Courses

    An advanced field ecology course emphasizing measurements, statistical procedures, and biotic data information management relevant to land management issues. Develops concepts of adaptive ecosystem management using ongoing field studies on public land in the Colorado Front Range. Prereqs., EBIO 3270and 3500.

    Introduction to cognitive neuroscience (how the brain gives rise to thought) using computer simulations based on the neural networks of the brain. Covers a full range of cognitive phenomena including perception and attention, learning and memory, language, and higher-level cognition based on both large-scale cortical neuroanatomy and detailed properties of cortical neural networks. One lab per week. Prereqs., PSYC 1001 and PSYC 2012 or NRSC 2100 and PSYC 3101 or MATH 2510 or MATH 2520 or IPHY 2800 or APPM 1710 or APPM 2750 or CHEM 3010 or CHEN 3130 or ECON 3818. Same as PSYC 5175. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only.
    Investigates the use of digital art in various contexts including digital narrative, web publishing, Internet art, multimedia performance, animation, conceptual art, information art, sound art, language art, and network installations. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Prereqs., ARTS 2126 and 4316/5316 or instructor consent. Same as ARTS 5176. Prerequisites: Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
    Students read, discuss, and write critical evaluations of contemporary publications in anthropology. Identifies basic themes that inform major anthropological perspectives. Students then bring these perspectives to bear on issues currently facing the human species. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
    Examines major works of Spanish American literature from late 19th century to present. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of SPAN 3100 (minimum grade C-).
    One lect. and six hours of lab per week. Instruction and experience in using instrumental methods of analysis to address problems in chemistry, biochemistry, industrial chemistry, and environmental chemistry. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of CHEM 4171 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to Chemistry (CHEM) or Biochemistry (BCHM) majors only.

    Investigates the full range of the advanced-level classical ballet vocabulary, focusing on an anatomically sound approach to the material. Exercises require strength and a deeply subtle understanding of principles of alignment, rotation, epaulement, and movement quality. Class moves quickly through enchainements of complex structure. Enrollment by audition only. May be repeated up to 8 total credit hours.

    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 (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) 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 an 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.

    Develops student proficiency and communication in modern standard Arabic at the advanced (4th year) level. Emphasis placed on developing reading comprehension, speaking, and writing skills. Prereq., ARAB 3120 (minimum grade C) or instructor consent required.

    Provides a large-scale synthesis of the processes impacting ocean biogeochemistry. Transforms theoretical understanding into real-world applications using oceanographic data and models. Topics include: chemical composition, biological nutrient utilization and productivity, air-sea gas exchange, carbonate chemistry, ocean acidification, ocean deoxygenation, iron fertilization, biogeochemical climate feedbacks, and much more. Same as ATOC 5200.

    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 graduate undergraduate, engineering majors and photography/video majors. Please see http://www.colorado.edu/MCEN/flowvls/. FILM 4200, ARTF 5200, MCEN 4151 and MCEN 5151 are the same course.

    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 (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) 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. Same as MATH 5200. Prerequisites: Requires prerequisite course of MATH 3001 (minimum grade C-).
    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. 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, Tantra and Yoga. 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 (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) 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.

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