2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

Course Descriptions
GEOG 103 World Regional Geography 3(3-0)
The interconnectivity and interrelationship of the world
regions by stressing physical, economic development,
agricultural, cultural and population characteristics.
Strengthening of one’s mental world map. (F,S)
GEOG 491 Special Topics 3(3-0)
Devoted to special topics in Geography (human, physical,
and regional). Prerequisites: Jr. or Sr. standing with
adequate preparation and permission of instructor.
(F,S,SS) Repeatable
GEOLOGY (GEOL)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
GEOL 101 Earth Science 3(3-0)
Four earth spheres: the hydrosphere (oceanography,
hydrologic cycle); the atmosphere (meteorology and
climatology); the lithosphere (geology; internal and
external processes); and space are emphasized. Corequisite:
GEOL 101L. (F,S)
GEOL 101L Earth Science Lab 1(0-2)
Lab to accompany GEOL 101 lecture. Corequisite: GEOL
101. (F,S)
GERMAN (GER)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
GER 101 Beginning Spoken German I 4(3-2)
Pronunciation and grammar with oral-aural training. Easy
reading and conversation. (F)
GER 102 Beginning Spoken German II 4(3-2)
Students are placed by the department. Practice in oral,
aural, reading and writing experiences. Prerequisite: GER
101 or equivalent. (F,S)
GER 201 Intermediate German I 3(3-0)
Review and expansion of first-year grammar. Compositions,
reading and discussion of contemporary German
life. Prerequisite: GER 102 or equivalent. (F)
GER 202 Intermediate German II 3(3-0)
Prerequisite: GER 201 or equivalent. (S)
GER 301 Advanced German Grammar I 3(3-0)
Prerequisite: GER 202 or permission of instructor. (*)
GER 302 Advanced German Grammar II 3(3-0)
Prerequisite: GER 202 or permission of instructor. (*)
GER 381 German Civilization I 3(3-0)
German geography, culture and history from the beginning
to the present. Prerequisite: GER 202 or permission
of instructor. (*)
GER 382 German Civilization II 3(3-0)
Prerequisite: GER 202 or permission of instructor. (*)
HISTORY (HIST)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
HIST 101 World Civilization to 1100 3(3-0)
Cultural and political growth of civilizations from prehistoric
times to 1100; emphasis on the unique contributions
of independent cultures to world history. (F,S)
HIST 102 World Civilization From 1100 to 1800 3(3-0)
Cultural and political interaction of civilizations from 1100
to 1800; emphasis on common problems and goals of
mankind. (S)
HIST 103 World Civilization Since 1800 3(3-0)
Cultural and political interaction of civilization since 1800;
emphasis on conflict and resolution. (F,S)
HIST 136 (CS 136) The Southwest United States
3(3-0)
This course traces the culture and historical development
of the southwestern United States, including cultural
contributions of the American Indian and Hispanic
peoples. (*)
HIST 201 U.S. History I 3(3-0)
United States history from founding of North American
colonies to 1877 Reconstruction era. (*)
HIST 202 U.S. History II 3(3-0)
United States from 1877 Reconstruction era to
contemporary era. (*)
HIST 211 Colorado History 3(3-0)
History, government and economic factors important to
the settlement and development of Colorado. (S)
HIST 246 (CS 246) History of Mexico 3(3-0)
This course surveys the major political, economic, social
and cultural developments of Mexico from pre-Columbian
times to the present. (*)
HIST 291 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (*)
HIST 295 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
An individualized program of study designed by ranked,
full-time History professor for a promising student.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. (*)
HIST 300 Historiography 3(3-0)
Enhances student knowledge of historical profession
through developing historical research skills. (F,S)
HIST 301 America to 1787 3(3-0)
History of America during the colonial and Revolutionary
eras. (*)
HIST 302 America, 1787-1877 3(3-0)
History of the United States during the early national and
Civil War eras. (*)
HIST 303 America, 1877-1945 3(3-0)
History of United States from the Gilded Age to 1945. (*)
HIST 304 America, 1945-Present 3(3-0)
History of the United States from 1945 to the present. (*)
HIST 311 History of United States Foreign Policy
3(3-0)
United States foreign policy from the founding of the
republic to the present. (*)
HIST 332 History of Rome from Republic to Empire
3(3-0)
Course will examine the history of Rome, discussing the
political, social, military, and cultural importance of this
city-state that rises to a great power. Prerequisites: junior
or senior standing or permission of instructor. (S,O)
HIST 362 History of Russia 3(3-0)
Cultural and political development of Russian and Soviet
history from 800 to the present; emphasis on impact of the
Bolshevik Revolution on history. (*)
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