May 21, 2024

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

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 Ethnic Studies & Social Justice, 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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Sustainable Systems Engineering
	SSE 3100 - Mathematical Modeling Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): MTH 3420 with “C” or better, or permission of instructor Description: In this course, students develop the ability to describe complex, real-world, engineering systems with mathematical concepts. Mathematical modeling is presented through engineering application problems that students tackle by working in teams and applying the theory they have learnt in other courses.
	SSE 3135 - Strength of Materials with Laboratory Credits: 4 Prerequisite(s): SSE 2150 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor Description: Students in this course are introduced to the fundamentals in the strength and deformation of engineering materials. Students focus on the development of constitutive relationships of materials under axial, torsion, transverse shear and bending loading conditions, and the engineering applications in the first part of the course. Students are introduced to beam-deflection and column-buckling theories and engineering solutions in the second part of the course. Students use laboratory time to enhance the knowledge and theories developed in the class and to use different equipment measuring engineering properties of various materials. Cross Listed Course(s): EVE 3135
	SSE 3160 - Mechanics of Dynamic Systems Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): SSE 2150 OR EVE 2150 with grades of “C”’ or better, or permission of instructor Description: In this course, students are introduced to dynamics systems, including kinematics, and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies with engineering applications. Students also study the vibration systems in engineering applications. Cross Listed Course(s): EVE 3160
	SSE 3175 - Modeling Structural Systems Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): SSE 3135 with “C” or better, or permission of instructor Description: In this course, students study the modeling for structural analysis and design. It focuses on the interaction of the components and their behavior within a structural system. The basic concepts of structural modeling are introduced first, followed by the evolution of structural analysis, and then the analysis methods and types are presented, along with the discussion of interactions within structural systems.
	SSE 3185 - Fundamental Fluid Mechanics with Laboratory Credits: 4 Prerequisite(s): SSE 3135 OR EVE 3135 with “C” or better, or permission of instructor Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MTH 3420 and SSE 3160 OR EVE 3160; with “C” or better, or permission of instructor Description: Students in this course are introduced to the basic principles of fluid mechanics and their use in hydraulic engineering. This course covers the properties of fluids and water, fluid statics, fluid kinematics, mass, energy, and momentum principles within fluid dynamics, dimensional analysis, and boundary layers. Students are introduced to the application of fluid mechanics principles to the analysis of flow in pipes and open channels, as well as forces on immersed bodies. This course contains a laboratory that reinforces fluid mechanics principles, such as hydrostatic forces and Bernoulli’s equation, as well as introductory hydraulic engineering applications, including flow in pipes, head loss, and open channel flow. Cross Listed Course(s): EVE 3185
	SSE 3300 - Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): SSE 2200, SSE 3135, and SSE 3160 with grades of “C” or better, or permission of instructor Description: In this course, students examine the fundamental laws of thermodynamics. Students are introduced to basic concepts of energy, thermodynamic systems, dimensions and units, and the ideal-gas equation of state. Students are introduced to concepts through the study of closed and open systems. Students analyze heat engines and reversible and irreversible processes. Additionally students learn and apply the three basic mechanisms of heat transmission. Conduction, convection (free and forced), plus radiant transmission are treated for both steady-state and transient conditions. Student learning is aided by computer solutions.
	SSE 3500 - Humanitarian Engineering Credits: 3 Description: In this course, students are introduced to humanitarian engineering through hands-on instruction and project work in tandem with lectures. Students design and implement a sustainable community project that helps an underrepresented community to meet the population’s basic engineering needs. This project is based on knowledge of relevant community development methodologies that students are introduced to through lecture. Students learn to apply Appropriate Design concepts, as well as development implementation strategy with respect to sustainability, and design for community. Students compare and contrast engineering for developing community systems strategies with the traditional design process.
	SSE 3730 - Control Systems Credits: 2 Prerequisite(s): SSE 2100 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor Description: In this course, students study the applications of Proportional, Integral, & Derivative (PID) controllers in the process control industry. Students also examine the structure of feedback, sensors, controllers, control valves, process dynamics, timing, piping and instrument drawing.
	SSE 3980 - Internship in Sustainable Systems Engineering Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): SSE major, permission of instructor, Junior or Senior standing Description: Internships provide experiential learning opportunities through practical, hands-on experiences in a professional field related to sustainable systems engineering, and are supervised by a faculty member from the major’s department, in conjunction with an industrial advisor. Internship placements must be established in consultation with university’s internship office prior to enrollment in this course. Internship requirements vary by department. For information and instructions on finding and enrolling in an internship, contact the Classroom to Career (C2) Hub at c2hub@msudenver.edu.
	SSE 4000 - Sustainable Systems Engineering Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): SSE 1040 and CET 3120 with grades of “C” or better, or permission of instructor Description: ln this course, students study advanced theories and applications of sustainable systems engineering, life cycle analysis, quantitative methods and engineering economics, guided by sustainability principles. Classical and modern decision analysis methods are employed for evaluating case studies in terms of mechanical, civil and electrical engineering using content optimization techniques for detailed analysis and application.
	SSE 4160 - Geotechnical Engineering with Laboratory Credits: 4 Prerequisite(s): SSE 3135 OR EVE 3135 with grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): SSE 3185 OR EVE 3185 with grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor. Description: Students in this course are introduced to the basic principles of soil behavior and their use in geotechnical and geoenvironmental engineering. This course covers soil formation, soil characterization and classification, engineering properties of soil, compaction, fluid flow in soil, stresses in soil, consolidation and settlement, shear strength, and lateral earth pressures. Students are introduced to soil improvement and remediation strategies and the design of earth retaining structures. This course contains a laboratory that covers common geotechnical tests such as sieve analysis, Atterberg limits, hydraulic conductivity, and soil shear strength. Cross Listed Course(s): EVE 4160
	SSE 4200 - Sustainable Development Strategy Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): CET 3120 with C or better or permission of instructor Description: In this course, students are introduced to the role of engineering in development, and they examine how actions lead to intended and unintended consequences. Emphasis is placed on sustainability principles with regards to planning and design, and the key components of development economics. Students study development strategy on large, modern world scale and also for communities where the social, political, and economic systems differ from those most commonly experienced by engineers in the developed world. The students are also introduced to a framework and guidelines for conducting both large- and small-scale development projects. The course addresses analysis of communities in medium- to high-risk and low-resilience environments. The framework combines concepts and tools that have been traditionally used by development agencies and other tools more specifically used in engineering project management. Finally, students are introduced to the various leadership skills necessary to make decisions in complex and uncertain environments.
	SSE 4280 - Energy and Power Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): SSE 3300, PHY 2310, and PHY 2320, with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor Description: In this course, students study global energy flow, sources and uses of energy. Students are introduced to biological energy and ecosystems from the viewpoint of the engineering practice. Students also deal with energy-related environment problems, including air and thermal pollution, plus radioactivity.
	SSE 4300 - Probabilistic Design Methodology Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): SSE 3135 with “C” or better, or permission of instructor Description: In this course, students study engineering design methods that account for the stochastic nature of the design variables and provide means to quantify the inherent risk of a design. The students are introduced to basic concepts of stochastics, followed by the evolution of the probabilistic design, after which the design methods are discussed with emphasis on the Monte Carlo simulation and its applications to structural analysis and design.
	SSE 4500 - Refurbishment of Structures Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): SSE 2150 with “C” or better, or permission of instructor Description: In this course, students study technologies used in restoration, repair, and strengthening of civil engineering structures in order to extend their service life for a sustainable built environment. This course addresses the refurbishment of contemporary steel, concrete, timber, and masonry structures, as well as bridges and historic structures.
	SSE 4610 - Senior Design Project Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): MTH 3210, senior standing and Departmental Permission Description: This is a Senior Experience, capstone design course, focusing on a team design project that incorporates the application of fundamental engineering knowledge and design skills corresponding to the major. The selected project should include formulation of project problem design statements, specifications, planning, and engineering design in consultation with faculty advisors and industry contacts. Through this course students experience the engineering design process by addressing realistic open-ended design problems at the stage of conceptualization, research, construction and testing, analysis, synthesis, and presentation of a deliverable product incorporating sustainability and ethical considerations. The project should reflect the evolution of engineering, technology, and human society with respect to environmental, economic, and social sustainability to meet the needs of development of industry and the human community. University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
	SSE 4700 - Engineering Decision and Risk Analysis Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): SSE 4000 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor Description: Students learn the fundamental principles and practical techniques of risk and decision analysis in this course. The class is oriented toward project-level decisions where multiple variables and complex risks are present. The course introduces students to Monte Carlo analyses, and various types of multicriteria decision analyses. Students collaborate in a larger term project.
Theatre
	THE 0010 - BFA Music Theatre Coaching Credits: 0 Description: This course is required for all BFA Music Theatre (MT) concentration students until their final Senior Showcase/Jury Performance. This course covers individual instruction in performance studies for Musical Theatre. It requires weekly attendance at a one and one-half hour coaching class in which students perform for one another. At the end of the semester, the student must successfully perform before a faculty jury committee in order to pass the course in addition to required attendance at twelve coaching sessions. Students must enroll during each semester of participation in the BFA (MT) concentration and must receive a “Satisfactory” grade in order to continue in the BFA (MT) concentration.
	THE 0011 - BFA Applied Technology Coaching Credits: 0 Description: This course is required for all BFA Applied Theatre Technology and Design (ATTD) concentration students until their final Senior Portfolio Showcase. This course covers individual instruction in theatre portfolio development, resume development, and career development. It requires monthly attendance of at least one BFA group meeting and one individual meeting. At the end of each spring semester, students must successfully complete a BFA portfolio review before a jury committee of theatre department faculty and staff members. Students must enroll during each semester of participation in the BFA (ATTD) concentration from his or her initial acceptance into the program and must receive a “Satisfactory” grade in order to continue in the BFA (ATTD) concentration. This course is repeatable for all BFA Applied Theatre Technology and Design Majors.
	THE 2201 - The Speaking Voice in Performance Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): COMM 1010 or permission of department Description: This course is designed to teach professional voice users (such as actors, teachers, managers, and public speakers) how to develop and use their voice instruments in public performance environments. This course emphasizes that voice work is for everybody.
	THE 2210 - Introduction to Theatre Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 or permission of department Description: This course presents a comprehensive survey of theatrical art providing an understanding of the living stage, its players and crafts, and its place as a cultural force from antiquity to contemporary times. Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: THE or HON. General Studies: Arts and Humanities Guaranteed Transfer: GT-AH1 Cross Listed Course(s): HON 2211
	THE 2215 - Self-Care in Theatre Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210 Description: This course introduces the principles and strategies at one’s disposal to live a fulfilling life in the arts. Students learn health and wellness techniques in physical fitness, intimacy, EDI sensitivity, and the collaborative skills of working with various people and personalities.
	THE 2218 - Prison Arts Credits: 3 Description: The course provides a background into the culture and logic of the United States prison system, analyzing the prison as a complex set of social relations that both “reform” and “perform.” Students investigate the compositional, ideological, and aesthetic dimensions of retributive, restorative, and transformative justice as manifest in the U.S. prison system. This examination has a particular focus on the role of the performing arts in each of these approaches to justice. Students reflect critically on their own intentions and interest in socially-based arts practice, with particular focus on “mutuality.” We continue to interrogate the questions: What happens when the prison encounters the artist? What happens when the artist encounters the prison? General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences
	THE 2220 - Acting I Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210 or permission of department Description: This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of acting, including improvement of voice, body, and mind in the discipline of the theatre. Particular emphasis is placed on the principles of stage movement, improvisation, and beginning scene work.
	THE 2226 - Acting for Non-Majors: Communication in Performance Credits: 3 Description: This course provides an introduction to the skill of communication through acting performance, including text interpretation, delivery of extemporaneous and written speeches, research and analysis, and techniques to enhance public performance and communication. General Studies: Oral Communication
	THE 2230 - Acting II Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210 and THE 2220; or permission of department Description: This course builds upon basic principles of acting, including improvisation, character development, stage movement, voice, and scene work. Study topics include development of audition techniques, basic acting, television acting techniques, and advanced scene work.
	THE 2240 - Stagecraft Credits: 3 Description: This course provides an introduction to the principles, methods, and materials of technical production, including scenic design and construction, lighting design and practices, and costuming and sound practices.
	THE 2241 - Costume Construction Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210 or permission of department Description: This course provides an introduction to the principles, methods and materials of costume technology, including costume construction, costume shop management, and related costume crafts.
	THE 2242 - Stage Makeup Credits: 3 Description: This course provides an introduction to the principles, methods, and materials of stage makeup. Students learn to execute a variety of makeup techniques, including corrective, aging, and special effects and to create makeup designs for both realistic and stylized characters.
	THE 2243 - Graphics for Theatre Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210 and THE 2240; or permission of department Description: This is an introductory course in graphics for theatre. The student will become familiar with hand drafting, perspective, freehand sketching and rendering techniques through theoretical and practical projects. These skills will prepare the student to incorporate the techniques into professional design and technology work within the theatre and entertainment industry.
	THE 2248 - Wardrobe Technology for Everyone Credits: 3 Description: This course provides students with an introduction to the principles, methods, and materials of costume design, costume technology, hair and makeup application, and wardrobe management as it applies to both costume and non-costume focused majors. Emphasis is placed on practical knowledge and application.
	THE 2250 - Stage Management Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2240 or permission of instructor Description: This course provides an introduction to theatre stage management methods and styles, including promptbook and blocking notations, actor management, the ongoing problem solving process involved in production, and the basics of the stage manager’s union.
	THE 2255 - Dramaturgy Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210 or permission of department Description: In this course, students learn the skills of dramaturgy in several distinct functions, including how to provide the cast and crew with vital knowledge, research, and historical context about the theatrical work. Students work with classic, contemporary, musical, and new plays, facilitating collaboration between theatre artists (i.e. designers, directors, actors, technicians, and audience). Students practice skills transferable to other theatre disciplines.
	THE 2260 - Music Theatre History and Performance Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210 and THE 2220; or permission of department Description: This course is designed to provide a survey of American music theatre history and to explore the fundamentals of music theatre production, which students will then apply to selected music theatre performances.
	THE 2270 - Production Analysis: Process and Technology Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210 or permission of department Description: This course provides an introduction to the principles, methods, materials, and processes of theatre art production, including play and script analysis, literary theory, and the communication dynamics within the production team.
	THE 2280 - Theatre Career Development Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210 or permission of department Description: This course provides an introduction to the principles and practice of entering into the professional field in the arts, including resume and cover letter writing, interviewing, websites, social media branding, personal finance management, becoming a member of a union, negotiating contracts, establishing a strong work ethic, and living a sustainable life in the arts field. Students practice and apply skills through course activities that provide a bridge to their professional career.
	THE 2290 - Stage Combat Credits: 3 Description: This is an introductory class that addresses basic stage combat techniques and early historical weapons: unarmed, broadsword, and rapier and dagger. The class emphasizes safety first. It also address the challenges of making a fight believable and effective. The actor-combatant must not only act the scene but must also master the various techniques to create the illusion of real violence for the audience.
	THE 2295 - Comedy: In-Print and On-Stage Credits: 3 Description: This course explores the cultural, historical, and literary aspects of comedy through the lens of the art of theatre. Students learn about societal inspirations for comedy, cultural factors that influence the development of comedy, and how comedy as an art form has developed into modern-day theatrical settings, including stage performance, stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, and others. General Studies: Arts and Humanities Guaranteed Transfer: GT-AH1
	THE 3201 - Advanced Speaking Voice in Performance Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2201 and THE 2210; or permission of department Description: This course continues the process of teaching speakers how to use the voice in a healthier and more communicative way and adds to that knowledge by working with controlling regionalisms and beginning dialect exploration through a learning and mastery of the Skinner version of the International Phonetic Alphabet (I.P.A.).
	THE 3202 - Voice-Over Techniques Credits: 3 Description: This course teaches techniques used in the voice-over industry, including commercial, narration, and character recording. Students expand their vocal skill, explore further use of vocal variety and interpretation, in addition to learning microphone technique and recording technology. Note: Students are expected to produce quality recordings for evaluation, as well as demonstrate knowledge of professional-quality work. Because of this, students are required to purchase a microphone and other recording tools as an assignment for the course. Required materials: a microphone. Recommended materials: Microphone stand, headphones, and sound dampening material (there are many cheap and free options outlined in the course lectures). The department is prepared to grant exceptions for students who cannot afford to purchase a microphone, but the department will also let the student know that, should they wish to parley their education into a voice-over career, that a microphone will be a necessary and essential investment. The microphone is to the vocal artist what tap shoes are to a dancer. Recording software is free, and the instructor of the course has a detailed assignment to help students find and learn this technology. Because of the investment of a basic entry-level microphone, which can run up to $90 dollars, the course utilizes a very cheap textbook to mitigate student costs. We understand this is a departure from traditional course requirements, but just as a student taking guitar lessons must have a guitar, students learning voice-over technique should work with a microphone and have the technological capacity to record, edit, upload, and download audio files.
	THE 3210 - Scene Painting Credits: 3 Description: The student will learn and develop basic and advanced theatrical scene painting skills. This course will focus on techniques of texture, color mixing, faux finishes and trompe l’oeil painting, and the painting of a variety of scenic pieces.
	THE 3211 - Theatre History, Theory, and Criticism I Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210 and THE 2240; or permission of department Description: As a part of a two semester sequence, this course provides detailed and intensive study of specific theatre contexts, practices, genres, and theories from the Greeks through 1636.
	THE 3212 - Theatre History, Theory, and Criticism II Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210, THE 2240, and THE 3211; or permission of department Description: As a part of a two semester sequence, this course provides detailed and intensive study of specific theatre contexts, practices, genres, and theories from the Neoclassicists to the present. Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: HON or THE. Cross Listed Course(s): HON 3212
	THE 3213 - Staging Cultures: Theatre, Drama, and Multiculturalism Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 and ENG 1020 or ENG 1021 or permission of department Description: This course uses theatre history and dramatic texts to explore cultures of previously and/or presently marginalized peoples, including but not limited to African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, women, and the GLBTQ community, in order to promote greater understanding of these peoples and their struggles for representation. General Studies: Arts and Humanities Guaranteed Transfer: GT-AH1 University Requirement(s): Ethnic Studies & Social Justice
	THE 3220 - Stage Movement Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2220 or permission of department Description: This course instructs students in the use and training of the human body for communication of artistic expression.
	THE 3222 - Devised Theatre Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2220 or permission of department Description: In this course students learn about the history, process, and production involved with devising a theatrical performance. They learn valuable skills in collaboration, activism, and ensemble performance. This class culminates in a final presentation comprised of entirely original work.
	THE 3230 - Acting III: Styles of Acting Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210, THE 2220, and THE 2230; or permission of department Description: This course is for advanced performers exploring basic “mask” acting techniques, as well as acting styles particular to Greek, Comedy of Manners, and Shakespeare.
	THE 3231 - Acting IV: Mask Characterization Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210, THE 2220, and THE 2230; or permission of department Description: This course for advanced performers explores character mask, neutral mask, half-mask and clowning. Mask characterization is the foundational tools in story-telling by communicating objectives, circumstances, and reactions through the body only.
	THE 3232 - Acting for the Camera Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2220 or permission of department Description: The student is introduced to the fundamental tools of acting for the camera. Students learn basic film terminology, specific camera-acting techniques, auditioning techniques, and the demands placed on an actor when shooting a film. The course uses exercises, scenes, and readings to provide a solid understanding of how to create a character, analyze a text, utilize important vocabulary, and perform effectively on camera.
	THE 3233 - Acting V: Actor’s Lab Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2220 and THE 2230; or permission of department Description: This course is the culminating class in the actor’s journey. Students utilize all of their technique from previous shows and classes to focus on specific and intense scene work throughout the course. The focus of this class is learning to live and behave truthfully in imaginary circumstances.
	THE 3234 - Audition Techniques Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2220 Description: This course is designed to cover the basics of audition techniques including film, realism, dance calls, cattle calls, cold reads, and various theatrical auditions. Students create an audition book with monologues (short speeches) and songs (16 bar music cuts) from various plays and time periods. Students also develop their audition wardrobe and supporting headshot/resume materials.
	THE 3240 - Theatre Improvisation Techniques Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210 and THE 2220; or permission of department Description: In this advanced performance course, students will explore basic improvisation acting techniques that enable the actor to develop concentration and spontaneity, build characterization, discover relationships and status, establish mood and feeling, sense shape and rhythm of scene and character, establish language and imagery, and build a play.
	THE 3241 - Computer Aided Drafting for Theatre Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2240 and THE 2243; or permission of department Description: This is an introductory course for computer aided drafting for theatre. Students will become familiar with computer aided drafting software through theoretical and practical projects. Computer aided drafting software will prepare the student to incorporate the techniques and technology into professional design and technology work within the theatre and entertainment industry.
	THE 3250 - Introduction to Scene Design Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1500, THE 2240, THE 2243, and THE 2270; or permission of department Description: This course teaches an introduction to basic elements of design and production processes. Emphasis is placed on the role of the scenic designer in theatre productions, the development of a scenic design, period styles, drafting, model building and utilization of facilities.
	THE 3271 - Stage Lighting Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2240 or permission of department Description: This is an introductory course for lighting in the theatre. Students become familiar with lighting equipment theoretically and practically. Lighting design technologies prepare students to operate lighting equipment with an emphasis on theatre specific practices and their applied techniques.
	THE 3272 - Introduction to Sound Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210 and THE 2240; or permission of department Description: This is an introductory course for sound in the theatre. Students become familiar with sound equipment theoretically and practically. Sound design technologies prepare students to operate sound equipment with an emphasis on theatre specific practices and their applied technologies.
	THE 3273 - Introduction to Costume Design Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): ARTH 1500, THE 2210, THE 2240, and THE 2241; or permission of department Description: This course teaches an introduction to the principles and practice of theatrical costume design, including playscript and character analysis, research techniques, costume rendering, understanding fabrics, and an overview of how a costume design is realized in production.
	THE 3290 - Advanced Stage Combat Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210 and THE 2290; or permission of department Description: This course is a continuation and fine-tuning of the skills learned in Fundamentals of Stage Combat, emphasizing elaboration on the technique already learned, and the concept of “acting the fight.”
	THE 3523 - Drama Writing Workshop Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): ENG 2500 or THE 2210 or permission of the instructor Description: This course introduces the basics of playwriting style and structure. Writing assignments focus on crafting dialogue, developing characters, and structuring effective plots. Emphasis is placed on the collaborative nature of playwriting, with its ultimate goal of public performance. Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: ENG or THE. Cross Listed Course(s): ENG 3523
	THE 3980 - Professional Internship: Theatre Credits: 1-15 Prerequisite(s): Permission of department Description: This internship requires specialized skills that students may apply in educational, amateur, community, or professional theatre arts and entertainment venues. A written learning contract between student, faculty supervisor, site supervisor, agency, and department chair is required. Activities include performance, various applied theatre technologies, and management. Internship requirements vary by department. For information and instructions on finding and enrolling in an internship, contact the Classroom to Career (C2) Hub at c2hub@msudenver.edu. Note: Variable Credit
	THE 4202 - Career Skills for Theatre Technology and Design Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2280 or permission of department Description: This course provides in-depth instruction in advanced career techniques in the professional fields of technical theatre and design, including digital portfolio creation and management, social media presence and management, online and digital marketing, and online networking. Students practice and apply skills through course activities that provide a bridge to their professional career.
	THE 4210 - Variable Topics in Theatre Credits: 1-3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210, THE 2220, and THE 2240; or permission of department Description: This course provides detailed and intensive study of specific theatre genres and practices. Note: This course may be repeated under different topics for up to 9 credits total.
	THE 4230 - Stage Directing Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2220, THE 2240, and THE 2270; or permission of department Description: This course introduces the principles and techniques of directing for theatre, including the selecting, rehearsing, and performance of plays, and the presentation of student-directed projects. University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
	THE 4240 - Advanced Stagecraft and Applied Scene Technology Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2240 or permission of department Description: This course examines the fundamentals of rigging, stage machinery and mechanics, metal working, fabrication with thermoplastics and foams, laminating techniques, “soft” sculpture construction, construction of non-rectilinear scenery, first echelon power tools maintenance, and industry-standard safety requirements and practices.
	THE 4241 - Advanced Costume Construction Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2241 or permission of department Description: This course builds upon skills and knowledge acquired in THE 2241: Introduction to Costume Construction. The student also explores the process of creating a theatrical costume from a designer’s sketch and learns a variety of techniques for creating patterns through drafting and draping. Hands-on projects teach advanced skills in fabric cutting, garment assembly and hand finishing of period costumes and accessories.
	THE 4250 - Advanced Scene Design: Applied Technology Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2240, THE 2243, THE 2270, THE 3241, and THE 3250; or permission of department Description: Students explore the role of the scene designer using elements of scenic design processes. In addition, students integrate advanced technologies that support the designer with the conception, development and execution of stage settings and their applied technologies.
	THE 4260 - Theatre: Practicum I Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210, THE 2220, and THE 2240; or permission of department Description: This course provides the student with practical experience in theatrical productions, thus augmenting the theoretical aspects of other theatre courses. Note: Course may be repeated for credit up to three times.
	THE 4270 - Theatre: Practicum II Credits: 2 Prerequisite(s): THE 2210, THE 2220, and THE 2240; or permission of department Description: This is an advanced course in practical supervision and administration of theatrical production processes. Students will be responsible for a major production activity. This class is open primarily to sophomore, junior, and senior level students. Note: Course may be repeated for credit up to three times.
	THE 4271 - BFA Project: Applied Technology Credits: 2 Prerequisite(s): Permission of department Description: This course consists of an on-campus or off-campus official BFA project. BFA projects consist of a “design of a fully realized production presented before an audience in the area of the student’s specialty.” For students with a non-design emphasis, a comparable technical or management project will be completed. All internships and BFA projects must be approved by the BFA Coordinator, Theatre Department, and the Internship Office in advance of the BFA project start date.
	THE 4272 - BFA Project: Music Theatre Credits: 2 Prerequisite(s): Permission of department Description: This course consists of an on-campus or off-campus official BFA project. BFA projects consist of a “significant role in a full production during advanced study.” All internships and BFA projects must be approved by the BFA Coordinator, Theatre Department, and the Internship Office in advance of the BFA project start date.
	THE 4280 - Advanced Lighting: Applied Technology and Design Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2240, THE 2243, THE 2270, and THE 3271; or permission of department Description: This course fully prepares the student to design, setup, operate, and provide basic repair for lighting systems and equipment, with an emphasis on theatre specific practices.
	THE 4290 - Advanced Sound: Applied Technology and Design Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): THE 2240 and THE 3272; or permission of department Description: This course fully prepares the student to design, setup, operate, and provide basic repair for sound reinforcement and recording equipment, with an emphasis on theatre specific practices. Digital audio and live performance mixing are covered in detail.
Travel and Tourism Management
	TTM 1000 - Travel and Tourism Credits: 3 Description: This course introduces students to the multidimensional travel and tourism industry through an examination of its major segments, including hotels, travel agencies, transportation companies, destination management companies and tourist offices.
	TTM 1600 - Tourism and Society Credits: 3 Description: This course introduces students to tourism through a variety of sociological perspectives, enabling students to understand the social and cultural forces that define tourism, the social impacts of tourism development, the development of travel in modern society, and tourism as a global industry. Topics include the environment, race, class and gender, and the role of technology. General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences Cross Listed Course(s): SOC 1600
	TTM 1800 - Travel Technology Credits: 3 Description: In this lab course, students will gain basic proficiency in the use of a global distribution system (GDS) and other travel and tourism technologies along with their role in travel planning. Proficiency includes checking availability of flights, hotels and cars; booking reservations; quoting prices; and creating a passenger name record (PNR). The course includes US geography as it relates to air travel.
	TTM 3200 - Itinerary Design Credits: 3 Description: This course provides students with the skills of designing a high-quality and customized travel itinerary and personalized life-enhancing travel experience. Students develop the comprehensive expertise of qualifying travelers to a specific destination based on key tourism theories.
	TTM 3400 - Corporate Travel Credits: 3 Description: This course provides a comprehensive study and analysis of the business travel industry with a detailed investigation of corporate travel duties, roles, and responsibilities. Students examine accounting management systems, requests for information and proposal, vendor relationships, and Duty of Care concept. Theoretical and practical issues are examined with case studies that include strategies on how to design a corporate travel program with sustainable value.
	TTM 3700 - Global Tourism Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): 2.5 GPA, ENG 1009 or LING 2010 Description: In this course, students examine cultural diversity by exploring world characteristics and behaviors through the lens of travel and tourism. The course includes 9-14 days studying abroad where students spend time in a remote area, enabling students to compare and contrast popular perceptions of culture with their observed and historically correct versions. Students will identify an ancient cultural pattern that influences current culture and attracts the global tourist. Students will examine their perspectives of the power of global tourism as a promoter of multicultural understandings. This study abroad trip includes several pre-trip and/or post-trip class sessions. General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences; Global Diversity
	TTM 3800 - Cruise Tourism Credits: 3 Description: In this course, students examine the cruise industry from a variety of perspectives, including business, cultural, environmental, political and economic issues. Students identify the challenges and relationships among the cruise product, cruise geography, maritime law, port destinations, and tourism activities.
	TTM 4200 - Ecotourism Credits: 3 Description: This course prepares the students to evaluate the intersection of the socio-cultural, environmental, and economic impacts of ecotourism enterprises. A theoretical and applied analysis of ecotourism is explored covering topics such as the practice of ecotourism, concepts and challenges, ethics and responsible practice, and business operations.
	TTM 4800 - Inbound Tourism Credits: 3 Corequisite(s): Complete twelve hours in major concentration and Senior Standing Description: Tourism is all about stories. The art of creating and telling enlightening stories that reveal hidden and little known cultural treasures is the focus of this course. Students apply the theories and techniques of planning, leading, and managing a narrated walking tour for inbound tourists through a practical and hands-on learning experience. Students work in teams to organize a half-day narrated tour in the Denver metropolitan area on a weekend at the end of the semester. A team simulates being professional tour guides while the rest of the students simulate being the inbound tourists. Walking tours include audience participation and dining experiences. University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
University Course
	UC 3980 - Internship Credits: 1-15 Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Description: Internships provide experiential learning opportunities to students through practical, hands-on experiences in a professional field related to the student’s academic program(s) of study, and are supervised by a faculty member, in conjunction with an internship-site supervisor. Internships must be established following university procedures for credit. Internship requirements vary by department. For information and instructions on finding and enrolling in an internship, contact the Classroom to Career (C2) Hub at c2hub@msudenver.edu.
Urban Agriculture
	UA 2735 - Urban Vegetable Farming Credits: 3 Description: This course is an introduction to growing urban vegetable crops indicative to the Rocky Mountain region, and the theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience required for successfully producing them. This introductory course is intended for students who have no prior course work in gardening or vegetables, although participation by those with food backgrounds is encouraged.
	UA 3605 - Agribusiness Operations Credits: 3 Description: This course examines the role of a manager from a food growing operation, with particular emphasis on identifying revenue streams, understanding common fixed and variable costs in urban agriculture, and how to maintain a profitable business.
	UA 3765 - Greenhouse Operations Credits: 3 Description: Greenhouse Operations is a class that covers all aspects of small and large greenhouse operations. The course reviews decision-making concerns for a person entering the greenhouse business. This course will review all aspects of the business, from the physical facilities, to the day-to-day operations, to business management and marketing.
	UA 3905 - Farm to Table Sustainability Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): HTE 1533 Description: Taught from both the perspectives of the food service operator and the farmer/rancher, students will learn how to source local products, seasonality of products, and determine how to establish contracts with local agriculture operations to sustain a relationship with those providers, and a reliable source of products. This course will involve field trips to local ranch, farm and food processing operations. Students are responsible for their own transportation.
World Languages
	LANG 1260 - Asia in Global Perspective Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): ENG 1009 or ENG 1010 or ENG 1020 or ENG 1021 Description: This course is an overview of Asia’s diverse geographies, peoples, histories, and contemporary developments from an interdisciplinary perspective. Throughout the course, students investigate the intersection between domestic and global factors in shaping contemporary Asian experiences. Topics include Asia’s dynamic cultures, rich philosophical, religious, and linguistic traditions, vibrant economies, and various types of political systems. Students also reflect on how issues such as colonization, nation-building, gender, and migration shape contemporary Asia and its many representations. Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix (SOC, ANT, GWS, HIS, LANG, or PSC). General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, Global Diversity Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SS3 Cross Listed Course(s): ANT 1300, GWS 1300, HIS 1260, PSC 1300, SOC 1300
	LANG 1300 - Languages for the Professionals: Variable Topics Credits: 3 Description: In this course, students develop cultural awareness and learn how to navigate certain aspects of professions as they are practiced in other countries. The course is intended for beginner adult learners, specifically for professionals who plan to pursue careers in a multilingual setting. Students engage in a Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) approach, which includes in-class interactions, case studies, grammar, and vocabulary for professionals in a variety of fields (such as public health, information technology, real estate, human resources, customer service, business, banking, etc.). Coursework is rooted in concrete practices built around essential words, phrases, and structures that support basic yet effective communication in the workplace.
	LANG 2400 - Fundamentals of Translation and Interpreting Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): ASL 1020 or CHI 1020 or GER 1020 or FRE 1020 or ITA 1020 or JPS 1020 or SPA 1020 or permission of instructor Description: This course introduces new and advanced language learners alike to the professional fields of Translation and Interpreting within the broader language services industry. Basic concepts from the area of Translation Studies are introduced in a format that aligns with a culturally oriented approach in translation. Examples are drawn from a variety of source languages, including French, German, Italian, Korean, Russian, and Spanish among others. The analyzed texts represent a broad spectrum, and include excerpts from sacred scriptures, world literature, policy documents, marketing materials, lifestyle publications, and the translations of Harry Potter. The course is taught in English.
	LANG 3050 - Cultural Crossroads: France, Germany, Spain Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020 Description: This course gives students the cultural background necessary to understand and appreciate those spiritual and intellectual developments that have given today’s three European nations (representing our language disciplines) their characteristics. Main topics include the Indo- European language family, the cultural and technological development of Germanic- and Romance-speaking countries, the causes for the rise and fall of these countries throughout the 2000 years under consideration, the role of women in politics and the arts, the development of differing social etiquette, reasons for mass emigrations, and contributions of immigrants to their new countries, and the effect that the European Union has on the educational social welfare of its member nations. Note: Students can get credit for only one prefix. Cross Listed Course(s): FRE 3050, GER 3050, HON 3050, SPA 3050
	LANG 3980 - Internship in Modern Languages Credits: 1-15 Prerequisite(s): Major within the Modern Languages Department; junior or senior status; permission of instructor Description: Supervised by a faculty member within the major department, internships provide practical, hands-on experience in a professional field related to the major. Internship placements must be established prior to enrollment in this course in consultation with the Classroom to Career (C2) Hub. Internship requirements vary by department. For information and instructions on finding and enrolling in an internship, contact the Classroom to Career (C2) Hub at c2hub@msudenver.edu. Note: Variable Credit
	LANG 4960 - Teaching World Languages in K-12 Credits: 3 Prerequisite(s): EDS 3210 AND EDS 3240 AND EDU 3444 AND EDU 3445 Corequisite(s): LANG 4961 Description: Students develop competencies for teaching world languages. Course content includes methods and materials of standards-based instruction, classroom and instructional management, assessment strategies, designing lessons using multiple intelligences and differentiated instruction, using technology in instruction, and integration of other content areas in the teaching of world languages. Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 hours of observation in a variety of world language classrooms.
	LANG 4961 - Field Experience in Teaching World Languages in K-12 Credits: 1 Prerequisite(s): EDS 3210 AND EDS 3240 AND EDU 3444 AND EDU 3445 Corequisite(s): LANG 4960 Description: Students in this field-based course engage in opportunities to develop professional and pedagogical skills in a world language classroom. In coordination with the classroom teacher, teacher candidates design and implement content lessons and use content literacy strategies to improve both language acquisition and literacy skills. Students’ field placement in schools is arranged by MSU Denver faculty, the Office of Clinical Experiences and Partnerships, and partner schools. Students must complete EDS 3140 and EDS 3240. This course is NOT intended as a beginning field experience. Students should take this course concurrently with LANG 4960.

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Course Descriptions

Types of Courses

SSE 3100 - Mathematical Modeling

SSE 3135 - Strength of Materials with Laboratory

SSE 3160 - Mechanics of Dynamic Systems

SSE 3175 - Modeling Structural Systems

SSE 3185 - Fundamental Fluid Mechanics with Laboratory

SSE 3300 - Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

SSE 3500 - Humanitarian Engineering

SSE 3730 - Control Systems

SSE 3980 - Internship in Sustainable Systems Engineering

SSE 4000 - Sustainable Systems Engineering

SSE 4160 - Geotechnical Engineering with Laboratory

SSE 4200 - Sustainable Development Strategy

SSE 4280 - Energy and Power

SSE 4300 - Probabilistic Design Methodology

SSE 4500 - Refurbishment of Structures

SSE 4610 - Senior Design Project

SSE 4700 - Engineering Decision and Risk Analysis

THE 0010 - BFA Music Theatre Coaching

THE 0011 - BFA Applied Technology Coaching

THE 2201 - The Speaking Voice in Performance

THE 2210 - Introduction to Theatre

THE 2215 - Self-Care in Theatre

THE 2218 - Prison Arts

THE 2220 - Acting I

THE 2226 - Acting for Non-Majors: Communication in Performance

THE 2230 - Acting II

THE 2240 - Stagecraft

THE 2241 - Costume Construction

THE 2242 - Stage Makeup

THE 2243 - Graphics for Theatre

THE 2248 - Wardrobe Technology for Everyone

THE 2250 - Stage Management

THE 2255 - Dramaturgy

THE 2260 - Music Theatre History and Performance

THE 2270 - Production Analysis: Process and Technology

THE 2280 - Theatre Career Development

THE 2290 - Stage Combat

THE 2295 - Comedy: In-Print and On-Stage

THE 3201 - Advanced Speaking Voice in Performance

THE 3202 - Voice-Over Techniques

THE 3210 - Scene Painting

THE 3211 - Theatre History, Theory, and Criticism I

THE 3212 - Theatre History, Theory, and Criticism II

THE 3213 - Staging Cultures: Theatre, Drama, and Multiculturalism

THE 3220 - Stage Movement

THE 3222 - Devised Theatre

THE 3230 - Acting III: Styles of Acting

THE 3231 - Acting IV: Mask Characterization

THE 3232 - Acting for the Camera

THE 3233 - Acting V: Actor’s Lab

THE 3234 - Audition Techniques

THE 3240 - Theatre Improvisation Techniques

THE 3241 - Computer Aided Drafting for Theatre

THE 3250 - Introduction to Scene Design

THE 3271 - Stage Lighting

THE 3272 - Introduction to Sound

THE 3273 - Introduction to Costume Design

THE 3290 - Advanced Stage Combat

THE 3523 - Drama Writing Workshop

THE 3980 - Professional Internship: Theatre

THE 4202 - Career Skills for Theatre Technology and Design

THE 4210 - Variable Topics in Theatre

THE 4230 - Stage Directing

THE 4240 - Advanced Stagecraft and Applied Scene Technology

THE 4241 - Advanced Costume Construction

THE 4250 - Advanced Scene Design: Applied Technology

THE 4260 - Theatre: Practicum I

THE 4270 - Theatre: Practicum II

THE 4271 - BFA Project: Applied Technology

THE 4272 - BFA Project: Music Theatre

THE 4280 - Advanced Lighting: Applied Technology and Design

THE 4290 - Advanced Sound: Applied Technology and Design

TTM 1000 - Travel and Tourism

TTM 1600 - Tourism and Society

TTM 1800 - Travel Technology

TTM 3200 - Itinerary Design

TTM 3400 - Corporate Travel

TTM 3700 - Global Tourism