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- MATH 150BCalculus II
- MATH 135Business Calculus
- CHEM 120AGeneral Chemistry
- PHYS 226Fundamental Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
- ACCT 307Accounting Information Systems
- ACCT 308Concepts of Federal Income Tax Accounting
- ACCT 401Advanced Accounting
- ACCT 404Emerging Technologies in Accounting
- CHEM 111Nutrition and Health
- CHEM 123Chemistry for Engineers
- EGCE 201Statics
- ISDS 361BBusiness Analytics II
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ACCT20 courses
ACCT 201AFinancial Accounting
Sign upAccounting concepts and techniques essential to the administration of a business enterprise: analyzing and recording financial transactions; accounting valuation and allocation practices; preparation, analysis and interpretation of financial statements; international accounting issues.ACCT 201BManagerial Accounting
Sign upIntroduction to managerial accounting; product costing; budgetary control and responsibility accounting; analysis and techniques for aiding management planning and control decisions; basic income tax concepts for planning business transactions.ACCT 301AIntermediate Accounting
Sign upAccounting theory; preparation of income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flows and comprehensive income; IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards); present value concepts; assets, revenue recognition and investments.ACCT 301BIntermediate Accounting
Sign upAccounting theory; IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards); present value concepts; liabilities and stockholders' equity; pensions; leases; earnings per share; financial statement analysis; accounting changes and error analysis; accounting for income taxes and statement of cash flows.ACCT 302Cost Accounting
Sign upAccounting information for management of manufacturing and service enterprises; cost records; cost behavior and allocation; product costing and inventory valuation; flexible budgeting; standard costs; responsibility accounting; cost planning and control; and operating decision analysis.ACCT 307Accounting Information Systems
Sign upOrganization and implementation of information technology for the collection, organization and presentation of accounting information with an emphasis on enterprise resource planning systems.ACCT 308Concepts of Federal Income Tax Accounting
Sign upFederal tax system, federal income taxation relating to federal tax system, federal income taxation relating to individuals, corporations, partnerships and fiduciaries. Federal estate and gift taxes.ACCT 401Advanced Accounting
Sign upBusiness combinations; meaning, usefulness and methodology of consolidated financial statements; investments and additional advanced topics; consolidated financial statements for overseas units of U.S.-based multinational companies; translations of foreign currencies, derivatives.ACCT 402Auditing
Sign upAuditing standards and procedures used by financial and operational auditors. Management information and computer systems, internal control, audit evidence, professional responsibilities and legal liabilities, standards of reporting financial information.ACCT 403Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities
Sign upFund accounting as applied to governmental and nonprofit entities; state and federal governments, municipalities, hospitals and universities. Budgets, tax levies, revenues and appropriations, expenditures and encumbrances, various types of funds and accounting statements.ACCT 404Emerging Technologies in Accounting
Sign upLearning and applying (in the field of accounting) technologies that will become a cornerstone for success, such as Robotic Process Automation using UIPath, as well as data extraction using Microsoft Power Query.ACCT 405Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
Sign upMethods to prevent and detect fraud. Current cases dealing with accounting fraud and appropriate methods to prevent or detect fraudulent behavior.ACCT 407Accounting Data Analytics
Sign upData analytics as it pertains to accounting professionals. Three major areas that comprise analytics are Data Reporting, Data Visualization and Predictive Analytics. Uses emerging technology to show the practice of data analytics in the real world.ACCT 408Taxation of Business Entities
Sign upAdditional tax knowledge on tax research, corporate taxation, partnership taxation, S Corps, transfer taxation, gift taxes and accounting for income tax. Other topics, such as SALT, may be included.ACCT 415Accounting Ethics for Professionals
Sign upThe philosophy and behavioral and economic theories of ethics, and the role of ethics in accounting and other professions in which accountants work. Ethics regulations.ACCT 416Accounting for Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance
Sign upFundamental concepts of ESG (environmental, social and governance) reporting. .ACCT 420Advanced Cost Accounting
Sign upAdvanced topics in accounting: strategic profitability analysis; cost allocation and resources; quality and Just-In Time Inventory; and investment decisions and management control.ACCT 422Internal Audit and Control
Sign upProfessional standards and procedures used by internal auditors. Planning, performing, communicating risk based assurance and consulting engagements. Advanced topics in control; governance, risk management, fraud and information technology. Requires departmental permission for non-Accounting undergraduate majors and all graduate students.ACCT 445Valuation Concepts and Topics for Accountants
Sign upConceptual framework for valuation. Students will apply the framework in a number of settings they are likely to encounter as accounting professionals (i.e., fair value of financial assets, goodwill impairment).ACCT 463Financial Controls for Entrepreneurs
Sign upAccounting system design for new ventures, including budgeting, purchasing, collections, payroll taxes, safeguards against error and embezzlement, financial reports, cash management and banking relationships. Casework, research and fieldwork with selected local businesses. Not applicable for graduate degree credit.
ANTH73 courses
ANTH 100Non-Western Cultures and the Western Tradition
Sign upChanging views of people, nature and culture in Western civilization as related to the impact of non-Western influences, including the use and interpretation of data on non-Western peoples and cultures.ANTH 101Introduction to Biological Anthropology
Sign upHumans as biological organisms from an evolutionary perspective. Concepts, methods, findings and issues in the study of the Order primates, including the relationships among fossil monkeys, apes and humans, and the significance of genetic diversity in modern populations.ANTH 102Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Sign upNature of culture and its significance. Similarities and difference in human cultures. Analyses of family, economy, subsistence, religion, art and other aspects of culture in diverse societies. Central problems of cultural comparison and interpretation.ANTH 103Introduction to Archaeology
Sign upRelationship of archaeology, culture history and process, field methods and analysis of archaeological data; uses and abuses of archaeology.ANTH 105Introduction to Anthropology
Sign upIntroduction to basic aspects of anthropology's sub-fields (biological anthropology, archaeological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology), and to an anthropological view of the world, which is grounded in a respect for cultural differences.ANTH 215Urban Agroecology
Sign upExplore the principles of agroecology and apply them in an urban farm setting as part of a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE).ANTH 300Language and Culture
Sign upLanguage in the context of culture. The symbolic nature of language, speech as performance, non-verbal communication, gendered speech and bias in language. Language acquisition, language change and loss, and factors leading to the invention of writing.ANTH 301Primate Behavior
Sign upAnthropological study of the behavior of primates, including monkeys and apes with data collection in the wild and the laboratory; review and discussion of behavioral characteristics that are part of the primate heritage of humankind.ANTH 302Introduction to Museum Studies
Sign upHistory, principles and development of art and design, natural history and anthropology, science, historic houses, botanical gardens, zoos and children?s museums. Subjects include scope of museum history, collections, conservation, exhibition, interpretation, engagement, service, careers and professional practices in museums.ANTH 304Traditional Cultures of the World
Sign upComparative, worldwide survey of traditional, selected and well-studied ways of life using ethnographic writings and films. Examines diverse ways of life, with an emphasis on small-scale societies.ANTH 305Anthropology of Religion
Sign upBeliefs and practices in the full human variation of religious phenomena, with an emphasis on primitive religions. Forms, functions, structures, symbolism, and history and evolution of religious systems. (ANTH 305 and RLST 305 are the same course.).ANTH 306Culture and Art
Sign upExplores different types of creative expression and arts within the cultural context of diverse societies, including such forms as painting, weaving, stories, myths, music, dance, masks, body decoration and sculpture, among others.ANTH 308Culture and Aging: Anthropological Gerontology
Sign upAnthropological discourse on diverse cultural conceptions of aging as they relate to gender, class, ethnic and religious categories. Cross-cultural comparison of culturally patterned time-table of life-cycle and age-grades for understanding the universals and variability in human aging.ANTH 310Urban Anthropology
Sign upCross-cultural investigation of similarities and differences in urbanism with an emphasis on current theoretical and methodological perspectives in the study of social and cultural forms and processes in urban populations.ANTH 311Culture and Communication
Sign upHow meanings are created, exchanged and interpreted in both traditional and modern cultures through language, myth and religion, art and architecture, and other means of communication.ANTH 313Psychological Anthropology
Sign upRelationship of culture to the individual. Child-training in non-western cultures. Survey of concepts, studies and research techniques in psychological anthropology.ANTH 315Culture and Nutrition
Sign upInterrelationships among human nutrition, basic food resources, individual development and socio-cultural organization; includes assessment of student's nutritional status, beliefs and practices relative to other cultures.ANTH 316Anthropology of Sex and Gender
Sign upHuman sex and gender roles in cross-cultural perspective and the role that gender plays in human social organization. Topics covered include cultural construction of gender; homosexuality, rights of women, evolution and gender. (ANTH 316 and GSS 316 are the same course.).ANTH 321Peoples of Native North America
Sign upNative peoples of North America; origins, languages, culture areas, cultural history; the impact of European contacts.ANTH 322Human Behavioral Ecology
Sign upExamines human biological and cultural diversity through an analysis of comparative socioecology using modern evolutionary theory. Topics covered include reproduction and marriage, the family, childhood, population growth and conservation. Computer labs utilizing eHRAF.ANTH 325Peoples of Central and South America
Sign upCultural survey of South America. Representative cultural areas before and after contacts with Western countries.ANTH 327Origins of Civilizations
Sign upDevelopment of civilization in the Old and New Worlds in primary centers such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, China, Mesoamerica and Peru, and secondary centers such as the Aegean and Europe.ANTH 329Peoples of the Caribbean
Sign upVarious ethnic groups of the Caribbean, focusing on the description and interpretation of African, European, Asian and Amerindian cultural elements.ANTH 332Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspectives
Sign upCross-cultural comparison of beliefs, values, and expectations related to gender roles in diverse societies. Changes in social definitions and perspectives of gender in the contemporary world.ANTH 340Peoples of Asia
Sign upAsian civilizations and cultural traditions: personality configurations in different culture areas; structure of Asian civilizations; and peasant, tribal and ethnic groups of Asia.ANTH 342Anthropology and Health
Sign upUses an evolutionary, comparative and cross-cultural perspective to understand the process and conception of health in different times, places and societies. Topics include: evolutionary medicine, health beliefs, health ecology, culture and health. Computer labs utilizing eHRAF.ANTH 343Human Osteology
Sign upTechniques in basic identification of human skeletal remains. Aging, sexing, racing and stature reconstruction. For those interested in archaeology, hominid evolution and/or forensic science. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory).ANTH 344Sex, Evolution and Human Nature
Sign upEvolutionary theory and human evolution; the primate origins of humanity, the evolution of human nature, and the evolutionary foundations of human behavior and cognition.ANTH 347Archaeology and Cultures of Pacific Islands
Sign upIndigenous peoples, cultures and archaeology of Pacific Islands, including Tahiti, Hawaii and Australia. Forces and processes contributing to social change in island communities and contemporary problems being faced by them.ANTH 350Culture and Education
Sign upTransmission of values, implicit cultural assumptions and the patterning of education in cross-cultural perspective. American culture and development problems.ANTH 383Archaeology of North America
Sign upChange, development and diversity of adaptations of North American Indian cultures prior to European colonization. Uses archaeological data to describe and explain long-term processes of cultural change during ancient times in North America.ANTH 401Ethnographic Field Methods
Sign upAnthropological field research by students on various problems using participant observation techniques.ANTH 402Museum Science
Sign upMethods, principles and techniques used in natural history, and small scientific and historical museums. Scope of exhibit and research collections, care and repair of specimens, acquisitions, storage and preparation of presentations in anthropological, historical, biological and paleontological museums.ANTH 403Archaeological Fieldwork
Sign upExcavation of a local archaeological site. Archaeological mapping, photography and recording. Laboratory methods of cataloging, preservation, description and interpretation of archaeological materials. Saturday field sessions. May be repeated once for credit as an elective. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory).ANTH 404Analytical Methods in Archaeology
Sign upEmploying physical data collecting techniques (e.g., photographic, paleomagnetic) in the field, and analyzing artifact collections and data from previous field operations in the laboratory. May be repeated once for credit as an elective. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory).ANTH 406Descriptive Linguistics
Sign upSounds (phonology), forms and meanings (morphology), and syntax of languages. Examples and problem-solving in various languages. (LING 406 and ANTH 406 are the same course.).ANTH 411The Anthropology of Human Rights
Sign upIntroduction to the study of human rights from anthropological and interdisciplinary perspectives. Examine human rights issues and specific cases of human rights abuses within the context of international and ethno-specific domains.ANTH 413Global Ethnographies of Food
Sign upEthnographic approach to global food systems. Production, circulation and consumption of food; emphasizing the cultural politics of food as it relates to local identity and notions of global citizenship.ANTH 414Economic Anthropology
Sign upEthnology and ethnography of economic life, principally in non-Western societies; operation of systems of production and distribution within diverse cultural contexts.ANTH 415Anthropology of Tourism
Sign upTourism and travel as cultural practices. Domestic and international tourism; perspective of hosts and travelers; global economy and tourism; souvenirs, artifacts and symbolic landscapes; tourism as pilgrimage.ANTH 416Anthropological Linguistics
Sign upNature and functions of language; language structure and change; classification of languages; use of linguistic evidence in anthropology. (ANTH 416 and LING 416 are the same course.).ANTH 420Visual Anthropology
Sign upDevelopment of the field of visual anthropology and the changing and diverse approaches to the use of visual media in representing and interpreting other cultures.ANTH 421Archaeology of South America
Sign upDevelopment of South American cultures over a 13,000-year time span based on archaeological and interdisciplinary evidence. Follows a temporal and regional approach to the prehistory of South American cultures; includes Indigenous, post-contact and other postcolonial South American archaeologies.ANTH 422Mass Media Cross-Culturally
Sign upMedia and popular culture in a variety of cultural and national contexts. The centrality of mass media to contemporary life, and the need for anthropology to explore its analytical and practical significance.ANTH 423The Ancient Maya
Sign upArchaeology and ethnohistory of the Maya area of Southern Mesoamerica. Problems of initial settlement of the area and the rise and dynamics of ancient Maya civilization.ANTH 424The Aztecs and Their Predecessors
Sign upArchaeological survey of principal Mesoamerica pre-Columbian cultures north and west of the Maya area. Aztecs and their predecessors, religion, art, architecture, intellectual achievements and the Olmec heritage.ANTH 425Lithic Analysis
Sign upTeaches students about key theoretical and methodological facets of prehistoric lithic (stone) artifact analysis. Through readings, discussions, and lab practicums students will learn how archaeological lithic analysts infer pertinent technological, behavioral, and social information about the past.ANTH 426Bioarchaeology
Sign upScientific study of human remains from archaeological sites. How bioarchaeologists generate and solve research questions about past human lives, populations and societies. Professional and ethical standards in research design in bioarchaeology. Contemporary ethical issues.ANTH 427Settlement Patterns
Sign upIntroduction to settlement pattern studies in archaeology. Dispersion of aggregates and households within communities, and communities within regions, as a way to study political, social and economic organization in past societies.ANTH 435Anthropology of Death and Mortuary Practices
Sign upCultural practices relating to death. Burial practices, believes about the afterlife and memorializing the dead in diverse cultural contexts, both contemporary and ancient. Integrate archaeological, linguistic, cultural and biological data in a holistic approach.ANTH 441Human Variation
Sign upProcesses underlying and the theories for the existence of the present variation between and within human populations. Genetics of human populations and the significance of racial classifications. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory).ANTH 443Advanced Topics in Human Osteology
Sign upAnalytical methods stressing morphological examination of human bone in a laboratory setting (determination of human, prehistoric; analysis of fragmented and commingled remains; basic identification and report writing; pathological conditions). For those interested in archaeology, hominid evolution and/or forensic science.ANTH 444Forensic Anthropology
Sign upForensic Anthropology and associated techniques and skills. Work with human remains to estimate age, determine sex, ancestry, stature and any other evidence relevant to forensic studies.ANTH 445Quantitative Methods in Anthropology
Sign upDevelops skills and knowledge in the application of quantitative methods in anthropological research. Integrated approach to research design, data collection, data management and data analysis through hands-on training.ANTH 451Advanced Evolutionary Anthropology
Sign upUses life history theory to examine the evolutionary ecology of human behavior. Human life course, resource acquisition, parenting and fertility. Computer labs utilizing eHRAF. (ANTH 451 and BIOL 451 are the same course.).ANTH 453Human Evolutionary Anatomy
Sign upUses an evolutionary framework to conduct an in-depth and detailed examination of the structure and function of human anatomical systems, their interaction, and their evolutionary histories and how those histories affect health in modern populations.ANTH 454Primate Conservation
Sign upUses behavioral ecology and life history theory to understand issues surrounding conservation of non human primates. Develop theoretical background crucial to understanding the population dynamics and ecological principles driving primate conservation strategies.ANTH 455Behavioral Observation
Sign upPreparation to conduct advanced behavioral observation research from an anthropological perspective. Research design, data collection techniques, ethical and other considerations unique to varied data collection settings, computerized resources and literature resources. Incorporates service learning.ANTH 458Sustainable Urban Food Systems
Sign upThis course develops students' skills and knowledge in the natural, social, and economic environment. Students will learn an integrated approach to understanding urban ecosystems and food security through sustainable urban agriculture.ANTH 460Cultural Resource Management
Sign upCurrent professional and ethical responsibilities of archaeologists in Cultural Resource Management (CRM). Review local, state and federal legislation affecting the protection and preservation of archaeological sites and other cultural resources.ANTH 461California Archaeology
Sign upEvolution and development of native California Indian tribes over a 13,000-year time span are based on archaeological and anthropological data. Follows a temporal and regional approach in covering prehistory, ethnography and early history of native California cultures.ANTH 463Archaeofaunal Analysis
Sign upMethod, theory and lab work in analyses of archaeofaunal remains recovered from archaeological sites and reconstruction of prehistoric subsistence patterns and paleoenvironments based on faunal remains. Vertebrate skeletal identification, taphonomy, subsistence studies and quantification.ANTH 472Los Angeles/Mumbai: Cinematic City Cross-Culturally
Sign upThe relationship between cinema and contemporary urban life and the interconnections between city life, cityscapes and cinematic representations of Los Angeles and Mumbai, cities that are home to two of the largest film industries in the world.ANTH 475Anthropology of Race and Media in the United States
Sign upDepictions of race and ethnicity in media and popular culture in the U.S., focusing on historical, cultural, socio-economic, political and transnational contexts of racial representations. Considers historical and contemporary examples from theater, film, television, advertising, music and digital media.ANTH 476Archaeological Investigations
Sign upMethodology and practice of archaeological fieldwork. May be repeated for credit. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory).ANTH 480History of Anthropology
Sign upPrincipal contributions of anthropologists 1850-1950; evolutionary, diffusionist, historical, particularist, configurationalist, and culture and personality approaches in anthropology.ANTH 481Contemporary Anthropology
Sign upAnthropologists from 1950 to present; neoevolutionist, sociological, structuralist, psychological and symbolic approaches.ANTH 482Globalization and Culture Change
Sign upInterrelations between global, cultural and social processes that affect culture change, including transnationalism, migration, technology, media (including social media), tourism, development and other factors related to globalization. Anthropological contributions to theory and practice through selected examples in applied anthropology.ANTH 486Anthropology of Digital Media
Sign upDigital media practices, social media, cultural production and practices. Ethnographic analysis of culture formation in virtual worlds; cultural variations in the use of digital media; social media and identity; the use of media in social and political activism.ANTH 490TUndergraduate Seminar in Anthropology
Sign upTopics in anthropology. May be repeated once for credit with a different topic.ANTH 491Internship in Anthropology
Sign upCareer opportunities. On-the-job training under faculty supervision in museum, industry or governmental service. One or more papers required. May be repeated once for credit.ANTH 498Museum Practicum
Sign upPractical experience in museum operations, using the facilities of the Anthropology Museum. Exhibit preparation, membership and funding operations, catalogue preparation and outreach activities. May be repeated once for credit.ANTH 499Independent Study
Sign upIndividual research project involving either library or fieldwork. Conferences with the adviser as necessary. Results in one or more papers. May be repeated for a maximum of six units. Requires consent of adviser.
ASTR3 courses
ASTR 101Introduction to Astronomy
Sign upThe science of stars, planets, moons and our Sun. Starlight, galaxies and the history of our universe, alien planets and black holes. High school algebra recommended. Co-enrollment in ASTR 101L recommended.ASTR 101LIntroduction to Astronomy Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory course investigating the fundamental concepts of astronomy; motion of the night sky, phases of the moon, telescopes, history and composition of the universe, and modern astronomical discoveries.ASTR 444Applications of Gravitation
Sign upA physics-first introduction to gravitation, focusing on applications. Spacetime and special relativity. Gravitation as curved spacetime, metrics and geodesics. Applications of gravitation, including black holes, gravitational waves and cosmology.
BIOL84 courses
BIOL 101Elements of Biology
Sign upUnderlying principles governing life forms, processes and interactions. Elements of biology and reasoning skills for understanding scientific issues on personal, societal and global levels. For non-science majors. No credit toward biological science major.BIOL 101LElements of Biology Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory experiments demonstrating principles from the lecture course. Scientific inquiry, cells, physiology, genetics, biodiversity, evolution and ecology. Hybrid sections require online and in-person activities (3 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips and online coursework may be required). For non-science majors.BIOL 102Biology for Future Teachers
Sign upDesigned especially for the prospective teacher, this activity-based course examines biological concepts in real-world contexts, such as the medical examination, genes and evolution, and the environment. Lecture and laboratory form a single unified learning experience. No credit toward biological science major. (6 hours activity).BIOL 103Biology of Disease
Sign upThe role of evolution, environment, genetics, physiology, cells, bacteria and viruses in disease. For non-science majors. No credit towards biological science major.BIOL 130Explore Core: Teens in Trouble
Sign upTeens in trouble through multiple lenses. The physiological and environmental conditions that impact adolescents. How societies interpret and react to teens in trouble. Apply holistic knowledge to developing personal and/or economic well-being and promoting societal responsibilities to youth.BIOL 151Cellular and Molecular Biology
Sign upLecture and laboratory exploration of eukaryotic/prokaryotic cellular structure and function, biological molecules, classical/Mendelian genetics, regulation of gene expression and biotechnology, cell signaling, metabolic pathways, the process and regulation of cellular reproduction, evolution of multicellularity. (For majors in CNSM).BIOL 152Evolution and Organismal Biology
Sign upIntroduction to evolution and organismal biology. Evolutionary processes that resulted in the biodiversity of life on Earth. Physiological processes and ecological challenges for organisms. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory/fieldwork; weekend field trips required). Cannot be taken concurrently with BIOL 151.BIOL 191AIntegrated Human Anatomy and Physiology A
Sign upIntegrated introduction to human anatomy and physiology. Structure and function of the musculoskeletal, nervous and cardiorespiratory systems. For nursing majors and students interested in allied health professions; no credit toward Biological Science major.BIOL 191BIntegrated Human Anatomy and Physiology B
Sign upSecond semester of integrated concepts in human anatomy and physiology for nursing, allied health and kinesiology majors. Nutrition, water and ion balance, and homeostatic regulation by the digestive, renal, cardio-respiratory, endocrine, nervous systems. No credit toward biological science major.).BIOL 202Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Professionals
Sign upIntroduction to bacteria, fungi, protozoa and viruses with emphasis on pathogenic agents and how they are controlled by host defenses and human intervention. Laboratory provides practice with basic microbiological skills. No credit toward biological science major. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory).BIOL 210Human Anatomy and Physiology
Sign upIntroduction to human anatomy and physiology concepts as they apply to physical activity, sport and exercise. Structure and function of the skeleto-neuromuscular and cardio-respiratory systems relative to human movement. Preparation for KNES 360, KNES 361, KNES 348, KNES 371 and major in Health Science.).BIOL 251Genetics
Sign upIntroduction to the genetic and molecular mechanisms of transmission of the genetic information. Processes of inheritance, replication, transcription and translation of the genetic material.BIOL 252Principles of Ecology
Sign upPrinciples governing the interactions between organisms and their environment at individual, population and community scales; energy and material flow through ecosystems; determinants of global, regional and local biodiversity; and approaches to manage environmental resources sustainably.BIOL 253LCell and Molecular Biology Skills Laboratory
Sign upModern molecular biology and genetics research requires specific technical skills. Provides experience in classic and modern molecular biology laboratory techniques in a genetic framework. Experimental design and scientific presentations, both oral and written.BIOL 254LResearch Skills for Ecology and Organismal Biology
Sign upLaboratory and field research skills in ecology and organismal biology, including making observations and designing experiments, measuring biotic and abiotic variables, conducting library research, working in teams, communicating scientific information and analyzing data statistically. Some weekend field trips required.BIOL 280SResearch Careers Preparatory Skills Laboratory
Sign upDevelop skills needed to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments involving molecular biology techniques. Requires acceptance into the Research Careers Preparatory (RCP) Program.BIOL 300Environmental Biology and Sustainability
Sign upBiological consequences of human intervention in ecosystems: endangered and threatened species, pollution impact on organisms, pest control, population dynamics, genetic engineering of agricultural species, management of natural areas and urban ecosystem dynamics. No credit toward biological science major.BIOL 302General Microbiology
Sign upIntroduction to structure and function of bacteria and viruses including beneficial and detrimental activities and interactions with other organisms. (3 hours lecture).BIOL 302LGeneral Microbiology Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory investigation and skill development with microscopy, aseptic technique, cell culture, physiology and microbes genetics ( 6 hours laboratory).BIOL 303Intermediate Cell Biology
Sign upEvidence-based examination of cells in action, roles of information, matter and energy flow as driving forces for compartmentation, protein sorting, metabolic and signaling pathways, motility and adhesion; examples taken from developmental, neural and cancer processes.BIOL 30421st Century Virology
Sign upPrinciples of virology addressing virus infection strategies and recent scientific advances to prevent infection or severe illness, with special attention on the SARS Coronavirus-2. Application of viruses in biotechnology. No credit toward biological science major.BIOL 305Human Heredity and Development
Sign upPrinciples of human heredity and embryology relating to human development. Mendelian genetics, single gene effects, molecular genetics, prenatal diagnosis and human embryology. No credit toward biological science major.BIOL 306Biology of Aging
Sign upBiological changes in cells, tissues, organs and the whole body associated with aging. Theories of aging, with primary emphasis on mammals. No credit toward biological science major.BIOL 309Intermediate Molecular Biology
Sign upMolecular and genetic basis of cellular functions. Role of gene expression and protein function in metabolism, physiology, growth, development. Introduction to recombinant DNA and its uses, and to critical analysis of primary literature.BIOL 310Human Physiology
Sign upHuman physiological systems and their relationship to human function for non-biology majors and students in kinesiology and health sciences. No credit for biological science major.BIOL 310LHuman Physiology Laboratory
Sign upHuman physiology; the cellular to organ system level of muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems; the neural and endocrine control of these systems. Functional aspects of each organ system. No credit toward Biological Science major. (3 hours laboratory).BIOL 317Field Marine Biology
Sign upField biology and natural history of local marine plants and animals. Identify common species and factors, determining their distributions and abundance in marine habitats. Effects of human activities on marine organisms. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required).BIOL 318Wildlife Conservation
Sign upCauses and consequences of loss of biological diversity, emphasizing wildlife populations and science-based conservation. Threatened and endangered species/ecosystems, ecosystem management, habitat restoration, captive species reintroductions and conservation legislation. No credit toward biology major.BIOL 319Marine Biology
Sign upMarine plants and animals in their habitats. No credit toward biological science major.BIOL 325Principles of Evolution
Sign upMechanisms of evolutionary change, including mutation, selection, migration and drift. Introduces methods for studying adaptations. Sexual selection, kin selection and evolution of life history strategies. Uses modern examples, including antibiotic resistance, to illustrate the relevance of understanding evolution.BIOL 329Essential Techniques in Cell Biology
Sign upUtilize research-based problems to develop student proficiency in basic cell culture, microscopy, and molecular biology techniques and an understanding of the principles of cell biology techniques through laboratory activities, literature review, and student presentations.BIOL 332Biology of the Vertebrates
Sign upEvolution of form, function, diversity and ecology of the major vertebrate groups. Intended for students interested in teaching and health professions, as well as those planning to take advanced coursework in vertebrate and wildlife biology.BIOL 340Field Botany
Sign upNative flora of southern California. Identification, natural history and factors that determine the distribution of species. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips are required).BIOL 345Plant Biology
Sign upLife as we know it depends on plants. The biology of plants, including molecular, cellular, physiological, organismal and ecological processes, and the evolutionary relationships among plant taxa.BIOL 352Plants and Life
Sign upImportance of plants in our lives, including plant domestication and the origin of agriculture. Why plants are fascinating organisms. No credit toward biological science major.BIOL 360Biology of Human Sexuality
Sign upBiology of the human reproductive system, sexual differentiation, anatomy and physiology, sexual behaviors, procreation, contraception and sexually transmitted infections. No credit toward biological science major.BIOL 361Human Anatomy
Sign upSystems approach to the structure and function of the human body. For biological science majors and related health sciences. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory).BIOL 362General Human Physiology
Sign upFundamental mechanisms of human physiology. Integrating cellular and organ system functions, emphasizing regulatory processes. For biology majors and related health sciences. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory).BIOL 398Scientific Communication Workshop
Sign upInstruction and practice in written and oral scientific communication, including retrieval, citation and evaluation of relevant literature.BIOL 401Biogeography
Sign upEvolutionary patterns and mechanisms of the distribution of plants and animals in the major habitats of the world. Current concepts and theories.BIOL 402Computer Lab in Molecular Systematics
Sign upGain practical and theoretical experience with software-based methods in molecular systematics, with emphasis on Internet resources for molecular biologists, acquisition of gene protein sequences, multiple sequence alignment, PCR primer design, phylogenetic analysis and controversies in the field. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory).BIOL 405Developmental Biology
Sign upMolecular and cellular processes in embryonic development encompassing mechanisms of fertilization, cell and tissue interactions, morphogenesis, organogenesis and the regulation of gene expression.BIOL 410Evolutionary Genetics
Sign upIntroduction to molecular genetic data analysis as commonly applied in the fields of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Classical population genetics through to the genomics era, focusing on conservation.BIOL 411Medical Genetics and Systems Biology
Sign upAdvances in genetics, genomics, proteomics and systems biology. Implications for the pharmaceutical industry, the clinic and for genetic counseling. Uses of biological arrays in diagnosing and treating diseases.BIOL 412Principles of Gene Manipulation
Sign upCurrent approaches to and applications of recombinant DNA technology. Principles behind construction of recombinant molecules including vectors and enzymes, introduction into organisms, selection, expression of cloned genes and impact of research on society.BIOL 414Microbial Genetics
Sign upPerspective of genetics of microbial systems including background information, experimental methods, data interpretation, genetic analysis and applications to biotechnology.BIOL 418LAdvances in Cell Biology Lab
Sign upUse of current techniques like fluorescence microscopy, immunolabeling, ion-sensitive dye ratiometry, image processing and 2-D and 3-D reconstruction to study problems in cell biology, cellular developmental biology and cellular neurobiology. (6 hours laboratory).BIOL 419Marine Ecology
Sign upEcology of planktonic, nektonic and benthic organisms; their communities and environments.BIOL 419LMarine Ecology Laboratory
Sign upField and laboratory studies of planktonic, nektonic and benthic communities. (3 hours laboratory or field work; weekend field trips may be required).BIOL 422Coastal Ecology
Sign upEcology or coastal populations and communities emphasizing rocky intertidal or other marine or ocean-influenced habitats. Field and laboratory experiments and studies or ecological processes affecting species distributions and abundances. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/field work; weekend field trips may be required).BIOL 424Immunology
Sign upMolecular, cellular and organismic nature of the immune process. Inflammation, phagocytosis, antigens, immunoglobulins and cell-mediated immune phenomena. Modern immunology techniques. (3 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory).BIOL 426Molecular Virology
Sign upViral structure, strategies of replication and gene expression and host-virus interactions, emphasizing animal virus systems.BIOL 427Stem Cell Biology
Sign upHistorical context, principles, methodology, clinical impact on society and the individual, recent relevant scientific facts and progress, controversies and perspective of stem cell biology with a focus on applications to regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. BIOL 405 or BIOL 424 recommended.BIOL 428Biology of Cancer
Sign upCancer problem as a dilemma of biology. Clinical and epidemiological aspects. Current research. BIOL 424 is recommended.BIOL 429Techniques in Stem Cell Biology
Sign upIntroduction to cell-culture and stem cell laboratory research techniques; focus on advanced-level cell biology experiments, fundamental characteristics of stem cells and differentiation of government-approved human stem cell-lines into several phenotypes. (6 hours of laboratory and 1 hour of discussion per week.).BIOL 430Advances in Microbiology
Sign upCurrent topics in microbiology virulence mechanisms, antibiotics, host-bacterium interaction, mobile DNA elements, secretion systems, select agents, differentiation and development.BIOL 431Advanced Microbiology Lab
Sign upProvide knowledge and laboratory expertise to analyze scientific literature in microbiology, perform advanced microbiological techniques and conduct independent microbiology research.BIOL 436Advanced Applied Statistics
Sign upLinear models, including mixed models, applied to experimental and field data from current research projects. Poisson and logistic regression. Model fitting and checking; use of permutation tests as needed. Presentation of results suitable for publication (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory).BIOL 438Public Health Microbiology
Sign upControl and epidemiology of infectious diseases of public health importance, water and sewage microbiology. Control of current problems. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory).BIOL 441Plant Taxonomy
Sign upClassification and evolution of vascular plants; emphasis on the flowering plants. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required.).BIOL 443Plant Ecology
Sign upCommunity and population ecology of terrestrial plants. Environmental factors and plant distribution with emphasis on California vegetation. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required).BIOL 444Plant Physiological Ecology
Sign upFundamental mechanisms of plant physiological responses to the environment with primary emphasis on whole plants and ecosystems. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory; weekend field trips may be required.) BIOL 345 recommended.BIOL 445Plant Cell Physiology
Sign upCellular and molecular mechanisms of behavior, growth, transport processes and environmental responses in vascular plants. Plant cell development, nutrition, respiration, photosynthesis, hormones, photoperiodism and stress biology.BIOL 446Marine Phycology
Sign upBiological aspects of marine algae; comparative development, morphology, taxonomy, physiology and ecology. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required.).BIOL 448Plant Molecular Biology
Sign upGenetic mechanisms in vascular plants controlling metabolism, growth, development and responses to biotic/abiotic environmental stresses. Molecular regulation of gene expression and transduction of internal and external signals.BIOL 449Desert Ecology
Sign upAdaptations, distributions and interactions of desert plants, animals and microbes, including the influences of environmental factors. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory of fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required).BIOL 450Conservation Biology
Sign upCurrent topics involving theory, concepts and techniques in the conservation of biological diversity.BIOL 451Advanced Evolutionary Anthropology
Sign upUses life history theory to examine the evolutionary ecology of human behavior. Human life course, resource acquisition, parenting and fertility. Computer labs utilizing eHRAF. (ANTH 451 and BIOL 451 are the same course.).BIOL 452Global Change Biology
Sign upHow environmental change impacts life on our planet over many time periods, spatial scales, biological levels and across the tree of life. Weekend field trips may be required.BIOL 453Life Science Concepts
Sign upBiological principles using science processes appropriate for elementary teachers. No credit for Biological Science major. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity).BIOL 454LMicroscopy and Imaging in Biology
Sign upSkills-based training in microscopy and imaging techniques. Theoretical and practical aspects of microscope use, fluorescent dyes and biosensors, image generation and analysis. Significant project-based experience. (6 hours laboratory).BIOL 461Marine Invertebrate Biology
Sign upEvolution, classification, phylogeny, morphological and physiological adaptations of marine invertebrate animals. Dissect, identify and observe extant animals. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required).BIOL 462General Parasitology
Sign upSurvey of various animal parasites emphasizing the morphology, physiology, and genetics of human protozoans and helminthes. Vectors and common parasites of domestic animals.BIOL 466Behavioral Ecology
Sign upCurrent problems in the evolution of animal behavior; the origin and maintenance of social systems and behavioral interactions of animals.BIOL 468Comparative Animal Physiology
Sign upComparative study of physiological and biochemical processes among representative animals. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, weekend field trips may be required).BIOL 470Cellular Neurobiology
Sign upProcesses of cell communication, particularly in nervous systems. Molecular biology of neurons, model sensory and motor systems, and cellular basis for behavior.BIOL 472AAdvances in Biotechnology Lab
Sign upFirst semester explores biotechnology techniques for DNA cloning and analysis: restriction enzyme action, DNA sequencing, sequence analysis by computer, plasmid cloning, genomic library production and screening, and DNA probe hybridization. (1 hour lecture/discussion, 6 hours laboratory) (BIOL 472A and CHEM 472A are the same course.).BIOL 472BAdvances in Biotechnology Laboratory
Sign upSecond semester exploring biotechnology techniques for gene product analysis: DNA sequencing, site-directed mutagenesis, predicting amino acid changes, protein overproduction, enzyme function assays, protein identification/preparation by gel techniques, immunoblotting.).BIOL 473Introduction to Bioinformatics
Sign upA research-based, problem-solving experience using the tools and algorithms of molecular and computational biology to analyze genetic and protein sequences retrieved from appropriate databases. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours computer laboratory) (BIOL 473 and CHEM 473 are the same course.).BIOL 475Ichthyology
Sign upSystematics, evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology and behavior of fishes. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required.).BIOL 476Herpetology
Sign upBiology, structure, physiology, ecology, distribution, identification, collection, evolution and behavior of amphibians and reptiles. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required.).BIOL 478Mammalogy
Sign upSystematics, evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology and behavior of mammals. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required.).BIOL 479Ornithology
Sign upAnatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior and ecology of birds. Laboratory and fieldwork in identification, anatomy, observational techniques and community composition. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required.).BIOL 488Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Sign upIssues related to human pathogens, clinical microbiology techniques, pathogenicity mechanisms, infectious disease epidemiology, and traditional and novel treatments to combat challenging-to-treat microorganisms. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory).
BUAD6 courses
BUAD 201Business Writing
Sign upCore communication practices: routing business correspondence, positive, informative, negative and persuasive messages. Introduction to research and job application process.BUAD 210Understanding Business
Sign upNature, dimensions and forms of business and the role of entrepreneurship in business creation and growth. Development of an understanding of contemporary business issues, including an introduction to major business functions.BUAD 300Professional and Career Development
Sign upDevelop and practice skills, conceptual understanding, and self-assessment in interpersonal relationship, critical thinking, diversity management, leadership and team building. Introduce tools and build skills for career exploration and planning.BUAD 301Advanced Business Communication
Sign upExpands knowledge of business communication and develops written and oral communication skills. Study a variety of business cases that understand the function of communication in the modern business world.BUAD 360Entertainment Money Management
Sign upHow entertainment, tourism and hospitality firms make money: overview of existing and evolving income generation models in the various industry sectors.BUAD 410Starting and Managing a Professional Practice/Small Business
Sign upIntroduces the fundamentals of starting and managing a professional practice or small business. The class targets non-business majors who have an interest in starting their own professional practice or small business after graduation.
CHEM49 courses
CHEM 100Survey of Chemistry
Sign upThe fundamental principles of chemistry; atomic and molecular structure and the application of these principles to contemporary problems. For the non-science major. One year of high school algebra recommended.CHEM 100LSurvey of Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upExperiments chosen to develop laboratory techniques; chemical principles and their application to environmental and societal problems. (3 hours laboratory).CHEM 105Survey of the Molecules of Life
Sign upAn introduction to the biochemical processes of life, including metabolism, development and disease. Recent scientific advances are discussed with emphasis placed on AIDS, cancer, diabetes and cloning. Scientific methods and ethical issues in scientific research are examined.CHEM 111Nutrition and Health
Sign upThe basics of nutrition; diet, food additives, vitamins, hormones, drugs, disease and related biochemical topics. Current controversies, popular practices, fads and fallacies. For the non-science major.CHEM 115Introductory General Chemistry
Sign upChemistry at the basic level. For students with limited background in math and chemistry who plan to take additional chemistry or other science courses. Does not fulfill chemistry requirements for majors or minors in the physical or biological sciences. (3 hours lecture).CHEM 120AGeneral Chemistry
Sign upFor majors and minors in the physical and biological sciences. The principles of chemistry: stoichiometry, acids, bases, redox reactions, gas laws, solid and liquid states, changes of state, modern atomic concepts, periodicity and chemical bonding. Laboratory: elementary syntheses, spectroscopy and volumetric quantitative analysis.CHEM 120BGeneral Chemistry
Sign upFor majors and minors in the physical and biological sciences, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium (gaseous, aqueous, acid-base, solubility and complexation), elementary electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Laboratory: quantitative and qualitative analysis and elementary physical chemistry; some qualitative analysis.CHEM 123Chemistry for Engineers
Sign upFundamental concepts of chemistry for engineering students. Atomic structure, periodic table, stoichiometry, states of matter, chemical bonding, new materials, solutions, thermodynamics, reaction rates, equilibrium, electrochemistry, polymers and nuclear reactions.CHEM 125General Chemistry B Lecture
Sign upFor students who do not need a second semester of general chemistry lab. Chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium (gaseous, aqueous, acid-base, solubility and complexion), elementary electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 120B.CHEM 200Chemistry for Nursing and Allied Health Professionals
Sign upFundamental concepts of general, organic and biochemistry and their applications to the health sciences. Meets requirement for pre-nursing curriculum and can be applied to other allied health majors.0) or better strongly advised. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory).CHEM 301AOrganic Chemistry
Sign upProperties and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, theories of structure and reaction mechanisms. For the non-chemistry majors, or B.A. in Chemistry, B.S. in Chemistry or B.S. in Biochemistry majors.CHEM 301BOrganic Chemistry
Sign upProperties and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, theories of structure, and reaction mechanisms. For non-chemistry majors, or B.A. in Chemistry, B.S. in Chemistry or B.S. in Biochemistry majors.CHEM 306AOrganic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upTechniques for synthesis, isolation and characterization of typical aliphatic and aromatic compounds, with applications of instrumental and spectroscopic methods. (1 hour discussion, 3 hours laboratory).CHEM 306BOrganic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upContinuation of CHEM 306A for the B.A. and B.S. in chemistry major. (6 hours laboratory).CHEM 311Nutrition and Disease
Sign upRelationship between nutrients and disease, with an emphasis on cancer, atherosclerosis and infectious illness. Dietary factors that modify and/or contribute to the disease process from the viewpoints of physiology, biochemistry and immunology. Not applicable to the major.CHEM 313AEnvironmental Pollution and Its Solutions: Air Pollution
Sign upHuman pollution of the Earth's atmosphere and means to ameliorate this pollution. Historical examples, current cases and future prospects. (3 hours lecture/discussion for 5 weeks).CHEM 313BEnvironmental Pollution and Its Solutions: Water Pollution
Sign upHuman pollution of the Earth's aqueous environment and means to ameliorate this pollution. Historical examples, current cases and future prospects. (3 hours lecture/discussion for 5 weeks).CHEM 313CEnvironmental Pollution and Its Solutions: Land Pollution
Sign upHuman pollution of the Earth's terrestrial environment and means to ameliorate this pollution. Historical examples, current cases and future prospects. (3 hours lecture/discussion for 5 weeks).CHEM 315Theory of Quantitative Chemistry
Sign upModern analytical chemistry; aqueous and non-aqueous equilibrium calculations, electrochemistry, spectrometry and contemporary separation methods with emphasis on chromatography. PHYS 226 strongly recommended.CHEM 316Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upModern analytical chemistry laboratory: polyprotic acids, liquid chromatography, electrochemistry, absorption spectroscopy (ultraviolet/visible, infrared, atomic). (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory).CHEM 325Inorganic Chemistry
Sign upThe chemistry of the main group elements and an introduction to transition metal chemistry.CHEM 355Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upExperiments in chemical synthesis, instrumental analysis and physical chemistry. Laboratory training and written presentation of theory, data and results. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory).CHEM 361AIntroduction to Physical Chemistry
Sign upThermodynamics and kinetics; properties of gases and solutions; molecular structure and energies and application to spectroscopic techniques; liquids, phase equilibria, thermodynamics of multicomponent systems with application to the life sciences.CHEM 361BIntroduction to Physical Chemistry
Sign upThermodynamics and kinetics; properties of gases and solutions; molecular structure and energies and application to spectroscopic techniques; liquids, phase equilibria, thermodynamics of multicomponent systems with application to the life sciences.CHEM 371APhysical Chemistry
Sign upThermodynamics, solutions, chemical and phase equilibria, electrochemistry, transport phenomena, introduction to atomic and molecular structure, rotation and vibration spectroscopy, statistical mechanics and kinetics.CHEM 371BPhysical Chemistry
Sign upThermodynamics, solutions, chemical and phase equilibria, electrochemistry, transport phenomena, introduction to atomic and molecular structure, rotation and vibration spectroscopy, statistical mechanics, and kinetics.CHEM 410Computational Chemistry
Sign upIntroduction to fundamental theory of molecular electronic structure, modern methods and techniques of computational chemistry; understanding calculated properties and accuracy; predicting structural, spectroscopic, thermodynamic, and kinetic data of chemical systems; solving chemical problems using molecular computation.CHEM 411AInstrumental Analysis
Sign upUV/visible, infrared, atomic absorption, flame emission. Students wishing an ACS certified degree must take three units of CHEM 411 courses. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory for 5 weeks).CHEM 411BInstrumental Analysis
Sign upNuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance. Students wishing an ACS certified degree must take three units of CHEM 411 courses. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory for 5 weeks).CHEM 411CInstrumental Analysis
Sign upHigh performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography. Students wishing an ACS certified degree must take 3 units of CHEM 411 courses. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory for 5 weeks).CHEM 411DElectrochemistry
Sign upVoltammetry, amperometry, electrodes. ACS-certified degrees require three units of CHEM 411 courses. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory for 5 weeks).CHEM 411GInstrumental Analysis
Sign upConventional magnetic sector, quadruple, Fourier transform, tandem, and time-of-flight; hyphenated techniques including gas chromatography (GC-MS), liquid chromatography (LC-MS). Students wishing an ACS certified degree must take three units of CHEM 411 courses. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory for 5 weeks).CHEM 415Introduction to Materials Chemistry
Sign upMaterials chemistry is a multidisciplinary field that studies the technologically important stuff all around us, from bridges to plastics to cell phone components. The performance, properties, structure and processing of materials from a chemistry perspective.CHEM 421Biological Chemistry
Sign upBiochemistry designed for biology majors and pre-health profession careers. Major areas of biochemistry, including intermediary metabolism and compounds of biochemical interest. Applying biochemistry and the biochemical foundation of health science.CHEM 422General Biochemistry Laboratory
Sign upChemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, nucleic acids and proteins; techniques of enzyme isolation and characterization; DNA isolation and manipulation; research methods. (6 hours laboratory).CHEM 423AGeneral Biochemistry
Sign upFor biochemistry majors. Structural chemistry and function of biomolecules, bioenergetics and intermediary metabolism.CHEM 423BGeneral Biochemistry
Sign upFor biochemistry majors; structural chemistry and function of biomolecules, central and secondary metabolism; photosynthesis; nucleic acid biochemistry.CHEM 425Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Sign upBonding, structure and reactivity of transition and lanthanide elements. Molecular orbital and ligand field theory, classical metal complexes and organometallic chemistry of the transition elements.CHEM 429Medicinal Chemistry
Sign upConcepts and practices of modern medicinal chemistry focusing on drug discovery, design, and development. Case studies on successful drugs.CHEM 430Bioorganic Chemistry
Sign upThe interface of biology and organic chemistry, focusing on biological processes. Study chemical reactions and mechanisms to understand how nature creates complex molecules with specific biological roles.CHEM 431Advanced Organic Chemistry
Sign upTheoretical and physical aspects of organic chemistry. Modern concepts of structure, and reaction mechanisms.CHEM 436Atmospheric Chemistry
Sign upChemistry and photochemistry of the troposphere and stratosphere, both natural and polluted. Includes fundamental reaction kinetics and mechanisms, monitoring techniques, smog chamber, field and modeling studies.CHEM 438Environmental Biochemistry
Sign upEffects of current agricultural, industrial and mechanical practices on the composition, metabolism and health of soil, plants, animals and man, from a biochemical perspective; mechanism of action and degradation of common agricultural chemicals and industrial pollutants.CHEM 439Green Chemistry
Sign upIntroduction to the principles of green chemistry. The role of chemists in developing the knowledge and tools for society to meet the basic needs for energy, clean water, and food and to protect human health and the environment.CHEM 445Nutritional Biochemistry
Sign upNutrition, metabolism and excretion of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, major minerals and trace elements from a biochemical perspective. Relevant variations in dietary practices related to life stages and specific illnesses.CHEM 467Medicinal Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upIntroduction to medical chemistry research, focusing on organic synthesis, enzymatic assays and molecular modeling to discover novel therapeutic agents.CHEM 472AAdvances in Biotechnology Lab
Sign upFirst semester explores biotechnology techniques for DNA cloning and analysis: restriction enzyme action, DNA sequencing, sequence analysis by computer, plasmid cloning, genomic library production and screening, and DNA probe hybridization. (1 hour lecture/discussion, 6 hours laboratory) (BIOL 472A and CHEM 472A are the same course.).CHEM 472BAdvances in Biotechnology Laboratory
Sign upSecond semester exploring biotechnology techniques for gene product analysis: DNA sequencing, site-directed mutagenesis, predicting amino acid changes, protein overproduction, enzyme function assays, protein identification/preparation by gel techniques, immunoblotting.).CHEM 473Introduction to Bioinformatics
Sign upA research-based, problem-solving experience using the tools and algorithms of molecular and computational biology to analyze genetic and protein sequences retrieved from appropriate databases. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours computer laboratory) (BIOL 473 and CHEM 473 are the same course.) (BIOL 473 and CHEM 473 are the same course.).
COMM76 courses
COMM 101Writing for Mass Media
Sign upPrinciples and practices of writing for major types of mass communications media. Content, organization, conciseness and clarity. All Fullerton campus lectures online, laboratory in classroom. Requires typing ability. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory).COMM 201Digital Reporting and Writing
Sign upDevelop expertise in news reporting and writing for print, web and social media. Introduction to ethical and legal concerns for journalists; changing concepts of news; and data journalism. Pitch stories for publication by the Daily Titan.COMM 202Digital Reporting and Production
Sign upDevelop expertise in news reporting and production for digital platforms, emphasizing visual storytelling and production. News content contribution to student media.COMM 233Mass Communication in Modern Society
Sign upInternet, newspapers, magazines, film, radio and television; their significance as social instruments and economic entities in modern society.COMM 300Visual Communication
Sign upSocial and cultural analysis of the meaning, production and consumption of visual information in a modern media society. Still, moving, television, graphic design, cartoon and computer images will be analyzed in terms of technical, commercial and cultural considerations. Must earn a "C" or better to pass the course.COMM 301Writing for the Entertainment Industry
Sign upTheory and principles of writing for the entertainment industry. Requires typing ability. (2 hours discussion, 1 hour activity).COMM 304Spanish Language TV News
Sign upProduce the Spanish-language television news program Al DIa. Emphasize news gathering, writing, shooting and editing packages for television and web. Impact of Spanish-language media and changing demographics in the United States. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.COMM 310Mass Media Ethics
Sign upMoral and professional conduct within various communications contexts. Examine cases involved with advertising, broadcast journalism, film, photojournalism, print journalism, public relations, television and the World Wide Web.COMM 315Mass Media and Diversity
Sign upAnalyzes the representations of marginalized groups in mass media and popular culture. Evaluates gender, race, sexuality, religion, and other identities. Designed to make students more critical producers and consumers of the media.COMM 317Digital Foundations
Sign upDevelop ability to create and evaluate multimedia content. Preparation for digital portfolio graduation requirement.COMM 319Visual Reporting
Sign upImage creation for publication in print and/or screen media. Convergence of the basic principles and practices of digital photography, digital imaging, graphic design and web page production for journalism-based visual problem solving.COMM 321Studio Photography
Sign upCreative and effective use of images in print and/or screen publications within advertising, public relations, entertainment studies and other commercial, persuasive communication contexts.COMM 325Multimedia Journalism
Sign upStudy online journalism models and basic multimedia design while conducting in-the-field reporting projects that combine audio, photo, video, graphic and print elements to tell compelling journalistic stories.COMM 328Global Media
Sign upMajor mass communication systems, both democratic and totalitarian, and the means by which news and propaganda are conveyed internationally. The role of media in the process of globalization.COMM 331News Literacy
Sign upProvides a foundation in news literacy: using critical thinking skills to judge the reliability and credibility of information reports, whether via print, television, radio or Internet. Read and deconstruct a variety of news stories to determine their level of transparency and trustworthiness.COMM 332Social Media, Editing and Design
Sign upDigital and print news editing: social media practices; copy improvement; headline writing; news photos and captions; online news production and management; design and typography principles; law and ethics. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory).COMM 333Mass Media Effects
Sign upThe role mass media communications play in all human activity with heavy emphasis on the effects of mass media on the political, social and economic fabric of America.COMM 334Feature Article Writing
Sign upNonfiction writing for newspapers and magazines; sources, methods and markets.COMM 335Public Affairs Reporting
Sign upReporting public interest news such as courts, education, finance, government, police and urban problems. COMM 407 recommended.COMM 336Sports Broadcast Journalism
Sign upDevelop expertise in sports reporting, anchoring and producing for television sports programs. Produce Titan Sports in the studio and a live athletic event on campus. Opportunities to learn play-by-play and sideline reporting.COMM 339Politics in the Mediasphere
Sign upExamines the collective political ecology of the world's media, including newspapers, magazines, television, radio, film, advertising, press releases, political websites, blogs and social media in view of the current political climate and campaigns.COMM 346Principles of Entertainment and Tourism Communications
Sign upStructure and commercial functions of the entertainment and tourism industries. The central role of communication in industry technologies and professional practices. Career opportunities associated with these fields.COMM 350Principles of Advertising
Sign upOverview of the advertising industry and its specializations. Contemporary functions, strategies, media, ethics and technology, as well as the role of integrated marketing communication.COMM 351Writing for the Advertising Industry
Sign upDevelop persuasive communication skills essential for success within the advertising industry. Write strategic advertising copy for various target audiences across multiple platforms. Must earn a "C" (2.0) or better to continue taking advertising courses.COMM 352Advertising Media
Sign upPlan, execute and control advertising media programs. Basic data and characteristics of the media. Buying and selling process, techniques and methods in media planning process. Audience measurement and media analysis.COMM 353Advertising Creative Strategy and Execution I
Sign upWriting copy and layout advertisements, based on study of sales appeals, attention factors and illustrations. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity).COMM 361Principles and Ethics of Public Relations
Sign upSocial, behavioral, psychological, ethical, economic and political foundations of public relations, and the theories of public relations as a communications discipline.COMM 362Public Relations Writing I
Sign upCommunications analysis, writing for business, industry and nonprofit organizations. Creating effective forms of public relations communication. Requires typing ability.COMM 370Principles and Ethics of Journalism
Sign upAmerican journalism; newspapers and periodicals through radio, television and the internet; ideological, political, social and economic aspects.COMM 371Radio-Audio Operations
Sign upConcepts and practices of radio station and audio broadcast operations, including programming, sales, promotion, traffic, billing, production, news, research and engineering. Work in traditional and online formats.COMM 372TV News Production
Sign upWriting, production and evaluation of television news. Discussion of TV reporting techniques and problems. Cover events and produce TV news in lab. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab).COMM 375Radio-Audio Entertainment
Sign upTheory and application of commercial audio production, including broadcast and console operations, microphone techniques, digital editing and on-air procedures. Develop appreciation for high-quality sound and produce broadcast-quality audio entertainment projects.COMM 377Radio-Audio News
Sign upWriting, editing and reporting radio/digital news. Create journalistic stories from interviews and news events. Incorporate sound bites and insert music where appropriate. Emphasize accurate and concise content and ability to work on deadline. Completion of COMM 371 strongly recommended.COMM 380Interactive Media Design
Sign upUnderlying design concepts and production techniques for creating interactive multimedia presentations for educational lessons, commercial applications and online publications. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory).COMM 407Communications Law
Sign upAnglo-American concept of freedom of speech and press; statutes and administrative regulations affecting freedom of information and publishing, advertising and telecommunication. Libel and slander, rights in news and advertising, contempt, copyright and invasion of privacy.COMM 410Principles of Communication Research
Sign upResearch methods used to assess the effects of print, broadcast and film communications on audience attitudes, opinions, knowledge and behavior. Research design and data analysis in communications research.COMM 421Advanced Studio Photography
Sign upPrepare an advanced portfolio of images for print and/or screen publications that demonstrates ability to produce professional quality illustrative assignments within advertising, public relations, entertainment studies and other commercial, persuasive communication contexts.COMM 422Communications Technologies
Sign upIssues surrounding communications technologies. Recent developments in technology, impact of government, industry and economic factors, historical overview and implications for social change. Technological developments. Applications to all areas of mass communications.COMM 432TV Newsmagazine
Sign upHow to structure, shoot, write and edit in order to create compelling long-form video newsmagazine stories. Learn advanced production techniques as well as advanced field producing and directing skills.COMM 434Magazine Editing and Production
Sign upProduce a high-quality magazine and learn about the dynamics of magazine production and the magazine industry. May repeated for a maximum of 6 units.COMM 435Opinion Writing
Sign upTechniques of editorial writing and opinion writing, including personal essays, for print, broadcast and Internet. The role of punditry in television news and on TV and radio talks shows, and how this might affect public perceptions of the media. Requires an upper-division writing course.COMM 436Reporting on the Entertainment Industry
Sign upDeveloping expertise in reporting and writing on the entertainment industry. Understanding the economics, business models, legal aspects and culture of the industry. May be repeated once for credit.COMM 437Advanced Magazine Writing
Sign upPractical experience in reporting and writing long, in-depth feature articles for professional magazines. Challenges of researching and writing for specialized audiences and the business of freelancing. Techniques for improving clarity, brevity, cohesion and emphasis.COMM 438TSpecialized Reporting
Sign upVaried topic course designed to teach advanced reporting and writing skills in specialized areas. Combines an awareness of techniques and resources with an abundance of writing models and field experiences. May be repeated once for credit with different topic.COMM 441Sports Reporting
Sign upAdvanced reporting and writing skills in sports reporting. Combine an awareness of techniques and resources with an abundance of writing models and field experiences.COMM 444Portfolio
Sign upBuild, refine and present a visual portfolio that demonstrates professional skills in a field of communication. Work individually and collaboratively to create and present multiple projects, r?sum? and portfolio.COMM 445Sports Entertainment
Sign upThe relationship between media and individual sports, team sports and global sporting events. Provides an overview of significant sports leagues by analyzing historical games, athletes, sports broadcasters and league executives.COMM 446Entertainment and Society
Sign upRole of entertainment and tourism in modern society. Uses theoretical and historical approaches to explore how factors such as culture, technology, economics and politics intersect with the entertainment we create and consume.COMM 447Tourism and Travel
Sign upConcepts, tools and techniques necessary for understanding the tourism and travel industry and its promotional communications. Trends and issues of tourism and travel and the unique problems and opportunities of this field.COMM 448TEntertainment Industry Studies
Sign upVariable topics course that focuses on specific entertainment industries, issues, organizations, trends and/or functions. May be repeated once for credit with different topic.COMM 449Capstone
Sign upPrepares for entertainment industry careers by combining theory with applied principles and analytical skills in examining and developing case studies. Students plan and execute their own campaigns and projects. A "C-" (1.7) or better is required to pass course.COMM 450Advertising and Brand Communication Management
Sign upTheory and techniques for planning, directing and evaluating advertising and brand communication programs, with emphasis on media-message strategies. Managerial approach with case studies to the solution of brand communications problems.COMM 451Capstone
Sign upAdvertising campaigns, including applied research, writing and utilization of print and electronic mass media. Design of complete campaigns from idea to prediction readiness. A "C-" (1.7) or better is required to pass this course.COMM 452Advanced Media Strategy and Tactics
Sign upFurther education in advertising media. Integrates theories from related disciplines, such as communications, marketing and psychology to illustrate better ways to use media as a competitive tool in business.COMM 453Advertising Creative Strategy and Execution II
Sign upAdvertising projects involving application and execution of creative advertising strategies for mass media, including theory and practice of writing copy, and preparing comprehensive layouts and completed scripts. Group discussions, labs and individual conferences.COMM 454Advertising Media Sales
Sign upAdvertising media sales, emphasizing print, special event, online and social media platforms. Work directly with the Daily Titan advertising staff while developing personal sales techniques, media sales strategies and supporting marketing tactics.COMM 455Internet Advertising and Promotional Communications
Sign upInternet advertising and marketing issues and ideas. Evaluate, develop and execute Internet-based advertising and promotional campaigns.COMM 456Advertising Account Planning
Sign upApply principles of research, consumer behavior and creative concept development to advertising and brand communication campaigns. Field study and case application facilitate the process of the planner's consumer advocacy function.COMM 457Broadcast Advertising
Sign upTheoretical and practical exposure to the field of broadcast advertising from an agency perspective, including positioning, creative brief writing, strategy, script development and analysis, storyboarding and pitching.COMM 462Public Relations Writing II
Sign upFurther develops strategic and creative public relations writing skills for multimedia platforms. Cultivates the ethical awareness and sensitivity essential for media gatekeepers.COMM 464Capstone
Sign upAnalyze systems and strategies for planning public relations campaigns and solving/preventing problems. Individual, team case studies, in corporate development of proposals; actual use of tools in addition to role playing presentations to management. "C-" (1.7) or better required to pass.COMM 465Entertainment Public Relations
Sign upPublic relations strategies and tactics as they are used in the entertainment industry, including media relations, talent relations, special events, high visibility techniques, presentation, and dealing with adverse situations.COMM 466TCurrent Topics in Public Relations
Sign upExamines advanced public relations concepts and skills in specialized areas. Health public relations campaigns; public relations in U.S. higher education. May be repeated once for extra elective units only.COMM 468Corporate and Nonprofit Public Relations
Sign upPublic relations strategies and tactics used in today's increasingly sophisticated and maturing corporate and nonprofit marketplaces. Professional guest speakers and in-class simulations/exercises. Fund raising, corporate and social responsibility, media relations, and technology and ethical issues.COMM 469Crisis Communications
Sign upPractical experience in preparing for and responding to crisis situations across a wide variety of contexts. Theory and practice of organizational issue management, crisis planning and crisis response. Current and future challenges of issue/crisis management.COMM 470International Public Relations
Sign upComplex global business and organizational relationship practices across countries and cultures. The challenges, practices and techniques needed to practice public relations on the international level.COMM 471Capstone
Sign upStudents form the editorial staff of Daily Titan, the university newspaper; training in print and online journalism. Meets four hours per week for critiques in news reporting, writing, editing and production. (more than 9 hours laboratory.) Must pass with a "C-" (1.7) or better.COMM 472Capstone
Sign upProduce, report and anchor live television newscast OC News. Learn online journalism. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.) May be taken for credit for a maximum of six units. Must pass with a "C-" (1.7) or better.COMM 474Capstone
Sign upWork in a student-run agency to plan and conduct integrated communications campaigns involving advertising, public relations, and tourism/ entertainment/ event planning. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.COMM 475Capstone
Sign upAdvertising campaigns, including applied research, writing and utilization of print and electronic mass media. Design of complete campaigns from idea to prediction readiness. Requires a "C-" (1.7) or better to pass this course. May be repeated once for credit.COMM 480Persuasive Communications
Sign upPersuasive communications applied to mass communication. The communicator, audience, message content and structure, and social context in influencing attitudes, beliefs and opinions.COMM 481Advanced Interactive Media Design
Sign upInteractive media design for various platforms and design topics, such as interactive narratives, experience design, usability and accessibility and productive interaction. Learn to use current interactive media protocols to develop projects for interactive audiences. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory).COMM 495TMass Media Internship
Sign up120 hours minimum of supervised fieldwork at a CICE-approved internship site. Practical application of academic knowledge within the student's field of concentration via hands-on experience in the professional arena. Attendance at an orientation session is required. Details at: communications.fullerton.edu/internship.COMM 496Student-to-Student Tutorial
Sign upUnder faculty supervision, provides tutorial assistance in a communications course. May involve small group demonstrations and discussions, individual tutoring and evaluation of student performance as appropriate. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units either separately or in combination with COMM 499.COMM 497TEvent Planning and Management
Sign upPlan, produce and promote public events to meet communication objectives. Hands-on applications to COMM Week, Newport Beach Film Festival, Fullerton Arboretum or other events. May be repeated once for extra elective units only.COMM 499Independent Study
Sign upIndividually supervised mass media projects and research on campus and in the community. May involve newspaper and magazine publishers, radio and television stations, and public relations agencies. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units, either separately or in combination with COMM 496. Requires consent of department chair.
CPSC53 courses
CPSC 120Introduction to Programming
Sign upIntroduction to the concepts underlying all computer programming: design and execution of programs; sequential nature of programs; use of assignment, control and input/output statements to accomplish desired tasks; design and use of functions. Structured and object-oriented methodologies. (1.5 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory).CPSC 120AIntroduction to Programming Lecture
Sign upIntroduction computer science and computer programming, including designing programs; sequential execution; variables, assignment and arithmetic; control flow, Boolean logic, selection and loops; input/output; functions; debugging; practical applications; and development methodologies. (50-minute lecture).CPSC 120LIntroduction to Programming Lab
Sign upIntroduction to computer science and computer programming, including designing programs; sequential execution; variables, assignment and arithmetic; control flow, Boolean logic, selection and loops; input/output; functions; debugging; practical applications; and development methodologies. (110-minute lecture).CPSC 121Object-Oriented Programming
Sign upThe object-oriented programming paradigm: classes, member functions, interfaces, inheritance, polymorphism, and exceptions. Design practices including encapsulation, decoupling, and documentation. Pointers/references and memory management. Recursion. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity).CPSC 121AObject Oriented Programming Lecture
Sign upThe object-oriented programming paradigm, including classes, objects, member variables and functions; exceptions, inheritance, templates, encapsulation, decoupling and class design best practices. Advanced program design, including iterators, operator overloading, recursion and dynamic memory allocation (50-minute lecture).CPSC 121LObject-Oriented Programming Lab
Sign upApply object-oriented programming concepts, including classes, objects, member variables and functions; exceptions, inheritance, templates, encapsulation, decoupling and class design best practices. Advanced program design, including iterators, operator overloading, recursion and dynamic memory allocation (110-minute lecture).CPSC 131Data Structures
Sign upClassical data structures: vector, linked list, stack, queue, binary search tree, and graph representations. Worst-case analysis, amortized analysis, and big-O notation. Object-oriented and recursive implementation of data structures. Self-resizing vectors and self-balancing trees. Empirical performance measurement.CPSC 223CC Programming
Sign upSystems programming in the C language, including its syntax and semantics; essential idioms; important parts of the C11 and POSIX C APIs; security issues; and notable extensions libraries.CPSC 223JJava Programming
Sign upCharacteristics of Java: portable, robust, secure, object-oriented, high performance; using the Java environment; server administration; types, expressions and control flow; classes, interfaces and packages; threads; exceptions; class libraries; Java for the Internet; tools, the Java Virtual machine.CPSC 223NVisual C# Programming
Sign upCharacteristics of C#, object-oriented design concepts, control structures, methods, arrays, classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism, exception handling, graphical user interfaces, multithreading, characters, strings, files, streams. Rudiments of the Unified Modeling Language Software development assignments.CPSC 223PPython Programming
Sign upConcepts of computing, domain-specific problem solving with computing technologies. Methodologies, tools and the application development process. Variables, expressions, control flow, functions, standard libraries, packages, data structures, files, modularization, integration. Develop functional applications.CPSC 223WSwift Programming
Sign upIntroduction to Swift, a programming language primarily used to develop software for Apple operating systems. Introduces skills to learn a new programming language. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week).CPSC 240Computer Organization and Assembly Language
Sign upDigital logic and architecture of a computer system, machine level representation of data, memory system organization, structure of low-level computer languages. Machine, assembly, and macro language programming. Principles of assembler operation, input-output programming, interrupt/exception handling. Laboratory programming assignments.CPSC 253Cybersecurity Foundations and Principles
Sign upSecurity goals, security systems, access controls, networks and security, integrity, cryptography fundamentals, authentication.CPSC 253UWorkshop in UNIX
Sign upWorkshop in the use of the UNIX operating system. (2 hours activity).CPSC 254Applied Artificial Intelligence
Sign upConcepts of Artificial Intelligence, application software and open-source projects. Understanding AI capabilities, AI applications, their impact and ethical issues. Identifying domain-specific problems and solving them with AI technologies and related open-source projects.CPSC 301Programming Lab Practicum
Sign upIntensive programming covering concepts learned in lower-division courses. Procedural and object oriented design, documentation, arrays, classes, file input/output, recursion, pointers, dynamic variables, data and file structures.CPSC 313The Computer Impact
Sign upThe effects of computers on society. Unanticipated consequences of computing technology for individuals, organizations, and institutions. Personal responsibility and legal ramifications. May not be applied toward Computer Science major requirements.CPSC 315Professional Ethics in Computing
Sign upEthics and moral philosophy as applied to software and digital artifacts. Notions of rights, responsibilities, property, ownership, privacy, security, and professional ethics. Security obligations. Intellectual propertystatutes, licenses, and their terms. Oral and written reports are required.CPSC 323Compilers and Languages
Sign upBasic concepts of programming languages and principles of translation. Topics include history of programming languages, various programming paradigms, language design issues and criteria, design of compilers for modern programming languages.CPSC 332File Structures and Database Systems
Sign upFundamental theories and design of database systems, the Structured Query Language (SQL), basic concepts and techniques of data organization in secondary storage. Topics include introduction to database systems, ER model, relational model, index structures and hashing techniques.CPSC 335Algorithm Engineering
Sign upAlgorithm design using classical patterns: exhaustive search, divide and conquer, randomization, hashing, reduction, dynamic programming, and the greedy method. Asymptotic and experimental efficiency analysis. NP-completeness and decidability. Implementing algorithms to solve practical problems.CPSC 349Web Front-End Engineering
Sign upConcepts and architecture of interactive web applications, including markup, stylesheets and behavior. Functional and object-oriented aspects of JavaScript. Model-view design patterns, templates and frameworks. Client-side technologies for asynchronous events, real-time interaction and access to back-end web services.CPSC 351Operating Systems Concepts
Sign upResource management, memory organization, input/output, control process synchronization and other concepts as related to the objectives of multi-user operating systems.CPSC 352Cryptography
Sign upIntroduction to cryptography and steganography. Encryption, cryptographic hashing, certificates, and signatures. Classical, symmetric-key, and public-key ciphers. Block modes of operation. Cryptanalysis including exhaustive search, man-in-the-middle, and birthday attacks.CPSC 362Foundations of Software Engineering
Sign upBasic concepts, principles, methods, techniques and practices of software engineering. All aspects of the software engineering fields. Use Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools.CPSC 375Introduction to Data Science and Big Data
Sign upTechniques for data preparation, exploratory analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning and visualization. Methods for analyzing different types of data, such as natural language and time-series, from emerging applications, including Internet-of-Things. Big data platforms. Projects with real-world data.CPSC 386Introduction to Game Design and Production
Sign upCurrent and future technologies and market trends in game design and production. Game technologies, basic building tools for games and the process of game design, development and production.CPSC 411Mobile Device Application Programming
Sign upIntroduction to developing applications for mobile devices, including but not limited to runtime environments, development tools and debugging tools used in creating applications for mobile devices. Use emulators in lab. Students must provide their own mobile devices.CPSC 411AMobile Device Application Programming for Android
Sign upIntroduction to developing applications for Android mobile devices, including but not limited to runtime environments, development tools and debugging tools used in creating applications for mobile devices. Use emulators in lab. Students must provide own mobile devices.CPSC 431Database and Applications
Sign upDatabase design and application development techniques for a real world system. System analysis, requirement specifications, conceptual modeling, logic design, physical design and web interface development. Develop projects using contemporary database management system and web-based application development platform.CPSC 439Theory of Computation
Sign upIntroduction to the theory of computation. Automata theory; finite state machines, context free grammars, and Turing machines; hierarchy of formal language classes. Computability theory and undecidable problems. Time complexity; P and NP-complete problems. Applications to software design and security.CPSC 440Computer System Architecture
Sign upComputer performance, price/performance, instruction set design and examples. Processor design, pipelining, memory hierarchy design and input/output subsystems.CPSC 449Web Back-End Engineering
Sign upDesign and architecture of large-scale web applications. Techniques for scalability, session management and load balancing. Dependency injection, application tiers, message queues, web services and REST architecture. Caching and eventual consistency. Data models, partitioning and replication in relational and non-relational databases.CPSC 454Cloud Computing and Security
Sign upCloud computing and cloud security, distributed computing, computer clusters, grid computing, virtual machines and virtualization, cloud computing platforms and deployment models, cloud programming and software environments, vulnerabilities and risks of cloud computing, cloud infrastructure protection, data privacy and protection.CPSC 455Web Security
Sign upConcepts of web application security. Web security mechanisms, including authentication, access control and protecting sensitive data. Common vulnerabilities, including code and SQL attacks, cross-site scripting and cross-site request forgery. Implement hands-on web application security mechanisms and security testing.CPSC 456Network Security Fundamentals
Sign upLearn about vulnerabilities of network protocols, attacks targeting confidentiality, integrity and availability of data transmitted across networks, and methods for diagnosing and closing security gaps through hands-on exercises.CPSC 458Malware Analysis
Sign upIntroduction to principles and practices of malware analysis. Topics include static and dynamic code analysis, data decoding, analysis tools, debugging, shellcode analysis, reverse engineering of stealthy malware and written presentation of analysis results.CPSC 459Blockchain Technologies
Sign upDigital assets as a medium of exchange to secure financial transactions; decentralized and distributed ledgers that record verifiable transactions; smart contracts and Ethereum; Bitcoin mechanics and mining; the cryptocurrency ecosystem; blockchain mechanics and applications.CPSC 462Software Design
Sign upConcepts of software modeling, software process and some tools. Object-oriented analysis and design and Unified process. Some computer-aided software engineering (CASE) tools will be recommended to use for doing homework assignments.CPSC 463Software Testing
Sign upSoftware testing techniques, reporting problems effectively and planning testing projects. Students apply what they learned throughout the course to a sample application that is either commercially available or under development.CPSC 464Software Architecture
Sign upBasic principles and practices of software design and architecture. High-level design, software architecture, documenting software architecture, software and architecture evaluation, software product lines and some considerations beyond software architecture.CPSC 466Software Process
Sign upPractical guidance for improving the software development process. How to establish, maintain and improve software processes. Exposure to agile processes, ISO 12207 and CMMI.CPSC 471Computer Communications
Sign upIntroduction to digital data communications. Terminology, networks and their components, common-carrier services, telecommunication facilities, terminals, error control, multiplexing and concentration techniques.CPSC 474Parallel and Distributed Computing
Sign upConcepts of distributed computing; distributed memory and shared memory architectures; parallel programming techniques; inter-process communication and synchronization; programming for parallel architectures such as multi-core and GPU platforms; project involving distributed application development.CPSC 479Introduction to High Performance Computing
Sign upIntroduction to the concepts of high-performance computing and the paradigms of parallel programming in a high level programming language, design and implementation of parallel algorithms on distributed memory, machine learning techniques on large data sets, implementation of parallel algorithms.CPSC 481Artificial Intelligence
Sign upUsing computers to simulate human intelligence. Production systems, pattern recognition, problem solving, searching game trees, knowledge representation and logical reasoning. Programming in AI environments.CPSC 483Introduction to Machine Learning
Sign upDesign, implement and analyze machine learning algorithms, including supervised learning and unsupervised learning algorithms. Methods to address uncertainty. Projects with real-world data.CPSC 484Principles of Computer Graphics
Sign upExamine and analyze computer graphics, software structures, display processor organization, graphical input/output devices, display files. Algorithmic techniques for clipping, windowing, character generation and viewpoint transformation.CPSC 485Computational Bioinformatics
Sign upAlgorithmic approaches to biological problems. Specific topics include motif finding, genome rearrangement, DNA sequence comparison, sequence alignment, DNA sequencing, repeat finding and gene expression analysis.CPSC 486Game Programming
Sign upSurvey of data structures and algorithms used for real-time rendering and computer game programming. Build upon existing mathematics and programming knowledge to create interactive graphics programs.CPSC 487Computational Epidemiology
Sign upApplying computational methods to problems in the field of epidemiology. Developing computational tools for modeling, simulating, predicting and visualizing the spread of diseases, using techniques from different areas of computer science.CPSC 488Natural Language Processing
Sign upConcepts of natural language, natural language processing, understanding and generation. Designing and building various language models using computational approaches to solve common natural language problems, as well as other real-world problems.
ECON38 courses
ECON 100The Economic Environment
Sign upApplication of economics to the problems of unemployment and inflation, the distribution of income, competition and monopoly, the role of government in the economy, other policy issues. Not open to pre-business, business administration majors or minors, economics majors or minors or international business majors.ECON 201Principles of Microeconomics
Sign upPrinciples of individual consumer and producer decision-making in various market structures, the price system, market performance and government policy.ECON 202Principles of Macroeconomics
Sign upPrinciples of macroeconomics analysis and policy, unemployment and inflation, financial institutions, international trade, economic growth, comparative systems.ECON 305Economics, Causality, and Analytics
Sign upModern economic analysis, which centers around causal inference - how X causes Y. How economists and social scientists identify causal effects without experiments, how to diagram causality and how to implement casual methods using R.ECON 310Intermediate Microeconomic Analysis
Sign upRational decision-making behavior of consumers and firms, price and output determination in markets. Primarily for economics majors, but open to all students who qualify. May not receive credit for both ECON 310 and ECON 315.ECON 315Intermediate Business Microeconomics
Sign upBusiness decisions in alternative market structures with special emphasis on problem solving in a business context using economic concepts and methods. Not open to economics majors. May not receive credit for both ECON 310 and ECON 315.ECON 320Intermediate Macroeconomic Analysis
Sign upMacroeconomic analysis of policy and events in the short and long run, and of the open economy. Sources and interpretation of macroeconomic data. May not receive credit for both ECON 320 and ECON 325.ECON 325Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory
Sign upMacroeconomic theory and models of national income, employment, prices, fiscal and monetary policy, and the open economy. Analysis of business cycles and long run economic growth. May not receive credit for both ECON 320 and ECON 325.ECON 330Comparative Economic Systems
Sign upAlternative economic systems; their theoretical foundations, actual economic institutions, and achievements and failures. Contrast between socialist and capitalist systems.ECON 332Economies of the Pacific Rim
Sign upDimensions of industrialization, agriculture, investment, human resources and trade in economies of the Far East (including Japan and China), India and related nations of the Pacific Rim.ECON 333Economic Development: Analysis and Case Studies
Sign upProcesses of economic growth with references to developing areas. Capital formation, resource allocation, relation to the world economy, economic planning and institutional factors, with case studies.ECON 334Economics of Latin America and the Caribbean
Sign upRegional economic problems within an international context: dependence, industrialization and the international corporation; agriculture; regional cooperation; inflation; trade and debt problems.ECON 335The International Economy
Sign upTheory, practice and institutions of the international economy. International trade and investment, effects of trade policies, trade blocs, balance of payments, foreign exchange markets, short-run and long-run determinants of exchange rates.ECON 336Economies of the Middle East
Sign upEconomic circumstances and challenges in the Middle East. Topics include population and education, dependence on oil exports, state control of the economy, and the potential for economic growth and stability in the region.ECON 340Economic Research Methods
Sign upBasics of applied economic research. How to access existing economic knowledge, locate and compile economic data, and analyze economic problems using theory and quantitative methods.ECON 350American Economic History
Sign upDevelopment of American economic institutions; economic problems, economic growth and economic welfare.ECON 355Economics of Gender and Work
Sign upEconomic analysis of demographic trends and changing gender roles and experiences in paid and unpaid work, education, earnings and market discrimination using economic theory. International comparisons. (ECON 355 and GSS 355 are the same course.).ECON 360Economic Inequality in the U.S.
Sign upWhy inequality exists and why it matters using an economic lens. Discuss increases in economic inequality in the United States and government policies aimed at reversing this trend with a focus on economic concepts and data literacy.ECON 361Urban Economics
Sign upTheory and analysis of the urban economy, urban economic problems and policy.ECON 362Environmental Economics
Sign upEconomic analysis of environmental problems and related issues: externalities, property rights, social costs and benefits, user cost, rent and decision making under uncertainty.ECON 410Industrial Organization
Sign upBusiness organization, conduct and performance; rationale and impact of public policy on business and business activities, including the regulated industries, sick industries and antitrust policy.ECON 411International Trade
Sign upTheories of international trade. Gains from trade, effects of tariff and non-tariff barriers, and conduct of commercial policy. Balance of payments, the theories of exchange rate determination and other international economic issues.ECON 412Labor Economics
Sign upLabor supply and demand, labor force participation, employment, unemployment, human capital, wage differentials, disadvantaged labor market groups, discrimination and wage-related income transfers.ECON 413Law and Economics
Sign upEconomic analysis of the common law - property, contract and tort - focusing on the use of microeconomic theory to study the economic efficiency characteristics and effects of these laws. Analyze specific legal cases.ECON 415Economics of Health
Sign upApplication of economic reasoning to the analyses of health-related issues, markets, practice, education, research and policy within social and political contexts.ECON 416Benefit Cost and Microeconomic Policy Analysis
Sign upApplication of economic models to public policy. Cost-Benefit analysis of public projects. Estimation of benefits and costs in a market economy. Concepts of economic welfare, efficiency, and equity. Applications to selected policy areas.ECON 417Public Finance
Sign upGovernment finance at the federal, state and local levels; impact of taxation and spending on resource allocation, income distribution, stabilization and growth.ECON 418Behavioral Economics
Sign upIntegrates insights from psychology into economic models. Review evidence of violations of standard economic assumptions, learn theories that can explain those violations and apply them to real-world examples.ECON 419Economics of the Education System
Sign upUse the tools of economics to study the educational system of the United States and other developed countries. Largely a literature class; will read heavily from the published empirical work. ECON 440 is recommended.ECON 420Money and Banking
Sign upMoney supply process and impact of monetary policy on economic activity.ECON 421Monetary and Fiscal Policy
Sign upTechniques of monetary and fiscal policy and their relative roles in promoting economic stability and growth.ECON 431International Macroeconomics and Growth
Sign upMacroeconomic analysis of the open economy: impact of stabilization policies in a global economy, role of the balance of payments, international monetary system and growth in less developed countries.ECON 433The Less Developed Countries and the World Economy
Sign upDevelopment and underdevelopment in the poorer countries in the context of a changing international economic order. Neo-classical and political economy approaches. Includes case studies from Asia, Africa and Latin America.ECON 440Introduction to Econometrics
Sign upEconomic measurement: specification and estimation of econometric models; statistical methods in economic research.ECON 441Introduction to Mathematical Economics
Sign upEconomic theory from microeconomics and macroeconomics. Content varies; constrained optimization problems and rational decision-making.ECON 442Data Science for Economics and Policy Analysis
Sign upHands-on introduction to employing big data to solve economic and social problems. Studies modern applied economic approaches for quantitative social science research and policy analysis. Real-world projects develop skills for all steps in the data science pipeline.ECON 450History of Economic Thought
Sign upMajor schools of thought and of leading individual economists as they influenced economic thought and policy.ECON 462Natural Resource Economics
Sign upConcepts and principles in the application of economics to issues in natural resource economics. Issues will include uncertainty and risk in investment, depletion over time, cartelization, the role of technological innovation and government intervention related to fuels, water, land, etc.
EGCE41 courses
EGCE 104Computer-Aided Architectural and Civil Engineering Drafting
Sign upArchitectural and civil engineering drawing with the aid of computer-aided drafting techniques; grading plans, engineering drawings (including standard structural, electrical and hydraulic details) of buildings, bridges, dams and civil engineering structures. Bill of Materials. (3 hours laboratory).EGCE 110Engineering Surveying
Sign upBasis of plane surveying. Distance measurement using tapes and EDM. Leveling. Measurement of angles and directions. Traverse and topographic survey and computations. Applications in highway curves, construction surveys and land surveys. Principles of stadia.EGCE 110LEngineering Surveying Laboratory
Sign upField practice of measurement of distance, difference of elevation, and horizontal and vertical angles using tapes, EDM, automatic levels, theodolites and total stations. (3 hours laboratory).EGCE 201Statics
Sign upVectorial treatment of statics of particles and rigid bodies. Free body diagrams. Applications to problems of equilibrium (two and three dimensions) of structural and mechanical force systems. Trusses, frames and machines. Friction problems. Centroids and moments of inertia.EGCE 202Dynamics
Sign upKinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, kinetics of rigid bodies in three dimension, Newton's laws, work and energy, impulse and momentum. Solution of problems using vector approach.EGCE 203Mechanics of Materials
Sign upStress and deformation analysis for axial load, torsion, flexure, and combined forces. Analysis of simple statically indeterminate structures. Deflection and stress analysis of beams. Stability of columns. Strain energy and ultimate resistance. Interactive relationships between analysis and design.EGCE 204Technical Communication and Computing for Civil Engineers
Sign upIntroduction to technical communication skills necessary for success as a civil engineer. Use basic software and programming languages.EGCE 301Mechanics of Materials
Sign upStress and deformation analysis for axial load, torsion, flexure, and combined forces. Analysis of simple statically indeterminate structures. Deflection and stress analysis of beams. Stability of columns. Strain energy and ultimate resistance. Interactive relationships between analysis and design.EGCE 305Earthquake Impact on Structures
Sign upGeological aspects of earthquakes as they apply to building safety; introduction to earthquake-related problems and building damages caused by historic earthquakes. Destruction aspects of earthquakes, preparedness for large earthquakes and how to protect structural and non-structural parts of buildings.EGCE 308Engineering Analysis
Sign upFundamentals and engineering applications of Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, complex analysis, vector analysis; engineering applications. (EGCE 308, EGEC 308, EGGN 308 and EGME 308 are the same course.).EGCE 311LCivil Engineering Materials Laboratory
Sign upBehavior and properties of most common materials, e.g., steel, concrete, wood, masonry and asphalt. Mix design of asphalt and concrete. Determine strain and stress using strain gages. Specimen testing according to ASTM. Material properties determination. Safety, reliability and design considerations. (3 hours laboratory).EGCE 320Structural Analysis
Sign upForces and displacements in statically determinate and indeterminate elastic structures by force and displacement methods. Approximate methods of analysis. Matrix formulation of structural analysis and computer applications. Introduction to structural design.EGCE 321LStructural Analysis Laboratory
Sign upApplication of structural analysis to compare theory to experimental data obtained from testing small-scale model structures and large-scale structural elements built using different construction materials. Use computer software for parametric studies of structural behavior.EGCE 325Reinforced Concrete Design
Sign upDesign for bending, shear, axial force and combined loading. Ultimate strength and serviceability requirements for beams, columns and slabs. Safety, reliability and cost considerations. Design project conforming to the latest ACI code. Apply professional computer program.EGCE 326Structural Steel Design
Sign upDesign for bending, torsion, shear, axial forces, combined loadings. Design of built-up girders, composite construction. Design of shear and moment connections. Design project using professional practice standards. LRFD method. Safety, reliability and cost considerations. Professional computer program. (3 hours lecture).EGCE 330Engineering Hydraulics
Sign upIncompressible fluid flow in closed conduits and open channels. Hydrostatics, energy and hydraulic grade lines. Momentum, friction formulas, pipelines, uniform flow and water surface profiles. Design of pipes and open channels. Computer solutions.EGCE 331LEngineering Hydraulics Laboratory
Sign upIntroduction to experimental hydraulics in open channel and pipe flows, including measurements of discharge, depth, velocity, force and friction coefficients. Hydraulic model laws and report writing. (3 hours laboratory).EGCE 340Soil Mechanics
Sign upSoil properties and soil action as related to problems encountered in engineering structures; consolidation, shear strength, stability and lateral earth pressures.EGCE 341LSoil Mechanics Laboratory
Sign upBehavior and properties of soils. Application to foundation design, liquefaction and seepage.EGCE 342Foundation Design
Sign upFootings and retaining walls. Mat and piled foundations for structures. Design project to standards of professional practice using latest codes and standards. Consideration for safety, reliability and cost. (3 hours lecture).EGCE 350Construction Engineering
Sign upEngineering construction planning equipment and methods. Construction management. Critical path method. Construction of buildings, bridges, highways, foundations and dams. Consideration for safety and reliability.EGCE 360Transportation Engineering
Sign upFundamental principles of transportation engineering, including roadway design characteristics, vertical and horizontal alignment, traffic flow analysis, highway capacity, traffic control, safety and transportation planning.EGCE 370Environmental Engineering
Sign upPlanning and controlling the environment; wastewater treatment and disposal; solid waste management; air pollution; radiation protection; housing and residential environment.EGCE 401Engineering Economics and Professionalism
Sign upDevelopment, evaluation and presentation of design alternatives for engineering systems and projects using principles of engineering economy and cost benefit analysis. Engineering profession, professional ethics and related topics. (Not available for use on graduate study plans.) (EGEC 401, EGCE 401, and EGME 401 are the same course.).EGCE 406Computer Applications in Civil Engineering Analysis and Design
Sign upApply professional computer programs used for analyzing and designing various civil engineering systems. Develop skills necessary to learn new software.EGCE 410Advanced Construction Materials-Concrete Emphasis
Sign upDifferent properties of cement, concrete and pozzolanic systems, several deterioration mechanisms on concrete and preventive measures, high-performance concrete and its application in construction, composite materials.EGCE 415Architectural Design
Sign upHistory of architectural design. Systems-based design process: aesthetic, functional, environmental and behavioral aspects. Urban planning and design. Case studies. Architectural design project to the standards of professional practice.EGCE 420Design of Highrise Structural Systems
Sign upStructural concepts and systems for buildings and complex structures; their behavior under loads. Foundation systems. Roof, floor, walls systems. Characteristics and design concepts of complex structures and high-rise buildings. Design project. Latest building codes and computer application. Sustainability and green building.EGCE 421Bridge Engineering
Sign upConsiderations for design and construction of highway bridges. Use of appropriate design philosophies and standards (ex: LRFD, AASHTO). Reinforced and prestressed concrete bridges, composite/steel bridges, bridge substructures/superstructures. Ductility considerations and introduction to seismic design and analysis of bridges.EGCE 422Structural Dynamics
Sign upFree and forced vibrations of discrete and continuous systems. Matrix formulation and normal coordinates analysis. Response of structures to impulse and earthquake loads. Application to structural design problems and comparison with code prescribed forces.EGCE 425Precast and Prestressed Concrete Design
Sign upPrestressed concrete design and analysis for conventional and lateral loading. Design of reinforced and prestressed structural and architectural elements. Safety and economy. Connection design for earthquake and wind loading. Design projects using professional practice standards including latest codes. (3 hours lecture).EGCE 430Design of Hydraulic Structures
Sign upApplications of hydraulic principles to design of various structures, including spillways, energy dissipaters, outlet works, storm drains, culverts and water distribution systems. Use of computers in design process.EGCE 431Engineering Hydrology
Sign upHydrologic cycle with applications to hydrologic design of engineering structures. Rainfall, stream flow, ground water, surface runoff, hydrographs, flood routing, frequency distributions and design hydrographs.EGCE 432Computer-Aided Design and Analysis in Civil Engineering
Sign upComputer-aided analysis and design in various branches of civil engineering. Introduction of finite element methods with computer techniques. Application of professional computer programs.EGCE 433River and Channel Hydraulics
Sign upOpen channel flow design principles, uniform flow, gradually varied flow, steady and unsteady flows, mechanics of sediment transport. Computer-aided analysis and design.EGCE 440Soil and Site Improvement
Sign upPrinciples, design methods and implementation procedures for different ground modification techniques related to dewatering, soil stabilization using admixtures, soil and rock grouting, deep soil mixing, geosynthetics, subsurface drainage, preconsolidation, compaction, ground reinforcement, anchors and tiebacks.EGCE 450Project Management and Construction Engineering Practices
Sign upProject management practices in engineering industry; discussion of major phases of construction project management, case discussions for real projects, introduction to: earned value, risk management, contractual agreements, value engineering; project delivery methods and fundamentals for writing project specifications, scheduling basics.EGCE 462Transportation Systems Analysis and Planning
Sign upOverview of system optimization, evaluation, decision-making, microeconomic theory, and operations applied to the analysis and planning of transportation systems. Uses quantitative tools and covers topics of systems analysis, transportation operations, and travel demand.EGCE 470Solid Waste Management and Air Pollution Control
Sign upEngineering approaches for managing municipal, hazardous and industrial wastes; engineering approaches to air pollution control and management; theoretical and design aspects of landfills and air pollution control devices.EGCE 471Water Quality Engineering
Sign upEngineering approaches for maintaining water quality; water quality parameters and standards; physical, chemical and biological processes of water and wastewater treatment systems; theoretical and design aspects of kinetics and reactor theory.EGCE 494ASenior Design
Sign upReal-world culminating design experience in a multidisciplinary civil engineering project. Use of professional practice codes and standards; realistic cost and safety constraints.
EGEC49 courses
EGEC 180Digital Logic and Computer Structures
Sign upBinary number system and arithmetic, computer codes, Boolean algebra, logic gates, K-map minimization, sequential circuits, memory devices, state diagram and table, computer architecture, memory, Arithmetic Logic Unit and control unit. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory).EGEC 203Electric Circuits
Sign upUnits; Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws; mesh and nodal analysis, superposition; Thevenin and Norton theorems; RL and RC transients; phasors and steady state sinusoidal analysis; response as a function of frequency; current, voltage and power relationships; polyphase circuits.EGEC 203LElectric Circuits Laboratory
Sign upSimple resistive RL and RC circuits, electrical measurement techniques, verification of basic circuit laws through hard-wired breadboarding and CAD circuit simulation. (3 hours laboratory).EGEC 215Solving Engineering Problems Using MATLAB
Sign upFormulating, solving, verifying and reporting engineering problems such as control, signal processing and communication systems and engineering, math and physics problems such as engineering/scientific computations and operations research using the MATLAB/SIMULINK program. (3 hours laboratory).EGEC 245Computer Logic and Architecture
Sign upLogic design and organization of the major components of a computer, analysis and synthesis of combinational and sequential logics, analysis of the arithmetic, memory control and I/O units, concepts in computer control.EGEC 245LComputer Logic and Architecture Lab
Sign upComputer-Aided Design (CAD) of digital logic circuits, including decoders, multiplexes, adders and subtracters, counters, shift registers and Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) of a computer. After verifying the CAD design through simulation, the circuits are built on a protoboard. (3 hours laboratory).EGEC 280Microcontrollers
Sign upMicrocontrollers, microcontroller programming model and instruction set, assembler directives, writing and debugging microcontroller assembly language routines, microcontroller memory system, microcontroller communication systems. (1 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory).EGEC 281Designing with VHDL
Sign upIntroduction to various modeling methods, timings, events, propagation delays and concurrency, the language constructs, data representations and formats, and physical attributes. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours laboratory).EGEC 303Electronics
Sign upCharacteristics and elementary applications of semiconductor diodes, field-effect transistors and bipolar-junction transistors and operational amplifiers; mid-frequency small-signal analysis and design of transistors.EGEC 303LElectronics Laboratory
Sign upSemiconductor diodes, transistors and elementary electronic circuits through hard-wired breadboarding, CAD electronic simulation and analysis. (3 hours laboratory).EGEC 308Engineering Analysis
Sign upFundamentals and engineering applications of Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, complex analysis, vector analysis; engineering applications. (EGCE 308, EGEC 308, EGGN 308 and EGME 308 are the same course.).EGEC 309Network Analysis
Sign upPerformance of RLC circuits; complex frequency and the s-plane; frequency response and resonance; network topology; two-port network characterization; classical filter theory.EGEC 310Electronic Circuits
Sign upContinuation of EGEC 303; analyzing and designing multistage and feedback amplifiers; frequency characteristics of amplifiers, frequency characteristics and stability of feedback amplifiers, differential amplifiers, design of IC circuit biasing, operational amplifiers and their applications.EGEC 310LElectronic Circuits Lab
Sign upComputer-Aided Design (CAD) of electronic circuits, including multi-stage feedback amplifiers; linear and integrated circuits; ADC and DAC and wireless design projects. After verifying the CAD design through simulation, the circuits are built on a protoboard. (3 hours laboratory).EGEC 311Field Theory and Transmission Lines
Sign upIntroduction to waves and phasors; analysis and design of transmission lines; electrostatics and magnetostatics; boundary value problems; Maxwell equations.EGEC 313Introduction to Electromechanics
Sign upElectromagnetic fields and circuits; transformers, saturation effects. Simple electro-mechanical systems. Circuit models, terminal characteristics and applications of DC and AC machines.EGEC 313LPower Laboratory
Sign upExperiments in electromagnetic fields and circuits, transformers and electromechanical systems such as AC and DC machines (3 hours laboratory).EGEC 323Engineering Probability and Statistics
Sign upSet theory: axiomatic foundation of probability; random variables; probability distribution and density functions; joint, conditional and marginal distributions; expected values; distribution of functions of random variables; central limit theorem; estimation.EGEC 371Modeling and Simulation of Signals and Systems
Sign upModeling and simulation of physical systems, mathematical description of systems, transfer functions, poles and zeros, frequency response, continuous and discrete-time convolution, continuous and discrete Fourier transforms, Laplace and Z transforms, Fast Fourier Transforms, simulation using Matlab.EGEC 381Computer Design and Organization
Sign upComputer system, central processing unit (CPU) organization and design, instruction set and addressing modes, microprogrammed control unit design, cache memory, internal memory, virtual memory, input/output interfacing, parallel processors, superscalar processors (2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory).EGEC 401Engineering Economics and Professionalism
Sign upDevelopment, evaluation and presentation of design alternatives for engineering systems and projects using principles of engineering economy and cost benefit analysis. Engineering profession, professional ethics and related topics. (Not available for use on graduate study plans.) (EGEC 401, EGCE 401, and EGME 401 are the same course.).EGEC 404Introduction to Microprocessors and Microcomputers
Sign upHardware and software concepts in microprocessors, processor family chips, system architecture, CPU, input/output devices, interrupts and DMA, memory (ROM, RAM), electrical and timing characteristics, assembly language programming.EGEC 406Design Applications with Microcontroller and FPGA
Sign upDigital system application design using microcontrollers, FPGAs and CPLDs including programming hardware interfacing, A/D conversion, CLB, logic arrays, interconnections, testing and simulations.EGEC 409Introduction to Linear Systems
Sign upDevelopment of time and frequency domain models for physical systems. Linearization process and representation with block diagrams and signal flow graphs; discrete-time systems and digital signals including use of Z-transforms; stability theory of continuous and discrete time systems.EGEC 410Electro-Optical Systems
Sign upIntroduction to electro-optics; optical radiation characteristics and sources; geometrical and physical optics; lasers and electro-optical modulation; quantum and thermal optical radiation detectors; detector performance analysis; electro-optical systems modeling and analysis; application examples.EGEC 416Feedback Control Systems
Sign upFeedback control system characteristics; stability in the frequency and time domains; analysis and design of continuous-time systems using root-locus, Bode and Nyquist plots, Nichols chart and applications.EGEC 420Introduction to Digital Filtering
Sign upDiscrete-time signals and systems; solution of difference equations; Fourier transform for a sequence; Z-transform; discrete Fourier transform; FIR and IIR realizations; design of digital filters.EGEC 435Microwave Engineering
Sign upEssential fundamentals for radio frequency, wireless and microwave engineering. Wave propagation in cables, wave-guides and free space; impedance matching, standing wave ratios, impedance and scattering parameters.EGEC 440Implementation of Probabilistic Processes on Embedded Systems
Sign upContinuous random variables, probability distributions and density functions, the law of large numbers, and the central limit theorem, sample mean and variance, estimating distributions, correlation, regression, and hypothesis testing implemented on Embedded Systems. (2 hrs lecture, 2 hrs laboratory).EGEC 441Advanced Electronics for Computer Engineers
Sign upHigh-speed CMOS, biCMOS, CPLDs, FPGAs, A/D, D/A, transducers and optics; integration of these devices into complete systems. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory).EGEC 442Electronic Circuits
Sign upPower amplifiers and tuned amplifiers; RF amplifiers; modulation and detection circuits; oscillators; and operational amplifier applications.EGEC 443Electronic Communication Systems
Sign upPrinciples of amplitude, angular and pulse modulation, representative communication systems, the effects of noise on system performance.EGEC 445Digital Electronics
Sign upRC circuits, attenuators, compensation and scope probe. Logic circuits: DTL, TTL, STTL, LSTTL and ECL. Fanout, noise-immunity, switching speed, power consumption, input-output characteristics. Design and analysis of MOS logic circuits; PMOS, NMOS and CMOS gates, flip-flops, shift registers and memory circuits.EGEC 446Advanced Digital Design using Verilog HDL
Sign upFundamentals of Verilog programming; behavioral modeling using Verilog; structural modeling using Verilog; RTL design using Verilog; Shannon's decomposition; FPGA architecture; Digital design, synthesis and implementation using FPGA.EGEC 447Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems Security
Sign upHardware trojan detection; physical and invasive attacks; side-channel attacks; intellectual property piracy; circuit obfuscation; passive and active metering; physical unclonable functions; cryptographic algorithms; introduction to cyber-physical systems and IoT security; security threats and vulnerabilities in cyber-physical systems.EGEC 448Digital Systems Design with FPGA
Sign upEGEC 450Embedded Processor Interfacing
Sign upTechniques of interfacing based on speed, timings, synchronization, interrupts, protocols, noise, and race conditions. Interfacing specifications of the processor data, address and control buses. (2 hours lecture, 4 hours laboratory).EGEC 451Real-Time Operating Systems for Embedded Systems
Sign upFundamentals of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) for embedded systems, including thread communication and synchronization, real-time scheduling, memory and process management, file systems and management, and commercially-available RTOS. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory).EGEC 455Microelectronics and Nano Devices
Sign upQuantum mechanical principles, crystal structure, energy brand, carrier transport, carrier generation and recombination, p-n junction, bipolar transistor, MOSFET, MEFET and related devices, basic microwave and optoelectronic technology, crystal growth and fabrication, introduction to nano structure, nano devices and technology.EGEC 456Introduction to Logic Design in Nanotechnology
Sign upPromising novel Nanoelectronic technologies and logic primitives for such technologies, applicable basic logic design technique, design models for spatial dimensions, applicable word-level data structures, multilevel circuit design, testability and observability, tolerance and reliable computing.EGEC 460Introduction to Cellular Mobile Communications Systems
Sign upIntroduction to wireless mobile telecommunications, description and analysis of cellular radio systems, co-channel interference reduction, channel capacity and digital cellular systems.EGEC 461Low Power Digital IC Design
Sign upImportance of low power design; analysis of power dissipation in digital integrated circuits; circuit-level low-power techniques, logic-level low power techniques and system-level low power techniques.EGEC 465Introduction to VLSI Design
Sign upComputer-aided design of VLSI circuits. MOS device structure, design rules, layout examples and CMOS standard cells. Speed power trade off, scaling, device and circuit simulation. VLSI design software tools. Routing method system design, Design Project. Chip fabrication through MOSIS service, testing.EGEC 469Antennas for Wireless Communications
Sign upAspects of antenna theory and design; radiation from dipoles, loops, apertures, microstrip antennas and antenna arrays.EGEC 470Multidisciplinary Projects in Computer Engineering
Sign upThe first course in the two-course senior design sequence. Student teams develop a hardware/software project, from conception through implementation and testing, under an instructor's supervision. Teams first explore technology issues related to the projects and then prepare complete design proposals.EGEC 471Multidisciplinary Projects in Computer Engineering
Sign upSecond course in the two-course senior design course in which student teams develop a hardware/software project under the supervision of the instructor. Develop design skills, based upon previous and current courses and laboratory experience. (4 hours laboratory).EGEC 480Optical Engineering and Communications
Sign upOptics review, lightwave fundamentals, integrated optic waveguides, first design of fiber optic system, analog and digital modulation, digital fiber optic system design, baseband coding, digital video transmission, optical emitters and receivers, coherent optical communication, measurements in fiber optic telecommunication.EGEC 483Introduction to Global Positioning Systems
Sign upDescription of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Differential Global Positioning Systems (DGPS), GPS navigation, errors. Satellite signals and co-ordinate transform math. Modeling for position and velocity. Application to navigation.EGEC 485Electrical Engineering Design Projects Laboratory
Sign upPractical aspects of design and project construction. Instructor-approved design project in electrical engineering, inter-disciplinary projects. Using CAD program for schematic capture and simulation. Constructing final hardware according to the design specification. Performance evaluation and demonstration of project.
EGGN6 courses
EGGN 100Introduction to Engineering
Sign upIntroduction to engineering disciplines and their sub-fields, basic tools used in engineering practice, hands-on engineering projects.EGGN 205Digital Computation
Sign upComputers and their numerical applications. Programming languages, MathCAD, spreadsheet, digital computation methods in statistics and solving algebraic equations. Applications of general purpose software for engineering analysis. (EGME 205 and EGGN 205 are the same course.).EGGN 308Engineering Analysis
Sign upFundamentals and engineering applications of Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, complex analysis, vector analysis; engineering applications. (EGCE 308, EGEC 308, EGGN 308 and EGME 308 are the same course.).EGGN 403Computer Methods in Numerical Analysis
Sign upUse of numerical methods and digital computers in the solution of algebraic, transcendental, simultaneous, ordinary and partial differential equations.EGGN 465ANew Venture Creation and Funding
Sign upHow to develop and test product and service concepts for new ventures, set business strategy, design operating systems develop financial forecasts, and comply with related laws and regulations. New venture student teams prepare business plans and make funding presentations. (MGMT 465A and EGGN 465A are the same course).EGGN 465BNew Venture Launch
Sign upStudent teams will launch new ventures. New ventures may be startup businesses or new profit centers within existing businesses. Prepare a final report and oral presentation on the venture's progress. (MGMT 465B and EGGN 465B are the same course.).
EGME43 courses
EGME 102Engineering Graphics
Sign upSketching, Visualization, Geometry, CAD principles and applications. Orthographic projections, pictorials. Multiview drawing, including auxiliary, section and detail views. Standards and conventions. Dimensioning, tolerances, GDT. Design processes, cost analysis and freshman project. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory).EGME 205Digital Computation
Sign upComputers and their numerical applications. Programming languages, MathCAD, spreadsheet, digital computation methods in statistics and solving algebraic equations. Applications of general purpose software for engineering analysis. (EGME 205 and EGGN 205 are the same course.).EGME 304Thermodynamics
Sign upEnergy and its transformation; heat and work; conservation of mass and energy, system properties, irreversibility and availability. Ideal gases, heat engines and refrigeration (both ideal and actual), equipment selection and sizing.EGME 306ASolid Mechanics Laboratory
Sign upStatic and dynamic measurements (tension and strain test tension beams, columns, charpy, gyroscopes) using mechanical and electrical transducers. Using computers in data acquisition, reduction and analysis. Requires a complete set of reports, and must be passed with a "C" (2.0) or better. (3 hours laboratory).EGME 306BFluids and Thermal Laboratory
Sign upContinuation of EGME 306A. Flow, temperature and pressure measurement. Experimental studies of fluid friction and heat exchanger performance. Using computers in data acquisition, reduction and analysis. Requires a complete set of technical reports, and must be passed with a "C" (2.0) or better. (3 hours laboratory).EGME 308Engineering Analysis
Sign upFundamentals and engineering applications of Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, complex analysis, vector analysis; engineering applications. (EGCE 308, EGEC 308, EGGN 308 and EGME 308 are the same course.).EGME 315Basic Fabrication Techniques and Manufacturing Practices
Sign upConventional fabrication techniques, measuring, referencing and tolerances applied to manufacturing such as tooling, computer numerical control machining and process indices. Safety instruction for use of campus machine shop equipment. (2 hours discussion and 2 hours laboratory).EGME 322LIntroduction to Computer-Aided Design
Sign upIntroduction to modeling, assembly, design documentation and analysis using typical commercial CAD/CAE software. Using online resources in the collaborative design process. Design file transfer protocols. Design project using a technology based team environment. CAD/CAE system selection criteria. (1 hour discussion, 5 hours laboratory).EGME 331Solid Mechanics
Sign upMechanical properties of materials. Stress and strain. Elastic, plastic and thermal deformation, and failure criteria. Stress-strain relationships, stress-strain transformation, principal stresses, Mohr's circle. Analysis and design of beams for bending. Buckling of columns. Pressure vessels.EGME 333Fluid Mechanics
Sign upPrinciples of fluid mechanics and their applications; fluid properties; fluid statics; one-dimensional incompressible flow; concepts of multi-dimensional flows including conservation principles; similitude and dimensional analysis; internal and external viscous flow; elements of compressible flow; design considerations in fluid mechanics.EGME 335Kinematics of Mechanisms
Sign upKinematics and dynamics of mechanisms; design and analysis of linkages, gears, and cams through the use of analytical, graphical and computer-aided techniques.EGME 401Engineering Economics and Professionalism
Sign upDevelopment, evaluation and presentation of design alternatives for engineering systems and projects using principles of engineering economy and cost benefit analysis. Engineering profession, professional ethics and related topics. (Not available for use on graduate study plans.) (EGEC 401, EGCE 401, and EGME 401 are the same course.).EGME 402Analytical Dynamics
Sign upNewtonian and Lagrangian mechanics; three-dimensional kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies; constrained systems; the calculus of variations; numerical methods; applications to engineering and design problems.EGME 407Heat Transfer
Sign upPrinciples of heat transfer and their applications: introduction to conductive, convective and radiation heat transfer; one-dimensional heat conduction; concepts of multi-dimensional conduction; convective heat transfer for internal and external viscous flows; cross-flow and shell and tube heat exchangers; thermal system design.EGME 410Introduction to the Finite Element Method and Applications
Sign upBasic concepts of integral and matrix formulation of boundary value problems. One dimensional finite element formulation of heat transfer, truss beam and vibration problems. Applications of commercial finite element programs. Selection criteria for code, element and hardware. CAD system interfaces.EGME 411Mechanical Control Systems
Sign upMechanical control system design and analysis. Pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical actuators and devices. Stability criteria, root locus plots, frequency response analysis and design, transfer functions, introduction to feedback control and microprocessor applications.EGME 414Design Project I
Sign upDesign methodology, CAD/CAE philosophy, optimization, product liability, probability/statistical principles, ASME codes, safety, human factors, material selection, legal aspects of design, professional ethics. (1 hour lecture and 6 hours laboratory).EGME 417Computational Heat Transfer
Sign upComputer visualization of 2-D/3-D temperature fields. Steady and unsteady conduction heat transfer. Incompressible free and forced convective boundary layer flows. Multiple surface radiation analysis. Boiling and condensation. Design aspects of computational heat transfer and use of CFD codes.EGME 419Design Project II
Sign upComplete design project initiated in EGME 414. Construct prototype, model or components. Test proposed design and prepare a final design report. Teamwork and communications skills. Requires interim and final oral presentation. (6 hours laboratory).EGME 421Machine Design
Sign upReliable design of machine components such as gears, springs, screws, fasteners, bearings, welded joints. Analysis techniques that are used to predict a component's failure with/without factor of safety.EGME 422Advanced Computer-Aided Design
Sign upModeling, assembly and design documentation using current CAD software (e.g. CATIA or Creo). Design mechanical components and assemblies using advanced CAD software features - blends, drafts, user defined features, relations, family tables, assembly management. Collaborative design project, utilizing online resources.EGME 426Design of Thermal and Fluid Systems
Sign upIntegration of fundamental principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and related subjects in the design of thermal and fluid systems. Design process and economics are applied to pumps, fans, turbines, boilers, piping systems, cross-flow and shell and tube heat exchangers.EGME 430Introduction to Continuum Mechanics
Sign upContinuum theory of solids and fluids; tensors and indicial notation; stress and strain; balance of linear and angular momentum; Hooke's law of linear elasticity; Newton's law of viscosity; applications to finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics and engineering design problems.EGME 431Mechanical Vibrations
Sign upModel and analyze single and multiple degrees of freedom systems. Response to forcing functions. Vibrations of machine elements. Design vibration isolation systems. Balance rotating machinery. Random excitation and response of mechanical structures.EGME 433Aerodynamics
Sign upFundamentals of aerodynamics; inviscid flow over airfoils and finite wings; prediction of lift, drag, and moment; equations of motion; thin airfoil theory; circulation; Kelvin's theorem, potential flow; Kutta-Joukowski theorem; viscous effects; shock waves; and linearized subsonic flow.EGME 434Combustion
Sign upIntroduction to elementary theory of combustion, including concepts in thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and fluid mechanics. Introduction to computational tools for complex equilibrium and kinetic calculations. Flame propagation, explosions, detonations and droplet combustion.EGME 435Propulsion Systems
Sign upPrinciples of rocket and jet propulsion systems. Single and multi-stage rockets. Analyze thrust generation. One-dimensional compressible flow, Prandtl-Meyer expansions and oblique shock waves, application to diffusers and rocket nozzles. Linearized supersonic flow.EGME 438Analytical Methods in Engineering
Sign upOrdinary and partial differential equations with constant and variable coefficients; orthogonal functions; conformal mapping; potential theory; engineering applications.EGME 451Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems
Sign upFundamentals of controlling heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. Theory and analysis of fundamental thermodynamics relating to these systems. Laboratory demonstrations of actual systems.EGME 452Fluid Machinery
Sign upThermal and hydraulic design and analysis of pumps, fans, turbines and compressors. Component selection, system design and performance evaluations.EGME 454Optimization of Engineering Design
Sign upApplying analytical and computer optimization techniques to engineering design problems. Present design as an optimization task. One dimensional minimization. Unconstrained and constrained nonlinear programming. Approximation concepts. Duality. Computer applications to design problems using a general purpose optimization program.EGME 456Introduction to Mechatronics for Engineers
Sign upIntroduction to mechatronics. Design issues. Sensors, actuators, programmable controllers. Hardware components for control systems. System performance. Data acquisition and control. Mechatronic control in automated manufacturing. Advanced applications and case studies. Design project.EGME 458Biomaterials
Sign upFundamental principles in biomedical engineering, material science and chemistry. Structure and properties of materials. Analyze biological response and biocompatibility, degradation and failure processes of biomaterials and medical devices.EGME 459Plastics and Other Non-Metallics
Sign upSimplified chemistry of plastics. Applications. Manufacturing processes. Methods for preventing deterioration of nonmetallic materials. Composites. Ceramics. Refractories. Wood. Destructive and nondestructive testing of nonmetallic materials.EGME 460Failure of Engineering Materials
Sign upImperfections in solids; fracture initiation and crack propagation; dislocations; yield point phenomenon; fatigue; creep; ultrasonic effects; radiation damage; stress corrosion; hydrogen embrittlement; failure of composite materials.EGME 461Manufacturing Processes
Sign upManufacturing processes. Metal joining processes. Casting, forging, powder metallurgy, machining and machining tools, finishing, coating, plating, non-metallic materials inspection and gaging, and tolerances.EGME 462Composite Materials
Sign upApplication, mechanical properties and fabrication studies of fiber reinforced composite materials, stress analysis of laminated anisotropic composite structures. Studies of special problems unique to composites.EGME 463Introduction to Robotics
Sign upKinematic, dynamic, control and programming fundamentals associated with industrial robots and programmable manipulators. Trajectory planning, application of robotics in manufacturing and integration of robots into flexible manufacturing systems.EGME 475Acoustics and Noise Control
Sign upBasic phenomena on the propagation, absorption and generation of acoustic waves, specification and measurement of noise, effects of noise on speech and behavior, legal aspects of industrial and building noise, principles and application of noise control.EGME 476ADynamic Systems and Controls Laboratory
Sign upDynamic systems, vibration, acoustics, other mechanical components; computer simulation of dynamic systems (Simulink and computer-aided data acquisition); robotics, computer controlled machining, automatic data acquisition. Computers in data acquisition, reduction, analysis. Must pass with a "C" (2. (6 hours laboratory).EGME 476BEnergy and Power Laboratory
Sign upMass transfer, heat transfer and thermodynamic phenomena and their interaction with mechanical systems. Team experiment. Using computers in data acquisition, reduction and analysis. Requires a complete set of individual engineering laboratory reports. Must be passed with a "C" (2. (C- is not a passing grade). (6 hours laboratory).EGME 480Human Factors in Engineering
Sign upPrinciples of design for making products and systems faster, easier and more effective to use. Design project using these principles that consider human capabilities and limitation of senses and responses to sensory stimuli.EGME 483Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
Sign upIntroduction to computer-aided manufacturing processes. CNC machines, robot and PLC programming. Design for CIM. Fixed and flexible manufacturing systems. Process planning and scheduling. Simulation software for manufacturing systems. Laboratory experiments.
ENGL75 courses
ENGL 101Beginning College Writing
Sign upIntroduction to the fundamentals of expository prose. Grammatical and basic rhetorical concepts and practices necessary for successful college writing. Placement to be determined by multiple measures. Instructional fee.ENGL 101PPreparatory College Writing
Sign upPractice and instruction in college-level writing. Writing, revision, grammar, rhetorical and research skills necessary for success in ENGL 101. Enrollment determined by appropriate placement assessment. (ENGL 101P and ESE 101P are the same course.).ENGL 105Introduction to Creative Writing
Sign upExploratory creative writing with the opportunity to write in various genres. No credit toward the major or English minor.ENGL 200Literature and Popular Culture
Sign upFor non-English majors who like to read. Uses subjects in popular culture to study fiction, drama and poetry; including non-conformity and rebellion in modern music, conspiracy theory, visual literacy and the influence of science. Carries no credit toward the major.ENGL 206Introduction to Language Structure and Language Use
Sign upIntroduction to the nature, structure, development and use of English. How sounds are articulated and patterned in meaningful units (phonology); symbolic correspondence (phonics); rules of word formation (morphology); word history (etymology); and language use (pragmatics). (ENGL 206 and LING 206 are the same course.).ENGL 211British Literature to 1760
Sign upMajor periods and movements, major authors and major forms through 1760.ENGL 212British Literature from 1760
Sign upMajor periods and movements, major authors and major forms from 1760 through modern times.ENGL 221American Literature to 1865
Sign upMajor writers, such as Hawthorne, Poe, Melville, Emerson, Thoreau, Whitman and Dickinson.ENGL 222American Literature from 1865
Sign upMajor writers such as Twain, James, Crane, Hemingway, Faulkner, O'Neill, Frost and Eliot.ENGL 250Introduction to Multi-Ethnic Literatures of the U.S.
Sign upIntroducing multi-ethnic literatures of the U. S., the course considers texts within their cultural, historical, and socio-political contexts. Relates multi-ethnic literature to the creative and performing arts. Themes covered may include diaspora, migration, memory, history, citizenship, and/or ethnic identities.).ENGL 300Analysis of Literary Forms
Sign upMain literary forms-prose fiction, poetry and drama-are studied and analyzed. English majors should schedule this basic course as early as possible.ENGL 301Advanced College Writing
Sign upWriting expository prose for non-English majors. Precision in rhetoric and development of individual style by concentration on matters of diction, audience, emphasis and persuasion.ENGL 302Advanced Composition and Rhetoric for English Teachers
Sign upExpository prose, journalistic prose and creative writing for prospective teachers of English. Meets the university upper-division writing requirement for English majors. Requirement for application to English teaching credential.ENGL 303The Structure of Modern English
Sign upGrammar of contemporary English. Modern English usage. Requirement for application to English Teaching Credential.ENGL 305The English Language in America
Sign upAmerican English, its origins, regional and social dialects and role in American history and in such institutions as schools, corporations, government and media. Requirement for application to English Teaching Credential. (ENGL 305 and LING 305 are the same course.).ENGL 306Intermediate Creative Writing
Sign upCreative writing beyond the introductory level. Poetry, the short story and/or the one-act play.ENGL 307Advanced College Writing for English Studies
Sign upInterpretive frameworks of communities within the discipline of English Studies (literary studies, creative writing, English education, composition, cultural criticism). Uses discursive conventions of these communities to produce formal and informal texts of various genres. Requires completion of all lower-division writing requirements.ENGL 315Chaucer
Sign upCanterbury Tales and Chaucer's language. Vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and syntax of the East Midland dialect of Middle English.ENGL 316Shakespeare
Sign upStudy of the major plays.ENGL 317Milton
Sign upPoetry and prose in the light of Milton's intellectual development.ENGL 324Introduction to African American Literature
Sign upLiterary contributions by major black American authors. Contemporary black writers and the recurring themes of protest and quest for identity. Not available for graduate degree credit. (AFAM 324 and ENGL 324 are the same course.).ENGL 326The American Frontier in Literature
Sign upThematic study of American literature as it reflects the changing frontier experience and establishes national myths and symbols.ENGL 327Asian American Literature
Sign upIntroduces early literary expressions of the Asian American experience. Readings include poetry, short stories, novels and autobiographies. Fundamental understanding of Asian American literary history and awareness of the cultural diversity in America. (ASAM 327 and ENGL 327 are the same course.).ENGL 328Indigenous Literatures in English
Sign upThe prose and poetry of the North American Indian tribes.ENGL 331Shakespeare on Film
Sign upAnalyze representative Shakespeare plays; view and analyze film versions of each play. Use literary and film terminology to write critical responses to drama and film, develop storyboards and conceptualize a Shakespeare play adaptation "pitch" with set, costume design, marketing strategy. (ENGL 331 and THTR 331 are the same course.).ENGL 341Children’s Literature
Sign upWorld literature written primarily for children, including material from the oral tradition, realistic fiction, fantasy and poetry.ENGL 345TTrends and Movements in English Studies and Comparative Literature
Sign upVarious trends and movements in literature, composition and rhetoric, cultural studies, creative writing, or linguistics through a variety of critical lenses. (ENGL 345T and CPLT 345T are the same course.).ENGL 350Literature and the Environment
Sign upHow literature represents human relationships to the environment. How writers express environmental values and concerns and construct definitions of "the environment." Covers multiple genres, such as nature writing, ecopoetry, place-based memoir and "cli-fi," or climate-change fiction.ENGL 355TImages of Women in Literature
Sign upImages of women in genres such as autobiography, poetry, drama, novel. Individual sections may treat conventional literary periods or specific cultures. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 units. (ENGL 355T and CPLT 355T are the same course.).ENGL 356Queer Literature and Theory
Sign upRepresentations and productions of heteronormativity, sexual orientation and gender roles in literature and critical theory. Considers literary texts from different genres and critical theory from a variety of theorists. (ENGL 356 and CPLT 356 are the same course.).ENGL 360Technical Writing
Sign upAdvanced composition stressing professional rhetorical situations, genres and styles. Professional writing, designing and editing, with attention to outlines and abstracts, description, process explanation, instructions and fundamentals of reports, feasibility studies, proposals, internal memos and letters.ENGL 363Scientific Writing
Sign upAdvanced composition stressing scientific rhetorical situations, genres and styles. Writing, designing and editing journal articles, proposals, personal statements, research posters and portfolios. Communicating with effective, scientific style at the sentence, paragraph and document levels.ENGL 365Legal Writing
Sign upAdvanced composition stressing logic, reasoning and legal analysis.ENGL 370Horror Fiction
Sign upHorror/occult fiction (or "dark fantasy") from Mary Shelley to the present, including such writers as E.A. Poe, J.S. LeFanu, Bram Stoker, H.P. Lovecraft, Fritz Leiber and Stephen King.ENGL 371Fantasy Fiction
Sign upFantasy in literature from Ariosto to Brautigan.ENGL 372Crime Fiction
Sign upCrime fiction from Edgar Allan Poe to the present, including Sayers, Christie, Chandler, Hammett and Ross MacDonald.ENGL 373Science Fiction
Sign upScience fiction as a literary genre, including future-science fiction, the utopian novel, the superman/woman novel and short stories.ENGL 375Literature in the Age of Film
Sign upThe world-wide impact of cinema on literary texts in the 20th century, especially the way storytelling in literature has been transformed by the incorporation of cinematic techniques. All texts in English/English translation.ENGL 379Caribbean Literature
Sign upMajor authors and literary movements from the post-colonial Caribbean. Covers work from a range of national and linguistic contexts in a comparative framework. Texts will be read in translation.ENGL 380Introduction to Asian Literature
Sign upSelected translations of Arabic, Persian, Indian, Chinese or Japanese literature. (CPLT 380 and ENGL 380 are the same course).ENGL 381African Literature
Sign upAfrican literature written in the English language; the fiction, poetry and drama of the new nations. (ENGL 381 and CPLT 381 are the same course.).ENGL 384The European Novel
Sign upSurvey of the modern European novel (excluding England and Ireland) from the 19th century to the present. All texts in English translation. (CPTL 384 and ENGL 384 are the same course).ENGL 388Reading Food in Literature
Sign upRepresentation of food in literature and its meaning and significance. (ENGL 388 and CPLT 388 are the same course.).ENGL 402Theories of Response to Written Composition
Sign upTheories and practices in tutoring writing. Prepares students to work with writers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. May be taken for letter grade or Credit/No credit.ENGL 402STutor Supervision
Sign upMay be taken for letter grade or Credit/No credit.ENGL 404TAdvanced Creative Writing
Sign upInstruction and practice in a workshop setting for students with some experience in creative writing; emphasizes writing for professional markets. Consult the class schedule to determine section's emphasis. May be repeated once with different topic.ENGL 410Language and Power in African American Culture
Sign upLanguage use within the African American community. Topics include language history, dialect vs. language, communicative practices, language in education policy, language and ideology, and language attitudes. (ENGL 410 and AFAM 410 are the same course.).ENGL 416Studies in Shakespeare
Sign upProblems of dramatic structure and artistic meanings.ENGL 423Early American Literature
Sign upLiterature of colonial and revolutionary America, including the Puritans, 18th-century deism and rationalism, and the literary antecedents of American democratic thought.ENGL 424African American Modernism
Sign upAfrican American literature from 1920 to 1965, including work from the Harlem Renaissance, Urban Realism and the Civil Rights era.ENGL 429American Landscape in Literature
Sign upLiterary perception of our environment, with special attention to what perceptions of the landscape reveal about human nature.ENGL 434Young Adult Literature
Sign upEvaluation, selection and interpretation of fiction, non-fiction, drama and poetry reflecting the interests of young people ages 12 to 17.ENGL 442Changing Words: History, Semantics and Translation
Sign upEtymology, related problems of lexicography and translation. Recent developments in theory of semantic change as related to cultural shifts. Emphasizes words, collocations, idioms. (LING 442 and ENGL 442 are the same course.).ENGL 450Medieval Literature
Sign upReadings in modern English translation from the medieval literature of England and the continent from St. Augustine to Sir Thomas Malory. (ENGL 450 and CPLT 450 are the same course.).ENGL 451Elizabethan and Jacobean Drama
Sign upDramatic tradition in plays by such dramatists as Marlowe, Jonson, Webster, Beaumont and Fletcher.ENGL 452Elizabethan Poetry and Prose
Sign upNon-dramatic literature of the English Renaissance.ENGL 45317th-Century Poetry and Prose
Sign upNon-dramatic literature of the period from 1603 to 1660 excluding Milton.ENGL 455Restoration and 18th-Century Literature
Sign upMajor writers from prose, poetry and dramatic genres, such as Butler, Rochester, Dryden, Pepys, Swift, Addison and Steele, Pope, Boswell, Johnson, Sheridan, Wycherly and Gay, as well as selected minor writers.ENGL 456The British Novel through Jane Austen
Sign upBritish novel from its beginnings to the 19th century, including Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Sterne and Austen.ENGL 457The Romantic Movement in English Literature
Sign upWriters such as Burns, Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley and Keats.ENGL 458Victorian Literature
Sign upWriters such as Carlyle, Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, Ruskin and Pater.ENGL 459The 19th-Century British Novel
Sign upNovelists such as the Brontes, Thackeray, Dickens, Eliot and Hardy.ENGL 46019th-Century American Literature
Sign upPoetry, drama and prose in 19th-century America. Writers such as Emerson, Stowe, Dickinson and Thoreau.ENGL 462Modern British and American Fiction
Sign upModern British and American novels from 1900 to 1960's.ENGL 463Contemporary Fiction in English
Sign upFiction (novels and short stories) since the 1960's.ENGL 464Modern British and American Drama
Sign upBritish and American drama from 1900 to 1950.ENGL 465Contemporary Drama in English
Sign upDrama in English from the 1960's to the present.ENGL 466Modern British and American Poetry
Sign upBritish and American poetry from 1900 to the 1960's.ENGL 467Contemporary Poetry in English
Sign upPoetry in English from the 1960's to the present.ENGL 471Postcolonial Literature
Sign upSurvey of literature from the formerly colonized world, emphasizing Anglophone literatures of Africa, the Caribbean, South Asia and Ireland, from 1950 to the present. (ENGL 471 and CPLT 471 are the same course.).ENGL 479Translating World Literature
Sign upExamine texts in translation that shape a contemporary view of the world. Address two central related questions: how does translation shape the formation of so-called world literature?; and what is the worldview present in a translation?.ENGL 492Modern Critical Theory
Sign upMajor movements in 20th-century British and American criticism.ENGL 494Senior Seminar
Sign upStudy and engagement of a specific research topic with class and broader communities culminating in the production of a significant text.ENGL 498English Internship
Sign upPractical application of literature and language studies outside the university. Specified hours, limited enrollment, credit/no credit; no credit toward major. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Requires consent of faculty supervisor.ENGL 499Independent Study
Sign upOpen to advanced students in English with consent of department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
ESM7 courses
ESM 10SMathematics For Liberal Arts Supplement
Sign upOrder of operations, calculator functions, fractions, percent, linear equations, inequalities, quadratics, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series. Degree credit not awarded.ESM 20Intermediate Algebra Preparation
Sign upAbsolute values and inequalities, exponents, solving equations, linear functions. Satisfies the early Start requirement, but does not advance a student in their remediation requirements. Degree credit is not awarded for this course. Offered online only.ESM 20SElementary Statistics Supplement
Sign upOrder of operations, mathematical expressions and functions. Conversion between fractions, proportions, decimals, percentages and probabilities. Average rate of change, equation of a line and intersection of two lines. Mathematical and statistical word problems. Data entry and use of statistical software.).ESM 110Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students
Sign upSurvey of traditional and contemporary topics in mathematics, such as elementary logic, counting techniques, probability, statistics, and the mathematics of the social sciences. For non-science majors.ESM 115ACollege Algebra
Sign upFirst semester of a two-semester sequence for students planning to take calculus who are not MATH/QR ready. Linear and quadratic equations with additional focus on foundation-level mathematics to support algebraic properties of linear and quadratic functions, graphs and applications. (MATH 115A and ESM 115A are the same course).ESM 115BCollege Algebra
Sign upSecond of a two-semester sequence for students planning to take calculus who are not MATH/QR ready. Equations, inequalities and systems of equations. Properties of functions, including polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, with and their properties and applications.).ESM 120Elementary Statistics
Sign upExplore and analyze data with real-world applications. Design surveys and experiments. Graphical and numerical summaries. Correlation, regression and analysis of contingency tables. Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing via simulation and using normal, t, chi-squared distributions.
FIN44 courses
FIN 310Personal Financial Management
Sign upFinancial problems of the household in allocating resources and planning expenditures. Housing, insurance, installment buying, medical care, savings and investments. Special financial planning problems faced by minorities and women. May not be used to fulfill the concentration requirement in finance.FIN 320Financial Management I
Sign upFinancial statement analysis. Interest rates and valuing cash flows (TVM; valuing stocks and bonds). Investment decision rules and capital budgeting. Risk and return (CAPM) and cost of capital.FIN 321Financial Management II
Sign upBrief review of valuing cash flows, risk/return and capital budgeting. Long-term financing, capital structure and payout policy, financial planning and forecasting, with a focus on firm valuation. Additional topics if time permits.FIN 328General Principles of Professional Financial Planning
Sign upPreparation for the Certified Financial Planner exam by addressing Sections B and H of the CFP(c) exam curriculum. Specific topics include the financial planning process, understanding personal financial statements, economic concepts and behavioral finance, among others.FIN 331Working Capital Management and Computer Applications
Sign upAnalyze working capital management and policy, liquidity measurement, sources of financing for periods of cash deficits; manage accounts receivable and inventories; financial forecasting and short-term financing.FIN 335Financial Analysis for Investors and Lenders
Sign upInterpretation of financial statement from the perspective of the financial analyst and creditor. Economic meaning of financial statement data for the purpose of evaluating a company's financial performance.FIN 340Introduction to Investments
Sign upInstitutional characteristics of securities markets, security valuation and trading methods, fundamental and technical analysis, selection and management of securities, role of the capital asset pricing model in investing, options and futures markets, portfolio analysis and mutual funds.FIN 341Student Managed Investment Fund
Sign upManage a portfolio of stocks and bonds funded by an external or internal sponsor. Investment teams may compete against local universities for the opportunity to invest funds for a sponsor organization.FIN 342Capital and Money Markets
Sign upCapital and money markets in the American and international economies; markets for new corporate and government issues; secondary markets; use of derivative securities for hedging; factors influencing yields and security prices.FIN 351Real Estate Principles
Sign upReal estate principles, practices and investment decisions. Equity investment, finance, legal aspects, practices, principles, property development, real estate administration in the public sector, real estate market analysis and valuation.FIN 352Real Estate Finance
Sign upFinancial institutions and real estate credit. Sources and uses of capital (funds) in financing real estate transactions. Money and capital markets and their effect on credit availability. Mortgage mechanics and the workings of both primary and secondary markets.FIN 353Real Estate Valuation
Sign upComprehensive coverage of the basic concepts and principles of real estate valuation. Use of the three approaches to valuation for the appraisal of both residential and income-producing properties. Role of valuation in real estate investment. Government regulation of appraisers.FIN 355Real Estate Investment Analysis
Sign upAlternative analytical techniques in evaluating real estate investments. Tax aspects, measurement of investment returns, application of computer models to investment decisions. Lecture, discussion and case analysis of major investment types - raw land, apartment houses, commercial and industrial uses.FIN 360Principles of Risk Management and Insurance
Sign upAnalysis of the risk management process, introduction to property and liability insurance, employee benefits and financial planning. Overview of the insurance industry and insurance problems.FIN 361Insurance Company Operations
Sign upCourse surveys the overall structure and functions of insurance companies and reviews all major insurance company functional areas. It also examines the two major markets in which businesses and individuals may obtain insurance: admitted lines and non-admitted lines.FIN 370International Business Finance
Sign upFinancing problems of the multinational business. International financial environment, taxation of foreign income, the cost of capital in international capital and money markets, problems of risk in foreign investments, and financial techniques for the operation of the multinational firm.FIN 371Export-Import Financing
Sign upInstitutional arrangements, methods and techniques used to finance international trade. Government and financial institution services. Risk-return aspects of international sales, insurance needs, the use of letters of credit, international factoring, accounts receivable insurance and other financing techniques.FIN 375Global Risk Management and International Finance
Sign upLoss control within the field of global insurance and risk management to provide knowledge for the practical application of international financial risk management principles techniques and methods utilized in multinational corporations and governmental organizations operations.FIN 379Fundamentals of Cryptocurrencies
Sign upThe design of cryptocurrencies and how they function in practice, focusing on the following: cryptography; blockchain technology; crypto as currency; interaction with traditional capital markets; investments. (FIN 379 and ISDS 379 are the same course.).FIN 400Property Management
Sign upReal estate is managed at the property level by property managers, the asset level by asset managers and the portfolio level by portfolio managers. Key concepts across three levels of real estate management: property management, asset management and portfolio management.FIN 408Retirement Planning
Sign upRetirement savings and income planning from the perspective of a Certified Financial Planner - practitioner. Required in order to take the CFP(r) Certification Examination. Considerable discussion of federal legislation controlling retirement planning.FIN 409Estate Planning
Sign upEstate planning from the perspective of a Certified Financial Planner practitioner. Required in order to take the CFP(r) Certification Examination. Considerable discussion of federal legislation controlling estate planning.FIN 410Theory and Practice of Personal Financial Planning
Sign upDeveloping, implementing and monitoring comprehensive personal financial plans. Risk management, investments, taxation, retirement and estate planning, professional practices.FIN 415Quantitative Theory of Interest
Sign upThe theory of interest in both finite and continuous time; the use of various annuity functions as a basis for reserving, valuation, pricing, duration, asset/liability management, amortization schedules and measurement of fund performance; term structure of interest rates.FIN 425Commercial Bank and Financial Institution Management
Sign upFinancial institution problem solutions. Major financial intermediaries and the decision-making problems they face. Regulation and its effect on management operations. Group problems and case studies.FIN 432Financial Forecasting and Budgeting
Sign upForecasting in financial management; profit planning and control process; goals, technical procedures and effects of budgeting; mechanics of forecasting and budgeting, follow-up and control.FIN 433Problems in Business Finance
Sign upGroup problems and case studies relating to estimation of funds requirements, long-term financial planning, evaluation of cash flows, financing acquisitions and mergers, capital budgeting and cost of capital. Team-building, leadership and computer-assisted presentation skills. Not applicable for graduate degree credit.FIN 435Capital Markets and Fixed Income Analysis
Sign upFixed income markets, including the price dynamics and risk profiles of various fixed-income securities, derivatives, yields, duration, credit analysis of bonds, portfolio management strategies, calculating performance and identifying factors driving fixed-income returns.FIN 440Business Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions
Sign upValuation, especially for mergers and acquisitions. Valuation methods and their application in mergers and acquisitions. May not receive credit for both FIN 440 and FIN 540.FIN 442Portfolio Management for Stocks and Bonds
Sign upHow to make evidence-based decisions for personal investing, or prepare for careers in financial planning or asset management. Topics include investment research methods, portfolio management techniques, financial statement analysis, cash flow forecasting and professional ethics.FIN 443AAdvanced Security Analysis for Bonds
Sign upIntegrate portfolio management techniques from FIN 442 with advanced analysis of fixed income securities to achieve a desired investment objective. Use market data platforms such as FactSet and Bloomberg to combine macroeconomics with company-specific factors to develop high-conviction investment recommendations.FIN 443BAdvanced Security Analysis for Stocks
Sign upApply traditional and quantitative investment techniques to identify attractive equity securities. Create customized cash flow forecasts and discounted cash flow models to estimate intrinsic value. Employ option strategies, including covered calls and protective puts for risk management and income.FIN 444Options and Futures
Sign upPut and call options, option pricing theory and models. Financial futures pricing, hedging strategies and models. Institutional characteristics of futures trading. Options and futures on stock indices. Options on futures, theoretical relationship between options and futures.FIN 451Real Estate Practice
Sign upProfessional aspects of real estate business, overview of the real estate industry, ethics, licensing, contracts, forms, disclosure documents, listing properties, handling offers, closing sales transactions; financing, escrow, title and taxation issues; and 1031 exchanges requirements for investment property.FIN 452Legal Aspects of Real Estate
Sign upOverview of early to modern legal principals and how they apply to real estate transactions ownership, title, escrow, brokerage, contracts, financing, landlord/tenant issues and government regulation.FIN 454Real Estate Economics
Sign upFactors and influences of urban growth and development. Economic factors and real estate supply and demand. Location theory and urban growth patterns. Public policy as a factor in real estate development. Analysis of real estate markets.FIN 461Business Property and Liability Risk Management
Sign upDuties and functions of a corporate risk manager, the major commercial property liability lines, including business income, general liability, commercial auto workers compensation, business owner insurance and operation of property liability insurers.FIN 462Life and Health Insurance
Sign upAnalyze various types of life annuity and health insurance contracts, major employee benefit plans adopted by corporations, and the organization and management of life and health insurance companies.FIN 463Professional Ethics, Corporate Compliance and Regulation
Sign upHow organizations can best assess and manage their exposure to legal, regulatory and ethical issues through corporate compliance programs.FIN 464Insurance Marketing and Distribution Strategies
Sign upPractices and procedures involved in insurance marketing and distribution. Analyzes insurance marketing environment, marketing strategies and product promotion; introduction to insurance distribution channels and sales force management.FIN 478Data Analytics for Risk and Insurance
Sign upOverview of the application of traditional and modern data analytics to risk management and property-casualty insurance. Data management, predictive modelling, traditional analysis techniques, modern analysis techniques, smart product technology and data analysis in underwriting. (ISDS 478 and FIN 478 are the same course.).FIN 479Crypto Creation
Sign upCreate own cryptocurrency and non fungible tokens (NFT) using the Titan Crypto Ecosystem. Utilize the ecosystem?s blockchain to create nodes, Integrate APIs, design the interface, make the cryptocurrency legal and mint the cryptocurrency. (FIN 479 and ISDS 479 are the same course.).FIN 495Internship
Sign upA supervised experience where financial principles or methods are applied in a fieldwork setting. Mandatory class meetings for students to discuss their experience and integrate financial practice. Sections for other concentrations within the department will include application of relevant principles.FIN 499Independent Study
Sign upOpen to undergraduate students desiring to pursue directed independent inquiry. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Not open to students on academic notice. Requires consent of department chair.
GEOG52 courses
GEOG 100Global Geography
Sign upIntroduction to world's geographical regions. Cultural patterns and their evolution in diverse physical environments.GEOG 110Intro to Natural Environment
Sign upIntroduction to the major components of the physical environment, including landforms, climate, natural vegetation and soils.GEOG 110LIntroduction to the Natural Environment: Laboratory
Sign upObservations, experiments and demonstrations designed to familiarize students with techniques utilized by physical geographers. Topics include weather and climate, vegetation, and landforms.GEOG 120Global Environmental Problems
Sign upGeographical analysis of the Earth's principal environmental problems. Population growth, agriculture and pesticides, climate change, forestry and fishing, energy, endangered species, and appropriate development.GEOG 160Human Geography
Sign upIntroduction to Human Geography. Understanding the regional distribution of language, religion, population, migration and settlement patterns, political organization, technology, methods of livelihood over the earth.GEOG 180Digital Earth: Introduction to Geospatial Technologies
Sign upIntroduction to geospatial technologies, including, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), remote sensing. Web mapping and location-based services.GEOG 220Introduction to Gender and Social Space
Sign upIntroduction to the study of gender within the history of geography as a social science. Concepts such as the social construction of gender and space and how these concepts vary in different geographical regions. (GSS 220 and GEOG 220 are the same course.).GEOG 281Map Making with Geographic Information Systems
Sign upPrinciples and practice of effective map making using computerized geographic information systems technology. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory).GEOG 283Introduction to Spatial Data
Sign upIntroduction to the variety of evidence used in geographic analysis and the sources and techniques for acquiring geographic evidence.GEOG 311Weather and Climate
Sign upAtmospheric elements and controls, fronts, severe weather and climatic classification systems.GEOG 312Geomorphology
Sign upLandforms and the processes responsible for their evolution.GEOG 313Natural Vegetation
Sign upGeography of the globe's natural vegetation associations. Role of plate tectonics, climate, soils, fire and humans as agents of landscape-level vegetation change.GEOG 320Environmental Justice
Sign upEnvironmental quality?s relationship to spatial/social justice. Spatial aspects of unequal distribution of environmental risks and benefits. Case studies of selected sites around the globe and within the U.S. Connect environmental justice to topics, including climate, economic development and natural hazards.GEOG 321Nature and Society
Sign upInterface between human systems and natural systems. Various factors affecting human interaction with the earth, including environmental ethics, public policy and technology.GEOG 324Geography of Water Resources
Sign upGeographic perspectives on water availability and distribution, management, hazards and conflicts at micro-, local, regional and global scales. Aquatic ecosystems, impacts of water on human societies, humans as agents of environmental change and water resource management. May include field trips.GEOG 327Geography of Energy
Sign upThe geography of energy. Renewable and non-renewable energy resources. Production, distribution and consumption of energy. Energy and industrial society, environmental impacts, energy policy, energy transition, and spatial and environmental conflicts related to energy systems.GEOG 328Global Change and Environmental Systems
Sign upIntroduction to the Earth's environment in the context of global change. Interdisciplinary discussion of the nature, causes and consequences of both the natural and human aspects of global environmental change.GEOG 329Cities and Nature
Sign upImpact of urbanization on landforms, climate, vegetation, and animals. Planning implications and case studies.GEOG 330California
Sign upLandscapes of California, their environmental characteristics, development patterns and current problems.GEOG 332United States and Canada
Sign upOrigins and development of the physical and cultural regions of the United States and Canada, and the similarities and differences between the two countries.GEOG 333Latin America
Sign upMexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America. The region's physical and cultural landscapes. Emphasizes nature-society problems.GEOG 340Asia
Sign upPhysical, human and regional geography of Asia from Pakistan and India through Southeast Asia and the Malay Archipelago to China, Japan and Korea.GEOG 345China
Sign upChina's spatial organization, emphasizing spatial pattern of population, migration, regional politics and economics, and China's many types of physical and cultural environments.GEOG 357Cultural Geography
Sign upThe dynamic spatial aspects of culture, including cultural landscapes, cultural politics, and cultural practices to understand human relationships to place, to things, to the local and to the global - how geography helps people make meaning.GEOG 359World Cities
Sign upWorldwide trends in urbanization. Spatial organization and functioning of cities in different world regions. Case studies of selected international cities focusing on internal variations in city structure, urban problems and urban development.GEOG 360The Global Economy
Sign upGeographic perspectives on the global production of goods and services and their distribution to consumers. Key geographic issues in uneven development, international trade, investment patterns, and the spatial integration of local and regional economies.GEOG 361Cities and Suburbs
Sign upAmerican metropolitan systems and city-region linkages. Theories and spatial models of social and economic patterns within cities and suburbs; planning implications of these locational patterns.GEOG 362Population Geography
Sign upTheories, models, concepts and facts in the field of population geography, growth and distribution, emphasizing birth, death and migration processes.GEOG 371The National Parks
Sign upThe creation and use of national parks and other protected areas. Origins and globalization of the national parks. Challenges and conflicts related to national parks.GEOG 372Geography of Illegal Drugs
Sign upGlobal patterns of illegal drug production and use, including agricultural aspects, trafficking, consumption patterns, political economy, laws and politics, drug tourism, environmental aspects and related issues. Focuses on a number of case studies around the world.GEOG 373Global Cuisines
Sign upInternational dimensions of food and wine traditions in the cultural landscape. Foods and drinks that are wild, tabooed, medicinal, gendered and erotic. Migrant cuisine from Mexico, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.GEOG 385Geographic Information Systems
Sign upSpatial analysis in social sciences and humanities, using cutting-edge GIS tools to collect, analyze and visualize social data. Career-focused topics include: planning policy; sustainability and resilience; crime; social and environmental justice; public health; demographics; ethnicity; migration; politics; and social media.GEOG 400AGeographic Thought
Sign upIntroduction to geographic thought through readings, discussion, and writing assignments. Physical, environmental, regional and spatial traditions in geography, and current themes in geographic research. Meets the upper-division writing requirement for geography majors.GEOG 400BGeographic Methods
Sign upQuantitative and qualitative methods used in geographic research, including statistical techniques, and qualitative methods such as interviews.GEOG 421Meteorology
Sign upOverview of common meteorological instrumentation and products. Tools needed for basic weather forecasting and interpreting weather data.GEOG 422Global Climate Change
Sign upPhysical factors that produce climatic patterns and regional impacts of climate change.GEOG 424Desert Landscapes
Sign upSurvey of desert landscapes including climate, geomorphology, vegetation, natural history, settlement, and unique urban planning challenges. The desert as "place" in geographic literature will also be explored. Course will focus on North American deserts. Field trip is required.GEOG 425Tropical Rainforests
Sign upDiscussion/seminar examining the geography, ecology and human use of tropical rainforests. Causes and consequences of deforestation, sustainable development and preservation.GEOG 426The Coastal Environment
Sign upCoastal geomorphology, climatology and plant geography, emphasizing Southern California. Human interaction, modification, and management of those systems.GEOG 432Ecotourism
Sign upEvolution and distribution of nature-based tourism. Role of ecotourism in regional development and environmental conservation. Sociocultural impacts in less developed countries.GEOG 433Geography of Natural Resources: Environment, Development and Conflict
Sign upGeographic perspectives on the human use of natural resources. Environmental impacts of resource extraction, distribution, and consumption. Resource governance and conflicts related to resource use. Resources and economic development.GEOG 456Immigrant Orange County
Sign upMigration through the lens of Orange County. Requires research project including data collection (surveys or interviews or focus groups), data analysis and report writing. (SOCI 456 and GEOG 456 are the same course.).GEOG 478Urban Planning Principles
Sign upSeminar/discussion on conceptual themes and legal foundations of American urban planning. Policy areas associated with urbanization and suburbanization processes: land use, economic development, redevelopment, housing systems, neighborhood dynamics and growth management. (GEOG 478 and POSC 478 are the same course.).GEOG 481Geographic Information Systems: Introduction
Sign upMethods and applications of computer-assisted mapping and geographic information systems. Instructional fee. (2 hours discussion, 3 hours lab).GEOG 483Mountain Field Geography
Sign upSummer field study of the physical geography of mountain systems in the West. Alpine/subalpine glacial action, weather and climate, biogeography, soils, human impact and sustainability. Instructional fee required.GEOG 484Urban Planning Methods
Sign upSeminar and Practicum on methods in urban planning. Analytical techniques and basic data sources. Population forecasting, housing surveys, economic development, fiscal impacts and area revitalization. Individual and team projects. (GEOG 484 and POSC 484 are the same course.).GEOG 485Geographic Information Systems: Principles and Applications
Sign upIntegrated computer-assisted methods for handling spatial data, including database design, data conversion and updating, information retrieval, analysis, modeling and mapping. Instructional fee.GEOG 486Environmental Remote Sensing
Sign upFundamentals of remote sensing science and digital image processing. Remote sensing principles and the processing and interpretation of remotely sensed data using image processing techniques and software.GEOG 487Urban Field Studies
Sign upField-based study of urban geography. Historical development, land use, demographics and migration, landscape interpretation, urban cultures and challenges, and sustainability. Instructional fee required.GEOG 489Digital Image Processing
Sign upBeginning and advanced techniques in digital image processing. Provides working knowledge of remote sensing with a primary focus on how to analyze and interpret remotely sensed data using image processing techniques.GEOG 495Internship in Applied Geography
Sign upWork specified number of hours in appropriate public or private organizations under the supervision of its staff and as coordinated by departmental faculty. Meet with instructor by arrangement. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.GEOG 499Independent Study
Sign upMay be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
GEOL38 courses
GEOL 100Introduction to Earth Sciences
Sign upIntroduction to the Earth sciences, including geology, oceanography and meteorology, as well as Earth's place in the solar system. Natural hazards, the interaction of the geosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere, and the role of Earth's systems in everyday life. High school algebra recommended.GEOL 101Introduction to Geology
Sign upIntroduction to the science of rocks, fossils, volcanoes, earthquakes, landscapes and oceans. Natural hazards, geology in everyday life and geology as field of practice. High school algebra recommended.GEOL 101LIntroduction to Geology Laboratory
Sign upHands-on analysis and evaluation of rocks, maps, geologic time and Earth processes. Natural hazards, geology in everyday life and scientific inquiry.GEOL 102Earth Science Investigations for Future Teachers
Sign upFor prospective elementary school teachers. A laboratory and activity-based introduction to the field of earth science: fundamental Earth; atmospheric, oceanic and astronomical science concepts; potential impacts of natural hazards on planet Earth.GEOL 110TTopics in Earth Science
Sign upPublic interest topics in Earth science. Alternating topics include dinosaur world, earthquakes and volcanoes. Courses may include integrated labs, lectures and field trips that explore mainstream Earth science issues. (3 hours lecture, field trips.).GEOL 201Earth History
Sign upEvolution of Earth as interpreted from rocks, fossils and geologic structures. Plate tectonics provides a unifying theme for consideration of mountain building, evolution of life and ancient environments. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, field trips).GEOL 201LEarth History Supplemental Lab
Sign upSupervised research on topics related to Earth history. Project will result in a term paper and/or web page. (3 hours laboratory, field trips).GEOL 293Directed Field and Laboratory Study
Sign upResearch under the supervision of a geology faculty member. Intended for students who may not have completed sufficient coursework to allow them to work independently, but who are eager for research experience. May be repeated for university credit.GEOL 301Geoscience Peer Mentoring for Student Success
Sign upHow to build and use academic, psychosocial and career support to aid in overall student success. Class participation and optional field trips.GEOL 303AEarth Materials
Sign upIdentifying rock-forming minerals based on their chemical, physical and optical properties; relating mineral identification to rock lithology and classification; interpreting the significance of a rock's mineral assemblage in terms of its igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary or hydrothermal origin.).GEOL 303BIgneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Sign upDescription, classification, occurrence and origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory, field trips).GEOL 310TTopics in California-Related Geology
Sign upDirected investigations of one aspect of Earth science. Alternating topics include geology of California, earthquakes, geologic hazards of California, geology of national parks, Earth's environmental crisis and California's water crisis. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. (3 hours lecture; optional field trips).GEOL 321Sedimentation and Stratigraphy
Sign upSedimentary rocks, including: classification, texture, mineralogy and provenance; introduction to sedimentary environments and interpretation of ancient environments in the rock record; study of stratigraphic methods and patterns. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory, field trips).GEOL 322Paleontology
Sign upIdentification, systematics, evolution, ichnology, biostratigraphy, taphonomy and paleoecologic analysis of fossil groups. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, field trips).GEOL 333General Oceanography
Sign upChemical, physical and geological nature of the oceans. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, field trips).GEOL 335Hydrology and Surface Processes
Sign upThe impact of surface water on the formation of soils, weathering, surface features (rivers) and groundwater. Applying hydrology as a predictive and postdictive tool on geologic, biotic and engineering problems.GEOL 355Earth’s Interior
Sign upGeophysical, geochemical properties of mantle and core. Data collection techniques. Impact of internal processes on crustal/surface phenomena.GEOL 360Structural Geology
Sign upFaults, folds, mechanics of rock deformation and elementary tectonics; solution of problems by geometric, trigonometric and stereographic analysis. (1 hour lecture discussion, 2 hours activity, 6 hours laboratory, field trips).GEOL 380Geologic Field Techniques
Sign upBasic geologic field equipment. In-class and weekend field projects include: basic geologic mapping on topographic maps and aerial photographs; field note-taking methods; field data interpretation; preparing geologic maps; preparing stratigraphic columns and geologic cross-sections; technical report writing.GEOL 381Data Collection and Analysis For Earth Scientists
Sign upThis course will introduce students to different data types typical in earth/environmental science applications, and how to plan, collect, analyze, interpret, and report on such data to answer a scientific question.GEOL 404Optical Mineralogy and Petrography
Sign upPrinciples of optical mineralogy and use of petrographic microscope to analyze minerals and textures of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory, field trip).GEOL 406Geochemistry
Sign upBasic chemical and thermodynamic principles applied to the origin and alteration of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and economic mineral deposits.GEOL 408Volcanology
Sign upVolcanic eruptions and their deposits, hazards and impact on society. Classroom activities and field trips (required) will explore modern and ancient volcanic environments. (1 hour lecture discussion, 3 hours laboratory, field trips).GEOL 410Planet Earth for Educators
Sign upProject-based course to prepare for teaching Earth Science in K-8 or credential program. Earth Science concepts, the Next Generation Science Standards, and how to teach using them. Develop lesson plans and activities, and practice teaching with peers. Not available for graduate degree credit in M.S. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity).GEOL 420Earth Science Communication, Education and Outreach Methods
Sign upPedagogical and communication techniques for K-14 and public informal education within the contextual constructs of Earth Science. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, field trips).GEOL 433Coastal Processes
Sign upHow marine and terrestrial processes combine to influence coastal environments. How these processes are reflected in the resulting stratigraphy and morphology, how they impact humans, and how humans impact these processes.GEOL 436Hydrogeology
Sign upOccurrence, movement and utilization of groundwater resources; geological, geophysical and hydrological methods for groundwater exploration and development. Well hydraulics and ground-water contamination. (1 hour lecture discussion, 3 hours laboratory, field trips).GEOL 440Paleoclimatology
Sign upMethods and archives used to understand past climate; examining atmospheric circulation, oceanic circulation and the Earth's energy budget in the context of past climate change. (1 hour lecture discussion, 3 hours laboratory, field trips).GEOL 456Geophysics
Sign upSeismic refraction, gravity, magnetic and electrical techniques and fundamentals as applied to determine subsurface structure, groundwater and location of mineral resources. (1 hour lecture discussion, 3 hours laboratory, field trips). PHYS 226 or PHYS 212 recommended.GEOL 470Environmental Geology
Sign upGeologic processes, hazards, mineral and energy resources and their interaction with planning and environmental regulations. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, field trips).GEOL 475Quaternary Tectonics
Sign upProcesses and products of relatively young Quaternary tectonics. Evaluating surface tectonic features, their ages, deformation styles and structural regimes. Assessment of past and contemporary deformation rates. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory, field trips).GEOL 476Engineering Geology
Sign upGeology applied to engineering works. Earth materials, processes; site evaluation techniques; geologic hazard analysis; case histories. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory, field trips).GEOL 481AGeology Field Camp I
Sign upAdvanced geologic mapping in a variety of geologic settings. Requires field report, map and cross-sections. Instructional fee required. (45 hours per week for four weeks during summer).GEOL 493Directed Studies
Sign upDirected studies in specialized areas of the geological sciences, such as petroleum geology, sedimentology, optical and instrumentation techniques. Library research and written reports required. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units. Not available for M.S. Geology graduate credit.GEOL 495Geological Sciences Internship
Sign upGeological sciences work experience, salaried or volunteer, with industry, government or private agencies. Student intern will be supervised by faculty adviser and employer. (1 hour of seminar per week plus a total of 120-150 hours of work experience).GEOL 496LGeological Sciences Tutorial
Sign upProvides a maximum of 6 hours per week of supervised tutoring or teaching experiences (including office hours) for undergraduate students assisting in laboratory or field geology classes. Not available for M.S. geology graduate credit.GEOL 498Undergraduate Thesis
Sign upExtension of an advanced course, conducted independently by the student under faculty supervision, culminating in a paper of professional quality. Must be taken for credit for a maximum of three units. Requires approval of thesis adviser for first unit.GEOL 499LIndependent Study
Sign upIndependent study of a topic selected in consultation with and completed under the supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Not available for M.S. geology degree credit.
HCOM50 courses
HCOM 100Introduction to Human Communication
Sign upTheory and practice of interpersonal communication. Practice in the development of skills for improving the quality of communication is required.HCOM 102Public Speaking
Sign upTheory and presentation of public speeches, including an analysis of determinants of comprehension and attitude formation; selection and organization of speech materials, development of delivery skills and evaluation of message effectiveness. Student presentations required. Participation in research projects.HCOM 108Communicating for Professional Success
Sign upIntroduction to the social science of communication studies as a practical tool for everyday living and professional success. Key communication concepts, methods and theories to empower students to navigate their individual, interpersonal, intercultural, organizational and computer-mediated contexts.HCOM 138Forensics
Sign upInvestigation and practice in the background, format procedures and evaluation criteria of the various forensic events. Students must participate in at least two intercollegiate speech tournaments. May be repeated once for credit. (More than 6 hours of class work for each unit of credit).HCOM 220Interpersonal Conflict Management
Sign upNature, causes and structure of interpersonal conflict; communication strategies exhibited in conflict; and intervention principles for conflict management. Conflict management theory is applied to conflicts within marriages, small groups, organizations and intercultural relationships.HCOM 235Essentials of Argumentation
Sign upMethods of critical inquiry and advocacy. Identify fallacies in reasoning, testing evidence and evidence sources; advancing a reasoned position; and defend and refute arguments. Analysis and evaluation of oral and written arguments.HCOM 300Introduction to Research in Speech Communication
Sign upUnderstanding and using professional literature in speech communication and using that literature to generate a formal research paper. A passing grade fulfills the course requirement of the university upper division baccalaureate writing requirement for communication studies majors and communicative disorders majors.HCOM 304Introduction to Communication Theory
Sign upTheories and competencies in interpersonal, small group, public, organizational and intercultural communication. Variations in communication processes across contexts are investigated.HCOM 305Digital Media Literacy
Sign upIntroduces literacies necessary for thriving in a digital age. Develop, practice and self-evaluate digital literacy. Learn to effectively, ethically, and mindfully use digital media for communication and wellbeing. Topics include participation, collective intelligence, attention, networking, and ethics.HCOM 307Introduction to Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies
Sign upIntroduction to critical/cultural studies of communication. Canonical theoretical texts and primary methods and areas of study. Culture and representation as sites of personal, social and cultural identities. Vocabulary and tools applicable to furthering progressive social, economic and political change.HCOM 308Quantitative Research Methods
Sign upCurrent perspectives in empirical research methodology in the discipline of Communication Studies. Experimental designs, common statistical tests and the use of the computer as a research tool.HCOM 310Sexual Communication
Sign upThe role of communication in human sexuality and the role communication plays in all stages of sexual encounters and sexual development. Interpersonal communication, but includes mediated messages.HCOM 313Interpersonal Communication Theory
Sign upBehavioral and humanistic approaches to theories of interpersonal communication. Functions of communication that influence interpersonal relationships, including communicator characteristics, information exchange, situational demands and interpersonal evaluations.HCOM 315Social Media and Communication
Sign upSocial media across communication contexts. Interaction among social media, communication and culture. Analyze and evaluate contemporary social media and practices. Requires basic familiarity with social media technologies.HCOM 318Family Communication
Sign upResearch and theory in family communication. Role of communication in courtship, family satisfaction, family conflict and family dysfunction, with emphasis on marital, parent-child sibling and intergenerational family relationships.HCOM 320Intercultural Communication
Sign upCommunication problems that result when members of different cultures communicate. How interpersonal communication can overcome differences in cultures' perceptions of communication's functionality, value orientations, nonverbal behavior, language, epistemologies and rhetorics.HCOM 321Latina/o Intercultural Communication
Sign upExplores the intersection of communication and the Latina/o community, including cultural identity or what it means to be Hispanic. Communication between Latinas/os and other cultures are examined from historical, contemporary, political contexts, among a variety of other settings. Requires consent of instructor.).HCOM 324Communicating in Teams and Groups
Sign upApplying communication theories and behavioral research findings as they relate to small groups and teams. Communication facilitation among individuals in task realization, including interpersonal needs, leadership, norms, roles, verbal and nonverbal messages, and group systems and procedures.HCOM 325Interviewing: Principles and Practices
Sign upPrinciples and practices of interviewing processes. Consideration of appraisal, counseling, employment, exit, journalistic, persuasive and survey types of interviews. Case analyses, simulations and community fieldwork required.HCOM 326Organizational Communication Dynamics
Sign upThe Interrelationships between management and communication theories. Microsystems and macro-systems within an organization are emphasized in terms of intra-personal, interpersonal, small group and organizational communication theories.HCOM 330Rhetoric of Popular Culture
Sign upRhetorical theories as they apply to contemporary communication events. Various perspective of rhetorical theory are utilized to further understanding of communication in today's society.HCOM 331Rhetorical Dimensions of Sex and Gender
Sign upRhetorical dimensions of sex and gender American communication contexts. Explanation and evaluation of the creation and maintenance of masculinity and femininity in American culture from a rhetorical perspective.HCOM 332Processes of Social Influence
Sign upMajor theories of communication concerned with influence and persuasion in society. Communication effectiveness through strategic application of theory to effecting change and evaluating appeals for change by others.HCOM 333Communication in Business and the Professions
Sign upHuman behavior, structural demands and communication within organizations. Applying theory and behavioral research as a framework for generating managerial communication competencies such as interviewing, briefings, conference leadership and intergroup coordination.HCOM 334Persuasive Speaking
Sign upStrategies and tactics appropriate to leading social policy persuasive campaigns. Analyze receiver variables, progressive use of persuasive materials, question and answer techniques, and the development of personal influence. Student presentations required.HCOM 335Advanced Argumentation
Sign upArgument as applied to advocacy; logic and evidence as related to analysis of significant issues.HCOM 337Communication in the Legal Arena
Sign upReview and evaluation of research into communication variables and legal practices, from interviewing to closing arguments. Courtroom observation required.HCOM 338Intercollegiate Forensics
Sign upDirected activity in debate and other forensic events. Participation in intercollegiate speech competition is required for credit. May be repeated once for credit. (More than 6 hours of class work for each unit of credit.).HCOM 342America Speaks
Sign upAmerica's story told through the speeches that moved her. Critical evaluation of significant messages and what it would have been like to be part of the American audience exposed to famous speeches and speakers.HCOM 360Nonverbal Communication
Sign upPhysical actions, gestures and changes in the physiognomy that occur together with language and paralanguage in human communication; substitutions for language and modifications of it in varying cultures. (LING 360 and HCOM 360 are the same course.).HCOM 370Sport Communication
Sign upIntroduction to the theories and processes of sport communication. The communication processes of sport fans, coaches, athletes, teams, organizations and society. Application of these theories and processes to careers in sports communication, research and administration.HCOM 413Communication in Interpersonal Relationships
Sign upCommunication in the interpersonal relationship development setting with particular emphasis on current theoretical and methodological issues.HCOM 415Artificial Intelligence and Communication
Sign upTheoretical, practical and ethical uses of AI for communication. Practice creating, evaluating and refining AI responses for different goals. The shared history of AI and communication studies. Discuss current and future social impacts of AI.HCOM 420Communication Theory
Sign upVarious theories and perspectives on human communication. Understanding basic forms of theories and developing theoretical perspectives on human communication.HCOM 422Applications of Intercultural Communication
Sign upNature and effects of intercultural communication within multicultural/multinational organizations. Intercultural leadership, negotiation, decision-making and communication competence. Analyze and practice a number of intercultural training approaches.HCOM 425Health Communication
Sign upIntroduces theory and research on communication in health and illness contexts, focusing on how messages from interpersonal, organizational, and media sources affect health beliefs and behaviors.HCOM 426Directing Forensics
Sign upPhilosophies of forensics education, including coaching, judging and tournament administration. Strategies of implementation of these philosophies. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.HCOM 428Communication and the Art of Happiness
Sign upExamine and practice how communication behaviors intersect with constructing happiness and wellbeing.HCOM 429Interpersonal Health Communication
Sign upManaging physical and mental health can be helped or hindered by communicating with others (e.g., family members, friends and health care providers). Theory and research related to interpersonal issues in health communication.HCOM 432Contemporary Rhetoric
Sign upTheories of how cultures and individuals manage meaning in public communication, including speeches, campaigns, print and electronic media. Applies classical, modern and contemporary critical frameworks of analysis.HCOM 433Training and Development
Sign upCommunication in a training and development environment with particular emphasis on learning principles, instructional design, implementation and evaluation of training and needs assessment.HCOM 440The Dark Side of Interpersonal Communication
Sign upSocial scientific literature regarding the "dark side" of communication, which includes aspects of communication that are poorly understood, understudied and/or classified as destruction, dysfunctional, evil, immoral, malicious, criminal or abusive.HCOM 445Leadership: Toxic and Intoxicating
Sign upLeadership from a communication theory perspective. Leadership dynamics to help gain insight into leadership and the influences.HCOM 456Intercultural Conflict: Theory and Practice
Sign upRelationship between intercultural conflict theory and practice. Key cultural patterns that impact conflict . Theoretical and applied perspectives on intercultural conflict across contexts will be emphasized.HCOM 469Intergroup Communication
Sign upThis course explores social identity complexity and communication dynamics in different contexts including intergenerational, ethnolinguistic vitality, intercultural, ability-disability, sexual orientation, workplace, health, and sports.HCOM 480Communication Studies Capstone
Sign upGives advanced students opportunity to integrate and synthesize what they have learned. Prepares them to be competent communicators in their personal, civic and professional roles and is the final class before graduation.HCOM 492TProseminar in Speech Communication
Sign upCurrent research topics in the concentration areas of persuasion and argumentation, interpersonal communication, intercultural communication and organizational communication will be presented. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 12 units.HCOM 495Internship in Communication Studies
Sign upOn-site involvement with communication frameworks as they function in ongoing organizational settings. Working in an organization and seminar activities. Application for internship must be submitted prior to enrollment.HCOM 496Student-to-Student Tutorials
Sign upConsult "Student-to-Student Tutorials" in this Catalog for more complete course description. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.HCOM 499Independent Study
Sign upOpen to upper-division students in speech communication only with signed consent form from department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
HIST100 courses
HIST 110AWorld Civilizations to the 16th Century
Sign upDevelopment of Western and non-Western civilizations from their origins to the 16th century.HIST 110BWorld Civilizations Since the 16th Century
Sign upDevelopment of Western and non-Western civilizations from the 16th century to the present.HIST 111Imagining Technology in History
Sign upHow human cultures historically have imagined and represented technology in literature, philosophy, religion and the arts. Examine, through case studies from world history, how diverse cultures have grappled with the impact of technology on human existence.HIST 130Explore Core: Teens in Trouble
Sign upTeens in trouble through multiple lenses. The physiological and environmental conditions that impact adolescents. How societies interpret and react to teens in trouble. Apply holistic knowledge to developing personal and/or economic well-being and promoting societal responsibilities to youth.HIST 170AUnited States to 1877
Sign upPolitical, social, economic and cultural development of the United States to 1877. Old World background, rise of the new nation, sectional problems, the Civil War and Reconstruction.HIST 170BUnited States Since 1877
Sign upU.S. history from the late 19th century to the present. Economic transformation, political reform movements, social, cultural and intellectual changes and the role of the United States in world affairs.HIST 180Survey of American History
Sign upAmerican history from prehistoric times (before 1492) to the present according to chronological time periods. Basic themes that pervade the entire sweep of the nation's history. Satisfies state requirement in U.S. History.HIST 190Survey of American History with Emphasis on Ethnic Minorities
Sign upSurvey of American history from prehistoric times (before 1492) to the present with special emphasis on the role of race and ethnicity. (HIST 190, AFAM 190, ASAM 190 and CHIC 190 are the same course.).HIST 200Ideas, Books, And Beliefs: Texts that Changed History
Sign upProbes a central historical question: how ideas change, by examining the role of fictional and non-fiction texts in fundamentally altering a people's belief systems.HIST 201The History of Asian Pacific Americans
Sign upOrigins and evolution of Asian American communities and cultures, with an emphasis upon the southern California region, through selected books, oral histories, films, outside speakers and excursions. (HIST 201 and ASAM 201 are the same course.).HIST 202Discovering My Roots: Genealogy, Family, History
Sign upThe meanings and forms of family in world history by engaging the methods and practices of history research: theoretical literature, genealogy databases, oral histories, personal digital archives, family history rooms. Produce substantive research on own families. (HIST 202 and AGNG 202 are the same course).HIST 210ABaseball History
Sign upExamines history of baseball through art, films, memoirs, music and fiction. In playing, watching, writing about and contemplating the nation's most creative, complicated and exported sport, diverse Americans have defined themselves and their connections to other regions of the world.HIST 215How to be a Leader, Ancient Greek Style
Sign upIntroduces major approaches to the subject of leadership in ancient Greece through ancient poetry, history, philosophy, and biography. Discuss and analyze ancient texts to enable students to develop their own answers to the challenges of contemporary leadership.HIST 230Clashing Steel: Classic and Medieval War and Society
Sign upHistory of the global emergence and experience of organized violence, evolution of strategy and tactics, the impact of technology on warfare, and the relationship between military and civilians in pre-modern eras. Topically examines social and cultural reactions to war.HIST 231Roar of Cannons: Modern War and Society
Sign upDevelopments following the introduction of gunpowder. The evolution of military strategy and tactics, impact of technology on warfare, and relationship between war and civilian populations.HIST 300AHistorical Thinking
Sign upNature of history, history of historical thought and history's relationship to the humanities and social sciences. Seminar required of all history majors. History majors must earn at a "C" (2.0) or better.HIST 300BHistorical Writing
Sign upResearch, writing and library usage (including computer-assisted bibliographic searches) as related to history. Meets the classroom portion of the upper-division writing requirement for history majors. Seminar required of all history majors. History majors must earn at least a "C" (2.0) in this course.HIST 303History, Film and Trouble
Sign upHistorical films can be dangerous, and many governments try to censor or ban them. Discusses historical films that deal with trouble: periods and actions in the past that bring embarrassment and shame in the present.HIST 305Jazz and Modernity
Sign upJazz in 20th-century history and politics; its interaction with literature, film, the visual arts and dance in the context of aesthetic and philosophical movements and concepts of race and gender.HIST 310The California Experience
Sign upSeven themes in California studies. Explores the California experience through readings, films and music, and three writing assignments that ask them to research one topic each in the arts/humanities, social sciences and natural sciences in California. (LBST 310 and HIST 310 are the same course.).HIST 311World War II
Sign upHistory of World War II: Films, documentaries, lectures and discussion.HIST 313Imagining Alexander the Great
Sign upWays in which the historical figure of Alexander the Great has been represented and interpreted by writers and artists for over two millennia in the cultures of Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia.HIST 314Travels in Time
Sign upThe encounters of travelers with people and places around the world through time. Locations and time periods will vary.HIST 315A European Tour
Sign upInterdisciplinary introduction to the development of European civilization in the pre-modern period through an examination of select sites. The geographical and environmental context, the peopling of Europe and the evolution of cultural, political, economic and religious ideas and institutions. (HIST 315 and LBST 315 are the same course.HIST 320Modern European History 1789
Sign upMajor political, social, economic and cultural developments in Modern Europe: French Revolution, industrial revolution, liberalism, socialism, nationalism, imperialism, urbanization, modernity, the World Wars, Russian Revolution, inter-war period and post-1945 period.HIST 325Cross-Cultural History of Medicine
Sign upThe diversity of health and healing systems from the early modern period to the present. Employ an interdisciplinary approach to examine the science and ethics of health and healing across a variety of geographical, historical and cultural contexts. (LBST 325 and HIST 325 are the same course.).HIST 326Magic, Mysticism and Witchcraft in Early Modern Europe
Sign upMagical thinking in Europe from its medieval roots through the 17th century. The currents of magical thinking in elite and popular culture and its manifestations in Renaissance science and philosophy and in the witch craze.HIST 330History of Early Science and Technology
Sign upScience and technology in the development of human culture, especially the interactions among science, technology and society in ancient Greece and China, medieval and Renaissance Europe, and Islam. (HIST 330 and LBST 330 are the same course).HIST 331History of Science: Copernicus to the Present
Sign upScience from the 16th century to the present, especially the scientific revolutions of the 17th and 20th centuries and the interaction between science, technology and culture. (HIST 331 and LBST 331 are the same course.).HIST 332Concepts and Approaches in Women’s History
Sign upOverview of problems, concepts, methodologies and debates that have characterized women's history in recent decades. (HIST 332 and GSS 332 are the same course.).HIST 333Big History
Sign upHistory of the universe, from the Big Bang to the present, examining ways in which discoveries from the sciences give fresh insights into the origins and importance of humanity and the modern world.HIST 340Americans in Italy
Sign upThe encounters of traveling Americans-writers, visual artists, collectors, soldiers and filmmakers-with Italy from the late colonial to post-World War II eras.HIST 341Ancient Eats: Food and Foodways in the Ancient World
Sign upFood in the Roman Empire and elsewhere in the ancient world. Farming, sustainability, trade, purchasing, processing, production, ingredients, terroir, recipes, tools, the place and function of feasts, and food in myth, cult and philosophy (LBST 341 and HIST 341 are the same course.).HIST 350History of Latin American Civilization
Sign upSocial, economic, political and cultural evolution of Latin America from the European conquest to the present.HIST 355History of African Civilization
Sign upSocial, political, economic and cultural evolution of African civilizations from early times to the present.HIST 360Modern Asia: Nationalism and Revolutionary Change
Sign upModular analysis of nationalism, revolution and modernization as drawn from the experiences of countries in Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, India, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines.HIST 375The Great Depression
Sign upPolitical and cultural responses to the Great Depression of the 1930s through speeches, oral histories, literature, music and the visual arts.HIST 377Women’s Image in American Film
Sign upImages, symbols, visual metaphors and myths as they relate to the image of women. Change in film images will be contrasted with the changing status of women in America. Not available for graduate degree credit.HIST 380BAmerican Legal and Constitutional History
Sign upLegal and constitutional issues affecting the development of the U.S. Constitution, American law and government. Developments from English and colonial legal origins to constitutional problems of the post-World War II era.HIST 380CAmerican Military History
Sign upAmerica's military experience focusing upon the democratic, industrial, managerial, mechanical, scientific and social revolutions that have molded military institutions and national policies.HIST 382World War II Japanese American Evacuation
Sign upWorld War II eviction and detention of people of Japanese ancestry in the United States, pivoting on the significance of this experience in the areas of civil and human rights, cross-cultural relations and international affairs. Not available for graduate degree credit. (HIST 382 and ASAM 382 are the same course.).HIST 386AAmerican Social History 1750-1860
Sign upSocial history of the United States to the Civil War. How different groups shaped American history and respond to changing laws, institutions and economic realities. Theories and methods social historians use.HIST 386BAmerican Social History 1865-1930
Sign upSocial history of the United States from the Civil War; reform, social organization and values. Women's movement, censorship, divorce, the child and the limits of reform movements in an organizational society.HIST 394The American Civil War
Sign upHistory of the American Civil War. Both contemporary and current analyses of the war will be amplified by the use of films and slides.HIST 395World War I
Sign upExplores military, cultural, social, economic, ecological, and political aspects of the war using film, literature and other sources.HIST 400ATeaching Premodern History
Sign upFor students intending to teach world history. Introduction to and critical analysis of the history and pedagogy of world history. The differential development of human societies across time and across the globe.HIST 400BConcepts in World History
Sign upDesigned primarily for students intending to teach world history. Introduction to various conceptual approaches to world history and the major themes of modern world history, including industrialization, imperialism, nationalism and globalization.HIST 401AOral History
Sign upUtilize tape recorded interviews to document significant events in 20th-century history. Training in interviewing techniques, specific background research and equipment use, after which students conduct a number of tape-recorded interviews.HIST 402AIntroduction to Public History
Sign upApplying history to activities outside of teaching and academic research. Archival work, historic preservation, exhibit interpretation, and historical research and writing in business, government and individual consulting.HIST 402BPracticum in Public History
Sign upHands-on experience in the field of public history. Working as a project team, students will contribute to a public history project in collaboration with a museum, historic site, agency, or organization in Southern California. Field work may be required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.HIST 405Visual History
Sign upImages are significant sources informing historians' understanding of the past. This course examines the ways historians use visual material such as photographs, paintings, public monuments, exhibitions, and film as sources for historical interpretation and public history practice.HIST 406AHistory and Editing
Sign upTechniques of editing, book and photo layout and indexing. Focuses on oral history documents, but includes other historical and technical editing. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.HIST 410The Rise of the Atlantic World
Sign upMain themes of the history of the Atlantic Basin, 1450-1700, including the discovery and conquest of the New World, Africans' contributions to the creation of the Atlantic world and the origins of the "plantation complex.".HIST 411BGenocide and Ethnic Cleansing
Sign upHistory of genocide and ethnic cleansing in a global context. Weekly readings and seminar discussions highlight questions of facial violence, victimhood, modernization, nation building, gender, class, and the politics of memory and denial.HIST 412AHistory of the Christian Church to the Reformation
Sign upChristian Church from its origins in the apostolic preaching through the late Middle Ages and the beginning (1517) of the Reformation in both the East and West. (HIST 412A and RLST 412A are the same course.).HIST 412BHistory of the Christian Church from the Reformation to the Present
Sign upWestern church as an institution from the Reformation (1517) to the present. Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Protestantism in historical perspective. (HIST 412B and RLST 412B are the same course.).HIST 412CHistory of the Jews
Sign upThe Jewish people from the biblical period to the present. The literature of each period, as well as the relationships which exist between the Jewish communities and the societies in which they exist. (HIST 412C and RLST 412C are the same course.).HIST 414AThe Ancient Near East
Sign upIntroduction to the history of the Ancient Near East, from the first cities and states (c. 3500-3000 B.C.E.) to the death of Alexander the Great (323 B.C.E.), focusing on the Assyrian and Persian Empires.HIST 415AEarly Greece: From Troy to Thermopylae
Sign upIntroduction to the history of early Greece (c.1400-479 BCE). Social, cultural, political and economic history, critically analyzed on the basis of primary sources; focusing on historical context of beginnings of ancient Greek poetry, philosophy, historiography and political organization.HIST 415BThe Classical Greek World, 479-323 BCE
Sign upThe political, social, cultural, gender, religious and economic framework of the Classical Greek world (479-323 BCE) through critical analysis of primary sources.HIST 415CWar and Society in Ancient Greece
Sign upThe dynamic relationship between the changing ways in which Archaic (800-500 BCE) and Classical (500-300 BCE) Greek societies were structured, and the ways in which the Greeks organized themselves for and conducted warfare.HIST 417ARoman Republic
Sign upRoman social and political institutions under the republic.HIST 417BRoman Empire
Sign upRoman imperial institutions and culture with attention to the rise of Christianity. (HIST 417B and RLST 417B are the same course.).HIST 420The Byzantine Empire
Sign upEast Roman Empire from Constantine to the Ottoman conquest of 1453. Institutional aspects of Byzantine society: church, state, the economy, law and culture.HIST 423AMedieval History, 300-1350
Sign upMedieval civilizations - East European, West European and Islamic - from the decline of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the Hundred Year's War, with emphasis on cultural, intellectual and social history.HIST 423CAncient and Medieval Britain
Sign upBritain from 5 B.C. to 1485. Constitutional, institutional and cultural aspects of Roman, Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Norman and Plantagenet Britain.HIST 425AThe Renaissance
Sign upEurope in the 14th and 15th centuries: development of humanism and capitalism in Italy and their impact on European culture; rise of Renaissance monarchies; the Renaissance papacy; Christian humanism; and Renaissance science and mysticism.HIST 429BFrom the Defeat of Fascism to the Fall of Communism: Europe since 1945
Sign upSurvey of the cultural, political and economic history of Europe since 1945.HIST 432AGermany to Fall of the Nazis: Nation, Race, Sex and Empire
Sign upGerman national unification, the rise of racial antisemitism, imperialism in Africa, World War I, fascism and antifascism, the sexual and cultural innovations of the Weimar Republic, and Nazi genocide during World War II. Focus on race, gender and empire.HIST 433ATudor Stuart England
Sign upEngland from the accession of Henry VII to the Glorious Revolution. Political, institutional, ecclesiastical and cultural aspects of the period of the Tudors and Stuarts.HIST 433BHistory of Modern England and Great Britain
Sign upModern British history (Glorious Revolution to present). Achievement of constitutional monarchy, transition from agrarian to industrial society, establishment of political democracy and the rise and fall of socialism.HIST 435AThe Holocaust
Sign upThe history and origins, implementation and results of the European-wide programs of persecution and genocide carried out by Nazi Germany and their collaborators against the Jews during the period 1933-1945. (HIST 435A and RLST 435A are the same course.).HIST 435BFascism, 1918
Sign upGlobal phenomenon of fascism from its origins at the end of the 19th century to its "defeat" at the end of World War II, examining major and minor movements from a social, cultural, and political point of view.HIST 435CThe Spanish Civil War
Sign upCauses of the Spanish Civil War and its consequences for Spaniards, Europeans, and the world at large. The ideological, social, political and international conflicts underpinning the Spanish Civil War.HIST 436ACities in European Civilization, 1000-1915
Sign upUrban history of Western Europe from the revival of urban life in the High Middle Ages through WWI, with a focus on urban social and cultural evolution.HIST 449ARace, Ethnicity and Gender in Latin America: A History
Sign upIssues of race, ethnicity and gender in Latin America from the 15th century to the present. Emphasizes Latin America's two largest countries, Brazil and Mexico.HIST 449BCuban History Through Film
Sign upHistory of Cuba through film. The camera as a window into Cuban society. Major themes, such as slavery, gender, Cuban-U.S. relations and the socialist revolution.HIST 451AColonial Period of Latin America
Sign upLatin America from its pre-Columbian origins to the era of the Wars of Independence. Ethnic, social, and cultural factors that characterized the colonial period.HIST 451B19th-Century Latin America: Era of Nation Building
Sign upLatin America during the 19th century (1810-1910) with emphasis on cultural and socio-political factors that were important in the creation of Latin American nations. Special focus on development of the Rio de la Plata, the Andean nations and Mexico.HIST 451CLatin America Since 1945
Sign upFocuses on political, economic, cultural and social patterns in key Latin American nations from 1945 to the present. Not available for graduate degree credit.HIST 45220th-Century Brazil
Sign upSocial, economic, cultural and political history of Brazil, with particular emphasis on the period since World War II.HIST 453AHistory of Mexico pre-Columbian
Sign upHistory of Mexico from prior to the Spanish conquest of 1521 through the wars for Independence ending in 1821.HIST 453BHistory of Mexico from Independence
Sign upPivotal moments in modern Mexican history, including post-colonial nation building, Mexican-American War, Mexican Revolution of 1910, Chiapas Rebellion of the mid-1990s and 2000 elections.HIST 458AWest Africa and the African Diaspora
Sign upWest African relationships with the African diaspora in the Americas. Issues of the origins of political conflict, economic exploitation, racism, gender, revolts and emancipation, Pan-Africanism and rights of African descendants since the 15th century.HIST 458BSouthern Africa in the 20th Century
Sign upTwentieth-century developments in the Union (Republic) of South Africa, Central Africa (the Rhodesias and Nyasaland) and Portuguese colonies; the political, economic and social ramifications of race relations.HIST 458CAfrican History Since 1935
Sign upIssues of European imperialism, settler cultures, racism and African consciousness, ethnic conflict, gender, nationalist and guerrilla liberation movements, Pan-Africanism, international relations and society development policies in Africa since 1935.HIST 460AThe Chinese Diaspora
Sign upHistory of Chinese migration from the 16th century to the present, focusing on the domestic and international situations that shaped the conditions for Chinese migration to different parts of the world.HIST 461History of Ancient China
Sign upChinese history from ancient times to the middle of the 17th century; society, thought, economy and political institutions.HIST 463AHistory of Japan
Sign upSocial, political, and economic history of Japan until 1868, stressing the Tokugawa era.HIST 463BHistory of Japan
Sign upRise of the modern Japanese state, Japanese imperialism and the postwar era.HIST 463CThemes in Korean History
Sign upChronological overview of Korean history, emphasizing the modern period. Thematic approach covers topics such as a state building, Confucianism, nationalism, the colonial period, the Korean War and reunification of the peninsula.HIST 464AHistory of Southeast Asia to 1800
Sign upDevelopment of Southeast Asian civilizations from the earliest times to 1800, including the classical and early modern era.HIST 464BHistory of Southeast Asia, 1800-present
Sign upDevelopment of Southeast Asian history from 1800 to the present, including the colonial, post-colonial and contemporary period.HIST 464CEarly Vietnam
Sign upHistory of Vietnam from the earliest times to c. 1800. Seeks to identify main issues in early history of Vietnam, trade origins of Vietnamese civilization and its implications on the formation of Vietnamese national identity and nationalism.HIST 464DModern Vietnam
Sign upHistory of Vietnam since 1802. The French colonial experience, the Vietnamese struggle against the French from 1946 to 1954, and the American involvement in Vietnam.HIST 464EThe Vietnam War from the Vietnamese Perspective
Sign upThe Vietnam War from various Vietnamese perspectives: historical, cultural and psychological; North vs. South; personal, regional, national and global; men and women; elite class and ordinary people. (HIST 464E and ASAM 464E are the same course).HIST 466AIslamic Civilization: Arab Era
Sign upArab predominance in the Middle East from the rise of Islam to the Mongol invasions of the 13th century. (HIST 466A and RLST 466A are the same course.).HIST 466BIslamic Civilization: Imperial Age
Sign upMongol invasions of the Middle East and their effects. Ottoman Turkish, Safavid Persian and Moghul Empires to 1800. (HIST 466B and RLST 466B are the same course.).HIST 467AThe Middle East in the 19th Century
Sign upWestern penetration of the Middle East and the reaction to it, modernization, the growth of nationalist movements and revolutionary disturbances ending with World War I.HIST 467BContemporary Middle East History
Sign upSocial, political and economic changes in the Middle East since World War I. The period after World War II and recent independence movements.
ISDS25 courses
ISDS 309Introduction to Programming
Sign upStructured programming principle; object-oriented programming principles; using GUI objects; handling events; processing files and streams.ISDS 351Principles of Information Systems
Sign upHow business professionals can leverage Information Systems (IS) through planning, oversight and management.ISDS 361ABusiness Analytics I
Sign upStatistical data analysis and inference techniques within the context of business analytics. Selecting statistical tools that are appropriate for a given application. Develop a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Minimum 2.5 GPA required for online section registration.ISDS 361BBusiness Analytics II
Sign upAdvanced concepts and applications of business analytics. Developing analytical thinking, applying business analytics solutions, and communicating insights based on the solutions to decision makers in an organization.ISDS 371C++ For Business Applications
Sign upC++ syntax, structured programming, table handling, design standards, object oriented programming.ISDS 373Python for Business Analytics
Sign upIntroduction to core Python programming basics, including data types, control structures, algorithm development and program design with functions. Data/information processing techniques and how to glean insights from data under the context of business applications.ISDS 379Fundamentals of Cryptocurrencies
Sign upThe design of cryptocurrencies and how they function in practice, focusing on the following: cryptography; blockchain technology; crypto as currency; interaction with traditional capital markets; investments. (FIN 379 and ISDS 379 are the same course.).ISDS 402Database Management Systems
Sign upEssential concepts, principles and methods for analysis, design and implementation of database management systems; covers theory and practice; emphasis the relational model; examines issues and problems associated with developing single and multiple user applications both today and in the future; project required.ISDS 406Systems Analysis and Design
Sign upSystems analysis and design for business information systems; systems development methodologies; managing changes to system parameters; systems process and data models; case tool types and their use; structured vs. object oriented analysis and design.ISDS 409Business Telecommunications for Information System Design
Sign upEssential concepts for developing a data communication architecture to support information systems for a business enterprise. Requires group project to design a LAN.ISDS 411Business Applications using Web Technologies
Sign upContemporary issues in the design and development of integrated, graphical user interface-based business applications.ISDS 415Principles of Business Intelligence
Sign upPrinciples and procedures related to the design and use of expert systems and decision support systems principles in management decision making; development of expert systems using shells.ISDS 418Privacy and Security
Sign upSecurity and privacy problems associated with the use of computer systems; ways to minimize risks and losses.ISDS 421Pricing Analytics and Revenue Management
Sign upProvides analytical tools; a conceptual framework deals with how prices are set in organizations. Learn to apply advanced analytics to earn incremental revenue through the efficient use of resources and science-based pricing methods.ISDS 435Integrated Enterprise Information Systems
Sign upApplication programming fundamentals for ERP systems; accessing and management of ERP database tables and external files; layout design and data extraction for advanced output; testing, debugging and analysis tools; security issues in an ERP system.ISDS 442Business Modeling Using Spreadsheets
Sign upUse Microsoft Excel to implement business models. Excel will be used to effectively organize, analyze and present information. Examples include operations, production, marketing and finance. Macros, goal seek, solver, simulation and data tables.ISDS 443Marketing Analytics: Decision-Making in the Information Age
Sign upApplying analysis and modeling techniques to a broad range of marketing decision making domains. (MKTG 443 and ISDS 443 are the same course.).ISDS 444Social Media Marketing and Analytics
Sign upTheoretical concepts and practical skills used by organizations in developing social media marketing strategies and in generating and utilizing analytics. Create social media content and produce actionable analytics from the social media content. (MKTG 444 and ISDS 444 are the same course.).ISDS 454Senior Project: Information Systems Development
Sign upIntegrates information systems development concepts of analysis, design and implementation. Develop an information system from concept to completion. Individual and team effort.ISDS 474Data Mining for Managers
Sign upFundamentals of data mining. Topics may include association, classification, clustering, decision trees, statistical modeling, and visualization. Motivation for the applications of data mining techniques. Use of data mining software suites on data sets.ISDS 477Applied Business Forecasting
Sign upForecasting methods applied to problems in business and industry; practical multiple regression models with computer solutions; basic techniques in time-series analysis of trend, cyclical and seasonal components; correlation of time-series and forecasting with the computer.ISDS 478Data Analytics for Risk and Insurance
Sign upOverview of the application of traditional and modern data analytics to risk management and property-casualty insurance. Data management, predictive modelling, traditional analysis techniques, modern analysis techniques, smart product technology and data analysis in underwriting. (ISDS 478 and FIN 478 are the same course.).ISDS 479Crypto Creation
Sign upCreate own cryptocurrency and non fungible tokens (NFT) using the Titan Crypto Ecosystem. Utilize the ecosystem?s blockchain to create nodes, Integrate APIs, design the interface, make the cryptocurrency legal and mint the cryptocurrency. (FIN 479 and ISDS 479 are the same course.).ISDS 495Internship
Sign upPlanned and supervised work experience. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Credit/No Credit or 3-unit Letter Grade option. Only 3-unit Letter Grade option will fulfill practicum requirement. Consent of department internship adviser needed.ISDS 499Independent Study
Sign upOpen to qualified students desiring to pursue directed independent inquiry. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Not open to students on academic notice. Requires approval by the Department Chair.
KNES36 courses
KNES 304Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Time Physical Activities
Sign upThe broad field of recreation and leisure, including an overview of professional preparation and survey of the recreation professions in college, commercial, government and nonprofit organizations.KNES 320Exercise Techniques for Strength Training
Sign upPractical experiences in resistance exercise lifting and spotting techniques. Free-weight exercises, such as squatting and Olympic lifting. Proper set up and execution of machine-based exercises.KNES 325Techniques of Coaching
Sign upFactors related to coaching strategies and techniques: philosophy, ethics, legal issues, gender, multicultural and equity issues, leadership, motivation, team management, budget, recruiting, equipment purchase, skill acquisition, season planning, conditioning, nutrition and drugs.KNES 342Stress Management
Sign upNature of stress and physiological and psychological effects of prolonged stress responses. Short- and long-term somatic and behavioral techniques (exercise, relaxation, meditation, nutrition, time management and goal setting) for management of stress. (PUBH 342 and KNES 342 are the same course.).KNES 348Physiology of Exercise
Sign upDescription and explanation of functional and structural changes in the body brought on by acute exercise and chronic training.KNES 348LPhysiology of Exercise Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory techniques in physiology of exercise designed to provide students fundamental knowledge of and practical experiences in test methodologies used to evaluate fitness components. (3 hours laboratory).KNES 349Measurement and Statistics in Kinesiology
Sign upMeasurement theory and statistics used in evaluating health and human performance, focusing on analyzing and interpreting data in different environments.KNES 351Principles of Strength and Conditioning
Sign upAcute effects and chronic adaptations to various forms of resistance training across the lifespan.KNES 352Principles of Teaching Group Fitness
Sign upProvide content knowledge and practical experience concerned with teaching group exercise. Emphasis will be placed on teaching principles, techniques, safety and a variety of exercise formats.KNES 353Physical Activity and Lifelong Well-Being
Sign upIntegrating physiological, psychological and sociological understandings of the human being in relationship to physical activity as a lifelong pursuit. Physical fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, socialization, and individual differences in human behavior. (PUBH 353 and KNES 353 are the same course.).KNES 354Cardiovascular Exercise Testing and Prescription
Sign upMethods of graded exercise testing in the apparently healthy adult. Guidelines for aerobic exercise prescription. Cardiovascular disease and identification of risk factors.KNES 360Movement Anatomy
Sign upThe musculoskeletal system and its function in producing human movement from a functional perspective; the relationship between selected elements of myology and osteology as they relate to human motion.KNES 361Principles of Human Movement
Sign upBasic mechanical principles and their application in the study of human movement.KNES 363Adapted Physical Education
Sign upStudy of the disabled whose unique needs in motor development determine their least restrictive environment in physical activity. Programs of games, sports and exercise in diversified settings; legally mandated regulations.KNES 364Motor Development
Sign upExamine changes in human motor behavior across the lifespan, factors that underlie these changes, and the application of theoretical concepts to development of movement-based age appropriate programs.KNES 365Pathologies in Sport/Exercise
Sign upCommon pathologies seen in sport and/or exercise, including prevention strategies, etiologies, diagnoses, management approaches and possible complications.KNES 371Human Motor Control and Learning
Sign upNeural, musculoskeletal and psychological mechanisms underlying the control and learning of movement skills across the lifespan.KNES 375Management of Sport/Exercise Emergencies
Sign upCatastrophic and life-threatening injuries and illnesses common to sport/exercise. Epidemiology, prevention strategies and management approaches.KNES 377Principles of Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Sign upTheoretical foundation of the rehabilitation process for musculoskeletal injuries. Topics include the integration of therapeutic exercise and modalities to achieve specific rehabilitation goals across various patient populations and clinical settings.KNES 380Philosophy of Human Movement
Sign upThe philosophy of human movement in athletics, sport, kinesiology, play, dance and other human movement forms from ancient Greeks to the present. Philosophical theories of human movement relative to personal identity, reality, being, values and nature of competition.KNES 381History of Sports, Games and Culture
Sign upHistorical interpretations of the role of sport, games, play, dance and recreation in human life. Connections between sporting and movement practices, as well as the broader cultural, political, intellectual and economic patterns that have shaped societies throughout world history.KNES 383Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity
Sign upIntroduction to theory and research of psychological processes that influence human performance in numerous movement settings including sport, exercise, and rehabilitation. Individual difference variables, social psychological variables and assessment and intervention.KNES 384Sport Sociology
Sign upSport and social institutions and social processes. Understanding sport as a social phenomenon.KNES 385Instructional Analysis of Human Movement
Sign upVariables and principles which contribute to effective observation, analysis and instruction of human movement skills across the life span.KNES 386Movement and the Child
Sign upCharacteristics of the child; physical growth and development; basic mechanical principles related to human movement and motor learning; and concepts related to the design of physical activity programs that are appropriately challenging for children at various developmental levels. SMPP-PE students require KNES 494.KNES 387Movement and the Adolescent
Sign upImplement physical education programs at the secondary level. Cognitive, affective and psychomotor development; structure, concepts and principles related to human movement and motor learning; concepts related to the design of secondary school movement programs. SMPP-PE students require KNES 494.KNES 388Teaching Elementary Physical Education
Sign upDesign and implement developmentally-appropriate physical education programs at the elementary school level. Provides fieldwork experiences to practice teaching techniques at a local elementary school under supervision. SMPP-PE students require KNES 494.KNES 396Physical Education Tutorial
Sign upSupervised experience in performance or laboratory situations through tutoring or assisting in instruction. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. A maximum of 3 units may be applied toward the major. Requires consent of instructor and tutorial adviser.KNES 399Peer Mentoring for KNES Student Success
Sign upDepartment permission required after mentor application is approved. Develop mentorship skills through seminar learning and serving as a peer mentor to fellow students. Enhance communication, cultural competency, leadership, motivational, goal achievement, personal management and student success skills.KNES 404Recreation Staff Management and Communication
Sign upIntroduces seminar participants to effective staff management and communication in recreation organizations in the public and non-profit sectors. Will focus on key management issues in recreation organizations, including effective staff leadership.KNES 410Issues in Youth Sports
Sign upInterdisciplinary examination of current trends and issues in youth sport, focusing on non-school based community programs. The structural characteristics of sport and physical activity programs as they pertain to proper development of children and adolescents.KNES 414Legal Issues in Kinesiology
Sign upIntroduction to the legal system and the law as applied to sport and exercise settings, including the areas of sports, fitness and healthcare and recreational activities; understanding the concepts of ethics, negligence and risk management.KNES 421Clinical Anatomy
Sign upDevelop hands-on skills for future healthcare practitioners. Emphasizes skills for identifying musculoskeletal structures visually and via palpation, and then testing their function. Use anatomical and live human models to develop and demonstrate skills.KNES 430Applied Sport Psychology
Sign upApplication of principles from sport psychology literature to enhance athletes' and coaches' performance.KNES 432Applied Exercise Psychology
Sign upUnderstanding and applying the principles from exercise psychology to the promotion of physical activity in a variety of settings including preventive, clinical, community and rehabilitative programs.KNES 434Physical Activity Promotion and Behavior
Sign upApply behavior change principles and theories to the promotion of physical activity as well as develop and evaluate physical activity interventions.
LBST33 courses
LBST 100Introduction to the Humanities
Sign upInterdisciplinary introduction to the humanities as a set of related disciplines that apply conceptual, critical, historical and linguistic analyses to advance our understanding of what it means to be human.LBST 101Introduction to the Social Sciences
Sign upMajor topics in the social sciences in order to understand their systematic study of human behavior, to realize the connections among particular issues and approaches, and to reflect critically on modern life.LBST 133Explore Core: Truth
Sign upNature, significance and knowability of truth, exploring perspectives from philosophy, history, journalism, criminal justice, mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences. How is truth made or discovered? And why and when we should we trust the truths that emerge? (PHIL 133, BIOL 133, EGME 133, LBST 133 are the same course.).LBST 300Introduction to Liberal Studies
Sign upThe natural world as theme, introductory exploration of values and modes of inquiry and expression in the arts and humanities, natural and social sciences.LBST 301Inquiry and Composition in Liberal Studies
Sign upSelected thematic interconnections between the arts and humanities, sciences and social sciences through reading, discussion and composition. Satisfies the upper-division writing course requirement for majors in Liberal Studies.LBST 302AHistorical Dimension of Liberal Studies
Sign upOrigins and development of modes of thought and forms of expression in the three core areas of liberal studies, i.e., the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities.LBST 302BHistorical Dimension of Liberal Studies
Sign upOrigins and development of modes of thought and forms of expression in the three core areas of liberal studies, i.e., the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities.LBST 303Liberal Studies in the Humanities and Arts
Sign upInterdisciplinary approach to the humanities and arts that examines their purposes, structures and major developments since 1900.LBST 304Liberal Studies in the Sciences
Sign upInterdisciplinary introduction to the character and aims of 20th-century science, current theories and knowledge, and the role of science and technology in contemporary society.LBST 305Liberal Studies in the Social Sciences
Sign upInterdisciplinary introduction to modern social science in which major thinkers, ideas, movements and problems will be approached historically, comparatively and analytically.LBST 310The California Experience
Sign upSeven themes in California studies. Explores the California experience through readings, films and music, and three writing assignments that ask them to research one topic each in the arts/humanities, social sciences and natural sciences in California. (LBST 310 and HIST 310 are the same course.).LBST 315A European Tour
Sign upInterdisciplinary introduction to the development of European civilization in the pre-modern period through an examination of select sites. The geographical and environmental context, the peopling of Europe and the evolution of cultural, political, economic and religious ideas and institutions. (HIST 315 and LBST 315 are the same course.LBST 322Cross-Cultural Social Thought
Sign upInterdisciplinary exploration of the variety of cultural and historical approaches to enduring questions of social life, organization, and cooperation. The differences, as well as interactions, between these approaches.LBST 323Cross-Cultural Humanities
Sign upInterdisciplinary exploration of the humanities through a series of questions humans have raised across cultures and historical periods. The commonalities of human concerns and the diversity and uniqueness of the answers given to them.LBST 325Cross-Cultural History of Medicine
Sign upThe diversity of health and healing systems from the early modern period to the present. Employ an interdisciplinary approach to examine the science and ethics of health and healing across a variety of geographical, historical and cultural contexts. (LBST 325 and HIST 325 are the same course.).LBST 330History of Early Science and Technology
Sign upScience and technology in the development of human culture, especially the interactions among science, technology and society in ancient Greece and China, medieval and Renaissance Europe, and Islam. (HIST 330 and LBST 330 are the same course).LBST 331History of Science: Copernicus to the Present
Sign upScience from the 16th century to the present, especially the scientific revolutions of the 17th and 20th centuries and the interaction between science, technology and culture. (HIST 331 and LBST 331 are the same course.).LBST 333Evolution and Creation
Sign upInterdisciplinary study of evolutionary biology's impact on culture in context of religious doctrines of creation. Evolutionary theory and religious and philosophical reactions from Darwin to the present, including relevant educational and legal contexts. (PHIL 333 and LBST 333 are the same course.).LBST 335Science on the Silver Screen
Sign upRepresentations of science and scientists in film. Themes include images of scientists, the relationship between science and society, depictions of scientific personalities, and the emotional lives of scientists.LBST 337Science, Technology, and Society
Sign upInterdisciplinary examination of the relationships between science, technology, and social institutions and structures. Emphasis on developing and maintaining scientific literacy, understanding personal and public risk assessment, and participating in civic discussions of science policy.LBST 340Food in the Social Sciences
Sign upInterdisciplinary exploration of the study of food in the social sciences. The meanings of food in the construction of society and culture across time and space.LBST 341Ancient Eats: Food and Foodways in the Ancient World
Sign upFood in the Roman Empire and elsewhere in the ancient world. Farming, sustainability, trade, purchasing, processing, production, ingredients, terroir, recipes, tools, the place and function of feasts, and food in myth, cult and philosophy (LBST 341 and HIST 341 are the same course.).LBST 401Knowledge in the Arts and Sciences
Sign upPhilosophical analysis and comparison of how the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the arts and humanities apply epistemological or aesthetic criteria to assess scientific and artistic activities. Evolution of these criteria in their social and ideological context.LBST 482Interdisciplinary Thematic Research Seminar
Sign upDevelop, organize, create and evaluate a research proposal, annotated bibliography and research paper on a student-selected interdisciplinary topic. Present the project in oral, material or performance-based form. Satisfies the Senior Project requirement of the Interdisciplinary Thematic Emphasis. Must pass with a "C" (2.0) or better.LBST 485Senior Seminar in Cultural Diversity
Sign upInterdisciplinary study of the historical and cultural experiences of racial and ethnic groups in America. Student-led discussions.LBST 486Senior Seminar in Humanities and Arts
Sign upInterdisciplinary study of selected topics in the humanities and arts. Integrates and builds upon previous classes in Liberal Studies. Student-led discussions.LBST 488Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies
Sign upInterdisciplinary seminar examining and analyzing environmental problems from the perspectives of the natural sciences and the social sciences. Requires participation in class discussions and written papers on environmental topics.LBST 489Senior Seminar in Gender Issues
Sign upInterdisciplinary study of gender issues in the modern period. Student-led discussions.LBST 490Senior Seminar in Great Books
Sign upImportant books from early civilization to the present. Develops critical reading of texts, clear expression of ideas and integration of knowledge. Student-led discussions.LBST 491Senior Seminar in Literature and Sciences
Sign upInterdisciplinary examination of the relationships between literary and scientific communities, and of literature as a forum for the critique, appraisal and assessment of science in culture.LBST 492Senior Seminar in The History of the Information Machine
Sign upComputing technologies from the early modern period to the present in social and historical context. How to develop research projects exploring the interdependence and interaction between information, society and knowledge.LBST 495Internship in Liberal Studies
Sign upLearning experience for undergraduates at any public or private institution to which a Liberal Studies major/minor or Food Studies minor is related. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.LBST 499Independent Study
Sign upIndividually supervised studies and/or projects. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Department consent and approval by the Liberal Studies department chair required.
LING20 courses
LING 102Languages of the World
Sign upThe world's 7,000 languages, highlighting their structural variety, history and use. Preserving the endangered languages and the development of language as a universal human cognitive capacity.LING 106Language and Linguistics
Sign upNature of language, its origin and development; language in culture, the structure of language and its systems of writing and transcription, and its application to other areas of humanistic and scientific knowledge.LING 206Introduction to Language Structure and Language Use
Sign upIntroduction to the nature, structure, development and use of English. How sounds are articulated and patterned in meaningful units (phonology); symbolic correspondence (phonics); rules of word formation (morphology); word history (etymology); and language use (pragmatics). (ENGL 206 and LING 206 are the same course.).LING 305The English Language in America
Sign upAmerican English, its origins, regional and social dialects and role in American history and in such institutions as schools, corporations, government and media. Requirement for application to English Teaching Credential. (ENGL 305 and LING 305 are the same course.).LING 307Speech/Language Development
Sign upNormal acquisition of phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax and pragmatics in children. Biological, cognitive and social bases of language acquisition. Meets the requirements for specialized preparation to serve as a teacher of exceptional children. (COMD 307 and LING 307 are the same course.).LING 351Introduction to Linguistic Phonetics and Phonology
Sign upNature and structure of sound systems in language. Thorough investigation of the International Phonetic Alphabet as applied to many different languages including English. Language Acquisition (L1) and Language Learning (L2); analytic methods and techniques.LING 360Nonverbal Communication
Sign upPhysical actions, gestures and changes in the physiognomy that occur together with language and paralanguage in human communication; substitutions for language and modifications of it in varying cultures. (LING 360 and HCOM 360 are the same course.).LING 375Meaning and Mind
Sign upPhilosophical issues about language and mind, including topics such as meaning, reference, truth, speech act and belief. (PHIL 375 and LING 375 are the same course).LING 406Descriptive Linguistics
Sign upSounds (phonology), forms and meanings (morphology), and syntax of languages. Examples and problem-solving in various languages. (LING 406 and ANTH 406 are the same course.).LING 408Syntax
Sign upSentence structure in human language. Practice in syntactic analysis in a variety of languages.LING 412Sociolinguistics
Sign upSocial dialects in relation to the surrounding communities. Social stratification, acculturation, language maintenance, standardization, language planning and language change.LING 413Language Acquisition
Sign upChild language acquisition from birth to adult proficiency; stages and variation in child language; comparison of first- and second-language acquisition; current theories of language acquisition.LING 414English As A Global Language
Sign upSurveys the ways in which English is used in diverse societies and cultures around the world. It also examines social, cultural, economic, and political implications of the spread of English for international and cross-cultural communication.LING 416Anthropological Linguistics
Sign upNature and functions of language; language structure and change; classification of languages; use of linguistic evidence in anthropology. (ANTH 416 and LING 416 are the same course.).LING 417Psycholinguistics
Sign upTheory and research on the psychological processes that make possible language acquisition and written language; speech production; and language acquisition. (PSYC 417 and LING 417 are the same course.).LING 430Historical Linguistics
Sign upComparative method in diachronic linguistic methodology and theory, graphemics, glottochronology, language families, dialect geography and internal reconstruction. Fulfills the upper-division baccalaureate writing requirement for linguistics majors.LING 442Changing Words: History, Semantics and Translation
Sign upEtymology, related problems of lexicography and translation. Recent developments in theory of semantic change as related to cultural shifts. Emphasizes words, collocations, idioms. (LING 442 and ENGL 442 are the same course.).LING 469Language, Gender, Identity and Social Bias
Sign upHow gender, gender-intersecting identities, and social attitudes and biases are reflected in the structure and use of language; gender in language: does linguistic behavior influence thought?.LING 492Linguistic Fieldwork
Sign upMethodology and practice of linguistic analysis and language description as practiced in the field. Data collection and processing of a non-Indo-European linguistic structure using native informants. Students can take a maximum of 6 units as an Undergraduate and 6 units as a Graduate student.LING 499Independent Study
Sign upSupervised projects with consent of program coordinator. Topic varies with the student. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
MATH71 courses
MATH 10SMathematics For Liberal Arts Supplement
Sign upOrder of operations, calculator functions, fractions, percent, linear equations, inequalities, quadratics, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series. Degree credit not awarded. (MATH 10S and ESM 10S are the same course.).MATH 20SElementary Statistics Supplement
Sign upOrder of operations, mathematical expressions and functions. Conversion between fractions, proportions, decimals, percentages and probabilities. Average rate of change, equation of a line and intersection of two lines. Mathematical and statistical word problems. Data entry and use of statistical software.).MATH 105Differential and Integral Calculus Essentials
Sign upProperties of functions. Rules and applications of limits, derivatives, antiderivatives. Integrals. Fundamental theorem of calculus. Differential equations. Requires department approval.MATH 106Integral Calculus and Differential Equations
Sign upIntroduction to solving differential equations via the Laplace transform, series solutions and Fourier series. Techniques of integration, applications of integration, improper integrals.MATH 107Introduction to Computational Linear Algebra
Sign upIntroduction to linear algebra and computation with applications. Linear algebra: Euclidean spaces, matrices, matrix arithmetic, solving systems of equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Computation: variables, functions, conditionals, loops and plotting.MATH 110Mathematics for Liberal Arts Students
Sign upSurvey of traditional and contemporary topics in mathematics, such as elementary logic, counting techniques, probability, statistics, and the mathematics of the social sciences. For non-science majors.MATH 115College Algebra
Sign upFor students planning to take MATH 130 or MATH 135. Equations, inequalities, and systems of equations. Properties of functions and their graphs, including polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, with applications. Sequences and series.MATH 115ACollege Algebra
Sign upFirst semester of a two-semester sequence for students planning to take calculus who are not MATH/QR ready. Linear and quadratic equations with additional focus on foundation-level mathematics to support algebraic properties of linear and quadratic functions, graphs and applications. (MATH 115A and ESM 115A are the same course).MATH 115BCollege Algebra
Sign upSecond of a two-semester sequence for students planning to take calculus who are not MATH/QR ready. Equations, inequalities and systems of equations. Properties of functions, including polynomial functions, rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, with and their properties and applications.).MATH 115WCollege Algebra Workshop
Sign upSupplementary problem-solving workshop in a collegial setting. May be repeated once for credit.MATH 116Trigonometry
Sign upProperties of the trigonometric functions and their use in mathematical models. Use of identities in solving trigonometric equations.MATH 120Elementary Statistics
Sign upExplore and analyze data with real-world applications. Design surveys and experiments. Graphical and numerical summaries. Correlation, regression and analysis of contingency tables. Confidence intervals and hypothesis testing via simulation and using normal, t, chi-squared distributions.MATH 125Precalculus
Sign upFor students planning to take MATH 150A. Functions and their use in mathematical models, including linear functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, and trigonometric functions. If a student takes MATH 115 and MATH 125 and earns a "C" or better in both courses, the second course receives credit.MATH 125WPrecalculus Workshop
Sign upSupplementary problem-solving workshop in a collegial setting.MATH 130Calculus for the Natural Sciences
Sign upSurvey differential and integral calculus, emphasizing applications for the natural sciences. If a student takes MATH 130 and MATH 135 and receives a "C" (2.0) or better in both courses, the second course receives credit. If the student receives a "C" (2.0) or better in only one of the courses, credit is given for that course.MATH 130WA Short Course in Calculus Workshop
Sign upSupplementary instruction student-centered workshop focusing on problem-solving in calculus.MATH 135Business Calculus
Sign upSurvey of differential and integral calculus with applications, including derivatives, integrals and max-min problems. For students of business and economics. If a student takes MATH 130 and MATH 135 and earns a C or better in both courses, the second course receives credit.MATH 135WBusiness Calculus Workshop
Sign upSupplementary instruction student-centered workshop focusing on problem-solving in business calculus.MATH 150ACalculus I
Sign upProperties of functions. The limit, derivative and definite integral concepts; applications of the derivative, techniques and applications of integration. Six units of credit are given for both MATH 130 and MATH 150A, or for both MATH 135 and MATH 150A. Biology, geology and earth science majors who pass ALEKS must take MATH 130.MATH 150BCalculus II
Sign upTechniques of integration, improper integrals and applications of integration. Introduction to differential equations. Parametric equations, sequences and series.MATH 151ACalculus I Workshop
Sign upSupplementary problem-solving in a collegial setting.MATH 151BCalculus II Workshop
Sign upSupplementary problem-solving in a collegial setting.MATH 170AMathematical Structures I
Sign upFirst of two semesters of fundamental discrete mathematical concepts and techniques needed in computer-related disciplines. Logic, truth tables, elementary set theory, proof techniques, combinatorics, Boolean algebra, recursion and graph theory. Must have completed four years of high school mathematics.MATH 170BMathematical Structures II
Sign upSecond of two semesters of fundamental discrete mathematical concepts and techniques needed in computer-related disciplines, focusing on linear algebra.MATH 196Student-to-Student Tutorials
Sign upConsult "Student-to-Student Tutorials" in this catalog for more complete course description. May be taken Credit/No Credit only.MATH 207Differential Equations and Linear Algebra
Sign upSolutions to differential equations and systems of differential equations. Role of linear algebra in solving differential equations. Introduction of vector spaces, bases, eigenvalues. Modeling using modern computing software.MATH 237Foundations of Data Science
Sign upTopics in data collection, data wrangling, exploratory analysis, visualization, statistical modeling, prediction and classification, and model outcome interpretations; taught through robust computer programming. Applications include real data from a wide range of fields following reproducible practices.MATH 250ACalculus III
Sign upCalculus of functions of several variables. Partial derivatives and multiple integrals with applications. Parametric curves, vector-valued functions, vector fields, line integrals, Green's Theorem, Stokes' theorem, the Divergence Theorem, vectors and the geometry of 3-space.MATH 250BIntroduction to Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
Sign upIntroduction to the solutions of ordinary differential equations and their relationship to linear algebra. Topics include matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, vector spaces, linear independence, linear transformations and eigenvalues.MATH 251ACalculus III Workshop
Sign upSupplementary problem-solving workshop in a collegial setting.MATH 251BLinear Algebra and Differential Equations Workshop
Sign upSupplementary problem-solving workshop in a collegial setting.MATH 280Strategies of Proof
Sign upLogic, set theory and methods for constructing proofs of mathematical statements. A bridge to the rigors of upper-division mathematics courses containing significant abstract content.MATH 302Modern Algebra
Sign upIntegers, rational numbers, real and complex numbers, polynomial domains, introduction to groups, rings, integral domains and fields.MATH 303AFundamental Concepts of Elementary Mathematics
Sign upStructure and form of the mathematics that constitutes the core of the K-8 mathematics curriculum, including number sense, number theory and problem solving.MATH 303BFundamental Concepts of Elementary Mathematics
Sign upStructure and form of the mathematics that constitutes the core of the K-8 mathematics curriculum, including the real number system, geometry, probability and statistics and problem solving.MATH 306Vector and Tensor Analysis
Sign upVector analysis, including coordinate bases, gradient, divergence and curl, Green's, Gauss' and Stokes' theorems. Tensor analysis, including the metric tensor, Christoffel symbols and Riemann curvature tensor. Applications will be drawn from differential geometry, continuum mechanics, electromagnetism, general relativity theory.MATH 307Linear Algebra
Sign upTheoretical aspects of abstract vector spaces. Linear transformations: isomorphisms, matrix representations, change of coordinates, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalizability, Jordan canonical form. Theoretical aspects of inner product spaces.MATH 310Ordinary Differential Equations
Sign upTheory and methods of solutions for ordinary differential equations, including Laplace transform methods and power series methods. Oscillation theory for second order linear differential equations and/or theory for systems of linear and nonlinear differential equations.MATH 313AFundamental Concepts of Elementary Mathematics Workshop
Sign upSupplementary problem-solving workshop in a collegial setting.MATH 320Introduction to Mathematical Computation
Sign upIntroduction to problem-solving on the computer using modern interactive software. Numerical and symbolic computation. Variety of problems arising in mathematics, science and engineering. Also serves as preparation for subsequent computer-based courses in mathematical modeling.MATH 335Mathematical Probability
Sign upProbability theory; discrete, continuous and multivariate probability distributions, independence, conditional probability distribution, expectation, moment generating functions, functions of random variables and the central limit theorem.MATH 337Introduction to Computational Statistics
Sign upTopics include permutation-based inference, simulation via parametric bootstrap, visualization for inference and prediction, Monte Carlo, and optimization for data science; taught through robust computer programming. Applications include real data from a wide range of fields following reproducible practices.MATH 338Statistics Applied to Natural Sciences
Sign upIntroduction to the theory and application of statistics. Elementary probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, variance analysis, non-parametric tests. Computer-aided analysis of real data. Graphical techniques, generating and interpreting statistical output, presentation of analysis.MATH 340Numerical Analysis
Sign upApproximate numerical solutions of systems of linear and nonlinear equations, interpolation theory, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations. Computer coding of numerical methods.MATH 350Advanced Calculus I
Sign upDevelopment of the theoretical foundations of calculus with an emphasis on mathematical rigor and formal proof. Algebraic and topological properties of the real numbers; limits of sequences and functions; continuity, differentiation and integration of functions of one variable; infinite series.MATH 370Mathematical Model Building
Sign upIntroduction to mathematical models in science and engineering. Dimensional analysis, discrete and continuous dynamical systems, and numerous other topics. Emphasizes deriving equations and using mathematical tools to make predictions.MATH 380History of Mathematics
Sign upHistory of mathematics through its methods and concepts. Designed to help the student become proficient in writing and reading mathematical literature. Satisfies the upper-division writing requirement for mathematics majors.MATH 400Statistics for the Secondary Teacher
Sign upStatistics structure and form that constitute the core of the 7-12 mathematics curriculum, including: study design and exploratory data analysis; inference (confidence intervals and hypothesis tests); and association (linear regression, two-way categorical tables and chi-squared analysis).MATH 401Algebra and Probability for the Secondary Teacher
Sign upMathematical topics relevant to the teacher of secondary mathematics. Problem-solving approach to different areas including algebra, number theory, combinatorics and probability, while maintaining a historical perspective.MATH 402Logic and Geometry for the Secondary Teacher
Sign upParallel to MATH 401, but emphasizing Euclidean geometry, logic and problem-solving from a historical perspective.MATH 403AFundamental Concepts of Middle School Mathematics I
Sign upContent background in mathematics to help satisfy credentialing requirements for teaching mathematics at the middle school level. Gaining a thorough understanding of algebra, including patterns, functions and the use of technology.MATH 403BFundamental Concepts of Middle School Mathematics II
Sign upContent background in mathematics to help satisfy credentialing requirements for teaching mathematics at the middle school level. Focuses on gaining a thorough understanding of advanced algebra, geometry, probability and statistics and the use of technology.MATH 406Introduction to Partial Differential Equations
Sign upFirst order linear and quasi-linear partial differential equations. Classification of second order linear partial differential equations. Divergence theorem, Green's identities, Fourier analysis, Sturm-Liouville theory, integral transforms and their application to boundary-value problems for the potential, wave, and diffusion equations.MATH 407Abstract Algebra
Sign upSets, mappings, groups, rings, modules, fields, homomorphisms, advanced topics in vector spaces and theory of linear transformations, matrices, algebras, ideals, field theory, Galois theory.MATH 412Complex Analysis
Sign upComplex differentiation and integration, Cauchy's theorem and integral formulas, maximum modulus theorem, harmonic functions, Laurent series, analytic continuation, entire and meromorphic functions, conformal transformations and special functions.MATH 414Topology
Sign upTopological spaces and continuous functions, connectedness and compactness, metric spaces and function spaces.MATH 417Foundations of Geometry
Sign upFoundations of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries through transformations and formal axiomatics.MATH 425Differential Geometry
Sign upDifferential geometry of curves and surfaces. Frenet-Seret formulas, Gauss-Weingarten equations, Gauss-Bonnet theorem.MATH 430Number Theory
Sign upBasic concepts of classical number theory with modern applications. Divisibility, congruences. Diophantine approximations and equations, primitive roots, continued fractions. Applications to public key cyprotography, primality testing, factoring methods and check digits.MATH 435Mathematical Statistics
Sign upIntroduction to mathematical statistics, emphasizing statistical estimation and hypothesis testing. Theory and applications. Begin with a condensed review of fundamental concepts from MATH 335; particularly, important discrete and continuous probability distributions.MATH 437Modern Approaches to Data Analysis
Sign upNonparametric statistical inference, including methods based on rank and order; resampling, including bootstrap; smoothing histograms, including kernel and smoothing-spines; clustering with logistic and multinomial models, hierarchical clustering and k-means; inference based on posterior distributions, learning and neural networks.MATH 438Introduction to Stochastic Processes
Sign upStochastic processes, including Markov chains, Poisson Process, Wiener Process. Applications to birth and death processes and queuing theory.MATH 439Intermediate Data Analysis
Sign upSimple and multiple linear regression, testing hypotheses, dummy variables, ANOVA, ANCOVA, confounding and interaction, diagnostics, influence and outliers, transformation and weighting and model selection. Introductory nonlinear and logistic regression. Use R statistical software.MATH 440Advanced Numerical Analysis
Sign upAdvanced topics in numerical analysis selected from iterative methods for linear systems, approximation of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, numerical methods for ordinary and partial differential equations, optimization methods and approximation theory, emphasizing error and convergence analysis and computer coding.MATH 450Advanced Calculus II
Sign upSequences and series of functions. Continuity, differentiation and integration of functions of several variables. Advanced topics in analysis, such as Lebesgue integration or the theory of metric spaces.MATH 460Short-Term Actuarial Models
Sign upTypical loss models used in the fields of insurance and actuary. Policy deductibles, limits, inflation, co-insurance on expected loss. MLE, method of moments, Bayesian method for estimating parameters when data are complete or censored. Credibility theory, methods for determining reserve.MATH 461Long-Term Actuarial Models
Sign upContinuous and discrete future lifetime random variables. Survival models. Mortality tables. Expected present values of life insurances and annuities. Premium and reserve calculations. Option pricing using binomial tree and Black-Scholes models.MATH 465Introduction to General Relativity Theory
Sign upGeometric formulation of special relativity. Vector and tensor analysis in flat and curved spacetimes. Stress-energy tensors. Curvature. Einstein field equations. Applications, which may include black holes, gravitational radiation, cosmology, stellar structure.MATH 470Advanced Mathematical Model Building
Sign upCapstone course for students with strong mathematical preparation. Stochastic processes, Monte Carlo integration, differential equations, nonlinear dynamics, perturbation methods, and/or numerical techniques. Develops mathematical tools and approaches for modeling phenomena observed in applications.MATH 471Combinatorics
Sign upAnalyze discrete structures, including existence, enumeration, and optimization. Permutations and combinations, combinatorial identities, the inclusion-exclusion principle, recurrence relations, Polya counting.MATH 496Student-to-Student Tutorials
Sign upConsult "Student-to-Student Tutorials" in this catalog for more complete course description. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units. May be taken Credit/No Credit only.
MGMT37 courses
MGMT 246Business and Its Legal Environment
Sign upFederal, state and international laws and ethical issues affecting business, including the legal system, litigation and alternative dispute resolution, the Constitution, torts, criminal law, contracts, various forms of business organizations, employment laws and discrimination, and consumer and environmental protection.MGMT 335Family Business Dynamics
Sign upThe unique challenge of managing and growing family businesses. Explore strategic, organizational and interpersonal issues associated with family businesses through real-world cases and projects. Requires completion of lower-division business core.MGMT 339Managing Operations
Sign upIntegrates selected general management concepts with operations management concepts and techniques. Emphasizes the development of competencies required for effective planning, designing, operating, controlling and improving processes that produce and deliver quality goods and services.MGMT 340Organizational Behavior
Sign upIndividual, group and organizational influences on human behavior in organizations. Topics include personality and emotions, motivation, decision-making, group and team effectiveness, leadership, power and politics, organizational culture and change.MGMT 343Human Resource Management
Sign upHuman resource management functions in organizations. Topics include selection, recruiting, training, compensation and performance appraisal.MGMT 346International Law for Business
Sign upInternational laws and ethical issues affecting businesses including: the WTO and UN; international agreements, treaties and regional organizations (e.g., EU, NAFTA); international contracts; and national and international regulation of imports, exports and competition.MGMT 348Commercial Law
Sign upPhilosophy, institutions and role of law and ethical considerations in commercial transactions. Case studies in sales, storage and shipment of goods, commercial paper, debtor and creditor rights and remedies, bankruptcy, secured transactions and suretyship.MGMT 349Law for Small Business
Sign upFederal and state laws and ethical issues affecting small businesses (e.g., sole proprietorships), including litigation involving negligence, product liability, discrimination, consumer protection and workers' compensation claims.MGMT 350International Business and Management
Sign upFundamental course in international business and international management. Overview of international business, and emphasizes a managerial approach that involves examining the various roles of managers in an international setting.MGMT 365Entertainment Business
Sign upBusiness and management aspects of media-based (film, television, etc.) and ground-based (live theater, sports, etc.) entertainment enterprises.MGMT 422Operations Planning and Control
Sign upAnalytical approach to explore planning and scheduling material, capital and human resources to meet customer demand. Topics include master scheduling, material requirements planning/ERP, production activity control, inventory management, warehouse management and physical distribution.MGMT 423Purchasing and Supply Management
Sign upOperational and strategic role of purchasing/supply management in organizations. Develops skills and knowledge in supplier selection/evaluation, negotiation, cost/price analysis, contract management, global sourcing, commodity analysis, value analysis. Exercises, cases, guest speakers.MGMT 425Quality Management
Sign upMeasurement and improvement of productivity and quality in organizations. Problem-solving and process management tools. Case analyses and research projects address issues of people and technology. How to improve your organization: manufacturing or service, department or company.MGMT 426Logistics Management
Sign upFoundational concepts and current issues in logistics management with an emphasis on transportation management. Topics include modes of transportation, reverse logistics, sustainability, network/facility location, delivery planning, e-commerce logistics, warehouse management and finance in logistics.MGMT 430Supply Chain Management
Sign upManaging materials, capital and information flows throughout multiple organizations in a supply chain from acquisition of materials to delivery of finished goods and services to the final customers. Presentation and case studies on various issues in supply chain management.MGMT 432Staffing
Sign upTheories and techniques related to employee staffing. Topics include the planning, legal issues, job analysis, measurement, internal and external recruitment and selection, and decision-making.MGMT 434Compensation
Sign upDeveloping equitable compensation and benefit programs in order to retain a productive workforce. Topics include job analysis and evaluation, pay structures, salary survey, individual compensation, incentive systems and benefits.MGMT 435Management of Service Organizations
Sign upDevelop skills to successfully manage service businesses. Topics include managing service firms through integration with operations, strategy, marketing, technology and organizational issues. Provides theory, tools and experiential insight into how these aspects can be successfully used in a service-oriented business.MGMT 436Training and Development
Sign upTheoretical and practical issues involved in designing and implementing training and development programs in work organizations. Topics include planning, designing and delivering training interventions, and evaluating training effectiveness.MGMT 440Business and Society
Sign upOpen to nonbusiness majors. Analyze and interpret real-world interrelationships between firms and their external environments. Contemporary and emerging trends in areas, such as technology, politics, economics, natural environment, business ethics and other societal aspects.MGMT 441Labor-Management Relations
Sign upImpact of labor-management relations upon labor, management and the public. Proper grievance procedure, collective bargaining and settlement of disputes.MGMT 443Team Leadership Skills
Sign upInterpersonal skills required to lead teams effectively. Topics include self-awareness, managing stress, creative problem-solving, communicating supportively, effective use of power and influence, motivating others, managing conflict, empowering employees, building effective teams, leading positive change.MGMT 444Project Management
Sign upPrinciples and techniques of effective project management. Managerial, organizational and behavioral concepts, as well as effective tools, techniques and software for planning, communications, coordination and control of the project.MGMT 445Employment Law
Sign upFederal and state laws, and ethical issues affecting employment relationships and discrimination. Topics include the laws of agency and employees, independent contractors, the hiring process and procedures, wages, hours, benefits, termination of employment, OSHA and workers' compensation.MGMT 446Entertainment Business Law
Sign upOverview of entertainment industry legal issues in media, publishing, recording and hospitality enterprises. Topics include intellectual property, contracts, labor union representation and government regulation.MGMT 447Internet Legal Issues
Sign upFederal, state and international laws and ethical issues affecting business and the Internet/information technology, including intellectual property (patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets), e-commerce, online contracting, taxation, privacy, obscenity, defamation, information security and network crimes.MGMT 450Managing Enterprises in Technology-Intensive Environments
Sign upThe course is designed for future managers and entrepreneurs who will work in technology-intensive environments. This course introduces conceptual models and frameworks to enable more effective decision making, resource allocation and performance assessment in such dynamic and complex environments.MGMT 455Cross-Cultural Management
Sign upDevelop a more comprehensive understanding of the ways in which culture affects management decisions.MGMT 460Lean Startup Entrepreneurship
Sign upTheory and techniques of lean startup entrepreneurship, including customer development, product-market fit and go-to-market strategy. Applies lean startup techniques in consultation with actual startup firms.MGMT 461Entrepreneurial Management
Sign upHow to plan, organize and control new ventures. Setting up business-level strategy and corresponding systems to improve venture performance. Casework, research and fieldwork with selected local businesses.MGMT 464Entrepreneurial Leadership
Sign upLeadership roles, organizational development and human resource management of new ventures. Determining the policies, procedures and culture needed to facilitate employee productivity and effectiveness. Casework, research and fieldwork with selected local businesses.MGMT 465ANew Venture Creation and Funding
Sign upHow to develop and test product and service concepts for new ventures, set business strategy, design operating systems develop financial forecasts, and comply with related laws and regulations. New venture student teams prepare business plans and make funding presentations. (MGMT 465A and EGGN 465A are the same course).MGMT 470Entertainment Operations
Sign upApplies management theories to media-oriented entertainment industries, including film and its ancillary markets (home entertainment, television, streaming, cable), music and video games, among others.MGMT 471Hospitality and Tourism Management
Sign upProvides skills and tools for managing business processes, operations and resources in different areas of the hospitality industry (e.g., lodging, theme parks, casinos, special event management).MGMT 474Healthcare Management
Sign upUnderstand the challenges and structure of the U.S. healthcare system. Role of healthcare managers in managing access, staffing, quality, capacity, supply chain and information technology in healthcare organizations. Apply managerial concepts for effective decision making in healthcare.MGMT 477Music Business
Sign upAll aspects of the music business, including music business revenue streams, artist management, music marketing, data analytics in the music business, record deals, songwriting royalties, music publishing, music copyright, music supervision, and emerging trends in the music industry.MGMT 480Global Strategic Management
Sign upConceptualization, formulation and implementation of successful global business strategies. Managing cultural differences, strategic alliances and acquisitions in the global market space.
MKTG23 courses
MKTG 315Professional Selling
Sign upSteps of the sales cycle as an interpersonal influence process. Selling skills and techniques based on communication and buyer behavior concepts. Written sales projects and oral presentations are expected.MKTG 351Principles of Marketing
Sign upApplying current theories and concepts in effectively marketing goods and services to define target customers from a domestic and global perspective. Includes market research, identifying target customers, developing product offers, branding, pricing, marketing communications and distribution channels.MKTG 353Marketing Information Technology
Sign upInformation sources, databases and tools applied by marketers to transform data into useful formats for the strategic decision-making process. Includes segmentation, target marketing and positioning, media selection, market share, break-even analysis, pricing, sales forecasting and profit scenario analysis.MKTG 370Consumer Behavior
Sign upConsumer buying patterns, motivation and search behavior. Consumer decision-making process. Inter-disciplinary concepts from economics, sociology, psychology, cultural anthropology and mass communications. Case analyses and research projects.MKTG 379Marketing Research Methods
Sign upMarketing research process. Problem formulation, identifying data sources, data collection, analysis techniques, preparing research reports and application of these concepts to marketing research projects.MKTG 405Advertising and Promotions Strategy
Sign upHow to develop and implement advertising, sales promotion, public relations, direct marketing, sponsorship marketing and personal selling strategies that convey a single voice to a firm's customers' attention with effective and efficient communications program.MKTG 410Strategic Selling and Negotiation
Sign upAdvanced instruction and skill development in selling situations, presentation skills, negotiation, handling conflict, reading buyers, managing CRM information; and practicing more in-depth probing questions. Become better prepared for sales careers.MKTG 415Managing the Sales Force
Sign upSales manager's role in organizing and deploying a field sales force, developing effective sales training programs, designing complete motivation and compensation plans, asserting strong leadership and evaluating sales people's performance. Relies heavily on case studies and group discussion.MKTG 425Retail Marketing Strategy
Sign upEvolution of retailing into global, high technology industry; developing integrated marketing and financial strategies. Positioning retail offers to establish and maintain relationships with target customers.MKTG 430Sports Marketing
Sign upDevelop understanding of: sports marketing, its role in business and society; different functional areas. Develop ability to apply theories and knowledge to solve problems faced by sports marketers.MKTG 442Sales and Consumer Product Strategies
Sign upTheories, concepts and current professional practices of sales strategy, retail distribution, strategic marketing and category management based on analyzing customer purchasing behavior and sales data.MKTG 443Marketing Analytics: Decision Making in the Information Age
Sign upApplying analysis and modeling techniques to a broad range of marketing decision making domains. (MKTG 443 and ISDS 443 are the same course.).MKTG 444Social Media Marketing and Analytics
Sign upTheoretical concepts and practical skills used by organizations in developing social media marketing strategies and in generating and utilizing analytics. Create social media content and produce actionable analytics from the social media content. (MKTG 444 and ISDS 444 are the same course.).MKTG 445Global Marketing
Sign upTheories of international trade and role of marketing decisions across national boundaries and markets. Concepts and principles of marketing strategies in organizations: recognition of environmental differences; market assessments; entry alternatives; positions of global independence; marketing problems; and critical implications.MKTG 450Visual Marketing
Sign upDevelop marketing communications through image creation tools, such as Adobe Photoshop, Prezi, Adobe Premiere, Apple iMovie, and Google Sketch Up.MKTG 455Digital Marketing
Sign upMarketing goods, services and ideas on the Internet. Integrating e-commerce into a total marketing strategy for businesses ranging from entrepreneurial to multinational corporations. History and emergence of e-commerce, utility of the Internet as a tool to increase effectiveness, efficacy and competitiveness.MKTG 462Marketing for Entrepreneurs
Sign upCovering market analysis for new products and services, competitive analysis, alternatives for entering markets, associated costs and launch feasibility. Casework, research and fieldwork with selected local businesses.MKTG 465Managing Services Marketing
Sign upUnique marketing needs and challenges faced by service firms in an increasingly challenging global environment. Strategies for marketing services in a variety of industries: entertainment, tourism, hospitality, health care, financial services. Strategies used by manufacturing firms using service as a competitive strategy.MKTG 466A.I. in Marketing: The Next Frontier
Sign upHow A.I. is revolutionizing the marketing landscape, from advertising and analytics to customer service and sales. Use practical insights and case studies to illustrate A.I.-driven marketing techniques; preparing students to navigate the evolving marketing ecosystem.MKTG 475Export/Import Marketing Strategies
Sign upExport and import strategies, including international logistics. Export and import process for large companies and small international businesses. Logistics planning and choosing the best incoterms, export process and evaluating alternative export strategies. Outsourcing and other government regulatory requirements and documentation.MKTG 482Film and TV Marketing
Sign upFilm and TV content marketing is evolving rapidly, driven by technological, market and consumer trends. Provides a foundational understanding of the current methodologies for marketing and promoting film and TV content across all platforms. (CTVA 482 and MKTG 482 are the same course.).MKTG 485Multicultural Marketing
Sign upMulticultural marketing is a discipline that recognizes divergent influences in a varied population and creates customized marketing programs that reach various audiences. Students gain an understanding of the dynamics in a diverse market environment while identifying target audiences and appropriate marketing strategies.MKTG 489Developing Marketing Strategies
Sign upDeveloping marketing strategies involving products as well as services. Case analysis and group interaction. Students will finalize and present portfolio of projects and internships completed over the duration of marketing program.
MUS100 courses
MUS 100Introduction to Music
Sign upMusical enjoyment and understanding through a general survey of musical literature representative of a variety of styles and performance media. Music will be related to other arts through lectures, recordings, and concerts. For non-music majors.MUS 101Music Theory for Non-Music Majors
Sign upBasic theory and practical applications to improve music performance and listening skills. Sight-singing and relationship to keyboard and simple melodic instruments. For non-music majors.MUS 111Diatonic Harmony
Sign upScales and intervals, triads and their inversions, harmonizations, non-harmonic tones, modulation and seventh chords. For Music majors or by permission of department only.MUS 112Introduction to Chromatic Harmony
Sign upScales and intervals, triads and their inversions, harmonization, non-harmonic tones, modulation and seventh chords. Introduction to chromaticism, secondary dominants and secondary leading tone chords. For Music majors or by permission of department only.MUS 121Musicianship I
Sign upApplication of materials in MUS 111. Sight-singing, dictation and keyboard exercises. For Music majors or by permission of department. (2 hours activity).MUS 122Musicianship II
Sign upApplication of materials in MUS 112. Sight-singing, dictation and keyboard exercises. For Music majors or by permission of department only. (2 hours activity).MUS 151Survey of Western Musical Literature
Sign upLiterature of music in Western civilization. Students should be able to read music in order to analyze form and style. For Music majors or by permission of department only.MUS 182Piano Class for Music Majors
Sign upKeyboard skills for students whose major performance instrument is not piano. For Music majors or by permission of department only. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity).MUS 191Individual Instruction
Sign upIndividual study with assigned instructor. Performance technique, repertoire and other responsibilities as assigned. Jury examination required. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units. Requires jury recommendation.MUS 192Individual Instruction
Sign upIndividual study with assigned instructor. Performance technique, repertoire and other responsibilities as assigned. Jury examination required. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units. Requires jury recommendation.MUS 211Chromatic Harmony
Sign upChromatic practice of the 19th century. Secondary dominants; ninth, 11th and 13th chords; sequence; Neapolitan and augmented sixth chords. For Music majors or by permission of department only.MUS 213Jazz Harmony and Analysis
Sign upProvides tools to understand the principles of jazz harmony and form. Description of chords, including seventh, ninth and 13th chords; altered chords; modulation as found in jazz music; and modes. (4 hours activity).MUS 221Musicianship III
Sign upApplication of materials in MUS 211. Sight-singing, dictation and keyboard exercises. For Music majors or by permission of department only. (2 hours activity).MUS 264Jazz Improvisation I
Sign upApplication of scales and their relationship to chords. Modes, jazz rhythmic phrasing, blues progressions and cycle of dominant seventh chords. Basic jazz keyboard drills and ear training. Requires ability on a standard jazz instrument. (2 hours activity).MUS 278Music Production and Performance
Sign upTraining and experience in the production of live performance, including house management, stage management, and publicity, as well as guided observation and reflection on a diverse range of musical events. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 9 units.MUS 281BOrchestral Instruments/Brass Instruments
Sign upTechniques and materials for teaching orchestral instruments. Intended for Music Education majors. (3 hours activity).MUS 281POrchestral Instruments/Percussion Instruments
Sign upTechniques and materials for teaching orchestral instruments. Intended for Music Education majors. (3 hours activity).MUS 281SOrchestral Instruments/String Instruments
Sign upTechniques and materials for teaching orchestral instruments. Intended for Music Education majors. (3 hours activity).MUS 281WOrchestral Instruments/Woodwind Instruments
Sign upTechniques and materials for teaching orchestral instruments. Intended for Music Education majors. (3 hours activity).MUS 282APiano Class for Music Majors
Sign upKeyboard skills for students whose major performance field is not piano. For Music majors or by permission of department only. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity).MUS 282BPiano Class for Music Majors
Sign upKeyboard skills for students whose major performance field is not piano. Meets minimum piano proficiency requirements for degree. For Music majors or by permission of department only. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity).MUS 283Voice Class for Instrumentalists
Sign upVocal skills for students whose major performance field is not voice. Prepares music education students to work with young singers in group settings by understanding their own vocal problems and the solutions in a variety of vocal styles. Satisfies voice-proficiency requirement for music credential candidates. (2 hours activity).MUS 284Instrument Class for Singers, Pianists, and Guitarists
Sign upInstrumental skills for music majors and minors other than Instrumental Music Education. Prepares Choral and General-Music music-education students to work with beginning instruments in group settings. Study of ranges, transpositions and techniques of various orchestral instruments. (3 hours activity).MUS 285Functional Skills for Keyboard Majors
Sign upDevelopment of the ability to sight-read, harmonize, transpose and improvise. (4 hours activity).MUS 291Individual Instruction
Sign upIndividual study with assigned instructor. Performance technique, repertoire and other responsibilities as assigned. Jury examination required. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units. Requires jury recommendation.MUS 292Individual Instruction
Sign upIndividual study with assigned instructor. Performance technique, repertoire and other responsibilities as assigned. Jury examination required. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units. Requires jury recommendation.MUS 302History of Jazz
Sign upHistorical study of jazz music in America, along with its antecedents; chronological development and stylistic evolution with consideration of related trends. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for non-music majors. May not be used as a music-major elective.MUS 303World Music
Sign upArt, folk and popular music of selected world areas; topics vary according to semester and are chosen from Latin American, North American, Asian, African, and European cultures and traditions. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for non-music majors. May not be used as a music-major elective.MUS 304Music of Mexico
Sign upHistorical survey of folk, popular and art music traditions of Mexico and music in Mexican American/Chicano society; pre-Cortesian and contemporary indigenous musical practices; relationship of music to Mexican history and culture. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for non-music majors. May be used as a music-major elective.).MUS 305Women in Music
Sign upContributions women have made as composers and performers, and as musical patrons, as well as the historical limitations to which women musicians have been subject. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for non-music majors. May be used as a music-major elective.MUS 307History of Rock Music
Sign upRock music around the world; its origins and the development of national styles. Emphasis on listening. For non-music majors.MUS 312Jazz and Commercial Arranging
Sign upHarmonic practices in commercial music; stage band and jazz writing techniques. May be repeated once for credit.MUS 31616th-Century Counterpoint
Sign upSixteenth-century counterpoint in two, three and four parts, covering motet, canon, double counterpoint.MUS 319Form and Analysis
Sign upStructural elements of music such as motive, phrase and period: binary, ternary, rondo, sonata allegro and larger musical forms in representative musical works.MUS 32020th-Century Techniques to 1945
Sign upCompositional practices from 1890 to 1945; written examples in the various styles. Sight singing, keyboard practice and dictation. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity).MUS 323Orchestration
Sign upInstrumentation and scoring. Writing and analyzing orchestral music.MUS 333Music and Child Development
Sign upRelationship of music to child growth and development for the child ages five to 12. Survey of age-appropriate music materials.MUS 350Music in American Society
Sign upMusic in its relationship to American culture and society. Sociological approach through the study of musical repertoires and concert life, as well as audience participation in musical consumption. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for non-music majors. May not be used as a music-major elective.MUS 351AHistory and Literature of Western Music
Sign upHistory and literature of European music, from early Greek beginnings through the Renaissance. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for music majors.MUS 351BHistory and Literature of Western Music
Sign upHistory and literature of European music of the Baroque and Classic eras. A grade of "C" (2.0) or better fulfills the course requirement of the university upper-division baccalaureate writing requirement for music majors. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for music majors.MUS 351CHistory and Literature of Western Music
Sign upHistory and literature of European and American music, from the Romantic era to the present. Intended for music majors.MUS 354Survey of Public School Choral Music Materials
Sign upExamination and analysis of choral repertoire suitable for junior and senior high choruses.MUS 355Film Music
Sign upHistorical survey of the use of music in motion pictures. Analysis and examination of film scores. Listening, reading and written work. Intended for non-music majors. May be used as a music-major elective.MUS 356African American Music Appreciation
Sign upBlack music in America; the sociological conditions that help produce various forms of black music. (AFAM 356 and MUS 356 are the same course).MUS 357Blacks in the Performing Arts
Sign upAfrican-American culture through the performing arts. Blacks in the entertainment industry as a means of understanding and revealing important aspects of African-American culture. (AFAM 357, MUS 357 and THTR 357 are the same course.).MUS 364Jazz Improvisation II
Sign upContinuation of modal patterns and jazz rhythms for improvisation. Melodic construction in improvisation. Emphasizes playing II-V-I progressions in major and minor keys. Form, stylistic analysis and ear training. (2 hours activity).MUS 365GGuitar Performance Workshop
Sign upWeekly workshop performances by students, faculty and guests. Recommended for guitar majors each semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units. (2 hours activity).MUS 365IInstrumental Workshop
Sign upWeekly workshop performances by students, faculty and guests. Recommended for instrumental majors each semester. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units. (2 hours activity).MUS 365VVocal Workshop
Sign upTechniques of artistic performance explored through classroom demonstrations, master classes, and recitals on and off campus. Additional recital and performance attendance required. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units. Requires enrollment in applied vocal study or consent of Vocal Area Coordinator. (2 hours activity).MUS 372Harpsichord Class for Music Majors
Sign upHarpsichord as an instrument, the application of Baroque stylistic characteristics, and training in the rudiments of continuo playing in ensemble with voices and instruments. Requires 300 jury level in piano or organ. (2 hours activity).MUS 373Organ Class for Music Majors
Sign upOrgan as an instrument, the playing techniques and repertoire. Differences between piano and organ techniques. Requires 300 jury level in piano. (2 hours activity).MUS 380ADiction for Singers
Sign upIntroduces the International Phonetic Alphabet as the fundamental tool for improvement of singing diction. Refining English and Italian diction through group, individual exercises. Not a substitute for formal foreign-language study. (2 hours activity).MUS 380BDiction for Singers
Sign upProblems of basic phonetics in German as applied to singing diction. Continued study of the International Phonetic Alphabet with oral and written exercises. Not a substitute for formal foreign-language study; prior study of German recommended. (2 hours activity).MUS 380CDiction for Singers
Sign upProblems of basic phonetics in French as applied to singing diction. Continued study of the International Phonetic Alphabet with oral and written exercises. Not a substitute for formal foreign-language study; prior study of French recommended. (2 hours activity).MUS 382AInstrumental Conducting
Sign upPrinciples, techniques and methods of conducting orchestral and band groups. (4 hours activity).MUS 382BInstrumental Conducting
Sign upContinuation of MUS 382A, including laboratory experience in conducting instrumental groups, using standard instrumental literature. (4 hours activity).MUS 383AChoral Conducting
Sign upPrinciples, techniques and methods of conducting choral groups. Requires one semester of voice class. (4 hours activity).MUS 383BChoral Conducting
Sign upContinuation of MUS 383A, including laboratory work with class and vocal ensembles, using standard choral repertoire. Requires plus one semester of voice class. (4 hours activity).MUS 384Jazz/Commercial Keyboard
Sign upProvides skills to play underlying harmonies and keyboard voicings found in jazz and popular music. (2 hours activity).MUS 386Piano-Vocal Collaboration
Sign upCollaborative skills for pianists and vocalists, with representative examples from standard teaching literature for voice and piano. Classroom performances, outside rehearsals, listening and recital attendance required. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 units. (2 hours activity).MUS 391Individual Instruction
Sign upIndividual study with assigned instructor. Performance technique, repertoire and other responsibilities as assigned. Jury examination required. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units. Requires jury recommendation.MUS 392Individual Instruction
Sign upIndividual study with assigned instructor. Performance technique, repertoire and other responsibilities as assigned. Jury examination required. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 4 units. Requires jury recommendation.MUS 398Recital
Sign upPreparation and presentation of representative works in the principal performance area. In the semester of recital presentation, MUS 398 will substitute for one unit of MUS 393. Requires 300 jury level in the principal performance area.MUS 406AMajor Performance Ensemble/Symphony Orchestra
Sign upStudy and performance of standard and contemporary music literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert tour may be included. May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 6 units by students in graduate music programs.MUS 406BMajor Performance Ensemble/Concert Choir
Sign upStudy and perform standard and contemporary music literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert tour may be included. May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. Requires audition.MUS 406CMajor Performance Ensemble/University Symphonic Winds
Sign upStudy and perform standard and contemporary music literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert tour may be included. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. Requires audition.MUS 406DMajor Performance Ensemble/Opera Theatre
Sign upMusical, dramatic and language techniques of music theatre. Assignments made according to casting requirements. Public performance of scenes, programs or complete operas. Open to majors and non-majors. Requires audition. (3 or more hours activity).MUS 406EMajor Performance Ensemble/University Singers
Sign upStudy and perform standard and contemporary music literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert tour may be included. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs.MUS 406FMajor Performance Ensemble/Wind Symphony
Sign upStudy and perform standard and contemporary music literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert tour may be included. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs.MUS 406HMajor Performance Ensemble/Opera Orchestra
Sign upPerformance in the orchestra for collaborative Music Department / Theatre Department productions. Includes musical preparation, joint rehearsal preparation and performances. May be repeated for credit: maximum 15 units for undergraduates; 6 units for graduate students. (3 or more hours activity).MUS 406LMajor Performance Ensemble/Jazz Ensemble I
Sign upStudy and perform advanced-level standard and contemporary jazz literature for large ensemble. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert or jazz festival tours may be included. Requires audition and consent of instructor. (3 or more hours activity).MUS 406MMajor Performance Ensemble/The Singing Titans
Sign upPerform high-quality choral literature for tenor and bass voices. Improve competence in sight singing, musicianship and vocal skills. Open to music majors and non-majors. May be repeated for credit: maximum 15 units for undergraduates; 5 units for graduate students. (3 or more hours activity).MUS 406SMajor Performance Ensemble/Jazz Ensemble II
Sign upStudy and perform standard and contemporary jazz literature for large ensemble. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert or jazz festival tours may be included. Requires audition or consent of instructor. (3 or more hours activity).MUS 406UMajor Performance Ensemble/University Band
Sign upStudy and performance of standard and contemporary music literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 6 units by students in graduate music programs. (More than 3 hours major production).MUS 406VJazz Singers
Sign upStudy and perform standard and contemporary vocal jazz literature. Public concerts on campus and in the community each semester. Concert/festival tours may be included. Open to non-music majors by audition. Requires audition and/or consent of instructor. (3 or more hours activity).MUS 406WMajor Performance Ensemble/Titan Voices
Sign upLearn and perform a wide variety of high-quality choral literature written especially for soprano and alto voices, while improving competence in sight singing, musicianship and vocal skills. (3 or more hours activity).MUS 407CCello Choir
Sign upStudy, rehearse and perform music for cello via workshops, sectionals, masterclasses and joint concerts with guest artists. Concert tours may be included. May be repeated for credit: maximum 15 units for undergraduates; 6 units for graduate students. Audition required for non-music majors. (2 hours activity).MUS 407DPercussion Ensemble
Sign upStudy and perform music written for percussion ensemble. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity).MUS 407EBrass Ensemble
Sign upStudy and perform music written for large brass choir/ensemble. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. Audition required for non-music majors. (2 hours activity).MUS 407GGuitar Orchestra
Sign upNumerous public performances, on and off campus, of music written for large ensemble of classical guitars. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity).MUS 407KClarinet Choir
Sign upStudy and performance of music for clarinet choir. May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 12 units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. Requires audition. (2 hours activity).MUS 407YDiverse Instrument Ensemble
Sign upEnsemble of diverse instruments and voices. Performs a wide range of repertoire for indeterminate instrumentation, as well as arrangements and transcriptions of music from the Middle Ages to the present. Open to all performance areas, including electric and acoustical instruments. Requires audition. (2 hours activity).MUS 408BChamber Music Ensemble/Brass
Sign upStudy and perform music written for small brass ensembles. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. Audition required for non-music majors. (2 hours activity).MUS 408CCollegium Musicum
Sign upStudy and performance of instrumental and vocal music from the middle Ages, Renaissance, and Baroque. May be repeated for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 12 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. Requires audition. (2 hours activity).MUS 408GChamber Music Ensemble/Guitar
Sign upStudy, read and perform representative chamber literature of all periods. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. For qualified classical guitar students and other music students by consent of instructor.MUS 408JChamber Music Ensemble/Jazz Combo
Sign upStudy, read and perform jazz repertoire representative of various styles. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of fifteen units or for a maximum of five units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity).MUS 408KChamber Music Ensemble/Keyboard
Sign upStudy, read and perform representative chamber literature of all periods. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. For qualified wind, string or keyboard students. (2 hours activity).MUS 408NChamber Ensemble/Contemporary Music
Sign upTechniques of contemporary music and preparing small group performances of contemporary instrumental, vocal and electroacoustic chamber music literature from the 20th and 21st centuries. Requires audition.MUS 408SChamber Music Ensemble/Strings
Sign upStudy, read and perform representative chamber literature of all periods. Multiple sections offer differing ensemble experiences: string quartet, string trio and string quintet. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs.MUS 408WChamber Music Ensembles/Woodwind
Sign upStudy, read and perform representative chamber literature of all periods. Section 1: Woodwind Quintets, Section 2: Small, Mixed Ensembles. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. (2 hours activity).MUS 408XChamber Music Ensemble/Saxophone
Sign upStudy, read and perform representative chamber literature of all periods. May be taken for credit every semester by undergraduate music majors for a maximum of 15 units or for a maximum of 5 units by students in graduate music programs. For qualified wind, string or keyboard students. (2 hours activity).MUS 41818th-Century Counterpoint
Sign upEighteenth-century counterpoint in two, three and four parts, covering invention, canon, double and triple counterpoint and fugue.MUS 419Advanced Form and Analysis
Sign upContinuation of MUS 319; larger musical works.MUS 420Compositional Techniques since 1945
Sign upCompositional practices from 1945 to the present, including synthesis of sound. Written examples in various styles.MUS 422Composition
Sign upComposition of smaller forms in various contemporary styles. Not available for use on graduate study plans.MUS 425Introduction to Music Technology
Sign upComputer software applications for sound design and music production. Demonstrations and assignments dealing with techniques for creating music in the digital domain utilizing Logic Pro.MUS 426Applications of Music Technology
Sign upThe applications of digital audio utilizing Pro Tools software. Topics include types of microphones, basic recording techniques, digital audio, midi sequencing and plug-ins via class lectures and Pro Tools assignments.MUS 433Music in Childhood
Sign upSongs, creative activities, and materials for teaching music to elementary school-aged children. Teaching-learning strategies. Not available for graduate degree credit.MUS 444Survey of Marching Bands
Sign upTechniques, materials, administration for marching band. Charting for field shows and parade activities. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity).MUS 451Jazz History and Style
Sign upHistory and literature of jazz music, including African roots, developments and aspects of style periods, and the contemporary state of jazz. Intended for music majors. Listening, analysis and a term paper.
NURS35 courses
NURS 205Medical Terminology
Sign upIntroduction to medical terminology using word building (roots, suffixes, prefixes, spelling, and pronunciation) as they relate to anatomical structure and function. Additional topics include medical terminology related to pharmacology, abnormal conditions, surgical procedures, and diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.).NURS 305Professional Nursing
Sign upExamine professional nursing roles, including nursing history, ethics, research, theories and frameworks. Introduces advocacy, health promotion, genetics, genomics, inter-professional practice and patient safety. Instructional technologies and information literacy. Meets upper-division writing requirement.NURS 310Nursing Research/Evidence-Based Practice
Sign upUnderstanding and appraising research evidence, and the role of research in developing nursing knowledge. Examine research methods and analyze current issues in relation to integrating and implementing evidence-based practice.NURS 321Health Assessment
Sign upHealth assessment across the lifespan. Basic knowledge and skills necessary to perform assessments, including interviewing, history taking and foundational physical assessment skills are acquired. Developmental and culturally competent assessment skills and ability to recognize deviations from normal.NURS 321LHealth Assessment Professional Practice Laboratory
Sign upPractice history talking, physical examination techniques, and risk identification on peers during supervised campus laboratory sessions. Apply the skills and techniques acquired to intervene and reduce risks and/or promote health with individual clients during clinical laboratory. Credit/No Credit only. (3 hours laboratory).NURS 322Concepts of Professional Nursing
Sign upProfessional nursing role within the health care environment, including nursing theory and interpersonal communication. Theory and evidence-based nursing practice. Influence of culture and professional values on the role of the professional nurse. Meets undergraduate writing requirement.NURS 323Integrated Pathophysiology and Pharmacology
Sign upNormal physiology and anatomy, altered physiologic states and nursing management of selected pathophysiologic disorders and diseases. Core drug knowledge, pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics. Drug classifications by categories affecting various body systems and disease states.NURS 324Cultural Diversity in Health and Illness
Sign upDevelopment approach to providing culturally appropriate nursing care. Growth, development and sociocultural factors that influence the health and illness of various cultural groups and explores factors that impact the use of health care resources.NURS 340Health Assessment
Sign upConcepts and principles of comprehensive assessment of the health status, emphasizing interviewing skills, health histories, physical and psychosocial findings required for detailed health and family histories across the life span with consideration of the influence of culture.NURS 340LHealth Assessment Lab
Sign upLearn and demonstrate appropriate interviewing and technical skills in examining the client, emphasizing the history and physical assessment and health promotion.NURS 345Pathophysiology
Sign upBuilds upon and explores major pathophysiological concepts using a body systems approach that is critical to clinical decision making in nursing. Recognize pathophysiological manifestations as they relate to disease processes.NURS 390Critical Thinking in Nursing
Sign upUse problem-based clinical case studies to critically analyze approaches to selected problems in nursing practice. Includes application of test-taking strategies, the nursing process, use of evidence-based practice concepts, and analysis of clinical practice issues.NURS 399Peer Mentoring for Nursing Student Success
Sign upFacilitates overall development by augmenting leadership, relationship building, communication skills, cultural sensitivity and effective goal setting through the experience of mentoring student peers. Learn to convey skills of self-management, resource utilization and confidence to others.NURS 402Population Health Nursing
Sign upIntroduction to population health, public health core functions and services related to community as client. Epidemiology, ethical principles, mandates, multidisciplinary theories/models, research utilization and client advocacy applied to the nursing process for best practices for diverse, vulnerable, at risk populations.NURS 402LPopulation Health Nursing Lab
Sign upPracticum for community-oriented population nursing practice. Use community assessment, epidemiology, environmental, health education, political action and case-management frameworks to guide evidence-based nursing care delivery to persons, families and populations in community settings.NURS 403Foundations of Nursing Practice
Sign upConcepts of physiological integrity; psychosocial integrity, safe, effective care environments and health promotion/maintenance. Beginning competencies required for care of adult and older adult clients with acute and chronic health problems across a variety of practice settings.NURS 403LFoundations of Nursing Practice Lab
Sign upAcquire basic nursing skills in simulated and actual clinical settings. Interpersonal communication, safety documentation and selected basic nursing interventions required for clients with acute and chronic health problems.NURS 404Mental Health Nursing
Sign upIntegrates theory from nursing, related fields, communication and critical thinking in providing nursing care for multicultural individuals, families, groups and specific populations with mental illness. Providing professional nursing care that promotes mental health and adaptation to mental illness.NURS 404LMental Health Nursing Lab
Sign upDevelop interpersonal communication skills and therapeutic use of self. Develop role of nurse as provider, designer and coordinator of care for individuals, families and community groups with mental health care needs.NURS 405Management of Medical Surgical Adult and Older Adult Clients
Sign upNursing theory for care of adult and older adult clients with medical-surgical health alterations. Diagnostic and therapeutic nursing interventions relevant to medical-surgical health alterations. Nursing process and critical thinking to manage acute and chronic medical-surgical problems.NURS 405LManagement of Medical-Surgical Adult and Older Adult Clients Laboratory
Sign upOpportunities to practice advanced nursing skills in simulated and actual clinical settings. Further development of the nursing role in providing and coordinating care for adult and older adult clients with acute and chronic medical-surgical health alterations.NURS 406Reproductive Health Nursing
Sign upNursing theory for caring diverse and multicultural women, newborns and families. Integrating and applying theory from nursing and related fields, standards of clinical practice, evidence-based practice, communication and critical thinking with the nursing process.NURS 406LReproductive Health Nursing Laboratory
Sign upIntegrating and applying the nursing process in providing care for multicultural women, neonates and their families. Developing the role of nurse as provider, designer and coordinator of care for women across the lifespan.NURS 407Child Health Nursing
Sign upIntegrating and applying nursing process in providing age-appropriate care and advocating for infants, children and adolescents. Collaborating with the child, family and other members of the health care team to promote and adapt to illness.NURS 407LChild Health Nursing Lab
Sign upApply the dimensions of health, health care and nursing in addressing the health care needs of infants, children and adolescents, focusing on health promotion, risk reduction and disease prevention.NURS 408LNursing Externship
Sign upGain additional clinical experience while employed in a clinical setting. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse preceptor, provide direct care to selected patients, consistent with the student's level of clinical experience. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. (1 hour seminar, 9 hours clinical externship).NURS 410Leadership/Management in Professional Nursing
Sign upIntegrating the leadership role with professional nursing. Theories of leadership, management and organizations; their application to health care agencies. Importance of collaboration, accountability and advocacy in the leadership role.NURS 410LLeadership/Management in Professional Nursing Laboratory
Sign upPracticum for leadership role within professional nursing. Concepts of decision making, critical thinking, ethics, advocacy, power, quality, safety, inter-professional collaboration, performance improvement, group dynamics and functioning as a team member are demonstrated.NURS 411Management of the Adult with Complex Health Alterations
Sign upNursing theory for caring adult and older adult clients with complex health alterations. Diagnostic and therapeutic nursing interventions relevant to advanced medical-surgical health alterations. Nursing process and critical thinking to manage and coordinate care.NURS 411LManagement of the Adult with Complex Health Alterations Laboratory
Sign upDesign and coordinate advanced medical surgical nursing care for adult and older adult clients with complex health alterations. Advanced medical-surgical and critical care nursing. Critical thinking, organization, leadership and time management skills. Credit/no credit only.NURS 412Capstone Theory
Sign upThe transition to practice, emphasizing critical thinking, coordinating care and focusing on applying theory and nursing process for purposes of planning, implementing and evaluating care delivery for patients.NURS 412LCapstone Nursing Practicum
Sign upSupervised practicum experience focusing on applying theory and nursing process for purpose of planning, implementing and evaluating care delivery for patients as individuals and cohorts.NURS 452Leadership/Management in Professional Nursing
Sign upCompares application of management and organizational theories within professional nursing leadership. Concepts of professionalism, ethics, advocacy, power, quality/safety, collaboration, change, group dynamics, finance and decision making.NURS 470Art and Science of Nursing
Sign upConcepts of the humanistic art and science of nursing and inter-professional collaboration. Emphasize trans-generational health behaviors and aging. Competencies identified by regulatory/accrediting bodies compared to student learning outcomes.NURS 499Independent Study in Nursing
Sign upIndividually supervised studies and/or projects. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
PHIL47 courses
PHIL 100Introduction to Philosophy
Sign upNature, methods and some of the main problems of philosophy. Primarily for freshmen and sophomores. Not a prerequisite for advanced courses.PHIL 101Meaning, Purpose, and the Good Life
Sign upIntroduction to Western and Eastern approaches to perennial topics in philosophy concerning human flourishing and the nature of persons. Questions considered include, "What is happiness?" "What is the good life?" "Does life have meaning and purpose?" and "What is a person?".PHIL 105Critical Thinking
Sign upDeveloping non-mathematical critical reasoning skills, including recognition of arguments, argument evaluation and construction of arguments.PHIL 106Introduction to Logic
Sign upLogical structure of language and correct reasoning: deduction, induction, scientific reasoning and informal fallacies.PHIL 110Religions of the World
Sign upIntroduction to at least five religious world views from an historical and comparative perspective, with descriptive analyses of their belief systems, moral codes and symbolic rituals: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. (RLST 110 and PHIL 110 are same course.).PHIL 120Introduction to Ethics
Sign upProblems of human conduct and moral evaluation: standards for moral assessment of conduct and persons; morality and its relation to mores, social demands and personal commitments.PHIL 133Explore Core: Truth
Sign upNature, significance and knowability of truth, exploring perspectives from philosophy, history, journalism, criminal justice, mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences. How is truth made or discovered? And why and when we should we trust the truths that emerge? (PHIL 133, BIOL 133, EGME 133, LBST 133 are the same course.).PHIL 227Video Games, the Arts and Philosophy
Sign upIntroduction to art, visual art, games and game theory. Aesthetics of games and interactive visual media. Epistemic and moral relations of virtual worlds to reality. Ultimate value of game-play and visual arts to life's meaning and purpose.PHIL 290History of Philosophy: Greek Philosophy
Sign upOrigins of Western philosophy and its development through Socrates, Plato and Aristotle.PHIL 291History of Philosophy: Medieval Philosophy
Sign upStudy of philosophies from Late Antiquity through the Renaissance and Reformation. Topics include: Hellenistic philosophy, Scholasticism, and rise of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic philosophy. Figures include: Plotinus, Augustine, Maimonides, Avicenna, Catherine of Siena, Thomas Aquinas, and William of Ockham.PHIL 300History of Philosophy: Rationalism and Empiricism
Sign upRationalism of Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz, and the empiricism of Locke, Berkeley and Hume.PHIL 301History of Philosophy: Kant and the 19th Century
Sign upRationalism and empiricism as a background to Kant. Revolutionary aspects of Kant's critical philosophy. Subsequent trends in 19th century philosophy, emphasizing such figures as Hegel, Schopenhauer, Marx, Mill, Kierkegaard and Nietzsche.PHIL 302Gender and Sexuality Studies
Sign upInterdisciplinary introduction to women's issues and research in relevant disciplines. (GSS 302 and PHIL 302 are the same course.).PHIL 303Introduction to the Philosophy of Science
Sign upThe ongoing debates within philosophy of science about the claims of scientific progress, and the limits of scientific knowledge and the scientific method, with an eye on the impact of science on society and of society on science.PHIL 311Aesthetics: Philosophy of Art and Beauty
Sign upConditions and aims of art and of aesthetic experience.PHIL 312Business and Professional Ethics
Sign upNature and limits of the moral rights and responsibilities of business and the professions (including law, medicine, science, engineering, journalism, management and teaching).PHIL 313Environmental Ethics
Sign upConceptual and moral foundations of environmental ethics, focusing on ecosystem and wildlife conservation policies, animal rights, a land ethic, competing policy analyses and obligations to future generations.PHIL 314Medical Ethics
Sign upEthical issues raised by recent technical developments in medicine and of the moral rights and responsibilities of patients and health-care professionals.PHIL 315Philosophical Argument and Writing
Sign upPhilosophical concepts, distinctions and methods are used to teach philosophical and argumentative writing that is clear, critical, expressive and precise. Designed to satisfy the classroom portion of the upper-division writing requirement for philosophy majors.PHIL 320Contemporary Moral Issues
Sign upApplying ethical and social/political theories to contemporary moral problems. Topics selected from current issues in law, business, medicine, sexual morality, and gender/multicultural studies, including abortion, racism, crime, punishment, welfare, domestic violence and pornography.PHIL 322Ethics, Artificial Intelligence and Robots
Sign upEthical issues related to technological advancements of AI and robotics. Topics include: AI?s accountability, transparency, implicit biases, value alignment; robots? ethical guidelines and potential moral/legal status; and possible massive human job displacement resulting from AI and robotics.PHIL 323Existentialism
Sign upIntroduction to existentialist perspectives on freedom, meaning, responsibility, authenticity and self-deception. Typically includes discussion of Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger and Sartre.PHIL 325Philosophy of Sex and Love
Sign upPhilosophical approaches to love, friendship, marriage and eroticism. Nature of love, relationship between sexuality and love, gender roles and gender equality. Investigates ethical and legal controversies in sexuality, marriage and privacy.PHIL 333Evolution and Creation
Sign upInterdisciplinary study of evolutionary biology's impact on culture in context of religious doctrines of creation. Evolutionary theory and religious and philosophical reactions from Darwin to the present, including relevant educational and legal contexts. (PHIL 333 and LBST 333 are the same course.).PHIL 343Philosophy of Feminism
Sign upPhilosophical speculations on how the difference of gender and sex is relevant to every area of human life. What does it mean to be a woman, to be the gender and embodiment of female? What do women know? (PHIL 343 and GSS 343 are the same course.).PHIL 345Social and Political Philosophy
Sign upIndividualism, community, freedom, authority, justice, human rights and alienation, from the perspective of social and political theory.PHIL 349Philosophy, Literature and Cinema
Sign upAesthetics of literature and film, emphasizing how storytelling deepens our imagination and understanding of identity, culture, society and values through use of word and image.PHIL 350Asian Philosophy
Sign upAsian philosophies such as Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism (especially Zen): world views, conceptions of human nature and the good life. Applications to martial and non-martial arts. Comparisons with Western philosophies, religions and values.PHIL 355Philosophy and Law in America
Sign upMoral issues in American law, including free speech, affirmative action and punishment. Influence of politics on legal reasoning and the Constitution. Tension between legal reasoning and equal treatment under the law, and how philosophical theories of law respond to this.PHIL 368First Course in Symbolic Logic
Sign upRecognition and construction of correct deductions in the sentential logic and the first-order predicate calculus.PHIL 375Meaning and Mind
Sign upPhilosophical issues about language and mind, including topics such as meaning, reference, truth, speech act and belief. (PHIL 375 and LING 375 are the same course).PHIL 377Philosophical Approaches to Race, Class, and Gender
Sign upDespite the history of analyzing race, class, and gender as separate phenomena, the three are integrally connected. Focus on the interstitial connections among the three to gain knowledge of the formation of race, class and gender.PHIL 379American Philosophy
Sign upExamines and critiques significant philosophical themes, texts, and trends in the philosophy of the Americas in the late 19th and early 20th century, especially the classical pragmatists (e.g. Peirce, James, Dewey, Addams, DuBois), and their contemporary interpreters (e.g. Misak, Haack, Talisse).PHIL 382Marx and Marxism
Sign upMarx and his followers in philosophical perspective. Theories of human nature, society and intellectual activity; conceptual tools for the analysis of social phenomena; sources; and followers, both critical and dogmatic.PHIL 383Postmodernism
Sign upSuch modern and post-modern movements as phenomenology, hermeneutics, critical theory, post-structuralism, deconstruction, the Frankfurt school and French feminism; influences of these movements on political, literary and psychoanalytic theory.PHIL 399Directed Study
Sign upSupervised individual study as an elective. May be repeated with different content for a maximum of 6 units. No more than 3 units may be taken with any one adviser in any one semester. Requires approval of department.PHIL 410Ethical Theory
Sign upMajor ethical theories as advanced by such authors as Aristotle, Kant, Mill and Rawls.PHIL 420Metaphysics
Sign upMetaphysics and metaphysical issues such as reality, universals, space, time, substance, identity and difference, causality, permanence and change, freedom and determinism, minds and bodies.PHIL 425Phenomenology
Sign upEphemeral structure of experience and subjectivity. Conceptualizations of the subject, consciousness, embodiment and engagement with the world. Primary figures include Edmund Husserl, Martin Heidegger and Maurice Merleau-Ponty.PHIL 430Epistemology
Sign upNature of knowledge, belief, certainty, truth, perception, and the a priori; examinations of skepticism, traditional responses to skepticism and the foundations of knowledge.PHIL 435Philosophy of Language
Sign upKey problems in the philosophy of language such as the nature of language, function of language in communication, meaning and reference of proper names, and the connection between thought and language. Not available for graduate degree credit.PHIL 440Philosophy of Mind
Sign upContemporary philosophical approaches to the nature of mind. Topics include: artificial intelligence, the relation between the mind and the brain, the nature of consciousness, the possibility of neuroscience providing a complete explanation of experience from the first-person point of view.PHIL 455Seminar in Values
Sign upFor philosophy majors prior to graduation as a capstone course. Important issues or problems in value theory (such as ethics, aesthetics and political philosophy). May be repeated once for credit.PHIL 480Seminar in the History of Philosophy
Sign upFor philosophy majors prior to graduation as a capstone course. Important work, figure, school or problems in the history of philosophy. May be repeated once for credit.PHIL 490Seminar in Contemporary Philosophy
Sign upFor philosophy majors prior to graduation as a capstone course. Specific contemporary philosophical issues, problems or figures chosen by the instructor. May be repeated once for credit.PHIL 493Senior Internship in Ethics and Society
Sign upSupervised internship in professional setting. Required course project on philosophical and ethical issues. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.PHIL 499Independent Study
Sign upDevelop competency in research. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. No more than 3 units may be taken with any one adviser in any one semester.
PHYS30 courses
PHYS 101Survey of Physics
Sign upBasic concepts of physics for the non-science major. Physical concepts in real-world contexts such as global warming. How our ideas about motion, energy, heat and temperature, light and color, electricity, and atoms form a framework for understanding the natural world.PHYS 101LSurvey of Physics Laboratory
Sign upExperiments that demonstrate important concepts in astronomy and physics. For non-science majors.PHYS 155Quantum Computing for Everyone
Sign upIntroduction to the new field of quantum computing. What is quantum physics? What is entanglement? What makes a quantum computer so special? Preparation for reading and understanding popular science articles on advances in quantum computing and other quantum technologies.PHYS 211Elementary Physics
Sign upIntroduction to mechanics and thermodynamics. Designed for life and health science majors.PHYS 211LElementary Physics: Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory for PHYS 211. (3 hours laboratory). Instructional fee required.PHYS 212Elementary Physics
Sign upIntroduction to electricity and magnetism, wave motion and optics. Designed for life and health science majors.PHYS 212LElementary Physics: Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory for PHYS 212. Instructional fee required. (3 hours laboratory).PHYS 225Fundamental Physics: Mechanics
Sign upClassical Newtonian mechanics; linear and circular motion; energy; linear/angular momentum; systems of particles; rigid body motion; wave motion and sound.PHYS 225LFundamental Physics: Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory for PHYS 225. Instructional fee required. (3 hours laboratory).PHYS 226Fundamental Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
Sign upElectrostatics, electric potential, capacitance, dielectrics, electrical circuits, resistance, emf, electromagnetic induction, magnetism and magnetic materials, and introduction to Maxwell's equations.PHYS 226LFundamental Physics: Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory for PHYS 226. Instructional fee required. (3 hours laboratory).PHYS 227Fundamental Physics: Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics
Sign upGeometrical and physical optics, wave phenomena; quantum physics, including the photoelectric effect, line spectra and the Bohr atom; the wave nature of matter, Schroedinger's equation and solutions; the Uncertainty Principle, special theory of relativity.PHYS 227LFundamental Physics: Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory for PHYS 227. Instructional fee required. (3 hours laboratory).PHYS 300Survey of Mathematical Physics
Sign upMathematical techniques required for upper-division physics courses, including differential vector operators, complex variables, partial and ordinary differential equations, special functions, Fourier transforms and series, matrices and operators, probability and statistics.PHYS 301Energy and Sustainability
Sign upBasic physical principles applied to the generation and use of energy. Conventional and alternative energy sources. Environmental consequences of energy use, greenhouse effect, global warming. Energy conservation principles.PHYS 305Physics of Sound
Sign upApplying physical principles in music, including topics such as sound wave propagation, time periodicity, vibrations, resonance, acoustics and human perception. Selected topics in stringed, woodwind, brass instruments, the human voice, recording and playback, and digital vs. analog music.PHYS 310Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, and Statistical Physics
Sign upLaws of thermodynamics with physical, chemical and engineering applications; kinetic theory of gases. Introduction to statistical physics with reexamination of laws of thermodynamics.PHYS 315Computational Physics
Sign upPrevious computing experience recommended. Basic numerical methods in physics. Applications include curve fitting and minimization, numerical simulation of classical particles, waves and Fourier analysis, quantum square well, Monte Carlo methods and diffusion. (1 hour lecture, 4 hours activity).PHYS 317Measurement and Data Analysis in the Physical Sciences
Sign upEstimate measurement instrumentation errors and uncertainties. Propagate experimental errors and uncertainties. Parameter estimation and uncertainty analysis in physical models. Statistical analysis of uncertainties and limiting distributions. Nature of science, scientific claims and reporting. .PHYS 320Classical Mechanics
Sign upClassical mechanics and associated mathematical and numerical techniques: Newtonian dynamics; Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics.PHYS 330AElectromagnetic Theory I
Sign upApplying vector calculus and special mathematics techniques to electric and magnetic phenomena in matter.PHYS 330BElectromagnetic Theory II
Sign upApplying Maxwell's equations to the propagation of EM waves in dielectrics, plasmas, and conductors. Selected topics in radiation, diffraction and eigenfunction expansions of static and waveguide fields. Special relativity: Einstein's postulates, Lorentz transformations, relativistic motion of charged particles.PHYS 355Quantum Mechanics 1
Sign upModern physical theories and associated mathematical techniques. Early quantum mechanics development; Schrodinger's equation; one dimensional systems; the harmonic oscillator.PHYS 380Methods of Experimental Physics
Sign upExperiments using analog, digital, and integrated circuits including: filtering circuits, diodes, transistor amplifiers, operational amplifiers, triggers, and digital logic. Introduction to automated experimentation. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory). Instructional fee required.PHYS 411Modern Optics
Sign upWave propagation. Fourier optics, introduction to spatial filtering and image enhancement, lasers, analytical ray tracing, matrix methods in optics.PHYS 416Thermal and Statistical Physics
Sign upDisciplines of thermodynamics statistical mechanics and kinetic theory (and their applications); their unifying microscopic foundation.PHYS 454Introduction to the Solid State of Matter
Sign upPhysical properties of matter in the solid state, as explained by atomic theory. Crystal structure, thermal, electric and magnetic properties of metals, semi-conductors, band theory and solid state devices.PHYS 455Quantum Mechanics 2
Sign upConcepts and theory of quantum mechanics. Angular momentum, hydrogen atom, approximation methods.PHYS 476Atomic/Molecular Physics
Sign upTheory of atoms and small molecules including perturbation methods. Topics include the interaction of atoms and molecules with electric and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation, angular momentum coupling, anti-symmetrization, and the spectroscopy of atoms and simple diatomic methods.PHYS 481Experimental Physics
Sign upTechniques and methods of experimental physics including: use of sensors, transducers, time series, power spectra, phase sensitive detection, computer interfacing and signal conditioning. Experiments cover several areas of physics. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory). Instructional fee required.
POSC65 courses
POSC 100American Government
Sign upPeople, their politics, and power; contemporary issues, changing political styles and processes, institution and underlying values of the American political system. Satisfies state requirements in U.S. Constitution and California State and local government.POSC 200Introduction to the Study of Politics
Sign upIntroduction to the study of politics and its foundations: power; war and diplomacy; government and its administration in the U.S. and internationally; institutions; law; justice; and ideology.POSC 300California Government and Politics
Sign upCalifornia state and local government institutions and politics, including direct democracy and current policy issues. The role of California state and local governments in the federal system, including comparisons with other state and local governments. Satisfies state requirement in California state and local government.POSC 301Research Methods in Political Science
Sign upQuantitative research methods and research paper writing in political science. Introduction to research design, statistical measures and making causal claims.POSC 305Introduction to State and Local Politics
Sign upImportance of federal structure and role of state constitutions in state governance. Comparative study of political institutions, processes, and policy in the 50 states. Compare the operation of city, county and metropolitan governments.POSC 309Introduction to Local Government
Sign upIntroduction to the evolution and variety of local governments in the United States. Topics include urban political machines and reform, home rule, urban policy, local politics, planning, intergovernmental relations and local government finance.POSC 310Political Behavior
Sign upAnalyze issues and divisions in American politics, as viewed through voting, protest and other behaviors. Race, class, ideology and parties.POSC 315Introduction to Public Policy
Sign upFederal domestic policy making. Structure, functions and relationships among American national institutions, including executive, legislative and judicial branches, media, political parties and pressure groups.POSC 318Political Psychology
Sign upPsychological processes underlying political phenomena. Topics include ideological differences, the role of personality, emotions, cognitive styles, group identities, race/gender/class, political leadership and the media in influencing people's political behavior. (PSYC 318 and POSC 318 are the same course).POSC 320Introduction to Public Administration
Sign upIntroduces public administration through current trends and problems of public sector agencies in such areas as organization behavior, public budgeting, personnel, planning and policy making. Examples and cases from the Criminal Justice field. (POSC 320 and CRJU 320 are the same course.).POSC 321Research in Public Management
Sign upResearch concepts, computer applications and information management applied to public administration and policy analysis. Instructional fee.POSC 322Leadership for Public Service
Sign upConceptions of leadership as applied in governmental and nonprofit sectors. Types of leaders; tools for leaders; leadership in public policy-making settings. Includes student project and extend leadership concepts; participation in CSUF Student Leadership Institute or similar activity. (POSC 322 and CRJU 322 are the same course.).POSC 324Nonprofit Organizations
Sign upIntroduction to the nonprofit sector, including the difference between public, for-profit and non-profit organizations, the history and rise of the sector, IRS tax rules and other government regulations, and best practices for nonprofit administration. Will highlight Orange County nonprofits.POSC 325The Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict
Sign upPolitics of the Arab-Israeli conflict, concentrating on Israel and Palestinians. Historical roots of conflict, recent efforts to forge peace agreements and current politics.POSC 330Politics in Nation-States
Sign upCompares patterns of political behavior and interaction in various political systems.POSC 340Political Philosophy
Sign upMajor thinkers in the Western tradition of political philosophy from Plato to the present; the principal concepts and theories.POSC 350International Relations
Sign upPolitical relationships among governments and other participants within the global system: internal and external factors influencing foreign policies of the great powers, their allies and minor powers; role of non-state actors, such as the United Nations, multinational corporations and liberation movements.POSC 352American Foreign Policy
Sign upFormation and implementation of American foreign policy since 1945; the origins of the Cold War and the reasons for its end; debates about American grand strategy after the Cold War and 9/11.POSC 375Law, Politics and Society
Sign upLaw as emergent from political processes, rooted within social norms and communities. Law as a feature of the modern state, a tool for seeking advantage, domination and/or liberation. An overview of legislative, judicial, administrative, and other political processes that produce law.POSC 381Religion and Politics in the United States
Sign upRelationship of politics and religion, especially in the U.S. The colonial and constitutional experience, Supreme Court decisions on religious issues, the principal theorists of moral discourse in the public forum, contemporary issues of concern. (RLST 381 and POSC 381 are the same course.).POSC 402Cal State DC
Sign upFor students in the Cal State DC Internship Program. Learn about the culture, history, and politics of Washington, DC and how to prepare for a career in applied politics. Requires enrollment in Cal State DC Internship Program.POSC 404Capital Punishment
Sign upIssues relating to the use of capital punishment in the U.S., and arguments in support of and opposition to the death penalty. (CRJU 404 and POSC 404 are the same course.).POSC 405Campaigns and Elections
Sign upModern political campaigns in America focusing on new types of candidates and electoral organizations; money, media and consultants; and methods of predicting and interpreting election results.POSC 406Direct Democracy
Sign upThe origins and practice of the initiative, referendum and recall processes at the local and state levels, focusing on strategies, role in democracy and impact on different demographic groups in society.POSC 407Polls, Statistics and Political Interpretation
Sign upQuantitative research methods in political science. Introduction to research design and statistical measures employed in analyzing social science research data.POSC 410Political Parties
Sign upStructure and methods by which the political parties operate in the American political system with some comparisons to their structure and operation in other democratic societies.POSC 412Practicing Politics
Sign upPolitics as practiced and understood by practitioners of the art. Features guest lecturers and focuses on electoral politics.POSC 413U.S. Congress
Sign upWho gets elected to Congress, how it works and how it interacts with other institutions. Congressional elections, committees, parties, staff and how Congress responds to pressures and exerts influence.POSC 416Presidents and the Presidency
Sign upPresidential power, the resources on which that power is based and the limitations on the use of that power. Relations between the President and Congress, the bureaucracy, the press and the public.POSC 417Film and Politics
Sign upAmerican politics from the 1920s to the present as seen through eyes of filmmakers. View films, read material relevant to films and write several papers linking film themes to the literature of American politics.POSC 421Government and the Economy
Sign upRegulation and deregulation of business. Industrial policy. Government taxes and expenditures. Emphasis on national government.POSC 422Human Resources Management
Sign upCivil service and the merit system; recruitment procedures and examinations; position classification, salary structures, retirement plans, in-service training, employee organizations and personnel supervision. Examples and cases from the criminal justice field. Emphasizes themes and topics from criminal justice.).POSC 423Diversity in Public Management
Sign upIssues in public employment related to gender, race and ethnicity, disability, veteran status, age, culture and other current topics. Focus on leadership, mentoring, recruitment and discrimination. Topics of current interest include representative bureaucracy, equity and intersectionality.POSC 424Health Policy
Sign upHealth policy actors and processes in the United States. Roles of Congress, the President, bureaucracy and interests groups in health policy and policy process are explored, including an introduction to policy analysis. (PUBH 424 and POSC 424 are the same course).POSC 425Policy Analysis
Sign upProvides conceptual approach and skills required to understand and project the outcomes and effects of public policy; scope of approaches undertaken in policy analysis from both a political and an economic perspective.POSC 426Education Politics and Policy
Sign upHistory and expansion of public education in the United States. Roles of school districts and the state and federal governments in setting education policy. Current issues of education policy and public higher education.POSC 427Metropolitan Politics and Policymaking
Sign upPolicy issues and alternatives in urban and metropolitan problem areas, such as law enforcement, transportation, housing or poverty.POSC 432Women and Politics: A Comparative Perspective
Sign upRelationship between women and politics from an international-comparative point of view. Considers theory and practice in its examination of the political roles, behavior, perspectives and expectations of women throughout the world.POSC 435Civil Disobedience and Social Justice
Sign upThe violation of law as protest. Definitions and types of disobedience and the policing and punishment of dissent. Analysis of protest as a strategy for social justice. (CRJU 435 and POSC 435 are the same course.).POSC 437Latin American Politics
Sign upSystematic analysis of government and politics in selected Latin American states. Considers democratization, state structures, relation of politics to economics and alternative theories and approaches to comparative political analysis as applied to a region marked by ethnic and racial diversity.POSC 438Western European Democracies
Sign upComparative study of the government and politics of Western European democracies, including their cooperation within the European Union. Analyze domestic as well as foreign policies.POSC 442TProblems in Political Philosophy
Sign upCurrent issues and problems in political philosophy in the context of major global events and trends. See department for exact title and topics in a given semester. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 units.POSC 446Corruption, Ethics and Public Policy
Sign upEthical problems that face persons in the public service. Practical decision-making.POSC 448Media and Politics
Sign upStructure and influence of the media in campaigns and in government. The relationship between media and politicians; the use of campaign advertising; and the stature and limits of investigative journalism.POSC 451TProblems in International Politics
Sign upSelected problems in contemporary world politics. The evolution of U.S. strategy towards China and Russia, countries that have emerged as central concerns for America's post-Cold War foreign policy. May be repeated once for credit with different topic.POSC 456National Security
Sign upMajor theoretical approaches and debates related to national security; national security policy making; traditional and new security challenges.POSC 458The Vietnam Wars
Sign upOrigins, conduct, consequences and legacies of the Vietnamese wars. (POSC 458 and ASAM 458 are the same course).POSC 459Social Welfare Politics and Policy
Sign upAmerican social policies, such as welfare, Social Security, and health care and the political environment in which they exist. Origins, implementation and reforms of current social policies, emphasizing questions of effectiveness and policy improvements.POSC 460The Chicano and Politics
Sign upTheory of urban politics and evaluation of issues that affect the Chicanos and American society. Evaluations and surveys will be made on political organizations in Hispanic-surnamed communities. (CHIC 460 and POSC 460 are the same course.).POSC 461The United Nations and International Organizations
Sign upStructure, functions and political processes of the United Nations, various specialized organizations such as the World Bank, and regional organizations such as the European Community.POSC 471Moot Court: Legal Practicum
Sign upOpen to undergraduates only. Prepares students for competition. Legal research, writing, court strategies and oral argument; civil liberties law, cases and adjudication; appellate court review and amicus brief reading and writing. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units. (POSC 471 and CRJU 471 are the same course.).POSC 473Constitutional Law
Sign upPowers of the courts, presidency, Congress and the states within the U.S. constitutional system. Judicial review, regulation of the economy, federalism, elections and gerrymandering, and presidential foreign and military powers.POSC 474Civil Liberties
Sign upConstitutional rights and liberties as found in the Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment, with particular attention to free speech, religious freedom, the right to bear arms, cruel and unusual punishment, and sexual privacy. (POSC 474 and CRJU 474 are the same course.).POSC 475Administrative Law
Sign upLaw as it affects public officials and agencies in their relations with private citizens and the business community. Case materials and regulatory practices.POSC 476International Law
Sign upIntroduces the fundamentals or building blocks or international law and covers other selected topics that are traditionally identified as part of public international law.POSC 477Mock Trial: Legal Practicum II
Sign upHighly participatory seminar introduces students to legal research, legal writing, trial strategies and litigation techniques; criminal and civil law and procedure, cases and adjudication; public speaking. (POSC 477 and CRJU 477 are the same course).POSC 478Urban Planning Principles
Sign upSeminar/discussion on conceptual themes and legal foundations of American urban planning. Policy areas associated with urbanization and suburbanization processes: land use, economic development, redevelopment, housing systems, neighborhood dynamics and growth management. (GEOG 478 and POSC 478 are the same course.).POSC 484Urban Planning Methods
Sign upSeminar and Practicum on methods in urban planning. Analytical techniques and basic data sources. Population forecasting, housing surveys, economic development, fiscal impacts and area revitalization. Individual and team projects. (GEOG 484 and POSC 484 are the same course.).POSC 485Women, Gender and Politics
Sign upChanging political environment and women's role in elected, appointed and other public agencies; issues of particular concern to women, including family issues, comparable worth and other economic issues and political participation. (POSC 485 and GSS 485 are the same course).POSC 487Gender and American Law
Sign upExamines American legal system using theory from feminist, queer and critical race perspectives, considering the effects of American law through the lens of gender. Topics include equality, reproductive health, work, pornography, violence, among others.POSC 491Applied Policy Research
Sign upConduct independent research, under faculty supervision, on policy-related issues proposed by community partners, students and faculty. Research topics will vary each semester, but will be based within criminal justice, political science and/or public administration. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.).POSC 492Prelaw Internship
Sign upAcquaints students with the legal profession. A supervised working commitment of eight hours weekly with an assigned individual or organization. May be repeated once for credit. (POSC 492 and CRJU 492 are the same course.).POSC 497Internship in Public Administration
Sign upWork 12-20 hours per week as supervised interns in a public agency. Supervision by the faculty and cooperating agency. In addition, a weekly seminar.POSC 498Internship in Politics
Sign upWork 8-12 hours per week with elected officials or candidates for elective office. Individual supervision by the faculty and cooperating individuals. Meet with instructor by arrangement. May be repeated once for credit. Requires consent of instructor.POSC 499Independent Study
Sign upMay be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Open to advanced students in political science with consent of department chair.
PSYC59 courses
PSYC 101Introductory Psychology
Sign upConcepts, issues, and methods of psychology. Processes of sensation/perception, motivation/emotion, learning/memory, cognition. Research in developmental, personality, social, abnormal, and biological psychology. Research participation required. It is recommended that students satisfy the ELM requirement before enrolling.PSYC 110Critical Thinking in Psychology
Sign upModels and strategies of critical thinking. Training in inductive and deductive reasoning techniques; strategies for self-regulation of thinking. Formal and informal fallacies; social, cognitive, and emotional factors that aid and interfere with critical thinking and reasoning.PSYC 133Introduction to Aging Studies
Sign upMultidisciplinary overview of: characteristics, strengths and problems of older persons; diversity in aging process involving gender, race, ethnicity, subculture; services to older adults; gerontology as an academic discipline and a field of practice. (AGNG 133, SOCI 133, PUBH 133, HUSR 133 and PSYC 133 are the same course.).PSYC 201Introduction to Statistics in Psychology
Sign upDescriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing (t, chi-square, analysis of variance), sampling distributions of mean and variance, correlation, factorial designs, interpreting data. Laboratory applications of statistical software to psychological data. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory).PSYC 202Research Methods in Psychology
Sign upFundamentals of psychological research methods. Participation in conducting experiments, analyzing data, interpreting results, and writing research reports. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory).PSYC 300Intermediate Research Methods and Statistics
Sign upGeneral introduction to the use of computers in psychology. Selection and use of application programs in research, statistics and testing will be emphasized.PSYC 302Learning and Memory
Sign upTheory and research on habituation, classical and operant conditioning, verbal learning, concept learning, and sensory, short-term and long-term memory. Encoding, storage, retrieval and forgetting information.PSYC 302LLaboratory in Learning and Memory
Sign upLaboratory course to accompany PSYC 302. Apply research methods to the study of topics in learning and memory. Design, conduct, analyze and interpret empirical research. Written research reports required. (4 hours of laboratory).PSYC 303Sensation and Perception
Sign upAnatomical, neuroscientific and behavioral aspects of sensation and perception, mainly in humans. Covers all five senses: vision, hearing, touch, taste and smell.PSYC 303LLaboratory in Sensation and Perception
Sign upLaboratory course to accompany PSYC 303. Conduct, analyze and interpret empirical research in the context of existing theories and findings in the areas of sensation and perception. Written research reports required. (4 hours of laboratory).PSYC 304Comparative Animal Behavior
Sign upHuman behavior in comparison with other animal species within an evolutionary context, including behavior genetics, sensory systems, development, communications, parental behavior, mating strategies, aggression and social organizations.PSYC 304LLaboratory in Comparative Animal Behavior
Sign upLaboratory course to accompany PSYC 304. Laboratory and field studies in animal behavior. Design, conduct, analyze and interpret empirical research. Requires written research reports and field trips to local zoos. (4 hours of laboratory).PSYC 305Cognitive Psychology
Sign upOverview of current theories and research in cognitive psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and cognitive science. Perception and attention, imagery, memory, language, creativity, problem solving, reasoning and decision making.PSYC 305LLaboratory in Cognitive Psychology
Sign upLaboratory course to accompany PSYC 305. Apply theoretical and experimental principles and findings in cognitive psychology. Design, conduct, analyze, interpret and present empirical research. Requires written research reports. (4 hours of laboratory).PSYC 306Biopsychology
Sign upBiopsychology, including anatomy of the nervous system, neural activity, neurotransmitters, the synapse, sensory and motor systems, biological motives for eating, drinking, sexual reproduction and sleep, neurology of brain damage and mental illnesses, and drug effects/addiction in the brain.PSYC 306LLaboratory in Biopsychology
Sign upLaboratory course to accompany PSYC 306. The mammalian brain. Design, conduct, analyze and interpret empirical research in biopsychology. Requires written research reports. (4 hours of laboratory).PSYC 310Psychology of Gender
Sign upPsychological research, theories and issues related to a variety of gender identities, with an emphasis on a socio-cultural understanding of gender and how it relates to lived experiences. Particular attention to the intersection of gender with other diverse identities.PSYC 311Educational Psychology
Sign upApplying psychological research and theory to educational processes, including learning, motivation, individual differences, teaching methods and evaluation. Recommended for those interested in teaching careers.PSYC 312The Psychology of Human Sexual Behavior
Sign upTopics in human sexual behavior integrating biological, social, clinical and developmental aspects of sexuality. Surveys and statistics of sexual behavior, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual variations, causes and treatment of sexual dysfunctions. Legal, moral and social issues.PSYC 317Psychology and Law
Sign upImpact of social scientific evidence on the legal system. Theory, research and case studies related to issues on the death penalty, memory as evidence, police interrogations and false confessions, jury decision-making, pretrial publicity, detecting deception and the insanity defense.PSYC 318Political Psychology
Sign upPsychological processes underlying political phenomena. Topics include ideological differences, the role of personality, emotions, cognitive styles, group identities, race/gender/class, political leadership and the media in influencing people's political behavior. (PSYC 318 and POSC 318 are the same course).PSYC 321Psychology of Religion
Sign upA survey of classical and contemporary empirical psychological research investigating religious beliefs, experiences and practices. Topics include religious behavior across the lifespan; the social psychology of religious organizations; and religious connections to morality, coping, and psychopathology.PSYC 322Black Psychology
Sign upUses psychological principles and practices to guide students' comprehension of life as an African American. Introduction to a holistic perspective that expands ways of conceptualizing psychology from an African American world view. (AFAM 322 and PSYC 322 are the same course.).PSYC 324Cultural Psychology
Sign upOverview of cultural psychology with emphasis on research methods. How culture influences our thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and how we, in turn, influence culture. Topics include identities, motivations, cognitions, emotions, relationships and health.PSYC 325The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination
Sign upPsychological theory of stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination. Discussions, assignments, and exams on theoretical constructs based on race, gender, sexual orientation, etc., and in different settings (e.g. education, healthcare, and law).PSYC 331Personality Psychology
Sign upTraditional and contemporary approaches to research, theory and assessment techniques in the area of personality.PSYC 341Psychological Disorders
Sign upSymptoms, causes, treatment and prevention of psychological disorders/psychiatric illnesses; for example, anxiety, mood, psychotic disorders and related topics.PSYC 346Asian American Psychology
Sign upMajor issues in the Asian American community from a psychosocial perspective, including ethnic identity development, generational conflicts, the "model minority" myth, interracial relationships, attitudes toward mental health services and alternative healing/therapeutic approaches. (ASAM 346 and PSYC 346 are the same course.).PSYC 348Latina/o/x Psychology
Sign upMajor issues experienced by Latina/o/x communities from a psychological perspective to understand the Latina/o/x worldview.PSYC 351Social Psychology
Sign upHow the social world affects our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Thinking about, influencing, and relating to others. Social perception/cognition, attitudes and attitude change, attraction, prejudice, aggression, helping behavior, conformity, and group processes.PSYC 361Developmental Psychology
Sign upTheories, methods and research findings regarding physical, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial human development across the lifespan. Perception, learning, identity, morality, language and related topics.PSYC 362Psychology of Aging
Sign upProcesses of human aging, emphasizing late adulthood. Physical, intellectual, cognitive, personal, social and psychological development throughout adulthood, vocational and family changes, retirement and death.PSYC 371Evolutionary Psychology
Sign upMaking sense of human thought, emotion and behavior by careful consideration of human evolutionary history. Coverage of a broad range of topics, including disgust, fear, cooperation, conflict, morality, mate preferences, parenting, prejudice and discrimination, anger, aggression and psychopathologies.PSYC 391Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Sign upHuman behavior in the workplace. Traditional and current psychological principles applied to industrial, organizational and business settings.PSYC 408History of Psychology
Sign upDevelopment of psychology from classical Greek philosophy to contemporary psychological science. Major philosophical traditions (nativism, rationalism, empiricism, associationism) and enduring issues, including nature vs. nurture, free will vs. determinism, and material vs. non-material sources of human behavior.PSYC 410History of Psychopathology
Sign upHistorical examination of the interpretation, assessment and treatment of psychopathology from antiquity to the present. Issues addressed include the context in which normality and psychopathology were defined, with particular attention to how society responded to those afflicted.PSYC 414Cognitive Neuroscience
Sign upHuman cognitive behavior as a brain-based activity: Methodology of Cognitive Neuroscience, functional neuroanatomy and their relationships to perception, attention, memory, emotion, language and consciousness.PSYC 415Cognitive Processes
Sign upAdvanced treatment of theory and research in cognitive science in such topics as attention, perception, memory, knowledge representation, language, reasoning, problem solving and consciousness.PSYC 417Psycholinguistics
Sign upTheory and research on the psychological processes that make possible language acquisition and written language; speech production; and language acquisition. (PSYC 417 and LING 417 are the same course.).PSYC 421Psychology of Immigration
Sign upPsychological theory and research on the topic of immigration. Impact of immigration on individual development and family functioning in immigrants from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.PSYC 431Traditional Theories of Personality
Sign upTraditional theories of personality, including psychoanalytic, humanistic-existential, behavioral, trait and social interaction approaches.PSYC 432Evolutionary Theories of Personality
Sign upScientific theory and empirical research in contemporary personality science. Selected topics include psychometric assessment, the person-situation debate, trait theory, social-cognitive theory, evolutionary theory, personality disorders and sex differences in personality.PSYC 445The Psychology of Dying, Death and Bereavement
Sign upPsychological overview of aspects of dying, death and bereavement. Attitudes toward death; understanding and caring for terminally ill patients; funeral rituals, burial, mourning and grief counseling; suicide and euthanasia.PSYC 456Psychological Study of LGBTQ Experiences
Sign upIntroduces the scientific study of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer. Identity development and disclosure, social and gender roles, stigma, minority stress, normative privilege, same-sex relationships, and parenting.PSYC 461Psychological Testing and Assessment
Sign upAssessing intelligence, aptitude, interest and personality. Theory, construction, evaluation, interpretation and uses of psychological tests.PSYC 464Advanced Developmental Psychology
Sign upAnalyzes and evaluates research on and major theories of development across the life-span. Emphasizes multiple forces that influence development, including biological (genetic, evolutionary) factors, historical factors (e.g., Flynn effect, internet, social media) and social/cultural factors.PSYC 465Advanced Psychological Statistics
Sign upGeneral linear model, regression, analysis of variance techniques and applications to research design and evaluation of data.PSYC 466Computer Applications for Psychological Research
Sign upPsychological research computer applications focusing on topics such as web page development, data analysis, graphing, data bases and online experimentation and data collection.PSYC 467Multivariate Statistics for Psychology
Sign upMultivariate analysis of variance, profile analysis, discriminate analysis, factor analysis, cluster analysis, multidimensional scaling, introduction to structural equations and hierarchical linear models, and applications to psychological research.PSYC 474Health Psychology
Sign upBiopsychosocial (biological, psychological, social) processes that affect the physical and mental condition of human beings. Health promotion, prevention, evaluation, treatment (patients in treatment settings, patient-provided dynamics), chronic and terminal illness, and cultural influences on health and healthy care delivery.PSYC 475Psychopharmacology
Sign upBasic neurophysiological principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics that underlie the effects of drugs on experience and behavior. Recreational drugs and abused drugs that can contribute to psychological disorders. Psychological, medical and social implications of pharmacotherapy.PSYC 476Racial/Ethnic Health Psychology
Sign upPreventing disease/illness and promoting health psychology for racial/ethnic persons living in the U.S. (e.g., Latinx, Black/African American, Asian/Asian American, Native American/Indigenous, Middle Eastern, North African communities). Racism as a stressor affecting health. Interventions to reduce community health disparities.PSYC 480MMARC Proseminar
Sign upIntended to increase the contact of MARC Fellows with minority scientists of national repute who will present seminars. Fellows will read and discuss relevant primary literature, attend the seminars, and meet with speakers before and after the seminars. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units. Requires selection as a MARC Fellow.).PSYC 481Survey of Clinical Psychology
Sign upMethods, diagnosis, therapeutic techniques, research, educational requirements, professional requirements, ethics, graduate school preparation, choosing graduate programs.PSYC 486Personnel Psychology
Sign upComprehensive survey of the psychological approaches applied to personnel recruitment, selection, job design, utilization, training performance criteria, separation and retention of personnel in the workplace.PSYC 487Organizational Psychology
Sign upComprehensive survey of approaches to organizational culture, structure and change. Focus on organizational behavior, such as teamwork, leadership, motivation, job satisfaction, conflict, power and management strategies.PSYC 494Teaching of Psychology
Sign upExperience in communicating research, theory, and applications of psychology, with emphasis on individual tutoring. Section 1 (Undergraduate Course Assistantship) includes additional aspects of course instruction; Section 2 (Peer Mentors) includes various outreach services.PSYC 495Field Placement in Psychology
Sign upSupervised experience in which psychological principles or methods are applied in a fieldwork setting. Mandatory class meetings to discuss and write about experiences of integrating psychological theory with practice. Required of majors.PSYC 499Independent Research
Sign upStudy plan must be approved by university census date. Individual empirical research or library investigation under the supervision of a faculty member. No more than three units of credit toward the major. May be repeated for credit toward graduation. Requires consent of Instructor.
PUBH56 courses
PUBH 101Personal Health
Sign upBasic concepts relating to health and well-being from a holistic perspective. Mental, emotional, physical and socio-environmental dimensions of health, sexuality and relationships; nutrition and physical fitness; use and abuse of drugs; health care services and current health problems.PUBH 115Introduction to Environmental Health and Safety
Sign upHow environmental and safety hazards influence public health and sustainability. Multiple perspectives on water, air, and solid waste pollutions, sustainability and public safety issues.PUBH 133Introduction to Aging Studies
Sign upMultidisciplinary overview of: characteristics, strengths and problems of older persons; diversity in aging process involving gender, race, ethnicity, subculture; services to older adults; gerontology as an academic discipline and a field of practice. (AGNG 133, SOCI 133, PUBH 133, HUSR 133 and PSYC 133 are the same course.).PUBH 201Introduction to Public Health
Sign upIntroduction to the discipline of public health. Basic concepts and terminologies of public health. Topics include community health; environmental and occupational health; epidemiology; and healthcare policy and management.PUBH 202Exploration of Health and Allied Health Professions
Sign upOverview of health-related professions in the U.S., including the healthcare system and major current concerns. Career exploration into health and allied health professions, including occupational, academic and extracurricular preparation. Develop knowledge to enhance preparation for graduate school.PUBH 203CPR, Automated External Defibrillator and First Aid
Sign upProvides knowledge and skills necessary to respond to injuries and sudden illnesses in the community. Successful completion provides American Red Cross certifications in infant, child and adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and standard first aid. Credit/No Credit only.PUBH 300Integrative Health
Sign upTheoretical and philosophical foundations of integrative health. Differences between biomedical and integrative approaches to health promotion, prevention, and treatment, Eastern and Western therapies, and various global medical systems.PUBH 301Promotion of Optimal Health
Sign upAdvanced health concepts and practices. Common health problems, causative factors and methods for prevention. Preventive and promotive health concepts and practices; integrating physiological, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and environmental factors that inhibit or facilitate optimal health. Elective for nursing majors only.PUBH 311Latinx Health
Sign upIdentification and examination of sources of health disparities and inequities among Latinxs; intersectionality; and health promotion best practices grounded in Latinx cultural capital and strengths.PUBH 315Public Health and the Environment
Sign upThis course introduces essential concepts in environmental health by exploring the impact of food production, transportation, and individual lifestyle choices on public health.PUBH 320Concepts in Public Health
Sign upTheoretical and practical issues of public health as a profession. Resources, roles in various settings, ethical issues, academic and professional development in public health.PUBH 321Drugs and Society
Sign upPsychoactive substances from an interdisciplinary perspective. Social, historical, biological and legal aspects of substance use.PUBH 323Violence in Public Health Context
Sign upThe problem of violence from a public health perspective. Characteristics and epidemiology of major forms of violence that levy significant burden on public health across populations in various geographic settings. Public health approaches to preventing violence and reducing its harm.PUBH 325Consumer Health
Sign upAnalyze and evaluate health information, products and services; medical quackery, fraudulent health practices, and laws and agencies protecting the consumer.PUBH 338Barrios and Health
Sign upLinks between urban environments and health. How community development and the grassroots help shape health in barrios. Requires service learning with non-profit organizations. (CHIC 338 and PUBH 338 are the same course.).PUBH 342Stress Management
Sign upNature of stress and physiological and psychological effects of prolonged stress responses. Short- and long-term somatic and behavioral techniques (exercise, relaxation, meditation, nutrition, time management and goal setting) for management of stress. (PUBH 342 and KNES 342 are the same course.).PUBH 349Measurement and Statistics in Health Science
Sign upMeasurement theory and statistics used to evaluate health and human performance, focusing on analyzing and interpreting data in different environments. Lecture, discussion, cooperative learning and field observation. Active participation and experiential learning.PUBH 349LApplied Measurement and Statistics in Health Science
Sign upDesigned to give practical experience answering fundamental public health questions that arise in health science. Builds on concepts learned in PUBH 349, using quantitative methods and real-world datasets.PUBH 350Nutrition
Sign upConcepts of nutrition as they relate to nutritional needs, practices and problems throughout the life cycle. Nutritional counseling and education of individuals/groups toward health promotion and disease prevention.PUBH 353Physical Activity and Lifelong Well-Being
Sign upIntegrating physiological, psychological and sociological understandings of the human being in relationship to physical activity as a lifelong pursuit. Physical fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, socialization, and individual differences in human behavior. (PUBH 353 and KNES 353 are the same course.).PUBH 358Contemporary Issues in Children’s Health
Sign upOverview of common causes of, interrelationships between, and prevention of morbidity and mortality among children and youth; preventive and promotive health concepts and practices; connections between health and learning are explored.PUBH 381Climate Change and Global Health
Sign upExplore global health outcomes of climate change through social-ecological systems that influence patterns of infectious and chronic diseases worldwide. Cross-cutting themes, such as health equity and justice.PUBH 399Peer Mentoring for Public Health Student Success
Sign upDevelop mentorship skills through seminar learning and serving as a peer mentor to fellow students. Enhance communication, cultural competency, leadership, motivational, goal achievement, personal managementand student success skills.Barriers to and resources for college student success. Requires mentor application approval.PUBH 400Program Design in Kinesiology and Health Promotion
Sign upProvides skills necessary for developing, implementing and evaluating human movement and/or health promotion programs for specific target populations.PUBH 401Epidemiology
Sign upApplying epidemiologic procedures to the understanding of the occurrence and control of infectious and chronic diseases, mental illness, environmental health hazards, accidents and geriatric problems.PUBH 402Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System
Sign upAddresses concepts related to U.S. health services organization, delivery, financing, and quality assessment and improvement. Historical influences and trends, contemporary challenges, and strategies to address these challenges are examined.PUBH 405Worksite Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
Sign upHow work style, equipment, and environment contribute to worksite musculoskeletal injuries. Strategies that can minimize human error, injuries, discomfort and dissatisfaction through injury prevention and rehabilitation of the worker.PUBH 410Community Health Education
Sign upMultiple settings for community health education practice and professional roles and skills that are required for health educators. Identification of community health education concepts with application to various segments of the nation's health.PUBH 411Promoting Health in Diverse Populations
Sign upImpact of cultural variables on health/illness. Current and potential strategies to improve health care delivery to underrepresented groups. Identifying cultural competence skills that are essential for health educators.PUBH 415Environmental Health
Sign upOverview of environmental factors such as noise, water and land pollutions, pests and contaminants that influence human and ecological health on the regional scale. Methods of control to prevent diseases from environmental agents.PUBH 416Global Issues in Environmental Health
Sign upOverview of environmental factors, such as air pollution, population dynamics, urbanization and energy production, that influence human and ecological health on the global scale. Methods of control to prevent diseases form environmental agents.PUBH 420Chronic Disease Epidemiology
Sign upAreas in chronic disease epidemiology, the leading causes of death and disability, and the risk factors related to causes and the prevention of disease. May be repeated once for credit.PUBH 421Infectious Disease Epidemiology
Sign upApplies epidemiological concepts to the study and control of infectious diseases in human populations. Epidemiological profile, including agents, modes of transmission, occurrence, clinical characteristics and prevention methods of specific infectious disease.PUBH 422Statistical Programming for Health Data Management and Visualization
Sign upProvides applied statistical programming, data management and visualization skills for epidemiology and public health using real-world health data. Experience interpretating and communicating epidemiology and public health data programming outputs.PUBH 424Health Policy
Sign upHealth policy actors and processes in the United States. Roles of Congress, the President, bureaucracy and interests groups in health policy and policy process are explored, including an introduction to policy analysis. (PUBH 424 and POSC 424 are the same course).PUBH 425Alternative Healing Therapies
Sign upFramework for understanding the philosophies, principles and use of alternative healing therapies. Includes analyzing research to demonstrate effectiveness and experiential learning.PUBH 426Spirituality and Health
Sign upRelationship between spirituality and health. Topics include: relevance of spirituality in one's life; impact of spirituality on decision making, health behavior; relationship of spirituality and health throughout lifespan; links between spirituality, health outcomes; diverse spiritualities.PUBH 440Determinants of Health Behavior
Sign upContemporary research on the health effect of human behavior. Introduction to theoretical foundations and practical applications of behavior in the context of health: physical, psychological, cultural and social health. Current issues and theories of health behavior.PUBH 450Applied Health Promotion in Aging Populations
Sign upPromotion/risk reduction program content, development, implementation and evaluation. Topics include weight control, stress management, substance abuse, physical fitness and accident prevention. (PUBH 450 and AGNG 450 are the same course.).PUBH 455Designing Health Education Curricula
Sign upTheory and skills necessary to develop curriculum based on analysis of individual, community and societal needs and interests.PUBH 460Worksite Health Promotion
Sign upPhilosophy, rationale and guidelines for developing health promotion programs in the corporate setting. Unique considerations in assessing needs, planning and implementing programs, evaluating effectiveness and coordinating activities in the workplace are discussed. (PUBH 460 and KNES 460 are the same course.).PUBH 461Occupational Health and Safety
Sign upOccupational health principles, including anticipation, recognition, evaluation and control of occupational hazards are presented to heighten awareness of workplace hazards on human health. Occupational health laws, regulations and methods of compliance.PUBH 462Toxicology in Public Health
Sign upFundamental toxicological concepts, including absorption, distribution, storage, biotransformation and elimination of toxicants, target organ toxicity and risk assessment. Toxicological effects of environmental agents, such as pesticides, industrial chemicals, household chemicals and food contaminants.PUBH 463Air Pollution and Health
Sign upHealth effects of air pollutants on local, regional, and global scales are addressed. Health effects of urban smog, particulate matter, indoor, outdoor, and occupational exposures. Health implications from global warming, ozone-depletion and acid rain.PUBH 465Introduction to International Health
Sign upIssues in international health emphasizing core disease conditions. Introduction to leading causes of death and disability within an international context, as well as programmatic and policy responses to improve international health.PUBH 466Hazardous Materials, Regulations and Emergency Response
Sign upPrinciples of hazardous material management, hazardous waste handling and chemical emergency response. Understand chemical classifications and waste disposal requirements; analyze federal and state environmental health and safety regulations; and evaluate exposure mitigation strategies and emergency response planning and execution.PUBH 467Food Safety
Sign upOverview of public health response in safeguarding and investigating food safety issues and food-borne illnesses. Discussion of various requirements in managing a food protection program to identify and prevent important biological and chemical agents of foodborne illnesses.PUBH 468Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene
Sign upIntroduction to essential industrial hygiene concepts; various hazards or environmental contaminants encountered in the workplace; exposure evaluation methods and effective controls.PUBH 470Childhood Obesity, Nutrition and Social Context
Sign upMultidisciplinary approach to understanding childhood obesity in diverse/underserved populations, including basic biological processes, the role of nutrition, health consequences and cultural factors associated with childhood obesity.PUBH 472Nutritional Assessment
Sign upOverview of nutritional assessment. Gain practice in and understand four primary nutritional assessment techniques: anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary.PUBH 475Public Health Planning, Research and Evaluation
Sign upIdentify and apply foundational methodological concepts in research used in public health. Research designs, sampling, data collection and analytic strategies, reporting, valid sourcing and ethical considerations.PUBH 480Transdisciplinary Perspectives on HIV/AIDS
Sign upMultilevel examination of the HIV/AIDS pandemic from the perspectives of several disciplines within an overarching public health framework. Analysis at the levels of individuals and physical, social-structural and cultural environments.PUBH 481Health in a Global Society
Sign upHealth effects of globalization. Health concerns arising from political, economic and social interconnectedness and the need to find common solutions to ensure human health worldwide.PUBH 494Health Science Practicum
Sign upA requirement for health science majors offering an opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate special community-based projects under faculty supervision. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Credit/no credit only.PUBH 495Internship in Public Health
Sign upSupervised observation and field experience in community health settings as conducted by government, voluntary, professional or industrial/corporate organizations. May be repeated once for credit.PUBH 499Independent Study
Sign upTopics based on a study plan prepared in cooperation with a faculty supervisor. Culminates in a paper, project, comprehensive examination or performance. Application forms must be completed and approved prior to enrollment. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units; only three units in any one semester.
RLST45 courses
RLST 100Introduction to the Study of Religion
Sign upAn introduction to the academic study of religion, exploring the social and cultural dimensions of religion, as well as religious consciousness and perception. Key concepts, theorists and methodological approaches.RLST 105Religion and the Quest for Meaning
Sign upNature of religious experience as the human pursuit of meaning and transcendence, exploring its central themes, phenomena and questions; its principal types of figures and communities; and its major categories of sacred rituals, objects, seasons and places.RLST 110Religions of the World
Sign upIntroduction to at least five religious world views from an historical and comparative perspective, with descriptive analyses of their belief systems, moral codes and symbolic rituals: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. (RLST 110 and PHIL 110 are same course.).RLST 200Introduction to Christianity
Sign upOverview of the Christian tradition, including Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholic and Protestant expressions. Beliefs, practices and authority structures.RLST 201Introduction to the New Testament
Sign upAn academic introduction to the New Testament, viewed within its historical, social and religious context. A scholarly investigation of the New Testament through historical and textual methods. Includes comparing the differences among New Testament books.RLST 210Introduction to Judaism
Sign upThe Jewish tradition - its scriptures, laws, customs, holidays and world view in their historical setting.RLST 246ABasic Hatha Yoga
Sign upBasic yoga postures, beginning meditation, breathing and relaxation techniques presented from a theoretical and experiential perspective. Awareness, concentration, and other practices that accompany the study of Hatha Yoga. (1 hour lecture, 2 hours activity) (KNES 246A and RLST 246A are the same course).RLST 246BIntermediate Hatha Yoga
Sign upIntermediate and advanced yoga sequences, including postures, breathing practices, meditation techniques and guided relaxation. Yoga philosophy and movement based on various Hatha Yoga traditions. (KNES 246B and RLST 246B are the same course).RLST 250Introduction to Islam
Sign upReligion of Islam, its background and main teachings: the rise of Islam; the caliphate; Islamic theology, teachings, mysticism and philosophy.RLST 270TIntroduction to the Asian Religions
Sign upMain teachings of a major South Asian, Far Eastern or "Oriental" religion per semester, including such religions as Jainism, Hinduism, Sikhism, Taoism, Shintoism and Zoroastrianism. May be repeated for credit with different subject matter.RLST 280Introduction to Buddhism
Sign upIntroduction to the origins and development of Buddhism. The major teachings found in all traditions of Buddhism, the three major traditions of Buddhism and the position of Buddhism in the U.S.RLST 300Methods of Studying Religion
Sign upAcademic study of religion to include the definition, functions and varieties of religion; the methods used to study it; and key figures who have shaped the development of this discipline.RLST 305Anthropology of Religion
Sign upBeliefs and practices in the full human variation of religious phenomena, with an emphasis on primitive religions. Forms, functions, structures, symbolism, and history and evolution of religious systems. (ANTH 305 and RLST 305 are the same course.).RLST 306Contemporary Practices of the World’s Religions
Sign upComparative study of how the beliefs, practices and moral codes of the world's major religions influence the way nations and individuals behave in the spheres of daily life, culture, ethics, business and politics.RLST 307Non-violence, Animal Rights and Diet in Jainism
Sign upDevelopment of the beliefs, practices, culture, philosophy and art of the Jain religion. Examine core Jain principles, such as nonviolence and non-possessiveness and their contemporary relevance. Fieldtrip to a major Jain site in Southern California.RLST 311Religion and Film
Sign upUse film as a powerful medium through which we explore the meaning of life, relationships, moral quandaries, religious and ontological issues. .RLST 312The Bible as Literature
Sign upLiterary qualities of biblical literature and the influence of major themes upon Western literary traditions. (CPLT 312 and RLST 312 are the same course.).RLST 321Psychology of Religion
Sign upA survey of classical and contemporary empirical psychological research investigating religious beliefs, experiences and practices. Topics include religious behavior across the lifespan; the social psychology of religious organizations; and religious connections to morality, coping, and psychopathology.RLST 325African American Religions and Spirituality
Sign upAfrican-American belief systems and denominations. Folk beliefs among Blacks, African-American religious groups and the role of the Black Church in politics and social change in the Black community. (AFAM 325 and RLST 325 are the same course.).RLST 333Religion and Sexuality
Sign upConnection between religion and sexuality. The religious ideas behind political and public debates related to sexuality and consideration of the private realm, such as sexual identity, family life, gender roles and reproduction.RLST 341Hindu Tradition to 400 B.C.E.
Sign upHindu thought in its earliest period. Overview of Vedic literature, especially its religious content and the major rituals of the early Veda; philosophical developments in the Upanisads or later Veda; and related sacred writings.RLST 342Hindu Tradition from 400 B.C.E.
Sign upHindu thought after the Vedic period. The beginnings of Hindu philosophies, classical Hindu practice, devotionalism, modern or neo-Hindu groups appearing in the 19th century, and the contributions of thinkers, such as Ramakrishna and Gandhi.RLST 351History and Development of Early Christian Thought
Sign upHistorical study of the diversity of Christian beliefs, movements and key figures from New Testament times to the late Middle Ages, including important creeds and councils, spiritual movements, and central figures such as Augustine and Aquinas.RLST 352History and Development of Modern Christian Thought
Sign upHistorical study of the diversity of Christian beliefs, movements and key figures from the late Middle Ages to the present, including the context and thinkers of the Reformation era, post-Reformation controversies and recent debates and trends.RLST 361History and Development of Jewish Thought: Biblical and Rabbinical Eras
Sign upHebrew Scriptures in their historical context, development of rabbinical Judaism and the Talmud, and Judaism in the Christian and Muslim worlds down to the close of the Spanish "Golden Age" (1150).RLST 362History and Development of Jewish Thought: Medieval and Modern Eras
Sign upMaimonides' legacy, impact of mysticism, rise of anti-Semitism, emancipation of European Jews, the Holocaust, Israel's founding and history, and contributions of Jews to American culture.RLST 367Religion in Latino/a Life
Sign upNational and international expressions of Latino/a religiosity - from popular religion to Marian devotion to curanderismo - through film, historical documents, poetry, theology, art, sociology and ethnic studies. (RLST 367 and CHIC 367 are the same course.).RLST 370New Religious Movements in the U.S.A.
Sign upBeliefs, history, ritual and organizational makeup of nontraditional modern religions in America, such as Scientology, the Unification Church, Hare Krishna (ISKCON) and Rajneeshism as presented by guest speakers. Discussion of "cult," "sect" and the occult.RLST 371History and Development of Islamic Thought: The Beginning to 1258
Sign upIslamic theology, law, culture, and spirituality up to the close of the classical period in 1258. Interpretation of the Qur'an, formation of Hadith literature, development of Islamic law, divisions within Islam, rise of mysticism, contributions to science and art.RLST 372History and Development of Islamic Thought: 1259 to Modern Times
Sign upIslamic thought from the close of the classical period to the present, with emphasis on 20th century developments. Emergence of modern Middle East, reform movements, Islamic response to nationalism and modernity, recent Islamic resurgence.RLST 373Women in Islam
Sign upStatus and roles of Muslim women from the perspectives of the basic Islamic texts (The Qur'an and Prophetic Traditions). Rights, marriage and divorce, seclusion and dress codes, and religious, economic and socio-political participation.RLST 374Issues in Contemporary Islam
Sign upSome of the contentious issues in Islam. Concepts of piety, peace, jihad, fundamentalism, terrorism, democracy, human rights, leadership of women and sexuality; the intellectual arguments surrounding these topics.RLST 375Conceptions of the Afterlife
Sign upHow selected religious traditions have sought to answer the question: "What happens when I die." Resurrection, reincarnation, immortality of the soul, heaven and hell. RLST 110 recommended.RLST 380Religion and Violence
Sign upInterdisciplinary exploration of major theories, developments and documents connected to the relationship between religious practices and motivations for engaging in, preventing or rejecting violent behavior.RLST 381Religion and Politics in the United States
Sign upRelationship of politics and religion, especially in the U.S. The colonial and constitutional experience, Supreme Court decisions on religious issues, the principal theorists of moral discourse in the public forum, contemporary issues of concern. (RLST 381 and POSC 381 are the same course.).RLST 400Religion, the Media and Contemporary Culture
Sign upReporting about religion in secular media; impact of traditional and social media on societal values; ethical challenges faced by journalists; uses of media by religious organizations.RLST 412AHistory of the Christian Church to the Reformation
Sign upChristian Church from its origins in the apostolic preaching through the late Middle Ages and the beginning (1517) of the Reformation in both the East and West. (HIST 412A and RLST 412A are the same course.).RLST 412BHistory of the Christian Church from the Reformation to the Present
Sign upWestern church as an institution from the Reformation (1517) to the present. Orthodoxy, Catholicism and Protestantism in historical perspective. (HIST 412B and RLST 412B are the same course.).RLST 412CHistory of the Jews
Sign upThe Jewish people from the biblical period to the present. The literature of each period, as well as the relationships which exist between the Jewish communities and the societies in which they exist. (HIST 412C and RLST 412C are the same course.).RLST 417BRoman Empire
Sign upRoman imperial institutions and culture with attention to the rise of Christianity. (HIST 417B and RLST 417B are the same course.).RLST 435AThe Holocaust
Sign upThe history and origins, implementation and results of the European-wide programs of persecution and genocide carried out by Nazi Germany and their collaborators against the Jews during the period 1933-1945. (HIST 435A and RLST 435A are the same course.).RLST 466AIslamic Civilization: Arab Era
Sign upArab predominance in the Middle East from the rise of Islam to the Mongol invasions of the 13th century. (HIST 466A and RLST 466A are the same course.).RLST 466BIslamic Civilization: Imperial Age
Sign upMongol invasions of the Middle East and their effects. Ottoman Turkish, Safavid Persian and Moghul Empires to 1800. (HIST 466B and RLST 466B are the same course.).RLST 485TMajor Religious Thinkers and Concepts
Sign upReligious thinkers and concepts dealing with Western, Eastern and non-traditional religious ideas from ancient to modern times. Fulfills university upper-division baccalaureate writing requirement. May be repeated once with a different topic.RLST 499Independent Study
Sign upSupervised research projects in comparative religion to be taken with consent of instructor and the department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
SOCI47 courses
SOCI 101Introduction to Sociology
Sign upBasic concepts of sociology: social interaction, culture, personality, social processes, population, social class, the community, social institutions and socio-cultural change.SOCI 133Introduction to Aging Studies
Sign upMultidisciplinary overview of: characteristics, strengths and problems of older persons; diversity in aging process involving gender, race, ethnicity, subculture; services to older adults; gerontology as an academic discipline and a field of practice. (AGNG 133, SOCI 133, PUBH 133, HUSR 133 and PSYC 133 are the same course.).SOCI 201Social Media and Social Interaction
Sign upSelf, identities, culture, communities, inequalities and social interaction as experienced through social media and technology. Use sociological perspectives to evaluate the benefits and hazards of social media for self and society.SOCI 202The Social Life of Food
Sign up"Food" has a social reality, created out of institutions and global systems. Investigate this reality through food's production, distribution and consumption within a globalized and commoditized modern world. Inequalities and social struggle, including food justice movements.SOCI 300Social Work
Sign upHistory, philosophy, values of social work profession, fields of practice (casework, group work, macro practice); theories of human behavior in social environments. Social work as career objective and qualifications necessary. Recommended for students considering careers in human services, social work, social policy development.SOCI 302Social Research Methods
Sign upQualitative and quantitative perspectives on social research. Purpose and components of qualitative and quantitative research design, including the role of theory in research, sampling, reflexivity, the practice of mixed methods of data collection, analysis and writing results.SOCI 303Statistics for the Social Sciences
Sign upTechniques for the elementary statistical analysis of social data. Description and inferential measures include tests, chi-square, analysis of variance, contingency table analysis and linear regression.SOCI 304Black Families in America
Sign upIssues of race, class, gender, sexuality and identity within African American families. Topics will include: black single mothers and welfare, prisons, black middle class families and residential housing, black youth and activism, and LGBT family formations. (AFAM 304 and SOCI 304 are the same course.).SOCI 305Social Work Practice
Sign upTheories, methods, principles, ethics, fields of social work practice. Generalist model; micro (individual), mezzo (group), macro (organization, community, advocacy, case management) levels of intervention. Methods and theories underlying social work practice.SOCI 306Applying Sociology in the Community
Sign upCombines community service with an analysis of select community issues. At least 40 hours of community service required, applying theories and methods to field site. Findings and analysis discussed in weekly meetings.SOCI 307Sociology for Career Success
Sign upExamines key sociological theories and concepts to situate work in the context of historical, hierarchical power relations that reproduce dominance. Uses sociology to help navigate job markets, career opportunities, and improve mobility in post-industrial world of work.SOCI 308Writing for Sociology Students
Sign upComposition, sources of information and sociological writing for different audiences. Satisfies the classroom portion of the upper-division writing requirement for sociology majors. Instructional fee.SOCI 325The American Drug Scene
Sign upUses sociological research and theory to understand drug use in the U.S. Drug subcultures, moral panics, the social consequences of drug policies, crime and trends in drug use.SOCI 341Social Interaction
Sign upSocial and socio-psychological dimensions of group behavior and the socialization of the individual. Social interaction and its impact on the individual and personality formation.SOCI 345Sociology of Communication
Sign upSocial processes involved in communicating with symbols-verbal, visual and "body-language" - in interpersonal settings and the mass media.SOCI 348Social Movements
Sign upCharacteristics and analysis of social movements and collective behavior. Major theoretical approaches, review past and present collective actions, and assess the efficacy and potentiality of producing social, cultural and political change. .SOCI 350Social Relationships and Emotions
Sign upConsideration of social relationships emphasizing emotional bonds as the primary integrating force, including interactions between emotions and relationships.SOCI 351Sociology of Families
Sign upThe family as a social institution. Historical and cross-cultural perspectives; social change affecting marriage and the family; analysis of American courtship and marriage patterns; the psycho-dynamics of family life.SOCI 352The Sociology of Education
Sign upEducation as a social institution and agent of socialization. Dynamic interplay with economic, political, religious, family institutions, and community. Gender, race, and class inequality in education. Cross-national perspectives on education and related social problems and social policy.SOCI 353Sociology of Children and Youth
Sign upHistorical, cross-national, and contemporary views of children, adolescents and youth in society; childhood socialization and the effects of the family, school, peers, gender roles, the media community, and technology; social problems of children and youth; recommendations for social policy.SOCI 354Gender, Sex and Society
Sign upGender as a social and institutional construct, including analyses of identity, sexuality, media, family, work, economy, the state, and global relations.SOCI 355Women in Contemporary Societies
Sign upMicro and macro analyses of women's roles and experiences in contemporary societies. Topics may include gender socialization, institutional inequalities, women's work, violence against women, resistant to inequality, women's health and sexuality.SOCI 356Social Inequality
Sign upDevelopment, patterns, structures and consequences of social inequality, with emphasis on social class, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality in the U.S. Dynamics of resistance and social change are also discussed.SOCI 357Race and Ethnic Relations
Sign upDevelopment and current conditions of minority/majority relations through study of social, political and economic causes and consequences of prejudice and discrimination. Evolutionary and revolutionary movements for change will be studied.SOCI 360Sociology of Death and Dying
Sign upDying as a social process; functions of bereavement behavior; the grief process; fear of death and dying; death related rituals, demographic aspects of mortality; American death acceptance-denial controversy.SOCI 361Population and the Environment
Sign upPopulation composition, growth and movement. Social factors affecting birth rates, death rates and migration. Environmental and resource base implications of population growth, urbanization and migration. Role of the economy, poverty, gender and development on population dynamics.SOCI 365Law and Society
Sign upRelationship between a society and its laws using sociological theory and major concepts. Analyze court process, legal professions, and related social institutions.SOCI 366Deviant Behavior
Sign upSocial construction, nature and patterns of deviance. Topics include theories of deviance, research on deviance, types of deviance, constructing deviance, deviant identity, relations among deviants, deviant acts, and deviant careers.SOCI 371Sociology of City Life
Sign upEcology, patterns of growth, institutional inequalities, social problems, cultures, and organized resistances of urban communities in global contexts.SOCI 381Sociology of Human Sexuality
Sign upSociological aspects of sexualities, socio-historical and comparative perspectives; relationships of sexual constructs to life cycle, gender, race, class, nation and power.SOCI 385Family Violence
Sign upContemporary issues of family violence: victims, perpetrators and societal responses. Explores causes, intervention and prevention of all types of abuse - child, sibling, spouse, parent and elder - through the examination of theories, research findings and practical field application.SOCI 408Sexual Abuse in American Society
Sign upSociological examination of sexual abuse in contemporary society, specifically patterns of forcible rape and child sexual victimization. Theories and research findings regarding causes, consequences and other dynamics of sexual victimization, including responses of social groups to such victimization.SOCI 410Theories of Social Behavior
Sign upMain schools of sociological thought, both European and American. Systems of theory, methodology of theorists, cultural change and social institutions.SOCI 411Criminology
Sign upExtent, causes and control of criminal behavior. Criminal law, causal factors and theories, correctional institutions, probation and parole and preventive efforts.SOCI 413Juvenile Delinquency
Sign upJuvenile delinquency as a social problem. Sociological study of the causes of delinquent behavior and programs of control, treatment and prevention.SOCI 415Mass Incarceration and Punishment
Sign upHistories, theories, policies and practices thathave influenced the development of the U.S. correctional system. Topics may include background and social contexts associated with incarceration, correctional institutions, inmate populations and subcultures,and prison administration/management.SOCI 417Violence against Women and Girls: Global Realities
Sign upViolence against women of all ages in the global context. The ways violence against women manifests and is explained across cultural, sociodemographic and geographic boundaries.SOCI 443Sociology of Aging
Sign upPopulation age structure; theories of aging; aging in family, economic, political, religious, educational, leisure/esthetic institutions, aging and ethnicity, social policy and the future of aging.SOCI 455Sociology of Health and Illness
Sign upComprehensive sociological perspective for interpreting medicine and medical behavior. Considers disease processes as they affect the individual and others in this environment, health practice and petitioners, health institutions and the cost and service of health services in a multifaceted approach.SOCI 456Immigrant Orange County
Sign upMigration through the lens of Orange County. Requires research project including data collection (surveys or interviews or focus groups), data analysis and report writing. (SOCI 456 and GEOG 456 are the same course.).SOCI 458Sociology of Religious Behavior
Sign upReligious behavior examined by social science theories. Religious rituals/beliefs to cope with anxiety and powerlessness before natural forces and social structures and processes. Religion's contributions to individual identity, societal order and change.SOCI 467Sociology of Sport
Sign upNature, position, functions and growing importance of sports in contemporary industrial society. Relationships between structure, variety and extent of sports activity and other institutional sectors in society.SOCI 470Sociology of Money
Sign upSociological perspectives on history, nature, functioning and impact of economic perspectives and phenomena. Topics include money, markets, prices and value, commodification, the state, networks and inequality.SOCI 473Social Behavior in Organizations
Sign upSocial interaction and behavior in groups and organizations, bureaucracies, organization theory, group dynamics, leadership, bias and inequality in groups and organizations, including workplaces.SOCI 485Research Applicatons
Sign upDesign and implement an individual research project that integrates accumulated training from previous courses in a single in-depth exploration of a topic of interest.SOCI 495Sociological Internship
Sign upSupervised field experience permitting application of relevant sociological material in practical settings. Requires 120 hours in the field. May be repeated once for credit.SOCI 499Independent Study
Sign upIndividual research project, either library or field. Must enroll with an instructor whose recognized interests are in the area of the planned independent study. Conferences with the instructor as necessary; work culminates in one or more papers. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
THTR100 courses
THTR 100Introduction to the Theatre
Sign upFor the general student leading to an appreciation and understanding of the theatre as an entertainment medium and as an art form. Recommended for non-majors.THTR 110Oral Communication of Literature
Sign upAnalysis and performance of literary works through the medium of oral interpretation. An emphasis upon understanding the content of communication in literature as well as the form. An exploration of the techniques involved in the discovery, critical evaluation and performance of various literary speakers.THTR 140AFundamentals of Acting I
Sign upIntroduction to essential acting elements: imagination, partnership, ensemble, environment, atmosphere, physical sensations, impulse. Techniques utilized: Meisner, Spolin, Steppenwolf. Exercises only/minimal text. (4 hours activity).THTR 140BFundamentals of Acting
Sign upIntroduction to text work, starting with the basics of the Stanislavski system, building to short scenes from contemporary dramatic sources. Basics of script analysis with objective and action. Introduces the actors process.THTR 141AVoice/Movement I: Breath and Awareness
Sign upIntegrating voice and movement for the actor; developing skills for stamina, relaxation, flexibility and strength. Introduction to Fitzmaurice, Linklater, Rodenburg, Laban, Viewpoints and yoga methodologies. Key aspects of vocal anatomy and physiology. May be repeated once for credit.THTR 141BVoice/Movement I: Text and Narrative
Sign upFurther exploration of the dynamics between the body, breath, voice, imagination and language. Continued development of Fitzmaurice, Linklater, Rodenburg, Viewpoints, Laban, yoga and other voice/movement methodologies. Study and apply the International Phonetic Alphabet. May be repeated once for credit.THTR 160Introduction to Acting
Sign upFor non-acting students, both majors and non-majors. The history, techniques, terminology, interpretation and communication skills involved in the art of acting. Explore concepts through lecture, discussion, individual and group exercises, and written reflection.THTR 175Musical Theatre History
Sign upIdentify the diverse roots and central components of the American musical theatre -key productions, creative teams and major musical genres throughout history.THTR 181Basic Music Reading and Sight-Singing
Sign upPractical skills in music reading and sight-singing. Fundamentals of voice production for the musical theatre. (2 hours activity).THTR 193Private Voice I
Sign upInstruction in vocal technique through guided, individual study of the foundations of singing and application through the musical theater canon. Use exercises and light repertoire to assess and expand vocal range and technical ability.THTR 200Script Analysis
Sign upPrinciples involved in the analyzing dramatic scripts, focusing on Aristotelean analysis and other prominent critical traditions. Applying these principles to diverse and representative examples from dramatic literature.THTR 225Yoga and Mindfulness for Performing Artists
Sign upIntroduction to yoga and mindfulness principles to performing artists, with the intent to apply these principles into daily life and careers. Strategies to work with thoughts and emotions, while developing mind-body awareness. (DANC 225 and THTR 225 are the same course.).THTR 236AFundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance
Sign upIntroduction to materials, exercises, techniques and the preparation of audition portfolio for performance in musical theatre. Requires audition. (4 hours activity).THTR 236BFundamentals of Musical Theatre Performance
Sign upContinued study of materials, exercises, techniques and the preparation of audition portfolio for performance in musical theatre. Requires audition. (4 hours activity).THTR 240ABeginning Scene Study and Rehearsal Techniques
Sign upStudents begin to develop more complex acting elements: sense of truth, behavior, given circumstances, relationships, as well as how to rehearse effectively without a coach present. Contemporary American Playwrights as source material for scene study. Techniques utilized: Hagen, Michael Chekhov, Meisner (6 hours activity).THTR 240BScene Study and Developing the Role
Sign upImprovisations, exercises and techniques of acting for the stage. Motivation and behavior in characterization. Requires audition. (6 hours activity).THTR 241AVoice/Movement: Devised Theatre
Sign upIntegrate voice, speech and movement as they relate to the actor's visceral, physical and spatial dynamic on stage. Contact improvisation, stage combat, collaborative theatre and devising original work. International Phonetic Alphabet. Techniques: Fitzmaurice Voicework; Laban; Viewpoints.THTR 241BVoice/Movement: Character Transformation
Sign upIntegration of voice, speech and movement as they relate to character development and physical transformation. Text analysis. Further mastery of International Phonetic Alphabet. Techniques: Fitzmaurice Voicework.THTR 275World Theatres I
Sign upEuropean theatres from early forms through historical periods and up to the current day. Informs and supports studies and work in acting, directing, design, playwriting and production.THTR 276Introduction to Stagecraft
Sign upPlanning and construction of stage and television scenery. Use of tools and stage equipment. Work in the scene shop for department productions is required. (6 hours activity).THTR 277Introduction to Costume Design
Sign upExploration of design fundamentals, including costume history, research, play analysis, fabric selection, construction basics and hypothetical design projects.THTR 278BProduction
Sign upDevelop technical knowledge and observe the production process through participation in the technical development of a departmental production. Required for first- and second-year theatre and dance majors. More than 6 hours of activity per unit per week.THTR 285Theatrical Makeup
Sign upMakeup for stage and television. Individual skill in character analysis, application in pigment, plastic, hair, makeup, and selection and use of makeup equipment.(6 hours activity).THTR 286Introduction to Lighting Design
Sign upDevelop a method for generating lighting design ideas from a script and communicate those ideas in an actionable format through observation, play analysis, practical exercises and paper projects. Requires work on departmental productions.THTR 288Introduction to Scene Design
Sign upScene design, including script analysis, formation of visual concepts, floor plan development and model building for stage and camera. (6 hours activity).THTR 293Private Voice II
Sign upInstruction in vocal technique through guided, individual study of the foundations of singing and application through the musical theater canon and other genres. Use exercises and light repertoire to assess and expand vocal range and technical ability.THTR 300Theatre and Cultural Diversity
Sign upContributions of diverse cultures to the fabric of American theatre. Focus on influence of Hispanic, Asian, and African-American cultures, as well as alternative theatre viewpoints from gender, political and experimental perspectives.THTR 310Oral Interpretation of Shakespeare
Sign upDevelop techniques for oral interpretation of Shakespeare with special emphasis on the problems of verse.THTR 311Oral Interpretation of Children’s Literature
Sign upOral presentation of children's literature in classroom, recreation and home situations including individual and group performance of fiction, non-fiction, fantasy and poetry. Not available for graduate degree credit.THTR 312Shakespeare in Performance
Sign upProcesses and proven techniques for analyzing Shakespeare's works while establishing a performance discipline steeped in Elizabethan stage practice; using rhetoric through scene study, rehearsal and performance. Culminates in a public performance.THTR 315Chicano/Latino Theatre
Sign upContemporary Chicano/Latino theater in relation to its historical evolution. Plays, playwrights and theater groups expressing the Chicano/Latino experience. Extensive play reading. (CHIC 315 and THTR 315 are the same course.).THTR 320Theatre and Issues in Society
Sign upStudy and analysis of dramatic literature and performance that examines current social issues.THTR 331Shakespeare on Film
Sign upAnalyze representative Shakespeare plays; view and analyze film versions of each play. Use literary and film terminology to write critical responses to drama and film, develop storyboards and conceptualize a Shakespeare play adaptation "pitch" with set, costume design, marketing strategy. (ENGL 331 and THTR 331 are the same course.).THTR 340AStanislavsky Training
Sign upUtilize Stanislavsky training to apply the elements using more complex playwrights, such as Tennessee Williams, Eugene O'Neill, Arthur Miller, Edward Albee. Requires audition. (6 hours activity).THTR 340BForeign Realism
Sign upThrough foreign realism plays, explore other cultures, traditions, sensibilities and more to take the first steps toward building and developing characters. Requires audition.THTR 341AVoice/Movement: Physical Comedy
Sign upAdvanced voice, speech and movement training. Lectures and studio work explore the performance of theatrical styles beyond realism. Comedic styles, specifically Restoration/Comedy of Manners, Commedia dell'arte, farce and dark comedy.THTR 341BVoice/Movement: Dialects
Sign upAdvanced voice, speech and movement training for the actor. Research, study and application of accents and dialects. Conduct research for contribution to the International Dialects of English Archive.THTR 342AVoice/Movement: Intermediate Physical Theatre Techniques
Sign upStudy and apply intermediate physical theatre techniques, including weight exchange, lifts and visual vocabulary. Replicate iconic pieces of physical theatre to practice virtuosic choreography. Rigorous voice/movement warm-up and physical conditioning/wellness program. Methodologies: Frantic Assembly; Jacques Lecoq.THTR 342BVoice/Movement: Advanced Physical Theatre Techniques
Sign upAdvanced physical theatre techniques ensemble work, advanced lifts and weight exchanges, contact improvisation. Non-traditional and/or site-specific staging of established texts. Introduce elements of multimedia film, sound, voiceover. Practice curating, directing, choreographing and/or performing.THTR 350Stage Management
Sign upUnderstanding and implementing stage management skills for the theatre.THTR 351Theatre Management
Sign upOverview of theatre producing, audience development, fundraising, business management; arts management principles and organization. Participation in College of the Arts management work required. (6 hours activity).THTR 357Blacks in the Performing Arts
Sign upAfrican-American culture through the performing arts. Blacks in the entertainment industry as a means of understanding and revealing important aspects of African-American culture. (AFAM 357, MUS 357 and THTR 357 are the same course.).THTR 361Acting for the Camera
Sign upFilm acting for the theatre generalist. Includes film technique, film performances, editing and the language of film. Hands-on, practical experience.THTR 364AIntroduction to Playwriting
Sign upIntroduction to fundamental principles of playwriting. Participate in a series of writing exercises culminating in the creation of a 10-minute play.THTR 364BIntermediate Playwriting
Sign upDeveloping processes for writing plays. Work will culminate in a 40-minute play.THTR 370AFundamentals of Directing
Sign upIntroduction to the fundamental skills of directing, including script analysis and the director's staging techniques (composition, picturization, behavior, movement and rhythm) for the theatre. Practice directing scenes. (6 hours activity).THTR 370BIntermediate Directing
Sign upStudy and implement the director's rehearsal process utilizing the work of great American playwrights of the 20th century. Practice directing scenes from the works of such authors as O'Neill, Williams and Miller. (6 hours activity).THTR 372Drafting II: Computer Aided Design for Theatre
Sign upComputer-aided drafting for theatre design and technical production. Emphasis on the computer as a design/drafting tool using Vectorworks. Lab work in the scenic lab for department productions is required. (6 hours activities per week).THTR 375World Theatres II: Theatres of Africa, Asia, the Arabic World and Oceania
Sign upPerformance and theatre traditions and developments in Africa, Asia, the Arabic World and Oceania. Fulfills the university upper-division baccalaureate writing requirement for theatre majors.THTR 377Costume Design
Sign upAdvanced work in the design process involving research, analysis, costume history and construction fundamentals.THTR 379Drawing and Rendering
Sign upScenic and costume rendering techniques and scene painting techniques for effective communication between designer, director and technical personnel.THTR 380Costume Rendering
Sign upCostume rendering techniques and coloring skills to express artistic styles of costume designs and to effectively communicate with directors, designers and technical personnel. Through studio-class practice, develop hand-work skills, compositional abilities, style creativities, color/texture expression of rendering medium and materials.THTR 383Drama into Film
Sign upCritical examination of films adapted from plays. Interpretation and evaluation of the techniques and structure employed in presenting dramatic literature in theatrical and film performance. Intended primarily for non-theatre majors; may be used as a theatre-major elective.THTR 385Intermediate Hair and Makeup for Theatre
Sign upIntermediate makeup techniques that help develop a more in-depth character, utilizing wig styling and small makeup appliances to create stage-ready characters. Further develop skills through research, demonstrations and hands-on experience.THTR 386Intermediate Lighting Design
Sign upContinued study of lighting design in a variety of performance mediums, emphasizing collaboration and communication, developing drafting and 3D rendering skills, and improving visual acuity.THTR 387Audio Techniques
Sign upPractice necessary to integrate live and recorded sound into performing arts productions. Recording, reproduction and studio techniques. (6 hours activity).THTR 388Period Styles and Form for the Theatre
Sign upVisual survey through lecture and slides of architecture, interior design and furniture from ancient to modern times. Provides necessary basis for advanced design course.THTR 389Set Design, Practice and Craft
Sign upUse computer programs in digital design and advanced model-making techniques. The practices of and skills needed for related fields in the entertainment industry such as art direction and production design.THTR 390Introduction to Costume Construction
Sign upIntroduction to the skills, craft and history of costume construction for performance, including development of the flat pattern, art of cutting and draping, and interpreting related historical documents.THTR 391Millinery: The Art of Hat Making
Sign upBasic principles, techniques and skills of millinery by employing flat patterning, blocking, shaping, covering and trimming hats. .THTR 392Flat Patterning in Costume
Sign upCreate costume styles through flat pattern manipulation and drafting in theatrical and fashion patterning practice. Design and fit, interaction of two-dimensional flat patterns and three-dimensional body forms with style features, analysis of line, proportion, grain and fit.THTR 393Private Voice III
Sign upInstruction in vocal technique through guided, individual study of the foundations of singing and application through the musical theater canon and other genres. Use exercises and intermediate repertoire to assess and expand vocal range and technical ability.THTR 395International Study Abroad Seminar
Sign upA two-part seminar preparing candidates for participation in Department of Theatre and Dance international study abroad programs. Part I occurs one semester prior to the student's semester overseas. Part II occurs the student's first semester back in the United States.THTR 402ADrama Across the Curriculum
Sign upCreative dramatics as a tool for building and developing creative and socialized processes in children. Sense memory, movement/mime, dialogue, characterization and dramatization.THTR 402BTeaching Theatre to Secondary Students
Sign upCreative dramatics as a tool for building and developing creative and socialized processes in children. Teaching techniques, including concentration, imagination, dramatization and improvisation for adolescents.THTR 436AMusical Theatre Workshop
Sign upRoles and excerpts from musical theatre: musical, dramatic, language and dance techniques. Scenes and musical numbers in workshop. Large group and solo work. Requires audition.THTR 436BMusical Theatre Workshop
Sign upRoles and excerpts from musical theatre: musical, dramatic, language and dance techniques. Scenes and musical numbers in workshop. Small group and audition material preparation. Requires audition.THTR 437AMusical Theatre Practicum
Sign upDevelop and prepare musical theatre materials for small, medium and large group presentations. Perform prepared materials. Apply performance principles to auditions. Each may be repeated once for credit. BFA Musical Theatre seniors may repeat THTR 437A to fulfill upper-division elective credit. Requires audition.THTR 437BMusical Theatre Practicum
Sign upDevelop and prepare musical theatre materials for small, medium and large group presentations. Perform prepared materials. Apply performance principles to auditions. Each may be repeated once for credit. BFA Musical Theatre seniors may repeat THTR 437A to fulfill upper-division elective credit. Requires audition.THTR 440AClassical Text Analysis
Sign upUtilize Anton Chekhov, Henrik Ibsen, August Strindberg to learn how to apply acting skills specific to styles and playwrights. Requires audition. (6 hours activity).THTR 440BOwning Classical Text
Sign upDevelop personal approach to developing elevated language through individualize projects. Requires audition. (6 hours activity).THTR 441AVoice/Movement: Heightened Circumstances
Sign upAdvanced voice, movement and speech techniques for heightened circumstances, with special attention to spatial awareness and interdependence of actors sharing the spectrum of space, from intimate to vast. Techniques: Fitzmaurice; Rodenberg; Roy Hart; physical theatre; devised performance and stage combat.THTR 441BVoice/Movement: Voiceover Technique
Sign upVoiceover techniques, cross-disciplinary collaboration with animation program; introduction to skills necessary to create and develop a voiceover component to acting career; auditioning and producing voiceovers; producing voiceover reels for use in voiceover career.THTR 442Methods in Anti-Oppressive Theatrical Praxis
Sign upPhilosophy and methods for organizing and teaching in a theatre program in public school settings, including classroom planning and production.THTR 442AVoice/Movement: Devised Theatre Practicum I
Sign upDevelop, rehearse and perform a site-specific adaptation of an established work. Curate, direct, choreographand/or perform. Design marketing materials. Rigorous voice/movement warm-up and physical conditioning/wellness program. Techniques: Anne Bogart, Tectonic Theatre Project's Moment Work, Rohd.THTR 442BVoice/Movement: Devised Theatre Practicum II
Sign upDevelop, rehearse and perform a new work for political/social impact. Multimedia elements and community engagement. Implement social media marketing plan. Voice/movement warmup and physical conditioning/wellness program. Techniques: agit prop, Augusto Boal, theatre for social change.THTR 443ATheatre Audition Processes
Sign upInvestigation of and preparation for employment opportunities as a professional actor. Includes techniques for selecting, preparing and performing audition material, exploring employment resources, and planning career paths.THTR 443BAudition and Rehearsal Processes
Sign upAuditioning and rehearsal processes for professional work in television and film. Includes techniques for selecting material and performance preparation. Coursework culminates in a showcase performance for industry professionals.THTR 449EExternship in Single Subject Teaching
Sign upEight-week practicum (150 hours) fieldwork in single subject classrooms. Credit/No Credit only. A "B" (3.0) or better is required to receive a grade of credit. Students sign up for the appropriate departmental offering. Requires admission to the Single Subject Credential Program. May be repeated once for credit.).THTR 449ISecond Semester Student Teaching
Sign upA 450-hour practicum in a single subject in public schools. Credit/No Credit only. A "B" (3.0) or better is required to receive a grade of credit. Departmental course offerings are: ARTE 449I, EDSC 449I, KNES 449I, MAED 449I, MUSE 449I, THTR 449I.THTR 449SSeminar in Secondary Theatre Education
Sign upStudent teaching in theatre in secondary schools. Class activities and assessments are aligned with student teaching fieldwork experiences and preparation for teaching employment. Readings and activities center on building a successful, ethical, educational theatre program in public schools.THTR 450Study and Practice of Advanced Stage Management
Sign upDevelop practical and in-depth knowledge of the Actors Equity rulebook. Understand stage management software and its theatrical applications. The role of assistant stage manager and how vital it is to a production's success.THTR 451Theatre Production Management
Sign upTheatrical producing, entertainment production and overall production management. Production research, a study of historical and current theatrical methods, and practical experience in day-to-day production management duties.THTR 461Dramaturgy
Sign upBasic approach to dramaturgy and the work of the dramaturg and the literary manager, in correlation with other artists, to develop plays and productions.THTR 464Advanced Playwriting
Sign upAdvanced study in writing and analyzing dramatic texts. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 15 units.THTR 466Seminar in Advanced Technical Production
Sign upAdvanced technical production for the performing arts. Role of the technical. Topics include cost estimating, purchasing, budgeting strategies, creative problem-solving, scenic studio management, season and production scheduling, and time/stress management. May be repeated once for credit.THTR 467Projection Design and Techniques for Theatre
Sign upProjection for theatre design and technical production. Emphasis on content creation using video/animation software and projection show control software for design execution in a theatre environment.THTR 470AAdvanced Directing I
Sign upStudy the primacy of language in the theatre through text analysis and visual interpretation. Direct scenes from works by authors such as Shakespeare, Moliere and Ibsen. Requires consent of department. (6 hours activity).THTR 470BAdvanced Directing II
Sign upSpecial problems of directing for the contemporary theatre. Direct scenes from non-Realistic plays, musicals and original work. Each student will direct an original one-act play. Requires consent of department. (6 hours activity).THTR 475World Theatres III
Sign upPerformance and theatre traditions and developments in Canada, the United States, Central and South America, and the Caribbean. Informs studies and work in acting, directing, designing, writing and producing for the contemporary U.S. stage.THTR 475BWorld Theatre
Sign upKey developments in the history and literature of the theatre from 1660 to 1875.THTR 476Scenery Automation and Rigging
Sign upTheory and practice of scenery automation and stage rigging with emphasis on traditional theatre venues and the design of systems for special production requirements. May be repeated for a maximum of six units. (6 hours activity).THTR 477Creative Costume Art: Advanced Costume Design
Sign upAdvanced instruction in the art form of costume and fashion. Develop creative thinking in designs and effective implementation through technical skills. Creative designs and its artistic realization in construction with original styles.THTR 478APerformance
Sign upPerforming in stage or camera productions. May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 10 units. (more than 6 hours activity). (THTR 478A and DANC 478A are the same course.).THTR 478BProduction
Sign upDevelop technical knowledge and observe the production process through participation in the technical development of a departmental production. Required for third- and fourth-year theatre and dance majors. Transfer students must take a total of 3 units. More than 6 hours activity per unit per week.THTR 480Period Costume Style
Sign upStudies of period styles of Western dress to explore costume designs from the ancient times to the 20th century, studying historical costume mode, costume terminology, and developing appreciation for period style and design capacity with rich artistic expressiveness.THTR 482AActing IV: Camera Techniques for Actor and Director
Sign upAdaptation of stage acting/directing techniques for the camera, audition, rehearsal and final performance project, utilizing studio equipment. Development of camera acting/directing techniques. (6 hours activity).THTR 482BActing IV: Camera Techniques for Actor and Director
Sign upAdaptation of stage acting/directing techniques for the camera, audition, rehearsal and final performance project, utilizing studio equipment. Production of varied dramatic presentation for broadcast. (6 hours activity).THTR 483Advanced Acting Workshop
Sign upExtensive scene study, based on particular needs and problem areas of the advanced acting student. Requires audition. (6 hours activity).THTR 484Entertainment Lighting Technology
Sign upLearn the tools and skills necessary to work with the latest technologies in entertainment lighting design and to manage the responsibilities of the lighting department in an entertainment venue or touring production through lectures, demonstrations and hands-on experiences.
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