ACCOUNTING (ACCT)

College of Business Administration

ACCT 203 (4)

Survey of Accounting Information

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 (4)

Financial Accounting

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 (4)

Cost Accounting

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 (4)

Tax Accounting

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 (4)

Accounting Information and Systems

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 (2)

Current Issues in Financial Accounting

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 (2)

Cost Management, Measurement, and Control

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 (2)

Advanced Tax Accounting

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 (4)

Auditing

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 (2)

Managerial Accounting in Government and Non-Profit Organizations

Managerial accounting in Government and non-profit organizations will be the focus of this course. Subjects 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 (2)

Financial Accounting in Government and Non-Profit Organizations

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 (2)

Advanced Accounting

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 (2)

International Accounting

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 (1)

Selected Topics in Accountancy

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 (2)

Selected Topics in Accountancy

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 (3)

Selected Topics in Accountancy

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 (4)

Selected Topics in Accountancy

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 (4)

Selected Topics in Accountancy with Lab

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 (1-4)

Independent Study in Accountancy

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 (3)

Cultural Anthropology

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. Self-reflection and critical analysis of one’s own world view assumptions and cultural belief system are fundamental objectives of the course.

ANTH 301 (3)

Culture and Medicine — Healers and Healing Practices

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 (3)

World Prehistory

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 (3)

Human Origins

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 (3)

Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican Art and Society

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 (3)

Ritual and Religion

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 (3)

Environment, Population, and Culture

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 498A (1) 498B (2) 498C (3)

Directed Research in Anthropology

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 499A (1) 499B (2) 499C (3)

Directed Research in Medical Anthropology 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)

College of Arts and Sciences

ASTR 101 (3)

Introduction to Astronomy

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 342 or PHYS 342 . Satisfies the Liberal Studies requirement for Earth Science.

ASTR 342 (3)

Elements of Astronomy

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)

College of Business Administration

BA courses open to MBA students only.

BA 620 (1-4 )

Information Systems

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 (1-4 )

Issues in Information Systems

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 (2-4)

Effective Leadership

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 (1-4)

Seminar in Human Resource Issues

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 (2-4)

Managerial Accounting and Productivity Measurement

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 (2-4)

Project Management and Proposal Development

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 (2-4)

Market Analysis for New Opportunities

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 (1-4)

Corporate Finance

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 (2-4)

Financial Decision Making and Financial Markets

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 (2-4)

Operations Management

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 (2-4)

Quality Management and Process Innovation

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 (2-4)

Strategic Planning and Management

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 (6)

Master’s Project

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 (1-4)

Selected Topics in Business Management

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 (1-4)

Independent Study

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)

College of Business Administration

BGA 501 (4-8)

Management Decision Making and Analysis

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 (4-8)

Management of Complex Organizations

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 (3)

Critical Thinking in Biology

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 (4)

Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology

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 (4)

Introduction to Organismal and Population Biology

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 (3)

Biological Engineering and Society

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 (3)

The Biology of a Nuclear Age

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 (3)

The Biology of Cancer

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 (3)

Human Physiology

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 (3)

The Physiology of Nutrition and Disease

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 (3)

The Physiology of Exercise and Health

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 (3)

Biology of Human Reproduction

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 (3)

Human Heredity

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 (3)

Coastal Environments

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. Not open to Biology majors except by consent of advisor. Fieldtrips outside the classroom may be required.

BIOL 338 (3)

Human Impact on the Environment

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 (3)

Conservation Biology

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 348 (3)

Brain and Mind

Examines the relationship between the brain, and how the brain produces behavior. Intended for non-majors, this course will review basic neuroanatomy and physiology, and consider mind/brain relations in the context of psychoactive drugs, brain development, neurological disorders, sexual behavior, and cognitive abilities such as language, memory, thinking, and consciousness. Also offered as PSYC 361. Students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

BIOL 351 (5)

Molecular Cell Biology

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 (4)

Genetics

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 (4)

Comparative Animal Physiology

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 (4)

Principles of Ecology

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 (4)

Molecular Biotechnology

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 (4)

Cellular Biotechnology

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 (4)

Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis

Design and analysis of biological surveys and experi­ments. Includes descriptive and inferential statistics; hypothesis testing using analysis of variance, correlation and regresssion, and frequency analysis; power analysis; and effective 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 (3)

Evolution

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 (4)

Biology of Microorganisms

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 (3)

Developmental Biology

An in-depth consideration of the processes involved in the development of multicellular organisms. Subjects covered include game­togenesis, fertilization, embryogenesis, cell-cell 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 (1)

Developmental Biology Laboratory

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 (4)

Plant Physiology and Biochemistry

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 (3)

Exercise Physiology and Bioenergetics

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 (3)

Endocrinology

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 (3)

Neurobiology

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 (3)

Immunology

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 (4)

Invertebrate Biology

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 (3)

Comparative Animal Behavior

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 (1)

Comparative Animal Behavior Laboratory

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 (3)

Terrestrial Ecology

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 plant-animal 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 386L (1)

Terrestrial Ecology Laboratory

Provides students with an introduction to laboratory and research techniques for quantifying the interactions between C, H2O and nutrient cycles of terrestrial ecosystems. Students will conduct observational and sampling studies of local ecosystems and manipulative experiments in the field, laboratory, and/or greenhouse. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 397D. Three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL
210 and 211.

BIOL 387 (4)

Ecological Processes in Aquatic Systems

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 (3)

Marine Communities

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 (3)

Terrestrial Plant Ecology

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 390L (1)

Terrestrial Plant Ecology Laboratory

Provides students with an introduction to laboratory and research techniques in terrestrial plant ecology. Students will conduct experiments to investigate environmental controls on the physiology (including photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration), growth, and resource allocation of land plants. Students will learn standard research techniques in plant ecology and utilize technology specifically designed to quantify plant function. Experiments will be conducted in the laboratory and green house, and weekend field trips may be required. Three hours of laboratory. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 397E. Prerequisites: BIOL 210 and 211.

BIOL 396 (1-3)

Topics in Biology

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 (1)

Topics in Biology Lab

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 (2)

Introduction to Laboratory/Field Research

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 (3)

Internship in Biology

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 496A (1) 496B (2)

Supervised Laboratory Instruction

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 (2)

Senior Library Thesis

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 (2)

Senior Laboratory Thesis

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 (3)

Population Genetics

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 (3)

Virology

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.

BIOL 520 (3)

Advanced Molecular Cell Biology

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 (4)

Microbial Ecology

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 (3)

Ecological Modeling

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 continuous-and-discrete-time population models, "gap" models, cellular automata, fisheries, and biogeochemical and biogeographical models. Prerequisites: BIOL 210, 211, and 354.

BIOL 536 (3)

Biogeochemical Cycles and Global Change

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 537 (3)

Microbial Physiology

Current concepts and research involving the interactions of microorganisms with their environment, particularly those environments affecting human health. Demonstrates the interrelatedness of microbial ecology and medical microbiology. The course will (1) present modern experimental techniques used in conducting these interdisciplinary studies; (2) emphasize unusual bacteria pathways and cell signaling mechanisms found across the Bacteria, Archea and Eukarya, and (3) discuss the roles of microbial physiology in parthogenesis and the biotechnology industry. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 637. Prerequisites: BIOL 351 or 367 or consent of instructor.

BIOL 540 (3)

Molecular Methods in Ecology and Evolution

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 (2)

Seminar in Molecular Cell Biology

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 (2)

Seminar in Genetics

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 (2)

Seminar in Development

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 (2)

Seminar in Physiology

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 (2)

Seminar in Evolution

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 (2)

Seminar in Ecology

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 (2)

Seminar in Aquatic Biology

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 (1-3)

Advanced Topics in Biology

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 (1)

Advanced Topics in Biology Lab

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 (3)

Research Methods I

Practical experience in the preparation of writen and oral research proposals in the biological sciences. Students will actively take part in the peer review process commonly used to evaluate the scientific and technical merits of research proposals. Final product will be a formal written and oral, preferably the student’s thesis proposal. Prerequisites: Graduate classification or consent of instructor.

BIOL 611 (3)

Research Methods II

Practical experience in the skills necessary for the publication and presentation of biological research, including writing, speaking, and preparing figures and tables. Final product will be a formal oral presentation and a scientific poster. Prerequisites: Graduate classification or consent of instructor.

BIOL 685 (2)

Internship in Biology Instruction

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 (1-3)

Graduate Topics in Biology

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 (1-2)

Advanced Methods in Biology

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 697B (2) 697C (3) 697D (4) 697E (5) 697F (6)

Directed Studies

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 698B (2) 698C (3) 698D (4) 698E (5) 698F (6)

Thesis

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 699B (2) 699C (3) 699D (4) 699E (5) 699 (6)

Thesis Extension

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 (3)

Introduction to Business Law

Legal principles of basic business transactions. Coverage includes contracts, agency, partnerships, corporations, property, government agencies and regulations, and Uniform Commercial Code.

BUS 290 (2)

Selected Topics in Business

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 (4)

Selected Topics in Business Administration

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 (4)

Selected Topics in Business Administration with Lab

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 (2)

Foundations of Business Environments

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 (4)

Business Statistics

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 (4)

Strategic Management in Global Environments

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, or consent of instructor.

BUS 492 (3)

Problem Assessment and Critical Thinking

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 (5)

Problem Analysis and Implementation

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 021 (1)

Supplemental Instruction in Introductory Organic Chemistry

Peer-facilitated learning sessions focused on development of skills needed to succeed in CHEM 201 and subsequent Chemistry courses. Participation in such supplemental instruction can raise student performance in traditionally difficult courses. Intended to provide a collaborative learning environment where students can work on problem solving, general study skills, and CHEM 201 course content. It is strongly recommended for all students enrolled in CHEM 201. Corequisite: CHEM 201.

CHEM 150 (5)

General Chemistry

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(3)

Organic Chemistry

CHEM 202 (3)

Organic Chemistry

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 (2)

Organic Chemistry Laboratory

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(2)

Organic Chemistry Laboratory

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 (3)

Quantitative Chemistry

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 275 (3)

Quantitative Investigations in Chemistry

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 (2)

Literature of Chemistry

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 (3)

Chemicals and the Environment

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 (3)

Chemistry of Life

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 (3)

Energy and Society

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 (3)

Chemistry of Earth

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. Intended for the non-chemistry major.

CHEM 351(3)

Biochemistry

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 (2)

Biochemistry Laboratory

Designed to comple­ment the lecture material and illustrate the basic techniques of biochemistry. Six hours of laboratory. Corequisite: CHEM 351.

CHEM 352 (3)

Biochemistry

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 398A (1) 398B (2)

Special Problems in Chemistry — Library

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 399A (1) 399B (2)

Special Problems in Chemistry — Laboratory

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 (3)

Physical Sciences for Elementary School Teachers

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 (3)

Physical Chemistry – Classical

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 (3)

Physical Chemistry – Quantum

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 (3)

Inorganic Chemistry

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 (1)

Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

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 (2)

Advanced Laboratory

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 (5)

Instrumental Methods of Analysis — Separations and Structure

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 (3)

Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry

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 (3)

Selected Topics in Biochemistry

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 (3)

Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

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 (3)

Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry

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 (3)

Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry

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 (1)

Chemistry in the Community

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 (2)

Senior Library Thesis and Seminar

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 (2)

Senior Laboratory Thesis and Seminar

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

COMM 100 (3)

Introduction to Communication

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 (3)

Principles of Argument and Persuasion

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 (3)

Communication Theory

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 (3)

Group Interaction and Problem Solving Methods

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 (3)

Student Newspaper

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 (3)

Conflict and Communication

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 (3)

Intercultural Communication

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 (3)

Language and Social Interaction

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)

COMM 340 (3)

Interviewing Principles and Practices

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 (3)

Topics in Communication

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 (3)

Mass Media and Society

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 (3)

World Wide Web as Mass Medium

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 (3)

Communication Research Designs, Methods, and Approaches

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 (3)

Discourse Analysis

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 (3)

Topics in Communication Theory

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 (3)

Communication and Mediation

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 (3)

Power, Discourse and Social Identity

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 (3)

Communication and Gender

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 (3)

Interpersonal Communication

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 (3)

Organizational Communication

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 (3)

Topics in Intercultural Communication

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 455 (3)

Television and Culture

Students will analyze television programs in the context of communication and other social science research in order to examine representations of race, ethnicity, social class, gender, and sexual preference. Examines how television contributes resources of interpretation, discussion, and social activities that affect the ways people view society and social groups. Subjects will include: types of representation; how representations have changed over time; multiple interpretations of television representations; how viewers use them; the production practices and conventions that shape them; the relationship between representations and structured inequality. Prerequisites: COMM 330 or 360.

COMM 465 (3)

Communication and Popular Culture

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 (3)

Political Communication

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 (3)

Topics in Mass Media

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 499A (1) 499B (2) 499C (3)

Independent Study

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 100 (1)

Computer Basics

Serves as an introduction to the potential of microcomputers, societal, historical perspectives, word processing, spreadsheets, communications, operating systems, editors, and networking. Credit may not be counted toward the Computer Science major.

CS 101 (3)

Critical Thinking with Computers

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 (4)

Computer Science I

Emphasizes programming methodology and problem-solving. A block-structured, high-level 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. Prerequisites: MATH 115, 132 or equivalent.

CS 112 (1)

Introduction to Computing I

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 (1-3)

Selected Topics in Computing

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 (4)

Computer Science II

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 (1)

Introduction to Computing II

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 (4)

Assembly Language and Digital Circuits

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 (1)

Introduction to Digital Circuits

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 (2)

Workshop on Computing System Environment

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 (2)

Workshop on Programming

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 (3)

Computer Mastery

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 (3)

Social and Organizational Impacts of Computing

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 (3)

Data Structures

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 (3)

Computer Architecture

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 (3)

Programming Languages

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 (1)

Tutorial Methods on Computing

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 (3)

Theory of Computing

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 (3)

Operating Systems

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 311 and 331.

CS 436 (3)

Introduction to Networking

Covers the fundamentals of networking concept and technology, which includes data communication, OSI 7-layer model, TCP/IP protocol stacks and the Internet, the features of LAN, MAN and WAN, network security, and basic CGI programming and web applications. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for CS 497D. Prerequisite: CS 311.

CS 441 (3)

Software Engineering

Principles, techniques, and tools used to effect the orderly production of medium- and large-scale 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 (3)

Numerical Analysis and Computing

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 471 (3)

Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

An introduction to the objectives and techniques used by practitioners and researchers in artificial intelligence. Explores a number of aspects of computational models of intelligence including problem solving (uninformed and informed strategies), game playing, knowledge representation, reasoning, planning, natural language processing (text and speech), and learning. There will be a number of hands-on assignments that will allow the students to become familiar with the practice of building intelligence systems. Prerequisite: CS 311.

CS 490 (3)

Senior Seminar

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 (3)

Internship in Computer Science

Faculty-sponsored academic internship in business, industrial, government, or research firm. Prerequisite: Consent of the faculty sponsor.

CS 497 (3)

Topics in Computer Science

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 498A (1) 498B (2) 498C (3)

Individual Study in Computer Science

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 499A (1) 499B (2) 499C (3)

Independent Research in Computer Science

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 (3)

Analysis of Algorithms

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 (3)

Algorithms for Parallel Processing

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 (3)

Advanced Computer Architectures

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 (3)

Introduction to Computer Graphics

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 (3)

Data Communication and Computer Networks

Introduces TCP/IP network architecture with emphasis on upper-layer protocols and a detailed investigation into TCP and IP. It also covers local area networks, internetworking, and network programming. A core course in the Computer Science M.S. program. Prerequisites: CS 433 or consent of instructor.

CS 538 (3)

Cryptography and Network Security

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 (3)

Client/Server Computing

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 (3)

Design Patterns and Object-Oriented Analysis

Sudies object-oriented analysis and design and their roles in software development. Many documented patterns in program designs will be introducted and analyzed. Advanced topics in software engineering such as software metrics, software architecture and software reuse are also discussed. A core course in the Computer Science M.S. program. Prerequisite: CS 441 and consent of instructor.

CS 543 (3)

Database Management Systems

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 (3)

Digital Simulation

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 (3)

Advanced Programming Languages

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. A core course in the Computer Science M.S. program. Prerequisite: CS 351 and consent of instructor.

CS 553 (3)

Compilers

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 (3)

Logic Programming

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 (3)

Artificial Intelligence

A comprehensive study of basic concepts techniques and a number of detailed algorithms used by researchers and practitioners of artificial intelligence. Subjects covered include problem-solving, knowledge representation and reasoning, planning, uncertainty reasoning and decision-making, machine-learning, and natural language processing. A core course in the Computer Science M.S. program. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CS 573 (3)

Artificial Neural Networks

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 (3)

Natural Language Processing

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 (3)

Machine Learning

Machine learning algorithms and theory, decision-tree learning, neural networks, Bayesian approaches, genetic algorithms, reinforcement learning, computational learning theory. Prerequisite: CS 311.

CS 597 (3)

Advanced Topics in Computer Science

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 (3)

Advanced Computational Complexity

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 (3)

Advanced Parallel Processing

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 (3)

Advanced Operating Systems

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 (3)

Advanced Computer Networks

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 (3)

Advanced Database Management Systems

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 (3)

Advanced Artificial Intelligence

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 (1)

Graduate Seminar

Presentation and discussion of advanced research topics and results in computer science. Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Computer Science and consent of Department Chair.

CS 696A (1) 696B (2) 696C (3)

Graduate Individual Study in Computer Science

Individually directed reading and study in Computer Science literature for graduate students, focusing on advanced topics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

CS 697 (3)

Graduate Topics in Computer Science

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 (3)

Master’s Research Project

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 699A (1) 699B (2) 699C (3)

Master’s Thesis

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 700A (1) 700B (2) 700C (3)

Thesis Extension

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 101 (3)

An introduction to dance as an educational, and creative discipline.

Explores techniques of stretching, strengthening, and aligning the body along with improvisation and composition. Visiting guest artists, videos, and live performances from a range of cultural perspectives will contribute to the examination of dance as an experiential source of knowledge.

DNCE 320 (3)

Global Modern Dance

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 (3)

Cultures in Motion

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 323 (3)

Women in Performance: Choreographics of Resistance

Explores issues of power, representation, and access in relation to the female body in dance, performance art, body art and the staging of political empowerment. Examines crucial historical figures and moments when the body in a motion ruptures or destabilizes normalized expectations. Also offered as WMST 323. Students may not receive credit for both.

DNCE 392 (3)

World Dance Topics

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 (3)

Principles of Microeconomics

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 (3)

Principles of Macroeconomics

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 (3)

Introduction to Economics

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 (3)

Consumers and Exchange

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 (3)

Employment, Income, and Prices

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 (3)

Production and Exchange

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 (3)

Economic Approach to Politics and Sociology

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 (3)

Economics, Philosophy, and Politics

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 (3)

Comparative Economic Systems: Historical, Theoretical, and Evolutionary Aspects

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 (3)

Health Economics

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 (3)

Economics of the Environment and Natural Resources

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 (3)

Economics, the Arts, and Entertainment Industries

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 330 (3)

Economics of Wall Street, Trading, and Financial Markets

Includes (a) an economic history of Wall Street, (b) an economic analysis of equity, bond, foreign exchange, and futures markets, and (c) an examination of the analytical tools and skills necessary to participate in these markets. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202.

ECON 331 (3)

Money, Banking, and the Economy

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 (3)

The Economics of Women and Men

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 (3)

Great Economic Thinkers

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 (3)

Public Choice

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 (3)

Law and Economics

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 (3)

Property, Transactions Costs and Information

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 (3)

The Public Economy

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 (3)

Economics of Taxation

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 (3)

Labor Economics

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 (3)

International Economics

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 (3)

Economics of Development

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 (3)

Gender and Development

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 451 (3)

Business and Government

Examination of the complex interactions between business firms and government. Specifically, the impact of numerous regulatory and deregulatory policies are examined in terms of their effects on business firms. Also, the impact that businesses have on influencing government policy is examined. Prerequisites: ECON 201 and 202.

ECON 455 (3)

Public Policy Issues

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 (3)

Econometrics

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 (3)

Topics in Economics

Emphasizes new areas and new theoretical developments in economics and current high-interest 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 497A (1) 497B (2)

Independent Study

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 (2) credit units may be counted toward the major. Prerequisites: Economics major, senior standing, and consent of instructor.

ECON 610 (2-4)

Global Managerial Economics

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 (3)

School Communities in a Pluralistic Society

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 (2)

Elementary and Secondary School Organization and Management

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 (3)

Innovation, Diversity and Evaluation in Curriculum Development

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 (2)

Educational Law

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 (1)

Educational Finance

The second of a two-course sequence articulating the financial and legal aspects of entry-level 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 (3)

Instructional Supervision and Personnel Administration

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.

EDAD 638 (4)

Leadership Applied to Educational Issues

A capstone course focusing on contemporary issues in public education, and their implications for educa­tional leaders. The application of theories of leadership to the dynamics of change characterizing contemporary education are studied, analyzed and evaluated. Students will synthesize previous courses and apply their learning to complex scenarios of, and current critical problems in, educational leadership. Students will develop, present and support a personal, productive leadership model as the basis for problem solving around critical issues. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDAD 640A (1)

Professional Field Studies and Practicum

Provides the student with basic on-site experiences appropriate to an entry-level administrator. Students will work closely with an on-site administrator and University instructional supervisor in the development and implementation of a plan for field experiences including application of basic preliminary administrative services functions. Students will develop a paper, project or other product, collaboratively agreed upon with the supervisory team, which integrates learning from the field work and which will be used by the cooperating site. Course may be repeated for credit, but only two units may be applied to the program of study. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDAD 640B (1)

Professional Field Studies and Practicum

Provides the student with basic on-site experiences appropriate to an entry-level administrator. Students will work closely with an on-site administrator and University instructional supervisor in the development and implementation of a plan for field experiences including application of basic preliminary administrative services functions. Students will develop a paper, project or other product, collaboratively agreed upon with the supervisory team, which integrates learning from the fieldwork and which will be used by the cooperating site. May be repeated for credit, but only two units may be applied to the program of study. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDAD 642A (2)

Professional Field Studies and Practicum — Advanced

Provides the student with in-depth, on-site experiences appropriate to an entry-level administrator. Students will develop and implement an advanced plan for field experiences which includes application of comprehensive administrative services functions. Students will develop a paper, project or other capstone product, collabora­­tively agreed upon with the super­visory team, which integrates learning from the field work and which will be used by the cooperating site. Students will engage in actual performance of nearly all the major duties and responsibilities authorized by the credential, while under the supervision of a credentialed administrator and a University instructional faculty member. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDAD 642B (2)

Professional Field Studies and Practicum — Advanced

Provides the student with in-depth, on-site experiences appropriate to an entry-level administrator. Students will develop and implement an advanced plan for field experiences which includes application of comprehensive administrative services functions. Students will develop a paper, project or other capstone product, collaboratively agreed upon with the supervisory team, which integrates learning from the fieldwork and which will be used by the cooperating site. Students will engage in actual performance of nearly all the major duties and responsibilities authorized by the credential, while under the supervision of a credentialed administrator and a University instructional faculty member. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDAD 660 (3)

Critical Issues in Educational Finance, Law and Governance

Focuses on the technical content of school finance and law necessary for educational administration. Students learn about best practices in budgeting and allocation of financial resources within diverse settings, content and implementation of laws and policies pertinent to school site administration, and elements of short and long range planning to fulfill the mission of the district and school site. Prerequisites: Completion of Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDAD 662 (3)

Leading Change and Creating Community in a Changing, Diverse Society

Emphasis is on the leadership responsibilities of school administrators in assuring that all students have an equal and equitable educational opportunity. Students reflect upon their personal and professional attitudes towards issues related to demographic diversity and various institutional barriers to student achievement. School climate, pedagogical practices, community dynamics, staff development and use of data are essential elements of this inquiry. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for EDUC 696D. Prerequisites: Completion of Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDAD 664 (3)

Advanced Human Resources and Professional Development

Focuses on effective personnel practices and policies, including: proactive planning for immediate and future staff; effective staffing systems; professional development for all staff for continuous improvement; evaluation for improved performance; employee-employer relationships and strategies for conflict management and resolution. Prerequisites: Completion of Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDAD 668 (3)

Leadership, Change and Organizational Development

Focuses on leadership principles and practices while studying critical education issues and reform efforts. Principles of organizational development are studied to understand how to increase the capacity of schools and school systems in order to address the instructional needs of all students. Prerequisites: Completion of Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDAD 670 (3)

Professional Credential Induction

Focuses on developing the beginning administrator's skills in six specific areas of expertise: organizational theory, planning and application; organizational and cultural environment; dynamics of strategic issues and management; ethical and reflective leadership; analysis and development of public policy; and management of information systems and human/fiscal resources. The coursework is guided by the Professional Credential Individualized Induction Plan (PCIIP), which is created and mutually agreed upon by the candidate, the university mentor and the school/district mentor. Graded Credit/No Credit. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for EDUC 696C. Prerequisites: Completion of Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDAD 672 (3)

Professional Credential Assessment

Focuses on monitoring progress and measuring success of the candidate in addressing the elements of the Professional Credential Individualized Induction Plan (PCIIP) as related to organizational theory, planning and application; organizational and cultural environment; dynamics of strategic issues and management; ethical and reflective leadership; analysis and development of public policy; and management of information systems and human/fiscal resources. Prerequisites: Completion of Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDAD 680 (1-5)

Action Research Project

Faculty-supervised research of educational topics. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: Completion of Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDAD 682 (3)

Advanced Leadership Fieldwork

Extends the study and practitioner development of leadership concepts in specific areas within the areas of organizational theory, planning and application; organizational and cultural environment; dynamics of strategic issues and management; ethical and reflective leadership; analysis and development of public policy; and management of information systems and human/fiscal resources. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: Completion of Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDUCATION: Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (EDCS)

College of Education

EDCS 601 (3)

Developing Communities of Practice

Examines the nature of contemporary life outside the school setting in order to explore the relationships between students, parents, teachers, administrators and communities. Focuses on the notion of developing collaborative social climates within the framework of the school setting in order to examine the linkages between local communities and the schools. It further addresses the unique needs of linguistically diverse students and their parents as members of the learning and “real life” communities as a means of engaging community members in the culture of schooling. Students will study these home-school liaisons within the context of educational theory in order to develop successful, inclusive practice. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDCS 602 (3)

Practicum in Designing and Implementing Programs for Students in Multilingual/Multicultural Contexts

Examines current models of effective/exemplary curriculum design, develop­ment, implementation, and evaluation in order to modify and apply those models to multilingual/multicultural settings. Focuses on evaluation, including the selection and development of assessment instruments and procedures, interpretation of evaluation data, and overall attention to reliability and validity of outcomes. Other areas of study include instructional delivery in terms of implemen­tation with a focus on the theoretical founda­tions of instruction in multiple language/ multicultural settings, including an exami­nation of cultural bias in materials and practice as well as materials appropriate for working with students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Stresses the relationship between program design, evaluation and student placement within such programs. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDCS 603 (3)

Assessment and Evaluation of Students in Multilingual/Multicultural Contexts

Investigates a variety of theories and approaches (formal, informal, individual/group, holistic and analytical) for identifying student learning needs, assessing the development of primary and second languages, and assessing achievement in content areas in the primary and second language. The following principles are the focus of this course: (1) the nature and purpose of primary- and second-language assessment measures; (2) the nature and purpose of assessment measures in content areas; (3) limitations of test instruments and procedures (e.g., issues and problems of test equivalence, cultural, and linguistic bias); and (4) various approaches to assessment (e.g., performance-based assessment traditional measures, such as norm-referenced and standardized tests, authentic assessment and portfolio assessment). Prerequisite: Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDUCATION: EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS (EDEX)

College of Education

EDEX 636 (1-2)

Contemporary Professional Issues: Research and Best Practice Seminar

Examines current issues, concepts, and emerging best practices and research finding related to the education of learners with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities and other dimensions of language and learning difference. Enables Professional Level II Education Specialist candidates to develop a specific area of emphasis. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of eight (8) units.

EDEX 638 (3)

Shared Leadership in Educational Excellence for All

Participants develop and demonstrate an understanding of organizational systems and systems change agency through an exami­nation of current theory, research, and practice in general and special education school reform. They explore models of and develop skills in leadership and management; advanced interpersonal communication; collaborative teaming and consultation; creative problem-solving and conflict resolu­tion; supervision, coaching, and training of others; resource procure­ment and provision; interagency coordination, and change agency. Participants apply skills to address curricular, instructional, assessment, and systems change challenges in school and community settings. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

EDEX 639 (3)

Using Data-Based Instruction to Improve the Learning Outcomes of Students Who are Difficult to Teach

Taught on the World Wide Web. Enables practicing general and special educators at all levels (preschool - grade 12) to apply principles of data-based decision-making to implement “best practices” to improve the performance of students with learning disabilities; cognitive, emotional, and behavioral challenges; gifts and talents; multiple disabilities; and language differences. Fulfills the Data-Based Decision Making and Current and Emerging Research and Practice standards for the Professional Level II Education Specialist Credential. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for EDUC 596K. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

EDEX 651 (2)

Advanced Technology, Transition, and Inclusive Education

Focuses upon acquisition of skills for advanced application of augmentative communication, technologies supporting inclusion, practical applications in the classroom, development and implemen­tation of technology laboratories and programs, grant writing, and professional presentations. Meets Professional Level II Education Specialist credential standards for supporting transition across the K-12 continuum and development of a specific area of emphasis in inclusive education, technology and augmentative communi­cation, and reflective practice. Prerequisites: EDUC 500 or equivalent and consent of instructor.

EDEX 652 (2)

Crisis Prevention and Management

Practice in critical crisis management skills and pro-active, positive behavioral support intervention strategies for preventing, de-escalating, and appropriately responding to problematic and dangerous student behaviors. Examines the relationship of state and federal law, student charac­teristics, emotional states and medical conditions, family needs, transition planning, and various student support and behavior management strategies to positive behavioral change and maintenance. Meets Professional Level II Education Specialist credential standards for advanced behavioral, emotional, and environmental supports and developing a specific area of emphasis in serious emotional disturbance, and behavioral intervention. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

EDEX 660 (2)

Induction Plan Development

In this course, Professional Level II Mild/ Moderate and Moderate Specialist/ Severe Education Specialist candidates, in consultation with a local school district support provider and a University advisor, develop a Professional Credential Induction Plan. The plan is a written individualized program of coursework and professional development to be completed over no less than one year while employed full-time as a special educator or the equivalent. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Professional Level II Education Specialist Program and consent of instructor.

EDEX 661 (2)

Portfolio Review and Site Visitation

Structures the assessment of Professional Level II Education Specialist candidates’ completion of the professional credential Induction Plan. Through a portfolio review process and site visitation, candidates demonstrate performance of Level II Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe Education Specialist standards. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: Successful completion of EDEX 660, and more than one year of full-time experience as a special educator, or the equivalent.

EDUCATION: MIDDLE LEVEL (EDMI)

College of Education

Prerequisite for all EDMI courses is admission to Middle Level/CLAD Teacher Credential Program.

EDMI 526 (4)

Teaching and Learning at the Middle Level I

Introduction to middle schooling, including the rationale for and history of middle schools, the particular needs of early adolescents, the needs of exceptional students, appropriate teaching strategies for diverse populations, and the foundation of learning theories in the middle grades. Includes supervised observation in multicultural, multilingual classrooms.

EDMI 527 (1)

Teaching and Learning at the Middle Level II

Further study of middle school curriculum and instruction, with emphasis on exploratory subjects, the teacher as advisor, and working with community agencies and parents, especially those from diverse class, cultural and ethnolinguistic backgrounds.

EDMI 540 (5)

Language and Literacy Education, Middle Level Emphasis

The scope and sequence of language arts in the K-12 curriculum. Focuses on the place of reading, writing and literature in the middle level curriculum; methods and materials in teaching language and literacy to students from diverse class, cultural and/or ethno­linguistic backgrounds; strategies in using reading and writing in the content areas; language acquisition theories; the structure of English; second language methods. Includes super­vised observation in multicultural, multilingual classrooms.

EDMI 541 (2)

Content Area Methods I

The scope and sequence of social studies in the K-12 curriculum. Focuses on curriculum development, methods, materials, and assessment in middle level social studies; teaching social studies to students with exceptional needs as well as to those from diverse class, cultural and/or ethnolinguistic backgrounds; and integration of language arts and social studies in block and/or interdisci­plinary team settings. Methods of cross-cultural language and academic development will be integrated.

EDMI 543 (3)

Mathematics Education at the Middle Level

The scope and sequence of mathematics in the K-12 curriculum. Focuses on curriculum development, methods, materials and assessment in middle level mathematics; teaching mathematics to students with exceptional needs as well as those from diverse class, cultural and/or ethnolinguistic backgrounds; and integration of mathematics with other academic subjects in block and/or interdisciplinary team settings. Methods of cross-cultural language and academic development will be integrated.

EDMI 545 (3)

Science Education in the Middle Level

The scope and sequence of Science in the K-12 curriculum. Focuses on curriculum development, methods, materials and assessment in middle level science; teaching science to students with exceptional needs as well as to those from diverse class, cultural and/or ethnolinguistic backgrounds; and integration of science with other academic subjects in block and/or interdisciplinary team settings. Methods of cross-cultural language and academic development will be integrated.

EDMI 561 (4)

Beginning Student Teaching at the Middle Level

Observation and teaching in selected middle schools in grades 6-8 under the supervision of classroom teacher(s), on-site supervisor, and faculty advisor, with weekly reflective teaching seminar. Graded Credit/No Credit.

EDMI 562 (8)

Advanced Student Teaching at the Middle Level

Observation in selected schools at elementary and high school levels. Teaching in a middle level school (grades 6-8) under the supervision of classroom teacher(s), on-site supervisor, and faculty advisor, with weekly reflective teaching seminar. Includes taking the role of teacher advisor. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: EDMI 561.

EDUCATION: MULTILINGUAL/MULTICULTURAL (EDML)

College of Education

EDML 550 (3)

First and Second Language Acquisition Theory and Methods

Language structure and use, language acquisition theories, the structure of English, the role of primary language literacy in second language acquisition, second language instruction in bilingual and multilingual settings and methods for teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) and content area instruction through English language development (ELD) techniques.

EDML 552 (3)

Theories and Methods of Bilingual/Multicultural Education

Sociolinguistics, sociocultural context, models of bilingual education, multilingual instructional techniques, and multicultural education, with consideration of the needs of exceptional learners.

EDML 552B (3)

Theories and Methods of Bilingual/Multicultural Education

Focuses on bilingual and multicultural education to include: sociolinguistics, sociocultural context, models of bilingual education, and multilingual instructional techniques, with consideration of the needs of exceptional learners. Prerequisites: Semesters 1-5 of Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDML 553 (2)

Pedagogy in the Primary Language

Bilingual Education in the United States,
program entrance and exit criteria, primary language materials, assessment, and teaching reading and writing and the content areas in the primary language. This course will be taught in the language of emphasis. Includes foundations in the culture of emphasis (e.g., origins and charac­teristics, demographics, contributions, relationship to the dominant culture and other Spanish-speaking groups in the United States and California). Requires participation/observation in the public schools.

EDML 554 (1)

Pedagogy in the Primary Language — Part II

Continuation of topics covered in EDML 553 with a grade of C+ or better. Prerequisite: Pass EDML 553 with a grade of C+ or better.

EDML 563 (3)

Application of Mainstream and English Language Development (ELD) Curriculum Practicum in Second Language and Content Area Instruction

Various curricular and instructional programs designed for LM/LEP students (e.g., place­ment of LEP students in mainstream classes, heterogeneous language groups in single classroom settings) methods of language and content assessment, role and utilization of primary language in ELD content instruction, grouping configurations and application to the classroom. All aspects of second language program development will be covered, including needs analysis, curriculum planning and development. Examination and application of theoretical and methodological issues in designing programs for LM/LEP students in classroom settings through reflective, critical analyses of practice.

EDUCATION: MULTIPLE SUBJECT (EDMS)

College of Education

Prerequisite for all EDMS courses is admission to the Multiple Subject/CLAD Teacher Credential Program.

EDMS 526 (4)

Learning and Instruction

Introduction to psychology of learning and instruction. Includes learning theories and their application to educational practice. Requires participation/observation in the public schools.

EDMS 526B (3)

Learning and Instruction

Focus includes an introduction to psychology of learning and instruction, as well as learning theories and their application to educational practice. Prerequisites: Semester 1 of Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDMS 527B (2)

Curriculum Design

Focuses on curriculum design in the content areas to include: lesson planning models and strategies; integrated, interdisciplinary, and thematic unit planning; issues related to current curriculum reform; and the creation of curriculum that promotes social justice and equity in diverse settings. Prerequisites: Semesters 1-2 of Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDMS 540 (4)

Language and Literacy Education

The scope and sequence of language arts in the K-8 curriculum. Focuses on the place of literacy in the elementary school curriculum; methods and materials in teaching language and literacy to students from diverse class, cultural, and ethnolin­guistic backgrounds; strategies in using literacy across the curriculum; first and second language acquisition theories; English as a second language methods. Requires participation/observation in the public schools.

EDMS 540B (4)

Language and Literacy Education

Focuses on the scope and sequence of language arts in the K-8 curriculum to include: the place of literacy in the elementary school curriculum; methods and materials in teaching language and literacy to students from diverse class, cultural, and ethnolinguistic backgrounds; strategies in using literacy across the curriculum; first and second language acquisition theories; and English as a second language methods. Prerequisites: Semesters 1 of Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDMS 543 (3)

Mathematics Education in Elementary Schools

Focuses on curriculum development, methods, tech­niques, materials, planning, organization and assessment in various elementary school curricula, and curriculum integration. Methods of cross-cultural language and academic development will be integrated into the course. Requires participation/observation in the public schools.

EDMS 543B (3)

Mathematics Education in Elementary Schools

Focuses on how children develop mathematical understanding; children's mathematical thinking; curriculum development; methods, materials, planning, organization and assessment in various elementary school curricula; and curriculum integration. Methods of cross-cultural language and academic development are integrated into the course. Prerequisites: Semesters 1-2 of Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDMS 544 (3)

Social Studies Education in Elementary Schools

Focuses on curriculum development, methods, tech­niques, materials, planning, organization and assessment in social studies. The integration of curricular areas is addressed. Methods of cross-cultural language and academic development will be integrated into the course. Requires participation/observation in the public schools.

EDMS 544B (3)

Social Studies Education in Elementary Schools

Focuses on curri­culum development, methods, techniques, materials, planning, organization and assess­ment in social studies. Emphasis is placed on using community-based resources and on the integration of curricular areas. Methods of cross-cultural language and academic development are integrated into the course. Prerequisites: Semesters 1-4 of Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDMS 545 (3)

Science Education in Elementary Schools

Focuses on curriculum development, methods, tech­niques, materials, planning, organization and assessment in science. The integration of curricular areas is addressed. Methods of cross-cultural language and academic development will be integrated into the course. Requires participation/observation in the public schools.

EDMS 545B (3)

Science Education in Elementary Schools

Focuses on inquiry teaching to include: the Learning Cycle model, science process skills, science themes, scientific attitudes and habits of mind, and methods to involve all children in hands-on lessons. Emphasis is placed on instructional strategies, authentic assessments, exemplary science kits and curricula, as well as the use of technology in science teaching. Methods of cross-cultural language and academic development are integrated into the course. Prerequisites: Semesters 1-3 of Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDMS 560B (3)

Field Experience I: Beginning Student Teaching in the Elementary School

Consists of observation and teaching in schools under the supervision of a classroom teacher and a student teacher supervisor. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: Semesters 1-2 of Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDMS 561 (5)

Field Experience I: Beginning Student Teaching in the Elementary School

Observation and teaching in selected schools under the supervision of classroom teacher and University supervisor, with a student teaching seminar. Graded Credit/No Credit.

EDMS 561B (3)

Field Experience II: Intermediate Student Teaching in the Elementary School

Consists of obser­vation and teaching in schools under the supervision of a classroom teacher and a student teacher supervisor. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: Semesters 1-4 of Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDMS 561(I) (6)

Field Experience I: Beginning Student Teaching in the Elementary School

Observation and teaching in selected schools under the super­vision of classroom teacher and University supervisor, with a student teaching seminar. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Internship Credential Program.

EDMS 562 (8)

Field Experience II: Advanced Student Teaching in the Elementary School

Teaching in an elementary classroom under direct supervision of a classroom teacher and University supervisor, with a concurrent student teaching seminar. Graded Credit/No Credit.

EDMS 562B (9)

Field Experience III: Advanced Student Teaching in the Elementary School

Consists of observation and teaching in schools under the supervision of a classroom teacher and a student teacher supervisor. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: Semesters 1-5 of Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDMS 562(I) (7)

Field Experience II: Advanced Student Teaching in the Elementary School

Teaching in an elementary classroom under direct supervision of a classroom teacher and University supervisor, with a concurrent student teaching seminar. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Internship Credential Program.

EDMS 575B (1)

Integrated Program Capstone Seminar

Students demonstrate mastery of the integration of content and pedagogy. Accompanies the required nine (9) units of student teaching during the final semester of the Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program. Provides an academic framework for guiding the integration of content and pedagogy that students will be implementing in their classrooms as student teachers. Also offered as LBST 575. Students may not receive credit for both. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: Semesters 1-5 of Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDUCATION: MULTIPLE SUBJECT/EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS (EDMX)

College of Education

Prerequisite for all EDMX courses is Admission to the Multiple Subject/BCLAD with Special Education Specialist Credential: Learning Handicapped Teacher Credential Program.

EDMX 526 (4)

Learning and Instruction in Inclusive Classrooms

Introduction to psychology of learning and instruction; typical and atypical patterns of development; application of learning theories to educational practice; and the planning and delivery of meaningful lessons utilizing appropriate teaching strategies for accommodating the learning differences of students with dis­abilities and other language and learning differences. Includes supervised observation in multicultural, multilingual classrooms and community settings.

EDMX 527 (3)

Creating Adaptive and Responsive Environments: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Focuses on methods for assessing, instructing, and modifying curriculum so that students with disabilities, language, and other learning differences may access the core curriculum in inclusive educational environment through the application of best practices. Students administer and interpret formal and informal assessments; and engage in the individual Education program planning, implementation, and evaluation process. Requires participa­tion/observation in the public schools.

EDMX 540 (3)

Language and Literacy Education in Inclusive Programs

Focuses on the scope and sequence of language arts in K-8 curriculum; the place of literacy in the school curriculum; methods and materials in teaching language and literacy to learners from diverse class, cultural, and ethno-linguistic backgrounds; strategies in using literacy across the curriculum; English as a Second Language methods, first and second language acquisition theories; and typical patterns of language development.

EDMX 543 (3)

Mathematics Education in Inclusive Classrooms

Focuses on the scope and sequence of mathematics in the K-12 curriculum, mathematics instructional methods, materials, and assessment. Addi­tional emphasis is provided on assessing student mathematical thinking and develop­mentally appropriate instructional practices. Methods of cross-cultural language and academic development and strategies for accommodating learners with special educational needs in assessment and instruction are integrated into the course. Requires participation and observation in public school programs.

EDMX 547 (5)

Social Studies/Science Education in Integrated Programs

Focuses on curriculum development, methods, techniques, materials, planning, organization and assessment in social studies and science. The integration of curricular areas is addressed. Methods of cross-cultural language and academic development are integrated into the course. Adaptations in approaches to instruction and assessment for exceptional learners are enfolded into the course. Requires participation and obser­vation in regular and special education settings.

EDMX 562 (7)

Multiple Subject Field Experience: Student Teaching in Inclusive Elementary Schools

Observation and teaching in supervised field experiences with different aged learners in elementary general education classrooms under the direct super­vision of a classroom teacher and University supervisor, with a concurrent reflective teaching seminar. Provides supported instruc­tion to ensure the successful participation of learners with special learning characteristics in general education curriculum and instruction. Graded Credit/No Credit.

EDMX 627 (3)

Creating Adaptive and Responsive Environments: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

Focuses on methods for assessing, instructing, and modifying curriculum so that students with disabilities, language, and other learning differences may access the core curriculum in inclusive educational environments through the application of best practices. Students administer and interpret formal and informal assessments, and engage in the Individual Education Program planning, implementation, and evaluation process. Requires participation/observation in the public schools.

EDMX 631 (3)

Foundations in Law, Ethics, and Procedures of Special Education

Introduction to state and federal special laws regarding special education; ethical issues in special education; concepts of assessment of learners and learning environments; non-biased, nondiscriminatory approaches to assessment; procedures and forms used in California schools to identify and support children and youth eligible for special edu­cation; and the Individual Education Program planning, implementation, and evaluation process. Students practice principles of effective collaborative and interdisciplinary teaming and focus on best practices for inclusive educational programming.

EDMX 632 (3)

Technology and Communication for Special Populations

Terms, trends, history, and current informa­tion bases on applications of technology and assistive and adaptive devices for working with children. Use of technologies for learners with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities for education programs in schools and agencies. Identification of interventions for effective learner communication and needed augmentative communication devices. Knowledge of system components and configuration of special and adaptive devices. Competency-based, requiring laboratory work. Prerequisite: EDUC 500 or equivalent.

EDMX 633 (3)

Community Access through Supported Environments

Focuses on methods and strategies for facilitating learner access and growth in academic, social relationship, communication, vocational, personal, recreational, community, and functional life skill domains. Emphasizes the development and implementation of positive behavioral support plans and interventions that address students’ behavioral, social, and motivational needs as well as transition planning, family-centered assessment, student empowerment, conflict resolution, and friendship development.

EDMX 634 (4)

Working with Students with Severe Disabilities: Meeting Educational, Communication, Mobility, Sensory and Specialized Health Care Needs

Focuses on developing skills in working effectively for and with children with moderate and severe cognitive, communication, social/emotional, and physical/health challenges through practical, hands-on experiences. Emphasis is on transdisciplinary teaming in IEP development and delivery and methods for procuring and managing resources to enable students with specialized health care, mobility, sensory, behavioral, and communication needs to participate in school and community experiences. Field experience requires instruction of students with moderate and severe disabilities.

EDMX 641 (3)

Language and Literacy Education in Adaptive and Responsive Environments

Focuses on a) methods, materials, and adaptations in approaches to language and literacy instruction with learners who have various special learning characteristics as well as learners from diverse class, cultural, and ethno-linguistic backgrounds; b) strategies for using literacy across the curriculum; and, c) typical and atypical patterns of language development.

EDMX 664 (7)

Advanced Integrated Special/General Education Student Teaching

Observation and teaching in supervised field experiences with learners in K-12 special education and mainstreamed general education environments under the direct supervision of a mentor teacher and University supervisor, with a concurrent reflective teaching seminar. Responsibility for interdisciplinary assessment and teaming, IEP development and implementation, family supports and communication, and providing supported instruction to ensure the successful participation of learners with special learning characteristics in the core general education curriculum. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for EDMX 663B. Graded Credit/No Credit.

EDMX 664(I) (7)

Intern Integrated Special/General Education Student Teaching

Observation and teaching in supervised field experiences with learners in K-12 special education and mainstreamed general education environments under the direct supervision of a mentor teacher and University supervisor, with a concurrent reflective teaching seminar. Responsibility for instructional organization and manage­ment, support service coordination, interdisciplinary assessment and teaming, and providing supported instruction to ensure successful participation of learners with special learning characteristics in the core general education curriculum. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for EDMX 663A. Graded Credit/No Credit.

EDUCATION: SINGLE SUBJECT (EDSS)

College of Education

Prerequisite for all EDSS courses is admission to the Single Subject/CLAD Teacher Credential Program.

EDSS 520 (5)

Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schooling

Through a series of observations, readings, discussions, and modeling by the instructor, students will come to a better understanding of the principles of learning for adolescents from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the resultant implications for the teaching of those adolescents. Includes developmental stages of cognitive/affective/moral development with special empha­sis on adolescents, the critical elements of planning for instruction, various models of teaching and their uses, multiple approaches to classroom management and discipline, multiple approaches to assessment (formal and informal), the essential elements of teaching for students emerging in their English proficiency, student motivation, inclusive instruction for students with special needs, and the multiple ways in which technology can be used in the classroom.

EDSS 521A (3)

Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools, Part I

The first of a two-course sequence to introduce the concepts and skills necessary in preparation for a Single Subject Credential. Through a series of observations, reading, discussions, and modeling by the instructors, students will come to a better understanding of the principles of learning for adolescents from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the resultant implications for the teaching of those adolescents. Includes developmental stages of cognitive/affective/moral development with a special emphasis on adolescents, the critical elements of planning for instruction, various models of teaching and their uses, multiple approaches to classroom management and discipline, multiple approaches to assessment (formal and informal), the essential elements of teaching for students emerging in their English proficiency, student motivation, inclusive instruction for students with special needs, and multiple ways in which technology can be used in the classroom. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Single Subject Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDSS 521B (2)

Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools, Part II

The second of a two-course sequence which builds on the concepts and skills introduced in EDSS 520A. Through a series of observations, readings, discussions, and modeling by the instructors, students will come to a better understanding of the principles of learning for adolescents from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and the resultant implications for the teaching of those adolescents. Includes the developmental stages of cognitive/affective/moral development with a special emphasis on adolescents, the critical elements of planning for instruction, various models of teaching and their uses, multiple approaches to classroom management and discipline, multiple approaches to assessment (formal and informal), the essential elements of teaching for students emerging in their English proficiency, student motivation, inclusive instruction for students with special needs, and multiple ways in which technology can be used in the classroom. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Single Subject Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDSS 530 (3)

Secondary Schooling in the 21st Century

Through a series of observations, readings, discussions, and modeling by the instructor, students will come to a better understanding of the concept of the newly evolving model of the secondary school in the 21st Century will be addressed. Specifics will include how each of the following concepts applies to that model: professional perspectives, conduct and obligations; the nature of the school climate; and special needs and equity issues of students. An introduction to interdisciplinary teaming in this structure and the interpersonal communication skills essential to it will be modeled and practiced.

EDSS 531 (1)

The Reflective Professional

Uses a seminar approach to train teachers in the art of reflective professionalism. Readings, discussion and attendance at teacher site based curriculum meetings will also add to the blend necessary to produce those skills of communication needed for productive educational change in multicultural settings.

EDSS 541 (5)

Disciplinary and Interdisciplinary Methods

Methodology course which combines training in both subject specific methods (approximately two credits) and interdisciplinary teaming methods (approximately one credit). Utilizes both pedagogical and practical experiences from multiple instructors selected from the colleges of Education, Arts and Sciences, and secondary schools to train students in a variety of appropriate strategies to utilize with secondary students.

EDSS 550 (4)

Language and Literacy in Multilingual Contexts

Literacy plays a critical role in a student’s overall academic success at any level. In secondary schools, a steadily increasing amount of information is transmitted through the medium of written texts. Consequently, refined reading and writing skills are necessary in nearly all academic areas. For non or new English speaking students attempting to grapple with complex subject matter, the need for a teacher with an understanding of literacy issues and processes becomes even more crucial. Designed to prepare secondary teachers to learn about language and to use language to learn subject matter. Includes language structure, first and second language develop­ment, content area reading and writing strategies/ processes (including strategies/ processes for first and second language learners), using language arts across the curriculum, using language arts to learn content area subject matter, assessment of reading/writing strategies, empowering candidates via language learning strategies, developing lifelong readers and writers, and evaluating instructional materials (including software).

EDSS 555 (3)

Theories and Methods of Bilingual and Multicultural Education

Through a series of observations, readings, discussions, and modeling by the instructor, students will come to a better understanding of the theories and methods of teaching students for whom English is not a second language and for students who are emerging in their English language proficiency as well as the theories and methods of culturally responsive teaching (i.e., multicultural education). Includes theories and factors of first and second language development (including program models, sociolinguistics, English Language Development, and Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English), theories and methods of bilingual education (foundations and models), methods and strategies of instruction in the primary language, approaches to assessment of both content and language for English language learners, the manifestations of culture, and the characteristics of culturally/linguistically responsive pedagogy.

EDSS 560 (5)

Field Experiences in Secondary Schools — Beginning

Through a series of observations/structured participation, and by experiencing the complexities of teaching via teaching for a specific period, students will demonstrate emerging understanding and ability to plan and implement effective teaching strategies, especially focused on the 9th/10th-grade core. Graded Credit/No Credit.

EDSS 561 (7)

Field Experiences in Secondary Schools — Advanced

Through a series of observations/structured participation, and by experiencing the complexities of teaching via teaching all of a mentor teacher’s classes for at least a four week period, students will demonstrate advanced understanding and ability to plan and implement effective teaching strategies, especially focused on the 11th/12th-grade discipline specific courses. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

EDUCATION: MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY (EDST)

College of Education

EDST 610 (3)

Current Issues and Research in Science Education

Selected studies of current issues and problems related to science instruction and curriculum development. Subjects include multicultural science education, science for students with disabilities, gender and ethnicity issues regarding science, the analysis of learning in the science classroom, technology to teach science, and a review of recent research in science education and science education reform efforts. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Education Master's Program and/or hold credential.

EDST 611 (3)

Advanced Methods in Science Teaching I: Life Science Emphasis

Has a multidimensional purpose: it includes an overview of the major subjects in the Life Sciences, as well as the examination and practice of a variety of instructional models which enhance learning of science concepts and processes. Rationales for the use of each model will be included. Emphases will be placed on both science content and inquiry instruction. The practice and use of authentic assessments for effective science teaching will also be examined. Prerequisite: Enrollment in the Education Master's Program and/or hold credential.

EDST 612 (3)

Advanced Methods in Science Teaching II: Physical Science Emphasis

Has a multidimensional purpose: it includes an overview of the major topics related to the Physical Sciences by integrating the disciplines of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Science. Also includes the examination and practice of a variety of instructional models that enhance learning of science concepts and processes. Rationales for the use of each model will be included. Emphases will be placed on both science content and inquiry instruction. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Education Master's Program and/or hold credential.

EDST 613 (3)

Topics in Science Education

Includes field studies and/or laboratory investigations designed to increase teachers' knowledge of various topics within the life, physical and earth sciences. Includes strategies for developing and implementing interdisciplinary lessons, programs and action projects in the school and community. Methods for teaching K-8 students about the natural world using effective educational methodology are emphasized. May be repeated for credit as topics change, but only three (3) units may be applied toward the Master's in Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Master's in Education Program and/or hold credential.

EDST 620 (3)

Current Issues and Research in Mathematics Education

Provides a general overview of mathematics education which will include discussions of the current trends both nationally as well as internationally, teaching for understanding, curricular issues, and developing instructional strategies for the success of all students. The information to be covered will be driven by current research in the field. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Master's in Education Program and/or hold credential.

EDST 621 (3)

Students' Thinking in Mathematics Education

Explores the implications of understanding K-8 students' mathematical thinking for instruction. The development of students' mathematical thinking in major content areas will be examined across grade levels. The information to be covered will be driven by current research in the field and students' own investigations. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Master's in Education Program and/or hold credential.

EDST 622 (3)

Instructional Practices in Mathematics Education

Helps students reflect on their own knowledge and beliefs about mathematics instruction while investigating current research on mathematics instruction, assessment, and curricular issues. Students will explore how to make use of this research to inform and improve mathematics instruction. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Master's in Education Program and/or hold credential.

EDST 623 (3)

Topics in Mathematics Education

Critically examines one or more selected investigations in mathematics education related to such topics as international studies, ethnomathematics, professional development, and/or other current topics. The latest research issues in mathematics education will be highlighted. May be repeated for credit as topics change, but only three (3) units may be applied toward the Master's in Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Master's in Education Program and/or hold credential.

EDST 630 (3)

Teacher Leadership: Current Issues and Research in Educational Technology

Assists educators in the application of technology related skills and knowledge to staff development at their schools. Students are encouraged to take this course with one or more partners and conduct all the activities in partnerships. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Master's in Education Program and/or hold credential.

EDST 631 (3)

Impact of Technology on Teaching and Learning

A critical analysis of how technology contributes to learning, teaching and educational reform. Includes topics such as the pedagogy of distance and distributed learning, portfolio assessment, community-based and project- based learning. Special emphasis is placed on how technology influences various communities of learners. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Master's in Education Program and/or hold credential.

EDST 632 (3)

Using Emerging Technologies to Customize Learning

Helps educators develop skills to use emerging technologies and multi-media applications to customize learning and instruction. It includes the study of visual principles, pedagogical concepts, and instructional strategies as they pertain to the development of instructional delivery systems. Students work in teams to develop instructional projects for classroom implementation. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Education Master's Program and/or hold credential.

EDST 633 (3)

Topics in Educational Technology

Critically examines one or more selected issues in educational technology. Current topics such as distance and distributed learning, video conferencing, and technology initiatives will be highlighted. May be repeated for credit as topics change, but only three (3) units may be applied toward the Master's in Education. Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Master's in Education Program and/or hold credential.

EDUCATION (EDUC)

College of Education

EDUC 199 (1-3)

Independent Study

Individual library study or research under the direction of a faculty member. Study plan must be approved by the fourth week of classes. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

EDUC 350 (3)

Foundations of Teaching as a Profession

Required for all credential candidates. An orientation to careers in K-12 education. Participation in forty-five (45) hours of supervised fieldwork assignments in K-12 classroom settings.

EDUC 350B (3)

Foundations of Teaching as a Profession

Focuses on teaching and schooling from multiple perspectives, with an emphasis on current thinking and practices in public education in the U.S. Subjects from the sociological, philosophical and historical foundations of education are addressed. Readings from the lives of teachers and interactions with local educators will assist students to understand the richness and the complexities of teaching as a career. Emphasizes the importance of education for all children in a diverse society. Intended for individuals interested in becoming teachers, to understand the nature of formal education in the United States, and to assess teaching as a career. Prerequisites: Admission to the Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDUC 364 (3)

The Role of Cultural Diversity in Schooling

Required of all credential candidates. Principles of first and second language acquisition (e.g., historical and current theories, psychology, socio­cultural, political, and pedagogical factors) and issues related to notions of culture, interaction, and communication in school and community contexts (e.g., the nature of culture, manifestations of, cultural contact and cultural diversity in the United States and in California) within a theoretical and applied context.

EDUC 364B (3)

The Role of Cultural Diversity in Schooling

Focuses on principles of first and second language acquisition (e.g., historical and current theories, psychology, sociocultural, political, and pedagogical factors) and issues related to notions of culture, interaction, and communi­cation in school and community contexts (e.g., the nature of culture, manifestations of, cultural contact and cultural diversity in the United States and in California) within a theoretical and applied context. Prerequisite: Admission to the Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Program Coordinator.

EDUC 390 (3)

Social and Educational Aspects of Multicultural Students and Families

Designed to provide students with an early cultural immersion experience and to help participants gain a better understanding of culturally diverse students and families (e.g., poor Anglo, Latino, Native American, African-American, Asian). Focuses on issues which help students better understand the social and educational aspects of culturally different groups. Requires forty-five (45) hours of participation in a multicultural agency (e.g., social agency or schools) reflecting the diversity of our service region.

EDUC 391 (1-3)

Strategies for Empowering Multicultural Future Teachers

Development of individual skills needed to qualify for Teacher Education Program. Focuses on strengthening skills needed to fully qualify for the Teacher Education Program and will be individualized for each student based on their unique needs (e.g., skill development for the CBEST or PRAXIS; community building; networking; student retention or academic skill develop­ment.) Participants in seminar will assist others in gaining necessary skills while also receiving the assistance they need. May not be taken by students who have received credit for EDUC 494A, 495A, 496A.

EDUC 400 (3)

Children’s Literature

Selecting, analyzing, and using modern and classic literature with young readers. Requires forty-five (45) hours of participation in a public school or related setting.

EDUC 406A (3)

Effective Tutoring for K-6 Classrooms

Designed to assist America Reads/Tutoring students as they develop as effective tutors. Discussions and readings provide an awareness of how students learn and what instructional practices foster understanding. Students become familiar with current approaches to the teaching of reading and writing, especially in culturally and linguistically-diverse classrooms. Discussion and practice of sound principles, ethics and responsibilities inherent in working with students in a public school setting. Issues involving curriculum, confidentiality, and conflict resolution are considered. Tutors assess, work collaboratively in groups, share problem-solving strategies, and successes. Readings and discussions support and enrich tutors’ primary experiences in the classroom setting. It is expected that students will apply their learning directly while working at their sites.

EDUC 406B (1)

Effective Tutoring for K-6 Classrooms

Designed to assist America Reads/Tutoring students as they develop as effective tutors. Discussions and readings provide an awareness of how students learn and what instructional practices foster understanding. Students become familiar with current approaches to the teaching of reading and writing, especially in culturally and linguistically-diverse classrooms. Discussion and practice of sound principles, ethics and responsibilities inherent in working with students in a public school setting. Issues involving curriculum, confidentiality, and conflict resolution are considered. Tutors assess, work collaboratively in groups, share problem-solving strategies, and successes. Readings and discussions support and enrich tutors’ primary experiences in the classroom setting. It is expected that students will apply their learning directly while working at their sites. This follow up course is designed to support experienced tutors as they continue to work with students in grades K-6 in local public schools. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. Prerequisite: EDUC 406A.

EDUC 407A (3)

Effective Tutoring for 6-12 Classrooms

Provides instruction on professional strategies for students who are concurrently working as tutors in local middle and high school students (grades 6-12) one-on-one and small groups. Examines the role of tutors in supporting student learning and defines what it means to learn and teach. Explores strategies for facilitating student learning across subject areas with a particular focus on reading, writing, and mathematics. Special attention is paid to the connection between coursework and application in the tutoring setting. It is expected that students will apply their learning directly while working as tutors at their sites.

EDUC 407B (1)

Effective Tutoring for 6-12 Classrooms

Provides instruction on professional strategies for CSUSM students who are concurrently working as tutors in local middle and high schools with students (grades 6-12) one-on-one and in small groups. Exa­mines the role of tutors in supporting student learning and defines what it means to learn and teach. Explores strategies for facilitating stu­dent learning across subject areas with a particular focus on reading, writing, and mathematics. Special attention is paid to the connection between coursework and applica­tion in the tutoring setting. It is expected that students will apply their learning directly while working as tutors at their sites. This follow up course is designed to support experienced tutors as they continue to work with students in grades 6-12 in local public schools. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for EDUC 496K. Prerequisite: EDUC 407A.

EDUC 494 (1)

Topics in Education

Study of current issues in education. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units in any combination of units from EDUC 494, 495, and 496. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.

EDUC 495 (2)

Topics in Education

Study of current issues in education. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units in any combination of units from EDUC 494, 495, and 496. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.

EDUC 496 (3)

Topics in Education

Study of current issues in education. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units in any combination of units from EDUC 494, 495, and 496. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.

EDUC 500 (3)

Computer-Based Technologies in Education

Examines the use of a variety of computer-based technologies as a tool in developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills in the teaching/learning process. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the University computer competency requirement.

EDUC 501 (3)

Mainstream Instruction For Students With Special Learning Needs

Rationale, techniques, strategies for success­fully teaching students with special learning characteristics needs in the general education classroom. Issues in learning diversity and mainstreaming as they relate to the classroom teacher’s role in teaching all students.

EDUC 508 (1-3)

Bilingual Books and Books in English about Latinos

An introduction to bilingual books, a genre of literature where two languages (specifically English and Spanish are used in the same work), as well as to the principal works and figures of the literature in English about Latino children and adolescents in the United States and abroad. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units.

EDUC 509(1-3)

Books and Reading Strategies for English Language Learners

Focuses on reading, selecting and using appropriate literature to teach reading strategies for English language learners in grades K-8. Activities in the course will include: selecting appropriate literature for language proficiency, cultural learning style and reading ability, using literature to teach reading strategies such as reciprocal teaching, SQ3R and the directed reading thinking activity, and designing other activities for the English language learner using quality literature. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units.

EDUC 517 (1-6)

Current Issues: Books in Spanish for Young Readers

Introduction to and analysis of current practices and problems in selecting and using books in Spanish for children and adolescents.May be repeated. May not be taken for credit by students who have taken EDUC 496B.

EDUC 523 (3)

Literature for Spanish-Speaking Students

In addition to material from EDUC 521 and EDUC 522, subject matter includes analysis of illustrated books, traditional literature, fantasy, poetry, realism, historical fiction, bilingual books and non-fiction.

EDUC 525 (2)

Innovative Physical Education for K-6 Education

Physical education course widely used throughout California and the United States. A set of teachers guides for K-2 and 3-6 are used as part of the course that connect it to the California Frameworks in Physical Education and include topics such as: basic body management, skill progres­sions, games, and dance activities for children. Other national programs in physical and health will dovetail with concepts in the course with the primary goals program development, program implementation and program evaluation. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for EDUC 594N and 594P. Prerequisite: Students must have received a Bachelor’s Degree.

EDUC 571 (2)

Health Education for Teachers

Designed to raise teacher awareness and examine the current health issues confronting today's educators. Introduces educators to resource links within the community as well as within the public school system. Participants will reflect on how this information connects to their own practice within their own classrooms and schools. Subjects include chemical dependency, nutrition, fitness, HIV/AIDS, conflict resolution/mental health and maintaining a healthy school environment. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for certification needed for the clear credential will also be provided. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for EDUC 595E.

EDUC 591 (1)

Topics in Education

Study of current issues in education. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units in any combination from EDUC 591, 592, and 593. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.

EDUC 592 (2)

Topics in Education

Study of current issues in education. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units in any combination from EDUC 591, 592, and 593. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.

EDUC 593 (3)

Topics in Education

Study of current issues in education. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units in any combination from EDUC 591, 592, and 593. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.

EDUC 599 (1-3)

Independent Study

Individual library study or research under direction of a faculty member. Study plan must be approved by the fourth week of classes. May be repeated, but no more than three (3) units of credit may be counted toward the major. Prerequisites: Completion of at least three (3) upper-division courses in Education and consent of instructor.

EDUC 602 (3)

Schooling in a Multicultural Society

An introduction to issues of schooling in a multicultural society. Includes an overview of multicultural education and address areas of study such as: culture and cognition, diversity and exceptionality, intercultural communication, cross-cultural competence, the psychology of personal prejudice, and curriculum and teaching in multicultural contexts.

EDUC 604 (3)

Cognitive Perspectives Applied to Education

Theory and application of cognitive aspects of learning and instruction. Areas of study include information processing, knowledge representation, scripts and schema theory, critical thinking and problem solving, expert novice differences, socio-cognitive learning, learning strategies, transfer, cognitive apprenticeship, anchored instruction and situated cognition, relationship of human learning to artificial intelligence.

EDUC 606 (3)

Foundations of Reading and Writing Instruction

An overview of theories and practices that affect reading and writing instruction and assessment for the English-speaking and LEP student.

EDUC 610 (3)

Reading and Writing Theory and Research

Examination of the reading and writing processes and their interrelationships; linguistic, cognitive, sociocultural, and developmental aspects of literacy; examination of current reading and writing research.

EDUC 612 (3)

Literacy Development of Speakers of English as a Second Language

Theoretical, empirical, pedagogical and sociocultural issues of initial literacy learning; parallels between oral and written language development; effects of culture and home environment; developmental patterns and strategies; issues of bilingualism.

EDUC 613 (3)

Reading and Writing Strategies for Monolingual and Bilingual Learners

Examination of the theory, research and practice that affect reading and writing for monolingual and bilingual students. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for EDUC 619A. Prerequisites: EDUC 602, 610, and 612.

EDUC 614A (3)

Reading and Writing Assessment

Explores current strategies and techniques for evaluating reading and writing development in classroom settings; theoretical conceptual frameworks for evaluation; process and product procedures for evaluation; formal and informal assessment techniques. Prerequisites: EDUC 610 and 613.

EDUC 614B (3)

Reading Certificate Field Experience

It explores multiple assessments in a balanced comprehensive literacy program and the research basis for the provisions of effective assessment of literacy teaching and learning relevant to students from varied cultural and linguistic background. Students will be required to administer a battery of appropriate assessments, make recommendations, and communicate that information through professional reports. Prerequisite EDUC 610 and 613.

EDUC 616 (3)

Advanced Literature for Young Readers

An in-depth and extensive survey of children’s and adolescent literature, K-12. Examination of current issues, theory and research on literature and its use in the classroom as well as reader-response theory and research will be included.

EDUC 617 (3)

Literatura Infantil y Juvenil en Español (Literature in Spanish for Young Readers)

A survey course dealing with the utilization of literacy materials both contemporary and classic, in Spanish, for young readers from pre-school through high school (3-18 years of age). It is expected that students read literary selections in Spanish for young readers in this age range, although a certain extent of specialization within an age range is permitted. All lectures, exams as well as reading and writing assignments will be in Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 311, or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

EDUC 618 (3) Teaching Writing in Diverse Settings

An advanced study of writing with emphasis on reading and discussing current theory and research, exploring writing as a writer and developing appropriate writing instruction and curriculum. Explores a wide range of subjects including current theory, research and practice in writing, writing development, teaching different written forms, writing and the second language learner, the relationship between reading and writing, the conventions of writing, including spelling and assessment of writing. Prerequisites: EDUC 606, 610, 614A, 614B 613, and 616.

EDUC 619 (3)

Developments and Issues in Literacy

An exploration of developing issues in the field of literacy and its instruction. Prepares students for the master thesis/project.

EDUC 620 (3)

Curriculum Development and Implementation

Current models of curriculum design and implementation will be examined and applied to development of curriculum. Other areas of study will include: the role of leadership in curriculum development, issues and problems of curriculum change; peer-coaching strategies, multicultural/bilingual and special population influences; curriculum evaluation strategies, and the planning and delivery of workshops and training sessions. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all four core courses and advancement to specialization in Learning and Instruction or consent of instructor.

EDUC 621 (3)

Literacy Program Leadership

Examination and practical experience of the role and responsibility of the literacy specialist in the public schools and the community.

EDUC 622 (3)

Research Methods in Education

A core course designed to introduce educational practitioners to the fields of educational research and evaluation. Explores quantitative and qualitative methods of designing and conducting research and evaluation in the context of classroom settings. Further examines measurement, assessment, common statistical techniques and methods for critiquing research and program evaluation studies.

EDUC 623 (6)

Advanced Clinical Experience

Designed to provide candidates with advanced clinical experience in the area of severe reading difficulties. Focuses on the integration of program theory and content with a supportive environment that includes self-assessment, supervision from a university advisor and a field supervisor. Promotes reflection and decision-making that is aligned with being specialists in the area of literacy and language arts. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Admission in the Reading Specialist Credential Program.

EDUC 624 (3)

Cognitive Strategy Instruction and Strategic Learning

The instruction and application of cognitive strategies in classroom contexts. Areas of study include: strategies for learning, thinking, and problem-solving; metacognition and strategy monitoring; self-regulated learning; models of successful strategy instruction; multicultural/ bilingual and special population aspects of strategy use; the role of attitudes, beliefs, and feelings. Current research, techniques, issues, and perspectives in strategy instruction are explored. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all four core courses and advancement to specialization in Learning and Instruction or consent of instructor.

EDUC 625 (3)

Learning in the Wilderness

Allows teachers or teacher candidates to explore methods to use the outdoors as an interdisciplinary teaching strategy. Students will have opportunities to visit regional wilderness sites and use this setting to study the history, anthropology, literature, natural history and other disciplines that can be associated with the region. Using this modeling technique, students will develop their own curricula that integrates natural settings and incorporates interdisciplinary learning. May not be taken by students who have received credit for EDUC 496E or EDUC 496H.

EDUC 626 (3)

Social-Cognitive Learning

Theories and applications of learning in social contexts. Current research, issues, and perspectives, in social-cognitive learning are explored in relation to such areas of study as: cognitive development, cooperative learning, situated cognition, collaborative learning, the role of peer interaction in learning, cognitive modeling, influences of peer diversity, scaffolded instruction, cognitive apprenticeship. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all four core courses and advancement to specialization in Learning and Instruction or consent of instructor.

EDUC 627 (3)

Literacy in a Multicultural Society

Addresses the literacy instructional needs of California's diverse student population to include students receiving special education, as well as students with handicapping conditions in light of multicultural classrooms. The implementation of multicultural education will explore the establishment of a democratic classroom along with the value of student work as expressed through their own voices in unique cultural contexts. The influence of culture and language will also be explored as critical factors that affect the literacy achievement of each student. Prerequisite: Admission in the Reading Specialist Credential Program.

EDUC 628 (3)

Developments in Learning and Instruction

An intensive study of a selected area of learning and instruction. Current research, applications, issues, and perspectives in the specific topic are explored. Students will plan a research study or a curricular project in the course topic. Special topics may include: affective education, motivation, creativity, cultural diversity. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all four core courses and advancement to specialization in Learning and Instruction or consent of instructor.

EDUC 641 (3)

Multiple Languages, Literacy and Learning Explores the theoretical, empirical, pedagogical and sociocultural issues inherent in classes where multiple languages and cultures exist. Examines the sociocultural context of such classrooms including the effects of culture and home background, community culture, school culture, as well as issues of bilingualism and multiple language instructional contexts, specifically as these contexts relate to literacy and learning. Explores the relationships between the school context and the implicit and explicit theoretical foundations that support instruction for those students, both first and second language learners, and the implications of such instruction. Prere­quisite: Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDUC 643 (3)

Ethnography of Education

Examines the nature of ethnography as a standard tool of inquiry in describing, under­standing, explaining the behavior of indi­viduals from different societies and settings, and of people from the same society in different social contexts. Focuses on the social description of a particular group’s culture. A focus on cultural anthropology and educational ethnography serve as a founda­tion for this course, in that the complexity of human behavior as well as its diversity can best be comprehended by exposure to other people’s ways of knowing, doing, and behaving. An undergirding emphasis is to prepare the student to further understand the complexity of human practices by making familiar the activities of people from other societies or other groups, and thus, make “strange” (objective or unbiased) our own familiar practices when placed against the “eyes” of other people. Focuses on theoretical underpinnings, foundations, and the conduct of educational ethnography. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDUC 647 (3)

Critical Perspectives on the Design and Implementation of Curriculum in Multilingual/Multicultural Settings

Examines issues relevant to the design and implementation of curriculum and instruction for students in multilingual/multicultural settings. Examines current theory as it relates to the design, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum, given the specific linguistic and sociocultural contexts which exist in classrooms, schools, and communities. Explores the implementation of that curricu­lum as dynamic and in need of ongoing, critical evaluation and refinement, with a specific focus on principles of curriculum development in the context of effective instruction and the alignment of student needs, curricula, and instruction in diverse contexts. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDUC 649 (3)

Practicum/Topics and Issues in Professional Development in Multilingual/Multicultural Contexts

Intensive study of current research, theory, applications, issues and perspectives in the field of Multilingual/ Multicultural education as it applies to current practice in the field. Focuses on preparing both the Masters with an option in Multilingual/Multicultural Education and the (B)CLAD Specialist Credential candidate to develop, plan and imple­­ment professional development compe­tencies in linguistically and culturally diverse settings through: (1) development of leader­ship competencies in designing appropriate staff development programs for teachers of linguistically and culturally diverse students; (2) development of approaches to collabo­rative professional development (e.g., community members, parents, teachers, administrators); (3) dissemination of appro­priate resources; (4) preparation for initiation of change processes in the teaching and learning environment. These competencies will be demonstrated both through in-class seminar discussions and preparation of a research/curriculum project along with a (5) field component — consisting of placement in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, school sites, district offices, county offices of education, and community agen­cies. This focus on the research/curriculum project further serves to prepare the Masters students for the thesis/project. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Coordinator.

EDUC 694 (1)

Topics in Education

Study of current issues and concepts in Education. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units in any combination of units from EDUC 694, 695, and 696. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.

EDUC 695 (2)

Topics in Education

Study of current issues and concepts in Education. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units in any combination of units from EDUC 694, 695, and 696. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.

EDUC 696 (3)

Topics in Education

Study of current issues and concepts in Education. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units in any combination of units from EDUC 694, 695, and 696. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.

EDUC 698 (3)

Master’s Thesis/Project Seminar

Planning preparation, and completion of a research or curricular project within a schooling context under the guidance of a faculty committee. Collaboration among master students and school districts is encouraged. Note: Students must continually enroll in this course until successful com­pletion of the thesis project. Prerequisites: Successful completion of the master’s option coursework and advancement to candidacy. Graded Credit/No Credit.

EARTH SCIENCE (ES)

College of Arts and Sciences

ES 101 (3)

Introduction to Earth Science I

Introductory course which presents the basic theories of the formation and composition of the earth from a geologic perspective. Discusses the theory of the origin of the earth and the solar system, the role of plate tectonics in the formation of the current global landscape, and the distribution of rocks and minerals on our planet. Prerequisite: Completion of Entry-level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes.

ES 102 (3)

Introduction to Earth Science II

Introductory course which presents a number of the current ideas related to the functioning of the earth’s global ecosystem and its place in the universe. Subject matter includes the development of weather systems and climatic cycles, the structure and function of the oceans and their interaction with other earth systems, or the evolution and structure of the universe. Prerequisite: Completion of Entry-level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. This course is not currently offered at CSU San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes.

FINANCE (FIN)

College of Business Administration

FIN 300 (3)

Personal Financial Management

Deals with financial management for individuals. Includes home ownership and financing, tax planning, investment goals and strategies, personal budgeting, credit usage, retirement planning, and risk management through insurance. Effective use of software packages for analysis and decision making.

FIN 302 (2)

Foundations of Finance

Examines basic aspects of the financing and investment decisions made by financial managers. Subjects include financial mathematics, net present value, capital budgeting, valuation of financial securities, risk and return, cost of capital, capital structure, and dividend policy. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for FIN 304. Prerequisite: All lower-division pre-business core.

FIN 304 (4)

Introduction to Corporate Finance

Required first course for students selecting the finance track as their area of study. Examines the financing and investment decisions made by firms' financial managers. Subjects include financial mathe­matics, capital budgeting, valuation of financial securities, risk and return, cost of capital, capital structure, dividend policy, and financial analysis and planning. Prerequisite: All lower-division pre-business core.

FIN 321 (4)

Investment Analysis

Examines the investment characteristics of the many types of securities traded in today’s financial markets. In-depth coverage of the micro-structure of equity markets is also provided. Specific subjects to be discussed include: yield-curve analysis, trading rules, government bond pricing, corporate bond pricing, stock valuation models, market-microstructure, CAPM, APT, mutual fund investing, and an introduction to derivative products. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for FIN 431 and SSM 431. Prerequisite: All lower-division pre-business core and FIN 302 or 304.

FIN 331 (4)

Financial Markets and Institutions

Examines the markets in which the prices of financial assets are deter­mined as well as the participants in these markets. Introduces students to the various types of financial assets that are traded in financial markets by market participants. Specific subjects to be discussed include depository institutions, government debt markets, corporate debt markets, equity markets, mutual funds, investment baking firms, mortgage markets, swaps and deriva­tive markets. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for SSM 491P and FIN 430. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core and FIN 302 or 304.

FIN 341 (4)

Multinational Financial Management

Examines various aspects of financial planning and management for enterprises with overseas operations. Major subjects include evaluation of direct foreign investment projects, financial structure and global cost capital, foreign currency exposure management, management of political risk, working capital management, export-import financing, and multinational tax planning. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HTM 421 and FIN 421. Prerequisite: All lower-division pre-business core and FIN 302 or 304.

FIN 404 (2)

Advanced Corporate Finance

Concentrates on advanced subjects in corporate finance. Provides a rigorous examination of capital budgeting, capital structure, and dividend policy. Other subjects discussed include mergers and acquisitions, leasing, working capital management, long-term financing, and financial distress. Case studies may be included. Prerequisite: All lower-division pre-business core and FIN 302 or 304.

FIN 422 (2)

Advanced Investment Analysis

Deepens the student's understanding of investment analysis by providing a detailed examination of many of the issues introduced in FIN 321. Emphasis is placed on the characteristics, pricing and uses of options and future contracts. Specific subjects to be discussed include the statistical underpinnings of modern portfolio theory, risk aversion, bond portfolio management, arbitrage, the Black-Scholes option pricing model, market-making in stock options, and mortgage derivative products. Prerequisite: All lower-division pre-business core, FIN 302 or 304 and 321.

FIN 481 (1)

Selected Topics in Finance

A survey course of selected topics in finance 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.

FIN 482 (2)

Selected Topics in Finance

A survey course of selected topics in finance 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.

FIN 483 (3)

Selected Topics in Finance

A survey course of selected topics in finance 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.

FIN 484 (4)

Selected Topics in Finance

A survey course of selected topics in finance 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.

FIN 485 (4)

Selected Topics in Finance with Lab

A survey course of selected topics in finance in order to supplement available offerings. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Three hours of lecture and two hours laboratory. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core. Additional prerequisites may vary depending on topic.

FIN 498 (1-4)

Independent Study in Finance

The student must prepare a study proposal approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration. Prerequisite: Consent
of instructor.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE (FLAN)

College of Arts and Sciences

Note: The World Languages and Hispanic Literatures Department currently offers lower-division courses in Foreign Language on a regular basis, and will offer upper-division courses on a modified basis. Students are urged to consult the Class Schedule for offerings.

FLAN 101 (4)

Beginning Study of a Foreign Language I

Basic concepts of a language other than English not commonly taught at CSUSM. Designed to develop basic ability in pronunciation, reading, conver­sation, and grammatical structures. May be repeated for credit as language changes.

FLAN 102 (4)

Beginning Study of a Foreign Language II

Continuation of FLAN 101. Further study of basic concepts of a language other than English not commonly taught at CSUSM. Designed to develop basic ability in pronunciation, reading, conversa­tion, and grammatical structure. May be repeated for credit as language changes. Prerequisite: FLAN 101 (in the same language) or equivalent.

FLAN 201 (3)

Intermediate Study of a Foreign Language I

Further study of a language other than English, not commonly taught at CSUSM. Emphasis on development of the skills of reading, listening, comprehension, speaking, and writing. Conducted in the appropriate language other than English. May be repeated for credit as language changes. Prerequisite: FLAN 102 (in the same language) or equivalent. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes.

FLAN 202 (3)

Intermediate Study of a Foreign Language II Continuation of FLAN 201.

Further development of the four skills in a language other than English, not commonly taught at CSUSM. Emphasis on oral and written composition, communication, and review of grammatical structures. Conducted in the appropriate language other than English. May be repeated for credit as language changes. Prerequisite: FLAN 201 (in the same language) or equivalent. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes.

FLAN 216 (1-6)

Intermediate Foreign Language for Special Purposes

Intermediate level study of a foreign lan­guage, with special emphasis on vocabulary, conversational practice, and cultural back­ground necessary for successful communica­tion within a specialized context. Note: This course does not fulfill the graduation require­ment for a Language Other Than English. Course may be repeated for credit as lan­guage and/or subject matter changes. Prerequisite: FLAN 102 or equivalent, in same language.

FLAN 316 (1-6)

Advanced Foreign Language for Special Purposes

Advanced-level study of a foreign language, with special emphasis on vocabulary, conversational practice, and cultural background necessary for successful communication within a specialized context. Course may be repeated for credit as language and/or subject matter changes. Prerequisite: FLAN 202 or equivalent, in same language. Course conducted in the specified foreign language.

FILM STUDIES (FMST)

College of Arts and Sciences

FMST 100 (3)

Introduction to Cinema

An introduction to four elements of cinema: 1) defining by categories such as "genre," "foreign," "silent," "mainstream," and "abstract;" 2) organizing structures of film such as narration, composition, sound, editing, dramatization; 3) theories used to "read" films such as psychoanalysis, semiotics, and cultural studies; 4) production issues such as storyboarding, shooting, lighting, editing, and sound mixing. Production of a short video required.

FMST 300 (3)

Elements of Cinema

This survey analyzes the elements of cinema inclu­ding photography, mise-en-scène, editing, sound, acting and ideology. Because film is a collaborative endeavor, students will partici­pate in collaborative learning projects in this class: some production, but mostly analytical projects. Students will examine the ways that cinema must synthesize all of its elements to function as a singular work of art. As well, students will analyze cultural implications inherent in the production of film, in the marketing of films, and in the “reading” of cinema as text.

FMST 398 (3)

Independent Study

Directed readings of films and of film scholar­ship under the guidance of an instructor. Graded Credit/No Credit.

FMST 495 (3)

Internship in Film Studies

Combines readings with work experience in an appropriate film studies organization. Graded Credit/No Credit.

FMST 499 (3)

Independent Research in Film Studies

Students develop an extended research project (either film or paper) using sources in consultation with a faculty advisor. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: Consent of supervising faculty member and Film Studies Advisor.

FRENCH (FREN)

College of Arts and Sciences

FREN 101 (4)

Beginning French I

Fundamentals of French language and culture, designed to develop basic ability in pronunciation, reading, conversation, and grammatical structures.

FREN 102 (4)

Beginning French II

Continuation of FREN 101. Further development of basic ability in pronunciation, reading, conversation, and grammatical structures. Prerequisite: FREN 101 or equivalent.

FREN 201 (3)

Intermediate French I

Continuation of French language fundamen­tals. Emphasis on the development of the skills of reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing, and study of French culture. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 102 or equivalent.

FREN 202 (3)

Intermediate French II

Continuation of FREN 201. Further develop­ment of the four skills, with an emphasis on reading, composition, communication, culture, and review of grammatical structures. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 201 or equivalent.

FREN 311 (3)

Advanced French

Focuses on further development and refinement of the four primary skills in French (speaking, writing, reading, and listening comprehen­sion), in addition to a study of cultural factors which affect communication. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent.

FREN 312 (3)

French Composition and Advanced Oral Practice

Advanced-level practice of French through oral and written exercises. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent.

FREN 314 (3)

Advanced French for Business

Intensive oral and written practice at the advanced level. Focuses on vocabulary, simulation, and discourse strategies specific to the needs of the business professional. Conducted in French. Recommended FREN 311. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent.

FREN 315 (3)

Reading and Analysis of French and Francophone Literary Texts

Introduction to the principles of literary analysis, based on readings and discussion of French literature. Literary genres include fiction, theatre, essay, and poetry from France and the Francophone world. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 311.

FREN 350 (3)

Civilization and Culture of France and Francophone World

Study of the culture and civilization of the French-speaking world. Analysis of literature, art, history, geography, and contemporary social structures. Conducted in French. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent.

FREN 380 (3)

Narrative to Film

Designed to explore similarities and differences between the narrative mode and film. Analyzes a series of novels that have been made into films. Includes theoretical aspects of writing and film. Conducted in French. Recommended FREN 311. Prerequisite: FREN 202 or equivalent.

FREN 395A (1) 395B (2) 395C (3)

Independent Study

Students may enroll in this course with the consent of the instructor only. The purpose of this course is to allow students to study their own field of interest within French and Francophone literature and culture. Readings, written papers and oral discussions will be guided by the instructor. A minimum of three analytical papers will be required. Students must meet with the instructor weekly.

GLOBAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (GBM)

College of Business Administration

GBM 351 (1)

Ethics of Management in Global Environments What is "right" and "proper" and "just" are going to become more important in the future than in the past, particularly as business becomes more global. This course goes far beyond the simple questions of bribery, theft and collusion and focuses on relationships with various stakeholders. The most critical issue in business ethics is the continual conflict between the economic performance of the firm and its social performance. Utilizing cases and videos, the course will examine several situations/dilemmas which firms face in the global environment. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core, and BUS 302.

GBM 444 (4)

Strategic Management in Global Environments

Explores basic strategy concepts as they relate to inter­national strategy. Issues of international, corporate and business level strategic management are emphasized, and strategies of international business organizations analyzed. Open only to College of Business Administration students with senior status. Must be taken in last year of enrollment. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core, all Foundations of Business courses, core Arts and Sciences courses, and consent of instructor.

GBM 481 (1)

Selected Topics in Global Business Management

A survey course of selected topics in global business manage­ment 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.

GBM 482 (2)

Selected Topics in Global Business Management

A survey course of selected topics in global business management 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.

GBM 483 (3)

Selected Topics in Global Business Management

A survey course of selected topics in global business manage­ment 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.

GBM 484 (4)

Selected Topics in Global Business Management

A survey course of selected topics in global business manage­ment 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.

GBM 485 (4)

Selected Topics in Global Business Management with Lab

A survey course of selected topics in global business management in order to supplement available offerings. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core, additional prerequisites may vary depending on topic.

GBM 492 (3)

Problem Assessment and Critical Thinking

Review of problem identification, problem solving, critical thinking, consultation, project management, cross-cultural issues, and strategies for team effectiveness. Students work in teams with organizations operating in a global environ­ment. The actual business problems/projects will have an international focus. Following formation of teams, members prepare and formally present their Senior Experience proposal. Open only to College of Business Administration students in the Global Business Manage­ment Option with senior status. Prere­quisites: All lower-division pre-business core, all Foundations of Business courses, core Arts and Sciences courses, and consent of instructor.

GBM 493 (5)

Problem Analysis and Implementation

Implementation of the project portion of the Global Senior Experience begun in GBM 492. Team members complete their project, and submit a final project report and present their results. Open only to College of Business Administra­tion students in the Global Business Manage­ment Option with senior status. Prere­quisites: GBM 492 and consent of instructor.

GBM 497 (6)

Global Management Experience

Activities related to concurrent on-the-job experience with cooperating international businesses or not-for-profit organizations. The experience may be with an organization in a foreign location, with a maquiladora organization, or with the international/global division, department or operations of a domestically based organization. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core, all Foundations of Business courses, core Arts and Sciences courses, and consent of instructor.

GBM 498 (1 - 4)

Independent Study in Global Business Management

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.

GENERAL EDUCATION – HUMANITIES (GEH)

College of Arts and Sciences

GEH 101 (3)

The Search for Self-Definition I

The first of a two-semester sequence consisting of an intellectual and experimental study of the process of the search for meaning, knowledge, and self-definition. Students will participate in and learn about searches for origins, spirituality, artistic expression, communication, national identity, ethnic roots, gender identity and new worlds. Incorporates activities and materials such as texts, films, music, lectures, multimedia presentations and applications, field trips, and guest speakers. Stresses critical thinking as well as cooperative and interactive learning by means of group activity and classroom technology.

GEH 102 (3)

The Search for Self-Definition II

The second of a two-semester sequence. Provides opportunities for students to examine and to experience the manner in which individuals and societies search for meaning, knowledge, and self-definition from the perspectives of history, literature, philo­sophy and the visual and performing arts. Incorporates activities and materials such as texts, films, music, lectures, multimedia presentations and applications, field trips, and guest speakers. Stresses critical thinking as well as cooperative and interactive learning by means of group activity and classroom technology. Prerequisites: GEH 101.

GENERAL EDUCATION – LIFE LONG LEARNING AND INFORMATION LITERACY (GEL)

College of Arts and Sciences

GEL 101 (3)

The Student, The University, The Community

Designed to equip students with the basic skills, concepts, and knowledge necessary to become a lifelong learner. Examination of current theory and research regarding the information age, health and wellness, career development, and psychological assessment. Practical application of the theory and research. Includes information literacy and technology skills, group and teamwork, and learning styles. Prerequisite: Freshman standing or consent of instructor.

GEL 200 (3)

The Student in an Infor­mation Society

Teaches the student how to become information-literate by exploring individual well-being in this information age. Using the library as a learning laboratory, the student will explore the various aspects of the Information Age as it is changing American and global societies. Familiarizes students with the technologies and systems that are shaping this age. By researching selected topics dealing with social, psychological and physiological well-being, students will come to understand how information is generated, acquired, preserved and transmitted; learning how to write a successful research paper while developing the skills required of lifelong learners.

GENERAL EDUCATION – MATHEMATICS (GEM)

College of Arts and Sciences

GEM 100 (3)

Mathematical Ideas

Basic mathematical concepts such as logic, number theory, number systems, algebra, geometry, functions, graphs, counting methods, probability, and statistics together with related cultural and historical perspectives. Prerequisite: Completion of the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement.

GENERAL EDUCATION – ORAL COMMUNICATION (GEO)

College of Arts and Sciences

GEO 102 (3)

Oral Communication

Introduction to the form and content of communication. Includes: the linguistic, psychological, and cultural bases of commu­nication; various types of communication ranging from basic speech acts to forms of persuasion and conflict resolution; the social and political significance of communication; how communication operates within and across a wide range of social contexts. Students become actively acquainted with some of the potential proficiencies that may be brought into various social contexts. Requires active participation in classroom exercises, collaborating on a group research project which is presented orally to the class, and practicing public speaking.

GEOGRAPHY (GEOG)

College of Arts and Sciences

GEOG 301 (3)

World Regional Geography

Survey of major world regions and their major countries. Study of specific geo­graphical circumstances and geo­graphical concepts. Focuses on processes and issues such as develop­ment and under-development; popu­lation and migration; race, class, and gender; technology and economic growth; natural resources and the environment, and conflict and coopera­tion within a world regional framework.

GEOG 320 (3)

Patterns of San Diego County

Conducts an interdisciplinary exploration of the geographic, historic, political, and socio-economic factors that make up San Diego County. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and Internet resources will be used to amplify this exploration. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of how San Diego County has been shaped and continues to function, as well as knowledge of how to use technological tools for a deeper under­standing of the world around them. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ID 370F.

GEOG 325 (3)

America's Urban Areas: A Multidisciplinary Exploration

An interdisciplinary examination of cities in the Americas. Political, sociological, economic, historic, and geographic factors of urban areas will be explored. An emphasis will be placed on the use of geographic information systems (GIS) software and Internet resources in understanding the urban context. The objective is to provide students with a set of tools which will allow them to pursue a greater understanding of how urban areas are shaped and function.

GEOG 340 (3)

Regional Geography

Offers students the opportunity to examine population and migration factors, spatial configurations, alternative theories, and special issues regarding regional develop­ment. The specific region or subregion discussed is reflected in its subtitle. Each area will be analyzed in-depth allowing a deeper understanding and discussion than is possible in a broader survey course.

A. Africa

B. Asia

C. Latin America

D. Europe

E. North America

F. China

G. United States

GEOG 450 (3)

The U.S.-Mexico Border

Focuses on the economic, social, and cultural geography of integration between the United States and Mexico in the border region. Overview of the U.S.-Mexico border as a whole as well as examination of selected border cities, industry and agriculture, the environment, labor, immigration, politics, and other issues. Also offered as ID 450. Students may not receive credit for both. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for GEOG 450S.

GEOG 450S (3)

La Frontera Mexico- Estados Unidos

Focuses on the economic, social, and cultural geography of integration between the United States and Mexico in the border region. Over­view of the U.S.-Mexico border as a whole as well as examination of selected border cities, industry and agriculture, the environment, labor, immi­gration, politics, and other issues. Offered in Spanish. May be taken for credit in the Spanish major Language and Culture Track. Also offered as ID 450S. Students may not receive credit for both. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for GEOG 450.

GENERAL EDUCATION – SCIENCE (GES)

College of Arts and Sciences

GES 100 (3)

The Physical Science Around Us

Introduces some of the basic concepts and ideas of physical science and demonstrates how they are applicable to every day processes and devices in the world. Fundamental ideas to be introduced will include various subjects from the disciplines of chemistry and/or physics. Although the subjects discussed will require some mathematical knowledge, the scientific principles will be covered from a conceptual viewpoint. Intended for the non-science major. Prerequisite: Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) certification.

GES 101 (3)

Matter, Molecules, Life, and the Environment I [Physical Science]

The first semester of a two-semester course con­sisting of integrated modules covering the areas of matter/energy, molecules, living systems, and environment. These modules will cover major concepts in the physical and biological sciences, emphasizing their appli­cation to real-world problems. Concepts covered will include the interactions of matter and energy, laws of motion, atomic structure of matter, structure and properties of molecules, principles of genetics, structure and function of living organisms, evolution, and interactions of organisms with each other and their environment. Includes practical experience in the application of the scientific method through laboratory activities. Four hours per week of lecture/discussion/laboratory. A field trip outside of regular course hours may be required. Prerequisite: Entry-level Mathematics (ELM) certification.

GES 102 (3)

Matter, Molecules, Life, and the Environment II [Life Science]

The second of a two-semester course consisting of integrated modules covering the areas of matter/energy, molecules, living systems, and environment. These modules will cover major concepts in the physical and biological sciences, emphasizing their application to real-world problems. Concepts covered will include the interactions of matter and energy, laws of motion, atomic structure of matter, structure and properties of molecules, principles of genetics, structure and function of living organisms, evolution, and interactions of organisms with each other and their environment. Includes practical experience in the application of the scientific method through laboratory activities. Four hours per week of lecture/discussion/laboratory. A field trip outside of regular course hours may be required. Prerequisites: GES 101 or CHEM 150.

GENERAL EDUCATION – SOCIAL SCIENCE (GESS)

College of Arts and Sciences

GESS 101 (3)

Order and Change: Multiple Perspectives I

The first of a two-semester sequence in which students explore the diverse ways of knowing that are subsumed under the broad classification of “social science.” Con­tent reflects diverse experiences and viewpoints, including social class, culture, race and ethnicity, gender, age, region, nationality, and historical period. Students will develop analytical skills that promote a lifelong sensitivity to established and emergent interconnections between self, community, and society. Skills include use of multiple perspectives and approaches for investigating social issues; information technology, and critical thinking. May include field experience.

GESS 102 (3)

Order and Change: Multiple Perspectives II

The second of a two-semester sequence continues student’s exploration of social issues which have captured the imagination of social scientists and others involved in social inquiry. Subject matter includes topics such as social justice, human rights, inequality, oppression, conflict and cooperation, diasporas, and development. Students will apply and further develop the analytical skills introduced in the first seme­ster by investigating their own social world. May include field experience. Prerequisite: GESS 101 or consent of instructor.

GENERAL EDUCATION – WRITING (GEW)

College of Arts and Sciences

GEW 101 (3)

Principles of Written Communication

An introduction to college-level writing focusing on clear and effective written communication. Writing assignments include those designed to give students practice and frequent evaluation in all essential components of the research and writing process including pre-writing, organizing, composing, revising, and editing. Students learn to explain, analyze, develop, and criticize ideas effectively.

GERMAN (GRMN)

College of Arts and Sciences

Note: The World Languages and Hispanic Literatures Department currently offers lower-division courses in German on a regular basis, and will offer upper-division courses on a modified basis. Students are urged to consult the Class Schedule for offerings.

GRMN 101 (4)

Beginning German I

Designed to develop basic ability in pronun­ciation, reading, writing, and listening comprehension in German. Assumes no prior knowledge of German.

GRMN 102 (4)

Beginning German II

Further study of the basic concepts of German. Designed to develop basic ability in pronunciation, reading, writing, and listening comprehension in German. Prerequisite: GRMN 101 or equivalent.

GRMN 201 (3)

Intermediate German I

Continuation of the development of commu­nicative competence in German at the inter­mediate level. Includes structured practice of writing, speaking, reading, and listening compr­ehension in German. Conducted in German. Prerequisites: GRMN 101 and 102 or equivalent.

GRMN 202 (3)

Intermediate German II

Continuation of the development of commu­nicative competence in German at the inter­me­diate level. Emphasis on oral production, composition, reading and listening compre­hension. Includes an introduction to German culture. Conducted in German. Prerequi­sites: GRMN 101, 102, and 201 or equivalent.

GRMN 311 (3)

Advanced German

Focuses on further development and refinement of the four primary skills in German (speaking, writing, reading, and listening comprehension), in addition to a study of cultural factors which affect communication. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: GRMN 202 or equivalent.

GRMN 312 (3)

German Composition and Advanced Oral Practice

Advanced-level practice of German through oral and written exercises. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: GRMN 202 or equivalent.

GRMN 315 (3)

Exploring German Literature

Designed to help students read, understand, and enjoy a representative selection of masterpieces of German literature. It will survey the development of German literature from the age of Enlightenment to the present. Readings in fiction, poetry, and drama will introduce the students to a critical approach to literature. Conducted in German. Recommended GRMN 311. Prerequisite: GRMN 202 or equivalent.

GRMN 318 (3)

Business German

German language and culture within the context of German business and economics. Extensive reading, listening comprehension, and speaking exercise about up-to-date issues related to business and political matters. Course conducted in German. Prerequisite: GRMN 202 or equivalent.

GRMN 350 (3)

Civilization and Culture of German Speaking Countries

Study of the culture and civilization of the German people and the Germanic world. Analysis of literature, art, history, geography, and contemporary social structures. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: GRMN 202 or equivalent.

GRMN 395A (1) 397B (2) 395C (3)

Independent Study

Students will study their own field of interest within German, Austrian, and Swiss literature and culture. Readings, written papers, and oral discussions will be guided by the instructor. A minimum of three analytical papers will be required. Students must meet weekly with the instructor. May be repeated for a total of three (3) units. Conducted in German. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (HD)

College of Arts and Sciences

HD 300 (3)

Administration in Social Service Settings

Theory and research in the effective management and administration of social services. Subject matter includes funding and grant-writing, licensure, decision making and leadership, personnel manage­ment, public relations, and program evalu­ation. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for MGMT 302 and HD 302.

HD 301 (3)

Theories of Human Development

A survey of theories and research strategies in human development. Through drawing on foundational work in the fields of biology, psychology, and sociology, the course will focus on developing interdisciplinary frameworks for understanding human development from birth to death.

HD 361 (3)

Introduction to Interpersonal, Interviewing, and Interaction Skills

Provides basic training in the interpersonal skills integral to counseling-related careers.

HD 490 (3)

Human Development in Perspective

A socially relevant “real world” problem or situation in human develop­ment will be considered from the perspective of several disciplines. Capstone course designed to be taken during the final year of undergraduate study. Prerequisites: All lower-division requirements and nine (9) units of upper-division courses applied toward the major.

HD 495 (3)

Field Experience in Human Development

Supervised experience providing service in a developmental setting. Students will spend approximately six (6) hours a week in a child and/or adult day or residential care placement in observation, participation, and service, attend weekly class meetings, read related material and prepare written reports. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units, but no more than three (3) units of credit may be applied towards the major. Prerequisites: All lower-division requirements.

HD 497 (3)

Applied Research in Human Development

Reviews the importance of theory, research objectives and various quantitative and qualitative methods. Students will be expected to participate in the development and implementation of an applied research study that they either initiate or is part of an ongoing research study. Through the class students will be exposed to data collection, data coding, data analysis and manuscript preparation.

HD 499A (1) 499B (2) 499C (3)

Supervised Independent Study

Independent study deals with a special interest not covered in a regular course or with exploration in greater depth of a subject introduced in a regular course. Discussion in individual conferences. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units of credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

HISTORY (HIST)

College of Arts and Sciences

HIST 101 (3)

Critical Thinking in History

An introduction to critical analysis, structure of argument, analysis of evidence, and logic using historical sources.

HIST 130 (3)

U.S. History 1500-1865

A survey of the development and changing historical interpretation of the American insti­tutions and society from the colonial period to the end of the Civil War. Special attention to the interplay of European, American Indian, and African cultures in this development. Themes include immigration, colonial forma­tion, Indian-white contact, constitutional development, economics, religion, slavery, status of women, westward expansion, reform, and political parties. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 230.

HIST 131 (3)

U.S. History 1865-Present

A survey of the development and the changing historical interpretation of institutions and society in the United States from Reconstruction to the present. Special attention to the interplay between races and cultural diversity and conflict. Themes include immigration, constitutional develop­ment, politics, economics, religion, reform, the growth of the United States as a world power, status of women, westward expansion, and urbanization. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 231.

HIST 201 (3)

World Civilizations to 1500

Surveys the history of the world from the early river-valley civilizations to the year 1500. Emphasis upon Afro-Eurasia and the Americas. Subject matter includes politics, society, religion, and global interactions.

HIST 202 (3)

World Civilizations from 1500 to the Present

Surveys the history of the world from the commercial empires of the 16th Century to the present. Examines global convergences, colonialism, imperialism, and the modern world system.

HIST 300 (3)

Thematic Topics in History

Thematic topics in History. Topics may come from any world area or be comparative. 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.

HIST 301 (3)

Historical Methods and Writing

Explores the various approaches historians take to their study and a variety of styles of historical writing including analytical reviews, abstracts, and the research paper. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 395.

HIST 305 (3)

Early Industrial Britain, 1688-1850

Charts the early economic transfor­ma­tion of Britain and its role in shaping issues of politics and constitutional forms; surrounding the developing of class, gender, and social relationships; framing questions of empire and imperial policy; and cultural and intellectual expression. Uses Britain’s indus­trialization as a case study to isolate structural components of that process within the parti­cular situation found in Britain from 1688-1850.

HIST 307 (3)

The Politics of Irish Nationalism

Presents Irish History both as case study in European nationalist move­ments and as model for British colonial/ imperial relations. Examines impact of nationalism and colonialism on state-building, economic development and cultural/ intellectual life. Particular emphasis on rela­tionship between nationalist movements, colonial policy, and political violence. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 300B.

HIST 308 (3)

National Cinema and National History in 20th Century Europe

Explores the history of how European national identities were created, defined and sustained in the 20th Century through the new medium of motion pictures. Examines the creation of national cinemas in several countries including Germany, France and the Soviet Union. Considers films and film­makers as manufacturers of national identities and myths both in support of and in opposi­tion to European states in the 20th Century as a way of understanding a nation’s history.

HIST 310 (3)

Ancient Middle East and Greece

An overview of the ancient societies of the Middle East, Egypt, and Greece.

HIST 311 (3)

The Mediterranean in the Age of Rome

The political, social, and eco­nomic development of the Roman empire from the founding of Rome to the end of the Western Empire.

HIST 313 (3)

Church and Society in Medieval Europe

Explores the rela­tionship of religion to other aspects of medieval society. Includes exploration of religious orders, class, the arts, witchcraft, church-state relations, and feudal structures.

HIST 316 (3)

Gender and Authority in Medieval and Early Modern Europe

An exploration of gender ideologies and practices in traditional European society. Evaluates the social meanings of sexuality and the ways they shifted over time. This survey begins with a political and social consideration of gender in the Greco-Roman world. It then studies images and roles for men and women in medieval and early modern Europe. Subjects considered include: sexual ideologies, labor and domestic roles, the regulation of sexual practices by church and state, and the use of gendered imagery in the construction of political authority. Meets major requirements in women’s
history.

HIST 317 (3)

Renaissance and Reformation of Europe

Europe in the era of the Renaissance and Reformation. Explores the rise of nation states in an era of profound religious change. Examines demographic and economic transformation as well as the beginnings of European expansion.

HIST 318 (3)

Society and Culture in Early Modern Europe

Changes in European thought, art, and society from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment. Treats the development of two European cultures — elite and popular — in response to religious change. Examines literacy and printing, scientific thinking, and developments in political theory.

HIST 323 (3)

Society and Culture in Modern Europe

Changes in European thought, art, and society from the rise of romanticism to post-modernism.

HIST 324 (3)

The Enlightenment and European Society

Examines the tumultuous and world-changing ideas of the Enlightenment of 18th Century Europe. Looks at challenges to traditional views of religion, knowledge, politics, gender and peoples on other continents.

HIST 325 (3)

Revolutionary Europe

Political, social, and cultural responses to revolutionary movements in Europe from 1789 to the present. Explores the role of class, gender, ideology, as well as political and economic structures in both “successful” and “failed” revolutions from the French Revolution through recent struggles in eastern Europe.

HIST 326 (3)

Towards a European Community

Political, economic, and social developments in contemporary western Europe since the end of World War II. Themes include European relations with the United States and issues of “americani­zation”; political and economic integration and rivalry; terrorist, radical and youth movements since the 1960s; demographic trends and issues of immigration/ multiculturalism.

HIST 327 (3)

Women in Modern Europe

The experience of women in Europe from the 17th Century to the present. Themes include changes in the definition of women’s roles, legal and political status, education, with attention to the impact of industrialization, the cult of womanhood, war, state family and welfare policies on women’s lives. Meets major requirements in women’s history.

HIST 330 (3)

The Constitution and American Society

Origins and writing of the U.S. Constitution and the political and social issues that have arisen as the Supreme Court and others have interpreted, amended, and implemented the basic law of the United States.

HIST 331 (3)

Law, Women, Family, and American History

Explores the ways law has shaped women’s lives and the family from the colonial period to the present in the United States. Includes questions of inheri­tance, regulation of marriage and custody, regulation of sexuality, legal definitions and control of abuse, employment legislation, legal and civil rights. Special attention paid to the differential impacts of race and class. Meets major requirements in women’s history.

HIST 332 (3)

Women in the United States

The changing roles and status of women from the colonial period to the present. Explores the way women and society have continuously redefined work, family, law, education, and political activity. Meets major requirements in women’s history.

HIST 334 (3)

Foundations of the African-American Experience

The experience of African-Americans in American society from the colonial period to 1865. Includes an investigation into African heritage, the middle passage, antebellum African-American culture, enslavement, the struggle against slavery, the position of free blacks, and emancipation.

HIST 335 (3)

The African American Struggle for Equality

A survey of the develop­ment of traditional and legal segregation, the challenge provided by civil rights movements and related themes such as black separatism and nationalism.

HIST 336A (3)

The U.S. Historical Experience: United States Colonial Experience

The development of cultural and political institutions of work, family, and society in the British colonies, including interactions between American Indians, Europeans, and Africans. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 333.

HIST 336B (3)

The U.S. Historical Experience: United States Early Republic

An intensive consideration of the crucial first 50 years of the United States, with particular attention to the development of key political institutions and the dramatic expan­sion of the national economy. Subjects include the consolidation of the two party system, the growth and limits of the federal government, developing sectionalism, early industrialization, the elaboration of the Southern slave system, and the rise of gender-based, religiously inspired reform movements.

HIST 336C (3)

The U.S. Historical Experience: U.S. Civil War Era, 1845-1877

Focuses on the process of division, war, and reunion from 1845 to 1877. Examines the social and economic structures of the United States in the antebellum period and the evolution of the political crisis that led to the South's secession and to civil war. Treats the Union and Confederate home fronts during the war and analyzes major military strategies and battles. Devotes a high priority to the experience of African-Americans throughout this period. Finally, it looks at the successes and failures of the efforts to reunify and reconstruct the nation in the post-Civil War years. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 300A.

HIST 336D (3)

The U.S. Historical Experience: U.S. Progressive Era, 1884 -1920

Focuses on the "Progressive Era" in American life. A time of enormous change and development and a period that saw numerous reforms at the local, state, and national levels. Examines the major forces changing American life, such as industri­alization, finance capitalism, urban growth, burgeoning immigration, trade unionism,
the urban poor, and the plight of laborers, women, and minorities. Looks at the per­ceived loss of traditional values and the sharp conflicts between urban and rural areas. Finally, analyzes the nation's rise to become an international, military, economic, and financial power. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 300B.

HIST 336E (3)

The U.S. Historical Experience: Prosperity, Depression, and War: The United States from 1920-1945

An exploration of society in the United States from 1920 to 1945. Between these years the United States moved from seemingly wide­spread prosperity through the Great Depression and into WWII. All of these phases induced profound changes in American society which will be monitored by examining how Americans from diverse backgrounds responded to the challenges of these eras. Covers such issues as the intole­rance of the 1920s which included the “Red Scare” and a renewal of racism; the class divisions of the 1920s which became so apparent during the depression, and the impact that WWII not only had on American society as a whole, but specifically on women and minorities. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 342.

HIST 336F (3)

The U.S. Historical Experience: The United States in the Cold War Era

A history of society and culture in the United States since World War II, with particular attention to the social movements of the period, as well as the impact of the Cold War. Focuses on the struggle of Americans from diverse backgrounds for inclusion and equality, with special attention to the links between the Civil Rights Move­ment, feminism, the Student Movement, the Antiwar Move­ment, and the Chicano Movement. Examines the backlash to multicultural inclusion in the 1980s. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 340.

HIST 337 (3)

American Indian Response to White Expansion

The historical experi­ence of American Indians from the arrival of Europeans to the end of the 19th Century.

HIST 338 (3)

Modern U.S. Indian Policy

Development of U.S. Indian policy and responses of Indian people since the imposi­tion of the western reservation system in the nineteenth Century. Considers allotment, reduction of the Indian land base, the Indian New Deal, termination, and demands for self- determination and sovereignty.

HIST 339 (3)

The American City

The development of urban areas in the United States and their influence on American thought, life, and economic development from the colonial period to the present.

HIST 341 (3)

Ideas in America

The development and change of social, political, religious, and economic ideas in American History from the colonial period to the present.

HIST 343 (3)

Religion in the United States

Religious traditions studied in the context of changes social, cultural, and political traditions of the United States from 1600 to the present.

HIST 344 (3)

The American Frontier as Symbol and Myth

The frontier as a metaphor for the hopes and fears of Europeans and Euroamericans from 1492 to the present, as seen in the works of writers, philosophers, political theorists, movie makers, historians, and others. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 300A.

HIST 345 (3)

The Immigrant Experience

Patterns of migration to and the experience of immigrants in areas now part of the United States. Themes include the role of the family, neighborhood, church, and work; patterns of assimilation and acculturation; formation of political and social institutions; and the impact of immigration on the country.

HIST 346 (3)

Development of the American Frontier

The development of popula­tion, social institutions, resources, transpor­tation, and markets along the moving line dividing indigenous and non-Indian societies from the beginnings of European colonization in the present-day United States to the early 20th Century.

HIST 347 (3)

California History

Beginning with the diverse native cultures of the region, the course explores the impact of Spanish, Mexican, and U.S. control. Traces the origins of contemporary issues through the area’s economic development, multi-ethnic immigration, and evolving political institutions, and provides a survey of the human response to a place called “California.”

HIST 348 (3)

United States Film History

Introduction to the history of film in the United States from its inception at the turn of the 20th Century to the present. Explores the many facets of U.S. film and looks at the manner in which the film industry developed during the course of the 20th Century. Looks at the evolution of film making and the man­ner in which film not only shaped but also reflected the historical moments in which it was born, with careful attention to the manner in which film reflects American society’s tensions over race, class, and gender. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 300W.

HIST 349 (3)

Foreign Policy of the United States

Foreign policy of the United States from the American revolution to the present.

HIST 350 (3)

Chicana/o Experience in the Borderlands

Examines the historical experience of people of Mexican descent in the southwest United States (1840s 1980s). Includes (1) labor and migration patterns in the "borderlands," and (2) the "Chicano Movement," and (3) "Chicana cultural identity." Uses a "gender" approach to reveal new perspectives on the events of the past and the ways individual and groups have understood culture and society. Students will use historical methods to analyze a variety of historical documents and construct their interpretation. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 300X.

HIST 352 (3)

Mexico, Past and Present

Starting with the indigenous civilizations in the 16th Century, through the period of Spain’s imperial rule, the 19th Century wars of inde­pendence, the Revolution of 1910, and up to the present day, students are introduced to one of the most important and fascinating nations in the region. The evolution of economic, political, and social systems are traced with an emphasis on themes of ideology, identity, and resistance. Students practice basic historical methods in the required assignments.

HIST 355 (3)

Women in Latin America

Focuses on women and gender in 19th- and 20th-Century Latin America. Students will explore the evolution of the historiography, recent research and first-hand testimonial sources. Connections between gender, race, and class will guide the discussion. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 300T.

HIST 356 (3)

Culture and Identity in Latin America

Exploring indigenous, European, and African elements, this course encompasses Latin American nations which trace their origins to the Spanish and Portuguese empires. The theme of identity guides the discussion of cultural expressions in the aural, literary, plastic, and visual genres. The goal of national cultural unity contrasts with alternative notions of diversity, and the nation-state is the terrain where this cultural debate takes place. The time-period will be limited to the 19th and 20th centuries, allowing students to study contemporary cultural expressions as well as current historical analysis.

HIST 359 (3)

A History of Brazil

Starting with the arrival of the Portuguese in the early 16th Century through the long colonial period, independence, the Brazilian Empire, and, in the 20th Century, periods of alter­nating republican and military rule, this course introduces students to the fascinating experience of the other Latin America. Themes of race and economic modernization suffuse the political and cultural evolution of this nation. Syncretism in Brazilian culture and society emerges as a central theme.

HIST 360 (3)

Classical Asia

Introduces students to a selected body of classical texts from Asia, which include philosophical treatises, religious tracts and literary masterpieces that have become the intellectual foundation of Asian civilization. Focuses on culture and ideas, and helps students understand the historical and intellectual roots of contemporary Asia.

HIST 362 (3)

China and the West

An exploration of the relations between China and Europe since the 16th Century. Special attention to internal change, religion, and economics as well as diplomacy and politics.

HIST 363 (3)

China in Revolution

China since the revolution of 1911. Themes include the rise of Chinese nationalism, civil war, the Japanese invasion, rise of communism, and the cultural revolution.

HIST 364 (3)

Image and Reality — Film and Modern Chinese History

Examines modern Chinese history by looking at a group of selected popular films produced in that country during the last 70 years. By analyzing the images and motifs of these selected films, students will discuss the recurring themes and concerns as expressed by the Chinese filmmakers and seek connection between these visual manifes­tations and the nation’s modern history.

HIST 365 (3)

Tradition and Change in Japan

Japanese History from the mid 19th Century to the present with special attention to the interplay between traditional institu­tions and modernization, and on the expansion of Japan.

HIST 370 (3)

Early African History

Part I survey of African history discusses the culture expressed through the lives of the elite and the ordinary people, art and literature, and the ritual and belief systems of the African civilizations from the earliest times to 1800. Specific issues include the invention of agricultures, art and oral literature as histori­cal records, centralization of state and urbanization and commerce, observance of religious and ritual ceremonies, and the impact of all these developments. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 270 and HIST 300Y.

HIST 371 (3)

Modern African History

Part II survey of African history examines the political, socio-economic, and cultural issues in Africa (particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa), from 1800 to the present. Issues considered include Africa’s increasing economic and political transformation before European intrusion, colonial occupation and African resistance, African response to colonial overrule, and the coming of independence and Africa’s challenges in world affairs. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 271 and 300V.

HIST 374 (3)

Africa Under European Imperialism 1880-1975

Studies European imperialism in Africa and its political economic, and socio-cultural impact. Emphasizes the various theories about imperialism, including Marxist, dependency and modernist theories, especially pertaining to the motives, policies, and legacies of the colonial imperialist activities.

HIST 375 (3)

African Nationalism and Independence

Explores the rise of African nationalism since the 1940s, and the course of Africa’s regaining of independence. Pays specific attention to the leading personalities in the struggle for independence and their nationalist philosophies. The political, economic and cultural challenges of African nationalism today such as disunity and conflicts, and the poor state of the economy and education, will also be examined.

HIST 381 (3)

Comparative French Colonialism: From the Caribbean to Indochina

Compares French colonialism in a variety of contexts, such as Haiti, Algeria and Vietnam. Examines the perspective of the colonizers and the colonized, and will bring together works of colonial theory, history, literature, and film. Explores the economic, cultural, political, and social aspects of colonialism French-style, from the eighteenth century to the present.

HIST 382 (3)

Crosscultural Encounters: Travel and Contact in the Early Modern World

Examines encounters between people from different cultures in the early modern period (Approximately 1500-1800). Students will read travel and captivity narratives, along with scholarly analyses of travel and of intercultural contact. Focuses on how cultural differences were regarded and managed by different peoples and different states.

HIST 384 (3)

Women in the Middle East — Historical Perspectives

Explores the history of 19th and 20th Century women in the Middle East, their accomplishments and the barriers to their social, economic, and legal development as an influential force in the middle eastern society. Focuses on the foundation of existing problems, such as social oppression, the debate between Islamists and Secularists regarding the women’s role in society, their roles in the modern workforce and traditional Islamic views regarding “family law.” May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 300F. Meets major requirements in women’s history.

HIST 388 (3)

History of War in Modern Society

War has been one of the greatest agents of change in world history, and it has shaped irrevocably the world in which we live. This course explores modern war and the idea of war since the late 18th Century and focuses on the transition in the 20th Century to the realities of both “total” wars and “world” wars; considers the role of war in modern state-building, in social move­ments and institutions, and in intellectual and artistic expression. An important aspect involves a consideration of the intellectual, philosophical and cultural history of war, including the development of the ethics of war in an international context. This is not a course in military history.

HIST 389 (3)

Historical Transformation of Money and Power

Reviews the development of the global political economy (GPE) beginning in the 6th Century B.C. with a particular focus on the history of Western forms of industrialization and economic activity over the past two centuries. Explores how political, historical, economic, techno­logical and cultural factors shaped the evolu­tion of the GPE and how to use them to analyze the transformation of the ideas about and operation of the world political economy. Analysis will be at a system, rather than a state, level and will examine how the conver­gence of various factors have created an interdependent global political economy. Lectures, case studies, group activities and discussion formats will all be used throughout the course. Also offered as PSCI 363. Students may not receive credit for both. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HIST 300N.

HIST 390 (3)

Science and Society

The History of science and its relationship to the society in which scientific theories and technology developed. Attention to the impact of science on society.

HIST 391 (1)

Foreign Language Practicum in History

Requires a student to do historical readings and research in a foreign language on a regular basis. Students must be concurrently enrolled in a three (3) unit History course where such foreign language study is appropriate. Readings may either be substitutions or additions to the standard reading list for that class, but shall constitute at least twenty percent (20%) of the total. May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units. Credit may not be counted toward the thirty (30) unit upper-division major requirements. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and completion of the CSUSM History major’s language requirement.

HIST 392 (1)

Experiential Learning in History

Opportunity to provide needed community services through experiential learning. Requires a minimum of 35 hours on-site and a journal reflecting on activities. May not be counted toward the History major. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

HIST 398 (3)

Independent Study

Directed readings under the guidance of an instructor. Several short analytical papers required. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and discipline advisor.

HIST 400 (3)

Seminar in European History

An intensive look at selected areas of European History. A capstone course for history majors in which they draw from their previous work and write a paper focusing on their primary theme. Prerequisites: HIST 301 or consent of instructor.

HIST 430 (3)

Seminar in United States History

An intensive look at selected areas of United States History. A capstone course for history majors in which they draw from their previous work and write a paper focusing on their primary theme. Prerequisites: HIST 301 or consent of instructor.

HIST 440 (3)

Seminar in Latin American History

An intensive look at selected areas of Latin American History. A capstone course for history majors in which they draw from their previous work and write a paper focusing on their primary theme. Prerequisites: HIST 301 or consent of instructor.

HIST 450 (3)

Seminar in African History

An intensive look at selected areas of African History. A capstone course for history majors in which they draw from their previous work and write a paper focusing on their primary theme. Prerequisites: HIST 301 or consent of instructor.

HIST 460 (3)

Seminar in World History

An intensive look at selected areas of World History. A capstone course for history majors in which they draw from their previous work and write a paper focusing on their primary theme. Prerequisites: HIST 301 or consent of instructor.

HIST 470 (3)

Seminar in Asian History

An intensive look at selected areas of Asian History. A capstone course for history majors in which they draw from their previous work and write a paper focusing on their primary theme. Prerequisites: HIST 301 or consent of instructor.

HIST 494 (1)

Museum Colloquium

Readings and discussions on museum theory, history, and practice. Corequisite: Can only be taken with HIST 495. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

HIST 495A (1) 495B (2) 495C (3)

Internship

On-site work for a historical agency such as an archive or museum, or providing historical research for a business or public agency. Requires assigned readings in theory and historical background, and a sustained project. May be repeated for a total of three (3) units. Arranged upon request through the History discipline. Prerequisites: Fifteen (15) units of upper-division History work, and consent of supervising faculty and discipline advisor.

HIST 499 (3)

Independent Research

Development of an extended research paper using primary and secondary sources in consultation with a faculty advisor. Prerequisites: Fifteen (15) units of upper-division History work including HIST 301 and consent of instructor and discipline advisor.

HIST 595 (3)

The Philosophy and Practice of History

Readings in the nature of historical inquiry and methodological issues. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

HIST 598 (3)

Research Seminar in American History

Exploration of primary sources and extended research on a topic. May be repeated for up to nine (9) units. Prerequisite: Post-baccalaureate standing or consent of instructor.

HIST 599 (3)

Directed Readings in American History

Individual or small group exploration of the historical literature of a particular field through reading, discussion, and writing. May be repeated for up to nine (9) units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

HIGH TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (HTM)

College of Business Administration

HTM 304 (4)

Management Information Systems

Introduction to subjects in management information systems. Includes computer hardware and software, databases, information systems development, and the role of information systems in the organi­zation. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. First day attendance is required or student may be dropped from the course at the instructor’s discretion. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for MIS 302. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core and successful completion of University computer competency requirement.

HTM 305 (4)

Production and Operations Management

Intensive study of the elements associated with the design and operation of companies in manufacturing and service industries and the integration of these elements within the entire corporate strategy. Includes operations in global markets, designing and controlling the transformation process, and planning for operations. Focuses on the quantitative model building approach to problem-solving with extensive use of computer software. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for POM 302. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core and BUS 304.

HTM 390 (4)

Current Issues in Management

Explores the current theoretical and applied research in the field of high tech­nology management. Emphasis on computer-based applications. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core and either HTM 305 or POM 302.

HTM 404 (4)

Total Quality Management

Introduces the philosophy of Total Quality Management (TQM). Includes review of the classic literature of quality, principles of quality control, continuous improvement, world class manufacturing, design of experi­ments, and Taguchi methods. Designed to provide a working knowledge of the TQM philosophy. Emphasis on applications of TQM in high-tech industries. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core and either HTM 305 or POM 302.

HTM 406 (4)

Decision Models: A Computer Integrated Approach

Covers scientific approaches to decision making. The subject matter will include structuring real life situ­ations into mathematical models and dis­cussing solution methods to solve such problems. Post-optimality analysis and comparison of different alternatives will also be included. The main emphasis will be on business applications although applications in government, natural and social sciences, and economics will also be discussed. Software packages will be used extensively. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for BUS 333 or HTM 495, as this is an expansion of those courses with an added lab component to enhance the usage of software packages. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core, University Computer Competency Requirement, and BUS 304.

HTM 411 (4)

Database Management Systems

Introduction to data modeling, database design, and database administration. Coverage of the relational database model and construction of a database application using a relational database management system. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Prere­quisites: All lower-division pre-business core and either HTM 304 or MIS 302 with consent of the instructor.

HTM 413 (2)

Management of High Tech Startups

Concepts and activities associated with the management of new ventures in high tech industries including cash management, employee recruiting and evaluation, market analysis and second generation strategies. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core, all Foundations of Business courses and Option Core.

HTM 420 (4)

Service Operations

Focuses on applying concepts of operations management in the service sector. The objectives are to: (a) develop an under­standing of the key differences between the service and manufacturing sector; (b) acquire the conceptual and empirical tools for improving performance in the service sector; and (c) foster a constructively critical posture as consumers of services. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for SSM 491S. Also offered as SSM 420. Students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core, and either POM 302 or HTM 305.

HTM 423 (2)

Riding the Information Superhighway

Study of the Information Superhighway with an emphasis on hands-on usage of the Internet, and the personal, busi­ness, technical, and social implications of the superhighway. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HTM 223 or HTM 490A. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core and completion of University computer competency requirement.

HTM 425 (4)

Systems Analysis and Design

Analysis, design, and implementation of computer-based information systems. Life cycle and prototyping paradigms will be examined as well as classical structured methodologies and object-oriented methods. Emphasis will be placed on automated tools for system development. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core and either HTM 304 or MIS 302 with consent of instructor.

HTM 426 (4)

Telecommunications for Management

Managers in today’s business climate are frequently responsible for their group’s telecommunications tech­nology. Introduces students to the telecom­munications issues they are likely to encounter as managers. Emphasis will be placed on emerging technologies critical to the development of the information super­highway, including media alternatives, networking, and personal/commercial appli­cations. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HTM 491B. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core and either HTM 304 or MIS 302.

HTM 427 (4)

Multimedia in Business

Modeling and developing business processes using multimedia technologies. Includes introduction of principles and techniques of multimedia technologies, concepts of re-engineering, and design of virtual business. Uses multimedia authoring tools, audio, video, and computer technologies. Students are required to develop a multimedia product. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HTM 491D. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Prerequisite: Either MIS 302 or HTM 304.

HTM 440 (2)

Global Operations Management

Survey of global operations management practices and the study of critical issues impacting the subject. Subject matter includes comparison and variations of operations practices, global logistics, global technology transfer, risk management and interface with other functions of the organization. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HTM 490B. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core and completion of the University computer competency requirement, either POM 302 or HTM 305 or consent of instructor.

HTM 481 (1)

Selected Topics in High Technology Management

A survey course of selected topics in high technology management 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.

HTM 482 (2)

Selected Topics in High Technology Management

A survey course of selected topics in high technology management 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.

HTM 483 (3)

Selected Topics in High Technology Management

A survey course of selected topics in high technology management 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.

HTM 484 (4)

Selected Topics in High Technology Management

A survey course of selected topics in high technology management 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.

HTM 485 (4)

Selected Topics in High Technology Management with Lab

A survey course of selected topics in high technology management 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.

HTM 498 (1-4)

Independent Study in High Technology Management

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.

HUMANITIES (HUM)

College of Arts and Sciences

HUM 101 (3)

Introduction to Humanities, I

An introductory survey of culture from a humanistic perspective, with particular emphasis on the Greco-Roman, Judeo-Christian, and West African cultures. Historically structured from earliest times to the Renaissance, the course presents highlights from history, science, philosophy, literature, drama, dance, art, architecture, and music. Appropriate readings and written analysis. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes.

HUM 102 (3)

Introduction to Humanities, II

An introductory survey of culture from the Renaissance to the present with particular emphasis on Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Historically structured, the course presents highlights from history, science, philosophy, literature, drama, dance, art, architecture, and music. Appropriate readings and written analysis. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes.

HUM 300 (3)

The Individual and Community

An exploration through the lens of the humanities of the relationship in European culture between the individual and the various communities — social, political, religious, and cultural — of which the individual was a part. Class materials for analysis will integrate examples from literature, religion, philosophy, history, and the arts.

HUM 301 (3)

The Individual and the State

An exploration through the lens of the humanities of the relationship in European culture between the individual and the state from the Enlightenment to the present. Themes may include patronage of the arts, the relationship of romanticism to nationalism, theories of dissent and indivi­dualism, and fascism. Materials for analysis will integrate examples from literature, religion, philosophy, history, and the arts.

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (ID)

College of Arts and Sciences

ID 170 (3)

Introductory Special Topics in Interdisciplinary Perspectives in the Social Sciences

Explores an introductory interdisciplinary topic in the social sciences. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.

ID 202 (1)

Pre-Health Service Learning

Designed for the lower-division student planning a career in one of the health professions (e.g. medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine). Students will attend regu­lar classroom meetings (one-hour per week) and spend a minimum of two hours per week at a Service-Learning placement. Students will carefully choose a Service-Learning placement that matches their career interests and will enhance the pro­cess of developing a career path. Reading, classroom discussion/ activities, and written assignments will explore a variety of topics including 1) developing an academic plan, 2) developing alternative career paths and a life-long com­mitment to serving others, 3) the ethics and politics of health care, 4) an introduction to the professional school application pro­cess, and 5) developing writing and interviewing skills necessary for the application process.

ID 301 (3)

Latin America at the Millennium

Interdisciplinary over­view of salient issues facing Latin America as we approach the end of the 20th Century. Issues are illustrated with case material from different countries. Draws from social science per­spectives, as well as history and Latin American literature. May not be taken for credit by stu­dents who have received credit for ID 370D.

ID 304 (3)

African-American Experience I — Myths and Realities

The first in a two-semester sequence of an introduction of the interdisciplinary field of African American Studies. Using materials and films from the field of archaeology, history, economics, anthropology, gender studies, and literature, students will examine the African-American experience in the Americas. Lectures, readings, films, and discussions will focus on African origins, the disrespect of African history, pre-Columbian contacts between African sailors and the people of the Western Hemisphere, and the Atlantic slave trade and systems of slavery in North America, selected Caribbean Islands, and Brazil.

ID 305 (3)

African American Experience II — Continuity and Change

The second in a two-semester sequence of an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of African-American Studies. Material for lectures, readings, and films will be drawn from the field of political science, history, anthro­pology, economics, gender studies, soci­ology, and literature. Focuses on the freedom strug­gles that began with the Haitian Revolution in the late 18th Century and the subsequent struggles for the end of slavery in Brazil, Jamaica, Cuba, and the Southern United States Examination of soci­eties after slavery with the help of theories of develop­ment, under­development, and internal colonialism.

ID 306 (3)

Dilemmas of Modern Mexico

Explores Mexico’s economic and political development during the 20th Century. In-depth analysis of the economic and political crisis of the 1980s and responses to the crisis in the 1990s.

ID 340 (3)

Introduction to American Ethnic and Multicultural Studies

An introduction to the cultural and historical background of four groups in America: African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Asians. Emphasis is on race/ethnic relations and the distinguishing characteristics of these cultures as reflected in the academic disciplines of the creative and performing arts, the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and the general area of popular culture. Contributions to “cultural pluralism” are accentuated as well as the special issues of “identity” faced by these Americans.

ID 340B (3)

Introduction to American Ethnic and Multicultural Studies

An introduction to the cultural and historical background of four groups in America: African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Asian Americans. Emphasis is on race/ethnic relations and the distinguishing characteristics of these cultures as reflected in the academic disciplines of the creative and performing arts, the humanities, the social and behavioral sciences, and the general area of popular culture. Contributions to "cultural pluralism" are accentuated, as well as the special issues of "identity" faced by these Americans. Corequisites: EDUC 350B and 364B. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

ID 350 (3)

Topics in Interdisciplinary Perspectives in the Humanities, Social Sciences and/or Sciences

Explores an inter­disciplinary topic from the perspective of at least two disciplines across the boundaries of sciences, social sci­ences, and humanities. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

ID 360 (3)

Topics in Interdisciplinary Perspectives in the Humanities

Explores an inter­disciplinary topic in the humanities. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

ID 370 (3)

Topics in Interdisciplinary Perspectives in the Social Sciences

Explores an interdisciplinary topic in the social sciences. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

ID 371 (3)

Ethnic Identity in America

Explores ethnicity and ethnic identity in American society, focusing on the social factors that help explain its persistence in the face of social science predictions that ethnic distinctions, identity, and dis­tinctiveness would disappear with an increasing urbanization and post-industrial economic order. Four major groups are explored: American Indians, Latinos, Blacks, and Asians (specific groups will be selected).

ID 380 (3)

Topics in Interdisciplinary Perspectives in the Sciences

Explores an interdisci­plinary topic in the sciences. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change.

ID 381 (3)

Natural Science for Teachers

Provides the prospective K-6 teacher with some background in the nature of scientific inquiry, data interpretation, and fundamental concepts in both physical and life sciences. Based on an inquiry-oriented approach to learning. The content will be equally divided between life and physical science. This course meets four (4) hours per week. Two hours of lecture and two hours of activity. Prerequisites: The Entry-Level Mathematics requirement, Lower-division General Education, and participation in science semester of the Integrated Credential Program.

ID 400 (3)

Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Literacy

Focuses on the multi-dimensional nature of literacy: linguistic (systems of language and their interaction in written discourse); cognitive (psycho­logical strategies and processes used to make meaning through written discourse); socio­cultural (ways individuals use literacy to mediate their interactions with their society, culture, and discipline); developmental (the manner in which the linguistic, cognitive, and sociocultural aspects of literacy are learned); and edu­cational (issues related to the teaching of literacy in school settings). Also offered as LING 400. Students may not receive credit for both.

ID 410 (3)

Militants and Activists: Movements for Social Change

Interdisciplinary exploration of how ordinary citizens create social change by organizing and participating in collective action. When, why, and how do ordinary citizens become activists and militants? Why and how do social movements succeed or fail? Presents theories of collective action and social change, and explores case studies of social movements and other social protests through the lenses of multiple disciplines. Case studies may be drawn from any region in the world.

ID 450 (3)

The U.S.-Mexico Border

Focus on the economic, social, and cultural geography of integration between the United States and Mexico in the border region. Overview of the U.S.-Mexico border as a whole as well as examination of selected border cities, industry and agriculture, the environment, labor, immigration, politics, and other issues. Also offered as GEOG 450. Students may not receive credit for both. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ID 450S.

ID 450S (3)

La Frontera Mexico-Estados Unidos

Focus on the economic, social, and cultural geography of inte­gration between the United States and Mexico in the border region. Overview of the U.S.-Mexico border as a whole as well as examination of selected border cities, industry and agriculture, the environment, labor, immigration, politics, and other issues. Also offered as GEOG 450S. Students may not receive credit for both. Offered in Spanish. May be taken for credit in the Spanish major Language and Culture Track. May not be taken for credit for students who have received credit for ID 450.

ID 498A (1) 498B (2) 498C (3)

Interdisciplinary Library Research in the Natural Sciences

In-depth reading and researching of the literature on current interdisciplinary issues in the sciences. The student must develop an independent study project in consultation with a primary research advisor from biology, chemistry, physics, or psychology and a secondary research advisor from a second discipline. The student must write a research paper (approximately 10-20 pages) summarizing the current knowledge of the subject. The paper should include a list of literature citations in the accepted format for the primary field. An independent study contract must be completed and signed by both primary and secondary research advisors by the end of the second week of classes. Prerequisite: At least one course in the primary subject area with a grade of B or better and consent of both instructors.

ID 499A (1) 499B (2) 499C (3)

Interdisciplinary Laboratory Research In the Natural Sciences

An original research project involving interdisci­plinary research in the sciences. The student must develop an independent research project in consultation with a primary research advi­sor from biology, chemistry, physics, or psychology and a secondary research advisor from a second discipline. The student must write research paper (approximately 10-12 pages) summarizing the current know­ledge of the research problem, the goal of the research project, the experimental methods used, the results, and how the results forward the current state of know­ledge in the field. The paper should include a list of literature citations in the accepted format for the pri­mary field. An independent study contract must be completed and signed by both primary and secondary research advisors by the end of the second week of classes. Prerequisite: At least one laboratory course in the primary subject area with a B or better and consent of both instructors.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM (IP)

University-wide

IP 250 (1-12)

Projects in Study Abroad

Open to students enrolled in California State University International Programs and CSUSM Exchange Programs. Study under­taken in a university abroad under the
auspices of the California State University. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director.

IP 450 (1-12)

Projects in Study Abroad

Open to students enrolled in California State University International Programs and CSUSM Exchange Programs. Study under­taken in a university abroad under the
auspices of the California State University. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director.

IP 500 (1-12)

Projects in Study Abroad

Open to students enrolled in California State University International Programs and CSUSM Exchange Programs. Study under­taken in a university abroad under the
auspices of the California State University. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director.

JAPANESE (JAPN)

College of Arts and Sciences

Note: The World Languages and Hispanic Literatures Department currently offers lower-division courses in Japanese on a regular basis, and will offer upper-division courses on a modified basis. Students are urged to consult the Class Schedule for offerings.

JAPN 101A (4)

Beginning Japanese I (Traditional)

A traditionally taught class focusing on fundamentals of Japanese. Designed to develop basic ability in pronunciation, reading, conversation and grammatical structures. Assumes no prior knowledge of Japanese. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for JAPN 101B. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes.

JAPN 101B (4)

Beginning Japanese I (Multimedia)

Focuses on the fundamen­tals of Japanese. Designed to develop basic ability in pronunciation, reading, conversa­tion, and grammatical structures. Students will receive instruction both through lectures and through self-paced language laboratory activities utilizing multimedia. Assumes no prior knowledge of Japanese. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for JAPN 101A.

JAPN 102A (4)

Beginning Japanese II (Traditional)

A traditionally taught course which serves as the continuation of JAPN 101 (A or B). Further development of basic ability in pronunciation, reading, conversation, and grammatical structures. Prerequisite: JAPN 101A or 101B, or equivalent. May not be taken by students who have received credit for JAPN 102B. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes.

JAPN 102B (4)

Beginning Japanese II (Multimedia)

Continuation of JAPN 101A or 101B). Further development of basic ability in pronunciation, reading, conversa­tion, and grammatical structures. Students will receive instruction both through lectures and through self-paced language laboratory activities using multimedia. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for JAPN 102A. Prerequisite: JAPN 101A or 101B, or equivalent.

JAPN 201 (4)

Intermediate Japanese I

Continuation of Japanese language funda­mentals. Emphasis on the development of the skills of reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing and study of Japanese culture. Conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 102A or 102B or equivalent.

JAPN 202 (4)

Intermediate Japanese II Continuation of JAPN 201.

Further development of the four skills, with an emphasis on reading, composition, communication, culture, and review of grammatical structures. Conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 201 or equivalent. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes.

JAPN 301 (3)

Advanced Japanese I

Development of increased mastery of modern spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis on vocabulary building, comprehension, grammatical patterns, and idiomatic usage. Conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 202 or equivalent.

JAPN 302 (3)

Advanced Japanese II

Further development of increased mastery of modern spoken and written Japanese. Emphasis on vocabulary building, comprehension, grammatical patterns, and idiomatic usage. Conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 301 or equivalent.

JAPN 400 (3)

The Structure of Japanese

Study of grammatical, phonetic and linguistic patterns and structures in modern Japanese, based on advanced proficiency. Conducted in Japanese. Prerequisite: JAPN 302 or equivalent.

JAPN 499 (1-3)

Selected Topics in Japanese

Selected topics related to advanced study of Japanese language, literature or culture. 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: Consent of instructor and advanced proficiency equal to that attained
in JAPN 400.

LIBERAL STUDIES (LBST)

College of Arts and Sciences

LBST 300 (3)

Perspectives in Liberal Studies

Exploration of specific topics in Liberal Studies from diverse interdisciplinary perspectives. Analysis of topics/issues is described in specific course titles. 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.

LBST 301 (3)

Connecting Disciplines and Crossing Borders

Examines the relation between and among branches of knowledge in the social sciences, humanities, and sci­ences. Students will understand how disci­plines overlap at their margins. Designed to help students increase their awareness of con­temporary issues and scientific disco­veries, while increasing their ability to communi­cate clearly and think critically. Provides a ration­ale for an interdisci­plinary understanding of knowledge and its practical applications across disciplines. Scholarly and everyday concepts will be understood as they are derived from social process. The process of development and emer­gence of new scientific paradigms will be examined. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LBST 300F.

LBST 307 (3)

Children and the Environment

Provides an interdisciplinary exploration of the environment and children. Students will engage in cross-disciplinary exploration of children's rights, the development of children, childhood and socioeconomic conditions in developed and developing countries, the particular environmental health issues facing children, planning and sustainability, and children's relation to wild and urban areas. Particularly useful for students who are parents, or who plan to be parents, and for those who wish to work as teachers, or with children in other professions. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ID 370H.

LBST 361 (3)

The Social Construction of Science

Explores the field of social con­struction of science, a true interdisci­plinary area of investigation, historically built from existing perspectives in the social sciences (predominantly sociology but also anthropo­logy, social-linguistics, history, and philoso­phy). Introduces students to the basic theore­tical concepts required for the analysis of science as a social phenomenon, its internal and external constructions, and its practice. The application of the basic tools and key concepts in the course will be accomplished through a focused exercise that explores one specific area of science such as the human genome project or distributed information systems. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ID 370A.

LBST 361B (3)

The Social Construction of Science

Explores the field of social construction of science, an interdisciplinary area of investigation, built from existing perspectives in the social sciences (predominantly sociology, but also anthropology, social-linguistics, history, and philosophy). Introduces students to the basic theoretical concepts required for understanding the social situation of science and its contributions to the social world. Introduces students to the analysis of science as a social phenomenon, its internal and external constructions, and its practices. It will also show the ideas in science are reflected in the development of social policy. The application of the basic tools and key concepts in the course will be accomplished through a focused exercise that explores one specific area of science such as information technologies. Corequisites: EDMS 545B and ID 381. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chair.

LBST 362 (3)

Technology and Social Change

Explores the impact technology has on our everyday life. The goal is to understand the complex, hidden relationships between science, technology, and culture. Examines how perceived problems in the world are viewed by parti­cular disciplines. Each perspective provides a particular characterization of the problem, which (a) shapes the kinds of solutions, and (b) directs the kinds of technology that can be used to solve the problem. The application of technology then alters how the problem is viewed and re-interpreted. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ID 370B.

LBST 375 (3)

Urban Change and Ethnicity

Focuses on key immigrant-receiving metropolitan areas in the U.S. Discusses relationship between the restructuring of those urban economies and employment/ settlement patterns of immigrants. Focuses on urbanization during two waves of immigration to America since the 1880s: 1) first wave dominated by Europeans from southern, eastern, and central Europe who arrived between 1880 and 1920, and 2) second wave dating from 1965, comprised largely
of immigrants from the Western Hemisphere and Asia. A further concern is comparative urban studies: 1) how urban development was differentially shaped over time by the two waves of immigration, and 2) how the urban economies themselves shaped immigrant adaptation.

LBST 395A (1) 395B (2) 395C (3)

Internship for Liberal Studies

Faculty-sponsored aca­demic internship in community service or education. Prere­quisite: Consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maxi­mum of nine (9) units.

LBST 498A (1) 498B (2) 498C (3)

Independent Study

Intended for students with advanced standing in respective areas of study. Selected topic(s) must be approved and supervised by a faculty member in the Liberal Studies program. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

LBST 499A (1) 499B (2) 499C (3)

Independent Research

Designed for students with demonstrated capacity for independent research in colla­boration with a faculty member in the Liberal Studies program. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

LBST 575B (1)

Integrated Program Capstone Seminar

Students demon­strate mastery of the integration of content and pedagogy. Accompanies the required nine (9) units of student teaching during the final semester of the Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program. Provides an academic framework for guiding the integration of content and pedagogy that students will be implementing in their classrooms as student teachers. Also offered as EDMS 575. Students may not receive credit for both. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisites: Semesters 1-5 of Integrated Bachelor of Arts and Multiple Subject Credential Program and consent of Department Chair.

LINGUISTICS (LING)

College of Arts and Sciences

LING 201 (3)

English Linguistics for Non-native Speakers of English

A linguistic examination of the sounds, grammar, use, and acquisition of language for non-native speakers of English. Course content focuses on problem areas in the acquisition of English as a second language and is directed toward students understanding their own patterns of English usage. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

LING 300 (3)

English Linguistics

An examination of the sound and grammar of English, its organization, and use; the production of English sounds and their systematic organization; word and sentence structure; the study of meaning in relation to context and social use; lan­guage acquisition; and the variation of English according to culture, region, social group, gender, and age.

LING 304 (3)

Linguistic Analysis of American Sign Language

The lin­guistic study of American Sign Language in comparison to other manual languages. Subject matter includes the phonology, syntax, and morphology of ASL. The relationship between the social structure and the culture of the deaf community and the use of ASL will be examined. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LING 350B. Prerequisite: ASL III with a grade of C or better, or LING 371 with a grade of C or better, or LING 300 with a grade of C or better.

LING 340 (3)

Interdisciplinary Topics in Linguistics

Explores a topic from the point of view of linguistics and at least one other discipline. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Recommended: LING 300. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units.

LING 350 (3)

Language Structures

The study of the sound, meaning, and syntax of a selected language other than English. The relationship between the social structure and culture of the speech community and the use of the language. May be repeated for credit as language changes. Prerequisite: LING 300.

LING 371 (3)

Language and Culture

An exploration of the way language shapes and is shaped by culture. Investi­gates different aspects of language struc­ture which exhibit cultural variation; patterns of cognition and language acquisition; and the socio-linguistic and psycho-linguistic dimensions of cultural variation. It highlights data from English, Spanish, and immigrant and indigenous languages of California. Course may include community field work. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LING 301.

LING 371B (3)

Language and Culture

An exploration of the way language shapes and is shaped by culture. Investi­gates different aspects of language struc­ture which exhibit cultural variation; patterns of cognition and language acquisition; and the socio-linguistic and psycho-linguistic dimensions of cultural variation. It highlights data from English, Spanish, and immigrant and indigenous languages of California. Corequisite: EDMS 526B and 540B. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chair.

LING 400 (3)

Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Literacy

Focuses on the multi-dimensional nature of literacy: linguistic (systems of language and their interaction in written discourse); cognitive (psychological strategies and processes used to make meaning through written discourse); socio­cultural (ways individuals use literacy to mediate their interactions with their society, culture, and discipline); developmental (the manner in which the linguistic, cognitive, and socio­cultural aspects of literacy are learned); and educational (issues related to the teaching of literacy in school settings). Also offered as ID 400. Students may not receive credit for both.

LING 450 (3)

Language Acquisition

Examination of the linguistic theories of language acquisition including the study of child language development as related to cognitive and cultural development; and the study of second-language acquisition in children, adolescents, and adults. Prerequisite: LING 300.

LING 451 (3)

Bilingualism

Multi-dimensional study of bilingualism including: bilingual language and cog­nitive development, transgenerational patterns, effects of cultural patterns, and political policies toward bilingualism. Prerequisite: LING 300 or 371.

LITERATURE AND WRITING STUDIES (LTWR)

College of Arts and Sciences

LTWR 050 (3)

Basic Writing Skills

Instruction and supervised practice in fundamental problems of writing. Intended primarily for students who receive an SP in GEW 101 and who need more elementary composition work. Note: LTWR 050 does not count toward any graduation requirement to be completed at CSUSM. It is counted in determining financial aid and VA benefits. This course is not applicable to the requirements of a baccalaureate degree. Concurrent enrollment in LTWR 051 may be required. All students enrolling in LTWR 050 must have taken the CSU English Placement Test.

LTWR 100 (3)

Introduction to Literature

An inquiry into the basic nature of literature. Questions raised in this course may include: What prompts the creation of imaginative literature? What purpose does literature serve in the cultural life of a community? What are its social philosophical, spiritual, and aesthetic values? Some consideration may be given to techniques and major critical theories, but the focus will be on critical reading for the nonspecialist. Specific works studied will be representative of several genres, cultures, and periods of literature.

LTWR 115 (3)

Critical Reading and Writing

Critical thinking through reading and written analysis of various genres of writing. Special attention to the use of metaphoric language, the function and meaning of symbols, the structure of arguments, the use of logic, and value of imaginative writing particularly in relationship to ethical and moral questions. Development of skills in research methods, documentation, biographical research, questions of authorship, problems of establishing accurate texts, bibliography, editing of texts, and the general profession of literary studies. Long and short research assignments, reports, written examinations will require analysis rooted in questions of race, class, and gender. Prere­quisite: GEW 101 or equivalent.

LTWR 200 (3)

Research Methods in English

Introduction to research methods, documentation, biographical research, questions of authorship, problems of establishing accurate texts, historical bibliography, editing of texts, and the general profession of literary studies. Research assignments, reports, written examinations. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes.

LTWR 208A (3)

Introduction to World Literature I

An introduction to world literatures from antiquity to the 16th Century. Critical analyses of literary works from each of these areas of the globe. Studies of selected texts to include novels, poetry, or plays. Survey of the literature to examine various writers and their influence on the cultural/intellectual life of a particular country, together with their contributions to the advancement of literature and/or important literary movements. Students should take LTWR 208B following LTWR 208A.

LTWR 208B (3)

Introduction to World Literature II

An introduction to world literatures from the 17th Century to present. Critical analyses of literary works from various areas of the globe. Studies of selected texts to include novels, poetry, or plays. Survey of the literature to examine various writers and their influence on the cultural/intellectual life of a particular country, together with their contributions to the advancement of literature and/or important literary movements. Students should take LTWR 208B following LTWR 208A.

LTWR 210 (3)

Introduction to Global Literature

Survey examining literatures from various parts and cultures of the globe, such as Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa, and the like. Introduction to literary analysis of global texts.

LTWR 225 (3)

Introduction to Creative Writing

Beginner’s workshop for students interested in writing fiction, poetry, and drama.

LTWR 300A (3)

History and Practice of Literary Commentary I

Survey of literary criticism from the Classical Period to New Criticism. Student writing will be based on critical practices; methods of reading; modes of interdisciplinary analysis and argumentation; debates on questions of theory, history, and textual scholarship. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for LTWR 300. Students should take 300B following 300A.

LTWR 300B (3)

History and Practice of Literary Commentary II

Survey of current trends in critical theory: Feminism, Marxism, Poststructuralism, Psychoanalysis, and Cultural Studies. Student writing will be based on critical practices; methods of reading, modes of interdisciplinary analy­sis and argumentation; recent debates on questions of theory, history, and textual scholarship. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for LTWR 300. It is recommended that students complete LTWR 300A before enrolling in LTWR 300B.

LTWR 301 (3)

Topics in Writing

Selected topics in the writing field. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units.

LTWR 302 (3)

Topics in Literature

Selected topics in literature. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units.

LTWR 305 (3)

Forms of Written Discourse

A review of current rhetorical and discourse theories. The course will also examine recent developments in text linguistics. Students will write several discourse types and explore differences among the types, with special attention to differences for the writing process and for the structure of the written discourse itself.

LTWR 308A (3)

English Literature I

Survey of literature and culture of England from the Fall of Rome to 1660. May not be taken by students who have received credit for LTWR 410C.

LTWR 308B (3)

English Literature II

Survey of literature and culture of England from the Restoration to the present. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 410D. It is recommended that students complete LTWR 308A before enrolling in LTWR 308B.

LTWR 309A (3)

United States Literature I

Survey of literature and culture of the United States from the Colonial Period to American Romanticism. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 410A.

LTWR 309B (3)

United States Literature II

Survey of literature and culture of the United States from Realism to the present. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 410B. It is recommended that students complete LTWR 309A before enrolling in LTWR 309B.

LTWR 310 (3)

Folklore and Mythology

Study of folk traditions and mythology as reflections and expressions of distinctive cultures as well as the general human condition. Subject matter may deal with issues such as mythic theory, the uses of myth in various literary genres, or the themes and forms of orally transmitted literature. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major.

LTWR 315 (3)

Nonfiction Prose Work­shops

A workshop for students interested in practicing writing in the profes­sions, reportage, critical or general nonfiction prose. Students should refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major.

LTWR 316 (3)

Student Newspaper

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 COMM 316. Students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisite: GEW 101.

LTWR 317 (3)

Technical Writing

A workshop for students interested in practicing writing in the professions.

LTWR 318 (3)

Small Press Publishing

Practical training in manuscript soliciting, editing, publishing, and distributing. Criti­cal examination of various small presses. May not be taken for credit by students
who received credit for LTWR 301A.

LTWR 320 (3)

Sacred Texts

Study of selected texts drawn from the world’s religious traditions — Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Taoist, and Confucian. Emphasis will be on the intrinsic literary interest of these texts as well as their thematic impact on other genres. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major.

LTWR 325 (3)

Creative Writing Workshop

A workshop for students interested in writing fiction, poetry, drama, and the like. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major.

LTWR 330 (3)

Poetry

Studies various genres and/or forms of poetry such as modern American women’s poetry, lyric poetry, epic poetry and more. Students should refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major.

LTWR 331 (3)

Fiction

Studies various genres and/or forms of fiction such as short stories, novels, detective fiction and more. Students should refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major.

LTWR 332 (3)

Non-Fiction

Studies various genres and/or forms of non-fiction such as biography, autobiography, essays, travel writing, and more. Students should refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major.

LTWR 333 (3)

Drama

Studies various genres and/or forms of drama such as tragedy, comedy, theater of the absurd, and more. Students should refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major.

LTWR 334 (3)

Film

Studies various genres, forms, and/or directors of film such as Westerns, women in film, Asian film, and the films of Woody Allen. Students should refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major.

LTWR 336 (3)

Film and Other Genres

Studies various genres and/or forms of film in relationship to other arts or texts such as Japanese literature and film, E.M. Forster into film, Shakespeare into film, postmodern film and fiction, health issues in film and more. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 335.

LTWR 337 (3)

American Film and Politics

A cross-disciplinary examination of the integral role of politics in both the making and messages of American film. Explores the impact of politics on American filmmaking through such issues as censorship, the Hollywood "blacklist," and the significance of independent filmmaking. Also studies the use of film to convey political messages and influence public opinion such matters as patriotism, pacifism, and racial/ethnic relations. Both mainstream and independent films will be addressed, and literature from the humanities and the social sciences will be incorporated. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 336 and PSCI 419B. May be taken for credit as an elective course for the PSCI major (within the U.S. Government and Politics field) and the PSCI Minor.

LTWR 400 (3)

Author Studies

Critical analysis of the major works of one or two authors in any historical period or geographical location, with attention to biography, culture, and literary background. Students should refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major.

LTWR 402 (3)

Studies in Shakespeare

Study of the writings of Shakespeare. Critical analysis of Shakespeare’s major plays, which might include emphasis on Shakespeare and the Human Condition; Shakespeare’s Comic Vision; the Tragic Vision of Shakespeare; the Historical Plays — or a combination of plays, poems and variant themes. Students should refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content.

LTWR 405 (3)

History of Writing and Literacy

A review of the history of the development of alphabets and writing systems. Survey of the rise of literacy since the fifteenth century and analysis of the continuing literacy problem in developed and developing countries.

LTWR 410 (3)

Global Literature I

Survey to examine the literature(s) from a particular culture or area of the globe. Analysis of ways in which literature reflects and expresses culture. Students should refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major.

LTWR 420 (3)

Global Literature II

Survey to compare literatures from various parts of the globe. Analysis of ways in which literatures reflect and express similarities and differences among cultures. Students should refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major.

LTWR 430 (3)

Major Periods and Movements

Approaches to literature or literary ideas by locating them within a specific historical context or a literary background. Students should refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied towards the major.

LTWR 441(3)

Literature and Other Arts and Disciplines

Comparative study of literature and other arts or other academic disciplines such as anthropology, science, philosophy, or psychology. Only six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the major. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 440.

LTWR 450 (3)

Multiethnic American Literature

Comparison of various ethnic American discourses such as African American, Chinese American, Jewish American, Latino/a American, Japanese American, Native American, Italian American, and Vietnamese American. Includes analysis of a variety of different genres ranging from autobiography to novel to poetry, and examines texts through thematic and/or historical frameworks in order to view them as products of varying cultural and historical circumstances. Questions notions of “American identity” and the “American canon.”

LTWR 460 (3)

Theories, Methods, and Themes in Cultural Studies

Readings in some of the major conceptual texts that have framed work in cultural studies, with particular emphasis on those drawn from critical theory, studies in colonialism, cultural anthropology, feminism, semiotics, gay/lesbian studies, and historicism. Examination of literature among other cultural artifacts in a variety of social contexts and from a number of theoretical and historical perspectives. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 510. Prerequisite: LTWR 300A or 300B.

LTWR 465 (3)

Theory and Practice of K-12 Writing Instruction

Introduction to current theory and practice of teaching writing in K-12. Special attention to advanced critical reading and writing skills. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 505.

LTWR 475 (3)

The Writing Process

A workshop in advanced expository writing as a creative process. Current research on crea­tivity and the writing process will also be discussed. May not be taken for credit by stu­dents who have received credit for LTWR 515.

LTWR 485 (3)

Collaborative Writing and Theory

Critical examination of the theory and practice of writing texts with other people. May include special training in feminist collaborative theory, collaborative software, business applications, and the like. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 535.

LTWR 490 (3)

Senior Seminar

Research and writing for a variety of special topics, including the works of single authors, genre studies, problems of literary history, relations between literature and the history of ideas, literary criticism, literature and society, and the like. Intended for students wishing to pursue graduate study. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 500.

LTWR 495A (1) 495(B) 495C (3) 495D (4) 495E (5) 495F (6)

Internship

Supervised experience teaching writing at the K-12 or college level or work experience in public agencies and private industries that provide opportunities to develop professional writing skills. Students working in CSUSM’s Writing Center should enroll for credit. No more than three (3) units may be applied toward the major. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units of credit. All internships are graded Credit/No Credit except CSUSM’s Writing Center. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

LTWR 499A (1) 499(B) 499C (3) 499D (4) 499E (5) 499F (6)

Supervised Independent Study

Independent study deals with a special interest not covered in a regular course or with exploration in greater depth of a subject introduced in a regular course. Discussion in individual conferences. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units of credit. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Note: This course cannot be substituted for other courses in the major without petition approval by the Literature and Writing Studies Curriculum Committee.

LTWR 503

Literary Period or Movement (3)

Advanced, historically oriented study of a literary period such as the Renaissance, or a movement such as Post Modernism. Students must refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units with new course content. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 603. Prerequisite: LTWR 300A or 300B; graduate students exempt from this prerequisite.

LTWR 504

Advanced Author Studies (3)

Advanced critical study of a major author or authors such as Shakespeare, Dickinson, Proust, Morrison, Gordimer, or Murasaki. Special attention will be given to the cultural production of the text(s) as well as the historical reception of the author. Students must refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units with new course content. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 604. Prerequisite: LTWR 300A or 300B; graduate students exempt from this prerequisite.

LTWR 509 (3)

Classical Rhetoric

A close study of Classical Rhetoric. Examines the relationships between discourse and knowledge, communication and its effects, language and experience. Explores the possibilities for understanding the nature of persuasive discourse: purpose, audience, composition, argumentation, organization, and style. Selected major works on rhetoric, from antiquity to the 19th Century. Relation­ship between the rhetorical tradition and modern approaches to the teaching of writing and literature. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 609. Prerequisite: LTWR 300A or 300B; graduate students exempt from this prerequisite.

LTWR 511 (3)

Literature in Translation

Study of select literary texts and literary criticism written in languages other than English. Students will study texts in the original language and compare them to their English translation(s) with a focus on idiom, style, grammar and argumentative detail. Includes a survey of translation theory. Requires good (i.e., equivalent of third-year instruction) reading knowledge of a foreign language. Completion with a grade of B or better satisfies the Language Other than English Requirement for graduate students in Literature and Writing Studies. May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 611. Prerequisite: LTWR 300A or 300B; graduate students exempt from this prerequisite.

LTWR 512 (3)

Modern Rhetoric

A close study of 20th Century rhetoric: composition, theory, reading theory, psycho-linguistics, sociolinguistics, language philosophy, and literary theory. Relation­ship between rhetorical theory and modern approaches to the study and pedagogy of writing and literature. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 610. Prerequisite: LTWR 300A or 300B; graduate students exempt from this prerequisite.

LTWR 525 (3)

Theory and Practice of College Writing Instruction

Wide reading in current theory and practice of teaching writing at the university level. Exploration of the implications for writing instruction of current discourse theory and linguistics (sentence-level and text-level). Review research on writing and instruction and examination of models of classroom and individual conferencing. Students will also tutor in the University Writing Center. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. LTWR 300A or 300B; graduate students exempt from this prerequisite.

LTWR 545 (3)

Advanced Creative Writing

For students who wish to increase their skills in the writing of fiction and poetry. The content of each semester will be determined by the instructor and may include short stories, poetry, novel, play or screenwriting. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units of credit with new course content. Prerequisite: LTWR 325 or equivalent experience in creative writing. LTWR 300A or 300B; graduate students exempt from this prerequisite.

LTWR 600 (3)

Research and Critical Methodology

Introduction to research methods and the critical and theoretical approaches common to the graduate study of literature and expository writing, with attention to basic
reference works, biblio­graphical techniques, analytical strategies, scholarly frames of reference, and pedagogy. Recommended for the first semester of graduate study.

LTWR 601 (3)

Literary Study in a Multicul­tural World

Relationship of literature to gender, race, class, and nationality. Changing conceptions of literary canons. Exploration, through literary texts, of values in literature and the constituents of literary value.

LTWR 602 (3)

Rhetorical Theory and Practice

Exploration of the chrono­logical and disciplinary scope of rhetorical study, from classical times to the present. Includes works of relevance not only to composition studies, but also to literature, speech communication, philosophy, and the theoretical branches of other humanistic disciplines that have become increasingly interested in rhetorical processes. Focuses on the pedagogy of composition. May be repeated for a total of twelve (12) units of credit. Only six (6) units may be counted toward the master’s degree. Students who teach in GEW 101 or LTWR 050 must register for LTWR 602 every time they teach. Prerequisites: Students must be accepted into the LTWR Master’s program, have completed the “GEW Teaching Exam,” and obtained consent of instructor.

LTWR 605 (3)

Seminar in Thematic Studies

Study of a thematic motif over time or across cultures, for example alienation and exile, cultural taboo, colonial discourse, or the representation of criminality. May also address studies such as the nature of the hero and aspects of love or death. Students must refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units with new course content.

LTWR 606 (3)

Seminar in Genre Studies

An examination of one or more genres, for example satire, utopian fiction, autobio­graphy, travel narrative, landscape poetry, the essay, film. Students must refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units of credit with new course content.

LTWR 607 (3)

Seminar in Comparative Studies

Comparison of theoretical and literary representations across cultures (e.g., East/West studies), across modes of discourse (e.g., oral/written), or across media (e.g., literature/art or literature/ music). Students must refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units with new course content.

LTWR 608 (3)

Seminar in Critical and Theoretical Studies

Close study of one or several bodies of critical theory currently applied to literary studies: psychoanalytic, feminist, Marxist, new-historical, post-structuralist. Emphasis will be on termino­logy; methods of reading; modes of inter­disci­plinary analysis and interpretation; and recent debates on questions of theory,
history, and culture.

LTWR 612 (3)

Seminar in Rhetorical Theories and Cultures

Close study of one or several bodies of rhetorical theory in relation to cultures, for example gender and rhetoric, adolescence and rhetoric, black English and rhetoric, and popular culture and rhetoric. Students should refer to the Class Schedule for specific course content. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units.

LTWR 613 (3)

Seminar in Creative Writing

For students who wish to continue refining their skills in poetry, short stories, novels and/or screen writing. Content to be decided by collaboration between the student and the instructor. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. Prerequisite: LTWR 325, 545 or equivalent experience in creative writing.

LTWR 615 (3)

Scholarly Publishing in Literature and Writing

Faculty-supervised training in literary and composi­tion publishing. Critical examination of academic journals with goal of submitting work to journals. Possible work on academic journal. Prerequisite: LTWR 525, one 600-level course, and consent of instructor.

LTWR 690A (1) 690B (2) 690C (3) 690D (4) 690E (5) 690F (6)

Graduate Research

Faculty-supervised research. May be repeated, but no more than six (6) units of credit may be applied toward the Master’s degree. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

LTWR 695A (1) 695B (2) 695C (3) 695D (4) 695E (5) 695F (6)

Internship

Supervised experience either teaching writing at the college level or working in public agencies and private industries that provide opportu­nities to develop professional writing skills. Students who want credit for working in CSUSM’s Writing Center should enroll. Only three (3) units may be applied toward the Master’s degree. Prerequisite: Consent
of instructor.

LTWR 699 (3)

Graduate Thesis

Prerequisite: Completion of twenty-four (24) units in the graduate program prior to enrollment, or consent of thesis advisor. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

LTWR 700 (1-3)

Thesis Extension

Registration in this course is limited to students who have received a satisfactory grade in LTWR 699 and who expect to use the facilities and resources of the Univer­sity to work on or complete the thesis. Students who have not completed their thesis in LTWR 699 must register in LTWR 700 until the thesis is accepted. Graded Credit/No Credit. May be repeated, but credit will not be applied toward the Master of Arts in Literature and Writing Studies degree. Prerequisite: Prior registration in LTWR 699 with a satisfactory grade.

MATHEMATICS (MATH)

College of Arts and Sciences

MATH 051 (4)

Entry Level Mathematics

Algebra: Operations with numbers, poly­nomials, rational expressions, powers and roots; solutions of equations and inequalities; graphs and functions. Geo­metry: perimeter and area; circles; volume; angles in the plane; special triangles; congruence and similarity; coordinate geometry; midpoint and distance formulas. Finite mathematics: data interpre­tation; counting principles; probability; statistics. Note: MATH 051 does not count toward any graduation requirement to be completed at CSUSM, but it is counted in determining financial aid and VA benefits. A grade of C or better fulfills the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. Prere­quisites: Highest ELM score between 480 and 540 inclusive, or a highest ELM score below 480 and completion of a college beginning algebra class with a minimum grade of C. Students that have not satisfied the ELM requirement may not enroll.

MATH 051S (3)

Self-paced Entry Level Mathematics

Algebra: Operations with numbers, polynomials rational expressions, powers and roots; solutions of equations and inequalities; graphs and functions. Geometry: perimeter and area circles; volume; angles in the plane; special triangles; congruence and similarity; coordinate geometry; midpoint and distance formulas. Finite Mathematics: data interpretation, counting, probability, and statistics. Graded Credit/No credit. Note: MATH 051S does not count toward any graduation requirement to be completed at CSUSM, but it is counted in determining financial aid and VA benefits. A grade of credit fulfills the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. Prerequisite: Highest ELM score between 460 and 540 inclusive, or a highest ELM score below 460 and completion of a college beginning algebra class with a minimum grade of C. Students that have not satisfied the ELM requirement or that have received a grade of No Credit in MATH 051S may not enroll.

MATH 110 (3)

Critical Thinking

Critical thinking in decision-making. Formal and informal fallacies of language and thought; the often unreliable guide of common-sense reasoning; analysis and criticism of ideas; distinction between fact and judgment, belief and knowledge; inductive and deductive arguments, effective techniques of decision-making. Students will learn critical thinking skills to apply to common issues of everyday life.

MATH 115 (3)

College Algebra

Equations and inequalities, functions, graphs, polynomials, exponential and logarithmic functions, conics, sequences and series, counting principles, binomial theorem, and systems of linear equations. Students preparing to take MATH 160 should take MATH 125 instead of this course. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for MATH 120. Prerequisite: Completion of the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement.

MATH 125 (4)

Pre-Calculus

Designed for students preparing to take MATH 160. Equa­tions and inequalities, functions, graphs, polynomial and rational functions, trigono­metric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of linear equations, conics, sequences and series, and the binomial theorem. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for MATH 115. Prerequisite: Completion of the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement.

MATH 130 (3)

Finite Mathematics for Business

Sets, permutations, combina­tions, probability, linear equations and inequalities, matrices, linear geometry, linear programming. Credit may not be counted toward the mathematics major. Prerequisite: Completion of the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes.

MATH 131 (2)

Modeling with Algebra

A bridge course from Entry Level Mathematics to Survey of Calculus (MATH 132). Poly­nomial, exponential and logarithmic functions, and their use in modeling; general modeling considerations; linear models; applications to business and economics. Includes use of graphing calculators. Prerequisite: Completion of the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement.

MATH 132 (3)

Survey of Calculus

Basic calculus concepts with applications to business, economics and the social sciences. Differential calculus for algebraic, exponen­tial and logarithmic functions; optimization, linearization, and other applications of derivatives; introduction to integral calculus. Includes use of graphing calculators. Prerequisite: MATH 115 or 131.

MATH 160 (5)

Calculus with Applications, I

Differential and integral calculus of functions of one variable: analytic geometry, limits, continuity, derivatives, analysis of curves, integrals, applications; algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential functions, historical perspectives. Includes a laboratory experience using either computers or graphics calculators. Prerequisite: A strong background in high school mathe­matics (Algebra I and II, Geometry, and Trigonometry) or MATH 125 with a minimum grade of C.

MATH 162 (4)

Calculus with Applications, II

A continuation of differential and integral calculus: inverse trigonometric and hyperbolic functions, integration methods, indeterminate forms, coordinate systems, planes and lines in space, sequences and series, applications, historical perspectives. Includes a laboratory experience using either computers or graphics calculators. Prerequisite: MATH 160 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better.

MATH 210 (3)

Mathematics for Elementary Teaching, I

Designed to reinforce mathematical concepts for those teaching in the elementary grades. Emphasis on numeric concepts: sets, logic, counting numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, some number theory, measurement and estimation, appropriate use of technology; historical/cultural perspectives. Credit may not be counted toward the mathematics major. Prerequisite: Completion of the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement.

MATH 212 (3)

Mathematics for Elementary Teaching, II Designed to reinforce mathematical concepts for those teaching in the elementary grades. Emphasis on geome­tric concepts in two- and three-dimensional space: points, lines, planes, curves, triangles, convex figures, parallelism, congruence, similarity, symmetry, perimeter, area, volume; networks and graphs; some elementary probability and statistics; problem-solving strategies; appropriate use of technology; historical/cultural perspectives. Credit may not be counted toward the mathematics major. Prerequisite: MATH 210 with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor.

MATH 240 (3)

Introduction to Biostatistics

Introduction to statistics in the biological sciences. Descriptive statistics, probability, random variables, discrete and continuous distri­­bu­tions, confidence intervals, tests of hypothesis, description of biological data, genetics, population growth curve fitting. Combines theoretical ideas with hands-on experience using appropriate computer software packages. This course meets four hours per week. May not be taken by students who have received credit for BIOL 360. Prerequisite: MATH 115 or equivalent.

MATH 242 (3)

Probability Modeling and Statistical Inference

Random experiments, sample spaces, probability axioms, uniform models, counting arguments, random variables, expectation, variance, conditional probability, independence, stan­dard random variables, expectation, use of limit theorems. Treatment of both discrete and continuous probability with the emphasis placed on discrete models. Simple linear regression. Applications to include topics such as random walks and random sample. Combines theoretical ideas with hands-on experience using appropriate computer software packages. This course meets for four hours per week. Credit may not be counted toward the mathematics major. Prerequisite: MATH 160.

MATH 260 (4)

Calculus with Applications, III

Differential and integral calculus of functions of several variables: three dimen­sional analytic geometry, vector calculus, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, line integrals, applications, historical perspectives. Includes a computer laboratory experience. Prerequisite: MATH 162 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better.

MATH 262 (3)

Introduction to Differential Equations

Models involving first-order equations, higher-order linear equations, systems of equations, numerical methods and applications. Combines theoretical ideas with hands-on experience using appropriate computer software packages. Prerequisite: MATH 162 with a grade of C or better. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer credit and course equivalency purposes.

MATH 264 (3)

Introduction to Linear Algebra

Matrix algebra, systems of linear equations, vector spaces, independence, linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, applications. Prerequisite: MATH 115. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes.

MATH 303 (3)

Themes for Society

Descriptive overviews of selected areas of mathematics which play a visible role in the modern world. Topics include management science and operations research, political science, statistics, computer science, biology, and some late 20th Century advancements in pure mathematics. Credit may not be counted toward the mathematics major. Prerequisite: Completion of the lower-division General Education requirement in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning.

MATH 304 (3)

Women and Mathematics

Examination of the social phenomena that have led to the small number of women in the mathematical profession. Exploration of the controversy concerning research on the comparative mathematical ability of boys and girls. Study of the lives, times, and works of women mathematicians. Prerequisite: Completion of the lower-division General Education requirement in Mathematics/ Quantitative Reasoning.

MATH 306 (3)

Statistical Vignettes

Basic statistics and practical applications from the perspective of users in real situations. Includes language and terminology, distribu­tions, sampling, tests of significance, compu­teri­zation of standard techniques, issues on uses and abuses of statistics, statistics in the social sciences, statistics in the business world. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Credit may not be counted toward the mathematics major. Prerequisite: MATH 115.

MATH 308 (3)

Non-Statistical Mathematics in the Social Sciences

Themes involving applications of mathematics in the social sciences such as: proportional representation, voting rules and aggregation of individual preferences, spatial models of election competition, power in weighted voting systems, power indices in politics, balance theory and social inequalities, measurement theory, game theory, static models of animal dominance, rumor and information networks. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for MATH 404. Prere­quisite: MATH 115 or 131.

MATH 311 (3)

Mathematics for K-8 Teaching

Builds on MATH 210 and refines both procedural and conceptual understanding of mathematical subjects emphasized in elementary teaching, such as mathematical reasoning, number sense, statistics, data analysis, probability, measurement, geometry, algebra, functions, and applications in accordance with content-based standards for grades K-8. Requires occasional use of interactive mathematical software to reinforce concepts. Credit may not be counted toward the mathematics major. Prerequisites: MATH 210 or equivalent, and one of the following: MATH 115, 125, 212, or GEM 100. Admission to a Semester 3 cohort enrollment of the Integrated Credential Option of the Liberal Studies major.

MATH 330 (3)

Introduction to the History of Mathematics

Major currents in the evolution of mathematical thought from early civilization to modern times. Prerequisite: MATH 160.

MATH 350 (3)

Foundations for Theoretical Mathematics

A bridge course between computation-driven mathematics and theore­tical mathematics. Designed to familiarize the students with the language and process of rigorous mathematical thought, speech, and writing through the introduction of typical and important examples from algebra, analysis, and combinatorics as well as a careful development of the natural, rational, real and complex numbers. In the process, this course will cover: elementary logic, methods of proof, mathematical induction, sets, relations, functions, binary operations, equivalence classes, modular arithmetic, groups, matrices, and limits. Prerequisite: MATH 160 with a minimum grade of C.

MATH 360 (3)

Foundations of Analysis

A classical treatment of the basic concepts of calculus of one variable: the real number system, limits, continuity, differentiability, the Riemann integral, sequences and series of numbers and functions. Prerequisite: MATH 350.

MATH 362 (3)

Differential Equations

Analysis and application of ordinary differential equations: linear and nonlinear equations, existence and uniqueness theorems, analytic methods, qualitative analysis of solutions, numerical methods. Combines theoretical ideas along with hands-on experience using appropriate computer software. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in MATH 162.

MATH 370 (3)

Discrete Mathematics

The terminology, concepts, and techniques of some areas of discrete mathematics applicable in computer science. Logic, proof tech­niques, recursion, set theory and counting, relations and functions, groups and codes, graphs. Prerequisite: MATH 160.

MATH 372 (3)

Introduction to Number Theory

Divisibility, Euclidean algo­rithm, unique factorization, congruences, and quadratic reciprocity. May also cover some of the following: included primitive roots and indices, continued fractions, sum of squares, introduction to Diophantine equa­tions, prime numbers, pseudo-primes, the prime number theorem, and factorization and primality-testing algorithms. Prerequisite: MATH 350 or 370 or consent of instructor.

MATH 374 (3)

Linear Algebra

Systems of linear equations, vector spaces, indepen­dence, bases, dimension, orthogonality, least squares, determinants, eigenvalues and eigen­vectors, positive definiteness, compu­tation, linear programming. Combines theoretical ideas with hands-on experience using appropriate compu­ter software packages. This course meets for four hours per week. Prere­quisite: MATH 160.

MATH 380 (3)

Theory of Interest

The mathematics of the measurement of interest, present value, accumulated value, annuities, amortization, sinking funds, bonds and securities. Credit may not be counted towards the mathematics major. Prerequisite: MATH 160 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better.

MATH 390 (1)

Mathematics Colloquium

Guest lecturers present seminars on mathematical topics, e.g., recent advances in mathematics research, interesting applications of mathematics, or fun and challenging math problems. Students must attend each seminar, prepare a journal summarizing the content of each presentation, and write a follow up paper on one of the topics that they found particularly interesting. May be repeated for credit for a total of three (3) units. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: MATH 162.

MATH 401 (3)

Number Concepts for Teachers

Designed to reinforce mathe­matical concepts for those teaching in middle school. Properties, relations, and extensions of the natural numbers, integers, rational, irrational, real, and complex numbers. Sub­jects include number sequences, patterns, functional relationships, some number theory, meaning of infinity, applications, historical/ cultural perspectives. Will use appropriate technology and physical materials. Credit may not be counted toward the mathematics major. Prerequisite: MATH 210 and 212 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.

MATH 403 (3)

Geometry for Teachers

Designed to reinforce mathematical concepts for those teaching in middle school. Geo­metry and measurement. Properties and relationships of shape, size, and symmetry in two- and three-dimensional space: points, lines, planes, curves, triangles, convex figures, parallelism, congruence, similarity, symmetry, rotations, reflections, translations, perimeter, area, volume. Historical develop­ment of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geome­tries. Will use the appropriate technology and physical materials. Combines theoretical ideas with hands-on experience using appro­priate computer software packages. Credit may not be counted toward the mathematics major. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for EDUC E596S. Prerequisite: MATH 210 and 212 with a grade of C or better of consent of instructor.

MATH 405 (3)

Statistics and Probability for Teachers

Designed to reinforce mathematical concepts for those teaching in middle school. Data collection, random experiments, data organization and interpre­tation, formulation of convincing arguments; inferences and informed decisions based on statistical methods; experimental proba­bilities; counting techniques; analysis of correct and incorrect uses of statistics. Combines theoretical ideas with hands-on experience using appropriate computer software packages. Credit may not be counted toward the mathematics major. Prerequisite: MATH 210 and 212 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.

MATH 407 (3)

Problem Solving for Teachers

Designed to reinforce mathematical concepts for those teaching in middle school. Problem strategies and approaches, in the context of problems from various fields in mathematics. Four step method; noticing patterns; reformulating the problem; decomposing and recombining; examine related problems; logic, valid arguments, and proof techniques; induction. Historical/cultural perspectives. Credit may not be counted toward the mathematics major. Prerequisite: MATH 210 and 212 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor.

MATH 409 (1-3)

Topics in Mathematics for Teachers

Designed to reinforce mathematical concepts for those teaching in elementary, middle, or high school. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Credit may not be counted toward the mathematics major. Prerequisite: MATH 210 and 212 with a grade of C or better and consent of instructor.

MATH 410 (3)

Modern Geometry

Critical review of the foundations and basic structure of plane and solid Euclidean geometry, non-Euclidean geometries, incidence and affine geometries; convexity and applications. Prere­quisite: MATH 350 or consent of instructor.

MATH 440 (4)

Introduction to Mathema­tical Probability and Statistics

Basic concepts of probability: axiomatic formu­lation, combinatorics, conditional probability, independence, standard discrete and continu­ous random variables, expectation, variance, joint distributions, limit theorems. Statistical inference: tests of significance, point estimation methods, confidence intervals, simple linear regression. Combines theore­tical ideas with hands-on experience using appropriate computer software packages. This course meets for five hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 260, or 162 and 242.

MATH 464 (3)

Numerical Analysis and Computing

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. This course meets for four hours per week. Also offered as CS 464. Students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisites: CS 111 or equivalent and MATH 162.

MATH 470 (3)

Introduction to Abstract Algebra

An introduction to the theory of groups, rings, and fields, with abstract ideas reinforced by concrete and important exam­ples, such as permutation groups, polynomial rings, and finite fields. The power of the axiomatic systems introduced will be illu­strated via several applications to concrete and classical problems. Prere­quisite: MATH 350 or 370 or consent of instructor.

MATH 472 (3)

Introduction to Graph Theory

Fundamental concepts of undirected and directed graphs, trees, connectivity and traversability, planarity, colorability, networks, matchings; emphasis on modern applications. Prerequisite: MATH 350 or 370 or consent of instructor.

MATH 474 (3)

Introduction to Combina­torics

Introduction of the basic tools of combinatorics and their applications. Permu­tations, combinations, occupancy problems, generating functions, recurrences, inclusion/exclusion, graph theory, pigeonhole principle, experimental design, coding theory. Prerequisite: MATH 350 or 370 or consent of instructor.

MATH 480 (3)

Introduction to Optimiza­tion

Modern study of linear programming with an emphasis on model formulation, solution, and interpretation of software output. Applications in work-scheduling, diet, capital budgeting, blending, production process, transportation, assignment, trans­shipment, and flow problems. Program­ming methods include the simplex method and its specialized variations, Big M Method, goal programming, and integer programming. Theoretical aspects include optimality condi­tions, sensitivity analysis, and duality. Requires using industry-standard software to strengthen the ideas and concepts. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 374 or consent of instructor.

MATH 490 (3)

Senior Seminar

Presentation and discussion of selected areas of mathematics in order to supplement avail­able offerings. Sample areas include differential forms, complex variables, partial differential equations, a second course in analysis, abstract algebra, or discrete math. May be repeated twice as course content changes, with consent of the program, for a maximum of nine (9) units of credit from MATH 490 and 491. Prerequisites: Twelve (12) units of upper-division mathematics. Other prerequisites to be determined by instructor.

MATH 491 (3)

Senior Seminar with Lab

Presentation and discussion of selected areas of mathematics in order to supplement available offerings. Sample areas include mathematical modeling and a second course in numerical analysis, optimization or statistics. This course meets for four hours per week. May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) units of credit for MATH 490 and 491. Prerequisites: Twelve (12) units of upper-division mathematics. Other prerequisites to be determined by instructor.

MATH 495 (1-3)

Internship in Mathematics

Faculty-sponsored academic internship in business, industrial, government, research firm, or university labs and centers. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MATH 498A (1) 498B (2) 498C (3)

Individual Study in Mathematics

Individually directed reading and study in mathematical sciences literature. May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units. Prerequisites: Twelve (12) units of upper-division in Mathematics and consent of instructor.

MATH 499A (1) 499B (2) 499C (3)

Independent Research in Mathe­matics (1-3)

Designed for students capable of independent and original research. May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units. Prerequisites: Twelve (12) units of upper-
division mathematics and consent of instructor.

MATH 505 (3)

Readings from Original Sources

Mathematics studied through the reading, analysis and discussion of original papers. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: To be
determined by instructor.

MATH 510 (3)

Mathematical Communication

Selected topics in advanced mathematics chosen to demonstrate appro­priate use of technology and effective organi­zation and presentation of mathematics in oral and written form. Includes three aspects of mathematical writing: writing expository mathematics, writing formal mathematics, and writing as a tool to learn; preparation of mathematical lectures; development software modules/notebooks. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 350 and at least nine (9) other units of upper-division mathematics, or consent of instructor.

MATH 520 (3)

Algebra

Review and continuation of the study of algebra begun in MATH 470. Covers some of the following: the theory of finite group theory including the Sylow Theorems, polynomial ring, unique factorization, number fields, and finite fields. The latter half of the course will cover field extensions and Galois Theory, including the classic theorems on the unsolvability of the general quintic and the impossibility of certain ruler and compass constructions, such as trisecting an angle. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 470 or consent of instructor.

MATH 521 (3)

Computational and Applied Algebra

Modern advances in computing and the theory of Gröbner bases and resul­tants have created a new branch of computa­tional algebra with many applications. Additionally, other algebraic topics such as semigroups and finite fields play an important role in discrete math and applications to cryptography and coding theory. Covers some of the following: Gröbner bases, resul­tants, and applications to such fields as alge­braic geometry, robotics, computer vision, and integer programming; semi-groups, finite fields, partially ordered sets, Boolean algebras, applications to finite-state machines, cryptography and coding theory. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 470 or consent of instructor.

MATH 522 (3)

Number Theory

Introduc­tion to number theory from the algebraic and/or analytic point of view. Includes some of the following: congruences, finite fields and rings, and quadratic reciprocity; quadratic forms and Diophantine equations; elliptic curves; the Gaussian integers, the Eisenstein integers, and unique factorization in these rings; other quadratic and cyclotomic fields and ideal factorization; introduction to analytic number theory, primes in arithmetic progressions, and the prime number theorem. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 470 or consent of instructor.

MATH 523 (3)

Cryptography and Computa­tional Number Theory

Algorithms for factorization and primality testing: pseudo-primes, quadratic sieve, Lucas Test, continued fractions, factorization using elliptic curves, public key cryptosystems such as RSA, which is widely used for secure transfer of data on the internet. Additional background material (such as the rudiments of elliptic curves) will be introduced as needed. Combines theo­retical ideas with computer lab experimen­tation and implementation. Some familiarity with a computer language is useful but not required. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 350 or 370 or consent of instructor.

MATH 528 (3)

Advanced Linear Algebra

Vector spaces; dual spaces; linear transfor­mations, bilinear forms and their matrix representations; Jordan and other canonical forms; finite-dimensional spectral theory; connections to other branches of mathe­matics. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 374 or consent of instructor.

MATH 530 (3)

Measure Theory

Lebesque measure, measurable functions, the Lebesque integral, Fubini’s Theorem, Lp-spaces, and differentiation. Prerequisite: MATH 360 or consent of instructor.

MATH 532 (3)

Ordinary Differential Equations

Theory and applications of ordi­nary differential equations. Existence and uniqueness of solutions, methods for solving equations, linear differential equations, singu­larities, qualitative analysis of solutions, systems of equations. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisites: MATH 360 and 374, or consent of instructor.

MATH 534 (3)

Partial Differential Equations

Theory and applications of partial differential equations. Cauchy problems, boundary problems, the Cauchy-Kovalevsky Theorem, Fourier Series, harmonic functions, elliptic equations, hyperbolic equations. Prerequisites: MATH 260, 360 and 374, or consent of instructor.

MATH 535 (3)

Multivariable Advanced Calculus

Analysis in several variables including multivariable derivatives and integrals, inverse function theorem, implicit function theorem, generalizations of the fundamental theorem of calculus (e.g., Stokes’ Theorem). Some of these topics may be presented from the point of view of differential forms. Prerequisites: MATH 260, 360 and 374, or consent of instructor.

MATH 536 (3)

Complex Analysis

Study of functions of a complex variable, including analytic functions, contour integrals, Cauchy’s Theorem, poles and residues, Liouville’s Theorem, Laurent Series, the Residue Theorem, analytic continuation, conformal mappings. Prerequisite: MATH 360 or consent of instructor.

MATH 538 (3)

Applicable Analysis

Foundations of functional analysis; linear and metric spaces; different modes of conver­gence; Hilbert Space; applications. May include topics such as calculus of variations, fixed point theorems, and operator theory. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisites: MATH 360 and 374, or consent of instructor.

MATH 540 (3)

Concrete Mathematics

Blend of continuous and discrete topics including sums, recurrences, elementary num­ber theory, binomial coefficients, genera­ting functions, discrete probability, and asymtotic methods. Prerequisites: MATH 350 or 370 or 470 or 472 or 474 or consent of instructor.

MATH 542 (3)

Algorithmic Graph Theory

Introduction to graphs; algorithmic com­plexity; depth-first and breadth-first search; trees; paths and distance; network flows; matchings and factorizations; Eulerian and Hamiltonian Graphs; traveling salesman problem; planarity; vertex and edge colorings. Prerequisites: MATH 350 or 370 or 470 or 472 or 474 or consent of instructor.

MATH 544 (3)

Applied Combinatorics

Counting; Ramsey Theory; experimental designs; finite projective planes; combina­torial optimization; combinatorial set systems; matroids; axiomatic social choice; scheduling theory; location of facilities on networks. Prerequisites: MATH 350 or 370 or 470 or 472 or 474 or consent of instructor.

MATH 550 (3)

Geometry

Geometric ideas selected from the following fields: euclidean geometry, hyperbolic geometry, projective geometry, introductory algebraic geometry, and computational geometry. Combines theoretical ideas with hands-on laboratory experience. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisites: MATH 374 and 470, or consent of instructor.

MATH 552 (3)

Introduction to Differential Topology and Geometry

Introduction to curves, surfaces, and possibly higher dimen­sional manifolds from the point of view of differential topology and/or differential geometry. Includes some of the following: Curves (e.g., Frenet-Serret Theorem and its consequences, isoparametric inequality, four-vertex theorem, line integrals, Fenchel’s Theorem), the topological classification of surfaces, vector fields, curvature on surfaces (leading up to some of the following: geode­sics, minimal surfaces, Gauss’s Theorema Egregium, and the Gauss-Bonnet Theorem), introduction to higher dimensional manifolds, differential forms and integration (possibly including Stokes’ Theorem and global invari­ants such as the Euler Characteristic and De Rham Cohomology). Prerequisites: MATH 260, 360, and 374, or consent of instructor.

MATH 555 (3)

General Topology

Topological spaces, open and closed sets, metric spaces, continuity, compactness, connectedness. Other subjects may include separation axioms, fundamental groups, classification of surfaces, completion of metric spaces. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisites: MATH 360 or consent of instructor.

MATH 561 (3)

Computational Linear Algebra

Provides a thorough back­ground in the formulation and analysis of algorithms for numerical linear algebra. Includes fundamentals of scientific computa­tion, subspaces, rank-revealing matrix factorizations, numerical solutions of linear systems, linear least squares, regularization, perturbation theory, and iterative methods. Combines theoretical ideas with laboratory experience. Knowledge of computer lan­guage is required. This course meets for four hours per week. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for MATH. 626.Prerequisites: MATH 374 or
consent of instructor.

MATH 571 (3)

Probability and Random Processes

Framework for probability theory: probability spaces as measure spaces, random variables, expectation and conditional probability. Major results such as limit theorems for sums of random variables, zero-one laws, and ergodic theorems. Applications may include branching pro­cesses, Markov Chains, Markov Random Fields, martingales, percolation, Poisson Processes, queuing theory, random walks, and renewal processes. Combines theoretical ideas with hands-on laboratory experience using appropriate computer software packages. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 360 or 440 or consent of instructor.

MATH 620 (3)

Seminar in Advanced Mathematics

Advanced mathematics chosen from areas represented in the program faculty and intended to build on 500-level material. Covers the following: algebra and number theory, analysis, combinatorics and graph theory, computational mathematics, geometry, and probability. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit for MATH 620 and 621. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MATH 621 (3)

Seminar in Advanced Mathematics with Lab

Advanced mathematics chosen from areas represented in the program faculty and intended to build on 500-level material. Covers the following: algebra and number theory, analysis, combi­natorics and graph theory, computa­tional mathematics, geometry, and probability. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit for MATH 620 and 621. This course meets for four hours per week. Prerequisite: Con­sent of instructor.

MATH 697 (1)

Workshop in the Teaching of Mathematics

Discussion of syllabus construction, lecture preparation, assignment and grading of homework, construction and grading of exams, and resolution of class­room problems. May be repeated, but credit will not be counted toward the Master of Science degree. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in mathematics.

MATH 699 (3)

Thesis

Preparation of a thesis for the master’s degree.Graded Credit/No Credit. Students may enroll in one one section per semester. Prerequi­sites: An officially appointed thesis committee and advancement to candidacy.

MANAGEMENT (MGMT)

College of Business Administration

MGMT 302 (2)

Foundations of Management

Important concepts and applications in management including motivation, leadership, group dynamics, organization design, decision-making, communication, and organization change. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for SSM 304. Prerequisite: All lower-division pre-business core.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (MIS)

College of Business Administration

MIS 302 (2)

Foundations of Management Information Systems

Survey of management information systems topics with an emphasis on service applications. Includes computer hardware and software, databases, information systems development, and the role of information systems in the organization. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HTM 304. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core, and completion of the University computer competency requirement.

MARKETING (MKTG)

College of Business Administration

MKTG 302 (2)

Foundations of Marketing

Marketing is the process of identifying and satisfying customers’ needs for products, services and ideas, and simultaneously creating and delivering a standard of living to society. Examines the components of the marketing process, sources and uses of marketing intelligence, consumer behavior and international marketing. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for SSM 305. Prere­quisite: All lower-division pre-business core.

MUSIC (MUSC)

College of Arts and Sciences

There is a Music Track in the Visual and Performing Arts major.

MUSC 120 (3)

Introduction to Music

Comparative study of various musical styles and cultures. Emphasis on basic musical materials, how music is constructed and performed, and the social and cultural milieu in which it is created. Includes concert, folk and popular music from Western Europe, America, Indonesia, North India, Japan, and West Africa, among others. Through listening and analysis, students will learn the fundamentals of music and search for relationships between and commonalities among musical cultures.

MUSC 293 (1)

Vocal and Instrumental Instruction

Private or small group music lessons. Prerequisites: Normally open only to Visual and Performing Arts Music Track students with less than one year of lower-division studio music study or who are placed at this level through audition. Students approved for MUSC 293 must be enrolled in appropriate ensembles at CSUSM and be enrolled in appropriate lower-division music courses. May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MUSC 302 (3)

Computers and Music

Introduction to computers and their use in a musical context. Includes an historical over­view of the field and in-depth investigation of the use of computers and synthesizers in creating musical compositions (both printed and recorded). Students will learn the basics of synthesis, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface, the language by which computers and synthesizers can “talk” to each other), sequencing, computer music notation, and random computer-generated composi­tional processes. Computer ethics and word processing will also be covered. Projects will be completed in Microsoft Word (word processing), Vision (sequencing), Finale (notation), and M (random compositional processes.) Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.

MUSC 320 (3)

Critical Listening

Helps the student develop highly honed listening skills. Music from many cultures including Euro-American concert music, music from India, Japan, Africa, South America, Eastern Europe, and the United States form the core of the examples studied. No single historical period or national style dominates. The emphasis is placed on perception of musical elements that are common to all music of the world, the acoustical foundations of music, and aesthetics. Music is viewed within a social and cultural context. Attendance of concerts is a required part of the course.

MUSC 321 (3)

Survey of World Folk Songs

Study of selected folk songs from the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. Explores issues associated with the context of the songs, their social function, gender, status, and age differences of the performer/ composer. Requires students to learn to sing songs in their original language, complete group research projects that focus on a single cultural group, learn the techniques of song analysis, and complete an ethnographic case study with a local folk musician.

MUSC 323 (3)

Music in Ritual and Religion

Cross-cultural studies of the music identified with worship. Examples drawn from Africa, Europe, United States, the Caribbean, South America, Islam, East Asia, and India.

MUSC 324 (3)

Survey of World Popular Music

An introduction both to the great diversity of the world’s popular musics, and to some of the issues involved in the production of popular music worldwide. Musics addressed will cover a broad geo­graphic area, including parts of Africa, the Americas, Europe, the Middle-East, and South, East, and Southeast Asia. Issues of religion, gender, politics, ethnic or regional identity, cultural property, appropriation, and mass-media will be examined as influential factors informing popular music practices across geographic and cultural boundaries.

MUSC 390 (2)

Andean Ensemble

A performance ensemble specializing in the music of Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Chile. Students learn to play bamboo flutes, pre-Columbian instruments, and panpipes. Guitarists and vocalists are welcome. Music is sung in Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara. May be repeated for a total of eight (8) units.

MUSC 391 (2)

African Ensemble

Exploration of performance practice in traditional African music through organized performances of selected musical types and forms. Students will be introduced to various techniques as a basis for the integration of music, dance, and drama in traditional African societies. May be repeated for a total of eight (8) units.

MUSC 393 (2)

Advanced Vocal and Instrumental Instruction

Private or small group music lessons. Prerequisites: Normally open only to Visual and Performing Arts music track students with at least one year of lower-division studio music study. Students approved for MUSC 393 must be enrolled in appropriate ensembles at CSUSM and be enrolled in the core Visual and Performing Arts program. May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MUSC 394 (2)

Vocal Ensemble

A vocal ensemble specializing in many different musical styles. Performances will include works from jazz, traditional, popular, and classical repertories. Emphasis will be placed on correct vocal and performance techniques and improvement of musical skills. May be repeated for a total of eight (8) units.

MUSC 395 (2)

Javanese Gamelan Ensemble

Exploration of performance practice in traditional Javanese Gamelan music through organized performances of selected musical types and forms. Students will be introduced to various techniques as a basis for the integration of music, dance, and drama in traditional Indonesian societies. May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units.

MUSC 402 (3)

Advanced Composition With Computers

A study of the advanced techniques of digital music technology. Includes digital audio recording and editing, signal processing, alternative MIDI con­trollers, live performance with electronics, advanced synthesis, sampling, and sequencing techniques. Students will compose works in several styles with a final project to be presented in concert. Two hours of lecture and two hours of composition activity are required. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. Prerequisite: MUSC 302 or consent of instructor.

MUSC 421 (3)

Survey of World Music I

Explores the music of Native Americans, Black music in America, West African music, European folk music, and the music of India. Students will be required to complete an anthropological/ethnomusicological field work study in one of the indigenous music styles in Southern California. The project will include interviews with native informants, field recordings, and other appropriate research.

MUSC 422 (3)

Andean Music and Culture

An introduction to Andean culture through music performance, listening, and research. Students will learn to play authentic Andean instruments from Peru, Chile, Ecuador, and Bolivia. Extensive reading and analytical listening are a part of this course. Offered in English or Spanish. When offered in Spanish it will appear as “Música Andina y Cultura” in the Class Schedule and may be taken for credit in the Spanish major, only in the Language and Culture Track. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for MUSC 422S.

MUSC 423 (3)

African Music in Dispersion

Students will explore and trace the influences of African culture in the new world. Exploration of the dispersion of music, religion, social structure, and culture.

MUSC 424 (3)

African Music and Culture

A survey of traditional and modern cultures on the African continent. Special attention is given to the development of an understanding of African religious systems, social structures, and the arts as a manifestation of the African world view.

MUSC 425 (3)

Latin American Music and Society

An in-depth survey of the music and culture of Latin America as seen through the lens of history. The materials will be organized in the following historical periods: the Pre-Columbian Era, the Colonial Era, the Republican Era, and modern trends in Latin American music. Folkloric, concert, and popular music will be examined in relation to class strata in Latin America. Special empha­sis will be placed on the music of Mexico, Brazil, the Andean region, and Cuba. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for MUSC 425S.

MUSC 426 (3)

Japanese Music and Culture

An introduction to Japan through the senses, with an emphasis on musical and visual arts. The fine arts are studied through historical and cultural perspective. Students will view films, videos, and photos of famous places in Japan, as well as important works of art. Numerous recordings of Japanese music, together with live music, will be provided for study in the class. Class sessions will be devoted to geography, history, language, literature, society, and religion, in themselves and in relation to music and the visual arts. The aim is to promote a deeper understanding among Americans for the distinctive values of Japanese culture.

MUSC 427 (3)

Music and Culture in the United States

A survey of the music and culture of the United States through study of the various social strata and ethnic groups which make up the fabric of American life. Music will be studied in the historical, social, and cultural context of the time in which it was created with special attention paid to historical periods such as the Civil War, the turn of the century, the Great Depression through World War II, the 1960s, and the present. Additional emphasis will be placed on the role of women in American musical culture and issues of class and race as they influence (and are influenced by) the development of musical styles.

MUSC 480 (3)

Music Activities for Children and Adults

Explores various modes of musical expression within a multicultural context. No background in music is required. An emphasis will be placed on performance, composition, and listening activities that can be applied to the K-12 classroom. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. This course satisfies the Liberal Studies require­ment for work in the Fine Arts, and Humanities (Studio Arts).

MUSC 495A (1) 495B (2) 495C (3)

Internship

Intended to provide students with the opportunity to work directly with selected and approved individual artist or group of artists as field, creative, or studio experience. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MUSC 498A (1) 498B (2) 498C (3)

Independent Study

This course is intended for students with advanced standing in respective areas of study. Selected topic(s) must be approved by the Visual and Performing Arts Independent Study Committee and supervised by a faculty member or academic advisor. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

MUSC 499A (1) 499B (2) 499C (3)

Independent Research

Designed for students with demonstrated capacity for independent research, field, creative and studio work, and analyses of data. May be repeated for a total of eight (8) units. Prerequisites: upper-division courses appropriate to area of proposed study and approved by the Visual and Performing Arts Independent Study Committee, and consent of instructor.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)

College of Arts and Sciences

PE 182 (3)

Topics in Physical Education

Introduction to studio experiences in Physical Education. Exploration of fun­damental concepts and theories through basic studio processes and movement. Two hours of lecture and two hours of activities. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units.

PE 200 (1)

Intercollegiate Athletics

Advanced practice in performance techniques in preparation for intercollegiate athletic competition. Only NAIA-eligible student-athletes may enroll in this course. A maximum of eight (8) units of intercollegiate athletics courses may be applied toward a baccalaureate degree. Graded Credit/No credit. Prerequisite: Consent of coach.

PE 201 (4)

Human Development and Physical Activity

A study of Human Development including: physical educa­tion, nutrition, substance abuse, sexuality, death and dying, and cultural identity issues with an emphasis on the physical, intellectual, social, psychological, cultural, and gender identi­fication factors which contribute to the process of development in the life span. Lab includes selected movement activities that support this process for self and others.

PE 202 (3)

The Development of Human Health and Nutrition Throughout the Lifespan

An interdisciplinary approach to the study of health and nutrition. Sociological, psychological, physiological and developmental theories are applied. Examines the six components of human health and well-being; emotions, social involvement, spirituality, physiological health, physical health, and environmental health, as well as explaining the biological, chemical, and physics of human nutrition. Various topical areas will be presented; substance abuse, chemical dependency, chronic disorders, stress induced behavior, cancer, nutrition, relationships, prevention, and treatment. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes.

PE 210 (3)

Tae Kwon Do: Ji Do Kwon

Introduction to and exploration of the fundamental concepts, culture, discipline, and basic movements of Tae Kwon Do: Ji Do Kwon, a Korean Martial Art. Studio experiences and self defense tactics appro­priate for men and women of all ages will be emphasized. May not be taken for cre­dit by students who have received credit for PE 182A. May be repeated for a total of nine (9) units.

PE 211 (2)

Practice of Yoga

Emphasizes the practice of hatha yoga (physical yoga postures). Also covers the history, philosophy, and modern practice of yoga. Physical activities will include stretching and breathing exercises that are appropriate for persons of any age or level of physical fitness. These exercises may be adjusted to suit persons with physical injuries or limitations. This class meets the physical education requirement for Liberal Studies majors.

PHILOSOPHY (PHIL)

College of Arts and Sciences

PHIL 110 (3)

Critical Thinking

A survey of concepts and methods geared to the advancement of skills in critical thinking. Subject matter includes the nature of critical thinking; the relations between logic and language; the relations between rhetorical persuasion and rational argumentation; the nature of word defini­tion; the practical functions of language; the structure of arguments, deductive and inductive; the difference between valid and invalid, or strong and weak reasoning; methods for analyzing and evaluating arguments; common argumen­tative fallacies; basic symbolic logic.

PHIL 210 (3)

Symbolic Logic

Use of symbolic notation to understand the structure of logical arguments. Translation of sentences from ordinary language into logical notation, construction of truth tables, and the use of formal deduction rules to prove the validity of arguments. Prerequisite: Completion of the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement or completion of the Critical Thinking General Education requirement.

PHIL 310 (3)

Western Philosophy: Ancient Greece and Rome

Surveys the development of Western philosophy in ancient Greece and Rome, from 700 BCE to 300 CE. Study of philosophy is set against background consideration of broader historical and cultural developments in the arts, sciences, and technology, and the context of political, social, and economic life. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PHIL 320.

PHIL 311 (3)

Western Philosophy: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance

Surveys the development of Western philosophy in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Study of philosophy is set against background consideration of broader historical and cultural developments in the arts, religion, and sciences, and the context of political, social, and economic life.

PHIL 312 (3)

Western Philosophy: The Early Modern Period

Surveys the development of Western philosophy in the early modern age, 1600-1800. Study of philosophy is set against background consideration of broader historical and cultural developments in the arts, sciences, and technology, and the context of political, social, and economic life.

PHIL 314 (3)

Western Philosophy: Late Modern and Post-Modern

Surveys the development of Western philosophy in the late modern age, 1800-2000. Study of philosophy is set against background consideration of broader historical and cultural developments in the arts, sciences, and technology, and the context of political, social, and economic life.

PHIL 315 (3)

Ethics: Theory and Application

An introduction to ethical theory and applied ethics. Surveys the major ethical theories developed in Western philosophy, and examines the ways in which theoretical approaches are applied to contemporary personal and social issues. Study of philosophy is complemented by discussion of intellectual history and exploration of a range of related disciplines such as bioethics, environmental ethics, business ethics, and public policy.

PHIL 318 (3)

Non-Western Philosophy: Theories of Value and Action

A survey of ethical traditions from non-Western cultures. Emphasis is on the religious and philosophical traditions of Asia, but African and Native American traditions are also discussed. Subjects include Hinduism and the Vedic traditions, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and others.

PHIL 320 (3)

Philosophy and Culture of Ancient Greece

Offers a survey of ancient Greek philosophy, anchored in a study of the ancient Greek cultural world. Readings of the Pre-Socratic philosophers, of Plato, and Aristotle are related to an examination of Greek civilization in its broadest dimensions. Begins with a study of the historical, political and economic conditions of Greek life. Students read philosophic works, examine the epic poetry of Hesiod and Homer, the dramatic arts of tragedy and comedy, the ancient traditions of Greek mythology, and the values expressed through the visual arts of the Greeks. Emphasizes ethics, tracing linkages and similarities of sensibility between philo­sophical and non-philosophical expressions of the Greek view of human life. Serves well as a first course in philosophy, and as a more general survey of ancient Greek culture.

PHIL 330 (3)

Philosophy in Literature

Selected readings of literary and philoso­phical texts, attuned to the problem of human identity. Literary texts present concrete examples of individuals facing the task of forging an understanding of themselves; philosophical texts offer a variety of concep­tual and ter­minological resources for the study of the processes of self-identification. Themes include: society, culture, and history; action and social interaction; public and private life; time and mortality; sexuality and gender; race and ethnicity; and modes of self-knowledge.

PHIL 335 (3)

Social and Political Philosophy

A survey of classical social and political thinkers of Western world. Intends to heighten critical awareness of the basic conceptual presuppositions of life in political society, the fundamental issues and problems that arise from political life, and the values underpinning democratic political traditions. Theses include: the basic nature of social existence, the purposes of government, the role of the state, and the dissemination of political power.

PHIL 340 (3)

Ethics and the Environment

A study of recent developments in the field of environ­mental ethics: Examines the moral and ethical status of the natural world. Environ­mental ethics is the attempt to think through issues such as: the proper place of human beings in nature, the extent of our moral and ethical obligations to the natural world, the ethical foundations of pub­lic environmental policy, the princi­ples that govern environmental use and protection, and the legitimacy of various approaches to environmental advocacy. A survey of classical ethi­cal theories will provide context for discussion of environmental ethics, and examination of current environ­mental issues (i.e., the Endangered Species Act, the debate over use of public lands) will serve as a “testing ground” for the practical application of environmental ethical theories.

PHIL 345 (3)

Bioethics and Medical Ethics

A survey of ethical issues in biological and medical research and practice. Offers and introductory survey of ethical and moral theory, and investigates the application of moral and ethical theory to issues such as animal and human research, the doctor-patient relationship, reproductive technologies, and biotechnology.

PHIL 350 (3)

The Aesthetics of Modernism

An introduction to aesthetic theory and the philosophy of art, organized around a study of the Modernist movement in 20th-Century culture. Modernist works of visual art, architecture, literature, music, theatre and dance will provide basic subject matter for discussion of classical issues in aesthetic philo­sophy. Subject matter includes: the rise of the Modernist sensibility as an overall approach to the arts, creative life, and the importance of artistic traditions; what is new and what is old in the Modernist approach to culture; the current significance of the Modernist movement, and the ques­tion of the distinction between ‘Modern’ and ‘Post-Modern’ styles. A survey of classical aesthetic theories will set the stage for extended examination of Modernist works and ideas.

PHIL 355 (3)

Philosophy or Religion

A philosophical investigation of the religious dimension of human experience. Explores the standard, classic texts in the philosophy of religion, discussing a range of viewpoints regarding the significance of religious experience. Subjects include phenomenology of religious experience, the intelligibility of religious belief and disbelief, and various approaches to the nature of divinity and its meaning for human life.

PHIL 390 (3)

Topics in Philosophy

Selected topics of study drawn from the sub-disciplines of philosophy. Topics will vary according to the instructor and semester offered. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units of credit as topics change.

PHIL 490 (1)

Exit Seminar for the Minor

The Exit Seminar allows students and faculty to reflect on the learning experience of the Philosophy Minor. Students construct a brief portfolio of essays written for coursework in the Minor, and complete a reflective essay discussing their overall experience of the Minor. Students are interviewed by faculty regarding their progress through the Minor, and share their experiences with one another in guided discussions of the Minor curriculum. To be taken in the final semester of coursework for the Minor. Graded Credit/No Credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Program Director.

PHIL 499 (3)

Supervised Independent Study

Addresses a special interest not covered in a regular course or provides an opportunity to explore in greater depth a subject introduced in a regular course. Dis­cussion in individual conferences. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units of credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

PHYSICS (PHYS)

College of Arts and Sciences

PHYS 101 (4)

Introduction to Physics I

An overview of the principles of mechanics, thermodynamics and waves. The areas covered include: observation and measurement, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, impulse, and momentum, fluids, heat and temperature, oscillations, and waves in mechanical media. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra or equivalent, trigonometry, and completion of the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement.

PHYS 102 (4)

Introduction to Physics II

An overview of the principles of electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and modern physics. The areas covered include: electric charge, electric fields, electric potential, DC circuits, magnetism, magnetic fields, geo­metrical and physical optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 101.

PHYS 201 (4)

Physics of Mechanics and Sound

A broad coverage of the principles of mechanics and wave motion. The areas covered include: observation and measurement, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, impulse and momentum, equilibrium of rigid bodies, rotational motion, oscillations, and waves in mechanical media. Required for students whose field of study is physics, chemistry or computer science. Counts toward the fulfillment of the lower-division General Education requirement in Physical Universe and Its Life Forms. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Recommended: High school physics. Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 160 with a minimum grade of C.

PHYS 202 (4)

Physics of Electromagnetism and Optics

A broad coverage of classical electromagnetism and optics. The areas covered include: electric charge, electric fields, electric potential, capacitors and dielectrics, DC circuits, magnetic fields, magnetic properties of matter, AC circuits, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, the nature and propagation of light, geometrical optics, and wave optics. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: PHYS 201 and MATH 162 with a minimum grade of C in each.

PHYS 203 (4)

Modern Physics

Intended for students whose major field of study is physics and an elective course for students whose major field of study is chemistry or computer science. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: PHYS 202 and MATH 260 with a minimum grade of C.

PHYS 205 (4)

Physics for the Biological Sciences I

A broad coverage of the principles of mechanics, properties of matter and wave motion. The subjects covered include: Observation and measurement, kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, equilibrium, fluids and solids, thermodynamics, oscillations, and waves. Required for students whose field of study is biology. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Recommended: High school physics or an introductory college level physics course. Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 160 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).

PHYS 206 (4)

Physics for the Biological Sciences II

A broad coverage of electromagnetism, optics, and nuclear physics. The areas covered include: Electrostatics, electric fields, magnetism, magnetic fields, electric circuits, geometrical optics, optical instruments, nuclear physics, radiation, and spectroscopy. Required for students whose field of study is biology. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: Completion of PHYS 201 or PHYS 205 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).

PHYS 301 (4)

Digital Electronics

Introduction to digital computer hardware design including: gates, flip-flops, registers, and memory to perform logical and arithmetic operations on numeric and other data represented in binary form. The laboratory uses digital logic integrated circuitry for experiments with combinational and sequential networks, and simple digital systems. Prerequisite: PHYS 202 and CS 231 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.

PHYS 302 (4)

Computer Interfacing and Control

Introduction to the design and use of digital computer interfaces, including serial, parallel, USB, and synchronous and asynchronous interfaces. The laboratory provides hands-on experience in computer interfacing through integrated circuits, sensors, and microcontrollers. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: Completion of PHYS 301 and CS 331 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).

PHYS 303 (3)

Introduction to Digital Signal Processing

Introduction to signals and digital processing including: fundamentals of signals, signal processing, filter synthesis, discrete-time systems, discrete fourier transforms and FFT, Z-transforms, sampling quantization, and image processing. Prerequisites: MATH 162 and PHYS 202.

PHYS 321 (3)

Electromagnetism

Introduction to the applications of Maxwell’s Equations and the propagation of EM waves in relation to matter. Subjects to be covered include: dielectrics, conductors, plasmas, and waveguides, and selected topics in EM wave radiation, propagation, absorption, trans­mission, and diffraction. Prerequisites: PHYS 202, 203, and MATH 162 and 260.

PHYS 322 (3)

Solid State Physics

Provides an introduction to solid state physics. Subjects to be covered include: crystal structure, thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties of solids, elementary band theory, semiconductors, and solid state devices. Prerequisites: PHYS 202, 203, and MATH 162 and 260.

PHYS 323 (3)

Quantum Mechanics

Provides an introduction to the concepts and theories of nonrelatiavistic quantum mechanics. Subjects to be covered include early quantum theories, the Schroedinger Equation, operators, angular momentum, and applications to simple quantum mechanical systems. Recommended: MATH 262 or 362. Prerequisites: PHYS 202, 203, and MATH 162 and 260.

PHYS 407 (2)

Investigations in Physical Science for Teachers

Designed to teach some of the basic principles in Physical Science. Content will vary but will include one or more of the following: properties of matter, heat and temperature, chemical energy, light and optics, electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, kinematics, dynamics, introductory astronomy, chemical bonding, or chemical reactions. Taught in a guided inquiry/discovery format and has a significant hands-on experimental component. May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units of credit with consent of instructor. One hour of lecture and two hours of activities. Also offered as CHEM 407. Students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisites: MATH 115 and completion of a lower-division physical science course.

PHYS 408 (3)

Investigations in Physical Science for Teachers

Designed to teach some of the basic principles in Physical Science. Content will vary but will include one or more of the following: properties of matter, heat and temperature, chemical energy, light and optics, electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, kinematics, dynamics, introductory astronomy, chemical bonding, or chemical reactions. Taught in a guided inquiry/ discovery format and has a significant hands-on experimental component. May be repeated for credit for a total of nine (9) units of credit with consent of instructor. Two hours of lecture and two hours of activities. Also offered as CHEM 408. Students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisite: MATH 115 and completion of a lower-division physical science course.

PHYS 490 (3)

Topics Seminar

Selected advanced topics in physics. Focuses on one or more current issues in the physics literature. A course description will be available before registration in the semester offered. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Prerequisite: At least nine (9) units of upper-division Physics.

PHYS 498A (1) 498B (2) 498C (3)

Senior Library Thesis

Library or theoretical physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the topic and then produce a 10-20 page paper. The paper must summarize the current state of knowledge on the subject and include an appropriate bibliography. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

PHYS 499A (1) 499B (2) 499C (3)

Senior Laboratory Thesis (1-3)

Experimental or laboratory physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the research problem and then work collaboratively under the guidance of the faculty member in the laboratory. The student will produce a 10-20 page paper summarizing the research and the results obtained. An appropriate bibliography must be included. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT (POM)

College of Business Administration

POM 302

Foundations of Production and Operations Management (2)

Introduces the elements associated with the design and operation of a service organization and the integration of these elements within the overall corporate strategy. Contemporary issues covered include operations in global markets, designing and controlling the service process and planning for operations. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for HTM 305. Prerequisites: All lower-division pre-business core and BUS 304.

POLITICAL SCIENCE (PSCI)

College of Arts and Sciences

PSCI 100 (3)

U.S. Government and Politics

The principles of the U.S. Constitution, and a survey of political institutions and process that developed under it, including the legislature, the executive, the courts, state and local government, federalism, and civil liberties.

PSCI 300 (3)

U.S. Political Institutions

The principles of the Constitution of the United States and the political institutions and policies of the U.S. government. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 100. (USGP)

PSCI 301(3)

The Practice of Political Research

Introduction to methods of inquiry and analysis in political research. A variety of qualitative and quantitative approaches will be explored, including case studies, field researches, archival studies, elite interviewing, surveys, and experimentation.

PSCI 305 (3)

Race, Power, and Politics in the U.S.

Processes and policies that have and have not incorporated racial and ethnic groups into the U.S. political system. Focuses on African-Americans, Latinos, and Asians. (USGP)

PSCI 320 (3)

Politics and Administration

Organization and administrative processes of public bureaucracies, the political role of agencies that make and implement public policies, theories and characteristics of bureaucracy. (USGP)

PSCI 321 (3)

Making Public Policy

Analysis of the process of policy making in the United States from problem identification through policy formulation, adoption, implementation, and evaluation of impact. Analysis applied to such areas as welfare, environment, crime, taxation, and government spending. (USGP)

PSCI 331 (3)

World Political Systems

Comparative analysis of political behavior and institutions in political systems of different types. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 330. (CP)

PSCI 335 (3)

European Politics

Study of the political systems of selected European nations that represent the various forms of government in the region. (CP)

PSCI 337 (3)

African Politics

Focus on the political systems of sub-Saharan Africa. Problems of political development in the region; relations among African states, and relations with non-African systems. (CP)

PSCI 338 (3)

Topics in Latin American Politics:

Analysis of alternative theoretical approaches to the processes of political and economic development in Latin America, selected contemporary issues, and the similar and different experiences of various Latin American states. 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. (CP)

PSCI 341 (3)

Latin American Politics Through Film

Through a series of films, documentaries, readings, and group discus­sion, the course is designed to bring to life a startling diverse region that encom­passes great wealth and desperate poverty, countries as tiny as Cuba and as enormous as Brazil, with democratic and authoritarian govern­ments and a complex, multicultural heritage. Moreover, the course intends to provoke a re-examination of U.S. relations with its hemi­spheric neigh­bors by high­lighting key issues and events of the 19th and 20th centuries, pro­viding a new perspective that extends far beyond the limited images and crisis-driven headlines of the nightly news. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 449C. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units with consent of instructor.

PSCI 348 (3)

Government and Politics of a Selected Nation-State

Detailed analysis of a particular political system. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. (CP)

PSCI 350 (3)

Global Governance

Basic international political principles and practices, including characteristics of the international system, foreign policy making, security and defense, alliances, law and organization, and international conflict. (INP)

PSCI 355 (3)

U.S. Foreign Policy

Formulation and execution of foreign policy in the United States, including an analysis of competing ideological concepts, the role of the President and Congress, and the influence of public opinion. (INP)

PSCI 357 (3)

Foreign Policy of a Selected Nation-State

Detailed analysis of the foreign policy of a selected nation-state. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. (INP)

PSCI 358 (3)

America in Vietnam – The Vietnam War

Examines the literature on the Vietnam War: what were its causes; how did America get involved; what were the U.S. decision-making processes involved. It does this in two fundamental ways. First, examines the history of Vietnam, its origins, its relations with its neighbors, etc. Second, examines literature concerning the causes of U.S. involvement; presumed “lessons” therefrom; and the actual decision-making processes. Prerequisite: PSCI 350. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for PSCI 469A. (INP)

PSCI 361 (3)

U.S.-Latin American Relations

Relations among Latin American states, U.S.-Canadian-Latin American relations, and Latin American role in global affairs. (INP)

PSCI 362 (3)

International Relations in a Selected Region

Detailed analysis of international interactions within a selected global region. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. (INP)

PSCI 363 (3)

Historical Transformation of Money and Power

Students will review the development of the Global Political Economy (GPE) beginning in the 6th Century B.C. with a particular focus on the history of Western forms of industrialization and eco­nomic activity over the past two centuries. They will explore how political, historical, economic, technological, and cultural factors shaped the evolution of the GPE and how to use them to analyze the transformation of the ideas about and operation of the world political economy. Analysis will be at a system, rather than a state level, and will examine how the convergence of various factors have created an interdependent global political economy. Lectures, case studies, group activities, and discussion formats will all be used throughout the course. Also offered as HIST 389. Students may not receive credit for both. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for PSCI 390C. (INP)

PSCI 365 (3)

International Organization and Law

Historical development and contemporary structure of international organizations, such as the United Nations, NATO, and regional economic associations. Development of international law and settlement of international disputes. (INP)

PSCI 370 (3)

Foundations of Political Thought

Analysis of basic concepts and principal political theorists from the Greeks to the present, including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Locke, and Marx. (PT)

PSCI 371 (3)

Ancient and Medieval Political Theory

Detailed analysis of political thought from Plato to Aquinas. Major themes include citizenship, justice, equality, and democracy. (PT)

PSCI 372 (3)

Democracy and the Modern States

Detailed analysis of political thought from Machiavelli to Burke. Major themes include popular government, the role of the state, civil-religious relations, and popular sovereignty. (PT)

PSCI 373 (3)

Contemporary Political Ideologies

Detailed analysis of 19th and 20th Century political thought, including Marx, Freud, Weber, and Existentialists. Major themes include individual freedom, class conflict, elitism, and totalitarianism. (PT)

PSCI 390 (3)

Topics in Political Science

Selected topics in the field of Political Science. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule of listing of actual topics. (GP)

PSCI 391 (3)

Sexual Politics

Analysis of gender as a political category; gender differences as they affect political participa­tion and behavior; gender issues in contem­porary politics. Analysis is cross-national, but focus is on the United States. (GP)

PSCI 393 (3)

Environmental Policy

Analysis of the politics of environmental policy on a global scale. Comparisons of environmental policy and global environ­mental issues such as global warming, destruction of habitat, ocean and air pollution; national and international mechanisms for managing environmental problems. (GP)

PSCI 394 (3)

Political Corruption and Ethics

Ethical problems of those in politics and public service. Focuses on decision-making and public policy, including health care, education, energy, and national defense. Analysis of forms of political corruption and means for controlling corrupt behavior. (GP)

PSCI 399 (3)

Quantitative Political Research and Analysis

Students will study and conduct quantitative political research, with primary emphasis on survey and experimental methodologies. All stages of the research process — study design and implementation, data collection and analysis, and presentation of findings — will be studied and practiced. Prerequisite: PSCI 301. (GP)

PSCI 401 (3)

Campaigns and Elections

Analysis of factors influencing voting choices; campaign strategies and techniques; changes and trends in U.S. elections, and methods of predicting and interpreting election results. Prerequisite: PSCI 100 or equivalent. (USGP)

PSCI 402 (3)

Public Opinion and U.S. Politics

Analysis of the major concepts, theories, methodological approaches, and substantive findings in the field of U.S. political opinion. Includes the formation of political attitudes and beliefs; political tolerance and racial attitudes; attitudes toward the political system and its leaders; foreign and domestic policy attitudes; the media and political opinion; and the effects of public opinion on policy. Prerequisite: PSCI 100. (USGP)

PSCI 405 (3)

Clash of Interests: Groups in U.S. Politics

Interest group organization, methods, funding, and influence in U.S. politics. Considers effect of interest groups, especially PACs, on democratic government. Prerequisite: PSCI 100 or equivalent. (USGP)

PSCI 406 (3)

Party Politics in the U.S.

Role, organization, and behavior of political parties in the United States. Analysis of the functions of political parties in government, their relationship to interest groups, and their electoral role. Emphasis on the importance of the two-party system. Prerequisite: PSCI 100 or equivalent. (USGP)

PSCI 410 (3)

Congress and the Legislative Process

The legislative process in U.S. Congress and state legislatures. Analysis of law making, representation, behavior of individual legislators. Considers relationships between legislatures and other branches of government. Prerequisite: PSCI 100 or equivalent. (USGP)

PSCI 412 (3)

Constitutional Law: Powers of Government

Examination of the development of the constitutional system and the Supreme Court in the United States. Emphasis on the power of judicial review and interpretation of separation of powers, federalism, the police power, and the com­merce clause through an analysis of leading Supreme Court decisions. Prerequisite: PSCI 100 or HIST 330, or equivalent. (USGP)

PSCI 413 (3)

Constitutional Law: Individual Rights

Study of fundamental rights protected by the U.S. Constitution. The role of the courts in interpreting freedoms under the Bill of Rights, due process, and equal protection of the laws. Prerequisite: PSCI 100 or HIST 330, or equivalent. (USGP)

PSCI 414 (3)

Law and Politics in the U.S.

Political role of the U.S., state and federal courts, judicial policy making, judicial decision-making processes, and political behavior of judges. Prerequisite: PSCI 100 or equivalent. (USGP)

PSCI 415 (3)

State Politics

Politics and policy making at the state level, relations between federal and state governments. Emphasis on California government and politics. Prerequisite: PSCI 100 or equivalent. (USGP)

PSCI 416 (3)

Urban Politics

The political process and policy making in urban areas of the United States. Evaluation of the policy choices facing urban governments including housing, environment, growth, and crime. Prerequisite: PSCI 100 or equivalent. (USGP)

PSCI 417 (3)

Power, Politics and the Presidency

Analysis of the role and powers of the President and the institutions and functions of the federal executive branch. Focuses on issues such as leadership, staffing, executive-legislative relations, policy forma­tion, and presidential popularity. Prerequisite: PSCI 100 or equivalent. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 411. (USGP)

PSCI 419 (3)

Topics in U.S. Politics

Selected topics in U.S. politics. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Prerequisite: One upper-division U.S. government course or consent of instructor. Students should check the Class Schedule of listing of actual topics. (USGP)

PSCI 431 (3)

Global Development

Analysis of the process and problems of poli­tical development in the Third World. Influ­ence of economic problems, international relations, and cultural factors. Prerequisite: PSCI 331 or equivalent. (CP)

PSCI 432 (3)

Comparative Political Institutions

Cross-national analysis of specific political institutions, such as execu­tive or legislative bodies. Examples drawn from all types of political systems. Prerequisite: PSCI 331 or equivalent. (CP)

PSCI 434 (3)

Comparative Public Policy

Cross-national analysis of public policies, such as welfare, housing, and health care in different types of political systems. Prerequisite: PSCI 331 or equivalent. (CP)

PSCI 445 (3)

Gender and Development

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 ECON 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 or PSCI 449B. (CP)

PSCI 449 (3)

Topics in Comparative Politics

Selected topics in comparative politics. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule of listing of actual topics. Prerequisite: One upper-division comparative politics course or consent of instructor. (CP)

PSCI 450 (3)

Theories of International Relations

Classical and modern version of the “balance of power,” bipolarity, multi­polarity, international systems theory, deter­rence and game theory, decision-making theory, and conflict resolution theory. Prerequisite: PSCI 350 or equivalent. (INP)

PSCI 455 (3)

National Security Institutions and Policy

Analysis of the national security institutions and the objectives of national security policy. Focuses on military structure and power, strategic doctrine, alliance management, and nonmilitary components of security. Prerequisite: PSCI 350 or equivalent. (INP)

PSCI 460 (3)

Global Money and Power

Theories of dependence and integration, politics of international finance; protectionism in trade; role of multinational corporations and cartels in the world economy; North-South relations. Prerequisite: PSCI 350 or equivalent. (INP)

PSCI 461 (3)

International Conflict, War, and Peace

Sources of international conflict and war. Analysis of different types and levels of conflict, such as guerrilla warfare, low-intensity conflict, and regional war. Means of conflict resolution and maintenance of peace. Prerequisite: PSCI 350 or equivalent. (INP)

PSCI 469 (3)

Topics in International Relations

Selected topics in interna­tional relations. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule of listing of actual topics. Prerequisite: One (1) upper-division interna­tional relations course or consent of instructor. (INP)

PSCI 470 (3)

American Political Thought

Analysis of the political ideas that have emerged in the United States, including the colonial period. Major themes include constitutionalism, republican government, civil liberties, and social justice in industrial society. (PT)

PSCI 472 (3)

Feminist Political Thought

Political theories and ideas concerning the role of women in political society. Different treatment of men and women in traditional political theories. Contemporary issues of feminism, power, and the role of women in politics. (PT)

PSCI 479 (3)

Topics in Political Theory

Selected topics in political theory. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule of listing of actual topics. Prerequisite: One (1) upper-division political theory course or consent of instructor. (PT)

PSCI 495A (1) 495B (2) 495C (3) 495D (4) 495E (5) 495F (6)

Internship

Program of study, research, and work in connection with a government agency or private group concerned with public policy. May be repeated with consent of instructor only. (GP)

PSCI 498A (1) 498B (2) 498C (3)

Independent Study

Individual study or special project under the direction of a faculty member in political science. May be repeated for up to three (3) credit units. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. (GP)

PSCI 499A (1) 499B (2) 499C (3)

Independent Research

Individual research under the direction of a faculty member in political science. May be repeated for up to three (3) credit units. Prerequisites: Political science major, senior status, and consent of instructor. (GP)

PSYCHOLOGY (PSYC)

College of Arts and Sciences

PSYC 100 (3)

Introduction to Psychology

Introduction to basic concepts, problems, and research methods in the science of psych­ology. Includes perception, cognitive pro­cesses, learning, motivation, measurement, development, personality, abnormal behavior, and biological and social bases of behavior, including cross-cultural issues. The require­ments will include participation in low-risk psychological experiments or completion of additional short papers.

PSYC 104 (3)

Psychology for Living

Psychological principles, theory, and research are discussed in the context of applied situations and self-improvement. Areas covered include stress and anger management, sexuality and relationship issues, drugs of abuse, choosing a career, improving study and test-taking skills, changing unwanted behaviors, parenting concerns, and selecting mental health services.

PSYC 110 (3)

Critical Thinking in Psychology

An introduction to critical thinking skills as they are applied in the science of psychology. Basic critical thinking skills covered include logical inferences and fallacies, distinguishing fact from opinion, scientific reasoning and interpreting research findings. Emphasis will be on using critical thinking skills to examine a number of con­temporary issues involving human behavior, such as hypnosis, ESP, subliminal perception, persuasion and propaganda, drug legalization, AIDS prevention, and the effects of tele­vision. The requirements will include partici­pation in low-risk psychological experiments or completion of additional short papers.

PSYC 140 (3)

The Individual in Society: Multiple Perspectives

An interdisciplinary approach to the study of the impact of contemporary social issues on individuals in a societal context. Emphasizes the links between Psychology's perspective and other social science disciplines such as Sociology, History, and Communication. Social issues in both western and non-western societies will be addressed. Specific subjects will vary by semester, but may include the impact of the media on individuals, the interface between work and family life, school violence, discrimination, and sexual harassment.

PSYC 220 (3)

Introductory Statistics in Psychology

Basic statistical methods for analysis of data in psychology; descriptive and inferential statistics; hypothesis testing; parametric tests of significance. Introduction to linear regression and correlation; analysis of variance; nonparametric techniques. The requirements will include participation in low-risk psychological experiments or completion of additional short papers.

PSYC 230 (3)

Research Methods in Psychology

The fundamentals of research methods in psychology. Focus will be on issues of reliability, validity, and ethical considerations in conducting research with humans and animals. Participation in designing and conducting experiments, data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of research reports. The requirements will include participation in low-risk psycho­logical experiments or completion of additional short papers. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and 220.

PSYC 300 (3)

Computer Applications in Psychology

Introduction to computer systems, data input, use of software packages, computer ethics, and the role of computers in the study of human behavior. Introduction to various software applications including opera­ting systems, word processing, statistical packages, and spreadsheets. Also covered are aspects of technical report writing in psycho­logy and other common uses of computers in psychology. Two hours of lecture and two hours of activities. Prerequisite: PSYC 220.

PSYC 330 (3)

Developmental Psychology

Theories, methods and research on the develop­ment of perception, emotion, lan­guage, cognition, intelligence, personality and social behavior. Study of psychological and physical development. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

PSYC 332 (3)

Social Psychology

Study of individuals and groups as they are affected by social interactions. Subjects include social influence (conformity, obedience), attitudes and attitude change, attraction, altruism, aggression, social perception and cognition, interpersonal influence, and group processes. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

PSYC 334 (3)

Psychology of Personality

Theory and assessment techniques in per­sonality research. Subject matter includes study of personality structure, development, personality dynamics, and determinants of personality. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

PSYC 336 (3)

Abnormal Psychology

Causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders; per­sonality disorders, psychophysiological disorders, anxiety disorders, psychoses, organic disorders, substance abuse disorders, and sexual disorders. Regular visits to local psychiatric facilities may be required. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

PSYC 338 (3)

Environmental Psychology

Examines human behaviors associated with environmental problems, including global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, destruction of the rainforests, and depletion of natural resources. Covers such subjects as the commons dilemma, rational choice, values, and incentives. Examines interventions designed to change human behavior such as conservation, public transportation, recycling, and environmental education. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

PSYC 340 (3)

Survey of Clinical Psychology

Introduction to the field of clinical psychology with an emphasis on the appli­cation and evaluation of techniques of individual and group counseling and therapy. Includes methods, diagnosis, research, therapeutic techniques, educational and professional requirements, ethics. Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and 336.

PSYC 341 (3)

Multicultural Perspectives in Psychology

Theory and research in the study of psychosocial issues of racial, ethnic, and cultural groups, both in the U.S. and elsewhere. Subject matter includes examining the relationship of race, culture, and social class in psychological development and discussing the research implications for the multicultural study of psychology. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

PSYC 342 (3)

Group Dynamics

Study of small group behavior and team effectiveness. Examines subjects such as group membership, systems theory, communication, group decision-making, group development and performance, and conflict management. Focuses on diverse perspectives in organizations and work groups. Cross-cultural work settings, and gender differences in leadership and group behavior. Theory and research about group dynamics will be applied to organizational, educational, and counseling settings.

PSYC 346 (3)

Principles of Behavior Change

An examination of theories and methods of behavioral change. Focuses on behavioral and cognitive-behavioral approaches to making positive changes in human behavior. Includes social learning theory and the application of learning principles to psycho­logical and behavioral problems. Prere­quisites: PSYC 100 and 336, or consent of instructor.

PSYC 348 (3)

Adolescence

Addresses the theories, methods, and research on the development of adolescence (ages 10-22). It emphasizes empirical research on physical, cognitive, and social development and considers the gender, ethnic and socioeconomic differences found in such development. Subjects include the timing of pubertal development, teen pregnancy, parent-adolescent relations, identity development, peer relations, the transition to adulthood, and adolescent psychopathology (suicide, depression, eating disorders). Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

PSYC 350 (3)

Psychology of Women

Theories and research in the study of the psychological characteristics of women in the social contexts of culture, class, and race, including sex and gender similarities and differences, the construction of gender roles, stereotypes, intimacy, work and achievement, mother­hood, violence against women, mental and emotional adjustment, and aging. This is not an introductory course and is appropriate only for students who are familiar with basic women’s studies issues. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

PSYC 352 (3)

Human Sexuality

Examines physical, intrapsychic, and inter­personal aspects of sexuality; also anatomical, physiological, and emotional aspects, love and attraction, sexual dysfunction treatment, sexually transmitted diseases, sex and aging, legal aspects of sexual behavior, sexual exploitation, and eroticism in American culture. Presentations will be frank and explicit. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

PSYC 354 (3)

Educational Psychology: Psychological Perspectives

An intro­duction to psychological research and theory on how instruction affects student learning. Learning, motivation, development, indivi­dual differences, psychological aspects of the classroom, and evaluation as related to the educative process. Credit may not be counted toward programs in the College of Education. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

PSYC 356 (3)

Psychology of Aging

Theories and research in adult development and aging. Includes cognitive, social, psycho­logical, and physical development; vocational and family changes, retirement, successful and unsuccessful adjustment patterns. Issues of gender, social class, and racial/ethnic factors, and their impact on aging will be covered extensively. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

PSYC 360 (3)

Biopsychology

Introduction to the biological bases of behavior, including material central to physiological psychology, comparative psychology, and sensory psycho­logy. Issues to be addressed include but are not limited to neuroethology, behavioral endocrino­logy, evolutionary theory, sociobi­ology, and sensory systems. Prerequisite: PSYC 100 or BIOL 211.

PSYC 348 (3)

Brain and Mind

Examines the relationship between the brain, and how the brain produces behavior. Intended for non-majors, this course will review basic neuroanatomy and physiology, and consider mind/brain relations in the context of psychoactive drugs, brain development, neurological disorders, sexual behavior, and cognitive abilities such as language, memory, thinking, and consciousness. Also offered as BIOL 348. Students may not receive credit for both. Prerequisite: PSYC 100.

PSYC 362 (3)

Cognitive Processes

Theoretical and research approaches to the study of thinking, problem-solving, language, concept learning, decision making and judg­ment, cognitive development, and cognitive structure. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 220, and 230.

PSYC 363 (3)

Drugs, Brain, Behavior and Society

An introduction to the use of drugs in modern society. Emphasizes psychoactive drugs, including psychotherapeutic drugs and drugs of abuse. Explores the effects of drugs on the brain and behavior, psychological and biological factors responsible for their use and misuse, as well as social, cultural, historical and legal aspects of drug use. The content will range from general principles of drug action to focused information on specific classes of drugs.

PSYC 390 (3)

Laboratory in Animal Learning

Advanced research methods in animal learning and memory. Application of methodological principles to research in such areas as memory and motivation. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 220, 230, and 360.

PSYC 391 (3)

Laboratory in Physiological Psychology

Advanced research methods in physiological processes underlying brain function and behavior. Application of methodological principles to research in such areas as neuroanatomy and physiology. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 220, 230, and 360.

PSYC 392 (3)

Laboratory in Sensation and Perception Advanced research methods in sensory and perceptual processes. Appli­cation of methodological principles to research in
such areas as audition and vision. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: PSYC 360 or 362.

PSYC 393 (3)

Laboratory in Cognitive Psychology

Advanced research methods in human cognitive processes. Application of methodological principles to research in such areas as memory and problem-solving. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 220, 230, and 362.

PSYC 394 (3)

Laboratory in Comparative Animal Behavior

Advanced research methods in animal behavior, including human behavior. Application of methodological principles to research in such areas as predator/prey interactions and mating behavior. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory; one or more field trips required. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 220, 230, and 360.

PSYC 395 (3)

Laboratory in Developmen­tal Psychology

Advanced research methods in life-span developmental psychology. Application of methodological principles to research in such areas as cognitive and social development. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prere­quisites: PSYC 100, 220, 230, and 330.

PSYC 396 (3)

Laboratory in Social Psychology

Advanced research methods in social psychology. Application of methodological principles to research in such areas as group interaction and person perception. Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 220, 230, and 332.

PSYC 402 (3)

Psychological Testing

Principles and practices of group and individual testing in aptitude, intelligence, interest, and personality. Theory, construction, evaluation, interpretation, uses, and limits of psychological tests. Reliability, validity, item analysis, norms, and test construction and selection. Ethical, sociocultural, and gender issues in testing. Two hours of lecture and two hours of activities. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 220, and 230.

PSYC 418 (3)

Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Current psychological principles and traditional theories in industry and work organizations. Selection, placement, training, and motivation of people in work situations. Environmental and human influences, system safety, and organizational development. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 220, and 230.

PSYC 422 (3)

Social Cognition

Critically examines the theories, research, and practical applications centered around the basic issue of how people make sense of other people, themselves, and their social environment. Subject matter covered includes attribution theory, schemas and person perception, self-perception, prejudice and stereotyping, nonverbal communication, and social inference. Prere­quisites: PSYC 100 and 332, or consent of instructor.

PSYC 424 (3)

Advanced Psychological Statistics

Advanced statistical methods for analysis of data in psychology. Sampling distributions, hyphothesis testing, analysis of variance techniques. Applica­tions to research design and evaluation of data in psychology. Two hours of lecture and two hours of activi­ties. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 220, and 300.

PSYC 428 (3)

Community Psychology

Study of theory, research, and the application of psychological principles in community settings. Examines community development issues such as mental health, service delivery, problem-solving, and program evaluation. May include a service-learning experience. Prerequisites: PSYC 100 and three (3) units of upper-division psychology courses.

PSYC 432 (3)

Health Psychology

Examines areas of health, illness, treatment, and delivery of treatment that may be eluci­dated by an understanding of psychological concepts and research. Explores the psycho­logical perspective on these areas and considers how the psychological perspective might be enlarged and extended in the health care area. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 220, 230, and three (3) units of upper-division psychology courses.

PSYC 440 (3)

Topics in Psychology

An intensive look at selected areas of psychology. Course description available before registration in the semester offered. May be repeated for credit as topics change, but only three (3) units may be counted toward the major. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. Prerequisites: PSYC 100, 220 and 230, or consent of the instructor.

PSYC 461 (3)

Neuropsychopharma­cology

An examination of the ways that drugs affect the brain and behavior. Emphasis on psychoactive drugs, including antipsychotics, antidepressants, mood stabilizers, anxiolytics and drugs of abuse. Although social, cultural and political aspects of drug use will be briefly touched upon when appropriate, the primary focus of the course will be neurobiological and behavioral effects of the drugs. Prerequisite: PSYC 360 or consent of instructor.

PSYC 465 (3)

Human Neuropsychology

Principles and practice of human neuro­psychology. Material will focus upon basic topics, theory and empirical research concerning human neuroanatomy, brain-behavior relationships, and the clinical application of this knowledge base. Major emphasis will be placed upon these disorders of the central nervous system which affect cognitive and emotional processes. Prerequisites: PSYC 360 or 362, or consent of instructor.

PSYC 490 (3)

History of Psychology

Historical, philosophical, and scientific background of Psychology; major traditions and conceptual issues. This is the capstone course and should be taken by psychology majors in their final semester at CSUSM. Prerequisite: Completion of nine (9) units of upper-division psychology courses, including at least one upper-division laboratory class.

PSYC 495 (3)

Field Experience in Psychological Settings

Supervised field experience in on- and off-campus settings which provide psychological services, such as medical settings, mental health clinics, schools, and industry. Students will spend approximately six hours per week in a field placement for observation and participation, attend weekly class meetings, read related material, and prepare written reports. Appli­cation forms must be completed prior to enrollment. May be repeated, but no more than three (3) units of credit may be applied toward the major. Prerequisites: Nine (9) units of upper-division psychology courses and consent of instructor. Specific sections of this course may carry additional prerequisites.

PSYC 498A (1) 498B (2) 498C (3) 498D (4)

Independent Study

Study plan must be approved by the fourth week of classes. Individual library study (e.g., review of literature) under direction of a faculty member. May be repeated, but no more than three (3) units of credit may be applied toward the major. Prerequisites: Completion of at least one (1) upper-division laboratory course in psychology and consent of instructor.

PSYC 499A (1) 499B (2) 499C (3) 499D (4)

Independent Research (1-4)

Study plan must be approved by the fourth week of classes. Independent research investigation (e.g., empirical laboratory or field research) in collaboration with a faculty member. May be repeated, but no more than three (3) units of credit may be applied toward the major. Prerequisites: Completion of at least one upper-division laboratory course in psychology and consent of instructor.

PSYC 520 (3)

Graduate Statistics

Intro­duction to theory and application of some of the more advanced parametric and nonpara­metric statistical techniques employed in psychological research. Topics will include but are not limited to multiple regression, analysis of covariance, factor analysis, causal modeling, and discriminant function analysis. Two hours of lecture and two hours of activities. Prerequisites: PSYC 424 or its equivalent and consent of instructor.

PSYC 530 (3)

Advanced Research Methods

Advanced study of research design, including experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs, assessment of reliability and validity, and ethical use of human and animal subjects in research. Prerequisites: PSYC 424 or 520 and consent of instructor.

PSYC 550 (3)

Proseminar in Social/ Personality Psychology

An exploration of research and theory in social and person­ality psychology. Advanced study of theories of personality and individual differences, social perception, group processes, attitudes, and the application of personality and social psychological theories across a variety of social, institutional, and cultural settings. A substantial portion of class time is devoted to the critical examination of current research articles and theoretical models in