COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Below is a list of all course
subject abbreviations. Course descriptions begin on page 224.Note
that while the course subject abbreviations are arranged on this page by
college, the course descriptions are alphabetically listed by the course
subject abbreviation regardless of the college in which they are offered. For
instance, the order of course subjects abbreviations beginning with the letter
H is HD (Human Development, HIST (History), HNRS (Honors), HTM (High Technology
Management), and HUM (Humanities).
ACCT Accounting College
of Business Administration (Undergraduate)
ANTH Anthropology College
of Arts and Sciences
ASTR Astronomy College
of Arts and Sciences
BA Business Administration College
of Business Administration (Graduate)
BGA Business and Government Administration College of
Business Administration (Graduate)
BIOL Biological Sciences College
of Arts and Sciences
BUS Business College
of Business Administration (Undergraduate)
CHEM Chemistry College
of Arts and Sciences
COMM Communication College
of Arts and Sciences
CS Computer Science College
of Arts and Sciences
DNCE Dance College
of Arts and Sciences
ECON Economics College
of Arts and Sciences
EDAD Education: Administrative Services Credential College of Education
EDCS Education: Bilingual Crosscultural Languages and
Academic Development Specialist Credential College of Education
EDEX Education: Exceptional Learners College
of Education
EDMI Education: Middle Level College
of Education
EDML Education: Multilingual/Multicultural College of Education
EDMS Education: Multiple Subject College
of Education
EDMX Education: Multiple Subject/Exceptional Learners College of Education
EDSS Education: Single Subject College
of Education
EDST Education: Mathematics/Science/Technology College of Education
EDUC Education College
of Education
ES Earth Science College
of Arts and Sciences
FIN Finance College
of Business Administration (Undergraduate)
FLAN Foreign Language College
of Arts and Sciences
FMST Film Studies College
of Arts and Sciences
FREN French College
of Arts and Sciences
GBM Global Business Management College
of Business Administration (Undergraduate)
GEH General Education - Humanities College of Arts and
Sciences
GEL General Education - Life Long Learning and
Information Literacy College
of Arts and Sciences
GEM General Education - Mathematics College of Arts and Sciences
GEO General Education - Oral Communication College of Arts
and Sciences
GEOG Geography College
of Arts and Sciences
GES General Education - Science College
of Arts and Sciences
GESS General Education - Social Science College of Arts and Sciences
GEW General Education - Writing College
of Arts and Sciences
GRMN German College
of Arts and Sciences
HD Human Development College
of Arts and Sciences
HIST History College
of Arts and Sciences
HTM High Technology Management College
of Business Administration (Undergraduate)
HUM Humanities College
of Arts and Sciences
ID Interdisciplinary Studies College
of Arts and Sciences
IP International Programs University-wide
JAPN Japanese College
of Arts and Sciences
LBST Liberal Studies College
of Arts and Sciences
LING Linguistics College
of Arts and Sciences
LTWR Literature and Writing Studies College
of Arts and Sciences
MATH Mathematics College
of Arts and Sciences
MGMT Management College
of Business Administration (Undergraduate)
MIS Management Information Systems College of Business Administration
(Undergraduate)
MKTG Marketing College
of Business Administration (Undergraduate)
MUSC Music College
of Arts and Sciences
PE Physical Education College
of Arts and Sciences
PHIL Philosophy College
of Arts and Sciences
PHYS Physics College
of Arts and Sciences
POM Production Operations Management College of Business Administration
(Undergraduate)
PSCI Political Science College
of Arts and Sciences
PSYC Psychology College
of Arts and Sciences
SOC Sociology College
of Arts and Sciences
SPAN Spanish College
of Arts and Sciences
SSM Service Sector Management College
of Business Administration (Undergraduate)
TA Theatre Arts College
of Arts and Sciences
VPA Visual and Performing Arts College
of Arts and Sciences
VSAR Visual Arts College
of Arts and Sciences
WMST Women's Studies College
of Arts and Sciences
Numeric Values
001 to 099 are
non-baccalaureate developmental courses
100 to 299 are lower-division
courses
300 to 499 are upper-division
courses
500 to 699 are graduate level
courses
See page 73 for further information.
ACCOUNTING (ACCT) College of Business Administration
ACCT 203
Survey of Accounting
Information (4)
Introduction to the five
primary accounting areas: financial, managerial, taxation, auditing, and
accounting information systems. Each area is introduced in terms of its
background, conceptual basis, and application in the business environment.
ACCT 305
Financial Accounting (4)
In-depth discussions of
accounting theory and practice. Examination of issues related to asset
valuation and income determination based on generally accepted accounting principles.
Prerequisite: All
lower-division pre-business core.
ACCT 306
Cost Accounting (4)
Review of the cost
measurement process and its role in management and control. Includes cost-volume-profit
relationships, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost systems for product, process,
job and responsibility costing.
Prerequisite: All
lower-division pre-business core.
ACCT 307
Tax Accounting (4)
Introduction to federal tax
concepts with emphasis on individual taxpayers; includes an overview of the
statutory construction and methods for accessing tax information. Prerequisite: All lower-division pre-business
core.
ACCT 308
Accounting Information
and Systems (4)
Basic principles underlying
the accounting process and concepts necessary for the preparation of financial
statements, both manually and electronically. Includes the design, integrity,
and effectiveness of accounting information systems emphasizing the integration
of financial information, internal control, and computer technology in decision
making and operational support. Students will be exposed to a variety of
accounting software applications. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. May not be
taken for credit by students who have received credit for ACCT 303, 315, 415 or
491A. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core, and ACCT 305, and
University computer competency requirement.
ACCT 405
Current Issues in
Financial Accounting (2)
Examination of new
developments and proposed changes in financial accounting. The emerging issues
in financial accounting under consideration by the Financial Accounting Standard
Board are emphasized. Prerequisites: All
lower-division pre-business core and ACCT 305.
ACCT 406
Cost Management,
Measurement, and Control (2)
In-depth study of the
application of activity based cost accounting to the problems of management control
in manufacturing, service, and government organizations. Prerequisites: All lower-division
pre-business core, ACCT 306, or HTM 304 and HTM 305, or SSM 304 and SSM 305.
ACCT 407
Advanced Tax Accounting
(2)
Federal tax concepts as they
apply to corporations, partnerships and fiduciaries; includes federal estate
and gift taxation. Prerequisites: All
lower-division pre-business core and ACCT 307.
ACCT 416
Auditing (4)
A comprehensive examination
of auditing theory, standards and procedures used by CPAs, with integration of
Generally Accepted
Auditing Standards. The
ethical and legal environments of the independent auditor are also discussed.
Should be taken last year of
enrollment, preferably last
semester. Prerequisites: All
lower-division pre-business core and ACCT 305.
ACCT 420
Managerial Accounting in
Government and Non-Profit Organizations (2)
Managerial accounting in
Government and non-profit organizations will be the focus of this course.
Topics such as reinventing government, the national performance review, changes
in government management accounting, and auditing’s role in government management
will be explored. May not be taken by
students who have received credit for ACCT 417. Prerequisites: All
lower-division
pre-business core and
ACCT 306.
ACCT 421
Financial Accounting in
Government and Non-Profit Organizations (2)
Focuses on financial
accounting in government and non-profit organizations. Includes
an introduction to cash-based
accounting as well as principles of fund accounting, budgeting, accounting and
analysis of financial statements. The general fund and special funds will be
covered. May not be taken for
credit by students who have received credit for ACCT 417. Prerequisites: All
lower-division pre-business core and
ACCT 305.
ACCT 422
Advanced Accounting (2)
Covers business combinations,
including consolidated financial statements, including wholly
owned and partially owned
subsidiaries. Covers the cost method as well as the equity method of accounting
for investments in common stocks. Also included is the purchase and pooling
methods of accounting. In addition, inter-company transfers are presented. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business
core, ACCT 305 and ACCT 405 or consent of instructor. May not be taken for
credit by students who have received credit for ACCT 418 or ACCT 490C.
ACCT 423
International Accounting
(2)
Examines and discusses,
in-depth, the issues in international accounting that affect today’s global
business world. Subject matter includes accounting for changing prices, foreign
currency translation and transactions, and specific reporting issues, (e.g.,
intangible assets, research and development, leases, pensions, post-retirement
benefits). Managerial accounting issues covered are: strategic planning and
control, budgeting product costing and foreign costing, foreign exchange risk management,
transfer pricing, international taxation, international financial statement analysis,
and auditing issues for global operations. The challenges and opportunities in developing
countries (as well as eastern European countries), along with financial statement
practices and trends also will be included. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core. May not be
taken for credit by students who have received credit for ACCT 418 or ACCT
490D.
ACCT 481
Selected Topics in
Accountancy (1)
A survey course of selected
topics in accounting (in order to supplement available offerings). Students
should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics
change. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core. Additional
prerequisites may vary depending on topic.
ACCT 482
Selected Topics in
Accountancy (2)
A survey course of selected
topics in accounting (in order to supplement available offerings). Students
should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics
change. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core. Additional
prerequisites may vary depending on topic.
ACCT 483
Selected Topics in
Accountancy (3)
A survey course of selected
topics in accounting in order to supplement available offerings. Students should check the Class Schedule
for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change.
Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core. Additional prerequisites
may vary depending on topic.
ACCT 484
Selected Topics in
Accountancy (4)
A survey course of selected
topics in accounting (in order to supplement available offerings). Students should check the Class Schedule
for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisites:
All lower-division pre-business core. Additional prerequisites may vary depending
on topic.
ACCT 485
Selected Topics in
Accountancy with Lab (4)
A survey course of selected
topics in accounting (in order to supplement available offerings). Students should check the Class Schedule
for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change.
Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: All
lower-division pre-business core. Additional prerequisites may vary depending
on topic.
ACCT 498
Independent Study in
Accountancy (1-4) Independent study under the
direction of a faculty member. The student must prepare a study proposal
approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
ANTHROPOLOGY (ANTH)
College of Arts and Sciences
ANTH 200
Cultural Anthropology
(3)
A general survey of cultural
anthropology, which is one of the main branches of general Anthropology.
Employs a global and holistic perspective to examine the economic, social, political,
cultural, and ideological integration of society. The comparative,
cross-cultural method distinctive to anthropology is used to explore the
diverse ideas and behavior that characterize humanity and the human condition. Presents
the fundamental questions that cultural anthropologists ask, the methods they use
to answer these questions, and some of the uses of anthropological knowledge.
Selfreflection and critical analysis of one’s own world view assumptions and
cultural belief system are fundamental objectives of the course.
ANTH 301
Culture and Medicine —
Healers and Healing Practices (3)
Every culture and society has
had to deal with illness and thus has
well-developed concepts about the
healing process, healers, medical knowledge
and healing practices. Offers a cross-cultural
exploration of healers and healing approaches.
Examines differences and similarities in
the ways that people approach illness
and healing by relying heavily on an abundance
of examples from various cultures, including
that of the United States. Examines illness
causation and classification theories, diagnostic
practices, therapeutic procedures, preventive
care, the assumptions that underlie these
concepts and practices, and their relationship
to the social, cultural, and technological environments in which they are constructed. Focuses on the role of the healer in the context of culture and examines physicians, shamans, witch doctors, curandero/as,
midwives, wise men and women and other
healers. Explores the use of music,
botanicals, healing aids, and
pharmaceuticals in the healing process.
Informed self-reflection and critical analysis
of one’s own world view assumptions and
medical belief system are fundamental objectives
of the course.
ANTH 310
World Prehistory (3)
Provides an interdisciplinary
overview of the major developments in
the early human past. Drawing upon
archaeological, biological, linguistic, and
anthropological sources, this global coverage
of human prehistory examines ancient
cultures and societies of Africa, Europe,
the Americas, Asia, and the Pacific. Explores
human evolution, adaptive behavior, the
hunter and gatherer Diaspora, plant and animal
domestication, trade, the development of
agriculture and the origins of states. Through
cross-cultural comparisons and anthropological
theory, explores such subject matter as
the origins of gender differences in the
division of labor, the role of ideology in
cultural adaptation, differential access to technologies, economic production, artistic expression, and mechanisms of cultural change.
ANTH 315
Human Origins (3)
Offers an introduction to
human origins from the perspective of
biological anthropology. A premise of
the course is that human form and human
behavior have evolved together and neither
can be fully understood or appreciated without
a full understanding of the other. Subject
matter to be covered includes the geological
time frame, evolutionary theory, and
the evolution of primates, hominids, and modern humans as evidenced by fossil remains, specific sites, genetic research, and
artifacts.
ANTH 325
Pre-Columbian
Mesoamerican Art and Society (3)
Examines Pre-Columbian
Mesoamerican art, cosmology,
architecture, mythology, and literature as
they reflect social structure, religion,
social roles, ideology, economic and political organization, world view, and the family. Covers the preclassic, classic, and
postclassic periods, focusing on several
cultural areas including: the Olmec,
Teotihuacan, Monte Alban and the Zapotec
and Mixtec of Oaxaca, the Toltecs, the
Maya, and the Aztec, or Mexica. Examines
the calendar, writing, concepts of space
and time, the ballgame, tribute, human
sacrifice and bloodletting, sacred plants,
and specific Mesoamerican deities. Also offered as VSAR 325. Students may not receive credit for both.
ANTH 330
Ritual and Religion (3)
Ritual and religion have
historically been powerful shapers of society. Every society that has existed
has asked universal questions like the following: Where do we come from? Why
are we here? What are we supposed to do? How are we supposed to act? What
happens to us when we die? Provides a cross-cultural and comparative
examination of the social, political, economic, cultural, and ideological
constructs that people have generated in seeking to answer to these questions. Examines
the role of religion as an integral component of world view and social
institutions, anthropological theories and findings about comparative religion,
and emphasizes the explanatory concepts of religion in its social,
environmental, and economic contexts rather than focusing on the specific
attributes of differing religions.
ANTH 370
Environment, Population,
and Culture (3)
Focuses on contemporary world
problems from interdisciplinary and anthropological perspectives. Employing the
cross-cultural, evolutionary, and multidisciplinary methods of anthropology and
cultural ecology, examines the environmental crisis, rain forest destruction, resource
management, consumption culture, world hunger, food systems, population pressure,
poverty, energy distribution, the future of the global free market, and the
role of ideology in environmental adaptation with the objective to foster crisis
awareness and informed response. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for
ID 370C.
ANTH 498
Directed Research in
Anthropology (1-3)
Involves original
anthropological research to be directed by instructor. Advanced students in
anthropology propose an ethnographic and anthropological research project, or
collaborate with original research project to gain experience in field
research, data analysis, and write up.
ANTH 499
Directed Research in
Medical Anthropology (1-3)
Involves original
anthropological research in medicine or health care to be directed by instructor.
Advanced students propose an ethnographic and anthropological research project,
or collaborate with original research project to gain experience in field
research, data analysis, and write up.
ASTRONOMY (ASTR)
ASTR 101
Introduction to
Astronomy (3)
Provides an introduction to
solar system and stellar astronomy. The historical development of astronomy is
presented as well as modern theories, observations, and ideas concerning the
nature and evolution of planets, stars, and galaxies. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for ASTR 342or PHYS 342 . Satisfies the Liberal Studies requirement
for Earth Science.
ASTR 342
Elements of Astronomy
(3)
Provides a practical and
historical introduction to astronomy. Includes an overview of solar system
astronomy, stellar astronomy, galaxies, and cosmology. Historical and cultural aspects
of the development of astronomy are emphasized. Laboratory work includes inquiry-oriented
observations, modeling, and the use of computer simulations. Satisfies the Liberal Studies requirement
for Earth Science. Two hours lecture, and one two-hour activity. May not be
taken for credit by students who have received credit for PHYS 342.
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BA)
BA courses open to MBA
students only.
BA 620 Information Systems (1-4)
Analyzes information systems
and their role in organizations. Focuses on the management of information
resources and surveys the various types of business information systems, including
transaction processing systems, management information systems (MIS), decision support
systems (DSS), executive support systems (ESS), and expert systems. Hardware, software,
data storage, and telecommunication technologies are reviewed. Considers the issues
of emerging technologies, social and ethical concerns, and security and
control. Prerequisites: BGA 501
and 502 or equivalent.
BA 621
Issues in Information
Systems (1-4 )
Continuation of BA 620.
Further exploration of the strategic use of information systems and their
relationship to corporate success. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for BA 690D.
BA 622
Effective Leadership
(2-4)
Focuses on aspects of
leader-follower interaction including effective use of power, politics, and
influence; understanding what motivates followers both individually and in
teams; and managing diversity. Prerequisites: BGA 501 and BGA 502 or equivalent.
BA 623
Seminar in Human
Resource Issues (1-4)
Explores human resource
topics such as performance appraisals, recruitment, selection, training, and
EEO compliance. May not be taken for
credit by students who have received credit for BA 690C.
BA 624
Managerial Accounting
and Productivity Measurement (2-4)
Emphasizes the use of
accounting information to measure productivity. Presents and applies concepts
and techniques of managerial accounting. Examines accounting measurement techniques
used to provide relevant information for management decision making and
operational control. Prerequisites: BGA 501
and 502 or equivalent
BA 630
Project Management and
Proposal Development (2-4)
Emphasizes project management
techniques for enhancing the successful execution of business plans. Encourages
use of critical thinking and explores creative methods to solve management
problems. Includes development of the Masters Project proposal. Prerequisites: BGA 501 and 502 or equivalent.
BA 640
Market Analysis for New
Opportunities (2-4)
All organizations must take
their marching orders from the marketplace. This single, simple idea is so
central to the self-concept of marketing that it is called “the marketing
concept.” Nowhere is the marketing concept more important than in pioneering
new market opportunities. Course explores the marketing process, from marketing
analysis, to market segmentation, to identifying market targets, to formulating
and controlling marketing strategies. Prerequisites: BGA 501 and 502 or equivalent.
BA 643
Corporate Finance (1-4)
Provides a grounding in the
theory of corporate finance, with application to financial decisions. Includes
topics such as time value of money, capital budgeting, the cost of capital, and
leverage. May not be taken for
credit by students who have received credit for BA 690B.
BA 644
Financial Decision
Making and Financial Markets (2-4)
Describes the theory and
practice of corporate finance. Presents concepts and information on which sound
financial decisions are based. Also examines the various financial markets and
the investment vehicles traded in those markets. Prerequisites: BGA 501 and 502 or equivalent.
BA 662
Operations Management
(2-4)
Examines opportunities and
obstacles of a global competitive environment. Focuses on the efficient and
effective deployment of capital, material, information, technology, and human
resources. Examines the relationship of operations to functional areas and
topics such as capacity and inventory planning, technology, managing change,
and quality management. Prerequisites:
BGA 501 and 502 or equivalent.
BA 664
Quality Management and
Process Innovation (2-4)
Provides insight into the
philosophies, theories, and tools for management of quality and change. Focuses
on leading technologies for process improvement in manufacturing, service, and
operations to continuously enhance an organization’s competitiveness. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BA 642. Prerequisites: BGA 501
and BGA 502 or
equivalent.
BA 670
Strategic Planning and
Management (2-4)
Capstone course taught from a
global strategic manager’s perspective. Focuses on the diagnosis of problems
and the implementation of solutions. Prerequisites: Course must be taken in last session of courses and
prior to Masters Project.
BA 680
Master’s Project (6)
Practical application of
advanced management theories and methods to investigate a wide range of
organizational issues. Subject matter may include development of a new venture
or product or process, or improvement of an existing organization’s operations
with the intent of achieving a significant cost reduction, service enhancement,
etc. Each project is proposed, researched and reported, culminating in a
written report that includes problem identification, evaluation of potential solution,
discussion of the selected implementation, and evaluation of the results. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites:
Course must be taken following completion of all coursework.
BA 690
Selected Topics in
Business Management (1-4)
A course of selected topics
in business management. May
be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Prerequisites:
BGA 501 and 502 or equivalent.
BA 698
Independent Study (1-4)
Independent study under the
direction of a faculty member. The student must prepare a study proposal
approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION
(BGA)
BGA 501
Management Decision
Making and Analysis (4-8)
An interdisciplinary course
emphasizing analytical approaches for problem formulation, solution, and
implementation. Concepts, tools, and techniques of financial analysis, management
accounting, statistics, production, operations, and selected computer
applications are studied and applied in realistic organizational settings. BGA courses are open only to pre-MBA
students who hold a baccalaureate degree in a field other than Business
Administration.
BGA 502
Management of Complex
Organizations (4-8)
Presents in an
interdisciplinary format the principles of organizational behavior, theory and
development, leadership, ethics, environmental analysis, marketing, and
economics, applied to complex organizations operating in the global
marketplace. Focuses on integrating theory and practice for developing problem-
solving competencies. BGA courses are open only to pre-MBA students who hold a baccalaureate
degree in a field other than Business Administration.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(BIOL)
College of Arts and
Sciences
BIOL 110
Critical Thinking in
Biology (3)
Explores logic and its
relationship to language, the importance of assumptions in reasoning and
argument, cultural or social variation in assumptions, the process of
argumentation, and the role of hypothesis and deduction in modern scientific
thinking. Through discussion and case studies, students will learn to
effectively argue a point of view, judge the reliability and credibility of
sources, recognize and avoid common logical or theoretical fallacies in
arguments, and use hypothesis and deduction to solve biological puzzles.
BIOL 210
Introduction to Cellular
and Molecular Biology (4)
The first of a two-semester
core sequence that provides the student with basic knowledge in biology,
including specific experimental techniques and familiarity with the scientific method.
Emphasizes cellular structure and physiology, molecular evolution, classical
and molecular genetics, and biochemistry. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for BIOL 202. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Corequisite or
Prerequisite: CHEM 150.
BIOL 211
Introduction to
Organismal and Population Biology (4)
The second of a two-semester
core sequence that provides the student with basic knowledge in biology,
including specific experimental techniques and familiarity with the scientific method.
Emphasizes physiology, development, diversity of life, evolution, and ecology. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 201. Counts toward the fulfillment of the
Lower-division General Education Requirement in Physical Universe and Its Life
Forms. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 210.
BIOL 305
Biological Engineering
and Society (3)
Explores anticipated
technological advances and products in pharmaceuticals, medicine and
agribusiness; laboratory procedures including bio-safety restrictions to
protect researchers and the environment; and the costs, benefits, and ethical
implications for society of these rapidly changing new technologies. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 393.
BIOL 311
The Biology of a Nuclear
Age (3)
Description of the physical
nature of nuclear radiation and the cellular damage produced by radiation,
followed by a survey of the damage caused by the two nuclear bomb experiences. Considers
the current world dependence on nuclear energy, sources of environmental and industrial
exposure, and the condition of equipment and safeguards. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 391.
BIOL 316
The Biology of Cancer
(3)
Considers the chemistry, cell
biology, and etiology of human cancer. Includes characteristics of tumor cells,
malignant transformation of cells, tumor viruses, chemical and environmental
carcinogens, effects of radiation, oncogenes, and the genetics of cancer. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 420. Prerequisite: A college-level course in
biology, or consent of instructor.
BIOL 321
Human Physiology (3)
A survey of body systems, how
they function, and how they can malfunction leading to disease. Includes
respiration, nutrition, waste removal, reproduction (including birth), embryonic
development, muscular movement, and exercise. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for BIOL 491.
BIOL 323
The Physiology of
Nutrition and Disease (3)
Study of the anatomy and
physiology of human nutrition and functional relationships to disease. Includes
metabolism, cellular metabolism, digestive physiology, nutrients, enzymes,
vitamins, weight management, stress, diet, the role of exercise in nutrition, and
the role of nutrition in development. Also covered will be symptoms and effects
of disease associated with inadequate nutrition, nutritional contributions to
diseases not associated with inadequate diet, and contributions of nutrition to
health. Special attention will be given to health concerns of women and the differences
in nutritional needs between genders. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for BIOL 493.
BIOL 325
The Physiology of
Exercise and Health (3)
Concepts in functional
anatomy and physiology will be integrated with current concepts in health and
medicine. Includes anatomy of musculature associated with physical exertion; physiology
of muscle systems, cardiovascular system, and nervous system pertaining to the physical
movement of exercise. Emphasis on preventative health care, exercise and health
of women, and gender differences in physiology and health. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 494.
BIOL 327
Biology of Human
Reproduction (3)
Physiology and anatomy of
human reproduction. Covers the form, function, and mechanism and sex
development, puberty, sexual abnormalities, venereal diseases, menstrual cycle,
sexual behavior and contraception, pregnancy, embryonic development, birth,
lactation, and the sexuality of aging (including menopause). May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 347.
BIOL 328
Human Heredity (3)
Review of genetics from a
human perspective. Includes DNA structure and replication, chromosomes and
cytogenetics; Mendelian inheritance; dominant and recessive alleles, the genetics
of sex, mutations and mutagenesis; inherited traits; pedigrees, genetic
diseases including inborn errors of metabolism; and genetic therapy. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 410.
BIOL 336
Coastal Environments (3)
Considers the biological and
physical processes that structure coastal environments and examines the
application of marine science to the management of coastal resources. Investigates
the impacts of the often conflicting uses of the coastal zone including
fisheries, oil production and transportation, ocean dumping and coastal
development. Coastal zone management tools and applications at local, state,
federal, and international levels are discussed.
BIOL 338
Human Impact on the
Environment (3)
Considers the major areas
where human use of resources and consequent waste production (chemical,
industrial, and biological) have had a negative impact on specific environments
and on the species that inhabit them. An attempt will be made to identify areas
of future adverse human impact and to evolve remedial solutions. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 392.
BIOL 339
Conservation Biology (3)
Study of the principles of
ecology applied to plant and animal populations considered endangered,
threatened, or at risk. Investigates the complex factors contributing to the dynamics,
decline, extinction, and perhaps recovery of species. Develops a stewardship perspective
rooted in biological principles and considers the associated cultural,
historical, economic, and political issues. Local, regional, and global
conservation strategies are discussed.
BIOL 351
Molecular Cell Biology
(5)
An integrated view of
contemporary molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology. The fundamental
principles of molecular biology including DNA replication, mechanisms and
regulation of transcription and translation, and nucleic acid and protein
structure and function will be presented and interwoven with some of the more
traditional topics in cell biology and biochemistry. Examines the molecular
basis of membrane structure and transport, cytoplasmic structure, and energy metabolism,
organelle structure and function, cell motility, and cell-cell interaction and
signal transduction. Three hours of
lecture, one hour seminar, three hours laboratory. May not be taken for credit
by students who have received credit for BIOL 307. Prerequisite: BIOL 210 and
211.
BIOL 352
Genetics (4)
Detailed study of classical
transmission, molecular quantitative and population genetics. Included will be
current observations and concepts of the nature, organization, function and regulation
of the expression of genetic material. Subject matter covered includes
mechanisms of genetic conveyance, recombination, mapping, mutation and repair,
RNA and DNA viruses, karyotyping, human genetics, and genetics of organelles. Three hours lecture and three hours
laboratory. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for
BIOL 309. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 211.
BIOL 353
Comparative Animal
Physiology (4)
A comparative survey of
physiological adaptations including gas transport, metabolism, temperature and
dehydration tolerance, and locomotion. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. May not be
taken for credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 345.
Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 211.
BIOL 354
Principles of Ecology
(4)
Discussion of major concepts
in population, community, and evolutionary ecology including population growth
and regulation, competition, predation, energetics, adaptations, and diversity.
Weekend field trips may be required. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. May not be
taken for credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 300.
Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 211.
BIOL 355
Molecular Biotechnology
(4)
In-depth treatment of the
fundamental molecular techniques in use in the field of biotechnology. Designed
to give hands-on experience as well as conceptual background in
biotechnological methods. Subjects covered will include: nucleic acid
isolations, vectors, cloning, library screening, hybridizations, PCR,
sequencing, sequence analysis and bioinformatics, and transgenic organisms. Other
subjects will vary to reflect current practice and developments in
biotechnology. Three hours lecture
and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and CHEM 250, and consent
of instructor.
BIOL 356
Cellular Biotechnology
(4)
The second of a two-semester
sequence on the principles and applications of biotechnology. An overview of
the drug discovery process is presented together with theoretical and practical
aspects of specific technologies. Included in lecture and laboratory
instruction are the physiology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, culture of
bacterial, plant, insect and mammalian cells, genetic engineering and expression
systems, hybridomas, fermentation and scale-up technology, separation
technology, protein purification, and immunochemistry. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory.
Prerequisite: BIOL 210.
BIOL 360
Experimental Design and
Statistical Analysis (4)
The design and analysis of
biological surveys and experiments. Includes hypothesis formation, experimental
design, statistical analysis, and presentation of results. Three hours of lecture and three hours of
laboratory. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for BIOL 315.
BIOL 362
Evolution (3)
A consideration of evolution
as the unifying concept in biology. Diversity and adaptation of form, function,
and behavior of living organisms. Biological, geological, anthropological, and
chemical evidence for and mechanisms of evolutionary change, including global pattern
of distribution and specialization, mass extinctions, the evolution of race and
sex, and the origin of species. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for BIOL 312. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 211.
BIOL 367
Biology of
Microorganisms (4)
Presents a comprehensive
selection of subjects from the field of microbiology. Students will study
prokaryotic structure and function; growth and control of microorganisms;
ecology, physiology, and diversity of bacteria; basic microbial and viral
genetics, microorganisms of medical and economic significance; and biotechnology
and its human applications and societal implications. The laboratory component will
employ research-oriented group activities, in addition to individual projects and
assignments, and will engage students in the latest techniques utilized in the
field of microbiology. Three hours of lecture
and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 211.
BIOL 368
Developmental Biology
(3)
An in-depth consideration of
the processes involved in the development of multicellular organisms. Subjects
covered include gametogenesis, fertilization, embryogenesis, cellcell interactions,
morphogenesis, differentiation, and developmental genetics. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 324. Recommended: BIOL 351 and 352. Corequisite:
BIOL 368L. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 211, and consent of instructor.
BIOL 368L
Developmental Biology
Laboratory (1)
Provides hands-on experience
in techniques currently in use in developmental biology research. Techniques
included may very from year to year as changes in the field warrant. Model
organisms are used such as sponges, slime mold, sea urchin, C. Elegans, chicks,
zebrafish, arabadopsis, and the fruit fly. Some techniques currently covered
include cell-cell adhesion, in vitro fertilization, northern blotting, western
blotting, and antibody based histochemical staining. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 324. Three hours laboratory. Recommended: BIOL
351 and 352. Corequisite: BIOL 368. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 211.
BIOL 370
Plant Physiology and
Biochemistry (4)
An examination of the
physiological processes that contribute to plant growth, including
consideration of the underlying biochemical and biophysical principles. Areas
covered also include cell growth and differentiation and photo and hormonal
control. May not be taken for
credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 342. Three hours of
lecture and three hours of laboratory. Recommended: BIOL 351. Prerequisites:
BIOL 210 and 211.
BIOL 374
Exercise Physiology and
Bioenergetics (3)
Examines the functional responses
and adaptations that accompany acute and chronic exercise, particularly
involving cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, endocrine, and muscular systems.
Subject matter will include energy for physical activity, systems for energy delivery
and utilization; training and enhancement of energy capacities; skeletal muscle
energy balance, and health related aspects of exercise. Discussion of the
instrumentation and techniques fundamental to exercise physiology and
biochemistry will also be covered. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for BIOL 396A and BIOL 397A. Prerequisite: BIOL 210 and 211.
BIOL 375
Endocrinology (3)
A survey of hormone types
with emphasis on vertebrate examples, their biochemical composition, and physiological
interrelationships. A considerable part of the course will consider the
molecular mechanisms of action. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for BIOL 440. Normally offered Spring semester of odd numbered years. Prerequisites:
BIOL 210, 211 and CHEM 201.
BIOL 376
Neurobiology (3) Introduction to invertebrate and vertebrate nervous systems,
including anatomical organization. Focus on cellular/biochemical approaches to
understanding neuronal development and functioning, synaptic transmission, the
specificity of neuronal action and the complexity of nerve system functioning. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 450. Normally offered Spring semester of odd
numbered years. Prerequisites: BIOL 210, 211 and CHEM 201.
BIOL 377
Immunology (3)
Study of the mammalian immune
system at the molecular and cellular level. Mechanisms of immunology, such as
generation of unique receptor specificities, transduction of signals through T
and B cell receptors, programmed cell death and lymphocyte selection,
regulation of responses by growth factors and cytokines, and cell-cell
interactions, are explored. The course perspectives includes historical and
technological aspects of modern immunobiology. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 460. Prerequisites: BIOL 210.
BIOL 379
Invertebrate Biology (4)
Introduction to the
invertebrate phyla, with emphasis on structure, function, adaptations, life
histories, evolution and the interdependence of form, physiology, and ecology. Laboratory
study will emphasize marine invertebrates of the San Diego area; one Saturday
field trip may be required. May
not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 340.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 210
and 211.
BIOL 380
Comparative Animal
Behavior (3)
Experimental and theoretical
investigations in animal behavior, including humans. Interspecies comparisons
of sensory, motor, neural, and endocrine structures and functioning. Influence
of genetic, biochemical/ hormonal, and neurological factors on animal behavior.
May not be taken for
credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 314. One or more field
trips may be required. Corequisite: CHEM 201. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 211.
BIOL 380L
Comparative Animal
Behavior Laboratory (1)
An advanced laboratory
experience in collecting and analyzing behavioral data. Students will design
and perform experiments that illustrate central topics of behavior. Subjects will
change as the field develops, but may include reflexes, instinct vs. learning,
and the genetic basis of learning. Three hours laboratory. One or more field trips required. Corequisite:
BIOL 380. Prerequisites: BIOL
210 and 211.
BIOL 386
Terrestrial Ecology (3)
A survey of terrestrial
ecosystems and the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors that affect
ecosystem structure and function. Emphasis will be on the important mass (C, H2O
nutrient) and energy (production and consumption) fluxes that flow into, out
of, and through terrestrial ecosystems, and the plantanimal interactions that
regulate the rates and magnitudes of these mass and energy flows. Weekend field
trips may be required. May not be taken for
credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 301. Prerequisites: BIOL
210 and 211.
BIOL 387
Ecological Processes in
Aquatic Systems (4)
Discusses the biological,
physical, and chemical processes affecting marine and freshwater environments,
and the interactions between these processes. Emphasis on productivity, nutrient
dynamics, food webs, biogeochemical cycles and biogeography of pelagic systems.
One Saturday field trip may be required. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for BIOL 302. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites:
BIOL 210 and 211.
BIOL 388
Marine Communities (3)
Examines the environmental
characteristics, patterns of species distribution and abundance, and
adaptations of organisms in marine benthic communities. Community structure and
biological interactions including predation, competition, and symbiosis will be
investigated in specific communities such as the rocky intertidal zone,
lagoons, coral reefs, hydrothermal vents, and shallow polar seas. Human impacts
on specific marine communities will be explored. Field trip(s) outside of class
hours may be required. Prerequisites: BIOL
210 and 211.
BIOL 390
Terrestrial Plant
Ecology (3)
Survey of the factors that
influence the distribution and abundance of land (terrestrial) plants. Focuses
on plant population dynamics (e.g., dispersal, germination, and recruitment), plant-plant
and plant-animal interactions, and the effect of abiotic factors (e.g.,
climate, water, and nutrients) on the structure and function of terrestrial
plant communities. Weekend field trips may be required. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 211.
BIOL 396
Topics in Biology (1-3)
Seminar reviewing current
literature in a subject area of importance in biology. May be repeated for credit as topics change
for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for
listing of actual topics. May not be taken for credit by students who have
received credit for BIOL 490. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 211.
BIOL 397
Topics in Biology Lab
(1)
Laboratory experience that
explores phenomena and techniques in the biological sciences. May be repeated for credit as topics change
for a total of three (3) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for
listing of actual topics. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 211.
BIOL 489
Introduction to
Laboratory/ Field Research (2)
A research project in the
laboratory or field, generated in collaboration with a faculty member. May be repeated once for credit, or the
project may be continued for an additional semester as part of BIOL 499.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
BIOL 495
Internship in Biology
(3)
Career-related laboratory
and/or field experience in private industry and public agencies. All
participants utilize learning agreements. A final written report is required.
Students will be supervised both on site and by the course instructor. Includes
participation in a one hour seminar each week. The learning agreement form must
be completed and signed prior to enrollment. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units, but only three (3)
units can be applied toward the major. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor
prior to registration.
BIOL 496
Supervised Laboratory
Instruction (1-2)
Experience for senior biology
majors in the organization of and techniques for teaching a laboratory in
biology. Includes individual supervision of directed teaching. A written report
is required. May be repeated for a maximum
of two(2) units (one hour conference and three hours lab per unit).
Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 211 and consent of instructor.
BIOL 498
Senior Library Thesis
(2)
In-depth reading and
researching of the literature on current issues in biology. The student must
consult with a biology faculty member to decide on the topic and then produce a
(approximately) 30-page paper with supporting citations that summarizes the
current state of knowledge on the topic. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
BIOL 499
Senior Laboratory Thesis
(2)
Research project in the
laboratory or field, generated in collaboration with a biology faculty member. Prerequisites: At least one course related
to the subject area completed with a B or better, BIOL 489 or equivalent experience,
and consent of instructor.
BIOL 502
Population Genetics (3)
Patterns of the distribution
of genes in populations with emphasis on quantitative genetics, gene frequency,
selection of the effects of mutation on populations. Genetic mechanisms in
evolution are considered. May
not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 310.
Prerequisite: BIOL 352.
BIOL 504
Virology (3)
A comparative survey of
bacterial, animal and plant virus variations, including retroviruses and
prions. Emphasis is placed upon the variations in structure, nucleic acid
composition, and replication patterns. The relationship of viruses to disease
is given serious consideration. May not be taken for credit by students who have taken BIOL 308.
Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIOL 352. Prerequisite: BIOL 309.
BIOL 520
Advanced Molecular Cell
Biology (3)
Treatment of contemporary
areas of interest in cell biology, molecular genetics, and development. Subjects
covered may include, but are not limited to, the cell cycle, signal
transduction and cell-cell communication, the regulation of gene expression,
determination and differentiation, and oncogenes. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 428. Recommended: BIOL 368 and CHEM 304.
Prerequisites: BIOL 351 and 352.
BIOL 530
Microbial Ecology (4)
Advanced treatment of the
interactions of microbial communities with their biotic and abiotic
environments. The physiology and ecology of various groups of bacteria will be investigated
in the laboratory utilizing enrichment culture techniques from environmental samples.
Emphasis will be placed on experimental approaches and on the quantitative concepts
presently employed in the field of microbial ecology. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for BIOL 485. Three hours of lecture and three hours of
laboratory. Prerequisite: BIOL 351 or 367.
BIOL 535
Ecological Modeling (3)
An introduction to the use
and development of mathematical models for simulating dynamics of ecological
systems. Modeling theory and techniques will be demonstrated to provide a background
on how models are developed and used in ecology. Models developed for
simulating the effects of abiotic and biotic controls on ecological processes
include continuousand- discrete-time population models, "gap" models,
cellular automata, fisheries, and biogeochemical and biogeographical models. Prerequisites: BIOL 210, 211, and 354.
BIOL 536
Biogeochemical Cycles
and Global Change (3)
Biological, chemical, and
physical processes controlling the transport and transformation of carbon,
nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and trace metals in natural ecosystems and at the
global level. Global models of the major elemental and hydrologic cycles are
discussed, with emphasis on the linkages between cycles and the effects of
human perturbations. Prerequisite: BIOL
210, 211, and 354.
BIOL 540
Molecular Methods in Ecology
and Evolution (3)
Theory and practical
application of modern molecular tools to identify and study ecological and
evolutionary relationships. Two
hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 351, 354, and
362.
BIOL 560
Seminar in Molecular
Cell Biology (2)
Readings from the original
literature, discussions, and writing on selected current subjects in cell and
molecular biology. May be repeated with
new content for a maximum of four (4) units toward the Master’s degree.
BIOL 561
Seminar in Genetics (2)
Readings from the original
literature, discussions, and writing on selected current subjects in genetics. May be repeated with new content for a
maximum of four (4) units toward the Master’s degree.
BIOL 562
Seminar in Development
(2)
Readings from the original
literature, discussions, and writing on selected current subjects in
developmental biology. May be repeated with
new content for a maximum of four (4) units toward the Master’s degree.
BIOL 563
Seminar in Physiology
(2)
Readings from the original
literature, discussions, and writing on selected current subjects in
physiology. May be repeated with
new content for a maximum of four (4) units toward the Master’s degree.
BIOL 564
Seminar in Evolution (2)
Readings from the original
literature, discussions, and writing on selected current subjects in evolution.
May be repeated with
new content for a maximum of four (4) units toward the Master’s degree.
BIOL 565
Seminar in Ecology (2)
Readings from the original
literature, discussions, and writing on selected current subjects in ecology. May be repeated with new content for a
maximum of four (4) units toward the Master’s degree.
BIOL 566
Seminar in Aquatic
Biology (2)
Readings from the original
literature, discussions, and writing on selected current subjects in aquatic
biology. May be repeated with
new content for a maximum of four (4) units toward the Master’s degree.
BIOL 596
Advanced Topics in
Biology (1-3)
Advanced study of selected
biological topics based on current problems or advances, and as demand
warrants. Students should check
the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
BIOL 597
Advanced Topics in
Biology Lab (1)
Laboratory in selected
advanced topics in biology. Topics based on current problems or advances, and
as demand warrants. Students should check
the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Three hours laboratory.
BIOL 610
Research Methods I (2)
An introduction to major
research designs and the scientific literature in the biological sciences. Emphasis
on scientific writing. Final product will be a thesis proposal. Prerequisites: Graduate classification or consent
of instructor.
BIOL 611
Research Methods II (2)
Practical experience in the
skills necessary for the publication and presentation of biological research,
including writing, speaking and preparing figures and photographs. Final product
will be a formal oral presentation and a scientific poster. One hour lecture and three hours
laboratory. Prerequisites: Graduate classification or consent of instructor.
BIOL 685
Internship in Biology
Instruction (2)
Supervised instruction in a
laboratory course in the biological sciences. May be repeated, but no more than two (2) units may be applied toward
the 30 units in the Master’s degree.
BIOL 686
Graduate Topics in
Biology (1-3)
Lecture and discussion of
selected topics with emphasis on current problems and advances in subdisciplines
of biological science. Students should check
the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Prerequisites: Graduate
classification or consent of instructor.
BIOL 687
Advanced Methods in
Biology (1-2)
Graduate-level field or
laboratory techniques in a specialized area of contemporary biology. Students should check the Class Schedule
for listing of actual topics. Prerequisites: Graduate classification or consent
of instructor.
BIOL 697
Directed Studies (2-6)
Laboratory or field research
directed or sponsored by Biological Sciences faculty. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6)
units toward the Master’s degree. Prerequisites: Graduate classification and
consent of instructor.
BIOL 698
Thesis (2-6)
Design, implementation, and
analysis of a formal research project in the biological sciences. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units
toward the Master’s degree. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Advancement to
candidacy and consent of instructor.
BIOL 699
Thesis Extension (2-6)
Registration is limited to
students who have received a grade of Satisfactory Progress (SP) in BIOL 698
and who expect to use the facilities and resources of the University to work on
or complete the thesis. May
be repeated. Graded Credit/ No Credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, and
prior registration in BIOL 698 with an assigned grade of Satisfactory Progress
(SP). Units may not be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree.
BUSINESS (BUS) College of Business Administration
BUS 202
Introduction to Business
Law (3)
Legal principles of basic
business transactions. Coverage includes contracts, agency, partnerships,
corporations, property, government agencies and regulations, and Uniform Commercial
Code.
BUS 290
Selected Topics in
Business (2)
A survey course in a selected
topic that supplements available business administration offerings. Student should check the Class Schedule for
listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite:
Vary depending on topic.
BUS 291
Selected Topics in
Business Administration (4)
A survey course in a selected
topic that supplements available business administration offerings. Students should check the Class Schedule
for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisites:
Vary depending on topic.
BUS 295
Selected Topics in
Business Administration with Lab (4)
A survey course with lab in a
selected topic that supplements available business administration offerings. Students should check the Class Schedule
for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite:
Vary depending on topic.
BUS 302
Foundations of Business
Environments (2)
Examines the complex
environment in which business decisions are made. Uncontrollable factors
affecting an organization’s performance include the political, social, legal
and regulatory, environmental, and technological issues. The competitive market
structure and the impact of demographic diversity on organizations are an
important part of an environmental analysis. Prerequisite: All lower division pre-business core.
BUS 304
Business Statistics (4)
Introduction to statistical
concepts and methods relevant to business problems. Model building and
analysis; case studies and intensive use of statistical software. Should be taken first semester of junior
year. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core and successful
completion of University computer competency requirement.
BUS 444
Strategic Management in
Global Environments (4)
Applies functional area
knowledge to strategic decision situations in global, political, social, legal,
regulatory, and competitive environments. Open only to CoBA students with senior status. Must be taken in
the last year of enrollment. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business
core, all Foundations of Business courses, Option Core, and consent of instructor.
BUS 492
Problem Assessment and
Critical Thinking (3)
Review of problem
identification, problem solving, critical thinking, consultation, project management,
and strategies for team effectiveness. Students work in teams with local organizations
on actual business problems/projects. Following formation of teams, members
prepare and formally present their senior experience proposal. Open only to CoBA students with senior
status. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core, all Foundations of
Business courses, and consent of instructor.
BUS 493
Problem Analysis and
Implementation (5)
Implementation of the project
portion of the senior experience. Team members complete their project, and
submit a final project report and present their results. Open only to CoBA students with senior
status. Prerequisites: BUS 492 and consent of instructor.
CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
College of Arts and Sciences
CHEM 150
General Chemistry (5)
Introduction to many of the
basic qualitative models and principles in chemistry. The areas covered
include: basic nuclear and atomic structure, the periodic table, covalent and ionic
bonding, states of matter, intermolecular forces, energy changes, chemical
equilibria, acid-base chemistry, stoichiometry, properties of gases, and
chemical properties of the common elements. The laboratory experiments and
projects are designed to complement lecture material and provide real-life applications
of chemistry in society. Counts
toward the fulfillment of the Lower-division General Education Requirement in
Physical Sciences and Its Life Forms. Three hours of lecture, one hour of
discussion, and three hours of laboratory per week. Recommended: High School
Chemistry. Prerequisite: Completion of the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement.
CHEM 201
Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 202
Organic Chemistry (3)
A two-semester sequence
designed to introduce the student majoring in science to the properties of
organic compounds. The areas covered are: bonding, structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature,
chemical and physical properties of each functional group, acid/base phenomena,
reaction mechanisms and kinetics, organic synthesis, and an introduction to spectroscopic
structure determination. Prerequisites:
CHEM 150 for CHEM 201, CHEM 201 and 201L for CHEM 202 with minimum grades of C
(2.0) in each.
CHEM 201L
Organic Chemistry
Laboratory (2)
The laboratory experiments
are designed to illustrate the basic techniques of organic chemistry and to
complement the lecture material covered in CHEM 201. Six hours of laboratory. Corequisite: CHEM
201. Prerequisite: CHEM 150 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
CHEM 202L
Organic Chemistry
Laboratory (2)
The laboratory experiments
are designed to illustrate the basic techniques of organic chemistry and to
complement the lecture material covered in CHEM 202. Six hours of laboratory. Corequisite: CHEM
202. Prerequisite: CHEM 201/201L with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
CHEM 250
Quantitative Chemistry
(3)
Introduces quantitative
approaches to chemical equilibria and kinetics. Fundamental principles of
thermodynamics introduced in CHEM 150 are explored in greater depth. Topics
include solubility, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and nuclear
chemistry. Applications of these topics to practical chemical analysis are
discussed. Corequisite for
chemistry majors only: CHEM 275. Prerequisite: MATH 160, CHEM 202, or consent
of instructor.
CHEM 251
Quantitative Chemical Equilibrium
(1)
Emphasizes the quantitative
aspects of chemical equilibria. In addition to the general aspects of chemical
equilibria problem solving, emphasis will be on the application of quantitative
principles to acid-base chemistry, solubility, and buffer systems. This course meets three (3) hours per week
for the first five weeks of the semester only. May not be taken for credit by
students who received credit for CHEM 250. Prerequisites: MATH 160 and CHEM 202
or consent of instructor.
CHEM 275
Quantitative
Investigations in Chemistry (3)
A laboratory designed to give
chemistry majors practical experience in standard methods of separation and
quantitative analysis. These are applied to investigations of the fundamental topics
presented in CHEM 250, and to analyses with industrial, environmental, or medical
relevance. Volumetric, gravimetric, spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and electrochemical
methods of analysis may be included. One hour of lecture and six hours of laboratory. Corequisite: CHEM
250 or consent of instructor. Prerequisite: MATH 160.
CHEM 300
Literature of Chemistry
(2)
The first objective is to
teach students both computerized and hard copy methods of chemical information
retrieval. The particular sources will be Chemical Abstracts, Science Citation
Index, Current Contents, patent literature, standard reference works, journals,
and review literature. The second objective is to learn to organize and present
chemical information in written documents. Prerequisite: CHEM 201.
CHEM 311
Chemicals and the
Environment (3)
A survey on chemicals of
natural and industrial origin found in the environment, with emphasis on the
chemical reactions of these substances and the effect on the quality of life on
planet Earth.The areas covered are: chemical structures, inorganic and organic
chemicals of natural and synthetic origins and the reactions of these
chemicals, the effects of these chemicals on the environment (the atmosphere,
soil, water ways, plants, and animals, especially human nutrition and health.) Satisfies the Liberal Studies requirement
for Earth Science. Intended for the non-chemistry major.
CHEM 312
Chemistry of Life (3)
Structure, function, and
properties of bioorganic/ biochemical molecules important to life, health and
nutrition. The areas covered are: atomic and molecular structure, chemical and physical
properties of bio-organic functional groups, carbohydrates, fats, amino acids,
proteins, enzymes, hormones, nucleic acids, digestion, nutrition. Also
discusses the aesthetic, humanistic and practical aspects of science, where
applicable, related to economic, health, historical (including contributions made
by women and minorities), and/or political issues influenced by chemistry. Intended for the non-chemistry major.
CHEM 313
Energy and Society (3)
Survey of the physical,
chemical, and engineering principles involved in the production of energy from
current and potential sources, with emphasis on the processes that influence worldwide
energy policy. The areas covered may include: the chemistry of fossil fuel energy
production, novel alternative energy sources (e.g., solar, biomass, and
hydrogen), fuel cells, energy production in living organisms, and the use of
nuclear processes (fission and fusion). Also discussed are the economic, environmental,
political, and social issues surrounding energy production. Intended for the non-chemistry major.
CHEM 314
Chemistry of Earth (3)
Survey of the history of the
universe and Earth from a chemical perspective. Basic physical and chemical
principles are used to explain the existence and structure of the Earth and the
distribution of elements in and around the planet. Includes nucleosynthesis, the
structure of matter, formation of the solar system, the structure of the Earth,
minerals and their properties, the rock cycle, plate tectonics and how it
affects the distribution of minerals and elements. Satisfies the Liberal Studies requirement
for Earth Science.
CHEM 351
Biochemistry (3)
A one-semester introduction
to Biochemistry designed for students majoring in science. The areas covered
are: the structure and biosynthesis of carbohydrates, lipids, peptides, and
nucleotides as well as biomolecular conformation and dynamics. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for CHEM 303. Prerequisites: CHEM 202 and CHEM 250 with a
minimum grade of C (2.0).
CHEM 351L
Biochemistry Laboratory
(2)
Designed to complement the
lecture material and illustrate the basic techniques of biochemistry. Six hours of laboratory. Corequisite: CHEM
351.
CHEM 352
Biochemistry (3)
Designed to introduce the
student majoring in science to principle areas in biochemistry. Areas which may
be covered but are not limited to include: enzyme kinetics and regulation; generation
and storage of metabolic energy; basic crystallography and structure of
proteins, molecular modeling, membrane structure and pharmaceutical
biochemistry. May not be taken for
credit by students who have received credit for CHEM 304. Prerequisites: CHEM
351 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) or consent of instructor.
CHEM 398
Special Problems in
Chemistry — Library (1-2)
Individual investigation that
involves reading and researching the literature on an issue/topic in chemistry.
The project must be performed in consultation with a faculty member in a related
sub-discipline and a contract stating the proposed goals will be signed by both
the student and the instructor. A written report or exam demonstrating an
in-depth understanding of the issue/topic will be completed at the end of each
semester of work. May be repeated for a
total of four (4) units but may not be substituted for CHEM 498. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
CHEM 399
Special Problems in
Chemistry — Laboratory (1-2)
Individual investigation that
involves a research project in the laboratory in collaboration with a faculty
member in a related subdiscipline. A contract stating the proposed goals of the
project will be signed by both the student and the instructor. A written report
summarizing the research findings must be submitted to the instructor at the
end of each semester of work. May be repeated for a total of four (4) units of credit, but may
not be substituted for CHEM 499. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CHEM 400
Physical Sciences for
Elementary School Teachers (3)
Designed to educate K-6
elementary school teachers in the basic principles of physical sciences. The
areas covered are: the nature of matter, reactions and interactions of
molecules, force and motion of particles, sources and transformations of
energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, light, and sound. An elective course
recommended for those students declaring a special field in science or any
liberal studies majors intending to enroll in credential programs upon
graduation; however, it does not fulfill the Physical Sciences requirement of
the liberal studies major. Two
hours of lecture and two hours of activities in a discovery/ thematic approach
to learning the basic principles of chemistry and physics.
CHEM 401
Physical Chemistry –
Classical (3)
Designed to introduce the
student majoring in science to the basic principles of Chemical Thermodynamics
and Kinetics. The areas covered include: Basic laws of thermodynamics, chemical
and physical equilibria, electrochemistry, transport processes, and theories and
experimental determination of chemical reaction rates. Prerequisites: CHEM 250, MATH 162, and PHYS
202.
CHEM 402
Physical Chemistry –
Quantum (3)
Designed to introduce the
student majoring in science to the basic principles of Quantum Mechanics and
Spectroscopy as applied to chemical problems. The areas covered include:
quantum mechanics of model systems, electronic structure of atoms and
molecules, and atomic and molecular spectroscopic principles. Prerequisites: CHEM 250, MATH 162 and PHYS
202.
CHEM 404
Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Designed to introduce the
student majoring in science to inorganic chemistry. The areas covered are:
atomic structure, the periodic table theories of chemical bonding, structure, acid/base
chemistry and non-aqueous solvents, coordination chemistry of the transition metals,
spectroscopy of transition metal complexes, oxidation/reduction chemistry,
mechanisms of inorganic reactions, and brief introductions to applications of
inorganic chemistry such as biorganic chemistry or organometallic chemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 404L Prerequisite: CHEM
250, 275, or consent of instructor.
CHEM 404L
Inorganic Chemistry
Laboratory (1)
Designed to introduce the
students majoring in science to laboratory techniques for the manipulation,
synthesis, and characterization of inorganic compounds. Principles of structure
and bonding, spectroscopy, magnetic characterization, thermodynamics and
kinetics of inorganic compounds introduced in CHEM 404 are demonstrated in
laboratory experiments. Three
hours of laboratory per week. Corequisite: CHEM 404.
CHEM 405
Advanced Laboratory (2)
Designed to introduce the
student to advanced techniques in measurement and synthesis. The laboratory
experiments are designed to cover topics in the areas of chemical
thermodynamics, molecular spectroscopy, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry,
solid state chemistry, and coordination chemistry. Emphasizes the application
of theoretical principles in the interpretation of the experimental results. Six hours of laboratory per week. May be
repeated with consent of instructor. Recommended: CHEM 404. Prerequisites: CHEM
401.
CHEM 416
Instrumental Methods of
Analysis —Separations and Structure (5)
Designed to introduce the
student majoring in science to basic theory and practical application of
instrumental methods of chemical separation and structure determination. The
areas covered are: chromatography (GC/HPLC), spectrometry (atomic absorption,
mass, infrared, ultraviolet, and proton and carbon-13 nuclear magnetic
resonance). The laboratory experiments are designed to complement the lecture
material and illustrate the basic techniques of chemical separation and
structure determination. Three
hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 202, 250,
275, and MATH 160 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
CHEM 490
Selected Topics in
Analytical Chemistry (3)
A survey course of selected
topics from the current chemical literature in analytical chemistry. May be repeated for credit as topics change
for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for
listing of actual topics. Prerequisite: CHEM 416 with a minimum grade of C
(2.0).
CHEM 491
Selected Topics in
Biochemistry (3)
A survey of selected topics
from the current chemical literature in biochemistry. May be repeated for credit as topics change
for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for
listing of actual topics. Prerequisites: CHEM 303 and 304 with a minimum grade
of C (2.0).
CHEM 492
Selected Topics in
Inorganic Chemistry (3)
A survey of selected topics
from the current chemical literature in inorganic chemistry. May be repeated for credit as topics change
for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for
listing of actual topics. Prerequisite: CHEM 404 with a minimum grade of C
(2.0).
CHEM 493
Selected Topics in
Organic Chemistry (3)
A survey of selected topics
from the current chemical literature in organic chemistry. May be repeated for credit as topics change
for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for
listing of actual topics. Prerequisites: CHEM 202, and MATH 160 with a minimum
grade of C (2.0).
CHEM 494
Selected Topics in
Physical Chemistry (3)
A survey of selected topics
from the current chemical literature in physical chemistry. May be repeated for credit as topics change
for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for
listing of actual topics. Prerequisites: CHEM 401 and 402 with a minimum grade
of C (2.0).
CHEM 497
Chemistry in the
Community (1)
Designed to introduce the
student majoring in science to learning through service. Students will
participate in safe and exciting chemical demonstrations, K-12 tutoring in
chemistry, and community events involving chemistry. Two hours of discussion, tutoring, or
laboratory work per week. Prerequisite: Completion of three (3) units of
upper-division chemistry courses, and consent of instructor prior to registration.
CHEM 498
Senior Library Thesis
and Seminar (2)
An in-depth reading and
researching of the literature on current issues in chemistry. The student must
consult with a faculty member in the discipline to decide on the subject and then
produce a research paper (approximately 10-20 pages) with a list of literature
citations in American Chemical Society style. The research paper (thesis) must
summarize the current state of knowledge on the subject. The project will
involve an average of two hours of consultation with the faculty supervisor and
four (4) hours of library work each week. The student will defend the thesis in
a seminar to the faculty and students of the Department of Chemistry. May be repeated for a total of four (4)
units of credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CHEM 499
Senior Laboratory Thesis
and Seminar (2)
An original research project
in the laboratory or in collaboration with a faculty member in the discipline.
The student must consult with a faculty member in the discipline to decide on the
research problem and then produce a research paper (approximately 10-20 pages) with
a list of literature citations in American Chemical Society style. The research
paper (thesis) must summarize the current state of knowledge on the research
problem as well as the progress in the laboratory experiments aimed at the
completion of the research project. The student will defend the thesis in a seminar
to the faculty and students of the Department of Chemistry. The project will involve
an average of six hours of supervised laboratory work each week. May be repeated for a total of four (4)
units of credit. Prerequisites: One course in the subject area with a grade of
B or better and consent of instructor.
COMMUNICATION (COMM)
College of Arts and Sciences
(CTM) = Communication Theory and Methods
(CCSC) = Communication, Culture and Social
Context
(MC) = Mass Communication
COMM 100
Introduction to Communication
(3)
Introduction to fundamental
concepts of communication with emphasis on the centrality of communication
across a wide variety of contexts and its relevance in society. Focuses on the
structures and processes of communication, including how messages are produced and
received in interpersonal and intercultural relations, institutional life, and
the world of mediated culture and politics.
COMM 200
Principles of Argument
and Persuasion (3)
Study of and practice in the
methods of critical thinking and argumentation. Involves using inductive and
deductive reasoning to advance persuasive theses; recognizing and avoiding
fallacies in reasoning; learning to advance propositions of value and of
policy; understanding how various audiences respond to persuasive appeals.
COMM 300
Communication Theory (3)
Introduces students to some
of the major philosophies of language and discourse which were developed in the
20th Century and their respective influences in the areas of social and political
practice as well as cultural understanding. Among some of the schools of thought
that may be covered in the course are ordinary language philosophy, speech act
theory, phenomenology, pragmatism, philosophical hermeneutics,
poststructuralism, and Frankfurt School critical theory. (CTM)
COMM 310
Group Interaction and
Problem Solving Methods (3)
Examines how groups work as
they conduct inquiry, solve problems, and make decisions; procedures for
organizing group interaction, processes of symbolic convergence, and influences
over group success. Special emphasis is placed on reflective thinking,
teamwork/ collaboration, leadership, creativity, and intergroup conflict.
Methods for facilitating small group discussion; use of group methods in instruction,
and use of new media to augment group discussion practices are also addressed. (CCSC)
COMM 316
Student Newspaper (3)
A workshop for students
interested in practicing writing and reportage. Students will meet for one (1)
hour of classroom lecture and participate in four (4) hours of journalism activities,
including but not limited to, the school newspaper. May be repeated for a total of nine (9)
units of credit. Also offered as LTWR 316. Students may not receive credit for
both. Prerequisite: GEW 101. (MC)
COMM 320
Conflict and
Communication (3)
Conflicts are situations in
which individuals and groups with differing assumptions about reality (both
facts and values), clash with one another about right and wrong. Discusses the nature
of communication in such situations, the strengths and weaknesses of the
various types of discourse employed in dealing with them, and visions for
transcending conflicts. Three general types of responses to conflict will be
explored: rhetorical attempts to persuade (rhetorical eloquence), hostile
resistance (lost eloquence), and transcendence (transcendent eloquence). Prerequisites: Junior or Senior status or
consent of instructor. (CCSC)
COMM 330
Intercultural
Communication (3)
Introduces students to a
number of conceptual and theoretical problematics that arise in the study of
cultural and intercultural issues. Culture is treated as a meaning-based
phenomenon which is both constraining and enabling. Special emphasis is placed
on how the limits of one’s own culture may be expanded and how the constraints
of one’s own culture may be transformed into potentially new enablements as a
consequence of engaging in meaningful communicative interaction with others.(CCSC)
COMM 333
Language and Social
Interaction (3)
Addresses how language is
used within social and institutional interaction, especially conversations and
interviews. Special emphasis will be given to problematic situations and their resolution.
Situations that are especially serious and challenging for their participants, such
as giving explanations for inappropriate conduct, answering adversarial
questions in interviews, maintaining neutrality in mediation sessions, and
delivering bad news in health encounters, will be examined using recordings and
transcripts. Approaches from communication, sociology, anthropology and linguistics
are utilized. Fosters cultural awareness through a concentration on the
interactions in which culture is constructed and the cultural institutions by
which interaction is governed. (CCSC) (CTM) = Communication Theory and Methods (CCSC)
= Communication, Culture and Social Context (MC) = Mass Communication
COMM 340
Interviewing Principles
and Practices (3)
Examines interviewing as a
method for eliciting information, resolving problems, and building personal
communities. Principles for effective interviewing in a variety of contexts are
examined. Students learn about interviewing practices that will be useful in
their everyday lives. Requires conduct of several interviews and
self-appraisals of interview performance. Includes, but does not focus
exclusively upon, job interviews. (CTM)
COMM 350
Topics in Communication
(3)
Explores topics in
Communication. Students should check
the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics
change for a total of six (6) units.
COMM 360
Mass Media and Society
(3)
Theories, research methods,
and empirical research findings related to the production and effects of mass
communication on individuals and society. Involves a survey of electronic and
print media; an overview of the historical formation of various media channels;
analyses of the impact of mass communication upon popular culture. (MC)
COMM 370
World Wide Web as Mass
Medium (3)
Examines the development of
the World Wide Web and multimedia computing, as textual, graphic, video, and
audio mass media. Students examine the personal, commercial, educational, and
entertainment uses of the World Wide Web. They also examine the social and
cultural contexts of the World Wide Web — particularly how the information it distributes
reflects social, economic, and political power related to gender, race, social
class, ethnicity, education, and other social groupings. Students will have the
opportunity to develop their own web pages and to create audio and video
segments for those pages. May
not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for COMM 480C.
(MC)
COMM 390
Communication Research
Designs, Methods, and approaches (3)
Encourages students to
utilize theory and method in treating a communication issue or problem in an
applied setting. Emphasis is on implementation of a communication research project
which encourages students to consider the appropriate uses of various methods how some are more useful/fitting to some issues
or problems than are others — and then to apply their selected method in a
systematic way. Consideration is given to the respective merits of qualitative
and quantitative research. Prerequisite:
COMM 200 (CTM)
COMM 400
Discourse Analysis (3)
The study of monological or
interactive oral texts in light of various approaches to the study of
discourse; speech act theory; conversation analysis; ethnography of
communication; ethnomethodology; culturally focused and communicative strategy
approaches. Students are expected to acquire competency in analyzing texts
within various social settings (e.g., courtroom; labor negotiation session; conflict
mediation) and in developing effective interventionist stratagems. (CTM)
COMM 420
Topics in Communication
Theory (3)
Topic varies according to
instructor. Possible topics: hermeneutic principles of speaking and listening;
the role of ethics in rhetorical practice; and discourse-based analysis of
complex institutions such as hospitals, schools, prisons. Students should check the Class Schedule
for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a
total of six (6) units. (CTM)
COMM 425
Communication and
Mediation (3)
A look at the
conceptualization of conflict and of mediation as an area of teaching, training
and research in communication. Designed to guide students through a specific
academic view of conflict and its relationship to communication as a point of
departure. We will continue by studying dispute mediation as one way to
approach conflict. Case studies as well as dispute mediation simulations will help
in understanding the powers and limitations of the process. Demystifies
conflict and dispute mediation and shows how to use “the tools” of dispute
mediation ethically. Prerequisite: COMM
320, Junior or Senior status, or consent of instructor. (CCSC)
COMM 430
Power, Discourse and
Social Identity (3)
Examines the intersections
among power, discourse, and identity. Students will be exposed to theories of
power, discourse, and identity, and have the opportunity to identify the
workings of these concepts in current U.S. discourses about social class, race,
gender, and sexuality. Focuses on the politics of identity, the ways in which
identity politics play out in public debate, and in the formation of current economic,
political, and social realities. How we think about identity, what we think
about identity, and what we think identity means will have serious implications
for local and global policies and ways of life in the new millennium. Prerequisite: COMM 330 or consent of
instructor. (CCSC)
COMM 435
Communication and Gender
(3)
Introduces students to a
number of conceptual and theoretical problematics that have a bearing on the
study of communication and its relevance to questions of gender. Explores
differences between males and females with respect to communication styles, the
cultural motivations for these differences, how they are reproduced in ongoing
socialization experiences, their social and political implications, and the
stratagems speakers deploy in the course of exploiting, bridging, negotiating,
or overcoming such differences. (CCSC)
COMM 437
Interpersonal
Communication (3)
Introduction to the theory
and research focused on interpersonal communication. Emphasis is on
experientially acquired insights into the initiation and maintenance of interpersonal
relationships across a wide range of socialization institutions (e.g., family,
peer group, and workplace). (CCSC)
COMM 440
Organizational
Communication (3)
Examination of theoretical
and research literature on the interaction within organizations and its bearing
on individuals and groups in society at large. Some of the themes stressed are:
the function of organizations within complex technological, market and
sociopolitical environments; the communicative challenges of organizing; social
responsibility and responsiveness; conflict mediation between organizational
groups and actors; corporate wrongdoing; issues management; corporate political
activity; institutional ethics; and whistle blowing. (CCSC)
COMM 450
Topics in Intercultural
Communication (3)
Topics may vary according to
instructor. Possible topics include fieldwork in intercultural communication;
research on alternative cultures and the semiotic means by which they constitute
and reconstitute themselves; and the study of ethnic variation within complex
institutions and the challenges such variation poses for institutional
communication. May be repeated for
credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the
Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. (CCSC)
COMM 465
Communication and
Popular Culture (3)
Popular culture is so much a
part of our daily lives that it is all but invisible. To a great extent,
popular culture defines the texture of our lives. Popular images not only
mediate and define reality, but they also implicitly assert a set of values.
Introduces students to a number of concepts and challenges that arise in the
study of U.S. popular culture. Drawing on a variety of theories and
perspectives, students will critically examine the role of popular culture
within the context of current social, political, and economic realities in the
United States. Students will become
more critical readers of images and messages designed for public consumption.
(MC)
COMM 470
Political Communication
(3)
A survey of theories and
research in the area of political communication which covers such issues and
themes as political image, symbolic constructions of political reality, agenda
setting, political and campaign rhetoric. Special emphasis is placed upon how
such issues and themes are related to the modern mass media. (MC)
COMM 480
Topics in Mass Media (3)
Topics may vary according to
instructor. Possible topics: the history of mass media in the United States;
ethical issues in the area of mass media; the treatment of gender, race and ethnicity
in the modern mass media; popular culture. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual
topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6)
units. (MC)
COMM 499
Independent Study (1-3)
May be used by students who
desire to do special individualized projects with an instructor. Number of
units to be decided between the student and the instructor. May be repeated for a total of six (6)
units. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. (MC)
COMPUTER SCIENCE (CS)
College of Arts and Sciences
CS 101
Critical Thinking with
Computers (3)
An introduction to the
potential of microcomputers, societal, and historical perspectives; word
processing, spreadsheets, database management systems, communications,
operating systems, editors; mainframes, workstations, networking, inductive and
deductive reasoning, logical inference, formal and informal fallacies, critical
thinking and programming applicable to issues in every day life. Two hours of lecture and three hours of
laboratory. Credit may not be counted towards the Computer Science major.
CS 111
Computer Science I (4)
Emphasizes programming methodology
and problem-solving. A block-structured, highlevel language such as C will be
used for the specification and implementation of algorithms. Includes
principles and applications of software engineering, numerical computing, artificial
intelligence, database and user interface. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Counts toward the
fulfillment of the Lower-division General Education Requirements in
Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: MATH 115, 132 or equivalent.
CS 112
Introduction to
Computing I (1)
Includes principles and
applications of software engineering, numerical computing, artificial intelligence,
database, and user interface. Credit may not be counted in conjunction with CS 111. Prerequisite:
Completion of an entry-level programming course.
CS 200
Selected Topics in
Computing (1-3)
Selected topics in computing
and information technology. May
be repeated for a total of twelve (12) units as topics change. Credit may not
be counted toward the Computer Science major. Students should check the Class
Schedule for listing of actual topics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CS 211
Computer Science II (4)
A continuation of program
design and development. Introduction to data structures: stacks, queues, linear
lists, trees, and sets. Includes pointers recursion, and implementation and
analysis of sorting and searching algorithms. Extensive programming is required.
Includes introduction to parallel models and algorithms, problem state space, relational
database, and numerical approximation methods. Three hours of lecture and three hours of
laboratory. Prerequisite: CS 111 or equivalent.
CS 212
Introduction to
Computing II (1)
Includes introduction to
parallel models and algorithms, problem state space, relational database and
numerical approximation methods. Credit may not be counted in conjunction with CS 211.
Prerequisite: Completion of an intermediate-level programming course.
CS 231
Assembly Language and
Digital Circuits (4)
The structure of computers,
number and character
representation, word and
instruction formats, and flowcharting. Machine and assembly language
programming, address modification, indexing, indirect addressing, subroutines, and
mnemonic interpreting systems. Includes digital logic, analysis and synthesis of
circuits, and circuits of commonly used computer components. Three hours lecture and three hours
laboratory. Prerequisite: CS 111 or equivalent.
CS 232
Introduction to Digital
Circuits (1)
Includes digital logic,
analysis and synthesis of circuits, and circuits of commonly used computer
components. Credit may not be counted
in conjunction with CS 231. Prerequisite: Completion of an assembly programming
course.
CS 280
Workshop on Computing
System Environment (2)
Introduction to selective
computing system environment (e.g., UNIX, Internetting, X Windows, MS Windows)
through the use of materials and work on several assignments. Students should check the Class Schedule
for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for six (6) units as system
environments change. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CS 281
Workshop on Programming
(2)
Introduction to selective
programming languages (e.g., C, C++, Ada, Smalltalk, LISP, Prolog, Pascal)
through the use of materials and work on several programming assignments. Students should check the Class Schedule
for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for six (6) units as languages
change. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CS 301
Computer Mastery (3)
An introduction to the
applications of computers such as word processing, spreadsheets, database
management, networking communications, operating systems, editors; societal issues
and historical perspectives of computer usage; algorithmic and critical
thinking and computer programming. May not be taken by students who received credit for CS 304. Credit
may not be counted toward the Computer Science major. Prerequisite: Completion
of the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement.
CS 303
Social and
Organizational Impacts of Computing (3)
Analyzes the social
opportunities and problems raised by new information technologies. Effects on
quality of life, education, employment, personal privacy, organizational
productivity, organizational structure, ethical values and regulations will be
discussed. Students will gather and analyze data in some of the above areas to
write papers which explore the concepts learned. Prerequisite: CS 101, 111, or 301 or
equivalent.
CS 311
Data Structures (3)
A thorough understanding of
several advanced methods for implementing the abstract data types and the time
used by each method. Includes abstract data types such as dictionary, priority
queues, matrices, and relations, foundation of recursive algorithms, complexity
analysis, complexity classes, sorting and searching, computability and
undecidability, problem-solving strategies, heuristic search, modeling and
components of database systems, and graphics software systems. Corequisite or Prerequisite: MATH 370 or
equivalent. Prerequisite: CS 211 or equivalent.
CS 331
Computer Architecture
(3)
A study of the functional
organization and sequential operation of digital computers. The major
components of a computer will be discussed. Introduction to machine instruction
architecture and design. The study of the internal operations during program
execution. Several computer architectures will be studied. Corequisite or Prerequisite: MATH 370. Prerequisite:
PHYS 301 or equivalent.
CS 351
Programming Languages
(3)
Important features and
concerns of implementation design on programming languages in common use today
will be studied and analyzed. Includes data and control structures, run-time storage
management, context-free grammars, language translation systems, programming paradigms,
distributed and parallel programming constructs. Corequisite or Prerequisite: CS 311 or
equivalent.
CS 380
Tutorial Methods on
Computing (1)
Designed to develop the skill
to present clear and correct computational arguments and programs when teaching
or tutoring. Corequisite:
Concurrent enrollment in an upper-division Computer Science major course or
consent of discipline advisor. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CS 421
Theory of Computing (3)
Regular and context-free
languages, and other formal languages, push down and finite-state automata, and
other finite machines. Turning machine computability, halting problems. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for CS 521. Prerequisites: CS 311 or equivalent and MATH
370.
CS 433
Operating Systems (3)
Operating system design and
implementation, process coordination and scheduling, deadlocks, interface
devices, memory and device management, networks and security, distributed and
real-time systems. May not be taken for
credit by students who have received credit for CS 533. Prerequisites: CS 231
or equivalent and CS 311.
CS 436
Networking Essentials
(3)
Fundamentals of computer
networks, building of computer networks, hands-on experience on network
administration and network management, implementation of various network servers.
May not be taken for
credit by students who have received credit for CS 497D. Prerequisite: CS 331.
CS 441
Software Engineering (3)
Principles, techniques, and
tools used to effect the orderly production of medium- and largescale computer
software will be studied. Includes review of problem-solving concepts, software
development process, software requirements and specifications, verification, and
validation. These techniques will be applied to programming projects with
students working in teams and managing all phases of a programming project.
Social, professional, and ethical issues will be discussed. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for CS 541. Prerequisites: CS 311 and MATH 370.
CS 464
Numerical Analysis and
Computing (3)
Computer arithmetic, solution
of a single algebraic equation, solution of systems of equations interpolating
polynomials, numerical integration, numerical solution of ordinary differential
equations; error analysis and computational effort of numerical algorithms. Combines
theoretical ideas with hands-on laboratory experience. Also offered as MATH 464. Students may not
receive credit for both. Prerequisites: CS 111 or equivalent and MATH 162.
CS 490
Senior Seminar (3)
Presentation and discussion
of selected topics in Computer Science in order to supplement available
offerings. Prerequisites: Senior standing
in Computer Science and consent of discipline advisor.
CS 495
Internship in Computer
Science (3)
Faculty-sponsored academic
internship in business, industrial, government, or research firm. Prerequisite: Consent of the faculty sponsor.
CS 497
Topics in Computer
Science (3)
Introductory or advanced
topics in Computer Science for undergraduate students. May be repeated as topics change for a total
of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of
actual topics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CS 498
Individual Study in
Computer Science (1-3)
Individually directed reading
and study in Computer Science literature. May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units. Prerequisites:
Senior standing in Computer Science and consent of supervising instructor.
CS 499
Independent Research in
Computer Science
(1-3) Designed for students capable of independent and original research.
May be repeated for a
maximum of three (3) units. Prerequisites: Senior standing in Computer Science
and consent of research supervising instructor.
CS 513
Analysis of Algorithms
(3)
Study of algorithms;
efficient, optimal algorithms and analysis for best, worst, and average performance;
computational complexity theory; algorithmic time and space bounds; levels of
intractability; applications. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for CS 413. Prerequisites: CS 311 and MATH 370.
CS 514
Algorithms for Parallel
Processing (3)
Techniques for writing
programs for multiprocessors. Includes data partitioning and functional
partitioning for algorithms to be used on Single Instruction-Multiple Data Computers
and on Multiple Instruction- Multiple Data Computers. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for CS 414. Prerequisite: CS 311.
CS 531
Advanced Computer
Architectures (3)
Comparative studies of
computer system components: CPU, memory, and I/O devices; analytical modeling
techniques to allow comparative evaluation of different computer architectures;
multiprocessors, and array processors, vector processes multiprocessors,
pipeline and super-pipeline processors, supercomputers, dataflow machines;
parallelism, scalability, and programmability. Prerequisite: CS 331.
CS 535
Introduction to Computer
Graphics (3)
Display memory, geometric
transformations, theory of domain transformations, windowing and clipping,
mathematics of three-dimensional graphics involving rotation, scaling,
transformation and perspective of 3-D images, hidden line algorithms, pattern
recognition, and digital storage. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for CS 435. Prerequisites: CS 231 or equivalent, CS 311 and MATH 264 or 374.
CS 537
Computer Networks (3)
Introduction to
telecommunications including basic terms, concepts, topologies, equipment, standards,
protocols, errors, and error control. Network control analysis. Security and
privacy will also be covered. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for CS 437. Prerequisites: CS 311 and 433 and MATH 242 or 440.
CS 538
Cryptography and Network
Security (3)
Basic number theory,
computational complexity, and network architecture, in-depth discussion on
cryptography and its network applications; security threats, requirements,
protocols, applications for secure networks, and legal and ethical issues. Prerequisite: CS 433.
CS 539
Client/Server Computing
(3)
State-of-the-practice on
client/server computing, the key enabling technologies and their inter-relationships,
development and implementation of client/server/applications, emerging technologies
that may affect the future practice within the client/server environment. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for CS 497B and 497C. Prerequisite or corequisite: CS 441.
CS 542
Design Patterns (3)
Introduction to
object-oriented design patterns including basic terms, concepts and their roles
in software reuse. Students will become familiar with the use of many
documented patterns, recognize patterns in program designs, and make use of
patterns in new designs. Prerequisite:
CS 441.
CS 543
Database Management
Systems (3)
Study of the concepts and
structures necessary to design and implement database management systems. File
organization, index organization, security, data integrity and reliability, data
description and query languages will be studied within hierarchical, network,
and relational models. A commercially available relational database management
system will be used. May not be taken for
credit by students who have received credit for CS 443. Prerequisite: CS 311.
CS 545
Digital Simulation (3)
Study of simulation languages
and simulation techniques for solving many types of research problems from
management, engineering and science. Simulation methodologies will be used for
simulation of large system design of simulation experiments for optimizations,
and applications. Prerequisites: CS 311
and MATH 440.
CS 551
Advanced Programming
Languages (3)
Formal syntax of programming
languages such as Backus-Naur form and its variations, attribute grammars,
two-level grammars, formal semantics of programming languages including
operational semantics, denotational semantics, and axiomatic semantics. Prerequisite: CS 351.
CS 553
Compilers (3)
Study of lexical scanning,
parsing methods, intermediate code generation, error detection, and recovery.
Included will be the design and implementation of a simple compiler or
components of an actual compiler. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for CS 453. Prerequisites: CS 351 and 521.
CS 555
Logic Programming (3)
Declarative programming
techniques: formal specification of the problem itself rather than of a
solution algorithm. Survey of logic programming languages such as Prolog,
applications, theoretical foundations propositional logic, predicate calculus,
resolution, theorem proving, non-determinism, meta-programming. Prerequisites: CS 351 and MATH 370.
CS 571
Artificial Intelligence
(3)
Principles and techniques of
artificial intelligence systems, including subsymbolic artificial intelligence,
search strategies and heuristic problem-solving techniques, knowledge representation
formalism, automatic logical deduction, expert systems, and artificial
intelligence applications. Prerequisite:
CS 351.
CS 573
Artificial Neural
Networks (3)
Theory, algorithms and
applications of artificial neural networks, their applications including pattern
and speech recognition, system identification, signal processing, time series prediction,
financial analysis and trading. Prerequisite: CS 311.
CS 574
Natural Language
Processing (3)
Introduces principles of
human language processing, approaches and techniques for computer- based
natural language processing, and a range of applications of those approaches
and techniques. Subjects to be studied are the following: Fundamentals of human
language processing. Spoken language processing: speech recognition and speech
synthesis. Written language processing: understanding and generation; stages of
processing (syntactic analysis, semantics, pragmatics); statistical vs. symbolic
techniques. Practical applications: information retrieval and extraction,
natural language interfaces with databases; translation; text categorization;
language and communication in multimedia. Prerequisites: CS 351 and MATH 370.
CS 575
Machine Learning (3)
Machine learning algorithms
and theory, decision- tree learning, neural networks, Bayesian approaches,
genetic algorithms, reinforcement learning, computational learning theory. Prerequisite: CS 311.
CS 597
Advanced Topics in
Computer Science (3)
Advanced topics in computer
science for graduate students or advanced undergraduate students. May be repeated for credit as topics change
for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for
listing of actual topics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CS 613
Advanced Computational
Complexity (3)
In-depth discussion of
computational complexity theory including models of computation, polynomially
bounded, NP-completeness, reducibility, and beyond NP-completeness, and
intractable problems. NP-complete problems in various areas will be discussed. Prerequisites: CS 513 and 521.
CS 614
Advanced Parallel
Processing (3)
Advanced techniques for
writing programs for multiprocessors, including writing programs using both the
shared memory and message passing paradigms on a Multiple Instruction- Multiple-Data
computer. Prerequisite: CS 514.
CS 633
Advanced Operating
Systems (3)
Current research and
methodology in operating systems for operating system designers. Advance study
includes topics of synchronization, deadlock, virtual memory, security,
distributed systems and control, and modeling and analysis. Prerequisite: CS 533.
CS 637
Advanced Computer
Networks (3)
Broadband integrated services
digital networks, high-speed networks, radio and satellite networks, lightwave
networks; multimedia communications, wireless communications, high-speed communications;
network design, network architectures, traffic and admission control, routing
and flow control, performance issues, traffic characteristics. Prerequisite: CS 533 and 537.
CS 643
Advanced Database
Management Systems (3)
Advanced data models such as
object-oriented databases, distributed databases, deductive databases, and
multimedia databases, abstractions, dependencies, normalizations, query optimizations,
implementations, languages, database machines, and other advanced topics. Prerequisite: CS 543.
CS 671
Advanced Artificial
Intelligence (3)
In-depth discussion on
selected subdisciplines of Artificial Intelligence. Use of formal techniques and
well-known systems for these subdisciplines. Discussion of current research and
programming in Lisp, Prolog or an expert system shell to develop or modify
certain systems in these areas. Prerequisite: CS 571.
CS 690
Graduate Seminar (1)
Presentation and discussion
of advanced research topics and results in computer science. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in
Computer Science and consent of Department Chair.
CS 697
Graduate Topics in
Computer Science (3)
Advanced topics of current
interest in computer science for graduate students. Students should check the Class Schedule
for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a
total of six (6) units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CS 698
Master’s Research
Project (3)
Faculty-supervised
investigation, to culminate in a written report for the master’s degree. Prerequisite: An officially appointed
advisory committee with a project advisor and advancement to candidacy.
CS 699
Master’s Thesis (1-3)
Preparation of a thesis for
the master’s degree. May be repeated for a
total of six (6) units of credit. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: An
officially appointed thesis committee with a thesis advisor as the chair of the
committee and advancement to candidacy.
CS 700
Thesis Extension (1-3)
Registration is limited to
students who have received a grade of Satisfactory Progress (SP) in CS 699 and
who expect to use the facilities and resources of the University to work on or complete
the thesis. Also, students must be registered in CS 700 when the completed
thesis is granted final approval. Graded Credit/No Credit. May be repeated for a total of three (3)
units, but credit will not be counted toward the Master of Science in Computer Science.
DANCE (DNCE) College of Arts and Sciences
DNCE 320
Global Modern Dance (3)
Lecture, modern dance
techniques improvisation and choreography in the area of global modern dance.
Emphasis will be placed on the aesthetics of performance. Comparisons and
contrasts will be made with modern dance in other countries and/or cultures. No background in dance is required.
Students will spend four hours per week in modern dance techniques. May not be
taken for credit by students who have received credit for DNCE 392B.
DNCE 321
Cultures in Motion (3)
A variety of world dance
forms will be examined in terms of their power to heal, celebrate, tell stories
and resolve conflict through one-upmanship dance competitions. Students will explore
ways in which dance is an expression of a culture's way of life, historical
roots, religious beliefs, sex roles, politics, and values. The multicultural
influences found in fusion dances will be traced. Students will gain an insight
into individual cultural identity by examining the elements that shape the
dance of that culture. No background in dance
is required.
DNCE 392
World Dance Topics (3)
Studio dance course that
explores the techniques and repertory of a specific dance tradition. The topic
and style is variable. Students will spend
two hours in lecture and two hours per week in dance activities. May be
repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students
should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
ECONOMICS (ECON)
College of Arts and Sciences
ECON 201
Principles of
Microeconomics (3)
Introduction to the tools
economists use to analyze a wide variety of issues and to gain an understanding
of the economic way of thinking. Includes supply and demand, market exchanges,
opportunity cost, production possibilities frontier, marginal analysis,
consumer choice, firms and markets, externalities, public goods, and cost and
production theory. Subject matter also may include issues commonly believed to
be outside the economic domain. Illustrates the wide and diverse applicability
of economic analysis.
ECON 202
Principles of
Macroeconomics (3)
The economy is the subject of
study in this course. Includes gross domestic product, inflation, unemployment,
interest rates, monetary policy, fiscal policy, budget deficits, trade deficits,
international trade, exchange rates, business cycles, expectations, and a
comparison of different macroeconomic schools of thought.
ECON 250
Introduction to
Economics (3)
Introduction to economic
thinking. Subjects are chosen from ECON 201 and ECON 202. Not open to students who have obtained
credit for, or are required to take, either ECON 201 or 202.
ECON 301
Consumers and Exchange
(3)
Intermediate Microeconomic
Theory. Examines the economic decisions made by individuals as consumers.
Subject matter includes consumer behavior, demand theory, choice under
uncertainty, game theory, welfare economics, general equilibrium analysis,
public goods, and externalities. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202.
ECON 302
Employment, Income, and
Prices (3)
Intermediate Macroeconomic
Theory.Examines the overall performance of an economy. Includes inflation,
unemployment, interest rates, government taxes and expenditures, money and
financial institutions, budget and trade deficits, business cycles, and more. Special
attention is paid to contending macroeconomic views (e.g., Keynesian, New Keynesian,
New Classical, and Monetarist). Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202.
ECON 303
Production and Exchange
(3)
Intermediate Microeconomic
Theory. Examines the economic decisions made by business firms. Subject matter
includes production and cost theory, theory of the firm, production market
structure and factor market analysis. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202.
ECON 305
Economic Approach to
Politics and Sociology (3)
An economic approach to
issues that usually are discussed in political science and sociology. The
beginning of the course lays out a few basic economic concepts for the student,
such as supply and demand, opportunity cost, market exchange, and costs and
benefits. These concepts are then applied in individual, family, social, and
political settings. Examination of the economics of the family, economics of voting,
economics of bureaucracy, economics of learning, economics of dating, economics
of crime, special-interest politics, and more.
ECON 306
Economics, Philosophy,
and Politics (3)
Basic economic concepts for
the student such as supply and demand, opportunity cost, market exchange, and
costs and benefits. Unusual and current applications of these basic concepts
are explored. Examines the philosophical basis for a just society and how social
rules evolve. The works of a number of political philosophers are examined. Discusses
issues that fall within the intersection of economics and politics. Includes
political behavior, special-interest politics, and the effects of both on the
competitive nature of the economy.
ECON 311
Comparative Economic
Systems: Historical, Theoretical, and Evolutionary Aspects (3)
Presents two major and
opposing views for making economic decisions, one emphasizing voluntary
exchange, markets, and spontaneous orders; the other emphasizing government plans,
legislated and designed outcomes. An examination of a few real-world economies are
made (U.S., Japan, Russia, and others) and the particular economic issues of
importance to each are discussed. Throughout the discussion, the mix of market
and planning forces existing in each of the economies is analyzed. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202, or 250.
ECON 323
Health Economics (3)
Applies economic methods to
study the health-related choices of individuals as well as the functioning of
health care markets. The general objectives are to understand the U.S. health
care system within economic, cultural, and political contexts. Focuses on the
changing nature of health, health-care systems, and implications for public
policy in health-care systems, and implications for public policy in health and
medical care. May not be taken for credit
by students who have received credit for ECON 481E. Prerequisite: ECON 201 or
250.
ECON 325
Economics of the
Environment and Natural
Resources (3) Applies economic policy analysis to environmental and natural
resource issues. Develops an understanding of the requirements of efficient markets,
and the conditions under which market fail. Subjects include the economics of
externalities, optimal management of renewable and non-renewable natural resources,
property rights, techniques for measuring the value of non-market environmental
amenities, benefit/cost analysis, and the politics of environmental regulation
and natural resources management. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit
for ECON 481H. Prerequisites: ECON 201 or ECON 250.
ECON 327
Economics, the Arts, and
Entertainment Industries (3)
Examines how art and
entertainment mediums serve as a narrative to convey economic content. Focuses
on the exchange between the rhetorical power of economics and the narrative power
of the arts, such as film, songwriting, and musical genres. Considers how
economic forces in these industries shape entertainment or art products. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for ECON 481G. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202, or ECON
250.
ECON 331
Money, Banking, and the
Economy (3)
Discussion of the Federal
Reserve System, money supply, and money demand. Analysis of money’s effects on
the price level, interest rates, employment, output, and exchange rates is
analyzed. Examines how money evolved out of a barter economy. Banking and
financial institutions are examined, with emphasis on innovations in financial
markets. Prerequisites: ECON
201 and 202.
ECON 341
The Economics of Women
and Men (3)
Examines the economic role of
women and men in two main areas — the workplace and the family. Includes the
family as an economic unit, family formation and dissolution, allocation of
time between family and work; and workplace issues including earnings and
occupational differentials, discrimination, and changing roles in a changing
economy. Prerequisites: ECON
201, 250, 305, 306, or 308.
ECON 405
Great Economic Thinkers
(3)
What are the major ideas and
classic works in economics? Who are the economists who have had the greatest
impact on shaping modern economics? What are the ideas that have revolutionized
economics? Focuses on the detailed answers to these three questions. There is
no textbook for this course. Instead, students will read the original writings
of economists.May not be taken for
credit by students who have received credit for ECON 321. Prerequisites: ECON
201 and 202.
ECON 411
Public Choice (3)
Public Choice is the economic
approach to political decision-making. The behavior of voters, politicians,
bureaucrats, judges, and members of special interest groups are examined. Includes
voting paradoxes, political competition, analysis of public goods, economic theory
of constitutions, using government for private purposes, the theory of the state,
and an economic theory of the courts. Prerequisite: ECON 201, or 250, or 305, or 306.
ECON 416
Law and Economics (3)
Presents the insights that
economists have brought to the study of the law since 1960, particularly as
they relate to the property rights-Coasian approach to the law. This approach
is then consistently applied to legal issues found in the areas of contract
law, torts law, family law, criminal law, and more. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for ECON 415.
Prerequisite: ECON 201
and 202.
ECON 417
Property, Transactions
Costs and Information (3)
Property rights, rights of
individuals over resources, have significant implications for the power
relationships, the socio-economic roles that individuals assume, the
opportunities, responsibilities and privileges individuals possess, and the
production and distribution of wealth and income in all societies. A
theoretical exploration of the concept of property rights broadly defined to
include rules, formal and informal, which govern economic and social exchanges.
Examines related topics in information economics, transactions costs and current
policy issues, such as intellectual property and environmental policy. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202.
ECON 421
The Public Economy (3)
The economic justification
for government is usually based on the inability of markets to achieve certain
economic and social objectives. This is often referred to as market failure. Issues
connected with market failure include public goods provision, externalities, the
income distribution, and more. Examines the ways in which government deals with
market failure. Discusses government taxation, transfer payments, and
expenditure policies and the effects of these policies on incentives and
behavior. Prerequisites: ECON
201 and 202.
ECON 422
Economics of Taxation
(3)
Develops an economic
framework to evaluate the effects of taxation on individual behavior and the
distribution of income. Addresses subjects such as efficient and equitable
taxation, distribution of tax burdens, personal income taxation, the corporate
income tax, consumption taxes, the politics of taxation, and state lotteries.
Provides students with the necessary skills to objectively evaluate tax policies.
May not be taken for
credit by students who received credit for ECON 481F. Prerequisites: ECON 201
and 202.
ECON 431
Labor Economics (3)
Study of the labor market.
Includes an analysis of labor demand, supply, and wage rates; the measurement,
type, and causes of unemployment; the effect of labor unions on wage rates and
resource allocation. Prerequisites: ECON
201 and 202.
ECON 441
International Economics
(3)
International trade, finance,
and policy. Includes exchange rate regimes, balance of payments, tariffs and
quotas, national income determination in an open economy, and emerging
international economic arrangements. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202; ECON 250 may be substituted for
students in the Global Business Management Option.
ECON 442
Economics of Development
(3)
Examines the processes of
economic, social, and institutional change in the developing world. Presents
alternative definitions, theories, and strategies of development. The strengths
and weaknesses of different approaches to economic development are identified
and compared in the context of case studies (e.g., China, Brazil, Chile, North Korea,
South Korea, and West Africa).
Prerequisites: ECON
201 and 202.
ECON 445
Gender and Development
(3)
Gender analysis remains in
the peripheries of development theory and practice despite evidence which
suggests that “modernization” results in disparate outcomes for similarly
situated women and men. To bridge this analytical gap in development studies,
the course explores the gender dimensions of the dramatic structural changes
taking place in the world economy. Also offered as PSCI 445 and WMST 445. Students may only receive
credit for one of the courses. May not be taken for credit by students who
received credit for ECON 481B.
ECON 455
Public Policy Issues (3)
When markets fail to be
competitive, or the market outcome is viewed as "inequitable," public
policies are often justified to "improve" upon the market outcome.
Applies economic methods to evaluate the justification for policy intervention
and the policy-induced effects on economic behavior and distribution of welfare
among individuals. Subject matter includes current policy issues such as
poverty and income inequality, income redistribution programs, discrimination,
immigration, crime and drug abuse, and health care. May not be taken for credit by students who
have received credit for ECON 481D. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202.
ECON 471
Econometrics (3)
Application of statistical
methods used in economics. Includes linear regression analysis, multicollinearity,
autocorrelation, heteroscedasticity, simultaneous equation estimation, hypothesis
testing, and time series analysis. Prerequisites: ECON 201, 202, and BUS 304.
ECON 481
Topics in Economics (3)
Emphasizes new areas and new
theoretical developments in economics and current highinterest topics in any of
the subdisciplines of economics. Students can apply up to six (6) units of different topics courses
toward the major. Recommended: ECON 301, 302 and 303. Prerequisites: ECON 201
and 202.
ECON 497
Independent Study (3)
Individual research and study
under the direction of a faculty member in economics. The student must prepare
and present a detailed study plan and justification statement to the faculty
member by the first week of classes. Study plan must be approved by the second week
of classes. May be repeated, but
no more than three (3) credit units may be counted toward the major.
Prerequisites: Economics major, senior standing, and consent of instructor.
ECON 610
Global Managerial
Economics (2-4)
Provides the theory and tools
that are necessary for managers to analyze and solve the problems they face in
their enterprises in the most efficient manner. Particular emphasis placed on
applications of economic theory and policy within a global context. Prerequisites: BGA 501 and BGA 502.
EDUCATION:
ADMINISTRATION/ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (EDAD)
College of Education
EDAD 602
School Communities in a
Pluralistic Society (3)
Focuses on the pluralistic
nature of society reflected in the contemporary school. Students will study,
ethnic, class, racial, linguistic and other cultural variation as a means of
developing administrative and leadership practice responsive to and supportive
of all students who represent national, state and regional diversity. Various
formal and informal approaches to school-community relations will be studied,
as will shared decision-making bodies and the role of business and industry advisory
groups. Prerequisite: Consent
of Program Coordinator.
EDAD 630
Elementary and Secondary
School Organization and Management (2)
The role of the site
administrator in the administration and management of elementary, middle
school/junior high, and high schools is studied, along with the organizational structure
and function of the school itself. Students will investigate, analyze and evaluate
the roles of state and federal governments in the context of the school and
district governance process. Implications for leadership in the development and
operation of comprehensive educational programs at the school site will be
studied. Prerequisite: Consent
of Program Coordinator.
EDAD 632
Innovation, Diversity
and Evaluation in Curriculum Development (3)
Students focus on the
leadership role of site and district administrators in the development of
curricular programs responsive to the diverse populations of the contemporary school.
Through the examination, analysis and evaluation of existing curricular models,
policies and procedures, students will learn how to develop transformative
curricula. They will examine the role of evaluative measures as integral to
curricular development, explore innovation and change in teaching and learning,
and investigate appropriate methods for stimulating change in public education.
Prerequisite: Consent
of Program Coordinator.
EDAD 634A
Educational Law (2)
The first of a two-course
sequence (with EDAD 634B) which provides students with an overview of the legal
aspects of entry-level school administration and leadership. Students
investigate historical legal frameworks, legal interpretations of key court
decisions affecting education, the U.S. and California Constitutions, the
California Education Code, and legal issues and problems faced by school
administrators. Prerequisite: Consent
of Program Coordinator.
EDAD 634B
Educational Finance (1)
The second of a two-course
sequence articulating the financial and legal aspects of entrylevel school
administration and leadership. Students concentrate on basic principles and practice
of school finance including budget generation and implementation at site and
district levels. Critical financial issues are addressed as is the financial
decision-making process. The relationship between law and finance will be
discussed as major responsibilities of school administrators and educational leaders.
Prerequisite: EDAD
634A and consent of Program Coordinator.
EDAD 636
Instructional
Supervision and Personnel Administration (3)
The role of the site
administrator as an educational and instructional leader, supervisor, and personnel
manager is the basis for this course. Students investigate and analyze the
impact of instructional leadership on classroom teaching and learning, the
structure and function of schools, and the transformation of curricular programs
toward those responsive to and inclusive of issues of diversity. Personnel recruitment,
selection, placement, motivation, productivity, professional development,
evaluation and dismissal are studied as elements of personnel management.
Emphasis is placed on the personnel management process as a way of achieving
excellence through diversity. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Coordinator.