometrics. Development and
application of multiple regression techniques in testing economic theories. Prer., ECON
301 or 302; ECON 281 or consent of instructor. ECON 631-1 to 3. Teaching Economics. The seminar
will explore a variety of topics applicable to the study and teaching of economics. The
emphasis will be on themes, topics and strategies most appropriate to motivate
students’ interest in economics. Courses offered through the council for economic
education. Not an option for ECON majors or grad students. ECON 940-1 to 3. Independent Study in Economics. ECON 941-1 to 3. Independent Study in Macroeconomics. ECON 950-1 to 3. Independent Study in Economics. English ENGL 099-3. Components of Writing. Introductory
writing course offered through Extended Studies: 262: 4071. Students develop strategies
for managing academic reading and writing assignments. Emphasizes the writing process:
generating topics, drafting, revising and editing academic prose. Students receive
one-on-one support throughout the writing process with special attention to writing
conventions and the development of ideas. Critical reading and discussion skills are an
integral part of this course. ENGL 099 is taught in a computer- mediated environment.
Designed to prepare students for ENGL 131. Placement Criteria: ACT English score of 18 or
below; SAT English score of 449 or below. For additional placement information, call the
Writing Program: (719) 262-4040.ENGL 131-3. Composition I. First semester
of a two-semester course, required of all students. Introduces students to academic
reading and writing processes. Students develop critical reading, writing and thinking
skills through class discussion, the rhetorical analysis of academic texts and the writing
of analytical essays. Students write for a variety of purposes and audiences. Emphasis is
given to reading and writing processes as multiple, and rhetorically diverse. Students may
variously explore multicultural approaches to reading and writing, interdisciplinary
approaches to reading and writing, community-specific definitions of literacy and language
practices and/or the impact of technology upon academic reading and writing processes.
Requirements include an in-class essay exam and three analytical essays. ENGL 131 is
taught in a computer-mediated environment. Students needing additional work on
sentence-level editing skills may be asked to enroll concurrently in ENGL 135. Prer.,
Successful completion of ENGL 099 or equivalent; score of 19+ on the English ACT; or score
of 450+ on the English SAT. See general information section of the Schedule of Courses or
the Course Bulletin for additional information.
A course in
sentence structure and strategies, to be taught in small group workshops in the Writing
Center. Students will learn and apply basic grammatical and stylistic principles in small,
computer-assisted, interactive group sessions, while also working individually with peer
tutors on their own writing. One-hour workshops meet weekly in the Writing Center
beginning the third week of classes. Supplements Composition courses. Cannot be repeated
for credit. ENGL 141-3. Composition II. Second-semester
course that offers extensive practice in writing arguments (Toulmin and Rogerian) for
multiple purposes and audiences, and introduces students to the reading and writing
activities integral to academic research. Students analyze the components of argument,
investigate issues, evaluate and analyze sources, integrate primary and secondary
materials into their own arguments, use a variety of rhetorical strategies that
appropriately respond to audience and purpose, and learn the principles of research
documentation. Taught in a computer-mediated environment. Students may be asked to
concurrently enroll in ENGL 145 for individualized support through their writing and
research activities. Prer., ENGL 131 or equivalent, or score of 29+ on English ACT, or a
score of 650+ on the English SAT. ENGL 145-1. Composition II Laboratory. A self-study
lab course in grammar, sentence structure, and basic writing principles. Student programs
are individually designed to meet the student’s particular area of need. English 145
students will complete grammatical and syntactical exercises, writing revisions, and/or
assigned readings, while working collaboratively with a peer tutor on the student’s
academic writing assignments. Requires a weekly, two-hour commitment. Allows for
concentrated study and ongoing individualized support. Supplements Composition courses.
Can be taken twice for credit. ENGL 150-3. Introduction to Literature for Non-Majors. Fundamental
literary analysis of poetry, drama and fiction. ENGL 131 must be completed prior to this
course. Students who have taken a composition course elsewhere and wish to use that course
to satisfy the prerequisite for ENGL 150 must validate the transfer with a score of 50 or
better on the TSWE or by passing the ENGL 131 exit portfolio. This course is a
prerequisite to all other literature courses. ENGL 190-3. Introduction to Literary Studies (For English
Majors Only). Introduction to
study of poetry, drama and fiction designed specifically to prepare majors for advanced
work in literature. ENGL 131 must be completed prior to this course. Students who have
taken a composition course elsewhere and wish to use that course to satisfy the
prerequisite for ENGL 190 must validate the transfer of that work with a score of 50 or
better on the TSWE or by passing the ENGL 131 exit portfolio. This course is a
prerequisite to every other literature course in the department of English except ENGL
150. ENGL 203-3. Introduction to Creative Writing - Poetry. For the
beginning student who wants to write poetry. Workshop approach. ENGL 204-3. Introduction to Creative Nonfiction. Focusing on
writing nonfiction pieces, the course explores this burgeoning genre, represented by
literary journalism, essays, memoirs, personal narratives, and confessional writing.
Students will write in these formats, and their work will be critiqued in class. Reading
includes some of today’s best nonfiction. Prer., ENGL 131. ENGL 205-3. Introduction to Creative Writing - Fiction. Exercises in
perception and voice designed to develop students’ abilities to write fiction.
Workshop approach. Prer., ENGL 131, or permission of instructor. ENGL 251-3. Survey of British Literature I. Chronological
study of major British writers from the beginnings (Beowulf) through the works of
Shakespeare. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190.
Chronological
study of major British writers from the period following the English Renaissance through
the eighteenth century, or from John Donne and John Milton to Thomas Gray and Jane Austen.
Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 253-3. Survey of British Literature III. Chronological
study of major British writers from the Romantic period through the rest of the nineteenth
century, or from the Romantics (Blake, Burns, etc.) to Yeats. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated
equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 254-3. Survey of British Literature IV. Chronological
survey of major British writers from Joyce to Beckett, or from the start of the twentieth
century to the contemporary era. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or
ENGL 190. ENGL 260-3. Literature: The Global Perspective I. Designed to
introduce students to literature from the ancient and early modern world; particular
attention to emerging notions of Western culture and an indebtedness to exchanges with the
East. Prer., ENGL 131 and either ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 261-3. Literature: The Global Perspective II. Examines modern
works with particular attention to literature outside North America and Great Britain and
to how a quickly and often violently changing world affects regional cultures. Prer., ENGL
131 and either ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 280-3. Film and Fiction. This is a
course that examines the “transformational” process by which a novel (or short
story) is adapted to film. What is gained, lost, altered in that process is then used as a
means of coming to understand that novel or short story. Most typically what will not
really “transform” itself to film is used as the basis of critical analysis.
Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 290-3. Topics in Literature. While the topic
varies by semester and instructor, this course will always focus on national diversity
and/or global awareness through the study of how literature and socio-political conditions
are reciprocally influenced. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL
190. ENGL 291-3. Topics in Literature. Topics will
vary from year to year and may or may not be offered in any given semester. See individual
course schedules for Fall or Spring. May be repeated for credit with permission of
department chair. Prer., ENGL 131 or equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 300-3. Literary Criticism in Theory and Practice. Introduces
students to various critical methods, which they will apply to novels and works from other
literary genres; students will also have opportunities to hear English faculty members
engage in critical interchange. Prer., ENGL 131 and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 301-3. Advanced Composition. Writing
workshop that offers students the opportunity to work on advanced writing projects and
enhance their repertoire of rhetorical strategies. Specific writing projects may vary. TEP
sections of ENGL 301 also emphasize instructional strategies for managing the writing
process in public school settings. Prer., ENGL 131 and ENGL 141 or validated equivalent. ENGL 303-3. Intermediate Creative Writing - Poetry. For the
experienced writer of poetry. Workshop approach. Prer., ENGL 203 or consent of instructor.
May be taken twice for credit. ENGL 306-3. Intermediate Creative Writing: Fiction. Exercises in
perception and voice and critical discussion of student work in the forms of fiction.
Limited to 21 students. By consent of instructor only. Based upon demonstrated desire and
ability to write. Workshop approach. May be taken twice for credit.
For all
students and especially business and professional writing students who foresee the need
for proposal writing, report writing, data collection, and presentation. Prer., ENGL 131
or validated transfer credit or a bachelor’s degree. ENGL 309-3. Technical Writing and Presentation. This course is
designed to teach students how to present technical information effectively both through
written reports and through oral presentations. It is taught in an electronic classroom
with access to software tools for the design of both written and oral presenations. Prer.,
ENGL 131 or equivalent. ENGL 311-3. Advanced Grammar. Provides a
theoretical, historical, and practical study of grammar and the rules governing language
use, particularly as they apply to professional writing. The emphasis is on the standard
conventions of grammar, usage, mechanics, and syntax. Students will practice a variety of
techniques for applying these skills to their own writing. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated
transfer credit or a bachelor’s degree. ENGL 312-3. Technical Editingand Style. Focuses on
editing strategies for improving the stylistic features of professional writing. In
particular, it is concerned with a document’s organization, clarity, conciseness,
consistency, completeness, and accuracy. Students will practice a variety of techniques
for applying these skills to their own writing. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated transfer
credit or a bachelor’s degree. ENGL 313-3. Designing Documents for Business and Industry. Examines print
and web-based design strategies in specific types of documents for a variety of
professional audiences. Each project requires a proposal, a progress report, and a
preliminary draft for peer review before submission of the final copy. Prer., ENGL 131 or
validated transfer credit or a bachelor’s degree. ENGL 314-3. Managing Writing Projects in Business and
Industry. Provides a
theoretical framework for managing writing projects and practice in working
collaboratively in self-managed teams. Each team completes major writing projects
collaboratively produced. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated transfer credit or a
bachelor’s degree. ENGL 315-1 to 3. Professional Writing Internship. Gives students
an opportunity to apply writing theory to a work environment and to gain practical
experience in writing on the job. Working for an organization participating in the
Internship Program, students perform 40 hours of writing-related duties over the course of
the semester for 1 credit, 80 hours for 2 credits, and 120 hours for 3 credits. Interns
are evaluated by a supervisor at the host organization, keep a weekly log of their
experiences, and write a final report to the instructor, summarizing and evaluating their
internship experience. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated transfer credit or a baccalaureate
degree, and at least 9 credits in Professional Writing courses. ENGL 316-3. Tools for Technical Writers. Students will
learn to use the standard software tools critical to technical writers in print and online
documentation, for example; FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, FrontPage,
and PaintShop Pro among others. Prer., ENGL 131 or equivalent transfer. ENGL 320-3. Women Writers and Women’s Experience. Study of some
women writers deserving attention because of their artistry and depiction of women’s
lives. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chair. Prer., ENGL 150 or
ENGL 190. Meets with WMST 320. ENGL 332-3. Born in the USA: Masterpieces of American
Literature. A study of the
works by American masters of fiction, poetry, drama, and prose non-fiction, emphasizing
the relationship of the literature to its cultural and historical contexts. Examining
works of cultural diversity and giving various perspectives of America, the course
includes readings by Native-American, African American, Asian American, and Latino/a
writers. Prer., ENGL 131 or equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190.
Surveys the
foundational texts of American Literary history from the literatures of European
encounters with New World Amerindians (Columbus, Cabeza de Vaca, Smith), through the
American Romantics (Poe, Hawthorne, Melville) with attention to the cultural and social
contexts in which these literatures were produced. Includes study of Puritan literary
forms (the Jeremiad, the Captivity Narrative, the meta- physical poetry of Bradstreet
and/or Taylor) and reflects on how these forms were revised by such authors as Douglass
and Whitman in light of antebellum engagements with the problems of race, class, and
gender. Prer., ENGL 131 or equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 339-3. Survey of American Literature II. Surveys the
development of American Literary voices from the Civil War era experimentations of Davis,
Crane and Dickinson, through development of American Modernism in poetry and prose
(Williams, Eliot, Stevens, Anderson, Hemingway, Faulkner), concluding with the Native
American Renaissance of the 1960s and 70s. Includes such writers as Twain, James, Wharton
and/or Chopin with the attention to race-relations, immigration and the New Woman, as well
as surveying the development of the African-American literary tradition through the
writings of Washington, DuBois, Toomer, Wright, and/or Hurston. Prer., ENGL 131 or
equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 346-3. Race, Writing & Difference in the Contemporary
American Novel. A study of
major writers and developments in the fast-expanding field of American ethnic minority
literature, the course examines a representative group of novelists who write of the
African American, Latino/a or Hispanic, Asian American, and Native American experiences.
The ethnic minority novel transmits ethnic identity and cultural history and recovers lost
histories and suppressed voices. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or
ENGL 190 or EST 200. Meets with EST 346.
Explores the
cultural currents in the time of Shakespeare through four important literary genres:
lyric, drama (non-Shakespearean), epic/romance, and various forms of prose. Prer., ENGL
131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190 or EMST 200. ENGL 355-3. Native American Literature. Provides
students with the necessary cultural and literary background required to understand and
appreciate some of the major works of Native American literature. Prer., ENGL 131 or
validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with EMST 355. ENGL 360-3. Contemporary African American Literature. Provides
students with the necessary cultural and literary background required to understand and
appreciate some of the major works of African American Literature. Prer., ENGL 131 or
validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190 or EMST 200. Meets with EMST 360. ENGL 380-3. Peer Tutoring, Writing Across the Curriculum. Instruction and
practice in the principles of teaching/tutoring writing as required in a variety of
academic disciplines in the University. Examines one- on-one conferencing techniques,
discipline-specific writing demands, differences in individual learning styles and
cultural values, and individual writing processes. Students will also work on further
development of their own writing processes. Students will also work on further development
of their own writing abilities as well as understanding of basic grammatical principles.
An interactive, collaborative class that includes one hour of supervised tutoring in the
Writing Center weekly. Students in all majors are encouraged to enroll. A required class
for employment as a Writing Center peer tutor. Prer., ENGL 131 and ENGL 141, or
equivalent. ENGL 390-3. Topics in Literature. While the topic
varies by semester and instructor, this course will focus on national awareness and/or
global awareness through the study of how literature and socio-political conditions are
recip ENGL 391-3. Topics in Literature. Topics will
vary from semester to semester. Check Fall and Spring schedules. May be taken up to two
times for credit with permission of department chair. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated
equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 395-3. Chaucer. Study of major
works with emphasis on “Canterbury Tales”. Readings will be in middle English;
short introduction to the language will precede study of the poetry. Prer. ENGL 131 or
validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 397-3. Shakespeare I. Comedies and
Histories. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 398-3. Shakespeare II. Tragedies and
Romances. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 420-3. The Eighteenth-Century British Novel: Defoe to
Austen. Traces the
emergence of the novel from its subliterary roots in early 18th century to its stunning
transformation by early 19th century. Examines historical context, narrative techniques,
theory of character, and major themes. Authors include Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, and
Austen. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL
520. ENGL 421-3. The Nineteenth-Century British Novel. Continuation of
420, but may be taken without previous novel course. Examines major British novels of the
19th century and early 20th century. Authors include Bronte, Dickens, Eliot, and Hardy.
Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL 521. ENGL 423-3. Development of the American Novel I. Study of the
American novel from its beginnings, with the work of Charles Brockden Brown, through the
19th century, concluding with the work of Henry James. Will examine both artistic
development of American writers and the novels’ functions as vehicles of cultural
history. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL
523. ENGL 424-3. Development of the American Novel II. Continuation of
ENGL 423. Covers development of the “modern” realistic novel, from beginning of
the 20th century through 1945, and examines work of Wharton, Hemingway, Fitzgerald,
Dreiser, Wright and others. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL
190. Meets with ENGL 524. ENGL 425-3. Contemporary Novel. Study of major
novelists and developments in the genre, with emphasis on British and American novels
written since 1965. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190.
Meets with ENGL 525. ENGL 430-3. Studies in American Literature and Culture. Advanced study
of such topics as early American and modern American poetry and literature of the American
frontier. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chair. Prer., ENGL 131
or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL 530. ENGL 440-3. Genre Studies. Topics may
include medieval epic and romance, dramatic comedy, medieval comedy, satire. May be
repeated for credit with permission of department chair. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated
equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL 540. ENGL 450-3. Studies in Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Literature. Study of major
works in prose, poetry, and drama of medieval Europe. May be repeated for credit with
permission of the department chair. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150
or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL 550. ENGL 483-3. Rhetoric and Writing. Theoretical and
practical study of writing processes across diverse contexts. Explores the rhetorical
nature of writing, and applies rhetorical theory and research to the teaching and practice
of writing. Theoretical topics may vary. See the Schedule of courses for the topic in any
given semester. Prer., Upper-division standing or permission of instructor and ENGL 131
and ENGL 141 or course equivalents. Meets with ENGL 583. ENGL 485-3. History of the English Language. Outline of the
history of the English language including a brief survey of sound changes, of grammatical
forms and of the vocabulary. Meets with ENGL 585. ENGL 495-3. Seminar in Literary Topics. Course topic
will vary by semester. Check Schedule off Courses each term for specific course content.
May be repeated for credit with permission of department chair. Prer., ENGL 131 or
validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL 595. ENGL 498-3. Seminar in Major Author. Author to vary
from semester to semester and may not be offered in any given year. Check schedule of
courses for specific information. May be repeated for credit with permission of department
chair. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL
598 and WMST 498. ENGL 520-3. The Eighteenth-Century British Novel: Defoe to
Austen. Traces the
emergence of the novel from its subliterary roots in early 18th century to its stunning
transformation by the early 19th century. Examines historical context, narrative
techniques, theory of character, and major themes. Authors include Defoe, Richardson,
Fielding, and Austen. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190.
Meets with ENGL 420. ENGL 521-3. The Nineteenth-Century British Novel. Continuation of
520, but may be taken without previous novel course. Examines major British novels of the
19th century and early 20th century. Authors include Bronte, Dickens, Eliot, and Hardy.
Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL 421. ENGL 523-3. Development of the American Novel I. Study of the
American novel from its beginnings with the work of Charles Brockden Brown, through the
19th century, concluding with the work of Henry James. Will examine both artistic
development of American writers and the novel’s functions as vehicles of cultural
history. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL
423. ENGL 524-3. Development of the American Novel II. Continuation of
ENGL 523. Covers development of the “modern” realistic novel from beginning of
the 20th century through 1945 and examines work of Wharton, Hemingway, Fitzgerald,
Dreiser, Wright and others. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL
190. Meets with ENGL 424. ENGL 525-3. Contemporary Novel. Study of major
novelists and developments in the genre, with emphasis on British and American novels
written since 1965. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190.
Meets with ENGL 425. ENGL 530-3. Studies in American Literature and Culture. Advanced study
of such topics as early American and modern American poetry and literature of the early
American frontier. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chair. Prer.,
ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL 430. ENGL 540-3. Genre Studies. Topics may
include medieval epic and romance, dramatic comedy, medieval comedy, satire. May be
repeated for credit with permission of department chair. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated
equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL 440. ENGL 550-3. Studies in Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Literature. Study of major
works in prose, poetry, and drama of medieval Europe. May be repeated for credit with the
permission of the department chair. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150
or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL 450. ENGL 583-3. Rhetoric and Writing. Theoretical and
practical study of writing processes across diverse contexts. Explores the rhetorical
nature of writing and applies rhetorical theory and research to the teaching and practice
of writing. Recommended for students and professionals interested in teaching writing in
the public schools or at the college level, also intended for students interested in
pursuing graduate studies in Rhetoric and Composition. Designed as a graduate seminar.
Theoretical topics may vary. See the Schedule of Courses for the topic in any given
semester. Meets with ENGL 483. ENGL 585-3. History of the English Language. Outline of the
history of the English language including a brief survey of sound changes, of grammatical
forms and of the vocabulary. Meets with ENGL 485. ENGL 595-3. Seminar in Literary Topics. Course topic
will vary by semester. Check the Schedule of Courses each term for specific course
content. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chair. Prer., ENGL 131
or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with ENGL 495. ENGL 598-3. Seminar in Major Authors. Author to vary
from semester to semester and may not be offered in any given year. Check Schedule of
Courses for specific information. May be repeated for credit with permission of department
chairperson. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. Meets with
ENGL 498 and WMST 498. ENGL 696-3. Renaissance Drama Exclusive of Shakespeare. Graduate study
in the major plays of Elizabethan and Stuart drama from the 1580s to the closing of the
theaters in 1642. Consideration of representative sub-genres of comedy, history, tragedy,
and romance in the context of their culture. Prer., ENGL 131 or validated equivalent and
ENGL 150 or ENGL 190. ENGL 940-1 to 3. Independent Study in English. Students may
not enroll for independent study in this course without prior consent of the English
faculty. A student desiring independent study credit must present to the faculty, in
writing, a well- defined topic for research which is not included in the regular English
course offerings. Approval for such study must be secured from the department chair before
registration. May be repeated for credit with permission of department chairperson. ENGL 950-1 to 3. Independent Study in English. Energy
Science ENSC 150-3.
Introduction to Energy Science I. Survey of present and future energy resources and the
technology associated with their use, including economic and environmental considerations.
Meets with PES 150. ENSC 151-3. Introduction to Energy Science II. Survey of
present and future energy resources and the technology associated with their use,
including economic and environmental considerations. ENSC 160-3. Introductory Solar Energy. Introduction to
the technology of solar heating. Includes experience in practical aspects of active and
solar collection and conversion. Meets with PES 160. ENSC 162-1. Solar Energy Laboratory. Laboratory
course designed to provide practical experience in designing and measuring the
characteristics of active and passive solar heating systems. Prer., or Coreq., ENSC 160.
Meets with PES 162. ENSC 250-3. Energy Fundamentals. Energy, work,
power, and thermodynamic efficiency. World and U.S. energy sources, consumption, and
policy. Conservation methods. Introduction to long- term energy sources: solar, breeder
reactors, thermonuclear fusion, geothermal, and tidal. This survey course is designed for
science majors and assumes some knowledge of calculus and the physical sciences. Meets
with PES 250. ENSC 320-4. Practical Meteorology. An introduction
to weather elements and meteorological phenomena with emphasis on physical principles and
practical applications. Includes weather elements, air masses, clouds, precipitation,
storms and other weather systems, weather map analysis, forecasting, weather control and
modification, and current developments in the field of meteorology. Local and current
weather facilities will be used to relate meteoro ENSC 361-3. Solar Energy Design. A study of
selected design tools for component sizing and performance prediction of active and
passive solar thermal systems. Graphic and computer average monthly performance tools and
numerical simulation methods will be covered. Meets with PES 361. ENSC 365-3. Nuclear Energy. Nuclear
structure, radioisotopes, nuclear reactions, fission, and fusion. Emphasis on nuclear
power production and its environmental impact. ENSC 367-3. Exotic Energy Sources. A survey of the
technology of wind, geothermal, and ocean energy conversion, including climatic aspects,
site selection, mechanics of the energy system, legal aspects, and environmental
relationships. ENSC 406-4. Introduction to Remote Sensing. The acquisition
and interpretation of environmental and natural resource data by using aerial photography
and other imagery. This is a project oriented course which involves the use of various
types of photography and analysis techniques. Prer., GES 100 or GES 101 or GES 101. Meets
with GES 406 and GES 506. ENSC 409-4. Image Processing. An introduction
to the advance methods of resource analysis using remotely sensed imagery. All relevant
portions of the electromagnetic spectrum will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the
digital image analysis (by microcomputer) or LANDSAT data. No previous programming
experience required. Prer., GES 406. Meets with GES 409 and GES 509. ENSC 460-3. Advanced Solar Energy. Fundamental,
technical principles of solar energy. Solar radiation; data and models. Radiative and
convective heat transfer. Optical properties of materials. Optical and thermal analysis of
flat- plate and concentrating collectors. Analysis of active and passive system
performance, including high temperature application. Introduction to photovoltaics. Prer.,
PES 213 and MATH 236. (PES 250 and 342 are recommended). Meets with PES 460. Ethnic
Studies EST 200-3. Introduction to Ethnic Studies. Introduction to
Ethnic Studies focuses upon, and historically contextualizes, the perspectives and
cultural expressions of U.S. minority groups. Among other things, this course will
consider key concepts such as racial/ethnic formation and examine the inter-relationship
among race, ethnicity, gender, class and power. EST 211-3. Introduction to Teatro Chicana/o. An introductory
survey of the historical development of contemporary Teatro Chicana/o from Spanish drama,
and an introduction to methods of Theatre: acting, direction, staging and script writing.
Meets with THTR 211. EST 220-3. Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Groups. A survey of
contemporary racial and ethnic group relations in the U.S. Includes discussion of the
history and development of the current situation of the largest minority groups,
emphasizing comparisons of social situations, values, discrimination, and cultural
identities. Meets with SOC 220. EST 290-3. Special Topics. Offered to
allow lower division study in a specific area on a demand basis. Prer., EST 200
recommended. EST 305-3. Race and Ethnicity in American Politics. An examination
of the role of U.S. ethnic minority groups in American politics from the perspectives of
the groups themselves. Topics will include historical and contemporary perspectives on the
political activities, interests and legal status of U.S. ethnic minorities; the
relationship of power, race/ethnicity and class in determining the effects of the
political system on these groups; and the impact of these groups on the political system.
Meets with P SC 305. EST 310-3. Women of Color: Image and Voice. An examination
of the ways in which the intersections of race, ethnicity, and gender are constructed both
within and against traditional American feminism and gender critiques. The course will
address areas of divergence from mainstream feminism, and the construction of alternative
representations by women of color. Prer., WMST 100 or EST 200. Meets with WMST 310. EST 323-3. The Chicana/o Community. The study of
the origin, development, and current order of the Chicana/o community. Includes studies of
the “barrio”, ethnic identity, social organization and values, and the
consequences of prejudice and discrimination. Prer., SOC 111 or SOC 220. Meets with SOC
323. EST 324-3. The African American Community. The study of
the origin, development, and contemporary nature of Black community. Includes
understanding of Black culture and values, and the consequences of prejudice and
discrimination. Prer., SOC 111 or SOC 220 or EST 200. Meets with SOC 324. EST 328-3. The Asian American Community. This course
provides a general introduction to Asian American Studies. It surveys Asian American
social organization and political history from the 1800s to the present through the lens
of immigration, family, labor, community, activism and resistance. Prer., SOC 111 or SOC
220 or EST 200. EST 329-3. Perspectives on Race and Ethnic Relations. A survey of
racism, discrimination, prejudice, and relationships between dominant and minority groups
in selected areas of the world. Prer., SOC 220 or consent of instructor. Meets with SOC
329. EST 342-3. North American Indians. A survey of the
native cultures of America north of Mexico. Examines major institutions by culture area
and type of social organization. Prer., ANTH 104 or ANTH 240 or consent of instructor.
Meets with ANTH 342. EST 343-3. African-American Art. Introduction to
contemporary (1970- ) African- American art forms with inclusion of traditional African
art’s influence on American Black culture. Meets with A H 343. EST 346-3. Race, Writing & Difference in the Contemporary
American Literature. A study of the
major writers and developments in the fast expanding field of American ethnic minority
literature. Prer., ENGL 150 or ENGL 190 or EST 200 and ENGL 131 or validated equivalent.
Meets with ENGL 346. EST 350-3. Chicana/o History to 1910. A panoramic
sketch of Chicana/o history to about 1910. Integrates events, ideas, and personalities
from both sides of the border to illuminate the evolution of Spanish-speaking people of
the American Southwest. Meets with HIST 350. EST 351-3. Chicana/o History since 1910. A broad sketch
of Chicana/o history since 1910. This course integrates events, ideas, and personalities
from both sides of the border to illuminate the evolution of Spanish-speaking people of
the American Southwest. Meets with HIST 351. EST 355-3. Native American Literature. This course is
designed to provide students with the necessary cultural and literary backgrounds to
understand and appreciate some of the major works of Native American literature. Prer.,
ENGL 190 or ENGL 350 or EST 200 and ENGL 131 or validated equivalent. Meets with ENGL 355. EST 360-3. African American Literature. This course is
designed to provide students with the necessary cultural and literary background required
to understand and appreciate some of the major works of African American literature.
Prer., ENGL 150 or ENGL 190 or EST 200 and ENGL 131 or validated equivalent. Meets with
ENGL 360. EST 363-3. Gender and Race in Biblical Literature. This course
examines the presence(s), result(s), and interpretation(s) of gender and race in biblical
literature and the issues and problems these categories present to the reader. Prer., EST
200 recommended. Meets with PHIL 363 and WMST 363.
This course
provides students the opportunity to put into practice the theoretical knowledge gained in
EST courses within the context of placements with community-based organizations that serve
the various ethnic minority communities in Colorado Springs. Prer., EST 200 or consent of
instructor. EST 372-3. From Slavery to Freedom: The African American
Experience, 1619-1877. Introduces
students to the major political, social, and cultural developments in the history of
African Americans from 1619 through reconstruction. Meets with HIST 372. EST 390-3. Special Topics. Offered to
allow intermediate study in a specific area on a demand basis. Prer., EST 200 recommended. EST 400-3. Seminar in Ethnic Studies. A capstone
course taken by students minoring in Ethnic Studies. This course is designed to facilitate
a synthesis of what has been studied in the program and provides an opportunity to put
that knowledge regarding U.S. ethnic groups and cultures into practice. Prer., EST 200
plus 9 hours in program. EST 401-3. Special Topics. Offered to
allow intensive study in a specific area. May be repeated for credit with permission of
department chair. Prer., EST 200 or consent of instructor. EST 440-3. Indigenous Peoples and Cultures of the Southwest. An intensive
study in cultural anthropology of the indigenous peoples and cultures of the Southwest.
Prer., Consent of instructor. Meets with ANTH 440. EST 442-3. U.S. Latino/Hispanic Literature. Study of the
works of the leading Chicana/o, Puerto Rican, and Cuban-American writers in the United
States. Prer., SPAN 301, SPAN 302 or consent of instructor. Meets with SPAN 442 and SPAN
542. EST 443-3. U.S. Latina/o Drama. The drama and
theatrical work of Chicana/o, Puerto Rican and the U.S. Cuban writers including Valdes,
Pinero, EST 444-3. Hispanic, Chicana/o, and Mexican-American
Literature. The literary
manifestation of individuals of Mexican origin or descent in theater, prose, and poetry.
Prer., SPAN 319 and SPAN 320. Meets with SPAN 444 and SPAN 544. EST 445-3. U.S. Cuban Literature. Since 1960, and
even in the 19th century, Cubans migrated to the U.S. and began to write poems, essays,
fiction and theater. A study of examples of these works. Prer., SPAN 319 and SPAN 320.
Meets with SPAN 445. EST 471-3. Asian American History. Course will
trace the social, political, economic, and cultural history of Asian Americans from the
early settlements of the nineteenth century to the present. Meets with HIST 471. EST 940-1 to 3. Independent Study in Ethnic Studies. Provides an
opportunity to advanced students with good scholastic records to independently pursue the
study of some subject of special interest. Prer., EST 200 and consent of instructor. Film Studies FILM 100-3. Intoduction to Film Studies. Basic film
theory, stylistics, and genre analysis in Western dominant and avant garde cinema. Themes
include sociopolitical and feminist critique, surrealism, semiotics, metafilm, neorealism,
and postmodernism. FILM 200-3. Narrative Film. A continuation
of basic film study and analysis from FILM 100. This course explores international cinema
history and trends in cinema’s aesthetic forms as well as the significant
personalities and cultural impact of narrative genres. Prer., FILM 100, or consent of
instructor. FILM 280-3. Film and Fiction. Examines the
“transformational” process by which a novel (or short story) is adapted to film.
What is gained, lost, and/or altered in that process is then used as a means of coming to
understand that novel or short story. Most typically what will not really
“transform” FILM 345-3. German and Austrian Film. Screenings,
lecture, discussion; knowledge of German not required. German and Austrian film in a
cultural context from beginnings to the present featuring such directors as Lang, Von
Sternberg, Riefenstahl, Hartl, Fassbinder, Schlondorff, Export, and Wenders. Meets with
GER 345 and F CS 345. FILM 350-3. American Cinema. An introductory
film course surveying American cinema as art, industry, and system of representation and
communication. Students acquire knowledge of film history and genres, technical and
critical vocabulary terms, and how popular genres extend to broader social context. Meets
with COMM 350. FILM 369-3. Topics in Hispanic Film. The cinematic
manifestations of the richness and the variety of Hispanic culture as expressed through an
artistic and humanistic vision. May be repeated once for credit if the topic is different.
Meets with F CS 369. FILM 371-3. Great European Film Directors: A Historical View,
1945-1994. A study of the
history of cinema, through works of great European directors of Post WWII period: from De
Sica, Antonioni, Fellini, Pasolini, to Tarkovsky, Paradjanov, Wajda, Jarman, and Greenway.
Course will be a valuable elective for all arts and sciences majors. FILM 372-3. Russian Avant-Garde Cinema: A Historical View,
1915-1995. A study of
history of nearly 100 years of Russian and Soviet cinema through works of great directors:
Eisenstein, Tarkovsky, Paradjanov, Shepit’ko, and others; from 1910’s through
1990’s. Every 4 hour session includes a complete feature film, some rare and never
released on video. A valuable elective for all arts and sciences majors. FILM 373-3. Russian Art Cinema Today: A Historical View:
1989-1997. An in-depth
study of the latest page in the history of its best directors: classics, such as
Ioseliani, Soluiror, Muratova, as well as young talented directors, bound to become
classics tomorrow. Every 4 hour session includes a complete feature film, often
unavailable commercially. Available elective for all arts and science majors. FILM 390-3. Special Topics in Film Studies. Selected topics
in the theory, history and aesthetics of film. Prer., FILM 100 or FILM 200, or consent of
instructor. FILM 395-3. Women in Film. Selected topics
dealing with the various roles of women in international cinema history. FILM 403-1 to 3. Internship in Film Studies. Supervised
opportunities for advanced film studies students to apply their knowledge and obtain
experience in the film industry. Prer., FILM 100 and FILM 200. Film minors only. FILM 411-3. French or Francophone Film. The evolution
of French cinema from the 1940’s to the “new wave.” About six movies will
be viewed and analyzed both as objects and as reflections of the evolution of French
society from 1940 to present. All lectures, readings, discussions, and films in French.
Prer., FR 211, FR 217, FR 301, FR 302. Meets with FR 411. FILM 940-1 to 3. Independent Study. Independent
work for undergraduates only. By special arrangement with the faculty. Prer., FILM 100 and
FILM 200. Foreign
Culture Studies F CS 101-4. Selected Topics in Strategic Languages I. Elementary
Language Study-written, oral, and aural in a less commonly taught languages: Arabic,
Cambodian, Chinese, Farsi (Persian), Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese. Permission of
Department Chair. F CS 102-4. Selected Topics in Strategic Languages II. Elementary
Language Study continued-written, oral and aural in a less commonly taught languages:
Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese, Farsi (Persian), Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese. Permission of
Department Chair. Prer., F CS 101. F CS 318-3. German and Austrian Civilization and Culture. Lectures, film,
readings, discussions in English; knowledge of German not required. Study of development
of German and Austrian culture and institutions from 1700 to 1918, emphasizing literature,
art, philosophy, and music. Meets with GER 318. F CS 319-3. 20th Century German and Austrian Civilization and
Culture. Lectures,
films, readings, discussions in English; knowledge of German not required. Study of
development of German and Austrian cultures and institutions from 1919 to the present
emphasizing literature, design, art, and film. Meets with GER 319. F CS 322-3. Japanese Culture and Civilization. Main currents
of Japanese civilization from its beginning to the contemporary period. History, art, plus
case studies of cultural differences (taught in English). F CS 323-3. Southwestern Culture Studies. Taught in
English. A cultural socio-history of the southwestern United States and its Mexican
presence. F CS 324-3. Modern French Culture and Civilization: France
from 1700-1917. Studies the
creation of modern France from its roots in the culture of the Ancient Regime through the
upheaval of Enlightenment and Revolution to the Industrial Revolution and World War I.
Emphasis will be on intersections of historical schools of thought, cultural movements and
institutional structures in the development of France. F CS 337-3. Origins and Development of Russian Cultural
Traditions. Traces the
development of Russian cultural traditions from the earliest recorded history of the
Slavic people to contemporary society. The impact of religion, foreign domination and
invasion, and geography on the Russian mind and behavior are examined. Special emphasis is
given to the flowering of Russian literature, music and art in the 19th and early 20th
centuries as well as to the role of the arts in the Soviet period. F CS 339-1 to 3. Internships in Foreign Cultures. The Language
and Culture department will offer to advanced language students the opportunity to apply
their knowledge in settings such as schools, social support agencies, etc. May be repeated
up to three times. Prer., 300 Level courses and permission of the department. F CS 345-3. German and Austrian Film. Screenings,
lecture, discussion; knowledge of German not required. German and Austrian film in a
cultural context from beginnings to the present featuring such directors as Lang, von
Sternberg, Refenstahl, Herzog, Fassbinder, Schlondorff, and Corti. Meets with GER 345 and
FILM 345. F CS 349-1 to 3. Internship in Foreign Cultures. The Language
and Culture department will offer to advanced language students the opportunity to apply
their knowledge in settings such as schools, social support agencies, etc. May be repeated
for credit up to three times. Prer., 300 Level courses and permission of the department. F CS 356-3. German Literature in Translation. Masterworks of
German literature representing the major literary genres. Reading knowledge of German not
required (in English). Meets with GER 350. F CS 359-3. Deaf Culture. Examines the
culture of deaf people. The course will explore their customs, values, norms and heritage
of the deaf community in America. Prer., ASL 101 and ASL 102. Meets with ASL 359. F CS 369-3. Topics in Hispanic Film. The cinematic
manifestations of the richness and the variety of Hispanic culture as expressed through an
artistic and humanistic vision. May be repeated twice for credit if the topic is
different. Meets with FILM 369.
Designed to study both on campus and in the field
any aspect of aspects of departmental offerings in language, culture, and/or civilization.
May be re- peated once for credit, provided that the field trip destination is not
duplicated. Prer., consent of instructor. F CS 399-3. Topics in Foreign Culture. Offered to
allow intensive study in a specific area of interest. Prer., Permission of instructor. F CS 421-3. The Southwest. A survey of the
major forms of Mexican American culture, with attention to their historical development.
Taught in English. Meets with SPAN 421. F CS 450-1 TO 3. Seminar in Foreign and Cultural Studies. Seminars and
conferences on Foreign Studies subjects including languages and ethnicity. Only offered
through Extended Studies. F CS 589-3. Field Studies in Language and Culture. An on-campus
and off-campus travel study class that explores a specified topic in language, culture,
and civilization. May be repeated once for credit if the topic and field trip are
different. Prer., Consent of instructor. French FR 101-4. Beginning French I. Essentials of
French, oral-aural skills stressed with additional reading, writing and grammar. FR 102-4. Beginning French II. Essentials of
French continued. Additional oral-aural skills practice with increased grammar, reading,
and writing. Prer., FR 101 or equivalent. FR 211-4. Intermediate French I. French at the
intermediate level with concentration on conversation, culture and civilization, or
literature at that level. Prer., FR 102 or its equivalency. FR 212-3. Intermediate French II. An intermediate
French course continuing conversational usage and cultural integration utilizing
contemporary materials, newspapers, etc. Prer., FR 211 or equivalent. FR 293-3. Business French. The vocabulary
and usage of the world of finance and commerce. Applied business correspondence, marketing
and accounting terminologies. Prer., FR 212 or FR 217. FR 300-3. Advanced Grammar. A course
designed to review extensively the functional application of modern French. Prer., FR 212
or 217 or equivalent. FR 301-3. French Conversation and Composition I. Practice in
conversation with emphasis on pronunciation and diction; exercises in grammar review and
oral communication. Prer., FR 212 or equivalent. FR 302-3. French Conversation and Composition II. Practice in
conversation with emphasis on pronunciation and diction; exercises in grammar review and
oral communication. Prer., FR 301 or equivalent. FR 303-3. Advanced French Conversation & Composition. Prer., FR 302
or equivalent. FR 304-2. Advanced Pronunciation and Phonetics. A supplemental
course for the advanced student emphasizing the “why’s and
wherefore’s” of native pronunciations. Working from a solid knowledge structure
of French, pronunciation work will stress the whole phrase as well as the relationship
between grammar and speech. Prer., FR 300 or 301 or 302 or concurrent enrollment. FR 310-3. Interpretive Practice: French Literature. An introduction
to approaches to literature and genre studies in French. The course will provide an
initial contact with all major literary genres in French as well as practical application
of the major schools of literary interpretation. Prer., FR 212 or equivalent. FR 311-3. Main Currents of French Literature I. An introductory
survey. Selected literary texts representing major trends in the development of French
literature. Prer., FR 212 or equivalent.
An introductory
survey of French literature from Neoclassicism to the present. Prer., FR 212 or
equivalent. FR 317-3. Advanced French Readings, Conversation and
Composition. This course in
advanced French bases classroom discussion and written assignment on contemporary
journals, newspaper and nonliterary writings. Prer., FR 301, FR 302 or equivalent. FR 323-1. Applied Conversation. Conversation at
the advanced level on contemporary topics in French culture. Prer., FR 212, 217 or
equivalent. FR 324-3. Modern French Culture and Civilization: France from
1700-1917. Study of the
creation of modern France from its roots in the culture of the Ancient Regime through the
upheaval of Enlightenment and Revolution to the Industrial Revolution and World War I.
Emphasis will be on intersections of historical schools of thought, cultural movements and
institutional structures in the development of France. FR 325-3. 20th Century France: Civilization & Culture. Study of French
culture and institutions as they have developed from 1919 to the present, emphasizing the
relationship between changing social structures and value systems and their representation
in literature, design, art and film. Prer., FR 301, FR 302 or equivalent. FR 327-3. Francophone Cultures. An intensive
examination of linguistically defined cultures, treating particular cultural difference
and issues of choice in relation to the imperial (culturally, politically or economically)
culture and language. Readings will be drawn from a variety of sources ranging from
historical documents and travel literature to contemporary writings (literary and others)
from Francophone areas. Taught in French. FR 339-1 to 3. Internship in Applied French. The Language
and Culture department will offer to advanced French language students the opportunity to
apply their knowledge of French in settings such as schools, social support agencies, etc.
May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., 300 Level French courses and
departmental permission. FR 349-1 to 3. Internship in Applied French. The Language
and Culture department will offer to advanced French language students the opportunity to
apply their knowledge of French in settings such as schools, social support agencies, etc.
May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer,. 300 Level French courses and
departmental permission. FR 350-3. Special Topics in French. Varying topics
of current importance in literary and socio-cultural study. May be repeated once for
credit if the topic is different. Prer., FR 212 or equivalent. FR 411-3. French Film. The evolution
of French cinema from the 1940’s to the “new wave.” About six movies will
be viewed and analyzed both as objects and as reflections of the evolution of French
society from 1940 to present. All lectures, readings, discussions, and films in French.
Prer., FR 301 and FR 302. Meets with FILM 411. FR 930-1 to 4. Independent Study in French: Undergraduate. Independent
work for undergraduates. By special arrangement with the faculty. Only for students
presenting strong French preparation. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer.,
Consent of instructor. FR 940-1 to 4. Independent Study in French: Undergraduate. Independent
work for undergraduates. By special arrangement with the faculty. Only for students
presenting strong French preparation. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer.,
Consent of instructor and department chair. FR 950-1 to 4. Independent Study in French: Graduate. Independent
work for graduate students only, by special arrangement with the faculty. Only for
students presenting strong French preparation. May be repeated up to three times for
credit. Prer., Consent of instructor and department chair.
G M 404-3. Gallery Management I. Seminar and
practical hands-on experience in administration, fundraising, curatorial selection,
publicity, and installation of contemporary exhibits. Organization and research of
programs at the gallery for contemporary art will be the focus of activities in addition
to case studies and evaluation of pertinent off-campus exhibits. G M 405-3. Gallery Management II. Continuation of
G M 404 with emphasis on development of concepts of gallery management and exhibition
organization. G M 940-1 to 4. Independent Study in Gallery Management. Independent
study in gallery management to be arranged with director. German GER 101-4. Beginning German I. Essentials of
German, oral-aural skills stressed with additional reading, writing, and grammar. GER 102-4. Beginning German II. Essentials of
German continued. Additional oral-aural skills practice with increased grammar, reading,
and writing. Prer., GER 101 or its equivalency. GER 211-4. Intermediate German I. German at the
intermediate level with concentration on conversation, culture, and civilization or
literature at that level. Prer., GER 102 or its equivalency. GER 212-3. Intermediate German II. An intermediate
German course continuing conversational usage and cultural integration utilizing
contemporary materials, newspapers, etc. Prer., GER 211 or its equivalency. GER 293-3. Business German. German for
business studies: exercises in German business correspondence, terminology, readings and
translations in the area of business German. Prer., GER 211 or equivalent. GER 300-3. Advanced German Grammar. A course
designed to review intensively the functional application of Modern Germany. Prer., GER
212 or 217 or its equivalency. GER 301-3. German Conversation and Composition I. Practice in
conversation; exercises in written communication. Prer., GER 212. GER 302-3. German Conversation and Composition II. Practice in
conversation; exercises in written communication. Prer., GER 212 or its equivalency. GER 313-3. 18th Century German Literature. A survey of
German language literature from 1700 to 1800. Readings and analysis of literature of the
phases of the Enlightenment and of Classicism including such authors as Leibnitz, Lessing,
Goethe, and Schiller. Prer., GER 300 or 301 or its equivalency. GER 314-3. 16th and 17th Century German Literature. A survey of
German language literature from 1500 to 1700. Readings and analysis of literature of the
Renaissance, Reformation and Baroque including such authors as Martin Luther, Hans Sachs,
Gryphius, and Von Grimmelshausen. Prer., GER 300 or GER 301 or its equivalency. GER 316-3. 20th Century German/Austrian Literature. A survey of
German language literature from 1900 to the present. Lecture course. Readings and analysis
of different periods and styles from impressionism through feminism and post-modernism
including authors such as Holz, Schnizler, Thomas Mann, Kaiser, Brecht, Boll, Bachmann,
Durrenmatt, Muller, and Wolf. Prer., GER 300 or GER 301 or its equivalency. GER 317-3. 19th Century German/Austrian Literature. A survey of
German language literature from 1800 to 1890S. Lecture course. Readings and analysis of
literature of late Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, including such authors as Goethe,
Kleist, Eichendorff, Stifter, Buchner, Keller, Hauptmann. Prer., GER 300 or 301 or its
equivalency.
Lectures,
films, readings, discussions in English; knowledge of German not required. Study of
development of German and Austrian culture and institutions from 1700 to 1918, emphasizing
literature, art, philosophy and music. Meets with F CS 318. GER 319-3. 20th Century German and Austrian Civilization and
Culture. Lectures,
films, readings, discussions in English; knowledge of German not required. Study of
development of German and Austrian cultures and institutions from 1919 to the present
emphasizing literature, design, art, and film. Meets with F CS 319. GER 323-1. Applied Conversation. Conversation at
the advanced level on contemporary topics in German culture. Prer., GER 212, 217, its
equivalency. GER 345-3. German and Austrian Film. Screenings,
lecture, discussion; knowledge of German not required. German and Austrian film in a
cultural context from beginnings to the present featuring such directors as Lang, Von
Sternberg, Rufenstahl, Herzog, Fassbinder, Schlondorff, and Corti. Prer. GER 212 or equiv
if taken for German credit. Meets with F CS 345 and FILM 345. GER 350-3. Special Topics in German/Austrian Literature. Varying topics
of current importance in literary and socio cultural study. May be repeated once for
credit if topic is different. Prer., GER 300, GER 301, or its equivalency. Meets with F CS
356. GER 920-1 to 4. Independent Study. Independent
work for undergraduates. By special arrangement with the faculty. Only for students
presenting strong German preparation. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer.,
Consent of instructor. GER 930-1 to 4. Independent Study. Independent
work for undergraduates. By special arrangement with the faculty. Only for students
presenting strong German preparation. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer.,
Consent of instructor. GER 940-1 to 4. Independent Study. Independent
work for undergraduates only, by special arrangement with the faculty. Only for students
presenting strong German preparation. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer.,
Consent of instructor and department chair. GER 950-1 to 4. Independent Study. Independent
work for graduate students only, by special arrangement with the faculty. Only for
students presenting strong German preparation. May be repeated up to three times for
credit. Prer., Consent of instructor and department chair. Geography and
Environmental Studies GES 100-4. Environmental Systems: Climate and Vegetation. A general
introduction to energy and mass budgets, including atmospheric motion, solar radiation,
and water budgets. Includes consideration of climatic elements as they interact with
vegetation, animals, and humans in ecosystems. This class is taught in a variety of
learning situations, including lecture, laboratory, web-based and tutorials. GES 101-4. Environmental Systems: Landforms and Soils. An introductory
survey primarily concerned with the agents and processes of landform shaping and soil
genesis. Major emphasis is on the genesis, distribution, and utility of surface features
in a variety of learning situations, including lecture, web-based, laboratory, tutorials,
and field trips. GES 105-2 to 4. Introduction to Map & Compass. A basic
introduction to topographic maps will be given. This will include the process involved
with making and field-checking maps; discussion of symbolization, scale, and landform
representation. The development of the compass will be outlined and basic skills will be
taught. GES 198-3. World Regional Geography. A survey of
world regions that explores the diversity of human culture within the wider global
context. This issues-oriented class examines the cultural, political, economic and
environmental forces that shape each region and the impacts of globalization on our
increasingly interconnected world. GES 199-4. Introduction to Human Geography. A systematic
introduction to the broad field of human-land interactions and spatial order. Emphasis is
placed on the major themes of geographic inquiry including population numbers and
distribution, changing resource use, location decisions, settlements, transportation,
political units, and a geography of the future. GES 200-3. Geographic Regions of the World. An introduction
to the world’s geographic realm and their human and physical characteristics. A
variety of geographic themes such as population growth, urbanization, economic development
and environmental deterioration are set in their regional contexts. GES 201-3. Economic Geography: Resources, Development, and the
Future. Introductory
consideration of the location of resources, the role of natural resources in economic and
technological development and resource utilization and the future. Use of the theory of
spatial organization and behavior in economic activity including agriculture,
manufacturing, transportation, service activities, urban location, systems of cities, and
growth patterns. Case studies. GES 210-3. Humans and Environments. An overview of
global environmental issues including climate change, sustainable agriculture, waste
management, deforestation, population and energy. Individual, local, state, regional,
national and international decisionmaking tools and implications will be explored through
case studies in industrialized and nonindustrialized countries. Meets with SOC 222. GES 298-1 to 6. Professional Experience I. Designed
experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised
employment situations.
An introduction
to the principles and theory of map-making. The emphasis will be on the design of maps for
research and publication using advanced computer hardware and software. The course entails
the creation of reproducible, thematic maps using the various computer techniques
available to the cartographer. GES 320-4. Practical Meteorology. An introduction
to weather elements and meteorological phenomena with emphasis on physical principles and
practical applications. Includes weather elements, air masses, clouds, precipitation,
storms and other weather systems, weather map analysis, forecasting, weather control and
modification, and current developments in the field of meteorology. Local and current
weather facilities will be used to relate meteorological principles to actual
observations. Meets with ENSC 320. GES 321-4. Basic Weather Analysis and Forecasting. An expanded
application of meteorological principles with emphasis on modern techniques for
interpreting and forecasting weather. The course includes a review of basic principles,
interpretation of various types of weather charts, and forecast techniques. Lecture
sessions will be followed by student preparations of weather analysis and forecast charts.
Prer., GES 100 or 320. GES 325-3. The Geography of Climate Change. Students
investigate the theory and evidence of climate change from a geographical perspective. The
course incorporates the interactions and interrelationships of humans and the
environmental system while in the study of global environmental changes in different
locations. Students use readings, lectures, discussion, research, computer simulation, and
their own critical and analytical thinking skills in the process of forming their own
conclusions about the status of climate change in different locations. Written and oral
presentation skills will be enhanced as the students present and defend their theory and
findings to their peers. GES 360-3. Geography of American Folk and Ethnic Music. Music is
ubiquitous in America today. This course will analyze the geographic context of American
folk and ethnic music. A variety of geographic concepts and their relationship to the
development of American folk and ethnic music will be discussed. GES 366-3. Community Service: Theory and Practice. Combines theory
with practical application; includes reading assignments, seminars, and community service.
Prer., Sophomore standing and consent of instructor. GES 380-3. Regional Geography of the Pikes Peak Area. A regional
rather than synoptic approach is taken to the study of two formal regions: the Great
Plains and the southern Rocky Mountains, and an informal region to include Colorado
Springs, Cripple Creek and the nearby western High Plains. GES 382-3. Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Study of human
relationship to the physical environment of Mexico, the central American countries, and
the central American countries, and the Caribbean islands. GES 385-3. Historical Geography of the United States. Historical
geography as a method for study of changing and evolving landscapes. GES 390-3. Historical Geography of the British Isles. Traces the
historical evolution of the British landscape from prehistoric times to the present day.
Particular regions like Wales, Yorkshire, the Lake District and Western Ireland will be
examined in detail. Meets with HIST 300 SEC 001. GES 400-4. Statistical Analysis in Geography. The application
of statistical and other quantitative techniques to geographically organized data, areal,
distributions, and the solution of geographic research problems. Meets with GES 500. GES 401-4. Technology, Development and Economic Geography. Theory and
issues in contemporary economic geography. Explores process leading to interregional
change, spatial interaction GES 405-4. Introduction to GIS. An introduction
to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) as a research tool. Students will use ArcView
and/or Arc/Info to complete a series of geographic projects. A basic understanding of
cartography and computer use is expected. Prer., GES 305 or instructor consent. Meets with
GES 505. GES 406-4. Introduction to Remote Sensing. The acquisition
and interpretation of environmental and natural resource data by using aerial photography
and other imagery. This is a project-oriented course which involves the use of various
types of photography and analysis techniques. Meets with ENSC 406 and GES 506. GES 408-4. Advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Continued
application of GIS for spatial analysis. Focuses on Arc/Info and complete original
research projects. Prer., GES 405 or consent of instructor. Meets with GES 508. GES 409-4. Image Processing. An introduction
to the advanced methods of resource analysis using remotely sensed imagery. All relevant
portions of the electromagnetic spectrum will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the
digital image analysis (by microcomputer) of LANDSAT data. No previous programming
experience required. Prer., GES 406. Meets with ENSC 409 and GES 509. GES 411-4. Introduction to Field Techniques. A field-based
course that demonstrates the multiple techniques used by geographers for data gathering
and analysis. These techniques will include elementary surveying, GPS, hydrologic and
landform measurements, map and compass use, dendrochronology analysis, and
cultural/economic landuse mapping. Extended field trip(s) required. GES 416-2 to 4. Teaching Geography. Practicum
and/or tutorial, by special arrangement only, in the teaching of geography (for example,
serving as small-group leaders or proctors in intro GES 417-3. Geographic Writing Seminar. Course provides
opportunities for student-instructor interaction aiming to improve geographic writing
skills. GES 422-3. Synoptic Climatology. The physical
processes involved with the development and transportation of weather systems. Selected
topics include relationships between upper atmospheric flow and surface weather phenomena,
synoptic evaluation of air masses and techniques for environmental analysis. Prer., GES
100. Meets with GES 522. GES 426-4. Biogeography. An examination
of the distribution of life on the Earth’s surface. The relationship between
environmental factors and plant and animal distributions will be the central theme.
Changes in distributions through time will also be examined. Required field trip. Prer.,
GES 100 or consent of instructor. Meets with GES 526, BIOL 426 and BIOL 526. GES 427-4. Advanced Biogeography. A
project-oriented class with students studying the distribution of plants as related to
environmental factors. This class will combine lecture, fieldwork, and data processing,
resulting in maps and reports. The geographical area of study will be changed each time.
Prer., GES 426/GES 526 or instructor consent. Meets with GES 527. GES 428-4. Plant Communities of the Western United States. An examination
of plant assemblages in the contiguous United States west of the one-hundredth meridian.
The distribution of major plant species will be used to illustrate plant community
interactions with environmental factors such as climate and landforms. Prer., GES 426/GES
526. Meets with GES 528. GES 429-4. Plant Communities of Colorado. An examination
of plant assemblages in Colorado. Major plant communities will be examined in the context
of environmental factors such as climate and land forms. Required field trip. Prer., GES
426 or consent of instructor. Meets with BIOL 429 and GES 529.
Systematic
study of weathering, mass-wasting, fluvial, wind, and marine processes and the landforms
resulting from these processes. Prer., GES 101, GEOL 101, or consent of instructor. Field
projects, trips required. Meets with GES 531, GEOL 463, GEOL 563. GES 432-3. Mountain Environmental Systems. Field course
emphasizing study of landforms produced by weathering and soils, mass movement, erosional
processes under all climatic and altitudinal conditions. Includes front range glacial
geology and glaciology. Prer., GES 100 or consent of instructor. Meets with GES 532. GES 434-4. Soils. Covers the
nature and distribution of soils through an investigation of the basics of soil genesis
and development. It will stress the environmental components involved in soil production
and the geographic distribution of soil types. Prer., GES 101 or GEOL 101 or instructor
consent. Meets with GES 534. GES 441-3. Resource Management and Conservation. Inventory,
policy, and management of natural resources. Nature, significance, distribution, and
problems associated with water, forest, wildlife, soils, and recreational resources.
Emphasis is on experience in the United States, but other global problems may be included.
Meets with GES 541. GES 445-3. Analysis of Environmental Systems. An analysis of
the various factors involved in the routing of environmental impact statements. Emphasis
will be on analytical procedures associated with the evaluation of environmental systems
and applications specific environmental impact problems. Meets with GES 545. GES 446-1 to 6. Field Studies in Geography. Field
investigations focused on a specific aspect of the landscape in a selected area. Topic and
credit vary from year to year. Field trips required. GES 448-3. Environmental Problems of Colorado. A discussion
and investigation of the environmental problems of the State of Colorado with an emphasis
on land planning and land use, pollution, transportation, energy, and hazards. Programs to
alleviate as well as to minimize any further related environmental problems will be
developed. Meets with GES 548. GES 450-3. Water Resources and Water Problems. A descriptive
interpretation and detailed inventory of hydroclimatic data, surface water, and ground
water. The use of water is critically evaluated with emphasis on problems associated with
geographic maldistribution, appropriation, irrigation, industry, pollution, and regional
development. Meets with GES 550. GES 451-3. Applied Hydrology. Exploration of
the principles of hydrology and their application to environmental investigations. Prer.,
GES 100 and GES 320 or consent of instructor. Meets with GES 551. GES 455-3. Disasters and Society. Case studies of
slow and quick developing disasters will be discussed in a local, national, cross-
cultural, and global framework. Issues covered will include technological hazards, the
role of environmental perception, risk-taking, decision- making and the impact legislative
changes at the local, state, and national levels. Meets with GES 555. GES 460-3. The Cultural Landscape. Students will
learn to interpret the American cultural landscape, particularly everyday surroundings
that they frequently take for granted. We will emphasize how culture shapes the world
around us, from modifications to the natural terrain to the cities in which we live. GES 461-3. Urban Geography. Course
addresses topics in urban location, urban morphology and design, urban function, and urban
social issues. We analyze why cities look as they do and the role cities play in society.
Emphasis is on cities in the United States. Meets with GES 561. GES 470-1 to 4. Geographic Issues. Geographic
perspectives or dimensions of selected areas such as pollution, poverty, world conflict,
natural hazards, landscape perception or women’s communities will be presented.
Topics vary from year to year. GES 473-3. Geography of Population. National and
social patterns of population distribution; organization of populations; and methods of
census, demographic analysis and mapping. Meets with GES 573. GES 475-3. Recreation, Tourism, and the Environment. An inquiry into
the spatial distribution and environmental/cultural impacts of recreation and tourism,
including international tourism. Recreational values, cultural norms and change, economic
tradeoffs, and future trends are included. Meets with GES 575. GES 476-3. Women’s Space, Women’s Place:
Women’s Role in Changing the Face of the Earth. A
re-examination of traditional aspects of cultural and regional geography from a feminist
perspective. Understanding the full richness of the human experience in utilizing earth as
habitat requires a conscious effort to explore the omissions about where, how, and why
women live, work, migrate, perceive their environment, and generally contribute to the
intricate mosaic of spatial organization. The geographical origins and distributions of
differing roles of women in a number of societies are also explored. Meets with WMST 476. GES 477-3. Development of Geographic Thought. The course will
focus upon discussions and studies of the development of geographic thought and
philosophies. Both past and present literature will be analyzed and appraised with
particular emphasis placed upon the themes and topics significant to the growth of modern
geographic philosophy. Prer., GES 199 or consent of instructor. Meets with GES 577. GES 491-3. The World of Wines and Vines. Focus on the
physical and cultural geography of the world’s grape-producing regions. Coverage will
include the study of terrain, soils, climate, and other aspects of physical geography; the
historical geography of viticulture; the procedures and processes associated with growing
grapes and making wines; and a detailed analysis of specific regions such as the Bordeaux
area, the Napa Valley, and German wine regions. Prer., Must be 21 years of age. GES 494-4. Seminar: Practicum in Image Processing. Prer., GES 405
or GES 409 and consent of instructor required. GES 497-3. Honors in Geography. Independent
research and thesis for geography majors who have maintained a superior scholastic
performance in their overall program and within the department of geography and
environmental studies. For superior students who wish to attain honors in the field of
geography. May be taken in lieu of GES 499. GES 498-1 to 12. Professional Experience II. Designed
experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised
employment situations. GES 499-3. Senior Thesis. A one semester
research project. The student will write a formal research paper drawing on primary
sources and pertinent secondary material. The student will work under the direction of a
full time member of the department and have a second member as an additional reader. GES 500-4. Quantitative Methods. Research-oriented
quantitative methods seminar. Advanced data analysis techniques for use in geographic and
environmental research. Meets with GES 400. GES 501-3. Seminar: Geographic Research. An analysis of
research topics and methodologies in geography. Students will define a research topic,
review literature in their field of interest, and prepare a research proposal. Prer., BA
or BS. GES 505-4. Introduction to GIS for Graduate Students. Information
Systems (GIS) as a research tool. Students will use ArcView or Arc/Info to complete a
series of geographic projects and pursue the application of GIS to their own research
areas. Prer., GES 305 or consent of instructor. Meets with GES 405. GES 506-4. Seminar: Advanced Remote Sensing. Intensive work
on data acquisition using manual methods of imagery analysis. Specific research methods
will be discussed. Students will accomplish several exercises and at least one major
independent project. Meets with GES 406, ENSC 406. GES 508-4. Advanced GIS for Graduate Students. Continued
application of GIS for spatial analysis. Students will learn ARC/Info and complete
original research projects in their field of interest. Prer., GES 405, GES 505 or
instructor consent. Meets with GES 408. GES 509-4. Image Processing. An introduction
to advanced image processing techniques used by the remote sensing community. Image
restoration, enhancement, and classification will be emphasized. Prer., GES 406/GES 506.
Meets with GES 409 and ENSC 409. GES 516-4. Workshop in Geographic Education. A course
outlining methods of teaching geography in K-12. Includes discussion of important
geographic concepts and their integration into the classroom. Students will develop
teaching activities and materials for incorporation into their curriculum. Prer., Consent
of instructor. GES 517-2 to 4. Seminar: Research Methods. Intensive work
in using various forms of data and field investigation for analysis of geographic
problems. Case studies and field experience. GES 522-3. Synoptic Climatology. The physical
processes involved with the development and transportation of weather systems. Selected
topics include relationships between upper atmospheric flow and surface weather phenomena,
synoptic evaluation of air masses and techniques for environmental analysis. Prer., GES
100. Meets with GES 422. GES 526-4. Biogeography. An examination
of the distribution of life on the Earth’s surface. The relationship between
environmental factors and plant and animal distributions will be the central theme.
Changes in distributions through time will also be examined. Required field trip. Prer.,
GES 100 or consent of instructor. Meets with GES 426, BIOL 426 and BIOL 526. GES 527-4. Advanced Biogeography. A
project-oriented class with students studying the distribution of plants as related to
environmental factors. This class will combine lecture, field work, and data processing;
resulting in maps and reports. Prer., GES 426, GES 526 or instructor consent. Meets with
GES 427. GES 528-4. Plant Communities of the Western United States. An examination
of plant assemblages in the contiguous United States west of the one-hundredth meridian.
The distribution of major plant species will be used to illustrate plant community
interactions with environmental factors such as climate and landforms. Prer., GES 426/GES
526. Meets with GES 428. GES 529-4. Plant Communities of Colorado. An examination
of plant assemblages in Colorado. Major plant communities will be examined in the context
of environmental factors such as climate and land forms. Required field trip. Prer., GES
426, GES 526 or instructor consent. Meets with GES 429 and BIOL 429. GES 531-4. Topics in Geomorphology. Current
research in landform processes. Focus on the western United States. Field projects, trips
required. Prer. GEOL 101, GES 101 or instructor consent. Meets with GES 431, GEOL 463,
GEOL 563. GES 532-3. Mountain Environmental Systems Seminar. Same as GES 432
but will include additional research work. Field trips optional. Prer., GES 100 or consent
of instructor. Meets with GES 432. GES 534-4. Seminar: Soils. In-depth study
of techniques used in analyzing soil classification systems for global soils. Problems in
human use and misuse of soils. Prer., GES 101, GEOL 101, or instructor consent. Chemistry
recommended. Meets with GES 434. GES 541-3. Seminar in Resource Management and Conservation. An
investigation of environmental problems with emphasis on land-planning and land use,
pollution, water, energy and natural hazards. Prer., Consent of instructor. Meets with GES
441. GES 545-3. Seminar: Analysis of Environmental Systems. Problems
associated with development of environmental impact studies. Case examples and field work.
Meets with GES 445. GES 548-3. Environmental Problems of Colorado. Specific land
and resource use problems in Colorado. In-depth analysis of interacting systems of natural
resources and human decision-making processes. Meets with GES 448. GES 550-3. Topics in Water Resource Management. Experience of
water resource management in the United States, prospects for the future and problem
solving techniques. Critical analysis of issues important in the western United States.
Meets with GES 450. GES 551-3. Applied Hydrology. Exploration of
the principles of hydrology and their applications to environmental investigations. Meets
with GES 451. GES 555-3. Disasters and Society. The impact of
extreme geophysical events on human society. Emphasis upon adaptations to extreme events
and ways of reducing vulnerability and damage. Meets with GES 455. GES 561-3. Urban Geography. Course
addresses topics in urban location, urban morphology and design, urban function, and urban
social issues. We analyze why cities look as they do and the role cities play in society.
Emphasis is on cities in the United States. Meets with GES 461. GES 573-3. Seminar: Population Geography. The geographic
aspects of population characteristics including fertility, mortality, migration,
distribution, and composition. Both theoretical and empirical considerations are included.
Meets with GES 473. GES 575-3. Seminar: Recreation Geography. An inquiry into
the spatial distribution and environmental conditions of recreation. Emphasis is on
outdoor recreation in non-urban settings. The implications of recreational values to
resource managers and land use decisions will be included. Meets with GES 475. GES 577-3. History and Nature of Geography. A history of
geographical ideas from Greek classical efforts through the 19th century. Prer., Consent
of instructor. Meets with GES 477. GES 602-4. Data Processing in Earth Science. Advanced data
processing using digital image models and Geographic Information Systems. Students will be
responsible for extensive individual project design and completion. Prer., GES 517 or GES
409/GES 509. GES 700-1 to 6. Master’s Thesis. GES 940-1 to 4. Independent Study in Geography. Independent
work for undergraduates. By special arrangement with faculty only. Only for students
presenting strong geography preparation. GES 950-1 to 4. Independent Study in Geography: Graduate. Independent
work for graduate students. By special arrangement with faculty only. Prer., Consent of
instructor. GES 960-1 to 4. Independent Study in Geography: Graduate. Independent
work for graduate students. By special arrangement with faculty only. Prer., Consent of
instructor. GES 999-0. Candidate for Degree. Geology GEOL 101-4. Physical Geology. Study of
surface features of the earth and how they were formed: rocks that make up the crust of
the earth. GEOL 101L must be taken concurrently. GEOL 102-4. Historical Geology. Development of
the science of geology, study of earth history and development of life forms throughout
geologic time. Three lectures and one field trip or laboratory per week. Prer., GEOL 101,
GES 101, or concurrent enrollment.
Three lectures
and one field trip or laboratory per week. An outline of the development, through time, of
the geology of Colorado. Includes a summary of the evolution of life. Last part of course
is devoted to history of development of economic resources, including placer and hard rock
mining, coal, oil and gas production, and oil shale. This is a course for nonmajors
designed as a follow-up for those who have had GEOL 101. GEOL 317-3. Geology and Our National Parks. Promotes an
interest in and an appreciation of the geologic aspects of our national parks. The student
will be given fundamental background in the geological processes which have worked to
evolve the spectacular or unique scenery found in the national parks. Because the approach
to this class is of a qualitative nature, the prospective student need not have a prior
background in the earth sciences. Field trips are included as part of the course content. GEOL 352-3. Oceanography. Oceans and
their basins, water masses, circulation patterns, climate regulation, life zones, bottom
sediments, and resources. Geologic aspects of the sea, both modern and ancient. GEOL 370-4. Environmental Geology. Interaction of
industrial society with earth resources and geologic processes. Investigation of geologic
hazards to engineering systems and problems related to resource development. Evaluation of
criteria for urban planning, land utilization, waste disposal, and resource conservation.
Prer., GEOL 101 or GES 101. Field trips required. GEOL 403-4. Introduction to Hydrology and Ground Water. Occurrence,
movement and properties of subsurface water; introduction to groundwater geology and
hydrology. Prer., GEOL 101, GES 101 or concurrent enrollment in MATH 104. GEOL 411-3. Geologic Field Methods. Methods of
geologic mapping including Brunton compass and plane table surveying utilization. Coreq.,
GEOL 312. Additional field work required. Meets with GEOL 511. GEOL 436-4. Glacial and Periglacial Geology. Introduction to
glaciology and periglacial geology and their influence on topography, crustal rebound, and
sea level; and glacial chronology for northern North America. A study of cold-climate
geomorphic and climatic processes. Prer., GEOL 101 OR GES 101. Meets with GEOL 536. GEOL 463-4. Principles of Geomorphology. Systematic
study of weathering, mass-wasting, fluvial, wind, and marine processes and the landforms
resulting therefrom. Field work and trips required. Prer., GEOL 101 or GES 101 or consent
of instructor. Meets with GEOL 563, GES 431 and GES 531. GEOL 466-1 to 4. Field Study in Geology. A field trip to
an area of special geologic interest such as the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Yellowstone,
Northern Rockies and the Mojave Desert. Field trips usually occur during the Winter,
Spring, or Summer breaks. Prer., GEOL 101. Meets with GEOL 566. GEOL 491-4. Engineering Geology. Intensive
literature review and field investigations leading to a recognition of the engineering and
construction problems associated with natural hazards and earth materials such as mass
movement, dam location, highway development, and building construction. Basic courses in
physics, mathematics, and geology recommended. Meets with GEOL 591. GEOL 503-4. Introduction to Ground Water. Same as GEOL
403 with additional work required. GEOL 536-4. Glacial and Periglacial Geology. Same as GEOL
436 with additional work required. Prer., GEOL 101, GES 101, GEOL 463 preferred. Meets
with GEOL 436. GEOL 563-4. Principles of Geomorphology. Systematic
study of weathering, mass-wasting, fluvial, wind, and marine processes and the landforms
resulting therefrom. Field work and trips required. Prer., GEOL 101 or GES 101 or consent
of instructor. Meets with GEOL 463, and GES 431 and GES 531. GEOL 566-1 to 4. Field Study in Geology. Same as GEOL
466 with additional work required. Meets with GEOL 466. GEOL 591-4. Engineering Geology. Intensive
literature review and field investigations leading to a recognition of the engineering and
construction problems associated with natural hazards and earth materials such as mass
movement, dam location, highway development, and building construction. Basic courses in
physics, mathematics, and geology recommended. Will require additional field work. Meets
with GEOL 491. GEOL 700-1 to 6. Masters Thesis. GEOL 940-1 to 4. Independent Study in Geology: Undergraduate. Independent
work for undergraduates. By special arrangement with faculty. Only for students presenting
strong geology preparation. Prer., Consent of the instructor. GEOL 960-1 to 4. Independent Study in Geology: Graduate. Independent
work for graduate students. By special arrangement with faculty only. Prer., Consent of
instructor. GEOL 999-0. Candidate for Degree. Gerontology GRNT 204-3. Biomedical Aspects of Aging. A comprehensive
study of the normal and pathological aspects of the aging process in human beings. The
course treats cellular through organ system function, examining causes and changes related
to aging. Immunity, nutrition and biopsychological factors are studied. The course also
examines the concept of wellness as it applies to aging. Meets with BIOL 204 and HSCI 280. GRNT 300-3. Introduction to Gerontology. A comprehensive
introduction to the experience of aging, including an overview of the biological,
psychological, and social aging of individuals as well as the issues that confront us as
an aging society. GRNT 462-3. Sociology of Aging. Examination of
the aging process in American society. Focus on development from late adolescence through
old age and death. Meets with SOC 462. GRNT 463-3. Psychology of Aging. An overview of
gero-psychology covering such topics as the aging central nervous system, cultural
contexts of aging, personal transitions in later life, mental disorders, and
gero-psychology in the future. Prer., PSY 100. Meets with PSY 351. GRNT 498-1 to 6. Professional Field Experience in Gerontology. Designed
learning experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in
supervised Gerontology related employment situations. (Pass/Fail grading only). Prer.,
GRNT 300 and consent of instructor. Sign up for no more than 3 credits per semester. GRNT 940-1 to 6. Independent Study in Gerontology:
Undergraduate. Hours and
credits to be arranged. Prer., Consent of instructor required. History HIST 101-3. The Ancient World. A survey of
major political, economic, religious, and social themes of the ancient world, from the
beginnings of civilization in the Near East to the end of the Roman empire in the West.
Students will read a selection of original sources. HIST 102-3. Medieval World. A survey of
major political, economic, religious and social developments in Europe from the end of the
Roman Empire to 1500. This also includes a brief examination of the rise of Islam and the
survival of Byzantium. Students will read a selection of original sources. HIST 103-3. The Rise of Modern Europe, 1500-1815. A survey of
major political, economic, social, and cultural developments from the Reformation through
the era of the French revolution. Students will read a selection of original sources. HIST 104-3. Modern Europe, 1815-Present. A survey of
major political, economic, social, and cultural developments from the fall of Napoleon
until today. Students will read a selection of original sources. HIST 111-3. Asian History: Southeast Asia. A survey of
Southeast Asian society, culture, politics and economy, from early Southeast Asian
civilizations to the present. HIST 112-3. Asian History: The Indian Subcontinent. Survey of South
Asian society, culture, politics and economy, from the birth of Indian civilization to the
present. HIST 113-3. Asian History: China. The evolution
of Chinese society, economy, culture and political systems from the birth of Chinese
civilization to the present. HIST 114-3. Asian History: Japan. A survey of
Japanese society, culture, politics and economy, from the birth of Japanese civilization
to the present. HIST 121-3. History of the Middle East. A survey course
covering the history of the Middle East. Special attention will be given to the birth of
Islam; the Ottoman empire; European imperialism; the birth of Israel; the Six-Day War; the
Camp David accords; the tragedy of Lebanon; the Irani revolution; the Gulf War; and steps
for peace. HIST 140-3. Latin America to 1810. Survey of the
political, social and economic development of Latin America from pre-Columbian beginnings
to 1810. HIST 141-3. Latin America Since 1810. Survey of the
political, social, and economic development of Latin America since 1810. HIST 151-3. U.S.: Birth of a Nation, 1607-1789. Survey of the
development of the U.S. from the colonial period through the ratification of the
Constitution, with emphasis on causes, events, and results of the American Revolution. HIST 152-3. U.S.: Expansion and Division, 1789-1877. Survey of the
major issues related to interpretation of the Jeffersonian and Jacksonian eras with
emphasis on the challenges derived from westward expansion and the social, economic, and
political factors contributing to disunion and civil war. HIST 153-3. U.S.: Emergence of Modern America, 1865-1920. Survey of the
economic, social and political development of industrial America from the reconstruction
through World War I. HIST 154-3. U.S.: Recent America, 1918-Present. Survey of
America’s social, political, economic and cultural history during the time the U.S.
has been a world power. The roots of contemporary society, with emphasis on the emergence
of a multicultural America. HIST 300-1 to 3. Special Topics. These courses
are usually taught on a one-time basis. The subject matter will change from year to year
and will cover an important but rarely taught subject in history. HIST 304-3. Sex, Marriage, Death in Pre-Industrial Europe. Examines the
life cycles of Europeans in the pre-industrial period (before c. 1750) through analysis of
the theory and practice of procreation, child-rearing, marriage, and death. HIST 310-3. Great Thinkers of Europe. An examination
of the major currents of recent thought. Thinkers to include some of the following: Freud,
Weber, Lenin, Virginia Woolf, Buber, Brecht, Sartre, and Benn. HIST 311-3. Great Thinkers of Europe: The Nineteenth Century. Following an
introduction to the major trends and movements of nineteenth-century European thought,
this course will acquaint students with some of the period’s most significant and
influential works. Readings will be selected from among such authors as Sir Walter Scott,
George Sand, the Brothers Grimm, Marx and Engels, John Stuart Mill, and Ibsen. HIST 323-3. Fascism and the Holocaust. An analysis of
Nazi Germany’s policy of genocide against the Jews in the context of European fascism
of the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s. HIST 325-3. Germans and the Holocaust. An analysis of
Germans and the Holocaust from several perspectives: the development of German anti-
Semitism; the identity of German Jews; genocide as perpetrated by the Third Reich;
subsequent efforts of atonement, commemoration. HIST 335-3. Germany, 1763 to 1866. An examination
of major developments of German politics, society, economic life and culture from the end
of the Seven Years War to the Austro-Prussian War. Special attention to nationalism and
the emergence of national literature. HIST 336-3. Germany since 1866. An examination
of major developments of German politics, society, economic life and culture from the end
the Austro-Prussian War to today. Inclusion of some German literature. HIST 337-3. Hitler and German National Socialism. An examination
of the Nazi leader in terms of the historical situation in which he attained power, his
historical significance generally and the policy of genocide for which he was responsible.
Some use of psycho-historical approach. HIST 338-3. Germany Since 1945. An analysis of
German politics, economics, society, and culture since the end of World War II. HIST 342-3. Medieval England. A survey of the
early formation of the English nation, from the coming of the Anglo-Saxons to c. 1500. The
focus will be on major economic, political and religious trends as seen through a variety
of original sources. HIST 344-3. Tudor-Stuart England. Traces the
creation and maintenance of the Tudor state in the 16th century and its dismantlement
during the revolutions of the 17th century. The emphasis will be on political, social, and
economic structures as seen through a variety of original sources. HIST 346-3. Early Modern England. Survey of early
Modern English history from 1688 to 1830 with an emphasis on political and economic
developments and their impact on social structure. HIST 349-3. History of Ireland. Traces
developments in Irish history since the 1100’s, the century in which Ireland’s
stormy relationship with Great Britain began. Special emphasis will be placed upon that
relationship, but the course will also examine the various social groups that coincided
Irish society and their relationships with each other. Irish culture in its many facets
will be examined through the study of various works of literature interspersed throughout
the course. HIST 350-3. Chicano History to 1910. A panoramic
sketch of Chicano history to about 1910. This course integrates events, ideas and
personalities from both sides of the border to illuminate the evolution of
Spanish-speaking people of the American Southwest. Meets with EST 350. HIST 351-3. Chicano History Since 1910. A broad sketch
of Chicano history since 1910. This course integrates events, ideas, and personalities
from both sides of the border to illuminate the evolution of Spanish-speaking people of
the American Southwest. HIST 353-3. Religion and Culture in America, 1500-1865. Close study
using primary and secondary texts of the religious cultures of America from Native
American origins to the Civil War. HIST 354-3. Religion and Culture in the U.S., 1865-2000. Seminar
discussions of the mutual influences of American religion and American culture from the
Civil War to the present. HIST 360-3. The 1960s. Examines the
social, political and cultural changes arising in the turbulent years of the 1960’s.
Special attention will be given to the Civil Rights Movement, the domestic aspects of the
Vietnam War, and challenges to traditional culture and values. HIST 372-3. “From Slavery to Freedom”: Slavery and
the African-American Experience in Colonial and Antebellum America. Introduces
students to the major political, social and cultural developments in the history of
African Americans from 1619 through Reconstruction. Meets with EST 372. HIST 386-3. Popular Culture in 20th Century America. How do
Americans live, relax, and entertain themselves? The answer involves high culture but also
popular culture. Over the course of the century, pop culture forces such as the rise of
the auto, advertising, the sexual revolution, radio, TV, movies and music from jazz to
rock have transformed modern American civilization. HIST 388-3. The History of American Education. An examination
of the critical developments taking place in the history of American education. The
background of pressing issues and challenges facing modern education are covered along
with examples of how education has been used to improve human conditions. HIST 389-3. History of Colonial India. A history of
India that details the colonization of South Asia. Topics of special attention are British
imperialism, rebellions against British control, and the Indian struggle for freedom and
independence. HIST 394-3. Theory and Methods in History. Seminar
discussions and presentations emphasizing research skills and methods in history. Students
should take prior to or along with Senior Thesis Seminar, HIST 499. HIST 399-3. European Film - European History. The study of
European film in conjunction with major developments in European society, politics and
culture. Topics to include: realism and social commentary; symbolism; historical films;
propaganda films; reception; the development of film techniques; the film industry.
Emphasis will vary by semester. HIST 411-3. Early Medieval Europe. Scope of
course: 3rd century through 10th century. Themes covered will be Christianization of the
Roman Empire, the transformation of the Western Empire into European feudal kingdoms, and
the survival of the Eastern Empire.
Scope of the
course: 11th century through the 13th century. Themes covered will be political, social,
religious, and economic developments that shaped Medieval Europe into a unique
civilization. HIST 421-3. History of Christianity: Primitive Church to circa
300. An exploration
of primitive Christianity through its immediate Judaic and Hellenistic roots, to include
extended historical and literary discussion of the literature of the New Testament and an
analysis of the historical Jesus. Meets with REST 421. HIST 422-3. History of Christianity: circa 300 to circa 1500. A history of
the Christian church in the West from its acceptance as a legal religion in the 4th
century to the eve of its breakup at the Reformation. The focus is especially on
theological, organizational, and heretical developments. Meets with REST 422. HIST 423-3. Renaissance/Late Middle Ages. A survey of the
major political, economic, and social developments in Western Europe from the early 14th
through the early 16th century. Included will be the expansion of Europe, notably of Spain
and Portugal. HIST 424-3. The Reformation and Counter-Reformation. A survey of
Europe from the early 16th century through the mid-17th century from Martin Luther through
the Thirty Years War. Emphasis will be given to religious themes and their relation to
politics, economics and society. HIST 426-3. Europe in the Age of Enlightenment. An examination
of the eighteenth century, with special emphasis on the enlightenment and popular culture. HIST 429-3. Europe and the World: 1492-1750. Europe’s
relations with major portions of the world with focus on factors that contributed to
Europe’s dominance over much of the world before the Age of Imperialism.
An analysis of
the major trends and developments of European politics, society, economics, and culture
between the world wars. HIST 451-3. The American Revolution: The Forging of the Union,
1763-1789. A comprehensive
survey of the social, political, economic and intellectual transformations in America
during the revolutionary era. The focus will be on the causes of the war, the war itself,
the consequences of independence and the ratification of the constitution. HIST 453-3. History of the U.S. Civil War.. HIST 454-3. American Religious Cultures 1945-2000. Intensive
research seminar focusing on primary texts of recent American religions from Cold War
Protestantism to New Age Buddhism. HIST 458-3. The American West. A continuation
of the study of the westward movement extended to the region beyond the Mississippi,
beginning with the Spanish exploration and continuing through the end of the 19th century.
Emphasis on the association of Western interests with those of a rapidly developing
industrial society in the east. HIST 469-3. Colorado History. A history of
Colorado from prehistoric Indians to nuclear projects. Topics covered will include
exploration and conquest, the mountain men, settlement and pioneer life, Indians, mining,
economic and political developments, exploitation and preservation of the environment, and
recent trends. HIST 471-3. Asian American History. Course will
trace the social, political, economic, and cultural history of Asian Americans from the
early settlements of the nineteenth century to the present. Meets with EST 471. HIST 472-3. American Policy in the Pacific. Traces the
historical origins of U.S. diplomatic, political, and fiscal relationships in Asia. Topics
include the early “China trade”, the “opening of Japan”, and aspects
of American imperialism in East and Southeast Asia. Views U.S. foreign policy with an eye
toward congressional and presidential decisions which resulted in Americn participation in
three major wars in the Asian region. HIST 473-3. Early China. A history of
China from archaeological origins through the Imperial Ages, the Mongol years to the final
dynastic era - the Qing. Special attention focuses on early philosophic ideals, aspects of
unity and disunity, as well as social, political and economic events. HIST 474-3. Modern China. An examination
of the fall of the Imperial dynastic system and the rise of new political ideas of
governance including republicanism, and communism. Important topics include: the 1911
revolution, the warlord years, the creation of the nationalist and Communist parties, WWII
in Asia and the rise and fall of Mao Zedong. HIST 475-3. Modern Japan. Included in
this semester will be a study of Japan’s contact with the West, the Meiji Restoration
and the creation of a modern nation, the expansion of the empire, and the rise of
militarism and World War II. The course concludes with the postwar occupation and recovery
of Japan. HIST 476-3. Shoguns of Japan. Course begins
with the establishment of the first military feudal regime in 1185 and ends with the
“restoration” of imperial rule in 1868. Included is an examination of the
political, cultural, economic, and social aspects of each of the three Shoguns that
comprise the era of the Shoguns in Japan. HIST 477-3. Vietnam Wars. A focus on the
country, people and U.S. involvement. Guest speakers will supplement the lectures and give
first hand accounts of their participation in the war. ‘Vietnam’ will also
define the role of American Foreign Policy during the Cold War. HIST 478-3. History of Modern Southeast Asia. The countries
of Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam in
19th and 20th centuries. Students will consider religious, social, economic and
revolutionary trends prior to independence and then look at the problems of post colonial
independence from a regional point of view. HIST 479-3. The American Military Experience. An objective
examination of the military history of the United States from the colonial period to the
present. Significant battles and campaigns are carefully analyzed, but equal attention is
given to cause and effect relationships of America’s wars in a national and global
context. HIST 485-3. War and Society: 20th Century U.S. HIST 489-3. Environmental History: The West and the World. A seminar
dealing with global environmental history, with particular emphasis being given to the
environmental history of the American West. HIST 490-3. Creators of Mathematics: A Historical View. Prer., I D 105.
Meets with I D 445 and I D 545. HIST 499-3. Senior Thesis Seminar: Approaches to the Study of
History. A required
course for the history degree. The focus is on research methods, organization of ideas,
analysis of evidence, and writing history. Under the direction of a faculty member, each
member of the seminar will prepare an original piece of research: the Senior thesis.
Prer., Junior or Senior status. HIST 600-3. Historiography. Introduction to
the professional study of history. Required of all graduate students. HIST 611-3. Readings in Medieval European History. This graduate
course analyzes the major secondary literature and historical interpretations in Medieval
history, from c. 300 to c. 1300 A.D. Prer., Graduate status. HIST 615-3. Readings in the Renaissance and Late Medieval
Europe. This graduate
course analyzes the major secondary literature and historical interpretations in the
Renaissance and late Medieval Europe, from c. 1300 to c. 1500 A.D. Prer., Graduate status. HIST 622-3. Readings in the Reformation and Counter
Reformation. This graduate
course analyzes the major secondary literature and historical interpretation in the era of
the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation, from c. 1500 to c. 1648 A.D. Prer., Graduate
status. HIST 625-3. Readings in the Old Regime, 1648 to 1789. Graduate-level
readings in a period of European history. Prer., Admission to program or permission of
instructor. HIST 631-3. Readings in the Age of Revolution 1789 to 1870. Graduate-level
readings in a period of European history. Prer., Admission to program or permission of
instructor. HIST 635-3. Readings in Modern Europe, 1870 to the Present. Graduate-level
readings in a period of European history. Prer., Admission to program or permission of
instructor. HIST 646-3. Readings: Religion and Culture in America, 1500 to
20th Century. Graduate
seminar emphasizing intensive and extensive scholarly readings on religion and culture in
America, preparing students for the graduate research seminar paper. Prerequisite to HIST
746. HIST 651-3. Readings in U.S. History, 1765 to 1815. A graduate
reading course designed to familiarize graduate students with the historiography of the
American Revolution and the early national period. Students will read major works by past
masters as well as current historiography. HIST 661-3. Readings: U.S., 1815 to 1876. Graduate level
readings in the major historiographic problems of the early nineteenth century through the
Civil War and Reconstruction. Prer., Graduate status in history. HIST 666-3. Readings in U.S. History: Emergence of Modern
America. Extensive
reading of modern historians in the political, economic, social, and cultural history of
the U.S. during the HIST 669-3. Special Topics. HIST 671-3. Readings in U.S. History: The Super Power Era,
1918-Present. Extensive
reading of modern historians in the political, economic, social, and cultural history of
the U.S. during the period of America as a world superpower. Prer., Graduate status. HIST 676-3. Readings in the Trans-Mississippi-West. A graduate
seminar designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the role of the trans-Mississippi
American West in the history of the United States. HIST 679-3. Readings in Latin American History. Provides
students with a broad introduction to the major themes in Latin American history.
Indigenous cultures, colonial history, the emergence of nations in the nineteenth century
and revolutions of the twentieth century will be covered. HIST 681-3. Readings in the Indian Subcontinent Since 1556. Graduate
seminar designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of South Asia since the advent of the
Mughal Empire. HIST 686-3. Readings in the Pacific Rim Since
1600. Graduate
seminar designed to provide an in-depth knowledge of East Asia since 1600. HIST 688-3. Special Topics. A readings or
research seminar in a particular field not covered in regular graduate courses. Prer.,
Permission of instructor. HIST 711-3. Research in Medieval European History. Graduate level
research and preparation of a scholarly paper, using primary sources, in Medieval history.
Prer., HIST 611. HIST 715-3. Research in Renaissance and Late Medieval Europe. Graduate level
research and preparation of scholarly paper, using primary sources, in the Renaissance and
late Medieval Europe. Prer., HIST 615. HIST 722-3. Research in the Reformation and
Counter-Reformation. Graduate level
research and preparation of a scholarly paper, using primary sources, in the Reformation
and Counter-Reformation. Prer., HIST 621. HIST 725-3. Research in the Old Regime, 1648 to 1789. Graduate-level
research in a period of European history. Prer., HIST 625. HIST 731-3. Research in the Age of Revolution, 1789 to 1870. Graduate-level
research in a period of European history. Prer., HIST 631. HIST 735-3. Research in Modern Europe, 1870 to Present. Graduate-level
research in a period of European history. Prer., HIST 635. HIST 746-3. Research in Religion and Culture in America, 1500
to 20th Century. Graduate
research seminar emphasizing an individualized research project on any approved topic in
religion and culture in American history. Prer., HIST 646. HIST 751-3. Research in U.S. History, 1765-1815. This is a
course in primary research in Revolutionary America. Prer., HIST 651. HIST 761-3. Research in U.S. History: 1815 to 1877. This is a
course in research for MA students. Students will be required to use primary sources in
American history (1815/1877). HIST 766-3. Research in U.S. History: The Super Power Era,
1918 to Present. Graduate level
research in modern American history. Prer., HIST 666. HIST 771-3. Research in U.S. History: The Super Power Era,
1918 to Present. Graduate level
research in modern American history. Prer., HIST 671. HIST 776-3. Research in the Trans-Mississippi West. A graduate
seminar in which students will research and write a term paper on a specialized topic in
the history of the trans-Mississippi American west. Prer., HIST 676. HIST 779-3. Research in Latin American History. Students will
engage in primary source research of a topic of their choice within the field of Latin
American History. Graduate students only. Prer., HIST 679. HIST 781-3. Research in the Indian Subcontinent Since 1556. A graduate
seminar in which the students will research and write a term paper on a specialized topic
in South Asian history. Prer., HIST 681. HIST 786-3. Research in the Pacific Rim Since 1600. A graduate
seminar in which the students will research and write a term paper on a specialized topic
in East Asian history. Prer., HIST 686. HIST 940-1 to 3. Independent Study in History: Undergraduate. Prer., Consent
of instructor. HIST 960-1 to 3. Independent Study in History: Graduate. Prer.,
Instructor consent. Humanities HUM 303-3. Humanities: 1848, The Rise of Modernity. A year of
political, industrial, artistic, and technological revolutions, 1848 is studied from such
perspectives as Dickens’ Hard Times, Dumas’ Camille, the Realism of Courbet, the
rise of the women’s movement, the Communist Manifesto, and other visual, literary,
and aural texts. The theme is the rise of modernity. Prer., ENGL 141 or equivalent. HUM 311-3. Film, Technology, and Culture. A study of film
as a cultural medium through which people express anxieties and hopes, vent critical
reactions against social norms and modes of behavior, and reflect on possible changes.
Prer., ENGL 141 or equiv and Junior standing. HUM 313-3. The Baroque. This is an
interdisciplinary course focusing on world art and culture of the Baroque period. Issues
and themes include the impact of political and religious absolutism, and the rise of
modern science on theatre, literature, art, and music. Prer., ENGL 141 or equivalent.
An examination
of myths central to varying cultures and epochs as they are represented in different
fields; including music, art, literature, philosophy, film, politics, history, psychology,
and popular culture. HUM 317-3. Minority Voices. The voices
which celebrate positions and oppositions in race, class, gender, culture and sexual
orientation. Selected literature, film, and artistic musical and historical documents.
Analysis of social, political, and ethical concerns. HUM 399-3. Special Topics in Humanities. The topic will
vary by semester and a specific course may be cross-listed with a course in another
department. Students should check each semester’s Schedule of Courses for specific
topics. HUM 940-1. Independent Study. Independent
Study in Humanities is set aside for those students needing one credit hour in Humanities
to satisfy the General Humanities Requirement. Permission of Director of Humanities is
required. Prer., Permission of Director of Humanities. Interdepartmental
Studies I D 101-3. Freshman Seminar. A three-credit
interdisciplinary learning experience to help freshmen succeed in college. Students refine
their skills in speaking, writing, teamwork, and technology; examine a topic based on the
fundamentals of various disciplines; and work closely with faculty and peers. The course
emphasizes faculty coaching, collaborative learning, and campus resources through a
variety of assignments, such as electronic journals, PowerPoint oral presentations, and an
“Internet Career Journey.” I D 103-3. Fundamentals of Written/Oral Communication. Fundamentals of
written and oral communication necessary for undergraduate academic success. The course
focuses on three related components: strategies for writing expository essays; basic
conventions of standard written English and oral communication competency. Enrolled
students are participants in the pre-collegiate program at UCCS.
Designed to
bring all incoming students up to a minimum competency in quantitative and qualitative
skills. It includes such topics as arithmetic skills, graphing, statistics, problem
solving skills, and algebraic skills. The exit exam from this course is identical to the
proficiency exam which must be passed by all LAS students prior to graduation. I D 200-3. Mathematics: A Human Endeavor. An introductory
course in mathematics as a liberal art. Designed to demonstrate the beauty of mathematics,
its methods and its place in human endeavors. Recommended for those who like the subject
and for those who think they don’t. I D 205-3. Beyond the Finite. Shows how
infinity, which plays a key role in mathematics and many other areas of human endeavor,
appears in arithmetic, geometry, and foundations of analysis. Just as every intelligent
person needs at least some acquaintance with discoveries of Einstein and Freud, one needs
exposure to the George Cantor’s discovery of the infinite. Strongly recommended for
natural science, math and math education majors, but expected to benefit everyone. I D 301-1 to 3. Transition Seminar. Specifically
designed for first-semester transfer students, this course helps students integrate into
the UCCS campus community; refine speaking, writing, and technology skills through
project-based learning; cultivate critical research competence; and explore academic and
career options. Each semester, a topic is investigated according to three broad academic
perspectives. Prer., Not open to students who have taken I D 101. I D 366-3. Service Learning: Theory and Practice. Combines theory
with practical application; includes reading assignments, discussion, and a service
learning project. Prer., Sophomore standing or consent of instructor. I D 410-1 to 3. A Sense of Place. Focuses on the
character of a particular place. An understanding of these places will be accomplished
through an analysis of selected aspects such as history, culture, literature, art and
geography. I D 445-3. Creators of Mathematics. An introduction
to the history of mathematics and its creators. Traces the lives and works of the greatest
mathematicians of all time. Explores discovery of new ideas. Designed for math, math
education, and history majors but may also be a valuable experience for science and art
majors. Meets with I D 545 and HIST 490. I D 446-3. Emergence of Graph Theory: A Historical Exploration
of a Mathematical Theory. Explores the
emergence of Graph Theory through its history. Studies original pioneering papers and
their creators. A valuable elective for math., math., ed., history, physics and other
majors. Prer., I D 105 or consent of instructor. Meets with I D 546. I D 450-3. A Serious Course in Recreational Mathematics. An exciting,
unique introduction to mathematics through the study of mathematical games, puzzles and
competition with emphasis on the beauty, elegance, paradoxy, and ingenuity of mathematical
ideas. As part of the course, students and instructor will organize the annual Colorado
Mathematical Olympiad for Junior and Senior high school students. Meets with I D 550. I D 480-3. What is Mathematics? Demonstrates
how mathematicians create new results in mathematics; how problems of high school geometry
lead to open problems-to mathematical frontiers; how several areas of mathematics join
together to solve a problem. Invaluable for math majors and math teachers but may be of
understanding of mathematics. Prer., High school algebra or ID 105 and high school
geometry. Meets with I D 580. I D 485-3. Geometric Insight in Combinatorial Mathematics. Geometric
insight is a strikingly beautiful tool in mathematics. It demonstrates the power of
visualization, experimentation, and imagination in combinatorial mathematics. Designed for
math, math education, and natural science majors, but may be taken by anyone who enjoys
mathematics. Prer., High school geometry. I D 490-3. Mathematical Coloring. Shows how
coloring can solve mathematical problems; traces ideas of coloring through geometry,
combinatorics, number theory, and other areas of mathematics. Allows students to visit a
“studio of a mathematician.” Invaluable for math majors and math teachers as
well as science majors. Prer., High school geometry. Meets with I D 590. I D 499-6 to 12. Argonne Semester. Students apply
to Argonne National Laboratories during their Junior year for acceptance into the long-
standing Argonne Scientific research program for undergraduates. Prer., Acceptance by the
Argonne National Laboratory and approval by the dean of the college. I D 545-3. Creators of Mathematics: A Historic View. An introduction
to the history of mathematics and its creators, the greatest mathematicians of all time,
their lives and their works, through birth and discovery of new ideas. Prer., I D 105.
Meets with I D 445 and HIST 490. I D 546-3. Emergence of Graph Theory: A Historical Exploration
of a Mathematical Theory. Explores the
emergence of Graph Theory through its history. Studies original pioneering papers and
their creators. A valuable elective for math., math. ed., history, physics and other
majors. Prer., I D 105 or consent of instructor. Meets with I D 446. I D 550-3. A Serious Course in Recreational Mathematics. An introduction
to mathematics through the study of mathematical games, puzzles, and competitions with the
emphasis on the beauty, elegance, paradoxy, and ingenuity of mathematical ideas. As a part
of the course, students and instructor may participate in organizing the Colorado
Mathematical Olympiad. Prer., I D 105 or consent of instructor. Meets with I D 450. I D 580-3. What is Mathematics? Demonstrates
how mathematicians create new results in mathematics; how problems of high school geometry
lead to open problems-to mathematical frontiers; how several areas of mathematics join
together to solve a problem. Invaluable for math majors and math teachers buy may be of
interest to science majors or others who wish to have a better understanding of
mathematics. Prer., High school algebra or I D 105 and I D 585-3. Geometric Insight in Combinatorial Math. Geometric
insight is a strikingly beautiful tool in mathematics. It demonstrates the power of
visualization, experimentation, and imagination in combinatorial mathematics. Designed for
math, math education, and natural science majors, but may be taken by anyone who enjoys
mathematics. Prer., High school geometry. I D 590-3. Mathematical Coloring. Shows how
coloring can solve mathematical problems; traces ideas of coloring through geometry,
combinatorics, number theory, and other areas of mathematics. Allows students to visit a
“studio of a mathematician.” Invaluable for math majors and math teachers as
well as science majors. Prer., High school geometry. Meets with I D 490. I D 940-1 to 3. Independent Study: Undergraduate. Independent
study in interdepartmental studies (Upper Division). Italian ITAL 101-5. Beginning Italian I. Essentials of
basic Italian, oral-aural skills stressed with additional reading, writing and grammar. ITAL 102-5. Beginning Italian II. Essentials of
Italian continued. Additional oral- aural skills practice with increased grammar, reading,
and writing. Prer., ITAL 101 or equivalent. Japanese JPNS 101-5. Beginning Japanese I. Skills in
listening to and speaking Japanese. Emphasis on useful expressions with cultural
orientation. Hiragana and Katakana. JPNS 102-5. Beginning Japanese II. Continued
skills in listening to and speaking Japanese. Reading and writing intensified with further
study of Hiragana and basic Kanji. Prer., JPNS 101 or its equivalency. JPNS 211-3. Intermediate Japanese I. Conversational
Japanese at the intermediate level. Reading and writing with additional study of Kanji.
Prer., JPNS 102 or its equivalency. JPNS 212-3. Intermediate Japanese II. Japanese at the
advanced intermediate level. Speaking, reading and writing with additional study of Kanji.
Prer., JPNS 211 or consent of instructor. JPNS 320-3. Japanese Culture and Civilization. Elements of
history, culture, art, music and rituals of the Japanese experience. Meets with F CS 310. JPNS 920-1 to 3. Independent Study in Japanese. Selected topics
in Japanese language, literature and culture. May be offered to meet specific student
needs. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., JPNS 102. JPNS 930-1 to 3. Independent Study in Japanese. Selected topics
in Japanese language, literature and culture. May be offered to meet specific student
needs. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., JPNS 211. Journalism JOUR 100-3. Contemporary Mass Media. Examines the
mass media and their interaction with society, looking at journalism and the mass media in
historical, intellectual, political, and social contexts. Meets with COMM 100. JOUR 290-3. Writing for the Media. Fundamentals of
new gathering and writing news story forms. Assignments include reportorial work for
campus publications. Meets with COMM 290. JOUR 666-3. Media Ethics. Selected topics
in the area of journalistic ethics and issues. Students examine current theory and
practice in journalism and apply these concepts to simulated communications problems.
Topics vary each semester; examples include media ethics and social problems from cases in
advertising, news and entertainment programming. Latin LAT 101-4. Beginning Latin I. Essentials of
Latin. Elements of grammar, reading and writing. LAT 102-4. Beginning Latin II. Continued study
of Latin grammar with expanded reading and writing. Prer., LAT 101 or equivalent. LAT 211-4. Intermediate Latin I. Latin at the
intermediate level. Readings in culture, civilization and literature. Prer., LAT 102 or
sufficient score on placement test. Military
Science M S 101-1. Fundamental Concepts of Leadership. An introduction
to the fundamentals of leadership. The course helps students be more effective leaders and
managers in the future, whether serving in the military or in civilian life. Topics
include values, leadership, and “life skills” (communication theory/ practice,
interpersonal relationships, and fitness). Students should be prepared to receive more
complex leadership instruction by the course end. Lab is required once a week. M S 102-1. Basic Leadership. An introduction
to the “life skills” of problem solving, decision making, and leadership. The
course is designed to help students in the near-term as leaders on and off campus. Topics
include critical thinking, problem solving methods, leadership theory, followership, group
cohesion, goal setting, and feedback mechanisms. Lessons emphasize student discussions and
practical exercises. Lab is required once a week. M S 201-2. Advanced Leadership. Course delves
into the theoretical and practical leadership topics. Several communication and leadership
topics are examined (assertiveness, motivation, written/oral communication, organizational
culture, etc.). A major leadership problem solving case study is included. Students will
be grounded in fundamental leaderhip principles by course end and be able to apply the
principles to future life experiences. Lab is required once a week. M S 202-2. Tactics and Officership. Focuses on the
practical application of decision making and leadership and examines the roots of national
and Army values and ethics. Students will use a case study that traces the Army’s
successes and failures from the Vietnam War to the present to help them put previous
lessons on values, communications, decision making, and leadership in real-work context.
Lab is required once a week. M S 301-3. Fundamentals of Military Leadership and Training I. Focuses on
building leadership competencies and military skills in preparation for a student’s
future responsibilities as a military leader. Topics include the principles of war,
decision- making, planning models, and risk assessment. Advanced leaderhip instruction is
on motivational theory, the role and actions of leaders, and organizational
communications. Lab is required once a week and physical training is required three times
per week. M S 302-3. Fundamentals of Military Leadership and Training
II. Builds on the
skills and knowledge attained in M S 301. Instruction will include individual leader
development, planning and execution of small unit operations, individual and team
development, and the Army as a career choice. Students should be prepared to attend
Advanced Camp at Fort Lewis, Washington the following summer by course completion. Lab is
required once a week and physical training is required three times per week. M S 303-3. Advanced Camp. Mandatory
5-week practicum conducted at Fort Lewis, WA for all advanced course Army ROTC students.
Students are assigned leadership positions at various levels of responsibility, in varied
environments and are evaluated on their ability to function within the Army team. Contract
Army ROTC students only. Prer., M S 301 and M S 302. M S 401-3. Military Staff Functions. Provides the
student with an understanding of the U.S. Army staff organizations, the interrelationships
of these staffs and their role in support of the commander. Prer., M S 301 and M S 302. M S 402-3. Transition to Lieutenant. Course
completes the transition from student to lieutenant. It delves into the legal and ethical
aspects of decision making and leadership. Other topics include how the Army organizes for
tactical/ strategic operations and how to manage administration and logistics at unit
level. The semester will culminate with a major capstone exercise in small unit
leadership. Lab is required once a week and physical training is required three times per
week. M S 498-3. Special Studies in Leadership. Course is for
the student participating in the Army ROTC Advanced Course who wants to pursue further
studies in the application of leadership principles and group dynamics. This course is by
arrangement with the Professor of Military Science only. Students must be Army ROTC
Advanced Course participants. Prer., M S 402. Music MUS 100-3. Introduction to Music. Intro. to Music
is a course in appreciation of music. The primary focus is “Classical” music
although there will be several excursions into the music of non- Western cultures. The
approach is “get up and go” with attendance at concerts required. Course content
will supplement readings and meaning of their musical references. MUS 101-3. Music Theory I. The
fundamentals of music, rhythm theory, scale theory, key signatures, intervals and
functional harmony are taught in Music Theory I. The development of written and aural
skills are the highest priority. MUS 131-1. University Choir. Study and
performance of choral music. Open to all qualified students. May be repeated three times
for a total of 3 hours’ credit. MUS 150-1. Applied Music-Private Instruction. This
instruction is open to all students regardless of musical background. Fourteen 45-minute
lessons per semester are offered with the meeting time and place to be arranged with the
instructor. All students are required to perform or attend two recitals. Lessons will
cover technique, interpretation and musical style. MUS 201-3. Advanced Music Theory. Continuation of
Theory I. Topics of study include part-writing in four voices, modulating, knowing how to
use non-chord tones and harmonizing a given MUS 205-3. Introduction to Jazz. Survey course
on Jazz. Various styles of Jazz from New Orleans style through Swing, Bebop, Cool, Avant
Garde, Fusion, and the most recent developments will be studied in a musical and
socio-humanistic perspective. Attendance at concerts required. MUS 210-3. Rock and Roll Music. This
introductory level history and music appreciation course will survey the major musical,
social and economic trends in Rock and Roll music from its roots in the popular music of
the late 1800’s to the present. Students will sharpen their musical analysis skills
through listening and active participation. MUS 225-1. Jazz Ensemble. Performance
oriented course of music from the Jazz tradition in the United States. Prer., Prior
musical experience. Meets with MUS 205. MUS 315-3. Introduction to Non-Western Music. An
introduction, from the listener’s point of view, to the music of various non-western
cultures, including those of Africa, Asia and the Americans. Examination, through
recordings, readings, and films, of musical styles and esthetics and the relationships
between music and culture. MUS 375-3. 20th Century Music. A survey of
significant works of music literature in this century. Prer., MUS 101/102 or 185 or
consent of instructor. MUS 385-3. Symphonic Literature. Symphonic
literature studies orchestral masterworks from Bach to Rautavaara. Emphasis is on
nineteenth century composers. Symphonies, concertos, overtures, and ortario included in
course content. Attendance at orchestra concerts is required and at rehearsals is
recommended. MUS 403-1 to 3. Internship in Music. Designed
musical experience involving specific application of relevant concepts and skills in
supervised professional situations. Pass/Fail only. Prer., Permission of Program Director. MUS 493-1 to 3. Advanced Special Topics. Special topics
usually taught on a one time basis. Subjects offered will respond to special interest or
rapidly changing topics. Can be taken twice for credit but not more than 6 hours may apply
toward graduation. Prer., Basic knowledge of topic. MUS 495-1 to 3. Special Topics. Special topics
are usually taught on a one-time basis. Subjects offered will respond to special interest
or rapidly changing topics. Philosophy PHIL 100-3. Introduction to Philosophy. An introduction
to the fundamental questions of philosophy through a study of several major philosophers
in the history of philosophy. PHIL 102-3. Ethics. Introductory
study of major philosophies on the nature of the good for humans, principles of
evaluation, and moral choice. Some attention is given to contemporary topics such as
violence and abortion. PHIL 104-3. Philosophy and Society. Critical
introduction to ideas and values used to justify key institutions of advanced
technological society. PHIL 105-3. Philosophy and Religion. An introduction
to philosophy through religious topics such as sacredness, faith, reason, revelation,
creation, immortality, and God’s existence. PHIL 110-3. Introduction to Religious Studies. An introduction
to the study of religious phenomena such as myth, symbols and rituals as they relate to
religious beliefs. The concepts of sacred narratives, sacred histories, and religious
experiences will be discussed along with different approaches (e.g., psychological,
sociological, anthropological) to the study of religion. PHIL 112-3. Critical Thinking. Introduction to
the formal and informal standards and critical techniques used in the evaluation of daily
reasoning and argument. PHIL 115-3. Ethics in the Professions. An examination
of the applicability of some standard ethical theories to the specific moral issues raised
by and encountered in the practice of professions such as business, engineering, law,
health care, politics, and teaching. PHIL 131-3. A Lab of Her Own - Science and Women. An introduction
to natural science and its methods for non-science majors. It focuses on women’s
participation in both the formation of scientific concepts and the development of
methodology. Modern concepts of science and mathematics with an emphasis on women’s
contributions to these fields will be presented. This course will offer a feminist
critique of the traditional methods of science. Meets with PES 131 and WMST 131. PHIL 255-3. Women and Religion. A study of the
philosophical issues pertinent to women and religion from the ancient to the modern world. PHIL 310-3. Comparative Religions. A
reading-discussion course which explores the major world religions and the nature of their
appeal to the spiritual aspirations of members of the human family. PHIL 316-3. Philosophical Issues in Death and Dying. The meaning of
death and dying in the history of Western philosophy from antiquity to contemporary
Existentialism. Detailed examination of ethical issues raised in the care of the dying.
Euthanasia and termination of treatment, care of the seriously ill newborn, etc. PHIL 317-3. Theories of Knowledge. Consideration
of the classical and contemporary, contributions to the analysis of the nature, limits,
and conditions of knowledge. Meets with PHIL 518. PHIL 320-3. Politics and the Law. Examination of
the most influential recent works expressing the conservative, liberal, Marxist and
anarchist contributions to contemporary social and political theory.
A consideration
of various views of the nature of law, its role in society and its relation to other
disciplines. Examination of the philosophic commitments that underlie and affect legal
convention and procedures. Meets with PHIL 526. PHIL 323-3. Women’s Equality, Women’s Differences. An introductory
course that presents both the history of philosophical treatments of women and
contemporary philosophical analyses of women’s social, political, artistic,
scientific, and philosophical roles. Prer., PHIL 100 or WMST 200. Meets with WMST 323. PHIL 330-3. Philosophy of Mind. Consideration
of the central problems in the philosophy of mind, including the mind-body problem; the
knowledge of other minds; free will and determinism; as well as discussion of concepts
such as action, intention, motive, desire, memory, etc. PHIL 335-3. Metaphysics. Traditional and
contemporary theories of the basic categories used to describe reality and the human
relationship to it, including concepts such as substance, identity, space and time,
causality, determination, and systematic ontology. Prer., three hours of philosophy. PHIL 339-3. Philosophy of Psychology. Course covers
classical and contemporary discussions of philosophical issues raised by psychological
theory. Issues include introspectionism (James), psychoanalytical models of the self
(Freud, Horney), learning theory (Piaget), depth psychology (Jung), behaviorism (Skinner),
feminist psychology (Chodorow, Gilligan), cognitive science, psychology and language
(Lacan), and existential psychology (Merleau- Ponty). PHIL 340-3. Holocaust. Detailed
analysis of the holocaust and its educational importance. Main focus is the Jewish
holocaust with attendant eugenic policies, with possible attention to other examples of
holocaust. Examination of philosophies that support organized social violence and
principles that achieve a humane philosophy of life.
An exposition
of the ideas and techniques of modern symbolic logic including several formal systems to
distinguish between valid and invalid arguments and discussion of the foundations of
arithmetic and set theory. Meets with PHIL 544. PHIL 348-3. History of Philosophy: Philosophies of India. Historical
development and a critical analysis of the major philosophical texts and school of India,
including the Vedas, Upanishads, and Bhagavad-Gita; the 6 orthodox schools; Jainism;
Buddhism; and modern Indian thinkers including Gandhi and Radhakrishnan. PHIL 349-3. History of Philosophy: China. Historical
development and critical analysis of the major philosophical schools and texts of China,
including Confucianism, Taoism, Ch’an (Zen) Buddhism, Neo-Confucianism and modern
Chinese thought. Meets with REST 349. PHIL 350-3. Buddhist Philosophy. General survey
of key Buddhist philosophical concepts of both the Theravada and Mahayana traditions, such
as dukha, nirvana, anatman and voidness. The relationship between Pali Sutta’s and
the Theravada tradition will be discussed as well as the relationship between Mahayana and
the Prajna Paramita Suttas. Key schools of Mahayana, such as Cittamattra and Madhyamaka
will also be introduced. PHIL 351-3. History of Philosophy: Ancient. Systematic
examination of the development of western philosophy from its inception among the
pre-Socratics through Socrates to Plato and Aristotle. PHIL 353-3. History of Philosophy: Hellenistic. History of
Western Philosophy during the Hellenistic period (c. 310 B.C.E. To 450 C.E.). Covers
Stoicism, Epicureanism, Skepticism, Atomism, neo-Platonism and the introduction of Jewish
and Christian thought into philosophy via Philo of Alexandria and St. Augustine,
respectively.
History of
Western Philosophy from the Medieval period to the beginning of modern times. Course
covers Christian, Jewish and Islamic philosophers, including Augustine, Anselm, Avicenna,
Averroes, Maimonides, Aquinas, Ockham, Machiavelli, and F. Bacon. Meets with REST 354. PHIL 356-3. History of Philosophy: Modern Classical. Systematic
examination of some fundamental philosophic problems treated by Rationalists and
Empiricists in the 17th and 18th centuries (Hobbes, Descartes, Locke Spinoza, Leibniz,
Berkeley, Hume), especially those concerning the foundations and limits of knowledge and
attempts to overcome the limitations of these two traditions. PHIL 357-3. History of Philosophy: Kant and the Enlightenment. Study of the
Enlightenment (Age of Reason) with special emphasis on Kant’s work and some of his
precursors and critics. PHIL 358-3. History of Philosophy: From Hegel to Nietzsche. In-depth survey
of some of the major thinkers in the 19th century such as hegel, marx, kierkegaard, and
Nietzsche. PHIL 360-3. Philosophy of Religion. Detailed
analysis of religious experience from Eastern and Western traditions, including mysticism,
mythology, cosmology, knowledge of God and the divine attributes, salvation, immortality,
and the influence of secularism. PHIL 361-3. Philosophical Approaches to the Hebrew Bible. The formation
of the Old Testament; manuscript traditions and canonization; an investigation of the
major genres within the Old Testament (history, poetry, prophecy); the historical
developments of the ancient Near East as they reflect upon the Old Testament and the
history of biblical interpretation. PHIL 362-3. Philosophical Approaches to the New Testament. An
investigation of the development of the New Testament, incorporating the history of the
individual books and the Hellenistic and Jewish background to the New Testament itself.
The course focuses on the historical problem of the emergence of various theological
perspectives within the New Testament writings, especially the contrast between the
teachings of Jesus and those of Paul. PHIL 363-3. Gender and Race in Biblical Literature. Course examines
the presence(s), result(s), and interpretation(s) of gender and race in biblical
literature and the issues and problems those categories present to the reader. Meets with
EST 363 and WMST 363. PHIL 370-3. Aesthetic Theory. Investigation
of concepts such as the aesthetic object, the artistic experience, and creative expression
and a critique of certain theories designed to solve problems of aesthetic evaluation.
Meets with PHIL 570. PHIL 373-3. Philosophy and Literature. A study of the
intersection of philosophy and literature, the benefits each derives from the other and of
philosophical themes expressed in literary works and philosophical problems raised by
literature. Meets with PHIL 573. PHIL 404-3. Twentieth Century Philosophy. Critical
analysis of such influential 20th century philosophical movements as logical positivism,
analytical philosophy, pragmatism, Marxism, existentialism, phenomenology, hermeneutics,
and deconstruction. Meets with PHIL 504. PHIL 407-3. Existentialism. Main themes of
existentialist thought from its origins in Kierkegaard and Nietzsche to such 20th century
figures as Jaspers, Heidegger, Sarte and Camus. Meets with PHIL 507. PHIL 408-3. Contemporary Continental Philosophy. An intensive
examination of major figures, such as Husserl, Heidegger, Habermas, Foucault and Derrida;
and of major movements, such as phenomenology, critical theory and deconstruction. PHIL 410-3. American Pragmatism. Analysis and
appreciation of America’s most important contribution to intellectual life,
pragmatism. Also discussed are two of pragmatism’s predecessors, transcendentalism
and naturalism. Meets with Phil 510. PHIL 414-3. Environmental Philosophy. The
philosophical significance of ecology for establishing an environmental ethic. Application
of environmental ethics to such issues as responsibilities to future generations, the
problem of the moral standing of nonhuman species and wilderness, and the deficiencies of
cost-benefit analysis as a basis for decision making. Meets with PHIL 514. PHIL 415-3. Ethical Theory. The problem of
rational justification of ethical standards, including a selected treatment of the history
of ethics. Prer., PHIL 100 or 102 or 104. Meets with PHIL 515. PHIL 416-3. Business and Management Ethics. Designed to
teach students to appreciate the ethical dimensions of the decision-making process in
which most business managers are engaged during their careers. Meets with PHIL 516. PHIL 417-3. Health Care Ethics. Ethical
dimensions of the patient-physician relationship and the impact of medical technology.
Topics include informed consent and experimentation with human subjects, technological
manipulation of birth and death processes, allocation of medical resources, genetic
screening in the work-place, and genetic engineering. Meets with PHIL 517. PHIL 420-3. Consciousness. Consciousness
has re-emerged as a fundamental topic in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, and
philosophy. This course introduces students to some of the recent neuroscientific studies
of consciousness and surveys some of the philosophical problems posed by consciousness.
Meets with PHIL 520. PHIL 425-3. Topics in Social Theory. In-depth
examination of a particular trend in contemporary social theory such as critical theory,
the Frankfurt school, Marxism and post-Marxism, economic democracy, deep ecology,
postmodernism and deconstruction. Prer., Three hours of philosophy. Meets with PHIL 524.
“Analytic
Philosophy” is a term used to describe both a particular method and a style of
philosophizing. This course examines that method and that style and shows the promise the
former once held for settling traditional philosophical issues and problems and the
continuing influence of the latter. Meets with PHIL 535. PHIL 440-3. Philosophy of Science. A close
examination of issues in the history, philosophy and sociology of science. Attention will
be given to contemporary debates on such topics as the methodology of science, the growth
of scientific knowledge, the logic of scientific discovery and the value-neutrality of
science. Meets with PHIL 540. PHIL 443-3. Logical Theory. An intensive
study of issues in philosophy of logic and advanced logic. Topics examined include: modal
logic, many-valued logic, second-order logic, fuzzy logic, semantics and syntax, and
incompleteness. Prer., PHIL 344. Meets with PHIL 543. PHIL 446-3. Theories of Human Nature. An examination
of the meaning of human nature from various perspectives, including Greek thinking,
religious explanations, naturalist, existentialist and pragmatist theories. PHIL 449-3. Philosophy of Language. A historical
survey of developments in philosophy of language. Topics covered include sense and
reference, signifier and signified, rule-following, ordinary language philosophy,
deconstruction, and casual theories of reference. Authors covered include Frege Husserl,
De Saussure, Wittgenstein, Austin, Derrida, and others. Meets with PHIL 549. PHIL 455-3. Feminism, Sexuality, and Culture. An examination
of selected philosophical issues in the context of recent developments in feminist
thought. Course will consider the question of whether traditional patterns of
philosophical thought express gender bias, and if so, why. Meets with PHIL 555 and WMST
455. PHIL 460-3. Theory of Film. Relation
between philosophical issues and film to show how philosophical concepts are embodied in
film and filmmaking. Meets with PHIL 560. PHIL 491-3. Systematic Philosophy. A thorough
study of a single philosophical problem, system, or single philosopher. Meets with PHIL
591. PHIL 493-3. Advanced Topics in Philosophy. Detailed
examination of a special topic taken from the history of philosophy which is not covered
by the regular departmental course offerings (variable content). Prer., Philosophy majors,
consent of instructor or deep ecology students from Spring 2000. Meets with PHIL 593 and
WMST 490. PHIL 495-3. Senior Seminar and Thesis. A research
project directed under the supervision of a full time departmental faculty member. The
topic of the research is chosen by the student in consultation with the project advisor.
Required of all philosophy majors. PHIL 504-3. Twentieth Century Philosophy. Critical
analysis of such influential 20th century philosophical movements as logical positivism,
analytical philosophy, pragmatism, Marxism, existentialism, phenomenology, hermeneutics,
and deconstruction. Meets with PHIL 404. PHIL 507-3. Existentialism. Main themes of
existen Main themes of existentialist thought from its origins in Kierkegaard and
Nietzsche to such 20th century figures as Jaspers, Heidegger, Sarte and Camus. Meets with
PHIL 407. PHIL 508-3. Contemporary Continental Philosophy. An examination
of major figures, such as Husserl, Heidegger, Habermas, Foucault, and Derrida; and of
major movements, such as phenomenology, critical theory, and deconstruction. PHIL 510-3. American Pragmatism. Analysis and
appreciation of America’s most important contribution to intellectual life,
pragmatism. Also discussed are two of pragmatism’s predecessors, transcendentalism
and naturalism. Meets with PHIL 410.
The
philosophical significance of ecology for establishing an environmental ethic. Application
of environmental ethics to such issues as responsibilities to future generations, the
problem of the moral standing of non-human species and wilderness, and the deficiencies of
cost-benefit basis for decision making. Meets with PHIL 414. PHIL 515-3. Ethical Theory. The problem of
rational justification of ethical standards including a selected treatment of the history
of ethics. Prer., PHIL 100, PHIL 102 or PHIL 104. Meets with PHIL 415. PHIL 516-3. Business and Management Ethics. Designed to
teach students to appreciate the ethical discussions of the decision-making process in
which most business managers are engaged during their careers. Meets with PHIL 416. PHIL 517-3. Health Care Ethics. Ethical
dimensions of the patient-physician relationship and the impact of medical technology.
Topics include informed consent and experimentation with human subjects, technological
manipulation of medical resources, genetic screening in the workplace, and genetic
engineering. Meets with PHIL 417. PHIL 520-3. Consciousness. Consciousness
has re-emerged as a fundamental topic in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, and
philosophy. This course introduces students to some of the recent neuroscientific studies
of consciousness and surveys some of the philosophical problems posed by consciousness.
Meets with PHIL 420. PHIL 524-3. Selected Topics in Social Theory. In-depth
examination of a particular trend in contemporary social theory such as critical theory,
the Frankfurt school, Marxism and post-Marxism, economic democracy, deep ecology,
post-modernism and deconstruction. Variable content. Meets with PHIL 425. PHIL 526-3. Philosophy of Law. Consideration
of various views of the nature of law, its role in society and its relation to other
disciplines. Examination of the philosophic commitments that underlie and affect legal
convention and procedures. Meets with PHIL 322. PHIL 530-3. Philosophy of the Mind. Consideration
of the central problems in the philosophy of mind, including the mind-body problem; the
knowledge of other minds; free will and determinism; as well as discussion of concepts
such as action, intention, motive, desire, memory, etc. Meets with PHIL 330. PHIL 535-3. Analytic Philosophy. ‘Analytic
Philosophy’ is a term used to describe both a particular method and a style of
philosophizing. This course examines that method and that style and shows the promise the
former once held for settling traditional philosophical issues and problems and the
continuing influence of the latter. Meets with PHIL 435. PHIL 540-3. Philosophy of Science. A close
examination of issues in the history, philosophy and sociology of science. Attention will
be given to contemporary debates on such topics as the methodology of science, the growth
of scientific knowledge, the logic scientific discovery and the value-neutrality of
science. Meets with PHIL 440. PHIL 543-3. Logical Theory. A study of
issues in philosophy of logic and advanced logic. Topics examined include: modal logic,
many- valued logic, second order logic, fuzzy logic, semantics and syntax, and
incompleteness. Prer., PHIL 344. Meets with PHIL 443. PHIL 544-3. Symbolic Logic. An exposition
of the ideas and techniques of modern symbolic logic including several formal systems to
distinguish between valid and invalid arguments and discussion of the foundations of
arithmetic and set theory. Meets with PHIL 344. PHIL 546-3. Theories of Human Nature. An examination
of the meaning of human nature from various perspectives including Greek thinking,
religious explanations, naturalist, existentialist and pragmatist theories.
A historical
survey of developments in philosophy of language. Topics covered include sense and
reference,, signifier and signified, rule-following, ordinary language philosophy,
deconstruction, and casual theories of reference. Authors covered include Frege Husserl,
De Saussure, Wittgenstein, Austin, Derrida, and others. Meets with PHIL 449. PHIL 560-3. Theory of Film. Relation
between philosophical issues and film to, show how philosophical concepts are embodied in
film and filmmaking. Prer., A B.A. in any LAS field. Meets with PHIL 460. PHIL 591-3. Systematic Philosophy. A thorough
study of a single philosophical problem, system or single philosopher. Variable content.
Meets with PHIL 491 PHIL 593-1 to 3. Advanced Topics in Philosophy. Detailed
examination of a special topic taken from the history of philosophy which is not covered
by the regular departmental course offerings. Variable content. Prer., Consent of
instructor. Meets with PHIL 493 and WMST 490 001. PHIL 940-1 to 3. Independent Study in Philosophy:
Undergraduate. Prer., Prior
consent of faculty required. PHIL 950-1 to 3. Independent Study in Philosophy: Graduate. Intended to
give an opportunity for advanced students with good scholastic records and with appro-
priate courses completed to pursue independently the study of some subject of special
interest. Subjects are chosen and arrangements are made to suit the needs of each student.
Prer., Consent of instructor. Physics and
Energy Science PES 100-3. Physics in Everyday Life. A
non-mathematical overview of physics and how it affects our everyday life. Topics to be
included are balancing and equilibrium, tornadoes, weather patterns, shock waves,
superconductivity, fiber optics and electron microscopes. Recommended for students with no
science or mathematics background. PES 101-4. Physics for Life Science I. General physics
with an emphasis on applications to life sciences and health professions. Prer., Two years
of high school algebra or equivalent. PES 102-4. Physics For Life Science II. General physics
with an emphasis on applications to life sciences and health professions. Prer., PES 101. PES 104-3. Physics in Science Fiction. A study of the
physics that exists in commonly occurring science fiction themes. Topics include a general
discussion of conditions for life on other planets, orbital motion, Einstein’s theory
of relativity, and electromagnetic phenomena. PES 105-3. General Astronomy I. The methods and
results of modern astronomy (solar systems, stars, galaxies, blackholes, quasars,
cosmology) at an elementary level. PES 106-3. General Astronomy II. The methods and
results of modern astronomy (solar systems, stars, galaxies, blackholes, quasars,
cosmology) at an elementary level. PES 109-1. General Astronomy Laboratory I. Evening viewing
and field trips. PES 110-1. General Astronomy Laboratory II. Evening viewing
and field trips. PES 111-4. General Physics I. Rigorous
calculus-level course in classical physics for science and engineering students. Includes
measurements, vectors, motion in one dimension, motion in a place, particle dynamics, work
and energy, momentum conservation, rotational dynamics, rigid bodies, oscillation, and
gravity. Coreq., MATH 135. PES 112-4. General Physics II. Topics covered
include electrostatics, the electric field, Gauss’s law, electric potential,
capacitors and dielectrics, current and resistance, the magnetic field, Ampere’s law,
Faraday’s law, inductance, oscillations, and electromagnetic waves. Prer., PES 111,
Coreq., MATH 136. PES 114-1. Introduction to Physics Laboratory. Experiments
designed to qualitatively verify concepts in mechanics, light, hear and optics. To be
taken concurrently with PES 100 only. This lab is not required but must be taken if the
student wishes credit for a natural science lab course in the natural science
requirements. Open only to PES 100 students. |