Courses

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.

Introduces the history and culture of Russia from the 9th to the 17th century. Emphasizes selected topics in social, economic, religious, and cultural history, including the formation of the Russian state conversion to Orthodox Christianity, the Mongol invasion, and the reign of Ivan the Terrible. Restricted to juniors and seniors.

Covers theories and practices relating to problems of ability and maladjustment. Diagnostic procedures and treatment methods with children and adults. Prereq., PSYC 3313 or 4303. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Psychology (PSYC) majors only.

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 instructor consent.

Examines contemporary arguments for and against liberalism. Focuses on the analysis, evaluation, and understanding of the philosophical contributions to this debate. Gives special attention to the concepts of justice, freedom, equality, and individualism. Prereq., PSCI 2004. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Covers basic principles and techniques related to the habilitation and rehabilitation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing: amplification, speech, language, auditory, speech reading, and educational issues. Prereq. or coreq., SLHS 4704, and LING 3100 or SLHS 3006.

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 stream flows, interpreting aquifer parameters from geophysical measurements, and using field data for water budget analysis. Prereq., GEOL 2001 or 2700.

Involves writing and discussion of selected topics in political science. Critically reviews the major methodological and conceptual features of the discipline. Students begin their honors papers in the seminar. Prereq., GPA of at least 3.50. Formerly PSCI 4718. Generally offred in fall term only.

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 1011/1031, or CHEM 1113/1133, and GEOL 3320 or instructor consent.

Integrates general principles of policy inquiry with documents and other literature on specific problems in public policy, in order to evaluate courses of action. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours on different topics. Prereq., PSCI 1101. Restricted to juniors and seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Consists of consultations with faculty on individual studio problems and projects. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereqs., junior standing and instructor consent. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

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.

Begins with the prehistoric and protohistoric periods. Explores the development of Japan's classical age and traces the rise and attenuation of an elite warrior government. Restricted to juniors and seniors.

Continuation of ANTH 4710. Prereq., ANTH 4710.

Provides a vehicle for the development and presentation of new topics that may be incorporated into the core courses in applied mathematics. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours. Prereqs., variable, depending on the topic. See instructor. Same as APPM 5720.

Introduces the fundamental physical principles that govern the atmosphere, and provides an elementary description and interpretation of a wide range of atmospheric phenomena. Topics include atmospheric structure and composition, electromagnetic radiation, clouds, precipitation, energy balance, atmospheric motion, and climate. Prereqs., one year of calculus and one year of physics with calculus.

Explores the function of the nervous system, including how the properties of neurons influence nervous system activity, how the nervous system controls the activity of muscles and how the sensory effects of muscle activity influence the function of the nervous system. Prereqs., one year of biology, one year of chemistry, IPHY 2800 (or equivalent), IPHY 3410 or 3460; IPHY 3470. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior) Integrative Physiology (IPHY) or Integrative Physiology Concurrent Degree majors only.

Analysis of active geologic structures, including strike slip fault systems, secondary structures in stepovers and related eruptive centers. Includes the use of digital imagery, elevation models, offset geomorphic features and Quaternary deposits to determine local deformation rates and their relation to plate motions. Prereqs., GEOL 2700 or 2001 and GEOL 3120. Recommended prereq., GEOL 4712.

Examines the political history and development of the United States of America. Looks at the particular policy choices we have made and examines the future political agenda. Prereqs., junior or senior standing and PSCI 1101 recommended. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Examines research methods associated with field work in human geography. Prepares students for fieldwork by focusing on geographic and interdisciplinary field work techniques; interpretation of field data; and discussion of the politics, ethics and gender, race, class, and cross-cultural issues related to field work. Prereqs., 15 credit hours in human geography. Same as GEOG 5722.

Surveys major cultural, social, and economic changes from the reign of Peter the Great through World War I. Restricted to juniors and seniors. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Focuses on economic, social, and cultural history of immigration, return migration, and permanent settlement in the U.S. during the 19th and 20th centuries. Examines the ways in which race, class, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality shape social relations. Prereq., HIST 1015 or 1025 or 1035 or 1045. Restricted to junior/senior HIST or ETHN majors.

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. Restricted to juniors and seniors. HIST 4728 and 5728 are the same course. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Introduces students to the political cultures and societies of Latin America. Through historical and ethnographic text, and documentary and non-documentary cinema, this course will explore class relations, ideology, and resistance from the conquest to the present. Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Junior or Senior). Prereq., ANTH 2100. Same as ANTH 5730. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 57-180 credits (Juniors or Seniors).

Studies Italian women writers, artists, and film makers of this century. Literary and visual texts are analyzed in dialogue with readings of leading Italian gender theorists. Italian history and culture is reread by following the development of a discourse about women. Taught in English; readings in Italian for Italian majors. Same as ITAL 4730. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: human diversity.