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ACC 225 - Intro to Financial Accounting
The first of a two-course sequence in basic accounting, this course emphasizes the preparation, understanding and analysis of the standard financial statements for the purpose of making informed business decisions. Topics covered also include the processing of transactions through the accounting cycle, generally accepted accounting principles, and the role of accounting in business. Sophomore standing required.
Prerequisites: CO1 course AND (MA 1 course OR Computed Math Placement Score MA 121 or higher)
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ACC 226 - Intro to Managerial Accounting
The second of a two-course sequence in basic accounting, this course emphasizes the understanding and use of accounting information by management personnel for the purpose of making informed business decisions. Topics covered include the accumulation and behavior of costs; cost-volume-profit analysis; budgeting, planning, and variance analysis; and analysis of financial statements.
Prerequisites: ACC 225
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ACC 323 - Intermediate Accounting I
This course is the first of two courses that address the in-depth study of financial statement presentation prescribed by accounting standard setting organizations. This course begins with an introduction to the accounting conceptual framework and the formats of the standard financial statements, and then turns to the presentation and disclosure of specific assets and liabilities.
Prerequisites: ACC 226
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ACC 324 - Intermediate Accounting II
This course is a continuation of the in-depth study of financial statement presentation from Intermediate Accounting I. The course begins with stockholders’ equity, then examines the presentation and disclosure of topical areas (for example, leases, pensions, deferred income taxes), and includes the preparation of the statement of cash flows.
Prerequisites: ACC 323
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ACC 335 - Accounting Information Systems
An analysis of the effects of information technology on the control and maintenance of accounting information systems. Included is the application of contemporary accounting/business software tools in accounting information systems.
Prerequisites: ACC 225
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ACC 370 - Topics in Accounting
An examination of selected topics and issues pertaining to the study of accounting. Topics might include current accounting pronouncements and legislation, accounting software, not-for-profit accounting, fraud auditing, financial statement analysis, SEC reporting or other current topics.
Prerequisites: ACC 226
Credits: 1 to 6
Repeatable: Course may be repeated to an accumulated maximum of 6 credits provided the subject is different each time.
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ACC 426 - Advanced Accounting
A study of topical advanced accounting issues such as business combinations and consolidation accounting, international accounting standards, foreign currency transactions, translation of foreign financial statements and other advanced topics.
Prerequisites: ACC 323
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ACC 430 - Income Tax Accounting
A brief history of the income tax, income tax accounting and a study of current federal income tax provisions are presented.
Prerequisites: ACC 323
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ACC 431 - Income Tax Accounting II
Federal income taxation of partnerships, corporations, S-corporations, estates and trusts, and gifts.
Prerequisites: ACC 430
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ACC 436 - Auditing-Theory and Practice
Functions of the independent public accountant are stressed. The course includes audit reports and opinions, account analysis, audit programs, working paper content and form, professional ethics, applications of accounting and auditing standards, SEC and stock exchange regulations, investigations for purchase and financing, and current literature on auditing.
Prerequisites: ACC 323
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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AE 101 - Foundations of Adventure Education
An introduction to the professional expectations, responsibilities and global opportunities in adventure education. Topics include the meaning of adventure education, clients and settings, the difference between personal recreation and professional preparation, environmental and social impacts, public land resources, and international trends. A weekend reflection/solo experience is included. Restricted to Adventure Education Majors; students who anticipate declaring a minor in Adventure Education should contact the instructor about waiver of the restriction.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AE 121 - Top Rope Rock Climbing
This course provides an introduction to the skills and safety systems associated with institutional rock climbing for the adventure educator. Topics include management of rock climbing in adventure programs, belaying, rappelling, basic rescue skills, top-rope anchor building, and stewardship of climbing environments. Restricted to Adventure Education majors; students who anticipate declaring an Adventure Education minor should contact the instructor about waiver of the restriction.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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AE 131 - Paddling Fundamentals
This course provides an introduction to the skills of flat/moving water canoeing and/or tour kayaking for the adventure educator. Includes selection and use of equipment, trip planning, basic safety and rescue systems, group management on the water, and stewardship of water environments. Restricted to Adventure Education majors, instructor permission. Students who anticipate declaring an Adventure Education minor should contact the instructor about waiver of the restriction.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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AE 141 - Telemark Skiing
An introduction to telemark skiing for the adventure educator. Includes turning, body position, selection, use and maintenance of equipment, safety procedures, group management, and winter alpine Leave No Trace practices. Restricted to Adventure Education majors; students who anticipate declaring an Adventure Education minor should contact the instructor about waiver of the restriction.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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AE 201 - Wilderness Expedition
Professional practices of extended backcountry travel. Students plan, organize, and participate in a series of three to 14-day mountain, desert and/or river wilderness trips. Topics include Leave No Trace, menu planning, meal preparation, equipment use, expedition behavior, campsite selection, expedition technology, map and compass orienteering, route finding, and weather prediction. Students must have proper clothing and equipment for extended backcountry travel.
Prerequisites: AE 101
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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AE 210 - Adventure Leadership
The theory and implementation of adventure leadership, including judgment and decision making, problem solving, risk management in the field, leadership models and styles, self-leadership, situational leadership, feedback, expedition behavior, effective communication, valuing diversity, behavior management, and professional ethics. Students serve as leaders for portions of extended backcountry travel experiences. Students must have proper clothing and equipment for extended backcountry travel.
Prerequisites: AE 101
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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AE 220 - Teaching Methods for Adv Ed
A practical application of the models and methods of outdoor and experiential education. Topics include lesson design; creating an engaging learning environment; physical, cognitive and affective methods of lesson delivery; teaching for multiple intelligences; challenge, stress and learning; and assessment of learning. Students will plan, present and give/receive feedback on lessons during extended backpacking expeditions.
Prerequisites: AE 101
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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AE 230 - Wilderness First Responder
This course provides the knowledge needed to handle medical emergencies requiring extended care in remote settings. Emphasis is on prevention, decision making, and treatment. National certification requires this course to meet for approximately 80 hours. Students who successfully complete the course and pass the WFR exam receive a Wilderness First Responder certificate good for two years with a one-year renewal/grace period.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (6-0)
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AE 241 - Winter Expedition Skills
Equipment, techniques, and instructional strategies for travel and camping in winter conditions on snowshoes and backcountry skis. Includes extended cold weather survival methods, building snow shelters, winter expedition camping, basic avalanche safety, trip planning, and winter travel instructional strategies.
Prerequisites: AE 201
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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AE 251 - Challenge Course Programming
Introduces students to the operation of a variety of low and high challenge course initiatives for adventure programming in problem solving, trust, team development, self-confidence, and communication skills. Includes belay and high ropes rescue techniques.
Prerequisites: AE 101
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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AE 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the Department Chairperson and Dean. Fifty hours of work are the equivalent of one credit hour
Credits: 1-3
Repeatable: This course is repeatable up to 3 credits.
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AE 310 - Philosophy & Theory of Adv Ed
This course explains the “Why?” behind the “What?” adventure educators do. An exploration of the background, aims, ethical issues, latest theories and research, the nature of learning and development, and the major “schools” of adventure education and experiential education. Students develop in writing their own personal philosophy of adventure education.
Prerequisites: AE 101
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
Notes: CO2 course recommended before enrollment in AE 310
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AE 321 - Lead Rock Climbing
Advanced course focusing on selection and placement of protection gear, route finding, lead climbing techniques and belaying, multi-pitch climbing, advanced anchor building, rescue systems, and climbing instructional strategies. At least one year of personal top-rope climbing experience is necessary before enrollment in AE 321.
Prerequisites: AE 101 AND AE 121 OR Instructor Permission
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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AE 325 - Mountaineering
Knowledge, skills, and attitudes of basic mountaineering, including snow, ice, and alpine climbing, avalanche awareness, use of technical equipment including crampons, ropes, and ice axes for snow travel, use of fixed lines, group management on technical terrain and mountaineering instructional strategies. Includes winter overnight camping.
Prerequisites: AE 141 AND (AE 201 OR AE 241 ) OR Instructor Permission
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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AE 331 - Whitewater Paddling
Techniques and procedures to conduct rafting, and/or kayaking in whitewater environments. Includes whitewater safety and rescue techniques, more advanced paddling techniques, and paddling instructional strategies.
Prerequisites: AE 131 AND AE 201 OR Instructor Permission
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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AE 350 - Adventure Processing Facilitation
This course provides the skills necessary for facilitating a variety of client groups in indoor and outdoor experiential and adventure programs. Includes group development stages, group discussion leading, active listening, debriefing, frontloading, metaphors, and transfer of client learning. Students will develop and facilitate a program with a client group.
Prerequisites: AE 101 OR AE 251
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AE 360 - Special Topics Ad Ed: Skills
Each year this course focuses on a different advanced skill and/or environment. Skills may include wilderness search and rescue, sea kayaking and other skills. This course may involve traveling to a distant location, such as Baja, Mexico, or other regional or international environments.
Prerequisites: AE 201
Credits: 3
Repeatable: Repeatable provided the subject is different.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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AE 361 - Spec Topics Ad Ed: Profession
Each year this course focuses on a different adventure topic. Topics may include multi-cultural and international adventure pursuits, corporate adventure training, therapeutic adventure, eco-psychology in outdoor adventure, and other topics.
Prerequisites: AE 101
Credits: 3
Repeatable: Repeatable provided the subject is different.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AE 380 - Adventure Ed Practicum
Students who have demonstrated a high level of proficiency gain experience working with various adventure programs and populations. Instructor permission required. A minimum 30 days of pre-approved adventure leadership/instruction experience required prior to enrollment in AE 380.
Prerequisites: AE 220
Credits: 1-6
Hours: Each credit represents 50 hours of practicum experience.
Repeatable: This course is repeatable up to 6 total credits.
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AE 395 - Adv Ed Teaching Assistantship
Students establish a mentor relationship with an Adventure Education faculty member and assist in teaching a skills or theory course. At least 30 hours of work are required for each credit. Includes regular mentor and/or seminar meetings, plus meetings of class being taught.
Prerequisites: AE 220
Credits: 1-3
Repeatable: Repeatable with instructor permission for up to a total of 3 credits.
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AE 450 - Org & Admin of Adventure Ed
This is a capstone course in which students synthesize their experience in adventure leadership, instruction, and programming to explore the details of managing an adventure program. Topics include program accreditation standards; risk management; legal issues; staff recruitment, hiring, and training; and program marketing.
Prerequisites: AE 310
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AE 480 - Adventure Ed Internship
Students serve with an approved program/organization to gain a variety of on-the-job professional experience and apply theories and practices learned in adventure education courses. Each internship credit represents 50 hours of internship experience.. Internship sites are nationwide. A minimum 60 days of pre-approved adventure leadership/instruction experience required prior to enrollment in AE 480.
Prerequisites: AE 310
Credits: 6-12
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AG 101 - Introductory Animal Science
Basic introduction to the aspects of animal science, concentrating on products, reproduction, genetics, anatomy, basic production in cattle, sheep, swine and dairy.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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AG 102 - Principles of Crop Production
Basic principles of crop production, concentrating on growth, development, management, utilization and cultural practices dealing mainly with the crops of Colorado.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AG 150 - Farm Records and Accounts
This course is designed to give proficiency in keeping farm records for income tax and management purposes.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AG 180 - Sustainable Agriculture
This course will introduce students to the theoretical and practical dimensions of sustainable agriculture. The major topics of discussion will include current issues in sustainable agriculture, sustaining soil fertility, environmentally friendly pest control, and case studies in sustainable agriculture.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AG 202 - Weed Management / IPM
Principles and practices of weed control and insect pest management. The recognition of important weed and insect pests.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AG 203 - Intro to Medicinal Crops
An introduction to the topic of medicinal crops. A study of selected medicinal crops with regard to their production, medical usage and scientific basis for reported benefits.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AG 204 - Forage Production & Management
Principles and practices of forage production and management in the United States.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AG 240 - Principles of Animal Nutrition
Digestive anatomy nutrient sources and requirements of livestock, including ration-balancing and analysis of feedstuffs.
Prerequisites: AG 101
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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AG 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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AG 301 - Range Management
Application of range science principles in managing rangelands. Major topics include ecology, grazing systems, management principles, range improvements, and range utilization.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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AG 325 - Beef Science
A comprehensive course in beef cattle production, including topics in breeding and selection, reproduction, nutrition, herd health and marketing. Commercial beef cattle production enterprises will be emphasized.
Prerequisites: AG 101
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AG 333 - Community Based Agriculture
Open to all students who wish to engage in a public problem-solving situation as part of their learning experience. Course explores La Plata County Community Food Assessment and its recommendations. It provides civic engagement opportunities for students that benefits local food system. Students will commit to 25 additional hours and submit final presentations for publication.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AG 335 - Soils and Fertility
A basic course dealing with soil formation, physical and chemical properties, fertility, management and conservation.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-3)
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AG 346 - Agricultural Marketing
An introduction to applied grain, livestock, and agricultural product marketing in the U.S. Basic marketing principles and practical marketing strategies using the futures market will be discussed.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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AG 370 - Internship in Ag
Directed work experience in agricultural production and agribusiness. Minimum requirements are that students maintain a detailed journal and complete at least 80 hours of directed experience. Sophomore standing and minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA required.
Credits: 3
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AG 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.
Credits: 1-6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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ANTH 151 - Introduction to Anthropology
This course provides a comprehensive introductory study of general anthropology covering the four major subfields (biological, linguistic, archaeological and sociocultural). It also addresses the ways that knowledge gained in the four subfields may be applied to solving real-world problems.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SS3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 171 - World Archaeology
An introduction to cultures of the past. Students study the fundamental role that technology, as evidenced in the archaeological record, has played in the evolution of humans, from the earliest hominids to the rise of states in the Old and New Worlds. The interconnection between technology and society is emphasized, as is the scientific method and its historical and cultural contexts.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SS3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 201 - Introduction to Archaeology
This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the basic techniques, concepts, and theories of archaeology and its relation to the wider field of anthropology.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SS3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 208 - Trad Eco Knowldge & Cult Surv
Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) is an integrated body of spiritual and practical knowledge that has evolved over vast stretches of time through the successful adaptation of a culture to its local environment. In this course, students will be introduced to the ways different cultures organize and categorize domains of TEK, including plants, animals, landscapes and kin. The class will also address the growing question of cultural survival in relation to environmental loss, as it is increasingly apparent that cultural diversity is directly related to biological diversity.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 210 - Intro Sociocult Anthro
Sociocultural anthropology deals with the relationship of culture to society and the individual. This course is designed for the beginning student and introduces the basic concepts, theories and methods of this broad field. It also looks at the application of ethnological thought in considering modern human realities and problems and in understanding the relationship of cultural and expressive forms to identity.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SS3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 212 - Applied Anthropology
Applied and practicing anthropologists directly serve the needs and interests of communities and organizations around the world. This course provides an introduction to the ways in which anthropology and anthropologists work toward finding solutions to real world problems. A case study approach provides the student with methods for seeing how social and environmental problems are defined, solutions generated, and outcomes evaluated.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 215 - Magic and Religion
This course provides an inquiry into the forms that spiritual and religious beliefs take cross culturally and investigates the various practices and symbols through which these beliefs are expressed and enacted in public life.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SS3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ANTH 236 - Intro Biological Anthropology
This course provides a study of the biological development of humankind and the modern understanding of human variation from a technological, critical, ethical and evolutionary perspective. Topics to be explored in the classroom and laboratory contexts include the biological basis of the race concept, the workings of Mendelian genetics, forensic anthropology and the basics of primate evolution.
Credits: 4
Suffix: SC1
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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ANTH 241 - Intro to Forensic Anthropology
This course provides students with a basic introduction to forensic anthropology and its context within the forensic sciences, including its three major subfields: forensic archaeology, taphonomy and osteology. Students will gain a general understanding of the methods used by forensic anthropologists in the search and recovery of human remains, determination of time since death, and analysis of human skeletal remains.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ANTH 246 - Human Biological Variation
In this course, students learn about human biological variation and adaptation within an evolutionary framework. The genetic basis for human variation, the concept of race, examples of physiological and behavioral adaptation to environmental variables, and current issues in human biodiversity will be addressed. Health and disease of human populations will be considered using a biocultural perspective.
Credits: 3
Suffix: SC2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ANTH 259 - Field Training in Archaeology
This course provides students with hands-on training in the fundamentals of archaeological survey and excavation at prehistoric and historic sites in Southwest Colorado. In addition to the basics of archaeological fieldwork students will learn other valuable skills including research design, digital mapping, remote sensing, subsurface sampling, and field-to-laboratory procedures.
Credits: 4-7
Notes: The field school is offered each summer from May through June.
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ANTH 299 - Individual Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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ANTH 302 - Research in Human Origins
This course includes an in-depth study of human evolution. This class will address the biological basis for evolution, the history of fossil discoveries within a social context, and the most current genetic, fossil and cultural evidence for hominid evolution. Students explore the current issues and controversies in the field of paleoanthropology.
Prerequisites: ANTH 236
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ANTH 310 - Geoarchaeology
This course offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of archaeology. The conceptual foundations and historical relationships between archaeology and the geosciences are explored. The major focus of this course is on the methods and techniques borrowed from the geosciences (geology, geography, geomorphology) that relate to the reconstruction of the archaeological landscape.
Prerequisites: ANTH 201
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 314 - Greece: Culture, Archaeology
This off campus course introduces students to the rich culture, archaeology and history of Greece through an intensive study of some of the major archaeological, historical and cultural sites and locations in Greece and the Aegean Islands. Students will be expected to participate in all activities and also conduct independent research on topics of their choice. This course requires that the class travel to Greece and the Greek islands and therefore requires additional fees.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 316 - Internship in Anthropology
Students conduct volunteer or paid public service in organizations including, but not limited to, national parks, museums, tribal governments, women’s organizations, and public health agencies. Guidelines: 1) preparation of a contract; 2) 1 hour credit/30 hours of internship work; 3) a final project relating the work to anthropology.
Credits: 1-6
Repeatable: Students may receive up to 12 hours of internship credit.
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ANTH 320 - Archaeological Lab Techniques
This lecture course covers laboratory techniques and the analysis of prehistoric artifacts, with special emphasis on lithic, ceramic and bone technologies. This course also introduces the student to the preparation of technical reports.
Prerequisites: ANTH 201
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 330 - Prehistory of the Southwest
This course provides a comprehensive survey of the major cultural traditions of the prehistoric Southwestern United States, including the environmental and social factors that contributed to their distinctiveness.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 347 - Topics: Old World Archaeology
This course will explore the ancient societies of the Old World from an archaeological perspective. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, European Prehistory, Ancient Egypt, Archaeology of Greece and Rome, African Prehistory, and the Prehistory of China.
Credits: 4
Repeatable: Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits, provided the topics are different.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 348 - Topics in American Prehistory
The primary focus of this course is the development of the indigenous cultures of the Americas. Potential topics include overviews of North, South, or Central America as well as more regionally focused curricula. The latter might include topics like Woodland Culture, the Plains, the Maya, etc.
Credits: 4
Repeatable: Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits, provided the topics are different.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 349 - Topics in Social Archaeology
This course explores the fascinating social landmarks in human prehistory by examining various topics from a global anthropological perspective. Possible topics may include: the rise and fall of ancient states, the origins and spread of agriculture, hunter-gatherer lifestyles, and the archaeology of warfare.
Credits: 4
Repeatable: Repeatable for a maximum of 8 credits, provided the topics are different.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 350 - Ethnology of Mesoamerica
This course provides a comparative study of major cultural topics concerning contemporary ethnic groups of central Mexico and northern Central America. Geography, demography, ecology and prehistory will be touched upon, while social, economic and political systems will be studied in more depth.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ANTH 351 - Native Peoples of the Andes
Peoples of indigenous ancestry who live in the Andes region of South America (and who live as transnational migrants outside of the Andes) are studied in their environmental and sociopolitical contexts. Phenomena such as global indigenous rights, colonialism, Euro-American imperialism, and pre-Hispanic legacies are examined. Native perspectives are included through the study of political documents, myths, and other Native authored texts.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 355 - Anthropology of Gender
An interdisciplinary examination of ways concepts about gender and sexuality order human cultural arrangements and affect access to resources, justice, and power. Our gaze begins with the archaeological record and continues to the lives of women and men across the globe today.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
Notes: This course is the same as GWS 355 ; credit will be given for only one of these courses.
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ANTH 356 - Ecological Anthropology
This course provides a comparative study of human populations in ecosystems, stressing the relationship between culture and the biophysical environment with the focus on cultural adaptations. Implications for anthropological theory, sociocultural evolution and contemporary problems will be investigated.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 357 - Medical Anthropology
The medical systems of indigenous peoples are analyzed cross-culturally from the perspectives of epidemiology, symbolism, history and political economy. Topics will include the development of medical anthropology, the medical traditions of Ayurvedic, humoral, shamanic and biomedical practitioners, theories of cause and cure, and applied practice. This course is recommended for pre-health and social science majors.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 358 - Native American Gender Issues
In this course we examine gendered aspects of cosmologies and language; gender roles; sexuality and sexual identities; women’s rights; and political power resistance in past and current Native societies throughout the Americas. When possible, Native American students will serve as collaborators and teaching assistants, and Native guest speakers will provide a key component to the course.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ANTH 359 - Forensic Osteo & Bioarchaeology
A detailed study of the human skeleton provides the basis for learning techniques used in forensic anthropology and bioarchaeology. Age at death, sex, ancestry, stature, taphonomy and pathology are explored through lecture and hands-on activities. Specific applications of these techniques to forensic and archaeological contexts are presented, including forensic cases, mass disasters, human rights issues, repatriation, paleodemography and paleopathology.
Prerequisites: ANTH 236 OR ANTH 241
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-2)
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ANTH 360 - Legal/Ethical Issues-Anthro
This course examines in depth the current ethical issues confronting anthropologists and those whose heritage they study. The legal foundations of these issues are studied in detail to prepare students for an understanding of the tenets of heritage resource management and conservation and the manner in which these fields relate to interpreting the cultural identity of traditional societies.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 365 - Language and Culture
This course introduces students to the relationship between language and culture. Attention will be paid to a diversity of human communicative behavior, both spoken and unspoken, with a focus upon aspects of communication as the structural properties of language, cross-cultural variations in language use, the contextualization of meaning, and how language is affected by such variables as gender identity and group affiliation.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 380 - Topics: Primate Behav & Conser
Examines behavioral similarities and differences of non-human primates in their natural habitats. Various topics will focus on different species and the specific threats posed to them and to their habitats; the research and mitigation strategies of various primatologists and conservationists; and proto linguistic and other behaviors that help us better understand human evolution.
Credits: 3
Repeatable: Repeatable up to a maximum of 6 credits provided the topics are different.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ANTH 388 - Ethnology of the Southwest
This course provides a comparative overview of selected American Indian cultures of the American Southwest in terms of their history, social organization, belief systems, oral traditions, political economy and responses to change as they intersect with non- Indian peoples.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 395 - Hist Anthropological Thought
This course provides a genealogical and critical look at the major philosophical, historical and scientific elements that have contributed to anthropological thought and practice – both archaeological and ethnological – since the early 19th century. Although this course is specifically required for the anthropology major, it is recommended for any student interested in the development of social scientific thought and the ways it plays out in students’ own intellectual autobiographies.
Prerequisites: ANTH 201 OR ANTH 210 OR ANTH 236
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 397 - Fundamentals of Anth Writing
This course introduces students to the various genres of writing for an anthropological and broader social scientific audience. Thematically structured and directed readings, library research, discussion, thesis formulation, evidence evaluation, composition, and critique are emphasized. Students will write book reviews, problem-oriented essays, and grant proposals.
Prerequisites: ( COMP 126 OR COMP 150 ) AND ANTH 201 AND ANTH 210
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 398 - Fundamentals of Anth Research
This course explores the wide range of anthropological research methods. Qualitative and quantitative approaches to data collection and analysis will be investigated and students will use these techniques to develop and implement an original research project.
Prerequisites: ANTH 201 AND ANTH 210 AND ANTH 236 AND (MATH 105 OR MATH 110 OR Computed Math Placement Score MA121)
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 402 - Adv Archaeological Lab Techniques
This lecture course covers advanced laboratory techniques and the analysis of prehistoric artifacts, with special emphasis on lithic, ceramic and bone technologies. The course also further develops the student’s ability in the preparation of technical reports.
Prerequisites: ANTH 201 AND ANTH 320
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 403 - Adv Archaeological Field Tech
This course provides advanced training in archaeological field techniques. It supplements the skills learned in the basic field school, focusing on research design preparation, hypothesis generation, and sampling design, allowing students to serve in supervisory roles.
Prerequisites: ANTH 259
Credits: 4-7
Notes: The field school is offered each summer from May through early June. A description of field school specifics is furnished to prospective students.
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ANTH 406 - Ethnobotany of the Southwest
This class offers students the opportunity to conduct in-depth research regarding traditional plant knowledge unique to the various cultures of the Greater Southwest and to become familiar with the important and useful plants of the region.
Prerequisites: COMP 126 OR COMP 150
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 412 - Advanced Topics in Applied Anthropology
Students will work on an applied community project. The course will emphasize first hand experience in research design, rapid social impact assessment, ethics, advocacy, interviewing and community-based participatory methods. Theoretical and methodological readings will ground the experiential portion of the course.
Prerequisites: ANTH 210
Credits: 4
Repeatable: May be repeated once for an additional 4 credits provided the topics are different.
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (4-0)
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ANTH 430 - Adv Topics in SW Archaeology
This course is an in-depth traditional research experience on current topics in Southwestern U.S. archaeology. Instructor permission only.
Credits: 4-6
Repeatable: This course may be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits, provided the topic is different.
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ANTH 450 - Adv Research-Latin Amer Anth
Students work on a focused research project that requires previous knowledge about Latin American sociocultural systems. Class discussions center around research methods, possible applications, and ethical implications of working in Latin America. Guidance is provided to those students who wish to formulate a Fulbright or other post-B.A. grant proposal. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ANTH 455 - Adv Research in Anth of Gender
Students conduct a focused research project that requires familiarity with gender-based theory as well as feminist discourse, methods, and practice. Guidance is provided to students who wish to formulate their research into a Fulbright or other post-B.A. grant proposal. Instructor permission required.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)
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ANTH 495 - Senior Research Seminar I
Students will identify a topic for their senior thesis and identify research materials (e.g. archives, special collections), produce an annotated bibliography, develop a survey instrument and obtain IRB approval where required, and establish a working thesis. It is strongly suggested that the student also begin data collection. This course must be taken in sequence with ANTH 496 during the following semester.
Prerequisites: ANTH 395 AND ANTH 398
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ANTH 496 - Senior Research Seminar II
This course is a continuation of ANTH 495 , which is a firm prerequisite. The class will emphasize data analysis, thesis writing and preparation of findings for public presentation.
Prerequisites: ANTH 495
Credits: 2
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (2-0)
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ANTH 499 - Independent Study
Individual research is conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Topic and format must be approved by the department chairperson and dean. This course may not be used to meet major requirements in lieu of an existing course offered by the department.
Credits: 1 to 6
Hours: 50 hours are the equivalent of one credit hour.
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ART 101 - Drawing
Introduces students to the fundamentals of drawing. Includes traditional representational and imaginative drawing problems, perspective, spatial illusion and composition.
Credits: 4
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-6)
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ART 109 - Visual Foundations I
Introduces two-dimensional design principles and the study of color theory. Critical thinking and conceptual problems are explored.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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ART 110 - Visual Foundations II
Introduces three-dimensional design principles and the study of color theory. In addition, interdisciplinary arts and time design problems are explored.
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (1-4)
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ART 201 - Figure Drawing
A studio experience designed to allow an in depth study of the human figure in drawing. Live models will be used extensively.
Prerequisites: ART 101 AND ART 109 AND ART 110
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
Notes: ART 110 may be taken concurrently with ART 201.
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ART 210 - Introduction to Digital Media
An introduction to industry-standard applications used for type and image manipulation and layout. Art major status must be declared for enrollment.
Prerequisites: ART 101 AND ( ART 109 OR ART 110 )
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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ART 213 - Sculpture
This course introduces the tools, materials, terminology and ideas of sculpture. Three-dimensional design principles will be employed in the execution of studio projects.
Prerequisites: ART 101 AND ART 109 AND ART 110
Credits: 3
Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (0-6)
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