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- PHYSICS 7CClassical Physics
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- BIO SCI 94From Organisms to Ecosystems
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BIO SCI41 courses
BIO SCI 1ALife Sciences
Sign upDesigned to introduce nonmajors to the basic concepts of modern biology. Discussion of evolutionary biology, ecology, molecular biology, and genetics.BIO SCI 2CSolutions in Science
Sign upStudents will be introduced to approaches that can be used to solve scientific problems. These methods can be utilized in introductory to advanced classes and will allow students to become independent thinkers.BIO SCI 3ACareer Decision-Making
Sign upAn introductory course designed to facilitate the career decision-making process. Decision-making processes, values, and standardized tests of aptitudes, interests, and values are utilized with non-test data in appraising biological sciences career options.BIO SCI 3BNon-Health Sciences Career Exploration
Sign upA survey course designed to assist students in exploring non-health science career options. Lectures by professionals in various fields.BIO SCI 4BIntroduction to Field Biology
Sign upField excursions to introduce students to local field sites and resources.BIO SCI 6Tropical Biology: Race to Save the Tropics
Sign upPopulation growth combines with tropical resource consumption by industrialized nations to cause high rates of deforestation, pollution, habitat fragmentation, and extinction of species. Discusses tropical biomes, their population, community, ecosystem processes, and possible means of conservation of biodiversity.BIO SCI 8Evolution and the Modern World
Sign upPandemics, disease, antibiotic resistance, your pets, the food you eat: evolution has shaped our world. Discusses the intellectual development of evolution and illustrates, with current events, that evolution is happening all around us, all the time.BIO SCI 9ANutrition Science
Sign upAn introduction to nutrition science, integrating concepts from biology, biochemistry, microbiology, physiology, and psychology to explain the interaction between nutrients and the human body. Biological basis of nutrient standards is analyzed. Effects of nutrition, behavior, exercises on health/disease.BIO SCI 9BBiology and Chemistry of Food and Cooking
Sign upThe kitchen is used as a laboratory to introduce fundamental principles of biology, chemistry, and physics. A molecular/cellular analysis of cooking, including concepts such as protein structure, browning reactions, colloids, emulsions, carbohydrate metabolism, and development of flavor/texture through biochemical transformations.BIO SCI 9EHorticulture Science
Sign upScientific principles of horticulture at the UCI Arboretum. Taxonomy, plant life history strategies; experiments with seed dormancy; morphological adaptations for specialized sexual and clonal reproduction; basics of plant propagation and ecological restoration. Materials fee.BIO SCI 9JBiology of Oriental Medicine
Sign upWith lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on learning, the theory and practice of herbal medicine, acupuncture, qigong, and manipulative therapies are explained in Western biomedical terms. The latest basic and clinical research advances in each area are also described.BIO SCI 9KGlobal Change Biology
Sign upField trips and lectures that address ways in which humans are altering the global environment, with consequences for the ecology of animals, plants, and microbes.BIO SCI 12Molecular Basis of Human Disease
Sign upDescribes the cause and treatment of human diseases at the cutting edge of modern molecular understanding for non-science majors, including history, interviews, and stories.BIO SCI 14California Teach 1: Introduction to Science and Mathematics Teaching
Sign upFirst in a series for students interested in becoming middle or high school teachers of mathematics or science. Students gain an understanding of effective, research-based teaching strategies. Includes supervised field experience in a K-12 classroom.BIO SCI 17Evolutionary Psychology
Sign upIntroductory overview of the field of evolutionary psychology. Surveys topics operating at the interface of social sciences, i.e. behavioral psychology and evolutionary biology, while developing select aspects of the history of this developing field.BIO SCI 23Sustainable Landscaping: Design and Practices
Sign upThrough lectures and hands-on work, students learn how to design habitats around dwellings, within cities, and in rural environments. These include traditional/sustainable landscaping, restoration, stormwater/wastewater treatment, xeriscaping, and low impact development design. Sustainable landscape plant materials emphasized.BIO SCI 25Biology of Cancer
Sign upBiological, clinical, and psychosocial nature of cancer through the perspectives of medical researchers, biologists, physicians, and health educators. For students of all majors, designed so that each can increase personal awareness of the biology of cancer.BIO SCI 35The Brain and Behavior
Sign upIntroduction to how the brain works. Biological processes underlying perception, movement, sleep-wake cycles, motivation, language, learning, and memory. Changes in the brain associated with sex differences, drug use, aging, seasons, and time of day. Fundamental properties of the nervous system.BIO SCI 36Drugs and the Brain
Sign upIntroduction to the actions of drugs on the brain. How studying drug action helps reveal normal functions of neurons. How drugs can correct neural disorders or disrupt neural function. Biological issues related to drug abuse, drug addiction, and drug seeking.BIO SCI 37Brain Dysfunction and Repair
Sign upIntroduction to the disruptions in brain function that underlie disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinsonism, schizophrenia, and depression, and the basis for drug therapies. The brain's ability to repair itself after damage and the pros and cons of that repair.BIO SCI 38Mind, Memory, Amnesia, and the Brain
Sign upIntroduction to neural mechanisms underlying learning and memory. Emphasis on molecular changes that mediate memory as well as structures involved in different forms of memory. Additionally, examines the biology of memory phenomena, from extraordinary memory to false memory to amnesia.BIO SCI 41Aspects of Mood Disorder
Sign upThere are significant differences in response to psychiatric illness across cultures. Delves into the neuroscience underlying mood disorder, investigating current pharmacological treatments and sociocultural influences on treatment outcomes.BIO SCI 44Stem Cells and Brain Repair
Sign upStudents introduced to the field of regenerative neurobiology. Both basic stem cell discoveries and their potential clinical application to brain disorders examined. Discussion of opportunities, challenges, and implications of this research.BIO SCI 45AIDS Fundamentals
Sign upConsiders the biological and sociological bases of the AIDS epidemic. Topics include the history of AIDS, current medical knowledge, transmission, risk reduction, and how the community can respond.BIO SCI 47Stress
Sign upInvestigates stress at a psychological, physiological, and molecular level, and provides a current overview of the field of stress research.BIO SCI 48The Mind-Body Connection in the Neuroscience of Well-Being
Sign upExplores research that provides insight into how exercise, diet, sleep, contemplative practices such as mindfulness and meditation, and contemporary psychological therapeutic approaches alter brain function in beneficial ways to promote positive mental health well-being.BIO SCI 55Introduction to Ecology
Sign upPrinciples of ecology; application to populations, communities, ecosystems, and humans.BIO SCI 56Life Sciencing from Aristotle to Venter
Sign upHistory of biology from Aristotle through to the scientific revolutions precipitated by Darwin, geneticists, molecular biologists, and now genomics. Introduces the practices and achievements of biological research to both beginning biology students and non-majors.BIO SCI 70Introduction to Vaccines
Sign upFocus on introducing vaccines, covering how vaccines work, as well as how they are tested. Introduction to the immune system, to facilitate understanding how vaccines function. Also covers types of vaccines, clinical trials, and vaccine hesitancy.BIO SCI 75Human Development
Sign upProcesses leading to the birth of a healthy child and the avoidance of birth defects. Male and female reproductive systems, hormonal control of egg-sperm formations, sexual intercourse, contraception, venereal diseases, fertilization, cell division, embryonic development, fetal physiology.BIO SCI H90The Idiom and Practice of Science
Sign upThe importance of biological sciences in our world is discussed. Topics may include brain and behavior, health and disease, genetics and society, and conservation biology. Primary goal is to encourage students to understand better the world in which they live.BIO SCI 93From DNA to Organisms
Sign upCell biology, biochemistry, genetics, and the biology of organ systems. Covers concepts of building blocks (nucleotides, amino acids, and cells) and of information flow (DNA to proteins, receptors to nuclei, the blood to distant organs, and DNA to offspring).BIO SCI 93LDNA to Organisms - Introduction to Biology Research
Sign upFocuses on the development of quantitative reasoning and science inquiry skills. Helps students learn how to use the scientific method, ask questions, and develop professional skills applicable to any major or career. Materials fee.BIO SCI H93Honors From DNA to Organisms
Sign upCell biology, biochemistry, genetics, and the biology or organ systems. Covers concepts of building blocks (nucleotides, amino acids, and cells) and of information flow (DNA to proteins, receptors to nuclei, the blood to distant organs, and DNA to offspring).BIO SCI 94From Organisms to Ecosystems
Sign upPatterns of diversity, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Emphasis is on the Tree of Life and how its members are distributed and interact.BIO SCI 94LOrganisms to Ecosystems - Introduction to Biology Research Analysis
Sign upHelps students learn how to use the scientific method, ask and answer questions about environmental DNA, and develop professional skills. Students learn how to design and conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret graphs, and communicate their findings. Materials fee.BIO SCI H94Honors From Organisms to Ecosystems
Sign upPatterns of diversity, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Emphasis is on the Tree of Life and how its members are distributed and interact.BIO SCI 97Genetics
Sign upIntroduction to genetics. Basic features of replication and expression of DNA, cell division, and gene transmission. Recombination and mutation in diploid organisms.BIO SCI H97Honors Genetics
Sign upIntroduction to genetics. Basic features of replication and expression of DNA, cell division, and gene transmission. Recombination and mutation in diploid organisms.BIO SCI 98Biochemistry
Sign upStructure and properties of proteins; major biochemical pathways and mechanisms for their control.BIO SCI 99Molecular Biology
Sign upBiochemistry and replication of nucleic acids; molecular genetics; protein biosynthesis; genetic code; regulation of expression of genetic information; biochemical evolution.
BME7 courses
BME 3Engineering Innovations in Treating Diabetes
Sign upInnovations in diabetes treatment from the 1800s until the present: purification of insulin, measuring and control of blood glucose, recombinant DNA, clinical trials, and ethics. Solving optimization problems in engineering with Excel.BME 50ACell and Molecular Engineering
Sign upMolecular, structural, genetic, biophysical, and cellular principles of life and bioengineering. Introduction to molecular bioengineering, genetic engineering, synthetic biology, and cell biology. Applications to genetic and biomolecular design.BME 50BCell and Molecular Engineering
Sign upPhysiological function from a cellular, molecular, and biophysical perspective. Introduction to genetics, structure and function of cells and tissues, cell cycle control, cancer, and immunology.BME 60AEngineering Analysis/Design: Data Acquisition
Sign upFundamentals of LabVIEW programming, basics of computer-based experimentation, establishing interface between computer and data acquisition instrumentation, signal conditioning basics. Materials fee.BME 60BEngineering Analysis/Design: Data Analysis
Sign upOverview of MATLAB; numeric, cell, and structure arrays; file management; plotting and model building; solving linear algebraic equations; signal and image processing. Materials fee.BME 60CEngineering Analysis/Design: Computer-Aided Design
Sign upIntroduction to SolidWorks and Computer-Aided Design software; design; analysis; rapid prototyping; visualization and presentation; manufacturing planning. Materials fee.BME 60DEngineering Analysis/Design: Finite-Element Simulation
Sign upIntroduction to finite-element simulation; fundamentals of Multiphysics simulation;.
CBE3 courses
CBE 40AChemical Processes and Material Balances
Sign upIntroduction to chemical engineering and the industries where chemical engineers play vital roles. Problem-solving skills and techniques. Quantitative calculations and applications using mass and energy balances. Stoichiometric equations, multiple bypasses, and others in process industries.CBE 40BProcess Thermodynamics
Sign upPrinciples of thermodynamics: definitions, basic concepts, and laws; property relationships; construction of thermodynamic charts and tables; energy balances; phase and chemical equilibria; combined mass and energy balances.CBE 40CChemical Engineering Thermodynamics
Sign upElements of chemical engineering thermodynamics, including equilibrium and stability; equations of state; generalized correlations of properties of materials; properties of ideal and non-ideal mixtures; thermodynamics of real solutions; ideal and non-ideal phase equilibria; chemical equilibria for ideal and non-ideal solutions.
CHEM36 courses
CHEM 1AGeneral Chemistry
Sign upGeneral chemistry with applications to life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. Atomic structure; general properties of the elements; covalent, ionic, and metallic bonding; mass relationships.CHEM 1BGeneral Chemistry
Sign upGeneral chemistry with applications to life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. Properties of gases, liquids, solids; intermolecular forces; changes of state; properties of solutions; stoichiometry; thermochemistry; and thermodynamics. Course may be offered online.CHEM 1CGeneral Chemistry
Sign upGeneral chemistry with applications to life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering. Equilibria, aqueous acid-base equilibria, solubility equilibria, oxidation reduction reactions, electrochemistry; kinetics; special topics.CHEM 1LAGeneral Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upTraining and experience in basic laboratory techniques through experiments related to lecture topics in Chemistry 1A. Materials fee.CHEM 1LCGeneral Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upTraining and experience in basic laboratory techniques. Chemical practice and principles illustrated through experiments related to lecture topics of CHEM 1A-B-C. Materials fee.CHEM 1LDGeneral Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upTraining and experience in basic laboratory techniques. Chemical practice and principles illustrated through experiments related to lecture topics in CHEM 1A-B-C. Materials fee.CHEM 1LEAccelerated General Chemistry Lab
Sign upLecture and experiments covering chemical concepts for accelerated students who do not plan to take organic chemistry. Properties of gases, liquids, solutions, and solids; chemical equilibrium and chemical thermodynamics; atomic and molecular structure; chemical kinetics; electrochemistry. Materials fee.CHEM 1PPreparation for General Chemistry
Sign upUnits of measurement, dimensional analysis, significant figures; elementary concepts of volume, mass, force, pressure, energy, density, temperature, heat, work; fundamentals of atomic and molecular structure; the mole concept, stoichiometry; properties of the states of matter; gas laws; solutions concentrations.CHEM 1XGeneral Chemistry Plus
Sign upUnits of chemical measurements, dimensional analysis, significant figures; elementary physicochemical concepts; fundamentals of atomic and molecular structure; molar amounts and stoichiometry; properties of the states of matter; solutions concentrations.CHEM H2AHonors General Chemistry
Sign upCovers the same material as CHEM 1A-CHEM 1B-CHEM M3C but in greater depth. Additional topics will also be included as time permits.CHEM H2BHonors General Chemistry
Sign upCovers the same material as CHEM 1A-CHEM 1B-CHEM M3C but in greater depth. Additional topics are also included as time permits.CHEM H2CHonors General Chemistry
Sign upCovers the same material as CHEM 1A-CHEM 1B-CHEM M3C but in greater depth. Additional topics are also included as time permits.CHEM H2LAHonors General Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upTraining and experience in fundamental and analytical laboratory techniques through experiments related to lecture topics in CHEM H2A-CHEM H2B-CHEM H2C. Materials fee.CHEM H2LBHonors General Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upTraining and experience in fundamental and analytical laboratory techniques through experiments related to lecture topics in CHEM H2A-CHEM H2B-CHEM H2C. Materials fee.CHEM H2LCHonors General Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upTraining and experience in fundamental and analytical laboratory techniques through experiments related to lecture topics in CHEM H2A-CHEM H2B-CHEM H2C. Materials fee.CHEM M2AMajors General Chemistry Lecture
Sign upCovers the same material as CHEM 1A but in greater depth. Additional topics are included as time permits.CHEM M2BMajors General Chemistry Lecture
Sign upCovers the same material as CHEM 1B but in greater depth. Additional topics will also be included as time permits.CHEM M2CMajors General Chemistry Lecture
Sign upCovers the same material as CHEM 1C but in greater depth. Additional topics are also included as time permits.CHEM M2LAMajors General Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upTraining and experience in basic laboratory techniques through experiments related to lecture topics in CHEM 1A-CHEM 1B-CHEM M3C. Materials fee.CHEM M2LBMajors General Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upTraining and experience in basic laboratory techniques through experiments related to lecture topics in CHEM 1A-CHEM 1B-CHEM M3C. Materials fee.CHEM M3CMajors Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
Sign upTopics include equilibria, aqueous acid-base equilibria, solubility equilibria, oxidation reduction reactions, electrochemistry, and kinetics with a special emphasis on the statistical treatment of data and analytical methods of chemical analysis.CHEM M3LCMajors Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upFoundational principles of analytical chemistry and experimental methods for quantitative analysis of real samples. Materials fee.CHEM 5Scientific Mathematical and Computing Skills
Sign upCHEM 12Chemistry Around Us
Sign upAddresses ways in which chemistry affects everyday life. Topics include pollution, global warming, water supply/demands, biodiesel fuels, foods we eat, natural/synthetic materials, common drugs, drug design. Learn and apply basic chemistry concepts. Use risk/benefit analysis for optimal solutions.CHEM 51AOrganic Chemistry
Sign upFundamental concepts relating to carbon compounds with emphasis on structural theory and the nature of chemical bonding, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and stereoscopic, physical, and chemical properties of the principal classes of carbon compounds.CHEM 51BOrganic Chemistry
Sign upFundamental concepts relating to carbon compounds with emphasis on structural theory and the nature of chemical bonding, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and stereoscopic, physical, and chemical properties of the principal classes of carbon compounds.CHEM 51COrganic Chemistry
Sign upFundamental concepts relating to carbon compounds with emphasis on structural theory and the nature of chemical bonding, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and stereoscopic, physical, and chemical properties of the principal classes of carbon compounds.CHEM 51LBOrganic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upModern techniques of organic chemistry, using selected experiments to illustrate topics introduced in CHEM 51A-CHEM 51B-CHEM 51C. Materials fee.CHEM 51LCOrganic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upModern techniques of organic chemistry, using selected experiments to illustrate topics introduced in CHEM 51A-B-C. Materials fee.CHEM 51LDOrganic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upModern techniques of organic chemistry using selected experiments to illustrate topics introduced in CHEM 51A-CHEM 51B-CHEM 51C. Materials fee.CHEM H52LAHonors Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upFundamental techniques of modern experimental organic chemistry. Materials fee.CHEM H52LBHonors Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upFundamental techniques of modern experimental organic chemistry. Materials fee.CHEM H52LCHonors Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upFundamental techniques of modern experimental organic chemistry. Materials fee.CHEM M52LAMajors Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upModern techniques of organic chemistry, using selected experiments to illustrate topics introduced in CHEM 51A-B-C. Materials fee.CHEM M52LBMajors Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upModern techniques of organic chemistry, using selected experiments to illustrate topics introduced in CHEM 51A-B-C. Materials fee.CHEM M52LCMajors Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Sign upModern techniques of organic chemistry, using selected experiments to illustrate topics introduced in CHEM 51A-B-C. Materials fee.
CSE1 course
CSE 90Systems Engineering and Technical Communications
Sign upIntroduces systems engineering concepts, including specifications and requirements, hardware and software design, integration, testing, and documentation. Emphasizes organization and writing of reports and effective presentations.
ECON12 courses
ECON 1Introduction to Economics
Sign upAn analysis of the problems society faces in organizing itself to provide goods and services. How decisions of government, business, and the individual relate to current economic problems such as unemployment, inflation, poverty, and environmental pollution.ECON 11The Internet and Public Policy
Sign upHow the Internet works. Current public policy issues concerning the Internet. Introductory economics. Communications law. Interactions between information technology, economics, and law. Case studies about Internet and communications policy.ECON 12Federal Reserve: Past, Present, and Future
Sign upStudies central banking in the United States from colonial times to the present. Focuses on the past, present, and future of the Federal Reserve and precursors to that system, which was established in 1913.ECON 13Global Economy
Sign upAcquaints students with the fundamental patterns of the global economy. Emphasizes the historical roots and political implications of economic choices.ECON 15AProbability and Statistics in Economics I
Sign upAn introduction to probability, statistics, and econometrics. Emphasis on a thorough understanding of the probabilistic basis of statistical inference. Examples from economics.ECON 15BProbability and Statistics in Economics II
Sign upAn introduction to probability, statistics, and econometrics. Emphasis on a thorough understanding of the probabilistic basis of statistical inference. Examples from economics.ECON 17An Economic Approach to Religion
Sign upIntroduction to how basic economic concepts such as demand, supply, consumption, production, competition, free-riding, innovation, regulation, and rent-seeking can be applied to understand observed religious behavior.ECON 20ABasic Economics I
Sign upThe fundamentals of microeconomics. The behavior of firms and consumers: markets, supply/demand, utility maximization, resource allocation, and efficiency.ECON 20BBasic Economics II
Sign upThe fundamentals of macroeconomics. Government behavior: monetary and fiscal policy, inflation, and unemployment. Effective fall 2006, the content of Economics 20B is macroeconomics. This course cannot be taken to repeat Economics 20B taken prior to fall 2006.ECON 23Basic Economics for Engineers
Sign upThe fundamentals of microeconomics. The behavior of firms and of consumers: markets, supply/demand, utility maximization, resource allocation, and efficiency.ECON 25The Economics of Accounting Decisions
Sign upIntroduction to accounting concepts and principles, including the accounting model and accounting style, transaction analysis, and preparation of financial statements. An analysis of the similarities and differences between accounting and economic concepts (e.g., value, profits).ECON 100AIntermediate Economics
Sign upDeterminants of supply and demand; operation of competitive and monopolistic markets; imperfections of the market system, explanations of unemployment, inflation, recessions; public policy for macroeconomic problems.
EECS15 courses
EECS 1Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering
Sign upIntroduction to the fields of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering, including possible careers in both traditional and new emerging areas. Background on both the Electrical Engineering and the Computer Engineering majors, curriculum requirements, specializations, and faculty research interests.EECS 10Computational Methods in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Sign upAn introduction to computers and structured programming. Binary Data Representation. Hands-on experience with a high-level structured programming language. Introduction to algorithm efficiency. Applications of structured programming in solving engineering problems. Programming laboratory.EECS 12Introduction to Programming
Sign upAn introduction to computers and programming. Python programming syntax/style, types. Numbers and sequences. Control flow. I/O and errors/exceptions. Function calling, parameter passing, formal arguments, return values. Variable scoping. Programming laboratory.EECS 20Computer Systems and C Programming
Sign upIntroduction to computing systems. Data representation and operations. Simple logic design. Basic computer organization. Instruction set architecture and assembly language programming. Introduction to C. Functions and recursion, data structures, pointers. Programming laboratory.EECS 22Advanced C Programming
Sign upC language programming concepts. Control flow, function calls, recursion. Basic and composite data types, static and dynamic data structures. Program modules and compilation units. Preprocessor macros. C standard libraries.EECS 22LSoftware Engineering Project in C Language
Sign upHands-on experience with the ANSI-C programming language. Medium-sized programming projects, team work. Software specification, documentation, implementation, testing. Definition of data structures and application programming interface. Creation of program modules, linking with external libraries. Rule-based compilation, version control.EECS 31Introduction to Digital Systems
Sign upDigital representation of information. Specification, analysis, design and optimization or combinational and sequential logic, register-transfer components and register-transfer systems with datapaths and controllers. Introduction to high-level and algorithmic state-machines and custom processors.EECS 31LIntroduction to Digital Logic Laboratory
Sign upIntroduction to common digital integrated circuits: gates, memory circuits, MSI components. Operating characteristics, specifications, applications. Design of simple combinational and sequential digital systems (arithmetic processors game-playing machines).EECS 40Object-Oriented Systems and Programming
Sign upPrimitive types and expressions. The class and method definition. Information hiding and encapsulation. Objects and reference. Overloading. Constructors. Inheritance basics. Programming with inheritance. Dynamic binding and polymorphism. Exception handling. An overview of streams and file input/output. Programming laboratory.EECS 50Discrete-Time Signals and Systems
Sign upAnalysis of discrete-time linear-time-invariant (DTLTI) systems in the time domain and using z-transforms. Introduction to techniques based on Discrete-Time, Discrete, and Fast Fourier Transforms. Examples of their application to digital signal processing and digital communications.EECS 55Engineering Probability
Sign upSets and set operations; nature of probability, sample spaces, fields of events, probability measures; conditional probability, independence, random variables, distribution functions, density functions, conditional distributions and densities; moments, characteristic functions, random sequences, independent and Markov sequences.EECS 70ANetwork Analysis I
Sign upModeling and analysis of electrical networks. Basic network theorems. Sinusoidal steady state and transient analysis of RLC networks and the impedance concept.EECS 70BNetwork Analysis II
Sign upLaplace transforms, complex frequency, and the s-plane. Network functions and frequency response, including resonance. Bode plots. Two-port network characterization.EECS 70LANetwork Analysis I Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory to accompany EECS 70A.EECS 70LBNetwork Analysis II Laboratory
Sign upLaboratory to accompany EECS 70B. Materials Fee.
ENGLISH12 courses
ENGLISH 8Multicultural American Literature
Sign upWritings from at least two historically underrepresented groups in California and the United States with particular attention to historical conditions of literary production. Considers in-depth how literary works relate to racial constructions, economic conditions, and/or social movements.ENGLISH 9Shakespeare
Sign upPlays by William Shakespeare are used to explore the playwright’s poetic gifts, theatrical imagination, and inquiry into human relationships and the human condition.ENGLISH 10Topics in English and American Literature
Sign upExplores the diversity of human expression manifested in selected works of literature. By engaging with substantial literary texts, students will think critically about how meaning is created and how experience is interpreted in literary language.ENGLISH 10BTopics in English and American Literature
Sign upLinked with Writing 50. Explores the diversity of human expression manifested in selected works of literature. By engaging with substantial literary texts, students think critically about how meaning is created and how experience is interpreted in literary language.ENGLISH 11Society, Law, and Literature
Sign upExamines how works of literature represent and influence the relation between law and society. The primary readings will be works of literature, but selections of works of law, politics, and sociology may also be assigned.ENGLISH 11CSociety, Law, and Literature
Sign upLinked with Writing 60. Explores how works of literature represent and influence the relation between law and society. The primary readings are works of literature, but selections of works of law, politics, and sociology may also be assigned.ENGLISH 12Young Adult Fiction
Sign upYoung adult fiction studied in historical context, including the publishing industry and mass marketing, as well as education and literacy. Primary readings will focus on young adult fiction, but works of history, advertising, and film will also be included.ENGLISH 15Introductory Seminar in English: Topics in Literary Studies
Sign upDiscussion-based seminar on a faculty-chosen topic that introduces majors and those considering a major in English to interpretive methodologies and critical frameworks that characterize the field of English studies.ENGLISH 16The Craft of Poetry
Sign upReading of selected texts to explore the ways in which these modes formulate experience. Students write several short analytic papers. Requires creative writing.ENGLISH 17The Craft of Fiction
Sign upReading of selected texts to explore the ways in which these modes formulate experience. Students write several short analytic papers. Requires creative writing.ENGLISH H80Sanctuary: Medieval and Modern
Sign upPrinciples and significance of the practice of legal sanctuary in medieval English history, literature, and religion. Development of modern use of churches and other safe spaces in the American Civil Rights movement, immigrant sanctuary movements, and international asylum.ENGLISH H81What is a Person?
Sign upContemporary debates about personhood in law, culture, and society. Beginning with the emergence of ideas of personhood in philosophy and theology, and culminating in the study of highly contested cases: slavery, abortion law, animal rights, corporate personhood, and artificial intelligence.
ENGR7 courses
ENGR 1AGeneral Chemistry for Engineers
Sign upEmphasis on solid-state chemistry. Quantum theory, atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding, molecular orbitals, electronic band structure, gases, liquids, intermolecular forces, unit cells, crystal lattices, phase transformations, and electrochemistry.ENGR 7AIntroduction to Engineering I
Sign upIntroduction to engineering disciplines and the design process. Students enrolled in the online lecture also attend a three-hour lab on campus. Materials fee.ENGR 7BIntroduction to Engineering II
Sign upIntroduction to engineering disciplines and the design process. Students enrolled in the online lecture also attend a three-hour lab on campus. Materials fee.ENGR 30Statics
Sign upAddition and resolution of forces, distributed forces, equivalent system of forces centroids, first moments, moments and products on inertia, equilibrium of rigid bodies, trusses, beams, cables. Course may be offered online.ENGR 54Principles of Materials Science and Engineering
Sign upSuperconductors to biodegradable polymers. Structure and properties of materials, including metal, ceramics, polymers, semiconductors, composites, traditional materials. Atomic structure, bonding, defects, phase equilibria, mechanical properties, electrical, optical and magnetic properties. Materials fee.ENGR 80Dynamics
Sign upIntroduction to the kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. The Newton-Euler, Work/Energy, and Impulse/Momentum methods are explored for ascertaining the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. An engineering design problem using these fundamental principles is also undertaken.ENGR 92Engineering and Computer Educational Laboratory
Sign upComprehensive academic support designed primarily for underrepresented or underprepared students in Engineering, ICS, or selected areas of the physical sciences. Typical program activities: tutoring, study skills, career planning, self-esteem enhancement, library research techniques.
ENGRCEE9 courses
ENGRCEE 11Methods II: Probability and Statistics
Sign upModeling and analysis of engineering problems under uncertainty. Engineering applications of probability and statistical concepts and methods.ENGRCEE 20Introduction to Computational Problem Solving
Sign upIntroduction to computer programming within a numerical computing environment (MATLAB or similar) including types of data representation, graphical display of data, and development of modular programs with application to engineering analysis and problem solving.ENGRCEE 21Computational Problem Solving
Sign upEngineering analysis and problem solving using MATLAB (or similar), including matrix algebra, solving systems of linear and nonlinear equations, numerical integration of ordinary differential equations (ODEs) and coupled ODEs, and analysis of numerical errors.ENGRCEE 30Statics
Sign upAddition and resolution of forces, distributed forces, equivalent system of forces centroids, first moments, moments and products on inertia, equilibrium of rigid bodies, trusses, beams, cables. Course may be offered online.ENGRCEE 40Fundamentals of Economic Analysis for Scientists and Engineers
Sign upIntroduction to microeconomics and cost benefit analysis. Integration of economic, social, and behavioral considerations into the engineering design process. Applications to contemporary problems via case studies.ENGRCEE 60Contemporary and Emerging Environmental Challenges
Sign upIntroduces contemporary and emerging environmental challenges, illustrates links between human behavior, environmental policy, and engineering practices, examines policy options in the context of current institutions, and introduces tools and frameworks to reach sound economic, social, and environmental solutions.ENGRCEE 80Dynamics
Sign upIntroduction to the kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. The Newton-Euler, Work/Energy, and Impulse/Momentum methods are explored for ascertaining the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. An engineering design problem using these fundamental principles is also undertaken.ENGRCEE 81ACivil Engineering Practicum I
Sign upIntroduction to civil engineering through presentations on structural, environmental, water, and transportation systems. Introduction to graphics. Graphical visualization and communication using hand and computer sketching. Fundamentals of Computer Aided Design (CAD) using AutoCad. Laboratory sessions. Materials fee.ENGRCEE 81BCivil Engineering Practicum II
Sign upPrinciples of surveying; fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS); introduction to the state-of-the-art and future areas of the profession, including applications of advanced technology and computers; Introduction to visualization and communication of design concepts; laboratory sessions. Materials fee.
ENGRMAE6 courses
ENGRMAE 10Introduction to Engineering Computations
Sign upIntroduction to the solution of engineering problems through the use of the computer. Elementary programming, numerical analysis, and data visualization with a high-level programming language such as MATLAB.ENGRMAE 30Statics
Sign upAddition and resolution of forces, distributed forces, equivalent system of forces centroids, first moments, moments and products on inertia, equilibrium of rigid bodies, trusses, beams, cables. Course may be offered online.ENGRMAE 52Computer-Aided Design
Sign upDevelops skills for interpretation and presentation of mechanical design drawings and the use of CAD in engineering design. An integrated approach to drafting based on sketching, manual drawing, and three-dimensional CAD techniques is presented. Materials fee.ENGRMAE 60Electric Circuits
Sign upDesign and analysis of analog circuits based on lumped circuit elements with emphasis on the use of operational amplifiers. Sinusoidal and transient response. Constructional and laboratory testing of analog circuits, and introduction to data acquisition. Materials fee.ENGRMAE 80Dynamics
Sign upIntroduction to the kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. The Newton-Euler, Work/Energy, and Impulse/Momentum methods are explored for ascertaining the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies. An engineering design problem using these fundamental principles is also undertaken.ENGRMAE 91Introduction to Thermodynamics
Sign upThermodynamic principles; open and closed systems representative of engineering problems. First and second law of thermodynamics with applications to engineering systems and design.
I&C SCI21 courses
I&C SCI 3Internet Technologies and their Social Impact
Sign upExamines current Internet technologies and social implications at the individual, group, and societal level. Blogs, wikis, sharing of video, photos, and music, e-commerce, social networking, gaming, and virtual environments. Issues include privacy, trust, identity, reputation, governance, copyright, and malicious behavior.I&C SCI 4Human Factors for the Web
Sign upPrinciples of human-computer interaction in evaluating, designing, and developing information presented on the World Wide Web. User characteristics, usability analysis, navigation and organization. Color, typography, multimedia, information visualization, prototyping, user studies, evaluation strategies. Web accessibility.I&C SCI 6BBoolean Logic and Discrete Structures
Sign upRelations and their properties; Boolean algebras, formal languages; finite automata.I&C SCI 6DDiscrete Mathematics for Computer Science
Sign upCovers essential tools from discrete mathematics used in computer science with an emphasis on the process of abstracting computational problems and analyzing them mathematically. Topics include mathematical induction, combinatorics, and recurrence relations.I&C SCI 6NComputational Linear Algebra
Sign upMatrices and linear transformations, systems of linear equations, determinants, linear vector spaces, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, orthogonal matrices, diagonalization, and least squares. Topics taught primarily from an algorithmic perspective, including computational solutions, applications, and numerical error analysis.I&C SCI 7Spreadsheets for Problem-Solving
Sign upFeatures useful tools for building, solving, analyzing, and visualizing computational models in diverse areas. Covered features include data entry and protection; numerical, logical and relational computation; displaying, highlighting, and sorting data; storing, summarizing, and querying databases; and VB scripting.I&C SCI 9Introduction to Computation for Scientists and Engineers
Sign upIntroduces principles, techniques, and computational tools for quantitative approach to basic problem solving in physics and engineering. Project-based course that actively explores how programing techniques are used for solving STEM real-world problems.I&C SCI 10How Computers Work
Sign upIntroduction to digital computer and communication systems. Capabilities and limitations of information technology. Representing information in digital form. Overview of computer organization, internet, operating systems, software. Human-computer interaction and social impact.I&C SCI 11The Internet and Public Policy
Sign upHow the Internet works. Current public policy issues concerning the Internet. Introductory economics. Communications law. Interactions between information technology, economics, and law. Case studies about Internet and communications policy.I&C SCI 20Invitation to Computing
Sign upFoundational principles of computer science for students with no computing background that are interested in a related career. Big ideas of computing explored, including programming through use of sequential, conditional, iterative logic. Good computational practices, problem solving, and organization discussed.I&C SCI 31Introduction to Programming
Sign upIntroduction to fundamental concepts and techniques for writing software in a high-level programming language. Covers the syntax and semantics of data types, expressions, exceptions, control structures, input/output, methods, classes, and pragmatics of programming.I&C SCI 32Programming with Software Libraries
Sign upConstruction of programs for problems and computing environments more varied than in I&C SCI 31. Using library modules for applications such as graphics, sound, GUI, database, Web, and network programming. Language features beyond those in I&C SCI 31 are introduced as needed.I&C SCI 32APython Programming and Libraries (Accelerated)
Sign upIntroduces Python syntax and semantics for fundamental programming concepts. Constructing programs for varied problems and environments. Using library modules for applications such as graphics, sound, GUI, database, Web, and network programming. Accelerated course for students with previous programming background.I&C SCI 33Intermediate Programming
Sign upIntermediate-level language features and programming concepts for larger, more complex, higher-quality software. Functional programming, name spaces, modules, class protocols, inheritance, iterators, generators, operator overloading, reflection. Analysis of time and space efficiency.I&C SCI 45CProgramming in C/C++ as a Second Language
Sign upAn introduction to the lexical, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic characteristics of the C/C++ languages for experienced programmers. Emphasis on object-oriented programming, using standard libraries, and programming with manual garbage collection.I&C SCI 45JProgramming in Java as a Second Language
Sign upAn introduction to the lexical, syntactic, semantic, and pragmatic characteristics of the Java language for experienced programmers. Emphasis on object-oriented programming, using standard libraries, and programming with automatic garbage collection.I&C SCI 46Data Structure Implementation and Analysis
Sign upFocuses on implementation and mathematical analysis of fundamental data structures and algorithms. Covers storage allocation and memory management techniques.I&C SCI 51Introductory Computer Organization
Sign upMultilevel view, design, and operation of computer system components. Machine-level data and instruction representation. Instruction sets and addressing modes. Memory organization. Laboratory work using low-level programming languages.I&C SCI 53Principles in System Design
Sign upIntroduces basic principles of system software: operating systems, compilers, and networking. Exposure to the following topics through theoretical and practical programming experiences: linking and loading, process and memory management, concurrency and synchronization, network communication, programming for performance, etc.I&C SCI 61Game Design Fundamentals
Sign upExplore the fundamentals of game design through the design and play of simple analog game systems. Students explore the principles and usage of game design elements through hands-on projects emphasizing iteration and playtesting in a creative game design community.I&C SCI 62Game Technologies and Interactive Media
Sign upTechnologies for interactive media and game design. Web-based software systems, virtual world platforms, and game engines. Emphasis is on conceptual and architectural aspects of these technologies.
MATH19 courses
MATH 1APre-Calculus I
Sign upBasic equations and inequalities, linear and quadratic functions, and systems of simultaneous equations.MATH 1BPre-Calculus II
Sign upPreparation for calculus and other mathematics courses. Exponentials, logarithms, trigonometry, polynomials, and rational functions. Satisfies no requirements other than contribution to the 180 units required for graduation.MATH 2ASingle-Variable Calculus I
Sign upIntroduction to derivatives, calculation of derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions; applications including curve sketching, related rates, and optimization. Exponential and logarithm functions.MATH 2BSingle-Variable Calculus II
Sign upDefinite integrals; the fundamental theorem of calculus. Applications of integration including finding areas and volumes. Techniques of integration. Infinite sequences and series.MATH 2DMultivariable Calculus I
Sign upDifferential and integral calculus of real-valued functions of several real variables, including applications. Polar coordinates.MATH 2EMultivariable Calculus II
Sign upThe differential and integral calculus of vector-valued functions. Implicit and inverse function theorems. Line and surface integrals, divergence and curl, theorems of Greens, Gauss, and Stokes.MATH H2DHonors Multivariable Calculus I
Sign upDifferential and integral calculus of real-valued functions of several real variables, including applications. Polar coordinates. Covers the same material as MATH 2D-E, but with a greater emphasis on the theoretical structure of the subject matter.MATH H2EHonors Multivariable Calculus II
Sign upDifferential and integral calculus of real-valued functions of several real variables, including applications. Polar coordinates. Covers the same material as MATH 2D-E, but with a greater emphasis on the theoretical structure of the subject matter.MATH 3AIntroduction to Linear Algebra
Sign upSystems of linear equations, matrix operations, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, vector spaces, subspaces, and dimension.MATH 3DElementary Differential Equations
Sign upLinear differential equations, variation of parameters, constant coefficient cookbook, systems of equations, Laplace transforms, series solutions.MATH H3AHonors Introduction to Linear Algebra
Sign upSystems of linear equations, matrix operations, determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, vector spaces, subspaces, and dimension.MATH 5ACalculus for Life Sciences I
Sign upDifferential calculus with applications to life sciences. Exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Limits, differentiation techniques, optimization and difference equations.MATH 5BCalculus for Life Sciences II
Sign upIntegral calculus and multivariable calculus with applications to life sciences. Integration techniques, applications of the integral, phase plane methods and basic modeling, basic multivariable methods.MATH 7ASingle-Variable Calculus I
Sign upIntroduction to derivatives, calculation of derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions; applications including curve sketching, related rates, and optimization. Exponential and logarithm functions.MATH 7BSingle-Variable Calculus II
Sign upDefinite integrals; the fundamental theorem of calculus. Applications of integration including finding areas and volumes. Techniques of integration. Infinite sequences and series.MATH 8Explorations in Functions and Modeling
Sign upExplorations of applications and connections in topics in algebra, geometry, calculus, and statistics for future secondary math educators. Emphasis on nonstandard modeling problems.MATH 9Introduction to Programming for Numerical Analysis
Sign upIntroduction to computers and programming using Matlab and Python. Representation of numbers and precision, input/output, functions, custom data types, testing/debugging, reading exceptions, plotting data, numerical differentiation, basics of algorithms. Analysis of random processes using computer simulations.MATH 10Introduction to Programming for Data Science
Sign upIntroduction to Python for data science. Selecting appropriate data types; functions and methods; plotting; the libraries NumPy, pandas, scikit-learn. Foundations of machine learning.MATH 13Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
Sign upIntroduction to formal definition and rigorous proof writing in mathematics. Topics include basic logic, set theory, equivalence relations, and various proof techniques such as direct, induction, contradiction, contrapositive, and exhaustion.
MGMT7 courses
MGMT 1Introduction to Business and Management
Sign upRigorous overview of major business functions and management topics. Addresses the global and fast-changing environment in which modern business enterprises operate as well as the challenges posed by concerns about sustainable growth, ethics, and social responsibility.MGMT 4ABasic Economics for Managers I
Sign upMicroeconomic principles for managers. Useful applications of basic economic principles to situations in business as well as in various professions. Materials fee.MGMT 4BBasic Economics for Managers II
Sign upMacroeconomic principles for managers. Useful applications of basic economic principles to situations in business as well as in various professions.MGMT 5Management of Contemporary Organizations
Sign upEquips students with working knowledge of several major subject areas within the context of business and society studies. Topics include: role of management in organizations, corporate social responsibility and responsiveness, ethics and values in business, government regulation, and international business.MGMT 7Statistics for Business Decision Making
Sign upBasics of data analysis and the fundamental notion of statistical inference emphasizing applications to administrative and management decision problems. Classical estimation and hypotheses testing, regression, correlation, analysis of variance, nonparametric methods, and statistical probability.MGMT 30APrinciples of Accounting I
Sign upFirst in a two course introductory series. Emphasis on financial accounting concepts and practices essential to the administration of business enterprises; including recording and valuation of financial transactions, and preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial statements.MGMT 30BPrinciples of Accounting II
Sign upSecond in a two-course introductory series. Emphasis is on the introduction of managerial accounting concepts and techniques as tools to aid management in carrying out the primary internal functions of planning, control, and decision-making.
MSE2 courses
MSE 60Laboratory in Synthesis and Characterization of Materials
Sign upSynthesis and characterization of ceramic, polymer, and semiconductor materials. Connect the process, structure, properties, and performance to materials science knowledge in a hands-on laboratory setting. Materials fee.MSE 69Electronic and Optical Properties in Materials
Sign upCovers the electronic, optical, and dielectric properties of crystalline and amorphous materials to provide a foundation of the underlying physical principles governing the properties of existing and emerging electronic and photonic materials.
PHY SCI3 courses
PHY SCI 5California Teach 1: Introduction to Science and Mathematics Teaching
Sign upFirst in a series for students interested in becoming middle or high school teachers of mathematics or science. Students gain an understanding of effective, research-based teaching strategies. Includes supervised field experience in a K-12 classroom.PHY SCI 9Introduction to Computation for Scientists and Engineers
Sign upIntroduces principles, techniques, and computational tools for quantitative approach to basic problem solving in physics and engineering. Project-based course that actively explores how programing techniques are used for solving STEM real-world problems.PHY SCI 80Skills Development
Sign upUndergraduates identify, cultivate, and practice relevant soft skills applicable to careers in mathematics and science. The focus is on career readiness, how to market oneself to future employers, and what to expect from the professional world.
PHYSICS42 courses
PHYSICS 2Introduction to Mathematical Methods for Physics
Sign upProvides the applied mathematics and problem solving/presentation skills necessary for success in an introductory physics sequence. Focuses on practical exercises in problem solving. Covers kinematics in one and two dimensions in detail. Additional topics include vectors, differentiation, and integration.PHYSICS 3ABasic Physics I
Sign upIntroductory physics with applications to life sciences. Vectors; motion, force, and energy.PHYSICS 3BBasic Physics II
Sign upIntroductory physics with applications to life sciences. Energy and thermodynamics; waves and sound; optics.PHYSICS 3CBasic Physics III
Sign upIntroductory physics with applications to life sciences. Electricity and magnetism; electromagnetic waves; modern physics.PHYSICS 3LBBasic Physics Laboratory
Sign upPractical applications of electronics and classical physics to biology. Goals include skill to use oscilloscope and other basic instrumentation. Materials fee.PHYSICS 3LCBasic Physics Laboratory
Sign upPractical applications of physics to medical imaging. Topics include optics, radioactivity, and acoustics. Materials fee.PHYSICS 7CClassical Physics
Sign upTopics include force, energy, momentum, rotation, and gravity.PHYSICS 7DClassical Physics
Sign upElectricity and magnetism.PHYSICS 7EClassical Physics
Sign upFluids; oscillations; waves; and optics.PHYSICS 7LCClassical Physics Laboratory
Sign upExperiments related to lecture topics in Physics 7C. Materials fee.PHYSICS 7LDClassical Physics Laboratory
Sign upElectricity and magnetism.PHYSICS 12Science Fiction and Science Fact
Sign upAn introduction to fundamental physics principles, the scientific process, and the mathematical language of science, used to analyze topics drawn from superheroes, science fiction works, and current science news to distinguish science fiction and science fact.PHYSICS 14Energy and the Environment
Sign upThe physics of society’s energy production and consumption, and of their influences on the environment. Topics include fossil and renewable energy resources; nuclear power; prospects for a hydrogen economy; efficient and environmentally benign transportation; efficient home and commercial energy usage.PHYSICS 15Physics of Music
Sign upIntroduces basic physical principles underlying generation and properties of music, including basic properties of sound waves, musical scales and temperament, musical instruments, and acoustics of music halls. No mathematics background required, but high school algebra is recommended.PHYSICS 18How Things Work
Sign upSurvey of the physical basis of modern technology, with an emphasis on electronics and materials. Topics include power generation and distribution, communication (radio, TV, telephone, computers, tape recorders, CD players), imaging (optics, x-rays, MRI), and modern materials (alloys, semiconductors, superconductors).PHYSICS 19Great Ideas of Physics
Sign upIntroduces non-science majors to physics, examining important breakthroughs and controversies. Potential topics: Einstein's Relativity; Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle; black holes; extra-dimensions; antimatter. Case studies illustrate the essential nature of scientific review and independent confirmation of results.PHYSICS 20AIntroduction to Astronomy
Sign upHistory of astronomy. Underlying physics. Objects in the solar system and how they are studied. Properties of stars: their formation, structure, and evolution. Pulsars and black holes. Galaxies and quasars.PHYSICS 20BCosmology: Humanity's Place in the Universe
Sign upAn overview of the origin, evolution, and ultimate fate of the Universe. Galaxies and dark matter. The Big Bang and dark energy. Ancient world models.PHYSICS 20DSpace Science
Sign upSpace exploration. Human missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond. Space stations, observatories, and deep-space probes. Robots and drones on distant worlds. Propulsion mechanisms, rockets, space flight, and the dangers of solar radiation.PHYSICS 20ELife in the Universe
Sign upAn overview of the scientific quest to discover life elsewhere in the universe. Topics include the origin of life on Earth, Mars, extra-solar planets, interstellar travel, and extra-terrestrial intelligence.PHYSICS 50Introductory Mathematical Physics
Sign upIntroduction to math methods for upper-division physics. Taylor and Fourier series; complex algebra; ordinary differential equations; matrices, tensors and vector spaces; eigensystems; orthogonal coordinates; vector calculus and fields. Symbolic computation with Mathematica is incorporated through-out.PHYSICS 51AModern Physics
Sign upWave-particle duality; quantum mechanics; special relativity; statistical mechanics.PHYSICS 52AFundamentals of Experimental Physics
Sign upOptics: lenses, mirrors, polarization, lasers, optical fibers, interference, spectra. Materials fee.PHYSICS 52BFundamentals of Experimental Physics
Sign upCircuits: oscilloscope, meters, DC and AC circuits. Materials fee.PHYSICS 52CFundamentals of Experimental Physics
Sign upData analysis: random and systematic errors, curve fitting; nuclear counting; quantum experiments. Error analysis: random and systematic errors, curve fitting, nuclear counting, and quantum experiments. Materials fee.PHYSICS 53Introduction to Programming and Numerical Analysis
Sign upIntroduction to structured programming; in-depth training in python. Elementary numerical methods applied to physics problems.PHYSICS 60Thermal Physics
Sign upIntroduction to thermodynamics and systems of many particles. Topics include first and second laws of thermodynamics, ideal gas laws, kinetic theory, heat engines and refrigerators, thermodynamic potentials, phase transitions, dilute solutions, chemical equilibrium, and basic statistical distributions.PHYSICS 61AModern Physics for Majors
Sign upSpecial relativity; Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and wave-particle duality; the Schrödinger equation.PHYSICS 61BModern Physics for Majors
Sign upHydrogen atom; spin and angular momentum; multi-electron atoms and the periodic table; introductions to nuclear physics, particle physics, and cosmology.PHYSICS 61CIntroduction to Astrophysics
Sign upIntroduction to fundamental topics in astrophysics, including stellar structure and evolution; stellar remnants; detection and characterization of exoplanets; physics of interstellar gas and star-forming regions.PHYSICS 100Computational Methods
Sign upMathematical and numerical analysis using Mathematica and C programming, as applied to problems in physical science.PHYSICS 106WAdvanced Data Acquisition, Analysis, and Scientific Writing
Sign upIntroduces modern practical laboratory techniques for developing data interface devices, acquiring and analyzing data, and writing up results in manuscript format. Experiments include interfacing with instruments through software and hardware development, PID controller, Fourier analysis, and lock-in amplifier.PHYSICS 111AClassical Mechanics
Sign upOne-dimensional motion and oscillations; three-dimensional motion, non-inertial coordinates, conservation laws, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics; rigid body motion and relativity.PHYSICS 111BClassical Mechanics
Sign upOne-dimensional motion and oscillations; three-dimensional motion, non-inertial coordinates, conservation laws, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics; rigid body motion and relativity.PHYSICS 112AElectromagnetic Theory
Sign upElectric, magnetic, and gravitational fields and potentials; electrodynamics; mechanical and electromagnetic waves and radiation.PHYSICS 112BElectromagnetic Theory
Sign upElectric, magnetic, and gravitational fields and potentials; electrodynamics; mechanical and electromagnetic waves and radiation.PHYSICS 113AQuantum Mechanics
Sign upThe wave function and its interpretation; time independent and time dependent Schrödinger equation; Hilbert space and the uncertainty principle; systems in one to three dimensions; the hydrogen atom, angular momentum and spin.PHYSICS 113BQuantum Mechanics
Sign upIdentical particles in quantum systems; atoms and the periodic table; theories of solids; time-independent perturbation theory; fine structure of hydrogen, the Zeeman effect and hyperfine structure; the variational principle; the WKB approximation and tunneling.PHYSICS 113CQuantum Mechanics
Sign upSymmetries and conservation laws in quantum mechanics; degeneracy; quantum dynamics and selection rules; scattering theory; time-dependent perturbation theory; emission and absorption of radiation; Fermi's golden rule; selected contemporary topics.PHYSICS 115AStatistical Physics
Sign upMicroscopic theory of temperature, heat, and entropy; kinetic theory; multicomponent systems; quantum statistics.PHYSICS 116Relativity and Black Holes
Sign upIntroduces students to both special and general relativity; includes the formalism of four-vectors, equivalence principle, curved space-time, and modern issues with black holes.PHYSICS 120Electronics for Scientists
Sign upApplications of modern semiconductor devices to physical instrumentation. Characteristics of semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, analog and digital circuits.
PSYCH15 courses
PSYCH 7AIntroduction to Psychology
Sign upIntroduction to field of psychology, addressing the application of scientific methods to the study of human development, learning, memory, problem solving, perception, biological mechanisms, emotions and motivation, personality, psychopathology, and effects of diverse social and cultural contexts on human behavior.PSYCH 9APsychology Fundamentals
Sign upDesigned to provide freshman with an in-depth survey of general psychology. Topics include biological bases of behavior, sensation, perception, cognition, development, personality, psychopathology, and social psychology.PSYCH 9BPsychology Fundamentals
Sign upDesigned to provide freshmen with an in-depth survey of general psychology. Topics include biological bases of behavior, sensation, perception, cognition, development, personality, psychopathology, and social psychology.PSYCH 9CPsychology Fundamentals
Sign upDesigned to provide freshman with an in-depth survey of general psychology. Topics include biological bases of behavior, sensation, perception, cognition, development, personality, psychopathology, and social psychology.PSYCH 10AExploratory Data Analysis
Sign upLearn multiple ways of visualizing data, of transforming data, looking for consistencies and patterns in data, and interpreting these patterns to reach conclusions. Serves as first introduction to computer programming using the R language.PSYCH 10BProbability and Inference
Sign upAn introduction to probability and statistics. Emphasis on thorough understanding of the probabilistic and logical basis of formal statistical inference, and the concept of statistical evidence. Applications in R.PSYCH 10CStatistical Models
Sign upStudents learn about standard procedures in statistics for the social sciences, with a focus on linear models for discovering the underlying structure in data. Applications in R.PSYCH 14MMATLAB Programming
Sign upMATLAB is a mathematical software package for solving quantitative problems often encountered in experimental psychology. Topics include rudiments of programming, statistical analysis of data, matrix algebra, signal processing, graphic visualization, and simulated models of cognitive and perceptual processes.PSYCH 14PScientific Python for Research
Sign upIntroduces Python for data analysis and modeling encountered in cognitive science and neuroscience. Topics include data structures, execution control, graphic visualization, and interaction with sound and display interfaces. Application in statistical analysis, model simulation, and stimulus presentation and experimental control.PSYCH 21AAdolescent Psychology
Sign upFocuses on psychosocial dynamics of today's adolescents in America emphasizing the quest for identity, independence, values, and sexual orientation. The influence of society, family, school, and peers is analyzed. Strategies for helping troubled adolescents are discussed.PSYCH 46AIntroduction to Human Memory
Sign upCovers the core concepts of modern research and theorizing about human memory, including structural subdivisions (e.g., perceptual memory, short-term memory, long-term memory), different measures of memory (e.g., recall, reorganization), and some practical applications of memory research (e.g., mnemonics).PSYCH 56LAcquisition of Language
Sign upWhat children say, what they mean, and what they understand. Theories about the learning of language by one-, two-, and three-year-olds. Comparison of kinds of data on which these theories are based.PSYCH 60NNeurobiology of Cognition
Sign upIntroduces the neurobiological components of human cognition. Topics include discussion of the cortical structures and functions that underlie these behaviors. Emphasis placed on the development and organization of the healthy brain.PSYCH 78ASelf-Identity and Society
Sign upStudies sociological contributions to theory and research in social psychology, with focus on the social influences on personality, attitudes, beliefs, and behavior; socialization, human groups, and social interaction.PSYCH 89Special Topics in Lower-Division Psychology
Sign upStudies in selected areas of psychology at the lower-division level. Topics addressed vary each quarter.
STATS5 courses
STATS 6Introduction to Data Science
Sign upIntroduces the full data cycle. Topics include data collection and retrieval, data cleaning, exploratory analysis and visualization, introduction to statistical modeling, inference, and communicating findings. Applications include real data from a wide-range of fields with emphasis on understanding reproducible practices.STATS 7Basic Statistics
Sign upIntroduces basic inferential statistics including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing on means and proportions, t-distribution, Chi Square, regression and correlation. F-distribution and nonparametric statistics included if time permits.STATS 8Introduction to Biological Statistics
Sign upIntroductory statistical techniques used to collect and analyze experimental and observational data from health sciences and biology. Includes exploration of data, probability and sampling distributions, basic statistical inference for means and proportions, linear regression, and analysis of variance.STATS 67Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Computer Science
Sign upIntroduction to the basic concepts of probability and statistics with discussion of applications to computer science.STATS 68Statistical Computing and Exploratory Data Analysis
Sign upIntroduces key concepts in statistical computing. Techniques such as exploratory data analysis, data visualization, simulation, and optimization methods, are presented in the context of data analysis within a statistical computing environment.
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