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.

This course provides an introduction to designing, printing, and binding artists’ books and related ephemera. The ability of artists’ books to enable the interweaving of technologies that would otherwise be isolated by arbitrary partitions of time or culture will be a point of focus. The course will also include visiting artist talks and a day-long field trip to the Rocky Mountain Land Library in South Park, Colorado.

Students will learn to describe and categorize the functions of macronutrients and micronutrients, and identify sources of each. They will also explore diet and lifestyle factors associated with the risk of various chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and osteoporosis and compare dietary needs for different stages of life. By the end of this course, students will be able to describe the relationship between energy intake, metabolism, physical activity, and weight control translate nutrition science concepts into specific and easy-to-understand dietary recommendations. We will evaluate the scientific relevancy of nutrition messages available on the Internet and other media and apply your knowledge of nutrition, dietary guidelines, and the relationship between diet and health as you assess your own diet and diet-related health risks. Students will also design a daily meal plan for a balanced nutrient intake and specific calorie level.

This class will introduce students to different kinds of movie thrillers, from the police procedural ("The French Connection") to serial killer films (Lang's "M" and "The Silence of the Lambs") to political thrillers (Frankenheimer's "The Manchurian Candidate"), the heist film (Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs"), and Hitchcock (maybe "Strangers on a Train"). Great thrillers have important existential themes, about guilt and innocence, identity, gender and sexuality, violence, and the social contract. There will be a significant writing component of the class to develop skills in exploring complex ideas. The class will also provide students with a framework for understanding film as a narrative form and as an art form.

Ever wonder how the Netflix recommendation engine works or how Amazon.com determines what items “you may also like?” All these things are driven by training a computer how to learn using the large datasets. The data science course is a practical introduction to the interdisciplinary field of data science and machine learning which is at the intersection of computer science, statistics, and business. You will learn to use R to help you acquire, parse and model your data

This Academy provides students an introduction to engineering through a series of hands-on engineering design projects. Working in teams, students will learn fundamental engineering concepts and develop valuable skills, including communication skills, how to work collaboratively in teams, and the basic steps in the engineering design process.

Video Game Design provides students with the opportunity to design, program, and create fully functional beginner video games.

Ecological Restoration is the practice of intervening to renew degraded ecosystems. With the wide variation of ecosystems, even here in Colorado, how do researchers determine which ecological sites need restoration and which are healthy? The Restoration Ecology Academy will take an in depth look at the ecosystems in Colorado. We will examine how ecosystems are evaluated. Students will have the opportunity to work alongside researchers to gather and analyze data from our local Mud Lake near Nederland, Colorado. They will learn about the components and functions of healthy ecosystems by taking several field trips to local ecological sites where they will practice evaluating the state of ecosystem functions. With the foundation of ecosystems built we will then explore the many ways invasive species can alter ecosystem characteristics such as water quality, soil structure, biodiversity, and wildfire cycles. After learning how invasive species can throw off an ecosystem’s balance we will explore how we can use that knowledge to help restore ecosystem functions.

“BIF” is designed to provide students an opportunity to enhance their leadership potential while learning about issues that affect the African American community.

Construction Managers take the designer’s vision and make it a reality. With one of the highest job placement rates and starting salaries of any major, a degree in Construction Management is a great choice for those who enjoy teamwork, solving tangible problems, critical thinking, and creating the world around them. In this institute, participants will develop confidence in their abilities and gain an understanding of their opportunities in construction management and related fields through field trips, classroom sessions, and hands-on activities.

The Summer Vet Program is a student’s ticket to the world of veterinary medicine. For students who are serious about becoming a veterinarian, this is a super opportunity to look into the real and sometimes gritty field of veterinary medicine. Through presentation, demonstrations, laboratory visits, and hands-on activities, students discover what modern veterinary medicine is about.