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2018-2019 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.
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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HON 4050 - Algorithms and Algorithm Analysis
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): CS 3240 and 8 additional credits of upper division CS courses with grades of “C” or better, or permission of instructor. MTH 3210 is recommended.
Description: The emphasis of this course is on the design, analysis, and evaluation of efficient algorithms for a wide variety of computing problems.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CS or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): CS 4050
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HON 4100 - Instrumental Analysis
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHE 3000, CHE 3010, CHE 3100; CHE 3190 or CHE 3260
Description: This course presents the theory and practice of instrumental methods of analysis. Topics include: electronics; atomic and emission spectroscopy; UV-VIS spectroscopy; fluorescence and phosphorescence spectrophotometry; emission and absorption spectroscopy; infrared spectrometry; Raman spectroscopy; NMR electro analytical methods; HPLC, GC, SPE, CE, and other chromatography methods.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CHE or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): CHE 4100
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HON 4150 - Hydrology (Surface Water)
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): GEG 1100 or GEG 1910 or ENV 3400
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CSS 1010 or CIS 1010, MTH 1210
Description: In this course, students examine surface waters with respect to water flow, drainage systems, storage, pollution and environmental relationships. The hydrologic cycle is studied with respect to the amount and distribution of water, the movement and fluxes of water and current water-related issues. Topics addressed include hydrologic data sources, statistical analysis in hydrologic problem-solving, hydrograph analysis, hydrographic routing, hydrologic modeling and current challenges of urban hydrology, hydrologic models and hydrologic design.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: GEG, GEL, or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): GEG 4150, GEL 4150
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HON 4160 - Human Trafficking
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): GWS 1001, or AAS 1010, or CJC 1010, or HSP 1010, or SWK 1010; upper-division standing; or permission of instructor
Description: This course explores human trafficking on international and local levels. A review of multidisciplinary perspectives on labor and sex trafficking provides comprehensive understanding of this human rights issue. Students examine the tactics used by traffickers to recruit and control victims and the effects of abuse on victims. This course provides an overview of U.S. federal and local laws to curb trafficking, including federal Trafficking Victims Protection Act. Finally, students evaluate global and local efforts of the current anti-trafficking movement, including ways to be involved.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix.
Cross Listed Course(s): AAS 4160, CJC 4160, GWS 4160, HSP 4160, SWK 4160
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HON 4200 - Auditing and Attestation
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 3510 with a grade of C or better
Corequisite(s): ACC 3520
Description: This course is an introduction to contemporary theory and practice of auditing and attestation. The course will acquaint the students with Generally Accepted Auditing and Attestation Standards (GAAS), professional ethics, internal control, objectives and procedures for audits and attestation, risk assessment, audit and attestation reports, legal liability, research methodology, and corporate governance. Concepts included are professionalism, independence, evidence, risk, control, and enhancement of reliability and relevance properties of attester’s services.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACC or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): ACC 4200
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HON 4300 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing, CHE 3190 or CHE 3250, and completion of General Studies Requirements
Description: This course is a capstone experience for students and provides an advanced study of topics relevant to the field of inorganic and organometallic chemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, bonding, molecular orbital theory, symmetry, organometallic and inorganic reaction mechanisms.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CHE or HON.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
Cross Listed Course(s): CHE 4300
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HON 4301 - Communication Ethics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 3301
Description: This course identifies key perspectives in communication ethics. Topics include civility, morality/integrity, duty, the self as an ethical agent, organizational ethics, and media ethics. Students will apply traditional ethical principles to a variety of communication contexts including interpersonal, small group, team, organizations, and mediated situations.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CAS or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): CAS 4301
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HON 4310 - Biochemistry I
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): CHE 3110 or CHE 3090
Description: This course is an introduction to the chemistry of living systems with emphasis placed on proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, metabolism, and bioenergetics.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CHE or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): CHE 4310
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HON 4400 - Long-Form Feature Articles
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 3400 or Permission of Instructor
Description: Students study the content and writing style of magazine features and the application of the techniques and marketing requirements for producing and selling feature articles to magazines.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or JRN.
Cross Listed Course(s): JRN 4400
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HON 4410 - Water Law
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENV 1200 or ENV 1400 or ENV 3400 or Permission of instructor
Description: This course surveys U.S. water law and administration. Topics include (1) why we need laws regulating water use, (2) how ancient water laws influenced U.S. water law, (3) variations of surface and groundwater law, including prior appropriation, riparian, and hybrid, (4) international and interstate agreements, and (5) a special focus on water administration in the West.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ENV or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): ENV 4410
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HON 4480 - Art Theory and Criticism
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1600, ARTH 1700, and ARTH 2080 with “C-” or better; or permission of department
Description: This course is a seminar for advanced students involving the reading and discussion of Modern and Postmodern critical and theoretical essays about the visual arts. Students are required to make extensive use of the library facilities and to demonstrate their ability to analyze texts both orally and in writing. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply theoretical principles to their own and historical artworks.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ARTH or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): ARTH 4480
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HON 4510 - Advanced Accounting
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 3520 with a C or better
Description: This course includes coverage of reporting requirements for partnerships, SEC-regulated companies, not-for-profit organizations, and financially distressed entities, as well as information disclosure requirements for state and local governments, international harmonization of accounting standards, and the possible conversion to International Accounting Standards in the U.S.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ACC or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): ACC 4510
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HON 4521 - Seminar in Marketing Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MKT 3000, 9 completed credits of marketing courses, and senior standing
Description: This course is the culminating final course required of all Marketing minor students (and a marketing elective for Marketing majors). In this final course, the student will develop and apply marketing strategies and policies in solution to problems related to the consumer and the business environment.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MKT.
Cross Listed Course(s): MKT 4520
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HON 4550 - Project Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000 and CIS 2300 or CIS 3300 or MTH 1210 or MTH 1610
Description: This course investigates the concepts and applicability of matrix organizations and project management. The unique nature of the project-management structure is also examined, including its emphasis on integrative decision making throughout a product’s life cycle.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MGT.
Cross Listed Course(s): MGT 4550
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HON 4660 - Legal Liability for Physical Educators, Coaches and Administrators
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HPS 2050, HPS 2070, Junior standing or permission of instructor
Description: This course is designed to provide an overview of the legal issues most often encountered in sport and physical activity. Topics include contract, labor, constitutional, and intellectual property law, with an emphasis on tort law. Content is tailored specifically toward the Human Performance and Sport disciplines. The law is applied to amateur, recreational, and professional sport environments as well as physical education and leisure activities
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or HPS.
Revised: October 4, 2018
Cross Listed Course(s): HPS 4660
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HON 4710 - Public Relations Campaigns
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JRN 3700
Description: Students apply the fundamentals of public relations to the creation of campaigns for political and nonprofit causes. Students may analyze political campaigns, especially during even-numbered election years. As a part of the practice of campaigns, students design a model campaign for a business or a nonprofit organization. Some sections of this course may be taught as service learning.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or JRN.
Cross Listed Course(s): JRN 4710
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HON 4760 - Advanced Internship in Technical Communications
Credits: 1-12
Prerequisite(s): 12 semester hours of COM designated courses and the recommendations of two technical communications faculty members
Description: This advanced, on-the-job learning experience in a technical communications emphasis enables students to work in their chosen career fields. An approved plan from a cooperating organization serves as the course outline for a specific internship, but the outline must fulfill the general requirements of the course. The student must merit the internship experience and provide an acceptable plan of work before being granted permission to register for this course.
Internship requirements vary by department. For information and instructions on finding and enrolling in an internship, contact the Applied Learning Center at 303-615-1333 or internships@msudenver.edu.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: COM or HON.
Course revised July 5, 2018
Cross Listed Course(s): COM 4760
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HON 4810 - Grants and Grant Writing in the Health Professions
Credits: 3
Description: This course provides the student in the health professions with an understanding of funding sources, resources to locate funding agencies, and the grant writing process. Students will write a grant proposal for a community agency.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: RECR or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): RECR 4810
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HON 4830 - Workforce Diversity
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing
Description: This course provides an integrated perspective on the management practices and systems that influence the development and contributions of individuals within a culturally diverse workforce. The focus is on those practices that enhance an organization’s effectiveness in the increasingly competitive domestic and global marketplace.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: GWS, HON, or MGT.
University Requirement(s): Multicultural, Senior Experience
Cross Listed Course(s): GWS 4830, MGT 4830
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HON 4890 - Social Documentary
Credits: 1-4
Prerequisite(s): JRN 2100
Description: Students create photos/essays for publication and portfolios working independently or in teams. Emphasis is placed upon producing stories and images that deal with cultural definitions that impact social change. Finished work emphasizes the marriage between text and image.
Note: Students may repeat this course for up to 12 credits. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or JRN.
Cross Listed Course(s): JRN 4890
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HON 4910 - Aviation and Aerospace Strategic Planning
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Aviation and Aerospace Management or Science Major and junior standing or permission of instructor
Description: This capstone course requires the student to demonstrate and have critiqued their knowledge, skills, and critical thinking abilities in strategic planning as applied to current topics in aviation and aerospace science. Students must demonstrate analytical and interpretive abilities, along with professional level communications skills. Emphasis is placed on decision making ability applied to the aeronautical or aerospace discipline of choice. Students are mentored in industrial trends, best practices, and regulatory issues that address modern industry challenges. Students are further prepared through a professional development certificate process and must develop a career plan and portfolio for assessment by the instructor.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: AES or HON.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
Cross Listed Course(s): AES 4910
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HON 4948 - Honors Thesis Seminar
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): “C” or better in ENG 1020 or ENG 1021, Junior or Senior standing, Enrollment in the Honors Program and Permission from the Honors Director.
Description: This course is taken prior to the Senior Honors Thesis (HON 4950) and is only open to Honors students. This course familiarizes students with project organization and the scope and proper format of an undergraduate thesis project. Each student develops: a thesis statement, a project outline, an initial bibliography and a working abstract. Students also identify a primary Thesis Advisor for their projects. The Thesis Advisor is a faculty member with expertise in a discipline closely related to the topic of the thesis project.
Note: This course must be completed with a B- or better in order to advance to the Senior Honors Thesis.
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HON 4950 - Senior Honors Thesis
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HON 4948 with B- or better, Senior standing, Enrollment in the Honors Program and Permission from the Honors Director, approval from student’s department/degree program if taken in place of Departmental Senior Experience course.
Description: The Honors Thesis is the culmination of the Honors undergraduate experience. In this course, students complete an independent research and/or creative project under the direction of a primary Thesis Advisor and the Honors Director. The Thesis Advisor is a faculty member with expertise in a discipline closely related to the topic of the thesis project. Students submit a written thesis and deliver a public oral presentation of their work.
Note: Students are required to receive approval from their department chair if this course is taken in place of a departmental Senior Experience course. This course must be completed with a B- or better in order to count for Honors credit.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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HON 4951 - Paired Senior Honors Thesis
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): HON 4948 with B- or better, Senior standing, Enrollment in the Honors Program and Permission from the Honors Director
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): This one-credit course must be paired with an upper division departmental Senior Experience, research or capstone course
Description: The Paired Honors Thesis is the culmination of the Honors undergraduate experience. This one-credit course must be paired with an upper division departmental Senior Experience, research or capstone course. In this course, students complete an independent research and/or creative project under the direction of a primary Thesis Advisor and the Honors Director. The Thesis Advisor is a faculty member with expertise in a discipline closely related to the topic of the thesis project. Students submit a written thesis and deliver a public oral presentation of their work.
Note: This course must be completed with a B- or better in order to count for Honors credit.
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HON 4960 - Global Environmental Challenges
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Twelve hours of upper division courses in geology, geography, biology and/or meteorology or written Permission of instructor, and Senior standing
Description: This course will include the identification of major global environmental problems, including causes and impacts and the interplay of economic, cultural, and political forces. The approach will be a geographic analysis including location, spatial distribution, density, boundaries, and physical factors such as landforms, soils, and climate. Students are responsible as individuals and groups for presentations and discussions.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ENV or HON.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
Cross Listed Course(s): ENV 4960
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HTE 1030 - Introduction to Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Credits: 1
Description: In this course, students are provided an overview of the hotel, restaurant, tourism, and event industries. Basic operations, development, and management of those industries are covered. The course includes career opportunities and industry interrelations across these four professions.
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HTE 1035 - Academic and Career Development
Credits: 2
Corequisite(s): HTE 1030
Description: In this course, students gain an overview of the Hospitality, Tourism and Events Department at MSU Denver and learn how to maneuver through the University systems to become a successful student. The course includes career self-appraisal, academic management, scholarship application processing, cover letter instruction, interviewing skills, and strengths weakness opportunities threats analyses. At the conclusion of the semester, students attend a departmental career expo where students apply skills learned in class.
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HTE 1040 - Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Fundamentals
Credits: 3
Description: In this course, students are provided an overview of the hotel, restaurant, tourism and event industries. Basic operations, development, and management of those industries are covered. The course includes career opportunities and industry interrelations across these four professions. Students gain an overview of the Hospitality, Tourism and Events Department at MSU Denver, and learn how to maneuver through the university systems to become a successful student. The course includes career self-appraisal, academic management, scholarship application processing, cover letter instruction, interviewing skills, and strengths weakness opportunities threats analyses.
Note: Course must be taken within first 30 credit hours of declaring EVT, HTL, RST, or TTM major.
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HTE 1041 - Hospitality Service Systems
Credits: 3
Description: This course covers aspects of interpersonal, intercultural and nonverbal components of service to the customer. Students will examine the cycle of service, critical points of service, various customer service systems, methods used to evaluate customer service systems and effective training and development for delivery of successful customer service.
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HTE 1051 - Wedding Planning
Credits: 3
Description: This course introduces students to the basic concepts involved in becoming a professional wedding planner. It covers the various details of planning the wedding and the basics of managing an independent wedding planning business.
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HTE 1052 - Gaming Management
Credits: 3
Description: This course introduces the student to a thorough understanding of the operational, management, and legal aspects of the gaming and casino industry business.
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HTE 2833 - Garde Manger
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HTE 1603
Description: This course will introduce students to the modern and traditional techniques in the preparation of cold entrees, sauces, soups, pates, terrines, galantine, roulades, chaud-froid, sausages, cheeses, and hors d’oeuvres. Students will plan, organize, and direct buffets. This course will also concentrate on the practical techniques and management of showpieces and centerpieces of cold food management and skills of the Garde Manger.
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HTE 3250 - Managerial Accounting for Hospitality
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 1010 or ACC 2010
Description: This course concentrates on the analysis and interpretation of hotel, restaurant, event and tourism accounting procedures and financial statements. The importance of Uniform System of Accounts for hospitality businesses, the completion of the accounting cycle, and ethical accounting practices are related to the production and analysis of: balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Principles of budgeting, forecasting, pricing techniques, revenue management, financial ratios and financial management are reviewed by conducting case analysis explicit to the hotel, restaurant, events, and tourism industries.
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HTE 3310 - Global Cuisine
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HTE 2613
Description: In this course, students explore the culinary history and development of cuisines from global, cultural perspectives. Students will study and experience cuisines from worldwide regions utilizing authentic ingredients and tools for preparation and service. An emphasis is placed on the influences that have developed cultural traditions, taboos and dining etiquette, as practiced by the global populations.
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HTE 3550 - Human Resources in Hospitality
Credits: 3
Description: In this course, students examine the human resources and management issues that are prevalent in the hotel, restaurant, tourism, and events industries. The course explores planning, organizing, goal setting, and communicating effectively. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), diversity, recruitment, and training are also covered in this course.
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HTE 3570 - Marketing for Hospitality
Credits: 3
Description: In this course, students apply the principles of marketing and advertising to the specific needs of the hotel, restaurant, tourism, and event industries. Students will conduct field work in their area of concentration, analyze particular marketing concepts, and provide current application.
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HTE 3580 - Legal Aspects of Hospitality
Credits: 3
Description: This course provides an overview of the legal fundamentals that apply to operations and management in the hospitality and tourism industries with an emphasis on preventative management practices. Legal procedures, Civil Rights, contract law, negligence, relationships with guests, and specialized liabilities related to food and alcohol service and tourism companies are covered. Additional topics of contemporary legal issues as they relate to employment practices, market regulations, and franchising.
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HTE 3623 - Food Production and Service II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HTE 2613 and NUT 2040
Description: This course is designed to teach the student how to manage quantity food production and front of the house operations through laboratory work and real-world dining experiences The student will learn culinary vocabulary, garnishing and plate presentation, buffet and a la carte dining service, work simplification, sanitation, merchandising, food cost control, inventory procedures, time management, employee management and equipment operation.
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HTE 3833 - Garde Manger
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HTE 2613 and HTE 3603
Description: This course immerses the student in the art and science of garde manger cuisine that emphasizes hot- and cold-plated foods, buffets, showpieces, current plating trends, and profit accountability. Students will produce and manage all aspects of a la carte and banquet events to include front-of-the-house buffet design, artistic showpieces, layout and design of food stations, and guest interactions.
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HTE 3980 - Internship in Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Credits: 1-15
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Department
Description: This internship requires specialized skills that students may apply in hospitality, tourism and events settings. A written learning contract between student, faculty supervisor, site supervisor, agency, and department chair is required. Activities include finding and working in an approved hospitality, tourism or events setting. Academic credit is determined according to a ratio of 50 clock hours worked as equivalent to 1 credit hour.
Internship requirements vary by department. For information and instructions on finding and enrolling in an internship, contact the Applied Learning Center at 303-615-1333 or internships@msudenver.edu.
Note: This course is variable credit and may be repeated for up to 15 credit hours.
Course Revised July 5, 2018
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HTE 4000 - Hospitality Field Experience
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Completion of twelve hours in major concentration and senior standing
Description: In this course, students apply the theoretical concepts of hospitality and tourism to a practical, on-site, learning experience. The course includes 30 hours of field experience in an internship, community volunteer program, or a study-abroad setting.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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HTE 4010 - Hospitality Special Project
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Completion of twelve hours in major concentration, senior standing, and completion of General Studies requirements.
Description: In this course, students apply the theoretical concepts of hospitality and tourism to a practical on-site learning experience. This course includes 45 hours of field experience in an internship, community volunteer program, or a study-abroad setting.
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HTE 4040 - Hospitality Senior Research
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Completion of twelve hours in major concentration, senior standing, and completion of General Studies requirements.
Description: This course provides the approaches and techniques necessary for senior students to analyze and synthesize-needs, create and develop a major research project in Hospitality, Tourism, and Events, and effectively interpret results and their application to their major concentration area.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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HTE 4592 - Current Topics: Lodging
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing
Description: The course considers various problems, subjects, and trends related to changing environments and events in the hotel industry. Subjects related to career as well as personal development may also be studied.
Note: This course may be repeated under different topics three times for a maximum of nine total credits earned.
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HTE 4730 - Hospitality Negotiations and Sales
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HTE 3580 or Approval of Department
Description: This course provides an overview of the legal, ethical, and practical environment which impacts the negotiation of meeting contract and the execution of the events in which they represent. It examples the strategies of negotiation and sales.
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HTE 4750 - Hospitality Leadership
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HTE 3550
Description: In this course, students explore theoretical findings concerning leadership and brings them to life through practical application. Students complete a series of self assessment to identify their management and leadership styles and traits. The course addresses the importance of leadership, charisma and characteristics of leaders. The meaning of ethics, social responsibility, power, and politics in the hotel, restaurant, tourism, and event industries are investigated through role play and debate.
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HTE 4800 - Strategic Management for Hospitality
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ACC 1010 or ACC 2010
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): HTE 3250, HTE 3570, HTE 3580
Description: In this course, students analyze various approaches to strategic management in a hospitality and related industry context. Course content overviews strategy concepts and ideas while illustrating relevant examples from current hotel, restaurant, tourism, and events industry cases. Student compare managerial techniques to acquire, develop, and manage internal resources such as people, knowledge, financial capital, and physical assets. Strategies for restructuring, entrepreneurship, innovation, organization design, and global alliances are analyzed to best suit stakeholder interest in hospitality and related industry businesses.
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HTE 4860 - Hospitality Security and Safety
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HTE 3580 or Permission of instructor
Description: This course examines security, loss prevention, safety, and risk management as related to the hospitality and tourism industries. Legal concepts specific to industry operations are applied in detail through case studies, role playing, and site visits. Students conduct a risk assessment survey and compose a loss prevention management plan.
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HTL 1010 - Hotel Industry Fundamentals
Credits: 3
Description: This course will present an overview of dynamic interrelationships of the lodging industry, and segmentation of the various types of properties and how they differ from each other. Examinations of various topics include: guest services, human resources, property management, sales and marketing, brand management, revenue management, career paths, current industry trends, and historical industry developments.
Note: Course must be taken within first 12 hours of entering HTL major
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HTL 2512 - Hotel Front Office
Credits: 3
Description: This course examines hotel-front office procedures by detailing the flow of business through a hotel, from the reservations process to check-out and settlement. Students identify effective front-office management, with particular attention to the planning and evaluation of front-office operations. Front-office procedures and management are placed within the context of the overall operation of the hotel.
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HTL 3522 - Hotel Housekeeping
Credits: 3
Description: This course demonstrates how to manage housekeeping operations in the hotel industry. Students study the management of direct housekeeping day-to-day operations from the big picture perspective down to technical details. This course examines the interrelation of hotel departments, and maximum guest service and profitability.
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HTL 3652 - Hotel Property Management
Credits: 3
Description: In this course, students examine blueprint reading, building construction safety, utility requirements, and mechanical systems as they relate to managing a hospitality property.
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HTL 4100 - Revenue Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HTE 3250
Description: This course provides students with the foundational metrics and definitions that are used throughout the lodging industry. Students will analyze various types of lodging industry data, interpret the results of a variety of reports and make strategic inferences based on their analyses. In addition, this course prepares students for the exam required to obtain the Certification in Hotel Analytics (CHIA). This certification is recognized internationally by the lodging industry as a knowledge benchmark for revenue management.
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HTL 4500 - Applied Hotel Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): HTE 3250, HTE 3570, HTE 3580
Description: This course will focus on the business decisions made at the management and executive levels of a hotel and how those decisions affect not only the property itself, but also a hotel’s competitive set. A real market dynamic is simulated for a hotel that students will manage, with a focus on the financial results of key areas such as market share, revenue optimization, forecasting, capital investment, channel management, and food & beverage revenue sourcing, among many others. Utilizing simulation software, students will develop a competitive and operational strategy, implement the strategy, and review the results of their decisions in a real-time simulated market environment.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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HPL 1000 - Human Performance and Leisure Activities: Variable Topics
Credits: 2
Description: A wide variety of two-credit activity courses designed for the interests of the general student body. These courses do not serve the needs of Human Performance and Sport majors.
Note: This course may be repeated under different titles for a maximum of 16 credits.
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HPL 1010 - Swim Level I
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed for the nonswimmer and novice swimmer. Instruction and practice in basic water skills to make the student water-safe and “at home” in the aquatic environment.
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HPL 1020 - Ballet Folklórico
Credits: 2
Description: This course will serve as an introduction to Ballet Folklórico through an exploration of the technique, music, culture, and philosophy associated with this dance tradition.
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HPL 1030 - Swim Conditioning
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge and skill in the basic swimming strokes
Description: This course is designed to improve the student’s cardiovascular fitness through lap swimming.
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HPL 1040 - Water Exercise
Credits: 2
Description: A water exercise conditioning program designed to improve and maintain fitness by improving aerobic capacity; increasing flexibility and range of movement; toning major muscles and controlling weight. Swimming ability is not required for participation.
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HPL 1080 - Scuba Pool and Lecture
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Student must be able to swim a Minimum of 200 yards and tread/float for 10 minutes
Description: This course covers basic instruction and skills in both snorkeling and scuba diving. Successful completion of this course will qualify the student for open-water certification dives.
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HPL 1090 - Scuba Open Water Certification
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Student must have completed HPL 1080 within last six months
Description: This course covers both basic and advanced instruction and skills for snorkeling and scuba diving. Successful completion of this course will qualify the student for Open Water Diver Certification.
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HPL 1130 - Ballet Level I
Credits: 2
Description: Intended for adults with minimal or no experience, this course presents basic steps, positions, and movements of classical ballet, stressing correct body placement.
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HPL 1150 - Ballroom Dance
Credits: 2
Description: This course provides instruction and practice in ballroom dance with a focus on traditional dances. Dance mixers and ice breakers will also be included in this class.
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HPL 1160 - Jazz Level I
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed to teach fundamental techniques of jazz dance for fitness, endurance, strength, alignment and to help the student discover different movement patterns.
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HPL 1180 - Modern Dance I
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed for students with minimal or no dance experience. A basic modern dance foundation stressing alignment, strength and coordination will be covered.
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HPL 1210 - Improvisation and Choreography
Credits: 2
Description: This course explores introductory dance improvisation and composition through creative problem solving and choreographic exercises. It is organized into sequences, expressing a variety of themes.
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HPL 1240 - Tap Dance I
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed to provide an introduction to tap dance, as well as the physical, social and emotional benefits derived from regular participation in this activity.
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HPL 1330 - Golf I
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed for the beginning golfer. The course covers individual skills, rules, etiquette, etc. The course meets off-campus at a golf practice facility.
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HPL 1340 - Golf II
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): HPL 1330 Golf I or adequate playing ability or instructor approval
Description: This course is designed for the student with prior experience in golf. The course will include a review of fundamentals and advanced skills. The course meets off-campus at a golf practice facility.
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HPL 1350 - Tennis Level I
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed for beginning players who are below 2.5 USTA rating. Skills, strategy and rules at the introductory level are presented.
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HPL 1400 - Fencing
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed to teach the basic fundamentals of beginning fencing.
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HPL 1410 - Ski, Cross-Country, or Snowboard
Credits: 2
Description: This course is taught at a nearby ski area. Lessons are presented by the area’s instructional staff in alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, or snowboarding. Instruction for beginners to advanced students is given.
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HPL 1450 - Backpacking and Camping
Credits: 2
Description: This is a course that combines lectures and a weekend backpacking trip where the student will learn where to go, how to dress, the type of equipment needed, how to feed him/herself and others, as well as learning wilderness ethics.
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HPL 1660 - Tae Kwon Do Level I
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the Korean martial art of tae kwon do and how it may relate to personal health, physical conditioning, and self-defense.
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HPL 1670 - Tae Kwon Do Level II
Credits: 2
Description: This course will give the intermediate and advanced martial arts student the opportunity to develop and perform their art for their own enjoyment and for the public.
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HPL 1750 - Weight Training Level I
Credits: 2
Description: This is a course designed to introduce the student, both male and female, to the proper conditioning programs for personal physical development.
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HPL 1760 - Weight Training II
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed for the moderately experienced weight lifter. Instruction and practice in the necessary skills of strength and conditioning will be performed to make sure the student will be safe and to work toward the individual’s set goals. Advanced lifting techniques, including power lifting, will be performed.
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HPL 1780 - Step Aerobics
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed for the student with no prior experience in step aerobics. Basic stepping techniques and footwork, muscular endurance, muscular flexibility, and muscular strength will be emphasized. Nutrition, injury prevention, and basics of aerobic conditioning will be covered in lectures.
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HPL 1790 - Aerobics
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed as an introduction to a lifetime exercise program that can help the student develop cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. In addition to weekly activity sessions, students will receive basic information regarding healthy lifestyles. Students will be evaluated with both written and physical testing.
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HPL 1810 - Hip and Thigh Conditioning
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed to introduce the students to an exercise program that will develop muscular endurance and muscular strength, as well as flexibility. The course content will also include lectures on nutrition, basic anatomy, physiology, injury prevention and treatment.
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HPL 1820 - Stretch and Strength
Credits: 2
Description: This course includes instruction on proper stretching techniques, along with methods of developing strength. Exercise injury prevention is stressed.
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HPL 1830 - Walk, Jog, Run
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the benefits of walking/jogging as a method of aerobic conditioning and how to use these exercises safely while promoting cardiovascular health.
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HPL 1840 - Hatha Yoga I
Credits: 2
Description: This course offers students an introduction to the basic methodologies of asana (posture), pranayama (breathing practices) and meditation. The foundation of yoga, as outlined in the Hatha and Raja yoga philosophies, will build the context for the class work.
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HPL 1850 - Hatha Yoga II
Credits: 2
Description: This is an advanced course that deepens the application of pranayama, meditation, bandhas and the mudras in yoga practice. The focus is to deepen the understanding of Classical Yoga and the Yoga Sutras by Pantanjali.
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HPL 1870 - Stress Management
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the elements of stress-induced conditions, as well as provide a means by which students will become capable of effectively relieving stressful conditions.
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HPL 1880 - Tai Chi Level I
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed to introduce the beginning student to the 25 basic movement forms and concepts of Tai Chi, an ancient form of Chinese physical exercise and mental concentration. Tai Chi is a gentle form of exercise that provides practical application to movements in daily life with an emphasis on meditation, strength, flexibility and aerobic training.
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HPL 1890 - Tai Chi Level II
Credits: 2
Description: This course is designed for students already familiar with the content of Tai Chi Level I. Tai Chi Level II completes the 108 movement forms and concepts begun in Tai Chi Level I and covers advanced movements through expanded amplitude, direction, and complexity.
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HPL 2201 - Hip Hop II
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): HPL 100I or Instructor Approval
Description: Students will gain a physical and intellectual understanding of intermediate hip-hop as they are exposed to hip-hop terminology, history, and a variety of hip-hop styles.
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HPL 2230 - Ballet II
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): HPL 1130 or Instructor Approval
Description: This course is designed for students with beginning ballet skills. It will cover low intermediate level classical ballet exercises, stressing performance quality and proper alignment.
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HPL 2240 - Tap Dance II
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): HPL 1240
Description: This course is designed for low-intermediate level tap dance students. It introduces intermediate techniques of tap for fitness, health, rhythmic and performance skills.
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HPL 2260 - Jazz II
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): HPL 1160
Description: This course is for students with beginning level jazz dance experience. This course covers low intermediate Jazz Dance techniques focusing on alignment and performance presence.
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HPL 2280 - Modern Dance II
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): HPL 1180
Description: This course is designed for students with beginning modern dance experience. A low intermediate movement foundation stressing alignment, syncopation and performance presence will be covered.
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HPL 3320 - Women’s Self-Defense
Credits: 1
Description: This course will begin by examining the psychological tools needed to defend oneself and will gradually move into the actual, physical skills necessary to survive, escape, avoid and/or resist violence. The Women’s Empowerment Model will be presented. This model emphasizes self-respect, an understanding of one’s inalienable human
rights, and the determination and ability to protect those rights. Students will learn self-defense against verbal and physical assaults by becoming more aware, assertive and skilled in physical resistance techniques. Using interactive exercises, students will practice both verbal and physical self-defense skills. All ability levels are welcome, but the class is extremely physical; thus, students should come prepared to move.
Note: Credit will be granted under one prefix only: CPD or HPL.
Cross Listed Course(s): CPD 3320
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HPL 3360 - Jazz III
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): HPL 2260 and department approval
Description: This class is for students with low intermediate level jazz dance experience. This course covers intermediate Jazz Dance focusing on, alignment, and performance presence.
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HPL 3380 - Modern Dance III
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): HPL 2280 and Department Approval
Description: This course is for students with low intermediate modern dance experience. Students will build an intermediate movement foundation stressing alignment, syncopation, weight and performance presence.
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HPL 4460 - Jazz IV
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): HPL 3360 and Department Approval
Description: This class is for students with intermediate level jazz dance experience. This course covers advanced intermediate Jazz Dance, focusing on alignment and performance presence.
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HPL 4480 - Modern Dance IV
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): HPL 3380 and Department Approval
Description: This course is for students with intermediate modern dance experience. An advanced intermediate movement foundation stressing alignment, strength, weight and performance presence will be covered.
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HSL 1030 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Physical Activities for Special Populations
Credits: 2
Description: This course is intended for HPS majors and minors. The emphasis of this course is on sport and motor programs for special populations and programs related to those individuals with physical, mental, or multiple disabilities as well as the aging population. This course will include opportunities for experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating existing sports and physical activity programs for the disabled.
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HSL 1250 - Adaptive Aquatic Programs
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Current ARC WSI certification
Description: This course acquaints the student with various adapted aquatic programs and methods of teaching the mentally and/or physically disabled. The course leads to Red Cross Adaptive Aquatic certification.
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HSL 1340 - Skills and Methods of Teaching Rhythms for Special Populations
Credits: 2
Description: This course emphasizes skills for the development, implementation, and evaluation of rhythmic activities for the handicapped in recreation and rehabilitation programs. The course will also cover a variety of adapted dance, and movement techniques for the auditorially and visually impaired, emotionally disturbed, physically handicapped, mentally handicapped, and the aged.
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