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ENTP 4720 - Internet Marketing
Distinctly influences the way marketers conduct marketing activities. The Internet media promises to establish marketing theories, identifies obsolete situations, explores how marketing functions have irreversibly changed as a result of the internet, and outlines basic marketing strategies for successful online marketing. Prereq: MKTG 3000. Cross-listed with MKTG 4720. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 4730 - New Product Development
The creation of new products is essential in today’s business environment. It is conducive to organizational growth and long-term survival. This course addresses the new product development process in depth. It introduces students to key concepts and issues. It also provides a series of practices which will help students deliver higher value and be more competitive. Prereq: MKTG 3000. Cross-listed with MKTG 4730. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 4840 - Entrepreneurship Independent Study
Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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ENTP 4950 - Special Topics
A variety of topics in entrepreneurship are offered. Consult the current “Schedule Planner” for semester offerings. Prereq: Topics vary. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 0 to 3
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ENTP 5939 - Internship/Cooperative Education.
Supervised experiences involving the application of concepts and skills in an employment situation. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6020 - Business Model Development & Planning
Business plan development which incorporates all key ingredients necessary for various users. Includes the ins and outs of business plans for new ventures through environmental scans of new business opportunities, case studies, by sharing the experience of entrepreneurs and investors that have been through the process and by writing a business plan, either individually or with a team of other students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6021 - Corporate Entrepreneurship
This course considers innovation and new-business creation strategies from within an existing organization. It will explore various growth models intended to help organizations build their revenues in ways that are consistent with the business’ Strategic orientation and constraints. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6028 - Leadership and Entrepreneurship In Ireland
This 2-week course in Ireland provides students with an overview of key leadership principles for creating strategies and managing teams in new ventures in the US and abroad. This course provides the student with an overview of key leadership principles for creating strategy and managing teams in a new venture. It introduces leadership concepts critical to gaining true organizational commitment, and focuses on case studies relevant to common business issues. By exploring what entrepreneurial leaders actually do, and how they do it, the student will examine the principles of strategic planning, and how visionary leadership is required to develop an organization that is able to execute the strategy through measurable goals and objectives. Cross-listed with INTB 4028 & 6028. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6029 - Social Entrepreneurship in India: India Up Close
Visit businesses, Universities, financial institutions, Social Entrepreneurship (SE) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts. Through these interactions students will gain perspective as to how emerging Economies work through the challenges they face in becoming leading participants in the Global economy. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6620 - New Venture Operations and Project Management
Introduces an operations model for developing internal and external operation plans for new ventures. Project management knowledge and skills are used to build operation plans. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6642 - Exploring Social Entrepreneurship
Study the people and organizations addressing pressing social and environmental issues facing society today. Understand and develop innovative models providing solutions to these issues. Apply theory to real situations via site visits, case studies and guest speakers. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6644 - Social Entrepreneurship in the Developing World
Solving Developing World’s challenges using creative and entrepreneurial approaches. New generation of leaders are not just interested in the bottom line, but they are looking at the triple bottom line:People, Profit and the Planet. They are changing the world. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6800 - Special Topics in Entrepreneurship
A variety of topics in entrepreneurship are offered. Consult the current ‘schedule Planner’ for semester offerings. Max hours: 15 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6801 - Building Biotechnology
Fundamentals of Life Science Technology and Entrepreneurship. Session topics include introduction to bioinnovation and entrepreneurship, tech transfer, accounting and finance basics, financing, opportunity assessment, legal and regulatory environments, clinical trials, project management, ethics and societal issues and team building. Cross-listed with IDPT 6301. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6802 - Regulatory Environment of Life Science Innovation
This course is designed to familiarize graduate level engineering, business, law and life science students with the fundamentals of the life science technology commercialization including drugs, devices, diagnostics, healthcare IT and platform applications. Cross-listed with IDPT 7302. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6807 - Small Business Marketing and Personal Branding
Learn how to create successful marketing strategies in both Entrepreneurial and Intrapreneurial environments and personal branding. The course work will demonstrate the imperative link between marketing and personal branding through case studies, projects, guest speakers and reading materials. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6808 - Practicum in Sustainable Business Research
This course is an online practicum research course in sustainable business with online lectures, resources and video focused on an original research paper/case study. Students should have taken a course or have knowledge/experience in sustainable business management. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6822 - Legal and Ethical Issues of Entrepreneurship
This course addresses the legal issues most frequently encountered by entrepreneurs and others involved in start-ups and small, closely held or family businesses. The focus is on how to avoid legal problems and how best to cope when they arise. Topics include choice of business form, legal aspects of raising capital, taxation, intellectual property law, employment law, product liability, e-commerce and the problems of managing lawyers and litigation. Note: Cannot receive credit for both BUSN 6540 and this course. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6824 - Entrepreneurial Financial Management
Includes financial and legal aspects, financial reporting and cash flow analysis, financial planning, budgeting, working capital management, asset decisions, obtaining capital, business valuation, franchising, lease versus buy decisions, and financial aspects of international trade and different methods of obtaining capital.. Cannot receive credit for both FNCE 6460 and this course. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6826 - International Entrepreneurship
Provides the student with an overview of key trends and developments in international business. Familiarize the student with selected theories and concepts of international business and how it affects entrepreneurial functions, including finance, marketing, accounting, organization design and management. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6827 - Global Action Projects for Int’l Entrepreneurship
Students will have the opportunity to learn and apply key concepts in international entrepreneurship to live projects sponsored by entrepreneurial companies and/or entrepreneurial units within established firms. Students will work in small teams of about 6-8 students and will be supervised by a faculty and international mentors. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6834 - Startup Marketing
Designed to help students learn about best practices with recent lessons on Internet economy. Companies large and small face unique challenges successfully building a competitive advantage with limited marketing resources. Covers the analysis of marketing opportunities, identification of the targets, audience, and the development of a marketing strategy, brand positioning and an integrated marketing plan. Reviews product and service development processes. Provides a basis for establishing pricing and pricing plans. Assesses Internet economy. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6838 - Real Estate for the Entrepreneur
This course will address issues critical to the success of any new venture location including business site selection and negotiation of real estate leases and purchases. General principles of real estate development, financing and urban planning, applicable to entrepreneurs, will also be discussed. Zoning, affordable housing, ADA issues, property management, real estate investing, historic preservation and selected taxation issues are also covered. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6840 - Independent Study: ENTP
Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6842 - New Concept Development
Understand business concepts, competitive offerings and potential customers’ wants at their most fundamental level in this theory-driven course designed to help entrepreneurs assess the viability of new business concepts in potential markets. The course provides new ways of thinking about the attractiveness of industries and markets. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6846 - Marketing a New Business
The objective is to help entrepreneurs learn the latest techniques involved in taking a new business or service concept to market. It includes a theoretical analysis of how products diffuse, product life cycle issues, qualitative and quantitative research techniques (including exposure to an analytical software program), consumer behavior issues, strategic positioning given the nature of the product, the company and the external environment, promotion of the new concept and issues regarding the implementation of a marketing solution surrounding the new venture. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6848 - Leadership in New Ventures
Provides the student with an overview of key leadership principles for creating strategy and managing teams in a new venture. It introduces leadership concepts critical to gaining true organizational commitment and focuses on case studies relevant to common business issues. By exploring what entrepreneurial leaders actually do and how visionary leadership is required to develop an organization that is able to execute the strategy through measurable goals and objectives. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6850 - Cyber Security Securing the Enterprise
This course examines methods and techniques used to secure an enterprise’s environment. Topics include threat prioritization and mitigation; social engineering and security policies; encryption and cryptography; virtual private networks, wireless and mobile device management; antivirus, intrusion detection and protection systems; etc. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6854 - Design & Manage Entrepreneurial Organizations
This course is about building, running and growing an entrepreneurial organization. It is about creating an organization that will sustain high performance over a long period of time and become a premier institution in it’s field. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6855 - Cyber Security Protecting the Enterprise
This course provides the knowledge required to analyze the current enterprise environment in order to prepare a risk mitigation for security vulnerabilities encountered. Topics include principles and concepts; threats, vulnerabilities, risks, attacks and controls; risk process and management; and enterprise security policies. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6862 - Strategic Web Development
This course teaches students how to create a web presence that will support the purpose of the organization and help fuel the growth of the venture. The course covers the importance of website visibility to new business operations and the basics of designing and implementing web sites. It also covers how to utilize search engines, social networks, blogs and other online tools to support and promote your business. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6870 - Cyber Security Securing Information Assets
This course illustrates how information assets can be subjected to internal and external attacks and presents techniques used to secure them from unauthorized access. Topics include sub-networking for guest and vendor access; managing mixed operating system environments; data at rest and data in-transit; database inference; network management systems and security; information assurance tools and techniques. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENTP 6875 - Cyber Security Protecting Information Assets
This course concentrates on the identification of information assets and the techniques used to protect them. Topics include server vulnerabilities; network vulnerabilities; extranet and intranet management; incident response and management; web site and web services management; virtualization in the data center; and cloud computing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 1042 - Introduction to Environmental Sciences
This laboratory or survey course develops a basic understanding of ecological relationships and environmental systems. Issues such as the effects of human activities on earth’s environment, extinction or diversity, greenhouse effect, hazardous or toxic wastes and human population growth are discussed. Max hours: 4 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC1.
Note: Will only be offered through Fall 2017. Beginning Spring 2018, ENVS1044/1045 will be offered in its place. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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ENVS 1342 - Environment, Society and Sustainability
Overview of perspectives on environmental issues within the context of sustainable development and taking a systems approach. The focus is on social science approaches to explore the human footprint on the earth, environmentalism, scientific uncertainty, policy creation and social change. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SS2. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 2939 - Internship
Experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Note: students must work with the Experiential Learning Center advising to complete a course contract and gain approval. Prereq: sophomore standing or higher. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 3082 - Energy and the Environment
For students of various backgrounds who wish to increase their understanding of the environmental and technical issues of supplying the energy demands of our society. Alternative energy sources and conservation are explored as solutions to promote a sustainable society. Note: this course assumes that students have completed one course in college science or mathematics. Cross-listed with PHYS 3082. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 3500 - Topics in Environmental Sciences
Note: Topics may vary from one offering to the next. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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ENVS 4210 - Mining and the Environment
Mineral resources such as metals have played an important role in human civilization. However, the extraction, processing, and use of metals have left a legacy of damage to the environment and human health. These impacts and their mitigation are examined. Note: this course assumes that students have completed one course in college science or mathematics. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 4500 - Topics In Environmental Sciences
Note: Topics may vary from one offering to the next. Note: necessary prior coursework varies according to the topic. Students should consult with the instructor. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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ENVS 4720 - Climate Change: Causes, Impacts and Solutions
Examines science behind past, present & future climate change & environmental, social & political implications & solutions. Explores recent scientific research, syntheses & mainstream literature advancing knowledge about causes & consequences of natural & anthropogenic climate change. Prereq: GEOG 3232. Cross-listed with GEOG 4720/ GEOG 5720/ ENVS 5720. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 4740 - Geography of Soils
Reviews chemical and physical properties of soils, soil development, and geographic distributions of soil types in the context of the role that soils play in natural and human-altered ecosystems. Cross-listed with GEOG 4740, GEOG 5740, ENVS 5740. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 4840 - Independent Study: ENVS
Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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ENVS 4850 - Understanding and Communicating Field Methods
Interdisciplinary course that presents a balanced overview of common field methods and how to communicate them effectively to a general audience. Includes hands-on experience with various field methods (e.g., transects, survey design, historical assessment, GIS, etc.) and communication strategies. Note: this course assumes that students have completed an introductory geography or environmental science course. Prereq: Junior standing or higher. Cross-listed with ENVS 5850 and GEOG 4850/5850. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 4880 - Directed Research
Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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ENVS 4900 - Colloquium
Engages students and faculty in discussion of current and pertinent world topics, including specific readings, (guest) presentations, and creation of working research papers, among other items. Students and faculty may work in research groups to accomplish specific goals. Prereq: Junior standing or higher. Cross-listed with ENVS 5900, GEOG 4900 and 5900. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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ENVS 4992 - Advanced Regional Field Study
Directed, hands-on study of concepts involved in understanding geographic regions. Utilizes field observations, field techniques/methods, & data observation, collection, analysis, & interpretation related to the specific region being studied. May include physical as well as cultural phenomena. Note: Instructor permission required. Cross-listed with ENVS 5992, GEOG 4992, GEOG 5992. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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ENVS 4995 - Travel Study
Rigorous yet flexible fieldwork-based experience exploring geographical and environmental phenomena in diverse world locations. Course begins with intensive regional and methodological introductions, followed by on location field investigations in environmental analyses, cultural studies, GIS applications, tourism evaluation and/or hazards assessment. Note: this course assumes that students have completed GEOG 1202 and GEOG 1302 or the equivalent as determined by the instructor. Cross-listed with ENVS 5995, GEOG 4995, and GEOG 5995. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 9
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ENVS 4998 - Geography By Rail
Systematic and geographic exploration of region(s) mainly via train, focused on creating broad understanding of peoples, cultures, and landscapes. This course represents an intensive, field-based experience that may encompass both physical and cultural characteristics of place and space. Prereq: GEOG 1202 and GEOG 1302. Cross-listed with ENVS 5998 and GEOG 4998/5998. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 12
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ENVS 5010 - Landscape Geochemistry
A holistic approach to studying the role chemical elements play in synthesis/decomposition cycles, and the resultant environment from interaction of the lithosphere with the hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and pedosphere during geological, and ecological timeframes, together with anthropogenic activities. Note: this course assumes that students have completed an introductory college-level physical geography or environmental science course. Prereq: Graduate standing. Cross-listed with GEOG 4010/GEOL 4010. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5020 - Earth Environments and Human Impacts
Basic concepts describing earth’s biomes and physical environment are presented in a systems context. Global warming assessment, from both political and scientific perspectives, is then presented. Model visualization of these concepts to consider human impacts on Earth’s biomes is discussed. Earth system viewpoint, having links of Earth’s biomes to oceans and atmosphere, completes the course discussion. Cross-listed with GEOG 4020, GEOL 4020. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5030 - Environmental Geology
Applies geological information to interactions between people and the physical environment. Increasing awareness of its importance in our society means that this is an expanding field as companies are required to address the environmental consequences of their actions. Note: students should be enrolled in the MSES program to take this course. All other students should consult with the instructor and obtain their permission prior to registering for this course. Prereq: Graduate standing. Cross-listed with GEOL 4030 and 5030. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5280 - Environmental Hydrology
Examination of hydrologic processes in relation to climate, soils, vegetation, land-use practices, and human interactions. Natural scientific perspectives emphasized; field and laboratory included. Note: this course assumes that students have completed GEOG 1202 and one of: 1) GEOG 3232; 2) GEOG 4240/GEOL 4240/GEOG/5240; 3)GEOG 4010/GEOL 4010/ENVS 5000. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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ENVS 5340 - Equity & Culture in Science Education: Local/Global
This course examines literature in science education related to issues of culture and equity. Topics will be framed by an understanding of equity in diverse classrooms and how it informs research, curriculum and instruction. Cross-listed with SCED 5340. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5403 - Unsaturated Zone Hydrology
Focuses on water and contaminant transport through the unsaturated zone, infiltration and drainage, and heat and gas transport. Students learn to design, perform field installation, and collect data in order to model and predict contaminant movement on/off site. Note: this course assumes that students have prior coursework in chemistry, physics, or calculus. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5410 - Aquatic Chemistry
Course objectives are to: (1) identify and understand chemical and physical principles and processes that control the composition of natural water, (2) prepare students to critically evaluate scientific literature and experimental design related to water quality and environmental remediation, and (3) examine the validity of environmental water data. Note: this course assumes that students have completed general chemistry and/or CHEM 4700. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5450 - Urban Food and Agriculture: Perspectives and Research
Provides an overview of research & practices in urban farming. Critically reviews emergent models of local food production/distribution. Compares new practices to traditional agribusiness. Assesses the prospects for solving sustainability problems within the modern agro-food system. Note: this course assumes that students have completed GEOG 3401. Prereq: Graduate standing. Cross-list GEOG 4450. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5460 - Sustainable Urban Agriculture Field Study I
Provides a field-based overview of urban farm planning & management. Topics: range/land conservation, native/invasive species, water distribution, animal husbandry, government interaction, local markets, community relations, conservation easements and issues pertaining to urban farming. Note: this course assumes that students have completed ENVS 5450. Prereq: Graduate standing. Cross-list GEOG 4460. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5470 - Sustainable Urban Agriculture Field Study II
Provides a field-based overview of current practices in local agricultural production. Emphasis will be placed on sustainable practices and their most efficient situation, Special consideration will be given to plausible solutions for food insecure communities both local and global. Note: this course assumes that students have completed ENVS 5450 and 5460. Prereq: Graduate standing. Cross-listed with GEOG 4470. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5480 - Urban Vegetable CSA: Planning, Production&Distribution
This course outlines the planning, production, and distribution in an active urban vegetable CSA (community supported agriculture) model. It is offered as a part of the GES Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate. Cross-listed with GEOG 4480. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5500 - Topics in Environmental Sciences
Topics may vary from one offering to the next. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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ENVS 5513 - Geology of the Grand Canyon
Raft down the Grand Canyon and examine the geology of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks from the Precambrian to the Holocene. Study marine and terrestrial fossils, migmatisation and observe modern sedimentary processes. Cross-listed: GEOL 4513. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 5 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 5
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ENVS 5600 - Applied Statistics for the Natural Sciences
Surveys statistical techniques including: quick review of basic statistics, tests for normality and outliers, display of data; simple and multiple regression; ANOVA and its relation to regression. Emphasis on computer or stat-pak analysis and interpretation of statistical results. Note: this course assumes that students have completed college algebra and GEOG 3080 or equivalent. Prereq: Graduate standing. Cross-listed with GEOG 4770. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5620 - Health Risk Communication
Acquaints students with contemporary theory, research, and practice in health risk communication. Cross-listed with COMM 5620/4620 and PBHL 4620. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5650 - Environmental Education
Theory and practice of conservation education, which include use of resource personnel and the study of curricular and instructional development. Field experiences are incorporated. Primarily oriented to elementary and junior high school. Prereq: Graduate standing. Cross-listed with SCED 5650. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5700 - Synthesis for Interdisciplinary Science
Synthesis is an approach in interdisciplinary research and education that links ideas, data and methods. This course develops synthesis skills through the lens of systems theory. It includes exercises for synthetic thinking, examination of integrative tools, and a service-learning project. Cross-listed with GEOG 4700. Breadth and depth training in environmental sciences. Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5720 - Climate Change: Causes, Impacts and Solutions
Examines science behind past, present & future climate change & environmental, social & political implications & solutions. Explores recent scientific research, syntheses & mainstream literature advancing knowledge about causes & consequences of natural & anthropogenic climate change. Cross-list GEOG 4720/ GEOG 5720/ ENVS 4720. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5730 - Air Quality Modeling and Analysis
Emphasizes the use of air dispersion modeling tools. Topics include: sources and effects of air pollution, use of the WWW, and analysis of modeling results. Note: For graduate students in environmental sciences or engineering, and for those working in the environmental field. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5731 - Mountain Biogeography
This course utilizes the close proximity of the Rocky Mountains to examine altitudinal influences on species distributions. Topics include species patterns and distributions, disturbance, climate impacts, forest management and sustainability. Prereq: GEOG 1202 or ENVS 1042 or graduate standing or permission from the instructor is required in order to register for this course. Cross-listed with GEOG 5731. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5740 - Geography of Soils
Reviews chemical and physical properties of soils, soil development, and geographic distributions of soil types in the context of the role that soils play in natural and human-altered ecosystems. Prereq: graduate standing or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with GEOG 4740, GEOG 5740, ENVS 4740. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5840 - Independent Study: ENVS
Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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ENVS 5850 - Understanding and Communicating Field Methods
Interdisciplinary course that presents a balanced overview of common field methods and how to communicate them effectively to a general audience. Includes hands-on experience with various field methods (e.g., transects, survey design, historical assessment, GIS, etc.) and communication strategies. Note: this course assumes that students have completed an introductory geography or environmental science course. Prereq: Graduate standing. Cross-listed with ENVS 4850 and GEOG 4850/5850. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 5880 - Directed Research
Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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ENVS 5900 - Colloquium
Engages students and faculty in discussion of current and pertinent world topics, including specific readings, (guest) presentations, and creation of working research papers, among other items. Students and faculty may work in research groups to accomplish specific goals. Prereq: Graduate standing. Cross-listed with ENVS 4900, GEOG 4900 and 5900. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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ENVS 5939 - Internship
Note: Students must submit a special processing form completely filled out and signed by the student and faculty member, describing the course expectations, assignments and outcomes, to the Graduate School for approval. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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ENVS 5992 - Advanced Regional Field Study
Directed, hands-on study of concepts involved in understanding geographic regions. Utilizes field observations, field techniques/methods, & data observation, collection, analysis, & interpretation related to the specific region being studied. May include physical as well as cultural phenomena. Cross-listed with ENVS 4992, GEOG 4992, GEOG 5992. Note: Instructor permission required. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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ENVS 5995 - Travel Study
Rigorous yet flexible fieldwork-based experience exploring geographical and environmental phenomena in diverse world locations. Course begins with intensive regional and methodological introductions, followed by on-location field investigations in environmental analyses, cultural studies, GIS applications, tourism evaluation and/or hazards assessment. Note: this course assumes that students have completed GEOG 1202 and GEOG 1302, or the equivalent as determined by the instructor. Prereq: Graduate standing. Cross-listed with ENVS 4995, GEOG 4995, and GEOG 5995. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 9
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ENVS 5998 - Geography By Rail
Systematic and geographic exploration of region(s) mainly via train, focused on creating broad understanding of peoples, cultures, and landscapes. This course represents an intensive, field-based experience that may encompass both physical and cultural characteristics of place and space. Note: this course assumes that students have completed GEOG 1202 and GEOG 1302, or the equivalent as determined by the instructor. Prereq: Graduate standing. Cross-listed with ENVS 4998 and GEOG 4998/5998. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 12
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ENVS 6000 - Environmental Sciences Seminar
Student and faculty presentations of UCDHSC research projects and other current environmental sciences topics. All environmental sciences students are encouraged to attend, but credit is given only to students who present seminars. Two semesters of this course are required to receive a M.S. in Environmental Science degree: these students must register for this seminar and give presentations the first semester they are in the M.S.E.S. program and the semester in which they defend their master’s project. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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ENVS 6002 - Research Topics in Environmental Sciences
Introduces research and professional development in the environmental sciences, focusing on current issues and trends in the field, methods of developing research and project proposals, and defense of a proposal written during the semester. Students are introduced to the environmental sciences faculty and their research programs. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 6004 - Research Methods in Environmental Science
This core MS Environmental Science course will explore a range of methods commonly encountered in environmental science fields and how to develop a research project and proposal. Prereq: Must be graduate level and have completed ENVS 6002. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 6100 - Research Topics in Environmental Management
This is one of 4 core MS Environmental Science courses that will review and apply the principles and methods involved in designing and implementing effective environmental management. Prereq: Must be graduate level and have completed ENVS 6002. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 6200 - Risk Assessment
The process of determining the likelihood and extent of harm that may result from an activity or event. Topics covered are: hazard identification, dose-response evaluation, exposure assessment, and risk characterization. The subjects of risk management, risk perception, and risk communication are also discussed. Cross-listed with CVEN 5494, HBSC 7340. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 6210 - Human Health and Environmental Pollution
Examines the roles of technology and society in the etiology and control/prevention of adverse health outcomes associated with releases of toxic substances. Examples come from experience and the literature on occupational cancer and reproductive hazards, occupational and environmental regulation of hazardous wastes, air, and water pollution. Cross-listed with HBSC 7210. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 6220 - Toxicology
Introduces the field of toxicology. Emphasizes the mechanisms by which chemicals produce toxic effects and the methods for assessing toxicity. Note: Designed for students in the environmental sciences and occupational health fields. Note: this course assumes that students have completed one year of college chemistry and one year of college biology. Prereq: Graduate standing. Cross-listed with HBSC 7360. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 6230 - Environmental Epidemiology
Provides a basic understanding of the methods used to study the effects on human health of exposures to physical, chemical, or biological factors in the external environment. The course explains the use of epidemiologic methods through a problem solving approach to investigating environmental health case studies. Note: this course assumes that students have completed a basic statistics course. Prereq: Graduate standing. Cross-listed with HBSC 7310. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 6800 - Community-Based Research Practicum
For students to apply the concepts and skills presented throughout the masters program in a community setting. Students will participate in a real-world, studio-based project that meets the needs of a government, non-governmental, or private sector organization and will produce a scoped product. Cross-listed with GEOG 6800. Max hours: 3 Credits.
Prereq: Must be graduate level and have completed ENVS 6002, ENVS 6004 and ENVS 6100. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ENVS 6840 - Independent Study: ENVS
Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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ENVS 6950 - Master’s Thesis
Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 11 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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ENVS 6960 - Master’s Report
Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 6
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ETST 1111 - First Year Seminar
Restriction: Restricted to Freshman level students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ETST 2000 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies
Multi-disciplinary survey of contemporary and historical research analyses of the diverse social, economic, political, and cultural facets of African American, American Indian, Asian American, and Latino communities and cultures. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SS3. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ETST 2001 - Special Topics: Ethnic Studies
Topics vary from semester to semester, based upon interest and availability of Instructor in specialized areas. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ETST 2010 - Introduction to Chicana/o Studies
This course introduces students to the broad range of the interdisciplinary field of Chicana/o Studies by examining the Chicana/o experience including history, identity, politics, immigration, labor, literature, and popular culture. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ETST 2024 - Race and Ethnic Relations
Surveys race and ethnicity, facts and myths about great populations, and the social and cultural sources of bias and discrimination. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ETST 2036 - American Indian Cultural Images
Analysis of images and perceptions of American Indians in American culture, as seen in politics, education, film, photography, advertising, art, literature and the media. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ETST 2105 - African American Contemporary Social Issues
Exposes students to those areas of intellectual, social, cultural, economic, political, and educational concerns relevant to the African American experience. Principally an introductory survey of primary issues currently affecting the African American population. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ETST 2115 - Genocide in the 21st Century: Darfur and Beyond
Introduces students not only to the first genocide of the twenty-first century, in which over 400,000 ethnic Sudanese have been forcibly wiped out and millions displaced, but also studies the root cause of genocide and some of the past genocides. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ETST 2125 - The Bi-Racial Family
Covers specific issues related to the biracial/bicultural family in the U.S., including the socio-cultural factors involved. Parenting concerns and skills for professional application will be included. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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ETST 2145 - The Gullah in Novel and Film
Explores the history and culture of a distinct group of African Americans known as Gullah/Geechee, whose ancestors were brought to the U.S. as part of a specialized and often illegal slave trade that existed in coastal South Carolina and Georgia. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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