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.
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. Elective for APS majors. Elective for APS minors on space available basis. Prerequisites: Restricted to Astrophysics (ASTR) 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.
Selected prose and non-dramatic poetry from Skelton and More through Shakespeare and his contemporaries. Formerly ENGL 4523. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
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.
Selected prose and poetry by Donne, Jonson, Bacon, and their successors. Formerly ENGL 4533. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
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 2010. 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 2010. 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.
Explores the role of imagination in constructing narratives of meaning through close readings of various genres (fiction, poetry, manifesto, essay), various modes of artistic expression (art, film, photography, documentary), and essays of critical theory. Prereq., HUMN 2000 or junior/senior standing.
Selection of Chaucer's works, including The Canterbury Tales and other shorter poems. Includes an introduction to Middle English. Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.
Has modern science proven or validated the mystical religious experience? Or does a basic conflict remain between these diverse human endeavors? The similarities and differences between science and mysticism will be investigated through readings, discussions and practical, experiential exercises. Discussions and exercises will be designed to encourage both an intellectual and a non-intellectual understanding of the course material. Prerequisites: A minimum 3.3 cum GPA is required for this Honors class or you must be part of the first year student group.
Shakespeare's poetry and drama. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) English (ENGL), Humanities (HUMN), Theatre (THTR or TBFA) majors only.
Focuses on the production process of movie making from idea through distribution, analyzing each of the five phases involved, including the major players, function and problems inherent in each. Emphasizes the critical role the script plays in this process. Designed to give students a "map of the minefield" before venturing out on their own. Offered through Continuing Education.
Surveys British Romanicism, including Blake, Coleridge, Wordsworth, Keats, Shelley, and Byron. Formerly ENGL 4564. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) English (ENGL) or Humnanities (HUMN) majors only.
Studies axioms, counting formulas, conditional probability, independence, random variables, continuous and discrete distribution, expectation, moment generating functions, law of large numbers, central limit theorem, Poisson process, and multivariate Gaussian distribution. Prereq., APPM 2350 or MATH 2400. Credit not granted for this course and ECEN 3810 or MATH 4510.
Focuses on Shakespeare the dramatist through the study of the three Shakespeare plays produced in the summer by the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. In addition to exploring the text, the historical context and performance conventions c. 1600, students meet the CSF teams (professional directors, dramaturgs, designers and actors) of the three plays and the Producing Artistic Director of the CSF. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.
Offers an historical overview of the Japanese American experience in the United States. Introduces and explores fundamental issues inherent in the study of human beings from the perspective of cultural social difference. Prereq., ETHN 1025 or 2001. Restricted to juniors/seniors. Formerly AAST 3670. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).