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| World Belief Systems | The Liberal Studies Department seeks qualified applicants to teach World Belief Systems during the Spring 2009 semester. Masters degree and college teaching experience required; PhD preferred.
| Job Description |
| Katie Thorsheim | Faculty Profile | |
| Biological Anthropology | Biological Anthropology examines human biology and genetics within an evolutionary framework. Beginning with basic genetics, students explore how we are similar to other animals and how we are unique. From this foundation, the uses, ramifications, and ethics of our knowledge of our biology and genetics will be studied and discussed. | Class |
| Philosophy of Art + Design | In this second and final course in freshman reading and writing, students explore major paradigms of aesthetic theory. Building upon the work of WO 1020, WO 1060 challenges students to greater complexity of thought and greater competency in verbal and written argumentation. Together, WO 1020 and WO 1060 provide the foundations for the rest of the Liberal Studies curriculum. | Class |
| Written + Oral Communication | This is the first course in the Liberal Studies sequence and serves as an introduction to college-level reading, writing, discussion and presentation. | Class |
| Written + Oral Communication Lab | Written and Oral Communication Lab is designed to promote student success in college. By focusing on strategies and skills critical to academic progress and to personal adjustment, students become successful in college and throughout adult life. Six major topics such as research methods and are addressed within the Lab curriculum. | Class |
| Anthropology | Anthropology is the study of human beings throughout time and across space. In this course, students explore human evolution, our place in the animal kingdom, our knowledge of others, and our knowledge of ourselves through a focus on specific peoples and cultures. Students also critically evaluate our perceived understanding of other cultures and the role of that understanding in our own culture. | Class |
| Climate Change | This course examines climate change from the perspective of several scientific disciplines. The class will introduce students to scientific thinking with concepts from plant ecology, glaciology, earth science and meteorology. Students will learn how scientists have begun to understand the earth as an integrated system. | Class |
| Earth Science | This course introduces students to the major processes responsible for the physical appearance of our planet and for the changes in our environment. Through the study of minerals and rocks, and through field trips to explore the striking geology of Colorado, students study plate tectonics, volcanism, oceanography and ecological issues. | Class |
| Financial Principles + Practices | Students are exposed to the principles and practices of financial management in the contemporary world. Topics include basic financial concepts and tools, business plans, financial statement analysis, and working capital management investment strategies. Students set an earning goal and design a business plan and investment strategy to reach that goal. Prerequisite: none | Class |
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
Denver, Colorado | 800.888.ARTS