AMS 220-3. American Studies: Culture, Values and Traditions.
This course attempts to determine the question of American national identity by exploring some major themes in the culture and history of America. In the process we will examine the anxieties that surface when many cultures, systems of ritual and belief interact, and contest among one another. As America reflects multicultural-mix, it is pertinent that we use interdisciplinary methodologies, which both integrates and challenges boundaries. This approach provides a suitable method through which to engage with both the dominant voice as well as to appreciate and listen to the other equally significant voices. The diversity and the question of identity will be explored through areas of art, literature, film, architecture and music.
(3 Credit Hours).

COM 101-3. Fundamentals of Communication. A lecture discussion recitation approach to communication theory and its application. Specific topics such as communication models, interpersonal communication and the concept of self, nonverbal communication, message preparation and analysis, problem solving, and decision making.
(3 Credit Hours).

COM 201-3. Presentational Speaking. The theory and practice of presentational speaking in a variety of context to accomplish goals of a assorting individuality, building community, securing adherence, discovering knowledge and beliefs, and offering perspectives.
(3 Credit Hours).

COM 250-3. Business Communication
Focuses on the strategies and techniques of business writing, with emphasis on reader, message, and form.
(3 Credit Hours).

ECO 201-3. Principles of Economics: Macroeconomics.
Purpose is to teach fundamental principles to open the field of economics in the way most helpful to further a more detailed study of special problems, and to give those not intending to specialize in the subject an outline of the general principles of economics. Subject matter includes topic of inflation, unemployment, national income, growth and problems of the national economy, stabilization policy, plus others at the discretion of the instructor. Open to qualified freshmen.
(3 Credit Hours).

ECO 202-3. Principles of Economics: Microeconomics.
Topics include price determination in a market system composed of households and firms, resource allocation and efficiency of various market structures plus others at the discretion of the instructor. (3 Credit Hours).

ECO 344-3. Mathematics for Economics.
The main objective of this course is to give the basic ideas and techniques of mathematics and to prepare the students of economics for better understanding of economic theory and current economic literature.
(3 Credit Hours).

ENG 110-3. Introduction to Literature.
This course is intended as an introduction to literature. It is a collection of western literary writings that is informative and stimulating. The selections which progress through time and space are meant to enhance the students' understanding of the masterpieces from western culture.
(3 Credit Hours).

ENV 102-4. Introduction to Environmental Sciences.
A basic laboratory course which introduces students to the growing field of environmental sciences. Emphasis in the course is on the effects of human activities on Earth’s environment. Topics built on a basic understanding of ecological relationships and environmental systems. Issues such as extinction/ bio-diversity, green house effect, toxic waste, and human population growth are discussed within the context of global environmental change. Lab reqd.
(4 Credit Hours).

GEO 102-4. Physical Geology: Internal Processes.
An introductory course in Physical Geology that covers internal processes and properties of the Earth’s interior, with plate tectonics as the underline theme. It includes three all-day field trips. Partially fulfills the CU-Denver Undergraduate core curriculum in Natural and Physical Sciences, and partially fulfills the CLAS core curriculum science requirements. Required for Geology majors. (4 Credit Hours).

MGT 203-3. Principles of Management.
The study of management prepares students to think critically and communicate effectively about the economic, social, political and cultural issues that they will face throughout their careers. Coursework in management develops ones capacity to make decisions, take actions and stimulate performance to achieve personal and organizational goals. The purpose of this course is to provide students a comprehensive, systematic, and relevant introduction to the field of management and makes decisions required to plan, organize, lead and control effectively.
(3 Credit Hours).

MGT 330-3. Human Resource Management
Purpose of this course is to familiarize the students with modern human resource theories and practices and prepare them to apply what they learn in class in real world scenario.
(3 Credit Hours).

MKT 205-3. Introduction to Marketing.
This course will be geared towards focusing around four powerful themes that go to the heart of modern marketing theory and practice: Building and managing profitable customer relationships; Building and managing strong brands;. Harnessing new marketing technologies in this digital age; Marketing in a socially responsible way around the globe. By the end of the course the students are expected to: Understand the vocabulary of marketing such as positioning, niche marketing, marketing strategy, marketing mix, etc; Be able to formulate a marketing plan and apply marketing principles to successfully run a company; Understand the importance of international marketing to the local economy in the changing global scenario; Appreciate ethical implications of marketing decisions. Prerequisites: Principles of Macro & Micro Economics, Statistics for Business & Principles of Management.
(3 Credit Hours).

MTH 101-3: Math I. Algebra for Social Sciences and Business.
Sets and functions, systems of equations, linear programming, probability, and matrix algebra. Emphasis is on applications.
(3 Credit Hours).

MTH 201-3 Polynomial Calculus.
A one semester course in calculus. No knowledge of trigonometry or analytic geometry is presupposed. Intended especially for social science and business students and for the general liberal arts students.
(3 Credit Hours).

MUS 101-3. Music Appreciation.
For non music majors who want to learn how to listen to music with greater understanding and pleasure. Explores the style of music in the major compositional periods, including contemporary pop-styles.
(3 Credit Hours).

PHI 101-3. Introduction to Philosophy: Relationship of the Individual to the World. An introductory course in philosophy which focuses on some of the central questions of philosophy. For example: theories of reality and the nature of knowledge and its limits. The knowledge of these areas of philosophy is essential to the students for informed participation in the resolution of contemporary problems in today’s society.
(3 Credit Hours).

PHI 201-3. Introduction to Ethics and Society: The Person and the Community.
A study of some of the traditional problems in ethics which tend to be focused on individual morality within the larger context of social and political philosophy. Some specific contemporary moral problems may be addressed. For example: AIDS, abortion, famine, and individual rights versus the collective rights of society.
(3 Credit Hours).

PSY 151-3. Introduction to Psychology I.
Introduction to the scientific study of behavior including an overview of the biological basis of behavior, sensation/ perception, states of consciousness, learning and memory, thinking and language, intelligence, motivation, and emotion.
(3 Credit Hours).

PSY 205-3. Research Methods in Psychology.
Research methods are an essential subject matter in any advanced studies/courses. No education would be complete without any research or knowledge about it. In this introductory course on research methods the student would be apt with understanding research methods in psychology and get an overview of statistical procedures. Where and how would a student start research? What are research designs? How many types of research designs are there and how are they designed? What are psychological measures and variables in psychological investigations? How is sampling done and how many types of sampling methods are there? Non-experimental investigation methods would include observational designs and techniques, questionnaires, surveys, psychometric tests and understand what is qualitative research and data. Students will then learn about organizing quantitative data and describing data, i.e. descriptive statistics. Analyzing quantitative data will be briefly introduced. Essentials about ethical issues and humanism in psychological research, planning practical and report writing skills will be developed.
(3 Credit Hours).

SOC 183-3. Principles of Sociology. A survey course in which the main concepts that define the sociological perspective are presented, and a picture of society is provided by examining major social institutions and forms of social organization within society.
(3 Credit Hours).

SOC 202-3. Introduction to Social Research Methods. Course includes general introduction, types of research, presentation of Research findings and analysis. Objective of the course is to enable the student to know about Social Research, be able to make sense out of research findings & data presented in researches & be able to present their findings in a statistical form.
(3 Credit Hours).

WRT 101-3. Patterns of Academic Writing
Patterns of Academic Writing develops the writing of long, well-structured, and graceful essays. Writers enrolling in this course will enrich their writing with strong material, organization, and focus, and will write with excellent sentence structure, grammar, and mechanics.
(3 Credit Hours). Note: Previously ENG 101-3

WRT 225-3. ENGL II: Research Writing.
Designed for students who wish to emphasize writing and communication in their academic program. Subject matter varies. Maybe repeated when topics vary. Not a course for students with weak writing skills.
(3 Credit Hours). Note: Previously ENG 225-3