Courses

Introduces the basic notions of Probability: random variables, expectation, conditioning, and the standard distributions (Binomial, Poisson, Exponential, Normal). This course also covers the Law of Large Numbers and Central Limit Theorem as they apply to statistical questions: sampling from a random distribution, estimation, and hypothesis testing. Prereqs., MATH 2001 and MATH 2300 or APPM 1360. Credit not granted for this course and MATH 2510 or MATH 4510.

Examines hydrologic processes in the surface environment, emphasizing the environment of the western United States. Emphasizes natural processes and their management to augment water resources. Prereq., GEOG 1001 and 1011. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Geography (GEOG), Environmental Studies (ENVS) or Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EBIO) majors only.

May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereq., WRTG 3020 or an acceptable alternative upper-division writing course (min grade C-) and a History GPA of 2.0 or higher. Restricted to HIST majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to History Majors only.

Introduces issues in German society through film during the Cold War. Focus on East and West Germany, though some other German language films may be included. Emphasis is on reading films in their social, historical, and political contexts. Taught in English. Same as GRMN 3513.

Introduces issues in German society through film during the Cold War. Focus on East and West Germany, though some other German language films may be included. Emphasis is on reading films in their social, historical, and political contexts. Taught in English. Same as FILM 3513.

Explores individual concepts and ideas and their relationship to contemporary issues and aesthetics. a series of assignments are worked out with the instructor based on individual interest. Prereq., ARTS 3504. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

Introduces post-1989 German culture through film. The course emphasizes films in their socio-historical contexts and explores developments in German culture during and after the unification. Taught in English. Same as GRMN 3514.

Introduces post-1989 German culture through film. The course emphasizes films in their socio-historical contexts and explores developments in German culture during and after the unification. Taught in English. Same as FILM 3514.

Focuses on the development of independent cinema production and post-production skills. The instructor must certify students in order to continue with their BFA studies. Prereqs., FILM 1502, 2000 or 2300, and 2500. Coreq., FILM 3400. Restricted to BFA film studies majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Film (FILM or FMST) majors only.

Addresses the issues of reform, religion, and culture that emerged as a 19th century world view confronted a 20th century America. Prereq., WRTG 3020 or an acceptable alternative upper-division writing course (min grade C-) and a History GPA of 2.0 or higher. Restricted to HIST majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to History Majors only.

Introduces the major movements and developments in European and American architecture from Neoclassicism to Postmodernism. Considers the impact of exhibitions, expositions, and vernacular architecture. Prereqs., ARTH 1300, 1400.

Analyzes special interest areas of multidisciplinary technology, arts and media research and practice. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours for different topics. Prereq., ATLS 2000. Recommended prereq., ATLS 3010. Same as ATLS 3519, 5519 and 6519.

Lab course in observation and instrumentation. Hands-on exercises include obtaining and analyzing multi-wavelength data, optical design and instrumentation, and statistical analysis, with emphasis on spectroscopy. A significant number of night time observation sessions are required. Prereq., ASTR 3510 or instructor consent. Restricted to Astrophysics majors only. Elective for APS major and minor. Prerequisites: Restricted to Astrophysics majors only.

Examines sources of energy and other resources in light of their availability, use, environmental impact, as well as their impact on policy, economics and values. As fossil fuels are the dominant energy source today, particular emphasis is placed on climate impacts and the carbon cycle. All material is assessed through the lenses of the physical sciences, policy, ethics and economics. Prereq., a two-course sequence in any natural science. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Same as GEOL 3520. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

Examines sources of energy and other resources in light of their availability, use, environmental impact, as well as their impact on policy, economics and values. As fossil fuels are the dominant energy source today, particular emphasis is placed on climate impacts and the carbon cycle. All material is assessed through the lenses of the physical sciences, policy, ethics and economics. Prereq., a two-course sequence in any natural science. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Same as ENVS 3520. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

Examines topics in the cultures of German-speaking central Europe. Contact the departmental office for specific course offerings. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours when topic varies. Prereq., GRMN 3020 or equivalent, or instructor consent.

Engages students in exploring the realm of contemporary and historical climate policy at three major levels of government: international, national and local/regional. Through course lectures, discussions, readings and activities, students will become conversant with the actors, mechanisms and concerns involved in climate policy and politics, and develop their own sense of how to judge the success of climate policies.. Prereq., ENVS 1000.

Examines how mass media influence our society, specifically with regard to environmental issues and outcomes. Focuses on media influence over environmental politics and policy, environmental public opinion, popular culture, and environmental/scientific knowledge.

Focuses on the development of independent cinema post-production skills. The instructor must certify students in order to continue with their BFA studies. Prereqs., FILM 1502, 2000 or 2300, and 2500. Coreq., FILM 3400. Restricted to BFA film studies majors. Prerequisites: Restricted to Film (FILM or FMST) majors only.

Integrates economic analysis with life science aspects of natural resource systems to develop social policies for use of natural resources. Studies economists' approaches to resources policy analysis and applies them to energy, forestry, fisheries, mineral, and water systems. Prereq., ECON 1000 or 2010. Restricted to nonmajors. Credit not granted for this course and ECON 4535. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies. Prerequisites: Economic (ECON) majors are restricted from taking this course.

Examines contemporary art and theory in the transition from modern to postmodern expression. Discusses painting, sculpture, installations, performance, video, photography, and architecture with attention to historical context and criticism. Considers neoexpressionist, feminist, minority, political, and public art. Prereq., one 3000-level art history course. Same as ARTH 5539. Formerly ARTH 4539.

Discusses the origin and distribution of conventional and unconventional petroleum resources, source rocks, types of traps and seals, reservoir rock properties, exploration methods (seismic data analysis and interpretation, formation evaluation, subsurface mapping), reservoir characterization and modeling, reserves calculations. Prereqs., GEOL 1010 and MATH 1300 or APPM 1350, or instructor consent.

Highlights causes of excessive environmental pollution and tools for controlling it through economic analysis, values of preservation, and distribution of costs and benefits from environmental protection programs. Prereq., ECON 1000 or 2010. Restricted to nonmajors. Credit not granted for this course and ECON 4545. Approved for arts and sciences CORE curriculum: contemporary societies. Prerequisites: Economic (ECON) majors are restricted from taking this course.

Examines the economic and sociopolitical impact of choosing English vs. other languages in the U.S. Introduces the study of language policies, rights, and planning in other countries, including the worldwide use of English in social, business, and legal contexts.

Investigates special topics in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Topics vary from semester to semester and from course to course. See Honors program announcements for specific contents. Open to Honors-qualified students beyond the freshman year. May be repeated for up to six credit hours for different topics.