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Anthropology

ANTH 1455: (currently found under ANTH 1155 in Class Search)
T/Th 11:00am-12:15pm
In Person

You are who you are, in part because of your genes and your ancestry. This class focuses on human genetics and genomics, including personalized genetic testing. It emphasizes the interaction of biological qualities such as ancestry, genetic diversity and heritable traits, and social constructs such as cultural, racial, and gender identities. Counts for Distribution – Natural Sciences in Gen Ed.

ANTH 1460: Forensic Anthropology (currently found under ANTH 1155 in Class Search)
M/W/F 1:25-2:15pm
In Person

Explores forensic anthropology, including its history, theory, method, and practice. We cover aspects of forensic identification (such as sex, age, ancestry, and stature in the human skeleton), and pathology and trauma. Case studies illustrate the ethical and human rights implications of forensic anthropology in US and international contexts. Students will develop an understanding of forensic anthropology, the methodologies used by practitioners, and the application of this discipline to geopolitics and global human rights. Counts for Distribution – Social Sciences in Gen Ed.

Asian Studies

ASIA 4650:
Two sections
In Person

Broadly interdisciplinary and skill-based, this course offers an in-depth theoretical, practical, and experiential exploration of meditation informed by cutting-edge scientific studies. Students read traditional contemplative masterworks in translation, survey current neuroscientific and psychological research on meditation, and employ critical subjectivity in the application of evidence-based contemplative techniques. That is, students train in secularized meditation that is proven to develop three specific skillsets: relaxation and stress reduction; attentional focus and distraction reduction; and compassion and emotional resilience.

Cinema Studies & Moving Image Arts

CINE 2004:
M/W 11:05am-12:20pm
In Person

Examines the evolution of film festivals through curatorial, artistic, industrial, and audience perspectives. Blending historical analysis with experiential learning, the course features conversations with filmmakers, programmers, and producers. Special attention is given to the Sundance Film Festival relocation to Boulder and the role of Colorado-based festivals in shaping regional film culture. Students explore how festivals shape cinematic culture and history, with a focus on moments when programming influenced the trajectory of film.

Ethnic Studies

ETHN/LIBR 2020:
M 4:20-7:20pm
In Person

In this interdisciplinary course you will explore multiple—and sometimes conflicting—concepts of wellness, meaning, and flourishing across cultures, paradigms, and worldviews. Practice varied contemplative tools, written reflections, and community dialogue. Fortify critical thinking and information literacy. Determine applicable tools for your life, relationships, and community.

ETHN 3705:
Online

A critical examination of the changing relationship between sport and culture in Latin America and the Caribbean. Examines the historical evolution and current dynamics of Latin American sport and leisure from the post-colonial period through the 21st Century. A variety of sources examine specific examples from several cities, including Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Brasilia, Caracas, Havana, Santo Domingo, Mexico City, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. Topics include colonialism, nationalism, transnationalism, consumer cultures, masculinity & femininity, and sports & leisure. Recommended prerequisite: ETHN 3024.

Geography

GEOG 1100:
M/W 2:30-3:20pm + recitation section
In Person

This course offers an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of geography through an exploration of Colorado. It covers Colorado physical geography, including mountain orogeny, weather and climate, hydrology, and bioregions. It delves into the social forces that shape current realities in the state, exploring Indigenous geographies, political economy, urban development, and environmental justice. Students will deepen their knowledge of diverse people and environments in Colorado while gaining skills in map literacy and spatial visualization.

GEOG 2552:
T/Th 9:30-10:45am
In Person

Your address may be the strongest predictor of how long—and how well—you live. This course introduces health and medical geography to explore how built, social, and natural environments shape wellbeing, illness, and access to care. Through local to global case studies and hands-on activities, students will examine socio-spatial patterns of disease, environmental injustices, and health dynamics. Emphasizing interdisciplinary methods, the course builds foundational skills to understand how geography literally gets under the skin. Counts for Distribution – Social Sciences in Gen Ed.

GEOG 4022:
T/Th 3:30-4:45pm
In Person

This course equips students with essential skills for equitable climate action planning, useful professionally for helping institutions meet science-based climate targets. Students will work in collaborative research teams to better understand �Ͼ�Ʒ�� direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, and devise strategies to reduce those emissions. They will have the opportunity to influence �Ͼ�Ʒ�� Climate Action Plan by presenting their ideas to CU Administrators.

GEOG 4692:
T/Th 5:00-6:15pm
In Person

Climate change is one of the great societal challenges of our times and it not only threatens the physical environment but also threatens human health. The course will explore the ways that climate change is affecting public health now and is projected to affect health in the future. We will also explore the public health implications, positive and negative, of efforts to respond to climate change through mitigation and adaptation.

History

HIST/JWST 2810:
M/W/F 9:05-9:55am
Hybrid – In Person/Remote (Fridays remote)

This class explores the main histories, concepts, and practices of antisemitism. It analyzes how and why they emerged and what accounts for their persistence. Why are Jews targeted? Is there a “new antisemitism”— since the 1970s— that differs significantly from older manifestations? How is antisemitism related to anti-Zionism? What is its relationship with racism? And how have political, social, and religious groups and organizations responded to these threats and what challenges have they faced?

HIST 4139:
T/Th 2:00-3:15pm
In Person

This course will examine the relations between the human and natural worlds in Asian history. We will pay special attention to the impact of Asian farmers, merchants, indigenous peoples, and states on the natural world. The main focus is on China in the early modern and modern periods, but there will be some discussion of Japan, South, Southeast Asia, and Inner Asia. The basic themes include frontier conquest, land clearance, water conservancy, urban footprints, animals, and relations between agrarian and non-agrarian peoples. Counts for Distribution – Arts and Humanities in Gen Ed.

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