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

Course Descriptions
HONORS (HONOR)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
HONOR 193 Introduction to Honors 1(1-0)
The purpose of this course is to introduce honors students
to the Honors Program. Additionally, there is emphasis on
developing effective and efficient study habits based on
established learning principles. Prerequisite: director’s
permission. (F)
HONOR 210 Honors Life Science and Technology
3(3-0)
A thematic, interdisciplinary, small-group seminar dealing
with the aesthetic, cultural, historical, sociological and
scientific aspects of life science and technology. (S)
HONOR 220 Honors Health Issues 3(3-0)
A thematic, interdisciplinary small-group seminar dealing
with the aesthetic, cultural, historical, sociological,
scientific and technological aspects of health issues. (S)
HONOR 230 Honors International & Economic Issues
3(3-0)
A thematic, interdisciplinary, small-group seminar dealing
with aesthetic, cultural, historical, sociological, scientific
and technological aspects of international and economic
issues. Prerequisite: three hours previous honors work. (*)
HONOR 240 Honors Physical Science 3(3-0)
A thematic, interdisciplinary, small-group seminar dealing
with the aesthetic, cultural, historical, sociological, scientific
and technological aspects of physical science. (F)
HONOR 250 Honors Literary Themes 3(3-0)
A thematic, interdisciplinary, small-group seminar dealing
with the aesthetic, cultural, historical, sociological and
scientific aspects of literary themes. (S)
HONOR 291 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
(*) Repeatable (12)
HONOR 490 Special Projects 2(2-0)
Prerequisite: three hours of previous honors work. (*)
HONOR 491 Special Topics (1-3 VAR)
(*) Repeatable (12)
HONOR 493 Honors Senior Seminar 3(3-0)
A thematic, interdisciplinary, small-group seminar dealing
with scientific, technological, sociological, cultural,
aesthetic, ethical, and historical aspects of issues of
education and research. Guest speakers and visits to
museums, exhibits and cultural events related to the
course’s theme. Senior honors project will be introduced.
Prerequisite: Three hours previous honors work. (*)
ITALIAN (ITL)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
ITL 101 Introduction to Italian I 4(3-2)
Pronunciation and grammar with oral-aural training. Easy
reading and conversation. (F,S)
ITL 102 Beginning Spoken Italian II 4(3-2)
Students are placed by the department. Practice in oral,
aural, reading and writing experiences. Prerequisite: ITL
101 or equivalent. (F,S)
ITL 201 Intermediate Italian I 4(3-2)
Reading and conversation in Italian, review of grammar,
study of idioms, theme writing in Italian. Prerequisite: ITL
102 or equivalent. (F)
ITL 202 Intermediate Italian II 4(3-2)
Prerequisite: ITL 201 or equivalent. (S)
ITL 301 Advanced Italian Grammar I 3(3-0)
Linguistic analysis, vocabulary building and composition.
Prerequisite: ITL 202 or permission of instructor. (S)
ITL 302 Advanced Italian Grammar II 3(3-0)
Linguistic analysis, vocabulary building and composition.
Prerequisite: ITL 202 or permission of instructor. (S)
ITL 381 Italian Civilization I 3(3-0)
Italian geography, culture and history from the Roman
Empire to the present. Prerequisite: ITL 202 or permission
of instructor. (F)
ITL 382 Italian Civilization II 3(3-0)
Prerequisite: ITL 202 or permission of instructor. (S)
ITL 387 Intensive Italian Study Abroad (6-12 VAR)
Study of Italian in an immersion setting abroad preparing
the student to become fluent in the language through the
study of grammar, civilization and culture. Prerequisite:
permission of instructor; ITL 201. (*) Repeatable
ITL 494 Field Experience (1-7 VAR)
Communication, lectures by writers, artists, political
leaders and specialists. Visits to museums, attendance at
movies, theaters and excursions. Prerequisite: 2 years of
college Italian. (*) Repeatable
ITL 495 Independent Study (1-3 VAR)
May be repeated for credit with approval of major adviser.
(*) Repeatable
MATHEMATICS (MATH)
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES
A grade of C or better is required for prerequisite courses.
MATH 098 Introductory Algebra 4(4-0)
Review of elementary algebraic operations including
factoring and operations with fractions. Introduction to
graphing, including graphs of lines. Solutions to linear and
quadratic equations. This course does not count toward
graduation. Prerequisite: Satisfactory placement exam
score. (S/U grading). (F,S,SS)
MATH 099 Intermediate Algebra 4(4-0)
A course designed to broaden and deepen algebraic
problem-solving skills. Topics include systems of
equations, exponents, radicals, complex numbers,
quadratic equations, factoring polynomials, function
notation and graphs (S/U grading). This course does not
count toward graduation. Prerequisite: Satisfactory
placement exam score. One year of high school algebra.
(F,S,SS)
MATH 109 Mathematical Explorations 3(3-0)
Emphasis on quantitative reasoning and problem solving.
Topics chosen from logic, sets, algebra, linear programming,
probability, statistics, number theory, geometry, and
counting techniques. Prerequisites: Satisfactory placement
exam score. MATH 099 or one year of high school
algebra or equivalent. (F,S,SS)
MATH 121 College Algebra 4(4-0)
Solutions of algebraic equations, graphs of rational
functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems
of equations, matrices, and determinants. Prerequisites:
Satisfactory placement exam score. Math 099 or two
years of high school algebra or equivalent. (F,S,SS)
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