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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
 

Philosophy
  

  • PHIL 4350 - Philosophy of Science


    This course examines some of the central philosophical questions concerning the nature of scientific investigation, such as the logical relation of evidence to hypothesis, the objective adjudication of competing hypotheses, the logical function of modeling in empirical inquiry, the criterion for a classificatory system to underwrite induction and explanation, the explanatory relationships between the differing sciences, as well as the theoretical and pragmatic function of scientific law and its relationship to explanation. Cross-listed with PHIL 5350. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4360 - American Legal Process


    Introduces students to basic issues in American jurisprudence as well as to the elements and dynamics of the modern American legal system. Cross-listed with PHIL 5360. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4460 - Theories of Human Nature


    Consideration of such problems as the changeability and definability of human nature, and the possibility of a science of human nature. 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. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4470 - Concepts of the Soul


    Asks the questions: What is the nature of the human being? What makes us “human?” Do humans have a “soul?” What is its nature? Is it different from the “spirit?” What is its ultimate fate? Examines the various theories put forward by philosophers of both Eastern and Western traditions. Cross-listed with PHIL 5470 and RLST 4440, 5440. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4480 - Perspectives on Good and Evil


    Examines “problem of evil” as formulated in the philosophical tradition. Presents classical formulation of the problem, traditional solutions & classical critiques of each answer. Considers perspectives of various religious orientations, which deal differently with the question of suffering. Cross-listed with PHIL 5480, RLST 4480/5480. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4500 - Feminist Philosophy


    Seminar on key debates & figures in historical & contemporary feminist philosophy. Topics may include: rights, embodiment, gender, sexuality, race, reason, & violence. Figures may include: Wollstonecraft, Stanton, Beauvoir, Judith Butler, and bell hooks. Crosslisted with PHIL 5500, WGST 4500 & 5500. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4600 - Philosophy of Religion


    Nature of religion and methods of studying it. Cross-listed with HUMN 5600, PHIL 5600, RLST 4060, 5060, and SSCI 5600. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4650 - Differing Concepts of God


    God, gods, and goddesses have been imagined in many different modes, forms, aspects, and guises throughout human history. This course investigates Paleolithic models of God, the Great Goddess of the Neolithic era, the gods of mythological traditions, Biblical God, the abstract God of the philosophers, the God of the pantheists, the deists, and the God of the mystics. Cross-listed with PHIL 5655, RLST 4400 and 5400. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4700 - Seminar in a Major Philosopher


    The major philosophical texts of one philosopher is studied in this course. Philosophers to be studied are major figures in the history of philosophy such as Plato, Aristotle, Kant and Hume. Note: May be taken for credit more than once. 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. Max hours: 15 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4710 - Western Religious Thought


    Focuses on philosophers and theologians who have contributed to the evolution of the three great religious traditions of the West: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Targets thinkers from three periods: the ancient or formative era, the medieval era, and the contemporary era. Note: Specific philosophers chosen may vary in different semesters. Cross-listed with RLST 4070. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4720 - Eastern Religious Thought


    Parallels the course in Western religious thought. The great religious traditions of the East, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism, are examined as they are presented in the writings of key philosophical representatives of each tradition. Cross-listed with RLST 4080. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4730 - Philosophy and Literature


    Considers the philosophical dimensions of literature. Strongly Recommended: PHIL 3002 or 3022, and 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 5730, ENGL 4735 and 5735. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4735 - Rationalism


    Addresses the fundamental questions of truth and reality through natural reason. Topics vary and may include metaphysics and the rise of modern science; women and the enlightenment; historical problems and linguistic analysis. 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 5735. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4740 - Empiricism


    Considers the nature and importance of experience. Focuses on British Empiricism, but additional themes which vary may include: American pragmatism, logical positivism, scientific empiricism, phenomenology of experience. 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 5740. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4750 - Introduction to Phenomenology


    Examines the contribution of phenomenology to selected topics in the theory of meaning, philosophy of mind, ontology, and epistemology, through a study of such philosophers as Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre and Merleau-Ponty. 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 5750. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4760 - Kant


    A close study of Immanuel Kant’s revolutionary thought, focusing on Kant’s ontology, epistemology, and ethical theory, as they are articulated in his Critique of Pure Reason and Critique of Practical Reason. 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 5830. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4770 - Hegel


    A systematic study of the thought of G.W.F. Hegel through his most important and influential works: The Phenomenology of Spirit; The Encyclopedia of Philosophical Sciences; The Science of Logic; Lectures on the Philosophy of History; and his lectures on the history of philosophy, art and religion. Focus of the course varies. 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 5770. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4780 - Heidegger


    Studies the thought of Martin Heidegger, one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. Includes texts from both Heidegger’s early and later periods, and focuses on his analyses of human subjectivity and being. 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 5780. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4790 - Nietzsche


    A close study of Nietzsche’s philosophical writings, with attention to his significance for philosophy in the 20th century and beyond. Cross-listed with PHIL 5790. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4795 - Marx and Marxism


    A close study of the most influential works of Karl Marx and subsequent theorists who provide either an influential interpretation of the works of Marx or contribute to an innovative application or elaboration of the basic tenets of Marxism.. Cross-listed with PHIL 5795. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4800 - Plato


    A careful study of Plato’s writings, emphasizing the dialogue form, and discussion of Plato’s significance for the history of ethics, political theory, psychology, metaphysics and epistemology. 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 5800. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4810 - Aristotle


    Examines Aristotle’s systematic philosophy and discusses its contributions to logic, epistemology, physics, psychology, metaphysics, ethics and political theory. 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 5810. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4812 - Special Topics in Philosophy


    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. Max hours: 15 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4820 - Hume


    Considers the work of eighteenth century philosopher David Hume. Emphasis on unity of Hume’s thought. 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 5820. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4833 - Existentialism


    Examines one of the most influential movements in recent European thought, beginning with existentialism’s 19th century roots, and continuing on to the existentialist philosophers of the 20th century. Figures covered may include Dostoyevsky, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre and de Beauvoir. 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 5833, HUMN 5833 and SSCI 5833. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4840 - Independent Study: PHIL


    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: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • PHIL 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. 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 6
  

  • PHIL 4900 - John Dewey


    John Dewey was one of the most important of the American philosophers and public intellectuals of the twentieth century. Topics may include Dewey’s philosophical naturalism, pragmatist epistemology, process metaphysics and philosophies of experience, aesthetics, religion, technology and democracy. Cross-listed with PHIL 5900. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4920 - Philosophy of Media and Technology


    A philosophical examination of interrelationships between contemporary media, technology, and their impacts upon character of contemporary life and values. Topics may include ethics, epistemology, democracy, advertising, media literacy and criticism. Cross-listed with PHIL 5920, HUMN 5920, SSCI 5920. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4933 - Philosophy of Eros


    What does it mean to understand philosophy as an erotic activity? This question will be examined, first by studying Plato’s dialogues-such as Lysis, Symposium and Republic-and then by reading texts from Sigmund Freud, Michael Foucault and others. Cross-listed with PHIL 5933, WGST 4933/5933, SSCI 5933 and HUMN 5933. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 4950 - Honors Thesis


    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: 3 to 6
  

  • PHIL 4980 - Special Topics in Philosophy


    Max hours: 15 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5000 - 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. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4000, HUMN 5000 and SSCI 5000. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5013 - Philosophical Problems in the Social Sciences and the Humanities


    Presents an overview of key theoretical issues currently emerging across academic disciplines. Examines questions about reality, knowledge, and ethics that affect social research and writing in the humanities. Readings explore how contemporary philosophical and cultural discourses have altered theory and method. Assignments include influential theoretical pieces by key historical and contemporary thinkers, examples of application in social research, and interpretations of thought and affect in cultural contexts. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with HUMN/SSCI 5013. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5020 - Elements of Social Thought


    Introduces students to the disciplines that comprise the social sciences (classical anthropology, sociology, sociology of religion, philosophy of history, political theory, classical psychology, etc.). Provides necessary tools for interdisciplinary students to understand the social infrastructure of contemporary society. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with SSCI 5020 and HUMN 5020. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5040 - Skepticism


    Considers radical skepticism in the form of Sextus Empiricus’ Outlines of Pyrrhonism. Following Peter Suber’s “Essay on Classical Skepticism,” the course also looks at historical responses to Pyrrhonean skepticism, especially in theories of belief. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4040. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5101 - 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 pragmatism, and the contemporary relevance of this tradition. Figures who may be included in this course are: Emerson, Pierce, Royce, James, Dewey, Mead and Rorty. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4101, SSCI 5101, HUMN 5101. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5220 - 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. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4220 and HUMN 5220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5242 - 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. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4242, HUMN 5242, SSCI 5242. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5250 - 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. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4250, HUMN 5250 and SSCI 5250. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5260 - Philosophy of Law


    Surveys theoretical positions on the nature of law, with particular emphasis on American law. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4260. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5300 - 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. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4300. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5308 - 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. Restriction: Restricted to students with Graduate standing. Cross-listed with ENGL 4308, ENGL 5308, PHIL 4308, WGST 4308, WGST 5308. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5350 - Philosophy of Science


    This course examines some of the central philosophical questions concerning the nature of scientific investigation, such as the logical relation of evidence to hypothesis, the objective adjudication of competing hypotheses, the logical function of modeling in empirical inquiry, the criterion for a classificatory system to underwrite induction and explanation, the explanatory relationships between the differing sciences, as well as the theoretical and pragmatic function of scientific law and its relationship to explanation. Restriction: Restricted to students with Graduate standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4350. mAX HOURS: 3 cREDITS. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5360 - American Legal Process


    Introduces students to basic issues in American jurisprudence as well as to the elements and dynamics of the modern American legal system. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4360. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5470 - Concepts of the Soul


    Asks the questions: What is the nature of the human being? What makes us “human?” Do humans have a “soul?” What is its nature? Is it different from the “spirit?” What is its ultimate fate? Examines the various theories put forward by philosophers of both Eastern and Western traditions. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4470 and RLST 4440, 5440. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5480 - Perspectives on Good and Evil


    Examines “problem of evil” as formulated in the philosophical tradition. Presents classical formulation of the problem, traditional solutions & classical critiques of each answer. Considers perspectives of various religious orientations, which deal differently with the question of suffering. Restriction: Restricted to students with Graduate standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4480, RLST 4480/5480. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5500 - Feminist Philosophy


    Seminar on key debates & figures in historical & contemporary feminist philosophy. Topics may include: rights, embodiment, gender, sexuality, race, reason, & violence. Figures may include: Wollstonecraft, Stanton, Beauvoir, Judith Butler, and bell hooks. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Crosslisted with PHIL 4500, WGST 4500 & 5500. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5550 - Paris 1910: Art, Philosophy and Psychology


    Traces the influences of philosophy, psychology, and art in the English, French, and German-speaking worlds in the early twentieth century. This intellectual history is extended to broader cultural and political contexts. Key period is between 1910 and 1968, when modernity’s key aspirations and tensions became explicit. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with HUMN 5550 and SSCI 5550. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5600 - Philosophy of Religion


    Nature of religion and methods of studying it. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with HUMN 5600, PHIL 4600, RLST 4060, 5060, and SSCI 5600. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5650 - Reflections on Modernity


    Explores modernity as a historical epoch and a theoretical space, looking at the commentaries and reflections of influential 20th century thinkers including Adorno, Arendt, Levinas, Merleau-Ponty, Habermas and Foucault. Examines how the theoretical inclinations of modernity were influenced by politics, art, literature and culture. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with HUMN 5650 and SSCI 5650. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5655 - Differing Concepts of God


    God, gods, and goddesses have been imagined in many different modes, forms, aspects, and guises throughout human history. This course investigates Paleolithic models of God, the Great Goddess of the Neolithic era, the gods of mythological traditions, Biblical God, the abstract God of the philosophers, the God of the pantheists, the deists, and the God of the mystics. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4650, RLST 4400 and 5400. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5730 - Philosophy and Literature


    Considers the philosophical dimensions of literature. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4730, ENGL 4735 and 5735. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5735 - Rationalism


    Addresses the fundamental questions of truth and reality through natural reason. Topics vary and may include metaphysics and the rise of modern science; women and the enlightenment; historical problems and linguistic analysis. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4735. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5740 - Empiricism


    Considers the nature and importance of experience. Focuses on British Empiricism, but additional themes which vary may include: American pragmatism, logical positivism, scientific empiricism, phenomenology of experience. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4740. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5750 - Introduction to Phenomenology


    Examines the contribution of phenomenology to selected topics in the theory of meaning, philosophy of mind, ontology, and epistemology, through a study of such philosophers as Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre and Merleau-Ponty. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4750. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5755 - Philosophical Psychology


    Explores debates about psyche and body, mind and world, self and others, and consciousness and nature. Examines the philosophical questions related to those debates that arise within theories of perception, affect and cognition offered by influential psychological models. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with HUMN 5750, SSCI 5750. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5770 - Hegel


    A systematic study of the thought of G.W.F. Hegel through his most important and influential works: The Phenomenology of Spirit; The Encyclopedia of Philosophical Sciences; The Science of Logic; Lectures on the Philosophy of History; and his lectures on the history of philosophy, art and religion. Focus of the course varies. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4770. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5780 - Heidegger


    Studies the thought of Martin Heidegger, one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. Includes texts from both Heidegger’s early and later periods, and focuses on his analyses of human subjectivity and being. Prereq: Six credit hours in Western philosophy. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4780. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5790 - Nietzsche


    A close study of Nietzsche’s philosophical writings, with attention to his significance for philosophy in the 20th century and beyond. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4790. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5795 - Marx and Marxism


    A close study of the most influential works of Karl Marx and subsequent theorists who provide either an influential interpretation of the works of Marx or contribute to an innovative application or elaboration of the basic tenets of Marxism. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4795. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5800 - Plato


    A careful study of Plato’s writings, emphasizing the dialogue form, and discussion of Plato’s significance for the history of ethics, political theory, psychology, metaphysics and epistemology. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4800. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5810 - Aristotle


    Examines Aristotle’s systematic philosophy and discusses its contributions to logic, epistemology, physics, psychology, metaphysics, ethics and political theory. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4810. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5812 - Special Topics in Philosophy


    Restriction: Graduate Standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5820 - Hume


    Considers the work of eighteenth century philosopher David Hume. Emphasis on unity of Hume’s thought. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4820. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5830 - Kant


    A close study of Immanuel Kant’s revolutionary thought, focusing on Kant’s ontology, epistemology, and ethical theory, as they are articulated in his Critique of Pure Reason and Critique of Practical Reason. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4760. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5833 - Existentialism


    Examines one of the most influential movements in recent European thought, beginning with existentialism’s 19th century roots, and continuing on to the existentialist philosophers of the 20th century. Figures covered may include Dostoyevsky, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre and de Beauvoir. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4833, HUMN 5833 and SSCI 5833. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5840 - Independent Study: PHIL


    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: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • PHIL 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. 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: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  

  • PHIL 5900 - John Dewey


    John Dewey was one of the most important of the American philosophers and public intellectuals of the twentieth century. Topics may include Dewey’s philosophical naturalism, pragmatist epistemology, process metaphysics and philosophies of experience, aesthetics, religion, technology and democracy. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4900. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5920 - Philosophy of Media and Technology


    A philosophical examination of interrelationships between contemporary media, technology, and their impacts upon character of contemporary life and values. Topics may include ethics, epistemology, democracy, advertising, media literacy and criticism. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4920, HUMN 5920, SSCI 5920. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHIL 5933 - Philosophy of Eros


    What does it mean to understand philosophy as an erotic activity? This question will be examined, first by studying Plato’s dialogues-such as Lysis, Symposium and Republic-and then by reading texts from Sigmund Freud, Michael Foucault and others. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4933, WGST 4933/5933, SSCI 5933 and HUMN 5933. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3

Physics
  

  • PHYS 1000 - Introduction to Physics


    Introductory survey course for nonscientists that emphasizes the main concepts of physics. Although this course is mainly descriptive, some high school algebra will be used. The accompanying lab work is designed to illustrate the material discussed in the lectures. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  

  • PHYS 1052 - General Astronomy I


    The history of astronomy is studied from early civilizations to the present. The basic motions of the earth, moon, sun, and planets are discussed both qualitatively and quantitatively, using elementary principles of physics. Properties of our solar system are discussed in detail, including results from unmanned space probes. Note: An additional 30 hours of laboratory work (at times to be arranged), plus appropriate report preparation time, are required to complete laboratory component of the course. Note: this course assumes that students have completed high school algebra or equivalent. Max hours: 4 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC1 Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  

  • PHYS 1100 - Foundations of Physics


    One-semester non-lab survey course especially designed for non-science majors. Acquaints students with some of the major principles and methods of physics. Includes applications of physics to everyday life and some discussion of the historical development of physics. Note: this course assumes that students have a good working knowledge of elementary algebra. Max hours: 4 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC2 Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  

  • PHYS 1111 - First Year Seminar


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

  • PHYS 1840 - Independent Study: PHYS


    Students must check with a faculty member before taking this course. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • PHYS 2010 - College Physics I


    This is an algebra based physics course covering mechanics, heat and sound. Prereq: College algebra and trigonometry. Max hours: 4 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC2. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  

  • PHYS 2020 - College Physics II


    This is an algebra based physics course covering electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics. Prereq: PHYS 2010. Max hours: 4 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC2. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  

  • PHYS 2030 - College Physics Lab I


    Max hours: 1 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC1. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PHYS 2040 - College Physics Lab II


    Prereq: PHYS 2030. Max hours: 1 Credit. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC1. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PHYS 2311 - General Physics I: Calculus-Based


    This is a calculus based physics course covering vector displacement, uniform and accelerated motion, force, momentum, energy, rotating systems, oscillations, and an introduction to thermodynamics. Emphasis is on basic principles. Prereq: MATH 1401. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  

  • PHYS 2321 - General Physics Lab I


    Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PHYS 2331 - General Physics II: Calculus-Based


    This is a calculus based physics course covering electrostatics, magnetic fields, electromagnetic waves (including light), and optics. Prereq: PHYS 2311 and MATH 2411. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  

  • PHYS 2341 - General Physics Lab II


    Prereq: PHYS 2321. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PHYS 2351 - Applied Physics Lab I


    Introduces physics majors to several ways that fundamental concepts in mechanics intersect with useful technologies, resulting in documented technical competencies useful in research and industry. Co-req: PHYS 2311. Restriction: Restricted to PHYS majors, minors, or instructor’s permission. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PHYS 2361 - Applied Physics Lab II


    Introduces physics majors to several ways that fundamental concepts in electrodynamics and optics intersect with useful technologies, resulting in documented technical competencies useful in research and industry. Prereq: PHYS 2351. Co-req: PHYS 2331. Restriction: Restricted to PHYS majors, minors, or instructor’s permission. Max Hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PHYS 2711 - Vibrations and Waves


    Introduces vibrations and waves associated with physical phenomena. Analytic and numerical methods in physical contexts. Topics include harmonic oscillators, resonance, coupled oscillators, nonlinear oscillators, waves in elastic media, sound waves, pulses and dispersion. Prereq: PHYS 2331 and MATH 2411. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHYS 2811 - Modern Physics I


    Presents a study of the events and discoveries that occurred during the latter part of the 19th and the first part of the 20th centuries which led to the discovery of quantum mechanics; namely, special relativity, particle nature of radiation, wave properties of particles, models of the atom, and the introduction of quantum mechanics. Prereq: PHYS 2331 and MATH 2411. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  

  • PHYS 2821 - Modern Physics II


    Quantum physics used for an understanding of energy levels and configuration of hydrogen atoms, strength of molecular bonds, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, solid state physics, band theory, nuclear and subatomic physics. Also includes quantum statistics, general relativity and cosmology. Prereq: PHYS 2811. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHYS 2840 - Independent Study: PHYS


    Students must check with a faculty member before taking this course. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • PHYS 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: 15 hours of 2.75 GPA. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  

  • PHYS 3040 - Modern Cosmology


    Designed for non-majors, covering the large-scale structure of the universe. Topics covered are gravitational concepts, neutron stars, pulsars, black holes, big bang universe and cosmological tests. Prereq: PHYS 2010 or equivalent. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHYS 3050 - General Astronomy II


    Evolution of our sun and other stars is studied, as well as the methods used to gain the information. Discussion includes objects such as neutron stars, novae and supernovae, and black holes. Large-scale structures, including clusters and galaxies, are studied. Prereq: PHYS 1052 or PHYS 2010 or PHYS 2311. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHYS 3070 - Physical Cosmology


    Designed for science and engineering maj, stud. in quantitative fields/ w req math skills interested in physical universe. Covers large-scale structure of universe &its evolution from birth well into future.Gravitational concepts, neutron stars, black holes, big bang univ, cosmological tests, dark matter& energy. Problem solving emphasized. Note: This course assumes that students have completed PHYS 2010 or PHYS 2311 prior to taking this course. Note: Routine knowledge of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is assumed. Knowledge of trig and calculus also useful. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHYS 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 sustainable society. Prereq: One college-level science course and MATH 1110 or equivalent. Cross-listed with ENVS 3082. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHYS 3120 - Methods of Mathematical Physics


    Typically covers calculus of variations, special functions, partial differential equations, integral transforms, linear vector spaces, and tensor analysis. Prereq: MATH 2421 and 3195 (or equivalent) or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  

  • PHYS 3151 - Biophysics Outlook I


    Designed as a companion to General Biology I (but can take stand-alone), this course explores how biophysics concepts and experimental methods add to the knowledge of life’s processes at the molecular and cellular level. Prereq: PHYS 2010 and 2020 strongly recommended for optimal student success. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PHYS 3161 - Biophysics Outlook II


    Designed as a companion to General Biology I (but can take stand-alone), this course explores how biophysics concepts and experimental methods contribute to the understanding of the structure and function of plants, animals & ecological systems. Prereq: PHYS 2010 and PHYS 2020 strongly recommended for optimal student success. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  

  • PHYS 3211 - Analytical Mechanics


    Topics include the Lagrange and Hamiltonian formulations, the two-body problem, rigid body motion, and small oscillations. Prereq: PHYS 2711, MATH 2421 and 3195 or equivalent. Coreq: PHYS 3120. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
 

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