The courses listed here are included in the Boulder campus catalog during the 2022–23 academic year. This listing does not constitute a guarantee that any particular course will be offered during this year. Consult specific programs and major requirements within each school and college for more information. Also visit CU Boulder Class Search for details about specific class offerings and schedules.
Course NumberingConsult specific departments and programs within schools and colleges for restrictions, requirements and permissions.
1000–2000 courses are usually intended for lower-division students (freshmen and sophomores).3000–4000 courses are intended for upper-division students (juniors and seniors), and may require instructor consent.5000 courses usually require graduate-student status, but may be open to qualified undergraduates with instructor consent. Consult the program or department.6000, 7000 and 8000 courses are usually open to graduate students only.AbbreviationsAbbreviationsAbbreviationWordCoreq.CorequisiteLab.LaboratoryLect.LecturePrereq.PrerequisiteRec.RecitationCE/SLCivic engagement/service learning componentCourse CreditsCourse credits are stated in semester units.
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