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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Information

Catalog Course Definitions 

Core - Course is approved for specific core curriculum (i.e. arts and sciences curriculum; quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills)

Cross-Listed – Class that is offered along with another class that has the same topic, title, and course content.  Max Hours displayed for each cross-listed class is the total number of hours allowed for all courses completed within a particular cross-listed group. See below for more information on Max Hours.

Gt - Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer as part of the gtPathways program. 

Max Hours (in Course Description) - Total number of applicable credit hours that count toward a student’s degree for a particular course or cross-listed group.

Requisite: 

  • Prerequisite -  Specific course completed or “in progress” (i.e. ENGL 1020 or ENGL 1020 with C- or higher)
  • Corequisite – Specific course taken at the same time (i.e. BIOL 2071 taken same time as BIOL 2051)
  • Restriction – Restricted to a specific population (i.e. Restricted to MUSC majors or junior standing, etc.)

Course Number Definitions:

  • 1000 - 4999 Undergraduate Level
  • 5000 - 9999 Graduate Level
 

Performance Music
  

  • PMUS 3572 - Applied Guitar


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1572 and PMUS 2572 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3582 - Applied Banjo


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1582 and PMUS 2582 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3612 - Applied Drum Kit


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1612 and PMUS 2612 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3622 - Applied Oboe


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1622 and PMUS 2622 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3632 - Applied World Percussion


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1632 and PMUS 2632 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3642 - Applied Piano


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1642 and PMUS 2642 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3652 - Applied Jazz Piano


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1652 and PMUS 2652 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3662 - Applied Saxophone


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1662 and PMUS 2662 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3672 - Applied Synthesizer


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1672 and PMUS 2672 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3682 - Applied Trombone


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1682 and PMUS 2682 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3692 - Applied Trumpet


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1692 and PMUS 2692 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3702 - Applied Violin


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1702 and PMUS 2702 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3712 - Applied Viola


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1712 and PMUS 2712 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3722 - Applied Cello


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1722 and PMUS 2722 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3732 - Applied Voice


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1732 and PMUS 2732 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3742 - Applied Tuba


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1742 and PMUS 2742 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3762 - Applied Euphonium


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing and performing repertoire, demonstrating a high level of musicality, cultivating superior performance practice, identifying musical goals and preparing and performing a junior recital. Note: Students must be an audition-based music major and accepted to performance emphasis. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1762 and PMUS 2762 (two semesters each), and successful completion of sophomore proficiency. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3772 - Applied Singer/Songwriter


    This is a 2-credit course consisting of one-on-one, hour-long weekly lessons in songwriting and performance skills. Aspects of transcription, analysis, and career development will be incorporated. Co-requisites - PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 3820 - Music History Modules


    This modular course surveys various popular, Western European, and world music styles. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 3825 - Real History of Rock and Roll


    Examines the historical and social framework developments in music from its roots in country, through jazz and blues to current trends. Special emphasis is given to guest lecturers and their expertise performing, covering and presenting the music. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PMUS 3827 - History Of Jazz


    This course will give students an inside look at the history and radical changes brought about by the musicians, technology and the social interplay between US social history and jazz music by examining the music & musicians that performed it. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PMUS 3830 - History and Literature of Music I


    This course provides a historical perspective of Western music literature from the medieval through the classical era. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PMUS 3831 - History and Literature of Music II


    This course provides a historical perspective of Western music literature from the Romantic era through the present day. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PMUS 3840 - Independent Study: PMUS


    Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • PMUS 4060 - Music Theory Analysis


    Students analyze the harmonic, melodic, and formal aspects of the music from various musical time periods and genres which include Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Contemporary Classical, jazz and popular music. Prereq: PMUS 2110 and 2200. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PMUS 4200 - Senior Recital Project


    The capstone course for performance majors that coincides with their senior recital. The project focuses on musical and thematic material from the student’s senior recital and may include: historical research, theoretical analysis, transcriptions and creation of a digital portfolio. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4310 - Advanced Songwriting


    Students will continue to learn the craft of songwriting with focus on the skills of advanced lyric writing technique. Students will expand their knowledge of theoretical aspects of harmony and melody. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PMUS 4410 - Claim Jumpers Ensemble


    Signature Ensemble. The Claim Jumpers will focus on group rehearsals of significant traditional jazz literature, masterworks of classic jazz of the 1920’s, and creativity within the traditional jazz genre at the highest level. Prereq: Audition or meeting with ensemble faculty. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 4430 - Guitar Ensemble


    Signature Ensemble. Advance jazz guitar group. This course will focus on group rehearsals of bebop and fusion. Prereq: Audition or meeting with ensemble faculty. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 4440 - Voz de la Clave


    Signature Ensemble. This ensemble performs Salsa and Afro-Caribbean music. Ensemble time is spent rehearsing repertoire and learning about Latin music concepts. Prereq: Audition or meeting with ensemble faculty. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 4460 - Mix A Cappella Ensemble


    Advanced a cappella performing group, working in a wide range of stylistic offerings. Enrollment by audition only. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 4461 - UCD Mix Ensemble Management


    This class focuses on management activities for the “UCD Mix” A Capella ensemble, including website content, arranging, choreography and recording roles as assigned by the professor. Coreq: PMUS 4460. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 4470 - Lark/Advanced A Cappella Ensemble


    Lark is an advanced a cappella ensemble for female identifying individuals. Admission to this group is by audition only. Members must have strong sight reading skills, advanced musicianship and performance skills. Lark performs several times per semester. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PMUS 4502 - Applied Bass


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1502, PMUS 2502, PMUS 3502 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4522 - Applied Bassoon


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1522, PMUS 2522, PMUS 3522 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4532 - Applied Clarinet


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1532, PMUS 2532, PMUS 3532 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4542 - Applied Bass Clarinet


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1542, PMUS 2542, PMUS 3542 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4552 - Applied Flute


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1552, PMUS 2552, PMUS 3552 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4562 - Applied French Horn


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1562, PMUS 2562, PMUS 3562 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4572 - Applied Guitar


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1572, PMUS 2572, PMUS 3572 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4582 - Applied Banjo


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1582, PMUS 2582, PMUS 3582 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4600 - Topics in Music Performance


    Various topics related to music performance. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PMUS 4612 - Applied Drum Kit


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1612, PMUS 2612, PMUS 3612 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4622 - Applied Oboe


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1622, PMUS 2622, PMUS 3622 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4632 - Applied World Percussion


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1632, PMUS 2632, PMUS 3632 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4642 - Applied Piano


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1642, PMUS 2642, PMUS 3642 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4652 - Applied Jazz Piano


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1652, PMUS 2652, PMUS 3652 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4662 - Applied Saxophone


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1662, PMUS 2662, PMUS 3662 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4672 - Applied Synthesizer


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1672, PMUS 2672, PMUS 3672 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4682 - Applied Trombone


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1682, PMUS 2682, PMUS 3682 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4692 - Applied Trumpet


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1692, PMUS 2692, PMUS 3692 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4702 - Applied Violin


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1702, PMUS 2702, PMUS 3702 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4712 - Applied Viola


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1712, PMUS 2712, PMUS 3712 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4722 - Applied Cello


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1722, PMUS 2722, PMUS 3722 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4732 - Applied Voice


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1732, PMUS 2732, PMUS 3732 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4742 - Applied Tuba


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1742, PMUS 2742, PMUS 3742 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4762 - Applied Euphonium


    Private music lessons for audition-based music majors. Lessons emphasize perfecting musical technique, memorizing professional-level repertoire, demonstrating an expert level of musicality, analyzing repertoire, achieving a musical identity, cultivating superior performance practice and preparing and performing a senior recital. Note: Students must be accepted as an audition-based music major. Instructor permission. Coreq: PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson credits. Prereq: PMUS 1762, PMUS 2762, PMUS 3762 (two semesters each), and successful completion of Junior Recital. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4772 - Applied Singer/Songwriter


    This is a 2-credit course consisting of one-on-one, hour-long weekly lessons in songwriting and performance skills. Aspects of transcription, analysis, and career development will be incorporated. Plan Code: MUSC-BS SWR; Co-requisites - PMUS 1500, enrollment in an ensemble and at least 7 non-applied lesson. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  

  • PMUS 4840 - Independent Study: PMUS


    Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 1012 - Introduction to Philosophy: Relationship of the Individual to the World


    Introductory course in philosophy that focuses on some of the central questions of philosophy, including theories of reality and the nature of knowledge and its limits. The knowledge of these areas is essential to the student for informed participation in the resolution of contemporary problems in today’s society. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-AH3 Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 1020 - Introduction to Ethical Reasoning


    Studies ethical problems and forms of ethical reasoning within the larger context of social and political philosophy. Specific ethical problems may be addressed, such as poverty, famine, abortion, punishment, animal rights, and environmental sustainability. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-AH3 Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 1111 - First Year Seminar


    Restriction: Restricted to Freshman level students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • PHIL 1700 - Philosophy and the Arts


    Considers philosophical questions involved in the analysis and assessment of artistic expressions and of the objects with which the arts, including the literary arts, are concerned. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 2441 - Logic, Language and Scientific Reasoning


    Intro course in argumentation, critical thinking and scientific reasoning. Covers rules of logical inference, informal fallacies, problem solving, and probabilistic reasoning. Enhances analytical and critical thinking skills tested on LSAT and MCAT, central to advancement in sciences, and broadly desired by employers. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-AH3. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 2510 - Philosophy of Nature


    Critical comparison of different views of nature presupposed in science, art, religion, and environmental policy. Concepts of “natural” are examined in relation to such issues as animal rights, wilderness preservation, synthetic landscape, technology, pollution, and population control. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 2550 - Investigating Nature: Introduction to the Philosophy of Science


    This course is designed to introduce students to the Philosophy of Science. (No background in philosophy is required.) Philosophy of Science is concerned with how best to use observation and experiment to learn about the world, whether we are investigating fundamental physical structures, the complex operations of biological organisms, or the social dynamics of human groups. Drawing on both historical and contemporary works, we will seek to understand, among other topics, what makes scientific inquiry distinct from other forms of human learning, what accounts for the credibility and objectivity of scientific claims, the influence of psycho-social biases on observation and theory formation, as well as whether accepting a scientific theory, explanation or hypothesis means that we think it is true. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 2939 - Internship


    Experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Prereq: 15 hours of 2.75 GPA. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3002 - Ancient Greek Philosophy


    History of ancient Greek thought, including traditional myth, pre-Socratic fragments, Plato’s dialogues, and Aristotle’s systematic philosophy. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3005 - Roman and Early Medieval Philosophy


    Surveys philosophy in the Roman era, focusing on the Hellenistic schools (Epicureanism, Stoicism and Skepticism), Neoplatonic thought, the advent of Christianity, and the earliest Christian philosophers. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3010 - Medieval Philosophy


    History of philosophy from Augustine through Scotus and Ockham, the 5th through the 14th centuries. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3022 - Modern Philosophy


    History of philosophy from Descartes through Kant. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3032 - Twentieth Century Analytic Philosophy


    Surveys representative philosophers, methods, and problems in the 20th century analytic tradition. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3150 - History of Ethics


    Surveys the ethical thought of major figures in the history of philosophy, beginning with Plato and ending with the 19th century. Examples: Aristotle, Hume, Kant and Mill. (Class readings of primary philosophical texts.) Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3200 - Social and Political Philosophy


    Examines basic issues in social and political philosophy, including justice, freedom, individuality, power and community. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3250 - Business Ethics


    Surveys some of the major moral problems which arise in business, such as the nature and scope of the moral responsibilities of corporations, affirmative action, and truth in advertising. Begins with a study of moral reasoning, ethical theory, and the challenges of applying ethical theory. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3280 - War and Morality


    Attempts to identify and analyze some of the major moral issues of war. When is a war just, when is it not? What are morally acceptable rules of engagement? What, if anything, justifies violating them? How does one evaluate terrorism and war against terrorism? What are moral alternatives to the violence of war? Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3300 - Special Topics in Philosophy


    Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3350 - Metaphysics


    Studies major theories of reality, including topics such as the nature of substance, space and time, and universals and particulars. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3360 - Epistemology


    Study of major theories of knowledge, including such problems as perception and the distinction between belief and knowledge. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3440 - Introduction to Symbolic Logic


    Covers truth functional and quantificational logic through polyadic first order predicate calculus and theory of identity. Attention is given to such problems in metatheory as proofs of the completeness and consistency of systems of logic. Prereq: A passing grade in PHIL 2441 or MATH 3000 or permission from the instructor is required in order for students to enroll in this course. Cross-listed with MATH 3440. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3500 - Ideology and Culture: Racism and Sexism


    Surveys the nature and role of racism and sexism. Topics may include ideology theory, naturalism, the equal protection clause, recent scientific discussion, sociolegal history, and social constructionism. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3550 - Philosophy of Death and Dying


    Historical overview of the metaphysical question of whether there is life after bodily death, beginning with classical arguments through the current debate over such phenomena as near death experiences and deathbed visions. Also focuses on ethical controversies such as suicide, euthanasia, and capital punishment, and the efficacy of philosophical consolations for grief. Strongly Recommended: Three hours of philosophy; preferably PHIL 1012 but if the student does not have coursework, consulting with the instructor prior to registration is strongly recommended. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3656 - Contemporary Religious Ethics: Jewish and Christian Traditions


    Historical and thematic introduction to ethics in Judaism, Roman Catholicism and Protestantism. A study of selected ethical issues: bio-medical, social justice, sexuality, economic justice, business and personal ethics. Strongly Recommended: English Composition, Intro to Philosophy, World Religions, World History or junior status. If the student does not have coursework or standing, consulting with the instructor prior to registration is strongly recommended. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3666 - Asian Philosophies and Religions


    We in the Western world encounter a vastly different world, a radically different “universe of meaning,” when we examine the traditions of the East. Even what we tacitly assume to be “real” is claimed by the Hindus and Buddhists of India to be a grand illusion. The world of China is, again, very different from India. An examination of Tibetan and Japanese religious forms will conclude our study of Asian thought. Cross-listed with RLST 3400. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3840 - Independent Study


    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 CLAS undergraduate advising office for approval. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3939 - Internship


    Designed experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Prereq: Students must have junior standing and at least a 2.75 GPA and must work with Experiential Learning Center advising to complete a course contract and gain approval. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • PHIL 3981 - Chinese Philosophy and Culture


    China is a fascinating world with its own characteristic orientation to philosophical questions. Chinese thinkers produced the “Flowering of a Hundred Schools of Thought” in the Axial Age, the same period of time in which philosophy was coming to birth in ancient Greece. Covers some of the Chinese schools, including Confucianism, Taoism, Mohism, Legalis, Chinese “logic,” and the later schools of schools of Neo-Confucianism, Neo-Taoism and Chinese Buddhism. Cross-listed with RLST 3660. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4000 - 19th Century Philosophy


    Covers the systematic work of such German idealists as Hegel, Fichte, and Shelling, as well as responses to those systems by such authors as Marx, Kierkegaard, and Nietzsche. Strongly Recommended: PHIL 3002 or 3022. If the student does not have this coursework, consulting with the instructor prior to registration is strongly recommended. Cross-listed with PHIL 5000, HUMN 5000 and SSCI 5000. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4040 - Skepticism


    Considers various forms of skepticism in the history of philosophy, as well as the ways that philosophers have responded to skepticism, especially in theories of belief. Note: PHIL 3002 or 3022 and a minimum grade of C in each previous philosophy course are strongly recommended, but if the student does not have this coursework, consulting with the instructor prior to registration is strongly recommended. Cross-listed with PHIL 5040. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4101 - Pragmatism: Classical American Philosophy


    The most significant philosophical tradition born in the United States is pragmatism. Examines several of the most important classical works of this tradition, the influence of thinkers who have helped to shape pragmatism, and the contemporary relevance of this tradition. Figures who may be included are: Emerson, Pierce, Royce, James, Dewey, Mead and Rorty. Prereq: PHIL 3002 or 3022 and a minimum grade of C in each previous philosophy course are strongly recommended, but if the student does not have this coursework, consulting with the instructor prior to registration is strongly recommended. Cross-listed with PHIL 5101, HUMN 5101, SSCI 5101. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4150 - Twentieth Century Ethics


    Surveys representative philosophers, methods, and/or problems in 20th century ethics. Prereq: PHIL 3002 or 3022 and a minimum grade of C in each previous philosophy course are strongly recommended, but if the student does not have this coursework, consulting with the instructor prior to registration is strongly recommended. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4200 - Philosophical Problems and Contemporary Culture


    Issues and controversies in contemporary culture, their relation to modern theories of society, and their manifestations in the arts, science and technology, education, religion and ethics. Prereq: PHIL 3002 or 3022, and a minimum grade of C in each previous philosophy course are strongly recommended, but if the student does not have coursework, consulting with the instructor prior to registration is strongly recommended. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4220 - Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art


    Introduction to major theories of aesthetics and contemporary discussions of problems in aesthetics and the philosophy of art, including topics such as: the nature of art, interpretation and evaluation in art. Cross-listed with PHIL 5220 and HUMN 5220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4230 - Postmodernism


    Traces the history of a set of ideas collectively known as postmodern. Disrupting traditional frameworks of knowledge, these concepts have had an enormous impact on the social sciences, the humanities, and the arts. Course readings expose students to the cross-disciplinary impact of postmodernism on theory, content, and method. Prereq: Upper division standing, PHIL 3002 or 3022 and a minimum grade of C in each previous philosophy course are strongly recommended, but if the student does not have this coursework, consulting with the instructor prior to registration is strongly recommended. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4242 - Bioethics


    Examines some of the major moral issues confronting the nation’s health care system. The class will search for solutions to such problems as financing health care for those unable to do so on their own, determining the extent of a patient’s right to both refuse and demand certain types of medical treatment, and allocating scarce medical resources such as lifesaving vital organs. The springboard for examining these issues will be the doctor or patient relationship framed by the moral principles of respect for persons and beneficence. Prereq: PHIL 3002 or 3022 and a minimum grade of C in each previous philosophy course are strongly recommended, but if the student does not have this coursework, consulting with the instructor prior to registration is strongly recommended. Cross-listed with PHIL 5242, SSCI 5242, HUMN 5242. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4250 - Environmental Ethics


    While human industry/technology creates enormous material prosperity, it can result in devastating environmental damage. This course analyzes the moral values, consequences and duties implied in relationships between human beings, animals and ecological systems, while seeking out new and ethical approaches. Cross-listed with PHIL 5250, HUMN 5250 and SSCI 5250. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4260 - Philosophy of Law


    Surveys theoretical positions on the nature of law, with particular emphasis on American law. Prereq: PHIL 3002 or 3022 and a minimum grade of C in each previous philosophy course are strongly recommended, but if the student does not have this coursework, consulting with the instructor prior to registration is strongly recommended. Cross-listed with PHIL 5260. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4270 - Philosophy of History


    Examines critical and speculative theories of history, including the problems of methodology, explanation, values, and the relationship between history and social philosophy. Prereq: PHIL 3002 or 3022 and a minimum grade of C in each previous philosophy course are strongly recommended, but if the student does not have this coursework, consulting with the instructor prior to registration is strongly recommended. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4300 - Philosophy of Mind


    Consideration of the problems in the philosophy of mind, such as the mind-body problem, the problem of our knowledge of other minds, the compatibility of free will and determinism, and discussion of such concepts as action, intention, motive, desire, enjoyment, memory, imagination, dreaming and self-knowledge. Strongly Recommended: PHIL 3002 or 3022, a minimum grade of “C” in each previous philosophy course. If the student does not have this coursework, consulting with the instructor prior to registration is strongly recommended. Cross-listed with PHIL 5300. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4308 - Contemporary Feminist Thought


    This course explores contemporary feminist thought in philosophy and literature in the 20th and 21st centuries. Topics include lesbianism, black feminism, Chicana feminism, transgender identity, women and work and others. Cross-listed with ENGL 4308, ENGL 5308, PHIL 5308, WGST 4308, WGST 5308. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
 

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