Emphasizes selected applications of graph theory to computer science, engineering, operations research, social sciences, and biology. Topics include the basic properties of graphs and diagraphs, and their matrix representations. Relates graph properties to applications such as scheduling, architecture of parallel processors, gray codes, traveling salesman problems, and assignment problems. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite or corequisite course of APPM 2350 or APPM 2360 or MATH 2400 (prereq minimum grade C-).
Focuses on the ecology of mountain environments around the world, including climatic gradients, plant and animal diversity and distributions, habitat zonation, evolutionary processes, and various aspects of montane conservation from habitat change to climate change. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 and EBIO 2040 (min. grade C-). Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Covers basic methods and results in combinatorial theory. Includes enumeration methods, elementary properties of functions and relations and graph theory. Emphasizes applications. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of MATH 2001 (minimum grade C-).
Examines competing theoretical approaches to questions related to origins, development, and purposes of modern government in the United States; particular attention paid to impact of transformations in the underlying structure of the capitalist economy. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: United States context.
Uses the conceptual framework of the sociology of race and ethnic relations to explore whiteness as a racial category that is centered and privileged in American society. Investigates the development of whiteness from past white supremacy, current colorblindness, to possible future multiculturalism. Analyzes the consequences of whiteness as a racial identity and a social structure. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of SOCY 1001 and SOCY 1021 (all minimum grade D-).
We generate multimodal compositions on the subject of climate change, and engage with various dimensions of issues associated with sustainability. We work to deepen our understanding of how issues associated with climate change are or can be communicated, by analyzing previously created expressions from a variety of media (interactive theatre, film, fine art, television programming, blogs, performance art, for example), and then be creating our own work. Recommended prereq., ENVS 1000. Same as THTR 4173.
Explores how norms of sex, gender, race and sexuality find expression in institutions and policies in ways that legitimize only certain individuals as political actors, certain identities as politically relevant, and certain relationships as important. Critically examines how norms may be exposed, resisted, and changed by studying the politics of the women's, gay liberation, and men's movements in the U.S. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2004 or WMST 2000 or LGBT 2000. Same as WMST 3174. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Explores how norms of sex, gender, race and sexuality find expression in institutions and policies in ways that legitimize only certain individuals as political actors, certain identities as politically relevant, and certain relationships as important. Critically examines how norms may be exposed, resisted, and changed by studying the politics of the women's, gay liberation, and men's movements in the U.S. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2004 or WMST 2000 or LGBT 2000. Same as PSCI 3174. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Examines alpine ecosystems and treeline relative to global change. Weekend (one-day) field trips into the Rocky Mountains, visits to Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and to CU herbarium/plant lab for experiential learning connected to EBIO 3170. Pass/fail only. Requisites: Requires a corequisite course of EBIO 3170.
Focuses on gender, that is, the making of men and women, and how gender is culturally constructed in different societies. Gender describes many areas of behavior, feelings, thoughts, and fantasies that cannot be understood as primarily biologically produced. Sexuality and sexual systems are sometimes viewed as products of particular genderizing practices, but recent theories suggest that sexual systems themselves constitute gender. Recommended prereq., ANTH 2100. Similar to WMST 2080. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Familiarizes students with a wide range of atmospheric behavior pertinent to air travel: rudiments of aerodynamics; aircraft stability and control; atmospheric circulation, vertical motion, turbulence, and wind shear; fronts, clouds, and storms. Department enforced prereq., ATOC 1050. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
Lect. Involves study of ecological principles and problems at the biosphere level. Presents a worldwide approach to populations, biotic resources, ecologic interactions, land use, deforestation, desertification, species extinctions, pollution, environmental quality, global change, and environmental ethics. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 1210 and EBIO 1220 (min. grade C-). Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
Looks at a selected topic such as nuclear disarmament, racial and sexual discrimination, animal rights, or abortion and euthanasia by examining issues through the lens of critical philosophical analysis. Reviews the reasoning behind espoused positions and the logical connections and argument forms they contain. Department enforced prereqs., 6 hours of philosophy course work. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Lect. Examines the biology and ecology of marine ecosystems, emphasizing those occurring in tropical regions such as coral reefs. Studies how these ecosystems are changing and the future impact of human stress on the marine environment. Recommended prereq., any two-semester introductory biology course. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Focuses on moral issues raised by war as a human institution. What are the justifications, limits, and alternatives? Does the advent of nuclear weapons change the nature of war? Department enforced prereqs., 6 hours of philosophy course work. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Continues the exploration of the possibility of individual photographic expression. Students are encouraged to discover and develop a personal position in relation to the medium. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ARTS 2191 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
Analyzes how the American governmental and political system is structured to define, select, and implement national security policies. Examines roles of the president, Congress, bureaucracy, interest groups,and other actors. Recommended prereq., PSCI 1101.
Presents alternate theoretical frameworks for the explanation of international processes. Applies theories of conflict behavior and social organization to problems of war and peace. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2223. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Introduces techniques, software, and related concepts of digital photography as art. Emphasizes digital photography as a means to formal and expressive ends. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ARTS 1171 (minimum grade D-).
Provides an introduction to the academic study of Chinese and Japanese literature and culture with a focus on writing skills in English through a survey of standard academic writing conventions. Review and assessment of selected textual materials, class presentation, critique, and revision. Recommended for Chinese and Japanese majors and minors. Taught in English. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication. CHIN 3200 and JPNS 3200 are the same course. Requisites: Restricted to students with a minimum of 45 units.
Introduces important aspects of both classical and modern literary theory as an aid to reading and understanding literary texts. Covers theoretical works by figures ranging from Plato and Aristotle to modern French critics such as Barthes, Foucault, and Derrida in conjunction with selected literary works. Offers students more sophisticated means of understanding issues like gender, ethnicity, the roles of both author and reader in constructing meaning, the nature and functions of signs, and the relationship between literature and the larger society. Conducted in English, though French majors are required to read the texts in the original language. Required for students taking honors in French or Italian. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of FREN 3100 (minimum grade C-).
Provides an introduction to the academic study of Chinese and Japanese literature and culture with a focus on writing skills in English through a survey of standard academic writing conventions. Review and assessment of selected textual materials, class presentation, critique, and revision. Recommended for Chinese and Japanese majors and minors. Taught in English. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication. CHIN 3200 and JPNS 3200 are the same course.
Examines the origin of patriarchal culture in the theology and practices of Judaism and Christianity. Explores attitudes and beliefs concerning women as Judeo-Christian culture impacts gender roles and gender stratification through reading and discussion. Women's religious experience is studied from the perspective of feminist interpretations of religiosity. WMST 3200 and JWST 3200 are the same course.
Systematic discussion and analysis of such philosophic ideas as community, freedom, political power, and violence. Recommended prereqs., 6 hours of philosophy course work. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: ideals and values. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
