2011-2012 Catalog 
    
    Jun 26, 2024  
2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • FNCE 6500 - Managerial Economics and the Business Cycle

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Study of the forces affecting the U.S. and global business cycle. Interpretation of business cycle indicators and their implications for financial planning and decision making. Topics include interest rates and inflation, the conduct of monetary policy, aggregate supply and demand, and employment levels. Presents concepts, tools, and methods of economic analysis relevant to decision making within the firm. Prer., FNCE 6000.
  
  • FNCE 6590 - Managerial Economics and the Business Cycle

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Study of the forces affecting the U.S. and global business cycle. Interpretation of business cycle indicators and their implications for financial planning and decision making. Topics include interest rates and inflation, the conduct of monetary policy, aggregate supply and demand, and employment levels. Presents concepts, tools, and methods of economic analysis relevant to decision making within the firm. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Prer., FNCE 6090.
  
  • FNCE 6700 - Practicum and Research in Security Markets

    1 to 3 Credits (Minimum)

    The PRISM class is a hands-on learning lab for students interested in making investment decisions Thanks to a partnership with DA Davidson, the class will manage a portfolio account with real funds FNCE 600/FNCE 470 is a 3-credit course that requires a commitment over both the Fall and Spring semesters Those students who complete the class successfully will be eligible for a paid, summer internship with DA Davidson Admissions into the course is by application only Applications are available through the College of Business.
  
  • FNCE 6950 - Topics in Finance - Graduate

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Experimental course in finance offered at the graduate level for the purpose of presenting new subject matter.
  
  • FNCE 6960 - Internship in Finance

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Graduate internship in finance. Prer., Instructor and Dean approval.
  
  • FNCE 9400 - Independent Study in Finance - Undergraduate

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent study in finance at the undergraduate level given with the consent of the instructor who directs the study and the dean. Prer., Junior/senior standing only and consent of instructor and dean.
  
  • FNCE 9500 - Independent Study in Finance - Graduate

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent study in Finance at the graduate level given with the consent of the instructor who directs the study and the dean.
  
  • FR 1010 - Beginning French I

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Essentials of French, oral-aural skills stressed with additional reading, writing and grammar.
  
  • FR 1020 - Beginning French II

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Essentials of French continued. Additional oral-aural skills practice with increased grammar, reading, and writing. Prer., FR 1010 or equivalent.
  
  • FR 2110 - Intermediate French I

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    French at the intermediate level with concentration on conversation, culture and civilization, or literature at that level. Prer., FR 1020 or its equivalency.
  
  • FR 2120 - Intermediate French II

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An intermediate French course continuing conversational usage and cultural integration utilizing contemporary materials, newspapers, etc. Prer., FR 2110 or equivalent.
  
  • FR 2930 - Professional French

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    The vocabulary and usage of professional French in a variety of contexts. May include applied business correspondence, marketing and accounting terminologies, other forms of professional correspondence, bureaucratic forms and contacts. Prer., FR 2120.
  
  • FR 3000 - French Grammar and Composition

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Designed to review extensively the functional application of modern French. Presents a skill-development approach featuring graded compositions and oral practice based on material encountered in media and informal situations. Prer., FR 2120.
  
  • FR 3010 - Advanced Conversation and Composition

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Ongoing grammar review with practice in conversation and development of skills in composition with emphasis in oral presentations and formal compositions, including academic essays. Prer. or Coreq., FR 3000.
  
  • FR 3020 - French Conversation and Composition II

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Practice in conversation with emphasis on pronunciation and diction; exercises in grammar review and oral communication (using literary texts as basis). Prer., FR 2120 or equivalent.
  
  • FR 3040 - Advanced Pronunciation and Phonetics

    2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)

    A supplemental course for the advanced student emphasizing the “Why’s and wherefore’s” of native pronunciations. Working from a solid knowledge structure of French, pronunciation work will stress the whole phrase as well as the relationship between grammar and speech. Prer., FR 3000 or 3010 or 3020 or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • FR 3110 - Main Currents of French Literature I

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An introductory survey. Selected literary texts representing major trends in the development of French literature. Prer., FR 2120 or equivalent.
  
  • FR 3120 - Main Currents in French Literature II

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An introductory survey of French literature from Neoclassicism to the present. Prer., FR 2120 or equivalent.
  
  • FR 3170 - Advanced French Readings, Conversation and Composition

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    This course in advanced French bases classroom discussion and written assignment on contemporary journals, newspaper and nonliterary writings. Prer., FR 3010 or FR 3020 or equivalent.
  
  • FR 3230 - Applied Conversation

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Conversation at the advanced level on contemporary topics in French culture. Prer., FR 2120 or equivalent.
  
  • FR 3240 - French Culture from 1700-1917

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Study of the creation of modern France from its roots in the culture of the Ancient Regime through the upheaval of Enlightenment and Revolution to the Industrial Revolution and World War I. Emphasis will be on intersections of historical schools of thought, cultural movements and institutional structures in the development of France. Taught in English. Approved for LAS Humanities area requirement. Meets with FCS 3240.
  
  • FR 3250 - Contemporary France: Civilization & Culture

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Study of French culture and institutions as they have developed from 1870 to the present, emphasizing the relationship between changing social structures and value systems and their representation in literature, design, art and film. Taught in English. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Prer., FR 3010 or FR 3020 or equivalent if taken for French credit. Meets with FCS 3250.
  
  • FR 3270 - Francophone Cultures

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An intensive examination of linguistically defined cultures, treating particular cultural difference and issues of choice in relation to the imperial (culturally, politically or economically) culture and language. Readings will be drawn from a variety of sources ranging from historical documents and travel literature to contemporary writings (literary and others) from Francophone areas. Taught in English. Prer., FR 3010 or FR 3020 or equivalent, if taken for French credit. Taught in English. Meets with F CS 3270.
  
  • FR 3390 - Internship in Applied French

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    The Language and Culture department will offer to advanced French language students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of French in settings such as schools, social support agencies, etc. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., 3000 Level French courses and departmental permission.
  
  • FR 3490 - Internship in Applied French

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    The Language and Culture department will offer to advanced French language students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of French in settings such as schools, social support agencies, etc. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer,. 3000 Level French courses and departmental permission.
  
  • FR 3500 - Special Topics in French

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Varying topics of current importance in literary and socio-cultural study. May be repeated once for credit if the topic is different. Prer., FR 2120 or equivalent.
  
  • FR 4110 - French Film

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    The evolution of French cinema from its origins to the present viewed and analyzed as cultural product, but also in terms of its history as art, commerce, technique and the intersections thereof. Considers the work of directors such as Melies, Renoir, Godard, Varda, Jeunet and Colin. Taught in English. Prer., FR 3010 or FR 3020 or concurrent enrollment if taken for French credit. Meets with FILM 4110. Taught in English.
  
  • FR 9300 - Independent Study in French: Undergraduate

    1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent work for undergraduates. By special arrangement with the faculty. Only for students presenting strong French preparation. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., Consent of instructor.
  
  • FR 9400 - Independent Study in French: Undergraduate

    1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent work for undergraduates. By special arrangement with the faculty. Only for students presenting strong French preparation. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., Consent of instructor and department chair.
  
  • FR 9500 - Independent Study in French: Graduate

    1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent work for graduate students only, by special arrangement with the faculty. Only for Students presenting strong French preparation. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., Consent of instructor
  
  • GDD 1100 - Problem Solving Through Game Creation

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduces students to basic game design and computer science topics through game design and implementation activities. Students design, implement, and test computer games using drag-and-drop game creation tools. A small amount of programming is required. Prer., GMDD and PREN majors only. Meets with CS 1100.
  
  • GDD 1200 - Introductory Programming for Game Developers

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduction to programming in the context of game development. Develops methods for problem solving, including the effective use of abstraction. Develops programming proficiency in a modern, object-oriented programming language. Students design, implement,and test various games and game components.
  
  • GDD 2100 - Game Design for Diverse Populations

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores the various game design decisions required when targeting games for various diverse populations. Students will learn how to consider gender, ethnicity, and other diversity dimensions through numerous game design projects. Prer., GDD 1100. Restricted to Game Design and Development majors, undecided engineering majors, and pre-engineering majors.
  
  • GDD 2200 - Introductory Data Structures and Object-Oriented Analysis and Design

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Algorithm analysis concepts, linear data structures, and searching and sorting algorithms. Builds a solid foundation in object-oriented analysis and design through requirements, modeling, and implementation activities using UML, user-defined data types, inheritance, and polymorphism. Prer., GDD 1200.
  
  • GDD 2250 - Advanced Data Structures in C++

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An advanced study of data structures and object-oriented concepts designed to transition the student to C++. Students explore memory management concepts within C++ including pointers, arrays, constructors, destructors, templates, threads, and GUI development. Prer., GDD 2200
  
  • GDD 3300 - Modeling and Simulation for Games

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Teaches students about the issues associated with simulating worlds and experiences in conjunction with the modeling of specific events in those worlds. The course takes a practical approach to how game developers in particular can perform effective modeling and simulation. The foundations laid in this course are particularly important in serious games, where accurate modeling tends to be critical, though the concepts apply for games designed for entertainment as well. Prer., GDD 2200.
  
  • GDD 3400 - Artificial Intelligence for Games

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    The purpose of this course is to teach the Artificial Intelligence techniques that are most important in game development. Topics include Finite State Machines, pathfinding, emergent behavior, and other pertinent topics. The course also shows how these concepts apply to the most common game genres, as well as addressing the specific issues associated with each genre. Prer., GDD 2200.
  
  • GDD 3600 - Developing Serious Games

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Teaches students about the issues associated with developing serious games – games that “have an explicit and carefully thought-out educational purpose and are not intended to be played primarily for amusement.” Serious Games include military games, government games, educational games, healthcare games, and other classes of games. Prer., CS 3350 and GDD 3300.
  
  • GDD 4100 - Advanced Game Design Concepts

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Teaches advanced game design concepts, including character development, storytelling and narrative, game balancing, and general level design principles. Also shows how these concepts apply to the most common game genres, as well as addressing the specific issues associated with each genre. Prer., CS 3350.
  
  • GDD 4200 - Flash Game Development

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Flash is the technology of choice for developing web-based games. This course teaches students how to use Flash and ActionScript to develop web-based games through a variety of game development projects. Prer., GDD 2200.
  
  • GDD 4500 - Online Game Development

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Teaches students about the important issues associated with developing and launching online games. Topics include both the technical challenges associated with online games and gameplay issues such as forming an online community and developing effective player interaction models. Also includes a significant review of both successful and unsuccessful online games. Prer., CS 3350 and GDD 2200.
  
  • GDD 4990 - Independent Study in Game Design and Development

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent study of a student-selected topic in the game design and development domain. Prer., Instructor consent.
  
  • GEOL 1010 - Physical Geology

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Study of surface features of the earth and how they were formed: rocks that make up the crust of the earth. GEOL 1010 (Lab) must be taken concurrently. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement.
  
  • GEOL 1020 - Historical Geology

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Development of the science of geology, study of earth history and development of life forms throughout geologic time. Three lectures and one field trip or laboratory per week. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Prer., GEOL 1010, GES 1010, or concurrent enrollment.
  
  • GEOL 1530 - Geological Development of Colorado and the West

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Three lectures and one field trip or laboratory per week. An outline of the development, through time, of the geology of Colorado. Includes a summary of the evolution of life. Last part of course is devoted to history of development of economic resources, including placer and hard rock mining, coal, oil and gas production, and oil shale. This is a course for non majors designed as a follow-up for those who have had GEOL 1010. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement.
  
  • GEOL 3170 - Geology and Our National Parks

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Promotes an interest in and an appreciation of the geologic aspects of our national parks. The student will be given fundamental background in the geological processes which have worked to evolve the spectacular or unique scenery found in the national parks. Because the approach to this class is of a qualitative nature, the prospective student need not have a prior background in the earth sciences. Field trips are included as part of the course content. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement.
  
  • GEOL 3410 - Introduction to Paleontology

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Collection, identification, classification, and uses of fossils in paleoecology, evolution, and biostratigraphy. Prer., GEOL 1020 or one year of biology or consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 3520 - Oceanography

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Oceans and their basins, water masses, circulation patterns, climate regulation, life zones, bottom sediments, and resources. Geologic aspects of the sea, both modern and ancient.
  
  • GEOL 3700 - Environmental Geology

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Interaction of industrial society with earth resources and geologic processes. Investigation of geologic hazards to engineering systems and problems related to resource development. Evaluation of criteria for urban planning, land utilization, waste disposal, and resource conservation. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement.
  
  • GEOL 4030 - Introduction to Hydrology and Ground Water

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Occurrence, movement and properties of subsurface water; introduction to groundwater geology and hydrology. Prer., GEOL 1010, GES 1010 or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1040.
  
  • GEOL 4110 - Geologic Field Methods

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Methods of geologic mapping including Brunton compass and plane table surveying utilization. Coreq., GEOL 3120. Additional field work required. Meets with GEOL 5110.
  
  • GEOL 4360 - Glacial and Periglacial Geology

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduction to glaciology and periglacial geology and their influence on topography, crustal rebound, and sea level; and glacial chronology for northern North America. A study of cold-climate geomorphic and climatic processes. Prer., GEOL 1001 or GES 1010. Meets with GEOL 5360.
  
  • GEOL 4630 - Principles of Geomorphology

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Systematic study of weathering, mass-wasting, fluvial, wind, and marine processes and the landforms resulting therefrom. Field work and trips required. Prer., GEOL 1010 or GES 1010 or consent of instructor. Meets with GEOL 5630, GES 4310 and GES 5310.
  
  • GEOL 4660 - Field Study in Geology

    0.5 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    A field trip to an area of special geologic interest which can occur during the winter, spring, or summer. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Meets with GEOL 5660.
  
  • GEOL 4910 - Engineering Geology

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Intensive literature review and field investigations leading to a recognition of the engineering and construction problems associated with natural hazards and earth materials such as mass movement, dam location, highway development, and building construction. Basic courses in physics, mathematics, and geology recommended. Meets with GEOL 5910.
  
  • GEOL 5030 - Introduction to Ground Water

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Same as GEOL 4030 with additional work required.
  
  • GEOL 5360 - Glacial and Periglacial Geology

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Same as GEOL 4360 with additional work required. Prer., GEOL 1010, GES 1010, GEOL 4630 preferred. Meets with GEOL 4360.
  
  • GEOL 5630 - Principles of Geomorphology

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Systematic study of weathering, mass-wasting, fluvial, wind, and marine processes and the landforms resulting therefrom. Field work and trips required. Prer., GEOL 1010 or GES 1010 or consent of instructor. Meets with GEOL 4630, GES 4310, and GES 5310.
  
  • GEOL 5660 - Field Study in Geology

    0.5 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    A field trip to an area of special geologic interest which can occur during the winter, spring, or summer. Meets with GEOL 4660.
  
  • GEOL 5910 - Engineering Geology

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Intensive literature review and field investigations leading to a recognition of the engineering and construction problems associated with natural hazards and earth materials such as mass movement, dam location, highway development, and building construction. Basic courses in physics, mathematics, and geology recommended. Will require additional field work. Meets with GEOL 4910.
  
  • GEOL 7000 - Masters Thesis

    1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Masters Thesis
  
  • GEOL 9400 - Independent Study in Geology: Undergraduate

    1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent work for undergraduates. By special arrangement with faculty. Only for students presenting strong geology preparation. Prer., Consent of the instructor.
  
  • GEOL 9600 - Independent Study in Geology: Graduate

    1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent work for graduate students. By special arrangement with faculty only. Prer., Consent of instructor.
  
  • GEOL 9990 - Candidate for Degree

    0 Credits (Minimum) 0 Credits (Maximum)

    Candidate for Degree
  
  • GER 1010 - Beginning German I

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Essentials of German, oral-aural skills stressed with additional reading, writing, and grammar.
  
  • GER 1020 - Beginning German II

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Essentials of German continued. Additional oral-aural skills practice with increased grammar, reading, and writing. Prer., GER 1010 or equivalent.
  
  • GER 2110 - Intermediate German I

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    German at the intermediate level with concentration on conversation, culture, and civilization or literature at that level. Prer., GER 1020 or equivalent.
  
  • GER 2120 - Intermediate German II

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An intermediate German course continuing conversational usage and cultural integration utilizing contemporary materials, newspapers, etc. Prer., GER 2110 or equivalent.
  
  • GER 2930 - Professional German

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    German for professional studies: exercises in German business and other professional correspondence, terminology, readings and translations in professional and bureaucratic areas. Prer., GER 2120.
  
  • GER 3000 - German Grammar and Composition

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Designed to review extensively the functional application of modern German. Presents a skill-development approach featuring graded compositions and oral practice based on material encountered in media and informal situations. Prer., GER 2120.
  
  • GER 3010 - Advanced Conversation and Composition

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Ongoing grammar review with practice in conversation and development of skills in composition with emphasis in oral presentations and formal compositions, including academic essays. Prer. or Coreq., GER 300.
  
  • GER 3020 - Advanced Conversation and Composition II

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Practice in oral and written communication at an advanced level based on literary, historical and cultural readings. Prer., GER 3000.
  
  • GER 3130 - 18th Century German Literature

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A survey of German language literature from 1700 to 1800. Readings and analysis of literature of the phases of the Enlightenment and of Classicism including such authors as Leibnitz, Lessing, Goethe, and Schiller. Prer., GER 3000 or GER 3010 or equivalent.
  
  • GER 3140 - 16th and 17th Century German Literature

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A survey of German language literature from 1500 to 1700. Readings and analysis of literature of the Renaissance, Reformation and Baroque including such authors as Martin Luther, Hans Sachs, Gryphius, and Von Grimmelshausen. Prer., GER 3000 or GER 3010 or equivalent.
  
  • GER 3160 - 20th Century German/Austrian Literature

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    A survey of German language literature from 1900 to the present. Lecture course. Readings and analysis of different periods and styles from impressionism through feminism and post-modernism including authors such as Holz, Schnizler, Thomas Mann, Kaiser, Brecht, Boll, Bachmann, Durrenmatt, Muller, and Wolf. Prer., GER 3000 or GER 3010 or equivalent.
  
  • GER 3170 - 19th Century German/Austrian Literature

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    a survey of German language literature from 1800 to 1890s. Lecture course. Readings and analysis of literature of late Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, including such authors as Goethe, Kleist, Eichendorff, Stifter, Buchner, Keller, Hauptmann. Prer., GER 3000 or GER 3010 or equivalent.
  
  • GER 3180 - German/Austrian Civilization and Culture from 1700-1918

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Lectures, films, readings, discussions in English; knowledge of German not required. Study of development of German and Austrian culture and institutions from 1700 to 1918, emphasizing literature, art, philosophy and music. Approved for LAS Humanities area requirement and Global Awareness requirement. Meets with FCS 3180.
  
  • GER 3190 - 20th and 21st Century German and Austrian Civilization and Culture

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Lectures, films, readings, discussions in English; knowledge of German not required. Study of development of German and Austrian cultures and institutions from 1919 to the present emphasizing literature, design, art, and film. Approved for LAS Humanities area requirement and Global Awareness requirement. Meets with FCS 3190.
  
  • GER 3230 - Applied Conversation

    1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)

    Conversation at the advanced level on contemporary topics in German culture. Prer., GER 2120 or equivalent.
  
  • GER 3390 - Internship in Applied German

    1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    The foreign language department will offer to advanced German language students the opportunity to apply their knowledge of German in settings such as schools, social support agencies, etc. Prer., 3000 level German courses and departmental permission.
  
  • GER 3450 - German Film

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Screenings, lecture, discussion; knowledge of German not required. German film in a cultural context from beginnings to the present featuring such directors as Lang, Von Sternberg, Riefenstahl, Sagan, Thiele, Fassbinder, Schlondorff, Wenders, Adlon, and Tykwer. Prer. GER 2120 or equivalent if taken for German credit. Meets with FCS 3450 and FILM 3450.
  
  • GER 3500 - Special Topics in German/Austrian Literature

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Varying topics of current importance in literary and socio cultural study. May be repeated once for credit if topic is different. Prer., GER 3000, GER 3010, or equivalent. Meets with F CS 3560.
  
  • GER 3850 - Austrian and Central European Film

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Screening, lecture and discussion are included in this course. Knowledge of German is not required for non-German minors. This is a survey of Austrian cinema in a cultural context from the beginning to the present and its relationship with Hungarian and Czechoslovakian film. Directors such as Kolm-Fleck, Korda, Forst, Hartl, Marischka, Corti, Ruzowitzky and Haneke are featured. Meets with FILM 3850 and FCS 3850.
  
  • GER 9200 - Independent Study

    1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent work for undergraduates. By special arrangement with the faculty. Only for students presenting strong German preparation. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., Consent of instructor.
  
  • GER 9300 - Independent Study

    1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent work for undergraduates. By special arrangement with the faculty. Only for students presenting strong German preparation. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., Consent of instructor.
  
  • GER 9400 - Independent Study

    1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent work for undergraduates only, by special arrangement with the faculty. Only for students presenting strong German preparation. May be repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., Consent of instructor and department chair.
  
  • GER 9500 - Independent Study

    1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Independent work for graduate students only, by special arrangement with the faculty. Only for students presenting strong German preparation. Maybe repeated up to three times for credit. Prer., Consent of instructor and department chair.
  
  • GES 1000 - Environmental Systems: Climate and Vegetation

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    A general introduction to energy and mass budgets, including atmospheric motion, solar radiation, and water budgets. Includes consideration of climatic elements as they interact with vegetation, animals, and humans in ecosystems. This class is taught in a variety of learning situations, including lecture, laboratory, web-based and tutorials. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement.
  
  • GES 1010 - Environmental Systems: Landforms and Soils

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    An introductory survey primarily concerned with the agents and processes of landform shaping and soil genesis. Major emphasis is on the genesis, distribution, and utility of surface features in a variety of learning situations, including lecture, web-based, laboratory, tutorials, and field trips. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement.
  
  • GES 1050 - Introduction to Map & Compass

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    A basic introduction to topographic maps will be given. This will include the process involved with making and field-checking maps; discussion of symbolization, scale, and landform representation.The development of the compass will be outlined and basic skills will be taught. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement.
  
  • GES 1980 - World Regional Geography

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    A survey of world regions that explores the diversityof human culture within the wider global context. This issues-oriented class examines the cultural, political, economic and environmental forces that shape each region and the impacts of globalization on our increasingly interconnected world. Approved for LAS Social Science area and Global Awareness requirements.
  
  • GES 1990 - Introduction to Human Geography

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    A systematic introduction to the broad field of human-land interactions and spatial order. Emphasis is placed on the major themes of geographic inquiryincluding population numbers and distribution, changing resource use, location decisions, settlements, transportation, political units, and a geography of the future. Approved for LAS Social Science area and Global Awareness requirements. GT-SS2.
  
  • GES 2000 - Geographic Regions of the World

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An introduction to the world’s geographic realm and their human and physical characteristics. A variety of geographic themes such as population growth, urbanization, economic development and environmental deterioration are set in their regional contexts.
  
  • GES 2010 - Economic Geography: Resources, Development, and the Future

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introductory consideration of the location of resources, the role of natural resources in economic and technological development and resource utilization and the future. Use of the theory of spatial organization and behavior in economic activity including agriculture, manufacturing, transportation, service activities, urban location, systems of cities, and growth patterns. Case studies.
  
  • GES 2050 - Digital Earth

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Introduces several technologies used to collect, store, manage, analyze, and disseminate information about the earth. These technologies include geographic information systems (GIS), web maps services (WMS), global positioning systems (GPS), cartography, geovisualization, and remote sensing.
  
  • GES 2100 - Humans and Environments

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    An overview of global environmental issues including climate change, sustainable agriculture, waste management, deforestation, population and energy. Individual, local, state, regional, national and international decision making tools and implications will be explored through case studies in industrialized and nonindustrialized countries.
  
  • GES 2980 - Professional Experience I

    1 Credits (Minimum) 6 Credits (Maximum)

    Designed experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations.
  
  • GES 3050 - Introduction to Cartography

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    An introduction to the principles and theory of map-making. The emphasis will be on the design of maps for research and publication using advanced computer hardware and software. The course entails the creation of reproducible, thematic maps using the various computer techniques available to the cartographer.
  
  • GES 3160 - Geographic Education

    3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)

    Explores approaches to teaching geography in K-12. Includes discussion of important geographic concepts and their integration into the classroom. Students will develop teaching activities and materials for incorporation into their curriculum.
  
  • GES 3170 - Saving Place

    4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)

    Examines basic theories, concepts, and people within the sustainability movement and bioregionalism. Through critical readings, group projects, field trips, and applied research, students will apply ideas and techniques they have learned to real-world case studies.
 

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