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2016-2017 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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This section of the Catalog includes course descriptions, listed alphabetically by discipline. The descriptions provide information on course numbers, titles, the level of instruction, credit, course sequence, content, and prerequisites as shown in the following example:
CHE 2100 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: CHE 1100
Description: A study of the elements of organic and biological chemistry. This course satisfies requirements for nursing programs and other fields requiring a survey of organic and biological chemistry.
The first two to four letters, called the course subject code, represent the area of study or discipline, e.g., CHE represents chemistry. The course number follows the course subject code, e.g., 2100. The first digit in a four-digit course number designates the level of instruction. Only courses numbered 1000 or above will be included in credits toward a degree. Courses with numbers up to and including 1999 are primarily for freshmen, 2000 through 2999 primarily for sophomores, 3000 through 3999 primarily for juniors, and 4000 through 4999 primarily for seniors. In general, students should not take courses above the level of their class (based upon semester hours earned), but they may do so at one level above if they have the specified prerequisites. In special cases, students may be permitted to take courses more than one level above that designated for their class if they obtain the permission of their advisor and of the faculty member teaching the course and if they meet the prerequisite requirements. Course descriptions provide a summary of the content of the course. If a prerequisite must be met before a student can register for a course, this information is listed above the course description. Attributes, such as Multicultural, General Studies, or Guaranteed Transfer, are listed after the course description. A list of courses being offered in a given semester, instructors, class meeting times, and locations is described in the Class Schedule located on the Office of the Registrar’s website, msudenver.edu/registrar/classschedules.
Types of Courses
- Regular courses appear in this section of the University Catalog and are offered on a regular basis.
- Independent study courses provide students the opportunity to pursue in-depth study of a topic of special interest. Independent study courses are specified as 498_ and include an alpha character in the course number. Independent study courses are published in the Class Schedule.
- Special topics or omnibus courses are temporary courses that are not listed in the Catalog. They may be used to pilot-test a course, present a special topic, or provide a unique, experiential-learning opportunity. Omnibus courses use a specified range of course numbers: 190_, 290_, 390_, 490_ and include an alpha character in the course number. Omnibus courses are published in the Class Schedule.
- Variable topics courses allow courses of varying titles under an overall theme or “umbrella” course. Variable topic courses include an alpha character in the course number and are published in the Class Schedule.
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HIS 1940 - Survey of African History
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on reading and writing pre-assessment placement tests
Description: This course surveys the major developments on the African continent from ancient times to the modern period. It focuses on political, social, economic, legal, historical, and cultural developments in African civilizations from ancient Egypt to the present.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: AAS or HIS.
General Studies: Historical, Global Diversity
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-HI1
Cross Listed Course(s): AAS 1130
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HIS 3000 - Historical Writing and Thinking: Variable Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course hones skills essential to the study of history. lt develops abilities to find relevant material, critically read historical literature, analyze primary sources, and persuasively make historical arguments. The course is highly recommended for History majors and minors.
Note: This course may be repeated once under a different topic for a maximum of 6 credits.
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HIS 3120 - Medieval History
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course covers the history and culture of Europe from circa 325 to 1450, emphasizing important personalities and significant movements beginning with the transformation of the Roman Empire and ending with the opening of the Renaissance. Students will examine the historical record and surviving influences from the medieval past and become familiar with the key developments of this era.
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HIS 3131 - Ancient Greece
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course will treat the history of the Greek world from the late Neolithic period to the rise of Macedonia. The Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations, the growth of the city-states such as Sparta and the development of democratic institutions at Athens, the Peloponnesian Wars and the rise of the kingdom of Macedonia will be covered.
Note: Students may not receive credit for both HIS 3031 and HIS 3131.
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HIS 3140 - Renaissance and Reformation
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: Europe in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries (1400-1600) underwent cataclysmic change. Spurred on by inventions such as the printing press, the compass, and gunpowder, Europeans recovered the learning of the ancients, created masterful works of art and literature, colonized the new world, and instituted centralized governments. These same factors, however, split Europe apart as scholars and the laity, influenced in part by Renaissance ideas, declared Roman Catholic dogma false. This course will try to come to terms with such monumental changes and to see how such changes affected intellectual ideas, economic progress, government, war, and daily life.
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HIS 3160 - Rome and the Caesars
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course surveys the history of Rome from its founding in the eighth century B.C.E. to its demise in the sixth century C.E. The course emphasizes Rome’s rise to power and the transformations that led to the decline of the empire.
Note: Students may not receive credit for both HIS 3060 and HIS 3160.
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HIS 3170 - Early Christianity to 500 C.E.
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: The course covers the development of Christianity from the time of Christ to 500 C.E. It considers the complex political and social context in which Christianity developed and treats the interaction between Christianity and the wider society.
Note: Students may not receive credit for both HIS 3070 and HIS 3170.
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HIS 3200 - Early Modern Europe, 1648-1789
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course covers European history from 1648 to 1789, including political, cultural and religious aspects of that history.
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HIS 3210 - French Revolution and Napoleon 1715-1815
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: Students examine the French Revolution in detail, after studying causes. Also considered are the effects of the Revolution and Napoleon upon France and the major countries of Europe.
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HIS 3230 - Nineteenth-Century Europe
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course is a chronological survey of the century of progress culminating in the tragic climax of the outbreak of World War I. Such topics as the industrial revolution, the consolidation of the nation-state, rise of the masses, liberalism, socialism, nationalism and imperialism are covered.
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HIS 3245 - Russian History from Princes to Putin
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course explores the history of Russia from the Kievan Rus’ to the creation of the Russian Federation. Course themes include state building and political legitimation, economic development, the role of religion in public life, ideologies in flux, elite and popular culture, and Russia’s position within global geopolitics.
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HIS 3260 - Twentieth-Century Europe, 1914-2000
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course covers Europe during and after World War I, the period leading up to World War II as well as World War II and its aftermath.
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HIS 3270 - Issues in European History: Variable Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course is an examination of various problems in European history. The topics will vary to accommodate student needs and interests.
Note: This course may be repeated as the course title changes for a maximum of 9 credits.
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HIS 3290 - Nazi Germany
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This detailed survey examines the origins of Hitler’s regime within the context of twentieth century Germany and Nazi domestic and foreign policies to 1939. World War II, given thorough coverage, is viewed as the logical culmination of Hitler’s ideology and his ability to use the German nation as a means to achieve his ends.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HIS or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 3290
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HIS 3320 - Britain since 1714
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This interdisciplinary course traces the history of Great Britain from the eighteenth century to the present day. It examines political, economic, social and cultural developments; the idea of “Britishness”; the role of the British Empire in this history; the impact of the world wars on Britain; and Britain’s relationship to the rest of Europe, among other topics.
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HIS 3330 - Medieval England
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course examines the politics, society, and religion of medieval England. It investigates topics such as chivalry and military tactics, the relationship between the church and state, daily life in the Middle Ages, and the struggle among cities, barons and monarchs.
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HIS 3331 - Tudor and Stuart England
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries the English witnessed a break with the Roman Catholic Church, the execution of a king, the exploration of the Americas, as well as tumultuous change in the realms of science, economics, and culture. This course analyzes how and why such changes occurred and their effects on the English polity and society.
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HIS 3340 - Ireland and the Irish
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This is a survey course in Irish history and culture from the earliest period of Celtic civilization up to the contemporary period. It explores the various developments in Irish history over the past 3,000 years and attempts to identify those trends that were uniquely Irish and those that were a part of the overall evolution of European civilization.
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HIS 3360 - Women in European History
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course provides an historical analysis of the role and contribution made by women in the development of Western Civilization from Neolithic times to the present.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HIS or WMS.
Cross Listed Course(s): WMS 3360
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HIS 3400 - Issues in American History: Variable Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course examines various topics in American history. The topics will vary to accommodate student needs and interests.
Note: This course may be repeated for credit as the course title changes for a maximum of 9 credits.
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HIS 3410 - American Colonial History
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course focuses on a rich variety of themes in colonial American history ranging from exploration, planting colonies, political growth, social mobility, environmental and agricultural history to 1763.
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HIS 3420 - American West
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course treats the American West as a region bounded in the east by the Missouri River and in the west by the Pacific Ocean. The course begins with a survey of Native peoples who made their homes in this place for thousands of years. Next, students will encounter the complicated tangle of myth and history as they study mineral rushes, fur trades, mountain men, outlaws, massacres, railroads, cattle barons, vigilantism, and wars for control. The course concludes with a look at the “modern” west. From Silicon Valley in California to Silicon Mountain in Colorado, students will study dam building, water management, urbanization, sustainability, environmentalism, the military industrial complex, and ponder the future of this region.
University Requirement(s): Multicultural
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HIS 3425 - Colorado and the Nation
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course explores the history and geography of Colorado with primary emphasis on the period since 1800. It considers interactions among Native Americans, Hispanic communities, and Euro American explorers, trappers, and settlers. Students also examine miner and pioneer life; twentieth century developments; and aspects of the state’s social, economic, and political history that illustrate and contrast with broader national trends.
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HIS 3426 - Colorado Water and the American West
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course invites students to study the rich history of water in Colorado and the American West. From the beginning, humans in the American West have had to contend with arid environments. This course begins with a look at how the Ancestral Pueblo, and other Native communities used water. Next the course treats Hispanic water management practices in the West, before finally focusing on the American approach to water management in the region. With Colorado as a focal point, the class will explore the fascinating tangle of federal, state, and local interests that led to one of the greatest hydraulic societies in the history of the world.
University Requirement(s): Multicultural
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HIS 3427 - History of Denver
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course covers Denver from its Native American prehistory to the mid-twentieth century. Ethnic groups, political leaders, and the power elite are treated as are the major events in the city’s history.
Note: Students may not receive credit for both HIS 3010 and HIS 3427.
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HIS 3430 - American Revolution and Early National Period, 1763-1848
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course examines politics, society, and economics during the Revolutionary and Early National periods. Major topics will include American society on the eve of the Revolution, the causes of the Revolution, military and diplomatic aspects of the eras, the development of political parties, reform movements, the changing status of Native and African Americans, and the position of women.
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HIS 3440 - American Slavery
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor.
Description: This class will explore the origins of slavery in the early modern Atlantic world and trace its history until the age of emancipation. Although the primary focus will be on African slavery in British North America and the United States, the course will integrate the Atlantic and imperial contexts and include comparative units on slavery in other empires, as well as enslavement of Native Americans. Students will analyze the political and economic consequences of slavery, and they will examine the slave cultures themselves, including religion, resistance, and family life.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: AAS or HIS.
University Requirement(s): Multicultural
Cross Listed Course(s): AAS 3440
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HIS 3450 - Food in U.S. History
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is cross listed with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course uses food as a lens to explore the social, cultural, economic, and political history of the United States. The class examines the history of agriculture, food production, eating, and taste from the first hunters and gatherers in North America to the age of the food blogger. The course discusses the origins of agriculture, changes to farming techniques, the industrialization of food, debates about nutrition, the green revolution in the United States and abroad, food safety, food fads, food and gender, food and race/ethnicity, poverty and hunger, and the ongoing American concerns with obesity and thinness. This class investigates the contributions of various racial and ethnic groups to American food culture.
University Requirement(s): Multicultural
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HIS 3490 - Native American History
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course begins with a brief survey of North American Native peoples prior to the arrival of European colonists. It next covers the period of colonial exchanges between Native Americans and the Spanish, French, and English. The course then focuses on the shared history between Native Americans and the United States. The curriculum will bring students through the 20th century and provide them an opportunity to consider the dense tangle between history and myth, as they study events like Cherokee removal, Little Big Horn, Wounded Knee, the rise of Native sovereignty, Indian gaming, and legal disputes over sacred lands.
Note: Students may not receive credit for both HIS 3090 and HIS 3490. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HIS or HON.
University Requirement(s): Multicultural
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 3491
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HIS 3520 - Civil War and Reconstruction
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course traces the background of the Civil War, the war itself, and the aftermath of the war. It also familiarizes students with Civil War and Reconstruction historiography.
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HIS 3530 - American Baseball History
Credits: 3
Description: The purpose of this course is to examine American baseball as a cultural reflection and catalyst in American life since the 1840s. Drawing on primary and secondary sources, as well as guest lecturers the course will illustrate the place of the sport within American culture.
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HIS 3540 - Emergence of Modern U.S., 1877-1920
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course traces the rise of industrialism; immigration and its impact; the urbanization of the nation; the westward movement; the organization of laborers and farmers; the growth of imperialism; and the reform spirit with attendant social, political, and constitutional adjustments. It also treats World War I and the War’s immediate aftermath.
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HIS 3560 - Chicana/o History, 1836 to the Present
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course concentrates on the era from the Texas Revolt in 1836 through the Contemporary era of the twenty-first century. This historical survey provides an overview of the Mexican population born and living in the Southwestern United States. Students will study complex racial, class, gender, regional, and generational identity issues affecting the intra-ethnic relations among Chicanas/os in the multicultural U.S. Special attention will be paid to Chicanas/os in Colorado history.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CHS or HIS.
University Requirement(s): Multicultural
Cross Listed Course(s): CHS 3020
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HIS 3570 - African American History I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course covers the early history of African Americans in the United States, beginning with their ancestry in West and West-Central Africa and culminating with the Civil War. It analyzes their cultural, social, economic, and political transformation in the colonial and national history of the United States. Topics include the Atlantic Slave Trade, colonial identity, plantation slavery, slave communities, resistance, the Constitution and race, demographics of freedom, abolitionism, the Civil War and its aftermath.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: AAS, HIS, or HON.
University Requirement(s): Multicultural
Cross Listed Course(s): AAS 3570, HON 3570
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HIS 3580 - African American History II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course focuses on the collective experience of African Americans in American history, thought, and culture from Reconstruction to the present. It addresses the process of freedom and citizenship through an examination of the major political, economic, and social themes of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Particular attention will be paid to the agency of African Americans in community-building, migration, protest, and patriotism.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: AAS or HIS.
University Requirement(s): Multicultural
Cross Listed Course(s): AAS 3580
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HIS 3590 - American Immigration History
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course concentrates on the historical movement of people into the United States. lt considers the factors which caused them to migrate, their adjustment to their new homes, and the interactions between them and other Americans. Students will explore the ethnic backgrounds, customs, and identities of diverse groups including Mexican and Asian Americans among others.
University Requirement(s): Multicultural
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HIS 3625 - American Environmental History
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course will examine the interactions between humans and plants and animals in North America from pre-Columbian times to the present, as well as U.S. attitudes toward landscapes, cities, and natural phenomena.
Note: Students may not receive credit for both HIS 3880 and HIS 3625.
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HIS 3640 - U.S. World War I through World War II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course covers the United States between 1912 and 1945 including politics, foreign policy, society, technology, economics, and culture. Among topics covered are the U.S. in World Wars I and II, culture, society and politics in the 1920s, the Great Depression, and the New Deal.
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HIS 3650 - U.S. Women’s History
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course emphasizes women’s changing roles in American history from pre-Columbian times to the present. The course covers the nature of women’s work and women’s participation in the family, church, and reform movements in the colonial and Republican periods and the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Students study the emergence of the modern woman in the tentieth-century, as well as the re-emergence of the women’s movement. The course stresses both the changes and the continuities over the last 300 years.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HIS or WMS.
Cross Listed Course(s): WMS 3651
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HIS 3655 - Women of the American West
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course will provide students with an overview of the ways in which women of many cultures shaped the North American West. Women developed the West as a home place, borderland, and frontier. Course themes that will be explored in lectures, discussion, and assignments include gender, masculinity, class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, labor, and environment.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HIS or WMS.
Cross Listed Course(s): WMS 3655
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HIS 3660 - Recent U.S. 1945-1990s
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course treats the United States from 1945 to the 1990s concentrating on the Cold War, the civil rights movement, the decline of political parties, and the nature of the centralized state.
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HIS 3670 - U.S. Foreign Relations: Variable Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course is an examination of various issues, problems, or areas in American foreign policy from colonial origins to the recent past. The topics will vary to accommodate student needs and interests.
Note: This course may be repeated under different topics for a maximum of 9 credits.
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HIS 3675 - The American Presidency
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course surveys the history and structure of the American presidency as an institution and probes the lives and administrations of individual presidents. Significant political themes and topics pertaining to the White House’s historical political climate are likewise explored.
Note: Students may not receive credit for both HIS 3370 and HIS 3675.
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HIS 3677 - Nixon and the Kennedys
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course employs a life-and-times approach to the study of Richard Nixon, the members of the Kennedy family (with emphasis on John and Robert) and the historical events that shaped the lives of Nixon and the Kennedys or were influenced by their lives. The larger story of modern American history is woven around the lives of these individuals who have played a prominent part in that history. Family backgrounds, childhoods, and public careers are all considered in the biographical aspects of this course.
Note: Students may not receive credit for both HIS 3380 and 3677.
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HIS 3681 - Film as Social History
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course will examine how historical films can build national consensus–or create and perpetuate national myths–and how they often say more about the time they were made than about the time they portray.
Note: Students may not receive credit for both HIS 3861 and HIS 3681.
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HIS 3683 - American Religious History
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This class will explore American religious practice, community, and culture from before colonization to the present. It will consider how Americans have both retained and adapted traditional faiths in new circumstances, and it will examine how the American faithful have articulated their spiritual identities and (sometimes) imposed these identities on others. Finally, it will explore how American religious leaders and followers have negotiated the meanings of ritual and belief, often creating new traditions that are firmly rooted in American history and society.
University Requirement(s): Multicultural
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HIS 3690 - American Military History
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course is a study of American military history from the wars of the colonial period through Vietnam. It considers battles, strategy, and organization.
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HIS 3700 - Modern China
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with one, or permission of instructor
Description: This course covers the history of China since 1800, with emphasis on social, cultural, economic, and political developments. The course will discuss the traditional order in China, its breakdown both by internal and external challenges, and the Chinese people’s struggle to adjust to the new world order imposed by foreign powers. It will also explore the efforts of the Chinese to remake their country through revolution.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HIS or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 3700
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HIS 3711 - Caribbean History and Culture
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course examines the evolution of Caribbean societies from the consolidation of slavery in the seventeenth century to the emergence of independent multi-ethnic nations in the twentieth century, and emphasizes the central role of the Caribbean in the Atlantic world.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: AAS or HIS. Students cannot receive credit for both HIS 3811 and HIS 3711.
Cross Listed Course(s): AAS 3610
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HIS 3720 - Themes in World History: Variable Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This seminar explores the field of World history from theoretical, conceptual, and content approaches. This course is aimed for advanced students in World history and for students interested in teaching World history at the elementary and secondary levels.
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HIS 3725 - The World since 1900
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course explores the major historical developments of the 20th century, emphasizing their social, economic, cultural, and political dimensions.
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HIS 3734 - World War I and the Making of the Modern World
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: The First World War was many things: the “war to end all wars,” the “Great War,” the start of the “short” twentieth century, the dawn of the “age of catastrophe.” By the time the war ended, “Western civilization” was destroyed and new global patterns had emerged. From genocides to the rise of Communism and worldwide independence movements, the consequences of the war continue to shape the twenty-first century. This course examines the origins of the war in the “long” nineteenth century, the impact of total war on societies across the world, the Treaty of Versailles and the expectations of peace, and creation of an uncertain postwar world.
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HIS 3735 - World War II, 1939-1948
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is
crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor.
Description: This course provides a detailed overview of the Second World War from multiple perspectives, including military, political, economic, social and cultural history. Special attention focuses on close reading of multiple personal accounts of the war from a variety of perspectives.
Note: Students may not receive credit for both HIS 3735 and HIS 4650.
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HIS 3740 - Modern Japan
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course covers the history of Japan since the 1850s, with emphasis on the nation’s social, economic, and political development. The course will discuss the traditional order in Japan, its modification over time, the nation’s struggle to adjust to the new world order imposed by foreign powers, its defeat in World War II, and postwar efforts to rebuild.
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HIS 3745 - History of Meso-America: Pre-Columbian and Colonial Periods
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted ith HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course examines the history of Meso-America and its relationship to the American Southwest from pre-Columbian times to 1836. Particular attention will be paid to the dynamism of indigenous peoples and the hybrid nature of the region’s culture after the Spanish conquest.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CHS or HIS.
Cross Listed Course(s): CHS 3000
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HIS 3746 - History of Modern Mexico
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course introduces students to major themes in the social and political history of Mexico from independence in the early nineteenth century to the present. The course stresses the importance of social movements in the making of modern Mexico, as well as the influence of large-scale historical transformations on everyday life. This course emphasizes historical thinking and analysis, including the critical evaluation of diverse sources and the ability to integrate their insights to answer historical questions.
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HIS 3747 - Latin American Revolutions
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted
with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course examines the origins, development and continuing influence of twentieth century Latin American revolutions, with a focus on placing these struggles in comparative historical context. This course explores various approaches to revolution and the general role of left political formations in Latin America in an attempt to grasp both the promises and limitations of these important movements for social change.
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HIS 3750 - India and South Asia since 1500
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: The course covers religious and linguistic diversity in India; the nature of the Indian state; comparative colonial regimes; the complexity of responses to colonialism; and ideas of gender in colonial and modem South Asia. Students gain a more developed understanding of the political, social and economic geography of South Asia, as well as some familiarity with several South Asian religions, including Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism and Sikhism.
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HIS 3760 - Modern Middle East
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course explores the history of the Middle East and North Africa, with an emphasis on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Topics addressed include: the geography and resources of the region; political control and governance; warfare and terrorism; the Cold War; the geopolitics of oil; Zionism and the Arab-Israeli conflict; and the continuing influence of Islam on state and society.
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HIS 3770 - World of Islam
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course surveys Islamic civilization from its origins in the Middle East through its expansion into Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, Europe, and the Americas from the seventh century to the present. It covers the political and military history of the Islamic Empire, as well as its cultural, religious, and scientific achievements. Considerable attention is also paid to the relationship between Islamic societies and states and their European and American counterparts.
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HIS 3780 - Issues in World History: Variable Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course examines various topics in world history. The topics will vary to accommodate student needs and interests.
Note: This course may be repeated for credit as the course title changes for a maximum of 9 credits.
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HIS 3785 - Science and Technology in World History
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course explores the role of science and technology in World history. Themes will include the relationship between the divine and empirical understandings of the natural world, the production of scientific knowledge and its practical application, the influence of culture on the production of scientific and technological knowledge, and the globalization of scientific and technological authority and practices. The goal of the course is to learn about the past from the perspective of ideas about nature within diverse social and cultural contexts while focusing on how this past has shaped our own understanding of nature and our place in it.
General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences I, Global Diversity
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HIS 3790 - The United States and Vietnam
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or equivalent with a grade of D or better, and any course with HIS prefix or that is crosslisted with HIS prefix, or permission of instructor
Description: This course traces the 1960s conflict in Vietnam to its roots in nineteenth century colonialism, conflicting interests in World War II and the demise of French power in the 1950s. It details U.S. involvement and U.S. strategy from the 1950s until the defeat of South Vietnam in 1975. Attention is also paid to the U.S. home front and to the effects of the conflict.
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HIS 3830 - The Mexican Revolution
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHS 1000 or Permission of instructor
Description: This course traces the social, political, and economic forces that contributed to the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920). Furthermore, it provides a critical analysis of how leaders, women, the Mexican masses and the United States influenced revolutionary events.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HIS or CHS.
Cross Listed Course(s): CHS 3010
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HIS 3840 - Topics in Popular Culture: Variable Topics
Credits: 3
Description: This course will examine major trends in popular culture. Topics include American lifestyles, beliefs, and customs.
Note: This course may be repeated for credit under different topics.
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HIS 3890 - Readings in History: Variable Topics
Credits: 1-2
Description: In this course, a student will read extensively in a selected area. Critiques of the works read will be submitted to the professor directing the reading.
Note: This course may be repeated for credit as the title changes. Variable Credit.
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HIS 3980 - Internship in History
Credits: 1-15
Prerequisite(s): Major in History; junior or senior status; permission of instructor
Description: Supervised by a faculty member within the major department, internships provide practical, hands-on experience in a professional field related to the major. Internship placements must be established prior to enrollment in this course in consultation with the Applied Learning Center.
To register with the Applied Learning Center, students must meet the following qualifications:
- Completed at least one semester at MSU Denver
- Sophomore, junior or senior status
- Declared major in an undergraduate program
- 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA at MSU Denver
- Currently enrolled and taking classes at MSU Denver
For information and instructions on finding and enrolling in an internship, contact the Applied Learning Center at 303-556-3290 or internships@msudenver.edu.
Note: Variable Credit
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HIS 4010 - Methods of Teaching Social Science: Secondary School
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): EDS 3000 or EDS 3130
Description: This course explores disciplinary strategies for teaching Social Studies subjects and analyzes their effectiveness. Students consider the political, social, and historical contexts for Social Studies teaching. The course also provides opportunities for practical application and critical review of theories, frameworks, and assessment techniques for teaching these disciplines in the secondary classroom.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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HIS 4020 - Field Experience in Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Schools
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): EDS 3140
Corequisite(s): HIS 4010
Description: This field-based course provides opportunities to develop teacher candidates’ professional and pedagogical skills in a Social Studies classroom. In coordination with the classroom teacher, teacher candidates will design and implement content lessons, use content strategies to improve both information acquisition and literacy skills, and adjust instruction for students with diverse needs. Course assignments and evaluations are designed to help teacher candidates become reflective practitioners.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: GEG or HIS.
Cross Listed Course(s): GEG 4020
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HIS 4820 - Senior Seminar
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020 or equivalent with a grade of D or better and at least nine upper-division hours in history or in courses crosslisted with history, or permission of instructor
Description: This course refines students’ knowledge of a historiography and their skills in the research and writing of history. As a culmination of the major, it asks students to think more analytically and extensively about a particular historical topic. Consult the instructor for specifics about the topic.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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HIS 4860 - History of Feminism and Women’s Rights
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): WMS 1001 or either HIS 1210 or HIS/WMS 1650, or permission of instructor
Description: The purpose of this course is to examine the history of American feminism from the Age of the Revolution to the present. Through the use of primary and secondary sources, the philosophies and strategies of women’s rights activists and organizations will be examined. Among the special topics to be considered are the conditions and intellectual currents in society that facilitated the growth of American feminism, the achievements of the women’s rights movement, the forces that opposed women’s rights, and the issues for debate within the feminist movements.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HIS or WMS.
Cross Listed Course(s): WMS 4860
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HON 1000 - Introduction to Music
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 and ENG 1020, or Permission of instructor
Description: This course will investigate the function, structure, style and genre classifications, and aesthetic interpretations of a diverse variety of musical traditions. The student will develop and employ a vocabulary for musical description and listen to many different traditions of musical expression. This course is intended for non-music majors.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MUS.
General Studies: Arts and Humanities
Cross Listed Course(s): MUS 1000
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HON 1001 - Introductory Psychology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on the reading, writing, and mathematics preassessment placement tests
Description: This course presents basic concepts, principles, and methods involved in the scientific study and understanding of human behavior. Attention is given to organic bases of human and other animal behavior with emphasis on perception, learning, motivation, maturation, physical and social adaptation, experimental techniques, individuality and personality, conflict and stress, adjustment and mental health, social behavior, and developmental processes.
Note: Required course for all psychology majors and minors. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or PSY.
Cross Listed Course(s): PSY 1001
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HON 1003 - Introduction to Chicana/o Studies
Credits: 3
Description: This course introduces students to the broad range of the interdisciplinary field of Chicana/o Studies. The course covers the major historical moments beginning with an overview of Pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas and Medieval Spain, which have led to the contemporary social location of Mexican-origin population within the United States. In addition, the course introduces students to the broad scope of Chicana/o cultural production in the creative arts such as visual, film, music and literature. Resources draw from various disciplines, including but not limited to: sociology, history, political science, anthropology, education, art and art history, women and gender studies, and religious studies.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CHS or HON.
General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences I
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SS3
University Requirement(s): Multicultural
Cross Listed Course(s): CHS 1000
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HON 1011 - Introduction to Philosophy
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on the reading and writing preassessment placement tests and for the Honor’s prefix, acceptance into the Honors program
Description: This is a first philosophy course designed to introduce students to basic philosophical issues, primarily in the areas of metaphysics (what there is) and epistemology (how we know). This course covers fundamental questions such as, for example: “Do humans possess free will of is everything a matter of causal necessity?” or “Is there a God or an afterlife?” Important cultural achievements, in the form of original and complete works, will be emphasized.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or PHI.
General Studies: Arts and Humanities
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-AH3
Cross Listed Course(s): PHI 1010
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HON 1013 - Public Speaking
Credits: 3
Description: This course integrates both the theory and practical skills of topic research, composition, delivery, and criticism of public speaking. Skill development includes effective public presentation strategies and audience analysis. Students develop critical listening skills by evaluating their own public-speaking style, as well as the effectiveness of their peers and professional speakers. This course builds public-speaking confidence, and introduces the student to the power of public rhetoric in social and professional contexts. May be taught as hybrid.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CAS or HON.
General Studies: Oral Communication
Cross Listed Course(s): CAS 1010
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HON 1014 - Introduction to Social Work: Overview of Contemporary Issues
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010, ENG 1020
Description: This course is designed to introduce students to the various issues affecting societies around the globe. Students will acquire a comprehensive overview of the interaction between persons and their environments that can enhance or impair human development. Students will acquire a foundation of knowledge and increased awareness of many common social issues and will have an increased awareness of the various approaches to empower minority and majority individuals, families and communities. The course provides an overview of the settings in which social workers practice, the populations they encounter, the social problems they address, and the interventions they utilize.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or SWK.
General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences II
Cross Listed Course(s): SWK 1010
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HON 1023 - Political Systems and Ideas
Credits: 3
Description: This course examines political societies and explores the basic ideas, structures, and issues of modern political systems.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or PSC.
General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences I
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SS1
Cross Listed Course(s): PSC 1020
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HON 1030 - Living in a Computing World
Credits: 4
Description: This course provides fundamentals needed to effectively cope with, understand, and be successful in a world with pervasive computing. The coursework explores impacts of computing (from social, ethical, economic, technical, legal, philosophical, and cognitive perspectives) and the related aspects of creativity, innovation, problem solving, critical thinking, collaborative teamwork, and multi-modal communication. Students participate in active-learning experiences and create materials using iterative processes similar to those used by artists, musicians, and engineers.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CS or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): CS 1030
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HON 1040 - World History since 1500
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on reading and writing pre-assessment placement tests
Description: This course provides an introduction to important theories, concepts, methods and content for understanding world history since 1500. Among others, it explores social, cultural, religious, economic, and political themes.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HIS or HON.
General Studies: Historical, Global Diversity
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-HI1
Cross Listed Course(s): HIS 1040
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HON 1041 - A Citizen’s Guide to Economics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on the reading, writing, and mathematics placement tests.
Description: This course introduces students to basic economic concepts and reasoning. Course topics include market analysis, the role of the government in the economy, the monetary system, and international economics. A key feature of the course is the application of economic reasoning to real-world problems.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ECO or HON.
General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences I
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SS1
Cross Listed Course(s): ECO 1040
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HON 1080 - General Biology I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on reading, writing and mathematics pre-assessment placement tests
Corequisite(s): HON 1090
Description: This introductory course serves as the foundation for all other biology courses. Emphasis is placed on cellular and molecular biology, biochemical pathways, and genetics.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: BIO or HON. A student must successfully pass both HON 1080 and HON 1090 to receive General Studies and GT-SC1 credit.
General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SC1
Cross Listed Course(s): BIO 1080
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HON 1090 - General Biology Laboratory I
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on reading, writing and mathematics pre-assessment placement tests
Corequisite(s): HON 1080
Description: This mandatory laboratory accompanies HON 1080. This course introduces biology laboratory techniques, specifically exploring the scientific method.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: BIO or HON. A student must successfully pass both HON 1080 and HON 1090 to receive General Studies and GT-SC1 credit.
General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SC1
Cross Listed Course(s): BIO 1090
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HON 1211 - American History to 1865
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on reading and writing pre-assessment placement tests
Description: This is an introductory course in the history of the American peoples and the development of the United States through the Civil War. It will present an interpretation of how North American cultures-indigenous, European, and African-converged and influenced one another. It will also focus on how the British colonies created a new social order, along with political institutions, that continually evolved until 1865.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HIS or HON.
General Studies: Historical
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-HI1
Cross Listed Course(s): HIS 1210
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HON 1221 - American History since 1865
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on reading and writing pre-assessment placement tests
Description: This course covers the background to the present-day United States beginning with the Civil War and culminating with recent times. It analyzes cultural, social, economic and technological change. Topics addressed include immigration, industrialism, emergence of the U.S. as a world power, Progressivism, the First World War, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Cold War and its aftermath.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HIS or HON.
General Studies: Historical
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-HI1
Cross Listed Course(s): HIS 1220
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HON 1310 - Principles of Quality Assurance
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Intermediate algebra or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better
Description: The course introduces the scope and function of quality assurance, including basic definitions, statistics, quality policy and objectives, manuals and procedures, concept of variation, inspection and sampling techniques, meteorology process control, methods and the elements of reliability. Current TQM and ISO 9000 standards are reviewed.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MET.
Cross Listed Course(s): MET 1310
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HON 1311 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Credits: 3
Description: This course provides a comparative perspective on human cultural behavior and theory by exploring a variety of world cultures in the major domains of language, food-getting strategies, economics, marital and family systems, kinship, sex and gender, political organization and social control, social stratification, religion, and art. The applied aspects of anthropology are also investigated.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ANT or HON.
General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences II
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SS3
Cross Listed Course(s): ANT 1310
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HON 1410 - Calculus I
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1110 and MTH 1120 with grades of “C” or better or MTH 1400 with a grade of “C” or better
Description: This is a first course in calculus for science and engineering. The topics covered include derivatives of polynomials, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions, applications of the derivative, the definite integral, and the fundamental theorem of calculus. All sections of the course will make integrated use of the software package Mathematica and/or a graphing calculator.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MTH.
Cross Listed Course(s): MTH 1410
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HON 1450 - Literacy and Communication Technologies
Credits: 3
Description: In this introductory course, students review basic Internet standards and refine electronic communication skills using digital media and current online technologies. Students also practice searching for and managing electronic information. The course emphasizes information, media and visual literacy principles, as well as practical application.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: COM or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): COM 1450
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HON 1500 - Art and Visual Literacy
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or permission of department
Description: This course is a general introduction to the tools and methods used to analyze and interpret works of art in a variety of contexts. Students learn how to effectively communicate how visual forms work in conjunction with cultural beliefs both in the past and present. Analytical tools appropriate to the disciplines of art criticism and art history, including the use of research, are used by the student to support interpretations. A variety of artistic traditions, including materials and techniques from across the globe and throughout time, are introduced so that students are prepared to identify and interpret historical and contemporary examples of visual art and design. By developing an awareness of the relationship between visual forms and the messages they convey, students increase their ability to respond critically to their own increasingly complex, visual environment. This course is designed for the non-major and recommended for the General Studies requirement in Arts and Humanities.
Note: This course is restricted to students who are not majoring in art, communication design, or art history, theory and criticism. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ARTH or HON.
General Studies: Arts and Humanities
Cross Listed Course(s): ARTH 1500
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HON 1501 - Dynamics of Health
Credits: 3
Description: This course investigates contemporary health topics. Subjects surveyed include current biological, psychological, sociological, and cultural factors that influence health. Experiential learning encourages students to plan and adopt healthier behaviors.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or ITP.
General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences I
Cross Listed Course(s): ITP 1500
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HON 1600 - World Art I: Art Prior to 1400
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or permission of department
Description: This course is an introduction to the discipline of art history and the tools used to analyze and interpret works of art within their cultural contexts. As the first part of a two-part survey, the course examines art, design and architecture from the prehistoric age through the 14th century throughout a variety of global cultures. Analytical tools appropriate to the disciplines of art history, theory and criticism, including the use of research, are used by the student to support interpretations. This course provides the introductory foundations in art history for students in art, art history, and communication design majors and is recommended for non-majors to meet the General Studies requirements in Arts and Humanities and/or Global Diversity.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ARTH or HON.
General Studies: Arts and Humanities, Global Diversity
Cross Listed Course(s): ARTH 1600
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HON 1700 - World Art II: Art 1400-1900
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 and ARTH 1600; or permission of department
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ENG 1020 recommended
Description: This course is an introduction to the discipline of art history and the tools used to analyze and interpret works of art within their cultural contexts. As the second part of a two-part survey, the course examines art, design and architecture from the 14th through the 19th centuries, paying particular attention to global cultural interactions and their impact on visual imagery. Analytical tools appropriate to the disciplines of art history, theory and criticism, including the use of research, are used by the student to support interpretations. This course provides the second of two foundation courses in art history for students in art, art history, and communication design majors and is recommended for non-majors to meet the General Studies requirements in Arts and Humanities and/or Global Diversity.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ARTH or HON.
General Studies: Arts and Humanities, Global Diversity
Cross Listed Course(s): ARTH 1700
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HON 1710 - Interpersonal Communication
Credits: 3
Description: This is an introductory course in the art and process of communicating with people in a variety of environments. This class provides students with the insight and tools of interpersonal communication theory and the opportunity to develop basic communication skills in listening, assertive communication, self analysis and dealing appropriately with conflict.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CAS or HON.
General Studies: Oral Communication
Cross Listed Course(s): CAS 1710
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HON 2010 - Principles of Macroeconomics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or ENG 1020; AND any 1000-level MTH course.
Description: This course offers an introductory analysis of the economy as a whole. Course topics include measuring economic performance and exploring the determinants of long-run economic growth. Students learn the role and impact of macroeconomic policies such as taxes, government spending, and actions taken by the Federal Reserve. This course applies macroeconomic principles and analysis to current events and problems as well as exploring the impact of the macroeconomy on the human experience.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ECO or HON.
General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences I
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SS1
Cross Listed Course(s): ECO 2010
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HON 2011 - Foundations of Information Systems
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Completion of General Studies requirements in Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy; and CIS/CSS 1010 with a grade of “C-” or better, or appropriate score on the Computer Information Systems computer literacy screening test.
Description: This course is an introduction to information systems from a business perspective. It introduces students to computer hardware and software, use of productivity tools and the Internet to solve business problems, and an introduction to fundamental and functional business information systems.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CIS or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): CIS 2010
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HON 2012 - Principles of Accounting I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010; ENG 1020 or ENG 1021; and MTH 1310 or MTH 1110 or MTH 1400
Description: This course introduces students to the role of accounting in society. The course focuses on financial accounting and reporting as tools to aid external decision making, financial analysis, and interpretation.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACC or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): ACC 2010
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HON 2020 - Principles of Microeconomics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010 or ENG 1020; AND any 1000-level MTH course.
Description: This course offers an introductory analysis of economic decision making in a market system. The roles, actions, and interactions of consumers, firms, and the government are explored. Market failure and government failure are also considered. Microeconomic principles and analysis are applied to current events and problems and are used to explore human behavior.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ECO or HON.
General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences II
Cross Listed Course(s): ECO 2020
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HON 2021 - Principles of Accounting II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 2010 with a grade of “C-” or better
Description: This course introduces students to the role of managerial accounting information in business. The course focuses on cost controls, budgeting and preparing relevant financial information for decision making.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACC or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): ACC 2020
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HON 2040 - Introduction to Nutrition
Credits: 3
Description: This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of human nutrition, including digestion, absorption, metabolism, and the function of nutrients as they relate to human health and disease.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or NUT.
General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SC2
Cross Listed Course(s): NUT 2040
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