AS 112: Introduction to Drawing: Landscape Immersion

Assistant Professor Kate Aitchison

Supported by The Marie Walsh Sharpe Art Foundation in honor of Joyce Robinson

BE 101: Chemistry and Biology of Colorado Wetlands

Associate Professor Murphy Brasuel & Associate Professor Shane Heschel

This course will examine the ecology and chemistry of the wetland habitats along the Colorado Front Range. Through inquiry-driven research experiences students will explore the physiological and edaphic factors that determine the distribution of plants in wetland habitats. This cross-disciplinary course will have a special focus on invasive plant species in wetland habitats and involve studies of the interactions between chemistry and biology in driving wetland structure. Students will conduct experiments and collect data in order to quantify these interactions, and will gain a greater familiarity with the scientific language of wetland ecology, learning both botanical and chemical terms in order to better describe wetland habitat structure and function.

EC 110: Marketing for Entrepreneurs

Assistant Professor John Mann

This course will provide an introduction to many of the major concepts in marketing (differentiation, segmentation, positioning, pricing, promotion, brand relationship) and key marketing activities (developing basic marketing and advertising strategies, conducting market research, developing and refining concepts, and making a pitch to interested third parties to support the venture). The class will be highly experiential, and involve a great deal of presenting in class. As such, we will also seek to develop your creativity, communication and critical thinking skills.

EN 104: Cross Genre Writing Workshop

Associate Professor Steven Hayward

This high-energy workshop allows creative writers to try their hands at a range of styles. From prose to spoken word to plays, we will explore across genres, building a tool box of literary adventure.

MB 100: Viruses: The Biology of Epidemics

Professor Ralph Garcia-Bertrand

This class will introduce students to the basic concepts and language of cell biology and viral infection. In addition, the course will cover the political, economic, and social consequences of the HIV epidemic, as well as the current COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

PS 102: Freedom and Empire: The Drama of Ancient Politics

Assistant Professor John Grace

This course examines the gripping drama of ancient Roman politics, from the struggle for freedom to the temptations of empire, as it is notoriously described by Machiavelli in "The Prince," and vividly portrayed in Shakespeare's Roman plays.

SO 190: Topics in Sociology: Globalization & Immigration Policy

Associate Professor Eric Popkin

This course will delve into theoretical debates over why people migrate, the role of states in managing migration flows, and the "actors" who have shaped immigration policy. Students in the class will have an opportunity to visit a number of community organizations run by or serving immigrants in Colorado Springs and Denver.