COURSES
ART 111/111A DRAWING I (3-0) 3 credits.
Introduces various drawing concepts, media, and processes developing perceptual and technical skills related to accurate observing and drawing.
ART 112/112A DRAWING II (3-0) 3 credits.
Prerequisite: ART 111.
Emphasizes the continuing development of essential drawing skills and perceptual abilities as drawing concepts, compositional complexity, and creativity gain importance.
ART 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 to 12 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.
ARTH 211 HISTORY OF WORLD ART I (3-0) 3 credits.
Art and architecture in the historical and contextual development of the role of visual arts, including crafts, drawing, painting, sculpture and architecture, in the historical and cultural development of world civilization from prehistory through the 14th century.
ARTH 321 MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART (3-0) credits.
An exploration of technological and cultural influences on materials and content of art from the late 1800's to the present.
ARTH 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 to 9 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor.
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.
ARTH 492 TOPICS 1 to 6 credits.
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. A maximum of six (6) credits of special topics will be allowed for degree credit.
ENGL 003 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: GRAMMAR REVIEW AND INTERMEDIATE COMPOSITION (3-0) 3 credits.
Conversations, listening and reading comprehension, vocabulary and idioms, grammar review and intermediate composition. Does not count toward graduation.
ENGL 013 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: MORE COMPLEX STRUCTURAL PATTERNS AND ADVANCED COMPOSITION
(3-0) 3 credits.
Prerequisite: ENGL 003 or placement.
Conversation, listening, and reading comprehension, vocabulary and idioms, more complex structural patterns, and advanced composition. Does not count toward graduation.
ENGL 023 ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE: LISTENING AND READING, GRAMMAR, COMPREHENSION. (3 TO 5) 3 TO 5 credits.
Prerequisite: Placement or permission of the instructor.
Written and oral responses to written and oral sources. Reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary building, pronunciation, grammar and sentence structure, and formal and informal written and spoken English. Does not count toward graduation.
ENGL 031 BASIC WRITING (1-0) 1 credit.
Prerequisite: Appropriate student placement based on entry level assessment.
Intensive work in grammar and usage, punctuation, and paragraph development. Does not count toward graduation.
ENGL 032 BASIC WRITING (2-0) 2 credits.
Prerequisite: Appropriate student placement based on entry level assessment.
Intensive work in grammar and usage, punctuation, and paragraph development. Does not count toward graduation.
ENGL 033 BASIC WRITING (3-0) 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Appropriate student placement based on entry level assessment. Intensive work in grammar and usage, punctuation, and paragraph development. Does not count toward graduation.
ENGL 101 COMPOSITION I (3-0) 3 credits.
Appropriate student placement based on entry level assessment or completion of ENGL 031, 032, or 033. Practice in the skills, research, and documentation needed for effective academic writing. Analysis of a variety of academic and non-academic texts, rhetorical structures, critical thinking, and audience will be included.
ENGL 201 COMPOSITION II (3-0) 3 credits.
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or permission of instructor.
Study of and practice in writing persuasive prose, with the aim to improve writing skills in all disciplines. Includes literary analysis and requires a research report.
ENGL 221 BRITISH LITERATURE I (3-0) 3 credits.
A chronological survey of British literature from Old English through the 18th Century. ENGL 221 and ENGL 222 need not be taken in sequence.
ENGL 222 BRITISH LITERATURE II (3-0) 3 credits.
A chronological survey of British literature from the 19th century to the present. ENGL 221 and ENGL 222 need not be taken in sequence.
ENGL 241 AMERICAN LIT I (3-0) 3 credits.
Background to and survey of major works from the beginnings to the Civil War. ENGL 241 and ENGL 242 need not be taken in sequence.
ENGL 242 AMERICAN LIT II (3-0) 3 credits.
Background to and survey of major works from the Civil War to the present. ENGL 241 and ENGL 242 need not be taken in sequence.
ENGL 250 SCIENCE FICTION (3-0) 3 credits.
A survey of short stories and novels from the 19th century to the present.
ENGL 279 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION I (3-0) 3 credits.
Prerequisites: ENGL 101 or equivalent and sophomore standing.
Introductory written and oral technical communications with emphasis on research and explanations of scientific and engineering topics.
ENGL 289 TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION II (3-0) 3 credits.
Prerequisites: ENGL 279 or equivalent and sophomore standing.
Advanced written and oral technical communications with emphasis on the research, preparation, and delivery of complex technical documents.
ENGL 300 THE LITERARY EXPERIENCE OF NATURE (3-0) 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
An interdisciplinary survey or writing about nature, examining the relationship between literary, cultural, and scientific perspectives.
ENGL 330 SHAKESPEARE (3-0) 3 credits.
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or permission of instructor.
Representative comedies, tragedies, and histories of Shakespeare.
ENGL 343 SELECTED AUTHORS (1-0) 1 credit.
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or permission of instructor.
A study of the work of one of several major literary figures. Authors may change each time the course is offered. May be taken up to three (3) times with different authors.
ENGL 350 HUMOR IN AMERICAN CULTURE (3-0) 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
The interdisciplinary study of American literary humor and its relationship to significant historical and regional issues.
ENGL 360 STUDIES IN EUROPEAN LITERATURE (3-0) 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
The interdisciplinary study of a facet of European literature through focus on literature of a particular century, a specific country or individual authors such as 19th century nationalism, literature of France, or James Joyce. May be repeated to maximum credit of six (6) hours on different topics.
ENGL 374 STUDIES IN AMERICAN LITERATURE 1 to 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
The interdisciplinary study of American literature through focus on a particular facet of the American experience, such as a national issue or concern, a unique historical period or literary genre, or a distinct segment of U.S. society. May be repeated to maximum of six (6) hours on different topics.
ENGL 383 CREATIVE WRITING (3-0) 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.
Study and practice in the techniques of writing fiction, poetry, and/or drama.
ENGL 391 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 to 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.
ENGL 392 TOPICS 1 to 3 credits.
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topcs. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. A maximum of six (6) credits of special topics will be allowed for degree credit.
GER 101 INTRODUCTORY GERMAN I (4-0) 4 credits.
GER 102 INTRODUCTORY GERMAN II (4-0) 4 credits.
Becoming sensitized to authentic listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture skills at the elementary level. Introduction to basic functional grammar and sentence structure. GER 102-Prerequisite: GER 101 or permission of instructor. Continued emphasis on authentic listening, speaking, reading, writing, and culture skills at the elementary level.
HIST 121 WESTERN CIVILIZATION I (3-0) 3 credits.
Surveys the evolution of western civilization from its beginnings into the Reformation and religious wars.
HIST 122 WESTERN CIVILIZATION II (3-0) 3 credits.
Surveys development of the United States since the Civil War and Reconstruction.
HUM 100 INTRODUCTION TO HUMANITIES (3-0) credits.
This interdisciplinary course introduces students to humanistic knowledge, inquiry, and values by focusing on connections among humanities disciplines (such as art, languages, literature, music, philosophy, and religion).
HUM 200 CONNECTIONS: HUMANITIES AND TECHNOLOGY (3-0) 3 credits.
A thematic approach to human values stressing the relationship between technology and the humanities; traces the development and social impact of our major technologies.
HUM 291 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 to 4 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.
HUM 292 TOPICS 1 to 3 credits.
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. A maximum of six (6) credits of special topics will be allowed for degree credit.
HUM 350 AMERICAN SOCIAL HISTORY (3-0) 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
A study of the lives, customs, and beliefs of ordinary Americans, using fiction and nonfiction from various periods.
HUM 375 COMPUTERS IN SOCIETY (3-0) 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Examines the social impact of computers with emphasis on the development of the computer establishment, the cultural blueprint being shaped for the future, and the question of values and social responsibility in personal, business, and governmental sectors.
HUM 491 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1 to 4 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.
HUM 392 TOPICS 1 to 3 credits.
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors. Enrollments are usually 10 or fewer students with significant one-on-one student/teacher involvement. A maximum of six (6) credits of special topics will be allowed for degree credit.
MUAP 102 CLASS INSTRUCTION - VOICE (1-0) 1 credit.
One to two semester hours credit for class instruction is given for two one hour class meetings. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. (May be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation.)
MUAP 200 APPLIED MUSIC - VOICE 1 to 4 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
One (1) to two (2) semester hours credit for private lessons is given for one half-hour lesson per week. Music majors studying in the major performance area may elect two (2) half-hour lessons per week for two (2) to four (4) hours of credit. Adequate preparation through practice is expected of all students. (May be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation.)
MUAP 201 APPLIED MUSIC - VOICE 1 to 4 credits.
Class voice instruction is open to anyone interested. Emphasis is placed on the development of the fundamental voice techniques. (May be used to fulfill the humanities credit for graduation.)
MUEN 101 CHORAL ENSEMBLES 1 to 2 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
An ensemble performing accompanied and unaccompanied literature for mixed voices. Membership determined by instructor's permission and audition only. School of Mines does not require an audition. (Any combination of P.E. and MUEN 101/121/122 may be allowed toward fulfillment of the physical education credit for graduation.)
MUEN 121 SYMPHONIC BAND (1-0) 1 credit.
Members are selected by audition to perform the finest in original and transcribed literature in concert performances on and off campus. (Any combination of P.E. and MUEN 101/121/122 may be allowed toward fulfillment of the physical education credit for graduation.)
MUEN 122 CONCERT BAND (1-0) 1 credit.
A joint enterprise open to university students and interested area musicians. Includes rehearsals and performance of band literature culminating in a public performance. (Any combination of P.E. and MUEN 101/121/122 may be allowed toward fulfillment of the physical education credit for graduation.)
MUEN 260 NON-CREDIT MUSIC ENSEMBLE No credit.
Development of vocal or instrumental skills and aesthetic perception through the study and performance of music. This course cannot count as social science/humanities credit.
MUS 100 MUSIC APPRECIATION (3-0) 3 credits.
A non-technical discussion designed to increas the enjoyment and appreciation of music. Fulfills the music requirement in the general education program.
MUS 110 BASIC MUSIC THEORY I 2 to 4 credits.
An integrated study and application of tonality, melody, harmony, texture and form, from basic notation through modulation. Includes sight singing, ear training, and dictation. Introduction to composition and arranging, ie: instrument ranges, transposition, tessitura and preliminary score analysis.
MUS 217/217L MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE I (2-1) 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
This course introduces the functions and techniques of the craft of music through the study of music from both western and non-western cultures. It establishes fundamental performance tools and develops basic systematic processes and skills in musical analysis that through the study, rehearsal, and performance of ensemble music, developing cultural understandings.
MUS 317/317L MUSIC IN PERFORMANCE II (2-1) 3 credits.
Prerequisite: Three previous semesters of any combination of MUEN 101/122 or MUS 217 and/or permission of instructor.
This course builds on concepts introduced in MUS 217 to develop advanced understandings of cultural, historical and aesthetic perceptions through in-depth study and performance of ensemble music of both western and non-west cultures.
PHIL 100 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (3-0) 3 credits.
Introduces competing philosophical views of reality, perception, learning, and values, emphasizing their relevance to the contemporary world.
PHIL 220 INTRODUCTION TO ETHICS (3-0) 3 credits.
Examines the major currents and components of ethical theory from classical times to the present, investigating problems arising from specific theories, as well as critically analyzing the validity of these theories for current ethical concerns.
PHIL 233 PHILOSOPHY AND LITERATURE (3-0) 3 credits.
Examination of selected topics from the Western World's literary tradition and analysis of their contributions in the areas of philosophy of life, philosophy of religion, and the concepts of duty and human nature. Study and discussion of topics in relation to their significance for the individual.
SPAN 101 INTRODUCTORY SPANISH I (4-0) 4 credits.
SPAN 102 INTRODUCTORY SPANISH II (4-0) 4 credits.
Prerequisite for SPAN 102 is SPAN 101 or permission of instructor.
Iintroduces the fundamental elements of Spanish sentence structure and vocabulary. Promotes speaking, listening and writing within a cultural context. Classwork may be supplemented with required aural/oral practice outside of class.
SPCM 101 FUNDAMENTALS OF SPEECH (3-0) 3 credits.
Introduces the study of speech fundamentals and critical thinking through frequent public speaking practice, including setting, purpose, audience, and subject. This course can not count as social science/humanities credit.
