Courses

    Seminar studies in geological subjects of special current interest are offered primarily for graduate students, as departmental staff and facilities permit. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Analyzes the principal topics of aesthetics, including such issues as formal structure of aesthetics, the nature of critical judgments, and the status of the work of art. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Moves into rigorous exploration of weight sharing principles. Emphasis will be placed on ease and efficiency in partnering, and integrating this work into choreography and performance. Restricted to graduate students in dance. Meets with DNCE 4701.

    Investigates major problems in the study and understanding of Quaternary climate variation, in seminar format. Each year one major topic will be addressed, such as: the physics and chemistry of the Ice Age ocean circulation; the theory and mechanics of glacial/interglacial atmospheric C02 change; or the origins of the 20, 40, and 100 kyr orbital (Milankovitch) climate cycles. Prereqs., introduction geology, climatology or oceanography. Recommended prereqs., paleoclimatology or paleoceanography.

    Explores the dynamics and forms of the earth's surface through critical reading and discussion of both classical and modern literature.

    Focuses on a wide variety of topics related to crust, mantle, and whole earth tectonics. Published papers from recent peer-reviewed literature are read and discussed. The format and specific topics will vary each semester (e.g., a relatively focused theme or open format) and will in part be determined by the makeup of enrolled students. Prereqs., graduate standing or instructor consent. Offered Pass/Fail only.

    Studies astrophysics of UV, x-ray, gamma-ray, and cosmic-ray sources, including fundamentals of radiative and particle processes, neutron stars, black holes, pulsars, quasars, supernovas and their remnants; stellar flares; accretion disks; binary x-ray sources; and other cosmic x-ray sources. Prereq., senior-level undergraduate physics. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Provides an introduction to the policy sciences as a distinctive tradition within the policy field. Emphasizes the use of conceptual tools to improve analysis of complex problems. Teaches problem-solving framework that students apply to an issue of their choice. Same as PSCI 7016. Prerequisites: Restricted to Environmental Studies (ENVS) or Political Science (PSCI) graduate students only.
    Topics include structure, conformation, and properties of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and membranes; enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, and regulation; intermediary metabolism; energetics and metabolic control; electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation. Prereq., one year of organic chemistry. Same as CHEM 4711, but will include reading scientific literature and preparation of reports. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Applies field techniques to interpretation of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Field exercises and lectures focus on collecting data required to map igneous and metamorphic rock units. Prereqs., GEOL 2700 or 2011 and GEOL 3020 or equivalent. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Same as GEOG 4712. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Methods of field study of structure of rocks, including observations, data collection, and interpretation to understand geometry of deformation and causative processes and kinematics. Field projects are mapped using different scales, air photos, topographic maps, and compass and tape. Prereqs., GEOL 2700 or 2001 and GEOL 3120, or equivalent. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

    Applies geophysical field techniques and data interpretation to studying geological and engineering problems. Fieldwork includes seismic, gravity, magnetic, and electrical measurements. Prereqs., GEOL 2700 or 2001 and MATH 1300 and PHYS 1110 or equivalent, or instructor consent required. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Introduces various field techniques and data analysis methods in hydrogeologic studies for students in geology, environmental studies, geography, and civil engineering. Exercises include mapping ground water levels, conducting slug and pumping tests, measuring steam flows, interpreting aquifer parameters from geophysical measurements, and using field data for water budget analysis. Prereqs., GEOL 2001 or 2700, or equivalent. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

    Develops basic field skills in the most commonly performed tasks required for the environmental characterization of solid and aqueous wastes. Media of study include soils, stream sediments, surface waters, ground waters, and atmospheric particulates. Prereqs., GEOL 2700 or 2001 and CHEM 1011 and 1031, or CHEM 1113 or 1133 and GEOL 3320 or equivalent, or instructor consent required. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.

    May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours with any single faculty member. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours with any single faculty member. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Studies geologic features in and around Colorado to gain an overview of the geologic and tectonic evolution of the western U.S. Prereqs., GEOL 2700 or 2001 and one or more of GEOL 3120, 3320 or 3430 or equivalent. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Same as APPM 4720.

    Highlights the classification, structure, content, dynamics, and other observational properties of galaxies, active galaxies, and clusters of galaxies. Discusses Hubble's Law, the cosmic distance scale,and the intergalactic medium. Prereq., senior-level undergraduate physics. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.
    Survey of multidisciplinary research that examines various relationships between communication and technology. Students are encouraged to develop critical skills in perceiving assumptions and perspectives that motivate major theories in this area, and to examine how these phenomena have changed over time. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Teaches basic problem-solving framework for policy analysis. Emphasizes applications to develop policy recommendations for issues selected by students. Includes group projects. Restricted to graduate students or instructor consent required. Same as PSCI 7026.

    Restricted to graduate students. Same as GEOG 4722.

    Begins with early modern Japan, proceeds through the era of rapid modernization after the Meiji Restoration in the mid-19th century, and concludes with Japan's gradual descent into prolonged war, first with China and then in the Pacific. HIST 4728 and 5728 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to graduate students only.

    Same as ANTH 4730.

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