Courses

HIST-1051 (3) The World of the Ancient Greeks

Surveys the emergence, major accomplishments, failures, and decline of the world of the ancient Greeks, from Bronze Age civilizations of the Minoans and Mycenaeans through the Hellenistic Age (2000--30 B.C.) Same as CLAS 1051. Approved for GT-HI1. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

JPNS-1051 (3) Masterpieces of Japanese Literature in Translation

Surveys Japanese thought and culture through careful reading and discussion of selected masterworks of Japanese literature in translation. Texts include significant works of poetry, fiction, drama, diaries, and essays, from ancient times to the present. Taught in English. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

ATOC-1060 (3) Our Changing Environment: El Nino, Ozone, and Climate

Discusses the Earth's climate for nonscience majors, focusing on the role of the atmosphere, oceans, and land surface. Describes the water cycle, atmospheric circulations, and ocean currents, and how they influence global climate, El Nino, and the ozone hole. Discusses human impacts from climate change. Prereq., ATOC 1050. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

GEOL-1060 (3) Global Change---An Earth Science Perspective

Focuses on evidence for planetary warming, climate change, glacier and ice-sheet melting, and sea level rise both now and in the recent past. Attempts to develop understanding of the interactions within the coupled Earth system that regulate such changes. Utilizes examples from the geological and instrumental records, and evaluates the global warming forecast. Prereq., GEOL 1010. Meets MAPS requirement for natural science: nonlab. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

CHIN-1061 (3) Boudoirs, Books, Battlefields: Voices and Images of Chinese Women

Explores narrative and visual representations of women throughout Chinese history. Emphasizes how modern values of freedom and equality have transformed women's lives and shaped their aspirations. Course materials include memoirs, novels, ethnographies, documentaries, and feature films. No knowledge of Chinese is necessary. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

CLAS-1061 (3) The Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

Presents a survey of the rise of ancient Rome in the eighth century B.C. to its fall in the fifth century A.D. Emphasizes political institutions, foreign policy, leading personalities, and unique cultural accomplishments. No Greek or Latin required. Same as HIST 1061. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

HIST-1061 (3) The Rise and Fall of Ancient Rome

Surveys the rise of ancient Rome in the eighth century B.C. to its "Fall" in the fifth century A.D. Emphasizes political institutions, foreign policy, leading personalities, and unique cultural accomplishments. Same as CLAS 1061. Approved for GT-HI1. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

ATOC-1070 (1) Weather and the Atmosphere Laboratory

Optional laboratory for ATOC 1050. Laboratory experiments illustrate fundamentals of meteorology. Covers collection, analysis, and discussion of data related to local weather. Uses computers for retrieval and interpretation of weather data from Colorado and across the U.S. Prereq. or coreq., ATOC 1050 or instructor consent. Approved for GT-SC1. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.

MATH-1071 (3) Finite Mathematics for Social Science and Business

Discusses systems of linear equations and introduces matrices, linear programming, and probability. Prereq., MATH 1011 or 1 1/2 years of high school algebra. Credit not granted for this course and MATH 1050, 1060 and 1070. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills.

ECON-1078 (3) Mathematical Tools for Economists 1

Teaches mathematical skills and logical thinking for use in economics. Topics include algebra, graphs, functions, and probability. The class includes many"Real world" examples and some illustrative computer assignments. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills.

ARSC-1080 (4) College Writing and Research

Introduces academic and professional genres through the research and inquiry process. Students practice close reading, oral presentation, drafting, synthesis, analysis and research skills in discussion, writing workshops, and one-on-one conferences. Meets MAPS requirement for English. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.

ARSC-1081 (1) SASC Coseminar: College Writing and Research

One-credit seminar provides extended instruction in written composition for students enrolled in ARSC 1080. Graded assignments enrich students' understanding of genre, organization, research skills, and grammar. Coreq., ARSC 1080.

MATH-1081 (3) Calculus for Social Science and Business

Covers differential and integral calculus of algebraic, logarithmic, and exponential functions. Prereq., MATH 1011, 1071, 1010, or 1070 or placement exam score for MATH 1020 or two years high school algebra. Credit not granted for this course and MATH 1080, 1090, 1100, 1300, 1310, APPM 1350, and ECON 1088. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills.

ECON-1088 (3) Mathematical Tools for Economists 2

Continuation of ECON 1078. Teaches mathematical skills for use in economics. Topics include derivatives, optimization, and integration. These skills are used on "real world" problems, and illustrated with computer assignments. Prereq., ECON 1078 or instructor consent. Credit not granted for this course and MATH 1080, 1081, 1090, 1100,1300, 1310, and APPM 1350.

DNCE-1091 (1) Modern 1

Introduces basic skills of modern dance. In-class technique work increases muscle strength, flexibility, and coordination. Offered summers only at Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts Camp. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours.

ANTH-1100 (3) Exploring a Non-Western Culture: The Tamils

Surveys the social and economic patterns, ideas and values, and aesthetic achievements of the Tamils, a Hindu people who live in South India and Sri Lanka. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

CLAS-1100 (3) Greek Mythology

Covers the Greek myths as documents of early human religious experience and imagination, the source of Greek culture, and part of the fabric of Western cultural tradition. Of particular interest to students of literature and the arts, psychology, anthropology, and history. No Greek or Latin required. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

COMR-1100 (1) RAP Community Leadership Practicum

Examines relationships between competent communication and effective leadership in the context of the Communication and Society RAP. Upon completion of the Community Leadership RAP practicum, the student will be able to identify, discuss, demonstrate, and critique effective communication skills as they apply to many different leadership opportunities within the RAP. Restricted to students in the Communication Residential Academic Program.

DNCE-1100 (1) Beginning Ballet

Ballet for beginners; no previous experience required. Stretching, basic barre, simple terre a terre, and jumping steps are learned, as well as alignment and basic extended positions such as arabesque and attitude. Mastery of simple enchainements and rhythmic patterns. May be repeated up to 2 total credit hours.

PHIL-1100 (3) Ethics

Introductory study of major philosophies on the nature of the good for humanity, principles of evaluation, and moral choice as they apply to contemporary moral problems. Approved for GT-AH3. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values.

WRTG-1100 (4) Extended First-Year Writing and Rhetoric

Extended version of WRTG 1150 that carries an additional hour of credit and is intended for students desiring more preparation and practice in college writing. Meets the same goals as WRTG 1150. Features one extra hour of small group work out of class. Focuses on critical analysis, argument, inquiry, and information literacy. Taught as a writing workshop, the course places a premium on invention, drafting, and thoughtful revision. For placement criteria, see the arts and sciences advising office. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours. Approved for GT-C01 and GT-C02. Meets MAPS requirement for English. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.

PSCI-1101 (3) The American Political System

Emphasizes interrelations among levels and branches of government, formal and informal institutions, processes, and behavior. Approved for GT-SS1. Meets MAPS requirement for social science: general or U.S. history. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: contemporary societies or United States context.

ANTH-1105 (3) Exploring a Non-Western Culture: Tibet

Introduction to Tibetan culture, history, religion, and society from an anthropological perspective, including traditional as well as contemporary dimensions. Topics will include Tibetan Buddhism, politics, nomadism, gender, refugee issues, and the global Tibetan diaspora, all framed within the larger methods and concepts of cultural anthropology. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.

THTR-1105 (3) Stage Technologies

Introduces technical production elements and procedures, including materials, organizations, methods and equipment to realize theatrical scenery, properties, lighting and sound. Credit not granted for this course and THTR 1065 or 1075.

CLAS-1110 (3) Muses and Man-eaters (1): The Literture of Ancient Greece

Surveys Greek authors whose works have most influenced Western thought: Homer, Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, Aristophanes, and Plato. No Greek or Latin required. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

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