Courses

Investigates the body of law that regulates relations between nation states and provides a framework for the solving of common problems. Explores its nature and effectiveness as well as its adaptability to a changing environment. Prereq., PSCI 2223. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Focuses on one area of medieval art. Topics vary, but may include Carolingian, Ottonian, Romanesque, or Gothic art. Emphasizes critical thinking, methods of scholarly research, and development of writing skills. Prereqs., ARTH 1300 and 1400.

This faculty-led Global Seminar, based in Bordeaux, France provides and opportunity to compare French history and contemporary culture, economy, and culture to that of the United States. Lectures in Boulder and Bordeaux are supplemented by interactions with officials, scholars, business leaders, interest groups, and organizations in France. Offered through Study Abroad. IAFS 3500 and HIST 4190 are the same course. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: historical context.

Analyzes issues at the intersection of international politics and international economics. Utilizes theories and concepts from both economics and political science to understand issues in trade, finance, development and migration. Prereq., PSCI 2223.

Students create an ensemble piece utilizing collaborative approaches. Emphasizes training actors in weaving personal, social, political, and cultural threads into an enactment. Prereqs., THTR 3013, 3023, 4013, 4023, or instructor consent.

Offers an in-depth exploration of digital imaging in the context of the history, aesthetics, and tradition of photography as contemporary art. Emphasis is on digital manipulation, output, and individual growth and development. Prereq., ARTS 2191 or advanced standing in photography or media arts. Same as ARTS 5196.

Examines the designs, functions, and construction methods of ancient Roman towns, temples, baths, houses, and civic structures, as well as utilitarian structures including roads and aqueducts. Emphasizes Roman architectural forms and spaces as vehicles for political propaganda and empire consolidation. Same as CLAS 4199.

Examines the designs, functions, and construction methods of ancient Roman towns, temples, baths, houses, and civic structures, as well as utilitarian structures, including roads and aqueducts. Emphasizes Roman architectural forms and spaces as vehicles for political propaganda and empire consolidation. Same as CLAS 5199 and ARTH 4199.

Explores techniques for the visualization of the physics of fluid flows including seeding with dyes, particles and bubbles, and shadowgraphy and schlieren. Reviews optics and fluid physics, especially atmospheric clouds. Assignments are student-driven, to individuals and mixed teams of grad, undergrad, engineering majors and photography/video majors. Please see http://flowvis.colorado.edu. Prereq., MCEN 3021 or equivalent, or significant imaging experience (photography/video). FILM 4200 and ARTF 5200 are the same course. Same as MCEN 4151/5151.

Covers fundamental concepts in molecular genetics and genomics and their applications towards understanding genetic aspects of physiology and pathophysiology. Topics include structure and function of nucleic acids, pedigree analysis, genetic and genomic research tools, regulation of gene expression, gene mapping, pharmacogenetics, gene therapy, comparative and evolutionary genomics, animal models and ethical issues in modern genomics. Same as IPHY 5200. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Taught in English. Topics vary. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours on different topics.

Introduces the basic concepts of point set topology. Includes topological spaces, metric spaces, homeomorphisms, connectedness, and compactness. Prereqs., MATH 3001 or MATH 4310.

Provides a survey of recent approaches to political philosophy: liberalism (Rawls, Dworkin); libertarianism (Nozick); communitarianism (Sandel, Macintyre); and feminism (Jaggar). Topics and readings vary with the instructor. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereqs., PHIL 2200, 3200, and 12 hours of philosophy course work. Restricted to juniors and seniors. Same as PHIL 5200. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Examines in depth central themes, schools of thought, and movements in Hinduism, such as myth and ritual, renunciation, Vedanta, and 19th century Renaissance. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours as topics change. Prereqs., 6 hours of RLST courses at any level or instructor consent. Same as RLST 5200. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Introduces this interdisciplinary science, studying the interactions between atmospheric processes and living organisms (plants, animals, and humans). Discusses how organisms adapt to a changing environment. Uses a practical, problem-solving approach to explore these interactions. Prereq., GEOG 1001. Same as GEOG 4201.

Interdisciplinary science, studying the interactions between atmospheric processes and living organisms (plants, animals, and humans). Discusses how organisms adapt to a changing environment. Uses a practical,problem-solving approach to explore these interactions. Prereq., GEOG 1001. Same as ENVS 4201.

Demonstrates the breadth of research in the life sciences and how such research (not just in medical schools) can lead to medical applications. Lecturers from life sciences, the medical school and biotechnology, discuss drug development and the transfer of research into the clinical arena. Students also prepare a paper and presentation on the development of a commercial drug. Prereqs., MCDB 1150, 1151, or 1111, and MCDB 2150, 2151, 3140, and 3120 or 3145.

Continuation of Painting 3. Advanced studio class in painting for creative expression and individual portfolio development. Emphasis varies by semester;contact individual instructor for more information. May be repeated up to 12 total credit hours. Prereq., ARTS 3202. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.

Studies how python hearts grow after they consume a meal. Understanding the molecular processes of growth and regression in the python heart could lead to development of therapeutics for heart disease. Students work in groups in the laboratory and generate novel data by using modern molecular biology and bioinformatic techniques to clone and sequence candidate molecules of the python genome. May be repeated once. Prereqs., MCDB 1150 and 2150. Recommended prereqs., MCDB 3120 and 3500, or MCDB 3135 and 3145, and CHEM 4711 and 4731.

Extends basic GIS concepts and mechanics. Develop GIS models for human and environmental applications. Grid and vector data models, tessellated and hierarchical data structures, terrain representation, interpolation and kriging, spatial regression. Small group projects design, implement and run GIS models. Prereq., GEOG 4103/5103 or instructor consent. Recommended prereq., working knowledge of GIS software. Same as GEOG 5203.

Examines the creation and development of Israeli literature from its pre-State beginnings to the present day, from the writings of immigrants for whom Hebrew was not their mother tongue to a literature written by native Hebrew speakers. Considers texts written by Israeli Jewish and Arab writers and explores how ideas of exile, nation, and home play into the Israeli experience. Recommended prereqs., ENGL/JWST 3677, GRMN/JWST 2502; GRMN/JWST 3503; HEBR/JWST 2551; WRTG/JWST 3020. Same as JWST 4203. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

Examines the creation and development of Israeli literature from its pre-State beginnings to the present day, from the writings of immigrants for whom Hebrew was not their mother tongue to a literature written by native Hebrew speakers. Considers texts written by Israeli Jewish and Arab writers and explores how ideas of exile, nation, and home play into the Israeli experience. Recommended prereqs., ENGL/JWST 3677, GRMN/JWST 2502; GRMN/JWST 3503; HEBR/JWST 2551; WRTG/JWST 3020. Same as HEBR 4203. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.

Investigates imperial warfare and its effects during the late colonial period, concentrating on the French and Indian War (1754--1763), the disruption of Anglo-American relations, and the origins of the War of American Independence (1775--1783). Prereq., HIST 1015 or 1035. Same as HIST 5205. Credit not granted for this course and HIST 2215. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomore, Junior or Senior) only.

Offers experiential learning in theories and methods of field excavation at the Villa of Maxentius in Rome. Applies methods for stratigraphic excavation, electronic surveying with Gis, ceramic analysis, numismatic analysis, architectural construction materials and methods, artifact conservation and data processing and documentation. Offered abroad only. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Coreq., ARTH 4219 for first 3 credit hours. Recommended prereqs., CLAS/ARTH 1509, 3049. Same as CLAS 4209 and 5209.

Offers experiential learning in theories and methods of field excavation at the Villa of Maxentius in Rome. Applies methods for stratigraphic excavation, electronic surveying with GIS, ceramic analysis, numismatic analysis, architectural construction materials and methods, artifact conservation and data processing and documentation. Offered abroad only. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Coreq., CLAS 4219 for first 3 credit hours. Recommended prereqs., CLAS/ARTH 1509, 3049. Same as CLAS 5209 and ARTH 4209.