Individual Courses and Workshops

Individual Courses and Workshops

and

Liberal Arts Core and/or gtP Eligible Undergraduate Classes


The Office of Extended Studies reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses based upon enrollment.  Decisions on whether a class is a "go" or "no go" are typically made one week before the start date of the class.
Enrolled students will be contacted with information of any change.

American Sign Language -- Biology -- Chemistry -- Communication -- Criminal Justice -- English
Environmental Studies -- Essentials Exploration: Library of Congress Wksps -- Geography -- Government
History -- Mathematics -- Music --Philosophy -- Sociology -- Spanish

Advanced Placement Summer Institute
June 18-21: Biology, Chemistry (FULL), Government & Politics: Comparative & U.S., English Language
June 24-27: Biology, Calculus-AB, Chemistry, U.S. History, Spanish Language
(Information listed below)

COURSES
Course Info Name Dates & Time Location Tuition Registration Instructions

ASL 201-700
crn
41061

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE III
(3 cr)
Instructor:Karen Boyd
Continues to expand knowledge of experiences in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture; designed to emphasize ASL grammar and sentence structure and to develop communicative competence at intermediate level. (LAC, gtP)

May 20-Aug. 9, 2013
Tues. and Thurs. 9:30-10:45am

Denver Center at Lowry, Room 201

Tuition: $217.25/ch
$40/ch program fee

UNC students will register through Banner System.

Non-UNC students, please visit the Future Students page and scroll down to the registration requirements.
or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

ASL 202-900
crn
41060

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV
(3 cr)
Instructor:Karen Boyd

Emphasizes ASL vocabulary, grammar structure to develop communicative competence at intermediate level, promoting awareness of cultural behaviors, rules of discourse, and explores regional dialectal variations in ASL. (LAC, gtP)

May 20- Aug. 9

Online

Tuition:$360/ch
This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend

UNC students will register through Banner System.

Non-UNC students, please visit the Future Students page and scroll down to the registration requirements.
or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

ASL 202-700
crn
41062

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE IV
(3 cr)
Instructor:Karen Boyd

Emphasizes ASL vocabulary, grammar structure to develop communicative competence at intermediate level, promoting awareness of cultural behaviors, rules of discourse, and explores regional dialectal variations in ASL. (LAC, gtP)

May 20-Aug. 9, 2013
Tues. and Thurs. 11am-12:15pm

Denver Center at Lowry, Room 201

Tuition: $217.25/ch
$40/ch program fee

UNC students will register through Banner System.

Non-UNC students, please visit the Future Students page and scroll down to the registration requirements.
or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

COMM 223-954

INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS
(3 cr)
Instructor:David Palmer

Learn about the communication concepts and theories inherent in the process of interacting with individuals in cross-cultural and inter-ethnic situations. (LAC)

Aug. 26-Dec. 13, 2013

 

Online

 

Tuition: TBD

This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend

UNC students will register through Banner System.

Non-UNC students, please visit the Future Students page and scroll down to the registration requirements.
or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

CRJ 408-600

DEATH INVESTIGATIONS (3 cr)Instructor: Al Price
This course will provide the student with a series of lectures describing the manner and cause of death. Accidental, suicide, homicide and natural death will be examined.
Syllabus

May 13-18, 2013
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Sat: 8am-12noon

Candelaria
1375

$725/course
This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend

UNC students will register through Banner System.

All other students can fill out OES registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

CRJ 408-600
(Fall 2013)

FIRE AND ARSON INVESTIGATION (3 cr)
Instructor: Al Price
Designed for students and professionals responsible for the investigation of fires.  It will address such issues as the implementation of the incident command system, the science of fire, interpretation of burn patterns, points of origin, multiple points of ignition and accessing accelerants.  This course is a combination of lecture and laboratory exercises throughout the week. 
Syllabus

Aug. 19-24, 2013
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Sat: 8am-12noon

UNC Center at Centerra

$725/course
This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend

UNC students will register through Banner System.

All other students can fill out OES registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

 

ESSENTIALS EXPLORATION: LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WORKSHOP
Staff: Anne Ryan Bell, Mary Hart, Erin Hunt

Description: This course is designed for K-12 educators from all grade level and subject areas and includes one full day of face to face instruction, plus an additional two-part assignment to be completed within three weeks of the workshop. Participants in this course will be introduced to the Library of Congress website that includes online collections of more than 20 million digitized primary sources, as well as resources for teachers and researchers. Using search strategies to navigate the site and access these resources, participants will use inquiry-based learning to investigate the nature of primary sources, their significance for learning and instructional strategies for incorporating them into lessons, with an emphasis on supporting a hypothesis.

June 5, 2013

8:30-4pm

Larimie County CC,
1400 East College Dr, Cheyenne, WY
Room CCI 144

FREE workshop. Optional fee-based graduate credit offered through UNC Extended Studies

Wyoming teachers could earn PTSB credit (.5)

Call (970) 351-1555
or email your interest and contact info to: primary.sources@unco.edu

ENG 508-941

GRAMMAR AND STUDENT WRITING (3 cr)
Instructor: Ben Varner

This is an online course in which teachers or prospective teachers of language arts will study relationships among grammar, punctuation, and student compositions. Responses will involve discussion board postings.
Syllabus

July 1-Aug. 9, 2013

Online

Instructions for activating your UNC account
and logging into Blackboard (your online course provider)

$270/ch

UNC students will register through Banner System.

All other students can fill out OES registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

ENST 225 -943

ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT (3 cr)
Instructors: Ruwang Sung and Anna Ursyn
Study past, present and future methods of energy production and limitations imposed by the laws of physics. Discuss applications to transportation, home and industry. (LAC/gtP)
Syllabus

July 1- Aug. 9, 2013

Online

Instructions for activating your UNC account
and logging into Blackboard (your online course provider)

$215/ch
This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend

UNC students will register through Banner System.

All other students can fill out OES registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

GEOG 392-611

COLORADO RIVER: RIPARIAN GEOGRAPHY (3 cr)
Instructor: James Dunn
Study and apply the techniques used in solving geographic problems in the field and effectively present the results of such studies.
*Special withdrawal rules apply

UNC: Aug. 3-5: 2-6pm,
Western Colorado: Aug. 8-9:
7a-8p,
Aug. 10:
7a-3p

 

$250/ch
Students will be required to pay additiomal monies to the service provider

This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend

Contact Dr. J. Dunn at (970) 351-2834 to get information on registration.

GEOG 392-612

GUNNISON RIVER: RIPARIAN GEOGRAPHY (3)
Instructor: James Dunn
Study and apply the techniques used in solving geographic problems in the field and effectively present the results of such studies.
*Special withdrawal rules apply

UNC: Aug. 3-5:9a-1p,
Western Colorado: Aug. 15-16:
7a-8p,
Aug. 17:
7a-3p

 

$250/ch
Students will be required to pay additiomal monies to the service provider

This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend

Contact Dr. J. Dunn at (970) 351-2834 to get information on registration.

MUS 508-630

ORFF SCHULWERK TRAINING PROGRAM LEVEL I (4 cr)
Instructor: Janice Dickensheets
Student will focus on the components of the Orff Schulwerk Teaching Process with its inherent implications for teaching in the elementary musical classroom.

Syllabus
Workshop Flyer

Course Website

June 17-21 and 24-28, 2013.
8-5pm

UNC: Frasier Hall

$1099/course

To register, call toll free
(800) 232-1749

*Special Withdrawal Rules Apply

MUS 508-631

ORFF SCHULWERK TRAINING PROGRAM LEVEL II (4 cr)
Instructor: Janice Dickensheets
Student will focus on the components of the Orff Schulwerk Teaching Process with its inherent implications for teaching in the elementary musical classroom. Level I is a prerequisite to level II.

Syllabus
Workshop Flyer
Course Website

June 17-21 and 24-28, 2013.
8-5pm

UNC: Frasier Hall

$1099/course

To register, call toll free
(800) 232-1749

*Special Withdrawal Rules Apply

MUS 308-624

WARD METHOD I WORKSHOP (3 cr)Instructor: Alise Brown
Teaching method designed for the elementary Catholic classroom teacher, but it is also appropriate for the secular music classroom teacher interested in teaching musical literacy and aesthetic instruction through singing

Undergraduate Syllabus
Workshop Flyer

July 8-12,
15-16
8:30-12:30 and 1:30-3:30
July 17
8:30-11:30

UNC: Frasier Hall

$825/course

This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend.

To register, call toll free
(800) 232-1749

 

*Special Withdrawal Rules Apply

MUS 508-624

WARD METHOD I WORKSHOP (3 cr)Instructor: Alise Brown
Teaching method designed for the elementary Catholic classroom teacher, but it is also appropriate for the secular music classroom teacher interested in teaching musical literacy and aesthetic instruction through singing

Graduate Syllabus
Workshop Flyer

July 8-12,
15-16
8:30-12:30 and 1:30-3:30
July 17
8:30-11:30

UNC: Frasier Hall

$825/course

To register, call toll free
(800) 232-1749

*Special Withdrawal Rules Apply

MUS 308-625

WARD METHOD II WORKSHOP (3)Instructor: Alise Brown
Continuation of material learned in Ward I, this class covers 3–6 grade instruction focusing on singing above and below in the Minor Scale and continued use of the Major Scale.

Undergraduate Syllabus
Workshop Flyer

July 22-26,
29-30
8:30-12:30 and 1:30-3:30
July 31
8:30-11:30

UNC: Frasier Hall

$825/course

This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend.

To register, call toll free
(800) 232-1749

*Special Withdrawal Rules Apply

MUS 508-625

WARD METHOD II WORKSHOP (3)Instructor: Alise Brown
Continuation of material learned in Ward I, this class covers 3–6 grade instruction focusing on singing above and below in the Minor Scale and continued use of the Major Scale.

Graduate Syllabus
Workshop Flyer

July 22-26,
29-30
8:30-12:30 and 1:30-3:30
July 31
8:30-11:30

UNC: Frasier Hall

$825/course

To register, call toll free
(800) 232-1749

*Special Withdrawal Rules Apply

MUS 508-636

TEACHING MUSIC IN ITS CONTEXT (3 cr)
Instructor:Janice Dickensheets
This course illustrates ways music teachers can incorporate a humanities-based approach into their classroom teaching, ensembles, and private lessons for any age group. Bachelor's degree required, preferably in music.
Course Website
Workshop Flyer
Syllabus

June 10-15
M-S-8:30-12, 1:30-5:30

UNC: Frasier Hall

Tuition: $275/ch

UNC Students can register through Banner
or
Fill out OES registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

MUS 508-637

REFINING YOUR CONDUCTING TECHNIQUE (2 cr)
Instructor:Jill Burleson Burgett
Participants will refine their individual conducting technique, focusing on effective, expressive gesture for each musical style period, and the preparation and study of musical scores.
Syllabus

Jun. 24-28, 2013

12-6pm daily

UNC Center at Lowry

Tuition: $270/ch

UNC Students can register through Banner
or
Fill out OES registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

MUS 508-638

CULTIVATING THE CHORAL ART (2 cr)
Instructor:Jill Burleson Burgett
Participants will develop and fine-tune rehearsal planning and pacing strategies, study effective vocal and choral rehearsal techniques, and develop a positive personal leadership style as a conductor.
Syllabus

June 17-21,
2013

12-6pm daily

UNC Center at Lowry

Tuition: $270/ch

UNC Students can register through Banner
or
Fill out OES registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

NCED 011-600

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SUMMER INSTITUTE - BIOLOGY
Consultant: Kathleen Jones

Topics in content and pedagogy appropraite to the establishment, development and maintenance of an advanced placement program.

See UNC's website of the 2013 AP Summer Institute for more info

June 18-21
Tues-Fri,
8-5pm daily

UNC: Ross Hall

Tuition: $599

Special Withdrawal rules apply.

Fill out AP Registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749 to register over the phone

NCED 011-604

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SUMMER INSTITUTE - BIOLOGY
Consultant: Kathleen Jones

Topics in content and pedagogy appropraite to the establishment, development and maintenance of an advanced placement program.

See UNC's website of the 2013 AP Summer Institute for more info

June 24-27
Mon-Thurs,
8-5pm daily

UNC: Ross Hall

Tuition: $599

Special Withdrawal rules apply.

Fill out AP Registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749 to register over the phone

NCED 012-606

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SUMMER INSTITUTE - CHEMISTRY
Consultant: Richard Schwenz

Topics in content and pedagogy appropraite to the establishment, development and maintenance of an advanced placement program.

See UNC's website of the 2013 AP Summer Institute for more info

June 24-27
Mon-Thurs,
8-5pm daily

UNC: Ross Hall

Tuition: $599

Special Withdrawal rules apply.

Fill out AP Registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749 to register over the phone

NCED 013-602

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SUMMER INSTITUTE - GOVERNMENT & POLITICS: COMPARATIVE & U.S.
Consultant: Karen Waples

Topics in content and pedagogy appropraite to the establishment, development and maintenance of an advanced placement program.

See UNC's website of the 2013 AP Summer Institute for more info

June 18-21
Tues-Fri,
8-5pm daily

UNC: Ross Hall

Tuition: $599

Special Withdrawal rules apply.

Fill out AP Registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749 to register over the phone

NCED 014-603

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SUMMER INSTITUTE - ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Consultant: Robert Kuhn

Topics in content and pedagogy appropraite to the establishment, development and maintenance of an advanced placement program.

See UNC's website of the 2013 AP Summer Institute for more info

June 18-21
Tues-Fri,
8-5pm daily

UNC: Ross Hall

Tuition: $599

Special Withdrawal rules apply.

Fill out AP Registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749 to register over the phone

NCED 015-605

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SUMMER INSTITUTE - CALCULUS AB


Topics in content and pedagogy appropraite to the establishment, development and maintenance of an advanced placement program.

See UNC's website of the 2013 AP Summer Institute for more info

June 24-27
Mon-Thurs,
8-5pm daily
CANCELLED

UNC: Ross Hall

Tuition: $599

Special Withdrawal rules apply.

Fill out AP Registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749 to register over the phone

NCED 016-607

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SUMMER INSTITUTE - U.S. HISTORY

Topics in content and pedagogy appropraite to the establishment, development and maintenance of an advanced placement program.

See UNC's website of the 2013 AP Summer Institute for more info

June 24-27
Mon-Thurs,
8-5pm daily

UNC: Ross Hall

Tuition: $599

Special Withdrawal rules apply.

Fill out AP Registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749 to register over the phone

NCED 017-608

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SUMMER INSTITUTE - SPANISH LANGUAGE

June 24-27
Mon-Thurs,
8-5pm daily

UNC: Ross Hall

Tuition: $599

Special Withdrawal rules apply.

Fill out AP Registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749 to register over the phone

PHIL 100-941

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (3 cr)
Instructor: Mark Reinholz
An examination of issues pertaining to knowledge, reality and morality. Issues examined might include the following: Can we know anything? Does God exist? Is morality merely personal opinion? (LAC, gtP)

Aug. 26-Dec. 13, 2013

Online

Instructions for activating your UNC account
and logging into Blackboard (your online course provider)

Tuition: tbd

This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend

UNC students will register through Banner System.

All other students can fill out OES registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

PHIL 100-944

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (3 cr)
Instructor: Mark Reinholz
An examination of issues pertaining to knowledge, reality and morality. Issues examined might include the following: Can we know anything? Does God exist? Is morality merely personal opinion? (LAC, gtP)
Syllabus

June 30-Aug. 9, 2013

Online

Instructions for activating your UNC account
and logging into Blackboard (your online course provider)

Tuition: $215/ch

This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend

UNC students will register through Banner System.

All other students can fill out OES registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

PHIL 200-945

PHILOSOPHICAL FIGURES: PETER SINGER (3 cr)
Instructor: Mark Reinholz
An introduction to the thought of one of one major classical or contemporary philosopher. Repeatable under different subtitles. (LAC, gtP)
Syllabus

June 30-Aug. 9, 2013

Online

Instructions for activating your UNC account
and logging into Blackboard (your online course provider)

Tuition: $215/ch

This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend

UNC students will register through Banner System.

All other students can fill out OES registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749

SOC 278-943

SOCIOLOGY OF EMOTIONS (3 cr)
Instructor:Diane Schott
Examines sociological perspectives, theories, and research on emotions. Focus on the social definitions and relationship between social structure; and emotional socialization, emotion rules, management, and performance rituals in everyday life.

Aug. 19-Sept. 27, 2013

Online

Instructions for activating your UNC account
and logging into Blackboard (your online course provider)

Tuition: tbd

This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend

UNC students will register through Banner System.

All other students can fill out OES registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749
SOC 351-947

CLASSICAL SOCIAL THEORY (3 cr)
Instructor: David Musick
Prerequisite: Soc 100. Study the major classical theorists who established the foundations of sociology during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Focus on the emergence of sociology.

July 1-
Aug. 9, 2013

Online

Instructions for activating your UNC account
and logging into Blackboard (your online course provider)

Tuition: $215/ch

This course is not eligible for the Colorado Opportunity Fund stipend

UNC students will register through Banner System.

All other students can fill out OES registration form or call toll free
(800) 232-1749