Introduces the methods and theory of cultural anthropology through a theoretical and comparative examination of the role of human life. Includes the study of cultural practices such as language myth gender marriage and sexuality and economic and political practices in different cultures of the world.

Develops an understanding of the formal schooling influences on individuals and ways society affects educational institutions. Explores information and tools used to understand and succeed in the educational system.

Examines methods anthropologists and sociologists use to gain access develop rapport collect and analyze data and interpret findings when studying culture and society. Cross-Listing: CJ 402 and SO 402.

Examines significant theories and debates that have informed anthropological analysis and practice. Explores a range of theoretical ideas such as agency versus structure culture power history and social change the politics of representation objectivity and subjectivity. In discussing these major ideas we will relate them to several key questions: what is the nature of the individual's relation to culture or society? How have anthropologists sought to understand these relationships and to what extent do anthropological conceptualizations reflect the ways in which people understand their positions in society?

Students learn to design and analyze surveys and explore how quantitative research can be used to facilitate social change.

Examines major anthropological concepts through an analysis of visual and written representations of societies throughout the world. Discussions will probe issues of identity language culture change and power and resistance through a critical synthesis of ethnographic theoretical and popular films/videos and texts. Cross listing(s): COM 464K and SO 414.

Explores selected problems issues and themes in Anthropology.

Provides a cross-cultural lens for the analysis and understanding of beliefs and practices such as mediumship and trance. We will examine what questions these practices raise about gender race sexuality and more. Cross listing(s): SO 434.

Studies cross-cultural variations in the expression of sexuality and gender and how societies treat these expressions. It engages with conversations around desire bodies and pleasure and tackles larger questions about power violence aesthetics popular culture and human relations. Cross listing(s): SO 438 and WGS 486F.

Focuses on women's rights and LGBTQ rights in the Middle East. Often women and differing sexualities in the Middle East tend to be represented stereotypically without attention to context and historical background. Focuses on the everyday lives of Muslim women and men in the Middle East and their daily struggles. Cross listing(s): PJ 446 SO 446 and WGS 446.

Interdisciplinary course that explores the relationship between inequality power and violence. The course examines how power and violence are co-constructed in various contexts-including the family culture law & governmental institutions medical institutions and the mass media-and considers how people respond to and resist violence. Cross listing(s): CJ 453 and SO 453.

Rooted in medical anthropology and ethnography analyzes the cultural meanings associated with health and illness: biomedicine and health care medical knowledge production and medical decision-making. Cross listing(s): CJ 455 PJ 455 SO 455 and WGS 455.

Special topics in Anthropology are explored.

Relying on case studies and ethnographies examines anarchism as a social cultural and political practice one rooted largely in the left-wing critique of the liberal state and capitalism. Cross listing(s): CJ 465 PJ 465 and SO 465.

Analysis of cultural social and political changes and challenges in contemporary and ancient cultures.

Analysis of origins development and changes/challenges of ancient and/or modern cultures.

Introduces students to the debate about the proper relationship between humans and our animal cousins. Utilizes ethnographic reading philosophy and an examination of political economy to highlight the cultural economic and social impacts of our treatment of animals on our ecosystems and ourselves. Cross listing(s): CJ 471 ENVS 471 PJ 471 and SO 471.

How do people come to believe what they do and how do they hold on to their beliefs even in the face of contradiction or ambiguity? Cross-Listing: SO 485 RT 469E.

Develops a gendered historical and contextual understanding of transnationalism solidarity social justice feminist activism and globalization as specific processes. It will encourage acting on global issues in more ethically and politically conscious ways. Cross listing(s): PJ 487 SO 487 and WGS 487.

Offers opportunity for independent study in special topics of interest not covered in regularly offered courses under the direction of a faculty member.

Integrates practical experience and intellectual guidance based on employment or volunteer work. Junior standing and minimum GPA of 2.80.

Capstone course provides Anthropology majors with information on graduate school employment opportunities and particular ways their knowledge can be used to contribute to the community. Students are encouraged to participate in the community during this course. Cross listing(s): CJ 499 and SO 499.

Introduces the scientific basis of brewing in biological context. Particularly focuses on the basic biology of malt hops and yeast including introduction to yeast metabolism and fermentation.

Explores the merchandising and operations of microbrewing with specific focus on finances marketing brewing policies and regulations and developing a business plan. Admission to the Applied Craft Brewing program is required.

Explores ingredients in consideration of starch enzymes and sugars. Also includes substantial consideration of safety quality hygiene sustainability and ethics.

Explores wort fermentation maturation quality control and assurance practices beer testing and sensory assessment. Also discusses draft systems and beer judging criteria.

A supervised academic working internship at a brewery or brewing-related internship site where students apply program coursework. Includes completion of an Applied Craft Brewing Certificate program project.

Provides an introductory survey for nonscience majors. Topics can include study of the night sky light and telescopes the Sun planets stars or cosmology. Corequisite(s): AS 251.

Involves laboratory exercises accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics including observations computer simulations and experimentations. May require field trips during or outside of class time.

Reviews the observational bases of astrophysics radiative properties of stars stellar spectra binary and variable stars stellar interiors and evolution and galaxies and cosmology. Includes observational work. Recommended as a physics elective or following completion of general physics and calculus.

Introduces students to scientific inquiry in the context of a focused biological topic. Develops student knowledge of biological content and includes discussion of relevant societal and ethical issues. Topics have included Human Genetics DNA Biotechnology and Animals in the Environment. Corequisite(s): BL 205E-W.

Introduces students to scientific inquiry through participation. Involves exercises accompanying and reinforcing lecture content. * Note- One three-hour laboratory per week. Co- requisite(s) BL 204E-W.

Introduces students to scientific inquiry in the context of human biological variation and evolution. Develops student knowledge of human genetics human evolution the fallacy of human biological races and the fossil evidence of human evolution. This course has been approved to satisfy the core natural science with laboratory requirement when taken with BL 209.

Introduces students to scientific inquiry through participation. Includes exercises accompanying and reinforcing lecture content. Emphasizes the skeletal system with examples used to illustrate hypothesis testing and use of evidence in making inferences about human relationships.

Introduces students to natural science in the context of the human organism. Develops student knowledge of the biology and bioethical issues associated with scientific understanding of human disease genetics and biotechnology. Does not fulfill requirements for pre-nursing or other pre-heath programs.

Introduces students to scientific inquiry through participation. Involves exercises accompanying and reinforcing lecture content. Corequisite(s): BL 216.

Surveys major groups of medically important pathogenic microorganisms including viruses bacteria fungi and protozoans. Emphasizes microbiological principles and introduces immunologic and epidemiologic concepts. Designed specifically for pre-nursing students. Does not fulfill the Natural Science Core requirement or requirements for other pre-health programs such as pre-medicine or Biology. Corequisite(s): BL 255.

Involves laboratory experiments accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics. Corequisite(s): BL 254.

Introduces students to natural science hypothesis testing and general concepts of biomolecules cells and cellular energy processes. Develops knowledge of the terms and concepts of ecology evolution disease biology and physiology. Highlights socially relevant issues. Designed for Biology Biochemistry Environmental Studies and Neuroscience majors as well as for pre-medical and other pre-health students. This course has been approved to satisfy the core natural science with laboratory requirement when taken with BL 259 or BL 259H. Corequisite(s): BL 259 or BL 259H.

Introduces study design primary literature data interpretation and written presentation of results. Reinforces lecture content and includes fieldwork and one dissection. Includes one three- hour laboratory per week. Corequisite(s): BL 258 except for students with AP high school credit for BL 258.

Introduces study design primary literature data interpretation and written presentation of results. Reinforces lecture content and explores broader themes of history and philosophy of biology. Includes fieldwork and one dissection. Includes one three hour laboratory per week. Honors students only or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): BL 258 except for students with AP high school credit for BL 258.

Develops knowledge of hypothesis testing in molecular and cellular biology as well as the terms and concepts of cell biology genetics molecular biology disease biology and physiology. Highlights socially relevant issues. This course has been approved to satisfy the core natural science with laboratory requirement when taken with BL 261 261H or 261S. Corequisite(s): BL 261 or BL 261H.

Introduces students to scientific study design primary literature data interpretation and oral presentation of results. Reinforces lecture content and includes work with recombinant DNA. Co-requisite(s): BL 260 except for students with AP high school credit for BL 260.

Introduces study design primary literature data interpretation and oral presentation of results. Reinforces lecture content and explores broader themes of history and philosophy of biology. Includes work with recombinant DNA. Includes one three hour lab per week. Honors students only or permission of instructor. Co-requisite(s): BL 260 excepts for student with AP credit for BL 260.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to human anatomy including the integumentary skeletal muscular sensory nervous endocrine digestive respiratory circulatory urinary and reproductive organ systems. Required for students in the Nursing or Pharmacy programs. Corequisite(s): BL 275.

Involves laboratory exercises accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics. In-person traditional sections require contact with human cadavers and skeletal materials. Corequisite(s): BL 274.

Provides a comprehensive introduction to human physiology including neurophysiology endocrinology muscular cardiovascular respiratory renal and gastrointestinal physiology. Required for students in the Nursing or Pharmacy programs.

Involves laboratory exercises accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics. In-person traditional sections require work with human and non-human vertebrate tissues and fluids. Co-requisite(s): BL 276.

Develops student ability to recognize and use biomedical terminology in biological and biomedical contexts. Focuses on common roots prefixes and suffixes and discusses basic human anatomy. Fulfills a prerequisite for most programs requiring a course in biomedical terminology. Prerequisites(s): A collegiate course in natural science.

Develops student knowledge of ecological principles in the context of the primary scientific literature. Develops student facility in working with biological primary literature and understanding ecological investigations. Required for all Biology and Environmental Science majors. Cross listing(s): ENVS 402.

Involves ecological research design and the collection evaluation and statistical analysis of ecological data in the laboratory and in the field. Required for all Biology and Environmental Science majors. Cross listing(s): ENVS 403.

A rigorous organ-system-based course in human anatomy that also places human anatomical structure into its evolutionary and developmental context. Includes an overview of anatomical variation among vertebrates. Teaches anatomy as an active biological discipline. Pre-Nursing and Pre-Physical Therapy students should take BL 274 to meet the requirements for these programs. Corequisite(s): BL 407.

Intensive laboratory course closely accompanying and reinforcing lecture content in human and comparative anatomy. Teaches anatomy as an active biological discipline. Includes work with skeletal and preserved specimens of humans and other vertebrates. Pre-Nursing and Pre-Physical Therapy students should take BL 275. Corequisite(s): BL406.

Develops student knowledge of freshwater ecology in its physical and chemical context. Emphasizes aquatic communities and includes exploration of the impacts of human activities on aquatic systems. May require participation in field trips outside of class time. Cross listing(s): ENVS 410.

Focuses on early development in a variety of model organisms and humans. Emphasizes modern approaches to explain molecular and genetic aspects of regulative and mosaic development differential gene expression and morphogenesis.

Explores concepts of heredity including the structure replication transmission and expression of genes from the DNA of chromosomes. Interprets genetic phenomena at different levels of organization including prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. Required for all Biology majors.

Involves research design and the collection evaluation and analysis of genetic and genomic data in the laboratory. Required for all Biology majors.

Develops student understanding of biomolecules in the context of cells and metabolic processes. Focuses on biological and biomedical relevance.

Studies viruses bacteria archaea and eukaryotic microorganisms within a broad biological perspective. Includes the growth metabolism genetics and ecology of microbes. Introduces concepts of immunology and epidemiology and discusses major infectious diseases caused by microorganisms.

Involves laboratory experiments accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics.

Develops an understanding of eukaryotic cell structure and function at the molecular level. Focuses on normal and abnormal signaling signal transduction cell-cycle control metabolism and genetic regulation in understanding cancer. Includes cancer detection prevention and treatment.

Develops student knowledge of genome structure replication expression and regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Generally introduces students to bioinformatics and biotechnology applications of molecular biology.

Laboratory course emphasizing techniques of molecular biology using model organisms.

Introduces the fundamental principles of conservation biology including patterns of global biological diversity biogeography population genetics extinction restoration ecology management and conservation policy. Junior standing or completion of Distributive Core required.

A rigorous systems-based course in human physiology that also considers exemplar model physiological systems used in biomedical research. Topics include metabolism neural and endocrine function circulation respiration osmoregulation and muscle function. Corequisite(s): BL 437.

Intensive laboratory course closely accompanying and reinforcing lecture content in human and comparative physiology. Teaches physiology as an active biological discipline. Corequisite(s): BL 436.

Introduces students to viruses including diversity entry genome replication latency persistence assembly and pathogenesis. Explores bacteriophages eukaryotic viruses the molecular basis of virus-host interactions and disease transmission viruses in medicine emerging infections and viral diseases.

Develops student knowledge of the biology of the world ocean emphasizing marine diversity and ecology in oceanographic context. Introduces students to issues of commercial fisheries mariculture and oceanic pollution and helps students develop integrative positions. Cross listing(s): ENVS 446.

Explores the biodiversity and ecology of tropical coral reefs and associated habitats in the Caribbean. Discusses conservation threats and asks students to consider possible solutions. Requires student participation in a Spring Break travel-learning experience in Belize. Cross listing(s): ENVS 461S.

Explores the mechanisms and functions of animal behavior with emphasis on the ecological and evolutionary bases of animal behavior. Some areas discussed include communication reproductive behavior and social behavior. Cross listing(s): ENVS 458.

Laboratory and field exercises accompany and reinforce lecture topics. Involves non-invasive work with live animals. Cross listing(s): ENVS 459.

Investigates the unique ecological characteristics of forest ecosystems surveys the diversity of world forests and explores methods of analysis and management of forests at landscape scales. May require participation in field trips outside of class time.

Explores the ecology and evolution of primates in the context of their biotic and abiotic environments. Emphasizes primate life history behavior social organization and conservation ecology. May require participation in field trips outside of class time. Cross listing(s): ENVS 462.

Explores concepts of evolution as a process of discovery. Topics include biological diversity classification and phylogeny genetic and phenotypic variation evolutionary forces character evolution species concepts specialization and human variation and evolution.

Explores the human immune system and immunopathology by presenting concepts of the activation and regulation of the immune response.

Explores biological research through whole-class work on a faculty-member directed research project in the area of ecology and/or evolution. Develops student research abilities via reading the primary literature consideration or research questions data collection and data analysis. May require participation in field trips outside of class time. Cross listing(s): ENVS 469A.

Explores biological research through whole-class work on a faculty-member directed research project in an area of molecular and cellular biology. Develops student research abilities via reading the primary literature consideration of research questions data collection and data analysis. May require student work outside of laboratory time.

Explores selected topics in the field of biology not normally covered in regular course offerings. Course format varies according to topics selected.

Explores the functional significance of neural physiology and connectivity including effects related to neural development how nerve cells communicate with one another how patterns of neural interconnections give rise to different perceptual cognitive and motor responses and how neural communication is modified by experience.

Involves laboratory experiments and computer simulation of neural functions as well as gross dissection and histological study of neuroanatomy.

Students will support Arrupe Jesuit High School seniors completing their Science Capstone projects. Regis students do not need to be science majors to participate. Most of the mentorship will occur at Arrupe Jesuit High School.

Continuation of BL 489A. Students will support Arrupe Jesuit High School seniors completing their Science Capstone projects. Regis students do not need to be science majors to participate.

Offers an opportunity for advanced study of independent topics in biology. A maximum of 3 SH may be used to satisfy requirements for major or minor. Permission of instructor and approval of Department Chair required.

Offers an opportunity for laboratory or field research under faculty direction. Requires oral or poster presentation. Does not satisfy the upper division laboratory requirements for any major or minor. Instructor consent required.

Surveys bioethical controversies in the context of justice and the common good and assists students in developing their own coherent and informed bioethical positions. Introduces Biology-Major learning outcomes. Required for all Biology majors. Sophomore standing required.

Develops student facility with reading interpretation and discussion of articles from the primary literature in evolution. Includes resume development and cover letter construction. Junior class level standing required. Note(s): Required for all Biology majors.

Explores biology as a dynamic discipline via research seminar attendance and reading associated scientific literature. Covers a broad range of biological topics. Note(s): Required for all Biology majors and requires attendance at the Department of Biology seminar series outside of class time.

Provides faculty-directed practical experience in a biology-related research clinical or professional environment outside of Regis University. Requires presentation to department at the end of the semester. Requires permission of Department Chair and Director of the Academic Internship Program. Note(s): Credit does not fulfill the minimum upper-division semester hour requirement for a Bachelor of Science in Biology or a Biology minor.

An interdisciplinary overview of the sources and contributions of the Catholic religious tradition. Investigates historical roots and cultural adaptations from its beginning to today's global setting. Topics might include developments in philosophy theology literature the arts as well as the influence of political and social thought and institutions.

An interdisciplinary investigation of the foundational sources of Catholic Christianity emphasizing historical development of the tradition and academic approaches to expressions of that development such as biblical literature sacramental and liturgical practice official church teachings (especially Vatican Council II) and Christian mission in the modern world.

Explores characteristically Catholic ways if imagining the world and wrestling with important human questions through literature and film. Cross-listing: RT 323.

Explores significant contributors to Catholic intellectual tradition as well as of the basic issues that have determined that tradition: the role of faith and reason the place of culture in Christian evangelization spirituality and autobiography. Emphasizes the study of primary texts.

Studies issues of poverty human rights economic justice war and the environment from the perspective of religious values. Cross listing(s): RC 409.

Explores the relationship between Catholic tradition and the fine arts and the role of the arts in expressing and enriching the life of faith. Focuses on the relationship between the sacred and the beautiful the history of Christian iconography or specific media of expression (e.g. performing visual arts liturgical arts). Examines the spiritual power of the aesthetic experience.

Explores contemporary environmental issues from the perspectives of different religious traditions. Compares spiritual and religious views of the environment its meaning and its relation to human beings. Explore scientific understandings of contemporary environmental issues asking how religions engage these issues. Cross listing(s): ENVS 411 and RT 401E.

An exploration of post-Vatican Council II Catholic Christian belief and practice with emphasis on the foundations historical forms and resources of the tradition and its development. Special attention will be given to topics of interest to adults. Cross listing(s): RS 412.

Explores the relationship between Catholic thought and practice and social or cultural phenomena in various cultures or time periods. The approach can be from different disciplines such as sociology anthropology media studies and history.

Explores Catholic thought on the natural sciences. Addresses such topics as the theory of evolution the role of Greek philosophy and science in the development of Catholic thought the impact of Catholic thinkers on the history of science controversies between the Church and the sciences moral issues arising from technological development.

Explores Catholic Christian spiritual experiences and practices focusing on particular contributors (e.g. Benedict Ignatius Loyola Teresa of Avila) or particular forms of spiritual practice (e.g. mystical monastic Ignatian) or particular spiritual disciplines (e.g. contemplation activism liturgical).

Studies historical themes figures movements or periods that shaped or were shaped by Catholic thought or practice.

Studies the sources and influence of Catholic social teaching. Focus may include themes (e.g. liberation peace activism church-state relations political freedom) figures who have enacted Catholic teaching (e.g. Francis of Assisi Dorothy Day) or issues (e.g. economic justice military services international aid). Examines biblical papal conciliar and theological documents.

Provides focused research on a topic in Catholic Studies not covered in regular course offerings.

Offers an opportunity to explore Catholic Studies in its practical application to various working areas of contemporary Catholicism. Requires students to reflect critically and constructively on the experience.

Provides a qualitative introduction to the chemical aspects of environmental and social issues for the non-science student. Includes the role of science and technology water and air pollution conventional and alternate energy sources nuclear power and selected topics relating to local and global issues in energy and the environment. Corequisite(s): CH 203 or permission of instructor.

Provides a qualitative introduction to the chemical aspects of environmental and social issues for the non-science student. Includes the role of science and technology water and air pollution conventional and alternate energy sources nuclear power and selected topics relating to local and global issues in energy and the environment. Co-requisite: CH 203 or permission of instructor. Enrollment is limited to students who took paired RCC 200 course in fall.

Involves laboratory exercises accompanying and reinforcing lecture topics. Corequisite(s): CH 202 or permission of instructor.

Provides an introductory survey of general organic and biological chemistry principles as they relate to prescribed over the counter and recreational drugs. Specific topics may vary each semester. Corequisite(s): CH 205 or permission of instructor.

Involves laboratory exercises accompanying and reinforcing CH 204 lecture topics including observations demonstrations and student experimentation. Corequisite(s): CH 204 or permission of instructor.

Introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry including unit conversions the metric system properties of matter nuclear chemistry introductory organic chemistry the structure of drug molecules important organic functional groups concentration and dosing acids and bases and the fundamentals of biochemistry. Emphasizes problem solving skills in a health care setting. Corequisite(s): CH 207A. Does not fulfill the Natural Science Core requirement or requirements for other pre-Health programs such as pre-Medicine. In-person traditional sections require an ACT math score of 20 or greater or SAT math score of 515 or greater required or a grade of C- or higher in CH 209 or permission of instructor required. $25.00 non-refundable placement test fee.

Students perform laboratory experiments that enhance and support their understanding of material taught in CH206A. Corequisite(s): CH 206A.

Designed to supplement existing chemistry courses by providing an additional hour of chemistry recitation aimed to build problem-solving skills in both math and chemistry. Course focuses on increasing problem-solving repetition identification and organization. Utilizing dynamic team-based learning students will learn to collaborate effectively and efficiently.

A survey of selected topics in general chemistry with a strong emphasis on quantitative problem-solving skills graphing and dimensional analysis. Completion of CH 209 (grade of C- or higher) allows students to gain the skills necessary for success in CH 210 or CH 206A. This course will NOT fulfill the natural science distributive core requirement and is intended for students who wish to continue in their STEM related studies. Offered in the fall only.

Introduces chemical and physical properties of matter atomic structure dimensional analysis stoichiometry aqueous and gas-phase chemistry periodicity chemical bonding and molecular geometry. Corequisite(s): CH 211.

Introduces fundamental laboratory techniques with an emphasis on commonly used bench and instrumental techniques. This inquiry based lab requires use of student driven experimental protocols and active problem-solving. Students are introduced to common data analysis techniques including mastery of data linearization and experimental error. This course develops strong laboratory notebook skills and experimental design. Corequisite(s): CH 210.

Continuation of CH 210. Examines molecular structure chemical kinetics chemical equilibrium and thermodynamics. Additional special topics may include transition metal chemistry the chemistry of new materials nuclear chemistry. Corequisite(s): CH 231.

Introduces fundamental laboratory techniques with an emphasis on commonly used bench and instrumental techniques. This inquiry-based laboratory requires the use of student-driven experimental protocols and active problem solving. Students are introduced to common data analysis techniques including mastery of data linearization & experimental error. This course continues the development of strong laboratory notebook and experimental design from CH211. Corequisite(s): CH 230.

Studies the molecular structure of organic compounds their functional groups physical properties and the relationship between structure and reactivity. Introduces the principles of reaction mechanisms reactions of pi bonds and alkyl halides and simple multi-step organic synthesis as well as reaction thermodynamics and kinetics. Corequisite: CH 251.

Investigates techniques used to separate purify and identify organic compounds. Also covers spectroscopic techniques including NMR IR and MS. Corequisite(s): CH 250.

A rigorous quantitative laboratory course designed to refine wet chemistry techniques and reinforce the various aqueous equilibria topics covered in general chemistry through titration gravimetric analysis and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Introduces advanced data analysis tools and commonly used instrumental techniques to solve quantitative chemical analysis.

Comprehensive survey of more complex organic chemical reactions and their mechanisms including the chemistry of conjugated and aromatic ring systems alcohols and phenols ethers and epoxides carbonyl chemistry reactions of carboxylic acids and their derivatives carbonyl alpha-substitution and condensation reactions and chemistry of amines. Includes more complex multi-step organic synthesis. Corequisite(s): CH 421.

Investigates the synthesis isolation and purification of selected organic compounds and their identification by spectroscopic methods. Includes multi-step organic synthesis. Corequisite(s): CH 420.

Laboratory-based course devoted to synthetic method in inorganic and organic chemistry as well as standard and advanced chemical characterization methods such as magnetic susceptibility gas chromatography infrared spectroscopy ultraviolet and fluorescence spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

Formal development of classical thermodynamics with applications to chemical equilibria phase equilibria active and passive ion transport across cell membranes and protein folding; application of kinetic molecular theory to gas-phase chemical reactions.

Experimental basis for quantum mechanics; the quantum postulates; applications to translational vibrational and rotational motion; interaction of radiation and matter; symmetry and spectroscopy; spin ½ systems; atomic structure; approximation methods. Cross listing(s): PH 460.

Laboratory-based course focusing on the use of modern spectroscopic and computational techniques for studying chemical equilibria reaction kinetics and molecular structure.

An in-depth study of instrumental techniques used in analytical chemistry. Techniques include optical spectroscopy chromatography mass spectrometry and electrochemistry. The functions design data analysis and experimental design of each technique will be investigated. Corequisite(s): CH 441.

Laboratory course supporting CH 440 in studying instrumental techniques used in analytical chemistry. Focuses on experimental design data analysis and data interpretation. Corequisite(s): CH 440.

Introduces the structure and function of proteins with an in-depth study of enzyme kinetics and the thermodynamics of biological systems. Hones complex problem-solving skills in the context of organic and general chemistry fundamentals to solve current problems in biochemical and biomedical research.

Builds on the toolbox of skills developed in Biochemistry I to master the main vein of metabolism including but not limited to glycolysis gluconeogenesis the citric acid cycle and oxidative phosphorylation. Emphasizes the role of metabolism in regulation disease and physiology. Investigates current literature in cancer metabolism and treatment circadian and cellular regulation exercise physiology and diabetes. Course emphasizes student-led learning and continues to hone problem-solving skills in a biochemical and biomedical research context.

Introduces fundamental biochemical techniques and instrumentation including the isolation and purification of biomolecules three-dimensional modeling and biophysical experiments.

Surveys the chemistry of metals and nonmetals and their compounds. Topics include an in-depth coverage of periodic behavior advanced acid/base chemistry the study of bonding models used for transition metal complexes a kinetic/mechanistic treatment of transition metal reactions advanced topics in inorganic electrochemistry metals in biological systems and modern materials chemistry including nanochemistry. Additional topics may include symmetry and spectroscopy of transition metal complexes the organometallic chemistry of catalysts and topics related to geochemistry and environmental chemistry. Offered every spring.

Critically examines professional growth of chemists/biochemists in the context of the Jesuit mission with an emphasis on vocational discernment and the development of professional materials. Assignments include analyses of professional trajectories; written documents including CV resume cover letters professional portfolios and social media correspondence; development of presentation skills; and a focus on ethical issues within science. Majors and minors only. Offered every fall. Note(s): Junior class standing required.

Advanced study in independent research projects in chemistry and biochemistry. Permission of instructor.

Cultivates the skill and art of communicating science to diverse audiences from the educated general public to the trained chemical community using a variety of modern formats. Emphasis is placed on incorporating the Jesuit mission and ethical standards into scientific communication and professional trajectory. Develops critical reading writing and oration skills essential for any career. Majors and minors only.

Provides a working environment in which practical experience in the application of chemistry is obtained under appropriate supervision.

Independent research in Chemistry or Biochemistry under the guidance of a faculty member.

Independent research in Chemistry or Biochemistry under the guidance of a faculty member.

Independent research in Chemistry or Biochemistry under the guidance of a faculty member.

Independent research in Chemistry or Biochemistry under the guidance of a faculty member.

Students perform experimental research theoretical research or a critical review of literature at either Regis or another laboratory under the supervision or sponsorship of a chemistry faculty member. The student submits a proposal of study to a Departmental committee that includes the student's supervisor. At the end of the semester the student must submit a formal research report.

Students perform experimental research theoretical research or a critical review of literature at either Regis or another laboratory under the supervision or sponsorship of a chemistry faculty member. The student submits a proposal of study to a Departmental committee that includes the student's supervisor. At the end of the semester the student must submit a formal research report.

An introduction to the theories and intellectual tools of integrative learning and working.

Students learn to design and analyze surveys and explore how quantitative research can be used to facilitate social change.

Covers an introduction to Structural/Historical Racism Interpersonal Racism/Bias Identity and Social Construction Resistance Movements Antiracism and Race/Religion/Jesuit Values.

How has segregation limited freedom and equality for different groups of Americans over time? This course takes up this question by comparatively tracing histories of segregation informed by race gender class sexuality immigration and colonialism.

Provides a critical and comparative analysis of race ethnicity and other diversity in the United States. Includes racism creation and maintenance of ethnic group status political processes and movements for self-determination. Cross listing(s): CJ 422 PJ 422 and SO 422.

Explores democracy in the Americas through comparative analysis using cases studies from North Central and South America: slavery and racial orders the politics of indigeneity populism and democracy new social movements and struggles over citizenship and migration. Cross listing(s): PJ 482J and POL 496G.

Examines the "castes" or structural hierarchies that undergird the societies of India and the United States and the ways that religious institutions practices and individuals have served both to reinforce and to undermine them. Cross listing(s): RT 402J.

Focuses on how individual-level psychological processes are structured and patterned to perpetuate and maintain systems of racist oppression. We will discuss the relationships between participation in racially oppressive societal structures and numerous psychological and behavioral processes for both members of racially dominant/oppressive groups and for individuals from groups subjected to racial oppression. Interventions that reduce prejudice in racially powerful groups will be explored alongside interventions that that target the well-being self-defense and success of targets of racial oppression. Additionally cultural global and historical perspectives are necessary to understand the modern racist system of oppression and this course will ensure that these topics are examined. All students will leave this class with tools necessary to effect change to our systems of racist oppression; students will also gain experience actively reducing racism in our world. Cross listing(s): PSY 440.

Examines 21st-century models of leadership and includes multiple opportunities for active participation in leadership and change making at Regis and in the surrounding community. Through readings class presentations experiential exercises journal reflections and small group discussion students explore social justice and map their path of leadership development and campus or community engagement.

Explores social change from diverse perspectives to develop and lead effective change - through interactive exercises lectures group presentations and guest speakers. Explore political social economic historical influences that affect social change identify examples of social entrepreneurial based solutions to problems and develop a set of best practices that organizations and individuals use to pursue social change; collaboration common purpose commitment ingenuity understanding.

Explores diverse leadership concepts practices and issues while discovering one's personal leadership style - through interactive exercises lectures group presentations and guest speakers. Using the Jesuit leadership model discussed in Lowney's Heroic Leadership the class will examine the importance and role of self-awareness ingenuity love and heroism in leadership.

Explores effective leadership and supervision in organizations - through interactive exercises lectures group presentations and guest speakers. Using a case study of a multi-national nonprofit organization the class examines the importance of organizational mission vision capacity building and learning.

Includes proof of participation and reflection on: 40 hours of service 4 workshops (there are 8 offered per year) field placement/internship 3 Day Fall Regis Student Leadership Retreat Weekly Leadership Meetings Attendance at 2 leadership conferences through the Colorado Leadership Alliance presentations.

Explores the role of mindfulness in leadership. Investigates various practices that connect your beliefs and behaviors as it relates to your leadership.

Supervised practical application of previously studied theories. Involve readings reflection student-developed projects service learning etc.

A variety of courses with interdisciplinary integrative experiential content.

Research under the direction of a faculty member in a discipline or topic of study not covered in a scheduled course.

The culminating course for many integrative majors and minors as well as for students wanting to focus on integration and application of theories through research and synthesis/demonstration; review of integrative inquiry theories and skills and facilitated work on design and implementation of a project or internship.

Practical experience/applied learning in a field of study applicable to the student's career choice or a skill set. Progress is guided and monitored by both on-site and faculty supervisors.

Provides an overview of the process of communication and introduces communication theory. Provides practical training in the fundamentals of effective presentation for individuals in both public speaking and group communication settings. Emphasizes discussion of contemporary issues and the analysis of public discourse.

Provides knowledge and skills to lead others more effectively through presentational communication utilizing online technology and delivery frameworks. Includes developing more meaningful voice based on ethical communication audience engagement and thoughtful responses to contemporary issues.

Prepares students to become skilled learners through the development of essential competencies for academic success such as college-level writing group skills and presentations quantitative literacy critical thinking skills and learning strategies.

Identifies the various levels and functions of communication as they apply to design and presentation of ideas in an environment mediated by digital technology. Students will demonstrate appropriate and effective messages based on audience analysis desired outcomes and goals.

Develops engaged competent confident communicators preparing speakers to connect with small and large live and remote audiences. Encourages critical listening writing rehearsing revising and speaking skills relevant to everyday civic professional and family/social life.

Develops engaged competent confident communicators preparing speakers to connect with small and large live and remote audiences. Encourages critical listening writing rehearsing revising and speaking skills relevant to everyday civic professional and family/social life.

Develops engaged competent confident communicators preparing speakers to connect with small and large live and remote audiences. Encourages critical listening writing rehearsing revising and speaking skills relevant to everyday civic professional and family/social life.

Develops engaged competent confident communicators preparing speakers to connect with small and large live and remote audiences. Encourages critical listening writing rehearsing revising and speaking skills relevant to everyday civic professional and family/social life.

Investigates the creation production and uses of messages media and platforms (television film advertising social media). Students will become more conscientious critical and responsible audiences consumers and meaning-makers.

Investigates the creation production and uses of messages media and platforms (television film advertising social media). Students will become more conscientious critical and responsible audiences consumers and meaning-makers.

Investigates the creation production and uses of messages media and platforms (television film advertising social media). Students will become more conscientious critical and responsible audiences consumers and meaning-makers.

Emphasizes the communicative processes by which we co-create experience and manage relationships. Students will become more aware competent and confident communicators whether live face-to-face or in the digital realm.

Emphasizes the communicative processes by which we co-create experience and manage relationships. Students will become more aware competent and confident communicators whether live face-to-face or in the digital realm.

Emphasizes the communicative processes by which we co-create experience and manage relationships. Students will become more aware competent and confident communicators whether live face-to-face or in the digital realm. The focus will be on a variety of relationships within medical contexts.

Designed to help Communication majors think about careers before settling into an emphasis area. Fosters introspection while highlighting the expectations and challenges of communication in professional contexts. Students begin developing a career portfolio.

Studies interpersonal aspects of communication. Introduces concepts and related skills that define communication in a variety of face-to-face contexts. Includes models of communication language and meaning nonverbal and verbal communication perception conflict and establishing positive human relationships via communication.

Examines ways that communication constitutes social life and introduces several important theories of meaning-making for dialogic consideration. Explores interpersonal relationships; the intersections of language gender culture and power and the dynamics of mass media and society. Foregrounds the notion of context and engages the question of how we ought to live.

Surveys a variety of communication research methods and guides students through their own research proposals and/or projects. Students learn to write literature reviews research questions and reports observe document and analyze communication and conduct interviews and surveys.

Applies foundational ideas about communication to personal social and professional relations. Explores communication concepts that explain and predict everyday behaviors in relationships groups organizations and across generations cultures and genders.

Using readings film field experience and projects the course investigates cultural identity meaning patterns relationships and conflicts that arise as contact increases between people from different cultures in our global society.

Focuses on interpersonal aspects of communication. Introduces concepts and related skills that define communication in a variety of face-to-face contexts. Includes models of communication language and meaning nonverbal and verbal communication perception conflict and establishing positive human relationships via communication.

A survey of aesthetic considerations of television film and radio. Students will examine the fundamental image elements-light space time-motion and sound.

Students prepare at least two events in public speaking and/or oral interpretation of literature. Requires attendance at a minimum of two tournaments to qualify for credit.

Build upon time-tested traditions practices and processes to help communities tell their stories. Develop and produce a powerful engaging community/public story event that can illuminate issues transform conflict and shape meanings.

Examines conflict in a variety of human relationships. Explores conceptual and practical skills to analyze and manage conflicts including face-to-face and third-party negotiations.

Examines evolution of leadership from a theoretical perspective with a focus on contemporary leadership. Topics include: management versus leadership gender differences power and social influence ethics and values culture and the key communication competencies of leadership. Requires students to evaluate and enhance personal leadership skills and develop a personal model of leadership.

Prepares students to identify avoid and manage common types of conflict within organizations. Presents communication styles and strategies for working through conflict.

Explores practices of media production with an emphasis on storytelling. Covers audio video and interactive media forms.

Studies a variety of methods currently utilized for conducting a critical analysis of communication acts. Includes dramatism semiotics narrative theory reader-oriented criticism feminist criticism and others. Students apply one or more of these methods in developing and presenting critical analyses of discourses.

Explores performance through sociological anthropological and literary/artistic and experiential lenses. Engaging through readings film role-plays immediate live and online performances (and the analysis thereof) dialogue writing and other production of texts and critique students come to understand this most pragmatic of human communicative behaviors.

Develops culture competence skills required in today's global economy. Foundation to the theory and practice of cultural intelligence which predicts adjustment and success in multicultural settings. Examines deep layers of culture including core worldview assumptions.

Examines the dynamics of histories discourses and narratives through theoretical lenses and looks at how public discourse impacts conflict group and interpersonal communication. Explores some difficulties in negotiating high-stakes or emotional terrain and practical approaches for imagining conducting and participating in productive dialogues. Cross listing(s): PJ 413.

Writing for different mass media including online print and broadcast news public relations and advertising. Develops practical skills and understanding of writing for varying media audiences and for different purposes.

Studies the history purpose and processes of public relations. Examines public relations tools and practices ranging from preparing and conducting a public relations program setting up a news conference establishing and running a speaker bureau designing and producing a brochure and editing an employee newsletter. BA 3400 for business students only.

Explores the history purpose and processes of public relations. Examines public relations tools and practices ranging from preparing and conducting a public relations program setting up a news conference establishing and running a speaker bureau designing and producing a brochure and editing an employee newsletter.

Surveys contemporary organizational communication theories and practices. Investigates issues such as diversity participation technology corporate ethics the environment and globalization. Focuses on analyzing and critiquing current organizational practices and assumptions with an aim toward increasing social justice and ethics. Cross listing(s): PJ 423.

Explores the communication process where a third party helps parties negotiate interest-based solutions to problems. Provides theoretical understanding and skill-based practice to develop skills that effective mediators must possess. Includes discussion of factors that contribute to successful mediation such as the importance of context overcoming obstacles motivating parties mediator roles mediation processes drafting agreements and balancing of power.

Studies persuasion and argumentation from the early Aristotelian perspective to contemporary research. Includes models of the persuasive process emotional stimulation proofs and reasoning cultural premises and ethics of persuasion.

Focuses on interpersonal aspects of communication. Introduces concepts and related skills that define communication in a variety of face-to-face contexts. Includes models of communication language and meaning nonverbal and verbal communication perception conflict and establishing positive human relationships via communication.

Surveys contemporary organizational communication theories and practices. Investigates issues such as diversity participation power structures organizational systems and leadership. Focuses on analyzing and critiquing current organizational practices and assumptions with an aim toward increasing social justice and ethics. Cross listing(s): PJ 423. Junior standing required for Business students only.

Examines how new media works what effects may result from their use in public and private settings and how they might when necessary be regulated.

A survey of video production methods and aesthetic theory. Students become proficient in pre-production planning basic video production techniques and equipment using both studio and remote equipment. Students produce a basic video project.

Explores theoretical and practical issues in the explanations of ethical options and decisions in relational organizational and mass communication contexts. Case studies practical analysis and current ethical dilemmas in communication are investigated from multiple theoretical perspectives. Cross listing(s): PJ 432J.

Introduces students to the complex relationship between citizens the media and political actors. Explores political communication aspects including news social media debates polls advertising and effects on voters. Students produce a political campaign ad at the conclusion of the semester.

Engage creatively and critically with the society around us in artistic and socially aware ways through creation of original audio projects that may range from podcasts soundscapes and sound scores to orals histories audio postcards and more.

Examines the field of Environmental Communication through a combination of theory research and application. Environmental Communication focuses on how communication and social systems influence environmental affairs and shape our perceptions of the non-human world. It addresses the subjects of rhetoric and discourse; news media; public participation; advocacy campaigns; collaboration; conflict resolution; social processes in popular culture.

Studies advertising and promotional aspects of marketing in depth. Integrates theory with practical planning management and strategy issues.

Considers the opportunities provided by participatory public discussion and group decision-making in American democracy. We will take up contemporary approaches to democratic discussion and decision making in pursuit of more dynamic deliberative practices. Cross listing(s): PJ 416G.

Explores the practice of persuasion and rhetoric in interpersonal relationships professional settings sales and marketing and the mass media. Emphasizes both theoretical explanations and practical application.

Explores connections between communication gender and sexuality in close relationships organizations and the media. Course involves readings dialogues films field trips and group projects. Cross listing(s): PJ 440 and WGS 440.

Through the analysis of theory legal documents and case studies this course addresses the arguments for and against an unconditional right to freedom of speech. Cross listing(s): PJ 432M.

Draws on brain research to understand how emotions contribute to the development and escalation of conflict as well as how professionals manage the communication of strong emotions during conflict.

Studies television programming theory techniques and strategies. Explores the themes and assumptions inherent in television messages and the role of audience research in the development of television content.

Explores the unique differences between male and female communication styles and offers specific ways to integrate the best of both for mutual understanding and more effective and harmonious relationships.

Provides a greater understanding about the sources and escalation of conflict in the workplace. It provides strategies for the workplace and organizations to address recognize and resolve such problems.

Follower-centered leaders focus on enhancing their followers' well-being. Course provides an in-depth examination of key attributes associated with follower-centered leaders including empowering and developing people humility authenticity interpersonal acceptance providing direction and stewardship.

Students will examine the constructed nature of our national memories by posing questions regarding the "authenticity" of memorial representations the "ownership" of public histories and the rhetorical functions memory texts serve for society.

Examines issues of diversity from the context of the communication discipline.

Examines environmental issues from the context of the communication discipline.

Examines justice issues from the context of the communication discipline.

Examines issues of meaning from the context of the communication discipline.

Introduces the technical evolution and history of film and the principles of aesthetic criticism film analysis and the evolution of themes and genres. Considers basic elements of cinema including screen writing direction casting production cinematography and editing.

Focuses on theory and application of distributive and integrative bargaining strategies. Emphasizes skills necessary to negotiate successfully in both private interpersonal arena and in organizational settings.

Explores different forms of social media and its influence on interpersonal and professional relationships. Examines the impact of social media on personal and group identity as well as relationship formation maintenance and intimacy.

Global media are no longer restricted to individual countries. Course will analyze how media move from one country to another to another and discuss what boundaries infringe that movement in various regions. Cross listing(s): PJ 451V.

Explores face-to-face and technological methods for successful interpersonal and task-related organizational communication and behavior in various contexts. Student develop critical thinking around a portfolio of communication knowledge and skills to enable them to demonstrate authentic and effective communication strategies.

Students explore the nature and process of forgiveness benefits to self and relationships seeking and granting forgiveness apology reconciliation and how to promote forgiveness in family friends and community. Cross listing(s): HU 480 and PY 480.

Part I of the Communication Technology Series partners students and media professionals with the Arvada Community Table. Teaches students to use Google Analytics. Students will learn to retrieve read and interpret existing data from the organization's website as well as apply for a Google AdWords grant.

Part II of the Communication Technology Series partners students and media professionals with the Arvada Community Table. Focuses on understanding social media analytics. Students will learn to retrieve read and interpret data from Facebook Twitter Instagram and YouTube. Students will use existing materials from the organization to explore how information travels through these channels.

Part III of the Communication Technology Series partners students and media professionals with the Arvada Community Table. Professionals will teach students the basics of search engine optimization and analytics. With these skills students will collect data interpret it and make suggestions to the Community Table about how to increase online presence strengthen connections between the organization and constituents and build new relationships. The professionals will guide and oversee the students' work.

Examines special topics in the field of communication in depth. Includes assignment options of original research and creative projects.

Supervision by a faculty member on advanced research or practice in one of the medias that meets the individual needs of the student.

Explores and teaches writing for a variety of media including but not limited to scripts journalistic articles blog posts and more to be determined by instructor. Students will be encouraged to contribute to Regis student media such as the Highlander.

Brings senior Communication majors together to explore the synthesis of the discipline. Students engage in research projects job-search strategies interviewing and professional development.

Offers an opportunity for placement in educational settings for applied learning and experience in Communication. Provides faculty-directed field experience. Progress is guided and monitored by both on-site and faculty supervisors. Site selection emphasizes the best combination of prior academic learning and experience. Practicum experiences typically involve Regis sponsored programs in Conflict and Dialogue studies. Practicum placement is for advanced Communication students.

Offers an opportunity for placement in industry media organizations government or other agency for applied learning and experience. Progress is guided and monitored by both on-site and faculty supervisors. Site selection emphasizes the best combination of prior academic learning and experience. Internships are for advanced Communication students.

Examines the social construction of crime society's responses to it and social conditions associated with it. The course begins with an overview of criminological approaches to deviance which is rule- or norm-breaking behavior and social control or how society prevents us from breaking rules and norms. These frameworks are then applied across various sites of the U.S. criminal-legal system including police courts prisons jails detention centers and schools. Resistance and social change are also explored. Attention is paid to how power operates through the criminal legal system (re)producing inequities at the intersections of race ethnicity class citizen status gender sexuality and other social systems.

Surveys selected social problems from a national and international scope. Includes analysis of possible causes and consequences of these problems and of various proposals for solutions and reforms.

Examines methods anthropologists and sociologists use to gain access develop rapport collect and analyze data and interpret findings when studying culture and society. Cross-Listing: AN 402 and SO 402.

Provides a critical analysis of the law focusing on the criminal justice system in our society. Emphasizes the psychological social and cultural factors that influence the criminal justice system and the use of behavioral science techniques. Cross listing(s): PSY 484.

Provides a historical and comparative study of social deviance including definitions of and reactions to deviance and deviance as collective behavior. Examines various sociological theories of deviance and social groups and behaviors defined as deviant in the United States and other countries. Cross listing(s): SO 416.

A Sociological analysis of the lived experiences of Latinas and Latinos and their role in reshaping the United States today. Cross listing (s): SO 420.

Provides a critical and comparative analysis of race ethnicity and other diversity in the United States. Includes racism creation and maintenance of ethnic group status political processes and movements for self-determination. Cross listing(s): CIL 422 PJ 422 and SO 422.

Explores how race and class intersect with natural disasters toxic waste dumps pollution inadequate sanitation pesticides childhood lead poisoning and asthma epidemics inequities in public transportation and a wide range of ongoing social movements and success stories.

Analyzes social political and economic dynamics of crime including: corporate and government crime racism and sexism in the criminal justice system and imprisonment. Cross listing(s): SO 450.

Investigates juvenile justice in the context of social and political authority the operations of the criminal justice system youth culture and youth subcultures and related social issues. Presents various sociological theories of juvenile deviance youth justice and assorted historical and contemporary manifestations of juvenile crime and deviance. Cross listing(s): SO 451).

Provides an historical political and economic analysis of the penal system in the United States. Cross listing(s): PJ 452 and SO 452.

Interdisciplinary course that explores the relationship between inequality power and violence. The course examines how power and violence are co-constructed in various contexts-including the family culture law & governmental institutions medical institutions and the mass media-and considers how people respond to and resist violence. Cross listing(s): AN 453 and SO 453.

Delves into the complex and pressing issue of hate crimes in the United States offering a comprehensive exploration of the historical roots sociological factors legal frameworks and contemporary manifestations of bias-motivated offenses. Students will critically examine the impact of hate crimes on individuals communities and society at large with a focus on fostering a nuanced understanding of the underlying dynamics. Cross listing(s): SO 454.

Rooted in medical anthropology and ethnography analyzes the cultural meanings associated with health and illness: biomedicine and health care medical knowledge production and medical decision-making. Cross listing(s): AN 455 PJ 455 SO 455 and WGS 455.

Explores various issues in the philosophy of law such as the relation of law to morality the relation of natural law to morality the question of natural law and the nature and purpose of human law. Cross listing(s): PL 452.

Selected courses focus on issues related to crime police and the court system punishment social control rehabilitation etc.

Relying on case studies and ethnographies examines anarchism as a social cultural and political practice one rooted largely in the left-wing critique of the liberal state and capitalism. Cross listing(s): AN 465 PJ 465 and SO 465.

Selected courses focus on issues in immigration.

Introduces students to the debate about the proper relationship between humans and our animal cousins. Utilizes ethnographic reading philosophy and an examination of political economy to highlight the cultural economic and social impacts of our treatment of animals on our ecosystems and ourselves. Cross listing(s): AN 471 ENVS 471 PJ 471 SO 471.

Explores readings and work in the community related to crime and justice issues. Cross-Listing: SO 489.

Applies independent research in selected areas of criminal justice.

Selected courses will focus on various topics involving culture social justice and crime.

Integrates practical experience and intellectual guidance based on employment or volunteer work. Junior standing and minimum GPA of 2.80.

Capstone course provides Criminal Justice majors with information on graduate school employment opportunities and particular ways their knowledge can be used to contribute to the community. Students are encouraged to participate in the community during this course. Cross listing(s): AN 499 and SO 499.

Explores the interdisciplinary nature and historical evolution of economic theory and policy with particular emphasis on its impact on attitudes politics society and the environment. Highlights the pressing problems of inequality and climate change as they relate to economics. Provides students with basic quantitative economic and financial literacy.

Explores the interdisciplinary nature and historical evolution of economic theory and policy with particular emphasis on its impact on attitudes politics society and the environment. Highlights the pressing problems of inequality and climate change as they relate to economics. Provides students with basic quantitative economic and financial literacy.

Explores the interdisciplinary nature and historical evolution of economic theory and policy with particular emphasis on its impact on attitudes politics society and the environment. Highlights the pressing problems of inequality and climate change as they relate to economics. Provides students with basic quantitative economic and financial literacy.

Introduces macroeconomics emphasizing the forces that determine the level of national product and national income and the fiscal and monetary policies that are designed to influence their level. Explores the areas of public finance money and the banking system economic growth and international trade.

Introduces macroeconomics emphasizing the forces that determine the level of national product and national income and the fiscal and monetary policies that are designed to influence their level. Explores the areas of public finance money and the banking system economic growth and international trade.

Analyzes economic models of consumer and producer decision-making demand supply equilibrium in markets. Examines the causes of different market structures and their influence on market conduct and performance. Explores microeconomic issues related to market outcomes such as market power market failure efficiency equity and international economic interdependence.

Analyzes economic models of consumer and producer decision-making demand supply equilibrium in markets. Examines the causes of different market structures and their influence on market conduct and performance. Explores microeconomic issues related to market outcomes such as market power market failure efficiency equity and international economic interdependence.

Introduces global poverty inequality and other global ills and invites students to explore ways to be involved in sustainable development and change efforts. About 1 out of every 3 people (2 billion of the world's population) lived in extreme poverty as of the end of 2019. Fast-changing climate conditions and the COVID-19 pandemic continue to condemn more people into further poverty. Additionally growth in income and wealth inequality are worrying. There is however enthusiasm for the possibilities of addressing many of the global needs through concerted human development efforts like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Studies the relationship between risk and return in the management of investment portfolios including the analysis of stocks bonds and other securities.

Examines theoretical explanations of economic growth in advanced industrial economic systems and the causes of financial crises and of other deviations from the growth trend. Cross-listing: BA 4149.

Studies the nature and functions of money and credit including an understanding of the variety and growth of banking functions and the influence on banks of Federal Reserve operations. Examines the relationships among money interest rates business investment needs government borrowing and the gross national product.

Presents the economic issues of international finance including the history in International Finance fixed and flexible exchange rates and international agencies that help stabilize international financial markets. Examines issues faced by financial managers of multinational firms.

Surveys theory and practice in American education based on analyses of current practices and future projections historical contributions philosophical approaches and sociological foundations.

Surveys theory and practice in American education based on analyses of current practices and future projections historical contributions philosophical approaches and sociological foundations. This modified section is for students enrolled in the GLOBAL Inclusive Program only.

Tutoring in a prearranged school two times each week.

Tutoring in a prearranged school two times each week.

Studies the influence of geographic factors on the development of civilization; the interrelations of physical features resources and people; including historical political and economic implications.

Provides an overview of assessment and instruction on the construction of reliable and valid instruments including selected response and constructed response formats. Examines performance assessment and the construction of a body of evidence necessitated by Standards-Based Education.

Students will complete thirty-five (35) hours as an intern in a school classroom. Work with children/adolescents is designed to connect coursework with classroom experience. School experience will be arranged by the Education Department.

Provides a survey of current knowledge on individuals with disabilities and inclusive practices. It is a course requirement for all Education and Special Education majors and minors and is also recommended as a supplemental course for those planning on working with people with special needs (i.e. Sociology Psychology etc. minors/majors). Content includes historical factors legislation characteristics high leverage practices UDL existing and emerging technologies I.E.P. and transition services and other support services for individuals with disabilities ranging from mild to severe. Students examine various areas of exceptionality including both high incidence (LD EBD ASD and CI) and low incidence disabilities.

Participants deepen understanding and application of Colorado READ Act and READ Plan the science of reading and the five essential elements of elementary grades evidence-based reading instruction and assessment: phonemic awareness phonics fluency vocabulary and comprehension. Instruction is explicit systematic and diagnostic. Two competencies focus the course including foundational decoding skills and language comprehension. Coursework involves readings discussions demonstrations planning and teaching lessons administering and evaluating assessments that guide instruction case studies and written analyses of field experience data. Field Experience required.

Participants build background knowledge and apply instructional strategies and assessments designed to promote student's success as readers writers speakers and listeners in middle school and high school classrooms. Coursework includes readings demonstrations discussions and written analyses of fieldwork data. Includes a research component.

Provides the foundation for applying evidence-based principles and practices of early language and literacy development the science of reading and structured literacy with an emphasis on early reading. Focal topics include phonetics phonology orthography morphology syntax and semantics. Instruction is systematic explicit multimodal and diagnostic. Topics include the READ Act and READ Plan and identification of early signs of reading difficulties such as dyslexia. Coursework involves readings discussions demonstrations planning and teaching lessons administering and evaluating assessments that guide instruction case studies and written analyses of fieldwork data. Field Experience in local Kindergarten or 1st grade is required and is assigned by the Education Department.

Prepares elementary pre-service teachers to plan teach and assess topics in the Colorado Academic Standards. Topics in content areas include government civics political science and U.S. history.

Participants apply evidence-based theories and practices of language study guided by the science of reading. The course consolidates phonetics phonology morphology orthography semantics and syntax. Instruction is direct structured explicit and systematic and is informed by assessment. Topics include writing development writing processes text lessons administering and analyzing assessments to guide instruction case studies and written analyses of field experience data. Field Experience required.

Students approved by the Committee on Teacher Education of Regis (COTER) student teach during the educational semester in an elementary school in the Metro Denver area under the direction of a cooperating teacher. Co-requisite(s): ED 495. 16 weeks in a school observing assisting planning teaching and conferring under the direction of the cooperating teacher required.

Students approved by the Committee on Teacher Education of Regis (COTER) student teach during the educational semester in an elementary school in the Metro Denver area under the direction of a cooperating teacher.

Studies the concepts of physical social emotional intellectual and spiritual wellness developing an information base from which to make effective decisions.

Surveys methods materials and concepts related to teaching mathematics science and social studies. Combines the knowledge of content area and integrates the skills and approaches pertinent to elementary instruction. Class Standing: Juniors and Seniors only.

Explores inclusive literacy-integrated inquiry-based science and social studies. Develops skills in standards and research-based instructional planning strategies and assessment. Applies learning to observing teaching and assessing diverse learners in practicum classroom.

Explores and applies theories of learning conceptual mathematical knowledge and instructional strategies relevant to delivering rigorous mathematics with special attention to identifying and utilizing acceleration and intervention strategies to meet all students' needs.

Presents the materials methods and practices in secondary English courses. Analyzes grammar composition the short story the novel drama poetry and communications. Field Experience required.

Studies methods of teaching a foreign language French German or Spanish) at the secondary level. Fee required. Field Experience required.

Examines methods and materials appropriate for teaching middle and high school mathematics. Emphasizes classroom small group and individualized instruction and new curricular approaches. Field Experience required.

Examines methods and materials appropriate for teaching middle and high school accounting bookkeeping consumer law and economics. Emphasizes specific classroom applications related to non-clerical business courses. Field Experience required.

Methods and materials appropriate for teaching middle and high school science. Attention given to classroom laboratory small group and individualized instruction and new curricular approaches. Field Experience required.

Adapts history political science economics sociology cultural geography social psychology and cultural anthropology to meaningfulness within the secondary Curriculum. Presents pedagogical procedures including lecture discussion field trips resource specialists and audio-visual aids. Explains integrating current events for curricular relevance. Field Experience required.

Students approved by the Committee on Teacher Education of Regis (COTER) student teach during the educational semester in a secondary school in the Metro Denver area under the direction of a cooperating teacher. Co-requisite(s): ED 495. 16 weeks in a school observing assisting planning teaching and conferring under the direction of the cooperating teacher required.

Explores and applies theoretical and practical issues in designing and implementing a K-12 art education program. Emphasizes current trends in art education; materials and methods of teaching and assessing various art media; and curriculum development. Field Experience required.

Explores and applies theoretical and practical issues in designing and implementing a K-12 music education program. Emphasizes current trends in music education materials and methods of teaching and assessing a variety of music formats and curriculum development. Field Experience required.

Students approved by the Committee on Teacher Education of Regis (COTER) student teach during the educational semester in a secondary school in the Denver Metro area under the direction of a cooperating teacher.

Provides students with knowledge and skills needed for effective classroom management and planning in a Standards-Based environment. Student demonstrates mastery of short and long term planning time management and research-driven methods to improve and report student achievement and develop instructional and behavioral expectations for the successful classroom. Field Experience required.

Examines a variety of new and emerging technologies and information related to K-12 classrooms. Pass/No Pass grading only.

Students approved by the Committee on Teacher Education at Regis (COTER) student teach during the educational semester in an elementary and secondary placement in the Metro Denver area under the direction of a cooperating teacher.

35 hours field work with CLD learners.

Explores historical and contemporary literature for elementary students that represents various genres and diverse people places and perspectives. Introduces the science of reading the Colorado READ Act close reading for comprehension and disciplinary literacy across content areas. Coursework includes readings demonstrations discussions planning and teaching lessons and a unit field trips and written analyses of fieldwork data.

Provides research-based methods and strategies for teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students including English as a Second Language to speakers of other languages. This course explores curriculum materials appropriate to the development of English language learners and discusses and demonstrates specific teaching methodology including sheltered approaches to develop academic English and the SIOP model. This course will provide explicit strategies for teaching all levels of English language learners and includes practice teaching. This course will also explore the different educational programs available for culturally and linguistically diverse students the effectiveness of those programs and parental and community involvement. Students in this course will work with linguistically and culturally diverse children in field placements. Field component of 2 hours per week (20 hours total) required. This course is a prerequisite for the CLD teacher licensure and the TESOL/TEFL certificate.

Pursues independent exploration of areas of interest under the supervision of a department member.

Examines current educational practices addresses student teaching issues classroom management Teacher Work Sample and Teacher Portfolio.

Provides internships in education taken under the supervision of a department member.

Studies genres of early childhood and adolescent literature. Emphasizes the history of this literature analysis and evaluation of literary elements and discussion of the value issues raised in literary pieces. Includes the integration of literature in instruction.

Emphasizes developing mathematically powerful teachers who understand a broad array of mathematical concepts and who are able to develop and deliver effective challenging and engaging mathematical curriculum across the content areas.

Provides information and means for future classroom teachers to assess student learning. Appropriate practical and relevant assessment techniques and evaluation guidelines will be provided.

Explores inclusive literacy-integrated inquiry-based science and social studies. Develops skills in standards and research-based instructional planning strategies and assessment. Applies learning to observing teaching and assessing diverse learners in practicum classrooms.

Explores and applies theories of learning conceptual mathematical knowledge and instructional strategies relevant to delivering rigorous mathematics with special attention to identifying and utilizing acceleration and intervention strategies to meet all students' needs.

Explores the creation of a classroom that supports individual and collaborative learning. Considers current legislation related to management of techniques to ensure inclusive learning environments.

Requires work in a classroom full time (600 student contact hours) under the supervision of a licensed teacher of the same endorsement in an accredited school. Provides opportunity to observe develop lessons assess learning and teach large and small groups as well as individualized lessons. Student attends appropriate in-services or faculty meetings and become a part of the school community.

This introductory foundation course in American education will examine the quest for equity of educational opportunity in today's society. The school is seen as a social system which transmits culture encounters external forces and fosters social change. Students explore the foregoing in relationship to the historical and philosophical roots of education in today's democratic society.

Examines strategies for teaching student writing while also improving self writing skills. Addresses organization of thought writing conventions journal use and a variety of styles and approaches.

Teacher candidates will explore and reflect on multicultural perspectives issues of social justice and societal structures that impact the success of individual students and programs. Issues of discrimination in schools the curriculum and within the classroom will be addressed as well as your own beliefs and how these impact your roles as educators.

Provides an introductory overview of geographic concepts themes and elements designed to help pre-service Education students better understand and analyze the world from a geographic perspective. Examines the Earth's physical and human elements and systems the unique qualities of world regions and the spatial interaction of people elements and regions as well as major regional and global problems and prospects.

Pursues specific topics in education focusing on student research writing and product development offered in Directed Study format.

Addresses human developmental stages from the perspectives of major theories of development-cognitive learning humanistic and psychoanalytic.

Students will complete 100 hours of field experience in a school classroom. Work with children/adolescents is designed to connect coursework with classroom experience. School placement will be arranged by the Education Department. Pass/No Pass grading only.

Students will complete 100 hours of field experience in a school classroom. Work with children/adolescents is designed to connect coursework with classroom experience. School placement will be arranged by the Education Department. Pass/No Pass grading only.

Students will complete 50 hours of field experience in a school classroom. Work with children/adolescents is designed to connect coursework with classroom experience. School placement will be arranged by the Education Department. Pass/No Pass grading only.

Students will complete 50 hours of field experience in a school classroom. Work with children/adolescents is designed to connect coursework with classroom experience. School placement will be arranged by the Education Department. Pass/No Pass grading only.

Students will complete 50 hours of field experience in a school classroom. Work with children/adolescents is designed to connect coursework with classroom experience. School placement will be arranged by the Education Department. Pass/No Pass grading only.

Students will complete 50 hours of field experience in a school classroom. Work with children/adolescents is designed to connect coursework with classroom experience. School placement will be arranged by the Education Department. Pass/No Pass grading only.

Course taken in tandem with Student Teaching focuses on topics that are critical for the effective teacher with a global perspective: planning for instruction ethical practices creating a supportive classroom leadership and collaboration.

Explores the principles purposes and processes of assessment used in the evaluation and progress monitoring of exceptional learners and English Language Learners within a multi-tiered system of support. It is a course requirement for all Elementary/Special Education majors and is also recommended as a supplemental course for those planning on working with people with special needs (i.e. Sociology Psychology etc. minors/majors).

Designed for teachers who desire to increase their knowledge of the development of reading literacy skills for all students with a focus on ELLs. Examines specific research-based strategies to teaching reading based on Colorado State Standards while adhering to constructive principles. Students consider the similarities and differences of teaching reading to native and non-native speakers of English emphasizing the importance of family literacy in teaching reading to ELLs.

Involves travel to Costa Rica for two weeks full immersion into the language and culture and reflection on the stages of cultural and language acquisition. Students will compare their real-life experiences in Costa Rica to educational theories in cultural and language acquisition.

Explores and reflects on Multicultural perspectives issues of social justice and societal structures which impact the success of individual students and programs. Investigates and discovers threads that tie the diverse cultures together through literature and discusses the implications of these discoveries for their own attitudes.

Explores theories of 1st and 2nd language acquisition and will discover how these theories have impacted different teaching methodologies. Students will also study the form and function of the English language and will review manners of teaching the English language to speakers of other languages. This course is designed to meet the requirements for the Colorado CLD endorsement and the TESOL/TEFL certificate.

Provides the participant with information concerning first and second language acquisition theory and language development. Explores the structure and function of the English language including linguistics applied linguistics psycholinguistics and sociolinguistics. Applies the major theories concepts and research related to language acquisition and development for Multi-lingual learners* (MLLs) in order to support academic access and opportunity for MLL populations. Promotes culturally responsive academic language development and translanguaging practices.

Participants will be instructed in research-based methods and examine effective content-based instructional strategies for teaching English to Multilingual Learners (MLL). Participants will also examine the interrelationship of culture language and identity and how these influence learning. Sheltered teaching methodologies and differentiation techniques to develop academic English will be discussed and demonstrated.

Provides research-based methods and strategies for teaching culturally and linguistically diverse students including English as a Second Language to speakers of other languages. This course explores curriculum materials appropriate to the development of English language learners and discusses and demonstrates specific teaching methodology including sheltered approaches to develop academic English and the SIOP model. This course will provide explicit strategies for teaching all levels of English language learners and includes practice teaching. This course will also explore the different educational programs available for culturally and linguistically diverse students the effectiveness of those programs and parental and community involvement. Students in this course will work with linguistically and culturally diverse children in field placements. Field component of 2 hours per week (20 hours total) required. This course is a prerequisite for the CLD teacher licensure and the TESOL/TEFL certificate. Co-requisite(s): ED 439.

Pursues independent exploration of areas of interest under the supervision of faculty.

Focuses on researched-bases approaches strategies assessment tools and issues related to effective literacy instructions for students performing significantly below grade level. Explores and evaluates individual reading and writing programs for students with the most challenging literacy needs. Students will also learn about reading disabilities and relationships of those disabilities to literacy development. Utilizes appropriate assessment to evaluate student needs and determine next steps for literacy interventions and instruction within the general education/content area classroom. Cross listing(s): EDSP 405.

Centers young adult (YA) literature as a way to represent diverse voices/identities challenge inequity and broaden the construction of knowledge/power. Students will examine YA texts using literary/rhetorical analysis and critical literacy approaches.

Provides students with an understanding of methods for teaching reading and writing. Emphasizes current methodologies research-based instructional practices and ongoing assessment. Understanding and application of the five essential components of comprehensive reading instruction is a primary expectation.

Thirty-five hours as an intern in a special education classroom. Work with children/adolescents with special needs is designed to connect coursework with classroom experience. School placement will be arranged by the Education Department. Pass/No Pass grading only.

Provides a survey of current knowledge on individuals with disabilities and inclusive practices. It is a course requirement for all Education and Special Education majors and minors and is also recommended as a supplemental course for those planning on working with people with special needs (i.e. Sociology Psychology etc. minors/majors). Content includes historical factors legislation characteristics high leverage practices UDL existing and emerging technologies I.E.P. and transition services and other support services for individuals with disabilities ranging from mild to severe. Students examine various areas of exceptionality including both high incidence (LD EBD ASD and CI) and low incidence disabilities.

Provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work with others to develop successful inclusive education programs. It is a course requirement for all Elementary/Special Education majors and is also recommended as a supplemental course for those planning on working with people with special needs (i.e. Sociology Psychology etc. minors/majors). Includes working with parents special educators and related services personnel on behalf of exceptional students.

Explores the principles purposes and processes of assessment used in the evaluation and progress monitoring of exceptional learners and English Language Learners within a multi-tiered system of support. It is a course requirement for all Elementary/Special Education majors and is also recommended as a supplemental course for those planning on working with people with special needs (i.e. Sociology Psychology etc. minors/majors).

Examines educational strategies and relevant research to address the skill deficits (language arts and mathematics) manifested in students with exceptionalities. Includes general classroom accommodations for exceptional students.

Focuses on researched-bases approaches strategies assessment tools and issues related to effective literacy instructions for students performing significantly below grade level. Explores and evaluates individual reading and writing programs for students with the most challenging literacy needs. Students will also learn about reading disabilities and relationships of those disabilities to literacy development. Utilizes appropriate assessment to evaluate student needs and determine next steps for literacy interventions and instruction within the general education/content area classroom. Cross listing(s): EDLT 405.

Provides a basis for understanding and addressing the social emotional and behavioral needs of diverse learners. It explores foundations of PBIS and SEL--principles policies and practices theoretical perspectives on the nature of challenging behavior function based and trauma informed behavior assessment and support planning individual classroom school-wide support systems interventions and practices to facilitate positive behavior and social competence.

Provides a survey of current knowledge on individuals with disabilities and inclusive practices. It is a course requirement for all Education and Special Education majors and minors and is also recommended as a supplemental course for those planning on working with people with special needs (i.e. Sociology Psychology etc. minors/majors). Content includes historical factors legislation characteristics high leverage practices UDL existing and emerging technologies I.E.P. and transition services and other support services for individuals with disabilities ranging from mild to severe. Students examine various areas of exceptionality including both high incidence (LD EBD ASD and CI) and low incidence disabilities.

Explores mathematical concepts for teaching exceptional students. Includes design of mathematical lessons and selection of mathematical curricula to meet individual needs of students with moderate and severe needs. Field experience required.

Language and literacy development using a variety of methods/curricula for teaching reading and language arts. Studies effective assessment instruction and materials for special needs students.

Provides an overview of curriculum teaching methods and classroom management in the regular classroom. Course is 16 weeks.

Explores the principles purposes and processes of assessment used in the evaluation and progress monitoring of exceptional learners and English Language Learners within a multi-tiered system of support. It is a course requirement for all Secondary and Elementary/Special Education majors and is also recommended as a supplemental course for those planning on working with people with special needs (i.e. Sociology Psychology etc. minors/majors).

Examines educational strategies and relevant research to address the skill deficits (language arts and mathematics) manifested in students with disabilities. Includes general classroom accommodations for students with disabilities.

Provides a basis for understanding and addressing the social emotional and behavioral needs of diverse learners. It explores the foundations of PBIS and SEL within a multi-tiered system of support. The principles policies and practices as well as western and indigenous theoretical perspectives on the nature of challenging behavior behavior assessment and support planning and positive youth development will be explored.

Provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work with others to develop successful inclusive education programs. Includes working with parents special educators and related services personnel on behalf of students who qualify for services under IDEA.

Overview of adaptive technology and research for special needs students and challenges they face. Field experience with devices such as: screen text enlargers and reading systems typing enhancers alternative keyboards voice recognition systems wheelchairs etc. required.

Assessment and program development for students with special needs. Emphasizes instruction and intervention providing students with the best learning environments in the least restrictive settings.

Focuses on symptoms of autism in children the tools used to diagnose autism and strategies for supporting those around autistic children.

Examines the process of language acquisition as well as addressing specific information about certain language disabilities.

Centers on diagnostic techniques which provide the basis for instruction. Provides a variety of instructional techniques information and ideas for teaching K-12 autistic children.

Pursues independent exploration of areas of interest under the supervision of faculty.

Student teaching practicum (600 hours) assessing teaching and program planning for children with special needs. Students choose one level (elementary or secondary) and must have practicum experience with school children with a variety of needs.

Studies expository writing. Concentrates on critical and argumentative essays of 500-1 000 words.

Introduces the literary genres of poetry fiction and drama. Students will write a series of analytical essays including at least one research essay.

Introduces the literary genres of poetry fiction and drama. Students will write a series of analytical essays including at least one research essay.

Introduces and develops advanced approaches to thinking and writing about literature. Explores the fundamentals of poetic dramatic and narrative forms while seeking a more complex understanding of literary analysis and evaluation. Intended for Majors Minors and Honors students.

Undertakes detailed analysis of primary texts offers the opportunity for research in a specific area of study. Explores aesthetic ethical and social values; engages texts through inquiry critical thinking analysis and evaluation.

Surveys significant works of American literature from first exploration to the 20th Century. Examines representative authors literary works styles and movements within a historical context. Includes authors such as Bradstreet Ines de la Cruz Irving Poe Hawthorne Emerson Thoreau Davis Jacobs Whitman and Dickinson.