One lab, three lect. per week. Analyzes peripheral and central mechanisms involved in the transduction and interpretation of experience. Gives special attention to vision and audition; major theories in these areas are discussed in terms of research they have inspired. Requisites: Requires a prerequisite course of PSYC 1001 and PSYC 2111 or PSYC 3111 (all minimum grade C-).
Examines America's second-longest and most divisive war from the beginning of the U.S. involvement in the 1950s to the repercussions echoing into the 1980s. Considers the global context, motives, and evolution of U.S. involvement, support for and opposition to the war at home, the war's repercussions in international policy and domestic politics, and representations of the war in popular culture. Credit not granted for this course and HIST 2166. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
In-depth consideration of an aspect of ancient Mediterranean culture. Topics vary; they may include ancient wall painting, Greek sculpture, artists and patrons, the ancient Near East, Egyptian art and archaeology, or Etruscan art and archaeology. Maybe repeated up to 9 total credit hours providing the topics are different. Same as CLAS 4169.
In-depth consideration of an aspect of ancient Mediterranean culture. Topics vary; they may include ancient wall painting, Greek sculpture, artists and patrons, the ancient Near East, Egyptian art and archaeology, or Etruscan art and archaeology. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours providing the topics are different. Same as CLAS 5169 and ARTH 4169.
Focuses on the fossil record of nonhominoid primates.Special emphasis placed on delineating the origins of the order Primates, the origins of the primate semiorders Strepsirhini and Haplorhini, and the adaptations of extinct primates in light of our understanding of the modern primate adaptive radiations. Recommended prereq., ANTH 2010 or EBIO 1210. Same as ANTH 5170. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Studies the literary expression of French-speaking peoples of Africa, the Caribbean, and French Canada. Gives special attention to oral tradition, identity question, and cultural conflict. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of FREN 3100 and FREN 3110 and FREN 3120 (all minimum grade C-). Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
Explores the significance of how one defines "fiction" and "reality". Begins by defining the core concepts and compares them with related terms. Lectures and discussions analyze the implications of these concepts from the perspective of a variety of disciplines and in the context of diverse issues in order to develop a critical awareness of them. Reading and writing intensive. Recommended requisite: HUMN 2000 and restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior).Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: literature and the arts.
Explores the relationship between religion and politics. Examining traditions such as Judaism and Christianity, this course considers diverse ways in which ancient, medieval and modern sources have imagined the role of religion in civic life. Some topics include the status of religious minorities, the nature of religious freedom and contemporary debates surrounding issues such as torture, sexuality and climate change. Same as RLST 4170/5170.
Explores the relationship between religion and politics. Examining traditions such as Judaism and Christianity, this course considers diverse ways in which ancient, medieval and modern sources have imagined the role of religion in civic life. Some topics include the status of religious minorities, the nature of religious freedom and contemporary debates surrounding issues such as torture, sexuality and climate change. Same as RLST 5170 and JWST 4170.
Examines major works of Spanish American literature from the colonial period to the late 19th century. Emphasizes major figures and their works. Recommended prereqs., SPAN 3120 and an additional course above SPAN 3000. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of SPAN 3100 (minimum grade C-).
Investigates the use of the photographic image in new, antique, or nonstandard ways including nonsilver, photosculpture, various color processes, photolanguage, photoinstallations, electronic media, performance, filmmaking, electrostatic art (copy machine), photobooks, photocollage, and audio/visual art. Course content changes each semester. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours. Same as ARTS 5171. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of ARTS 3191 (minimum grade D-). Restricted to Studio Arts (AASA or AASF) or Art History (AAAH) majors only.
Two Lect. and 3 hours of lab per week. Instruction and experience in using instrumental methods of chemical analysis to address problems in chemistry, biochemistry, industrial chemistry and environmental chemistry. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of CHEM 3331 or CHEM 3471 (formerly CHEM 3371) or CHEM 3491 (minimum grade C-). Restricted to Chemistry (CHEM) or Biochemistry (BCHM) majors only.
Examines the nature of research and develops pregraduate skills for geographic research, emphasizing problem definition, methods, sources, data interpretation, and writing. Recommended for students pursuing honors. Requisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior, Fifth Year Senior) Geography (GEOG) or Environmental Studies (ENVS) majors only.
Analyzes international organizations to determine whether they are an effective instrument for achieving peace and security and for the promotion of human welfare. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2223. Requisites: Restricted to students with 27-180 credits (Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors) only.
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 ENVS 3173.
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. Recommended prereqs., EBIO 3270 and EBIO 3500 (min. grade C-).
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. Same as PSYC 5175. Requisites: Requires prereq course of PSYC 1001 & 2012 or NRSC 2100 & PSYC 2111 or 3101 or MATH 2510 or 2520 or IPHY 2800 or APPM 1710 or 2750 or CHEN 3010 or 3130 or ECON 3818 (min grade C-). Restricted to students w/ 57-180 credits (JR/SR) PSYC or NRSC mjrs 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. Same as ARTS 5176. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTS 2126 and 4316 or 5316 (all minimum grade D-). 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. Requisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).
Examines major works of Spanish American literature from late 19th century to present. Recommended prereqs., SPAN 3120 and an additional course above SPAN 3000. Requisites: Requires prerequisite course of SPAN 3100 (minimum grade C-).
Two lect. and 3 hours of lab per week. Instruction and experience in using instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Builds on material learned in CHEM 4171. Requisites: 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. Recommended prereq., PSCI 2223. Requisites: 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. Requisites: Requires prerequisite courses of ARTH 1300 and 1400 (all minimum grade D-).
