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HIS 1035 Medieval World History – Satisfies the General Studies: Historical requirement (and Global Diversity), CRN: 34063, Section: 50

This course introduces students to the world’s civilizations from the period of 400 to 1400. The course emphasizes the connections and continuities of the medieval period of world history from a broad comparative framework.

MTR 1400 Weather and Climate – Satisfies the General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences requirement, CRN: 34064, Section: 50

This course introduces the fundamental physical processes in the atmosphere—heat and energy, temperature, pressure, wind, clouds, precipitation, and stability. An optional 1-credit lab course, MTR 2020 Weather and Climate Lab for Scientists, is available for students interested in additional experience, and is required for some science programs.

MUS 1050 History of Rock and Roll – Satisfies the General Studies: Arts and Humanities requirement, CRN: 34062, Section: 50

In addition to examining the songs and influence of significant artists, students explore how the issues of race, politics, gender, and the forces of capitalism have shaped this tradition and subsequently popular culture in America.

PHI 1110 Language, Logic, and Persuasion – Satisfies the General Studies: Oral Communication requirement, CRN: 33878, Section: 7

This course is an introduction to critical analysis, thinking and expression, covering language, logic, and persuasion. Practical skills and applications will be emphasized.

PSC 1010 American National Government – Satisfies the General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement, CRN: 33708, Section: 7

This course introduces the basic principles, institutions, actors, and processes of American National Government. It also presents some of the changing social, economic, and political variables that create powerfully new conceptions of the structure, purpose, and flow of American politics.

COMM 1010 Presentational Speaking – Satisfies the General Studies: Oral Communication requirement, CRN: 34061, Section: 50

This course teaches students how to design and deliver effective, ethical presentations. The course empowers students to become successful professional presenters and public speakers.

PSY 1001 Introductory Psychology – Satisfies the General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement, CRN: 34065, Section: 50

Students are introduced to the science of human behavior and mental life, including biological foundations, cognitive factors, developmental processes, social and cultural influences, and mental and physical health.

CHS 2010 Survey of Chicana/o Literature – Satisfies the General Studies: Arts and Humanities requirement (and Ethnic Studies and Social Justice requirement), CRN: 54309, Section: 060

This course is a review of major literary genres associated with Chicana/o and Latina/o creative expression from the 1800s to the present, including poetry, drama, and the novel, and examines themes such as racism, colonialism, sexism, and other structural forms of oppression, and the social justice efforts to combat these systems of oppression.

COMM 2300 Introduction to Organizational Communication – Satisfies the General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement, CRN: 54307, Section: 060

This course introduces students to the study of organizational communication theory and practice. It surveys communication-related phenomena such as organizational identity, culture, leadership, and networks.

HIS 1150 Race in U.S. History – Satisfies the General Studies: History requirement (and Ethnic Studies and Social Justice requirement), CRN: 54208, Section: 060

Students explore the broad history of the United States with a particular focus on race, inequality, and social justice. From Spanish and British settler colonialism through recent social movement protest, students examine how ideas about race and ethnicity were embedded in economic, legal, social, cultural, and political contexts.

BUS 1850 Introduction to Business, CRN: 54241, Section: 060

This course presents an introduction to business concepts that are further developed in the business core and in other courses pursued by business and economics majors. Also discussed are contemporary issues facing business.

ENG 1010 Composing Arguments – Satisfies the General Studies: Written Communication requirement, CRN: 50408, Section: 060

Learn how to write effectively at the college level by engaging in the process of writing and revising texts in a variety of genres. Through a mix of lectures, discussions, workshops, and one-on-one conferences, you’ll develop skills to read critically, summarize ideas, and compose effective arguments.

PSC 1020 Comparative Politics – Satisfies the General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement, CRN: 54225, Section: 060

This course examines political societies and explores the basic ideas, structures, and issues of modern political systems in a comparative context.

CHE 1100 Principles of Chemistry – Satisfies the General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences requirement, CRN: 54300, Section: 060)

This course is a study of the fundamentals of chemistry. A survey of atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, gas laws, and solution chemistry is provided for those students with no background in these areas.

CHS 1000 Introduction to Chicana/o Studies – Satisfies the General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement (and Ethnic Studies and Social Justice requirement), CRN: 54204, Section: 060

This course is an introduction to the broad range of the interdisciplinary field of Chicana/o Studies. The course covers the major historical moments beginning with an overview of Pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas and Medieval Spain, which have led to the contemporary social location of Mexican-origin population within the United States. In addition, the course is an introduction to the broad scope of Chicana/o cultural production in the creative arts.

COMM 1100 Fundamentals of Oral Communication – Satisfies the General Studies: Oral Communication requirement, CRN: 54308, Section 060

This is an introductory course in the art and process of communicating with people in a variety of environments and contexts. This class provides students with insight and tools from communication research to analyze communication situations and develop effective, ethical messages appropriate to purpose, audience, context and medium.

RLG 1050 Judaism, Christianity, and Islam – Satisfies the General Studies: Arts and Humanities requirement (and the Global Diversity requirement), CRN: 54303, Section: 060

In this course, students explore the rich religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam by studying their historical development, key ideas and teachings, central figures and events, and varieties of cultural expression. Students investigate questions such as: What is religion? How do religions begin and develop over time? And, why do religions end?

ECO 2010 Principles of Macroeconomics – Satisfies the General Studies: Social and Behavioral Science requirement, CRN: 54173, Section: 060

In this course, students are introduced to the ‘economic way of thinking,’ enabling them to analyze macroeconomic phenomena, both historical and contemporary, and to evaluate their implications for societal well-being. They discover how to measure economic performance, inflation, and unemployment.

ENG 1020 Research and Argument Writing – Satisfies the General Studies: Written Communication requirement, CRN: 50907, Section: 060

Engage in the process of crafting extended essays that are supported by thoughtful research. You’ll explore research methods, sharpen your skills in critical reading and thinking, and practice writing for a variety of academic fields.

HIS 1600 Women in World History – Satisfies the General Studies: History requirement (and the Global Diversity requirement), CRN: 54209, Section: 060

This course will explore the role, experiences, and contributions of women in the family, the economy, the culture, the religions and the political structure from a broad, comparative framework. Students will become familiar with how women’s history modifies the traditional interpretations of historical events.

Academic Advising Support Includes:

• College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Professional Academic Advisors
• Exploratory Advisors

Second Eight-Week Session

• Week 1: March 16-19

Both professional academic advisors and exploratory advisors will be available from 5:00-6:00 p.m. on these days on JSSB First Floor, Suite 170.

Note. Prior to 5:00 p.m., CLAS Professional Academic Advisors will be available at their regular office locations: Find their contact information and schedule an appointment.

The Campus Accessibility Shuttle is a free courtesy program for persons with disabilities who require transportation to specific campus locations and is available Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Students, staff, and faculty on campus during the hours that the Campus Accessibility Shuttle is not operational can call Auraria Campus Police Department to request an escort to their vehicle or a location in the campus bounds.

Learn more about both services on the Auraria Campus website.

Information Technology Services Includes:

• AV Classroom Support
• Desktop Support

Second Eight-Week Session

• Week 1: March 16-19
• Week 3: March 30-April 2

Both AV Classroom Support and Desktop Support will be available until 6:00 PM at JSSB Welcome Desk.

Student Support Services Includes:

• JSSB Welcome Desk
• Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships – Located on JSSB First Floor, Window 6
• Office of the Registrar – Located on JSSB First Floor, Window 3
• Orientation, Transfer and Reengagement – Located on JSSB Second Floor, Suite 217

Second Eight-Week Session Availability:

• Week 1: March 16-19

Available extended hours until 6:00 p.m.