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2019-2020 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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Journalism and Media Production |
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JMP 4403 - Electronic Media Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 2400 or permission of instructor
Description: This course examines management tasks and functions as they exist in a variety of electronic media. The course focuses on relevant management theory, technical operations, economics, business functions and practices, programming, regulation, marketing, sales, and audience considerations specific to electronic media.
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JMP 4420 - Advanced Video Production
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 3420; or permission of instructor
Description: Advanced video production tools and processes spanning pre-production, production, and post-production are covered. Course topics include high-resolution digital proxy workflow, understanding codecs and formats, advanced color grading, and conforming video projects to broadcast specifications.
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JMP 4425 - Producing the Music Video
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 2400, JMP 2420, JMP 3420, JMP 3430, JMP 3440, JMP 3490, JMP 3785, JMP 3800, JMP 4402, JMP 4420 and JMP 4430; or permission of instructor. Student must be a declared Sound and Vision major.
Description: In this course, students learn how to conceptualize, plan, produce and undertake post-production tasks in the creation of a music video. Students learn about specific pre-production activities, employ the methods and techniques for properly recording visuals and audio, and successfully perform post-production. Various types of music videos are identified and analyzed.
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JMP 4430 - Video Production Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 3420 or permission of instructor
Description: This course is a survey of video production management, guiding the aspiring producer through many of the roles and processes in a hands-on course. Topics include production research and development, budgeting and funding, scheduling and hiring, permits, contracts, licenses and other legal document preparation, finishing, marketing, distribution and exhibition.
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JMP 4443 - Advanced Television Production
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 2400 and JMP 3440; or permission of instructor
Description: This is an advanced course in digital production skills for both studio and the field projects. Specific focus is on digital, high-definition workflow and file-based capture and finishing. This course allows students independence and the opportunity for formative research, including team building, financing possibilities, target audience evaluation, and potential distribution venues.
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JMP 4450 - Advanced Media Production and Leadership
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 3450
Description: Students in this course get real-world experience by developing a website for a client. Advanced message design, information architecture, and documentation are produced. A variety of skills, including project management, graphic design, photography, copy writing / editing, and HTML/CSS coding all come together to deliver a professional project benefitting the community.
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JMP 4455 - Magazine Production
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 2210; or permission of instructor
Description: Students in this course develop a working knowledge of the relationship among magazine writing, photojournalism, and production. Students plan issues and write editorial content, such as cover copy, headlines, photo captions, departments, columns and features. Students plan a magazine issue from start to finish and will be responsible for designing and laying out magazine pages.
Note: Course Revised June 28, 2019
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JMP 4460 - Multi-Camera Production for Music Performance
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 2400, JMP 2420, JMP 3430, JMP 3440, JMP 3445, JMP 3485, JMP 3800, JMP 4420; or permission of instructor. Student must be a declared Sound and Vision major.
Description: This course focuses on multi-camera video production as it applies to music performance in a studio or music venue setting. Students participate in and plan production activities that result in a finished video program. Studio activities include camera blocking, set design, lighting schemes, use of special effects, motion graphics, technical direction, creative production design and post-production editing.
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JMP 4462 - Advanced Radio Production
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 3462 or permission of instructor
Description: In this course, students continue their studies in radio. Students are given responsibility for creating regularly-scheduled program “air shifts” and will create both all-live and recorded-live station programming blocks.
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JMP 4465 - Video Thesis
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 4430
Description: Students take individual video projects from script to screen under guided professor mentorship in this immersive capstone video production course.
Note: Students take either JMP 4460 or JMP 4760 to complete the Video Production core. They may take both with the second course serving as an additional upper division elective.
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JMP 4480 - Professional Capstone Project
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 2400, JMP 2420, JMP 3420, JMP 3430, JMP 3440, JMP 3800, JMP 4402, JMP 4420, JMP 4430 or permission of instructor. Senior standing. Student must be a declared major in Sound and Vision.
Description: In this Senior Experience course, students produce a final video project that showcases a specific musical artist. The final project is a “rock documentary” that consists of on-camera interviews, performance footage, a conceptual video piece, promotional or social media materials and other media that represents the musical artist. The final project may incorporate subject matter from previous classes, but must include newly created content. Students will present the final project as part of an oral presentation.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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JMP 4485 - Motion Graphics II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 3485
Description: In the advanced motion graphics course, students hone professional skills including project documentation and personal branding. Students develop animated broadcast packages for several audience and industry profiles. Automation techniques and animation in 3D space are also practiced. The course concludes with demo reel presentations.
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JMP 4500 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Journalism
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 2435
Description: Students undergo an intensive study of the ethical, constitutional, and legal conflicts in the news media.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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JMP 4600 - Advanced Photojournalism
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 3600
Description: Students in this course receive advanced instruction in photojournalism and techniques used in still photography for print and online media. Students build upon their working knowledge of DSLR cameras.
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JMP 4740 - Public Relations in Crises
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 1100
Description: Students in this course examine and develop public relations approaches for identifying, managing and responding to crises. Students explore multiple channels for communicating crises plans and for communicating during crises. Multiple publics are considered in planning and action for public relations professionals in this area. This course may be taught as service learning.
Note: Course Revised June 28, 2019
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JMP 4750 - Public Relations Laboratory
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): JMP 3700
Description: PR Lab is MSU Denver’s student-run PR agency. Students learn how a PR firm operates and gain real-world experience working with local corporate and nonprofit organizations as account executives. Students apply knowledge and practice of strategic planning, media relations, social media management, press release and blog writing, and event planning. (Service Learning)
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JMP 4790 - Senior Seminar
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, and 12 or more hours of JMP or AES designated courses, or permission of instructor
Description: This course gives the advanced student an opportunity to write a paper of publishable quality and present a seminar based on in-depth research or an application of state-of-the-art practices in an area of Technical Writing and Editing, Media Production, Video Production or other field.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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JMP 4890 - Social Documentary
Credits: 1-4
Prerequisite(s): JMP 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 JMP.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 4890
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K-12 Physical Education |
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PETE 1601 - Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
Credits: 3
Description: The course will introduce the student to the professional preparation for the physical educator in the broadest sense. Thus, the students’ experiences in the course will include learning about the history of physical education, being introduced to the steps for teacher licensure, learning of professional dispositions including attendance/punctuality, self-initiative, reliability, communication skills, and response to feedback. Important physical education concepts will be covered including; standards, objectives, lesson plan design, as well as unit planning. Students will learn how to use campus resources important to their success as students.
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PETE 1665 - Methods of Teaching Outdoor Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PETE 1601
Description: This course is intended for K-12 Physical Education teaching majors and covers outdoor education experiences and methodology. Topics will include an array of outdoor and adventure education activities throughout various seasons.
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PETE 1670 - Curricular Aspects of Elementary Physical Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PETE 1601
Description: This course is intended for K-12 Physical Education teaching majors. It is a course designed to acquaint students with theories, rationale, activities and materials used to teach physical activities and rhythms to children at the elementary school level.
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PETE 1680 - Curricular Aspects of Secondary Physical Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PETE 1601
Description: This course is intended for K-12 Physical Education teaching majors. The course is designed to acquaint students with theories, rationales, activities and materials used to teach physical activities to students at the secondary school level.
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PETE 2010 - Methods of Teaching Team Activities
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PETE 1601
Description: This course covers various methodologies of teaching team activities for the K-12 Physical Education major. It is designed to develop the teaching skills, strategies, and presentation techniques necessary to effectively teach a variety of team activities. Students will also learn the skills associated with performance analysis, classroom management, and teacher feedback as they relate to team activities.
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PETE 2030 - Teaching Weight Training and Fitness Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PETE 1601, PETE 1670, PETE 1680
Description: This course covers methods of teaching weight training and physical fitness for the K-12 Physical Education major. It is designed to develop the skills, strategies and presentation techniques necessary to effectively teach the principles of weight training and fitness education in a physical activity and/or classroom setting. Students will also learn the skills associated with exercise prescription, exercise testing, and fitness testing administration.
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PETE 2040 - Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities, Level I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): PETE 1601
Description: This course covers various methodologies of teaching individual and dual activities for the K-12 Physical Education major. It is designed to develop the teaching skills, strategies, and presentation techniques necessary to effectively teach a variety of the selected activities. Students will also learn the skills associated with performance analysis, classroom management, and teacher feedback as it relates to individual/dual activities.
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PETE 2090 - Methods of Teaching Individual/Dual Activities, Level II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PETE 1601
Description: This course covers various methodologies of teaching individual and dual activities for the K-12 Physical Education major. The students will learn skill themes, movement concepts, and advanced locomotor and manipulative skills as they relate to individual/dual activities. Additionally, this class will focus on teaching styles and pedagogical concepts important to diversity (culture, race, gender, etc) and exceptionality (physical, emotional, mental and developmental abilities).
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PETE 3010 - Clinical Experience in School Health Education
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in ITP 1500, PETE 1601, provisional or full acceptance to teacher education
Corequisite(s): HPS 3000
Description: This course is a companion course to and must be taken concurrently with HPS 3000 . The course converts content, theory, and conceptual aspects of academic and professional teacher education into standards-based instruction through assignments, assessments management plans, and curriculum projects. Students plan and micro-teach lessons integrating Colorado Teacher Quality Standards and collaborate to develop interdisciplinary lessons. Students design a variety of models of instruction and approaches to classroom management to support learner’s growth toward Quality Standards for Colorado teachers.
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PETE 3200 - Movement Science for Teacher Education
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1000
Description: Movement Science includes basic knowledge in anatomical, biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology, and exercise physiology as it applies to the practice of physical activity, fitness, and exercise in K-12 Physical Education. The course will apply movement concepts to analyze technique as it applies to K-12 Physical Education curriculum during lecture and lab portions of the class.
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PETE 3400 - Methods of Teaching Secondary Physical Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C-” or better in PETE 1601, PETE 1680 and provisional or formal admission to the teacher licensure program.
Corequisite(s): PETE 3410
Description: This course is a companion course to and must be taken concurrently with PETE 3410. The course teaches students how to convert content, theory, and conceptual aspects of academic and professional teacher education into standards-based instruction through assignments, assessments, management plans, and teacher work samples. Students plan and micro-teach lessons integrating Colorado Teacher Quality Standards and collaborate to develop interdisciplinary lessons. Students design a variety of models of instruction and approaches to classroom management to support learner’s growth toward Teacher Quality Standards for Colorado teachers.
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PETE 3410 - Clinical Experience in Secondary Physical Education
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): PETE 1601, PETE 1680
Corequisite(s): PETE 3400
Description: This course is a companion course to and must be taken concurrently with PETE 3400. The course teaches student how to convert content, theory, and conceptual aspects of academic and professional teacher education into standards-based instruction through assignments, assessments management plans, and teacher work samples. Students plan and micro-teach lessons integrating Colorado Teacher Quality Standards and collaborate to develop interdisciplinary lessons. Students design a variety of models of instruction and approaches to classroom management to support learner’s growth toward Quality Standards for Colorado teachers.
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PETE 3460 - Health and Physical Education Assessment
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): “C-” or better in PETE 1601, MTH 1610
Description: This course is designed to help students possess knowledge of standards-based assessment in psychomotor, cognitive, and affective domains and have skills of designing, administering, and interpreting assessments utilized in K-12 grade levels. Students will learn how to develop assessments and gather information to monitor student progress, structure effective lessons, and make grading more accurate and systematic.
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PETE 3500 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): “C-” or better in PETE 1601 and PETE 1670; Provisional or formal admission to the teacher licensure program.
Corequisite(s): PETE 3510
Description: This course is a companion course to and must be taken concurrently with PETE 3510: Clinical Experience in Elementary Physical Education. The course teaches students how to convert content, theory and conceptual aspects of academic and professional teacher education into standards based instruction through assignments, assessments, management plans, and teacher work samples. Students plan and micro-teach lessons integrating Colorado Teacher Quality Standards and collaborate to develop interdisciplinary lessons that link physical education to reading, technology and mathematics. Students design a variety of models for instruction and approaches to classroom management to support learner’s growth toward Colorado Teacher Quality Standards.
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PETE 3510 - Clinical Experience in Elementary Physical Education
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C-” or better in PETE 1601, PETE 1670; Provisional or formal admission to the teacher licensure program.
Corequisite(s): PETE 3500
Description: This course is a companion course to and must be taken concurrently with PETE 3500: Methods of Teaching Elementary Physical Education. This course integrates the content, theory, and conceptual aspects of academic and professional teacher education in a 60-hour standards based field experience in elementary physical education. This field experience provides the pre-student teaching candidate opportunities in school settings to demonstrate their developing teaching competencies and extends opportunities to implement and assess integrated lessons that promote student achievement. Students apply principles of teaching and classroom management to make appropriate decisions for diverse groups of learners and to adjust approaches for elementary physical education students with special needs.
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PETE 3800 - Risk Prevention, Assessment, and Intervention for Teacher Education
Credits: 3
Description: This course is designed to provide K-12 physical education majors and P-12 education majors an overview of potential areas of risk faced by educators. Specifically, elements of risk prevention, first aid and CPR, assessment, and intervention are discussed as they apply within a school setting. Topics include: liability; decision making; supervision; protecting children; recognizing environmental risks; recognizing psychological disorders; recognizing general medical conditions; and, recognizing and evaluating common injuries related to physical education and activity.
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PETE 4620 - Methods of Teaching Adapted Physical Education
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): “C-” or better in PETE 1601, PETE 1665, PETE 1670 and PETE 1680. Provisional or formal admission to the teacher licensure program.
Description: This course is designed to give future teachers the skills and knowledge to effectively include children with disabilities in the general physical education setting or least restrictive environment. Course content includes characteristics of selected disabilities and how these disabilities impact a person’s movement potential and performance, legislation, assessment, Individual Education Plans, strategies for inclusion and teaching methods in the physical education setting.
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Leadership |
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LDR 1010 - Leadership and Social Change
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on reading and writing preassessment test
Description: This course provides an introduction to the place occupied by leadership at all levels of society, as well as an examination of the responsibilities that accompany the leadership role in the contemporary context. It also offers a framework through which students can explore their own potential for ethical and effective leadership. In this sense, the course revolves, in multidisciplinary fashion, around the application of leadership theories, concepts, and skills to both everyday life and the broader challenges facing people, especially during times of transition and change.
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LDR 3010 - Perspectives on Leadership
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LDR 1010; or permission of instructor
Description: This course focuses on select topics fundamental for a full understanding of leadership. Among these are: the role of judgment in the leadership process; the ethical pursuit of leadership; the place of followership in the leadership equation; multicultural and global perspectives on leadership; and the question of emotional intelligence in leadership.
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Letters, Arts and Sciences |
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LAS 2810 - Integrated Arts and Humanities I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020
Description: This interdisciplinary course, the first in a two-part sequence, is an integrated study of the visual arts, literature, music, drama, and philosophy of the ancient, medieval, and Renaissance world. It explores humankind’s cultural legacy and focuses thematically on the concerns of origin, self-knowledge, identity, world-view and society that many cultures, both Western and Eastern, share in common and also takes note of the unique contributions of different artists, writers, and thinkers to that process. Learning approaches will include lecture, discussion, projects, and attendance at a minimum of three cultural events.
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LAS 2820 - Integrated Arts and Humanities II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): LAS 2810
Description: As part of a two-semester sequence, this interdisciplinary course continues the integrated study of the arts and humanities in the world of the 17th through 20th centuries, from the baroque and the age of reason to Romanticism and the modern period. It considers the effects of scientific discovery, industrialization, social change, and technology on their development and the interaction of diverse cultures on an international and global basis, and also takes into account the unique contributions of different artists, writers, and thinkers. Learning approaches will include lecture, discussion, projects, and attendance at a minimum of three cultural events.
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Linguistics |
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LING 2011 - Origins of English Words
Credits: 3
Corequisite(s): ENG 1020
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ENG 1020
Description: In this course, students study the component parts of English words and the way that speakers and writers create and change words and word meaning. Students consider why and when words are borrowed from other languages, such as German, Latin, French, Spanish, Greek, and Arabic. This course provides students with tools they can use to improve their vocabulary and reading comprehension throughout their lives. It is particularly valuable for students who plan to pursue careers in medicine, law, education, psychology, philosophy, culinary arts, and the humanities, and for all students who want to improve their language skills.
General Studies: Arts and Humanities
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LING 3040 - Morphology and Syntax
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 or permission of instructor
Description: This is an intermediate study of syntax and morphology using basic principles of structural linguistics and generative-transformational syntactic theory. Although the course focuses on English, the structure of other languages is also covered. Both the analysis of language structures and the discussion of relevant theoretical approaches to those structures are involved.
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LING 3043 - Phonetics and Phonology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 or permission of instructor
Description: This course is an introductory study of language sounds (phonetics) and language sound systems (phonology), focusing primarily on the articulation of sounds, but also including discussion of acoustics and sound perception. The students will learn and practice using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Looking at various languages of the world, including English, the students will analyze the phonemes and conduct phonological analyses, using distinctive features and rule formalism.
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LING 3044 - Phonetics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010, or permission of instructor
Description: This course, designed for Linguistics majors and minors, is an in-depth study of language sounds, how humans produce them, and how humans perceive them. Students learn about all three branches of the field: articulatory, acoustic, and auditory phonetics. Students also gain proficiency in using the International Phonetic Alphabet, collecting acoustic speech data, and interpreting waveforms and spectrograms.
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LING 3045 - Phonology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 and LING 3044, or permission of instructor
Description: This course is designed for Linguistics majors and minors. In this course, students engage in an in-depth study of language sound systems and patterning of speech sounds. Using data from a broad sampling of the world’s languages, as well as from English, students learn to analyze phonemic structures and conduct phonological analysis using distinctive features and rule formalism.
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LING 3080 - Perspectives in Linguistics: Variable Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 or permission of instructor
Description: The different topics within linguistics, some theoretical and some applied, range from conversation analysis to applied linguistics to stylistics to advanced syntax. Individualized projects are required. Students may repeat the course under different subtitles, up to a limit of 9 credit hours.
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LING 4010 - Studies in Linguistics: Variable Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 and junior standing, or permission of instructor
Description: The different topics, some theoretical and some applied, are interdisciplinary and are designed to help the linguist bridge the gap between linguistics and various other disciplines. Individualized projects are required. Students may repeat the course under different subtitles, up to a limit of 9 credit hours. Any single variable topic may be used as an elective under either the linguistic or the interdisciplinary requirement, but not both.
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LING 4011 - Anthropological Linguistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 or ANT 2500; and junior standing; or permission of instructor
Description: This course analyzes the origins of language, its development, the similarities and the differences between natural languages in the context of various cultures and societies. The focus is on the goals, tasks, and methods of the anthropological linguist studying the language of a foreign culture. The class will examine data from a variety of languages in order to gain an awareness of the variation and similarities that exist in language structures around the world. Individualized projects are required. This course may be used as an elective to satisfy either the linguistic or the interdisciplinary requirement for the Linguistics major, but not both.
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LING 4012 - Historical Linguistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 and junior standing, or permission of instructor
Description: This course covers the various languages and language families of the world from an historical perspective. The student will study language change, methods of historical linguistics research, and language classification. Individualized projects are required. This course may be used as an elective to satisfy either the linguistic or the interdisciplinary requirement for the Linguistics major, but not both.
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LING 4013 - Psycholinguistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 and junior standing, or permission of instructor
Description: This course examines language development in monolinguals as well as bilingualism/multilingualism in children and adults. It covers all levels of language structure (phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics) and language use (linguistic interactions between parents and children, among children themselves, and between speakers across dialects). Individualized projects are required. This course may be used as an elective to satisfy either the linguistic or the interdisciplinary requirement of the Linguistics major, but not both.
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LING 4015 - Dialects of North American English
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 or permission of instructor
Description: In this course, students analyze the phonological, morphological, syntactic, and lexical variation in English as spoken in diverse regional and social contexts across the United States and Canada. This course provides a thorough overview of the status of language variation in North America and a survey of the various methodological and theoretical approaches used in dialect research. This course offers students the opportunity to conduct original dialect field research and write a paper reporting their findings.
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LING 4016 - Introduction to Translation Studies
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010, 6 credit hours of a foreign language or permission of instructor
Description: The course provides a comprehensive coverage of the major theories of translation. Both theoretical and practical aspects of translation are discussed in detail. Students analyze numerous case studies and perform translation considering the many cultural, ideological, ethical, and philosophical aspects of texts of various genres. Students are introduced to translation memory and software.
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LING 4060 - Modern Language Theory
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 2010 and senior standing, or permission of instructor
Description: This course focuses on at least two different theoretical approaches to language. The main theoretical approach is language universals and the typological classification of languages, which allows students to examine linguistic structures on all levels (phonological, morphological, and syntactic) from languages all around the world. Other theoretical approaches are also studied, at least one in depth. The course is designed to help the students utilize the terminology and methodological analyses they have learned in previous courses and apply these to new linguistic situations.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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Management |
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MGT 2210 - Legal Environment of Business I
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020 or ENG 1021; and completion of General Studies requirements in Oral Communication.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Completion of Quantitative Literacy requirement or enrollment in a course that satisfies the Quantitative Literacy requirement.
Description: This course is designed to present the legal system as it applies to business. The course includes a discussion of fundamental concepts related to the nature and sources of law and to the resolution of disputes. The course requires analysis of statutes, cases, and regulations of related governmental agencies that address employment, securities, trade and workplace decisions. The law of agency, contracts, organizations and torts is analyzed. Ethical and international aspects of law are treated where appropriate.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MGT.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 2210
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MGT 2500 - Fundamentals of Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Completion of General Studies Quantitative Literacy Requirement and ENG 1010
Description: This course covers the fundamentals of small business management and entrepreneurship. Areas addressed include identifying the forms of business, the nuts and bolts of how to start the business, opportunity recognition, finding the target market, analyzing the competition, promoting the business, analyzing basic accounting and finance issues, legal concerns regarding small business and new ventures, analyzing sources of funding, growing the business, and building the team. The course is designed for non-management majors and business minors. This course may only be used as a general elective by any business major.
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MGT 3000 - Organizational Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020 or ENG 1021; Satisfaction of General Studies Requirements in Oral Communication and Quantitative Literacy, and Junior standing
Description: This course examines, analyzes, and assesses managerial functions and processes as related to business and other organizations. It is designed to prepare students to meet the challenges of a highly dynamic and ever-changing business environment by formulating individual competencies and skills, translating theory into practice, creating critical thinkers, and reflecting on the integration of new concepts and environmental changes into managerial practices.
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MGT 3020 - Entrepreneurs: Cases and Studies
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): at least junior standing
Description: This course examines the work of various entrepreneurs to gain insights into how new concepts are discovered and developed. Areas addressed include researching and developing a business concept, investigating market factors, planning financial strategies, and starting a business. The course prepares students for work on a business plan and also to be more creative managers.
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MGT 3220 - Legal Environment of Business II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 2210
Description: This course provides an overview of the contemporary legal environment in which businesses operate. It explores various forms of business organizations, such as corporations and limited liability companies, and business opportunities, such as franchises. Also covered are important areas of government regulation of business including securities law, antitrust law, environmental law, and bankruptcy law. The course also delves into the realm of employment law, with a focus on employment discrimination, affirmative action, and labor law.
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MGT 3230 - International Business Law
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 2210
Description: This course covers the legal context for international business decisions. Topics include selected elements of international law such as customary law and the law of treaties. Also covered are the international law of important/exporting, intellectual property, trade regulations, transportation, documentary transactions, contracts, agency/employment, and dispute resolution. Ethical aspects of the above areas are discussed.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MGT.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 3231
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MGT 3240 - Employment and Human Resource Law
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 2210
Description: This course is an in-depth study of the legal and practical implications of employment and human resources law. Students interested in management, human resources or owning their own business will benefit from this course. Topics include statutory law, common law and constitutional law as it relates to the employment/human resources context, employer/ employee relationship, antidiscrimination laws, labor law, litigation prevention methods and privacy. The focus of the course is on the practical elements of law, with an emphasis on Colorado and federal law.
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MGT 3250 - Colorado Water Law and Water Rights Administration
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Completion of General Studies requirements in Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy, and Junior Standing
Description: This course provides students with an in-depth study of the unique nature of Colorado water law and Colorado water rights administration. The course will survey the key issues surrounding the legal framework governing the allocation of water resources, administrative processes affecting water distribution, and policy considerations that influence decisions about the use and management of water resources in the state of Colorado. An overview of Colorado climate, geology and hydrology, as well as a review of Colorado’s early water use and development will provide the context for the study of the legal system with which the state and its citizens allocate water.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ENV or MGT.
Cross Listed Course(s): ENV 3250
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MGT 3260 - Managing Business Risk
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 2210 Legal Environment of Business I
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MGT 2210 Legal Environment of Business I
Description: This course addresses how business owners/managers deal with the various risks of running a business. Businesses can face unexpected and accidental losses from a variety of sources and, without a solid risk management plan for these contingencies, the resulting losses can result in bankruptcy. This course focuses on the processes used in identifying risk, evaluating the potential for losses to the organization, and creating a strategy to retain or transfer the risk. Major topics include risk to property, liability risk, legal considerations, risk financing strategies, and operational and strategic risks.
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MGT 3530 - Human Resources Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000
Description: This course provides the student with a broad overview of the contemporary issues, theories, and principles used to effectively manage human resources in organizations. The psychological, social, legal, and economic bases underlying the practices of human resource management are studied. Topics such as recruitment, selection, performance appraisal, and compensation are analyzed. Some sections of this course are taught with an actual business client. Students engage with the client in conjunction with classroom learning (service learning).
Note: Course Revised June 28, 2019
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MGT 3550 - Operations Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000 and CIS 2300 or CIS 3300 or MTH 1210 or MTH 1610
Description: This course is an introduction to operations management decision-making and to the tools used to enhance the decision-making process. Attention is given to the design and operation of the production/service system and its interrelationship with other systems in the organization. The course places special emphasis on the use of quantitative techniques in decision making. Topics include productivity, strategic positioning and design of operations (e.g., capacity, layout, location, and work methods), project management, forecasting, quality control, supply-chain management, and inventory management.
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MGT 3720 - The Conscious Business: Sustainable Business Strategies for the 21st Century
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Junior level
Description: Firms are recognizing the importance of sustainability and in response are adopting an expansive stakeholder view as a way to acquire a competitive advantage and increase financial returns. This course describes how a stakeholder perspective impacts all areas of a firm. The course also describes how a stakeholder view of strategy can create a “conscious company” that provides a positive impact to society and the environment while also increasing profitability.
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MGT 3820 - International Business
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing
Description: This course is designed to enhance understanding of the international environment faced by businesses. Trade barriers, cultural differences, entry strategies into foreign markets, foreign currency, political environments, and economic environments are among the many topics surveyed to assist students in becoming aware of international issues and events influencing management in today’s global environment.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MGT.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 3820
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MGT 3850 - Global Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing
Description: This course focuses on opportunities for starting and developing new ventures in parts of the world outside the U.S. Characteristics that influence entrepreneurship in select countries, whose cultures and income levels are vastly different from one another, are examined, requiring students to compare, contrast, and draw conclusions about new venture opportunities in those countries. Students will develop a feasibility plan for an international venture opportunity in a selected foreign market. Upon completing this course, students will have a better understanding of the unique elements associated with starting a new venture in a foreign country.
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MGT 3860 - Social Entrepreneurship
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 and General Studies Quantitative Literacy and Junior standing.
Description: This course provides an overview of social entrepreneurship, explains the skills required to identify unmet social needs and analyze their potential for solution with a viable social enterprise.
Note: Students may receive credit for only one prefix: HSP or MGT.
Cross Listed Course(s): HSP 3860
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MGT 4030 - Organizational Development and Change
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000
Description: This course examines the process of planned change and development strategies in organizations. The focus is on using knowledge of behavioral and social science to help organizations, groups, and individuals improve effectiveness in aligning with strategic objectives.
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MGT 4050 - Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000
Description: This course covers contemporary purchasing and supply-chain issues, concepts, and techniques related to the location, analysis, and monitoring of sources of goods, materials, and services.
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MGT 4350 - Enterprise Planning
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000
Description: This course provides a detailed overview of the demand-supply management process from an enterprise-wide perspective. Students will learn planning methods related to managing the demand chain, such as forecasting and basic demand management principles, as well as the techniques used to synchronize the supply chain with the demand chain to include aggregate planning, master scheduling, materials requirements planning, and enterprise resource planning.
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MGT 4420 - Entrepreneurial Business Planning
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): (ACC 1010 or FIN 2220 or FIN 3320) AND (MGT 3020) AND (MKT 3250 OR MKT 4300 or MKT 4520)
Description: This course requires the student to prepare a definitive, comprehensive business plan involving all aspects of a proposed new venture. To attract seed money and growth capital, the student plan must address probable start-up issues involving market analysis, competition, workforce and capacity planning. Emphasis is on financial viability and business plan packaging to secure financial seed money.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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MGT 4530 - Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000
Description: This course examines the behavior of individuals and small groups in organizational settings. The emphasis is on how organizations influence behavior in their quest for operating efficiency and effectiveness.
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MGT 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): HON 4550
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MGT 4610 - Labor/Employee Relations
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 2210 and MGT 3000
Description: This course provides the student with an understanding of the development of labor law and its application to the management of employer/employee relations. Cases and illustrations are used to demonstrate collective bargaining and methods of securing industrial peace.
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MGT 4620 - Performance Management and Reward Systems
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3530
Description: This course examines the management and reward of employee performance including methods of: (1) identifying, measuring and evaluating performance; (2) using performance data as a basis for human resource management decisions; and, (3) designing compensation systems to attract, retain, and motivate employees; and (4) ensuring strategic alignment of employee performance and organizational goals.
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MGT 4640 - Employee Training and Development
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3530
Description: This course focuses on the design, implementation, and uses of training and development as a necessary part of increasing the value of employee and manager skills. Rapid organizational change precipitated by global competition, multicultural and multinational workers, and technology implementation require organizations to develop the human potential and careers of their employees at all levels.
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MGT 4660 - Employee Selection
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3530
Description: This course introduces students to issues related to the selection and placement of employees, including workforce planning issues, sourcing and recruiting talent, and the proper use of selection tools and procedures that will facilitate the effective selection of talent.
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MGT 4700 - Global Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ECO 3550, FIN 3100, MGT 3820, and MKT 2010 or MKT 3710 or MKT 3750
Description: This course focuses on the management challenges associated with developing strategies and managing the operations of companies whose activities cross national boundaries. Topics such as the challenges of creating global strategies, operating in different cultures, the implications of cross-national differences in institutional environments, along with how to design effective organizational structures for coordination and control in multinational operations, are discussed.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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MGT 4750 - Advanced Topics in Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MGT 3000 and Senior Standing
Description: This course addresses current and emerging topics in management/business. Students research several management/business topics, integrate this research with material from other management and business courses, and recommend solutions, courses of action, or strategies for dealing with these issues. The topics addressed in this course will change over time as important issues in business, management, and/or society evolve.
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MGT 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, HON 4830
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MGT 4850 - Organizational and Management Consulting
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, or Junior standing with permission of instructor
Description: This course introduces students to the consulting process and requires them to apply its steps to an actual organization or small business. Students develop skills in building rapport with clients, identifying major trends in a client’s organizational environment, identifying the major problems or issues facing a client organization, developing viable alternatives, and formulating and recommending solutions to the problems or issues identified. There is a service learning component where students apply course concepts to an actual business setting and reflect on their service experiences. (Service Learning)
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MGT 4950 - Strategic Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): completion of all other business core courses and senior standing
Description: This course presents concepts used by managers to develop companies that can prosper in a competitive, global environment. Students are provided the opportunity to apply the concepts and theories of strategic management along with knowledge gained from business courses, general studies, and work experience to the operating and strategic challenges faced by domestic and global organizations.
Note: There may be a service learning component where students apply course concepts to an actual business setting and reflect on their service experiences.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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BUS 1950 - Business Communication
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 1010 or CAS 1710 and ENG 1010.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ENG 1020
Description: This marketing course explores multiple forms of communication within a business environment. Emphasis is placed on writing, listening, speaking, nonverbal and interpersonal communication with internal and external business audiences. Students apply the principles learned to written exercises and oral presentations.
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MKT 1250 - Introduction to Sales
Credits: 3
Description: This course introduces the environment of professional selling to the student and presents both consumers’ and business buyers’ perspectives. Areas covered include ethical considerations in professional selling and elements in the sales process. Students will meet industry representatives during classroom discussions to learn about potential career opportunities.
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MKT 1260 - Customer Service
Credits: 3
Description: This course introduces the field of customer service as applied to both consumer and business buyers. Areas covered include: developing customer satisfaction, building customer loyalty, creating rapport, and managing customer expectations. Students will identify these areas through class lectures, guest speakers, cases, and homework assignments. Students will also learn about career opportunities.
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MKT 2010 - Marketing Around the Globe
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1010
Description: Students study the importance of globalization in the business world where global markets are more connected and marketers must respond to the expectations of global consumers. The course covers the essential concepts of global marketing with the aid of extensive, real-life examples. The course offers balanced coverage of developed and developing markets. Integrating cultural analysis throughout the course, students examine global and local competition and forms of global market entry, as well as basic principles of global marketing strategies, such as price, product, distribution, and promotion.
Note: This course meets SBS II and Global Diversity requirements with the exception of Marketing major students.
General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences II, Global Diversity
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MKT 2040 - Business Communication
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 1010 or CAS 1710; ENG 1010, ENG 1020, and completion of General Studies requirements in quantitative literacy.
Description: This marketing course explores multiple forms of communication within a business environment. Emphasis is placed on writing, listening, speaking, nonverbal and interpersonal communication with internal and external business audiences. Students apply the principles learned to written exercises and oral presentations.
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MKT 3000 - Principles of Marketing
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020 or ENG 1021, completion of General Studies requirements in Oral Communication and Quantitative Literacy, and at least junior standing.
Description: This course helps students understand marketing, the process through which organizations analyze, plan, implement, and control programs to develop and maintain beneficial exchanges with target buyers. Effective marketing is critical for the long-term success of any business organization because this function ensures that the firm attracts, retains, and grows customers by creating, delivering, and communicating superior customer value.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or MKT.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 3003
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MKT 3010 - Marketing Research
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BUS 1950, MKT 3000, and at least junior standing
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CIS 3300 or equivalent college statistics course
Description: This course will provide the marketing student with a systematic and objective approach to the search for and analysis of information relevant to the identification and solution of marketing problems.
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MKT 3100 - Retail Marketing
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MKT 3000 and At least junior standing
Description: This course will familiarize the student with fundamental retailing concepts and practices. Emphasis will be given to a strategic-planning approach for developing and managing the retail marketing mix.
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MKT 3110 - Advertising Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MKT 3000 and At least junior standing
Description: The principles of advertising are covered in this course from a business-planning framework. The course surveys the advertising field from the marketing-advertising-planning framework. It also discusses the targeting of advertising, types of media, media planning and buying, creative planning, and the basic creative formats for each medium. An evaluation of advertising and the production of efficient ads are discussed.
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MKT 3120 - Promotional Strategy
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MKT 3000 and at least Junior standing
Description: This course provides an in-depth understanding and analysis of promotional strategies and tactics necessary in the management of all marketing communications. Students design and execute actual advertising, sales promotion, and publicity plans for a real business.
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MKT 3140 - Direct Marketing Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MKT 3000 and At least junior standing
Description: This course will examine the concepts, strategies, and applications involved in direct marketing. Topics include the scope of direct marketing, launching direct marketing programs, planning and market segmentation, developing and managing products and services, promotion and multimedia plans, customer service and response, and performance measures.
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MKT 3160 - Sales Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MKT 3000 and At least junior standing
Description: This course will provide students with a comprehensive study of problems involved in managing a sales force. Areas covered include organizations, motivation, and performance evaluation. Case analysis is emphasized.
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MKT 3180 - Green Marketing
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MKT 3000
Description: This course provides students with an in-depth look at re-designing marketing processes and strategies for environmentally sustainable and socially responsible products and services. Students will discuss the growing concern for the environment among consumers, employers, shareholders, supply chain members, non-profit organizations, the media, and other stakeholders. The course covers strategies that address profitability, resources used in production, product differentiation, brand reputation, distribution, pricing, and promotional strategy, including cause-related marketing. The primary goal is to develop a thorough understanding of a more sustainable model of free-market capitalism. Students will learn to make a profit while making a difference, using case studies, current events, and projects.
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MKT 3190 - Marketing for Social Good
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MKT 3000 and at least Junior standing
Description: In this class, students will gain an in-depth understanding of how marketing principles can be applied to create short-term and lasting social change in both non-profit and for-profit organizations. Using case studies and projects, students will apply marketing concepts such as segmentation, positioning, branding, and the marketing mix in order to address behavior objectives. Along the way, students will explore global issues, including those relating to health, environment, that impact society, government entities, NGO’s, and the community at large. Further topics include developing long-term relationships with donors, cause-related marketing, and the role of socially responsible and environmentally sustainable marketing strategies in for-profit organizations.
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MKT 3250 - Personal Selling
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least junior standing
Description: This course examines the environment of personal selling and the process of personal selling. Areas covered include communicating with diverse customers, ethical and legal considerations in personal selling, and the elements of the personal-selling process. This course has a case orientation.
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MKT 3300 - Marketing of Services
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): MKT 3000 and At least junior standing
Description: This course will introduce students to the problems and issues that are unique to marketing a service organization as well as marketing services. Topics include service strategy, listening to customers, complaint management, service guarantees, customer satisfaction, measuring return on quality, managing moment of truth, relationship marketing, and employee empowerment.
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