Courses
AAS 100. Introduction to Asian American Studies (3)
Survey of research on Asians in America, including: history, community life, language experience, arts, education, politics and economics. Emphasizes research on Americans of Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Southeast Asian, South Asian and Pacific Island ancestry. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (E.S.)
AAS 102. Introduction to Pacific Islands Studies (3)
Survey of research on Pacific Islanders within and beyond America, including: history, arts, science, community life, language experience, education, politics, and economics. Emphasizes research on Pacific Islanders of Polynesian, Melanesian, and Micronesian ancestry. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (E.S.)
AAS 113A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in a supported GE subarea A2 Written Communication course. Corequisite: UNIV 061. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases shall include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax …
AAS 113B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 113A. Corequisite: UNIV 062. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases shall include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as …
AAS 114A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in a supported GE subarea A2 Written Communication course. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases shall include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well …
AAS 114B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 114A. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements of prose …
AAS 115. Approaches to University Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases shall include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements …
AAS 151. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing, or completion of 113A or 114A, or completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course is an introduction to public speaking and oral communications processes, with particular emphasis on issues related to Asian American Studies and Asian Pacific American communities. In addition to basic skills, students will be introduced …
AAS 201. Race, Racism and Critical Thinking (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement and GE Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning. Introduction to the process of critical thinking through the lens of race-based theories and selected historical and contemporary discourse of African Americans, Asian Americans, European Americans and Latinos on race relations and multiculturalism in American society. …
AAS 210. History of Asians in America (3)
Introduction to the history of Asian Americans in the United States from the 1800s to the present. Students review the historical forces affecting immigration of the following communities: Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Korean, South Asian, Southeast Asian and Pacific Islander. Analysis of problems resulting from limited access to the social, political and economic institutions of American …
AAS 220. Survey of Asian American Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of Asian American literature from the late 19th century to the present. Introductory study of prose fiction and nonfiction, poetry and drama written by Americans of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Southeast Asian, South Asian and Pacific Islander ancestry. Regular writing assignments required. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. …
AAS 230. Asian Americans and the Media (3)
Study of the effects of mass media on the history and development of Asians in America. Particular attention to Asian American images in film, television, the Internet and advertisements. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (E.S.)
AAS 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Asian American Studies (1-3)
Experimental courses in Asian American Studies with course content to be determined.
AAS 311. Research Methods in Asian American Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: Completion of an AAS course. This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of developing qualitative community-based research projects within Asian American communities. Students will learn theories used in Asian American Studies, develop a short-term research project, practice data collection methods, analyze qualitative data …
AAS 321. Asian American Fiction (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of Asian American fiction written by Americans of Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, South Asian and Southeast Asian ancestry. Regular writing assignments required. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. (E.S.) (W.I.)
AAS 340. Asian American Women (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Multidisciplinary analysis of women in the diverse Asian American communities. Study of the historical, social, political and economic factors that have impacted the role and status of Asian Pacific American women in U.S. society. Regular writing assignments required. Available for Gender and Women’s Studies Minor, Ethnic Studies and …
AAS 345. Contemporary Issues in Asian American Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Critical analysis of contemporary issues confronting Asian Americans in the U.S. Emphasis placed on social and economic issues such as immigration, education, employment, health and inter-ethnic and intra-Asian conflict. Regular writing assignments required. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. …
AAS 347. Asian American Politics and the Law (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended: Prior completion of an AAS course. Advanced course on the legal and political history and contemporary struggles of Asian Americans. Overview of American political system through the examination of basic texts, including the U.S. Constitution. Examines the history and formation of Asian communities in the U.S., …
AAS 350. Asian American Personality and Mental Health (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Analysis of psychological issues from an Asian American perspective. Specific topics include the impact of minority status on personality development, cross-cultural comparisons of Asian Americans and introduction to problems in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems in Asian Americans. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social …
AAS 355. Biracial and Multiracial Identity (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Interdisciplinarily studies the socio-historical realities, identities and political maintenance of people with multiple racial and ethnic heritages; examines the binary racial structure of the U.S., social and legal customs of racial designation and membership; focuses on multiracial populations such as Creoles, mulattos, mestizos, Black-Indians, Eurasians, Afroasians, Amerasians, …
AAS 360. Asian American Immigration–Global Perspective (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of the lower division writing requirement and Junior or Senior standing. Examines Asian immigration to the U.S. from a world systems perspective. Examines immigration process and the implication of this process for contemporary interest in the Pacific Rim. Topics include origins of Asian Immigration, major U.S. immigration legislation, demographic structure of contemporary Asian …
AAS 361A-Z. Asian American Experiences of Selected Groups (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: Another course in AAS (not writing or speech). Intensive study of the immigration/incorporation history and experiences of a specific Asian Pacific American sub-group. Each course examines the nexus between historical events and contemporary issues facing a particular Asian Pacific American community and their experiences in various sectors …
AAS 362. Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Experience (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: Another course in AAS (not writing or speech). This upper division course examines the experiences, realities and identities of an Asian ethnic American group or a subgroup of Asian American Pacific Islander Desi Americans (e.g., Filipino Vietnamese, Korean, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, South Asian, Pacific Islander) …
AAS 390/F. Asian American Communities: Field Practicum (2/1)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: AAS 390F. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: Concurrent enrollment in AAS 345 or other related course. A seminar on field study, observation and participation in selected community institutions and agencies. This course will also offer a community service opportunity with activities relating to concepts and theories presented. …
AAS 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Asian American Studies (1-3)
Experimental topics in Asian American Studies with course content to be determined.
AAS 417. Equity and Diversity in Schools (3)
Prepares teacher candidates to examine principles of educational equity, diversity and the implementation of curriculum content and school practices for elementary/secondary students. Focuses on the history and culture of a specific ethnic experience and a comparative analysis is made with other ethnic groups in California. Engages students to examine, critique and reflect on their personal …
AAS 430. Asian American Popular Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: AAS 100. This class involves critical analyses of representations and images of Asian Americans/APIs and popular culture, emphasizing the production, consumption, and use of popular culture by and about Asian Americans in the U.S. Surveys theories and methods for studying popular culture, especially in terms of …
AAS 440. Urbanization and Asian American Communities (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirements and AAS 100. Examination of the development of Asian American communities in the U.S. from 1850 to present. Particular attention to the impact of Asian American communities on the economic, social, cultural and political development of urban Southern California and on the relationship between Asian American communities …
AAS 450. Asian American Child and the Schools (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the development of the Asian American child with particular emphasis on bicultural and bilingual issues that may influence educational progress. Culturally relevant socialization patterns of children from Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino and Southeast Asian backgrounds examined. Intended for students interested in teaching and human services. Regular …
AAS 453. Asian American Families (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Overview of the demographic, social cultural, structural and historical aspects of Asian American families in the United States. Examines comparative family features among Asian American ethnic groups and other cultural and ethnic groups in the U.S. Parenting styles, communication styles, values, traditions and beliefs examined across ethnic backgrounds, …
AAS 455. Asian American Sexuality (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explores the personal, social and political identities of Asian Americans as expressed from the lens of sexuality; interdisciplinarily examines current topics in Asian American sexuality, such as gender roles, cultural beliefs and sexual mythology, sexual practices, media images, literary representations, sexual violence and abuse, sex-related health, sex work …
AAS 495A-Z. Selected Topics in Asian American Studies (3)
Preparatory: AAS 100 or AAS 210 or instructor consent. Intensive study of selected themes and issues in Asian American Studies. Topics change from semester to semester. May be repeated for credit with instructor consent.
AAS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Asian American Studies (1-3)
Experimental topics in Asian American Studies with course content to be determined.
AAS 497. Senior Seminar in Asian American Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Senior standing or instructor’s consent. An integrative seminar serving as a capstone to the degree major in Asian American Studies. Provides a general review of the theories, methods and substantive conclusions covered in Asian American Studies courses and provides guidance and assistance in the writing of the senior thesis.
AAS 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: Limited to upper division students with written permission from the department chair and the sponsoring faculty person. No more than 3 units of Independent Study may be applied to the minor in Asian American Studies.
ACCT 220. Introduction to Financial Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in MATH 103 or higher-level mathematics course; Sophomore class standing. Introduces the role of accounting in business and society, a summary of the accounting process, accounting measurement issues, analyzing and recording financial transactions, accounting valuation and allocation issues, conceptual foundation for understanding financial reporting, the usefulness of financial …
ACCT 230. Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 220; MATH 103 or a higher-level mathematics course with a grade of “C” or higher. Introduces the analysis and techniques for aiding management in planning and controlling decisions, and the use of accounting data for budgeting, cost control, pricing, evaluation of performance and general decision making.
ACCT 292BCS. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic – Preparer (2-2-2)
Prerequisites: Sophomore and good academic standing. This course aims to provide students with quality experiential learning experience in the field of taxation as a tax preparer, as well as provide free tax preparation service to low income taxpayers in our community. As a result of completing this course, students will: (1) understand the critical components involved in the tax …
ACCT 292CCS. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic – Preparer (3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Sophomore and good academic standing. This course aims to provide students with quality experiential learning experience in the field of taxation as a tax preparer, as well as provide free tax preparation service to low income taxpayers in our community. As a result of completing this course, students will: (1) understand the critical components …
ACCT 292DCS. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic – Preparer (4-4-4)
Prerequisites: Sophomore and good academic standing. This course aims to provide students with quality experiential learning experience in the field of taxation as a tax preparer, as well as provide free tax preparation service to low income taxpayers in our community. As a result of completing this course, students will: (1) understand the critical components involved in …
ACCT 350. Intermediate Financial Accounting I (3)
Prerequisites: Junior class standing and Pre-Accountancy major. An overall and CSUN GPA of 3.2 or higher for continuing CSUN students or an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher for first semester transfer students. Grades of “B” or higher in ACCT 220 and ENGL 205, as well as a “C” or higher in ACCT 230, BLAW …
ACCT 351. Intermediate Financial Accounting II (3)
Prerequisites: Grades of “C” or higher in ACCT 350 and BUS 312. The second course in the financial accounting sequence. Covers the theory of financial accounting as well as the accounting process, with an emphasis on revenue recognition, asset valuation, cash implications of complex transactions and accounting for liabilities and investments.
ACCT 352. Intermediate Financial Accounting III (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 351. Third course in the financial accounting sequence. Covers the theory of financial accounting as well as the accounting process, with an emphasis on stockholders’ equity, pensions, leases, changes in accounting principles and in-depth examination of financial statements.
ACCT 380. Cost Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: Grades of “C” or higher in ACCT 350 and BUS 312. Focuses on how to measure and analyze costs for management decision making. Covers how the environment and strategy of a company influences the design of its cost-measurement system and how the resulting cost information may or may not be useful for managerial decisions …
ACCT 392BCS. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic – Supervisor (2-2-2)
Prerequisites: ACCT 292CS (ACCT 292BCS, ACCT 292CCS or ACCT 292DCS), or ACCT 440, or faculty permission, and good academic standing. This course aims to provide students with quality experiential learning experience in the field of taxation as a supervisor, as well as provide free tax preparation service to low income taxpayers in our community. As a …
ACCT 392CCS. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic – Supervisor (3-3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 292CS (ACCT 292BCS, ACCT 292CCS or ACCT 292DCS) or ACCT 440, or faculty permission, and good academic standing. This course aims to provide students with quality experiential learning experience in the field of taxation as a supervisor, as well as provide free tax preparation service to low income taxpayers in our community. As a result of completing this course, students …
ACCT 392DCS. Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic – Supervisor (4-4-4)
Prerequisites: ACCT 292CS (ACCT 292BCS, ACCT 292CCS or ACCT 292DCS), or ACCT 440, or faculty permission, and good academic standing. This course aims to provide students with quality experiential learning experience in the field of taxation as a supervisor, as well as provide free tax preparation service to low income taxpayers in our community. As a …
ACCT 412L. Excel Specialist Certification (1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in IS 212 or equivalent. Pre-Accountancy major, Accountancy major, enrollment in the Master of Professional Accountancy or Master of Science in Taxation degree programs, or department approval. The Microsoft Excel Specialist Certification demonstrates competency at the associate level in the fundamentals of creating and managing worksheets and workbooks, creating …
ACCT 415. Accounting Information Systems (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in BUS 312 and ACCT 350. Provides an understanding of requirements and control of major business processes/accounting cycles integrated in an enterprise system. Topics include systems analysis methodologies and techniques for accounting information system (AIS) development, issues in control and audit of systems fraud and abuse, and controls for systems …
ACCT 440. Income Tax I (3)
Prerequisites: Grades of “C” or higher in ACCT 350 and BUS 312. May be taken concurrently with ACCT 351. This course examines fundamentals of individual federal income taxation, including the following topics: tax determination; inclusions and exclusions from gross income; deductions and losses; property transactions (gain or loss, basis considerations, nontaxable exchanges, capital gains and …
ACCT 441. Income Tax II (3)
Prerequisites: Grades of “C” or higher in ACCT 352 and ACCT 440. This course examines the federal taxation of business entities, including the following topics: tax credits; Alternative Minimum Tax (individual and corporate); accounting methods and periods; C corporations (organization, operations, distributions, redemptions, liquidations, and reorganizations); partnerships (formation, operation, basis, distributions, transfer of interest, and …
ACCT 450. Advanced Financial Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 352. Advanced accounting applications for specialized areas: business combinations, consolidated financial statements, foreign currency transactions, U.S. security filings, SEC filings, and segment/interim reporting.
ACCT 460. Auditing Principles and Analytics (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 351. This course covers the field of auditing and assurance services and the related decision-making processes. Topics include the nature and scope of an audit engagement, requirements for audit documentation, quality control; planning an audit, audit procedures, audit sampling techniques, account cycles, understanding an entity’s environment and …
ACCT 465. Advanced Auditing (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 460. Advanced auditing theory and practices. This course furthers the student’s knowledge of auditing, attestation, and assurance services with application of theory and discussion of advanced auditing topics. Applies concepts and principles learned in ACCT 460 using cases and a simulated audit.
ACCT 475. Governmental and Nonprofit Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 352. Comprehensive coverage of the accounting and financial reporting for governmental and nonprofit entities. Covers the specialized accounting, reporting and auditing requirements applicable to governmental and nonprofit organizations such as budgets, revenues and appropriations, expenditures and encumbrances, various types of funds and accounting statements.
ACCT 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 312 for Business majors. Course content to be determined. See Schedule of Classes for current course offerings.
ACCT 497A-Z. Special Topics in Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 352. Innovative courses of study. Topics to be specified in the Schedule of Classes. Different topics may be taken for credit.
ACCT 498A-C. Field Assignments and Reports—Accounting (1-3)
Individual study pertaining to present or future career. Student must obtain approved employment. Consultation with employer and instructor determines program. A maximum of 12 units may be earned by combining Field Assignments and Reports (ACCT 498) and Independent Study (ACCT 499). Academic Internship course. (Credit/No Credit only)
ACCT 499A-C. Independent Study—Accounting (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of department chair and consent of an instructor to act as sponsor. In order to do an Independent Study assignment in the College of Business and Economics, a student must have at least a 3.0 overall GPA and a 2.0 or higher GPA in all major courses. A student who does not meet …
ACCT 501. Financial Accounting (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to a Nazarian College of Business and Economics graduate program or consent of instructor. Study of financial reporting principles, structure of the balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows. Measurement principles for assets; liabilities and stockholders’ equity; revenue and expenses. Covers management’s responsibility for full and fair disclosure of financial information.
ACCT 505. Financial and Managerial Accounting in Industry (3)
Study of financial practices relevant to particular industries. Includes general financial and managerial accounting processes, the recording and analysis of financial transactions and statements and the use of accounting data for planning and budgeting purposes. The course will include significant coverage of topics specific to the industry of emphasis. For example, for the Masters in …
ACCT 509. Tax Ethics, Research and Communication (3)
Students will develop critical skills in researching and critically interpreting tax authority. They also will acquire and develop the specialized oral and written communication skills needed to interact internally and externally with clients and government agencies. This course also will introduce students to the professional responsibilities and ethical dilemmas that face tax practitioners in today’s …
ACCT 511. Accounting Ethics and Professional Responsibilities (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ACCT 350 or enrollment in the Master of Professional Accounting (MPAcc) program. This course aims to develop students’ ability to recognize, analyze, and properly resolve ethical challenges in the practice of accounting to uphold professional responsibilities in the accounting profession. Emphasizes the application of ethical theories, the AICPA’s …
ACCT 515. Contemporary Issues in Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 352 and ACCT 460 or equivalents; Approval of department chair or designee. Examines contemporary issues confronting accountants, businesses and their stakeholders. Topics such as accounting theory, basic research methodology in accounting, issues in SEC reporting, segment reporting and issues in international accounting will be examined. Students are expected to achieve a thorough understanding …
ACCT 520. Income Tax Concepts and Their Business Applications (3)
This course covers basic tax law concepts that affect business and investment management situations. Topics include tax alternatives in business organizations, tax policy management and compliance with government directives.
ACCT 530. Accounting Information Systems (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 350 or matriculation in the MPAcc program or approval of the department chair or designee. This course focuses on developing students’ understanding of accounting information systems concepts and common business processes organizations perform during their operating cycles. Examines data analysis and visualization to support management decision-making and external reporting. Explores the importance of …
ACCT 536. Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 220 and ACCT 230, or equivalent, or department chair consent. Provides comprehensive coverage of budgeting, accounting and financial reporting for governmental and not-for-profit entities. Covers the specialized accounting, reporting and auditing requirements applicable to governmental and not-for-profit organizations, performance evaluation and related ethical issues. Topics include governmental accounting, fund allocation, government-wide reporting, governmental performance …
ACCT 542. Introduction to Federal Tax Procedure (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 440. This course provides students with an introduction to the procedural aspects of dealing with the Internal Revenue Service. The course will introduce the students to, among other things, the organization of the IRS, investigative authority of the IRS, tax audits, administrative penalties, administrative appeals, tax collection, federal tax crimes, refund claims, examination …
ACCT 600. Taxation of Individuals and Property Transactions (3)
This course is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of federal income taxation of individuals and tax implications incidental to property transactions. Also, this course aims enhance students’ written and oral communication skills, as well as critical thinking skills. Lastly, this course is designed to provide students with the tools to engage in …
ACCT 605. Introduction to Audit and Attestation (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 620B. This course provides students with an introduction to the field of auditing and assurance services and the related decision-making processes. Topics include: nature and scope of audit engagements; terms of engagement and engagement letter; requirements for engagement documentation; a firm’s systems of quality control; planning an engagement; understanding an entity’s environment and …
ACCT 620A. Financial Accounting Reporting I (3)
This course explores financial reporting focused on for-profit business entities. Topics include: revenue recognition; nonreciprocal transfers; fair value measurements; and financial accounting reporting of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, inventory, property, plant and equipment, intangible assets, and investments.
ACCT 620B. Financial Accounting Reporting II (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 620A. Building on ACCT 620A: Financial Accounting Reporting I, this course further explores financial reporting focused on for-profit business entities. Topics include financial accounting reporting of payable and accrued liabilities, contingencies and commitments, long-term debt, leases, compensation and benefits, financial statements of employee benefit plans, equity, income taxes, accounting for changes and error …
ACCT 620C. Financial Accounting Reporting III (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 620B. Building on ACCT 620B: Financial Accounting Reporting II, this course further explores financial reporting focused on for-profit business entities. Topics include: U.S. security reporting requirements, earnings per share and segment reporting, business combinations, derivatives and hedge accounting, foreign currency transactions and translations, and differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP.
ACCT 624. Advanced Audit and Attestation (2)
Prerequisite: ACCT 605. Auditing theory and practices; auditing standards; SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) and stock exchange regulations; auditor’s legal liability; statement trends and techniques. Concepts and principles governing independent professional services that provide assurance on the reliability and relevance of information, including financial statement information.
ACCT 625. Federal Taxation of Entities (3)
This course is designed to provide students with understanding of concepts of U.S. federal income taxation of business entities, including C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, trusts and estates, and tax exempt organizations.
ACCT 626. Managerial Cost Accounting Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 380 or equivalent. Focuses on how cost-management information helps managers make tactical and strategic decisions for profit planning and control. Emphasizes the topics of cost and management accounting that help firms compete more effectively.
ACCT 628. Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 352 and ACCT 460 or equivalents. Explores comprehensive financial statement analysis and the valuation framework that integrates strategy, financial reporting and financial analysis/valuation. This framework and tools are then used to do fundamental financial statement analysis. Topics include models of shareholder value, comparison of accounting and cash flow approaches to valuation and the …
ACCT 629. Income Taxation of Corporations and Shareholders I (3)
Income tax principles relating to organization, capital structure and operations of a corporation are examined, as well as the tax effects of corporate distributions, stock redemptions and liquidations on shareholders.
ACCT 632. Accounting Issues in Select Industries (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 511, ACCT 515; IS 530. Examines financial accounting and reporting issues in select industries. The specific topics covered will depend on the industries selected for a particular semester. Regardless of specific industry, the course will contain a section addressing ethical issues in accounting for the industry.
ACCT 633. Income Taxation of Partnerships (3)
Students learn about the tax principles that apply to the formation, operation and liquidation of partnerships, including the effects of the transfer of partnership interests and transactions between the partnership and its partners.
ACCT 634. Forensic Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 511, ACCT 515; IS 530. Explores the conduct of fraud examinations, including a discussion of specific procedures used in forensic accounting examinations and the reasoning behind these procedures. Topics include an overview of fraud and abuse, forensic evidence, substantive procedures for cash outflow irregularities, substantive procedures for other assets irregularities, financial statement fraud, …
ACCT 635. Income Taxation of Estates and Trusts (3)
This course focuses on the income tax principles involved in the operation of estates and trusts, including special types of trusts such as grantor and employee trusts. The taxation of grantors, descendants and beneficiaries also is explored.
ACCT 637. Taxation of Foreign Transactions and Taxpayers (3)
This course provides students with an understanding of taxation of foreign income of U.S. citizens and corporations, taxation of foreign persons and corporations on their income from U.S. sources and tax considerations in organizing foreign business operations.
ACCT 640. Accounting Methods and Periods (3)
This course covers comparative principles of tax and financial accounting as they relate to individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts. The allocation of income tax expense for financial statement purposes is also examined.
ACCT 645. Federal Tax Procedure (3)
Administrative procedures for settling tax controversies, rules governing tax collection and criminal prosecution, and the rights of taxpayers are among the topics explored in this course.
ACCT 650. Contemporary Tax Planning Issues Seminar (2)
Students participate in a seminar focusing on contemporary tax planning issues affecting local industries.
ACCT 655. Real Estate Taxation (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 509 and ACCT 520. This course provides students with the understanding of the federal tax consequences associated with real estate acquisitions, leases, operations, disposition and securitization of real estate investments.
ACCT 661. State and Local Taxes (3)
Students gain an understanding of the structure of state and local taxes; the principles governing income, sales, property and other taxes levied by state and local governments; and the interrelationship of state, local and federal taxes.
ACCT 668. Selected Topics in Taxation (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 509, ACCT 520. This course provides students with an opportunity to learn about specialized and emerging topics in the field of taxation.
ACCT 685. Accounting in Entertainment Industry (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; a grade of “C” or higher in MATH 103 or higher-level mathematics course. Study of accounting practices relevant to entertainment business, including general financial and managerial accounting processes used in the management of entertainment businesses. Provides students with the tools and techniques needed to read, understand, analyze and interpret financial statements and …
ACCT 692A-Z. Selected Topics in Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 511, ACCT 515; IS 530. The exploration of new/current topics being debated by the accounting profession or the study of accountancy through alternative means (e.g., systems theory, language and communication or literature/film). Selected topics to be specified in the Schedule of Classes. Different topics may be taken for credit.
ACCT 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies in Accountancy (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 511, ACCT 536, ACCT 600, ACCT 605, ACCT 620A, ACCT 620B, ACCT 620C, ACCT 624, ACCT 625, and IS 530, or department chair’s consent. A culminating experience course in the Master of Professional Accountancy program.
ACCT 697TX. Directed Comprehensive Studies in Accountancy (1)
Prerequisites: Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, classified status and obtaining “C” or higher in ACCT 509, ACCT 520, ACCT 629, ACCT 633, ACCT 640 and ACCT 645; Or obtaining department chair or designee’s consent. This course provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate competency in the field of taxation through practice-based simulations or experiential learnings.
ACCT 698D. Graduate Project (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 511, ACCT 515; IS 530; Approval of department chair or designee. A culminating experience course in the M.S. in Accountancy program. Planning and performing a graduate-level project under supervision of a faculty advisor.
ACCT 699. Independent Study—Accounting (3)
Prerequisites: Permission of graduate advisor and department chair. No more than 6 units of Independent Study may be taken in any one department, and no more than 6 units may be taken in the College of Business and Economics without prior approval of the dean. Only those graduate students who have a current 3.0 or …
AE 472. Aeropropulsion Systems (3)
Prerequisites: ME 370, ME 390. Analysis of aeropropulsion systems: gas turbine, fan jet, ram jet, scram jet, scram-rocket, solid rocket and liquid rocket systems. Introduction to aero-thermodynamics and advanced propellant combustion processes.
AE 480. Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering (3)
Prerequisites: ME 390; PHYS 220A and PHYS 220AL. Atmospheric structure/space environment. Aircraft/spacecraft configurations. Aircraft/missile systems performance, including flight envelope, aerodynamic approximations, available propulsion systems, structural form, take-off, landing, climb and range. Introduction to vehicle stability and control.
AE 486A. Senior Design in Aerospace Engineering I (2)
Prerequisites: ME 309 and ME 330; Corequisite: ME 386/L. First semester of a two-semester capstone design experience, simulating professional aerospace engineering practice. Emphasis is on the application of engineering fundamentals to a comprehensive design project utilizing computer-aided design and analysis tools. Addresses effective group participation and preparation of written and oral preliminary and critical design …
AE 486B. Senior Design in Aerospace Engineering II (2)
Prerequisite: AE 486A. Continuation of AE 486A. Students carry out the group design project initiated in AE 486A. Influence of technical, legal, ethical and regulatory constraints are considered. Computer-aided engineering design methods are utilized. Two 3-hour labs per week.
AE 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
AE 572. Rocket Propulsion (3)
Prerequisites: ME 370 and ME 390, or equivalent background. Flight environment. Mission propulsive requirements, staging and optimization. Chemical rockets. Thrust chamber design, nozzle design, propellant storage and pressurization systems. Liquid propellant combustion and expansion; monopropellant systems. Solid propellant grain design. Combustion instabilities. Multiple phase, reacting nozzle flow. Ram/rocket hybrid engines. Energy limited vs. power limited …
AE 586. Aircraft Design (3)
Prerequisite: AE 480. Aircraft conceptual design, focused on industry practice, including discussion of the design process, initial sizing, selection of thrust-to-weight ratio and wing loading, configuration layout, propulsion integration, systems integration, performance optimization and trade-off studies. Students complete an individual aircraft design project. Includes performance analysis via simulated flight testing using a flight simulator.
AFRS 099. Writer’s Workshop (1)
1 unit University credit; No credit toward graduation. Emphasizes the development of the individual student’s writing abilities with intensive practice in basic writing skills, including grammar, usage and other aspects of the composing process. May be taken by students who want to improve their writing skills, whatever the level. 2 hours lab per week. (Credit/No …
AFRS 100. Introduction to Black Studies and Culture (3)
Overview of Black culture, including Black History, Black Religion, Black Politics, Black Economics, Black Psychology, Black Sociology, Black Literature, Black Dance, and more, with a survey of the key concepts and fundamental literature in each area. The discipline of Africana Studies is also presented in terms of its origins, theories, methods, methodologies, pedagogies, and philosophies. …
AFRS 113A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in a supported GE subarea A2 Written Communication course. Corequisite: UNIV 061. Expository prose writing, with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax …
AFRS 113B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 113A. Corequisite: UNIV 062. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements …
AFRS 114A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in a supported GE subarea A2 Written Communication course. Expository prose writing, with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well …
AFRS 114B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)
Prerequisite: 114A. Expository prose writing, with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements of prose style. Students receive …
AFRS 115. Approaches to University Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements …
AFRS 151. Freshman Speech Communication (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing, or completion of 113A or 114A, or completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the study of the human communication process, with emphasis on techniques of contemporary African-American rhetoric. Includes intensive practice in public speaking, logical reasoning and critical listening. Available for General Education, Basic Skills …
AFRS 161. American Political Institutions: A Black Perspective (3)
Examines the development and dynamics of American political institutions and political processes as they relate to the experiences of African Americans. Available for General Education, Area 4A/B Constitution of the United States and California State and Local Government.
AFRS 168. Introduction to the African Diaspora (3)
Students will explore a variety of historical, theoretical, and cultural approaches to studying the African Diaspora. The assigned readings cover both the geographic and conceptual nature of the African Diaspora beginning on the African continent, moving through the Americas (North, South, and the Caribbean Basin), and into Europe. It considers important issues in the construction …
AFRS 171. History of African Civilizations (3)
Surveys the various great societies of Africa, covering a period from the origin of humankind in East Africa to the great Zulu Kingdom in the 19th century. In addition to describing the leadership, histories, and achievements of African figures like Imhotep, Zoser, Akhenaten, Muhammed, and Chaka, attention is also given to understanding the culture, technologies, …
AFRS 201. Economics of the African American Community I (3)
Introduction to the operations of the U.S. economy, with special attention given to the interrelationships between producers, consumers, and governmental components. Emphasizes the economic position, economic needs, and solutions for the African American community within this system. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (E.S.)
AFRS 204. Race and Critical Thinking (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the basic concepts of deductive logic as a dimension of critical reasoning and the practical usage of those concepts in discussing, analyzing and critiquing ideas on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and other relevant issues of modern society. Available for …
AFRS 220. Introduction to Black Psychology (3)
Introduction to Black Psychology from an African Centered perspective is focused on, but not limited to, the psychological effects of racism and white supremacy; the criminal justice system/prison industrial complex; drug and alcohol use; the one dimensional/biased media; and the Eurocentric educational system on the Black community. Solutions such as self-knowledge, self-identity, and holistic healing …
AFRS 221. Introduction to Black Sociology (3)
Introduction to Black Sociology is focused on the social, cultural, and physical realities and the social, cultural, and physical environment of African Americans in contemporary American society from an African Centered perspective. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (E.S.)
AFRS 226. Traditional African Cultures (3)
Comprehensive overview of the African societies and cultures from the earliest times to the 20th century. Case studies in ethnology, kinship and marriage, economic and political institutions, religion and philosophy, the arts and the interaction between the traditional African cultures and the non-African cultures. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
AFRS 244. African American Literature to 1930 (3)
Survey of literature produced by Black people in the Americas (North and South) and the Caribbean to 1930 through the framework of Black empowerment. The dynamics of the Black experience in the Americas and the Caribbean are explored through their historical and cultural context, including racism and the structures of white supremacy that impact the …
AFRS 245. African American Literature Since 1930 (3)
Survey of African American literature from 1930 to the present examined through the framework of Black empowerment. The dynamics of the African American experience are explored through their historical and cultural context, including racism and the structures of white supremacy that impact the Black experience. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, Area …
AFRS 246. Introduction to African-American Drama (3)
Chronological survey of the major works of representative African-American dramatists from 1925 to the present, with particular focus on their techniques, ideas and the cultural milieu in which the works were produced. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts. (E.S.)
AFRS 252. Popular Culture and the Black World (3)
This course examines popular culture as it relates to the cultural transmission, inheritance, and complex relations between African origins and the irreversible scatterings of the African Diaspora. Specifically, we will examine the role of media, social media, and the arts in enabling, facilitating, or challenging the social constructions of Blackness in Black popular culture. The …
AFRS 271. African American History to 1865 (3)
Survey in African American History up to 1865 including the MAAFA, enslavement, the Civil War, and the contributions of African people in the establishment of America. Emphasis will be placed on the resistance of African people in America and their fight against white supremacy and its manifestations. Meets the American History, Institutions and Ideals requirement.
AFRS 272. African American History Since 1865 (3)
Survey in African American History from 1865 to present including Reconstruction, Post-Reconstruction, The Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, and Black Nationalism. Emphasis will be placed on the resistance of African people in America and their fight against white supremacy and its manifestations. Meets the American History, Institutions and Ideals requirement.
AFRS 274. History of Caribbean Societies Since the 1830s (3)
Historical approach to an analysis of the political, social and economic development of the Caribbean islands after the 1830s. General focus centered on post-emancipation colonialism and the development of a particular form of neo-colonialism that manifested itself after independence. Also includes an examination of the emergence of contemporary radical political movements.
AFRS 280. Introduction to Creative Writing Skills and Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introductory workshop in the skills and techniques used in creative writing from a culturally centered approach. Students learn to write in various genres including fiction, drama, poetry, and mixed genre work. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts.
AFRS 300. Contemporary Issues in the African-American Community (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. In-depth exploration of the social, political, cultural, and economic issues in the African-American community. Provides insight on the extent to which these issues affect the black individual and family in their interaction with the majority American society. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. …
AFRS 301. Economics of the African American Community II (3)
Study of the household as a consuming unit and the firm as a producing unit, exploring factor costs, price determinants and income distribution, with an emphasis on the African American community, its lack of control over the means of production, and solutions for the African American community within this system.
AFRS 304. Health and Wellness in Africana Communities (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course provides an in-depth exploration of health and wellness in Africana communities. Students will examine the ways in which racism and systematic oppression create barriers to Black health and wellness. Students will evaluate pathways for personal and collective Black healing and empowerment. Meets the Ethnic Studies …
AFRS 311. Black Psychology (3)
The examination of major theories and research in Black Psychology from an African Centered perspective including, but not limited to, melanin, the Black Personality, and the mental, spiritual, and physical health of Black people. African Psychology, Caribbean Psychology, Pan African Psychology, and additional psychological approaches from throughout the African World will also be examined along …
AFRS 320. The Black Personality (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. A Black Psychology course focused on the holistic study of the Black Personality. The roots of the Black Personality in Africa and the detrimental effects white supremacy continues to have on Black people will be covered. African Centered disorders and diagnosis are also discussed including treatment options for …
AFRS 322. The Black Family (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Provides an overview of the Black family’s structure, gender dynamics, and the nurturing of future generations examined from an African Centered perspective starting from its African roots to contemporary times. The impact of the MAAFA, racial terror, structural oppression, and the system of white supremacy will be …
AFRS 324. The Black Woman in Contemporary Times (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines the social, political and psychological forces impacting the lives of black women and focuses on their expectations, opportunities, problems and goals in contemporary society. Also studies the black woman’s contribution to the family and the community. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, CSUN …
AFRS 325. The Black Man in Contemporary Times (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines the social, political and psychological forces affecting the lives of black men and focuses on their expectations, opportunities, problems and goals in contemporary society. Studies contributions of the black male and his relationships to the family, community and American society. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available …
AFRS 337. Black Images on the Silver Screen (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. In-depth exploration of the history and criticism of the black image on the American screen and the social and political background from which the African-American image has developed. Emphasizes technical (how a film is composed) and critical (the meaning that can be drawn from those compositions) perspectives. …
AFRS 340A-Z. Selected Topics in Africana Studies (3-3)
Prerequisite: Students must be at the sophomore level to enroll in AFRS 340A-Z. This course examines the political, social and cultural history of African Americans in Los Angeles. Through readings, film, discussion and field experiences, students will uncover the significance of individuals, broader historical events and discriminatory practices on the community’s formation and evolution. Equipped …
AFRS 343. Film, Literature and Society in Africa (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines African film and literature from an African cultural and historical lens. Establishes art as a critical tool of African people’s liberation and development through the framework of African agency and empowerment. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. (E.S.) (W.I.)
AFRS 344. Literature of the Caribbean and African Experience (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines the literatures of people in Africa and the Caribbean. Establishes the theoretical, historical, cultural and imagistic framework within which that literature operates. Thematic analysis of the literatures with respect to both their comparative experiences and their specifically different backgrounds. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. …
AFRS 345. African-American Autobiography (3)
Analysis of the thematic patterns in autobiographies from the slave narrative through the present, focusing on the continuity of the African-American experiences from a psychological, sociological and historical point of view.
AFRS 346. Black Women Writers (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the sociopolitical contexts and literary techniques of Black women writers. Themes include authors’ struggles to reconcile conflicting identities in a racist and sexist nation; the intertwining of class, gender identity, race, and sexual orientation in identity formation and politics; and how these writers portray Black …
AFRS 350. Advanced Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Advanced course emphasizing alternative strategies in expository writing skills development. Focus on such purposeful forms of discourse as reports, the research paper, critiques, the essay examination and selected forms of correspondence. Cursory review of grammar, mechanics and syntax is offered as needed. More intensive review of such …
AFRS 351. The Black Aesthetic (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course is an in-depth exploration of the African Worldview through a concentrated focus on the theory, philosophy and methodology of the Black Aesthetic. The Black Aesthetic is the way African/Black people view, interpret and create art throughout the African World. Therefore, several manifestations of the Black …
AFRS 352. The Black Novel (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course examines the Black Novel, or more specially novels written by peoples of African descent in America, from the beginning of this genre in 1853 to the present day from an African Centered perspective. Using African/Black culture, the African Worldview, and the Black Aesthetic as our …
AFRS 361. African American Politics (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of the politics of the African American community, including, but not limited to, political socialization, voting, interest groups, political parties, and the political behavior within the sub-cultural context. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (W.I.)
AFRS 362. Diversity and Public Policy (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: Introductory level course in history and government (Title 5). This course will examine how issues of race, gender, class and sexuality factor into the public policy process. Issues related to voting rights, welfare, criminal justice, affirmative action, reproductive health, and equity pay will be the …
AFRS 366. Colonialism in Africa (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Comprehensive overview of the motives of the European colonizers of Africa and the methods they used in their colonial pursuits. Consequences of the colonization of Africa and the slave trade. African liberation movements. Case studies of colonialism in specific regions and/or specific countries. Meets the Ethnic Studies …
AFRS 367. African American Social Movements (3)
This course is an examination of the theory and practice of African-American social movements designed to introduce students to the various approaches and models used to study social movements and apply them to the African American experience. Theories that promulgate non-violent direct action, the use of violence and other non-systemic activity will be assessed within …
AFRS 368. Politics of Hip Hop (3)
Examination of African-American youth and society through the medium of Hip Hop. This course also explores the connection between the Hip Hop community and the various political, corporate and institutional actors that influence society both locally and globally. Special emphasis is placed on the impact of Hip Hop on African identity, culture and politics. Required …
AFRS 376. African Enslavement in the New World (3)
Comparative study of African enslavement in the Caribbean, Latin America and the U.S. Examines various patterns of enslavement in Africa, Brazil, Latin America, the West Indies and North America. Includes the examination of the transatlantic slave trade and the origins of New World enslavement. Also explores the different approaches to abolition and the nature of …
AFRS 392A-Z. Fieldwork in the African-American Community (3)
Gives students a working knowledge of the African-American community, including its culture, problems and current efforts to solve problems in the community.
AFRS 395. African American Language (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course explores African American language and linguistic patterns within Black communities as a sociocultural linguistic phenomenon from their genesis to contemporary status. Linguistic profiling and anti-Black racism, linguistic justice, and language policies are examined.
AFRS 398. Research Methods and Paradigms in Pan African Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division Standing. Introduction to paradigms, theories, and models of research on the Africana community. Emphasis will be placed on methodological, epistemological and ethical concerns related to conducting research studies on people of African descent. Other topics include sampling techniques, experimental and non-experimental designs, ethnography, and archival approaches relevant to the Africana community.
AFRS 417. Equity and Diversity in Schools (3)
Prepares teacher candidates to examine principles of educational equity, diversity and the implementation of curriculum content and school practices for elementary/secondary students. Focuses on the history and culture of a specific ethnic experience and a comparative analysis made with other ethnic groups in California. Engages students to examine, critique and reflect on their personal biases …
AFRS 420. The Black Child (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Exploration of African-American childhood socialization dynamics through an examination of the forces of constraint and development. Examines theories of social development and achievement. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (E.S.)
AFRS 451. Mass Communication in the African-American Community (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or better in AFRS 151 or instructor consent. Historical analysis of the role played by the mass media in the African-American community from slavery to contemporary times. Particular attention given to evaluating the African-American press.
AFRS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Africana Studies (3)
Course content to be determined.
AFRS 498. Proseminar in Pan African Studies (3)
Primarily restricted to students majoring in Africana Studies, but open to other students with instructor consent. Capstone course for the AFRS major, usually taken during the final semester before baccalaureate graduation. Focuses on a synthesis of the information, concepts, material and methodologies provided in previous AFRS classes. Provides intensive practice in utilizing that data in theoretical analysis …
AFRS 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
AFRS 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Course content to be determined.
AIS 101. Introduction to American Indian Studies (3)
Introduction to traditional and contemporary American Indian cultures with an interdisciplinary approach to the history, social institutions, religion, literature, arts and inter-ethnic relations of First People Nations. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (E.S.)
AIS 210. Thinking About Knowing (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement is recommended. Introduction to critical thinking through the lens of American Indian Studies and the examination of knowledge production and reproduction. Examine selected historical and contemporary discourse/philosophies of American Indian nations and contemporary social issues, particularly the complex relationship between American Indians and the United States federal …
AIS 222. Gender, Sexuality, and American Indian Communities (3)
Recommended Preparatory: AIS 101, GWS 100. A survey course that examines the concepts of gender and sexuality as they are politically, economically, socially and culturally constructed in American Indian communities. Special attention is given to the role settler colonialism plays in shaping these constructions. Explores the degree to which Indigenous articulations of gender and sexuality …
AIS 250. American Indians and U.S. History (3)
A survey of selected major events in U.S. history from the perspective of American Indians, especially as they relate to key concepts in American Indian Studies, such as settler colonialism, nationhood, sovereignty, citizenship, racialization, and treaty rights vs. civil rights. Examines the relationship of American Indian nations to state and federal governments, including the impact …
AIS 301. American Indians and Popular Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Analysis and interpretation of representations of American Indians in popular culture, which may include art, literature, advertising, cinema, television, sports, and music. Examination of the historical, racial, political, and cultural contexts of these representations in various periods of U.S. history, including the present. Promotes critical media literacy. …
AIS 304. American Indian Law and Policy (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: AIS 101. Examines the impact of the multi-jurisdictional indigenous social control mechanisms on U.S. state and federal law and policies. Major focus is on the unique legal relationship that exists between Indian governments and state and federal governments. Issues, including criminal justice, child welfare, education, gaming, healthcare, art, …
AIS 318. American Indian Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of American Indian literatures, which may include traditional oral forms, autobiographies, and contemporary poetry and prose. Students who have taken AIS 314 will not receive credit for AIS 318. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities or CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.) (Cross-listed with …
AIS 333. American Indian Philosophy (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of American Indian philosophy from issues arising out of oral traditions to recent work on knowledge, value, and being. Topics may include concepts of personhood and consciousness; Indigenous impacts on American democracy and pragmatism; sovereignty; decoloniality; Indigenous ways of knowing; and Indigenous perspectives on the environment. Regular …
AM 316. Engineering Dynamics (3)
Prerequisites: CE 240; MATH 280 or ME 280 or ECE 280. Vector calculus and kinematics, force, equations of motion, energy and momentum principles applied to the dynamic behavior of rigid and deformable solids. Design considerations. (Design units: 0.5)
AM 317. Mechanics Lab (1)
Prerequisite: CE 340. Corequisite: AM 316. Experimental analysis of the responses of various configurations of deformable solids to static and dynamic forces. Design of mechanics experiments. One 3-hour lab per week. (Design units: 0.5.)
AM 410. Vibration Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: AM 316; CE 340. Study of the vibratory motion of linear single degree of freedom systems. Equation of motion, free vibration response and transient and steady state excitation. Introduction to multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Available for graduate credit. (Design units: 0.)
AM 509. Methods of Applied Mechanics (3)
Prerequisites: AM 316; MATH 280. Survey of methods used in Applied Mechanics. Emphasis on the formulation and solution of problems by the application of appropriate mathematical tools. Application of differential equations, matrix techniques, Fourier series, Laplace Transforms and energy methods to vibration, stability, elasticity and structures problems. (Design units: 0.)
ANTH 108. Latin American Cultures (3)
Study of major social institutions and lifestyles in Central and South America focusing on contemporary peoples, their traditional cultural base and current cultural changes. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
ANTH 150. The Human Adventure: Introduction to Anthropology (3)
Overview of human physical and cultural origins and the development and distribution of diverse populations, languages, social institutions and beliefs; introduction to the methods and insights of cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics and physical anthropology. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.
ANTH 151. Introduction to Biological Anthropology (3)
Anthropological perspective on biological variation in human and non-human primates in the past and the present; examines the interaction between biology and culture in the evolution of human society. Evolution and behavior of non-human primates are examined for what they reveal about the human condition. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences …
ANTH 152. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
Study of the variety of cultural patterns that human societies use to adapt to the environment, guide social interaction and understand the human condition. Emphasizes the ideas and methods anthropologists use to develop a scientific and humanistic understanding of the world’s cultures. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.
ANTH 153. Temples, Tombs and Treasures? An Introduction to Archaeology (3)
Although we are often captivated by the ancient past, many of the reconstructions of this past found in popular culture are not based on the premises of scientific archaeological practice. This course introduces students to the methods, theories and results of scientific archaeological study. Students learn how archaeologists collect and analyze data in order to …
ANTH 212. Anthropology of Sex (3)
This course will examine human sexuality from a holistic anthropological perspective. Subjects such as sexual anatomy and physiology, sexual intercourse, prostitution, sexual coercion, homosexuality and masturbation will be examined from a biological perspective looking to the non-human primates for comparison, and a cultural perspective using ethnographic and archeological data. Additionally, the course will examine the …
ANTH 222. Visions of the Sacred (3)
Study of the varieties of religious beliefs, rituals and experiences showing the relationship between people and their society, culture, environment and universe. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities.
ANTH 232. Expressive Culture (3)
This course presents an introduction to the anthropological analysis of expressive culture. Each course offering will focus on a specific form of expressive culture, such as clothing, food, music, or visual art. Students explore the history of the cultural form; consider how it reflects and communicates societal structures and cultural meanings and values; and examine …
ANTH 250. Archaeology of Warfare (3)
Examines the issue of conflict in human societies through archaeological evidence. Topics include anthropological perspectives on violence and the human condition; associations between warfare and the rise of the state in the ancient world; the role of war in ancient empires; and the archaeology of war in historic contexts. Available for General Education, Area 4 …
ANTH 262. Forensic Anthropology (3)
This course introduces forensic anthropology, the study of human skeletal remains in the context of criminal investigations, war crimes, mass fatalities, and unexplained deaths, among other contexts. Students will learn how forensic anthropologists combine traditional and cutting-edge techniques in the field and laboratory to investigate crimes, provide scientific evidence for prosecution, and resolve complex mass …
ANTH 302. Introduction to Applied Anthropology (3)
Prerequisites: Lower division GE course in cultural anthropology, sociology, political science or cultural geography; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This practical, hands-on course introduces students to the ways in which anthropologists apply our field’s skills, knowledge, and perspectives towards the resolution of social problems in today’s world. Students are introduced to a variety …
ANTH 303. Anthropological Thought (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152. Study of the conceptual foundations of contemporary anthropological thought. Topics include evolutionary theory, functionalism, historicalism, structuralism and interpretative anthropology.
ANTH 305. Individual and Culture (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 150 or PSY 150 or SOC 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Not to be taken for credit in addition to SOC 305. Comparative study of the relationship between the individuals and their culture. Child-rearing in nonwestern cultures. Exploration of individual identity and group character. Regular written assignments required. Available for General …
ANTH 306. Anthropology of Native North America (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152. North American Indians in prehistoric, historic and present time.
ANTH 307. Anthropology of Native California and the Southwest (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152. American Indians in what is now California and the Southwest from the earliest times until today.
ANTH 308. Gender and Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Discussion of gender in Western and non-Western, modernizing, industrializing, and globalizing societies; gender and the impact of cultural change. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.)
ANTH 310. Language in Culture: Anthropological Linguistics (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of basic linguistic concepts in cultural contexts; an examination of language diversity and sociocultural factors of language use. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.)
ANTH 311. Human Variation (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 151. Morphological, genetic and physiological aspects of human biological variability; the concept and description of race; the interaction of cultural and environmental factors in human biological adaptation.
ANTH 315. World Cultures and Societies (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Compares and contrasts the world’s diverse cultures and societies and examines their current and ever changing relationships in anthropological perspective. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.)
ANTH 319. World Prehistory (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Encompasses the origin and development of prehistoric human culture from hunting and gathering to the origin of urban societies. Surveys the archaeological evidence from both the New and Old World. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (W.I.)
ANTH 326. Introduction to Folklore (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the study of folklore from a cross-cultural perspective, including major forms such as folktale, legend, ballad, joke, riddle, proverb and festival, and the theories used to interpret them. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. (W.I.)
ANTH 338. Anthropology of Africa (3)
Issues in and perspectives on culture in Africa, including views of Africa’s diversity, complexity, and relationship to colonialism and contemporary globalization.
ANTH 341. Bones: An Introduction to the Study of Human Remains (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 150 or ANTH 151 or ANTH 262 or BIOL 100 or BIOL 101 or BIOL 106; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Forensic Anthropology has been popularized in recent years by a range of popular media. But what can human remains really tell us? In this class, we will review the methods …
ANTH 345. Anthropology of the Contemporary United States (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of individual and group identity, including the interaction of diverse subcultures in the United States. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.)
ANTH 346. Urban Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Cross-cultural urbanism, urbanization and migration, both with macro and micro focus. Regular written assignments required.
ANTH 351. Anthropology of Middle America (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152 or CAS 100. Issues in and perspectives on cultures from Mexico to Panama, including the Caribbean.
ANTH 352. Anthropology of South America (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152. Survey of the cultures and societies of South America from late prehistory until the present, addressing cultural history and change, social organization, as well as artistic and intellectual achievements.
ANTH 353. The Maya: Ancient and Modern (3)
The Maya form one of the largest indigenous linguistic groups in the Americas. This course is an introductory survey of their culture and society from prehistoric times to the present. The course addresses the cultural history, social organization and political history of the Maya, as well as their artistic and intellectual achievements. Discussions include examination …
ANTH 356. Anthropology of the Mediterranean (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152. Issues in and perspectives on culture in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, southern France, Italy, Greece, the Middle East and North Africa.
ANTH 360. Immigration and Ethnicity (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines the basic concepts that inform our understanding of immigration and ethnicity: race, class, gender; the politics of multiculturalism and cultural diversity; and the conflicts and problems inherent in the immigrant experience.
ANTH 421. Primatology: Morphology, Behavior and Social Organization (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 151; ANTH 150 or ANTH 152. Detailed examination of that part of physical anthropology which seeks to add to understanding of human behavior and evolution by elucidating the social organizations and behavioral adaptation of the primates. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 423. Human Behavior: Evolutionary Perspectives (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 151; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the various methods and approaches anthropologists use to understand human behavior from a biocultural perspective. Examines the determinants of human behavior, past and present. Regular written assignments required. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 424. The Supernatural in the Modern World (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 152. Ethnographic examination of supernatural belief and experience in contemporary societies. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 425. Culture, Health and Healing (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 151 or ANTH 152. Introduction to medical anthropology, the study of the interaction of biological, psychological and sociocultural factors in human promotion of health and adaptation to disease. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 426. Old World Archaeology (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 153. Survey of the culture history of the Old World from Paleolithic times to the rise of the major Old World civilizations, with an emphasis on the prehistory of the Southwestern Asian, Mediterranean and European regions. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 427. Archaeology of North America (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 153; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of the origins and adaptations of Native American Cultures. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 428. Archaeology of Mesoamerica (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 153; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Overview of the cultural achievements and developments in Mesoamerica prior to the Spanish Conquest. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 429. Archaeology of South America (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 153; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Overview of the cultural achievements and developments in South America prior to the colonialization by the European countries. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 430. Environmental Anthropology (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Anthropological approaches to understanding the human-environment relationship. Explores how populations interact with ecological opportunities and constraints, change in the human-environment relationship over time, and causes and consequences of unsustainability. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 432. Environmental Justice and Health (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152, completion of the lower division writing requirement. Students in this course will explore issues of global development and social justice, particularly looking at the issues of environmental degradation and human health in the context of global and local inequality. Students will explore such topics as agricultural and natural resource development, the effects …
ANTH 440. Bioarchaeology (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 262 or ANTH 341 or ANTH 445/L. Bioarchaeology focuses on the study of human skeletal remains in archaeological context. It is a specialization in anthropology that incorporates methods and concepts from both biological anthropology and archaeology. Shaped and changed by biology and culture, human skeletons can help us understand how people lived, organized …
ANTH 445/L. Human Osteology and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: ANTH 341; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: ANTH 445L. Human Osteology is the study of the human skeleton. In this class, students will learn to recognize all of the human skeletal elements and appreciate the range of skeletal variation in individuals and populations. Osteological methods used on human remains discovered in an …
ANTH 449. Historical Archaeology (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 153; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course discusses the concepts, strategies, and applications of historical archaeology as practiced in the United States. Associated topics include integrating documentary and archaeological histories, culture contact, identity, ethnogenesis, class and labor, conflict, modern material culture studies, historic preservation, and historical archaeology in the context …
ANTH 450. Historical Anthropology (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152 or graduate level standing; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the anthropological study of cultures within a historical context. Examines the importance of a diachronic approach to the study of contemporary societies and introduces anthropological methods for a study of the past. Teaches critical analysis of …
ANTH 451. Economic Anthropology (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 152, plus one regional area course. Comparative study of the economic component of human cultures. Emphasizes the problems of theoretical conceptualization. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 453. Human Paleontology (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 151, ANTH 153. Origin of humanity and the history of physical evolution beginning in Miocene times and continuing through to the present. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 460. Gender Archaeology (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 152 or ANTH 153; Upper division standing; completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines the data and theories that provide insights into gender in prehistoric societies. Discussion of fundamental issues such as the origins of the gendered division of labor, the origins of gender hierarchy, the universality of female subordination and variability in …
ANTH 462. Anthropology of the Arts (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 150, ANTH 152 or ANTH 153; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Anthropological approaches to the study of artistic expression in diverse sociocultural settings from the prehistoric to the present. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 465. Museum Anthropology: Principles and Practices (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 152 or equivalent. This course introduces students to the theoretical and technical aspects of museum work as it relates to ethnographic and archaeological materials, as well as to the political and ethical ramifications of these practices. The course explores museum practices, skills and resources as they relate to the collection, curation, exhibition and …
ANTH 468. Cultural Heritage (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 152 and ANTH 153; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to cultural heritage studies that focuses on the politics of the representation and conservation of tangible and intangible remains of the past. An examination of the issues at stake in the interpretation, management, and portrayal of the past that contribute to the …
ANTH 473. Theory and Method in Archaeology (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 153. Recommended Preparatory: ANTH 303. This course provides students with the basic theoretical and methodological skills and background needed to become practicing archaeologists. By the end of this course, students will be able to analyze and evaluate archaeological arguments on a range of key topics in terms of their theoretical approach, research design …
ANTH 475. Ethnographic Research Methods (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 150 or ANTH 152; Upper division standing; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the integration of anthropological perspectives with other social scientific research, including quantitative and advanced qualitative methods. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 476A-Z. Topics in Anthropological Methods (3)
Fieldwork in any branch of anthropology, taken either in conjunction with or subsequent to an upper division course in that particular branch. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 486. Interrogating Globalization: The Ethnography of Global Problems (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 152 or equivalent. Preparatory: ANTH 300 or ANTH 315 or completion of regional distribution requirement. This course studies globalization using ethnography. It examines both the debates related to characterizing globalization and ethnographies that analyze some of its aspects, such as the rise of high-tech societies, the decentralization and feminization of labor, the dynamics …
ANTH 490A-E. Seminar in Anthropology (3-3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 303; ANTH 473 or ANTH 474 or ANTH 475 or ANTH 519 or ANTH 574 or ANTH 575. Recommended Preparatory: One upper division course in the appropriate Anthropology sub-discipline. Faculty-directed research on primary data in the major sub-disciplines of Anthropology. Selected subjects in the same sub-discipline may be repeated up to two times. …
ANTH 494AA-ZZ. Anthropological Field Studies (8)
Recommended Preparatory: ANTH 153 or equivalent. Enrolled students will participate as working field associates on anthropological field projects. Students will practice field methodologies appropriate to the different subdisciplines of anthropology. Participation requires that students live full time at the field site. Students must be at least 18 years of age to participate. Field fee required. …
ANTH 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate introductory course. Selected topics in Anthropology with course content to be determined. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent study. Available for graduate credit.
ANTH 500. Foundations of Anthropological Theory and Method (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor. Required for postbaccalaureate certificate and master’s students in Anthropology, and recommended for advanced undergraduate students who have not majored in anthropology yet are considering pursuing a master’s degree in that field. This course provides students with an accelerated overview of past and current anthropological theories explaining human physical …
ANTH 518/L. Lab Methods in Archaeology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: ANTH 473. Corequisite: ANTH 518L. Participation in description, analysis and interpretation of archaeological collections. Classification, measurement and description, cataloging and recording of pottery, lithic and other materials are discussed. 2 hours lecture; one 2-hour lab per week.
ANTH 521. California Archaeology (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 473. Study of the archaeology of California from the earliest times through the Mission Period, with particular attention to the ecology of foraging and the causes of the cultural changes exhibited in the sequence.
ANTH 527. Advanced North American Archaeology (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Archaeological research in North America has produced evidence for more than 15,000 years of human occupation. This advanced course details this history and the material evidence through which it is studied, with a particular emphasis on new discoveries and controversies.
ANTH 549. Advanced Historical Archaeology (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. This course presents advanced concepts, strategies, and applications of historical archaeology as practiced in the United States. Associated topics include integrating documentary and archaeological histories, culture contact, identity, ethnogenesis, class and labor, conflict, modern material culture studies, historic preservation, and historical archaeology in the context of cultural resource management …
ANTH 574. Advanced Quantitative Methods in Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. This course covers the descriptive and inferential statistics used in anthropological research and reporting. Students gain experience incorporating quantitative applications in research, along with the knowledge of how to effectively discuss, analyze, display and present data.
ANTH 575. Advanced Ethnographic Research Methods (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. This course familiarizes the student to advanced methods in social science research from an anthropological perspective. Students will learn the process of research design, standards of ethical conduct when working with human subjects, quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, and the basics of data analysis and interpretation.
ANTH 590A. Research Seminar in Anthropology: Archaeology (3-3-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Research seminar on current topics in Archaeology. May be repeated up to three times when seminar topics differ.
ANTH 590B. Research Seminar in Anthropology: Biological Anthropology (3-3-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Research seminars on current topics in Biological Anthropology. May be repeated up to three times when seminar topics differ.
ANTH 590C. Research Seminar in Anthropology: Cultural Anthropology (3-3-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Research seminar on current topics in Cultural Anthropology. May be repeated up to three times when seminar topics differ.
ANTH 590E. Research Seminar in Anthropology: Applied Anthropology (3-3-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Research seminar on current topics in Applied Anthropology. May be repeated up to three times when seminar topics differ.
ANTH 593. Teaching Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 303 or graduate-level standing. This course introduces students to the methods and practices used in communicating and teaching anthropology to diverse audiences across the lifespan and in a variety of settings: higher education, museums, interpretive sites, and in environmental and primatology conservation. Students learn to create measurable learning outcomes, develop lesson and learning …
ANTH 602. Problems in Cultural Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: Classified status or instructor consent. Survey of current issues and debates in cultural anthropology.
ANTH 603. Problems in Biological Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: Classified status or instructor consent. Advanced study of theories, methods, problems and data pertinent to contemporary biological anthropology.
ANTH 606. Problems in Archaeology (3)
Prerequisite: Classified status or instructor consent. Intensive review of current issues and concepts critical to general understanding of archaeology.
ANTH 607. Seminar in Management of Archaeological Resources (3)
Prerequisite: Classified status or instructor consent. Covers the practical, scientific and ethical aspects of conducting archaeological research for public and private agencies.
ANTH 608. Problems in Applied Anthropology (3)
Prerequisite: Classified graduate status. Survey of current issues and debates in applied anthropology.
ANTH 694. Practicum in Cultural Resource Management (3)
Prerequisite: ANTH 607 or instructor consent. Internship involving the student directly in a work experience in cultural resource management. (Credit/No Credit only)
ANTH 696A. Anthropological Research Design (2)
Prerequisite: Classified status. This seminar will focus on how anthropological research is conceived and planned, with consideration of differing theoretical viewpoints and their usefulness. Students will discuss the unique position of anthropology among the sciences and humanities and resulting issues for research design. Students will review typical anthropological research problems, discuss appropriate methods and critique …
ANTH 696B. Proposal and Grant-Writing (2)
Prerequisites: Classified status; Successful completion of ANTH 696A. This seminar instructs students on developing and implementing research design, preparing them to write research and grant proposals. Students will analyze successful research and grant proposals, study how research is conceptualized within each genre and subfield and practice writing effective proposals. Topics addressed include identifying researchable questions, …
ANTH 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (2)
Prerequisite: Completion of all courses required in the program. Intended for students taking the comprehensive exam. (Credit/No Credit only)
ANTH 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3)
Prerequisites: ANTH 696A and ANTH 696B; 3.5 GPA. Thesis or graduate project.
ANTH 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: Classified graduate status.
ARAB 101. Elementary Arabic I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Arabic was the language of instruction. This is an elementary course on the fundamentals of Arabic, including grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative …
ARAB 102. Elementary Arabic II (4)
Prerequisite: ARAB 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Arabic was the language of instruction. ARAB 102 is the continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Arabic: grammatical structures, reading, practice in spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General …
ARMN 101. Elementary Armenian I (3)
Prerequisite: Not open to students who have attended schools where Armenian is the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Armenian, including alphabet and additional sounds, grammatical structure, reading, writing and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
ARMN 102. Elementary Armenian II (3)
Prerequisite: ARMN 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students who have attended schools where Armenian is the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Armenian. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
ARMN 201. Intermediate Armenian I (3)
Prerequisite: ARMN 102 or equivalent. Intensive practice in pronunciation, conversation and writing. Brief review of grammar and study of more advanced grammatical concepts. Introduction to reading of literature and study of Armenian culture.
ARMN 310. Armenian Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Covers all aspects of the Armenian culture from ancient civilization to modern day life both in Armenia and in the diaspora. Introduces the Armenian culture, including language, literature, history (including waves of immigration to the U.S. and the genocide of 1915), religion, political parties, music, visual and …
ARMN 360. Changing Roles of Armenian Women (3)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. The course explores changing roles of Armenian women with particular emphasis on new definitions and options in the family, community and society. The course perspective is international and comparative, with significant focus on Armenia and the diaspora. Also, the course concentrates on the educational, …
ARMN 380. Contemporary Issues in Armenia and the Diaspora (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of contemporary domestic and international issues in Armenia and the Armenian diaspora, with emphasis on Armenians in America. Includes an analysis of Armenian genocide as a historical issue having contemporary relevance, and a focused examination of current-event issues such as immigration, assimilation, social and political activities …
ARMN 396A-Z. Experimental Topics in Armenian (3)
Experimental Topics
ARMN 417. Equity and Diversity in School (3)
Prepares teacher candidates to examine principles of educational equity, diversity and the implementation of curriculum content and school practices for elementary/secondary students. Focuses on the history and culture of a specific ethnic experience, and a comparative analysis is made with other ethnic groups in California. Engages students to examine, critique and reflect on their personal …
ARMN 440. Armenian American Child (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the development of the Armenian child with particular emphasis on bicultural and bilingual issues that may influence educational progress. Culturally relevant socialization patterns of children from Armenia and the Armenian diaspora are examined. Intended for prospective teachers and students interested in human services. Available for …
ARMN 496A-Z. Experimental Topics in Armenian (3)
Experimental Topics.
ARMN 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study.
ART 100/L. Introduction to Art Processes and Lab (1/2)
Corequisite: ART 100L. Not available for Art major credit. Experiences for the non-art major in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art processes. Provides an understanding of the place of art in life through actual participation. 1 hour discussion, 4 hours studio. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts.
ART 110. World Arts: The Western Tradition (3)
Survey of the visual arts of the Western cultural tradition from ancient to modern times emphasizing historical, religious and sociocultural contexts. Discussion, research and writing on the visual arts, including painting, sculpture, architecture, book arts, ceramics, textiles and body arts. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts.
ART 112. World Arts: Africa, Oceania and the Americas (3)
Survey of the visual arts of Africa, Oceania and the Americas emphasizing historical, religious and sociocultural contexts. Discussion, research and writing on the visual arts, including painting, sculpture, architecture, book arts, ceramics, textiles and body arts. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
ART 114. World Arts: Asia (3)
Survey of the visual arts of India, China, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia, emphasizing historical, religious and sociocultural contexts. Discussion, research and writing on the visual arts, including painting, sculpture, architecture, book arts, ceramics, textiles and body arts. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts.
ART 120/L. Arts Immersion: Visual Art and Lab (1/1)
Prerequisite: Restricted to students in the ITEP Freshman option program. Corequisite: ART 120L. Introduction to the study of visual arts foundation skills, concepts and ideas, based on the Visual and Performing Arts Framework and the Visual and Performing Arts Content Standards for California Public Schools. Foundation study in the visual arts includes application of the …
ART 124A. Drawing I (3)
Introduction to basic drawing experiences. Graphic representation of objects stressed through a variety of techniques and media. Emphasis on form, structure, values, line and systems of perspective and space. For non-art majors; 6 hours lab. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts.
ART 124B. Drawing I (3)
Prerequisite: ART 124A. Basic drawing experiences dealing with the human figure. Emphasis on form, structure, proportions, gesture and systems of perspective and space. 6 hours per week.
ART 140. Beginning Two-Dimensional Design (3)
Introduction to the elements and principles of 2-dimensional design that are common to the visual arts. Foundation course stressing visual perception and an effective knowledge of the graphic means of expression and communication. 6 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts.
ART 141. Beginning Three-Dimensional Design (3)
Study of the elements and principles of 3-dimensional design and their applications, with emphasis on form in space, design systems and contemporary art concepts. Experimentation in both natural and synthetic material. For non-art majors; 6 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts.
ART 148. Color Theory (3)
Prerequisite: ART 140. Introduction to basic theories of color. Investigations of color harmony and its development as applied to 2-and 3-dimensional visual form. Introductory studies of physiological and psychological aspects of color are investigated. 6 hours per week.
ART 151. Photography as Art (3)
Not available for Art major credit. Students must provide their own digital camera (SLR or compact digital). Introduction for non-art majors to the subject matter and aesthetics of photography. Review of artists’ works that have been a major influence in the field and that reflect broader issues in visual culture. Assignments include learning basic camera …
ART 200. Introduction to Digital Design Tools (3)
Introduction to digital software tools and concepts used in the communication design/graphic design industry. Students will produce digital solutions, concepts, and approaches for industry-based digital design applications. 6 hours lab.
ART 210. Animation and Immersive Technology (3)
Introduction to time-based digital software and volumetric tools used to create visual art and immersive media. Students will explore animation concepts and approaches to 2D and 3D image making in entertainment, game and VR/AR production. 6 hours per week.
ART 222. Illustration Materials and Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: ART 124B. Introduction to the use of materials and techniques used in a variety of art areas and specifically in the field of illustration. Emphasis on understanding media potential and the development of refined technical skills required for the successful execution of illustrations. Covers wide range of wet- and dry-media tools and techniques. 6 hours …
ART 224A. Drawing II: Anatomy (3)
Prerequisite: ART 124B. Study of the human form and its graphic representation. Problems dealing with anatomy, form and structure introduced by studies of the posed model. 6 hours per week.
ART 227. Painting I (3)
Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory for Art majors: ART 140. Non-Art majors: Consult department for equivalency. Emphasis on 2-dimensional pictorial structure. Application of design fundamentals to graphic space, organization and imagery. Use of various painting media. 6 hours per week.
ART 230. Perspective (3)
Prerequisite for Art majors: ART 124A. Non-Art majors: Consult department for equivalency. Understanding and use of various systems of perspective. Emphasis upon linear perspective and applications to rendering which are based upon uses of perspective. 6 hours per week.
ART 235. Sculpture I (3)
Recommended Corequisite or Prerequisite: ART 141. Introduction to the materials and basic facilities and processes of sculpture, including woodworking, metal forming, and mixed media applications. 6 hours lab.
ART 237. Printmaking I (3)
Recommended Corequisite or Prerequisite: ART 140. Introduction to the materials and basic processes of printmaking, including intaglio, relief, and planographic processes. Focus is placed on fine art printmaking with self-directed content utilizing design fundamentals. 6 hours lab.
ART 243. Introduction to Typography (3)
Prerequisite: ART 140; Corequisite: ART 200. History, theory and practice of letter forms and typography as they apply to graphics, advertising and other areas of design and visual communication. Projects cover principles of typography, letter structure, typeface selection, fundamentals of computer typesetting and typographic layout. 6 hours lab.
ART 244. Communication Design I (3)
Prerequisite: ART 140. Preparatory: ART 200. Introductory survey to the professional field of communication design as related to print, interactive, multimedia, entertainment, environmental and other areas of visual communication. Emphasis is on fundamental principles and skills, with a broad approach to the application of techniques and concepts of the communication design field. Formerly Graphic Design …
ART 250. Photography I (3)
Basic instruction in the creative use of the camera and printing techniques. Instruction in basic principles and darkroom experience. Emphasis on photography as a fine art, stressing beginning visual awareness and craftsmanship. 6 hours lab.
ART 263. Animation I (3)
Introduction to the fundamental principles of animation that are the basis for traditional and computer animation. Hand-drawn exercises are utilized to learn timing, motion and weights. Covers introduction to the early history of animation. 6 hours lab.
ART 267. Introduction to Ceramics (3)
Basic methods of hand-building and wheel-forming. Emphasis on designing, decorating, glazing and firing procedures. 6 hours lab.
ART 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Art (1-3)
Experimental courses in Art with course content to be determined.
ART 301. Web Design (3)
Preparatory: ART 201 or ART 244. Introduction to principles and techniques for visual and information design for websites. Includes an introduction to website animation technologies. 6 hours lab.
ART 302. Video/Digital Art (3)
Studies into artistic concepts and technologies involved in the creation of video art and digital time-based art forms. Investigations into digital imaging, nonlinear compositing and visual effects result in the creation of short artistic statements presented in video/digital format. 6 hours lab.
ART 304. Visual Art and the Child (1)
Prerequisites: ART 120/L; Restricted to students in the ITEP Freshman option program. Provides students with the opportunity to revisit visual art and apply their knowledge of this area to working with children in a school setting. Students extend and integrate their knowledge of visual arts foundation skills, concepts and ideas, based upon the Visual and Performing …
ART 305. Art and Mass Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. An introduction for the non-Art major to the relationships between art and mass culture. Illustrated lectures explore the development, techniques, and ideas underlying the contemporary visual environment, including the media arts of photography and advertising, as well as painting, sculpture and architecture. Art majors may not count …
ART 306. Motion Graphics (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 354 or ART 356. This course is an introduction to motion graphics, which includes the categories of commercial, broadcast, main sequence and music video. The course will include lectures, showcases and demonstrations of the history, techniques and applications of motion graphics. Projects will cover design, composition, narrative and sound development. Current industry standard …
ART 307. Core Art Studio (3)
This course is an introduction to upper division art department concentrations, goals, and expectations. The focus is on studio exploration of technology in art and its relationship to contemporary art practice and theory. 6 hours lab.
ART 309. Video for Visual Artists (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Explores the relationship between visual art and video/moving images. Students create short video explorations to study the camera, movement, composition, color, and editing. 6 hours lab.
ART 315. World Perspectives in Art History (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. An introduction to the analysis of art in the context of world cultures. Illustrated lectures explore the artistic responses to universal human needs and experiences: food and shelter, identity, community and death. Art majors may not count this course in the major. Available for General Education, CSUN …
ART 318. Survey of 19th and 20th Century Arts (3)
Prerequisite: ART 110 or ART 112 or ART 114. A survey of major movements in 19th- and 20th-century art and art theory with reference to social, political, economic and ideological contexts. This course may include visits to major museums, galleries and performance art venues in the Los Angeles area.
ART 319. Comparative Anatomy: Design, Principles, and Function (3)
Prerequisite: ART 124B. A survey of the skeletal and anatomical structures of animals with an emphasis on understanding form, perspective, and evaluating anatomical design. 6 hours per week.
ART 322A. Illustration I (3)
Prerequisite: ART 222. Basic principles and practices of publication and advertising illustration. Projects emphasize conceptual problem solving, composition and the development of personal style. Projects are designed for inclusion in a professional portfolio. 6 hours lab.
ART 322B. Illustration II (3)
Prerequisite: ART 322A. Techniques used in illustration, with an emphasis on problem solving and the development of skills necessary in illustration for publication and advertising. 6 hours lab.
ART 322C. Digital Illustration (3-3)
Recommended Preparatory: ART 322A. The study and practice of digital illustration that uses both traditional fine art media and digital technology. Emphasis is on illustration problem-solving, experimental techniques and the development of portfolio quality illustrations. 6 hours lab.
ART 324A. Drawing III: Figure Drawing (3)
Prerequisites: ART 124A, ART 124B. Study of the human figure using models. Emphasis on creative interpretation of structure, gesture and space as they relate to the elements of line, form, value and color. 6 hours per week.
ART 324B. Drawing III: Figure Drawing and Painting (3)
Prerequisite: ART 324A. Study of the human figure using models. Emphasis on creative interpretation of structure, gesture and space as they relate to the elements of line, form, value and color. Introduction to a broad range of problems in the combined area of drawing and painting that are nonlinear and apply to the study of …
ART 326. Painting II: Abstract Painting (3)
Prerequisite: ART 227. Emphasis on an individuality of response to contemporary problems in painting incorporating a variety of media, techniques and concepts related to abstract painting. 6 hours per week.
ART 327. Painting II: Representational Imagery (3)
Prerequisite: ART 227. Emphasis on individuality of response to contemporary problems in painting, incorporating a variety of media, techniques and content related to representational imagery. 6 hours lab.
ART 328. Water Color (3-3)
Corequisite: Upper division standing; portfolio review required for repeat credit. Transparent and opaque watercolor techniques. Emphasis on technical proficiency and creative expressions. 6 hours per week.
ART 330. Drawing III: Composition (3-3)
Prerequisites: ART 124A, ART 124B, ART 140. Problems, utilizing various drawing media and techniques, stressing the elements of 2-dimensional composition and pictorial organization. 6 hours per week.
ART 335. Sculpture II (3-3)
Prerequisites: ART 141, ART 235. Further exploration of sculpture concepts and media, with emphasis on individual invention. 6 hours lab.
ART 337D. Printmaking II: Relief (3)
Prerequisite: ART 237; Preparatory: ART 200. Contemporary relief methods on linoleum, wood, and other related material, with black/white and color printing, and exploration of cross-media approaches. Projects emphasize problem solving through self-directed form and content in the creation of portfolio-quality work. 6 hours lab.
ART 338. Printmaking II (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 237. Intermediate study of intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, relief, or experimental and combination processes, within a contemporary art context. Hand-drawn and photo-processes are investigated with black/white and color printing. Projects emphasize problem solving through individual development of form and content in the creation of portfolio-quality work. 6 hours lab. May be repeated once for …
ART 341. Communication Design Production (3)
Prerequisites: ART 200, ART 244. Production mechanics of designed projects are prepared for digital reproduction. Students will explore print, motion, and interactive concepts and terminology in preparation for the final production of communication design products. 6 hours lab.
ART 342. Exhibition Design (3)
Prerequisite: ART 140 or ART 141. Study of techniques of exhibition design. Problems of design and production in projects that emphasize creating gallery and related exhibitions or venues. Some sections of this course may offer a community service opportunity with activities relating to concepts and theories presented. Check the schedule of classes for the CS …
ART 343. Advanced Typography (3-3)
Prerequisites: ART 243, ART 244. Theory and practice of letter forms and typography as they apply to graphics, advertising and other areas of design and visual communication. Projects cover principles of typography, letter structure, type face selection, fundamentals of computer typesetting and typographic layout. 6 hours lab.
ART 344. Communication Design II (3-3)
Prerequisites: ART 243, ART 244. Corequisite: ART 200. Preparatory: ART 341 or equivalent. Intermediate skills and conceptual problems of the communication design field are presented and practiced. The integration of theory with practical applications are stressed. Course projects require creative solutions to typical problems faced by communication designers. Formerly Graphic Design II. 6 hours lab.
ART 345. Design for Entertainment Advertising (3)
Prerequisite: ART 344. Preparatory: ART 343. This course concentrates on the theory and practice of advertising design for the entertainment industry. Students are expected to develop a combination of skills in communication design, concept development, and branding for the purposes of promoting various entertainment media through a wide variety of audience touch points. Utilizing industry-standard …
ART 350. Photography II (3)
Prerequisite: ART 250. Continuation of the principles learned in Photography I with more advanced process and content exploration. Students explore the medium more fully through analog and alternative processes, including exhibition quality print production, toning, and multiple imagery. Introduction of digital approaches using analog and digital sources with accompanying discussion of relevant historic and contemporary …
ART 351. Digital Photo Imaging (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 250. Preparatory: ART 200. Exploration of digital photography, integrating established principles of the photo medium with digital technologies. Photo images are created and manipulated through digital software processes for both fine art and commercial application. Assignments result in a portfolio. May be repeated once for credit; 6 hours lab.
ART 352. Visual Effects (3-3)
Prerequisite: For Art majors and minors upper division standing, or instructor consent (non-majors). Studies in the conceptualization and techniques of digitally generated visual effects in time-based media. Creative self-expression is emphasized in the production of experimental short videos. 6 hours lab.
ART 353. Color Photography (3-3)
Preparatory: ART 200, ART 250 or equivalent. Investigation into the various aspects of color photography, which include: exposure and development of negative film; printing with color materials utilizing the subtractive color principles that underlie color filtration and correction; a brief survey of contemporary color photographers with an emphasis on the aesthetics of their works; and refinement …
ART 354. Advanced Digital Design Tools (3-3)
Prerequisites: ART 200, ART 244. Application of advanced digital software tools and concepts used in communication design. Students will explore more advanced digital solutions, concepts, and approaches for industry-based digital applications. May be repeated once for credit. 6 hours lab.
ART 357. Narrative Digital Photography (3)
Prerequisite: ART 250. Continuation of the principles learned in Photography I while exploring the multiple uses of still images. Students explore the medium more fully through experience with creating photo sequences and short time based projects. The history and heritage of still photography is discussed in relation to trends in contemporary photography. Students create digital slide …
ART 358. User Experience and User Interface Design (3)
Prerequisite: ART 244. This intermediate course focuses on theory and design of user experience and user interfaces for interactive products. Students will practice researching, strategizing, conceiving and prototyping solutions for interactive mediums and devices. Key principles of innovation, design thinking, user-centered design, branding design, and advances in technology will be explored. 6 hours lab.
ART 363A. Animation II (3)
Prerequisite: ART 263. Further study of animation skills for both traditional and computer animation. Introduction to storyboard process, character design and story development. Intermediate-level animation principles, including character expression, lip sync and staging. Continuation of animation history 1943 to the present. 6 hours lab.
ART 363B. Animation II (3)
Intermediate animation emphasizing concept development in preparation for a 3-D computer or 2-D animation project. Includes research, story development, character design, timing studies, scenic design and storyboards. Work culminates in a process book and animatic. 6 hours lab.
ART 364. 3-D Computer Animation (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 263. Investigation of 3-D computer animation with emphasis on animation timing, modeling and lighting. 6 hours lab.
ART 365. 3-D Computer Animation II (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 364. Intermediate study of 3-D computer animation with focus on 3-D character creation and animation. Includes: design, modeling, rigging, key-frame lip-sync acting, background, lighting, texturing, coloring and critical analysis of 3-D characters from the game and animation fields. 6 hours lab.
ART 366. Ceramics II (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 267. Investigation of the use of clay as a medium with an emphasis on sculptural applications. Discussion of ideas, technical processes and approaches as they relate to clay’s use as a non-utilitarian medium. Experimentation with mold making, casting, clay bodies, glaze formulation and surface treatments. 6 hours lab.
ART 367. Ceramics III (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 267. Further investigation of the use of clay as a medium with emphasis on experimental practice. Further discussion of ideas, technical processes and approaches as it relates to the work and contemporary visual art. Continued experimentation with wheel forming, hand building, clay bodies, glaze formulation and surface treatments. 6 hours lab.
ART 368. Game Animation and Design (3-3)
Recommended Preparatory: ART 365. Investigation of the creative process of game design and game animation. Practical, theoretical and global aspects of game design will be explored by creating game assets and producing animation work. 6 hours lab.
ART 380/L. Children’s Art and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Corequisite: ART 380L. Recommended for Multiple Subjects Credential Candidates. Development of fundamentals and principles for determining art experiences for children. Understanding the significance of art in the child’s development. Emphasis on developing basic art skills in criticism, aesthetics, history and studio production. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours studio and visits to art …
ART 383/L. Art in Early Childhood and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Corequisite: ART 383L. Analysis and discussion of the significance of art in the development of young children ages 3 through 8 combined with studio experiences in 2- and 3-dimensional materials. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours studio.
ART 385/L. Children’s Crafts and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Corequisite: ART 385L. Basic skills and understandings that provide meaningful craft experiences for children. Emphasis on the educational value of crafts. Beginning techniques and processes involving 3-dimensional materials. 2 hours discussion, 2 hours studio.
ART 389CS. Impact Design (3-3)
Prerequisites: ART 243 and ART 244 or permission by instructor. Pre/Corequisite: ART 344 or permission by instructor. Through community-based projects and service learning opportunities in reciprocal relationship with community organizations, students explore the many roles creative professionals play when executing projects for social impact. Design teams develop skills in design methodology for visual communication: identifying problems, design …
ART 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Art (1-3)
Experimental Topics
ART 401. History of Native North American Art (3)
The visual arts of North American native cultures from the Eskimo to Canada, the Northwest and Southwest areas of the United States, the Plains and Eastern Indian societies. Available for graduate credit.
ART 402. Advanced Video/Digital Art (3-3)
Preparatory: ART 302. Advanced studies into video/digital art involve exploration into a broad range of artistic concepts and visual technologies utilized in video/digital media and time-based art forms. Investigation into art software applications and experimental methods lead to the production and refinement of artistic statements presented in video/digital format. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours lab.
ART 404. History of African and Oceania Art (3)
Visual arts of sub-Saharan tribal Africa are considered in their cultural context, including related art forms, such as literature, music and ritual observances. Arts of the South Pacific, the tribal societies of Melanesia, Polynesia, Micronesia and Australia. Available for graduate credit.
ART 405. Interaction Design (3)
Prerequisite: ART 358. Recommended Preparatory: ART 301. Advanced techniques in designing for digital interactions. Through user-centered design principles, students will prototype useful, meaningful, and innovative interactions for digital products such as websites, mobile applications, home entertainment, internet of things (IOT) devices, social media, and other human-computer interfaces. 6 hours lab.
ART 413. History of Chinese Art (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Chinese visual culture from the Neolithic period to the present time. Investigation of various art forms in different media (including ceramics, jade and bronze objects, calligraphy, painting, sculpture, architecture, woodblock print, photographs, video, installations and performance) and ways in which different artistic features are connected to specific historical, religious, philosophical and …
ART 414. History of Japanese Art (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Japanese visual culture from the Neolithic period to the present time. Investigation of various art forms in different media (including ceramics, bronze objects, calligraphy, painting, sculpture, architecture, woodblock print, photographs, video, installations and performance) and ways in which different artistic features are connected to specific historical, religious, philosophical and political contexts. Available for …
ART 416. History of Ancient Near Eastern Art (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Study of the architecture, sculpture and related art forms of the ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Anatolia and Iran from prehistoric times to the beginning of the Sassanian Empire. Available for graduate credit.
ART 420. History of Greek Art and Architecture (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Art and architecture of the Aegean area from the early Archaic to the end of the Hellenistic periods. Available for graduate credit.
ART 421. History of Roman Art and Architecture (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Art and architecture of the Roman World from circa 700 B.C. to 400 A.D. Available for graduate credit.
ART 422. Illustration III (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 322B. Advanced study of specific problems in publication and advertising illustration. Projects require the creative implementation of the ideas, media and techniques used by illustrators. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours lab.
ART 427. Painting III (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: ART 326, ART 327. Emphasis on individuality and invention through independent research and experimentation. Guidelines and objectives to be established with individuals. (Portfolio review is required to be eligible for enrollment for third and fourth semester repeat credit.) Available for graduate credit. 6 hours per week.
ART 429. Advanced Study in Studio Art (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing and instructor permission. Portfolio review required upon entering the course. Projects emphasize conceptual development in art through visual and material based research, advanced critique and presentation skills, and exposure to contemporary art. Students will develop professional skills and materials. Professional portfolio is emphasized. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours per week.
ART 430. Drawing IV: Composition (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 330. Advanced drawing problems in 2-dimensional composition and pictorial organization. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours per week. May be repeated once for credit.
ART 431. History of Baroque Art (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Preparatory: ART 426. A study of the arts from the Counter Reformation (1563) to the death of Louis XIV (1715). Painting, sculpture and architecture in Europe with a special emphasis on the arts of Italy, the Netherlands and France. Regular written assignments required. Available for graduate credit.
ART 435. Sculpture III (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 335. Advanced study with special consideration of conception, media and techniques through emphasis on individual projects. (Portfolio review is required to be eligible for enrollment for third and fourth semester repeat credit.) Available for graduate credit. 6 hours lab.
ART 437. Printmaking III (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 338 or ART 337A or ART 337B or ART 337C or ART 337D. Advanced study of intaglio, serigraphy, lithography, relief, or experimental and combination processes, within a contemporary, fine art context. Emphasis is placed on self-directed exploration into process, form, and content, in the creation of portfolio-quality work. Guidelines and goals discussed on an …
ART 438/L. Senior Projects and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Senior standing. Corequisite: ART 438L. Projects that afford students the opportunity to assess their training, summarize their achievement and analyze their place in the visual arts. Some sections of this course may offer a community service opportunity with activities relating to concepts and theories presented. Check the schedule of classes for the CS designation.
ART 439. Bronze Casting Sculpture (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 235. Lost-wax bronze-casting foundry projects. Students create sculpture to be cast in bronze. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours per week.
ART 442. 3-D Computer Animation III (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 364. Recommended Preparatory: ART 365. Advanced study of 3-D Computer Animation with a focus on character acting, timing and advanced action analysis. Includes: key-frame animation with full body gestures, lip sync acting, and support elements of modeling, rigging, texturing, and lighting. Culminating in the production of quality work suitable for student demo reel. …
ART 443. Animation Drawing (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 224A. Exploration of the various forms of drawing related to the field of animation. Direct drawing of the human figure from models; drawing a variety of animals from live observation; and development of layout drawing used for background painting. Emphasis on volume, mass, weight, movement/gesture, conveying attitude, dramatic expression, action poses, acting, anatomy, …
ART 444. Communication Design III (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 344. Advanced and complex problem solving, consistent with those of communication designers in the field, are presented and practiced. Projects of substantive scope, integration of skills, and presentation are emphasized. Students should have developed a professional resume and portfolio at the conclusion of this course. Formerly Graphic Design III. Available for graduate credit. …
ART 446. Packaging Design (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 344. Designing for product containers, identification graphics, product line packaging and related displays. Coordination of the fundamental elements of packaging such as typography, color, imagery and package structure. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours lab.
ART 448. History of Contemporary Art (3)
Prerequisite: ART 110 or ART 112 or ART 114. Deals with American and European art from the mid-20th century to the present. Includes a study of developments in non-traditional media, crafts and popular arts, as well as painting and sculpture. Regular written assignments required. Available for graduate credit.
ART 450. Photography III (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 302 or ART 309 or ART 350 or ART 351 or ART 353 or ART 357. Advanced problems in photography. Emphasis on content: The student is encouraged to apply technical and expressive skills in photography toward some original and meaningful use of the medium. Students are required to present an original project to …
ART 455A. Photography/Video Lighting I (3)
Prerequisite: ART 302 or ART 309 or ART 350 or ART 351 or ART 353 or ART 357. Professional problems, techniques and equipment in studio lighting. Introduction to basic studio photography fundamentals, various lighting systems and advanced digital workflow. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours lab.
ART 455B. Photography/Video Lighting II (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 455A. Advanced projects in advertising photography. Emphasis on problems of large product and exterior photography, portrait and figure studies and uses of complex lighting. May be repeated once for credit. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours lab.
ART 455C. Photography/Video Lighting III (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 455B. Investigation of advanced advertising problems in photography exploring both the technical and conceptual challenges of visual communication. Advanced projects in portraiture, fashion, table-top, photo-illustration and editorial will be addressed. Computer imaging introduced as an important area of investigation. May be repeated once for credit. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours lab.
ART 458. Communication Design Seminar (3-3)
Prerequisites: ART 344; Six additional units of upper division communication design; Senior standing. Review career options related to communication design. Students develop and apply solutions to business-related problems faced in the design profession, such as incorporating team concepts, building professional relationships and refining communication skills. Students develop professional résumés and portfolios (print and digital). The …
ART 460. History of Animation (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. A survey and study of world animation as visual art from 16th century traditions to contemporary forms. Students examine how animation is used to communicate through semiotics and visual narrative. Discussion, research and writing about screenings of animated works and assigned readings emphasize historical and sociocultural contexts. Art majors may use …
ART 461. History of Graphic Arts (3)
Emphasizes the study of graphic design and its impact on society from the 19th to 21st centuries, including the development of typography and graphic art from the 15th to the 19th century. Available for graduate credit.
ART 462. History of Photography (3)
Emphasizes the aesthetics of photography and its emergence and acceptance as a fine art. In addition to slide lectures and discussions, students are required to attend several photography exhibitions and lectures at galleries and museums in the area. Available for graduate credit.
ART 463. Animation III (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 363B. Advanced level development and production of an original animation project. Students may utilize 3-D computer animation or 2-D methods. May be repeated once for credit. 6 hours lab.
ART 465. Game Animation Project (3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 364. Preparatory: ART 368. Advanced level design and creation of a game production project. Students may use either 2-D or 3-D animation techniques to create a video game prototype. Includes concept development, creation of character assets, animation cycles, and environments. May be repeated once for credit. 6 hours lab.
ART 467. Ceramics IV (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 367. Advanced investigation of the use of clay as it relates to a personal direction. Advanced refinement of ideas, technical processes and approaches as they relate to a unified body of work and to contemporary visual art. Continued experimentation with technical processes, clay bodies, glaze formulation and surface treatments. Development of portfolio materials and …
ART 468. History of Women in the Visual Arts (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Preparatory: GWS 100. Covers the history of women as artists in the European and American traditions. Art by women in non-Western cultures also is studied, together with related issues such as images of women and feminist art analysis. Available for graduate credit.
ART 478/L. Art Education Across Cultures and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Corequisite: ART 478L. Provides knowledge of multi- and cross-cultural art and art education in order to increase teacher effectiveness in planning and teaching visual art to a range of art education audiences. Includes both survey and in-depth examination of historical and contemporary global art traditions and practices. Course contains both lecture …
ART 482. Teaching Art in PK-12 (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or permission of instructor. This course provides students with skills and experiences in teaching art in PK-12 classrooms, focusing on the structure, organization and culture of public-school teaching in the state of California. Topics include theory, pedagogy, curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, teaching diverse populations and accommodations for English language learners …
ART 483/L. Studio Problems Teaching Art and Lab (1/2)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Corequisite ART 483L. This course provides students with skills and experiences in teaching art in PK-12 classrooms with a focus on developing visual literacy. Topics include: the study of art, art education, curriculum development, traditional and emerging 2D/3D art materials, tools, and processes; and technology in art education. 1 hour lecture, …
ART 488CS. Public Art (3-3)
Development and completion of art forms in the public realm. Public art investigated in a workshop format that includes speakers, demonstrations, field trips and art products. Emphasis on studio skills, proposal development and service learning activities. Some sections of this course may offer a community service opportunity with activities relating to concepts and theories presented. …
ART 490. History and Philosophy of Art Education (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Intensive study of the historical and chronological development of Art Education in the United States and abroad. Emphasis on both historical and contemporary trends and movements that have affected its growth and present structure.
ART 491. Design Strategy for Effective Branding (3)
Prerequisite: ART 344. This advanced course focuses on literacy, theory, strategy and practice in communicating and developing brand identity and brand strategy. Students will research and integrate graphic design methodology, tools and design-thinking principles in order to communicate a visual representation of a brand identity and build/implement a brand. Key principles of entrepreneurship, communication, design …
ART 494. Internship in Arts (3-3)
Prerequisites: Senior or Graduate standing; Portfolio review. Available for Art major credit. Academic Internship course. Experiential education in appropriate aspects of specific area of interest. Available for graduate credit. 6 units maximum. (Credit/No Credit only)
ART 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Art (1-3)
Experimental courses in Art with course content to be determined. Available for graduate credit.
ART 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Enrollment in Independent Study is by department chair’s consent and instructor’s consent to act as sponsor. Admission based on evidence of ability to pursue in-depth independent study and approval of a project submitted at the time of registration. Regular progress meetings and reports are required throughout the semester. Completion of the project is required before …
ART 510. Methods and Practice of Art History (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Art History or senior status and instructor permission. Seminar designed to develop student skills in art historical research, and a critical introduction to the practice and methodology of art history as a discipline. Graduate students will practice the application of theoretical and philosophical frameworks in all assignments. Satisfies upper division core requirement …
ART 519A-Z. Selected Topics in Art History (3-3-3)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent or classified graduate standing. Research in depth on specific topics within art history. Topics vary per semester. May be taken three times for credit.
ART 520. Studio Problems Video/Digital Art (3-3-3-3)
Investigation into artistic studio problems in video/digital art. Explorations lead to resolution of personal artistic statements. Increasing complexity in concept, media and presentation is required in the sequence of coursework. Available for repeat credit. 6 hours per week in supervised studio work.
ART 521. Studio Problems: Painting (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of artistic problems in painting, exploration leading to resolution in artistic statements. Problems of increasing complexity and evidence of greater depth of artistic concept required in the sequence of coursework. 1 hour per week in seminar; 5 hours per week in supervised studio work.
ART 522. Studio Problems: Illustration (3-3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of artistic problems in illustration with exploration leading to concrete resolutions. Problems of increased complexity and greater depth of practical problem solving required in the sequence of coursework. 6 hours lab.
ART 524. Studio Problems: Drawing (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 424. Investigation of advanced problems in drawing or in drawing and related art disciplines. Projects of increasing complexity that require evidence of greater depth and skill in the resolution of visual statements. 1 hour per week in seminar; 5 hours per week in supervised studio work.
ART 525. Studio Problems: Printmaking (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of artistic problems in printmaking, exploration leading to resolution in artistic statements. Problems of increasing complexity and evidence of greater depth of artistic concept required in the sequence of coursework. 1 hour per week in seminar; 5 hours per week in supervised studio work.
ART 535. Studio Problems: Sculpture (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of advanced problems in sculpture.
ART 542CS. Advanced Exhibition Design (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Advanced study of the primary components of exhibition design, including curating, budgeting, installation and promotion. Focuses on public relations, education, community service, tours, publicity and publication as they pertain to the CSUN and/or community galleries and their functions. Several class meetings held in each of the art galleries, as well as other …
ART 544. Studio Problems: Graphic Design (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: ART 444 or equivalent; Graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of advanced problems in graphic design exploring both the technical and conceptual challenges of visual communication. Projects of increasing complexity and evidence of greater depth of artistic concept required in the sequence of coursework. 6 hours lab.
ART 550. Studio Problems: Photography (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Portfolio review; Graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of advanced problems in photography exploring both the technical and conceptual challenges of visual communication. Projects of increasing complexity and evidence of greater depth of artistic concept required in the sequence of coursework. 6 hours lab.
ART 560. Studio Problems in Ceramics Design (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of artistic problems in ceramics and/or glass design, exploration and experimentation leading to resolution in artistic statements. Problems in increasing complexity and evidence of greater depth of artistic concept required in the sequence of coursework. 1 hour per week in seminar; 5 hours per week in supervised studio work.
ART 562. Design Systems (3)
Prerequisite: ART 564. Analysis and methodologies for the development and implementation of design systems in creative industries. Students in this course will critically analyze successful and unsuccessful brand design to build a knowledge and understanding of effective design systems. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of design research, cultural relevance, and evaluation of solutions for the …
ART 564. Design Strategy (3)
Through in-depth research and exploration aimed at developing strategic design solutions for creative industries, students will gain insights into concepts and processes for crafting effective strategies in areas such as brand identity, content development, consumer research, design ethics, inclusivity, and the integration of advancing technologies.
ART 566. Research for Designing Experiences and Interactions (3)
Introduction and practice of research methodologies pertaining to the creation and design of user experience interactions. The course provides students with research skills for career advancement in the creative economy, specifically in the fields of User Experience Design (UX), User Interface Design (UI), and Interaction Design (IxD).
ART 567. Design for Inclusive Experiences and Interactions (3)
Prerequisite: ART 566. Approaches to designing inclusive experiences and interactions for users. Students will learn to create inclusive, diverse, culturally relevant, and globally accessible experiences and interactions. Concepts explored include universal design, localization (L10n), globalization (g11n), accessibility (A11y), sustainable design, ethics, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the design process.
ART 568. Design Leadership for the Creative Economy (3)
Overview, examination, and special emphasis on design leadership skills for the creative economy. This course introduces leadership principles, examines factors associated with successful leadership, and reviews case studies on leadership strategies for creative industries. Students gain knowledge by examining and learning the processes of art/design direction, creative team leadership, negotiation, pitching/presentation, designing for global/cultural relevance, …
ART 569. Design for Intra/Entrepreneurship (3)
Prerequisite: ART 568. In-depth study of the processes and procedures in design leadership to launch innovative impactful solutions within the creative economy. Concepts of creative strategy and design for internal organizational change (intrapreneurship) and starting new businesses (entrepreneurship) are explored. Emphasis on creative leadership to ensure success in navigating the unique challenges and opportunities for designers.
ART 578/L. Art Education Across Cultures and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Graduate level standing. Corequisite: ART 578L. Provides knowledge of multi- and cross-cultural art and art education in order to increase teacher effectiveness in planning and teaching visual art to a range of art education audiences. Includes both survey and in-depth examination of historical and contemporary global art traditions and practices. Course contains both lecture …
ART 582. Teaching Art in PK-12 (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate level standing. This course provides students with skills and experiences in teaching art in PK-12 classrooms, focusing on the structure, organization and culture of public-school teaching in the state of California. Topics include theory, pedagogy, curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, teaching diverse populations and accommodations for English language learners as well as special …
ART 583/L. Studio Problems Teaching Art and Lab (1/2)
Prerequisite: Graduate level standing. Corequisite ART 583L. This course provides students with skills and experiences in teaching art in PK-12 classrooms with a focus on developing visual literacy. Topics include: the study of art and art education; curriculum development; traditional and emerging 2D and 3D art materials, tools, and processes; and technology in art education. …
ART 588. Studio Problems in Public Art (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: ART 488; 400-level Art course; Instructor consent. Development and completion of art forms planned for placement in the public realm. Increasing complexity and evidence of greater depth required in the sequence of coursework. Public art investigated in a workshop format that includes speakers, demonstrations and field trips. Emphasis on studio activities, proposal development and service …
ART 590. History and Philosophy of Art Education (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate level standing. Intensive study of the historical and chronological development of art education in the United States and abroad. Emphasis on both historical and contemporary trends and movements that have affected its growth and present structure. Students will engage in teaching activities in the course.
ART 611. History and Philosophy of Art (3)
Prerequisites: Minimum 1 year Art History (2 years recommended); Graduate standing. Seminar examining the development of movements and ideas in 20th century art. Research in modern art and artists. (Offered Fall semester.)
ART 615. Art Analysis and Criticism (3)
Prerequisites: Minimum 1 year of Art History; Graduate standing. Seminar exploring the critical approach to the work of art in terms of form, content and expression. Aesthetic and methodological problems will be treated in particular relationship to contemporary art and its criticism. (Offered Spring semester.)
ART 620. Advanced Studio Problems: Video/Digital Art (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisite: ART 502 or equivalent. Investigation into advanced concepts involved in the production of video/digital art forms. Explores resolution of problems dealing with media, technique and presentation. Increasing complexity and evidence of conceptual depth is required in the sequence of coursework. 6 hours per week in supervised studio work.
ART 621. Advanced Studio Problems: Painting (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of artistic problems in painting, exploration leading to resolution in artistic statements. Problems of increasing complexity and evidence of greater depth of artistic concept required in the sequence of coursework. May be repeated 3 times for credit. 1 hour per week in seminar, 5 hours per week in …
ART 622. Advanced Studio Problems: Illustration (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of advanced problems in illustration, exploration leading to resolution in artistic statements. Problems of increasing complexity and evidence of greater depth of artistic concept required in the sequence of coursework. 1 hour per week in seminar; 5 hours per week in supervised studio work.
ART 624. Advanced Studio Problems: Drawing (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of advanced problems in drawing and related art disciplines. Projects of increasing complexity that require evidence of greater depth and skill in the resolution of visual statements. 1 hour per week in seminar; 5 hours per week in supervised studio work.
ART 625. Advanced Studio Problems: Printmaking (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of artistic problems in printmaking, exploration leading to resolution in artistic statements. Problems of increasing complexity and evidence of greater depth of artistic concept required in the sequence of coursework. 1 hour per week in seminar; 5 hours per week in supervised studio work.
ART 635. Advanced Studio Problems: Sculpture (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of advanced problems in sculpture.
ART 644. Advanced Studio Problems: Graphic Design (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of advanced problems in graphic design, exploration leading to resolution in artistic statements. Problems of increasing complexity and evidence of greater depth of artistic concept required in the sequence of coursework. 1 hour per week in seminar; 5 hours per week in supervised studio work.
ART 645. Design Strategy and Systems Practicum (4)
Prerequisites: ART 562 and ART 564. Application and demonstration of concepts and skills learned in Design Strategy and Design Systems to develop a viable project that is relevant to the needs of the local and global marketplace. Students in this practicum will work with industry collaborators to design creative brand strategies and implement them through an …
ART 646. Design for Experiences and Interaction Practicum (4)
Prerequisites: ART 566 and ART 567. Application of user research methodologies and inclusive design practices to develop a viable project that is relevant to the needs of the local and global marketplace. Students in this practicum will work with industry collaborators to design solutions that address inclusivity, diversity and global accessibility by integrating Universal Design, …
ART 647. Design for Leadership and Impact Practicum (4)
Prerequisites: ART 568 and ART 569. Application of design leadership, intra/entrepreneurship knowledge, and skills to develop a project that is relevant to the needs of the local and global marketplace. Students in this practicum will work with industry collaborators to design solutions that demonstrate their expertise in leadership by managing a design team on an intra/entrepreneurial …
ART 650. Advanced Studio Problems: Photography (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: 6 units of ART 550; Classified graduate standing; Portfolio review. Investigation of advanced problems in photography exploring both the technical and conceptual challenges of visual communication. Projects of increasing complexity with evidence of greater depth of artistic concept and proficiency required in the sequence of coursework. 6 hours lab.
ART 660. Advanced Studio Problems in Ceramics Design (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing; Instructor consent. Investigation of artistic problems in ceramics, exploration and experimentation leading to resolution in artistic statements. Problems in increasing complexity and evidence of greater depth of artistic concept required in the sequence of coursework. 1 hour per week in seminar; 5 hours per week in supervised studio work.
ART 667. Teaching Art in Higher Education (3-3)
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. Classified graduate standing in Visual Arts. Content includes the study and practice of teaching art to undergraduate students in institutions of higher education; developing strategies for course organization, lectures/discussions, learning techniques, and other responsibilities of faculty within higher education institutions. This elective course counts toward the graduate degree and may be …
ART 690A-Z. M.F.A. Studio (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: M.F.A.; Classified status; Instructor’s and graduate advisor’s consent. Investigation of advanced artistic problems leading to a highly specialized and personal aesthetic. 5 hours per week.
ART 691A-Z. M.F.A. Seminar (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: M.F.A.; Classified status. Orientation to the procedures and requirements of the M.F.A. professional degree programs in Studio or Visual communication Arts. Exploration into career development, professional issues and writing about art. Philosophies pertaining to disciplines in the visual arts are examined through a series of guest lectures. 3 hours per week.
ART 696C. Directed Graduate Research (3)
Prerequisites: Classified status; Advisor consent.
ART 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing in the areas of Art Education or Art History; Completion of or current enrollment in all required Area of Concentration courses for the M.A. degree in Art; Consent of graduate advisor and thesis committee; Conformance to University standards for graduate thesis. Encompasses the preparation, completion and formal presentation of the culminating …
ART 698D. Graduate Project (3)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing; Completion of, or current enrollment in all remaining required courses. Advancement to Candidacy fulfilled. Consists of the spring group exhibition and/or performance of the student’s work, photographic documentation and a written statement addressing the aesthetic, philosophical and, when appropriate, technical aspects of the work, and an exhibition catalog.
ART 698DI. Graduate Project (3)
Prerequisites: Classified status and permission of MDI academic lead and director of graduate programs. This is a culminating graduate project. This course consists of student teams developing a comprehensive industry-sponsored client-based project under faculty supervision. Industry professionals along with faculty advisors will provide critique and insight leading to a showcase of proposed creative solutions. Exploration of …
ART 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Enrollment limited to qualified classified graduate students with the consent of the department, graduate advisor and the departmental graduate committee. Intensive independent investigation into that area of the fine arts in which the graduate student is specializing.
ASTR 152. Elementary Astronomy (3)
An introduction to astronomy. Topics to be covered include the historical development of astronomy; the laws that govern the behavior of the universe; a survey of the properties of stars and galaxies, including their origin and evolution; and the Big Bang Theory. Students may not receive credit for both ASTR 152 and ASTR 154. Available …
ASTR 154. Elementary Astronomy (2)
Corequisite: ASTR 154L. An introduction to astronomy. Topics to be covered include the historical development of astronomy; the laws that govern the behavior of the universe; a survey of the properties of stars and galaxies, including their origin and evolution; and the Big Bang Theory. Students may not receive credit for both ASTR 154 and …
ASTR 154L. Observational Astronomy Lab (1)
Corequisite: ASTR 154. Introduction to the techniques of observational astronomy, including data acquisition and interpretation. Testing of astronomical hypotheses by using data from observations of the moon, planets, sun, stars and galaxies. 3 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity.
ASTR 300. Introductory Astrophysics (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 150B; PHYS 220A or PHYS 225; PHYS 227; and completion of the lower division writing requirement. An upper division course intended for astrophysics majors. The course covers stellar and planetary systems, including: our solar system and planetary and satellite motion, extra-solar planets, the properties of stars, binary and multiple star systems, the stellar life …
ASTR 301. Astrophysics II (3)
Prerequisites: ASTR 300; MATH 150B; PHYS 225; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Course will cover a variety of astrophysics topics: Celestial Mechanics, Magnetohydrodynamic and Cosmology. These topics will include: planetary and satellite motion, planetary rings, binary and multiple star systems, Kepler’s laws, Hydrodynamics, Maxwell’s equations, MHD waves, the solar dynamo and wind, and …
ASTR 352. Current Developments in Astronomy (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. In-depth examination and interpretation of astronomical discoveries occurring at the time the course is taught. Reading includes both background material and current periodicals accessible to upper division, General Education students. Likely areas of discussion include spacecraft exploration of the solar system, satellite observations of high-energy radiation from …
ASTR 352L. Current Developments in Astronomy Lab (1)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: ASTR 352. Use of observational and laboratory facilities and published data to explore current developments in astronomy. 3 hours per week.
ASTR 401. The Radiative Universe (3)
Preparatory: PHYS 227. Application of the laws of radiation, atomic structure and subatomic structure to astrophysical systems. Cosmic magnetic fields, energy sources, analysis of radiation from stars, nebulae, supernovae, active galaxies and quasars, the early universe and origin of the elements. Available for graduate credit.
ASTR 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
AT 500. Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training program. An introduction course to the research process and evidence-based practice. Topics include formulating a clinical question, searching for evidence, and critical appraisal of the literature. Students will develop the foundations that will allow them to practice healthcare in an evidence-based manner.
AT 501/L. Foundations in Athletic Training and Laboratory (3/1)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. Corequisite: AT 501L. This course provides foundational knowledge and skills the students can apply to their clinical experiences in the field of athletic training.
AT 502. Pain Neuroscience in Athletic Training (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training program. This course provides Athletic Training students with a foundation in pain neuroscience as it pertains to injury assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation in athletic training.
AT 510/L. Clinical Anatomy and Biomechanics and Laboratory (2/1)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training Program. Corequisite: AT 510L. Introduction to clinical anatomy and clinical biomechanics. Biomechanical analysis of human movement based on anatomical concepts and mechanical laws of motion as it pertains to injury assessment, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and prevention in athletic training.
AT 520/L. Lower Extremity Injury Evaluation and Laboratory (3/1)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training. Corequisite: AT 520L. This course is designed to introduce students to the etiology and pathophysiology of orthopedic and non-orthopedic injuries to the lower extremity. Students will learn to evaluate acute and chronic lower extremity orthopedic injuries and conditions using evidence-based diagnostic techniques.
AT 521/L. Upper Extremity Injury Evaluation and Laboratory (3/1)
Corequisite: AT 521L. This course is designed to introduce students to the etiology and pathophysiology of orthopedic and non-orthopedic injuries to the upper extremity. Students will learn to evaluate acute and chronic upper extremity orthopedic injuries and conditions using evidence-based diagnostic techniques.
AT 530/L. Therapeutic Interventions for Lower Extremity Injuries and Laboratory (3/1)
Corequisite: AT 530L. This course is designed to prepare Athletic Training students to design and implement evidence-based orthopedic rehabilitation programs for the lower extremity, which include therapeutic exercise, non-exercise modalities, return to play clinical decision making.
AT 531/L. Therapeutic Interventions for Upper Extremity Injuries and Laboratory (3/1)
Corequisite: AT 531L. This course is designed to prepare Athletic Training students to design and implement evidence-based orthopedic rehabilitation programs for the upper extremity, which include therapeutic exercise, non-exercise modalities, return to play, and clinical decision making.
AT 540. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training I (1)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training program. The Clinical Experiences series is designed to allow Athletic Training students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As this first course in a six-part series, Clinical …
AT 541. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training II (1)
The Clinical Experiences series is designed to allow Athletic Training students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As this second course in a six-part series, Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training II allows Athletic Training students to practice, apply …
AT 542. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training III (1)
The Clinical Experiences series is designed to allow Athletic Training students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As this third course in a six-part series, Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training III allows Athletic Training students to practice, apply …
AT 550/L. Primary Care I and Laboratory (3/1)
Corequisite: AT 550L. This course is designed to prepare Athletic Training students to meet didactic competencies and clinical proficiencies associated with recognizing, evaluating, treating, and referring medical conditions in the general population as well as appropriate pharmacological interventions. This is the first course of a two-course sequence. In this course students will attain foundational knowledge …
AT 560. Seminar in Athletic Training I (1)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the professional Master of Science in Athletic Training program. The Athletic Training Seminar series is designed to introduce Athletic Training students to relevant professional topics and socialize students on what it means to be an AT within the greater healthcare context. Deliverables in this series will prepare students to meet didactic competencies …
AT 561. Seminar in Athletic Training II (1)
The Athletic Training Seminar series is designed to introduce Athletic Training students to relevant professional topics and socialize students on what it means to be an AT within the greater healthcare context. Deliverables in this series will prepare students to meet didactic competencies and clinical proficiencies associated with patient centered care, quality improvement, professionalism, and …
AT 562. Seminar in Athletic Training III (1)
The Athletic Training Seminar series is designed to introduce Athletic Training students to relevant professional topics and socialize students on what it means to be an AT within the greater healthcare context. Deliverables in this series will prepare students to meet didactic competencies and clinical proficiencies associated with patient centered care, quality improvement, professionalism, and …
AT 610/L. Reconditioning and Human Performance and Laboratory (2/1)
Corequisite: AT 610L. This course will prepare Athletic Training students to develop and implement late phase rehabilitation protocols, return to play protocols and physical preparation programs.
AT 620. Organization and Administration of Athletic Training (3)
Athletic Training students will learn techniques and strategies required to manage Athletic Training Programs in the professional world. Students will gain an understanding of risk management, healthcare delivery mechanisms, insurance, reimbursement, documentation, patient privacy, facility management and professional development.
AT 630/L. Advanced Manual Therapy and Laboratory (3/1)
Corequisite: AT 630L. An introduction to instrument assisted soft-tissue mobilization and joint manipulation.
AT 640. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training IV, Primary Care (1)
The Clinical Experiences series is designed to allow Athletic Training students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As this fourth course in a six-part series, Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training IV provides the Athletic Training student a clinical …
AT 641. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training V (1)
The Clinical Experiences series is designed to allow Athletic Training students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As this fifth course in a six-part series, Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training V provides the Athletic Training student a comprehensive …
AT 642. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VI, Immersive (1)
Clinical Experience series is designed to allow Athletic Training Students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As the final course in a six-part series, Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VI provides the Athletic Training Student an immersive clinical …
AT 642A. Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VI, Immersive A (1)
Corequisite: AT 642. The Clinical Experience series is designed to allow Athletic Training students opportunities for practice and the development of clinical skills learned in the classroom and to increase autonomy of patient care in clinical practice. As the final course and culminating experience in a six-part series, Clinical Experiences in Athletic Training VI provides …
AT 650/L. Primary Care II and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: AT 650L. This course is designed to prepare Athletic Training students to meet didactic competencies and clinical proficiencies associated with recognizing, evaluating, treating, and referring medical conditions in the general population as well as appropriate pharmacological interventions. This course is part the final course in a two-course sequence. In this course students apply knowledge …
AT 660. Emerging Trends in Athletic Training (2)
Prerequisite: AT 610. This course will orient Athletic Training students to various emerging trends in athletic training, specifically to the areas of nutrition, primary care, orthopedic examination and rehabilitation. For each topic, Athletic Training students will apply evidence-based practice skills to provide a foundation for their own future clinical decisions.
AT 670. Diversity and Inclusion in Athletic Training (2)
This course prepares Athletic Training students to practice in a culturally competent and inclusive manner in order to deliver the most effective and highest quality healthcare experience. This course will identify specific underserved populations and outline treatment and interaction strategies to improve patient outcomes in these populations.
AT 680. Practical Applications of Injury Prevention (2)
This course introduces Athletic Training students to evidence-based injury prevention models. Students will combine clinical and didactic skills learned in previous courses, with best available evidence, to create highly specific injury prevention programs for high risk populations.
AT 698. Graduate Project (3)
Athletic Training students will critically analyze a meta-analysis or systematic review and develop a manuscript with specific clinical recommendations.
ATE 501. Functional Biology, Biomaterials, and Design Innovation (3)
This course is designed to provide an understanding of biological systems, biomaterials, anatomical and physiologic functions, injury and disease, and their relevance to assistive technology, while introducing students to how living systems can be used as inspiration of biomimicry in assistive technology.
ATE 502. Seminar in Human Characteristics in Relation to Usability of Assistive Technology (3)
This seminar will investigate the bases of human function from the psychological and physiological perspectives as a foundation upon which design and development of assistive technology devices (ATD) can effectively be utilized throughout the lifespan of users to enhance their quality of life. (Cross-listed with ATHS 502.)
ATE 603. Applied Biomechanics and Motor Control (3)
Principles in biomechanics and motor control will be introduced in this course. The course will focus on their applications to assistive technologies and rehabilitation engineering. Basic anatomial movements and neuromuscular control will be reviewed. Pathological human movements associated with common neuromuscular disorders will be discussed in depth. Students will also learn various techniques in kinematics …
ATE 604. Instrumentation and Measurement (3)
The course presents the basic components of medical electronic instrumentation: sensors, amplifiers, signal conditioning, and signal processing. Multidisciplinary analysis, design, and simulation of bioengineering instrumentation and measurement are studied and implemented using computer methodology and techniques from engineering, physics, and mathematics.
ATE 605. Robotic Applications and Control Interface in Assistive Technologies (3)
The course presents the complementarity of the human factors and the demand for real-life applications based on the latest achievements of robotics technology. It also addresses the principles, the concepts, as well as the details for the design of robots that offer autonomy, intelligence, manipulation and maneuverability required for effective collaboration with the human in …
ATE 606. AT Software Applications and Development (3)
Introduces the concepts and principles of assistive technology (AT) software applications, emphasizing regulatory policies and ethical issues. Evaluates and applies existing AT software applications (both proprietary software and open source software), including screen reading, screen reader, study skills, screen enlargement, voice recognition and Web software. Discusses concepts, principles, and methodologies of AT software development, such …
ATE 607. Product Design and Development for Assisted Technology (3)
This course presents the essential tools and fundamentals of product design and development as they are applied specifically to Assisted Technology and Rehabilitation Engineering. The scope of this course covers and integrates topics such as human factors, man-made interfaces, biomimicry, biomaterials, safety engineering design, medical/healthcare device design case studies, and FDA approval processes, regulations, and …
ATE 608. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3)
The course presents analysis, design, and manufacturing of augmentative and alternative communication techniques and devices for disabled personnel and practitioners. The intent of the course is to present past and current uses of augmentative devices and systems for the hearing impaired, blind, and deaf subjects. In addition, design and development of new equipment for subject …
ATE 609. Assistive Technology Project Management (3)
Introduces principles and disciplines of assistive technology project management, including process management, requirements management, quality management, project planning, project scheduling, project cost estimation, risk management, and people management. Particularly, focuses on requirements management and quality control, as the federal government recommends that assistive technology software and products meets specific guidelines such as Section 508 of …
ATE 694. Current and Emerging Topics in Assistive Technology (1-1-1)
This 1-unit seminar course incorporates advanced study of current and emerging topics in assistive technology analyzed by means of readings, analysis of cases and problems, case studies, presentations, demonstrations, and class discussion. This seminar course is taken three times during the program; the three courses will cover components of Engineering and Technology, Health and Human …
ATE 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
Prerequisite: ATE 694. Preparatory: Satisfactory completion of all coursework, including three interdisciplinary seminar courses, and permission of the supervising faculty advisor of the comprehensive studies committee. Preparation for and completion of written comprehensive case studies to fulfill the culminating experience requirement for the Master of Science in Assistive Technology Engineering degree. (Credit/No Credit only)
ATE 698. Graduate Project (3)
Preparatory: Satisfactory completion of all coursework, including three interdisciplinary seminar courses, and permission of the supervising faculty advisor of the graduate project committee. Preparation for and completion of a written project report and an oral defense to fulfill the culminating experience requirement for the Master of Science in Assistive Technology Engineering degree. (Credit/No Credit only)
ATHL 197A-Z. Off-Season Conditioning (1-1-1-1)
Conditioning exercises and drills for varsity sports in the off season. May be repeated for 4 units credit. (Credit/No Credit only)
ATHL 200. Level Series Varsity Athletics (2-2-2-2)
In season practice and competition. May be repeated for 8 units credit. (Credit/No Credit only) Course Title ATHL 200 Varsity Baseball–M ATHL 201 Varsity Basketball–M ATHL 202 Varsity Basketball–W ATHL 204 Varsity Cross Country–M ATHL 205 Varsity Cross Country–W ATHL 208 Varsity Golf–M ATHL 210 Varsity Golf–W ATHL 215 Varsity Soccer–M ATHL 216 Varsity Soccer–W …
ATHS 501. Functional Biology and Design Innovation (3)
This course is designed to provide an understanding of biological systems, anatomical and physiologic functions, injury and disease, and their relevance to assistive technology, while introducing students to how living systems can be used as inspiration of biomimicry in assistive technology. (Cross-listed with ATE 501.)
ATHS 502. Seminar in Human Characteristics in Relation to Usability of Assistive Technologies (3)
This seminar provides an advanced level overview of and investigation into the bases of human functioning from the physiological and psychological perspectives, as a foundation for the design and development of assistive technology devices (ATD) that can effectively be utilized by multigenerational users to enhance their quality of life. Utilizing critical thinking skills, participants will …
ATHS 614. Assistive Technology Across the Lifespan (3)
This course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals underlying the application of assistive technology interventions across a variety of environments. This course is an interdisciplinary exposure to assistive technology, preparatory for the design and application of assistive technologies to improve functional independence and quality of life across cultures and generations.
ATHS 618. Research Methods and Design in Assistive Technology (3)
Study of various types of research used in assistive technology, and techniques employed in collecting, classifying, interpreting and presenting data. Ethical concerns are also presented.
ATHS 619. History, Law, Policy and Assistive Technology (3)
This seminar will investigate the history and development of assistive technology, the legal context, public policy including issues concerning financing and access to assistive technology, and emerging issues.
ATHS 621. Assistive Technology Assessment and Outcome Measures (3)
This course emphasizes the assistive technology assessment process with a focus on the end user. The course further focuses on the processes of assessing the strengths and needs of each individual, their environment, assistive technology options, training needs, affordability, and determining obstacles that might prevent adoption or lead to user abandonment. Lastly, the course emphasizes …
ATHS 622. Counseling in Assistive Technology Service Delivery (3)
This course will enhance the understanding and practice of the counseling and human services aspects of assistive technology, utilizing a multigenerational and multicultural approach.
ATHS 623. Medical Conditions Affecting Quality of Life (3)
Prerequisite: ATHS 501. This course will help the learner understand the various body systems and the impact that pathology has on an individual’s functioning within one’s chosen environment, in preparation for the design and application of assistive technologies to improve functional independence and quality of life. Essential to working with clients with a variety of …
ATHS 694. Current and Emerging Topics in Assistive Technology (1-1-1)
This seminar course will incorporate advanced study of current and emerging topics in assistive technology analyzed by means of readings, analysis of cases and problems, case studies, presentations, demonstrations and class discussion. (Cross-listed with ATE 694.) (Credit/No Credit only)
ATHS 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate coordinator permission, ATHS 694 (1-1) and satisfactory completion of all ATHS coursework. Preparation for and completion of written comprehensive case studies to fulfill the culminating experience requirement for the Master of Science in Assistive Technology and Human Services degree. Culminating Experience (Credit/No Credit Only)
BANA 310. Data Visualization for Business (3)
Prerequisite: SOM 120 or MATH 140 (Business Analytics majors and minors must attain a grade of “C” or higher). (MATH 140 is cross-listed with MATH 140BUS, MATH 140SCI, and MATH 141.) This course covers the concepts and methods in data mining and analysis relating to exploration and visualization of business data, leading to knowledge discovery from …
BANA 320. Predictive Analytics for Business (3)
Prerequisite: SOM 307 (Business Analytics majors must attain a grade of “C” or higher). An introduction to some of the most widely used predictive modeling techniques and relevant core principles. This course covers a solid foundation of predictive analytics, which refers to tools and techniques for building statistical or machine learning models to make predictions …
BANA 410. Machine Learning for Business (3)
Prerequisite: SOM 307 (Business Analytics majors must attain a grade of “C” or higher). BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. This course covers machine learning approaches to discover patterns hidden in large datasets. What can we predict about the future, given the data from the past? What kind of models can we construct …
BANA 420. Prescriptive Analytics for Business (3)
Prerequisite: SOM 307 (Business Analytics majors must attain a grade of “C” or higher). BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Prescriptive analytics uses both descriptive analytics and predictive analytics as input to models that prescribe preferred courses of action or decisions. Prescriptive analytics answers the question, what should happen? BANA 420 is a …
BANA 430. Text Mining and Analytics for Business (3)
Prerequisite: SOM 307 (Business Analytics majors must attain a grade of “C” or higher). BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. In addition to books and news, the general public creates considerable content on social media platforms and applications as well as other websites expressing product reviews. Advances in text mining and social media …
BANA 440. Supply Chain Analytics (3)
Prerequisite: SOM 307 (Business Analytics majors must attain a grade of “C” or higher). BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Corequisites: BANA 320 and BANA 420. Managing supply chains is a complex and challenging task, given the current business trends of expanding product variety, short product life cycles, increasing outsourcing, globalization of business, …
BANA 607. Introduction to Business Analytics (3)
Prerequisite: SOM 591 or equivalent. This course introduces the methods and tools which help to systematically extract not only information but also insights from the data in various business functions, such as operations, supply chain marketing, and finance. The course consists of four distinct parts: (1) foundations of business analytics: decision making, definition and categories …
BANA 610. Visualization and Communication for Business (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. This course helps students link the various facets of business and provides them with an intuitive way to better understand data. Data visualization consists of tools and techniques to generate insights from data and convey them to others. It is also essential in identifying data errors and reducing the size of data …
BANA 614. Database Management for Business (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. The primary goal of this course is to understand principles and practices of database management and design. Students learn the principles of database design, implementation, as well as data querying and processing. Database administration (including security, concurrency control, performance monitoring and tuning, resource sharing, and recovery) is also covered. Students learn and …
BANA 620. Data Mining and Predictive Analytics for Business (3)
Prerequisite: BANA 607. This course provides a comprehensive coverage of the most widely used classical and modern predictive business modeling techniques, such as logistic regression, k-nearest neighbor, naïve Bayes, clustering, neural network, regularization, etc. This course also provides a strong theoretical foundation of predictive analytics in making both classifications and predictions based on big data. …
BANA 622. Programming for Business Analytics (3)
Prerequisite: BANA 607. This course focuses on the state-of-the-art data science programming languages. Students learn to build algorithms and apply programming languages to discover patterns hidden in datasets. The course enables students to use interdisciplinary machine learning techniques to create algorithms, which can efficiently manage large volumes of data to quickly make real time decisions. …
BANA 630. Prescriptive Analytics for Business (3)
Prerequisite: BANA 607. This course aims to enhance students’ ability to make actionable data-driven decisions using optimization modeling techniques to achieve business goals. It will train students how to transform data into action using modeling with logical thinking and ultimately help them develop critical thinking in decision makings. Students will learn how to ask the …
BANA 640. Supply Chain Analytics (3)
Prerequisite: BANA 607. Corequisites: BANA 620 and BANA 630. This course explores predictive and prescriptive modeling and analytical tools for design, analysis, execution and integration of supply chains. Students will learn how to formulate and solve supply chain problems using business analytics techniques. The emphasis will be on how these models can be used in …
BANA 645. Multimedia Content Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. This course discusses the business analytics methods and tools that help to systematically extract not only information but also insights from the international media data. In the first part of the course, students get mastery-level experience working with three main pillars of business analytics including, descriptive analytics, predictive analytics, and prescriptive analytics. …
BANA 650. Healthcare Analytics (3)
Prerequisite: BANA 607. This course prepares students to understand the process of analyzing electronic health records (EHRs) to improve patient care and to achieve greater efficiencies in healthcare systems. The course enables students to understand the characteristics of the clinical data to derive data-driven solutions. The course covers handling of real-world EHRs, cleansing data, imputing …
BANA 690A-Z. Selected Topics for Business Analytics (3-3)
Prerequisite: BANA 607. This course focuses on advanced topics in business analytics and relevant applications. It will combine academic rigor and real-world relevance and insight. Students will demonstrate mastery of such topics by putting business analytics knowledge, tools and techniques into practice. Topics will be specified in the Schedule of Classes. This course may be …
BANA 698. Graduate Project (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of all required courses and program director’s consent. This is a culminating graduate project in which small teams of graduate business analytics students demonstrate mastery of the program learning goals through a project in business analytics. Under faculty supervision, graduate business analytics students collaborate with a business partner, including a potential client, faculty …
BIOL 100. Introductory Biology (2)
Corequisite: BIOL 100L. Not for credit in the Biology major. May not be taken for credit by students who have completed BIOL 101, BIOL 102CS, BIOL 106 or BIOL 107. Analysis of selected topics illustrating major biological concepts, including ecology, evolution, heredity and organismal and cellular structure and physiology. Primarily designed for non-science majors. Lecture …
BIOL 100L. Introductory Biology Lab (1)
Corequisite: BIOL 100. Not for credit in the Biology major. May not be taken for credit by students who have completed BIOL 101L, BIOL 102LCS, BIOL 106L or BIOL 107L. Observations, experiments, demonstrations and required field trips to augment Introductory Biology. Emphasis on the methods of science, basic biological principles, the natural environment and the effects of human activity on the …
BIOL 101. General Biology (3)
Not for credit in the Biology major and may not be taken for credit by students who have completed BIOL 106 or BIOL 107. Analysis of selected topics illustrating major concepts in biology, including evolution, environmental relationships, heredity, the cell, energetics and functions of living systems, and development. Available for General Education, Area 5B Biological …
BIOL 101EN. Introduction to Biological Principles for Engineering (2)
Introductory level course specifically designed for Engineering majors, to introduce diverse biological frameworks that are relevant to several disciplines within engineering, with a special emphasis on mechanistic and dynamic features of biological systems at all scales. The course surveys several fundamental concepts in biology, including mechanisms of evolution, genetics and heredity, ecological relationships among species …
BIOL 101L. General Biology Lab (1)
Corequisite: BIOL 101. Not for credit in the Biology major and may not be taken for credit by students who have completed BIOL 106L or BIOL 107L. Analysis of selected topics illustrating major concepts in biology, including evolution, environmental relationships, heredity, the cell, energetics and functions of living systems, and development. Available for General Education, …
BIOL 102CS/LCS. Biological Concepts and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: For Liberal Studies majors only or instructor consent. Corequisite: BIOL 102LCS. Not open for credit in the Biology major or for students who have already completed BIOL 100, BIOL 100L, BIOL 101, BIOL 101L, BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 or BIOL 107L. Analysis of selected topics illustrating major biological concepts, including ecology, evolution, …
BIOL 106. Biological Principles I (3)
Corequisite: BIOL 106L. Primarily for Biology majors. Half of a two-semester sequence that includes BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L. Selected topics illustrating major concepts in biology, including the scientific process, heredity, evolution, taxonomy and systematics, ecology and animal behavior. Observations, experiments and demonstrations. Emphasis on unifying biological concepts and methods in science. Lecture 3 hours. …
BIOL 106L. Biological Principles I Lab (1)
Corequisite: BIOL 106. Primarily for Biology majors. Half of a two-semester sequence that includes BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L. Selected topics illustrating major concepts in biology, including the scientific process, heredity, evolution, taxonomy and systematics, ecology and animal behavior. Observations, experiments and demonstrations. Emphasis on unifying biological concepts and methods in science. Lab 3 hours. …
BIOL 107. Biological Principles II (3)
Corequisite: BIOL 107L. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L. Half of a two-semester sequence that includes BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L. Selected topics illustrating major concepts in biology, including biological chemistry, cells, molecular genetics, animal development and plant and animal physiology. Observations, experiments and demonstrations. Emphasis on unifying biological concepts and methods in science. …
BIOL 107L. Biological Principles II Lab (1)
Corequisite: BIOL 107. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L. Half of a two-semester sequence that includes BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L. Selected topics illustrating major concepts in biology, including biological chemistry, cells, molecular genetics, animal development and plant and animal physiology. Observations, experiments and demonstrations. Emphasis on unifying biological concepts and methods in science. …
BIOL 211. Human Anatomy (2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L, or BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L. Not for credit in Biology major. Survey of the gross anatomy and histology of the major human organ systems, including the muscle, skeletal, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, endocrine and reproductive systems. Lecture 2 hours.
BIOL 212. Laboratory Studies in Human Anatomy (1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L, or BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L. Not for credit in Biology major. Examination of the anatomy and histology of the major organ systems by dissection and microscopic study. Lab 3 hours.
BIOL 213. Human Anatomy for Health Sciences (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L passed with grades of “C” or better, or BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L each passed with grades of “C” or better. Not for credit in Biology major. Survey of the gross anatomy and histology of the major human organ systems, including the muscle, skeletal, digestive, …
BIOL 215/L. Introductory Microbiology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L, or BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L; CHEM 100 and CHEM 100L, or CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L. Corequisite: BIOL 215L. Preparatory: BIOL 281 or CHEM 235. Credit will not be allowed for both BIOL 215 and BIOL 315. Introduction to …
BIOL 247L. Introduction to Molecular Biology Research Lab (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better; CHEM 101. Introduction to theory and techniques used in molecular biology research. Students learn through hands-on experience in the laboratory the experimental design, technical mechanisms, and interpretation of commonly used molecular biology experiments including: issues of laboratory safety, using bioinformatics in research, isolation and …
BIOL 281. Human Physiology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L passed with grades of “C” or better, or BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L each passed with grades of “C” or better. Survey of the physiology of nerve and muscle, as well as the digestive, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, endocrine and reproductive systems. Lecture 3 hours.
BIOL 282. Lab Experiments in Human Physiology (1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L passed with grades of “C” or better, or both BIOL 106/L and BIOL 107/L each passed with grades of “C” or better. Recommended Corequisite: BIOL 281. Selected lab experiments in human physiology. Lab 3 hours.
BIOL 306. In the Light of Evolution (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. No prior knowledge of biology is required. This course popularizes the processes of biological evolution, evidence that evolution has occurred, dips into how evolution guides research, and serves as a conceptual theme and sketches evolutionary history retrospective from humans. Not for credit in the Biology major. Available …
BIOL 312/L. Vertebrate Biology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better. Corequisites: BIOL 312L, BIOL 392F. Introduction to the biology of vertebrates, including aspects of their evolution, ecology, life history, and behavior. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours.
BIOL 313/L. Invertebrate Zoology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better. Corequisites: BIOL 313L, BIOL 392B. Biology and classification of the invertebrate animals, with emphasis on marine forms. Evolutionary and adaptive implications of form and function will be considered. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours.
BIOL 315/L. Principles of Microbiology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better; CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L. Corequisite: BIOL 315L. Preparatory: CHEM 333. Credit will not be allowed for both BIOL 215 and BIOL 315. Introduction to the biology of microorganisms with emphasis on the bacteria. General course designed for Biology majors and …
BIOL 316CS/LCS. Plant Biology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L, or BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIOL 316LCS. Survey course with lecture and lab sections covering aspects of the cytology, anatomy, development, physiology, genetics, and evolution unique to plants. Offers a community-based learning opportunity with activities relating …
BIOL 322. Evolutionary Biology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better. Introduction to the mechanisms of evolution, drawing heavily on relevant principles in ecology, population genetics and systematics. Lecture 3 hours.
BIOL 323. Plants and Animals of Southern California (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. For non-science majors to acquaint them with the classification, behavior, ecology and distribution of the more important plants and animals of Southern California. Lecture 3 hours. Available for General Education, Area 5 Physical and Biological Sciences, Upper Division. (W.I.)
BIOL 324. The World of the Dinosaurs (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course is a study of dinosaurs and the world in which they lived from the time of their first appearance to their extinction. The evolutionary patterns exhibited by dinosaurs are explored via an examination of their spatial and temporal distribution through time, considering connections to the …
BIOL 325. Life in the Sea (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Not for credit in the Biology major. From the shore to the depths, analysis of the diversity of life in the world’s oceans with emphasis on the Southern California biota. Available for General Education, Area 5 Physical and Biological Sciences, Upper Division. (I.C.) (W.I.)
BIOL 325L. Life in the Sea Lab (1)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Corequisite: BIOL 325. Not for credit in Biology major. Studies of the classification, anatomy, physiology, behavior and ecology of marine organisms through lab and field exercises.
BIOL 327. Ecology and People (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Our influence on the environment and the influence of the environment on us. Lecture 3 hours. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. Available for General Education, Area 5 Physical and Biological Sciences, Upper Division. (I.C.) (W.I.)
BIOL 330/L. Design and Analysis of Experiments and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better; One of the following: MATH 105, MATH 140 or MATH 255A. Corequisite: BIOL 330L. Structuring biological experiments to maximize useful results and presenting the results graphically and quantitatively. Although emphasis is placed on data collected during ecological field …
BIOL 341. Human Pregnancy and Embryology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 100, or BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L, or BIOL 102/L, or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L, or BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L and completion of the lower division writing requirement. Available for Biology minor credit but not for Biology major. Description of biological events leading up to ovulation, emission, conception, implantation and pregnancy, …
BIOL 347L. Introduction to Cell and Stem Cell Culture Lab (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L. Recommended Preparatory: BIOL 380. Introduction to theory and techniques used in cell and stem cell culture research. Students learn through hands-on experience in the laboratory the experimental design, technical mechanisms, and interpretation of commonly used techniques in cell culture including: issues of laboratory safety, aseptic technique, …
BIOL 360. Genetics (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L; MATH 105 (or MATH 102 and MATH 104) or equivalent pre-calculus preparation; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Role of genes in heredity, development, cellular metabolism and function of organisms; introduction …
BIOL 362. Genetics and Society (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 100 and BIOL 100L, or BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L, or BIOL 102/L, or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L, or BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better and completion of the lower division writing requirement. A non-technical introduction to current topics in genetics and their impact on society …
BIOL 362L. Genetics and Society Lab (1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 100 and BIOL 100L, or BIOL 101 and BIOL 101L, or BIOL 102/L, or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L, or BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: BIOL 362. Introduction to current topics in genetics and their impact on society and life, …
BIOL 375. Emerging Issues in Regenerative Medicine (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Basic concepts, experimental approaches and the therapeutic potential of human embryonic stem cells, human adult stem cells and induced pluripotent stem cells in regenerative medicine will be discussed in this course. The politics and ethics of this emerging field of medicine and how these will affect you …
BIOL 380. Cell Biology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better; CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L, or CHEM 104. Preparatory: CHEM 235 or CHEM 333. Study of the organization of cells with emphasis on structure, chemical composition, bioenergetics, metabolism, regulation of the metabolism, cell differentiation and special cell functions. (BIOL …
BIOL 381. Cell Biology Lab (1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better; CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L, or CHEM 104. Preparatory: CHEM 235 or CHEM 333. Recommended Corequisite: BIOL 380. Basic lab techniques in cell biology, including calorimetry and spectrophotometry, centrifugation, enzymological assays, respirometry, cell counting and molecular methods. Lab 3 hours. …
BIOL 382/L. Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIOL 382L. A consideration of the structure and workings of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, with special reference to humans. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours.
BIOL 383/L. Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 382/L; Corequisite: BIOL 383L. A consideration of the structure and workings of the cardiovascular, renal, reproductive, endocrine and immune systems, with special reference to humans. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours.
BIOL 392B-F. Field Studies in Biology (1)
3 hours per week or equivalent. Course Fee. Course Title Corequisite BIOL 392B Invertebrate Zoology BIOL 313/L BIOL 392E Plants and Animals of Southern California BIOL 323 BIOL 392F Vertebrate Zoology BIOL 312/L
BIOL 404/L. Phycology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better; or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisites: BIOL 404L, BIOL 492Y. Preparatory: BIOL 322. Study of the algae with emphasis on their systematics, morphology, physiology and ecology. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 406/L. Flowering Plant Systematics and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better. Corequisites: BIOL 406L, BIOL 492K. Classification, identification and evolutionary relationships of flowering plants. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours.
BIOL 407/L. Plant Ecology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106/L; BIOL 107/L. All prerequisite courses must be passed with grades of “C” or better; BIOL 322. Corequisites: BIOL 407L, BIOL 492N. Examination of plants and their habitats from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. Concepts of adaptation, species diversity and biological change over time are stressed. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 hours, lab …
BIOL 410/L. Medical Microbiology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 315 and BIOL 380 passed with grades of “C” or better; BIOL 315L; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L; MATH 105 (or MATH 102 and MATH 104); Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: BIOL 410L. Study of microbial pathogens with emphasis on bacterial mechanisms of pathogenicity, diagnosis, chemotherapy …
BIOL 411/L. Animal Histology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIOL 411L. Preparatory: CHEM 334. Microscopical and histochemical analysis of mammalian cells as organized into tissue and organ systems. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours.
BIOL 412/L. Herpetology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better; or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisites: BIOL 412L, BIOL 492E. Biology, ecology and evolution of amphibians and reptiles. Adaptive significance of form and function is stressed. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 413/L. Entomology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better; or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisites: BIOL 413L, BIOL 492AA. Biology and classification of insects with emphasis on phylogeny and on adaptive implications of morphology. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 414/L. Avian Ecology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: BIOL 322 or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisites: BIOL 414L, BIOL 492A. Consideration of the interactions between birds and their environment, including such topics as habitat requirements, resource utilization, species interactions, territoriality and reproduction. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 415/L. Mammalogy and Lab (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 322. Corequisites: BIOL 415L, BIOL 492M. Classification, ethology and ecology of mammals. Adaptive and evolutionary significance of form and function are considered. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours.
BIOL 417/L. Microbial Physiology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 215/L or BIOL 315/L. Corequisite: BIOL 417L. Preparatory: CHEM 333; BIOL 380. Metabolism and special physiology of microbial forms of life, with special emphasis on the bacteria. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours.
BIOL 418/L. Bacterial Diversity and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 315/L. Corequisite: BIOL 418L. Analysis of evolution, diversity and relationships among the bacteria, as illustrated by a detailed study of the more specialized groups of bacteria with regard to cell form, habitat and developmental abilities. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours.
BIOL 419/L. Microbial Ecology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 315/L. Corequisites: BIOL 419L, BIOL 492C. Examination of the natural distribution of bacteria, fungi, algae and protozoa in the biosphere and a study of the physical, chemical and biological factors that govern their distribution. Inquiry into the role of microbes as they interact directly and indirectly with higher organisms in the ecosystem. Available for graduate …
BIOL 421/L. Marine Biology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better. Corequisites: BIOL 421L, BIOL 492B. Preparatory: BIOL 322. Marine life of the world with special emphasis on the shore and shallow sea. Identification, distribution, physiological and morphological adaptation of marine forms. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 hours, lab …
BIOL 422/L. Physiological Ecology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIOL 422L. Preparatory: BIOL 322. Study of physiological, morphological and behavioral responses of organisms to physical environmental factors such as temperature, light and water salinity. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours.
BIOL 427/L. Principles of Ecology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: BIOL 322. Corequisites: BIOL 427L, BIOL 492H. Lectures summarize the major concepts and controversies of ecology. Discussions and activities focus on case studies from the classic and recent original literature. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours.
BIOL 427A/AL. Biology of Pelagic Organisms and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: BIOL 322 or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisites: BIOL 427AL, BIOL 492L. Survey of organisms occupying the open ocean environment; ecological, morphological and physiological adaptations of selected groups; population dynamics, community structure and fisheries biology. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 428/L. Wildlife Ecology and Management and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L; BIOL 107, BIOL 107L. All prerequisite courses must be passed with grades of “C” or better; BIOL 322. Corequisites: BIOL 428L, BIOL 492W. Recommended Preparatory: BIOL 330/L. Study and application of ecological principles used in the management of wildlife. Practical examination of management techniques and tools used in monitoring and managing wildlife …
BIOL 429/L. Marine Ecology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: BIOL 322 or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisites: BIOL 429L, BIOL 492I. Marine community structure and dynamics. Study of the open seas, rocky and sandy shores, and bays are used to illustrate the basic features of marine communities. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 430/L. Ichthyology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: BIOL 322 or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisites: BIOL 430L, BIOL 492BB. Biology, ecology and evolution of fish. Emphasis placed on adaptive significance of form and function. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 431/L. Food Microbiology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 215/L, BIOL 315/L or equivalent. Corequisite: BIOL 431L. The biology, ecology and physiology of microorganisms associated with food and beverage production, preservation, spoilage, food borne illness and contamination control. Procedures and techniques for isolation, detection, identification and enumeration of food microorganisms. Methods and principles for controlling microbial contamination and preventing growth of undesirable …
BIOL 432/L. Comparative Anatomy and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIOL 432L. Evolution of vertebrate structure. Comparative morphology and function of vertebrate systems. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 433/L. Biology of Marine Tetrapods and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L passed with grades of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIOL 433L. Recommended Preparatory: BIOL 322. Several groups of reptiles, birds and mammals exhibit many specializations for living in the marine realm. These animals are secondarily adapted to the marine environment, having evolved from terrestrial ancestors. This course will explore the evolution, …
BIOL 434/L. Ecology of Marine Fishes and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 430/L, BIOL 492BB. Corequisites: BIOL 434L, BIOL 492Q. Species assemblages, general ecology, adaptations and behavioral ecology of near shore marine fishes. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 435/L. Parasitology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L passed with grades of “C” or better. Corequisite: BIOL 435L. Study of the biology of parasites and other symbionts. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours.
BIOL 437/L. Biology of Fungi and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 315/L; BIOL 380; CHEM 333. Corequisites: BIOL 437L; BIOL 492V. Recommended Preparatory: BIOL 407/L; BIOL 492N. A survey of the diversity of fungi, their phylogeny, genetics, structure, life cycles, habitats, mutualisms, pathogenesis and laboratory identification. Field trips are conducted to collect macroscopic and microscopic fungi as well as mutualistic and non-human pathogenic microscopic fungi. …
BIOL 439/L. Tropical Ecology and Conservation and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: BIOL 322 or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisites: Students taking this course must also be enrolled in other linked courses that are part of the Tropical Biology semester (BIOL 438/L, BIOL 446/L, BIOL 448, BIOL 449 as offered). Preparatory: BIOL 312, BIOL 316CS, BIOL 330, BIOL 427. Intensive, hands-on immersion in the ecology …
BIOL 441/L. Embryology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisite: BIOL 360 or BIOL 380. Corequisite: BIOL 441L. Cellular, physiological and anatomical aspects of embryonic development with emphasis on vertebrates. Mechanisms of morphogenesis and differentiation. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours.
BIOL 442/L. Developmental Biology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: Previously passed or concurrently enrolled in BIOL 360 or BIOL 380; or enrolled in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisite: BIOL 442L. The mechanisms of cell and organ differentiation in animals (e.g., Caenorhabditis) and plants (e.g., Arabidopsis). The majority of topics involve working with mutants and wildtypes on the relationship between genetics and phenotypes. Some lab projects will use …
BIOL 444. Biology of Viruses (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 360 and BIOL 380; or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Comparative survey of the structure, gene expression and replication of viruses. Lecture 3 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 446/L. Biology of Tropical Vertebrates and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: BIOL 322 or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisites: Students taking this course must also be enrolled in other linked courses that are part of the Tropical Biology semester (BIOL 438/L, BIOL 439/L, BIOL 448, BIOL 449 as offered). Preparatory: BIOL 312, BIOL 316CS, BIOL 330, BIOL 427. Intensive, hands-on immersion into the biology of tropical vertebrates, including …
BIOL 447/L. Full Immersion Research Experience (FIRE) and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 380; CHEM 333, CHEM 334; PHYS 100A, PHYS 100B. Corequisite: BIOL 447L. Innovative undergraduate experience in creativity that invites participants to engage scientific research in its fullness as co-learners. Student-initiated ideas ascend through a system of collaborative and independent strategies involving peer review, recitation, tutorials, experimental work and oral and written communication. Available for …
BIOL 448. Tropical Biodiversity (2)
Prerequisite: BIOL 322 or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisites: Students taking this course must also be enrolled in other linked courses that are part of the Tropical Biology semester (BIOL 438/L, BIOL 439/L, BIOL 446/L, BIOL 449 as offered). Preparatory: BIOL 312, BIOL 316CS, BIOL 330, BIOL 427. Examination of the generation and maintenance …
BIOL 449. Seminar on Topics in Tropical Biology (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 322. Corequisites: Students taking this course must also be enrolled in other linked courses that are part of the Tropical Biology semester (BIOL 438/L, BIOL 439/L, BIOL 446/L, BIOL 448 as offered). Preparatory: BIOL 312, BIOL 316CS, BIOL 330, BIOL 427. Seminar addressing topics in tropical biology in the context of physical science, culture and politics.
BIOL 452/L. Molecular Markers in Evolutionary Studies and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 322 and BIOL 360; or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisite: BIOL 452L. The use of molecular data in ecology and evolutionary biology. Material will cover techniques and applications of molecular data in conservation, behavior, ecology, population biology, evolution and systematics. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 453/L. Behavioral Ecology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: BIOL 322 or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisites: BIOL 453L, BIOL 492Z. Study of the interactions between individuals and the environment. Emphasis placed on the behavioral adaptations of animals. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 456. Conservation Biology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 322 or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisite: BIOL 492O. Application of ecological and evolutionary principles to problems in environmental biology. Factors affecting biodiversity and causes of species extinction receive particular attention. Lecture 3 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 462. Molecular Genetics of Eukaryotic Organisms (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 360, BIOL 380; CHEM 333, CHEM 334; or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Examination of the structure and function of chromatin, the structure of DNA and its associated proteins in chromosomes, replication of DNA and chromatin, transcription, RNA processing, recombination and the regulation of gene expression in eukaryotes. Lecture 3 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 467/L. Bacterial Genetics and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 315/L. Corequisite: BIOL 467L. Recommended Preparatory: BIOL 380; CHEM 333. A survey of the genetic systems found in bacteria and their viruses including, transformation, conjugation, transduction, mutant isolation, complementation, plasmids, transposons, gene expression and regulation. Viral replication, recombination and interaction with their bacterial hosts are investigated from a genetic perspective. The laboratory consists …
BIOL 468. Human Genetics (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 360; MATH 105 or MATH 140. Study of variation and heredity in humans. Includes immunogenetics, polygenic inheritance and population genetics, as well as abnormalities of chromosomes and metabolism and their consequences. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 3 hours.
BIOL 470. Biotechnology (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 360. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: BIOL 380. Application of organisms, biological systems and processes to manufacturing and service industries. Role of microorganisms in industrial, agricultural and pharmaceutical processes, biologically produced sources of energy, single cell protein, waste management, mining and other areas. Impact of genetic engineering; enzyme biotechnology; recent advances in the genetics …
BIOL 470SC. Science Careers (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 102; Upper division standing. Recommended Preparatory: BIOL 107; BIOL 360; BIOL 380; CHEM 321; CHEM 333. This course is designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate students to science-oriented industry and academic careers through seminars from invited guest speakers from diverse sectors within pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies and academic institutions. Presentations from speakers will be complemented …
BIOL 471A. Molecular Diagnostics (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 360; MATH 105 or MATH 140; or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Survey of current techniques, applications and goals of molecular genetics research, including cloning strategies and techniques, genetic engineering techniques, progress in the Human Genome Project and related work, gene therapy and ethical ramifications. Lecture 3 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 472/L. Recombinant DNA Techniques and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 360, CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L; or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisite: BIOL 472L. Preparatory: BIOL 380. Handling and processing of recombinant DNA, including DNA isolation, use of restriction enzymes, gel electrophoresis, ligation, cloning, blots, hybridization and associated microbiological techniques. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours. Available for graduate credit.
BIOL 475/L. Biological Imaging and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380 or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisite: BIOL 475L. Theoretical and practical aspects of imaging as applied to cellular and molecular biology, biotechnology and histology. Covers transmission and scanning electron microscopy, and light microscopy, including confocal microscopy, as well as MRI, PET and CAT scanning. Computer image processing and analysis, and the …
BIOL 476. Stem Cell Biology, Research, and Therapy (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 360 or BIOL 380. Examination of the basic biology and current research in the field of stem cell biology, and how stem cells are being applied to regenerative medicine. Reviews the current knowledge on the derivation of human and mouse pluripotent stem cells from embryos or through reprogramming, and the differentiation of these …
BIOL 477/L. Cell and Tissue Culture and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380 or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Corequisite: BIOL 477L. Preparatory: BIOL 315/L. Theoretical and practical studies of animal and plant cell cultures. Techniques for primary and continuous cultures and the production of hybridomas and monoclonal antibodies are covered. Other topics include cell culture storage, karyotyping, somatic embryogenesis, cytodifferentiation and application of cell …
BIOL 481/L. Plant Physiology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 380; CHEM 334. Corequisite: BIOL 481L. Plant functions: photosynthesis, respiration, cell mechanics, growth and water relationships. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours.
BIOL 482/L. Animal Physiology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380. Corequisite: BIOL 482L. Preparatory: PHYS 100A and PHYS 100AL; PHYS 100B and PHYS 100BL; CHEM 334. Examination of the processes and mechanisms by which organisms maintain themselves and interact with their environment. Adaptive significance of physiologic mechanisms is treated under certain topics. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours.
BIOL 483/L. Principles of Neurophysiology and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380 or enrollment in the Biology M.S. program. Preparatory: BIOL 480 or BIOL 482; CHEM 334; PHYS 100A, PHYS 100B. Recommended Corequisite: BIOL 483L. Examination of the structure, function and physiological principles of the nervous system. Surveys neuroanatomy, molecular neurobiology, sensory reception and relevant human neurological disorders. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Available …
BIOL 485/L. Immunology with Serology Lab (2/2)
Prerequisite: BIOL 380. Corequisite: BIOL 485L. Preparatory: BIOL 381. Study of the immune response examining humoral and cellular immunity, the nature, structure and reactions of antigens and antibodies, mediators of immunity, hypersensitivity and immuno-hematology. The lab emphasizes the principles and uses of serological methods for evaluation of the immune response. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 …
BIOL 487/L. Hematology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 380; CHEM 334. Corequisite: BIOL 487L. Histological, biochemical and clinical diagnostic study of blood, blood cell formation, iron metabolism, blood pathology and practical lab technology. Available for graduate credit. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours.
BIOL 490. Tutorial Studies (1-1-1)
Prerequisite: With consent of instructor, open to senior Biology majors. Supervised individual projects involving reading and discussion, lab research or field studies in specific areas of biology. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units. Does not carry graduate credit toward the M.S. degree in Biology.
BIOL 492A-Z. Field Studies in Biology (1-2)
The 400-level courses are available for graduate credit. Course fee. One unit each, 3 hours per week or equivalent: Course Title Corequisite BIOL 492A Avian Ecology BIOL 414/L BIOL 492B Marine Biology BIOL 421/L BIOL 492C Microbial Ecology BIOL 419/L BIOL 492E Herpetology BIOL 412/L BIOL 492H Principles of Ecology BIOL 427/L BIOL 492I Marine …
BIOL 495A-E. Directed Undergraduate Research (3)
Designed for students of advanced rank and proven competence in Biology. Program of original research, culminating in a written report, to be carried out with one of the Biology faculty. May be repeated for credit but no more than 3 units may be applied to the elective section of options that allows its use. Course …
BIOL 496A-Z. Experimental Topics in Biology (2-4)
Special studies in Biology with topics to be determined.
BIOL 497EE. Supervised Off-Campus Experiential Education (1-6)
Not for graduate credit toward M.S. degree in Biology. Student work experiences that are planned, organized and evaluated by faculty in cooperation with organizations other than the University’s academic departments. No remuneration for this work may be received in addition to academic credit. Academic Internship course. (Credit/No Credit only)
BIOL 498. Senior Thesis (2)
Prerequisites: Senior standing in Biology; Consent of instructor. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: BIOL 330, BIOL 499. Student selects and does original research on a topic of current biological interest in consultation with a sponsoring faculty member. Results of this research are presented both orally and in a written report in scientific format.
BIOL 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Not for graduate credit toward M.S. degree in Biology. Maximum of 3 units of Independent Study may be applied to satisfy unit requirements of elective areas for the baccalaureate degree in Biology.
BIOL 502. Biometry (3)
Application of quantitative methods to variation patterns in biological systems, their analysis and interpretation. Lecture 3 hours.
BIOL 502L. Biometry Lab (1)
Corequisite: BIOL 502. Students have supervised time to work problem sets. Lab 3 hours.
BIOL 503/L. Bioinformatics and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 360, BIOL 322. Corequisite: BIOL 503L. Bioinformatics tools (statistics and computer analysis) and their application to molecular data analysis. Lecture 3 hours, computer lab 3 hours.
BIOL 551/L. Computer Modeling in Biology and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: BIOL 322, BIOL 360. Corequisite: BIOL 551L. Selected topics illustrating methods of computer modeling of biological systems. Students will be introduced in lecture and in computer laboratories to programming skills related to biological sciences and statistical analysis, including population genetics, cellular and molecular biology, physiological biology and ecology. Emphasis on understanding the role that …
BIOL 595A-Z. Experimental Topics (1-3)
Experimental Topics
BIOL 615B-G. Seminar in Organismal and Population Biology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 691; One or more 400-level courses in the area of specialization; Graduate status. Advanced study, including student preparation and presentation of reports, in one of the following areas of biology: Course Title BIOL 615B Morphology BIOL 615C Ecology BIOL 615E Biogeography BIOL 615F Evolution BIOL 615G Tropical Biology
BIOL 655A-H. Seminar in Cellular and Molecular Biology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 691; One or more 400-level courses in the area of specialization; Graduate status. Advanced study, including student preparation and presentation of reports, in one of the following areas of biology: Course Title BIOL 655A Microbiology BIOL 655B Cellular Biology BIOL 655C Development BIOL 655D Genetics BIOL 655E Physiology BIOL 655G Molecular Biology BIOL …
BIOL 691. Graduate Proseminar (3)
Recommended to be taken early in the graduate program in preparation for further graduate coursework and the presentation of papers at professional meetings. Preparation and presentation of seminars based on current literature in biology.
BIOL 692. Biology Colloquium (1)
Guest lecturers (contemporary researchers) presenting talks on a variety of topics in biological research. Each presentation will be followed by discussion involving student participation. (Credit/No Credit only)
BIOL 695A-Z. Experimental Topics (1-3)
Experimental Topics
BIOL 696A-E. Directed Graduate Research (3)
Designed for M.S. students conducting thesis research. May be repeated for credit but no more than 6 units may be applied to the M.S. degree. Course Title BIOL 696A Microbiology BIOL 696B Marine Biology BIOL 696C Cellular/Molecular/Physiology BIOL 696D Genetics/Developmental BIOL 696E Ecology and Evolution
BIOL 698. Thesis (3)
Prerequisites: Classified status in Biology; Consent of instructor. Preparing and writing the master’s thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of 18 units.
BIOL 699A-D. Independent Study (1-4)
Independent Study
BLAW 280. Business Law I (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of the lower division writing requirement; Sophomore standing. Study of the role of law in business, including the study of legal institutions and their role in facilitating and regulating business. Includes a study of the legal system, civil litigation, torts and the formation and performance of contracts. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
BLAW 308. Business Law II (3)
Prerequisite: BLAW 280. Corequisite/Prerequisite for Business majors: BUS 312. Study of the role of law in business, including the study of legal institutions and their role in facilitating and regulating business. Topics include agency and employment law, the various forms of business organizations and securities law.
BLAW 368. Law, Business and Ethics (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of law, ethics and values in the business environment. The course will examine the ethical issues managers face in organizations within the context of values and law. Students are taught to recognize ethical issues, identify bias, examine values, explore the role of ethics in the workplace, …
BLAW 370. Corporate Social Responsibility (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course examines the historical and current context, drivers, and ways that Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) hard law, soft law, self-regulation, and ethical norms and initiatives are adapting to the increasing power and impact of businesses. The course will also consider the key theoretical and practical issues …
BLAW 372. Ethical and Legal Aspects of Managing Technology (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Virtually every aspect of business and management decision making is touched by computing, information technology, and digital media. These influences are pervasive in private and public communication, transactions, and social interactions, and often serve as the infrastructure for organizations including commercial, banking and financial organizations, federal, state …
BLAW 374. Business Ethics: Personal Decision Making for Success in Business (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. The purpose of this course is to help students become more proficient and effective in making ethical decisions. We explore how managers should think about the role of values and ethics in decision making. The course is designed to expose students to—and help them gain facility with—a …
BLAW 391. Women and the Law (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory for Business majors: BUS 312. Study of several areas of law affecting the past and current legal status of women. Includes constitutional law, employment law and health law. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.)
BLAW 409. Wills, Estates and Trusts (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 280; BUS 312 for Business majors. Introduction to the law of wills, estates, trusts and other areas connected with estate planning. Considers the nature of property, joint ownership of property, the validity and probate of wills, inheritance under the laws of intestate succession and the laws governing the establishment and administration of trusts. …
BLAW 428. International Business Law (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 280; BUS 312 for Business majors. Study of the legal environment for international commercial transactions, including an analysis of major Western and non-Western legal traditions and the supranational law of the European Community; a detailed analysis of the negotiation, formation, enforcement and financing of international sales contracts; an analysis of international trade regulation, …
BLAW 430. Marketing Law (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 280; BUS 312 for Business majors. This course explores the legal aspects of marketing strategy, product distribution, and competition, including as those relate to online marketing and social media. Students study the law related to advertising, consumer protection and privacy, copyrights, trademarks and unfair competition, franchising, contracts, and warranties under the common law …
BLAW 450. Intellectual Property Law (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 280; BUS 312 for Business majors. Provides an introduction to the law of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets and related forms of intellectual property protection. Considers the nature of intellectual property rights and the scope of protection for various subject matter, including international and trade aspects relating to technology protection and transfer; the …
BLAW 451. Entertainment Business Law (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 280, BLAW 308; BUS 312 for Business majors. This course covers the recurring legal problems that arise in the business context of the entertainment industry and the legal relationships between the parties involved in the film, television, theater, music and online entertainment fields. In particular, the course will address tort law issues, including …
BLAW 453. Negotiation (3)
Prerequisite: BLAW 280. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. The course explores the ways that people negotiate to create value and resolve disputes. It is designed to introduce negotiation theory and to build negotiation skills. The curriculum integrates negotiation research and experiential learning activities. Some of the exercises explore aspects of bargaining, value …
BLAW 480. Commercial Transactions Law (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 280, BLAW 308; BUS 312 for Business majors. Study of those areas of law related to commercial business transactions, including commercial paper, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, bankruptcy and the law of sales.
BLAW 481. Real Estate Law (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 280; BUS 312 for Business majors. Legal and business aspects of real property acquisition and ownership, involving the nature of property ownership, including the acquisition of titles, easements, leases and contracts, community property, joint tenancy, tenancy in common, brokerage and land-use regulation. Available for graduate credit in the real estate certificate program.
BLAW 485. Labor and Employment Law (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 280, BLAW 308; BUS 312 for Business majors. Examines the development of labor law in the U.S. from the early common law to the current legislation. Existing federal statutes regulating labor unions and labor relations will be studied in detail. These statutes are studied as they are applied and interpreted by the federal …
BLAW 495. Advanced Topics in Business Law (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 280, BLAW 308; BUS 312 for Business majors. Selected advanced topics in business law are analyzed by means of readings, analysis of cases and problems, case studies and class discussion.
BLAW 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 280; BUS 312 for Business majors. Course content to be determined. (See subtitles in appropriate Schedule of Classes.)
BLAW 498A-C. Field Assignments and Reports (1-3)
Prerequisite: BUS 312 for Business majors. Preparatory: BLAW 280 or equivalent with a grade of “C” or better; CSUN cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Individual study must pertain to career goals. Students must have active, approved employment. Consultation with employer and instructor determines the program. Maximum of 6 units may be earned by combining …
BLAW 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: BUS 312; BLAW 280 or the equivalent with a “C” or better; Consent of department chair and instructor to act as sponsor. Students must have a minimum 3.0 overall grade point average, a 2.0 grade point average in all major courses, and a 2.0 grade point average in their option courses. Admission is based …
BLAW 508. Business Law (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Study of the role of law in business, including the study of legal institutions and their role in facilitating and regulating business. Includes a study of the legal system, civil litigation, torts, and the formation and performance of contract, agency and employment law, the various forms of business organizations and securities law.
BLAW 651. Entertainment Business Law (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 508 or BLAW 280; Graduate standing. This course covers the recurring legal problems that arise in the business context of the entertainment industry and the legal relationships between the parties involved in the film, television, theater, music and online entertainment fields. In particular, the course will address tort law issues, including defamation, invasion …
BLAW 653. Graduate Seminar in Negotiation (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. This course explores the ways that people negotiate to create value and resolve disputes. It is designed to introduce negotiation theory and to build negotiation skills. The curriculum integrates negotiation research and experiential learning activities. Exercises explore aspects of bargaining, value creation and distribution, the dynamics of coalitions, multi-party negotiations with a focus …
BLAW 699C. Independent Study—Business Law (3)
Prerequisites: Permission of graduate advisor and department chair. No more than 6 units of Independent Study may be taken in any single department, and no more than 6 units may be taken in the College of Business without prior approval of the dean. Only those graduate students who have a current 3.0 or higher GPA …
BUS 104. Introduction to Business (3)
For non-Business majors only. Designed to provide an introduction to the American enterprise system, its economic foundation and basic concepts of business organization and the nature of business activity. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
BUS 296BHA-Z. Business Honors Selected Topics (1-1-1-1-1-1)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Business Honors Program. This course consists of individual seminars that vary in content and approach. Seminars may be interdisciplinary, spotlight cutting-edge ideas, or focus on specific business related disciplines. The goal of each seminar is to develop excellent communication skills, to participate in in-depth critical reasoning and problem solving approaches, and …
BUS 312. Data Literacy for Business (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 220, ACCT 230; BLAW 280; ECON 160, ECON 161; ENGL 205; IS 212; MATH 103; MATH 140 or SOM 120. (Lower division business core courses). Integrating key concepts from the lower division core courses (i.e., financial and managerial accounting, micro and macroeconomics, business law, and statistics), this course should be taken by all business …
BUS 489BH. Systems Thinking for Organizations (3)
Prerequisites: BUS 312. Must be in the Business Honors Program. Recommended Preparatory: MGT 360 or MGT 360BH. This course introduces students to system thinking for organizations to understand how we see, identify, interpret, and respond to the complexities organizations regularly face. The aim is to prepare students with a practical way of solving complex organizational …
BUS 491CS. Small Business Consulting (3)
Prerequisites: BUS 312, a 3.0 or above GPA overall and in business courses. For senior-level business majors only. Department consent. Student teams provide high-quality, cross-disciplinary business consulting to clients. Groups meet regularly with the client and instructor, perform a detailed situation analysis, conduct research and develop recommendations culminating in a professional consulting report and presentation. …
BUS 497A. Capstone: Strategic Management (3)
Prerequisites: BUS 312; FIN 303; MGT 360; MKT 304; Graduating senior standing. Integrates previous coursework and introduces concepts and approaches for analyzing, formulating and implementing business interdependencies between the functional areas within organizations, and examining how these are impacted by external factors.
BUS 497B. Capstone: Small Business Planning and Growth (3)
Prerequisites: BUS 312; FIN 303; MGT 360; MKT 304; Senior standing. Seminar integrating a broad range of business disciplines, requiring students to apply them to actual problems facing local small businesses. Course reviews and integrates functional areas of business as they relate to small business problems. Examines business strategy for effective small business management and …
BUS 498. Honors Mentorship (3)
Prerequisites: BUS 312; Junior standing; Admission to the Business Honors Program. Provides business honors students with the opportunity to work on a project within the University or a community organization. The range of possibilities is wide. Students may assist faculty members with research or teaching, tutoring or developing an original project. All mentorships involve careful …
CADV 150. Foundations of Child and Adolescent Development (3)
This course surveys typical and atypical child and adolescent development. Topics include, but are not limited to: physical, social, cognitive, and language changes over time, as well as how to address special needs and at risk youth. Readings and coursework provide basic grounding in the major theories/theorists of human development, major topics in cognitive, social …
CADV 180. Statistics in Applied Developmental Science (3)
Prerequisite: Child and Adolescent Development major. This course introduces fundamental skills of statistical reasoning used in research in the developmental sciences including techniques of data collection, organization, presentation analysis and interpretation using statistical analysis tools. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and sampling distributions; statistical inference; correlation and linear regression; analysis of variance, chi-square and t-tests; …
CADV 196A-Z. Experimental Topics (1-6)
Topics to be specified in the Schedule of Classes. Different topics may be taken for credit.
CADV 250. Professional Pathways and Careers in Child and Adolescent Development (3)
Engages students in the process of transitioning from college student to professional employee through career planning and development. Students participate in thoughtful self-assessment of their own interests, values, and skills as well as career exploration and planning of preliminary and long-range employment options and strategies within the field of child and adolescent development. Contemporary professional …
CADV 310. Developmental Impacts of Abuse and Neglect (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: CADV 150. Survey of the cognitive, physical, social/emotional effects of abuse and neglect spanning conception through emerging adulthood. Historical perspectives related to abuse and neglect of children, adolescents, and young adults including current trends/topics are explored. Ethical and practical issues regarding maltreatment relevant to current and …
CADV 311. Charting Your Future: Advanced Strategies for Crafting a Career and Professional Identity (3)
This course surveys the interdisciplinary nature of Child and Adolescent Development as it relates to students’ professional identity development. Students will review evidence-based practices to develop an individualized post-baccalaureate plan to pursue a professional career. While the course is designed for students in Child and Adolescent Development, students contemplating a major or minor in Child …
CADV 320. Parenting for Social Justice (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course examines how perspectives on racism and other types of oppression influence children’s development with a particular emphasis on the role of parents and caregivers. Topics include privilege, facilitating positive social identity development, navigating discrimination, oppression, classism, and the impact of anti-oppressive parenting on multiple levels. …
CADV 327. Infancy and Early Childhood (3)
Prerequisites: CADV 150 or PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite for Psychology major only: PSY 301. Relevant aspects of physical, social, cognitive and emotional change are highlighted as part of human development from conception to early childhood (conception to 8 years). Emphasis on the study of the underlying processes and influences …
CADV 335. Middle Childhood (3)
Prerequisites: CADV 150 or PSY 150; completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite for Psychology majors only: PSY 301. This course examines developmental changes in the middle childhood years (7-12 years). Emphasis is on current research and major theories associated with middle childhood development. Cultural contexts of development, key changes, continuity and individual differences …
CADV 350. Applied Cognitive Development (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: CADV 150. Students survey major topics of cognitive development from infancy to adolescence, review research literature about environmental factors that influence children’s cognitive development and assess the implications for observing and working with children and their families. Students have an opportunity to learn how children’s developing …
CADV 352. Applied Social Development (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: CADV 150. This course surveys human social development from infancy through adolescence. Several theoretical frameworks that inform the study of social development are presented, as well as empirical evidence extending knowledge of the processes and content of social development. Emphasis is placed on connecting theories and …
CADV 361. Adolescence (3)
Prerequisites: CADV 150 or PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite for Psychology majors only: PSY 301. Analysis of the physical, cognitive, social and emotional changes from puberty to adulthood. Examines contemporary youth culture from a historical and cross-cultural perspective. Discusses evaluation of age norms and deviant development. Project involving some aspect …
CADV 373. Emerging Adulthood (3)
Prerequisite: CADV 150 or PSY 150. This course surveys the developmental changes during the period of emerging adulthood (18-25 years old). Cultural contexts, key changes, continuity and individual differences across both typical and atypical development are examined. The course explores changes in physiology, changes in thinking, changes in social interactions, the context within which these changes …
CADV 380/L. Methods of Child and Adolescent Study I and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: Completion of the lower division writing requirement and completion of the lower division math requirement. Preparatory: CADV 150 or MATH 140. Introductory course in techniques, use, presentation, and understanding of research principles in child and adolescent development and related fields. This course is designed to teach you to think scientifically, addressing the logic of correlational, experimental, and …
CADV 381/L. Methods of Child and Adolescent Study II and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: CADV 380/L or PSY 320/L. Corequisite: CADV 381L. This course is designed to build on students’ knowledge of the scientific process of studying children and adolescents. Major topics include a consideration of the philosophical and conceptual underpinnings of research, the structures and conduct of research inquiry and the generation of research questions and hypotheses. General …
CADV 394. Child and Adolescent Development Internship I (3)
Prerequisites: CADV 150; PSY 150. Pre- or Corequisite: CADV 350 or CADV 352. Students must complete an application (available in Department Office) in the Spring semester prior to enrolling the following Fall. First of a two-semester internship sequence enabling students to apply theory to practice in a community setting. Internship includes 90 hours of service …
CADV 406/L. Enhancing Childhood Creativity and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: CADV 406L. An Integrative seminar and lab experience focusing on the theoretical approaches for enhancing childhood creativity. The uses of play and fantasy are explored as means for developing programs that are child-oriented. Regular written assignments are required. (Cross-listed with RTM 406/L.)
CADV 450. Helping Children Cope with Medical Environments (3)
Prerequisites: CADV 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. The developmental impact of illness, disability and hospitalization on children and youth are studied. Methods used by child development specialists to help children cope with the emotional stress of ill health and disability will be presented.
CADV 451. Alternative Approaches to Discipline (3)
Investigation of literature on discipline in child development settings. Practical and theoretical approaches are related and integrated.
CADV 452. Child Advocacy (3)
Designed to increase student knowledge of local, state and national advocacy organizations and their influence on public policy. Focus is on the individual child development professional’s role as a child advocate.
CADV 453. Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: CADV 150 or PSY 150; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: CADV 380/L. Students investigate empirical research and evidence-based practice related to children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders.
CADV 455. Effective Mentoring in Child and Adolescent Development (3-3)
Prerequisites: CADV 150 or PSY 150; Preparatory: CADV 350 or CADV 352. This course will prepare students for success in graduate school and in their careers by increasing their understanding of theories of leadership/mentorship from CADV fields and providing opportunities to practice professional skills and apply leadership strategies to real-world scenarios and with increasingly diverse …
CADV 456. Coping with Grief and Loss in Childhood and Adolescence (3)
Preparatory: CADV 350 or CADV 352. This course will examine major theories and topics related to grief and loss affecting humans from infancy through adolescence. It will review key developmental theories and concepts regarding death and the process of bereavement. The course includes both normal and traumatic grief and loss common to children and adolescents, …
CADV 460. Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Culture in Development (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: CADV 150. Explores the development of ethnic minority children and adolescents in multicultural settings. Particular focus is placed on students’ exploration of their own understandings and awareness of culture, ethnicity and gender, based on the premise that effective professionals must clearly understand their own personal biases …
CADV 470. Advanced Theories in Child and Adolescent Development (3)
Prerequisites: CADV 350 or CADV 352; CADV 380/L. This capstone course is a culminating experience for majors. It facilitates professional development through high level discussions and thinking on concepts and theories of development for transition into graduate-level programs in human development or related fields and/or into a career. Designed to synthesize the broad concepts of child …
CADV 494. Child and Adolescent Development Internship II (3)
Prerequisite: CADV 394. The second semester internship builds on the in-depth understanding of the program and experiences gained from the first semester internship. Individual goals enhance the professional development of students. Includes 90 hours of service in a community setting/organization in addition to regular class meetings. (Credit/No Credit only)
CADV 495A. Child and Adolescent Development Graduate School Skills and Applied Research Training I (3)
Prerequisite: Students must complete department application. Recommended Preparatory: CADV 150; CADV 380/L or PSY 320/L or FCS 431; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course will address issues associated with becoming a professional in the field of child and adolescent development through developing applied research skills that will facilitate entry into graduate and …
CADV 495B. Child and Adolescent Development Graduate School Skills and Applied Research Training II (3)
Prerequisite: CADV 495A or consent of instructor. This course builds on the foundation of applied research methods in CADV 495A by providing opportunities for students to integrate the theories and constructs of applied research in the field of child and adolescent development toward further development of graduate school skills and training. Through participation in weekly …
CADV 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Topics to be specified in the Schedule of Classes. Different topics may be taken for credit.
CADV 497AA-ZZ. Special Topics in Child and Adolescent Development (3)
Recommended Preparatory: CADV 350, CADV 352, CADV 380/L. Innovative courses of study. Topics to be specified in the Schedule of Classes. Different topics may be taken for credit.
CADV 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: Arranged with the permission of the instructor. Enrollment in an Independent Study is by permission of the department chair and with the consent of the instructor who agrees to be a sponsor. Enrollment is granted based on evidence of the student’s ability to work independently on a project. Students who are on academic notice …
CAS 100. Introduction to Central American Studies (3)
Comparative, historical introduction to political, cultural and socioeconomic aspects of the Central American experience both in Central America and in the United States. Considers the question of whether there can be a single Central American identity in light of the great variety of experiences of race, gender, ethnicity and social class in the Central American …
CAS 102. The Salvadoran Experience (3)
Introduction to the political, economic, social and cultural realities of Salvadoran life in El Salvador and in the U.S. Emphasis is on various aspects of the institutional and private life of Salvadoran communities. The course is framed by historical and contemporary comparisons with other Central American national groups with respect to their experiences of race, …
CAS 113A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in a supported GE subarea A2 Written Communication course. Corequisite: UNIV 061. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax …
CAS 113B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 113A. Corequisite: UNIV 062. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the …
CAS 114A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in a supported GE subarea A2 Written Communication course. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well …
CAS 114B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 114A. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements of prose …
CAS 115. Approaches to University Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements …
CAS 151. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing, or completion of 113A or 114A, or completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of public speaking and verbal communication, with particular emphasis on issues related to the Central American experience. Lectures and class assignments will focus on intensive practice …
CAS 201. Survey of Central American Literature (3)
Analysis of literary traditions throughout the history of Central America from pre-Hispanic times to the present. The course will focus on 20th and 21st century literary movements, with the main emphasis placed on the historical and political elements and the ideological proposals of these works. It includes a discussion of the relationship between literary creation …
CAS 202. Survey of Central American Visual, Installation and Performance Arts (3)
Analysis of artistic traditions throughout the history of Central America from pre-Hispanic times to the present. The course will focus on the cultural and sociopolitical construction of Central American identities through historical and contemporary artistic creation and representation. The main emphasis will be placed on the historical and political elements, Central American ethnic and cultural …
CAS 270/F. Fieldwork in Central American Communities (1/2)
Corequisite: CAS 270F. Preparatory: CAS 100 or CAS 102. Field study in a selected Central American community. By reflecting on their work experience, students learn how the needs of the community can best be met and how the well-being of the community is impacted by its relationships to state and local governments, community organizations and …
CAS 303. Central American Film (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement; either CAS 100, CAS 102 or permission of the instructor. History of the development of Central American cinema and analysis of film and video production by Central Americans. The course will focus on 20th and 21st century film and video production, with the main emphasis placed on …
CAS 309. Ancient to Pre-Modern History of the Central American People (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of the history of Central Americans from pre-Hispanic times to the pre-Independence days. Major topics include: Indigenous cultures (complex and single societies); Indigenous and European (Spanish and Anglo) relations; religion, family and land tenure; language and education; disease, labor and population; local and global trading; Indigenous …
CAS 310. Modern History of the Central American People (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of the history of Central Americans from Independence times to the present. Major topics include: Independence movements; 19th and 20th century dependency; state-nation and identity formation; politics of mestizaje; indigenous resistance; imperialism and economic growth; relations with the U.S. and Europe; politics of development; contemporary social …
CAS 311. The Central American Diaspora (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Comparative survey of the socioeconomic conditions and cultural life of Central American peoples in the U.S. today, particularly in California. Issues of immigration, employment, income, education, gender, family, language, national identity, acculturation and political participation will be examined. Discussion of Central American diaspora communities in other parts …
CAS 350. Urbanization in Central America (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement; either CAS 100, CAS 102 or permission of the instructor. During the second half of the 20th century the Central American societies were transformed from an agrarian to an urban-based service economy. As a result of this process and the political instability in Central America, the Central …
CAS 355. Environment, Development and Social Exclusion in Central America (3)
Preparatory: Completion of lower division writing requirement and either CAS 100 or CAS 102 or permission of the instructor. The focus of this interdisciplinary course will be the origins and ramifications of environmental degradation that stems from developmental policies which have historically impoverished Central American peoples. It examines the socio-cultural, demographic, economic, political, and environmental problems …
CAS 356. Afro-Caribbean Central American Cultures and Identities (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement; either CAS 100, CAS 102 or permission of the instructor. This interdisciplinary course examines the history of colonization and racism, as well as the socioeconomic, political and religious conditions that Afro-Caribbean peoples in Central America have endured since the time of their arrival as part of the …
CAS 364. Culture and Violence in Central America (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement; either CAS 100, CAS 102 or permission of the instructor. This course will provide students with a basic theoretical and practical understanding of the relationship between culture and violence in Central America and the historical and socioeconomic conditions that have generated a culture of violence in the …
CAS 365. Changing Roles of Central American Women (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: Either CAS 100 or CAS 102. Comparative examination of the shifting cultural, political, economic and sex/gender roles that have shaped the lives of Central American women, including women’s roles prior to and after the revolutionary movements. Also includes discussions of women activists and women’s movements in …
CAS 367. Contemporary Religious Movements in Central America (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement; either CAS 100, CAS 102 or permission of the instructor. Designed to provide students with a basic theoretical and practical understanding of the contemporary religious movements that shape Central American life in both Central America and the U.S. Emphasizes the transnational nature of Central American religious movements, …
CAS 368. Central American Revolutionary Movements (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: Either CAS 100 or CAS 102. Examines the historical and socioeconomic conditions that have shaped the Central American revolutionary movements. Major topics of discussion include the history of Central America leading up to these movements, the role of U.S. policy in the region before and during …
CAS 369. Contemporary Social Movements in Central America (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: Either CAS 100, CAS 102 or permission of the instructor. Designed to provide students with a basic theoretical and practical understanding of the contemporary social movements that shape Central American life in both Central America and the U.S. Emphasizes the transnational nature of Central American social …
CAS 410. The Central American Child (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course examines the educational experience of the Central American child within the context of immigration in the U.S.. At the same time, it compares the educational experience of the Central American child with that of children from other ethnic groups. This perspective provides insight into the …
CAS 421. Central American Literature Seminar (3-3)
Examines Central American literary traditions with emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries. Focuses on the aesthetic proposals, the historical and political context in which Central American literature is produced, the Central American transnational experience and the ways in which literary production contributes to the construction of a contemporary version of Central American identity. Emphasizes …
CAS 440. Research Seminar on Central American Culture (3-3)
Preparatory: Upper division standing; 6 units in Central American Studies, including CAS 201. Techniques and practice of the critical analysis of culture. Develop and implement a comparative research project that explores in-depth some aspect of Central American cultures. Variable content. Possible topics include the role of literature in the construction of national identity, the creation …
CAS 460. Research Seminar on Central American Political Issues (3)
Preparatory: Upper division standing; 6 units in Central American Studies, including CAS 201. The purpose of this seminar is to acquaint students with the techniques and practices of theoretical research. Students will develop and implement comparative research projects that explore in-depth some aspect of the Central American political experience. Variable content. Possible topics include Sandinismo …
CCE 200. Introduction to Civic and Community Engagement (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduces students to the rewards, opportunities and challenges of collaborating with community service partners, which can include charitable or nonprofit organizations and government offices or agencies. Students will learn how to identify opportunities for civic and community engagement, how to locate resources for such projects, and how …
CCE 490. Civic and Community Engagement Capstone (3)
Prerequisites: CCE 200; Upper division standing. Through coursework and a collaborative project with a community partner, students complete requirements for the Civic and Community Engagement minor. The collaborative project can include community service, fieldwork or an internship with a government or nonprofit agency, with the approval of the CCE advisor. Requires up to 40 hours of …
CD 133. Survey of Communication Disorders (3)
Introduction to normal development and processes of human communication, as well as an introduction to various disorders of communication that occur when these processes are delayed or disrupted. Students will learn about the scopes of practice for speech-language pathologists and audiologists, as well as speech, language, and hearing scientists, all of whom investigate and provide …
CD 361. Language Development in Children (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Not open to Communication Disorders and Sciences majors. Study of oral language development in children and the bases for speech and language problems. Provides layperson awareness of the various dimensions of speech and language development; the milestones observable within the normal developmental sequence; and the identification, consequences …
CD 405. Phonetics (3)
Study of general phonetics principles; articulatory, acoustic and linguistic aspects of the sound systems of standard and non-standard dialects of American English; introduction to the application of phonetics to disordered sound systems.
CD 410. Hearing Science (3)
Study of physics of sound, anatomy and physiology of the earand measurement of perception of sound. Brief survey of causes of hearing impairment and habilitation procedures.
CD 415. Speech and Language Development (3)
Study of speech and language development in relation to normal learning and growth processes; brief introduction to second language acquisition.
CD 442. Speech Science (3)
Structure and function of neuro-muscular systems used in respiration, phonation, resonation and articulation; fundamentals of sound production and transmission applied to speech.
CD 445. Audiometry and Hearing Conservation (3)
Prerequisite: CD 410. Study of basic battery of audiologic tests, including equipment calibration procedures, pure tone and speech audiometry, clinical masking and the study of school and industrial identification audiometry and hearing conservation. Familiarization with basic audiologic equipment, and calibration and test procedures.
CD 446. Auditory Habilitation (3)
Prerequisite: CD 410. Theory and methods of habilitation of hearing-impaired adults and children, including assessment of hearing handicap, habilitation management, speech-reading and amplification with individual and group hearing aids.
CD 450. Fluency and Disorders of Fluency (3)
Prerequisites: CD 415, CD 442. Study of the etiology, characteristics and clinic assessment of typical/atypical stuttering in adults and children. The efficacy and efficiency of therapeutic management of fluency disorders are discussed. In addition, multicultural implications for assessment and treatment will be presented. Regular written assignments are required.
CD 451. Phonologic and Articulatory Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: CD 405, CD 415, CD 442. Examination of theories of normal and disordered acquisition of phonology and articulatory production, as well as basic phonologic assessment methods and treatment planning. Both functional and structural disorders are emphasized, including cleft lip and palate and related craniofacial syndromes. Regular written assignments are required.
CD 462. Language Disorders I (3)
Prerequisite: CD 415. Ways of conceptualizing language disorder; disorders of parts of language; introduction to data collection, transcription and language analysis; introduction to the concept of differential diagnosis; introduction to diagnostic populations with associated developmental language disorders.
CD 465. Clinical Practicum in Speech Pathology I-UG (2)
Prerequisites: CD 405 (or equivalent), CD 410 (or equivalent), CD 415 (or equivalent), CD 442 (or equivalent), CD 451 (or equivalent), CD 462 (or equivalent), CD 469A (or equivalent), CD 469O (or equivalent). Corequisites: Maintenance of clinical privileges; Consent of instructor. Supervised clinical experience in assessment screening and therapy for speech-, language- and deaf and …
CD 469A. Diagnostic Methods in Communication Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: CD 405, CD 410, CD 415 and CD 442. Basic concepts of standardized and non-standardized evaluation procedures for children and adults with mild to moderate communicative disorders. Theory and application of clinical writing, including the case history and the assessment report.
CD 469O. Observation and Professional Writing in Communication Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: Eligibility for Clinical Privileges (Clinical Phase) and consent of instructor. Development of entry-level case management fundamentals for prospective speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Students develop preliminary clinical skills for clinical documentation. This course completes 25 observation hours in evaluation and fundamental management of speech, language, voice and hearing disorders. Students must maintain eligibility for clinical …
CD 475. Clinical Practicum in Audiology I (2)
Prerequisites: CD 445, CD 446, CD 469A, CD 469O. Application of audiometric theory in the audiological lab, giving the student experience in the clinic routine of assessing auditory function and preparing and implementing a program of rehabilitation. 6 hours of lab per week.
CD 480. Early Speech-Language Intervention (3)
Prerequisites: CD 405, CD 415, CD 462. Advanced study of speech and language disorders, assessment procedures and intervention management of developmentally-delayed children from birth to age 5.
CD 485. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (3)
Prerequisites: CD 405 (or equivalent), CD 410 (or equivalent), CD 415 (or equivalent), CD 442 (or equivalent). The study of unaided and aided communication systems and modalities to provide augmentative and/or alternative communication habilitation and rehabilitation to communicatively handicapped individuals. Contemporary microcomputer hardware and software, program development, devices and applications in the fields of Speech-Language Pathology …
CD 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Communication Disorders and Sciences (1-3)
Prerequisite: One year of appropriate courses in Communication Disorders and Sciences. Experimental courses in Communication Disorders and Sciences, with course content to be determined.
CD 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
CD 500. Background Leveling in Communication Disorders and Sciences (3)
Corequisite: Admission to the Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences graduate studies program. Recommended Preparatory Courses: Course equivalents of CD 405, CD 410, CD 415, CD 442, CD 445, CD 446, CD 450, CD 451, CD 462, CD 469A. Tailored instruction for students to ensure achievement of expected competency requirements as they begin graduate study. Students …
CD 501. Interviewing and Counseling in Communicative Disorders (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Advanced study of interviewing and counseling strategies and techniques associated with diagnostic and therapeutic practice in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. Professional responsibilities for ethical practices. Regular written assignments are required.
CD 502. Research in Communication Disorders (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Study of applied research methods and instrumentation in the field of communication disorders, including literature search techniques, research design, statistical tests, lab instrumentation and calibration, and report preparation. Regular written assignments are required.
CD 552. Language Disorders II (3)
Prerequisites: CD 462 or equivalent; Graduate standing. Survey of current definitions and causes of language disorder; disorders of parts of language and trade-off effects. Identification of relevant features of disordered language for assessment and intervention. Analysis of relevant features of disordered language through advanced data collection, transcription and language analysis of intonation, morphosyntactic form, communicative …
CD 558. Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology of Speech, Language and Hearing (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Concerned with the structural components and organization of the central and peripheral nervous systems and their conduction pathways and functions, with specific emphasis on those structures that subserve normal speech, language and hearing processes. Regular writing assignments are required.
CD 565. Clinical Practicum in Speech Pathology I-GR (2-2)
Prerequisites: CD 405 (or equivalent), CD 410 (or equivalent), CD 415 (or equivalent), CD 442 (or equivalent), CD 451 (or equivalent), CD 462 (or equivalent), CD 469A (or equivalent), CD 469O (or equivalent); Graduate status. Corequisites: Maintenance of clinical privileges and consent of instructor. Supervised clinical experience in assessment screening, diagnosis of and therapy for speech-, language- and hearing-handicapped children and adults, academic study of specific communication problems. 6 hours of clinical skills lab per week. May be …
CD 566. Clinical Practicum in Speech Pathology II (2-2)
Prerequisites: CD 405 (or equivalent), CD 410 (or equivalent), CD 415 (or equivalent), CD 442 (or equivalent), CD 451 (or equivalent), CD 462 (or equivalent), CD 465 or CD 565 (or equivalent), CD 469A (or equivalent), CD 469O (or equivalent); Graduate status. Corequisites: Maintenance of clinical privileges; Consent of instructor. 6 hours of clinical skills lab …
CD 567. Clinical Practicum in Speech Pathology III (2-2)
Prerequisites: CD 566 (or equivalent); Graduate status. Corequisites: Maintenance of clinical privileges; Consent of instructor. 6 hours of clinical skills lab per week. May be repeated one time.
CD 576. Clinical Practicum in Audiology II (2)
Prerequisite: CD 475. 6 hours of lab per week.
CD 577. Clinical Practicum in Audiology III (2)
Prerequisite: Graduate status. 6 hours of lab per week.
CD 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (1-3)
Experimental Topics
CD 599A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
CD 640. Transdisciplinary Teaming for Early Intervention Professionals (3)
Prerequisites: PSY 515, SPED 615 and department consent. This course provides specialized training for transdisciplinary teams to deliver services to young children with disabilities and their families. Using a theory-to-practice approach, the course offers practical experience in transdisciplinary teaming for assessment and intervention with infants, toddlers, and young children, as well as collaboration in Individualized Education …
CD 651. Advanced Study of Articulation and Phonological Disorders in Children (3)
Prerequisites: CD 451, CD 462, CD 469A, CD 558 or the equivalents; Graduate standing. Advanced study of speech acquisition, differential diagnosis of pediatric speech disorders and principles of intervention.
CD 659. Neurogenic Disorders of Cognition and Language (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the department’s graduate program; CD 558. Corequisite: Consent of instructor. This course includes advanced study of the neurological bases for language and cognitive deficits, as well as theoretical views of the organization of these components. Primary focus is given to the diagnosis and treatment of common communication problems in adults with aphasia, …
CD 660. Structural and Neurogenic Speech Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: CD 558; Admission to the department’s graduate program. Corequisite: Consent of instructor. This course focuses on the advanced study of structural and neurogenic speech disorders, including models of motor control of speech production, neurological representation of speech and the effects of structural or neurological damage on speech production. Students will identify specific speech deficits …
CD 661. Voice and Disorders of Voice (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the department’s graduate program. Corequisite: Consent of instructor. Study of theoretical, diagnostic and treatment issues in functional/organic/neurogenic/and psychgenic voice disorders. In addition, diagnostic and treatment options for laryngeal, head and neck cancer are presented. Multicultural implications for assessment and treatment are discussed. Regular written assignments are required, as well as proficiency with …
CD 662. Seminar in Developmental Language Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: CD 552; Graduate standing. Advanced study of current research relating to the differential diagnosis of populations with associated developmental language disorders, including specific language impairment, language/learning disabilities, central auditory processing disorders, pervasive developmental disorders, psychiatric disorders, mental retardation and other populations with associated developmental disorder.
CD 663. Adult and Pediatric Swallowing/Feeding Disorders (3)
Prerequisites: CD 558; Admission to the department’s graduate program. Corequisite: Consent of instructor. This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical aspects of the disorders of swallowing or dysphagia. The physiology of normal swallow is studied as it develops across the lifespan. The etiologies of dysphagia in both the pediatric and adult populations are examined, …
CD 668. Advanced Diagnostics in Speech-Language Pathology (3)
Prerequisites: CD 465, CD 566, CD 567, CD 552, CD 558, CD 651, CD 659, CD 661; Maintenance of clinical privileges; Consent of instructor. Advanced diagnosis and evaluation of children and adults with complex disorders of speech and/or language and/or cognition. Clinical experience in taking a history, constructing a test battery, administering norm-referenced tests, performing informal assessment …
CD 672A. Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology I (3)
Prerequisites: CD 465, CD 566, CD 567 (or equivalents) and instructor consent. Supervised clinical experience in diagnostics, assessments, screenings and therapeutic procedures with children and adults who have disorders in speech, language, voice, resonance and swallowing. Practicum placement may include sites such as transitional centers, private practices, hospitals or community health service centers. Interdisciplinary staff …
CD 672B. Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology II (3)
Prerequisites: CD 465, CD 566, CD 567, CD 672A (or equivalents) and instructor consent. Supervised clinical experience in diagnostics, assessments, screenings and therapeutic procedures with children and adults who have disorders in speech, language, voice, resonance and swallowing. Enrollment in CD 672B emphasizes finalization of all knowledge and skill competencies expected for entry level into …
CD 672C. Advanced Clinical Practice in Speech Pathology and Audiology II (6)
Prerequisites: CD 465, CD 566, CD 567, CD 672A (or equivalents). Corequisites: Maintenance of clinical privileges; Consent of instructor. Supervised clinical experience in diagnostics, assessments, screenings and therapeutic procedures with children and adults who have disorders in speech, language, voice, resonance and swallowing. Enrollment in 672C emphasizes finalization of all knowledge and skill competencies expected for entry level …
CD 674. Pediatric Audiology (3)
Prerequisites: CD 445, CD 446. Advanced study of the causation, assessment and management of auditory disorders in infants and children.
CD 696. Directed Graduate Research (2-2-2)
Prerequisite: Admission to graduate studies in Communication Disorders and Sciences. Corequisites: Consent of instructor; Maintenance of clinical privileges. Supervised experience conducting research in communication disorders and sciences. Research projects will be designed and/or carried out in collaboration with a supervising CDS faculty member. May be taken for credit a total of three times.
CD 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of all courses required in the program.
CD 708. Advanced Anatomy and Physiology of Auditory System (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the AuD graduate program. The anatomical and physiological mechanisms for the peripheral and central auditory systems with normal and abnormal functions are covered in this course. In addition, research on auditory physiology will be discussed.
CD 717. Management of Speech and Language Disorders for Audiologists (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the AuD graduate program. This course introduces various aspects of audiology as they relate especially to infants and children developing speech, language and literacy when those populations are deaf, hard of hearing, have auditory processing disorders or have acquired hearing loss. Topics include: review of typical speech, language and literacy development, and …
CD 720. Psychoacoustics and Speech Perception (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the AuD graduate program. This course will explore auditory processing of acoustic signals including non-speech and speech sounds in normal and abnormal human auditory systems. Lecture will be combined with laboratory activities as the major format of the class. The course will emphasize anatomy and physiology of the peripheral and central auditory system, …
CD 724. Advanced Audiometry Evaluation (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the AuD graduate program. This course includes advanced instruction in the development and application of standard diagnostic audiology procedures, as well as instrumentation and calibration standards for audiology practice. Advanced instruction for the administration and interpretation of standard audiometric tests is also included.
CD 730. Clinical Methods and Instrumentation (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the AuD graduate program. This class instructs the foundations of audiology practice and how the practice inserts into the diagnostic and therapeutic processes of clinical decision making. Students will study how data from technology, such as acoustic signals–calibration–evaluation results of hearing assessment, contribute to patient responses and clinical judgment in developing a …
CD 740. Rehabilitation Audiology (3)
Prerequisites: CD 708, CD 720 (or equivalents), and admission to the AuD graduate program. This class introduces principles of amplification, personal and group amplification systems, cochlear implants, sound-field acoustics as well as vestibular rehabilitation and pharmacology of hearing. The course will provide opportunities to practice principles of aural rehabilitation in the implementation of intervention methods …
CD 742A. Auditory Amplification I (3)
Prerequisites: CD 708 (or equivalent) and admission to the AuD graduate program. This course analyzes the theories and concepts of current technology with regard to amplification systems for hearing impaired patients. Standard audiological batteries for comprehensive aural rehabilitation and treatment processes and various types of amplification systems and accessories appropriated for each hearing impaired individual …
CD 742B. Auditory Amplification II (3)
Prerequisites: CD 742A (or equivalent) and admission to the AuD graduate program. In this course, advanced topics in amplification devices and systems are discussed. Audiologic rehabilitation and case management of individuals with hearing loss, as well as careproviders, are presented in formats that promote critical thinking skills and adaptive skills that are required of audiologists …
CD 744. Interviewing and Counseling in Audiology (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the AuD graduate program. Advanced study of strategies and techniques for effective interviewing and counseling of patients and care providers involved with the diagnostic and therapeutic practices in audiology. Professional responsibilities for ethical practices specifically related to patient care during the interviewing and counseling processes are investigated.
CD 745. Pathologies of Auditory System (3)
Prerequisites: CD 708, CD 724 (or equivalents), and admission to the AuD graduate program. This course is designed to address symptoms, etiology and pathology, site of lesion, audiological evaluation and management of selected peripheral and central auditory disorders. Particular attention will be paid to anatomy and physiology of the specific disorder, patient symptoms, choosing appropriate …
CD 748. Educational Audiology (3)
Prerequisites: CD 740 (or equivalent) and admission to the AuD graduate program. The focus of this course is on clinical competencies in the aural (re)habilitation of deaf and hard-of-hearing children specifically within educational settings. The course has a strong interdisciplinary focus, considering ethnic and cultural variables in (re)habilitation processes for children with congenital and acquired hearing …
CD 750. Assessment and Intervention of Vestibular System (3)
Prerequisites: CD 708 (or equivalent) and admission to the AuD graduate program. This course emphasized instruction of the anatomy and physiology of the balance system and the evaluation and diagnosis of vestibular dysfunction. Students will develop specific knowledge and skills associated with evaluation and treatment of patients with balance disorders.
CD 752. Implantable Auditory Prostheses (3)
Prerequisites: CD 708 and CD 720 (or equivalents), and admission to the AuD graduate program. Implantable Auditory Prostheses is one of academic/clinical courses which explores the many different areas and issues related to auditory devices that are implantable. Topics to be covered include signal processing, candidacy determination, medical considerations, steps in programming, aural (re)habilitation techniques, …
CD 753A. Electrophysiology of Auditory System I (3)
Prerequisites: CD 708 (or equivalent) and admission to the AuD graduate program. This course provides a fundamental knowledge base in the underlying scientific background, relevant clinical applications, and methods in the practice of physiological clinical measures associated with audiology; measures include otoacoustic emissions and auditory evoked potentials and specifically, the auditory brainstem response (ABR) test.
CD 753B. Electrophysiology of Auditory System II (3)
Prerequisites: CD 708, CD 753A (or equivalents), and admission to the AuD graduate program. This course experience covers advanced topics pertaining to the theoretical and clinical aspects of auditory evoked potentials. Topics include vestibular differential diagnosis, evoked otoacoustic emissions (distortion-product, transient evoked, and stimulus frequency), electrocochleography, bone and horizontal evoked potential recordings, middle latency responses, …
CD 755. Advanced Pediatric Audiology: Development, Assessment and Intervention (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the AuD graduate program. In this course, students will study the embryologic and physiologic development of the auditory system, genetics and hearing loss, as well as non-genetic causes of hearing loss, auditory disorders in children including otitis media and auditory processing disorder, and physiological and behavioral assessments of auditory function commonly used …
CD 760. Research Methods in Audiology (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the AuD graduate program and instructor consent. This course involves the study of applied research methods in the field of communication disorders, and most specifically, the field of audiology. This course includes instruction in application of common statistical topics such as univariate data, probability, bivariate data, estimation and tests of significance; these …
CD 762. Business Aspects in Audiology (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the AuD graduate program. This course covers legal, ethical and multicultural issues within various practice settings associated with the field of audiology and the roles of audiologists. Topics include professional issues related to scope of practice, treatment outcome measures, licensure, certification, malpractice issues, financial considerations and practice management.
CD 764. Industrial, Occupational and Forensic Audiology (3)
Prerequisites: CD 730 (or equivalent) and admission to the AuD graduate program. This course covers the topics of identification and prevention of hearing loss in children and adults due to the effects and impacts of different settings and occupations, and assessment and management of auditory processing disorders in adult populations. Additionally, the roles of audiologists …
CD 767. Interdisciplinary Aspects in Audiology: Contemporary Issues (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the AuD graduate program. The need for effective interdisciplinary collaboration by audiologists is essential for effective case management. Policies and practices outside of the healthcare management that is specifically directed by hearing specialists can have strong influences that impact assessment decisions, treatment decisions and counseling directions. This course investigates issues facing contemporary …
CD 770. Clinical Practicum in Audiology I (3-3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the AuD graduate program, maintenance of clinical privileges and instructor consent. Supervised clinical experience in assessment, screening and therapy for speech-, language- and deaf and hard of hearing children and adults, academic study of specific communication difficulties and audiological disorders. Nine hours of clinical skills lab per week. May be repeated one time.
CD 771. Clinical Practicum in Audiology II (3-3)
Prerequisites: CD 770 with a grade of “A” or “B” (or equivalent), maintenance of clinical privileges and instructor consent. Supervised clinical experience in diagnostics, assessments, screenings and therapeutic procedures with infants, children and adults who have disorders associated with the auditory system and/or systems for processing of acoustic information. Nine hours of clinical skills lab …
CD 772. Clinical Practicum in Audiology III (3-3)
Prerequisites: CD 771 with a grade of “A” or “B” (or equivalent), maintenance of clinical privileges and instructor consent. Supervised clinical experience in diagnostics, assessments, screenings and therapeutic procedures with infants, children and adults who have disorders associated with the auditory system and/or systems for processing of acoustic information. Nine hours of clinical skills lab …
CD 773. Clinical Practicum in Audiology IV (3-3)
Prerequisites: CD 772 with a grade of “A” or “B” (or equivalent), maintenance of clinical privileges and instructor consent. Supervised clinical experience in diagnostics, assessments, screenings and therapeutic procedures with infants, children and adults who have disorders associated with the auditory system, vestibular system and/or systems for processing of acoustic information. Nine hours of clinical …
CD 774. Clinical Practicum in Audiology V (3-3)
Prerequisites: CD 773 with a grade of “A” or “B” (or equivalent), maintenance of clinical privileges and instructor consent. Supervised clinical experience in diagnostics, assessments, screenings and therapeutic procedures with infants, children and adults who have disorders associated with the auditory system, vestibular system and/or systems for processing of acoustic information. Nine hours of clinical …
CD 775A. Advanced Clinical Practice in Audiology I (6)
Prerequisites: CD 774 with a grade of “A” or “B”, maintenance of clinical privileges and instructor consent. Supervised clinical experience in diagnostics, assessments, screenings and therapeutic procedures with infants, children and adults who have disorders associated with the auditory system, vestibular system and/or systems for processing of acoustic information. CD 775A is the first off-campus …
CD 775B. Advanced Clinical Practice in Audiology II (6)
Prerequisites: CD 775A with a grade of “A” or “B”, maintenance of clinical privileges and instructor consent. Supervised clinical experience in diagnostics, assessments, screenings and therapeutic procedures with infants, children and adults who have disorders associated with the auditory system, vestibular system and/or systems for processing of acoustic information. CD 775B is the second off-campus …
CD 775C. Advanced Clinical Practice in Audiology III (6)
Prerequisites: CD 775B with a grade of “A” or “B”, maintenance of clinical privileges and instructor consent. Supervised clinical experience in diagnostics, assessments, screenings and therapeutic procedures with infants, children and adults who have disorders associated with the auditory system, vestibular system and/or systems for processing of acoustic information. CD 775C is the third and …
CD 776A. Required Professional Experience in Audiology I (6)
Prerequisites: CD 775C with a grade of “A” or “B”, maintenance of clinical privileges and instructor consent. Supervised clinical experience in diagnostics, assessments, screenings and therapeutic procedures with infants, children and adults who have disorders in hearing. CD 776A is the first within the 776 series (776A, 776B and 776C), which occurs in the final …
CD 776B. Required Professional Experience in Audiology II (6)
Prerequisites: CD 776A with a grade of “A” or “B”, maintenance of clinical privileges and instructor consent. Supervised clinical experience in diagnostics, assessments, screenings and therapeutic procedures with infants, children and adults who have disorders in hearing. CD 776B is the second within the 776 series (776A, 776B and 776C), which occurs in the final …
CD 776C. Required Professional Experience in Audiology III (6)
Prerequisites: CD 776B with a grade of “A” or “B”, maintenance of clinical privileges and instructor consent. Supervised clinical experience in diagnostics, assessments, screenings and therapeutic procedures with infants, children and adults who have disorders in hearing. CD 776C is the third and last within the 776 series (776A, 776B and 776C), which occurs in …
CD 796. Directed Graduate Research in Audiology (3-3)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, advisor consent, instructor consent, maintenance of clinical privileges. Conducted clinical research under the guidance of a CDS faculty member. Students will conduct independent research as well as attend meetings with advisors and with peers within a regularly scheduled seminar. May be repeated once.
CD 797. Directed Comprehensive Studies in Audiology (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of all required academic coursework in the Doctor of Audiology program, advisor consent, instructor consent, maintenance of clinical privileges. This course includes guided preparation and review for the culminating, comprehensive examination in the Doctor of Audiology program. (Credit/No Credit only)
CE 101/L. Introduction to Civil Engineering and Lab (1/1)
Freshman orientation course for the Civil Engineering program, the profession and an introduction to the University. Introduction to the tools for civil engineering studies: Internet, word processing and spreadsheets. Development of communication skills and the ability to work in teams. Development of learning skills in civil engineering studies. 1 hour lecture/discussion, 3 hours lab per …
CE 196A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Civil Engineering (1-4)
Course content to be determined.
CE 240/L. Engineering Statics and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: PHYS 220A and PHYS 220AL. Corequisites: MATH 150B, CE 240L. Analysis of the distribution of forces on and within bodies in static equilibrium. Free body diagrams, equilibrium equations and the method of sections. Includes a limited introduction to the subject of strength of materials. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week.
CE 280/L. Computer Applications in Civil Engineering and Lab (1/1)
Prerequisite: CE 240. Development of computer skills related to the field of civil engineering. Introduction of Windows, email and Internet usage. Introduction to Office suite, word processing, spreadsheets with VBA applications, presentation and publishing software. Development of programming skills. Application of CAD to the development of structural and architectural drawings, dimensioning, grading plans, contour lines …
CE 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Civil Engineering (1-4)
Course content to be determined.
CE 308/L. Surveying and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: CE 308L. Fundamentals of plane and geodetic surveying. Concepts of linear and angular measurements, precision, errors and corrections. Field problems in chaining, differential and profile leveling, triangulation and highway curves. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. (Design units: 0.)
CE 315/L. Construction Engineering and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: CE 280/L. Corequisites: CE 308/L and CE 315L. The objective of this course is to introduce undergraduate students to planning, scheduling, estimating, and project-control techniques for construction projects.
CE 335/L. Structures I and Computational Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: CE 340. Corequisite: CE 335L. Determination of the force distribution and deflections in statically determinant and indeterminant structures using the classical, non-matrix methods of structural analysis. 3 hours of lecture per week. Lab: Structural analysis problem solving session. Computer applications of structural analysis and design. 3 hours of lab per week. (Design units: 0.)
CE 340/L. Strength of Materials and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: CE 240/L; MATH 280 or ME 280 or ECE 280. Corequisite: CE 340L. Analysis of the stresses and deflections in members and basic structural systems. Axial, torsional, bending and shear stresses and deflections. Introduction to structural stability. Design of structural components. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week.
CE 360. Environmental Systems Engineering Principles (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101, ME 390. Environmental Systems Engineering is an introductory course that provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices inherent in environmental engineering, with applications in civil engineering infrastructure. This interdisciplinary course integrates knowledge from biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering to address environmental issues. Topics covered include water and wastewater treatment, …
CE 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Civil Engineering (1-4)
Experimental Topics
CE 408/L. Surveying with GPS Applications and Lab (1/1)
Prerequisites: CE 308/L. Corequisite: CE 408L. Surveying with Global Positioning Systems (GPS): point positioning, differential positioning, differencing techniques, survey planning, real-time kinematic (RTK) surveys, vertical positioning, random errors and survey specifications, horizontal curves, vertical curves, horizontal control and vertical control. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab per week. (Design units: 0.)
CE 426/L. Soil Mechanics and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: CE 340. Corequisite: CE 426L. Soil as a foundation for structures and as a material of construction. Lab experiments to be performed to obtain data to determine soil physical properties. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week. (Design units: 1.)
CE 438. Reinforced Concrete Design (3)
Prerequisites: CE 335/L; MSE 224 and MSE 224L, or MSE 227 and MSE 227L. Basic concepts in the design of reinforced concrete structures. Applications to beams, columns, slabs, shear walls, footing and composite construction.
CE 439. Structural Steel Design (3)
Prerequisites: CE 335/L; MSE 224 and MSE 224L, or MSE 227 and MSE 227L). Basic concepts in the design of steel structures. Design in steel of tension and compression members, beams, columns, welded and bolted connections; eccentrically loaded and moment resistant joints; plate girders. Introduction to computer aided design (CAD).
CE 441/L. Highway Design and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: CM 326/L and CM 334/L, or CE 308/L and CE 315/L. Corequisites: CE 426/L and CE 441L. The course covers basic highway design and traffic circulation principles. Study of design elements of alignment, profile, cross-section and controlled-access highways. Investigation of functional highway classification, traffic volume, signs and measurements, intelligent transportation systems, and Caltrans standard drawings and …
CE 460/L. Engineering Hydrology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: ME 390. Corequisite: CE 460L. Surface Hydrology for the design of drainage, flood control, water storage and distribution systems. Topics include hydrologic cycle, meteorology, surface and ground water movement, interrelation between precipitation and runoff, hydrograph analysis, flood routing and risk assessment. Hydrologic model development and analysis using computers emphasized for design of storm drainage …
CE 461. Groundwater Hydrology (3)
Prerequisite: CE 360. Introduction to the principles and practices of groundwater hydrology. The course covers the fundamentals of subsurface flow and transport, emphasizing the role of groundwater in the hydrologic cycle, the relation of groundwater flow to geologic structure, and the management of contaminated groundwater. Study of the fate of contaminants in the subsurface environment. The …
CE 487. Water Pollution Control (3)
Prerequisite: CE 360. Water Pollution Control focuses on designing and implementing engineering systems to treat and control water pollution. The course covers a comprehensive range of topics including the treatment of industrial wastewater, municipal water, and wastewater treatment processes. Students will explore advanced techniques in physical, chemical, and biological treatment methods, and their application in removing …
CE 488A/L. Civil Engineering Senior Design I and Lab (1/1)
Prerequisites: CE 335/L; Senior class standing with senior program on file. Corequisites: CE 488AL; Either CE 438 or CE 439. First semester of a two-semester sequence capstone design experience simulating professional practice in civil engineering. (CE 488A and CE 488B must be completed within the same academic year.) Undertakes the preliminary design of a complex …
CE 488B. Civil Engineering Senior Design II (2)
Prerequisites: CE 488A/L. Corequisites: Second major civil design course, either CE 438, CE 439 or CE 526. Continuation of CE 488A. (CE 488A and CE 488B must be completed within the same academic year.) Final design stage of the project initiated in CE 488A is undertaken, with emphasis on working in project teams. 6 hours …
CE 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Civil Engineering (1-4)
Experimental Topics
CE 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing in Civil Engineering with senior or graduate program on file; Written approvals of faculty sponsor and department chair. Admission based on evidence of ability to pursue Independent Study in-depth and approval of a proposal submitted prior to registration in the course. Available for graduate credit. (Design units vary.)
CE 526. Geotechnical Foundation Design (3)
Prerequisite: CE 426. Soil mechanics aspects of foundation design. Shear strength and compressibility of soil. Lateral pressures and retaining structures. Strength and deformation laws for spread footings, piers, piles and caissons. Analysis of mat foundations. Eccentric and inclined foundation loads. (Design units: 1.0.)
CE 536/L. Structures II and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: CE 335. Corequisite: CE 536L. Study of structural analysis and design problems using matrix methods. Complete development of the flexibility and stiffness methods of analysis. Computer applications to structural analysis and design. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week. (Design units: 1.5.)
CE 537. Timber and Masonry Design (4)
Prerequisite: CE 335. Study of vertical and lateral loading on structures. Elements of timber design. Timber beams, tension members, compression members, tension and bending, and compression and bending members. Design of horizontal diaphragms and shearwalls. Design of connections. Elements of masonry design. Design of masonry in bending, shear and axial members. 4 hours of lecture. …
CE 636. Structural Dynamics (3)
Prerequisite: AM 610. Vibration of structural systems with emphasis on approximate solutions to continuous systems; assumed modes, Rayleigh-Ritz, Finite Element Applications and nonlinear vibrations. Numerical techniques for computer application. Response spectra for multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Advanced topics.
CE 638. Advanced Reinforced Concrete Design (3)
Prerequisite: CE 438. Advanced topics in concrete design, including frames and slabs.
CE 639. Advanced Structural Steel Design (3)
Prerequisite: CE 439. Advanced topics in structural steel design, such as frames, bridges and buildings.
CE 640. Advanced Analysis Methods (3)
Prerequisite: CE 536. Analytical methods for calculation of stress deflection and stability of structures. Unsymmetrical bending, torsion, plates, treatment of the buckling characteristics of various structural elements. Applications of energy methods. Fundamentals of applied elasticity. Consideration given to modern structural materials. (Design units: 1.)
CE 641. Earthquake Engineering (3)
Prerequisites: AM 410; CE 335. Study of the earthquake problem. Topics covered include plate tectonics, seismology, dynamic response of structures, dynamics of sites and design for earthquakes.
CE 642/L. Finite Element Analysis and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: AM 410; CE 536. Corequisite: CE 642L. Study of structural mechanics problems by use of finite element method. Formulation of the basic elements, assemblage of elements and application of the method to selected topics in structural mechanics.
CE 648. Prestressed Concrete Design (3)
Prerequisite: CE 638. Prestressed concrete design and analysis for gravity and lateral loading. Design of reinforced and prestressed structural elements. Safety and economy. Connection design for earthquake and wind loadings. Design projects using professional practice standards, including latest codes. 3 hours of lecture. (Design units: 3.)
CE 695A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Civil Engineering (1-4)
Experimental Topics
CE 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
(Credit/No Credit only)
CE 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy for the M.S. degree; Written approvals of faculty advisor and department graduate coordinator or department chair.
CE 699C. Independent Study (3)
Prerequisites: Classified status in the M.S. program; Written approvals from faculty sponsor and department graduate coordinator or department chair. Admission is based in part on evidence of the ability to pursue Independent Study or research in-depth and approval of a proposal submitted prior to the time of registration.
CECS 494HCA-HCC. Honors Co-Op (1-3)
Prerequisites: Second semester junior standing in major, minimum 3.0 GPA, instructor consent. Co-Op training program. Supervised off-campus professional engineering/computing experience for selected Honors students. Honors Co-Op units do not count toward General Education units or major requirements. Maximum of 6 units is allowed. Letter grade only. Available for graduate credit.
CECS 594A. Academic Internship (1-1)
Prerequisite: Approval by department chair of major. Supervised professional experience relevant to the student’s program of study. A written report documenting the learning outcomes of the experience is required. (Credit/No Credit only)
CHEM 100. Principles of Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics, or exemption. One semester course based on a systematic, semi-empirical approach to the submicroscopic world of chemistry. Development of modern ideas concerning atomic and molecular structure, principles of compound formation, and chemical reactivity are emphasized. Selected topics in applied chemistry and the application of chemical principles to life …
CHEM 100L. Principles of Chemistry Lab (1)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics, or exemption. Corequisite: CHEM 100. Optional laboratory course to accompany CHEM 100 in which the fundamentals of scientific inquiry and basic laboratory techniques are presented. One 3-hour lab per week. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided CHEM 100 is also completed.
CHEM 101. General Chemistry I (3)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Test (CPT) or a grade of “C” or higher (“C-” does not satisfy the prerequisite) in CHEM 100 taken at CSUN only. Corequisites: CHEM 101D and CHEM 101L. Basic course in the fundamental principles and theories of Chemistry with special emphasis on chemical calculations. Includes a discussion of …
CHEM 101D. Problem Solving in General Chemistry I (1)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Test (CPT) or a grade of “C” or higher (“C-” does not satisfy the prerequisite) in CHEM 100 taken at CSUN only. Corequisites: CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L. Critical analysis of topics introduced in CHEM 101. Structured group work is used to develop essential analysis and problem-solving skills. …
CHEM 101L. General Chemistry I Lab (1)
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Test (CPT) or a grade of “C” or higher (“C-” does not satisfy the prerequisite) in CHEM 100 taken at CSUN only. Corequisites: CHEM 101 and CHEM 101D. Lab section emphasizes basic lab skills, quantitative relationships in chemistry and inorganic preparative procedures. 3 hour lab per week. Available …
CHEM 102. General Chemistry II (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101, CHEM 101D, and CHEM 101L with a minimum grade of “C-” in CHEM 101. Corequisites: CHEM 102D and CHEM 102L. Continuation of CHEM 101. Introduction to kinetics, gas phase and solution equilibria, electrochemistry, chemical thermodynamics and radio/nuclear chemistry. All three components of this course (CHEM 102, CHEM 102D, and CHEM 102L) must …
CHEM 102D. Problem Solving in General Chemistry II (1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L with a grade of “C-” or better in CHEM 101. Corequisites: CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L. Structured group work, individual problems, and worked examples are used to develop essential problem-solving skills necessary in CHEM 102. 1 hour discussion per week.
CHEM 102L. General Chemistry II Lab (1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101, CHEM 101D, and CHEM 101L with a minimum grade of “C-” in CHEM 101. Corequisites: CHEM 102 and CHEM 102D. Lab section consists of experiments dealing with kinetics, acid-base and solubility equilibria, selected reactions of metals and nonmetals, and qualitative elemental analysis. 3 hour lab per week. Available for General Education, Area …
CHEM 103. Introductory Chemistry I (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics, or exemption. Not open to engineering, biology or physical science majors. Designed to stress fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry, the structure of atoms and molecules, the periodic table, states of matter, chemical calculations involving stoichiometry and simple algebraic operations. 3 hours lecture per week. Available for General Education, …
CHEM 103L. Introductory Chemistry I Lab (1)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics, or exemption. Corequisite: CHEM 103. Not open to engineering, biology or physical science majors. Designed to stress fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry, the structure of atoms and molecules, the periodic table, states of matter, chemical calculations involving stoichiometry and simple algebraic operations. One 3-hour lab per week. Available …
CHEM 104. Introductory Chemistry II (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L. Not open to engineering, biology or physical science majors. Continuation of CHEM 103/L. Properties of solutions, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases. Chemistry of simple organic compounds and common elements. 3 hours lecture per week. Available for General Education, Area 5A Physical Science. Students may satisfy the Area 5C Science Laboratory …
CHEM 104L. Introductory Chemistry II Lab (1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L. Corequisite: CHEM 104. Not open to engineering, biology or physical science majors. Continuation of CHEM 103/L. Properties of solutions, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases. Chemistry of simple organic compounds and common elements. One 3-hour lab per week. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided CHEM 104 is …
CHEM 107. General Chemistry for Engineers (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 100 taken at CSUN only with a minimum grade of “C” or a satisfactory score on the CSUN Chemistry Placement Test and a passing grade in MATH 102. This course provides engineering students with a background in important concepts and principles of chemistry. Emphasis is placed on areas most relevant to engineers, with …
CHEM 235/L. Introductory Organic Chemistry and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 102, CHEM 102D and CHEM 102L; or CHEM 104 and CHEM 104L. Corequisite: CHEM 235L. A course describing simple aliphatic and aromatic compounds with an emphasis on the chemistry of functional groups. 3 hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. No credit for Science and Engineering majors, except for certain options in Biology …
CHEM 321/L. Chemical Analysis I and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L. Corequisite: CHEM 321L. Emphasizes the principles of analytical reactions and the theory and applications of instruments to problems of chemical analysis. Principal topics include volumetric methods and instrumental techniques such as spectrophotometry, electro chemistry and chromatography. Lab: Introduction to the experimental methods of analytical chemistry based on the theory covered …
CHEM 333/L. Organic Chemistry I and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 102, CHEM 102D, and CHEM 102L with a minimum grade of “C-” in CHEM 102. Corequisites: CHEM 333D and CHEM 333L. The study of the structure and properties of organic molecules, with special emphasis on functional groups and their reactions. Attention given to the mechanisms of organic reactions and the spectroscopic techniques used …
CHEM 333D. Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry I (1)
Prerequisite: CHEM 102 with a grade of “C-” or better. Corequisites: CHEM 333/L. Critical analysis of topics introduced in CHEM 333. Structured group work is used to develop essential analysis and problem-solving skills. 1 hour discussion per week.
CHEM 334/L. Organic Chemistry II and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 333/L with a minimum grade of “C-” in CHEM 333. Corequisite: CHEM 334L (all majors), CHEM 334R for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors. Recommended Corequisite: CHEM 334R for all other majors. Continuation of CHEM 333, with an emphasis on mechanisms of organic reactions and synthesis. Attention given to representative compounds of interest in biology …
CHEM 334R. Problem Solving in Organic Chemistry II (1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 333/L. Corequisite: CHEM 334. Critical analysis of topics introduced in CHEM 334. Structured group work is used to develop essential analysis and problem-solving skills. 1 hour per week.
CHEM 351. Physical Chemistry I (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L; PHYS 220A or PHYS 225; MATH 150B or MATH 255B. Corequisite for Chemistry B.A. and B.S. majors: CHEM 351L. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: CHEM 351L and MATH 250. Basic laws of thermodynamics, states and changes of state, solutions, equilibria, phase rule, kinetic molecular theory, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry. 4 hours …
CHEM 351L. Physical Chemistry I Lab (1)
Corequisite: CHEM 351. Laboratory course for CHEM 351. Introduction to the experimental methods of physical chemistry based on the concepts covered in CHEM 351. One 3-hour lab per week. (Offered Fall semester.)
CHEM 352. Physical Chemistry II (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 321/L, CHEM 351; PHYS 220B or PHYS 226. Corequisite for Chemistry B.S. majors: CHEM 352L. Recommended Corequisite for Biochemistry B.S.: CHEM 352L; Recommended preparatory: MATH 250 and MATH 280. Continuation of CHEM 351. Quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, and new developments and trends in physical chemistry. (Offered Spring semester)
CHEM 352L. Physical Chemistry II Lab (1)
Corequisite: CHEM 352. Laboratory course for CHEM 352. Selected experiments illustrating some of the important concepts covered in CHEM 352. One 3-hour lab per week. (Offered Spring semester.)
CHEM 365. Introduction to Biochemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 235/L. A course designed for non-science majors, describing chemistry and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, hormones, etc. 3 hours of lecture per week. No credit for Science or Engineering majors, except for certain options in Biology; consult your major department.
CHEM 365L. Introduction to Biochemistry Lab (1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 235/L. Corequisite: CHEM 365. A course designed for non-science majors, describing chemistry and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, hormones, etc. One 3-hour laboratory per week. No credit for Science or Engineering majors except for certain options in Biology; consult your major department.
CHEM 401. Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 351. Principles of chemical bonding and molecular structure; survey of the chemistry of the elements of the periodic system. Available for graduate credit. 3 hours lecture per week.
CHEM 401L. Inorganic Chemistry Lab (1)
Corequisite: CHEM 401. Synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds. Synthetic techniques important to inorganic chemistry, such as electrochemical synthesis, autoclave reactions and inert atmosphere techniques, as well as inorganic spectroscopic techniques. Available for graduate credit. One 3-hour lab per week.
CHEM 403. Real-World Applications of the Elements (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 334. A survey of main-group, transition, rare-earth, and early actinide elements as a framework to discuss important issues from laboratory safety to the chemistry of modern infrastructure. Descriptive chemistry relevant to the production of important materials (metals and plastics), agriculture (fertilizers and pest-control chemicals), technology (motors and chips), and energy (petroleum, renewables, and …
CHEM 411. Synthesis (1)
Prerequisite: CHEM 334/L. Corequisite: CHEM 411L. CHEM 411 is a lecture course that examines chemical syntheses reported in the primary chemical literature. Initially, students are introduced to methods of searching chemical databases, including online journals. Next, they work in groups to prepare and deliver an oral presentation. This report will be a critical analysis of …
CHEM 411L. Synthesis Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: CHEM 334/L. Corequisite: CHEM 411. This laboratory is focused on chemical synthesis. Organic synthesis is covered by the completion of three syntheses that emphasize the control of stereochemistry. Students will work in groups to conduct analyses and complete projects. 6 hours of laboratory per week.
CHEM 422/L. Chemical Analysis II and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisite: CHEM 321. Corequisite: CHEM 422L. Continuation of CHEM 321, with special emphasis on polarography and voltammetry, chromatography, spectrophotometric methods, mass spectrometry and radiochemical methods. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture per week; two 3-hour lab periods per week.
CHEM 423. Forensic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 321/L. An overview of some aspects of physical forensic science. Focused on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of chemical data obtained by a variety of chemical and instrumental techniques within the context of current topics in forensic science. After a brief introduction to measurement science, relevant chemical foundations, and instrumentation, the course will …
CHEM 433. Organic Analysis (1)
Prerequisite: CHEM 334/L. Corequisite: CHEM 433L. This lecture introduces the necessary background, instrumentation, and procedures to support the analyses conducted in CHEM 433L, a laboratory course focused on the determination of organic chemical structure using spectrometric techniques including infrared spectroscopy (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and mass spectrometry (MS). 1 hour lecture per week.
CHEM 433L. Organic Analysis Laboratory (2)
Prerequisite: CHEM 334/L. Corequisite: CHEM 433. This laboratory is focused on the determination of organic chemical structure using spectrometric techniques including infrared spectroscopy (IR), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and mass spectrometry (MS). Students will be trained on the appropriate instrumentation and acquire a wide range of spectrometric data, including both 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional NMR spectra, …
CHEM 461/L. Biochemistry I and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 321/L, CHEM 334. Corequisites: CHEM 461L. The first part of a two-semester biochemistry lecture series designed for biochemistry majors that includes study of protein structure and function, enzyme mechanisms, biological membranes, carbohydrate metabolism, ATP generation and lipid metabolism. Lab includes experiments involving acid/base chemistry, peptide analysis, spectrophotometric analysis, protein isolation and characterization, and …
CHEM 462/L. Biochemistry II and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: CHEM 461 or instructor consent. Corequisites: CHEM 462L. Continuation of CHEM 461, the second part of a two-semester biochemistry lecture series designed for biochemistry majors, including discussion of photosynthesis, amino acid metabolism, lipoproteins, metabolic interrelationships and regulation, information transfer and signal transduction. Lab includes experiments involving gel filtration, ATP biosynthesis, isolation and characterization of …
CHEM 464. Principles of Biochemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 334. Corequisite (for Chemistry majors and minors): CHEM 464L. Properties and metabolism of the constituents of biological systems. Mechanism of enzyme action, energy relations in biological systems. 3 hours lecture per week. Available for graduate credit.
CHEM 464L. Principles of Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: CHEM 334. Corequisite: CHEM 464. Recommended Preparatory: CHEM 321/L. Experiments involving acid/base chemistry, peptide structure, spectrophotometric analysis, biomolecule purification and enzymology designed to develop the ability to collect, analyze and report experimental biochemical information. One 3-hour lab per week. Available for graduate credit.
CHEM 465. Topics in Biochemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 462 or instructor consent. Seminar in major recent developments in biochemistry. Available for graduate credit. 3 hours lecture per week.
CHEM 470SC. Science Careers (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 102; Upper division standing. Recommended Preparatory: BIOL 107; BIOL 360; BIOL 380; CHEM 321; CHEM 333. This course is designed to introduce undergraduate and graduate students to science-oriented industry and academic careers through seminars from invited guest speakers from diverse sectors within pharmaceutical/biotechnology companies and academic institutions. Presentations from speakers will be complemented …
CHEM 495A-C. Directed Undergraduate Research (1-3)
Prerequisite: One course beyond CHEM 102 in the area related to the research. Interested students should make arrangements with the department as soon as possible, preferably during the previous semester. For students of advanced rank and proven competence in chemistry. Program of original independent research, culminating in a written report, carried out under the direction …
CHEM 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
See Independent Study under courses of study.
CHEM 500. Chemistry Practicum (1)
Prerequisite: Required core course for all Chemistry and Biochemistry graduate students, to be taken in first or second semester in the program. A workshop to help prepare all Chemistry graduate students with appropriate skills for future pedagogical opportunities while simultaneously improving their public speaking and scientific communication. Participants learn by presenting short videotaped lessons or …
CHEM 502. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 401. Study of molecular structure of inorganic compounds; coordination chemistry; kinetics and mechanisms of inorganic reactions. 3 hours lecture per week.
CHEM 522. Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 422/L or approval of the instructor. An advanced-level discussion of topics in analytical chemistry with particular emphasis on separation sciences and optical spectroscopy. Topics that will be discussed in detail are fluorescence, phosphorescence, phase and distribution equilibria, extraction techniques, electrophoresis and micro-fluid separation. 3 hours lecture per week.
CHEM 531. Survey of Organic Reactions (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 334. Detailed survey of the ranges of application and mechanisms of organic oxidations, reductions, additions, eliminations, condensations and degradations with specific reference to their applications to problems of synthesis and structure elucidation. 3 hours lecture per week.
CHEM 534. Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 334, CHEM 352. Physical and physiochemical consideration of organic chemistry. Kinetics, configuration. 3 hours lecture per week.
CHEM 541. Environmental Chemistry I (2)
Prerequisites: CHEM 422/L or instructor consent. Recommended Corequisite: CHEM 541L. Comprehensive survey of the Earth’s natural processes in atmosphere, water and soil, and the chemical aspects of the impact that human activities have produced in the natural environment. Also, topics such as energy resources, hazardous waste management/treatment and risk assessment are discussed. 2 hours lecture …
CHEM 543. Chemistry of Energy (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 401 or instructor permission. An in-depth analysis of the underlying chemical principles related to energy production, storage, transport, and conversion. The course will focus on recent developments in the literature on alternative energy strategies with an emphasis on solar (photovoltaic, concentrated solar power, thermal energy storage) and electrochemical (batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors) based …
CHEM 551. Chemical Thermodynamics (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 352. Thermodynamic properties of pure systems, mixtures, electrochemical systems, surface phases and systems under the influence of external fields; equilibria and thermodynamics of chemical reactions. 3 hours lecture per week.
CHEM 552. Quantum Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 352. Elements of wave mechanics and the application to chemical problems. 3 hours lecture per week.
CHEM 553. Chemical Kinetics (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 352. Critical consideration of the kinetics of reactions in gaseous and condensed phases, experimental methods, treatment of data, catalysis and chain reactions. Recent developments in the theory of reaction rates. 3 hours lecture per week.
CHEM 554. Macromolecules (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 352. Physical chemistry of high molecular weight compounds, ultracentrifuge, electro-phoresis, light scattering. 3 hours lecture per week.
CHEM 555/L. Computational Molecular and Materials Chemistry and Lab (2/2)
Prerequisites: CHEM 351/CHEM 351L or Graduate Standing in Chemistry/Biochemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 555L. Recommended Preparatory: CHEM 333/L, CHEM 352/CHEM 352L, CHEM 401/CHEM 401L. This course is designed for advanced chemistry students to acquire in-depth understanding of the chemistry and physics of molecular and extended solid materials and to gain basic skills in calculating their electronic structures, …
CHEM 564. Bio-Organic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 334, CHEM 464 or approval of advisor and instructor. Application of physical organic methods to solution of structural and mechanistic problems in biochemistry.
CHEM 565. Receptor Biochemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 464 or CHEM 461. Study of the kinetics, structural requirements and signal-transduction mechanisms of receptor-ligand interactions. 3 hours of lecture per week.
CHEM 566. DNA-Protein Interactions (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 464, or CHEM 461 and CHEM 462. An advanced biochemistry course with an in-depth study of the biochemistry of DNA-protein interactions. The course focuses on subfields of biochemistry that involve direct physical interaction between DNA and proteins, including DNA repair, mutagenesis, replication, transcription, translation, RNA interference, DNA packaging and chromosomal maintenance. 3 hours …
CHEM 567. Investigating Protein Structure and Function (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 461 or CHEM 464 (or equivalent); Recommended Corequisite: CHEM 567L; Recommended Preparatory: CHEM 352. The course covers advanced concepts in protein structure and function relationships focusing specifically on current biophysical approaches to problems in protein-protein and protein-ligand interactions, allosteric effects, protein motions and conformational changes, protein folding, as well as protein structure prediction …
CHEM 567L. Investigating Protein Structure and Function Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: CHEM 461 or CHEM 464 (or equivalent); Required Corequisite: CHEM 567; Recommended Preparatory: CHEM 352. Application of biophysical methods to characterize protein structure and function. The lab will involve both hands-on collection and analysis of data from advanced instruments, as well as computational characterization and simulation of proteins.
CHEM 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (1-3)
Prerequisites: Advisor and instructor consent. Specialized topics from a concentrated field of current interest presented at an advanced level. Since the topic chosen is different each semester, students may repeat this course with approval.
CHEM 599A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
CHEM 691. Literature Seminar (1)
Prerequisites: Consent of graduate coordinator and instructor. Oral presentation by each graduate student on an important topic from the current literature in chemistry or biochemistry.
CHEM 692. Thesis Seminar (1)
Prerequisites: Consent of graduate coordinator and instructor. Oral presentation by each graduate student on the results of their thesis research. Before giving the presentation, students must submit a rough draft of their M.S. thesis to their graduate thesis committee and to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
CHEM 696A-C. Directed Graduate Research (1-3)
Prerequisites: Classified status and completion of chemistry/biochemistry subject proficiency requirements; consent of graduate coordinator and a departmental faculty member who will serve as thesis advisor. Program of research conducted under the direction of the thesis advisor in an area of interest to the student. May be repeated, but no more than 6 units are allowed …
CHEM 698A-B. Thesis (1-2)
Prerequisites: Classified status and completion of chemistry/biochemistry subject proficiency requirements; consent of graduate coordinator and a departmental faculty member who will serve as thesis advisor. Thesis includes the preparation and writing of the master’s thesis. CHEM 698A and CHEM 698B may each be repeated once, but not more than 3 units are allowed toward the …
CHIN 101. Elementary Mandarin Chinese I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Mandarin was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese, including grammatical structure, alphabet, writing and practice of the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
CHIN 102. Elementary Mandarin Chinese II (4)
Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Mandarin was the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Mandarin, including grammatical structures, reading, writing, practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, CSUN …
CHIN 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
CHS 100. Chicana/o Culture (3)
Introductory study of cultural, economic, educational and political issues as they impact the Chicana/o in the U.S. Includes a study of the contributions that Chicana/os have made in these areas. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (E.S.)
CHS 101. Spanish for Heritage Speakers I (3)
CHS 101 is designed for students who have had some exposure to Spanish, either at home or in their community. While these students may have a higher degree of communicative proficiency than those whose first and primary contact with Spanish occurs in the classroom, they sometimes lack critical exposure to and training in Spanish morphology, …
CHS 102. Spanish for Heritage Speakers II (3)
CHS 102 is developed specifically to address language learning for heritage speakers. This course provides such training through a variety of activities that focus on further development of speaking, reading, and writing skills beyond the level attained in CHS 101. This course will also help students understand the history, character, and importance of the Hispanic …
CHS 111. The Chicana/o and the Arts (3)
Survey of Chicana/o visual art, music and drama and their role in Chicana/o culture. Offers a historical approach to Chicana/o contributions in the arts. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts. (E.S.)
CHS 113A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in a supported GE subarea A2 Written Communication course. Corequisite: UNIV 061. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax …
CHS 113B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 113A. Corequisite: UNIV 062. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the …
CHS 114A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in supported GE subarea A2 Written Communication course. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as …
CHS 114B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 114A. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements of prose …
CHS 115. Approaches to University Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements …
CHS 151. Freshman Speech Communication (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing, or completion of 113A or 114A, or completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of the principles essential to effective verbal communication skills through the study and practical application of basic speech forms. Attention given to individual and group communication activities designed to improve one’s ability to …
CHS 201. Survey of Mexican Literature in Translation (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Comprehensive overview of the literary heritage of Mexico from pre-Colombian times to the present. Includes an analysis of its historical, technical and lyrical dimensions and its relationship with other Hispanic literature in order to develop a critical appreciation of literary art. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available …
CHS 202. Race, Racism and Critical Thinking (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the process of critical thinking through the lens of race-based theories and selected historical and contemporary discourse of African Americans, Asian Americans and Chicanos/Latinos on race relations and multiculturalism in American society. Examines contemporary social issues through the use of scholarly studies and a range …
CHS 214. Guitar Music of the Southwest and Mexico (3)
Develops the fundamental skills for guitar. Incorporates the study of various regional musical styles of the Southwest and Mexico. (Credit/No Credit only)
CHS 230. Introduction to Research Methods in Chicana/o Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to research methods and writing skills through class lectures and hands-on assignments requiring the use of basic information sources and tools. Focuses on the development of basic research strategies and reinforcement of appropriate writing skills necessary to a wide spectrum of research and writing assignments. Includes …
CHS 245. History of the Americas (3)
Comparative analysis of significant political and social events in the U.S. from colonial times to the present. Emphasis placed on the historical development of American institutions and ideals as they have been affected by regional dynamics within the U.S. and by international, socio-political and economic relationships, particularly with Latin America. Meets the American History, Institutions …
CHS 246. Contemporary Issues of the Chicana (3)
Using a sociological framework for understanding the contemporary experiences of Mexican American women in the U.S., focuses on the sexual division of labor in families, the workplace and community. Each section explores the variation and heterogeneity in women’s class, ethnic/racial and gender identity. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F …
CHS 260. Constitutional Issues and the Chicana/o (3)
Study of important constitutional issues and cases that have affected the Chicano community. Examines how American political institutions, operating under the framework of the U.S. Constitution, have influenced the civil and political rights of Chicanos. Available for General Education, Area 4A/B Constitution of the United States and California State and Local Government.
CHS 261. Race, Racism and the Sciences (3)
This course will provide a survey of different schools of thought within the natural sciences with special attention to historical and contemporary debates around race and racism. Students will learn about how intelligence testing, forced sterilization, eugenics movements, modern psychiatry, and environmental conservation have impacted Chicana/o communities from a social science interdisciplinary approach. With this …
CHS 270SOC/F. Fieldwork in Barrio Studies (1/2)
Corequisite: CHS 270F. Students will engage in and practice the skills, methods, and awareness necessary for social change in the barrio. The course will focus on connections between students’ life experiences, community institutions, and social justice issues in the Chicana/o/Latina/o community. Freire’s problem-posing processes, cooperative learning, grant writing, and reflection are used to deepen student’s …
CHS 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Chicana/o Studies (3)
Selected topics in Chicana/o Studies with course content to be determined.
CHS 306. The Chicana/o in Films (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division requirement. Analysis of the image of the Chicana and Chicano as presented in films and documentaries. Includes historical background, content analysis and social implications of selected feature films and documentaries. Students prepare a written analysis of each film viewed. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (ES)
CHS 308D/DL. Days of the Dead: Chicana/o Perspectives on Death, Spirituality and Art and Lab (2/1)
Preparatory: Upper division standing; completion of one or more introductory courses in Chicana/o Studies, Religious Studies or Art; or by consent of the instructor. This lecture/studio course examines the concepts inspiring the Dias de los Muertos celebration from ancient Mesoamerican mythology and worldview to contemporary expressions of the Days of the Dead in the Chicana/o …
CHS 310. Regional Music of Mexico (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the cultural, instrumental and musical aspects of predominant regional musical styles of Mexico from Pre-Cuauhtemoc to contemporary times. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts. (E.S.) (W.I.)
CHS 331. Chicana/o Decolonizing Research Methods (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Course addresses how critical and indigenous methodologies and research can be used to promote racial and social justice within the Chicana/o/x community. Students practice using a language of critique in examining research methods, epistemology and ethics, theory, concepts and practices within the context of research in the …
CHS 333. Language and Society: Chicanas/os and Other Language Minority Children (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Overview of social, educational and linguistic factors that influence language development among Chicanas/os and other language minority children. Introduces students to theories and processes of first and second language acquisition and relates these to the language development and educational needs of Chicana/Latino and other immigrant children. The course …
CHS 345. History of the Mexican Peoples (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. History of the development of the Mexican peoples from the beginning of Spanish colonization (1521) to the present. Analysis of the interaction between politics and economics and the factors underlying Mexico’s economic underdevelopment also presented. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and …
CHS 346. History of the Chicana/Mexicana (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Appraisal of past and contemporary socio-political and economic contributions by Mexican women and Chicanas to developments in Mexico and the U.S. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (E.S.) (W.I.)
CHS 347. Indigenous Intellectual History (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the Intellectual history of Indigenous societies of the Americas and highlights the 15,000-year legacy of Indigenous Knowledge held by today’s Indigenous communities with roots in Latin America. The course employs anti-colonial and decolonizing theoretical frameworks that center student attention on Indigenous Intellectual history and Indigenous people’s …
CHS 350. Religions and Spiritualities in Chicana/o Communities (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Comparative historical study of Mexican Catholicism and American Protestantism and their influence on Chicanas/os in the U.S. Examination of issues involving church, religion, and politics in Chicana/o communities including analysis of theologies of liberation, faith-based community organizing, and feminist, queer, and indigenous spiritualities. Meets the Ethnic Studies …
CHS 351. Survey of Mexican Philosophical Thought (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the intellectual life of Mexico from its indigenous pre-Colombian roots through the Spanish and European influences up to its own distinctive present-day perspectives and philosophical outlook. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. (E.S.) (W.I.)
CHS 360. Political Organizations and Social Movements of the Barrio (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the origin and development of Chicana/o organizations, such as the Mexican American Political Association (MAPA), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and La Raza Unida Party (LRUP), and their emergence of social movements emphasizing their role in the electoral process and in the development of …
CHS 361. Urbanization and the Chicana/o (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study and critical analysis of the urban Chicana/o community in the U.S. Includes theory, demography, spatial dynamics, leading economic and political issues, key institution issues, trends, and urban policy and planning. Intended for, but not limited to, prospective elementary and secondary school teachers. Available for General Education, Area …
CHS 362. Contemporary Indigenous Migrations and Diasporas (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: CHS 364. This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to critically understanding indigeneity in Latin American communities as well as contemporary Indigenous migration movements from Latin America to the United States. Students examine varied theoretical frameworks as well as specific case studies of Indigenous diasporic communities …
CHS 364. World Migration and the Chicana/o (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explores the historical and material causes of world migration from underdeveloped countries. Compares Mexican immigration to the U.S. with those of other underdeveloped and developing nations. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (E.S.) (W.I.)
CHS 365. Third World Women and the Chicana (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Comparison of Chicana and Third World women in the U.S. and the world community. Effects of colonialism, changes in the mode of production and liberation movements are studied within the U.S. and the Third World communities. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F …
CHS 366. Women in Latin America (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the political, economic, social and cultural changes that have affected women in Latin America. Regular written assignments are required. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (W.I.)
CHS 380. Chicana/o Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of major Chicana/o writers. Includes an analysis of Chicano novels, short stories, theater and poetry. Students develop analytical skills through class discussions, written assignments and readings. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. (E.S.) (W.I.)
CHS 381. Contemporary Chicana Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the literature produced by contemporary Chicana writers. Reading and discussion of narrative works, poetry and drama, as well as socio-historical criticism, literary theory and biography. Socio-critical and textual analysis. Regular written assignments required. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. (E.S.) …
CHS 382. Literary Constructions of Chicanx Identity (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division writing requirement. Chicano/a/x literary representations of the self will be examined historically and within their own literary and intellectual traditions. Parallel literary works of other ethnic groups will also be explored. The ideas of a lived experience, self-determination and decolonization will be covered as they pertain to a construction of …
CHS 390. Alternative Chicano Press (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Includes techniques of planning, writing, editing, designing and the publishing of an alternative newspaper. Analysis of the Chicana/o press and the role of Chicanas/os in the mass media. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (E.S.) (W.I.)
CHS 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Chicana/o Studies (3)
Selected topics in Chicana/o Studies with course content to be determined.
CHS 401. Pre-Cuauhtemoc Meso-American Civilizations (3)
General survey of civilized life in Mexico and Central America prior to 1519. Examines the Meso-American variant of world civilization and directs special attention to the societies of central Mexico during the 13th-16th centuries. Available for graduate credit. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (ES)
CHS 405. Chicanas/os and the Media (3)
Analysis of the portrayal of Chicanas and Chicanos in the media, including newspapers, magazines, television, film and advertising. Examination of sources and techniques of reporting events in the barrio is also studied. Field study included and designed for the non-professional student. Available for graduate credit. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (ES)
CHS 409. Chicana/o Art Studio in Painting (3-3)
Prerequisite: Introductory course in Chicana/o Studies or ART 124A. Recommended: Previous art/drawing experience. Through the medium of painting/art practice, introduction to Mexican and Chicana/o world views and aesthetics. Painting assignments provide experience working in various media, including a choice of oils, acrylic and/or watercolor, with styles/approaches to subject matter ranging from representational to expressive and …
CHS 417. Equity and Diversity in Schools (3)
Prepares teacher candidates to examine principles of educational equity, diversity and the implementation of curriculum content and school practices for elementary/secondary students. Focuses on the history and culture of a specific ethnic experience and a comparative analysis is made with other ethnic groups in California. Engages students to examine, critique and reflect on their personal …
CHS 420. Chicana/o in the U.S. Economy (3)
Examines and studies Chicanas/os in relation to the U.S. economy. Study of the development of the capitalist state and its relationship to the U.S society. Includes analysis of labor history in the U.S with a specific emphasis on Chicano labor history. Available for graduate credit.
CHS 430. The Chicana/o Child (3)
Review of the cognitive, affective and psychomotor development of Chicana/o and Latina/o children. Examines patterns of school adjustment and achievement of Chicana/o and Latina/o children and other language minority students. Explores the sociocultural and linguistic aspects of learning and current theoretical frameworks and standards of implementation related to programs for language-minority students. Available for graduate …
CHS 431. The Chicana/o Adolescent (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explores patterns of selection, innovation and recreation of ethnic and gender identity and theories of adolescent formation among Chicana/o and other Latina/o adolescents. Fieldwork/observation and regular written assignments required. For prospective elementary and secondary school teachers. Available for graduate credit. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (E.S.)
CHS 432. Counseling the Chicana/o Child (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Overview of social, cultural and educational factors that impact the psychological development of Chicana/o and other Latina/o children. Studies the nature of psychological issues associated with the immigrant and acculturation process and the role of the teacher, counselor and family in dealing with these issues. Primarily for prospective …
CHS 433. Language Acquisition of the Chicana/o and ESL Speakers (3)
An introduction to the study of language acquisition, specifically focusing on the linguistic factors that influence language development among Chicanas/os and other language-minority children. The course provides an introduction to the structure and function of language and to theories of first and second language acquisition. We will relate these theories to monolingual language acquisition as …
CHS 434. Current Educational Theories of Chicana/os in the Schools (3)
Prerequisite: CHS 270. Review of research on issues and problems affecting Chicano students adapting to the schools and the teacher’s response to them. Includes observation of school facilities and classroom techniques. Available for graduate credit. Academic Internship course. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (ES)
CHS 445. History of the Chicano (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. History of the Mexican people in the U.S. presented in the context of American history and government. Examines American institutions and ideals as developed by the framers of the U.S. and California constitutions and how they have affected the role of the Mexican American in U.S. society. Available …
CHS 448. Chicana/o Public History (3)
Explores the ways in which public historical places gain their meaning and how this has shaped public narratives and imaginaries. The roles of Chicanos/as/xs as creators and consumers of public historical narratives are examined through the theoretical application of a Palimpsest—multiple historical narratives that at once affirm contemporary meanings while simultaneously erasing previous ones. Available …
CHS 453. Theory and the Chicana/o Experience (3)
Study of contemporary political, social and cultural theories and their relationship to the Chicana/o experience in the U.S. Emphasis on theories developed by Chicanas and Chicanos. Questions on the role of praxis, democracy and the transformation of society are also examined. Available for graduate credit. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (ES)
CHS 460. Politics of the Chicana/o (3)
Critical study of Chicana/o issues, organizations, political models, participation, behavior and the electoral process in the U.S. Includes an examination of race, gender and class dynamics and their relationship to Chicana/o Politics. Available for graduate credit. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (ES)
CHS 467. Environmental Justice and Chicana/o Communities (3)
This course will provide students with the knowledge to understand how built environments, ecological degradation, water privatization and land confiscation have structured racial inequality in the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will read about the contingent relationships between race, class and economic development that have made Chicana/o, Latina/o, Asian American, African American and Native American …
CHS 470. Cultural Differences and the Chicana/o (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the processes, effects and possible causes of social and cultural differences and conflict among Chicanos. Includes a study of preventive measures and plans to ameliorate the situation. Intended primarily for elementary and secondary school teachers. Available for graduate credit.
CHS 473. The Chicana/o and Social Institutions (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the interaction between the Chicano Community and the educational and social institutions of the dominant society. Topics such as institutional racism, segregation and abuse of authority are analyzed along with a focus on the Chicano community’s organized attempts to advocate for their values and interests. Intended …
CHS 480/F. Chicana/o-Latina/o Children’s Literature in Communities (2/1)
Corequisite: CHS 480F. Preparatory: Completion of a lower division literature course or CHS 380. Critical analysis of themes and meanings of U.S.-based Chicana/o-Latina/o children’s literature using contemporary literary and cultural theory tools. Students explore and practice the use of Chicana/o-Latina/o children’s literature in school communities to promote cultural awareness and humanization among children and families. Course …
CHS 482. Language of the Barrio (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines the origin and current features of informal spoken Spanish in the Southwestern U.S. Includes an analysis of common colloquial forms, slang, profanity and code-switching. Addresses English usage among Chicanas/os. Available for graduate credit.
CHS 486A. Nahuatl I (3)
Study of the basic structures of the Nahuatl language as it is reflected in written manuscripts. Phonology, syntax and lexicon of Classic Nahuatl is examined with the purpose of enabling the student to translate passages from primary sources. Available for graduate credit. Meets the Ethnic Studies requirement. (ES)
CHS 495A-Z. Selected Topics in Chicana/o Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: Senior or graduate status or permission from instructor. In-depth study of a selected theme or issue in Chicana/o Studies. Topics will change from semester to semester and be restricted in scope and aimed at gaining depth on a particular issue. Critical writing and reading required. Offered for …
CHS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Chicana and Chicano Studies (3)
Selected topics in Chicana/o Studies with course content to be determined. Available for graduate credit.
CHS 497. Senior Seminar in Chicana/o Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Senior standing or instructor consent. Integrative seminar serving as a capstone to the interdepartmental major in Chicana/o Studies. Intensive study of selected topics relating to the Chicana/o and the preparation of papers by members of the class.
CHS 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
CHS 500. Seminar in Chicana/o Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Investigation of the various disciplines that comprise Chicana/o Studies (e.g., history, literature, etc.). Study of methods and techniques of research used in the various disciplines and their application to Chicana/o Studies are included.
CHS 501. Seminar in the Social Sciences and the Chicana/o (3)
Prerequisite: CHS 500. Seminar in the methods of analysis and writing of the social sciences. Review of the major works written by social scientists on the Chicana/o, with a critical evaluation of the racial, cultural and environmental models used to study the Chicana/o. Students survey and evaluate social science research as well as participate in a …
CHS 502. Seminar in the Humanities and the Chicana/o (3)
Prerequisite: CHS 500. Seminar in the humanities, comparing the Western European tradition with that of Meso-America. Study of theories of aesthetics and philosophies from both perspectives and their influence on current Chicana/o thought, literature and folklore. Emphasis on the various approaches to literary analysis of the different literary genres.
CHS 503. Seminar on Chicana/o and the Arts (3)
Study of the music, drama and graphic arts produced by Chicanas/os as an expression of the Chicana/o experience in the U.S. Emphasizes Chicana/o artistic expression that has its roots and inspiration in Mexican art forms, often combined with U.S. or European influences.
CHS 504. Xicana Visual Art (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate status or permission from instructor. The course examines the mytho-historical influences, “altar-native” spiritualities, oppositional politics, hybrid realities and complex “transforming” identities that inform Chicana visual expression/creative production and cultural activism. Visual art studied includes painting, printmaking, mixed-media, altares/nichos, muralism, photography, installation, video and other diverse forms where relevant to Chicana art.
CHS 505. Advanced Fieldwork in the Barrio (3)
Advanced field study. Students are exposed to rigorous analysis of behavioral studies of the Chicano community and techniques in fieldwork.
CHS 506. Studies in the Education of the Chicana/o (3)
Evaluation of the American educational system. Emphasizes school organizational structure, administrative theory and application, multicultural curriculum and instruction, parent involvement and community relations. Designed to give graduate students an opportunity to explore strategies for promoting change in our educational institutions to benefit Chicana/o and other language-minority students.
CHS 507. Seminar in Chicana/o Studies Research Methods (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate status. This course introduces students to quantitative and qualitative methods and methodology. It provides an intensive exploration of research tools and techniques relevant to Chicano/a Studies. The course provides a basic introduction to research methods and tools. Students will complete a research proposal that will include a literature review, statement of research problem …
CHS 508. Seminar in Chicana/o Studies Pedagogy (3)
Advanced Chicana/o Studies theoretical models and pedagogical approaches to the teaching of Chicana/o Studies in secondary and post-secondary education environments are addressed. Students will gain greater knowledge of the epistemology, content and cultural knowledge, and praxis needed to establish classrooms that are community responsive and social justice oriented.
CHS 509. Chicanas and Feminism (3)
Critical examination of the origin and development of Chicana feminism(s) from an interdisciplinary perspective and review of the ways Chicana feminist thought, visions of social justice, and the construction of knowledge may inform research.
CHS 514. Performance and Identity (3)
Introduction to issues of identity in popular Chicana/o performance. The course explores current theories of identity formation and uses performance methodologies to create solo and group performances that reflect contemporary issues in the Chicana/o Community.
CHS 517. Advanced Educational Equity and Diversity (3)
Prerequisite: CHS 417 or equivalent. This advanced study course is designed for educators enrolled in the Ethnic Studies Certificate with a focus on Chicana/o Studies. Students in this course identify, analyze, and discuss the impact of the structural, cultural, and political aspects of education on the Chicana/o. This course is an in-depth examination of theoretical, …
CHS 518. Seminar in Chicanx/Latinx Literature (3)
Prerequisite: CHS 508. This course focuses on literary criticism, theory, and its application to the teaching of Chicanx/Latinx literature in secondary and community college settings. Students in this course will read, analyze, and discuss/apply pedagogical practices associated with classical and contemporary Chicanx/Latinx literary works.
CHS 584. The Novel of the Mexican Revolution (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 104 or instructor consent. Study and text analysis of selected novels that describe the revolutionary struggle during the years 1910-1915 and the profound changes that the revolution produced in Mexican society. Emphasis on the novelists’ disillusion with many of the revolutionary governments. Conducted in Spanish. (Cross-listed with SPAN 484.)
CHS 587. The Contemporary Mexican Novel (3)
Prerequisite: SPAN 104 or instructor consent. Study of the recent trends in the Mexican novel through the reading of selected works by the best-known contemporary Mexican male and female novelists. Conducted in Spanish. (Cross-listed with SPAN 587.)
CHS 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Chicana/o Studies (3)
Experimental Topics
CHS 596A-Z. Selected Graduate Topics in Chicana/o Studies (3)
In-depth study of a selected theme or issue in Chicana/o Studies. Topics will change from semester to semester and be restricted in scope and aimed at gaining depth on a particular issue in Chicana/o Studies.
CHS 599A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate status. Investigation of a significant problem in Chicana/o Studies. Project selected in conference with graduate faculty sponsor prior to enrollment.
CHS 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate status; Instructor consent. Enrollment is required in the semester in which the comprehensive exam is taken.
CHS 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3)
Prerequisite: Classified graduate status; Instructor consent. Enrollment is required in the semester in which the thesis or project is completed.
CIT 101/L. CIT Fundamentals and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: CIT 101L. The course provides an introduction to the computer hardware and software skills needed to help meet the growing demand for information technology (IT) professionals. The lecture portion of the course introduces the fundamentals of computer hardware and software management, and introduces key IT concepts including security, networking, and professional responsibilities. The lab …
CIT 160/L. Internet Technologies and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: CIT 160L. Architecture of the Internet; Internet protocols, including http, ftp, telnet; browser technologies; current developments in Internet technologies and usage characteristics; Hypertext; self descriptive text; webpage design; website design; ADA compliance; commercialization of the Internet; role of the Internet in CIT. Lab: 3 hours per week.
CIT 210/L. Deployment and Management of Operating Systems and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in CIT 101/L and COMP 122/L; Lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: CIT 210L. Introduction to the basic components of CIT systems, including networking, web systems, databases, scripting, system administration and maintenance, and system integration. A deeper study of operating system principles, network architecture and resource management, including shared resources.
CIT 256. Discrete Structures for Information Technology (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in each of COMP 182/L and (MATH 103 or MATH 150A or MATH 255A). Study of discrete mathematics and formal proof techniques as used in information technology. This course introduces formal logic and discrete structures, including truth tables, functions, relations, sets, graphs, and trees. Proof techniques are presented, such as …
CIT 270/L. Integrative Programming and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in CIT 160/L and COMP 182/L; Grade of “C-” or better in MATH 103, MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Corequisite: CIT 270L. Role of integrative programming in information technology: operating systems, system management, application reuse. Tools and techniques for integrative programming, such as Perl, TCL/tk, VBscript and Python. Script …
CIT 360/L. CIT System Management and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in CIT 210/L and CIT 270/L. Corequisite: CIT 360L. Overview of enterprise system architecture, principles and practices of systems administration and system management including firewalls and proxy servers; networked file systems; user account management; resources allocation, installation and configuration of operating systems, startup and shutdown, booting, performance monitoring, storage …
CIT 384/L. Web Development and Hosting and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in CIT 270/L and CIT 360/L. Corequisite: CIT 384L. High-level understanding of TCP/IP protocol stack as it exists in practice, including example protocols. Packet capture and traffic analysis. System and software architectures for web applications, including hosting and horizontal scaling of web and database servers. Principles of website design …
CIT 425/L. Information and Systems Security and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in CIT 360/L and IS 435. Corequisite: CIT 425L. This course will provide a comprehensive introduction and study into a broad selection of contemporary information systems security issues, concepts and policies, including the survey of state-of-the art technology used to address security problems. Topics of study include the basic …
CIT 480/L. CIT System Design and Implementation I and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in CIT 360/L and IS 431 and IS 435. Corequisite: CIT 480L. CIT senior project first semester includes project proposal, methods and processes, feasibility studies, teamwork, CASE tools, work breakdown structure, estimating and budgeting, schedule planning, peer reviews and inspections, and technical presentation. Professional communication. Teamwork concepts and issues. …
CIT 481/L. CIT System Design and Implementation II and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in CIT 480/L. Corequisite: CIT 481L. CIT senior project second semester includes system/software design, functional and non-functional testing, system and acceptance testing, schedule management and tracking, delivery and deployment planning, social contexts of computing, standards and certification issues such as ISO, CMMI, technical presentation, technical documentation, legal issues in …
CIT 488. Advanced Practicum in Information Technology (2-2-2)
Prerequisite: Department consent. This is a practicum designed to extend and enhance the information and concepts within the CIT curriculum. The focus of this course is to provide students with hands-on experience in the design, deployment, maintenance, and ongoing support of IT-based systems. Students will design scalable web applications, manage user and system configurations, and …
CJS 101. Introduction to Criminology and Justice Studies (3)
This course provides an overview of the field of criminology and justice studies. Both traditional and contemporary approaches to justice will be explored, including alternatives and system reform. Furthermore, students will critically examine the purpose, components, and processes of the criminal justice system and the impact of crime on individuals, communities, and societies. Students will …
CJS 260. Academic Skills and Career Exploration in Criminology and Justice Studies (3)
In this course, students will hone the academic skills necessary for success in criminology and justice studies coursework and engage in career planning for the profession. Students will further develop and implement academic writing and presentation skills that can apply to coursework and translate to the criminology field. This course exposes students to the responsibilities …
CJS 270. Critical Justice Systems (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course provides a foundational understanding of the development, organization, and process of the police, law and the courts, and corrections from a systemic perspective and their interactions with other social institutions. Course content addresses the historical origins, development, purpose, and goals …
CJS 280. Statistics in Criminology and Justice Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Criminology and Justice Studies major. This course is designed to introduce students to descriptive and inferential statistics used in criminology and justice studies. Specifically, students will learn the essentials of probability, estimation, and confidence intervals using data, examples, and situations relevant to the fields of criminology and criminal justice. Students will also learn methods …
CJS 302. Crime, Criminal Justice and Society (3)
This course provides an introduction to key perspectives, principles, institutions, actors, and issues in the field of criminology and criminal justice. This course takes a critical perspective on current issues and controversies surrounding the attempts to understand the causes of crime as well as the criminal justice response to it. The impact of crime and …
CJS 310. Juvenile Justice (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course provides an analysis of the historical and philosophical foundations of the juvenile justice process and system. Special attention is given to legal and administrative issues, reforms, and controversies. Additionally, the course will include the study of the emergence of youth …
CJS 320. Introduction to Criminal Law and Legal Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course creates a foundation in criminal law and legal procedure as applied to the criminal justice field. Rationales for punishing criminals, elements of crimes and defense of the accused are covered. In addition, this course examines tensions between various state statutes, …
CJS 326. Victimology (3)
Preparatory: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302. This course introduces the field of victimology including the extent, types, theories, and effects of crime victimization and trauma at multiple levels of the social ecology. This course explores the influence of identities such as race, ethnicity, indigeneity, class, religious affiliation, disability, sexuality/sexual orientation, immigration status, …
CJS 328. Diversity and Crime (3)
Preparatory: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302. This course explores human diversity, including but not limited to race, indigeneity, class, gender/gender identity, dis/ability, mental illness, sexuality/sexual orientation, immigration status, and their intersections in connection to crime perpetration, victimization, and the criminal justice system. Students enrolled in this course will explore disproportionate contacts with …
CJS 334. Law Enforcement and Security (3)
This course provides a foundation for the understanding of U.S. law enforcement and security including its historical origins as a colonial institution of social control. Students will explore police culture, the organization and operations of law enforcement, contemporary issues in law enforcement, and major and emerging theoretical traditions in the field of law enforcement and …
CJS 338. Race, Ethnicity, and Justice (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: CJS 328. This course examines issues regarding the relationship between race and ethnicity, and components of the criminal legal system in the United States. Students will explore the historic and current issues of ethnic and racial inequality and inequity in the legal system through theoretical frameworks …
CJS 340. Ethics in Criminal Justice (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course provides a foundation for the study and application of ethics in criminal justice decision making and policy analysis. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply ethical practice in research and applied situations through writing. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. (W.I.)
CJS 344. Corrections (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. Offers social-scientific examination of the field of corrections, both substantively and critically. Includes patterns and trends in incarceration rates; police and judicial processes resulting in incarceration; climate and culture of correctional facilities; and gender/diversity issues in corrections. Discussion of correctional facilities and …
CJS 350. Criminological Theory (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course provides a foundational understanding of criminological theory, including its historical development and application to contemporary issues in crime and justice. Students will explore the diverse theoretical traditions underpinning the field, including established and emerging biosocial, control, learning, strain, conflict, life …
CJS 380/L. Criminology and Justice Methods and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302; CJS 280. Note: CJS 380 and CJS 380L are corequisite classes. CJS 380/L is designed to give students a working knowledge of basic research methods and data used in the study of criminology and criminal justice. The seminar portion of the course is designed to highlight …
CJS 402. Gangs (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course provides a core foundation for the study of gangs and gang control in a historical and contemporary perspective. Gang definitions, types, social organization, and control are included in this class as well as an examination of the social, political, and economic …
CJS 410CS. Mentoring to Overcome Struggles and Inspire Courage (MOSAIC) (3-3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. Recommended Preparatory: CJS 310. An application process and review is required for permission to enter this class This course includes the criminological and social scientific examination of the issues facing at-promise youth in their personal relationships and in their school and community …
CJS 418. Gender and Crime (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. The course examines the historical and contemporary views of gender/gender identity and criminality, victimization, crime perpetration, and societal responses to crime and public policy. In addition, this course examines the scientific study of gender/gender identity and crime by examining intersectional social factors …
CJS 422. White Collar Crime (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course will explore various types of white collar crime committed in the United States and abroad, including fraud, perjury, obstruction, computer crime, identity theft, bribery and corruption, embezzlement, tax evasion, conspiracy, RICO, and organizational (entity) crime. It will examine criminal procedure, including …
CJS 432. Alcohol, Drugs, and Crime (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course will provide a foundation for understanding the interactions between alcohol, drugs, and crime. Included in this foundation are the nature, effects, theories, interventions, and prevention of substance abuse both for individuals and society. Students will engage in a critical examination of …
CJS 438. Gender and Criminal Justice (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course will explore the values, ethics, and ideologies underlying the current justice system and social justice responses, with special application given to the role of sex, gender, gender expression, and gender identity. The course will explore gender and justice beyond the …
CJS 444. Community Corrections (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course studies the role of community corrections within the U.S. correctional system. Specifically, this course includes topics including pretrial diversion, community-based sentences and treatment, and parole supervision. Critical issues in the field including offender reentry, managing offenders in a community setting, and instituting …
CJS 446. Domestic Violence (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. This course explores the various forms of domestic violence including the prevalence across different social dimensions, including but not limited to gender/gender identity, race, indigeneity, ethnicity, class, immigration status, sexuality/sexual orientation, and their intersections. Domestic violence will be discussed from various theoretical …
CJS 448. Global Perspectives in Crime and Justice (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. The purpose of this course is to give students an introduction to criminology and criminal justice from a global perspective. Students in this course adopt comparative and cross-national approaches to crime in order to examine a number of subject matters in international criminal …
CJS 452AA-ZZ. Selected Topics in Criminology (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. Special seminars in selected topics in criminology offered based on student interest and faculty expertise. Examples of topics include in-depth study of such specialty areas as terrorism, sexual victimization, cybercrime, or profiling. Available for graduate credit.
CJS 454AA-ZZ. Selected Topics in Criminal Justice (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission of instructor. Special seminars in selected topics in criminal justice offered based on students’ interest and faculty expertise. Topics involve in-depth study of such specialty areas of criminal justice as restorative justice, terrorism and criminal justice, deadly force, or police discretion. Available for graduate …
CJS 456. Sexual Violence (3)
Prerequisite: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302 or permission from instructor. Preparatory: CJS 326. This course explores the incidence and prevalence of sexual violence as it occurs in various contexts across social dimensions including gender, race/ethnicity/indigeneity, sexuality, disability, age, class, and their intersections. Sexual violence will be discussed within a broader sociocultural framework of …
CJS 460. Career Planning and Professional Preparation in Criminology and Justice Studies (1)
Prerequisites: CJS 260; Senior standing. This course builds on previous career exploration to prepare students for post-baccalaureate professional life. In this course, students will dive into potential careers, advanced education, and training in the criminology and criminal justice field. Students will learn to identify open positions, prepare application materials, and practice skills for navigating the hiring …
CJS 480. Applied Research in Criminology and Justice Studies (3)
Prerequisites: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302; CJS 380/L or CJS 430/L or GEOG 306/L; or permission of instructor. This course will provide students applied research experience either in a criminal justice-related agency or with crime data. The course will focus on the practice of research in the field of criminology and justice …
CJS 494A-E/AA-EE. Criminal Justice Internships Seminar and Field Experience (1/2)
Prerequisites: CJS 101 or CJS 102 or CJS 302; CJS 380/L or CJS 430/L; senior standing; permission of instructor. CJS 494A-E and CJS 494AA-EE are corequisite classes for an internship experience relating to one of these five areas: law enforcement (494A and 494AA), law and courts (494B and 494BB), corrections (494C and 494CC), victim services …
CLAS 101L. Elementary Latin I (3)
Introduction to the structure of Latin, with emphasis on reading Latin and on the role of Latin to the development of English. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
CLAS 315. Greek and Roman Mythology (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the myths of Greeks and Romans, and of their impact on the literature of the Western world. Conducted in English. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. (W.I.)
CLAS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Classics (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Selected topics in classics, with course content to be determined.
CM 110/L. Construction Drawings and Lab (1/1)
Corequisite: CM 110L. This course is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge and practice at reading blueprints. Both residential and commercial construction drawings will be covered in this course. The set of plans, such as the foundation plan, floor plan, elevations, sections and details that must be assembled into an organized set of …
CM 208/L. Construction Site Surveying and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: MATH 104 or MATH 105 or MATH 255A. Corequisite: CM 208L. Fundamentals of surveying as applied to construction layout. Use of level and transit for location and control of structures, vertical and horizontal control. Introduction to AutoCAD as a means of presenting survey information with usage of Autodesk Survey and Autodesk Map. Lab measurements …
CM 210/L. Construction Contract Documents and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: CM 210L. Recommended Corequisite: BLAW 280. Basic skills and techniques required to produce construction documents conforming to current building codes and standards, including working drawing, specifications, bid documents, addenda and change orders. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours technical activity/lab per week.
CM 240/L. Building Construction (2/1)
Prerequisites: CM 110/L and COMP 100. Corequisite: CM 240L. Introduction to planning, design and construction of structures, including cost estimating and project scheduling. Computer applications. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab per week.
CM 309. Computer Applications in Construction Management (2)
Prerequisites: CM 240/L. Application of computer systems to control operations in the building industry. Introduction to commercially available software for planning, scheduling and estimating that is generally used in the construction industry. Two 3-hour technical activity/labs per week.
CM 310/L. Construction Estimating and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: ACCT 220; MATH 255; CM 240/L. Corequisites: CM 310L, CM 312/L. Procedures for analyzing materials and methods involved in reliable estimates of the cost of a construction task or project, including: direct, indirect and contingency costs and profits. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours technical activity/lab per week.
CM 312/L. Project Cost Control, Planning and Scheduling and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: ACCT 220; MATH 255A; CM 240/L; Instructor consent. Corequisite: CM 312L. Basic application of construction cost control systems, including critical path method techniques, planning, logic, scheduling and updating, and use of computer for scheduling. Use of cost information and associated reports for the planning and scheduling of construction projects. 2 hours lecture/discussion, 3 hours …
CM 321. Introduction to Mechanical and Electrical Installation (2)
Prerequisites: PHYS 100B and PHYS 100BL. Basic understanding of the electrical and mechanical systems, design and construction procedures used flexibility in each system, space requirements, and at what point in the job the work on a particular system is done.
CM 326/L. Soil Mechanics for Construction and Lab (2/1)
Corequisites: CM 326L, CM 340. Soil composition, description, and physical properties of soils; earthmoving estimating, soil explorations, groundwater effects, earth retaining structures and foundations, plate tectonics, and introduction to the seismic impacts on soils. Two hours of lecture per week. Lab investigations and experiments in soil mechanics, including field requirements for foundations and other earthwork …
CM 334/L. Construction Equipment and Methods (2/1)
Prerequisites: ACCT 220; CM 326/L. Corequisite: CM 334L. Construction procedures, job planning layout and scheduling, selection and application of construction equipment to building and heavy construction projects. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours problem solving lab per week.
CM 336/L. Fundamentals of Green Buildings and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: CM 336L. The purpose of this course is to give the students an overview of design and construction delivery systems for high-performance green buildings. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) will be discussed in detail. Sustainability evaluation systems will …
CM 340. Statics and Strength of Materials (3)
Prerequisites: MSE 220/L; MATH 255B or MATH 140 or SOM 120. The analysis of the distribution of forces on and within bodies in static equilibrium. Free body diagrams, equilibrium equations and the method of sections. The analysis of stresses and deflections in members and simple structural systems. Axial, torsional, bending and shear stresses and deflections, and …
CM 401. Construction Contract Administration (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 280; CM 210/L. Administration of contract documents, including invitation to bid, addenda, proposals, change orders, subcontracts, liens, claims, waivers, arbitration, general and supplemental conditions and CSI specifications. Available for graduate credit.
CM 415/L. Fundamentals of Construction Management and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: CM 310/L, CM 312/L; Instructor consent. Corequisite: CM 415L. Introduction to the basic concepts of construction management. Areas of focus to include quantity analysis, productivity, work activity sequencing, network scheduling and computer applications specific to construction management. The construction manager’s relation to internal organization, owner, architect, engineer, public, press, legal aid, unions, trades, equipment, …
CM 434. Site Planning and Logistics (3)
Prerequisites: CM 208/L, CM 326/L. Investigation, market research, finance, cost estimating and land use with respect to development process. Including an analysis of land development; site investigation; grading; street piping systems and water supply systems, including allowable pressure in pipes, head loss calculations, minimum allowable slopes for sewage disposal; and landscaping.
CM 440/L. Structural Design and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: CM 240/L, CM 340. Corequisite: CM 440L. A practice-oriented treatment of the procedures for structural concrete, steel and timber design. Design of columns, beams, slabs, and walls. Lateral load resisting systems. Introduction to computer aided analysis and design. Emphasis is given to the application of building structures. Not available for credit towards an engineering …
CM 441/L. Highway Design and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: CM 326/L and CM 334/L, or CE 308/L and CE 315/L. Corequisite: CM 441L. The course covers basic highway design and traffic circulation principles. Study of design elements of alignment, profile, cross-section, and controlled-access highways. Investigation of functional highway classification, traffic volume, signs and measurements, intelligent transportation systems, and Caltrans standard drawings and specifications. …
CM 449. Dispute Prevention (1)
Prerequisites: CM 210/L. In this seminar, students will explore dispute prevention by emphasizing partnering and team building, realistic risk allocation, competing engineering and documentation, constructability analysis, and dispute-resolution clauses. Through readings, discussions, guest speakers, independent research, writing and oral presentations, students will develop a clearer understanding of dispute prevention.
CM 480. Construction Law (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 280; CM 210/L. Orientation to the rules and regulations governing construction industry practices and activities, including contractors license law, state lien laws, health and safety regulations, personnel relations and supervision, workers compensation, employment insurance and taxes. Available for graduate credit. 3 hours lecture/discussion per week.
CM 488A,B. Construction Senior Design I, II (2,2)
Prerequisites: CM 310/L, CM 312/L; Senior standing in Construction Management. (CM 488A and CM 488B must be completed within the same academic year.) Selection and completion of a project under faculty and/or industry supervision. Projects typical of problems that a graduate of the Construction Management Program must solve in their field of employment. Requires both …
CM 494. Cooperative Educational Experience (2-2-2)
Prerequisites: CM 310/L, CM 312/L. Supervised off-campus professional experience in construction management technology for students with junior or senior standing in the major. Positions are paid and usually run for a full year with summer work available. Course may be repeated for up to 6 semester units of credit with a maximum of 2 semester …
CM 508. Construction Information Technology (3)
This course covers the fundamental principles and practices of Building Information Modeling (BIM), Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) in the construction context, and clash detection of systems. The use of information systems in the construction industry may be introduced.
CM 510. Business Practices in Construction (3)
This course covers economics and finance in the construction industry. Course content will include provisions specific to bidding process, such as competition and barriers, as well as project finance and risks in the private and public sectors.
CM 511. Program Management (3)
Prerequisite: CM 415/L. This course provides an opportunity to integrate skills and knowledge, review issues, and produce deliverables required for successful project management. Students learn advanced topics in project management such as project management office, and program management strategies.
CM 580. Advanced Construction Law (3)
Prerequisite: CM 480. Advanced-level learning of rules and regulations governing practices and activities of the construction industry including contract and torts laws, contractor license law, state lien laws, arbitration, construction defects, product liability, public contracts and their codes, and other related rules of law.
CM 601. Advanced Construction Contracts (3)
The course introduces alternative project delivery methods such as Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership (P3), roles of project participants; procuring services, and organizing and managing alternative delivery contracts.
CM 602. Advanced Project Management (3)
The course introduces Public-Private Partnership and Design-Build Project Delivery, The Facilities Acquisition Process, The Public Sector Investment Decision, Project Finance, and P3, and Risk Evaluation and Transfer.
CM 603. Advanced Contract Administration (3)
The course introduces project administration, design quality management, change orders, claims, and process payments during design and construction.
CM 604. Advanced Project Controls (3)
Prerequisites: CM 310/L and CM 312/L, or CE 315/L, or equivalent. The course introduces project schedule analysis, and it covers various methods of advanced construction project controls concepts and delay analysis techniques such as time impact analysis.
CM 605. Construction Quality Management (3)
Prerequisite: CM 415/L. This course covers quality management of construction processes. Topics include designing and implementing quality management plans, establishing a quality management system, and information technology in quality management.
CM 606. Green Infrastructure (3)
This course introduces students to the concepts, theories, and applications of green infrastructure planning at multiple scales and areas of practice. Green infrastructure planning requires a systems approach to improving ecological function while providing vital ecosystem services for human populations.
CM 607. Pipeline Construction and Rehabilitation (3)
This course introduces the infrastructure systems used in the construction and rehabilitation of existing pipelines. Topics include: the design, construction, renewal, and management of such systems, and the analysis of direct, indirect, and social costs of underground construction using available trenchless technology methods.
CM 609. Advanced Construction Materials (3)
This course covers concrete as a construction material including cement and aggregate properties relating to the design, control, and performance of concrete. Concrete forming and construction methods, laboratory testing, and advances in concrete technology will be discussed.
CM 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies and Exam (3)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy for the M.S. degree; written approvals of the faculty advisor and department graduate coordinator or department chair. Students enroll in this course during the preparation and examination phase of their M.S. degree. Students review and synthesize the information learned during the program, reflect and assess the level of mastery attained, prepare …
CM 698C. Graduate Thesis/Project (3-3)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy for the M.S. degree and written approvals of a faculty advisor and department graduate coordinator or department chair. Thesis or graduate project for the completion of the M.S. degree. It may be taken as 3 units for the graduate project and 6 units for a master’s thesis. (Credit/No Credit only).
COMP 100. Computers: Their Impact and Use (3)
Not open to Computer Science majors. Introduction to the uses, concepts, techniques and terminology of computing. Places the possibilities and problems of computer use in historical, economic and social contexts. Shows how computers can assist in a wide range of personal, commercial and organizational activities. Typical computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Meets …
COMP 102/L. Programming for Data Applications and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics, or credit in MATH 093 or MATH 196QR or MATH 196S or equivalent. Corequisite: COMP 102L. Programming, using the Python programming language, with a focus on data manipulation and processing in contexts outside of traditional computing. No prior programming experience is required. Lab: 3 hours per week. Available …
COMP 108. Orientation to Computer Science (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics, or credit in MATH 093 or MATH 196QR or MATH 196S or equivalent. Not a required course in the major. Recommended for incoming Computer Science majors with limited computing experience as well as those considering a major in Computer Science. Introduction to the Computer Science major and profession. Main …
COMP 110/L. Introduction to Algorithms and Programming and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C-” or better in MATH 102, MATH 103, MATH 104, MATH 105, MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Corequisite: COMP 110L. Introduction to algorithms, their representation, design, structuring, analysis and optimization. Implementation of algorithms as structured programs in a high level language. Lab: 3 hours per week.
COMP 111A/L. Introduction to Algorithms and Programming A and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics, or credit in MATH 093 or MATH 196QR or MATH 196S or equivalent. Corequisite: COMP 111AL. Recommended for incoming Computer Science majors with minimal prior experience programming in a high level language. Introduction to the Computer Science major and profession with a focus on developing problem solving, algorithm …
COMP 111B/L. Introduction to Algorithms and Programming B and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: COMP 111A/L; Grade of “C-” or better in MATH 102, MATH 103, MATH 104, MATH 105, MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Corequisite: COMP 111BL. Introduction to algorithms, their representation, design, structuring, analysis and optimization. Implementation of algorithms as structured programs in a high level language. The second of a two-course sequence for those not …
COMP 122/L. Computer Architecture and Assembly Language and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 110/L or COMP 111B/L; Grade of “C-” or better in MATH 103, MATH 104, MATH 105, MATH 150A or MATH 255A; Lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: COMP 122L. Introduction to computer architecture, assembly language programming, system software and computer applications. Number systems and data representation. Internal organization of …
COMP 182/L. Data Structures and Program Design and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 110/L or COMP 111B/L; MATH 103, MATH 104, MATH 105, MATH 150A or MATH 255A; Lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: COMP 182L. Introduction to data structures and the algorithms that use them. Review of composite data types, such as arrays, records, strings and sets. Role of the …
COMP 196A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Computer Science (1-4)
Course content to be determined.
COMP 222. Computer Organization (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 122/L and COMP 182/L. Extension of basic addressing concepts to more advanced addressability, such as base register and self-relative addressing. Comparative computer architecture focusing on such organizations as multiple register processors and stack machines. Basics of virtual memory input-output. Introduction to the concept of microprogrammable systems. Low-level …
COMP 256/L. Discrete Structures for Computer Science and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in each of COMP 182/L, MATH 150A, and PHIL 230. Corequisite: COMP 256L. Study of discrete mathematical structures and proof techniques as used in computer science. Discrete structures, such as functions, relations, sets, graphs and trees. Proof techniques, such as proof by induction, proof by contradiction and proof by …
COMP 282. Advanced Data Structures (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 182/L and MATH 150A. Introduction to advanced data structures (particularly persistent structures) using object-oriented design. Main memory structures, hash tables and trees. Architectural foundations for files. Large-scale sorting. Hash-based persistent structures. Indexed files. Introduction to databases.
COMP 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Computer Science (1-4)
Course content to be determined.
COMP 310. Automata, Languages and Computation (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C-” or better in either COMP 256/L or MATH 326. Study of the relation of languages (defined as sets of strings) and machines for processing these languages, with emphasis on classes of languages and corresponding classes of machines. Phrase structure languages and grammar. Types of grammar and classes of languages. Regular languages …
COMP 322/L. Introduction to Operating Systems and System Architecture and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: “C-” or better in COMP 222 or CIT 210/L, or ECE 422 and ECE 425/L. Corequisite: COMP 322L. Examination of the principal types of systems, including batch, multi-programming and time-sharing. Discusses networked system. Considers the salient problems associated with implementing systems, including interrupt of event driven systems, multitasking, storage and database management and input-output. Emphasizes …
COMP 324. Computer Networking and Security (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 282. Architecture of networks and the Internet, Internet protocols, network layers. Analysis of the need for computer system and network security, operating system and network security techniques. Societal issues related to securing computers and networks.
COMP 333. Concepts of Programming Languages (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 282. Discussion of issues in the design, implementation and use of high-level programming languages through a historical framework, including how languages reflect different design philosophies and use requirements and the technical issues in the design of main abstraction constructs of programming languages. Other approaches to imperative or …
COMP 380/L. Introduction to Software Engineering and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: “C-” or better in CIT 270/L or COMP 282; “C-” or better in PHIL 230 or ECE 320/L; and GE Basic Skills Section A1 Oral Communication. Corequisite: COMP 380L. Concepts and techniques for systems engineering, requirements analysis, design, implementation and testing of large-scale computer systems. Principles of software engineering for production of reliable, maintainable …
COMP 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Computer Science (1-4)
Course content to be determined.
COMP 410. Logic Programming (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 380/L. Programming techniques in the logic programming language PROLOG. Prenex conjunctive normal form and grammatical algorithms. Tableaux, sequenzen, resolution and other semi-decision procedures. Closures of relations, fixed point theory, control mechanisms, relationship to functional programming. Available for graduate credit.
COMP 424. Computer System Security (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 324, or IS 435. Analysis of the need for computer system security and the security techniques in operating systems, databases and computer networks. Supporting techniques, such as auditing, risk analysis and cost-benefit tradeoffs, are discussed. Available for graduate credit.
COMP 429. Computer Network Software (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 324. Basic software design and analysis considerations in networking computers into coherent, cooperating systems capable of processing computational tasks in a distributed manner. Network topology, routing procedures, message multiplexing and process scheduling techniques. Available for graduate credit.
COMP 430. Language Design and Compilers (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 310 and COMP 380/L. Examination of the issues involved in the design and subsequent implementation of programming languages. Considerations of implementation difficulties, including various features in a programming language. Tools and techniques to facilitate both the processing of programming languages and the building of programming processors. Available …
COMP 440. Database Design (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 380/L. Database structure, including: structure definition, data models, semantics of relations and operation on data models. Database schemas, including element definition and use and manipulation of the schema. Elements of implementation. Algebra of relations on a database. Hierarchical databases. Discussion of information retrieval, reliability, protection and integrity …
COMP 442. Machine Learning Principles (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 182/L and MATH 444; or Grades of “C-” or better in COMP 380/L and MATH 340. A study of the concepts, principles, techniques, and applications of machine learning. Topics include concept-based learning, information-based learning (decision trees and ID3 algorithms), rule-based learning (association rules, learning ordered rules, learning unordered rules, and descriptive rule learning), …
COMP 465/L. Computer Graphic Systems and Design and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C-” or better in MATH 262. Corequisite: COMP 465L. Fundamental concepts of computer graphics. Graphics devices; graphics languages; interactive systems. Applications to art, science, engineering and business. Trade-offs between hardware devices and software support. Lab: 3 hours per week. Available for graduate credit.
COMP 467. Multimedia Systems Design (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 380/L. Study of fundamentals of multimedia storage, processing, communication, presentation and display by digital means with emphasis on audio, still images and video media. Includes sampling theory, compression techniques and synchronization. Discussion of hypermedia and methodology issues. Multimedia programming; software tools for authoring multimedia applications and interfaces. …
COMP 482. Algorithm Design and Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 282; Grade of “C-” or better in any of COMP 256/L, MATH 320, or MATH 326. The analysis of algorithms, in terms of time and space complexity for best/average/worst case execution using asymptotic notation; the application of standard algorithmic approaches, including greedy, divide and conquer, and dynamic …
COMP 484/L. Web Engineering I and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in any of COMP 322/L, COMP 380/L, or CIT 360. Corequisite: COMP 484L. Internet infrastructure and the underlying networking technologies. Study of system and software architectures for web applications, e-business and e-commerce systems. Principles of website design. Advances in web-engineering technologies. Principles of web-based based transaction processing. XML and …
COMP 485. Human-Computer Interaction (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in either COMP 380/L or CIT 360. Examines the information exchange between humans and computer systems. Discusses aspects of input/output devices, software engineering and human factors with respect to human-computer interactions. Topics include text and graphic display; user modeling; program design, debugging, complexity and comprehension; and current research studies …
COMP 488. Advanced Practicum in Information Technology (2-2-2)
Prerequisite: Department consent. This is a practicum designed to extend and enhance the information and concepts within the COMP curriculum. The focus of this course is to provide students with hands-on experience in the design, development, and deployment of IT-based systems. Students will gain practice in the development of web applications deployed at scale, as …
COMP 490/L. Senior Design Project I and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 380/L. Corequisite: COMP 490L. Project-oriented course to allow students to apply their knowledge of software engineering to the design and implementation of a system to solve a real-world problem. Students select and specify a suitable problem, investigate design alternatives and select an appropriate one, implement a solution …
COMP 491/L. Senior Design Project II and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in COMP 490/L. Corequisite: COMP 491L. Project-oriented course to allow students to apply their knowledge of software engineering to complete the implementation and testing of the team-based senior design project they proposed and designed in COMP 490/L. Topics in this course include Agile software development process, software project management …
COMP 492. Projects in Data Science (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C-” or better in both COMP 442 and MATH 445. Students will gain practical experience in the field of data science by applying their knowledge of software engineering and statistical data analysis to one or more real datasets. Students select and specify a suitable data analysis problem, investigate questions and hypotheses that …
COMP 494A-C. Academic Internship (1-3)
Prerequisites: Junior standing or above in major; Prior approval of the department. Academic internship training program. Supervised off-campus professional computing experience for selected computer science students. Academic internship units do not count toward General Education units or major requirements. Maximum of 6 units of enrollment is allowed. Only one enrollment per semester permitted. (Credit/No Credit …
COMP 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Computer Science (1-4)
Course content to be determined.
COMP 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
COMP 502. Programming for Data Science and Analytics (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to M.S. in Data Science, or admission to M.S. in Engineering Management, or instructor consent. A study of fundamental concepts and techniques of programming and problem-solving techniques for data science in Python. Topics include Python basics, data visualization in Python, and the use of Python libraries to perform data manipulation and analysis. Does …
COMP 521/L. Advanced Operating Systems and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: COMP 322/L. Corequisite: COMP 521L. In-depth discussion of selected issues related to the study of operating systems. Areas of coverage may include concurrency issues, resource allocation, storage management and multiprocessor environments. Discusses underlying theory and algorithms related to the issues.
COMP 522. Embedded Applications (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 322/L. Embedded systems present cost effective, challenging and flexible computational platforms. Instruction in the unique aspects of embedded systems including architectures, instruction sets, development environments, concurrent programming, networking, applications of embedded platforms, data acquisition from sensors and interaction with surrounding environment.
COMP 528. Mobile Computing (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 322/L or COMP 380/L. Issues related to the design, development, networking, and deployment of mobile computing system for pervasive and mobile applications.
COMP 528L. Mobile Computing Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: COMP 322/L or COMP 380/L. Issues related to the design, development, networking, and deployment of mobile computing system for pervasive and mobile applications. 3 hours of laboratory per week.
COMP 529/L. Advanced Network Topics and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: COMP 429; MATH 340. Corequisite: COMP 529L. Architectural principles: naming, addressing, routing; congestion control, traffic management, QoS; wireless networks; overlay networks and virtualization; queueing theory; measurements; network security; switching and routing; content distribution; and proposals for future Internet structures.
COMP 535/L. Parallel and Distributed Computing and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: COMP 282 and COMP 322/L. Corequisite: COMP 535L. A study of the concepts, principles, techniques and applications of parallel and distributed computing. Topics include system architectures, parallel programming patterns, computer cluster architectures, job scheduling and resource management, GPU architecture and programming, virtual machine and virtualization, distributed storage and file systems, cloud computing, with focus …
COMP 539. Network Infrastructure (3)
Prerequisite: COMP 424 or COMP 429. Topics regarding the implementation and administration of network and information infrastructure components will be presented. Issues covered include security administration, packet filtering, proxy services and virus protection. Fundamentals of administering information services such as SMTP, DNS, LDAP and HTTP will be investigated. Internet infrastructure administration and routing protocols such …
COMP 541. Data Mining (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 380/L or equivalent; MATH 340 or MATH 341 or equivalent. Recommended Preparatory: Knowledge of Python programming. A study of the concepts, theories, techniques, and applications of data mining. Topics include data collection, data exploration, data preprocessing, data warehousing, OLAP, data modeling, model evaluation and deployment. Various data mining modeling techniques such as frequent …
COMP 542. Machine Learning (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 380/L or equivalent; MATH 262 or equivalent; MATH 340 or MATH 341 or equivalent. Recommended Preparatory: Knowledge of Python programming. A study of the concepts, theories, techniques, and applications of machine learning. Students will get exposure to a broad range of machine learning methods and hands on practice on real data. Topics may …
COMP 545. Cloud Computing (3)
Prerequisite: COMP 322/L. A study of the concepts, principles, techniques and applications of cloud computing. Topics include cloud infrastructures, cloud mechanisms, cloud architectures, cloud-base storage, and cloud delivery models, with focus on state-of-the-art tools and technologies. Students will gain hands-on experience through projects utilizing public cloud infrastructures.
COMP 560. Expert Systems (3)
Prerequisite: COMP 569. Extensive introduction to the concepts and techniques of expert systems. Rationale for such systems, including evaluation of prospective domains. Explores existing systems, those under development and likely future areas. Basic architecture is demonstrated using both example and rule-based systems. Commercial tools for building expert systems are surveyed and evaluated. Knowledge acquisition methods. …
COMP 565. Advanced Computer Graphics (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 322/L. This course will cover the theory, design, implementation and application of advanced computer graphics environments. Accelerated 3D graphics APIs; the modeling and simulation of light, sound, physical objects, motion and collisions; and user interaction in single- and multi-user virtual environments will be studied. The application domain for this class is interactive 3D …
COMP 569. Artificial Intelligence (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 380/L or equivalent; MATH 262 or equivalent; MATH 340 or MATH 341 or equivalent. A study of concepts, theories, and techniques of artificial intelligence. Focus is on complex problem-solving strategies for real world applications. Topics may include knowledge representation, logic and reasoning methods, state space search, heuristic search, game playing, question answering, symbol-based …
COMP 582. Software Requirements Analysis and Specification (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 380/L. An in-depth study of the early phases of the software development life cycle commonly called software requirements analysis and specification. Topics include the gathering of both functional and nonfunctional requirements, customer communication, requirements prototyping, requirements modeling, requirements validation, the documentation of requirements in terms of a formal software requirements specification, and the …
COMP 583. Software Engineering Management (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 380/L. Provides a framework for understanding software engineering management models, technologies, trends, tools and planning processes. Emphasizes the development of an individualized approach to managing software teams, projects and systems. The role of management as an increasingly critical factor in software engineering is examined.
COMP 584. Advanced Web Engineering (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 380/L. A study of the concepts, principles, techniques and methods of Web engineering. Topics include requirements engineering, modeling and architectures, design and technologies, testing, operation and maintenance, Web project management, application development process, usability, and performance and security of Web applications. Technologies, business models and strategies and societal issues of Web 2.0 and …
COMP 585. Graphical User Interfaces (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 322/L, COMP 380/L. The design, development and analysis of programs requiring graphical, direct manipulation and user interfaces (GUIs) will be examined. The majority of modern software includes a GUI. The development tools, environments and style guides for common GUIs will be used in course assignments and discussed in lecture. The course involves the …
COMP 586. Object-Oriented Software Development (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 322/L, COMP 380/L. Review of object-oriented concepts. Comparison with functional methods. Benefits and pitfalls of object orientation. Fundamentals of object-oriented modeling—associations, links and states. Survey of object-oriented development methods. In-depth study of a current object-oriented method. Object-oriented software requirements analysis and modeling. Object-oriented preliminary design. Designing concurrent and multiprocessor systems. Object-oriented detailed design. …
COMP 587. Software Verification and Validation (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 380/L. An-in depth study of verification and validation strategies and techniques as they apply to the development of quality software. Topics include test planning and management, testing tools, technical reviews, formal methods and the economics of software testing. The relationship of testing to other quality assurance activities as well as the integration of …
COMP 589. Software Metrics (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 380/L; MATH 340. The role of metrics and quantitative models in software development. Product metrics, process metrics, measurement models and techniques for empirical validation. Measurement and analysis. Implementation of a metrics program. Measuring software size, complexity and functionality at different stages of software development. Use of measures to predict effort and schedule required for …
COMP 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Course content to be determined.
COMP 598A-Z. Advanced Selected Topics (1-4)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent.
COMP 610. Data Structures and Algorithms (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 310; MATH 482. Topics include design strategies for data structures and algorithms, theoretical limits to space and time requirements time/space trade offs, and open problems in the field.
COMP 615. Advanced Topics in Computation Theory (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 310; MATH 482. Languages and the theory of computation are studied in depth. Covers advanced material concerning regular and context free languages. Study of deterministic context-free languages, context sensitive languages, recursive and recursively enumerable sets. Investigation of current areas of interest.
COMP 620. Computer System Architecture (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 322/L, COMP 380/L. Analysis and evaluation of individual computers, networks of computers and the programs that support their operation and use. Emphasis on comparison of architectures and the risks and benefits associated with various approaches and configurations.
COMP 630. Formal Semantics of Programming Languages (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 310, COMP 380/L. Rigorous verification and formal proofs of correctness. Denotational semantics, models of axiomatic systems and fixpoint theory of computation. Soundness and completeness of programming logics. Abstract data types and other issues in the formal definition of programming languages.
COMP 639. Probability and Statistics for Data Science (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 340 or MATH 341 with a grade of “C” or better; COMP 502. Recommended Preparatory: Knowledge of Python programming. A study of fundamental concepts in probability and statistics from a data science perspective. Topics in probability include probability spaces, random variables, multivariate random variables, expectation, convergence of random variables. Topics in …
COMP 640. Database System Design (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 282; COMP 502. Recommended Preparatory: Knowledge of Python programming. A study of the concepts, theories, techniques of database system design and database programming. Topics include the relational database model, formal and commercial database languages (relational algebra and SQL), database design, query processing and optimization, formal database design (normalization), active database, cloud database, transaction …
COMP 641. Fundamentals of Data Science (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 262 or equivalent; COMP 639 or MATH 340 or MATH 341 or equivalent; COMP 282 or equivalent; COMP 502. Recommended Preparatory: Knowledge of Python programming. A study of fundamental concepts, theories, techniques, and applications of data science. The focus is on the use of data science methods to improve decision making. Topics include …
COMP 642. Advanced Databases and Data Visualization (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 440 or COMP 640; COMP 502. Recommended Preparatory: Knowledge of Python programming. A study of the advanced concepts, theories, techniques, and applications of advanced databases and data visualization. Topics include data models, storage, management, query processing, and analytics. Databases may include NoSQL, columnar, document, key-value, in-memory, and graph. Apply visualization techniques to represent …
COMP 643. Deep Learning (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 442 or COMP 641 or COMP 542; COMP 502. Recommended Preparatory: Knowledge of Python programming. A study of the advanced concepts, theories, techniques, and applications of deep learning. Topics may include feedforward nets, optimization of neural models, supervised and unsupervised neural architectures, advanced convolutional nets, generative learning, neural reinforcement learning, neural sequence learning, …
COMP 644. Big Data (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 442 or COMP 542; COMP 440 or COMP 640; COMP 502. Recommended Preparatory: Knowledge of Python programming. A study of the advanced concepts, theories, techniques, and applications of big data. Topics may include big data characteristics and challenges, generation, integration, storage, management, retrieval, and analytics with machine learning techniques for large-scale data clusters. …
COMP 680. Advanced Topics in Software Engineering (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 322/L, COMP 380/L. New and emerging software engineering technologies and practices covering: principles, concepts, methods, notations, formalisms, techniques, and tools. Study of these technologies and practices from a practical as well as from a theoretical perspective. Explore current problems underlying the development of large software systems and approaches for dealing with them.
COMP 684. Software Architecture and Design (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 380/L, COMP 582. Techniques, methods and tools for designing, building, analyzing and evaluating the structural, architectural and behavioral properties of software systems. It includes the study of the fundamental concepts and principles of software architectural design, structured design, object-oriented design, component-level design and design for reuse.
COMP 695A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Course content to be determined.
COMP 696A,C. Directed Graduate Research (1,3)
Prerequisite: Permission of project/thesis committee chair. (Credit/No Credit only)
COMP 698C. Thesis (3)
Thesis
COMP 698DS. Graduate Project (3)
Prerequisites: Advisor approval. By completing a graduate project, students will get an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the Data Science program to a real-world problem. During the project, students engage in the entire process of collecting and processing data, applying suitable and appropriate analytical and computational principles as well as methods …
COMP 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
COMS 104. Literature in Performance (3)
Introduction to principles, techniques, and practices in performance of poetry, fiction, and drama. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts.
COMS 150. Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
An introduction to Communication Studies with an emphasis on the history of the field and the various theories, contexts and perspectives that inform the study of human communication. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
COMS 151. Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing, or completion of 113A or 114A, or completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the principles of effective public speaking. Includes extensive practice in speech development, delivery, and analysis, as well as ethical listening. Available for General Education, Basic Skills Area 1C Oral Communication. (I.C.) (Cross-listed …
COMS 195. Forensics (1-1-1-1)
Supervised activity in competitive intercollegiate forensics.
COMS 199. Performance Ensemble (1)
Supervised activity in group performance of literature. Participation in theatre programs before campus audiences. Course is repeatable for a maximum of four completions of credit.
COMS 225. Argumentation (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing. Studies of the strategies used for rhetorical argument. Emphasis is given to ways of finding issues, using evidence and detecting fallacies in rhetorical communications. Includes intensive practice and application in the formulation and critical analysis of argument in rhetorical communications. Available for General Education, Basic Skills Area 1B …
COMS 251. Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (3)
This course offers a relational view of communication and explores how relationships are created, negotiated, maintained, and terminated between two people. Students will work on improving communication skills and exploring the dynamics of interpersonal communication such as intimacy, communication climates and interpersonal conflict. Interpersonal communication includes-but is not limited to-communicating with friends, family, coworkers, fellow …
COMS 301. Performance, Language and Cultural Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the complex relationships among culture, language and performance in communication. Examination of theory, behavior, practice and criticism from aesthetic and sociocultural perspectives, with emphasis on contemporary research in language, culture and performance studies.
COMS 303. Narrative in Performance (3)
Prerequisite: COMS 301. Theory and practice in performing narrative fiction and nonfiction. Analysis of the role of narrative in the communicative life of the individual and society. Solo and group performances.
COMS 305. Poetry in Performance (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Theory and practice in performing poetry. Analysis of the role of poetry and poetic language in the communicative life of the individual and society. Solo and group performances. Students who have taken COMS 304 will not receive credit for COMS 305. Available for General Education, Area 3A …
COMS 309. Advanced Public Speaking (3)
Prerequisite: COMS 151 or COMS 225; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Application of the principles of audience analysis to the preparation, presentation and evaluation of persuasive messages.
COMS 312. Health Communication (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course explores the relationship between communication and health and well-being across a variety of contexts, including in interpersonal relationships, provider-patient interactions, and mediated contexts. Major topics include how people through different practices produce and process communication related to health and well-being, how messages impact specific health …
COMS 315. Communication and Agency (3)
An examination of the role of agency in human communication, with an emphasis on the relationship between purpose, choice and efficacy in communicative action.
COMS 320. Communicative Functions of Language (3)
Prerequisite: COMS 351. Study of the form and structure of the language of persuasive discourse, including semantics, syntax, usage, lexicography and style.
COMS 321. Rhetorical Discourse (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the language and principles of human communication through the production, analysis and evaluation of rhetorical messages. Satisfies the teacher credential program requirement for competence in writing.
COMS 323. Group Communication (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Principles and methods of small group communication. Development of individual and group skills through application of theory to practice. Emphasis is on intra-group behavior. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (I.C.) (W.I.)
COMS 325. Legal Argumentation (3)
Study of courtroom argument, with emphasis on issues, evidence, forms of argument and language in lawyers’ pleadings and judicial opinions.
COMS 327. Rhetorical Theory (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Theories of rhetoric from classical Greece and Rome to the present. Critical methodologies inherent in rhetorical theories of each period are applied to typical examples of public discourse of that period.
COMS 329. The Rhetoric of Science (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Exploration of scientific inquiry from a communication perspective, with an emphasis on the role figures of speech, style, and strategy play in the production and reception of scientific arguments. Students will utilize key concepts in rhetorical studies to analyze, appraise, and critique practices from a variety of …
COMS 350. Nonverbal Communication (3)
Prerequisite: COMS 351. Discussion and examination of nonverbal communication and its effects upon the individual’s attitudes and verbal communication.
COMS 351. Communication Theory (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of multiple theoretical perspectives on the study of human communication. Examination of the relationships among communication theory and other areas of study within the field of communication studies.
COMS 354. Communication and Technology (3)
Prerequisite: COMS 301. Historical and theoretical survey of the social, cultural and cognitive impact of mediated human communication.
COMS 356. Intercultural Communication (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Cultural factors in interpersonal communication, such as perception, roles, language codes and nonverbal communication. Students will apply and evaluate theories of intercultural communication. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (I.C.) (W.I.)
COMS 360. Communication, Gender, and Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explores various approaches to the relationship between gender and communication. Emphasis is given to the critical analysis of how communication practices construct and enact gender. Strategies for fostering communication competence with regards to gender will be discussed. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. Available for General Education, CSUN …
COMS 395. Forensics (1-1-1-1)
Prerequisite: COMS 195 or instructor consent. Faculty mentored activity in competitive intercollegiate forensics.
COMS 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Communication Studies (3)
Experimental courses in Communication Studies with course content to be determined.
COMS 399. Performance Ensemble (1-1-1-1)
Prerequisite: COMS 301. Work in collaboration to generate, stage, and present original performances for a variety of audiences. These performances may include original scripts as well as adaptations of poetry, prose fiction, nonfiction, and oral histories. May be taken up to four times for credit.
COMS 400C. Directing Oral Performance (3)
Prerequisites: Two units of COMS 195, COMS 199, or COMS 399, or consent of instructor. This directed oral performance course surveys the history, theory, rhetoric, performance, methodology, and strategies of nonviolent conflict. The course also briefly surveys the Women’s Movement (1910- 1920) and the Working Family Union Movement (1933-1953) examining the oral, performative, and rhetorical …
COMS 401. Performance and Social Change (3)
Prerequisite: COMS 301. Examination and application of contemporary theories of performance as a means of change in individual and communal life. Students employ performance methodologies to examine complexities of various communication contexts and situations and enact various strategies for working through these complexities. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 404. Theories of Interpretation (3)
Prerequisite: COMS 301. Examination of psychological, social, cultural, literary and hermeneutic theories of interpretation, with an emphasis on the interaction of text, context and audience. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 406. Performance Composition (3)
Prerequisite: COMS 301 or graduate standing in Communication Studies. Corequisite: COMS 399 or graduate status in Communication Studies. Study and application of contemporary theories of performance as a means of creating, directing, and presenting original performance works. Students will develop performance composition skills in collaboration with students enrolled in Performance Ensemble, with the goal of …
COMS 410. Community-Based Performance (3)
This course examines a central premise in communication and performance studies that performance is integral to individual, communal and cultural processes, practices and institutions. Students will develop performances in collaboration with particular communities that express that community’s identity, experiences, issues and goals. We will employ theories and methods of performance that foster cultivating and sustaining …
COMS 420. Language and Symbolic Processes (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the structural, psychological and semantic facets of language and their implications for the study of rhetorical communication. Regular written assignments will be required. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 425. Theories of Argument and Deliberation (3)
Prerequisite: COMS 327. Exploration of theories of argument and their application to decision making. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 428. Freedom of Speech (3)
Exploration of freedom of speech in American society. Emphasis given to a communication studies approach to issues in freedom of speech. Focus on contemporary problems of free speech in the U.S., including sedition, obscenity, advocacy of illegal action, libel, words of provocation, copyright, academic freedom and national security. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 430. Rhetorical Criticism (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Instruction in the methods and applications of rhetorical criticism, focusing upon the analysis and evaluation of rhetorical discourse. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 431. Persuasion (3)
Prerequisite: COMS 351. Logical and psychological principles used by writers and speakers to effect social control. Analysis and evaluation of recent research in attitude modification. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 435. Rhetoric of Women (3)
Prerequisites: COMS 327; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Analysis and evaluation of the rhetoric of women involved in political, social and economic reforms. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 436. Communication and Food (3)
Exploration of food from a communication perspective, with an emphasis on the role of food in the production of nation, class, race, and gender in the U.S. Students will utilize key concepts in critical cultural studies to analyze popular cultural practices, spaces and texts related to food. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 437. Communication for Youth Institute (3-3)
Prerequisites: COMS 151; Prior approval of the CYI Program Coordinator. Instruction is provided in communication education. Faculty-supervised students will teach communication skills to area youth in a community service-learning program. Students work closely with the instructor in course preparation, delivery of course content, oral and written assignment evaluation, and curricular assessment. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 440. Performance and Cultural Studies Criticism (3)
Recommended Preparatory: COMS 301. This course is an introduction to the critical methods in performance studies and cultural studies. It provides instruction on critical interpretation and analysis, as well as specific methods used in performance studies and cultural studies. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 442. Rhetoric of Peace and Conflict (3)
Prerequisites: COMS 327; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Exploration of the rhetorical implications of conflict and struggle as performed in subcultural, national and international contexts. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 443. Rhetoric of Business (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Critical analysis of the rhetoric used in executive speaking, advertising and labor negotiations. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 444. Political Rhetoric (3)
Prerequisites: COMS 327; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of rhetoric of recent U.S. political campaigns, both local and national, including persuasive techniques, ethical considerations and effectiveness. Practice in planning and developing rhetorical messages for political campaigns. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 445. Communication and Popular Cultures (3)
Prerequisite: COMS 301. A survey of theories of contemporary popular cultural forms as human communicative behavior. Students will learn to utilize theories of rhetoric, performance and critical/cultural studies to analyze popular cultural artifacts as symbolic forms. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 446. Rhetoric of Crime and Punishment (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of rhetoric of crime, criminal procedure, punishment and justice in different societies and cultures. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 448. Rhetoric of Extraordinary Claim (3)
Prerequisites: COMS 327; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of rhetorical strategies used to advance extraordinary claims and of rhetorical methods of analysis that may be used to identify irrational appeals. Specific consideration of rhetorical discourse dealing with the paranormal, pseudoscience, cryptozoology and conspiracy theories. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate …
COMS 450. Communication Research Methodology (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of the strategy and methodology of contemporary research in communication. Emphasis is on scientific process, the derivation and verification of hypotheses in communication and persuasion, and basic communication research design. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 451. Advanced Interpersonal Communication (3)
Prerequisite: COMS 351. This course examines the process of interpersonal communication as a focus of research and theory. Attention will be given to relationship messages, stages of interpersonal relationships, relationship rituals, intimate dialogue, the dialogue of distance, maintaining relationships through dialogue, and developing effective communication in relationships. The course takes a “social constructionist” approach to …
COMS 452. Communication Training and Development (3)
Recommended Preparatory: COMS 351, COMS 450. This course is an examination and analysis of the processes and challenges of communication training and development. Through discussion and fieldwork, students explore applications of communication theory and learn how to conduct organizational culture audits and communication competency assessments through observations, evaluations, analyses, interviews, focus groups and surveys of …
COMS 453. Organizational Communication (3)
Prerequisite: COMS 351. Application of the principles of human communication in the formal organizational setting, including communication channels, networks, climate and relationships. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 464. Digital Culture (3)
Exploration of the history and theory of the Internet, with particular emphasis on the cultural politics of digitally-networked spaces, practices and messages. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 468. Communication and Nonviolent Civil Resistance (3)
Examination of the written, spoken, and embodied aspects of nonviolent activist struggles for civil rights and social change from the twentieth century to the present. Available for graduate credit.
COMS 494/L. Internship in Communication Studies and Lab (1/2)
Prerequisites: Communication Studies major; approval through application and instructor consent; COMS 323 or COMS 351 or COMS 452 or COMS 453. Upon approval by the instructor, a student may earn up to 3 units credit per semester and up to 6 units total for practical experience dealing with communication problems and concerns in public or …
COMS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Communication Studies (3)
Experimental courses in Communication Studies with course content to be determined.
COMS 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
COMS 600. Core Seminar in Communication (3)
Introduction to graduate study in communication theory, rhetorical theory, performance, language and cultural studies.
COMS 601. Core Seminar in Communication Research Methods (3)
This course is an introduction to the epistemological assumptions, design and methods of analysis in communication research. It provides a broad overview of humanistic, social scientific, rhetorical and critical approaches to studying communication.
COMS 603. Seminar in Performance Studies (3)
Study of performance as communication. Examination of theory, practice and criticism from aesthetic and sociocultural perspectives, with emphasis on contemporary research in performance, language and cultural studies.
COMS 604. Seminar in Textual Studies (3)
Study of performance implications of varying critical approaches to text.
COMS 610. Current Research in Performance Studies (3-3)
Corequisite: COMS 600. Advanced study of new and current developments in performance studies. May be repeated once for credit.
COMS 620. Seminar in Communication and Language (3)
Study of contemporary theories of language and linguistics as applied to principles of communication. Emphasis on language and social interaction, linguistic pragmatics and systems of symbolic representation.
COMS 631. Studies in Classical Rhetoric (3)
Advanced study in rhetorical theory, from ancient Greece through the Renaissance.
COMS 632. Studies in Contemporary Rhetoric (3)
Advanced study in contemporary rhetorical theory.
COMS 633. Studies in Postmodern Rhetoric (3)
Advanced study in postmodern rhetorical theory.
COMS 634. Applied Rhetorical Studies (3)
Advanced study of the application of rhetorical theories to situated discourse. Topics include rhetorical criticism, argumentation analysis and/or the application of critical and social theory.
COMS 635. Feminist Perspectives on Communication (3)
Study of contemporary feminist theories applied to communication research.
COMS 640. Current Research in Rhetorical Studies (3-3)
Corequisite: COMS 600. Advanced study of new and current developments in Rhetorical Studies. May be repeated once for credit.
COMS 650. Seminar in Communication Theory (3)
Study of historical and contemporary trends in theory and research on communication and communication processes.
COMS 651. Seminar in Interpersonal Communication (3)
Study of advanced principles of communication as applied to interpersonal communication theory. Special emphasis on research in the area of interpersonal communication.
COMS 652. Seminar in Group Communication (3)
Study of advanced principles of communication as applied to small-group communication theory and research.
COMS 653. Seminar in Organizational Communication Research (3)
Study of advanced principles of communication as applied to the organizational setting, with special emphasis on research in organizational communication.
COMS 654. Seminar in Communication and Technology (3)
Advanced study of the principles of communication technology, with emphasis on theory and research.
COMS 656. Seminar in Intercultural Communication (3)
Study of advanced principles of communication as applied to intercultural communication. Special emphasis on research in the area of intercultural communication.
COMS 660. Current Research in Communication Theory (3-3)
Corequisite: COMS 600. Advanced study of new and current developments in communication theory. May be repeated once for credit.
COMS 680. Communication Education (3)
Exploration of the communication dimensions of adult education and critical pedagogy. Application of theory in a wide range of instructional settings, including teaching college and university classrooms, training in nonprofit and for-profit business environments and facilitating educational programs for community organizations.
COMS 695A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (1-3)
Experimental Topics
COMS 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
Enrollment is required in the semester in which the comprehensive examination is taken.
COMS 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3-3)
Prerequisites: COMS 601; Classified graduate status; Consent of graduate coordinator. Open by special permission to students electing to do a thesis or graduate project in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Master of Arts degree.
COMS 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
CPLX 701. Mathematical Foundations for Complex Systems (2)
Prerequisite: Consent of the graduate advisor. This course provides essential mathematical tools for the study of complex systems. Topics include vector calculus, linear algebra and aspects of differential equations and partial differential equations.
CPLX 702. Physics Foundations for Complex Systems (2)
Prerequisite: Consent of the graduate advisor. This course introduces physical approaches to dealing with complex, many-body systems. Two distinct and complementary frameworks are presented: analytical mechanics and statistical physics. Core concepts include Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics, phase space, nonlinear dynamics, chaos, fractals, free energy, entropy, partition functions and statistical ensembles.
CPLX 703. Chemistry Foundations for Complex Systems (2)
Prerequisite: Consent of the graduate advisor. The first part of the course will cover nonlinear chemical kinetics, control of chemical reactions, self-assembly at microscopic and macroscopic levels, and development of new techniques for materials synthesis. In the second part, quantum chemical models for describing large systems and their interaction with the surroundings will be introduced.
CPLX 704. Biology Foundations for Complex Systems (2)
Prerequisite: Consent of the graduate advisor. The course will explore how to analyze biology from a systems-level point of view. Students will explore design principles in biology, including plasticity, exploratory behavior, weak-linkage, constraints that deconstrain, robustness, (non)optimality and evolvability.
CPLX 705. Computer Science Foundations for Complex Systems (2)
Prerequisite: Consent of the graduate advisor. Overview of computer science topics relevant to complex systems, including software development, design of algorithms, computer simulation, computer and sensor networks, social networks and agent-based systems.
CPLX 706. Engineering Foundations for Complex Systems (2)
Prerequisite: Consent of the graduate advisor. This course introduces the principles and methods of complex systems engineering. The course is organized as a progression through the systems engineering processes of analysis, design, implementation and deployment with consideration of verification and validation throughout. Case studies and guest lectures in each phase present best practice in the field …
CPLX 710A. Complex Systems I (4)
Prerequisites: Passing preliminary examination and graduate advisor consent. This course provides an overview of complex systems and describes theoretical, numerical and computational approaches to defining, analyzing and solving applied problems in complex systems.
CPLX 710B. Complex Systems II (4)
Prerequisites: CPLX 710A, passing preliminary examination and graduate advisor consent. Hands-on activities on complex systems topics. Examples of course project topics include complex networked systems (sensor networks and social networks) and agent-based modeling (genetic programming and evolutionary strategies).
CPLX 791. Research Seminar (1)
Prerequisites: Passing preliminary examination and graduate advisor consent. Advanced studies in various subjects related to complex systems through special seminars, informal group studies of special problems, or group research on complete problems for analysis and experimentation.
CTVA 100. Introduction to Mass Communication Arts (3)
Not open to students with credit in JOUR 100. Survey of the fields of radio, television and film as they relate to other mass media. Comparative analysis and evaluation, including historical, societal, legal and individual considerations. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. (I.C.)
CTVA 210. Television-Film Aesthetics (3)
TV and film communicative art forms. Representative films and television programs are exhibited and analyzed. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts. (I.C.)
CTVA 215. Cult Film and Television (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of the lower division writing requirement; Recommended Preparatory: CTVA 100, CTVA 210 and CTVA 220. This course will provide students with an introduction to the “cult” film and television phenomena, to include critical examinations of film and televisual aesthetics, audience reception and fandom studies. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts or Area …
CTVA 220. Foundations of Media Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Required of all pre-majors. Basic introductory course in writing for the film and electronic media, with emphasis on preparing scripts in proper formats. Includes a writing evaluation component as part of the course requirement.
CTVA 240. Fundamentals of Video Production (3)
Basic introduction to all aspects of television studio production, audio and video; microphones, audio recorders, cameras, lenses, switching and lighting equipment. Principles of graphics and scenery. Lab with accompanying lecture, 6 hours per week.
CTVA 250. Fundamentals of Film Production (3)
Prerequisite: ART 250. Introductory course in Television-Film Production. Use of film as a creative medium and art form in mass communication, using 16mm production techniques. 6 hours lab per week.
CTVA 260. Introduction to Digital Filmmaking (3)
This course provides an introduction to the basic techniques and aesthetics of motion picture production and editing with an emphasis on digital media. Areas of focus include developing, writing, directing, producing, shooting and editing a narrative short project in a digital format. Not available for credit to Film Production, Film Production-Provisional or Television Production majors. …
CTVA 301. Media Research Methods (3)
Prerequisites: CTVA 100, CTVA 210 and CTVA 220. This course provides an introduction to applied critical, quantitative, and qualitative media research methods, with a particular focus on developing an understanding of analyzing media content and media audiences.
CTVA 305. History of Television (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220, and CTVA 230 or CTVA 240 or CTVA 250 or CTVA 260. Examination of the historical evolution of American terrestrial television from its inception in radio, to contemporary emergence in online streaming formats. Topics include commercial and nonprofit networks, federal regulation, sociocultural influences …
CTVA 309. Film as Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of the art of the cinema in order to establish a unique visual literature with its own critical standards. Feature films of various types and from diverse sources are screened. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts. (W.I.)
CTVA 310. History of American Cinema (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100 and CTVA 210; Lower division writing requirement. History of the development of American cinema: formats, film aesthetics, societal impact, evolution as an entertainment medium. Screening and evaluation of representative films.
CTVA 311. History of Global Cinema (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement; Recommended Preparatory: CTVA 100, CTVA 210 and CTVA 220. This course traces the history of non-U.S. cinema from its inception in the mid-1890s to the present. Focusing on the major developments, it examines the social, economic, technological, industrial and aesthetic shifts in an international context. Movements such …
CTVA 315. New Directions in Emerging Media Technologies (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100 and CTVA 210. This course examines how digital media is produced, used, and distributed, and the broad implications for society. Students study historical and current examples of innovative technologies through lectures, readings, writing assignments and collaborative group projects.
CTVA 319. Criticism in Cinema and Television Arts (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100 and CTVA 210; Lower division writing requirement. Analysis of social, cultural, literary and moral aspects of radio, television and film. Examination of media as distributors of information, propaganda and entertainment. Regular written assignments required, including the writing of critical analyses.
CTVA 320. Writing for Film and Television (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220, and CTVA 240 or CTVA 250 or CTVA 260. Basic dramatic screenwriting techniques for television and film. Disciplines of plot construction, characterization and dialogue are examined.
CTVA 323. Screen Storytelling (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of story as it is expressed through screenwriting. Via lectures and readings, theoretical and practical models and techniques of screen storytelling are considered. Classic and contemporary films, television programs and digital media are screened, their narrative constructions analyzed and their thematic statements assessed. Meets the Lifelong …
CTVA 327. Writing for Industrial Media (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 220. Theory, history and principles of writing industrial film and television programs for business, government and other organized groups.
CTVA 329A-C. Program Production (1-3)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. CTVA 230 is required for all students working at KCSN. Principles of management, programming and production with practical application. Students must work at least 3 hours a week for 1 unit. Maximum of 6 units allowable. (Credit/No Credit only)
CTVA 331. Producing the Documentary (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220; Grade of “B-” or higher in CTVA 240 or CTVA 250 or CTVA 260. Intermediate course with a specialized foundation in development and producing that explores the theory and professional practice of documentary production. Lab with accompanying lecture, 6 hours per week.
CTVA 340. Advanced Video Production and Editing (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220 and CTVA 240. Advanced course in the creative use of television studio cameras, lighting, sound, computer graphics and editing principles in television productions, including interview and dramatic formats. Both group and individual projects are structured around theory and practice. Lab with accompanying …
CTVA 341. Single Camera Television Production (3)
Prerequisites: CTVA 331 or CTVA 340; CTVA 342 or CTVA 343 or CTVA 352 or CTVA 455. Intermediate television production using applied theories and techniques of producing and directing single-camera television. 6 hours of lecture and lab activity per week.
CTVA 342. Digital Cinematography (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 355 (for film production option); grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220 and CTVA 240 (for television production option). Advanced course with a specialized foundation in digital cinematography. The course will explore the theory and professional practice of digital cinematography for television …
CTVA 343. Television Production Sound (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220; Grade of “B-” or higher in CTVA 240 or CTVA 250 or CTVA 260. Intermediate course with a specialized foundation in theory and practice of gathering and mixing sound in both single-camera and multiple-camera television production. Lab with accompanying lecture, 6 hours …
CTVA 346. Episodic Television Production (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 341. Covers the development, research, production and postproduction of a short-form episodic television narrative. Requirements include a mid-term and a group creative project consisting of the production of a multi-episode narrative from conception to completion. Lab with accompanying lecture, 6 hours per week.
CTVA 350. Film Directing (3)
Prerequisites: Film Portfolio acceptance (for film production option); grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220 and CTVA 250 (for screenwriting option). Examination of basic creative elements and technical approaches necessary to achieve professional excellence in film direction. 6 lab hours per week.
CTVA 351. Anatomy of Film Producing (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 240 or CTVA 250. Organization and management for both independent and studio film production. Basic business procedures, financing, budgeting, distribution, exhibition, legal matters, the development of entrepreneurial skills and structure, practices and current trends of the industry.
CTVA 352. Nonlinear Digital Editing (3)
Prerequisites: Film Portfolio acceptance (for film production option); grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220 and CTVA 240 (for television production option). Overview of the theory and practice of nonlinear editing for video and film utilizing nonlinear digital editing work stations. Examines the technical and aesthetic requirements of editing through …
CTVA 355. Intermediate Film Production (3)
Prerequisite: Film Portfolio acceptance. Intermediate course in 16mm film production, with emphasis on story and the creative use of the motion picture camera, sound, editing and other aesthetic elements. 6 hours of lab per week.
CTVA 356. Advanced Film Editing (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 355. Advanced course in postproduction film technique and aesthetics, including the analysis, application and mastery of editing styles. 6 hours of lab per week.
CTVA 357. Advanced Cinematography (3)
Corequisite: CTVA 355. Advanced course in film production techniques and aesthetics, including detailed examination of film grammar as it is created in the camera, lighting technology and practice, camera technology, optics of lenses and their effect on aesthetics, principles of composition, new technologies, computerized application and special cinematic situations (e.g., infrared, underwater and macro-cine). 6 …
CTVA 358. Advanced Film Sound (3)
Corequisite: CTVA 355 (for film production option). Prerequisite: grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220 and CTVA 240 (for television production option). Advanced course in the theory and practice of sound gathering and mixing for motion picture production, including technical and aesthetic requirements. Use of various technologies and microphones. Presents the …
CTVA 359. Postproduction Sound Design for Film and Electronic Media (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 355 or CTVA 340. Advanced course with a specialized foundation in postproduction sound recording and mixing. The course will explore the theory and professional practice of sound design for film and electronic media. Topics include history, theory, dialogue editing, sound effects, Foley, ADR and surround sound. Dual emphasis on individual creativity and production …
CTVA 361. Computer Fundamentals for Multimedia (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220, and CTVA 230 or CTVA 240 or CTVA 250 or CTVA 260. General introduction to computers and their use in multimedia design, production, distribution and in desktop video. Covers computer fundamentals, the use of the graphic user interface, provides an overview of …
CTVA 362. Corporate and Instructional Media (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220, and CTVA 230 or CTVA 240 or CTVA 250 or CTVA 260. Study of contemporary practices in corporate, school, medical and civic media as they relate to educational, training and motivational purposes. Examination of audience needs, objectives, design and writing, production, distribution, …
CTVA 363. Fundamentals of Immersive Production (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 260; Pre/Corequisite: ART 210. This production course focuses on storytelling in 360-degree space through the creation of original stories written and produced as live action immersive media. Students will work in crews to create scripted narrative and/or documentary projects. 6 hours of lab per week.
CTVA 364. Interactive Production (3)
Prerequisites: ART 210 and CTVA 363. This course explores interactive 3D art and design techniques including real-time graphics and sound, interactive storytelling, and creative coding. Students will work in teams and individually to conceptualize, iterate, and exhibit a final project. 6 hours of lab per week.
CTVA 370. Immersive Audio Production (3)
Recommended Preparatory: CTVA 359. Intermediate course with a specialized foundation in the theory and practice of creating, designing, implementing, testing, and outputting audio for immersive media productions. 3 hours of lecture; 3 hours of lab activity per week.
CTVA 384. Electronic Media Advertising (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 301, CTVA 305 and CTVA 480. Advertising as economic support for broadcast media. Audience, market surveys, network, affiliate rate structures. Impact of Radio-TV advertising on local and national economy.
CTVA 400. Media and Society (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100 and CTVA 210. An examination of the relationship between media, culture and society with special emphasis on analyzing the function, role and responsibility of mass media in contemporary society. The course covers the social influences (e.g., economics, politics, technology, law and culture) that shape media messages and the effects of those …
CTVA 405. International Broadcasting (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 301, CTVA 305 and CTVA 480. Comparative examination of broadcasting in foreign nations. Analysis of how radio and television reflect the social and political life of each country.
CTVA 410. Advanced Theory in CTVA (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, and CTVA 319; Lower division writing requirement. This course offers an in-depth study of theories that have shaped the understanding and study of film, television, and emerging entertainment media. Beginning with early debates about cinema, we will move from classic theory to current issues …
CTVA 411A-Z. Genres in Cinema and Television Arts (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement; Recommended Preparatory: CTVA 210. An in-depth study of one or more major film/television genres. This course traces the history, theory, and reception of specific genres such as horror, melodrama, science fiction, and the sitcom. Available for graduate credit with approval of CTVA graduate coordinator. Course Title CTVA …
CTVA 412. Analysis of Classic Filmmakers (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100 and CTVA 210; Lower division writing requirement. In-depth analysis of the unique personal visions and creative accomplishments of specially selected film artists, studied from the point of view of technique, visual style, content and sociological implications. Regular written assignments required. Available for graduate credit with approval …
CTVA 413. Women as Filmmakers (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100 and CTVA 210; Lower division writing requirement. Examination of the careers and film productions of various internationally recognized women filmmakers (e.g., directors, writer/directors, etc.), focusing on their unique contributions in content and style. Emphasis on the present-day scene with films or video from France, Germany, Italy, …
CTVA 415A-Z. Regional and National Cinemas (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100 and CTVA 210; Lower division writing requirement. In-depth look at the cinema of an individual nation or single region outside of North America with an emphasis on the aesthetic contributions made to international cinema. Films will be examined in their historical and cultural contexts, production circumstances …
CTVA 416. The Documentary Tradition in Film and Video (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100 and CTVA 210. Examination of the history, functions, ethics and aesthetics of the documentary in both theatrical and television formats. Screening of works from U.S. and international sources, including those that represent the documentary purposes of observation, analysis, persuasion and aesthetic expression. Regular critical writing assignments …
CTVA 420. Screenplay Adaptation (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 320. Advanced development of student skills and techniques, with emphasis on the adaptation of a published literary work. Available for graduate credit with approval of CTVA graduate coordinator.
CTVA 421. Writing the Short Film (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 320 and instructor consent (for screenwriting option); grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 355 and instructor consent (for film production option). Must be taken prior to submission of the senior film proposal. For those who intend to write short film screenplays to be used for senior …
CTVA 422. Writing the Episodic Series (3)
Prerequisites: Grades of “C” or better in CTVA 220 and CTVA 240 (for Television Production majors); grade of “C” or better in CTVA 320 (for Screenwriting majors). Corequisite: CTVA 341 (for Television Production majors). Intensive writing workshop in which students examine components of successful episodic series. Final project consists of an original, short-form pilot script …
CTVA 425. Advanced Screenwriting (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 420. Advanced problems in writing drama, program specials. Available for graduate credit with approval of CTVA graduate coordinator.
CTVA 428. Writing Screenplay Comedy (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 320. An examination of the theory, spectrum and structures of comedy, as well as the writing of comedy scenes and screenplays. Available for graduate credit with approval of CTVA graduate coordinator.
CTVA 440. Theory and Techniques of TV Directing (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220, CTVA 240 (for television production option); grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 320 (for screenwriting option). Theories and techniques of TV directing. Unique characteristics of video as they affect the art of directing. Screening and critique of representative TV programs.
CTVA 441. Directing the TV Documentary (3)
Prerequisites: CTVA 331 and CTVA 341. Capstone course using applied theories and techniques of producing and directing television documentary. Lab with accompanying lecture, 6 hours per week.
CTVA 442. Television Thesis Production (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 346. Capstone course using applied theories and techniques of producing and directing television comedy and drama programs. 9 hours lab per week.
CTVA 452A. Senior Film Project I (2)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 355 and the following: CTVA 356 or CTVA 357, or both CTVA 358 and CTVA 359, or CTVA 455, and senior standing. Approval of instructor required. Capstone course using applied theories and techniques of film production. 6 hours per week.
CTVA 452B. Senior Film Project II (1)
Prerequisite: CTVA 452A. Approval of instructor required. Corequisite: CTVA 453. Application of advanced theories and techniques of film postproduction through marketing and distribution phases of a finished film. 3 hours per week.
CTVA 453. Advanced Film Postproduction (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 452A. Corequisite: CTVA 452B. Application of advanced theories and techniques of film postproduction and participation in finished film productions. Approval of instructor required. 6 hours per week.
CTVA 455. Principles of Production Management (3)
Corequisites: For Television Production majors, CTVA 340; for Film Production majors, CTVA 355. This course explores the theory and practice of managing live-action media productions. Students will study the most efficient and economic ways to schedule shoots, negotiate business deals for crews, locations and technical equipment, and make day-to-day production decisions to ensure that productions proceed …
CTVA 461. Interactive Multimedia Development (3)
Prerequisites: CTVA 361; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Development, creation and integration of multimedia elements for entertainment, consumer and corporate products. Introduction to design parameters, preproduction (design documents, budgets, schedules), production, postproduction (testing plans) and implementation. Regular computer assignments required. Lab, 6 hours.
CTVA 462. Intermediate Immersive Production (3)
Prerequisites: ART 364, CTVA 363, CTVA 364. This course is focused on immersive storytelling and art techniques including 3D environment design, extended display technology, and real-time digital production. Students explore the relationship between physical and virtual spaces and delve into advanced areas of display and tracking technology. Students will work in teams and individually to …
CTVA 463CS. Emerging Media Capstone (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 462. This production course focuses on service learning through collaboration with community partners to conceptualize, design and execute transmedia projects. Strong communication skills, organization, and time management will be key to successful partnerships and final portfolio ready work. Offers a community service opportunity with activities relating to concepts and theories presented.
CTVA 464. Multimedia Design (3)
Prerequisites: CTVA 361; completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study the basic theories and techniques of multimedia production. Covers establishment of goals and objectives, program design and production practices, project validation and utilization. Lab, 6 hours.
CTVA 467. The Management of Postproduction for Television and Film (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220, and CTVA 240 or CTVA 250 or CTVA 260. Advanced course on the management processes involved in postproduction, including scheduling and budgeting, setting up and managing an edit room and planning and carrying out cost-effective on-line, sound mixing, color correction and titling …
CTVA 468. Multimedia Production (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 361. Production of a multimedia program. Lab with accompanying lectures, 6 hours per week.
CTVA 475. Audience Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220, and CTVA 240 or CTVA 250 or CTVA 260. Lecture/discussion of mass audiences and the techniques used to study their wants, needs, motives, attitudes, opinions and behavior. Survey of audience measurement techniques.
CTVA 480. Electronic Media Management (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220, and CTVA 240 or CTVA 250 or CTVA 260. Study of business problems of station operations. Stress placed on case studies of stations.
CTVA 481. Network Practices (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 301, CTVA 305 and CTVA 480. Network as unique development in broadcasting, its role in distribution of information and the national economy.
CTVA 482. Network Program Development (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 305. Theoretical and practical problems in producing current network television programs. Available for graduate credit with approval of CTVA graduate coordinator.
CTVA 483. Emerging Media Programming and Practices (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 301, CTVA 305 and CTVA 480. The business of emerging media programming and practices as a unique development in broadcasting, its role in the distribution of television and film programming and impact on the national economy. Available for graduate credit with approval of CTVA graduate coordinator.
CTVA 487. Social Controls and Regulation of Electronic Media (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100, CTVA 210, CTVA 220, and CTVA 240 or CTVA 250 or CTVA 260. Legal and social controls in the regulation of electronic media, including broadcasting, cable television, common carriers and communication satellites. Regulatory efforts of federal agencies, such as the FCC, and controlling influences of public …
CTVA 489. Strategic Media Management (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 301, CTVA 305, CTVA 480 and two of the following courses: CTVA 384, CTVA 405, CTVA 467, CTVA 481 or CTVA 483. Senior capstone seminar. Integrating functional media business disciplines of management, marketing, economics, content creation and distribution, audience analysis, finance, accounting, and media law. Detailed examination …
CTVA 494A/B. Internship (1/2)
Prerequisite: CTVA majors who are seniors in good academic standing only–approval through application and instructor consent. Corequisite: CTVA 494A and CTVA 494B. Students earn 3 units by enrolling in CTVA 494A (1 unit) and CTVA 494B (2 units) concurrently. Extensive on-the-job training in specific areas of Radio, TV, or Film production or administration. Academic Internship Course. CTVA …
CTVA 494C/D. Internship (1/5)
Prerequisite: CTVA majors who are seniors in good academic standing only–approval through application and instructor consent. Corequisite: CTVA 494C and CTVA 494D. Students earn 6 units by enrolling in CTVA 494C (1 unit) and CTVA 494D (5 units) concurrently. Extensive on-the-job training in specific areas of Radio, TV, or Film production or administration. Maximum 6 …
CTVA 495A-Z. Current Trends in Television and Film (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in CTVA 100 and CTVA 210; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Investigation of selected contemporary issues and practices in television and film. Emphasis on analysis of current trends, ethical issues and specialized operations in the entertainment business. These courses utilize industry professionals sharing their expertise in focused …
CTVA 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Prerequisite: One year of appropriate lower division courses in CTVA. Course content to be determined.
CTVA 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Only courses at the 400-, 500- or 600-level carry credit toward the master’s degree in Screenwriting.
CTVA 500. Theory and History of Cinema and Electronic Media (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate status. Survey of the history of cinema/electronic media, as well as cinema and electronic media theory and criticism, from the silent era through the 1950s.
CTVA 505. Contemporary Film Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate status. Exploration of screen story structure and the screenwriting tools of dramaturgy used in contemporary motion pictures to impact audiences emotionally and intellectually. Effective story outlining paradigms are investigated, and story strengths and weaknesses are analyzed. Written film analysis assignments are required.
CTVA 510. Screenplay Scene Writing (3-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate status. Investigates the techniques and dramatic tools used to write powerful scenes for the screen. Emphasis on the creation of fully dimensional characters, use of visual elements, tempo, timing, descriptive style, and dialogue. This workshop course is product-oriented and students complete a screenplay project. May be repeated once for credit.
CTVA 525. Seminar in Screenwriting (3)
Prerequisites: CTVA 425, CTVA 501. Identification and analysis of the student writer’s creative strengths and weaknesses. Format includes exercises and original screenplay material specifically designed to strengthen narrative skills.
CTVA 595A-G. Studies in Mass Communication (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate status. Graduate studies in Cinema and Television Arts Mass Communication. Faculty members will lead a small group of students in the study of the following general areas with exact content to be determined. Course Title CTVA 595A Advanced Research CTVA 595B History CTVA 595C Theory CTVA 595D Writing Episodic Television CTVA 595E TV …
CTVA 625. Writing the Feature-Length Screenplay (3-3)
Prerequisites: CTVA 505, CTVA 525. In this course, screen story structure creation undertaken in CTVA 525 will be continued to the completion of a feature-length screenplay. This is a product-oriented course. May be repeated once for credit.
CTVA 680. Agencies, Management, and Producing (3)
An introduction and overview of the role of the producer and gatekeepers in the entertainment industry. This class will provide students a roadmap of how professionals in film and television decide what kinds of projects to develop and acquire, assemble the necessary elements, construct an overall producing plan, and get their projects produced and distributed.
CTVA 681. Storytelling and Script Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 685 and CTVA 680. This course provides students with the essential tools needed to analyze screenplays, pilot scripts, treatments, show bibles, and pitches to assess viability in the entertainment marketplace. Students will learn the narrative aesthetics of film and television, basic structures of feature film, television short and long format, and reality TV. …
CTVA 682. Production Management I: Film and Television Production (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 681. This course explores the theory and practice of managing content production. Students will learn the structure of crews and production, workflow methodology, the most economically and time efficient ways to schedule shoots, negotiate business deals for crews, locations, and technical equipment, and make production decisions to ensure that productions proceed safely, professionally …
CTVA 683. Entertainment Industry Operations (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 682. This course introduces and examines concepts underlying the daily operations of an entertainment media company (with special emphasis on film/TV production companies), including forming the company, financing operations, protecting company properties, conducting business with other companies and firms, and avoiding conflicts. Also examined will be how such companies interact internationally as well …
CTVA 684. Entertainment Marketing, Sales, and Pitching (3)
This course explores general marketing concepts as they relate to the entertainment business. Students are introduced to marketing concepts and strategies including positioning, perceptual mapping, branding, market segmentation, and defining a target audience. By the end of this course, students will understand the basics of developing a marketing plan as well as the critical role …
CTVA 686. Production Management II: Animation, Virtual Production, and VFX (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 682. Course covers the workflows and tools for tracking and managing animation, visual effects, and virtual production, and other digital productions. By way of case studies from real-world productions and practicing prevalent production tracking software, the core concepts, methods and skills of production management will be introduced. Various industry professionals from animation and …
CTVA 687. Entertainment Industry Management Internship (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 686. Extensive on-the-job training in film or television development, production, accounting, entertainment law, marketing/sales, or audience analytics. A minimum of 135 hours at an entertainment firm is required. (Credit/No Credit only)
CTVA 688. Entertainment Industry Regulations (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 683. This course introduces and examines concepts underlying the impact of regulations and policies on entertainment industry environments, production, and management. The possible regulatory implications of changing media landscapes will be examined as will the ways in which United States’ media regulations compare with those of other nations. Special emphasis will be placed …
CTVA 692. Thesis Script Preparation (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 525. Instruction in the steps of thesis publication and individual guidance in developing original story ideas into full outlines for thesis screenplays. The first act of a feature-length thesis script is also written as preparation for final thesis completion and publication in CTVA 698C. This is a product-oriented course.
CTVA 694A/B. Internship (1/2)
Prerequisite: Approval of graduate advisor. Corequisite: CTVA 694A and CTVA 694B. Students earn 3 units by enrolling in CTVA 694A (1 unit) and CTVA 694B (2 units) concurrently. Intensive on-the-job training beyond the entry level in film, television and/or allied industries. CTVA 694A and CTVA 694B may be repeated concurrently once for credit. (Credit/No Credit …
CTVA 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3)
Prerequisites: CTVA 501, CTVA 602; Approval of graduate advisor.
CTVA 698EIM. Graduate Project (3)
Prerequisite: CTVA 687. This capstone project is intended to challenge students to draw upon the knowledge and skills they have acquired through their prior coursework in the MA in Entertainment Industry Management program. Students will produce a 10-episode television limited series proposal which will include a documental package and a marketing plan for promoting the …
CTVA 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: CTVA 500, CTVA 602; Approval of sponsoring faculty member.
DANC 137A. Ballroom Dance I (1)
An introductory course to ballroom dancing. Survey, analysis, practice, and development of social dance etiquette and of proficiency in the fundamentals of ballroom dancing. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 137A.)
DANC 139A. Ballet I (1)
Development of proficiency in basic ballet skills and development of understanding and appreciation for ballet as an art form. 2 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts. (Cross-listed with KIN 139A.)
DANC 139B. Ballet II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 139A or DANC 139A or instructor consent. A continued study of ballet technique with an emphasis on combining basic skills. 2 hours week. (Cross-listed with KIN 139B.)
DANC 141A. Jazz Dance I (1)
Development of proficiency in jazz dance technique, skill and development of an understanding and appreciation of jazz dance as an art form. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 141A.)
DANC 141B. Jazz Dance II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 141A or DANC 141A or instructor consent. Development of intermediate jazz dance techniques, skill and development of an understanding and appreciation for jazz dance as an art form. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 141B.)
DANC 142A. Latin Dance I (1)
Development of proficiency in Latin folk dance skills, in choreography, and in performance of group dances based upon the traditional forms. Introduction to historical background of music. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 142A.)
DANC 142B. Latin Dance II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 142A or DANC 142A or instructor consent. Development of proficiency in Latin popular dance skills. Focus is on typical dances from Latin cultures, with emphasis on acquisition of intermediate level dance skills. 2 hours per week. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. (Cross-listed with KIN 142B.)
DANC 143A. Hip Hop Dance Culture I (1)
Development of introductory basic level in hip hop dance culture styles, including the most current forms found in popular youth culture and understanding its socio-ethnic origins and aesthetics. Meets 2 hours per week in the studio. (Cross-listed with KIN 143A.)
DANC 143B. Hip Hop Dance Culture II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 143A or DANC 143A or instructor consent. Development of proficient-intermediate level skills in hip hop dance art forms, including the most current forms found in popular youth culture and understanding its socio-ethnic origins and aesthetics. Class meets for 2 studio hours per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 143B.)
DANC 144A. Modern Dance I (1)
Development of proficiency in modern dance technique skills and development of an understanding and appreciation of modern dance as an art form. Class meets for 2 studio hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts. (Cross-listed with KIN 144A.)
DANC 147. Pilates (1)
An introduction to the Pilates method—a mind-body movement program designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. Exercises focus on postural symmetry, breath control, abdominal strength, spine, pelvis and shoulder stabilization, muscular flexibility, joint mobility and strengthening through the complete range of motion of all joints. 2 hours per week. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. …
DANC 148. Dance Conditioning and Somatic Practices (1)
Develop proficiency and increased knowledge about dance conditioning practices, with the goal to improve stability, strength and awareness. 2 hours per week. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. (Cross-listed with KIN 148.)
DANC 236/L. Introduction to Choreography and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: DANC 236L. Principles of dance composition—movement sources, rhythmic, spatial and dynamic techniques of organization, and thematic development. Composition of solo and small group dances. Lab: Lab practice in choreography. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts. (Cross-listed with KIN 236/L.)
DANC 314/L. Creative Dance for Children and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: DANC 314L. Study of the elements of time, space and energy as related to children’s dance as an art form. Principles, techniques and exploration of directions of teaching dance to children. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. (Cross-listed with KIN 314/L.)
DANC 315/L. Analysis and Application of Multi-Cultural Dance Forms for Children and Adolescents and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 242 or instructor consent. Corequisite: DANC 315L. Analysis of basic to intermediate skills of multi-cultural dance, including ballroom, contra, ethnic, round and square. Students develop performance analysis skills and the ability to plan and conduct instructional activities in multi-cultural dance. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. (Cross-listed with KIN 315/L.)
DANC 316/L. Choreographic Forms and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 236/L or DANC 236/L or instructor consent. Corequisite: DANC 316L. Study of preclassic, classic, modern, dramatic and group forms, with practical application in composition of solo and group dances. Lecture and lab taken concurrently. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. (Cross-listed with KIN 316/L.)
DANC 317. Advanced Analysis of Dance Forms–Ballet, Modern, Jazz (3)
Analysis of basic to intermediate skills ballet, jazz and modern dance. Organizing and conducting of dance classes, demonstrations, concerts and other special dance activities in a school setting. Students develop performance analysis skills with ability to plan and conduct instructional activities in ballet, jazz and modern dance. (Cross-listed with KIN 317.)
DANC 318. Intermediate Classical and Contemporary Ballet Technique (3-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 139B or DANC 139B or KIN 141A or DANC 141A or KIN 144A or DANC 144A or instructor consent. Recommended Preparatory: Previous formal dance training. An intermediate course for undergraduate dance specialists in classical and contemporary ballet technique. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours. …
DANC 319. Intermediate Modern Dance (3-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 139A or DANC 139A or KIN 144A or DANC 144A or instructor consent. An intermediate course for undergraduate dance specialists in modern dance technique. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours. (Cross-listed with KIN 319.)
DANC 321. Intermediate Contemporary Dance Forms (3-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 143A or DANC 143A or KIN 144A or DANC 144A or instructor consent. An intermediate course in contemporary dance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours. (Cross-listed with KIN 321.)
DANC 380/L. Perspectives of Dance and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: DANC 380L. History, aesthetics, performance forms, musical forms, cultural and racial heritages, and contemporary directions of dance in education and art. Dance is examined as a performing art, ritual, social/recreational activity and subject for scholarly investigation and analysis. Students participate in dance techniques related to content …
DANC 384. Historical and Cultural Aspects of Dance (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course explores historical, cultural, and stylistic aspects of dance and movement arts. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (I.C.) (W.I.) (Cross-listed with KIN 384.)
DANC 418. Advanced Classical and Contemporary Ballet Technique (3-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 318 or DANC 318 or instructor consent. Recommended Preparatory: Previous formal dance training. A course for students interested in a dance specialty. Class is designed at the advanced-skill level in ballet technique. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours per week. …
DANC 419. Advanced Modern Dance (3-3)
Recommended Preparatory: Previous formal dance training. An advanced course for undergraduate dance specialists in modern dance technique. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours per week. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with KIN 419.)
DANC 421. Advanced Contemporary Dance Forms (3-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 319 or DANC 319 or KIN 321 or DANC 321 or instructor consent. An advanced course in contemporary dance forms. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. Available for graduate credit. 6 studio hours. (Cross-listed with KIN 421.)
DANC 426. Choreography (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 236/L or DANC 236/L or KIN 316 or DANC 316 or instructor consent. View of dance composition, including movement sources, rhythmic spatial and dynamic techniques of organization; thematic development and dramatic intent. Composition of solo and small-group dances. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with KIN 426.)
DANC 427. Dance Production (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 316 or DANC 316 or instructor consent. Study of techniques and materials in dance as applied to music analysis and advanced individual and group choreography for performance. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with KIN 427.)
DANC 494A-B. Academic Internship in Kinesiology (1-2)
Academic internship course. On- and off-campus study and research in selected areas of dance with course content to be determined. Enrollment is limited to 6 units total in any combination of DANC 494A or KIN 494A or DANC 494B or KIN 494B. (See subtitle in appropriate Schedule of Classes.) (Cross-listed with KIN 494A-B.) (Credit/No Credit …
DANC 494I. Academic Internship Evaluation (1-1)
Corequisite: DANC 494A or KIN 494A or DANC 494B or KIN 494B. Supervised on- and off-campus internship to apply content and research in selected areas of Dance. May be repeated once for credit. (Cross-listed with KIN 494I.) (Credit/No Credit only)
DANC 498WC. Dance Concert Modes (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 316 or DANC 316 or instructor consent. Analysis and application of advanced choreographic structures to compose individual or group choreography for dance concert productions. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with KIN 498WC.)
DANC 519. Seminar in Dance Science (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Kinesiology M.S. program or instructor consent. Graduate seminar in dance science, with particular focus on the application of functional anatomy, motor learning and prevention of dance injuries as it applies to the training of dancers. (Cross-listed with KIN 519.)
DANC 543. Dance Performance Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Kinesiology M.S. program or instructor consent. Dance performance analysis incorporates a Graduate Concert of new choreographic works, plus active scientific research involving kinesiology as it applies to dance performance. During the course students will acquire, develop and incorporate skills necessary for creating a new work to be produced and performed in a …
DCDL 500. Theories of Community Development, Social Justice and Structures of Inequities (3)
In this course, students will be introduced to an intersectional approach to understanding community development, social justice and structural inequities from interdisciplinary perspectives. Students will learn critical theories regarding race, class, gender and indigeneity, which will enable them to understand and interrogate systems of power as they manifest in multiple community contexts. Students will also …
DCDL 510. History of Diverse Urban Communities (3)
In this course, students will be introduced to an interdisciplinary and comparative approach to understanding how structural factors have shaped the experiences of various racial and ethnic groups in urban America. The course is organized thematically according to several historiographical debates central to the study of urban history, including race, immigration, and spatial segregation; religion …
DCDL 520. Issues in Community Development and Empowerment (3)
In this course, students will analyze how community development partners align themselves with community-centered approaches to tackling some of the most prominent issues in urban centers. Students will learn about how social and environmental justice issues intersect with community-based organizations. Students will learn about case studies from different regions about the development of policies that …
DCDL 530. Applied Leadership (3)
In this course, students will be provided with an overview and examination of applied leadership. Leadership in diverse context(s) often operates differently from traditional conceptualizations of top-down, individual-based leadership models. Exploring the theories, histories and issues presented in leadership studies, we will pay particular attention to diverse leadership styles and their effectiveness in various community …
DCDL 600. Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative (3)
In this course, students will be introduced to key quantitative and qualitative methods from an interdisciplinary approach. Students will learn how to collect, manage and assess data necessary for effective management and leadership of diverse community organizations and to address community needs. Qualitative methodologies, such as community-based participatory action research, grounded theory and case study, …
DCDL 610. Communication Skills in Community Development (3)
In this course, the capacity of students to apply communication strategies to create and present a proposal in support of diverse communities will be promoted. Students will be introduced to signature aspects of communication, including interpersonal and public speaking, marketing, public relations and positioning. Students then apply those skills in the creation of one advocacy …
DCDL 620. Building Community-Government-Private Partnerships (3)
In this course, students will explore how to build partnerships between community, public and private organizations for the purposes of fundraising, grant writing and community advocacy. Emphasis will be on negotiating complexities and controversies between partners in the adoption, implementation and evaluation of policy. Students will explore sources of funds and resources required for fundraising/grant …
DCDL 630. Organizing in Diverse Communities (3)
In this course, students will be provided with a theoretical and practical overview of community organizing in a U.S. context. Students will explore various models and approaches related to community organizing and social movements within diverse communities, using historical and contemporary case studies. Community outreach, leadership development and capacity building processes will be emphasized as …
DCDL 698. Capstone Graduate Project (6)
In this course, students will implement their approved community development capstone proposal. Under faculty supervision, students collaborate with the community partner to determine the scope of work to address a specific community issue. Students apply research to make evidence-based decisions to develop and evaluate alternative proposals for the community partner. Using appropriate communication strategies, students …
DEAF 160. American Sign Language I (4)
Not open to native signers. Study of the fundamentals of American Sign Language. Preparation for visual/gestural communication, including basic information relating to Deaf culture, intensive work on comprehension skills and grammatical structures.
DEAF 161. American Sign Language II (4)
Prerequisite: DEAF 160 or equivalent. Not open to native signers. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of American Sign Language. Comprehension skills, grammatical structures, practice in the production aspects of the language and exposure to Deaf culture.
DEAF 200. Introduction to Deaf Studies (3)
Preparatory: DEAF 160. This course introduces students to the basic information of the American Deaf experience in the United States: Deaf community/culture and American Sign Language. This course exposes students to the history, contributions and contemporary lives of Deaf people in America. This course is interdisciplinary in that it introduces a range of issues that …
DEAF 280. American Sign Language III (4)
Prerequisite: DEAF 161 or equivalent. Not open to native signers. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of American Sign Language. Comprehension skills, advanced grammatical structures, continued emphasis on production skills and aspects of Deaf culture.
DEAF 281. American Sign Language IV (4)
Prerequisite: DEAF 280 or equivalent. Not open to native signers. Emphasis on production/conversational skills in American Sign Language, along with continued focus on grammatical and cultural features.
DEAF 300. Advanced ASL Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: DEAF 281 or equivalent or instructor consent. Not open to native signers. Provides further development of conversational abilities in American Sign Language, emphasizing the area of self-expression. Strongly recommended for prospective teachers, interpreters and other professionals working with Deaf people.
DEAF 350. Principles of Sign Language Interpretation (3)
Prerequisite: DEAF 200. Introductory overview of the profession of sign language interpretation. Forms the theoretical foundation for all other work in sign language interpretation. Particular emphasis on the professional code of ethics and other professional concerns. (Offered Spring semester only.)
DEAF 360. American Deaf Culture (3)
Prerequisite: DEAF 200. Discussion of the various aspects of American Deaf culture, including the description of deafness, Deaf people, the deaf community as defined by audiological and/or cultural means, services for and by Deaf people and culture as reflected in the arts and language of Deaf people.
DEAF 370. American Sign Language/English Translation (3)
Prerequisites: DEAF 281 or equivalent. Intensive examination of translation as an issue in applied linguistics. Practice in translation between ASL and English, and extensive discussion of problems encountered in the translation process between the two languages.
DEAF 380. Sign Language Interpreting I (3)
Prerequisite: DEAF 370. Corequisite: DEAF 383. Training in receptive and expressive sign language interpreting for Deaf individuals, emphasis on the development of consecutive sign language interpreting skills (sign-to-voice and voice-to sign).
DEAF 381. Sign Language Interpreting II (3)
Prerequisite: DEAF 380. Corequisite: DEAF 383. Further training in receptive and expressive sign language interpreting for Deaf individuals. Sequenced series of activities leading from consecutive interpreting to the development of simultaneous interpreting skills (sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign).
DEAF 383. Sign Language Interpretation Lab (1-1)
Recommended Corequisite: DEAF 380 or DEAF 381. Refines sign language interpretation and transliteration skills through individualized instruction. May be repeated once for credit.
DEAF 400. Deaf and Hearing People: A Comparative Cultural Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: DEAF 360. Preparatory: DEAF 281. For students entering the world of Deaf people in professional and/or social capacities to conduct comparative/contrastive analysis between Deaf and hearing cultures. Students apply observational techniques to identify and record cultural conflicts/interactions between Deaf and hearing people. Students attempt to describe characteristics of the Deaf/hearing group known as the …
DEAF 401. Deaf History (3)
Prerequisite: DEAF 360. Preparatory: DEAF 281. Examines selected points of the history of Deaf people and the Deaf community as well as the Deaf experience in a historical perspective. Emphasis on historical forces impacting the educational, social, political and economic aspects of the Deaf community, from both the Deaf perspective and a historical perspective, including …
DEAF 402. Deaf Literature (3)
Prerequisite: DEAF 360. Preparatory: ENGL 255; DEAF 281 and DEAF 370. Provides an overview of all genres of both American Sign Language and English literature about deaf/Deaf characters written by deaf/Deaf and hearing authors, and explores Western society’s views of the deaf/Deaf experience as depicted in novels, short stories, drama, poetry, folklore, humor, media and other …
DEAF 404. Issues and Trends in the Deaf Community (3)
Prerequisites: DEAF 281, DEAF 360. The course examines issues and trends in the Deaf community. The course begins with a critical analysis of historical issues confronting the Deaf community. Major emphasis on social, cultural, linguistic, political and economic patterns affecting Deaf people in the U.S. Issues of audism and linguicism also are addressed. The course …
DEAF 405. ASL/Deaf Theatre (3)
Prerequisite: DEAF 281 or equivalent. A survey of theatre works staged with Deaf and hearing performers in American Sign Language and intended for Deaf and hearing audiences. The course will explore different genres of this type of American Sign Language/Deaf theatre, including sign language adaptations of plays, original works involving Deaf issues, plays concerning cross-cultural conflicts …
DEAF 406. The Deaf Learner (3)
Prerequisites: DEAF 281, DEAF 360. This course examines the linguistic, historical, social and educational development of the Deaf learner. Students are exposed to various perspectives and practices of the traditional and current systems for educating Deaf youngsters. Particular attention on the importance of maximizing visual input for the Deaf learners as part of their cognitive development. …
DEAF 407. Law and the Deaf (3)
Prerequisites: DEAF 281, 360. This course focuses on the laws affecting Deaf people and the role laws and the legal system play in ameliorating the inequalities that Deaf people face through living in a hearing world. Emphasis is on the laws and the legal system of the U.S., although legal situations pertaining to Deaf people in …
DEAF 410. Deaf Women in Today’s American Society (3)
Prerequisites: DEAF 281 and DEAF 360, or instructor consent. This course is a multidisciplinary analysis of Deaf women in the Deaf community and in American society, and includes the study of the historical, social, political, educational and economic factors that have influenced and impacted the role and status of Deaf women, including some important events of …
DEAF 412. Black Deaf Communities (3)
Prerequisites: DEAF 200 and DEAF 360. Recommended Preparatory: DEAF 400 and DEAF 404. The course will explore the history of Black Deaf education and culture in the U.S. and the role racism, audism, hearing privilege, and resistance played in its development. Contemporary realities and issues within Black Deaf education, language, employment, family and culture in …
DEAF 415. Deaf Studies Community Services (3)
Prerequisites: DEAF 281, DEAF 360. Corequisite: DEAF 404. Field study, observation and participation in selected Deaf community institutions and agencies to be conducted under supervision and after preparatory instruction to acquaint the student with field and service learning techniques.
DEAF 420. Sign Language Interpreting III (4)
Prerequisite: DEAF 381 or equivalent. This course will continue development of students’ interpreting skills through exercises that focus on memory, processing, discourse analysis and interpretation/transliteration of various communication genres. Throughout the semester, students will be exposed to and practice interpreting and transliterating texts from a variety of specialized settings.
DEAF 430. American Sign Language: Individual Skills Development (3-3)
Prerequisite: DEAF 281. A supervised individual/small group activity designed to provide feedback on comprehension and production skills in American Sign Language. Designed primarily for students whose individual performance after completing ASL IV or equivalent indicates the need for additional support from a fluent ASL sign language model/tutor. Individualized attention and feedback can be provided in …
DEAF 434A. Fingerspelling I (1-1)
Prerequisite: DEAF 280 or equivalent. Strongly recommended for prospective teachers, interpreters and other professionals working with Deaf people. Develops basic skills in receptive and expressive fingerspelling. May be repeated once for credit.
DEAF 436. Sign Language Teaching (3)
Prerequisite: DEAF 281 or equivalent. Overview of sign language research and its impact on sign language teaching. Critical analysis of the effect of instructional models in sign language teaching, mainly ASL. Includes discussion on how the concepts found in the research can be best utilized for sign language teaching.
DEAF 482. Practicum in Sign Language Interpreting (3)
Prerequisites: DEAF 381, DEAF 383, DEAF 420. Advanced exposure to and practical experience in sign language interpreting and transliterating. (Offered Spring semester only.)
DEAF 484. Structure of American Sign Language (3)
Prerequisite: DEAF 281 or equivalent. Focus on the grammatical structures and patterns of American Sign Language. View of ASL phonology, morphology and syntax, with emphasis on the practical use of such knowledge.
DEAF 485. Issues in American Sign Language (3)
Prerequisite: DEAF 484. Addresses questions of syntax, language acquisition and discourse structure in American Sign Language. (Offered Spring semester only.)
DEAF 489/L. Introduction to ASL Translation of Literary and Artistic Works/Creative Uses of American Sign Language (1/2-2)
Prerequisite: DEAF 281 or equivalent. Corequisite: DEAF 489L. Introduction to the basic principles of American Sign Language as applied in various artistic settings. Explores the techniques and principles of translating artistic and literary works from English into ASL and from ASL into English. Lab: Provides training in the artistic expression of poetry, storytelling and song-translation using …
DEAF 490A-G. Essential Features of ASL/Signed Languages (1)
Prerequisite: DEAF 281. This group of seven 1-unit courses continues developing advanced ASL/signed language skills and covers a multitude of topics examining applications of specific ASL/signed language skills. Linguistic competence is enhanced through interactive discourse in class. Each 1-unit course focuses on a specific topic/skill and includes practice of the requisite skills and process tasks …
DEAF 491A-F. Specialized Areas of Sign Language Interpreting (1)
Prerequisite: DEAF 380. This group of six 1-unit courses introduces students to the broad range of career paths that are available to them within the profession of sign language interpreting. Continuation of skills development within interpretation processes includes application of production and comprehension skills in different topical areas. Content areas in each course include theory, …
DEAF 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Deaf Studies (3)
Experimental courses in Deaf Studies, with course content to be determined.
DEAF 497. Deaf Studies Capstone (3)
Prerequisite: Graduating senior standing or instructor consent. Restricted to students majoring in Deaf Studies. Capstone course for the Deaf Studies major, usually taken during the final semester before baccalaureate graduation. Focus on a synthesis of the information, concepts, material and methodologies provided in the previous Deaf Studies classes. Completion of a project resulting from the …
DEAF 499X-Z. Independent Study (1-3)
Strongly recommended for prospective teachers, interpreters and other professionals working with Deaf people.
DH 120. Introduction to Digital Humanities (3)
The course introduces students to discourses, tools, methods, projects, and practices in Digital Humanities. Students reflect on technologies used in humanities settings as complex, socially situated, and political tools through which human beings make meaning and interpret the human condition. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities.
DH 320. Perspectives on Digital Humanities (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. The course helps students understand how digital technologies are changing the ways we produce, preserve, share and disseminate knowledge in the humanities. Students will learn about major projects, theories and developments in the field of digital humanities, including text encoding, data analysis, visualization and/or digital archiving. The …
DH 480. Digital Humanities Studies and Projects (3)
Preparatory: DH 320. The course guides students in the application of topics, theories and tools to one major area of digital humanities work specified by the instructor. Students participate in a range of intellectual and hands-on activities that involve computation-enhanced research in the humanities and might involve web technologies, computational textual analysis, content management, metadata …
DH 481. Digital Humanities Workshop (3-3)
Recommended Preparatory: DH 320, DH 480. The course guides students in the application of topics, theories, and tools to one major area of digital humanities work specified by the instructor. Students participate in a range of intellectual and hands-on activities that involve computation-enhanced research in the humanities and might involve web technologies, computational textual analysis, content …
ECE 101/L. Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Lab (1/1)
Corequisite: ECE 101L. A freshman orientation course for the Electrical Engineering program, the profession and the University. Technical writing, engineering case studies, design and analysis procedures, computer aided design, and analysis tools are integrated into the course. 1 hour lecture-discussion, 3 hours lab per week.
ECE 196A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Electrical Engineering (1-4)
Course content to be determined.
ECE 206/L. Computing for Electrical Engineers and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: MATH 150A. Corequisite: ECE 206L. Introduction to computer programming with emphasis on ECE problem solving. Major topics include problem solving, algorithm development, hardware integration and programming in NQC and C++. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week.
ECE 240. Electrical Engineering Fundamentals (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 150B, PHYS 220B and PHYS 220BL; Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering major. Corequisites: ECE 240L; ECE 280 or ME 280 or MATH 280. Introduction to the theory and analysis of electrical circuits; basic circuit elements including the operational amplifier; circuit theorems; dc circuits; forced and natural responses of simple circuits; sinusoidal steady state …
ECE 240L. Electrical Circuits Lab (1)
Prerequisites: MATH 150B; PHYS 220B and PHYS 220BL. Corequisite: ECE 240 or ECE 240N or ECE 296B. Introduction to the practical aspects of electrical circuits, analysis and design. Lab includes experiments on resistive circuits, operational amplifiers, network theorems, first and second order circuits, dc meters, passive filters, resonant circuits and RC active filters. Several experiments emphasize the …
ECE 240N. Introduction to Electric Circuits (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 150B, PHYS 220B and PHYS 220BL; Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering or Mechanical Engineering major. Corequisites: ECE 240L; MATH 280 or ECE 280 or ME 280. This course introduces the theory and analysis of electrical circuits to students outside of Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering majors. Circuit components covered in this course include …
ECE 280. Applied Differential Equations in Electrical Engineering (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 150B. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 250. Modeling of systems by ordinary differential equations. Determination of initial conditions using dynamic behavior of physical systems. Solution of ordinary differential equations by various methods, such as separation of variables, undetermined coefficients, series, and Laplace Transform. Linear algebra and solution of systems of differential equations. Numerical …
ECE 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1-4)
Course content to be determined.
ECE 309. Numerical Methods in Electrical Engineering (2)
Prerequisites: ECE 240 or ECE 240N; MATH 280 or ECE 280; ECE 206/L or COMP 110/L. This course includes numerical techniques implemented in MATLAB for the solution of problems in electrical and computer engineering. Topics covered include an introduction to MATLAB, number representation and error analysis, interpolation and curve-fitting, numerical solutions to systems of linear …
ECE 320/L. Theory of Digital Systems and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: MATH 150B or instructor consent. Corequisite: ECE 320L. Introduction to digital systems. Topics include number systems, binary codes, Boolean algebra, combinational logic design, logic minimization techniques, sequential circuits design, arithmetic operations, data transfers using register transfer notation, memory devices, digital system organization and digital subsystems design. 3 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week.
ECE 340/L. Electronics I and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: ECE 240 or ECE 240N, and ECE 240L. Corequisite: ECE 340L. Recommended Corequisite: ECE 350. Linear, piecewise-linear and nonlinear models for active devices and their interaction with passive network elements. Characteristics and behavior of operational amplifiers, diodes and transistors. Small signal amplifiers and their analysis at low, midband and high frequencies. 3 hours lecture, one …
ECE 350. Linear Systems I (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 240 or ECE 240N; MATH 280 or ECE 280; MATH 250. Corequisite: ECE 309. Systematic development of linear system response models in both the time and frequency domains. Concentrates on continuous system models. Techniques developed include Laplace transform, Fourier analysis, impulse response, convolution and state variables for continuous linear systems.
ECE 351. Linear Systems II (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 350. Continuation of ECE 350, with concentration on discrete system models. Techniques developed include Z-transforms, Fourier Analysis, impulse response, convolution and state variables for discrete linear systems.
ECE 370. Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 240 or ECE 240N; MATH 280 or ECE 280; MATH 250. Study of waves in transmission line circuits, transient and steady state solutions, phasors, reflection coefficient, Smith chart, matching circuits, wave propagation in materials, vector analysis, electrostatics, magnetostatics, steady electric currents, quasi-statics and electromagnetic fields.
ECE 370L. Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: ECE 240 or ECE 240N, and ECE 240L. Corequisite: ECE 370. Introduction to the applied aspects of electromagnetics. Design, simulation, and experimentation with waveguiding systems including microstrip, stripline, and coaxial transmission lines. Introduction to basic microwave measurements and techniques including network analyzers, impedance matching, and antenna radiation pattern characterization. Culminates in a design project. …
ECE 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1-4)
Course content to be determined.
ECE 410/L. Electrical Machines and Energy Conversion and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: ECE 240 or ECE 240N. Corequisite: ECE 410L. This course covers single and three phase power, including phasor diagrams and electromagnetic laws. Maxwell’s Equations as applied to energy conversion is covered, as are analysis of magnetic circuits and their losses, and single and three phase transformers, including voltage regulation end efficiency. Electromechanical energy conversion …
ECE 411. Electric Power Systems (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 240 or ECE 240N. Recommended Prerequisite: ECE 410. Review of single phase, three phase power and calculations of power using the “per-unit” method. Study of single line diagrams using reactance and impedance, and three phase transformers as applied to power systems and synchronous machines. Discussion of series impedance, capacitance, voltage and current as …
ECE 412. Power Electronics (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 240 or ECE 240N; ECE 340. Recommended Prerequisite: ECE 410. Switching losses in power semiconductor switches are covered in detail. Computer simulation of power electronic converters is taught using PSPICE and MATLAB. Study of line-frequency diode rectifiers (line-frequency ac-to-uncontrolled dc) as well as line-frequency phase-controlled rectifiers and inverters (line-frequency ac-to-controlled dc). Dc-to-dc switch-mode …
ECE 420. Digital Systems Design with Programmable Logic (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 320. Designed to cover and compare a variety of programmable logic devices with design examples to show their applications. Emphasizes the implementation of digital systems with programmable logic devices and uses VHDL in design description and Vivado software in design simulation and verification. Available for graduate credit.
ECE 420L. Digital Systems Design with Programmable Logic Lab (1)
Prerequisite: ECE 320/L. Corequisite: ECE 420. This course is designed to cover and compare a variety of programmable logic devices with design examples to show their applications. It emphasizes the implementation of digital systems with programmable logic devices using VHDL as design description language and Xilinx Vivado software for design simulation and verification. Lab activities …
ECE 422. Computer Organization and Design (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 320. Corequisite: ECE 422L. RISC based computer instruction set architecture (ISA). Computer performance. Design of datapath, control path of RISC based CPU. Design of single cycle, multicycle and pipelined processors. Design of computer hardware modules: arithmetic-logic units, control units, input-output units, buses. Memory hierarchy and organization: cache, virtual memory. Available for graduate credit.
ECE 422L. Computer Organization and Design Lab (1)
Prerequisite: ECE 320. Corequisite: ECE 422. The lab introduces a systematic approach to the design of modern RISC based pipelined processors. The laboratory complements the lecture course ECE 422 by providing hands on experience in assembly programming of microprocessors and RISC based instruction set architecture (ISA). Other topics to be included are evaluation of computer …
ECE 425/L. Microprocessor Systems and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: ECE 320/L. Corequisite: ECE 425L. Practice of software development on microprocessor-based applications. The laboratory complements the lecture course ECE 425 by providing hands-on experience on programming microprocessors using embedded C programming language, interfacing with peripheral devices, and using the required software development tools. Available for graduate credit.
ECE 440/L. Electronics II and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: ECE 340/L. Corequisite: ECE 440L. Continuation of ECE 340. Feedback amplifiers, power amplifiers, tuned amplifiers, stability, oscillators, LRC active and passive filters. Graduate students enrolled in the class will be required to develop computer simulation design programs that will produce results that meet a set of circuit specifications. These assignments will be 20 percent …
ECE 442/L. Digital Electronics and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: ECE 320/L, ECE 340, ECE 350. Corequisite: ECE 442L. This course covers models of electronic nonlinear devices and their analysis for digital circuit applications. Additional topics include: the limitations of digital circuits; design of logic gates, memory elements and registers at the device level; system considerations with reference to various technologies including CMOS, Pseudo-NMOS, ECL, …
ECE 443/L. Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuit Design and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: ECE 320/L and ECE 340/L. Corequisite: ECE 443L. This course provides a foundation for students to understand modern mixed-signal integrated circuits, such as analog-to-digital converter (ADCs) and digital-to-analog converter (DACs) circuits. Different architectures of ADCs and DACs are evaluated. Transistor-level implementations of operational amplifiers, comparator, and sample and hold circuits are discussed. Available for graduate …
ECE 445. Introduction to Solid State Devices (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 340. Electric and magnetic properties of materials are examined with emphasis on engineering applications. Typical devices that are considered include ohmic and non-ohmic contacts, voltaic cells, PN junction devices, ferroelectric energy converters, ferrite devices and integrated circuits. Available for graduate credit.
ECE 450. Probabilistic Systems in Electrical Engineering–Design and Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 350. Develops and demonstrates techniques and models useful for solving a wide range of problems associated with the design and analysis of various probabilistic systems in electrical engineering application. These include radar, communication systems, sonar, control systems, information theory, computer systems, circuit design, measurement theory, vulnerability analysis and propagation.
ECE 455. Mathematical Models in Electrical Engineering (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 350. Advanced topics in mathematics in the areas of complex variables, linear algebra, partial differential equations and series solutions to differential equations are discussed. These mathematical tools are used to model and solve electrical engineering-related problems in the areas of circuits, controls, electromagnetics, solid state and communication theories. Available for graduate credit.
ECE 460/L. Introduction to Communication Systems and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: ECE 350. Corequisite: ECE 460L. Recommended Corequisites: ECE 351, ECE 450. Introduction to information transmission. Analog communication systems: AM, DSB, SSB, VSB, FM and PM. Frequency-division multiplexing techniques. Superheterodyne receiver. 3 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week. Available for graduate credit.
ECE 480. Fundamentals of Control Systems (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 350. Review of the relations between transient responses, systems transfer functions and methods of specifying system performance. Analysis and synthesis of feedback control systems by means of Root-Locus methods. Nyquist diagrams, phase-gain-frequency diagrams. Use of compensating networks to optimize control system performance. Available for graduate credit.
ECE 480L. Fundamentals of Control Systems Lab (1)
Prerequisite: ECE 350. Corequisite: ECE 480. As an accompaniment to the 3-unit course Fundamentals of Control Systems (ECE 480), this laboratory provides experiments to verify theoretical studies and use their applications in the design of a control system with given specifications. The experiments are mainly electrical circuits with actual measurements and simulations and design applications …
ECE 492. Senior Design Project I (1)
Prerequisites: ECE 340/L, ECE 350, and two 400-level ECE courses. First semester of a two-semester capstone design project simulating professional electrical and computer engineering practice. Students will be members of a team working on a complex engineering project that is subject to realistic constraints and requires the integrated application and extension of science, engineering, economic, …
ECE 493. Senior Design Project II (2)
Prerequisite: ECE 492. Continuation of ECE 492. Issues concerning science, engineering, economic and social concepts, as well as ethics, written, oral communication and methods of technical problem solving will be further treated. Completion of the design project under faculty supervision culminating in a comprehensive report. Students who enter their projects in an appropriate technical paper …
ECE 494A-C. Academic Internship (1-3)
Prerequisites: Sophomore, junior, senior or graduate standing in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Prior approval of the department chair. Supervised practical professional experience relevant to the field of study in approved public or private organizations. Industrial supervisor and faculty sponsor performance evaluations and student self assessment are required. A final report written by …
ECE 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1-4)
Course content to be determined.
ECE 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
ECE 501/L. Biomedical Measurements and Instrumentation and Laboratory (2/1)
Prerequisite: ECE 350 or ME 384. Corequisite: ECE 501L. An introduction to biomedical measurements, signal acquisition, and instrumentation. The origins of biopotential phenomena (electrocardiograms, electromyograms, and electroencephalograms), measurement with bioelectric electrodes, and instrumentation amplifiers will be covered. In addition, physical measurements (temperature, pressure, and strain), chemical measurements (glucose concentration), and optical measurements (pulse oximeters) will be covered. …
ECE 502. Introduction to Medical Devices (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 501 and ECE 501L. A comprehensive introduction to medical devices. Cardiovascular devices such as pacemakers, external defibrillators, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), heart valves, cardiac catheters, stents, and circulatory support pumps will be discussed. In addition, tissue-stimulating devices like cochlear implants, retinal implants, and deep brain stimulators will be explored. For each medical device, system …
ECE 503. Biomedical Imaging (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 350 or Instructor consent. A comprehensive introduction to biomedical imaging systems will be explored. Common imaging modalities are introduced from the perspectives of both the underlying physics, the system components, and the image reconstruction requirements. Imaging modalities covered are Radiography (X-ray and CT scanning), Ultrasound, Nuclear Imaging (PET and SPECT), and MRI. An introduction …
ECE 511. Distributed Energy Generation (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 350 or equivalent background in linear signals and systems. This is a graduate level course on alternative energy resources while they are used in electric power systems. This course covers the operation principles of different distributed energy technologies such as combustion turbines, fuel cells, wind turbines, micro turbines, hybrid systems, photovoltaic systems and …
ECE 512. Electric Power System Protection (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 240 or ECE 240N; MATH 280 or ECE 280. Introduction to general philosophies and classification of relays is covered. VTs (voltage transformers) and CTs (current transformers) and their selectivity are studied in detail following ANSI/IEEE standards. Design principles and protection with time-overcurrent relays, distance relays, instantaneous current-voltage relays, directional-sensing relays, generator, transformer, bus …
ECE 520/L. System on Chip Design and Laboratory (3/1)
Prerequisites: ECE 420, ECE 425. Corequisite: ECE 520L. Introduction to system on chip design methodology that includes the study of ZYNQ and ARM architectures, AXI Interconnect, memory, real-time operating system (RTOS), peripheral interface and components, and contemporary high-density FPGAs. Lab: This laboratory course reinforces the system-on-chip design concept developed in the lecture course. It focuses …
ECE 524/L. FPGA/ASIC Design and Optimization Using VHDL and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: ECE 420. Corequisite: ECE 524L. This course covers top down design methodology for FPGA and ASIC using VHDL. Hardware Description Language, (VHDL) modeling, simulation and synthesis tools are utilized to elaborate the material covered throughout the course. Xilinx (the Virtex series) and Actel (the SX and AX series) FPGA architectures and design methodologies are …
ECE 526/L. Digital Design with Verilog and System Verilog and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: ECE 320/L. Corequisite: ECE 526L. This course covers the use of Verilog and SystemVerilog Languages (IEEE Std. 1800) for the design and development of digital integrated circuits, including mask-programmed integrated circuits (ASICs) and field programmable devices (FPGAs). Hierarchical top down vs. bottom up design, synthesizable vs. non-synthesizable code, design scalability and reuse, verification, hardware modeling, simulation system tasks, compiler …
ECE 527/L. Application Specific Integrated Circuit Development and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: ECE 526/L. Corequisite: ECE 527L. Study of the tools and techniques used to develop application specific integrated circuits, including mask programmed devices and field programmable circuits. Topics include synthesis methodologies, performance tradeoffs and constraints. Asynchronous interfacing is covered in detail for both single bit and bus interfaces. A non-theoretical introduction to test and testability …
ECE 528/L. Robotics and Embedded Systems and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: ECE 425/L or instructor consent. Corequisite: ECE 528L. Fundamental concepts of embedded systems and robotics; hardware/software interface using high level programming language such as C; and hands-on experiments on a microcontroller-based full robotic system with various peripherals including sensors and actuators. Students will design and implement embedded systems that control a typical robot. Various sensors …
ECE 537. Deep Learning for Pattern Recognition (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 351 and ECE 450 or equivalent; or instructor’s permission. Pattern recognition techniques are used to design automated systems that improve their own performance through experience. This course covers the methodologies, technologies and algorithms of deep learning-based pattern recognition from a variety of perspectives.
ECE 540. Analog Integrated Circuit Design (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 340 or instructor’s consent. Corequisite: ECE 540L. This course provides an introduction to analog integrated circuit design. The course begins with a review of foundation concepts such as MOS/BJT transistor modeling, gain and frequency response, followed by an introduction of concepts such as feedback, compensation, noise, and linearity of analog integrated circuits. The …
ECE 540L. Analog Integrated Circuit Design Lab (1)
Corequisite: ECE 540. This laboratory course reinforces material taught in Analog Integrated Circuit Design (ECE 540). The course begins with an introduction to the Linux operating system. Subsequent topics include DC/transient/AC simulation, noise simulation, nonlinear simulation, layout generation, design rule check (DRC), layout versus schematic check (LVS), parasitic extraction, and post layout simulation. Industry-standard simulation …
ECE 545. Solid State Devices (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 445 or instructor consent. An in-depth study of quantum mechanics, semiconductor materials and solid state devices, including the Schrodinger equation, potential barriers and wells, energy band diagrams, mobility, effective mass, charge carrier transport, scattering mechanisms, continuity equation, and bandgap engineering, as well as the design of p-n junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors, Schottky …
ECE 546. Very Large Scale Integrated Circuit Design (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 442. Survey of VLSI technology and very large scale integrated systems. Problems that occur when ordinary circuits are replicated to involve millions of devices. CMOS technology, design styles up to the point of submission for fabrication. Computerized methods with high-density circuits with optimized speed and power consumption. Students perform simple layouts and simulations …
ECE 551. Image Processing (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 320 and ECE 351; or instructor consent. Students must be familiar with basic concepts of linear algebra and calculus such as matrix operations, processing arrays of one or more dimensions, and basic concept of signal processing such as convolution, Fourier and Laplace transforms. The techniques discussed in this course include but are not …
ECE 561. Digital Communications Systems (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 450. Recommended Corequisite: ECE 561L. Basic principles of the analysis and design of modern digital communication systems. Topics include baseband transmission, bandpass modulation and demodulation techniques, link budget analysis, optimum receiver design, and performance of digital communication systems in the presence of noise.
ECE 561L. Digital Communications Systems Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: ECE 450. Corequisite: ECE 561. This is a lab course that reinforces the theory taught in the ECE 561 course on digital communications systems. The lab is taught using simulation software. Topics covered include elementary signal and system design and analysis, baseband communication systems, and bandpass communication systems.
ECE 562. Data Communication Networks (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 450. Layered network architectures and the TCP/IP model. Link layer error and flow control mechanisms. Packet switching. Wired and wireless local and wide area networks. Medium access control procedures. Internet working with switches, bridges and routers. Routing algorithms. Network security.
ECE 571. Electromagnetic Fields and Waves II (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 370. Analysis of time-varying electromagnetic fields. Maxwell’s equations, waves in ideal and lossy matter. Impedance concept, duality, equivalence principle, energy flow, reciprocity theorem. Transmission lines, wave-guides, resonators, surface waves, antennas.
ECE 572. RF and Microwave Active Circuit Design (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 370 and ECE 340, or instructor consent. Basic concepts in RF and microwave electronics, including loaded Q, RLC resonant circuits, L-network matching circuits, wave propagation in transmission line circuits, S-parameters, signal-flow graphs, Smith chart, design of matching circuits using stubs, stability criteria and circles, unilateral and bilateral cases for maximum gain design, and noise …
ECE 573. Microwave and Photonic Devices (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 340, ECE 370. Features the physical principles and applications of microwave solid state devices as well as photonic devices, which are treated analytically and in further depth. Microwave diodes and transistors, avalanche transit-time devices, BARRITT devices, and transferred electron devices are studied in conjunction with their photonic counterparts of optical diodes and transistors, …
ECE 577. Microwave and Optical System Design (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 340, ECE 370 or instructor consent. Advanced concepts in microwave and optical system design encompassing amplifier circuits, oscillators (lasers, masers, resonators, etc.), detectors, mixers, switches, and couplers are treated. The design of Optoelectronic and Microwave Integrated Circuits (OEICs and MICs) as well as microwave noise analysis and measurement techniques, and advanced concepts in Holography are also treated.
ECE 578. Photonics (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 370. An in-depth study of the principles and applications of ray optics, matrix optics, wave optics, diffraction, interference, lens and mirrors, monochromatic and polychromatic light, Fourier optics, holography, electromagnetic optics, absorption, dispersion, polarization of light, crystal optics, solar cells and electro-optics are included in this course.
ECE 580. Digital Control Systems (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 351, ECE 480. Application of z-transform and state variable methods to the analysis and design of digital and sampled-data control systems–the sampling process, data reconstruction devices, stability analysis, frequency response methods, continuous network compensation, digital controllers, z-plane synthesis, state-variable feedback compensation, and variable gain methods in nonlinear sampled-data system analysis.
ECE 581. Fuzzy Control (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 480. Consists of two parts. First part: Introduces basic concepts of fuzzy logic, such as fuzzy set, rules, definitions, graphs and properties related to fuzzification and defuzzification. Second part: Introduces fuzzy logic control and its application to control engineering and discusses the basic fuzzy logic controllers, the relevant analytical issues and their roles …
ECE 582. State Variables in Automatic Control (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 480. Application of state-space methods to the analysis and synthesis of feedback control systems-matrices, vectors and vector spaces, coordinate transformations, solution of the vector matrix differential equation, stability, controllability and observability, and optimal control systems.
ECE 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (1-3)
Experimental Topics
ECE 602. Computational Models in Biomedical Engineering (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 309/ME 309 and ECE 351, or instructor consent. A project-based comprehensive introduction to computational modeling in biomedical engineering will be explored, including biomedical models of bioelectric events, lumped-element formulations, and compartmental models of organ systems.
ECE 603. Biomedical Signal Processing (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 309/ME 309 and ECE 351, or instructor consent. The course focuses on application of discrete-time signal processing to measured biomedical signals. Topics include data acquisition and characteristics of physiologic and bioelectric signals, frequency and time-domain methods to analyze biomedical waveforms, methods for noise and artifact removal, event detection, and introduction to medical image …
ECE 610. Power System Operation and Control (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 411. This course covers optimal dispatch operations, economic loading of power plants, mathematical optimization, locational marginal pricing, DC and AC optimal power flow problems, contingency analysis and system security, DC and AC state estimation, and Cyber-physical power systems. Students will undertake small projects, implementing them using MATLAB or POWERPORLD software.
ECE 611. Power Distribution Systems (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 411. This course covers essential topics in electrical distribution systems, including load characteristics, the application of distribution transformers, and the modeling of distribution lines. Students will learn to design sub-transmission lines and distribution substations while exploring voltage regulation, voltage drop, and power-loss calculations. The course also delves into the application of capacitors, system …
ECE 620. Advanced Switching Theory (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 320. Detailed study of synchronous and asynchronous circuits, their design, characterization, optimization and decomposition. Combinational and sequential hazards and how to remove them. A detailed study of race free and critical race free asynchronous design. Non-Boolean logic design such as Galois logic and many value logics and algorithmic state machine (ASM) designs are …
ECE 621. Computer Arithmetic Design (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 422. Design analysis of high speed adders, subtractors, multipliers and dividers of digital computers, integrated circuits and digital devices. Signed-digit adder/subtractor, multiplicative and division algorithms and hardware. Iterative cellular array multipliers and dividers. Floating point arithmetic processor and pipelined arithmetic.
ECE 622. Digital Systems Structure (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 422. Studies of digital systems architectures primarily from the hardware viewpoint. Techniques and design methods employed for general purpose computers. Unconventional and special-purpose computers, such as parallel processors, associative processors, pipeline processors, array processors, list processors, hardware compilers.
ECE 623. Diagnosis and Reliable Design of Digital Systems (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 620 or instructor consent. Basic theory and techniques for testing VLSI circuits and systems. Fault modeling, logic simulation and fault simulation techniques are discussed. Test generation for combinational and sequential logic circuits, as well as checking experiments. Gate-level digital simulation and its application to fault diagnosis. Design techniques using static and dynamic redundancy …
ECE 624. Digital Systems Design Automation and VHDL Modeling (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 623 or instructor consent. Issues related to CAD tools used in the physical design of VLSI systems. A discussion of the mathematical tools used in this field, such as graph theory, optimization and search techniques, such as mathematical programming, and defining the constraints and objectives associated with each problem, as well as several …
ECE 635. Error Detection and Correction Systems Design (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 320, ECE 450. Theory and application of error detection and correction codes. Linear and cyclic block codes using finite field arithmetic, encoding, decoding and error-correcting techniques. System control with emphasis on hardware implementation.
ECE 640. Modern Electronic Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Advanced electronic design techniques, such as switching regulators and switching amplifiers are covered. Also included are thermal effects and manufacturing defects. Finally, advanced audio design also is emphasized. Computerized design techniques are used.
ECE 642. RF Electronics Design (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Design of RF amplifiers and tuners is emphasized. Covered are AM/FM RF amplifiers, AM/FM tuners and AM/FM detectors. Radar applications are considered: TV circuits, including UHF/VHF tuners, video amplifiers, sync. vertical and horizontal circuits. Automatic control circuits also are covered. Phase lock loop techniques are introduced with emphasis on RF applications, including …
ECE 645. Narrow and Wide Bandgap Semiconductor Device Fabrication (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 445 or ECE 545. Introduction of device fabrication and characterization along with equipment will be presented in this course. This course focuses on process physics and semiconductor device physics dealing with diffusion, ion implantation and epitaxy processes for the doping of the active areas of semiconductor devices. Thin film deposition by sputtering and …
ECE 648. Electrical Network Theory (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Analysis and synthesis of passive networks, using two port theory, Matrix, signal flow graphing and computerized techniques in active network design, with emphasis on signal processing.
ECE 649. Active Network Synthesis (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Frequency and time domain approximations, introduction to active circuits, modern design of active filters of computerized techniques in active network design, with emphasis on signal processing.
ECE 650. Random Processes (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 450. Random vectors, sequences and processes. Linear systems with random inputs. Second moment theory and spectral analysis. Narrowband processes. Gaussian and Poisson processes. Application to filtering, detection and estimation of signals in white and non-white noise.
ECE 651. Digital Signal Processing I (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 351. FIR filter structures and implementation, IIR filter structures and implementation; FIR filter design techniques; IIR filter design techniques; fundamentals of multi-rate DSP; and introduction to discrete wavelet transform.
ECE 661. Wireless Communications (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 561, ECE 650. Characterization of wireless channels, including path loss models, and flat and frequency selective fading. Multiple access techniques. Performance of digital modulation techniques under channel impairments. Mitigation techniques, including diversity, equalization, multi-carrier modulation and spread spectrum.
ECE 665. Radar Systems (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 450 and ECE 460, or instructor consent. Recommended Preparatory: ECE 650. Radar equation, target cross section, MTI and pulsed Doppler radars, and CW and CW-FM radar. Receiver noise calculations. Radar detection and parameter estimation in noise and clutter. Matched filters, pulse compression, radar signal choice and ambiguity function.
ECE 666. Fiber-Optic Communications (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 460. Recommended Corequisite: ECE 666L. Mode theory, waveguide equations and fiber modes calculations. Optical signal dispersion and degradation. Optical sources, photo detectors, modulation/demodulation techniques and optical system receiver performance. Power and rise-time link budget analysis.
ECE 666L. Fiber Optic Communications Lab (1)
Prerequisites: ECE 460/L. Corequisite: ECE 666. This lab accompanying course ECE 666 covers fiber optic communication design, measurements and simulations. This includes numerical aperture, fiber attenuation, power distribution in single mode fibers, mode distribution in multimode fibers, fiber coupling efficiency and connectors/splices losses. Design, construction and simulation of WDM communication system components also are covered. …
ECE 671. Microwave Engineering (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 571. Application of the concepts of modern network theory to waveguiding systems. Impedance transformation and matching, scattering matrix, propagation in non-isotropic media, passive microwave devices, electromagnetic resonators, and measurements in microwave systems.
ECE 672. Advanced Microwave Circuit Design (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 572. Preparatory: Instructor consent. Advanced microwave circuit design and in-depth analysis of microwave transistor amplifiers, microwave oscillators, detectors, mixers, microwave control circuits and microwave integrated circuits (MIC’s) are included in this course. Practical design issues of microwave circuits are emphasized. Materials, mask layout and fabrication techniques of microwave integrated circuits (MIC’s) also are …
ECE 674. Antenna Engineering (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 571. First course in the theoretical analysis and design of antennas. Review of fundamental concepts beginning with Maxwell’s Equations, discussion of significant antenna parameters, elementary antennas, apertures, arrays, traveling-wave antennas and antennas based on geometrical optics.
ECE 681. Nonlinear Control Systems (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 480. This course studies methods for modeling, analysis and design of nonlinear dynamical systems with applications in control. The materials include analysis of nonlinear systems by means of describing functions and phase-plane diagrams; stability studies by means of the first and second methods of Lyapunov, Popov’s Methods and La Salle’s Theorem, and system …
ECE 683. Optimal Control (3)
Prerequisite: ECE 480 or instructor consent. Recommended Preparatory: ECE 582. Applications of variational methods, Pontryagin’s Maximum Principle and dynamic programming to problems of optimal control theory. Iterative numerical techniques for finding optimal trajectories.
ECE 684. Stochastic Control (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 450 and ECE 480, or instructor consent. Recommended Preparatory: ECE 582 and ECE 650. Control of linear, discrete-time and continuous-time stochastic systems; statistical filtering, estimation and control with emphasis on the Kalman filter and its applications; Wiener filtering.
ECE 694A. Academic Internship (1-1-1)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; prior approval of the department chair; good standing as a matriculated student. Supervised practical professional experience relevant to the field of study in approved public or private organizations. Industrial supervisor and faculty sponsor performance evaluations are required, along with a final report written by …
ECE 695A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Electrical Engineering (1-4)
Course content to be determined.
ECE 696C. Directed Graduate Research (3)
(Credit/No Credit only)
ECE 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
(Credit/No Credit only)
ECE 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3-3)
Prerequisite: Enrollment requires the consent of the instructor and the graduate coordinator. Graduate students in the project plan will enroll in ECE 698C once. Students in the thesis plan will enroll in ECE 698C twice.
ECE 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
ECON 101. Economics for Everyday Life (3)
Prerequisite: Not open to Business and Economics majors or to students who have credit for ECON 160 or ECON 161. Introduction to economic principles. Explains the role of prices and profits/losses in guiding production to meet the demands of consumers in a market economy. Uses economic analysis to explain the determination of wages and employment, …
ECON 160. Principles of Microeconomics (3)
Prerequisites: Multiple Measures Placement in (1) GE-level Mathematics and (2) GE-level Written Communication or completion of 113A or 114A. Introduction to economics as it applies to the functioning of markets, businesses and households. Examines how individuals make decisions about how to use scarce resources efficiently and how these decisions affect markets and the overall economy. …
ECON 161. Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
Prerequisites: Multiple Measures Placement in (1) GE-level Mathematics and (2) GE-level Written Communication or completion of 113A or 114A; ECON 160. Introduction to economics as it applies to the national and international economy. Topics include differences in standards of living across countries, the monetary system and the determinants of inflation, and the factors causing growth and …
ECON 175. Introduction to U.S. Economic History (3)
This course covers events in the U.S. from the middle of the 17th century to the present. The class uses economic analysis to examine social, political and economic events from the Colonial Period to the present. Students who earn credit for this course may not earn credit for ECON 375. Meets the American History, Institutions …
ECON 307. Economics for Marketing Professionals (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 160; Grade of a “C” or better in MATH 103 or MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Economic theory and applications relevant to marketing professionals. Topics include analysis of business location decisions, identifying relevant markets, product pricing strategies and the role of advertising in product differentiation.
ECON 308. Economics for Managers (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 160 and ECON 161; Grade of a “C” or better in MATH 103 or MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Connects economic theory to practical issues faced by firm managers. Focuses on the way economic theory affects the firm’s behavior both internally and externally. Internal issues include organizational structure and contract design, especially as …
ECON 309. The Use and Interpretation of Economic Data (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 160 and ECON 161; SOM 120 or MATH 140; Grade of a “C” or better in MATH 103 or MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Understanding the use and interpretation of economic statistics in the mainstream media and economic literature. Topics covered include identifying and understanding the misuse of economic statistics, as well as performing some statistical …
ECON 310. Price Theory and Applications (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 160; Grade of a “C” or better in MATH 103 or MATH 150A or MATH 255A; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. The operation of the price system in market-oriented economies. Special emphasis is placed on consumer behavior, business behavior, market organization, the theory of production and cost, economic welfare and applications …
ECON 311. Money, Banking and the Federal Reserve (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 160 and ECON 161; Grade of a “C” or better in MATH 103 or MATH 150A or MATH 255A; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of money markets, the Federal Reserve system, foreign exchange markets, the international financial system and their relationship to macroeconomic policy. Topics of special interest include the determination …
ECON 312. Macroeconomic Theory (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 161; Grade of a “C” or better in MATH 103 or MATH 150A or MATH 255A; completion of the lower division writing requirement. Neoclassical, Keynesian and modern theories of the determination of aggregate output, employment and the general price level. Monetary and fiscal policy.
ECON 350. Urban Economics (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 160; Grade of a “C” or better in MATH 103 or MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Analysis of the formation and location of cities, the distribution of activities and the variation of land prices within urban areas. Economic analysis of urban housing and blight, poverty, pollution, congestion, law enforcement, optimal city size, urban finances and …
ECON 355. Health Economics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 160 and ECON 161; Grade of a “C” or better in MATH 103 or MATH 150A or MATH 255A. This class uses economic theory to analyze problems created by the complexities of healthcare markets. These problems include the widespread use of insurance, the important role of asymmetric information, the extent of government involvement, the role …
ECON 360. Environmental Economics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 160; Grade of a “C” or better in MATH 103 or MATH 150A or MATH 255A; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Focuses on environmental issues and policies. Areas include air, water, noise and toxic waste pollution, quality of life concerns, and open space and recreational area availability. Benefits and costs of current …
ECON 365. Law and Economics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 160 and ECON 161; Grade of a “C” or better in MATH 103 or MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Examination of the effects of the legal system on the allocation of resources. Selected topics include the economic implications of property rights, contract law, product liability and the criminal justice system.
ECON 370. Economic Development (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 160 and ECON 161; Grade of a “C” or better in MATH 103 or MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Class examines why standards of living differ across countries. Economic growth models are used to explain cross-country differences in economic performance. Emphasis is placed on the role of institutions, such as private property rights, in the …
ECON 403. Open-Economy Macroeconomics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 310 with a “C” or better; either ECON 311 or ECON 312. Examines the determination of currency values in foreign exchange markets, a country’s domestic balance of payments, interest rates and purchasing power parity and macroeconomic policies in an open economy. Other topics include the effects of financial innovation, economic integration, financial crises, …
ECON 405. International Trade (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 310 with a “C” or better. Examines world trade in goods and services. Explains why nations trade, the distributional effects of trade, and the consequences of domestic trade policy as well as multilateral trade organizations and institutions.
ECON 409. Introduction to Econometrics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 309 and ECON 310 with a “C” or better. How to estimate relationships between economic variables using actual data. Techniques taught are used to test economic theory and hypotheses from business. Each class member completes a term project involving the construction and estimation of an econometric model.
ECON 410. Industrial Organization (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 310 with a “C” or better. Examination of the structure, conduct and performance of American industries in both a theoretical and empirical framework. Selected topics include effects of concentration, barriers to entry, empirical cost curves, economics of scale, oligopoly behavior models, product differentiation and alternative performance measures.
ECON 421. Labor Economics (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 310 with a “C” or better. Analyses of the determinants of hours worked, labor productivity, labor demand, variation in wages, human capital investment and labor mobility. Examines the effect of alternative pay schemes, the impact of discrimination on wages and employment, and the impact of labor unions on employment, wages and working conditions.
ECON 433. Public Economics (3)
Prerequisites: ECON 309 and ECON 310 with a “C” or better. The class examines interaction that takes place between the government and private sectors of the economy. Effects of taxation and public expenditure decisions on the allocation of resources. Specific topics include public goods, public choice, externalities, property rights and taxation.
ECON 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Economics (3)
Course content to be determined. (See subtitles in appropriate schedule of classes.)
ECON 498A-C. Field Assignments and Reports (1-3)
Individual study pertaining to present or future career. Student must have active, approved employment. Consultation with employer and instructor determines program. Academic Internship course. (Credit/No Credit only)
ECON 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of department chair; Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor. In order to complete an Independent Study assignment in the College of Business and Economics, students must have at least a 3.0 overall GPA, a 2.0 GPA in all major courses and a 2.0 GPA in their option courses. Students who do …
ECON 500. Survey of Economics (3)
Survey of the tools, concepts, and techniques that economists use to analyze the behavior of firms, consumers, markets, and entire economies. Microeconomic topics include game theory and market structure. Macroeconomic topics include determinants of GDP, economic growth, and the role of the Federal Reserve.
ECON 600. Economics of Strategy (3)
Prerequisite: ECON 500. An economic analysis of the firm, including its horizontal and vertical boundaries, industry-level competition, competitive positioning, and basis of its competitive advantage and threats to sustaining competitive advantage. Economic modeling and insights are applied to complex situations, drawn from business cases and students’ own business experiences.
ECON 699. Independent Study (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of graduate advisor. Only those graduate students who have a current 3.0 GPA may register in a 600-level Independent Study course.
EDUC 201. R.A.I.S.E. (Resiliency, Action, Invest, Succeed and Enjoy) Your G.P.A. (1)
This interactive course is designed to help students strengthen learning habits, increase academic self-confidence and motivation, as well as the ability to set and achieve goals, with the aim of increasing academic persistence. This course is intended for students who are working to get off academic notice and want to prevent disqualification. Additionally, this course …
EDUC 601. Introduction to Instructional Games and Simulations (3)
Students explore the role of games and simulations in education. Students also examine learning theories and practices that guide design and use of educational games. Students learn how to identify learning goals and methods in educational games as well as how to create a game design document that will include the outline and flow of …
EDUC 602. Introduction to Game Scripting and Development (3)
Students will design and develop educational games using tools, resources and computing techniques available for programmers. They will develop software applications that implement effective instructional strategies. Students will be introduced to scripting languages, algorithms and programming techniques including re-usability of code, task management, simplicity and efficiency.
EDUC 603. Instructional Games and Simulations (3)
This course introduces practical educational game authoring techniques and applications. Students will investigate a variety of game interface and design creation engines for educational game design. Students will develop educational game prototypes to explore game mechanics and interaction.
EDUC 604. Assessing Instructional Media Through DEI and Accessibility (3)
Prerequisite: Admission into CSUN’s master’s program in Instructional Design. Assessing instructional media with the Universal Design for Learning framework, with an emphasis on accessibility, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and multiple means for instruction.
EDUC 605. Instructional Games and Simulations Seminar (1-1-1)
This course provides students with experience in working with instructional games and simulations. Students will explore current trends and design processes guiding the design of instructional games and simulations. Students will create instructional games and simulations using educational game authoring techniques and be introduced to software development, programing, scripting languages and coding.
EED 472. Mathematics Curriculum and Methods (3)
Prerequisites: EPC 315; Special Education students only may take SPED 400 instead of EPC 315. Admission to credential program. Recommended Pre/Corequisites: MATH 310 and MATH 310L. Restricted to Integrated Teacher Education Program candidates admitted to the credential program. Addresses the skills and understandings that Multiple Subject Credential candidates and Preliminary Education Specialist candidates need in …
EED 477A. Reading Instruction for Diverse Learners (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Integrated Teacher Education Program. This is the first of two courses designed to prepare undergraduate multiple-subject credential candidates to teach reading, speaking, listening and language across the curriculum to all students—including beginning through advanced readers, English learners and students with special needs. Teacher candidates will become familiar with historical and theoretical perspectives …
EED 477B. Literacy Instruction and English Language Development for Diverse Learners (3)
Prerequisites: EED 477A; Admission to the Integrated Teacher Education Program. Corequisites: EED 578A, EED 579A. This is the second of two courses designed to prepare multiple subject credential candidates to teach reading/language arts and English Language Development (ELD). This course emphasizes concepts of effective instruction for literacy development specific to English language learners, instructional methods …
EED 480. Science/Social Science Curriculum Methods (4)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of EED 477B and first student teaching assignment. Corequisites for Multiple Subject Credential Candidates: EED 578D, EED 579. Corequisites for Education Specialist Credential Candidates: SPED 579, SPED 580MM. This course addresses the skills and understandings that Multiple Subject Credential and Preliminary Education Specialist Credential candidates need in order to effectively plan, implement, and …
EED 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (1-3)
Selected topics in elementary education with course content to be determined.
EED 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
EED 500. Foundations of Elementary Teaching (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program or under Intent to Apply Status (ITA). Intent to Apply (ITA) students who are enrolled in this course are required to perform 20 hours of fieldwork observation (as they have not yet been formally admitted into the teacher credential program). EPC 315 may be substituted for EED/EPC …
EED 502. Introduction to Induction (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple or Single Subject Induction Program. This initial Induction Program course offers individuals who have earned a Multiple or Single Subject Credential a professional community that will assist the transition from teacher preparation to induction. The course provides an overview of the program and supports candidate’s development of advanced knowledge, skills …
EED 515. Learning Technologies (3)
Prerequisite: Intent to Apply or Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program; Corequisite: EED 500/EPC 500. This course addresses technology-driven skills and understandings that Multiple Subject Credential candidates need to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate instructional tools and software programs to teach to the California Core State Standards (CA-CCSS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), …
EED 520. Reading Instruction for Diverse Learners (3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to candidates officially admitted to the postbaccalaureate multiple subject teaching credential program. Corequisite: EED 500 or EPC 500. EPC 315 (Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning) may be substituted for the EPC/EED 500 prerequisite only if completed as an undergraduate. This course prepares postbaccalaureate multiple subject credential candidates to teach reading, speaking, listening, and …
EED 525. Bilingual and Bicultural Teaching in the Elementary School (3)
Prerequisite: EED 500/EPC 500, EED 520, EED 565M, EED 577. Preparatory: EED 565S, EED 575. This is a required course for all Multiple Subject BCLAD Emphasis Credential program candidates. Evidence of bi-literacy proficiency (passage of required BCLAD Examination) in all four modes of literacy in the primary language (Spanish, Korean, Armenian; and Cambodian, Cantonese, Mandarin, …
EED 550B. Supervised Clinical Practice for Interns (5-5-5)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program-University Intern Pathway; Currently a teacher of record for a K-8 classroom; Verification of eligibility from Credential Office. Pre/Corequisites: EED 500/EPC 500; EED 520. Recommended Preparatory: KIN 595PE; HSCI 465ELM. This supervised clinical practice experience provides Intern candidates support throughout their enrollment in the program prior to their final …
EED 550D. Supervised Clinical Practice for Intern Program Completion (5-5-5)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program–University Intern Pathway; Currently a teacher of record for a K-8 classroom; Verification of eligibility from Credential Office, and clearance for Student Teaching from the Credential Office. EED 500/EPC 500, EED 515, EED 520, EED 577, EED 565M, EED 565S, EED 575, EED 559C, EED 559F, HSCI 465ELM, …
EED 551C. Supervised Clinical Practice for Interns: Final (5)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program–University Intern Pathway; Currently a teacher of record for a K-8 classroom; Verification of eligibility from Credential Office. EED 559C; and clearance for Student Teaching from the Credential Office. Pre/Corequisites: EED 500/EPC 500, EED 515, EED 520, EED 577, EED 565M, EED 565S, EED 575, HSCI 465ELM, ELPS …
EED 559C. Supervised Fieldwork Seminar (2)
Prerequisites/Corequisites: EED 500 (or EPC 500), EED 520, EED 565M. Corequisite: EED 560C or EED 567ACT. This course is a 2-unit supervised fieldwork seminar for students completing the Traditional, Accelerated Collaborative Teacher (ACT) Preparation or Internship pathway for Multiple Subject Credential candidates. The seminar provides opportunities for candidates to reflect on and analyze fieldwork experiences. …
EED 559F. Student Teaching Seminar (1)
Prerequisites: EED 550B(3), EED 560C or EED 567ACT; EED 559C. Corequisites: EED 551C, EED 561F or EED 568ACT. This course is a 1-unit supervised fieldwork seminar for Multiple Subject Credential candidates completing the Traditional, Accelerated Collaborative Teacher (ACT) Preparation and Internship pathways. The seminar provides opportunities for candidates to reflect on and analyze fieldwork experiences. …
EED 560C. Student Teaching I (8)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program. Verification of eligibility from Credential Office. Pre/Corequisites: EED 500 or EPC 500 (EPC 315 may be substituted for EED 500 or EPC 500 only if completed previously as an undergraduate student), EED 515, EED 520, EED 565M, and EED 577. Corequisite: EED 559C. Teaching credential candidates in …
EED 561F. Student Teaching II (5)
Prerequisites: EED 559C, EED 560C; Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program; Verification of eligibility from Credential Office. Corequisite: EED 559F. Pre/Corequisites: EED 515, EED 565S, EED 575, EED 577; AAS 417/AFRS 417/ARMN 417/CHS 417/ELPS 417; HSCI 465ELM; KIN 595PE; SPED 420. EED 561F is the second of two substantive clinical practice experiences in the Multiple …
EED 565M. Mathematics Curriculum and Methods (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject or Educational Specialist Credential Program. Pre/Corequisite: EED 500 or EPC 500. EPC 315 (Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning) may be substituted for the EPC/EED 500 prerequisite only if completed as an undergraduate. This course addresses the skills and understandings that Multiple Subject Credential candidates and Education Specialist candidates need in …
EED 565S. Science Curriculum and Methods (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program; EED 500/EPC 500; EPC 315 (Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning) may be substituted for the EPC 500/EED 500 prerequisite only if completed as an undergraduate; EED 520; EED 565M. This course addresses the skills and understandings that Multiple Subject Credential candidates need in order to effectively plan, implement, …
EED 567ACT. Supervised Clinical Practice (8)
Prerequisite: Admission to the ACT Preparation Program. Corequisites: EED 500 (or EPC 500) or (EPC 315 may be substituted for EED 500 or EPC 500 only if completed previously as an undergraduate student), EED 515, EED 520, EED 559C, EED 565M, EED 577; ELPS 541A; SPED 541B. Restricted to candidates admitted to the Accelerated Collaborative …
EED 568ACT. Student Teaching (5)
Prerequisites: EED 559C, EED 567ACT; Admission to the ACT Preparation Program; Verification of eligibility from Credential Office. Pre/Corequisites: EED 559F, EED 565S, EED 575; ELPS 542A; HSCI 465ELM; KIN 595PE; SPED 542B. EED 568ACT is the second of two substantive clinical practice experiences in the Multiple Subject Credential Program–ACT Pathway. The course requires 20 hours of …
EED 575. Integrated Social Studies and Arts Curriculum and Methods (3)
Prerequisites: EED 500/EPC 500, EED 520 and EED 565M. Corequisite: EED 577. A methods course teaching the basic content and competencies required for effective instruction in elementary school social studies and visual-performing arts. It is offered concurrently with a student teaching assignment. Opportunity for interdisciplinary curriculum development will be provided. The course combines the social studies content and incorporates the …
EED 577. Language Arts Instruction and English Language Development (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the credential program. Corequisites: EED 500 or EPC 500; EPC 315 (Psychological Foundations of Teaching and Learning) may be substituted for the EED/EPC 500 prerequisite only if completed as an undergraduate; EED 520. This course emphasizes instructional approaches for literacy development specific to English language learners, language arts, and writing methods within the context of …
EED 578A. Supervised Clinical Practice (8)
Prerequisites: Admission to Multiple Subject Credential Program; Admission to student teaching. Corequisites: EED 477B and EED 579A. EED 578A is a Clinical Practice experience in the Multiple Subject Credential Program (Integrated Teacher Education Program-ITEP) where candidates are placed with an exemplary mentor teacher for 20 hours of early clinical practice experience plus 10 weeks of …
EED 578D. Student Teaching II (5)
Prerequisites: Admission to Multiple Subject Credential Program; Admission to Student Teaching. Pre/Corequisites: EED 480 and EED 579D. EED 578D is the second of two substantive clinical practice experiences in the Multiple Subject Credential Program–ITEP Pathway. The course requires 20 hours of Early Field Clinical Practice Experience preceding student teaching and 10 weeks of supervised student …
EED 579A. Student Teaching Seminar (2)
Prerequisites: Admission to Multiple Subject Credential program; Admission to student teaching. Corequisite: EED 578A. This course is a 2-unit student teaching seminar in the Multiple Subject Credential Program. The seminar provides opportunities for candidates to reflect on and analyze fieldwork experiences. Student teachers learn to: (1) assess their needs; (2) gather data; (3) analyze results; …
EED 579D. Student Teaching Seminar (1-1)
Prerequisites: Admission to Multiple Subject Credential program; admission to student teaching. Corequisite: EED 578D. This course is a 1-unit student teaching seminar in the Multiple Subject Credential program. The seminar provides opportunities for candidates to reflect upon and analyze fieldwork experiences. Student teachers learn to (1) assess their needs, (2) gather data, (3) analyze results, …
EED 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (1-3)
Experimental Topics
EED 601. Curriculum, Instruction and the Reflective Teacher (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of student teaching. In addition to exploring the philosophical and research bases for instructional practices and instructional decision making, the course examines curricular theories and their influence on teaching/learning. Contemporary educational research and literature provide a framework for examining fundamental issues in education and their impact on current practices. Opportunities to engage in …
EED 602. Applying Technology to Curricular Goals (3)
Prerequisite: EED 513. Advanced-level course in the use of computers in the elementary school curriculum. Primary emphasis is on applications in the various curricular areas in the self-contained classroom with one, two or more computers. Content includes such practical and theoretical considerations as manipulating and analyzing data, communicating through a variety of electronic media, interacting and …
EED 610. Research in Elementary Education (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of Multiple Subject Credential; Completion required within first 9 units in Master of Arts degree program; Must be taken prior to all graduate seminar courses. Survey and analysis of research in elementary education, chiefly in areas of contemporary interest that cut across all curricular fields. Emphasis is on learning to use a wide …
EED 625A/L. Literacy Assessment and Teaching Strategies A and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: EED 520/SED 520 or equivalent; EED 633 or SED 625ENG; Teaching experience. Corequisite: EED 625AL. Principles and procedures for the evaluation of reading and writing effectiveness are presented. Each student develops competencies in assessing literacy behavior on an individual basis, as well as in a classroom setting. Students should become adept at observations and …
EED 625B/L. Literacy Assessment and Teaching Strategies B and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: EED 625AL/SED 625AL. Corequisite: EED 625BL. Additional principles and procedures for the evaluation of reading and writing effectiveness are presented. Each student continues to develop competencies in assessing literacy behavior on an individual basis, as well as in a classroom setting. Students should hone their skills of selecting, scoring and interpreting the results of …
EED 626. Literacy Instruction for English Learners K-12 (3)
Prerequisite: EED 520 or SED 520 or equivalent. Major theories of first and second language acquisition and literacy development specific to second language learners are presented in this seminar for both monolingual and bilingual classroom teachers. Additionally, the importance of varied instructional approaches in the development of oral language, reading and writing are discussed. Research …
EED 628. Language and Literacy Programs: Leadership, Planning and Evaluation (3)
Prerequisites: EED 625A/L or SED 625A/L, and EED 625B/L or SED 625B/L or instructor consent. Principles of designing, organizing, coordinating and evaluating a variety of bilingual/multilingual programs as well as literacy programs (e.g., K-12 integrated language arts programs, corrective reading/writing programs, programs for students at risk) are presented. Students develop competencies in planning, conducting and evaluating …
EED 633. Seminar in Elementary School Language Arts Education (3)
Prerequisites: EED 601; Graduate standing. Advanced curriculum course in language arts for the teacher of elementary school children. Major emphasis of the course is on the theory and the research relevant to the study of the nature of the language arts, and to the current trends and developments in teaching language arts with an interdisciplinary …
EED 638. Seminar in Elementary School Social Studies Education (3)
Prerequisites: EED 610; Graduate standing. Advanced curriculum course in elementary school social studies. Identification of current problems in the field of the social studies, with extensive exploration of the professional interdisciplinary literature related to rationale of and potential approaches to resolving such problems. Emphasis of the course will be theory and research.
EED 643. Seminar in Elementary School Mathematics Education (3)
Prerequisites: EED 610; Graduate standing. Graduate course in education on the research in elementary school mathematics. Course emphasis on analysis of research in education and related fields, current curricular projects, trends and issues, modern learning and pedagogical theory, and student development of a researchable project.
EED 648. Seminar in Elementary School Science Education (3)
Prerequisites: EED 610; Graduate standing. Advanced curriculum course in elementary school science for teachers. Major emphasis of the course will include theory and research related to contemporary aspects of elementary school science. Current trends and issues are examined in relation to current developments stressing an interdisciplinary approach to science. A research project, using elementary school …
EED 649. Elementary School Interdisciplinary Arts Education (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of student teaching. An interdisciplinary methods course focusing on the meaning, role and teaching strategies of the arts in the elementary school curriculum. The course: (1) provides opportunities for exploration and understanding of dance, music, drama and visual arts; (2) seeks strategies for integrating two or more of the arts; and (3) applies …
EED 668. Foundations of Literacy Theory and Practice (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to master’s program in EED or SED. Recommended Preparatory: EED 520 or equivalent, EED 577 or equivalent, teaching credential; or SED 521 or equivalent, SED 525EN or equivalent, SED 529 or equivalent, teaching credential. Candidates will investigate theoretical perspectives in literacy development Pre-K through adolescence and apply theory to practical experiences in the …
EED 670. Research Applications in ESL Instruction (3)
Prerequisites: EED 570 or equivalent; EED 610 or equivalent or instructor consent. Designed to prepare teachers to analyze, plan and evaluate ESL instruction in a bilingual or multilingual setting at the elementary-school level. Emphasis given to the analysis and development of materials and methods for teaching and assessment. Students will evaluate and synthesize current research …
EED 671. Seminar in Multilingual/Multicultural Education (3)
Prerequisite: EED 610 or equivalent or instructor consent. Seminar for teachers, supervisors or administrators interested in bilingual/multilingual education. Concerned with the philosophical, cultural and psychological aspects of bilingualism as well as the history and politics of bilingual/ multilingual education, models of bilingual/multilingual programs and effective ways to work with the community. Bilingual/multilingual refers to bilingual/ …
EED 672. Family Literacy and Community Assets: Teacher Advocacy in Multicultural/Multilingual Settings (3)
Corequisites: EED 601. Preparatory: EED 600. This course is an introduction to current theories, methods and best practices of advocating for parents, children, and families in multilingual, multicultural and diverse settings. Research related to parent involvement, family literacy, and community/parent-initiated legislation will be examined. Students will evaluate various models of school/community partnerships. The course explores strategies …
EED 675. Bilingual/Multilingual Teaching Strategies (3)
Prerequisite: EED 610 or equivalent or instructor consent. Students evaluate research on bilingual/multilingual teaching methods and strategies. Emphasis is placed on relating research findings to instructional decision making. Includes modeling, developing and validating effective teaching strategies that provide English learners access to the core curriculum. Bilingual/multilingual refers to bilingual/bicultural and multilingual/multicultural settings. (Cross-listed with SED …
EED 676. Multicultural Arts Education (3)
Prerequisite: EED 601. Corequisite: EED 610. This interdisciplinary methods/research course is focused on the meaning, role, and teaching strategies of the arts in multicultural communities. The course provides an overview of how dance, music, drama and visual arts create meaning in diverse cultures in the surrounding geographic area. In addition, an in-depth review of literature and …
EED 681. Classroom Communication and Management Methods (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program or classroom teacher. Focuses on the theoretical basis for and the practical implementation of several approaches to classroom management and communication. Emphasis is on the interrelationship between management and the instructional process (e.g., students’ motivation and characteristics, curriculum considerations, assessment components.) (Cross-listed with EPC 681.)
EED 695A-Z. Seminar in Selected Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Special seminars in selected topics in: (A) Early Childhood Education; and (B) Elementary Education.
EED 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies and Exam (3)
Preparatory: Restricted to and required of M.A. degree candidates in the semester in which they take the comprehensive examination for the degree. This course is designed to provide encouragement, support, and opportunity for students to complete the comprehensive exam and the portfolio. Assignments focused on leadership and professionalism are also part of this course, the …
EED 698. Thesis or Graduate Project (3-3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and completion of EED 610 Research in Elementary Education. A thesis on an advanced topic in the field of education.
EED 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
ELPS 203. Urban Education in American Society (3)
Introductory foundation course. Designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of the understanding of the American educational enterprise, especially problems in urban multicultural schools. Concepts and methods from the fields of sociology, philosophy and the politics of education are used to gain knowledge of, understand and analyze the current conditions of American schools, and …
ELPS 417. Equity and Diversity in Schools (3)
Prepares teacher candidates to examine principles of educational equity, diversity and the implementation of curriculum content and school practices for elementary/secondary students. Focuses on the history and culture of a specific ethnic experience, and a comparative analysis is made with other ethnic groups in California. Engages students to examine, critique and reflect on their personal …
ELPS 541A. Getting Started–Introduction to Teaching in Urban Schools (1)
Prerequisites: Restricted to candidates admitted to the Accelerated Collaborative Teacher (ACT) Residency Program. Corequisites: Multiple Subject Credential Candidates: SPED 541B, EED 500 or EPC 500, EED 515, EED 520, EED 565M, EED 577, EED 567ACT, EED 559C. Single Subject Credential Candidates: SPED 541B, EPC 420, SED 511, SED 514, SED 525XX, SED 554/S. Preliminary Special …
ELPS 542A. Meeting the Needs of All Students in Urban Schools (2)
Prerequisites: Restricted to candidates admitted to the Accelerated Collaborative Teacher (ACT) Residency Program. Successful completion of all Fall semester coursework. Corequisites: Multiple Subject Credential Candidates: SPED 542B, EED 565S, EED 568ACT, EED 575; HSCI 465ELM; KIN 595PE; EED 559F. Single Subject Credential Candidates: SPED 542B; SED 529; HSCI 466ADO; SED 521; SED 555; SED 555S. …
ELPS 600. Research in Educational Leadership (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Educational Administration and/or the CA Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program. This course introduces students to education research concepts, methods and contributions to K12 and higher education practice, with an emphasis on how administrators can use research to inform decision …
ELPS 600HE. Research Design in Higher Education (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program. This course introduces students to education research concepts, methods and contributions to higher education practice, with an emphasis on how higher education leaders can use research to systematically investigate problems in college and university …
ELPS 601HE. American Higher Education (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program. This course is designed for students to understand the nature, scope and function of higher education in the U.S., with an emphasis given to contemporary issues and problems. This seminar-designed class is structured to engage …
ELPS 650. Contemporary Administrative Leadership (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Educational Administration and/or the CA Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program. Designed to assist in the development of administrative leadership skills. Focus on the knowledge and application of leadership skills necessary in effective organizations, with special emphasis on schools. Topics …
ELPS 650HE. Contemporary Administrative Leadership in Higher Education (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program. This course is designed to assist in the development of administrative leadership skills. Focus is on the knowledge and application of leadership skills necessary in effective organizations with special emphasis on higher education. Topics …
ELPS 656HE. Diversity and Student Success in Higher Education (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program. This course deals with current issues and challenges of diversity and student success in higher education. Emphasis is placed on understanding the overall educational experiences of diverse college student populations across various institutional settings. This …
ELPS 663. Legal Aspects of Educational Administration (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Educational Administration and/or the CA Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program. General principles of American school law, with particular emphasis on California statutes. Consideration of the legal basis of federal, state and local administrative levels. Review of the salient legal …
ELPS 663HE. Policy and Law in Higher Education (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program. This course explores key topics in higher education public policy and law at the federal and state levels in their historical and contemporary contexts. It emphasizes topics that are relevant to California, including governance, …
ELPS 664. The Business and Financial Aspects of Educational Administration (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Educational Administration and/or the CA Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program. Problems and principles of educational finance, with emphasis upon the California situation. Formulation and financing of the school budget. Legal provisions concerning school finance and business management. Basis and …
ELPS 667HE. Organization and Administration of Community College Education (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program. This course is designed for students to study the organization and administration of community colleges. The course focuses on the application of organizational theory to institutional practice in community colleges, the application of administrative …
ELPS 672. Management of Human Resources (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Educational Administration and/or the CA Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program. Seminar in the philosophy, scope, function and evaluation of public school personnel administration. Emphasis on the development of a practical program.
ELPS 673HE. Leadership for Managing Reform in Higher Education (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program. This course is designed to support the development of knowledge and skills to plan for and manage institutional change in colleges and universities. The class includes focuses of historical and contemporary problems in postsecondary educational …
ELPS 674HE. Higher Education Operations: Finance and Human Resources in Higher Education (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program. This course is designed to help students understand the philosophy, scope, function and evaluation of postsecondary operations related to financial and human resources. The course covers general principles of American higher education finance and …
ELPS 675. Decision Making Simulation (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Educational Administration and/or the CA Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program. Designed to provide experienced school administrators and graduate students in administration and supervision the opportunity to simulate the position of a school administrator and assume the leadership of a …
ELPS 676. School Community Relations (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Educational Administration and/or the CA Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program. The seminar is devoted to a study of the knowledge, dispositions and skills needed by educational administrators in order to understand and respond to diverse community interests and needs, …
ELPS 681. Organization and Administration of Elementary, Secondary and Special Education (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Educational Administration and/or the CA Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program. Organizational structure of elementary and secondary education in the schools, with a focus on-site leadership. Particular emphasis given to the organization, administration and supervision of various types of special …
ELPS 682. Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Educational Administration and/or the CA Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program. Foundations and philosophies of curriculum and instructional supervision. Curriculum formation, organization and assessment. Principles of professional development for staff members. The role of various school personnel in improving teaching …
ELPS 685. Equity-Driven Individualized Induction Leadership Plan (2-2-2-2)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Induction-Clear Administrative Services Credential (I-CASC) program; have activated the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC); are currently employed in an administrative position; and need to clear the Administrative Services Credential. Corequisites: ELPS 686; ELPS 689. The candidate, job-embedded approved coach, and university supervisor …
ELPS 686. Equity-Centered Assessment of Leadership Competencies (1-1-1-1)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Induction-Clear Administrative Services Credential (I-CASC) program, have activated the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC); are currently employed in an administrative position; and need to clear the Administrative Services Credential. Corequisites: ELPS 685; ELPS 689. Assessment of candidate competence is on-going and grounded …
ELPS 687A-Z. Selected Topics Courses (1-5)
Individually designed experiences by student in collaboration with faculty member and designated mentor. These elective credits may be satisfied by non-University based activities and/or electives from this or other departments.
ELPS 688. Practicum in Educational Administration (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Educational Administration program and/or the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) program; teaching experience, and approval of the administrator of the school where the practicum is to be performed. Admission is by practicum application only, which may be obtained …
ELPS 688HE. Fieldwork in Higher Education (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program. This course is designed to facilitate fieldwork in higher education administration with a focus on leadership through field research and professional experiences. Following ELPS 600HE where students develop skills to design and execute an …
ELPS 689. Practicum in Equity-Driven Leadership (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Induction-Clear Administrative Services Credential (I-CASC) program; have activated the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC); are currently employed in an administrative position; and need to clear the Administrative Services Credential. Corequisites: ELPS 685; ELPS 686. Candidates demonstrate growth in relationship to the skills …
ELPS 690HE. Research Analysis in Higher Education (3)
Prerequisite: This course is restricted to candidates who have been admitted to the Master of Arts in Higher Education Leadership program. This course prepares students to understand the nature, assumptions, and logic of quantitative and qualitative research design and analysis. The course will build on concepts learned in ELPS 600HE and ELPS 688HE by extending …
ELPS 695A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Educational Administration (1-6)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Experimental topics courses in educational administration will be offered as the availability of staff and extent of student background allow.
ELPS 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
Preparatory: Restricted to and required of M.A. degree candidates in the semester in which they take the comprehensive examination for the degree.
ELPS 697HE. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Master of Arts degree program in Higher Education Leadership; All coursework must be completed prior to or during the semester in which the candidate will take Directed Comprehensive Studies. This course is the culminating experience for candidates in the Master of Arts degree program in Higher Education Leadership. Directed Comprehensive Studies …
ELPS 699X-Z. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
ELPS 700. The Art of Collaborative Leadership (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. This course provides educational leaders with the tools to establish and enhance their own leadership skills in P12 school/district- or community-college settings. Students study and apply the literature of collaborative leadership, including team building, visioning, inspiring, and empowering constituents and stakeholders connected to the learning organization.
ELPS 705. Organizational Complexity and Change (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. This course focuses on school/district or community colleges as complex and dynamic organizations. It emphasizes the ways in which educational leaders use knowledge of organizational theory to improve management decisions, facilitate organizational change and achieve positive outcomes for students.
ELPS 710. Curricular and Instructional Leadership for Systemic Reform (6)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. This course focuses on leadership for effective teaching and learning in contemporary P12 schools or community colleges. It includes advanced-level study of the nature of students, the nature of the curriculum to be taught and the fostering of instructional practices that improve learning for all students.
ELPS 715. Leading Change Through Cultural Competence (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. This course assists in the development of culturally competent leaders in diverse educational settings. Students develop knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to promote policies and practices that value difference and ensure equity in effective organizations. Special emphasis is given to culturally and linguistically diverse populations in …
ELPS 720. Postsecondary Finance and Enrollment Management (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. (Community College cohort only.) This course provides an overview of postsecondary finance and fiscal management. It is a study of basic principles of business management, finance and budgeting practices in community colleges. It addresses issues, challenges and policy implications of revenue and enrollment trends.
ELPS 725. Instructional Assessment and Program Evaluation (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. This course includes study of instructional assessment and program evaluation for effective educational leadership. Emphasis is given to an examination of measures of student achievement and accountability systems.
ELPS 730. Public Policy in Education (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. (P12 cohort only.) This course examines the context for policy making and the process of policy development and implementation. It includes the study of organizational structures for educational decision making at the federal, state, county and local levels, with emphasis on how and where influence can …
ELPS 735. Law and Policy in Postsecondary Education (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to doctoral program in Educational Leadership (Community College cohort only.) This course covers general principles of American school law with particular emphasis on California statutes and community-college regulations. It includes review of the major federal, state and local laws and regulations, and an analysis of significant court decisions having implications for public postsecondary …
ELPS 740. Entrepreneurship in Public Education (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. This course examines developments and promising practices in educational entrepreneurship and community partnerships. Students learn professional skills, such as grant writing, collaborative planning, presentation delivery and marketing. An emphasis is placed on working effectively with a variety of stakeholders across the public and private sectors to …
ELPS 745. The Science of Administration (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. This course focuses on school/district or community college management strategies and issues. It is designed to help the administrator work within the organization to translate a shared vision into strategic and operational plans and to effectively manage people and resources at advanced levels of leadership.
ELPS 750. The Ethical Dimensions of Leadership (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. This course provides educational administrators an ethical and moral foundation that will both ground and inform their practice. Through examining moral contexts, exploring case studies involving ethical dilemmas and applying ethical principles and decision-making formats, students develop an understanding of the importance of shared ethical norms …
ELPS 755. Human Relations in Educational Organizations (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. This course enhances the effective management of human relations in collaborative organizational contexts. As the capstone course in the Doctoral Program, it addresses both self-awareness and increased understanding of others.
ELPS 760. Research Practicum I (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership. Research practicum establishes connections between best practices and scholarly investigation. Doctoral students are guided in designing and conducting an intensive, research practicum inquiry related to organizational change efforts to improve student achievement in P12 schools or community colleges. Students develop or enhance hands-on administrative skills in …
ELPS 765. Research Practicum II (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership; Successful completion of ELPS 760 Research Practicum I (P12 cohort only). Research practicum establishes connections between best practices and scholarly investigation. Doctoral students are guided in designing and conducting an intensive, research related to organizational change efforts to improve student achievement in P12 schools. Doctoral students …
ELPS 770. Applied Quantitative Inquiry I (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. This course provides an introduction to concepts, principles and methods of quantitative research in education. Problem identification, research design, data collection techniques and interpretation of research findings are addressed. Critical analysis of relevant research literature is emphasized.
ELPS 775. Applied Quantitative Inquiry II (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership; Successful completion of Applied Quantitative Inquiry I. This course is an advanced seminar for students who plan to use mainly quantitative research methods for their dissertation. It guides them through the process of designing a meaningful, manageable quantitative study, as well as advanced techniques in data …
ELPS 780. Applied Qualitative Inquiry I (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership. This course is an overview of qualitative approaches to educational research that can be applied to educational leadership for school improvement. Students learn to be critical consumers of the qualitative research literature and to use basic qualitative research methods. Action research and qualitative approaches to the …
ELPS 785. Applied Qualitative Inquiry II (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership; Successful completion of Applied Qualitative Inquiry I. This course is an advanced seminar for students who plan to use mainly qualitative research methods for their dissertation. It guides them through the process of designing a meaningful, manageable qualitative study, as well as advanced techniques in qualitative …
ELPS 789. Dissertation Seminar (2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership; Advancement to Candidacy. Students work under the guidance of their advisor to complete requirements for the dissertation. Includes independent work as well as dissertation seminars. Minimum of 12 dissertation seminar units are required in the program. May be repeated for credit. Students must be enrolled every …
ENGL 105. Introduction to Popular Culture Studies (3)
Introduction to the important role of popular culture in everyday life, with emphasis on the relationships among power, representation, audience, and genre. Critical analysis of, and creative engagement with, pop culture and its social and political influence. Topics will address community and intersectional identity, through the lenses of, for example, gender, race, class, sexuality, ability, …
ENGL 113A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in a supported GE subarea A2 Written Communication course. Corequisite: UNIV 061. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax …
ENGL 113B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 113A. Corequisite: UNIV 062. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements …
ENGL 114A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in a supported GE subarea A2 Written Communication course. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases shall include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as …
ENGL 114B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 114A. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements of prose …
ENGL 115. Approaches to University Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements of …
ENGL 196A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in English (1-3)
Experimental Topics
ENGL 205. Business Communication in Its Rhetorical Contexts (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: GE section A1 Oral Communication; COMP 100 or equivalent. Development of critical writing, thinking, research and technology skills in the context of business. Through substantial writing and other work, students will hone their written, oral and visual communication skills, and their ability to find, synthesize and …
ENGL 208. Creative Writing (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introductory workshop course in creative writing. Students have the option of concentrating on one of three modes: prose fiction, poetry or drama. Part of the Creative Writing option in English. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts.
ENGL 215. Critical Thinking About Research Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course will focus on composing and reading practices appropriate to research writing tasks. Students will practice writing effectively and using information technologies. There will be a focus on comprehending and using quantitative and qualitative data and students will be introduced to generating qualitative or quantitative data. …
ENGL 250FE. Perspectives on English Studies for Teachers (3)
Introduces students to the issues of reading and writing in the context of examining their own first-year experiences with reading and writing, and connects these experiences to the curricular content of 9th grade English classes and pupils. Students will meet with a CSUN instructor 1.5 hours per week. A 20-hour field experience in a 9th …
ENGL 255. Introduction to Literature (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introductory study of the genres of imaginative literature—prose fiction, poetry and drama—with special emphasis on the interrelationships between form and theme. The course will feature a specific cultural tradition (e.g., Western, Postcolonial, African American, etc.) to be chosen by the instructor. Critical writing is an integral part …
ENGL 258. British Literature from the Middle Ages to the Early Age of Empire (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of works of literature produced in Britain, its surrounding islands, and its colonial spaces from the Middle Ages to the early British Empire, with attention to literary, cultural, and sociopolitical movements from diverse peoples and cultures. Critical writing required. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities.
ENGL 259. British Literature from the Age of Empire to the Present (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of works of literature produced in Britain, its surrounding islands, and its colonial spaces from the early British Empire to its dissolution and legacies, with attention to literary, cultural, and sociopolitical movements from diverse peoples and cultures. Critical writing required. Available for General Education, Area 3B …
ENGL 275. Survey of U.S. Literature (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of representative works of U.S. literature from the precolonial to contemporary eras, with attention to literary, cultural, and sociopolitical movements of diverse groups. Critical writing required. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities.
ENGL 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in English (1-3)
Experimental Topics
ENGL 300. Contemporary Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: Upper division standing. Study and analysis of selected major works of fiction, poetry, drama and major authors since approximately the end of World War II in England and America. Critical writing required. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. (W.I.)
ENGL 301. Language and Linguistics (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to linguistic science, its background, development and relation to other fields of study, as well as recent developments in the study of language. (Linguistics and Language Study requirement of the English Subject Matter Program.)
ENGL 302. Introduction to Modern Grammar (3)
Basic course in grammar—traditional, structural and trans-formational. Some applications of linguistics to the teaching of English and the language arts are suggested.
ENGL 303/L. Introduction to Language, Grammar and Linguistics for Teachers and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: ENGL 303L. Introduction to the study of human language(s) and to major scientific approaches in linguistics: phonetics (properties of sound in spoken language and manual and non-manual elements in signed languages), phonology (sound systems of particular spoken languages, and manual and non-manual systems in signed languages), morphology (word and sign formation processes), syntax (word …
ENGL 305. Intermediate Expository Writing (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Intermediate course in written expository writing includes a study of the style of competent writers and extends the writing skills acquired by students in the Freshman Composition course. Emphasis on developing writing that exhibits clarity, coherence, style and a clear purpose.
ENGL 306. Report Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Approaches to writing scientific, technical, professional, business or general-information reports and articles for various audiences and contexts. Emphasis on awareness of discursive practices of particular fields to achieve purpose, coherence and effective style. Culminates with research project and presentation. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. (W.I.)
ENGL 308. Narrative Writing (3-3)
Preparatory: ENGL 208 or demonstrated proficiency. Intensive practice in narrative writing, with emphasis on short fiction. Analysis and criticism of students’ work, as well as analysis of selected published writings. May be repeated once for credit.
ENGL 309. Verse Writing (3-3)
Preparatory: ENGL 208 or demonstrated proficiency. Intensive practice in writing poetry. Analysis and criticism of students’ work, as well as some critical study of published verse. May be repeated once for credit.
ENGL 310. Playwriting (3-3)
Preparatory: ENGL 208 or demonstrated proficiency. Intensive practice in writing drama for stage, radio and television. Analysis and criticism of students’ work, including lab production through college facilities. May be repeated once for credit.
ENGL 311. African American Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of representative works of African American literature with attention to major genres and historical periods from early African American literature to the contemporary era including, but not limited to, slave narratives, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, the Black Arts Movement, and more recent literature. …
ENGL 312. Literature, Film, and Media (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the theory and practice of adaptation between media, including literary works and films; analysis of adapted works or genres, including shifts in emphasis, meaning, or style when works or genres are translated from one medium to another. Coursework may also focus on the varied cultural …
ENGL 313. Studies in Popular Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Cultural studies course focusing on the interpretation of American popular culture. Course methodology may include Marxist, psychoanalytic, semiotic or culturally eclectic scholarly points of view. Designed for students who may want to enter the fields of entertainment or advertising, or future teachers who may want to use …
ENGL 315. Digital Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course focuses on production of an array of digital texts, such as podcast, website, documentary, e-portfolio, blog, and collaborative online article. Other topics include social media, digital identity, and ethical questions surrounding the production and distribution of texts in digital environments. The course underscores the expanded …
ENGL 316. Shakespeare (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: Upper division standing. Introductory study of representative poems and plays. Attendance at performances and/or films is required. Critical writing required. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. (W.I.)
ENGL 318. American Indian Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of American Indian literature, which may include traditional oral forms, autobiographies, and contemporary poetry and prose. Students who have taken ENGL 314 will not receive credit for ENGL 318. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities or CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.) (Cross-listed with …
ENGL 322. Disability in Literature and Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introduction to the study of historical and/or contemporary portrayals of disability in literature and/or popular culture. Focus on thinking about disability as a rhetorical and cultural phenomenon. Critical thinking and writing are an integral part of the course. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. (W.I.)
ENGL 333. Comics and Graphic Novels (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of comics, including comic strips, comic books and graphic novels, from literary and cultural studies perspectives. Emphasis on both history and form, including image-text relationships. Topics also may include fan culture, particular genres of comics and connections between comics and other forms of visual text. Critical …
ENGL 345. Recursive Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This class focuses on writing as a recursive process. Students read about—and put into practice—process-oriented writing. Throughout the semester, students write well-researched essays in varied genres on a topic of their choosing. This culminates in a final portfolio to showcase these combined efforts, which, cumulatively, equals approximately …
ENGL 355. Writing About Literature (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement and two lower division English courses. Intensive study of the literary genres of poetry, prose, fiction and drama. Emphasis on written analysis of selected works in each genre. Development of criteria for responsible judgment.
ENGL 360. The English Bible as Literature (3)
Preparatory: Upper division standing. Study of form, theme and style in the King James Version of the Bible.
ENGL 364. The Short Story (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: Upper division standing. A study of the short story, beginning with careful examination of some classics in the genre, followed by analysis of more contemporary works. Critical writing required. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. (W.I.)
ENGL 368. Gay Male Writers (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines works in British and American literature that: (a) were written by gay men; and (b) portray the lives of gay individuals. Focusing primarily on texts written since the late 19th century and traces the development of gay male self-representation in poetry, novels, short fiction, drama and …
ENGL 369. Lesbian Writers (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Primarily focuses on the work of lesbian writers of the 20th century. Using the approaches of current feminist literary theorists, the course explores the diversity and intersections of lesbian literary traditions, and examines the extent to which lesbian writers have followed and/or altered genre conventions in fiction …
ENGL 370. Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror: Fantastic and Speculative Fiction (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of traditions in speculative fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, and/or horror. May incorporate historical, theoretical, philosophical, sociopolitical, or scientific frameworks; may focus on particular themes or subgenres, such as feminist SF, Afrofuturism, ecofiction, utopian/dystopian fiction, or epic fantasy. Texts may include films, graphic narratives, games, and …
ENGL 371. Issues in Jewish-American Writing (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of Jewish writing in America as it affects the relationship between Jewish issues and themes and American culture, based on the works of such authors as I. B. Singer, Roth, Bellow, Malamud, Cahan, Paley, Olsen, Shapiro, Ozick and Potok. Critical writing required. Available for General Education, …
ENGL 392. Junior Honors Seminar I (3-3)
Preparatory: Admission to the Honors Program. May be taken in any sequence with ENGL 393. Introduction to literary history with emphasis on the role of tradition and influence.
ENGL 393. Junior Honors Seminar II (3-3)
Preparatory: Admission to the Honors Program. May be taken in any sequence with ENGL 392. Introduction to practical criticism through a study of critical methods and their application to various literary works, with some attention to bibliography and scholarly method.
ENGL 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in English (1-3)
Experimental Topics
ENGL 400. History of the English Language (3)
Developments in the English language from Old English through Middle English, Early Modern English and Modern English. American English and its heritage. Influences from other languages as well as internal linguistic processes in English itself. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 406. Advanced Expository Writing for Teachers (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Required of candidates working for the Single Subject Credential in English; an option for candidates in Liberal Studies working for the Multiple Subjects Credential. Advanced course in written composition and recent composition theory extends the student’s writing skills, explores the kind of writing required of California public …
ENGL 407. Composition and the Professions (3)
Preparatory: Demonstrated proficiency; Instructor consent. Advanced composition, logical thinking and coherent expression designed particularly for students who want to use their writing and analytic skills in the professions of law or medicine, government or community services, business, industry, or nonteaching educational and research services. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 408. Advanced Narrative Writing (3-3)
Preparatory: ENGL 308. Continued practice in the writing of prose fiction, with a concentration on experimentation in style and structure. Analysis and criticism of students’ work. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated once for credit.
ENGL 409. Advanced Verse Writing (3-3)
Preparatory: ENGL 309. Continued practice in the writing of poetry, with emphasis on formal poetic patterns. Analysis and criticism of students’ work, as well as study of selected published verse. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated once for credit.
ENGL 410. Advanced Dramatic Writing (3-3)
Preparatory: ENGL 310. Continued practice in dramatic writing leading to the completion of a full-length drama. Analysis and criticism of students’ work as well as study of selected plays. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated once for credit.
ENGL 412. Literary Magazine (3-3)
Preparatory: Upper division standing. Theoretical overview of literary publishing; practice in close reading and in the exercise of literary and aesthetic judgment; and editing and publishing of the Northridge Review, a literary magazine. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated once with instructor’s consent. May be repeated once for credit.
ENGL 414. Chaucer (3)
Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355. Study of The Canterbury Tales and other selected poems. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 416. Shakespeare: Selected Plays (3)
Close study of three to five plays. ENGL 416 and ENGL 417 may be taken separately or in any sequence. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 417. Shakespeare: A Survey (3)
Study of eight to fifteen of the major plays. ENGL 416 and ENGL 417 may be taken separately or in any sequence. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 419. English Drama 1660-1880 (3)
Study of significant plays in England, 1660-1880, with special emphasis on such major dramatists as Wycherley, Dryden, Congreve, Otway and Sheridan. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 420. Milton (3)
Study of Paradise Lost, other poems and selected prose. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 421A-Z. Selected Topics in Popular Culture (3-3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: ENGL 313. Intensive study of a particular topic in popular culture as seen from historical and critical perspectives. Topics will change from semester to semester. Coursework may include fieldwork and creative projects; critical reading and critical writing required. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated once …
ENGL 428. Children’s Literature (3)
Preparatory: One lower division course in literature. Study of form, content and theme in children’s literature, classic and contemporary, from preschool through 9th-grade level. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 429. Literature for Adolescents (3)
Critical analysis of selected literary works of interest to adolescents, including works commonly used in secondary schools (grades 7-12). Development of principles for the evaluation of literature for adolescents. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 430. Literature and the Visual Arts (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of relationships between written texts and visual art, or between word and image, from theoretical, historical, and/or ideological perspectives, including study of hybrid or intermedial forms and the works of diverse peoples and cultures. Topics may include, for example, illustration, design, visual poetry, visual narrative, Sister …
ENGL 434. 19th Century Women Novelists (3)
Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355. Study of selected novels by important 19th century women novelists, both British and American, including such writers as Alcott, Austen, C. Brontë, E. Brontë, Chopin, Eliot, Gaskell, Gilman and Stowe. Examines both text and context for each novel …
ENGL 436. Major Critical Theories (3)
Study of major texts of literary criticism from Plato to the present. Emphasis on application of critical theories. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 443. English Literature of the Middle Ages (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355. Study of the literature of England to 1500, including representative Old and Middle English works such as Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Works studied may include …
ENGL 455. Literacy, Rhetoric and Culture (3)
Study of current and past theories of literacy, including the nature of literacy itself; connections between rhetoric and literacy; the ways literacy is shared and used by individuals, families and cultures; and the political, social and personal ramifications of literacy. Core course for English Department minor in Writing and Rhetoric. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 456. Age of Revolutions (3)
Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355. Study of the transatlantic literary and cultural world of from 1660-1820, with an emphasis on key revolutions (Glorious, American, French, Haitian), imperialism and the rise of the British Empire. Authors may include Behn, Swift, Equiano, Prince, and …
ENGL 457A-Z. Selected Topics in Creative Writing (3-3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 308, ENGL 309, ENGL 310 or permission of instructor. Intensive consideration of a focused area of study as it proceeds from a literary or critical tradition that informs creative writing. Creative and critical writing required. Topics will change from semester to semester. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated one time for credit.
ENGL 458. Romanticism, Revolution, and Rights (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355. Study of literary experimentation in print and visual culture during the Romantic era of 1780-1832 as framed by multiple revolutions (American, French, and Haitian) and radical political activity (1790s …
ENGL 459A-Z. Selected Topics in Writing and Rhetoric (3-3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Intensive study of a topic relevant to literacy, composition or rhetoric. Analytic or critical writing required. Topics will change from semester to semester. May be repeated one time. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 460. Literatures of the British Empire in the Victorian Age (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355. Study of the literature and culture of the British Empire and its global imperial influence from the 1830s to the 1910s. Reading may include poetry, short stories, novels, plays, …
ENGL 461. Modernism in Britain (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355. Study of British literature and the cultural forces that shaped its forms and techniques from the 1890s through the beginning of World War II. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 462. Contemporary British Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses and ENGL 355. Study of British literature in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, focusing on such historical and cultural forces as post-war immigration, the decolonizing Empire, and globalism and how those forces have shaped literary genres, content, …
ENGL 463B. Contemporary Poetry (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355. Study of post-1955 poems of major English-language authors inclusive of diverse peoples and cultures. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 464. Theories of Poetry (3)
Intensive study of the theories and craft of poetry. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 465. Theories of Fiction (3)
Intensive study of the theories and craft of fiction. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 466. Major British Novelists I: 1700-1815 (3)
Study of selected major novels by such authors as Defoe, Richardson, Fielding, Sterne and Austen. ENGL 466, ENGL 467 and ENGL 468 may be taken separately or in any sequence. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 467. British Novels of the Nineteenth Century (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of selected nineteenth-century novels focusing on such trends and genres as, for example, realism, the novel of manners, industrial fiction, the sensation novel, the New Woman novel, imperial fiction, Aestheticism, detective fiction, and the gothic novel. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 470A-Z. Major Authors (3)
Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355. In-depth study of a single author or a comparative study of two authors, such as Swift, Hawthorne, Woolf, Morrison/Faulkner, and Williams/Lawrence. The author(s) studied will change from semester to semester. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 473. American Literature: 1607-1860 (3)
Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355. Study of the literature and the culture of the colonial, early republic and romantic periods. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 474. American Literature: 1860-1912 (3)
Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355. Study of the literature and the culture of the age of realism. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 475. American Literature: 1912-1945 (3)
Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355. Study of the literature and culture of early 20th century America, from the poetic renaissance through World War II. Emphasis on such major writers as Frost, Hemingway, Eliot, Wharton, Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Stevens, Cather, Moore and Porter. Available for …
ENGL 476. Contemporary American Literature (3)
Preparatory: 6 units of lower division literature courses, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355. Study of the literature and culture of America from 1945 to the present. Emphasis on such major writers as Bellow, Albee, Lowell, Williams, Welty, Morrison, Rich, O’Connor and Pynchon. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 477. Major American Novelists I: The 19th Century (3)
Study of selected works by such major American writers as Cooper, Hawthorne, Melville, Twain, Chopin and James. ENGL 477 and ENGL 478 may be taken separately or in any sequence. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 478. Major American Novelists II: The 20th Century (3)
Study of selected works by such major American writers as Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Cather, Wharton, Faulkner, McCullers, Bellow, Morrison, O’Connor and Updike. ENGL 477 and ENGL 478 may be taken separately or in any sequence. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 487. Latina/o/x Literatures of the Americas (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: ENGL 275, ENGL 436. Study of selected works by Latina/o/x writers and cultural producers from the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, through frameworks of Latina/o Studies and Latin American Studies. Interdisciplinary analysis of literary, filmic, and cultural production may include pertinent fields such as Cultural …
ENGL 490. Senior Seminar in Narrative Writing (3)
Preparatory: Senior standing. Preparation of a collection of short stories or of a single longer work of narrative fiction. Students complete, revise and supplement their work to produce a finished manuscript of narrative fiction. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 491. Senior Seminar in Verse Writing (3)
Preparatory: Senior standing. Preparation of a collection of poems or of a single long poem. Students complete, revise and supplement their work to produce a finished manuscript of poetry. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 492A-Z. Senior Honors Seminar I (3-3)
Preparatory: Senior honors standing. Intensive study of a literary figure, age, movement or problem. May be repeated once for credit. ENGL 492 and ENGL 493 may be taken in any sequence. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 493A-Z. Senior Honors Seminar II (3-3)
Preparatory: Senior honors standing. Intensive study of a literary figure, age, movement or problem. May be repeated once for credit. ENGL 492 and ENGL 493 may be taken in any sequence. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 494/IP. English Intern Program (1/2)
Preparatory: ENGL 407. Students are placed by the faculty supervisor with sponsoring organizations, where they work for 90 hours per semester while meeting for 15 hours in the classroom. Specific duties associated with technical and professional writing are assigned by sponsors. Students compile a portfolio of writing done for the sponsor and a term report …
ENGL 495A-Z. Senior Seminar in Literature (3-3)
Preparatory: Either two lower division courses in literature, or 3 units of lower division literature and ENGL 355; Senior standing. Intensive study of a major British or American author, or of a literary theme or sub-genre. Reports and seminar papers required. Topics change from semester to semester. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated once for …
ENGL 495ESM. Multigenre Literacy in a Global Context (3)
The capstone course for English Subject Matter students, focuses on literacy in multiple genres (poetry, myth, short fiction, and media). Its multigenre, multimedia, and transnational compass fulfills State Standards and grounds this fulfillment in cutting edge scholarship in the fields of English studies. Available for graduate credit.
ENGL 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in English (1-3)
Experimental Topics
ENGL 497A. Honors Revision Seminar (3)
Preparatory: Senior honors standing; Preparation of an article-length manuscript, to be a revised version of a seminar paper from honors seminars ENGL 392, ENGL 393, ENGL 492 or ENGL 493. Students will have the opportunity to experience a full and rewarding revision process, through which they will develop an existing paper into a more sophisticated …
ENGL 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Preparatory: Upper division standing; Normally, a 3.0 GPA in English; Prior approval of sponsoring instructor and department chair.
ENGL 501A-Z. Activities in Creative Writing Studies (1-1)
Recommended Preparatory: ENGL 208. Intensive writing in a focused area of study. This is an activity-based series of courses and may include off-campus meetings. Topics will change from semester to semester. Check with department for specific offerings. May be repeated once for credit.
ENGL 502A-Z/F. Activities in Creative Writing Studies (1/1)
Recommended Preparatory: ENGL 208. Intensive writing in a focused area of study. This is an activity-based series of courses and may include off-campus meetings. Topics will change from semester to semester. Check with department for specific offerings. May be repeated once for credit.
ENGL 507. An Introduction to Graduate Studies in English (3)
This course introduces students to graduate‑level research and writing skills across the three options in the program: Literature, Creative Writing, and Rhetoric and Composition. The course also requires experiential learning in the field. This course should be taken in the first year of coursework.
ENGL 512. Writing for Performance (3-3)
Throughout the semester, students will engage in writing exercises, participate in workshopping and develop new texts for performance. Students will also read several published plays and other types of performance texts. A final portfolio—which will include an introduction, rough drafts and revised texts—will be required. This course is available both for graduate and undergraduate credit. …
ENGL 513. Composition Studies (3)
Study of core topics in composition studies, including process, invention, revision, rhetoric, audience, argument, genre, assessment, and linguistic diversity.
ENGL 525A-Z. Topics in English and Cultural Studies (3-3-3)
In-depth study of a topic in English and Cultural Studies that is not bound by the areas covered by other English department graduate-level seminars (specific author, literary period or the literary genres of poetry, prose, or drama). Regardless of topic, all iterations of the course will employ a consistent methodological framework based in Cultural Studies …
ENGL 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in English (1-3)
Topics will be announced each semester in the Schedule of Classes.
ENGL 600A/B. College Composition: Theory and Pedagogy (3-3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to teaching associates or at the discretion of the director of composition. Study of theoretical and pedagogical issues that impact the teaching of writing at the college level. Review of current studies in rhetoric, composition and literacy. ENGL 600B also entails faculty observation of student teaching.
ENGL 600BF. College Composition: Theory and Pedagogy Field Experience (1)
Prerequisite: ENGL 600A and ENGL 600B/F are restricted to teaching associates or at the discretion of the director of composition. Corequisite: ENGL 600B. Study of theoretical and pedagogical issues that impact the teaching of writing at the college level. Review of current studies in rhetoric, composition and literacy. ENGL 600B also entails faculty observation of …
ENGL 601. Seminar in Scholarly Methods and Bibliography (3)
Study of traditional and electronic methods of scholarly research. Investigation and evaluation of major areas of bibliographic study, such as literature and “new historicism,” the editing of texts and literary influence studies and intertextuality.
ENGL 604. Seminar in Language and Linguistics (3)
An introduction to linguistics for graduate students.
ENGL 608. Seminar in Narrative Writing (3-3)
Prerequisite: Qualified standing in the graduate Creative Writing option or instructor consent. Intensive practice in advanced writing and analysis of the short story and the novel. Course may be repeated once for credit. One enrollment in ENGL 608 or ENGL 609 may be used in the Rhetoric and Composition option.
ENGL 609. Seminar in Poetry Writing (3-3)
Prerequisite: Qualified standing in the graduate Creative Writing option or instructor consent. Intensive practice in the writing of poetry, with attention to both contemporary and historical techniques. Analysis and criticism of students’ work. May be repeated once for credit. One enrollment in ENGL 608 or ENGL 609 may be used in the Rhetoric and Composition …
ENGL 617. Studies in Shakespeare (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 417 or equivalent. Advanced study of several of Shakespeare’s works, including formal, textual or historical aspects. Topics will change from semester to semester.
ENGL 620A-Z. Seminar in Individual Authors (3-3-3)
In-depth study of a major British or American author, such as Swift, Hawthorne or Woolf. The author studied will change from semester to semester.
ENGL 622. Seminar on Aspects of Poetry (3-3)
Intensive critical study of the province of poetry, providing opportunity for the scrutiny of individual poets as well as for concentration on the wider historical perspective.
ENGL 623. Seminar in Studies in Prose Fiction (3-3)
Seminar in the theory, forms, traditions and techniques of prose fiction. Topics will vary from semester to semester.
ENGL 624. Studies in Dramatic Literature (3)
Advanced study in drama considered as literature, with special emphasis on historical developments and their relationship to literary periods and movements in other genres.
ENGL 630A-Z. Seminar in Literary Periods (3-3-3)
Study of a period of British or American literature with wide readings in a range of authors and their intellectual backgrounds.
ENGL 638. Seminar in Critical Approaches to Literature (3)
Study of major critical approaches to literature and their application to selected literary texts.
ENGL 651. Rhetoric and Composition Theory (3)
Intense discussion and analysis of theories of rhetoric and composition.
ENGL 652. Creative Writing Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Qualified standing in the graduate Creative Writing option or instructor consent. Introduction to the theoretical, professional and institutional concerns of creative writers, especially in an academic context. Intensive practice in creative writing (multi-genre). Workshop format.
ENGL 653. Literary and Rhetorical Genre Theory (3)
Examination of scholarship concerned with genre, both the traditional concept of genre, which focuses on formal categories of literary texts and the rhetorical notion of genre, which focuses on the rhetorical purpose and function of non-literary texts. Through extensive reading, class discussions and research projects, students will explore the function of genre, the communities that …
ENGL 654. Advanced Topics in Rhetoric and Composition (3-3)
Preparatory: ENGL 651. Intense advanced study of a specialized area, topic, question or problem in the field of rhetoric and composition. Topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated once for credit, provided topic is different.
ENGL 697C. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
Focused reading and research followed by comprehensive exam.
ENGL 698D. Graduate Project (3)
This course is one of the available choices for the culminating experience in the English department M.A. program. In significantly revising existing written work, students will practice the tools of research used in the field of English Studies. While students in the Literature and the Rhetoric and Composition options will focus on revising and developing …
ENGL 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: At least one graduate course in English; Consent of department chair. Investigation of a significant problem in language or literature. Project selected in conference with sponsor.
ENT 101. Exploring Entrepreneurship (3)
This course is intended to provide students with an entrepreneurship experience that brings to life the entrepreneurial process by blending introductory business knowledge with experiential learning focused on the development of a business idea towards an entrepreneurial venture. Specifically, students will learn about and engage in creativity and idea generation, elevator pitches, marketing, proof of …
ENT 310. Foundations of Entrepreneurship (3)
Prerequisite: ENT 101. This course is intended to help students gain knowledge and skills that are the foundation to become a successful entrepreneur in business. The course provides aspiring entrepreneurs a preview of the journey starting from an idea through the initial phases of a business venture. Students will learn about business model formation, early …
ENT 320. Social Entrepreneurship (3)
The objective of this course is to explore the field of social entrepreneurship. Social entrepreneurship is about the dynamics associated with ventures seeking to create social value or collective good for society through entrepreneurial and innovative approaches. This focus on social value serves as their primary focus over profitability and can encompass many different contexts …
ENT 330. Entrepreneurial Family Business (3)
This course is devoted to understanding the unique issues faced by family-owned and entrepreneurially operated businesses. Family businesses face unique opportunities and challenges associated with the interactions of family, management, and ownership that can extend from one family generation to the next. In particular, family businesses struggle from moving from the founder to successor family …
ENT 410. Business Development and Operation for Entrepreneurs (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in ENT 310. This course is intended to help students gain knowledge and skills that are critical for developing and running a successful business as an entrepreneur. The course provides aspiring entrepreneurs with a business model and the tools to grasp the essential operational aspects of a business venture …
EOH 101. Introduction to Environmental Health (3)
Introduction to the field of Environmental and Occupational Health. Topics reflect those environmental health risks that impact our daily lives, including restaurant inspection and food safety, water and air pollution, bioterrorism, environmentally induced skin cancers, mold and indoor air quality, workplace hazards and environmental control of infectious disease. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
EOH 352. Environmental Health Policy, Law and Administration (3)
Analysis of conceptual models relative to environmental health policy, making laws and program administration.
EOH 353. Global Perspectives of Environmental Health (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Provides a perspective and framework for evaluating a broad and dynamic range of environmental issues, from bioterrorism to global warming to restaurant grading systems. This wide-ranging and topical course provides an overview of the field of Environmental and Occupational Health, including such major subject areas as environmental …
EOH 356A. Environmental Health I (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L. Preparatory: PHYS 100A, PHYS 100AL, PHYS 100B and PHYS 100BL. In-depth analysis of the physical, chemical and biological influences on human health and well-being.
EOH 356B. Environmental Health II (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L. Preparatory: PHYS 100A, PHYS 100AL, PHYS 100B and PHYS 100BL. In-depth analysis of the physical, chemical and biological influences on human health and well-being.
EOH 453. Health and Physical Aspects of Housing (3)
Preparatory: BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L. Examines the impact of the housing environment on the public’s health and safety. Topics include home construction, electrical and plumbing systems, radon gas, lead paint, mold investigation and remediation, housing inspection and hazard assessment. Available for graduate credit with approval from …
EOH 454. Environmental Health Law (3)
Study of the major provisions of the laws that pertains to the environmental health field. Topics include Clean Air Act, Water Pollution Control Act, Noise Control Act, Occupational Safety and Health Act and Toxic Substances Control Act. Available for graduate credit with approval from the graduate coordinator. (Offered Spring semester.)
EOH 455/L. Microbiological Hazards in Environmental Health and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L. Corequisite: EOH 455L. Preparatory: PHYS 100A, PHYS 100AL, PHYS 100B and PHYS 100BL. Study of infectious disease agents transmitted through water, wastewater, milk, food, surfaces and air. with a focus on their assessment, prevention and control. Lecture, 3 hours. Lab: Standard procedures for basic …
EOH 456. Fundamentals of Toxicology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101, BIOL 101L, BIOL 281 and BIOL 282, or BIOL 106, BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L; CHEM 101, CHEM 101L, CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L, or CHEM 103, CHEM 103L, CHEM 104 and CHEM 104L; CHEM 235. Study of the toxic agents in the working environment as they relate to interface between occupational medicine and industrial hygiene.
EOH 457. Water Supply and Sewage Disposal (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L. Preparatory: PHYS 100A, PHYS 100AL, PHYS 100B and PHYS 100BL. Theory and practice of water supply and sewage disposal in the public and private sectors. Available for graduate credit with approval from the graduate coordinator. (Offered Spring semester.)
EOH 458. Vector Control (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L. Preparatory: PHYS 100A, PHYS 100AL, PHYS 100B and PHYS 100BL. Identification and control of arthropods and other vectors of disease. Available for graduate credit with approval from the graduate coordinator. (Offered Fall semester.)
EOH 459. Hazardous Materials and Waste Management (3)
Preparatory: BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L; PHYS 100A, PHYS 100AL, PHYS 100B and PHYS 100BL. Study of major aspects of the management of hazardous waste, from the time it is generated to the time it is finally disposed. Available for graduate credit with approval from the graduate coordinator.
EOH 460. Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology (3)
Recommended Preparatory: HSCI 390/L or MATH 140. This course serves as an advanced introduction to environmental and occupational epidemiology. It explores concepts, principles, and applications of epidemiology in examining the dynamic relationships between environmental and occupational exposures and health outcomes. Topics include exposure and outcome assessment, epidemiological study designs, and statistical analysis. Materials will focus on …
EOH 465. Occupational Safety (3)
Study of the way that accidents and incidents occur in the occupational environment. Establishment and maintenance of safety programs are discussed. Collection, analysis and interpretation of safety data are considered. Approaches to safety used by international, national and local governmental agencies are reviewed, as well as those of insurance companies, professional societies, trade associations and …
EOH 466A. The Occupational Health Environment (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L. Preparatory: MATH 105; PHYS 100A, PHYS 100AL, PHYS 100B and PHYS 100BL. Provides an overview of the field of occupational health, with a focus on industrial hygiene. Presents information related to the recognition, evaluation and control of the chemical, physical and environmental factors that can …
EOH 466B/L. Evaluating the Occupational Environment and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: EOH 466A. Corequisite: EOH 466BL. Preparatory: HSCI 390/L or MATH 140. Provides the skills needed to measure the levels of chemical and physical hazards in the workplace and the community. Measurement techniques, sampling strategy and industrial hazards are discussed. Lab: Provides hands on applications of industrial hygiene monitoring equipment and demonstration of basic principles …
EOH 466C. Controlling the Occupational Environment (3)
Prerequisite: BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L. Preparatory: MATH 105; PHYS 100A, PHYS 100AL, PHYS 100B and PHYS 100BL. Overview of design and evaluation of industrial ventilation and noise control systems used to protect the health and safety of workers. Students are provided the basic skills necessary to review drawings and specifications, …
EOH 467. Radiological Health (3)
Prerequisites: One semester of Biology; One semester of Chemistry; BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L; MATH 105. Preparatory: MATH 140 or HSCI 390; PHYS 100A, PHYS 100AL, PHYS 100B and PHYS 100BL. Comprehensive coverage of ionizing radiation with emphasis on health effects, measurement and protection. Available for graduate credit with approval from …
EOH 468. Air Pollution and Health (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L. Preparatory: PHYS 100A, PHYS 100AL, PHYS 100B and PHYS 100BL. Investigation of the relationship between air pollutants and their effects on plants and animals. Emphasis on understanding the health effects in human populations. Available for graduate credit with approval from the graduate coordinator. (Offered …
EOH 469. Environmental Risk Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 101 or BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L; CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 103L. Examines the assessment, communication and management of environmental risks. “Environmental” concerns are limited to agents that are: (1) environmental or occupational in origin; and (2) hazardous to human health. “Risk” refers to the subjective as well as objective measurement of probabilistic events. How to recognize …
EOH 480. Research Training in Environmental and Occupational Health Science (1-1-1-1)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. This course examines research in environmental and occupational health sciences. The intent is to provide the student with knowledge and skills for successful application and transition to graduate programs in environmental health science. This course may be taken up to four times. Students in the Student-to-Scientist Bridge Program in Environmental Health …
EOH 494B. Academic Internship (2-2-2)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Supervised internship in an official and/or voluntary health agency. Includes staffing conferences. Available for graduate credit with approval from the graduate coordinator. (Credit/No Credit only)
EOH 496A-Z. Experimental Topics (3)
Experimental Topics
EOH 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
EOH 501A. Environmental and Occupational Health Concepts I (3)
This course provides core knowledge in the field of environmental and occupational health. Materials will focus on human health impacts, controls and legal frameworks related to the physical, chemical, and biological influences on environmental and occupational health.
EOH 501B. Environmental and Occupational Health Concepts II (3)
This course provides core knowledge of epidemiology, microbiology, and toxicology focuses on environmental and occupational health issues. The epidemiology section introduces epidemiological concepts. The microbiology section is a study of infectious disease agents with a focus on their assessment, prevention and control. The toxicology section focuses on the principles of toxicology.
EOH 553. Administration of Environmental and Occupational Health Programs (3)
Comprehensive analysis of environmental and occupational health program planning, with emphasis on program management. (Offered Fall semester.)
EOH 554. Critical Review of the Technical Literature in EOH (3)
Prerequisites: EOH 501A, EOH 501B. Critical analysis of the scientific and technical literature in various fields of Environmental and Occupational Health.
EOH 554MPH. Environmental and Occupational Health Problems (3)
Critical analysis of topics related to environmental and occupational health problems for students in the MPH program.
EOH 555. Environmental and Occupational Health Exposure Assessment (3)
Prerequisite: EOH 501A. This course explores topics and techniques related to environmental and occupational health exposure assessment.
EOH 556. Advanced Toxicology (3)
Prerequisite: EOH 554. A study of the toxicity of various chemical and physical agents to organ systems and the developing conceptus. Study of the mechanisms of action of toxic chemicals as related to carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic effects and the application of that information to regulatory standards for the workplace and environment.
EOH 560. EOH Epidemiology (3)
Prerequisite: EOH 501B. A critical analysis of epidemiology literature related to issues in environmental and occupational health.
EOH 569. Advanced Risk Analysis (3)
Prepares the student to complete health risk assessment on exposures to environmental and occupational agents, utilize risk management decision-making models, and communicate to the public and other stakeholders the results of risk assessments and decision making.
EOH 570. Occupational Ergonomics (3)
Focus on prevention of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMDs) through the application of occupational ergonomics principles. Topics include the prevalence of and incidence of WRMDs, job/task analysis, postural analysis, tools and workstation design, and job design. Scientific basis of current regulations, such as California’s repetitive motion injuries regulations and guidelines such as the ACGIH’s TLV-Hand Activity …
EOH 580. Environmental and Occupational Health Sustainability (3)
Prerequisite EOH 501A. This course presents the environmental challenges that can be addressed by the implementation of sustainability practices and explores the potential- and currently-available solutions to tackle these challenges. Current sustainability programs in major areas such as energy, water, waste, chemicals and transportation are discussed.
EOH 581. Occupational Health Programs (3)
Prerequisites: EOH 501A and EOH 553. This course provides an overview of standard programs used to manage occupational health issues arising from business enterprises, including international certifications, such as ISO standards, compliance programs, standard-setting and worker training. Students will learn to recognize, assess and present key components for the development, implementation and evaluation of occupational …
EOH 582. Environmental and Occupational Health Policy Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: EOH 501A. This course explores topics and techniques related to environmental and occupational health policy analysis. Topics include policy development, implementation and analysis in local and international settings.
EOH 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (1-3)
Experimental Topics
EOH 693A. Supervised Field Training (2-2)
Prerequisite: EOH 501A or instructor’s permission. Supervised action research in selected agencies or organizations. (Credit/No Credit only)
EOH 695A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Environmental and Occupational Health (1-3)
Experimental Topics
EOH 696A. Research Design (3)
Prerequisite: EOH 554. Critical consideration of research methodology as applied to environmental and occupational health.
EOH 696B. Seminar: Research Methodology (3)
Prerequisites: EOH 696A; Classified graduate standing. Analysis of research methodology and interpretation, and direct application to student-conducted independent research.
EOH 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
(Credit/No Credit only)
EOH 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3)
(Credit/No Credit only)
EOH 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: At least one graduate-level course. Investigation of a significant problem in the EOH field.
EPC 314. Psychological Foundations, K-12 (3)
This course should be taken only by students not intending to enroll in a K-12 teacher preparation program. Fulfills the requirement for the CLAD program. Study of the theory and research of educational psychology to learn principles that are basic to the successful teaching of students of all ages, backgrounds and needs. These principles of …
EPC 315. Psychological Foundations of Learning and Teaching (3)
This course should be taken only by students intending to enroll in a K-12 teacher preparation program. Study of the theory and research of educational psychology to backgrounds and needs. These principles of educational psychology form a foundation of knowledge about teaching that is built upon in subsequent courses in teaching methods and practice. Topics …
EPC 420. Educational Psychology of Adolescence (3)
Required of candidates in the Single Subject Credential Program. Study of theory and research in educational psychology for successful teaching of adolescents. Subjects include learning, development, motivation, instruction, assessment, classroom management, individual/group differences, peer interactions, and family and community influences. Issues particularly pertinent to adolescence include identity development, self-esteem, suicide, crisis prevention and conflict resolution. …
EPC 430. Development and Learning in Early Childhood Education (3)
Examination of theoretical positions in development and learning, including relevant research and implications for educational practice in early years. Some sections of this course may offer a community-service opportunity with activities relating to concepts and theories presented. Available for graduate credit with approval from the graduate coordinator. Check the Schedule of Classes for the CS designation.
EPC 451. Fundamentals of Counseling and Guidance (3)
Admission restricted to seniors, PBUs and conditionally classified graduate students. Overview of several approaches to counseling in school and community settings. Understanding of case study methods in assessing individual children is included. Overall guidance programs are studied, with emphasis on counseling relationships. Available for graduate credit with approval from the graduate coordinator.
EPC 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Educational Psychology (3)
Experimental topics courses. Available for graduate credit with approval from the graduate coordinator.
EPC 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent study. Available for graduate credit with approval from the graduate coordinator.
EPC 500. Foundations of Elementary Teaching (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Multiple Subject Credential Program or under Intent to Apply Status (ITA). Intent to Apply (ITA) students who are enrolled in this course are required to perform 20 hours of fieldwork observation. EPC 315 may be substituted for EPC 500 or EED 500 only if completed previously as an undergraduate student. This theory-into-practice introductory teacher education course …
EPC 600. Educational Statistics for Research and Measurement (3)
Prerequisites: Undergraduate course in basic mathematics and algebra, or permission of the instructor; Current graduate standing in the University. Introduction to basic descriptive and inferential statistics for applications to graduate courses in educational psychology, counseling, general graduate-level educational courses in tests and measurements and research. Normally a prerequisite to EPC 601–Fundamentals of Measurement and EPC …
EPC 601. Individual and Group Assessment (3)
Prerequisite: EPC 600 or equivalent. Examination of individual and group assessment instruments and their application in the evaluation of intellectual performance, personality constructs, career interest and interpersonal relations. Includes historical foundations, non-discriminatory procedures, ethical standards and social issues. Lab fee required.
EPC 602. Research Principles (3)
Prerequisite: EPC 600. Introductory course in techniques, use, presentation and understanding of research principles in education and counseling and the contributions of research to the solution of problems.
EPC 602ID. Research Methods and Interpretation for Instructional Designers (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Instructional Design. This course provides an introduction to understanding research that promotes the interpretation of empirical evidence supporting design choices. This includes addressing basic principles advancing student ability to develop assessments and evaluations of instructional solutions.
EPC 603. Clinical Research and Program Evaluation (3)
Prerequisites: EPC 600 or equivalent; Admission to a CSUN master’s degree program in Counseling. Introduces quantitative and qualitative clinical research methods, including randomized clinical trials, efficacy and effectiveness studies, program evaluation, client outcome, clinician effectiveness and evidence-based practice strategies. Emphasis placed on conducting research and evaluating outcomes with children, couples, families, diverse clients and vulnerable …
EPC 603MFA. Clinical Research and Program Evaluation (3)
Prerequisites: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Introduces quantitative and qualitative clinical research methods, including randomized clinical trials, efficacy and effectiveness studies, program evaluation, client outcome, clinician effectiveness and evidence-based practice strategies. Emphasis placed on conducting research and evaluating outcomes with children, couples, families, diverse clients and vulnerable populations. Also covers …
EPC 603MFB. Introduction to Professional Writing (2-2-2)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. This course introduces students to the basic professional writing standards required for both academic and clinical writing in the field. Students will review professional voice, writing style, organization, language bias, and grammar as well as learn APA style. Students must earn a grade of …
EPC 604. Multi-Systemic Academic Intervention for School Psychologists (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s Master of Science in School Psychology program. Effective teaching and instruction and evidence-based academic interventions for diverse learners, including students with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse students, is the focus of this course. This course will cover effective teaching and instruction; school climate; reading, math, and written language development, assessment, …
EPC 605. Advanced Psychological Foundations of Education (3)
Focuses on the interaction of the learning-teaching process. Emphasis on pertinent learning theories, individual differences in capacities and development of learners, and evaluation of learning and instructional models.
EPC 607. Motivation in Learning and Development: Theories and Application in Educational Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: One of the following–EPC 314, EPC 420, EPC 600, PSY 313 or an equivalent course. Theories of motivation and research findings with specific relevance to learning process and human development within the context of educational psychology are examined. Psychological, social, cognitive and biological foundations of such motives are included. Topics include intrinsic motivation, achievement …
EPC 609. Human Development: A Lifespan Perspective (3)
Prerequisite: EPC 430 or an equivalent course. This course provides a comprehensive review of human development across the lifespan, including an overview of the biological, neurological, physiological, and sociocultural factors that affect human development. Focus is placed on understanding the contextual, environmental, and systemic factors that affect human development, functioning, and behavior. Theories related to …
EPC 610. Educational Psychology: The Science of Learning (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Instructional Design. Students learn about theories and research regarding educational psychology, and their applications to issues in educational psychology and students’ professional interests. This course explores and synthesizes theory and research in educational psychology and their implications for successful instruction, professional development, and training. Topics include development, learning, …
EPC 611. Seminar in Educational Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Exploration and synthesis of educational psychology and neuroscience research related to development, learning, information processing, effective instruction, effective learning environments, motivation, higher level cognition, metacognition and other relevant topics as it relates to the assessment and intervention of school-age learners.
EPC 613. Assessment and Evaluation of Learning (3)
Prerequisite: EPC 600 or instructor consent. Investigation of the nature of evaluation and the rationale for translating general objectives into behaviors and into measurement operations in the form of different types of tests in the different fields of knowledge. Lab fee required for residential course.
EPC 613ID. Assessment and Evaluation of Learning (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Instructional Design. This course explores the significance of learning in contrast with instruction and explores various assessment methods for evaluating learners of all ages in academic courses, programs, training sessions, and other learning settings. Topics include understanding the relationship between assessment and evaluation; the development of measurable educational …
EPC 615. Systematic Instructional Design (3)
Prerequisite: Admission into CSUN’s master’s program in Instructional Design. This course is a study of principles of the systematic instructional design process as applied to the successful creation of effective learning solutions for diverse populations. The focus is applying an instructional design model to systematically create a design document and project mockup. Topics studied include …
EPC 616. Trends and Issues: An Overview of the Instructional Design Field (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Instructional Design. This course covers the fundamentals of the field of instructional design. Topics include the definition and history of the field of instructional design, purpose of instructional design theories and strategies, applications of the field in various industries and practice settings, current trends/issues/misconceptions, and working on diverse …
EPC 617. Working with Instructional Technologies for eLearning (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Instructional Design. In this hands-on competency-based course, students will apply authoring tools to develop learning content in the “Development” stage of instructional design. Students will use common instructional design tools to provide multiple means of representation in instruction. Topics and tools include accessibility, learning management systems, remote team …
EPC 620. College Counseling and Student Services Profession (3)
Examines theories and research in the field of student affairs. Introduces specialty areas, roles and functions of college counselors and student services professionals. Analyzes current problems, future trends, professional standards, legal issues and ethical concerns, as well as organizational patterns and the interactions of academic, business and student affairs areas.
EPC 621. Collaborative Consultation for School Counselors (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s Master of Science in Counseling program; Enrollment in one of the following fieldwork courses: EPC 659CC, EPC 659JC, or EPC 659KC. The course examines principles and theory-derived practices of collaborating with families in educational settings from Pre-K through high school. Considerations of family system theory, family forms, the role of culture …
EPC 622. American College Student and Campus Environment (3)
Examines personal characteristics and attitudes, social-cultural factors and developmental theory as they pertain to traditional and non-traditional college students. Explores student development, student service and campus ecology approaches. Surveys environmental assessment and needs analysis techniques, program planning, intervention strategies and program evaluation relevant to the college population.
EPC 632. Issues, Theories and Current Practices in Early Childhood (3)
Prerequisite: EPC 430. Current issues and trends in early childhood education, including examination of relationships between basic assumptions, theory and practice.
EPC 634. Language and Concept Development in Multicultural-Multilingual Early Childhood Settings (3)
Prerequisite: EPC 430. This course is designed to prepare educators to be competent in working with culturally and linguistically diverse young children ages 3 to 8 years, including children with diverse abilities. Through a combination of theory, research, application, and reflection, students will develop the knowledge, skills, and strategies to create inclusive, anti-bias, socially just …
EPC 635. Foundations of Developmental Curriculum for Early Childhood (3)
Prerequisites: EPC 430 and EPC 632, or instructor consent. Explores the history and contemporary models of early childhood curricula.
EPC 636. Systems, Policies, and Professionalism in Early Childhood Education (3)
This course focuses on the systems and policies that support optimal development and learning for children birth through 8 years and family well-being. Students participate in researching the national, state, and local legislation that influences the related childcare, education, and service delivery systems. This includes the exploration of private and public agencies in place to …
EPC 639C. Fieldwork in Early Childhood (3)
Prerequisites: EPC 430; Formal admittance into the master’s program in Early Childhood Educational Psychology. Supervised fieldwork in a variety of early childhood and parent-child settings. Students are required to spend 20 hours in fieldwork per academic unit (e.g., 3 units requires 60 hours of fieldwork) and in a 2-hour weekly seminar with their fieldwork professor. …
EPC 641. Bilingual Assessment (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required. Basic course is designed to understand the assessment of culturally and linguistically diverse students, primarily the bilingual student. Primary emphasis is placed on bilingual assessment, criteria for instrument selection, strategies for individual diagnosis, understanding assessment results with bilingual students, and selecting culturally and linguistically appropriate goals and recommendations in the areas of …
EPC 642. Assessment and Evaluation in Early Childhood Education (3-3)
Prerequisite: EPC 639C or consent of instructor. Theories of child assessment and program evaluation related to children from birth to age 8 are studied. Practical applications of theory, design and ethical use of assessment and evaluation are applied in a field-based case project.
EPC 643. Diversity in Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to a CSUN master’s degree program in Counseling. Self-assessment of knowledge, sensitivity and attitudes toward diverse populations, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, spirituality, ability and language. Examination of family structure and social patterns in California’s ethnic populations and differences across social class. Review of cross-cultural research, theories, interventions and …
EPC 643MF. Diversity in Family Therapy (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Self-assessment of knowledge and attitudes toward diverse populations, including race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, spirituality, ability and language. Examination of family structure and social patterns in California’s ethnic populations and differences across social class. Review of current research, theories, interventions …
EPC 643SP. Diversity in School Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s Master of Science in School Psychology program. Self-assessment of knowledge, sensitivity, and attitudes toward diverse populations, including those that vary by race, ethnicity, gender, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, spirituality, ability, and language. Examination of family structure and social patterns in California’s ethnic populations and differences across social class. Review of …
EPC 648. Consultation with Parents, Teachers and Other Human Service Professionals (3)
Prerequisite: A course in child development. Recommended: EPC 646 or EPC 647. Exploration and study of theory-derived practices regarding communication and consultation with parents and teachers with respect to problems they encounter with children. Educational and clinical applications. Issues regarding information-sharing with other professionals. Collaborating with other professionals and making referrals.
EPC 653. Measurement for Career, College, and School Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: EPC 600 or an equivalent course. In this course, students will utilize current technology to engage in and disseminate creative, empirical, and applied research studies and program evaluations. There will be investigation of standardized group tests, with emphasis on their sources, selection, administration, scoring, evaluation and interpretation of results. Focus on diversity and its …
EPC 655. Seminar in Counseling Theory and Practice (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to a CSUN master’s degree program in Counseling. Counseling theories and treatment planning, including psychodynamic, humanistic-existential, cognitive-behavioral, feminist and solution-focused theories, including an examination of the evidence base and history of the counseling profession. Emphasis is placed on applications with diverse populations in community, school and college settings.
EPC 656MF. Therapy with Children, Adolescents, and Their Families (3)
Prerequisites: EPC 670A; Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Therapy theories and techniques for working with children, adolescents and their families, including evidence-based treatments for common childhood disorders, assessment approaches, play and child therapy techniques, child abuse treatment, domestic violence, self-harm and suicide interventions. Also addresses resiliency, as well as Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual-Transgender-Questioning …
EPC 657A. Seminar in Career Counseling Theory (3)
Prerequisite: EPC 451. Comprehensive review and critique of current career development and decision theories. Exploration of changing concepts of work and careers, and their implications for career planning. Focus on the relationship of career to other issues of counseling and development.
EPC 657B. Seminar in Career Counseling Resources (3)
Prerequisite: EPC 451. Application of career/life planning concepts and strategies in various career education and counseling settings, including sources of educational and career information and career counseling referral agencies. Focus is on the use of objective information in career counseling. Meets Pupil Personnel Services course requirement in Career Education and Counseling.
EPC 657MF. Career Interventions in Mental Health Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Prepares family therapists to assist children, teens and adults with a wide range of career issues that arise in clinical practice as well as prepare therapists for work in EAP environments. Topics covered include career counseling and development theory, diversity, harassment, and discrimination in …
EPC 658/L. Seminar in Group Counseling and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: EPC 659A. Corequisite: EPC 658L. Preparatory: EPC 451, EPC 655, instructor consent. Theory and practice of group counseling: group work and group development in various settings. Designed to develop and increase understanding and skills related to group counseling; to stimulate interest in working with groups, to enable counseling personnel to consider appropriate uses for …
EPC 659A. Communication Skills in Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to a CSUN master’s degree program in Counseling; Recommended Corequisite: EPC 655. Communication theory and skills, designed to help students develop greater self-knowledge and become aware of their impact on others through participation in group experiences and peer counseling. Emphasis on verbal and non-verbal cues, refinement of basic response skills and the subtleties …
EPC 659B. Practicum in Counseling (3)
Prerequisites: EPC 659A; Admission to a CSUN master’s degree program in Counseling. Supervised applications of counseling skills in classroom and fieldwork settings, including peer counseling and community counseling sessions. Topics include crisis management and safety planning with suicidal or homicidal clients, child/elder abuse, domestic violence and self-injury, as well as introducing clients to counseling, professional …
EPC 659CC. Fieldwork in Counseling Services (3-3)
Prerequisites: EPC 643, EPC 655, EPC 659A, EPC 659B. Supervised field training in an organized program for those specializing in Pupil Personnel Services at either elementary or secondary level or those in community-based counseling programs. Flexible units with consent of advisor. Normally, students enroll in EPC 659CC and EPC 659DC for two, 3-unit semesters. A …
EPC 659DC. Fieldwork in Counseling Services (3-3)
Prerequisites: EPC 643, EPC 655, EPC 659A, EPC 659B. Supervised field training in an organized program for those specializing in Pupil Personnel Services at either elementary or secondary level or those in community-based counseling programs. Flexible units with consent of advisor. Normally, students enroll in EPC 659CC and EPC 659DC for two, 3-unit semesters. A third semester may be required …
EPC 659EC. Practicum in School Psychology: Resiliency, Prevention and Crisis Intervention (3-3)
Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the School Psychology Program. EPC 659EC and EPC 659FC are designed to help the student learn the position of the school psychologist through supervision, discussions, presentations, and actual fieldwork experiences. Focus in the Fall will include resiliency and using a strength based focus to plan data based interventions. In the …
EPC 659FC. Practicum in School Psychology: Resiliency, Prevention and Crisis Intervention (3-3)
Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the School Psychology Program. EPC 659EC and EPC 659FC are designed to help the student learn the position of the school psychologist through supervision, discussions, presentations, and actual fieldwork experiences. Focus in the Fall will include resiliency and using a strength based focus to plan data based interventions. In the …
EPC 659GC. Internship in School Psychology (3-3)
Prerequisites: EPC 659EC, EPC 659FC or PSY 655C. Intensive supervised internship in a multi-cultural school for those completing the Pupil Personnel Services Credential/School Psychologist Authorization. Course objectives require vigorous application of diagnostic prescriptive and consultative skills. Students complete a total of 6 units. Actual number of units per semester is determined by instructor and student. Normally, …
EPC 659HC. Internship in School Psychology (3-3)
Prerequisites: EPC 659EC, EPC 659FC or PSY 655C. Intensive supervised internship in a multi-cultural school for those completing the Pupil Personnel Services Credential/School Psychologist Authorization. Course objectives require vigorous application of diagnostic prescriptive and consultative skills. Students complete a total of 6 units. Actual number of units per semester is determined by instructor and student. Normally, students enroll in EPC …
EPC 659JC. Fieldwork in Clinical Counseling (3-3)
Prerequisites: Admission to CSUN’s Master of Science in Counseling program; EPC 659A, EPC 659B. Intensive supervised fieldwork experience where students gain hours under an approved counseling/mental health provider and receive supervision by an approved site supervisor. In addition, students will meet weekly for a minimum of 1.5 hours of university group supervision with the practicum …
EPC 659KC. Fieldwork in Clinical Counseling (3-3)
Prerequisites: Admission to CSUN’s Master of Science in Counseling program; EPC 659A, EPC 659B and EPC 659JC. Intensive supervised fieldwork experience where students gain hours under an approved counseling/mental health provider and receive supervision by an approved site supervisor. In addition, students will meet weekly for a minimum of 1.5 hours of university group supervision …
EPC 659MFA. Introduction to Counseling Theory and Practice (3-3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Introduction to fundamental counseling theories and skills, with a focus on humanistic and strength-based approaches to forming a therapeutic relationship with a diverse range of clients. Experiential and group exercises to develop the personal qualities required to be an effective family therapist. This course …
EPC 659MFB. Practicum in Family Therapy (3-3)
Prerequisites: EPC 659MFA; Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Students practice clinical skills, including crisis management and safety planning with suicidal/homicidal clients, child/elder abuse, domestic violence, and self-injury as well as learning how to conduct an initial interview and direct the course of treatment. Additionally, students develop skills needed for clinical …
EPC 659MFC. Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy (3-3-3)
Prerequisites: EPC 659MFB, EPC 670MFA, EPC 670MFB, EPC 671MF, EPC 672MFA, and program approval required. This course covers an introduction to clinical and licensing paperwork using case presentations based on students’ practicum site experience. Students must apply for and locate a community placement prior to enrolling. This course is the first semester of the second-year …
EPC 659MFD. Practicum in Marriage and Family Therapy (3-3-3)
Prerequisites: EPC 659MFC, EPC 670MFA, EPC 670MFB, EPC 671MF, EPC 672MFA, and program approval required. This course covers case conceptualization and applied theory using case presentations based on students’ practicum site experience. This course is the second semester of the second-year practicum experience in the marriage and family therapy master’s program. To count toward the …
EPC 659SPA. Communication Skills for School Psychologists (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s Master of Science in School Psychology program. Communication theory and skills designed to help candidates develop greater self-knowledge, self-awareness, sensitivity to others, and skillfulness in relating to individuals and groups and become aware of their impact on effective communication and interpersonal skills on others through participation in group experiences and peer …
EPC 659SPB. Practicum in Counseling for School Psychologists (3)
Prerequisites: EPC 659SPA; Admission to CSUN’s Master of Science in School Psychology program. Supervised group experiences and peer counseling using communication theory and skills designed to continue to help candidates develop sensitivity to others, and skillfulness in relating to individuals and groups. Emphasis on effective communication skills involving verbal and non-verbal cues, refinement of basic …
EPC 660. Counseling for Career Adjustment and Change (3)
Prerequisite: EPC 657A. Seminar to develop career counseling competencies uniquely related to the needs of adult clients who are faced with problems of career adjustment and change. Includes theoretical constructs and models to prepare career counseling professionals for work in business and industry, adult schools and higher education and various private settings.
EPC 661. Multi-Systemic Behavioral Interventions (3)
Provides school psychology students with comprehensive research-based information and best practices on how to assess children with behavioral disabilities and develop interventions. A multi-systemic behavioral approach to intervention is emphasized. Use of functional assessment, behavior intervention and prevention programs for students with behavioral disabilities is discussed. Additionally, students learn single-case methodology and begin learning about …
EPC 662. Current Issues in Career Education and Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: EPC 657A. Seminar to investigate current and emerging issues that affect the nature of career education and counseling. Focus is on the implications of the counseling needs of special populations, job market shifts and the availability of work, changing work patterns, and longitudinal career development research for career counseling practices.
EPC 663A/L. Assessment of Cognitive Abilities for Intervention and Lab (3/3)
Prerequisites: EPC 601; SPED 610. Recommended Corequisite: EPC 659EC. History, theory and practice of individual assessment. Emphasis on cognitive-intellectual abilities testing as it relates to learning and adequate functioning. Supervised practice in test administration, interpretation of data from multiple sources and communication of results for program planning. (Limited to students accepted into the School Psychology …
EPC 663B/L. Assessment of Social Emotional Development and Adaptive Skills for Intervention (3/3)
Prerequisite: EPC 663A/L. Recommended Corequisite: EPC 659FC. Emphasis on assessment of socio-emotional abilities, personality, adaptive and life skills related to learning and adjustment. Supervised practice in test administration, interpretation of data from multiple sources and communication of results for program planning. (Limited to students accepted into the School Psychologist Credential Program.)
EPC 664. Neuro-Developmental, Emotional and Behavior Disorders (3)
The course provides a knowledge base of the etiology and characteristics of major neuro-developmental, emotional and behavior disorders in children and youth, as well as an understanding of current evidence-based interventions in the schools. Students will be introduced to the ecological factors in the development of common disorders, including biological bases, and family, school, peer, …
EPC 665. Individual and Group Counseling of Children in the Schools (3)
Prerequisites: EPC 659A, EPC 659B. The course addresses individual and group counseling techniques to assist students with adjustment, social emotional functioning and mental health in the schools. Research and theory are aligned to best practices in wellness promotion, resiliency, crisis intervention and individual and group counseling. Application of developmental, diversity, and legal and ethical principles …
EPC 667. Law and Ethics and Professional Practice for School Psychologists in the Schools and in Private Practice (3)
Prerequisite: Admission into the School Psychology Program. Corequisite: EPC 659A. This course provides a description and discussion of current roles and functions of school psychologists as guided by the history of the profession, law and ethics in the schools and in private practice, and current and future trends.
EPC 668. Partnerships for Excellence in Early Childhood Education (3-3-3)
Prerequisites: EPC 639C; Formal application to enroll in the course or permission of instructor prior to the beginning of the semester. Students meet with mentors and faculty to study, design, implement and evaluate outcomes of quality improvement consultation/collaboration in center-based early care and learning programs. Field-based experience and weekly attendance in faculty-led seminar sessions are …
EPC 670A. Systemic Family Therapy Theories and Their Evidence Base (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to a CSUN master’s degree program in Counseling. Case conceptualization and treatment planning using systemic marriage and family therapy/counseling theories, including structural, strategic, experiential and intergenerational theories. Addresses the associated evidence base, common factors research, and epistemological foundations of systemic theories. Applications with diverse clients, children and the severely mentally ill are emphasized.
EPC 670MFA. Systemic Family Therapy Theories (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Introduces the epistemological foundations of systemic family therapy. Case conceptualization and treatment planning using systemic marriage and family therapy theories, including structural, strategic, experiential, intergenerational, and psychodynamic theories and related evidence-based treatments. Applications with diverse clients and the severely mentally ill are emphasized.
EPC 670MFB. Postmodern and Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapies (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Theoretical foundations, case conceptualization and treatment planning using postmodern and cognitive-behavioral marriage and family therapy theories, including solution-focused, narrative, collaborative, cognitive-behavioral, and behavioral approaches. Addresses postmodern epistemological and philosophical foundations, the associated evidence base, and applications with diverse clients.
EPC 670MFC. Psychoeducational and Process Groups in Family Therapy (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Prepares students to develop and lead psychoeducational and process groups for children and adults diagnosed with a mental health issue as well as multi-family and multi-couple groups for families with members diagnosed with severe mental illness. Emphasis on evidence-based group treatments and diversity issues. …
EPC 671. Laws, Ethics and Professional Issues in Counseling (3-3-3)
Prerequisite: Admission to a CSUN master’s degree program in Counseling. This course focuses on laws, ethical decision making, professional identity, professional advocacy, mandated reporting, and licensing requirements that relate to counselors and marriage and family therapists in California. Emphasis on differing ethical standards across practice contexts, including recovery-oriented care, as well as ethical issues related …
EPC 671MF. Law, Ethics, and Professional Issues in Family Therapy (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. This course provides training in laws, ethical decision making, professional identity, professional advocacy, mandated reporting, and licensing requirements that relate to marriage and family therapists and counselors in California. Emphasis will be placed on differing ethical practices across contexts, including recovery-oriented public mental health, …
EPC 672. Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to a CSUN master’s degree program in Counseling. Examines clinical assessment and diagnosis of adults and children manifesting mild to severe mental disorders, and includes training in the mental status examination, use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, co-occurring disorders and recovery-oriented prognosis for severe mental illness. Emphasis on diversity …
EPC 672MFA. Mental Health Assessment and Diagnosis in Family Therapy (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Clinical assessment and diagnosis of adults and children manifesting mild to severe mental disorders and includes training in the mental status examination, use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, co-occurring disorders, systemic perspectives on diagnosis, and recovery-oriented prognosis for severe mental …
EPC 672MFB. Neurobiology and Treatment of Trauma (1)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. This course provides students with research on the neurobiological and psychosocial impact of complex trauma among diverse populations and the link with co-occurring disorders and high-risk behaviors. Students learn and practice trauma-informed care with an emphasis on evidence-based programs. Students also gain an understanding …
EPC 673. Community Mental Health (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to a CSUN master’s degree program in Counseling. Examines theories and skills required in contemporary community mental health settings, including recovery-oriented treatment for severe mental illness, disaster and trauma response, services for victims of abuse and the homeless, foster care, case management, client advocacy, in-home and in-school services, bilingual client services, collaborating with …
EPC 673MF. Trauma-Informed Community Mental Health (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Theories and skills required in contemporary community mental health settings, including recovery-oriented treatment for severe mental illness, disaster and trauma response, services for victims of abuse and the homeless, foster care, case management, client advocacy, in-home and in-school services, bilingual client services, collaborating with …
EPC 674MF. Family Development Across the Lifespan (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. This course enables students to use information about healthy functioning to help individuals, couples and families reach developmental milestones and effectively transition through stages of individual and family development. Topics covered include family life cycle issues, such as marriage, childbirth, child rearing, parenting, divorce, …
EPC 674SP. Family Development Across the Lifespan (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in School Psychology. This course enables students to use information about family systems and systems ecological theory to help individuals and families reach developmental milestones and effectively transition through stages of individual and family development. Topics covered include family life development and family systems, to include diverse families, parenting, …
EPC 675. Substance Abuse and Addictions Treatment (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to a CSUN master’s degree program in Counseling. Major approaches for identifying, evaluating, diagnosing and treating persons with alcohol and substance abuse or dependency, co-occurring disorders and behavioral addictions. Topics include the effects of psychoactive drug use, theories of the etiology of addiction, systemic dynamics of alcoholic and substance abusing families, legal requirements, …
EPC 675MF. Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment in Family Therapy (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Major approaches for identifying, evaluating, diagnosing, and treating persons with alcohol and substance abuse or dependency, co-occurring disorders, and behavioral addictions in family therapy. Topics include the effects of psychoactive drug use; neurobiology of addiction; theories of the etiology of addiction; systemic dynamics of …
EPC 677MFA. Couples and Sex Therapy (3)
Prerequisites: EPC 670MFA. Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Advanced theories and techniques for working with couples, including evidence-based treatment, research on successful marriages and divorce, premarital counseling, gay and lesbian couples, psychosexual dysfunction, integrated sex-marital therapy, co-parenting after divorce and multicultural couples. Emphasis on assessing for violence and addressing safety …
EPC 677MFB. Gender and Sexuality in Marriage and Family Therapy (1)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Examination of gender and sexuality integrating historical and cultural contexts across the lifespan. Sexuality will be considered from a biopsychosocial developmental perspective. Students will engage in critical self-assessment of knowledge, sensitivity, and attitudes about gender and sexuality as it intersects with race, ethnicity, age, …
EPC 678. Psychopharmacology and Neurobiological Foundations (3)
Prerequisites: EPC 672; Admission to a CSUN master’s degree program in Counseling. Introduces students to the neurobiological foundations of family therapy, including an overview of sexual dysfunction, interpersonal neurobiology and effects of trauma. Covers biochemical theories of mental disorders and the various classes of psychoactive medications used to treat these disorders across the lifespan. Particular …
EPC 678MF. Psychopharmacology and Neurobiological Foundations in Family Therapy (3)
Prerequisites: EPC 672MFA; Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. This course will introduce students to the neurobiological foundations of family therapy, including biochemical theories of mental disorders and the various classes of psychoactive medications used to treat these disorders across the lifespan. Attention will be given to utilization patterns based on …
EPC 679MF. Clinical and Outcome-Based Assessment (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. Corequisite: EPC 659MFD or other approved concurrent fieldwork experience. Introduces students to contemporary and outcome-based assessment in marriage and family therapy. Covers commonly used assessments related to mental health diagnosis, child functioning, couple functioning, family functioning, forensics, client outcome, therapeutic alliance and therapist effectiveness. …
EPC 681. The Counselor’s Role in Special Education in PreK-16 School Settings (3)
Prerequisites: SPED 400; Enrollment restricted to students in Master of Science in Counseling programs in the CSUN Department of Educational Psychology and Counseling. This course is designed to provide PreK-16 counselors with a general introduction to special education as it relates to the counselor. In this course, there will be focus on classification categories, terminology, …
EPC 682. Foundations of School Counseling (3)
Overview and introductory program course in school counseling, covering the history of school counseling; academic, personal/social and career development domains of school counseling; state and national standards; the mission and philosophy of the CSUN program; social justice issues, including inequity in education and achievement; model school counseling programs; and current research and trends in the …
EPC 683. Collaboration with Families in Educational Settings (3)
Prerequisite: EPC 314 or EPC 430 or equivalent course or instructor consent. Principles and practices of collaborating with families in educational and community settings from children birth through 8 years. Considerations of current research, family systems theory, the ecological perspective, family forms, attachment, effects of early trauma, the role of culture on child development and …
EPC 684. Educational Program Evaluation and Assessment (3)
Prerequisite: EPC 602. Basic principles and methods of educational program evaluation and measurement within the pre-K-12 schools. Includes evaluation models, current assessments used in schools and current research in program evaluation. Addresses issues in measurement and evaluation, including bias in testing, test-based tracking, and alignment of standards and assessments.
EPC 687. Career Guidance, College Selection and Technology in School Settings (3)
Application of concepts and strategies for providing career/life planning and college-selection services using various aspects of technology. Focus is on the use of objective information in career counseling and college selection. Meets PPS course requirement in Career Education and Counseling.
EPC 688. Measurement and Assessment in School Settings (3)
Prerequisites: EPC 600 and admission to a CSUN master’s degree program in Counseling. Investigation of standardized career assessment, with emphasis on developmental career education and exploration as facilitated by professional school counselors in P-12 educational settings.
EPC 689. Leadership in School Counseling (3)
Prerequisites: EPC 682, EPC 659A/EPC 659B. Overview of the knowledge and skills required for effective leadership in schools by school counselors, with an emphasis on organizing, implementing, managing and evaluating comprehensive school guidance and counseling programs. Topics include leadership theory and principles; current research in educational leadership, leadership skills, education reform movements, strategic planning, school …
EPC 690A-C. Advanced Fieldwork and Professional Development (1-3)
Prerequisites: EPC 655, EPC 659A, EPC 659B, EPC 670A, EPC 671, EPC 672; Approval of instructor. May be offered for 1-3 units. Students registering for this class must be placed in an approved fieldwork setting prior to enrolling. Course required by state licensing board for MFT and Counseling trainees each Fall, Spring and Summer semester …
EPC 690MFA. Advanced Fieldwork and Professional Development in Family Therapy (1-1-1-1)
Prerequisites: EPC 659MFD; Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. This course supports students in continuing to accrue up to 75 total hours at an established fieldwork placement or as otherwise arranged with the instructor. Topics covered include post-degree professional and career development. May be taken up to four times as needed …
EPC 690MFB. Fieldwork in Marriage and Family Therapy (2-2-2)
Prerequisites: EPC 659MFB, EPC 670MFA, EPC 670MFB, EPC 671MF, EPC 672MFA, and program approval required. This course supports students beginning their supervised training at an approved field site or, with instructor permission, students continuing to see clients at an ongoing placement. Students must apply for community placement following program requirements. Topics covered include legal requirements, …
EPC 690MFC. Advanced Fieldwork and Professional Practice in Family Therapy (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: EPC 659MFD; Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. This course supports students in continuing to accrue 75 or more total hours at an established fieldwork placement and prepares students to successfully enter the field upon graduation. Topics covered may include post-degree professional development, vita development, post-degree registration with the state …
EPC 691. Project Management for Instructional Designers (3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Instructional Design. This course will prepare instructional designers for their roles in managing the instructional design aspects of a project, understanding the relationship of the instructional design process within the project management cycle, and prepare instructional designers to perform as project managers for learning solution projects.
EPC 695A-Z. Seminar in Selected Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Special seminars in selected topics.
EPC 695MF. Seminar in Professional Writing (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisites: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. The MFT writing seminar course provides students with in-depth review of and support in graduate-level, technical writing skills. In the course, students learn to formulate a thesis or purpose from which to research, organize, structure and deliver ideas and to improve technical writing skills …
EPC 696. Directed Graduate Research (3-3-3)
Students are responsible for defining and organizing their own research problems. Reports on research are expected to be made to department faculty.
EPC 696MF. Directed Research in Family Therapy (3-3-3)
Prerequisite: Admission to CSUN’s master’s program in Marriage and Family Therapy. This course provides an opportunity for marriage and family therapy graduate students to research areas of clinical and academic interest. Students conduct their own research project under the direction of department faculty. May be taken three times for credit.
EPC 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3-3)
Prerequisite: Candidate must assemble a comprehensive exam committee prior to registration. Advanced studies of comprehensive topics. Taken during final semester of program. See Department Culminating Experience Handbook for information on how to form a committee. (Credit/No Credit only)
EPC 698C. Thesis/Graduate Project (3-3)
Prerequisite: Candidate must assemble a project/thesis exam committee prior to registration. Develop a thesis or project on an advanced topic in student’s field of specialization. Typically taken during final two semesters of program. See Department Culminating Experience Handbook for information on how to form a committee. (Credit/No Credit only)
EPC 698D. Graduate Culminating Project (3-3)
Prerequisite: Admission into CSUN master’s program in Instructional Design. The focus of this course is on the practical application of what students have learned throughout the program. The graduate project will be the production of an instructional design solution that evidences originality and independent thinking. The instructional design solution will address an identified learning/training-based need …
EPC 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
FCS 111. Interior Design Matters (3)
This course is an introduction to the profession of interior design. Students will be introduced to the interior design process, basic interior design vocabulary and various presentation skills and techniques. Professional practices, responsibilities in health, safety, and welfare of the public, trade resources, and the value of design organizations will be discussed. Provides a survey …
FCS 113. Interior Design Communication I (3)
Recommended Preparatory: ART 124A and ART 141. This course introduces students to the basic principles of three-dimensional and spatial representation and communication. Since architecture and interior design rely on representation and clear communication as a medium between the designed artifact and the built artifact, design communication is essential to relaying ideas and exploring design processes. …
FCS 120. Adulting: Managing Your Resources (3)
This course prepares students with skills to live independently and function effectively with understanding and using various resources in the increasingly diverse environment. Students learn concepts and techniques to improve self-understanding and self-management that reflect goal setting, decision making, problem solving, time, health, stress and money management. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. (I.C.)
FCS 141. Love and Sex (3)
This course will cover the implications of how love and sex exist in the mind, and their manifestations in our bodies and behavior. What attracts people to each other, developing attachments, sexual desire, and romanticism are some of the themes explored in this course. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (I.C.)
FCS 150/L. Apparel Construction I and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: FCS 150L. Fundamental principles and terminology of clothing construction, with emphasis on the interrelationship of fiber, fabric, construction techniques, fit and care. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab.
FCS 160. Introductory Textiles (3)
Lecture-discussion course presenting an introductory analysis of textile fibers, yarns, fabrics, dyestuffs and finishes as they relate to the selection of end-use products. Emphasis given to textiles in apparel and interiors.
FCS 170. Creative Expression in Family and Consumer Sciences (2)
Develops awareness of the relationships between creative expression and the quality of life in the family unit.
FCS 171. Creative Expression in Fashion (3)
This course embodies the fashion design process from inspiration through design. Terminology in fashion design and fashion factors in apparel industry will be recognized. Students will create a designer’s portfolio by utilizing design elements and principles as they pertain to fashion. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
FCS 201/L. Introductory Food Science and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: FCS 201L. Introduction to the chemical, physical and nutritional properties of foods and changes that occur during processing and storage. Methods currently used in food preparation are emphasized. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab.
FCS 207. Nutrition for Life (3)
Basics of sensible and safe food choices related to the science of nutrition. Achievement and maintenance of nutritional well-being throughout life as influenced by social, cultural, economic and environmental conditions. Credit not allowed for both FCS 207 and HSCI 337. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. (I.C.)
FCS 210. History of Interiors and Architecture I (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 113. The study of architecture and interiors from antiquity to the Victorian period. The material in this course will be structured so students will understand the social, political, and physical influences affecting the historical changes in design of the built environment.
FCS 211. Interior Design Studio I (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 113. Foundation studio course, explores the fundamentals of interior design including the design process, principles and elements. Investigates problem-solving techniques through a variety of small-scale two and three-dimensional projects. Introduces critical thinking, analysis and communicating volumetrically. Includes creative problem-solving, process drawing, quick sketching and rendering, and model-making. Provides exposure to green design and …
FCS 213/L. Interior Design Communication II and Lab (1/2)
Prerequisite: FCS 113. Corequisite FCS 213L. Students will use the design vocabulary learned in FCS 113 Communication I to explore design ideas. Fundamental skill development in space planning for interiors, understanding function, human factors, user experience and aesthetics. Students will be introduced to 3D modeling and visualization, Building Information Modeling (BIM), computer-aided graphics, image manipulation …
FCS 214/L. Interior Design Materials, Standards and Specifications and Lab (1/2)
Prerequisites: FCS 113, FCS 114/L, FCS 160; Corequisite: FCS 214L. Study of material applications, practices, standards and specifications used in the design and construction of interior environments including sustainability and testing. 1 hour lecture, 4 hours lab per week.
FCS 217. Interior Design Studio II (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 211. Interior Design Studio II builds on knowledge from FCS 211 Interior Design Studio I with three-dimensional design, developing individually defined spaces into more complex spatial organizations. An introduction to space planning, behavioral factors of space, and proxemics as they apply to the layout and planning of interior environments. This studio questions how …
FCS 232. Individual and Family Development (3)
Relationships and adjustments during the normal stages of family living.
FCS 234. The Child in the Family and Community (3)
Dynamics of children’s relationships with their families and others throughout their development and with various contexts. Lecture-discussion.
FCS 250/L. Apparel Construction II and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: FCS 150/L. Corequisite: FCS 250L. Theory and application of pattern alteration, fitting, advanced construction techniques; analysis of fabrics used in fashion apparel. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab.
FCS 253. Introduction to Fashion (3)
Introduction to various fashion topics such as fashion principles, innovations and business. Emphasis is placed on the structure and functioning of the fashion industry and its career opportunities. Students who have taken FCS 255 will not receive credit for FCS 253. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.
FCS 256. Global Fashion Production (3)
Analysis of the U.S. fashion and textile markets within an international context. The focus is the why and the how global sourcing of fashion and textiles takes place in today’s fashion production. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.
FCS 257. Fashion Merchandising Basics and Principles (3)
This course will provide essential concepts, procedures and practices to make decisions for merchandise planning for fashion companies. Calculations and interpretations of figures related to the many factors that produce sales and ultimately profit in fashion business will be discussed.
FCS 260. Textiles: Daily Use (3)
Study of textile products for apparel, home interiors and technical merchandise from consumer perspectives. Case studies will focus on the research of consumer requirements for various textile products in selection and care to satisfy the daily use. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
FCS 271/L. Styling and Personal Appearance and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: FCS 171. Corequisite: FCS 271L. Study of principles in fashion and personal styling and related practices. 2 hours lecture, one 2-hour studio.
FCS 277/L. Fashion CAD and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: FCS 277L. This course discusses the essential concepts, practices and procedures for the use of computer-aided design (CAD) software for textile, fashion design and visual merchandising. 2 hours lecture; one 3-hour lab per week.
FCS 300. Family and Community Services (3)
In-depth study of various types of family service agencies (local/state/federal, nonprofit/for-profit) and the services they provide to families in the community.
FCS 301. Food Science and Technology (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 215/L; CHEM 235/L; FCS 201/L. Study of the physical and chemical changes occurring in food during commercial operations and the principles and technical process involved in the production, processing, preservation, storage and distribution of foods. Control and utilization of microorganisms in food, food laws and regulations, and the influence of processing on nutritional …
FCS 302. Food Product Development (2)
Prerequisite: FCS 301. This course introduces students to the role of food chemistry, food microbiology, food processing and sensory evaluation in the process of developing new food products. This course provides students the opportunity to develop basic skills and gain experience in the theory and practice of developing food products. 6 hours lab per week.
FCS 304. Food Service Production (2)
Prerequisite: FCS 301. Overview of Food Service operations including menu development, procurement, production, distribution and services, in addition to food safety and sanitation, facility planning and food sustainability.
FCS 306. Food Safety and Quality Assurance (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 301. This course introduces students to basic food safety and quality assurance concepts along with their applications to the food supply. This course overviews food quality and safety systems including Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
FCS 307. Advanced Nutrition: Macronutrients (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 281, CHEM 235/L and FCS 207: passing grade of “C” or better in each. Role of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals and vitamins in human nutrition. Nutritional requirements during the various stages of life cycle.
FCS 308. Advanced Nutrition Micronutrients (3-3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 365 and CHEM 365L with a passing grade of “C” or better; Corequisite: FCS 307. The role of micronutrients, vitamins and minerals in human nutrition, including digestion, absorption, metabolism, and major biological, physiological and metabolic roles. Emphasis is placed on interactions and interrelationships of the nutrients at the organism and cellular levels.
FCS 311. Interior Design Studio III (3)
Prerequisites: FCS 217, ART 124A, ART 141, ART 230. Intermediate-level studio, focuses on systems design. Explores problem identification, research, functional analysis, programming methods and space planning theory. Investigates codes and the integration of building systems. Includes theories of circulation, systems, application of ergonomics, ADA, building codes, ceiling systems, and specifications. Typical projects may include medium-scale …
FCS 312/L. Lighting and Mechanical Systems and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: FCS 211, FCS 213/L, and FCS 214/L; Corequisite: FCS 312L. Principles of lighting and electrical systems, thermal control systems and ancillary services applied to residential and commercial design. Lab involves design of lighting systems and an understanding of mechanical systems for residential and commercial applications. 2 hours lecture, one 2-hour studio.
FCS 314/L. Building Codes, Systems and Detailing for Interior Design and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: FCS 211, FCS 213/L, FCS 214/L. Corequisite: FCS 314L. Students are introduced to basic elements of construction and building systems, including power distribution systems, mechanical systems, energy management, ceiling systems, flooring systems and the impact of local building codes on the interior design process. Emphasis is placed on the interaction between interior design ideas …
FCS 315. Housing: Is Owning a Home Still the American Dream? (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines current issues and problems in housing and their impact on individuals and families. Concepts from Family and Consumer Sciences, law, economics, design, government, and the natural and social sciences are applied to the housing situation in an effort to explore problems and develop strategies for coping …
FCS 316. Interior Design Communication III (3)
Prerequisites: FCS 213/L and ART 124A. Students will use the design vocabulary learned in FCS 213/L Communication II to explore design ideas. Fundamental skill development in space planning for interiors, understanding function, human factors, user experience and aesthetics. Students will be introduced to 3D modeling and visualization, BIM, computer-aided graphics, image manipulation and digital media processes. …
FCS 317. Interior Design Studio IV (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 311. An advanced studio that focuses on problem-solving skills related to collaborative design. The course further develops concept writing, process drawing, space planning, design development, detailing and green design understanding. Typical projects may include medium-scale healthcare and socially conscious design/service-based learning for nonprofits. The studio elaborates on group dynamics, conflict resolution and effective …
FCS 318. Environmental Psychology for Interior Design (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Environmental psychology for interior design offers a framework from which we can further study the interaction between people and the spaces they inhabit. Students will learn about foundational theories and a variety of research methods for understanding human behavior, explore human responses to various types of environmental …
FCS 320. Family Resource Management (3)
Management theory applied to the family. Emphasis on clarifying values, setting goals, decision making and allocating resources as they relate to individual and family choice across the lifespan. Such skills as communication, time management, team building and stress management are developed.
FCS 321/L. Contemporary Issues in Foods and Nutrition and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: FCS 207 or HSCI 337. Corequisite: FCS 321L. Examination of contemporary issues in food and nutrition. Analysis, discussion and evaluation of the socioeconomic, political, environmental, ethical and cultural factors that shape food and nutrition systems and behavior across individuals, groups, and nations. Software are used to evaluate the nutritional value and economic viability of …
FCS 322/L. Equipment I and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: FCS 322L. Principles of electricity and gas; materials, physical structures, safety and economic factors of household appliances; use and care of appliances; and kitchen planning. 2 hours lecture; one 3-hour lab per week.
FCS 323. Family and Individual Money Management (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Management decisions related to the allocation of family income during various stages in the family cycle. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. Available for General Education, Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning, Upper Division. (I.C.) (W.I.)
FCS 324. Consumer Rights, Issues, and Problems (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the Lower Division writing requirement. Economic principles as they apply to consumer situations, and the consumer’s relation to the American and world economy. An emphasis is placed on consumer rights and responsibilities, consumer fraud and protection, and decision making in the marketplace. The roles and responsibilities of public and private consumer protection …
FCS 330. Child Growth and Development I (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Principles of child growth and development. Observation of group activities involving children. Additional hours as assigned or arranged. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. (I.C.) (W.I.)
FCS 335. Prenatal and Infant Development (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of development in the physical, motor, intellectual, social and emotional areas, and constitutional and environmental factors that influence the direction and scope of development.
FCS 340. Marriage and Family Relations (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships of courtship, marriage and family living, and the importance of these relationships in solving current issues concerning the quality of family life. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (I.C.) (W.I.)
FCS 350. Fashion Marketing (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 253. This course discusses contemporary fashion marketing philosophies and practices as they are used for the advertising, selling and distribution of goods through brick-and-mortar stores, the Internet and other electronic media.
FCS 352. History of Textiles and Apparel (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Study of the historical development of modern dress.
FCS 356/L. Analysis and Evaluation of Apparel Quality and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: FCS 160. Corequisite: FCS 356L. Analysis of the quality of design, materials and construction techniques used in commercially produced apparel and accessories. Comparison of manufacturing processes, concepts of sizing, and principles of fit and pricing in relation to the target consumer in various markets. 2 hours lecture, one 2-hour activity per week.
FCS 357. Apparel and Human Behavior (3)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing. Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Intercultural study of dress in relation to personal characteristics and societal patterns. The course will explore historic and contemporary issues in apparel consumption and apparel behavior in diverse cultures and their relationship to social, psychological, and economic and social equity. Students who have taken …
FCS 360/L. Advanced Textiles and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: FCS 160. Corequisite: FCS 360L. Sources and properties of textile fibers, fabric characteristics as related to selection, use and care. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week.
FCS 361. Textiles: Function and Innovation (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 160. This intermediate course underscores the product characteristics, functional requirements, innovative technology and end-use applications of functional and innovative textiles. Students can explore the current and emerging technologies used in technical textiles such as medical textiles, geotextiles, sports textiles, smart textiles, automotive textiles and protective textiles.
FCS 371/L. Apparel Design: Flat Pattern and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: FCS 150/L. Corequisite: FCS 371L. Principles of flat pattern design and their application in patternmaking. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week.
FCS 377. Fashion Show Production (3)
Study of the planning and presenting of professional fashion shows. Students will discuss the process and techniques of fashion show production and participate in the organization of a professional fashion show.
FCS 380. Family and Consumer Sciences Foundations and Research (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Historical and philosophical background, current issues and analysis of research in the field of Family and Consumer Sciences.
FCS 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Experimental courses in Family and Consumer Sciences with course content to be determined.
FCS 400. Food Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 301. Corequisites: FCS 401/L. This course is a study of the molecular reactions, structure and properties of basic food constituents and their chemical and biochemical changes that influence the texture, color, flavor, odor, stability and nutritional quality of food. Recent findings in food research are also evaluated and interpreted.
FCS 401/L. Food Analysis and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: FCS 301. Corequisites: FCS 400 and FCS 401L. This course is a study of the chemical and instrumental methods used to identify and quantify food components and nutrients important for food processing and nutritional value. Recent findings in food research are also evaluated and interpreted. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour …
FCS 402. Medical Nutrition Therapy I (3-3)
Prerequisite: FCS 308 with a passing grade of “C” or better. This is the first in a two-course sequence in medical nutrition therapy, and includes assessment of nutritional status, nutrition care process, nutritional genomics, pathophysiology, and medical and nutritional management through the lifespan for gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, cancer, neurologic disorders, …
FCS 403. Medical Nutrition Therapy II (3-3)
Prerequisite: FCS 402. This course is a continuation of FCS 402—Medical Nutrition Therapy I, and includes pathophysiology, medical and nutritional management through the lifespan for neurological, renal, hepatic, pulmonary, neoplastic and rheumatic diseases, in addition to sepsis and trauma, HIV, cancer, and food allergies and intolerance.
FCS 404/L. Food Service System Management and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: FCS 321/L. Pre/Corequisite: FCS 304; Corequisite: FCS 404L. Overview of food service system management which includes human resources, finances and materials, marketing products and services, purchasing, quantity food production management, quality improvement, accounting and financial management of food service operations. May be repeated once for credit.
FCS 405. Drug Nutrient Interactions (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 308. This course is a study of metabolic interactions between various drugs and nutrients. Drug-induced alterations in absorption, metabolism, distribution and excretion of drugs and nutrients are discussed. The pharmacodynamics and pharmokinetics of various drugs are examined. A review of the effect of nutritional status on drug disposition as well as the influence …
FCS 408. Community Nutrition (3)
Prerequisites: FCS 307; SED 525HE. Community nutrition studies the nutrition programs that relate the science of nutrition to the improvement, maintenance and promotion of the health status of individuals and groups, including those from different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Community organization, program planning, funding and evaluation of nutrition methods and current issues are studied. Some …
FCS 410. History of Interiors and Architecture II (3)
Prerequisites: FCS 210, FCS 311, ART 315. The study of architecture and interiors from post-Victorian to the present.
FCS 411. Interior Design Studio V (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 317. Advanced studio. This course develops programming and client issues through complex topics with professional documentation, a focus on green design and advanced problem solving. Typical projects may include competition scenarios from varied sources. 6 hours of studio per week.
FCS 412. Organization of Interior Design Practice (3)
Prerequisites: FCS 210, FCS 311, ART 315. Focus on current concepts and activities of professional practice, including professional roles, managerial practices, service delivery systems and ethics. Review and synthesis of research and professional literature pertinent to the practice of interior design. Some portions of this course are taught online.
FCS 413/L. Construction Documents and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: FCS 213/L. Graphic conventions and the organization of working drawings are studied through a comprehensive project. A brief survey of the legal nature and scope of the construction document package (contractual agreements, conditions, drawings, modifications and specifications) is presented. 5 hours per week.
FCS 414. Senior Comprehensive Interior Design Studio (3-3)
Prerequisites: FCS 210, FCS 311, FCS 312/L, FCS 314/L, FCS 316, FCS 411. Advanced study in interior design, with emphasis on application of theoretical concepts to specialized interior settings. Students are required to conceptualize and generate the interior design for a particular setting, including the graphic presentation of the design solution. 9 hours of studio …
FCS 415. Pre-Thesis Interior Design Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 317. Through directed study and research, students develop a project proposal for their senior thesis project. The course deals with the main components of the Interior design thesis project: program development, conceptual thesis, site analysis, and generative strategies. Through weekly meetings and seminars, students discuss their research as it progresses to a final …
FCS 420. Critical Issues in Family Resource Management (3)
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Application of management theory and concepts to managing families, with emphasis on case study analyses, personal examination and problem solving. Issues include conflict resolution, balancing work and family, and working with at-risk families. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 422. Family Financial Counseling (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 323 or instructor consent. Exploration of the components of financial counseling with a focus on counseling strategies, the communication process and listening skills. Students will examine problem solving and intervention strategies as they relate to budgeting, debt reduction, collection policies and practices, bankruptcy and government assistance programs. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 423. Analysis of Family Economic Issues (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 323. A study of family financial management as affected by the economic, political and social environments. Analysis of public policy as it relates to retirement, healthcare, housing and poverty. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 424. Aging and Resource Management (3)
Evaluate resource allocation during the late phases of the individual and family life cycle. Learn about retirement planning and alternative life styles for aging and older adults. Analyze government, community, and private resources relative to benefits useful to this age group. Seminar format. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 426. Issues of Contemporary and Future Families (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 232 or FCS 330 or FCS 340, or senior or graduate standing. Focuses on current trends in home and family life and the impact that these issues have on future generations. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 428. Corporate Consumer Affairs (3)
Prerequisites: BLAW 280; ENGL 205; FCS 324. A capstone course in Customer Relations Management (CRM). The course specializes in customer care and customer relations management. Emphasis is placed on CRM technology, communication systems and regulations. Product recalls and safety issues are covered in-depth. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 429. Family and Consumer Public Policy (3)
Exploration of the reciprocal influences between families and consumer functioning and public policies at the local, state, and federal levels. Emphasis is placed on the process of policy formation, implementation, evaluation and advocacy from a family and consumer perspective. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 431. Child and Family Assessment (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: FCS 330 or FCS 335, or PSY 313. Application of human developmental theories to the assessment of children and families. Students also participate in a lab experience at the Child and Family Studies Laboratory. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 431L. Child and Family Assessment Lab (1)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: FCS 330 or FCS 335, or PSY 313. Application of child and family assessments in the Child and Family Studies Laboratory. Available for graduate credit. 3 hours per week.
FCS 432. Family Theories (3)
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Preparatory: FCS 340. Review of theoretical and philosophical perspectives used in the study of families, including assumptions, values, propositions and applications. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 433. Administration of Children’s Programs (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 330 or FCS 335, or PSY 313. Administrative philosophy and functions of children’s programs. Staff organization, program management and facilities planning appropriate to the developmental needs of the child and family. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 434. Supervision of Child Development Personnel (3)
Prerequisites: FCS 433; Restricted to seniors. Seminar on issues and approaches to leading and supervising individuals/teams in settings involving young children. Required for Child Development Master Teacher, Site Supervisor and Program Director Permits. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 435. Advanced Topics in Administration of Children’s Programs (3)
Prerequisites: FCS 433; Admission restricted to seniors. Seminar on trends, issues and new developments in administering programs for children and families. Required for Child Development Master Teacher, Site Supervisor and Program Director Permits. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 436. Parental Development (3)
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Preparatory: FCS 330 or FCS 335, or PSY 313. Study of the parent’s role as a facilitator, emphasizing different parenting styles and their effects, as well as appropriate parent and child interactions. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 438. Adolescents in the Family Context (3)
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Preparatory: FCS 330 or FCS 335, or PSY 313. Developmental changes and challenges of adolescents and their families as they deal with current societal issues (e.g., autonomy sexuality, parent-adolescent communication, values), in particular pregnancy and adolescents as parents. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 441. Human Sexuality (3)
Provides biological, sociological and psychological aspects of human sexuality. Principles of sexual therapy. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 451. Branding in Fashion (3-3)
Prerequisites: FCS 253; Senior or graduate standing. A study of fashion branding including its development, management and communications in global and digital contexts. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated once for credit.
FCS 453/L. Fashion Promotion and Visual Merchandising and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: FCS 253 or graduate standing. Corequisite: FCS 453L. Study of principles in fashion promotion and visual presentation for commercial purposes. Lab involves fashion retail store analysis and window display projects for applications of the principles. 2 hours lecture and one 2-hour lab per week. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 457. Fashion Retail Buying and Merchandising (3)
Prerequisites: FCS 257 and FCS 350; senior or graduate status. In-depth study and application of the concepts involved in planning, buying and merchandising for fashion retail business. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 460/L. Textiles: Testing and Evaluation and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: FCS 160 and FCS 253; Senior or graduate status. Corequisite: FCS 460L. Quality assessment of textile products. Independent laboratory analysis of textile products for end-use performance and compliance with industry and government standards. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, one 2-hour lab per week.
FCS 461. Textiles: Dyeing and Printing (3)
Prerequisites: FCS 360/L. Senior or graduate status. Recommended Preparatory for Option A and B Students: CHEM 100 and CHEM 100L, or CHEM 110 and CHEM 110L. In depth study of commercial dyeing, printing and other coloring methods/techniques on textiles. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 463. Textiles: Product Development (3)
Prerequisites FCS 360/L, FCS 361, FCS 460/L and FCS 461. Senior or graduate status. Through the understanding of textile product development from planning, creation, production, merchandising, evaluation, and distribution to consumption, students will develop an ability to plan for new textile products or renovate existing ones to meet the market needs for apparel, home, and technical …
FCS 471/L. Apparel Design: Draping and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: FCS 150/L. Corequisite: FCS 471L. Fundamental principles and techniques of designing clothing by the draping method. Theory of design as applied to draping. Emphasis placed on the interrelation of fabrics, design and form. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week.
FCS 472/L. Apparel Design: Computer Aided Design and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: FCS 371/L. Corequisite: FCS 472L. Exploration of computer-aided apparel design software applications using the theoretical concepts of apparel design. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, one 3-hour lab per week.
FCS 475/L. Fashion Development and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: FCS 160, FCS 253; Senior or graduate standing. Corequisite: FCS 475L. This course will explain fashion products from conception through wholesale distribution. Topics about existing and potential markets, sources of inspiration, procurement of materials, manufacturing technology, costing, production scheduling, pricing, merchandising, promotion and distribution at the wholesale level will be discussed. Available for graduate …
FCS 476. Studio Problems in Apparel Design (3-3)
Prerequisites: FCS 371/L, FCS 471/L; Senior or graduate status. Advanced study in apparel design and production, with emphasis on application of theoretical concepts to specialized apparel. Students are required to design, produce and present a design portfolio and a line of apparel. Available for graduate credit. 9 hours of studio per week. May be repeated …
FCS 480. The Helping Professional (3)
Designed to facilitate the self-exploration, skills building and knowledge of future helping professionals. Students are challenged to enhance their knowledge of the helping professions while understanding the various career paths that are available. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 481. Sports Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 207 or HSCI 337, or graduate standing with instructor consent. Overview of nutrient use in exercise and nutrition strategies to improve exercise/athletic performance, emphasizing current research. Topics include fuel use during exercise, nutrient requirements for optimal performance, behavioral strategies for improving dietary habits, and supplements. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 485. Family Resiliency (3)
Prerequisite: PSY 150 or FCS 232 or FCS 234 or FCS 330 or FCS 340 or senior or graduate status. Application of family resiliency theory to societal issues with an emphasis on family protective factors and family adaptation. Available for graduate credit.
FCS 491A-C. Family and Consumer Sciences Projects (1-3)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent. Individual supervised projects involving utilization of the facilities and personnel of the Child and Family Studies Laboratory.
FCS 494. Academic Internship (2-2)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent and senior standing. Corequisite: FCS 494I. This academic internship course provides supervised, practical learning experiences focused on the application of concepts learned throughout the academic program/option. Specific guidelines for field experience and assignments vary by option. **Note additional prerequisites: Students in the Interior Design option must complete FCS 311, FCS 312/L, FCS 314/L …
FCS 494I. Academic Internship Evaluation (1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent and senior standing. Corequisite: FCS 494. This field-based course allows for application in a professional setting and student reflection. Individualized learning outcomes are evaluated via observation, participation, reflection, journal/portfolio contents, self-evaluation and supervisor evaluations. Specific guidelines for field experience and assignments vary by option. **Note additional prerequisites: Students in the Interior Design option …
FCS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Prerequisites: Senior status; Instructor consent. Experimental courses in areas of Family and Consumer Sciences.
FCS 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
FCS 505. Nutrient and Drug Interactions (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Study of metabolic interaction between nutrients and drugs. Emphasis on drug-induced physiological and chemical alterations affecting appetite regulation, absorption, metabolism, distribution and excretion of nutrients.
FCS 506. Readings in Human Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: Available for graduate students in Human Nutrition only or by instructor consent. This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth analysis of theoretical, methodological and professional issues in the field of human nutrition. The specific focus within the field of human nutrition for this course could include a variety of topics, such as …
FCS 535. Theories and Applications in Apparel Design and Merchandising (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing and instructor consent. This course examines historical, sociological, psychological, marketing and economic theories in fashion design. Students will apply theories to practice and research in apparel design and merchandising and consumer behavior.
FCS 542. Theories of Family Development (3)
Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing. In-depth study of family development theories and research presented, evaluated and applied to specific family situations. Students research family theories and present and lead discussions about their findings to the class.
FCS 555. Textiles and Apparel in the Global Economy (3)
Prerequisites: Senior or graduate standing. Analysis of the U.S. textile and apparel complex, and of the U.S. market within an international context.
FCS 570. Practicum in Nutrition Therapy (3-3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Dietetic Internship and instructor consent. Recommended Corequisite: FCS 573. The seminar and practicum hours are a minimum of 424 hours including alternate hours but can increase depending on the student’s designated placement. Seminars will include instruction and simulation lab training in medical nutrition therapy. Practicum practices are at selected clinical settings, …
FCS 571. Practicum in Food Service Systems Management (3-3)
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dietetic Internship and instructor consent. Corequisite: FCS 573. The seminar and practicum hours are a minimum of 240 hours including alternate hours but can increase depending on the student’s designated placement. Seminars will include instruction and training in foodservice production, management, and administration. Practicum practices are at selected hospitals and school …
FCS 572. Practicum in Community Nutrition (3-3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Dietetic Internship and instructor consent. Corequisite: FCS 573. The seminar and practicum hours are a minimum of 424 hours including alternate hours but can increase depending on the student’s designated placement. Seminars will include instruction and simulation lab training in medical nutrition therapy. Practicum practices are at selected community settings, mainly …
FCS 573. Seminar for Dietetic Interns (3-3)
Prerequisites: Admission to the Dietetic Internship and instructor consent. Recommended Corequisites: FCS 570, FCS 571, and/or FCS 572. Lectures, group discussions and presentations on the process of providing food and nutrition services in clinical, food-service and community settings. Interns are considered part of the Greater Los Angeles Dietetics Internship Consortium and attend seminars with interns …
FCS 575. Textile Technology for Apparel Design and Merchandising (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. The course focuses on critical analysis, application, and evaluation of textile technologies as they apply to design and merchandising in the apparel industry.
FCS 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (1-3)
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing. Selected topics in the area of Family and Consumer Sciences.
FCS 601. Food and Nutrition Policies and Regulations (3)
Prerequisite: Available for graduate students in Human Nutrition only or by instructor consent. Seminar on food and nutrition policy and programs domestically and globally. In-depth analyses of professional practice-, community- and population-based approaches to prevent or reduce problems of chronic disease as they relate to food and nutrition. The seminar will familiarize and engage students in …
FCS 605. Ethics and Social Justice in Human Nutrition (3)
Advanced discussion of the history and practice of research and professional ethics, with a focus on human nutrition. Application of theories in shaping ethical reasoning and exploration of social justice within the context of nutrigenomics and public health nutrition, genetically modified organisms, biodiversity and hunger, climate change and nutrition security, and sustainability and food security. …
FCS 606. Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Recent advances in the roles of vitamins and minerals in human nutrition.
FCS 607. Carbohydrate, Lipid and Protein Metabolism (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Recent advances in roles of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins in human nutrition.
FCS 609. Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics (3)
Review and advanced discussion of the relationship between nutrition molecules, genetics and polymorphisms (variation), and biological systems with specific attention to etiologic aspects of chronic disease. Students will appraise the application of nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics in chronic disease treatment, prevention and health promotion, at the individual and population levels.
FCS 623. Family Financial Issues (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Advanced study in family financial issues. The focus of this course is the financial well-being of families. Emphasis is given to challenges facing families in the current economy (e.g. recession, high unemployment, foreclosures, and poverty) as well as the normative (e.g. marriage, birth of a child) and non-normative events (such as divorce, disaster, …
FCS 640. Family Strengths (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Preparatory: FCS 542. Study of the family system, focusing on the resiliency, coping strategies, support systems and other factors that contribute to the strength and durability of the family unit.
FCS 681. Research Methods (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Review and critique of published research, examination of research methodology in Family and Consumer Sciences, and selection and utilization of research tools and techniques.
FCS 682. Research Applications (3)
Prerequisite: FCS 681. Development of research proposals, completion of mini-research project, and practice in the application of selected research strategies and methodologies.
FCS 685. Decision Making in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. The course focuses on research and application of decision making in family and consumer sciences. Emphases are on review, evaluation, and application of theories, concepts, and principles applicable to economic, psychological, and cultural aspects of family and consumer decision making and behavior.
FCS 686. Current Issues in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Students will analyze current issues relevant to Family and Consumer Sciences and apply relevant theories in Family and Consumer Sciences and related fields to advance understanding of these issues. They will further combine elements in the Family and Consumer Sciences’ body of knowledge to propose solutions to local and global issues. This course is available …
FCS 690A-J. Seminar: Advances in Family and Consumer Sciences (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Advanced study in Family and Consumer Sciences subject matter areas. Course Title FCS 690J Family Relations
FCS 694A-C. Supervised Field Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Approval of advisor. Direct field experience in selected area of Family and Consumer Sciences related to business, industry, nutrition and dietetic areas, and public service agencies. Written reports required include submission of a journal of activities performed during the semester, a scholarly research paper and presentation based on current theory and concepts …
FCS 695A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Family and Consumer Sciences (1-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
FCS 696C. Directed Graduate Research (3)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing; Approval of advisor. Investigation of a significant individual research problem.
FCS 697C. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Classified status. For students who have completed all course requirements (30 units) for the master’s degree and for those graduate students electing to take comprehensive examinations.
FCS 698C. Thesis/Project (3)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate standing; Approval of advisor. Preparation of thesis or completion of project for the Master of Science degree.
FCS 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
FIN 102. Financial Literacy (3)
Covers basic financial terms and institutions and the tools necessary for students to make wise financial decisions. Topics covered include budgeting, borrowing, managing credit, financial planning and related topics. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
FIN 302. Personal Finance (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of the concepts necessary for the rational allocation of personal resources. Emphasis is on the significant financial decisions facing each household during its life cycle. The role of financial institutions and governmental economic policy is evaluated in the context of their potential impact on personal financial …
FIN 303. Financial Management (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 220; ECON 160; SOM 120 (may be taken concurrently). BUS 312 is a co/prerequisite for Business majors. Analysis of the financial decision-making process of a firm from both internal and external points of view. Topics include valuation, working capital management, capital budgeting, financial forecasting, capital structure, and sources of capital and dividend policy …
FIN 336. Principles of Risk Management and Insurance (3)
Corequisite for Business Majors: BUS 312. Risk management and insurance as an economic and business institution. Survey of risk management, fire, marine, casualty and life insurance for those interested as potential customers, salespersons or brokers.
FIN 352. Investment Management (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Survey of investments including corporate and government securities, real property and financial intermediaries. Survey of investment theory emphasizing security analysis, valuation and portfolio management.
FIN 355. Corporate Finance (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Advanced readings and case studies in current problems and trends in corporate financial policy formulation. Students will be required to analyze selected problems orally and in writing.
FIN 359. Quantitative Finance (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Quantitative analysis of various problems in corporate finance and investments. Emphasis is placed on developing computer skills.
FIN 425. Entrepreneurial Finance (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Examines the financial issues of starting a new company, raising funds and valuing and managing ongoing ventures.
FIN 430. International Financial Management (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Analysis of the international complexities of corporate financial management and investment strategies. Emphasis is placed on the nature of the close link between corporate financial management and developments in international financial institutions and international financial markets.
FIN 431. Risk Management (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 336; Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Analysis of the methods and procedures of dealing with risk in the firm, including the theoretical basis of insurance and self-insurance mechanisms. Consideration of the commercial insurance industry, its structure and regulation.
FIN 434. Life and Health Insurance (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 336; Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. An examination of life insurance, health insurance, employee benefits and annuities. Study of regulation of life and health insurers, Social Security, retirement issues and other applications of life and health insurance contracts.
FIN 436. Futures and Options: Theory and Strategy (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 352 or instructor’s permission. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Study of the structure of futures and options. The analysis will emphasize the theoretical framework of options and futures pricing models, practical financial implications and the mechanics of and economic rationale for futures and options …
FIN 438. Management of Financial Institutions (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Examination of the principles, practices and procedures applicable to the operation and management of financial institutions. Includes analysis of the sources and uses of funds in the system and the federal and state regulatory structure.
FIN 440. Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Provides knowledge of both public and private benefit and retirement plans. Public plans include Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Private plans include defined benefit and defined contribution plans and their regulatory provisions. Specifics of the various plans are …
FIN 442. Theory and Practice of Financial Planning (3)
Prerequisites: FIN 352; Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Financial theory and planning process includes data gathering, cash flow and debt considerations, goal setting and objectives (including retirement and education funding), integration, plan formulation, tax consideration and implementation. Planning considerations also include ethical and legal issues.
FIN 446. Income Tax and Estate Planning (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. This course surveys the financial and legal fields of estate planning and income tax planning. It equips financial planners to solve basic income and estate planning problems, and to recognize common tax planning strategies.
FIN 452. Investment Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 352 or instructor’s permission. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Portfolio management and performance evaluation and topics related to pension and other institutional fund management. It includes applications to portfolio benchmarking as well as discussions of alternative investment approaches and products.
FIN 455. Business Valuation (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 355 or instructor’s permission. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Advanced treatment of corporate finance. Topics covered include cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure and leverage, dividend and payout policy, corporate governance and corporate restructuring. Emphasis is on the real world applications.
FIN 459. Financial Modeling (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 352, FIN 355 and FIN 359, or instructor’s permission. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Advanced quantitative skills used by financial professionals and researchers, including statistical estimation, simulation and Monte Carlo methods and optimization.
FIN 462. Fixed Income Securities (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 352 or instructor’s permission. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Introduction to the fixed-income markets and fixed-income securities. It covers the pricing and risk management of fixed-income products, as well as introduction to fixed-income derivatives.
FIN 491A-C. Seminar in Financial Analysis (3-3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Advanced issues in a subfield in financial analysis are analyzed by means of case studies, readings and class discussion. Up to two different courses within this series may be taken for credit in the following areas: (A) Fundamental Analysis …
FIN 495A-C. Seminar in Insurance (3-3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Advanced issues in a subfield in insurance are analyzed by means of case studies, readings and class discussion. Up to two different courses of this series may be taken for credit in the following areas: (A) Insurance Operations, …
FIN 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Finance (3)
Prerequisite: BUS 312 for Business majors. Course content to be determined. (See subtitles in appropriate Schedule of Classes.)
FIN 498A-C. Field Assignments and Reports—Finance (1-3)
Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or higher in FIN 303 for Finance majors and minors. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. Individual study pertaining to present or future career. Student must obtain approved employment. Consultation with employer and instructor determines program. A maximum of 12 units may be earned by combining Field Assignments and …
FIN 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of department chair and consent of an instructor to act as sponsor. BUS 312 is a prerequisite for Business majors. In order to do an Independent Study assignment in the College of Business and Economics, students must have at least a 3.0 overall GPA, a 2.0 GPA in all major courses and a …
FIN 502. Managerial Finance (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 501. Examination of the financial decision making process. Topics include the analysis and interpretation of financial statements, ratio analysis, financial forecasting and budgeting, financial markets, working capital management, valuation, capital budgeting, sources of capital and capital structure, dividend policy, and the management of risk and return in an international context.
FIN 635. Corporate Finance (3)
Prerequisite: FIN 502. Examination of the theory and its applications to financial management of business entities. Analytical skills are developed through financial market analysis and the use of authentic cases.
FIN 636. Seminar in Investment Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: FIN 502. Seminar in the fundamental and technical analysis of securities and capital markets. Applied financial analysis of firms and their securities; study of institutional forces in the security markets.
FIN 638. MBA Portfolio Management (3)
Prerequisite: FIN 635 or consent of instructor. The course provides a select group of graduate students the opportunity to obtain real-world experience in the process of managing an investment portfolio. It will combine a comprehensive theoretical foundation with the challenge of managing a real stock portfolio. Students will take a team-oriented approach, with each group …
FIN 639. Seminar in Financial Problems (3)
Prerequisite: FIN 635. Selected topics in corporate finance are examined in the context of the managerial decision process. Emphasis is placed on the application of the theory of finance to problems facing entrepreneurs, investors and managers.
FIN 699. Independent Study—Finance (3)
Prerequisites: Permission of graduate advisor and department chair. No more than 6 units of Independent Study may be taken in any one department, and no more than 6 units may be taken in the College of Business without prior approval of the Dean. Only those graduate students who have a current GPA of 3.0 or …
FLIT 150. Gateways to Western Civilization: Greece and Rome (3)
Prerequisite: May not be taken by students who have completed FLIT 350. Basic elements of modern civilization have their origins in Greece and Rome. Emphasis on historical development and on their impact on contemporary society. Conducted in English. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
FLIT 151. Introduction to Modern Chinese Culture and Literature (3)
This course provides a survey of social and cultural patterns in modern China from 1911 to the present, focusing on the post-socialist period. Broad in scope, the course will examine the main areas of contemporary Chinese life: culture, visual arts, literature, politics, society, and the environment. In the realms of popular culture, literature, and film, …
FLIT 234. Virtual Study Abroad (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course will give students a simulated experience of studying abroad via technology mediation and exposure to people and products from international cultures. Through the virtual exposure to global cultures and research projects, students will learn to use technology to access information sources, develop strategies to evaluate …
FLIT 250. Traditional Culture of Japan (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. The course explores the traditions that inform the values and aesthetics of present-day Japan and make one of the most technologically advanced nations distinctly Asian and traditional. It also examines the foreign influences on Japan, the modifications that were made to suit Japanese taste and influences of …
FLIT 325. Social Issues in Modern China (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course provides an in-depth analysis on some of the key social problems in China in the context of rapid urbanization, economic growth and social policies. Students will learn about the diversity of people in modern China (i.e., socioeconomic, age, generation, urban/rural, gender, regional, ethnic, religious), will …
FLIT 331. Literary Masterpieces of Italian Humanism and Renaissance Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. No background of Italy or knowledge of the language required. This course offers students an in-depth study of major Italian literary masterpieces (fiction, poetry and drama) and aesthetic theories developed during the period of Humanism and Renaissance (1380-1550). Such a study allows students to appreciate the importance …
FLIT 370. Modern Japanese Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: No background knowledge of Japan or the language is required. Explores the country that quickly modernized and Westernized to become an economic and industrial force in the world and yet remains distinctly Asian. Examines the Japanese people and culture, their recent changes and the current critical issues …
FLIT 371. Modern Italian Culture (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of contemporary Italy. Captures the major literary and cultural aspects and examines the social relations, customs, traditions and productive forces that have contributed to the emergence of Italy as a leading industrial European country. Conducted in English. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. …
FLIT 380. Cultural Development of Modern Russia and Eastern Europe (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines the cultural history and current developments of the Slavic people in the Russian States and Eastern Europe, and traces the role of these people in American culture and society. Conducted in English. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.)
FLIT 381. Aspects of the Italian-American Experience in Cinema, Literature, Philosophy and Music (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course will examine different individuals within the Italian-American experience, exploring their contributions in the fields of cinema, literature, philosophy and classical music, and how through each we see an additional paradigm offered in and to the mainstream artistic and humanistic endeavor in the U.S. Conducted in …
FLIT 391. Cultural Theories and Methodologies (3-3)
Preparatory: FLIT 234. Intensive interdisciplinary study of an age, movement, problem or theme, with emphasis on the practices and methodologies of intercultural study. The topic of the seminar varies. May be repeated once for credit. (Cross-listed with HUM 391.)
FLIT 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Experimental Topics
FLIT 402. Japanese Literature (3)
Survey of Japanese literature from earliest times to the present, with particular emphasis on Japanese cultural values as applied to Western literary forms. Conducted in English.
FLIT 491. Capstone Seminar (3-3)
Prerequisite: FLIT 391. Intensive interdisciplinary study of an age, movement, problem or theme, with emphasis on the application of cultural theory in interdisciplinary study. The topic of the seminar varies. Students will complete a senior project, such as a research paper or a creative performance, that demonstrates the integrated knowledge, understanding and linguistic skills they …
FLIT 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Selected topics in Foreign Literature in Translation with course content to be determined. Conducted in English.
FLIT 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
FREN 101. Elementary French I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where French was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of French, including grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
FREN 102. Elementary French II (4)
Prerequisites: FREN 101. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where French was the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of French, including grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F …
FREN 495A-Z. Topics in Francophone Studies (3-3)
Prerequisite: FREN 204 or FREN 208. This course explores problems faced on a daily basis in Francophone countries through a selection of short stories and films. Intensive study of selected themes and issues in Francophone countries will change from region to region such as the Maghreb (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia), the Sub-Saharan region (Mali, Chad, Cameroon, …
FREN 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in French Literature (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing; One upper division course in French literature. Selected topics in French literature with course content to be determined.
FREN 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
GBUS 593. Management/Marketing Seminar (3)
The seminar integrates the fields of marketing and management and draws on previous coursework to give students a basic understanding of business strategy. The course will provide an overview of marketing, management and business strategy theory. Business strategy cases and simulations will be used to help students apply the concepts taught in this course and …
GBUS 598C. MBA Internship (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate student in good standing. Individual study pertaining to future career and application of knowledge, skills and abilities gained in MBA coursework. Student must obtain an approved internship requiring MBA-level responsibilities. Faculty mentor and employer will determine scope of work. This academic internship course is available on a Credit/No Credit basis only. May not …
GBUS 599A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
GBUS 600. Analysis of Contemporary Organizations (3)
Interdisciplinary course introducing new graduate students to the field of business. Focuses on the nature of organizations, the inter‑relatedness of the functional areas, and how organizational culture shapes ethical behavior. Explores intellectual and historic roots of management theories through readings of primary source materials. Students develop communication and research skills through individual and group projects …
GBUS 607. Data Mining and Analytics (3)
Prerequisite: SOM 591 or equivalent. Concepts and methods in data mining and analytics applicable to business settings leading to knowledge discovery from large data sets and better managerial decision making. Covers steps in the data mining process including data preparation, partitioning, model building, validation and selection. Analytics models include classification, prediction, association, clustering and neural …
GBUS 640. Entrepreneurship (3)
Prerequisites: GBUS 600 and graduate standing or by consent of the program director. Seminar course designed to introduce graduate students to the skills and knowledge needed to successfully identify, develop, and launch a new venture. The entrepreneurial mindset within existing organizations will be examined. Course includes hands-on experiential project(s).
GBUS 690A-Z. Selected Topics for Graduate Business Insights (3-3)
Prerequisites: Classified Status. Completion of GBUS 600 and completion of two graduate business core courses (minimum). Advanced examination of business topics/issues that combine academic rigor and real-world relevance and insight. Topics will be specified in the Schedule of Classes. May be repeated once for credit, provided the topic is different.
GBUS 695A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Prerequisites: Permission of department chair and director of graduate programs.
GBUS 697G. Comprehensive Exam (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of Director of Nazarian College Graduate Programs. Not open to students writing a thesis. Open only to graduate students who have completed or are currently completing their course requirements and have only their comprehensive exam to take. A culminating experience is required for completion of a master’s degree program. In cases where a …
GBUS 698A. MBA Consulting Project (3)
Prerequisites: (1) Completion of all MBA core coursework (concurrent enrollment in MGT 693 is permitted); (2) The student must have classified status and be in good academic standing; (3) Culminating experience must be completed the semester of graduation (may be completed in the spring semester if graduating in subsequent summer term); and (4) Permission of …
GBUS 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA or permission of a faculty supervisor and the MBA Director in order to register. No more than 6 units may be taken for independent study in the College of Business and Economics. GBUS 699A-C is an independent study course that leads graduate students toward mastery in …
GEH 111HON. Places and Spaces (3)
This lower division course is designed to transition students from traditional instruction that focuses on individual subject areas to a more interdisciplinary, integrative approach toward learning. The course adopts a place-based perspective, which will bring students into the field where they will be challenged to consider immediate applications of the material to real-world contexts. This …
GEH 222HAA-HZZ. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Contemporary Issues (3-3-3-3-3-3)
Prerequisite: Restricted to GE Honors students. This selected topics course explores the most pressing, contemporary issues of the day through both multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary lenses. As a selected topics course, this class focuses on a different theme/issue/problem each semester and invites experts across the university and beyond to speak to this central topic. In this …
GEH 333HON. Interdisciplinary Inquiries: Ways of Knowing (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course aims to provide a common experience to all GE Honors students and lay a critical foundation for integrative, critical and reflective thinking. The team-taught course adopts an interdisciplinary perspective and asks students to carefully evaluate the means by which knowledge is gained across different disciplines. …
GEOG 101. The Physical Environment (3)
Study of the natural environment–nature, distribution and relationships of climate, landforms, vegetation, hydrology and soils. Available for General Education, Area 5A Physical Science. Students may satisfy the Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing GEOG 102.
GEOG 101A. The Physical Environment (2)
Corequisite: GEOG 101AL. Examines the natural environment including the distribution of and relationships between weather, climate, landforms, vegetation, hydrology, and soils. Students will learn critical skills to understand the processes shaping the physical world and gain an understanding of environmental and landscape change over time. Students may not receive credit for both GEOG 101A and …
GEOG 101AL. The Physical Environment Lab (1)
Corequisite: GEOG 101A. Examines the natural environment including the distribution of and relationships between weather, climate, landforms, vegetation, hydrology, and soils. Students will learn critical skills to understand the processes shaping the physical world and gain an understanding of environmental and landscape change over time. 2 hours lab. Students may not receive credit for both …
GEOG 102. Physical Geography Lab (1)
Corequisite: GEOG 101. Observations, experiments and demonstrations designed to familiarize students with techniques utilized by physical geographers. 2 hours lab. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided GEOG 101 is also completed.
GEOG 103. Weather (3)
Study of atmospheric processes. Available for General Education, Area 5A Physical Science. Students may satisfy the Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing GEOG 105.
GEOG 103A. Weather (2)
Corequisite: GEOG 103AL. Explores the fundamental concepts of the dynamics of Earth’s atmosphere, its composition, and the processes and patterns of weather. The topics covered in this course include an examination of how Earth’s atmosphere is warmed and cooled, daily and seasonal temperature variations, the development and type of clouds, moisture (rain, snow, humidity, dew, …
GEOG 103AL. Weather Lab (1)
Corequisite: GEOG 103A. Explores the fundamental concepts of the dynamics of Earth’s atmosphere, its composition, and the processes and patterns of weather. The topics covered in this course include an examination of how Earth’s atmosphere is warmed and cooled, daily and seasonal temperature variations, the development and type of clouds, moisture (rain, snow, humidity, dew, …
GEOG 105. Weather Lab (1)
Corequisite: GEOG 103. Observations, experiments and demonstrations designed to familiarize students with the nature of California’s weather and climate. 2 hours lab per week. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided GEOG 103 is also completed.
GEOG 106LRS. The Physical Environment for Liberal Studies Majors (3)
Study of the natural environment—nature, distribution and relationships of climate, landforms, vegetation, soils, water bodies and the solar system. (Available for Earth Science credit for Liberal Studies majors.) (Cross-listed with GEOL 106LRS.)
GEOG 107. People, Places, and Landscapes (3)
Examines the patterns and processes of human occupance of the Earth, with a focus on the U.S. Topics such as population, agriculture, language, religion, ethnicity, politics and economics are covered using the tools, methods and perspective of the geographer. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.
GEOG 112. Climate Change (2)
Corequisite: GEOG 112L. Severe global climate change will have disastrous consequences for Earth’s natural environment and human populations. This course provides students the opportunity to learn the scientific foundation for understanding climate change in the long and short terms and the role it plays in Earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. Implications for climate change …
GEOG 112L. Climate Change Lab (1)
Corequisite: GEOG 112. Severe global climate change will have disastrous consequences for Earth’s natural environment and human populations. This course provides students the opportunity to learn the scientific foundation for understanding climate change in the long and short terms and the role it plays in Earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere. Implications for climate change …
GEOG 150. World Geography: People, Places, and Globalization (3)
Geographical survey of the world’s major regions, with emphasis on those features important to an understanding of current global concerns and problems. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.
GEOG 170. Water Resources of California (3)
This course examines the nature and challenges of California’s water resources. Topics include the physical attributes of water (sources, quantity, and quality), the underlying climatic and hydrologic processes that determine the surface and subsurface distribution of water, and the physical, social, economic and management issues that occur as California’s water resources face increasing pressure from …
GEOG 206/L. Introduction to Geographical Information Science and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: GEOG 206L. Introduction to fundamental concepts of geographical information science. Course will cover technical and context knowledge for basic spatial analysis, including data gathering, analysis and display through digital methods. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be used to explore spatial questions about environmental and social issues. Lab demonstrates these principles through hands-on experience with …
GEOG 300. The Geographer’s Craft (3)
Introduction to geography as a discipline, emphasizing its approach to analysis and problem solving, resources for conducting geographic research, methods for answering geographic questions, and techniques for communicating insights.
GEOG 301. Cultural Geography (3)
Prerequisites: Lower division course in the social sciences; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the literature, traditions and theories dealing with the human-environment relationship and an analysis of the approaches used by cultural geographers to elucidate the nature of this relationship. Major themes are the cultural landscape, cultural ecology and environmental perception. …
GEOG 304/L. Map and Imagery Interpretation and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: GEOG 101 or GEOG 101A or GEOG 150. Corequisite: GEOG 304L. Introduction to reading maps and interpreting aerial imagery. Emphasis on making simple measurements from maps and imagery, techniques of interpreting the physical and cultural landscape and elementary map-making. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
GEOG 305/L. Maps and Graphics and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: GEOG 305L. Preparatory: Lower division course in Geography or other relevant field. Design, use and preparation of maps and graphs. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
GEOG 306/L. Intermediate Geographical Information Science and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: GEOG 206/L or instructor consent. Corequisite: GEOG 306L. Intermediate course on theories and application of geographical information science. Course will cover fundamental concepts of database management, spatial analysis and data creation. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be used to discover spatial relationships among environmental and social phenomena. Labs will provide an introduction to spatial …
GEOG 311. The Atmosphere (3)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101 or GEOG 101A or GEOG 103 or GEOG 103A or ASTR 152 or GEOL 100 or GEOL 110 or GEOL 122; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explanations of rain, wind, smog, etc. Basic principles of energy transfer. Available for General Education, Area 5 Physical and Biological Sciences, Upper Division. (W.I.)
GEOG 311L. The Atmosphere Lab (1)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101 or GEOG 101A or GEOG 103 or GEOG 103A or ASTR 152 or GEOL 100 or GEOL 110 or GEOL 122; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explanations of rain, wind, smog, etc. Basic principles of energy transfer. 2 hours lab.
GEOG 316. Environmental Geography (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: GEOG 316L. Introduction to the principles of environmental geography with special emphasis on the connections between human activities and the physical (natural) environment. Emphasis will be placed on identifying the historical and contemporary impact of humans on the natural environment. Available for General …
GEOG 318. Europe (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of the physical, historical, cultural, economic and political factors that have shaped the contemporary European landscapes. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.)
GEOG 321. United States (3)
Prerequisites: Lower division course in the social sciences; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Regional and cultural geography of the U.S. emphasizing human-environment interaction and the evolution of contemporary geographical patterns of population distribution, resource exploitation, transportation, and agricultural and industrial production. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (W.I.)
GEOG 322. Latin America (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Spatial and ecological survey of the environment, cultures, economies and societies of the Latin American nations. Emphasizes the changing settlement geography and pays special attention to Brazil and the Andean countries. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.)
GEOG 324. China (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Geographical analysis of the peoples and culture of China, emphasizing features important to an understanding of China’s cultural and regional diversity and contemporary problems. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.)
GEOG 326. Africa (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Geographical analysis of the peoples and cultures of Africa, emphasizing features important to an understanding of Africa’s cultural and regional diversity and contemporary problems. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.)
GEOG 330. California (3)
Prerequisites: Lower division course in the social sciences; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. An exploration of the diverse physical and human landscapes of California. The course examines the state’s environmental context (climate, landforms, water, vegetation, wildlife, minerals); human imprints on the natural landscape (population, agriculture, industry, urbanization); and the physical and human challenges …
GEOG 334. Geography of Oceania (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Cultural and regional geography of Oceania, including Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific nations, territories and protectorates. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.)
GEOG 340. Economic Geography (3)
Prerequisite: Lower division course in Geography or ECON 160 or ECON 300. Principles governing spatial organization of society. Theoretical and empirical approaches to location of urban and rural settlement and economic activities. Spatial structures, their interrelationships and changes in organization.
GEOG 351. Cities, Space, and Power (3)
Prerequisites: Lower division course in the social sciences; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Geographical analysis of past and current patterns of world urbanization. Emphasis on city origins, growth, development and current problems. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (W.I.)
GEOG 364/L. Geography of World Ecosystems and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: GEOG 101 or GEOG 101A. Corequisite: GEOG 364L. Major vegetative formations of the world, their soil (edaphic) and atmospheric environments, and the role of human activity in modification, destruction and replacement of vegetative structures and environments through purposeful and inadvertent activities. Examines local vegetative types on field trips. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours field …
GEOG 365. Geomorphology (3)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101 or GEOG 101A or GEOL 101; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Analytical and descriptive study of physical processes responsible for development and evolution of Earth’s surface features. Aspects of local geomorphology will be observed on field trips. Available for General Education, Area 5 Physical and Biological Sciences, Upper Division. (I.C.) …
GEOG 365L. Geomorphology Lab (1)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101 or GEOG 101A or GEOL 101; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: GEOG 365. Analytical and descriptive study of physical processes responsible for development and evolution of Earth’s surface features. Aspects of local geomorphology will be observed on field trips. 2 hours field activity.
GEOG 366. Geography of Environmental Hazards (3)
Prerequisites: A lower division science course from Physical Geography, Geological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology; completion of the lower division writing requirement. From a geographical perspective, comprehension of environmental hazards, their spatial distribution, their magnitude and frequency of occurrence and human perception of environmental hazards. Course emphasizes impact of environmental hazards on land utilization, settlement …
GEOG 366L. Geography of Environmental Hazards Lab (1)
Prerequisites: A lower division science course from Physical Geography, Geological Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, or Biology; completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: GEOG 366. Observations, experiments and demonstrations designed to familiarize students with the scientific investigation of environmental hazards. 2 hours lab.
GEOG 370. Water, Society, and the Environment (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course critically examines the complex relationships between human societies and water. A broad understanding of the coupled natural and human systems and their dependence on water will be examined. Topics include the global distribution of water, hydrological cycle, water supply and demand, water policy and law, …
GEOG 375. Environment, Economy, and Development (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. How do you explain environmental change without falsely blaming the world’s poor? Why do we feel faced with a choice between the economy and the environment? And what have communities around the world been doing to work, produce, consume, and engage in environmental stewardship in new ways …
GEOG 404A-Z. Field Studies in Geography (3-3)
Techniques of field observation, recordings and analysis through mapping and written reports. Course may be repeated for credit. Available for graduate credit. Course Title GEOG 404C Cultural GEOG 404D Drones GEOG 404E Environmental GEOG 404I International GEOG 404L Los Angeles GEOG 404P Physical GEOG 404U Urban GEOG 404Z Selected Topics
GEOG 406/L. Advanced Geographical Information Science and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: GEOG 306 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GEOG 406L. This course will cover advanced topics in geographical information science. Students will investigate geographic data structures, advanced concepts in database design, algorithms for spatial data analysis, web-based mapping applications, customized applications, and implementation and management issues associated with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Lab will demonstrate …
GEOG 407/L. Remote Sensing and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: GEOG 304/L or GEOG 305/ L or GEOG 306/L or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: GEOG 407L. Theory and practice of remote sensing by satellites and aircraft in visible, infrared and microwave portions of the spectrum. Problem-oriented course emphasizing the application of image processing software and techniques to digital satellite imagery. Available for graduate credit. …
GEOG 408A/L. Human/Cultural Applications in GIS and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: GEOG 306/L or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GEOG 408AL. Advanced applications of geographical information systems. Includes analysis of crime patterns, patterns of disease and healthcare delivery, population and housing characteristics, voting behavior and redistricting, market area analysis, utility management, transportation. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab.
GEOG 408B/L. Environmental/Physical Applications in GIS and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: GEOG 306/L or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GEOG 408BL. Advanced applications of geographical information systems. Includes analysis of environmental hazards, animal and plant species distributions, distributions of archaeological sites, mineral exploration, forest inventory and management, navigation, hydrology, climatology, geomorphology. Project may result in the development of customized applications of software. Available for graduate credit. …
GEOG 408C/L. Geospatial Project Management and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: GEOG 206/L or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GEOG 408CL. This course exposes students to ideas and concepts in geospatial project management by covering concepts in system organization, design and analysis, as well as the interpersonal factors which influence professional interaction and that are specific and unique to projects in geospatial science and technology. Students …
GEOG 408D/L. Spatial Database Management and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: GEOG 206/L or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GEOG 408DL. Advanced concepts in spatial database management. This course explores the management and design of spatial datasets and their association with Geographical Information Systems. Students will be introduced to concepts such as the principles of spatial database planning, design, implementation, and administration. Final projects will result …
GEOG 408E/L. Geopython and Lab (1/2)
Prerequisites: GEOG 306/L or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: GEOG 408EL. This course exposes students to GIS development and automation using industry standard Python programming. Basic Python programming concepts and methodologies for spatial analysis, modification, and visualization are introduced. Available for graduate credit. 1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab.
GEOG 408F/L. WebGIS and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: GEOG 206/L or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GEOG 408FL. Introduction to the design, development, and implementation of interactive and accessible customized web-based GIS applications. The course provides an overview of conceptual and theoretical backgrounds of WebGIS system architecture and offers programming concepts and skill sets underlying development and implementation of distributed geographical information on …
GEOG 408H/L. GIS in Water Resource Management and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: GEOG 306/L or permission of instructor. Corequisite: GEOG 408HL. The course introduces the principles of hydrology and the applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in hydrologic modeling and water resource management. Selected GIS-based techniques will be applied in practical sessions. The main focus of the course will be on the use of digital data …
GEOG 408I/L. Geospatial Big Data Analytics and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: GEOG 306/L. Recommended Preparatory: GEOG 408E/L. This course will introduce the theory, techniques, and analytical methods for working with big data sources using geographic information systems (GIS). Spatial Big Data ranges from mobile phone and traffic data to social media platforms and credit card transactions, to air quality sensors and satellite imagery. Methods for …
GEOG 409/L. Digital Cartography and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: GEOG 305/L. Corequisite: GEOG 409L. Advanced design, use and presentation of maps and information graphics. Course will explore computer-assisted cartography in theory and practice. Topics will include cartographic communications, data acquisition and design for computer generated mapping. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. Available for graduate credit.
GEOG 416. Earth’s Changing Climate (3)
Prerequisite: GEOG 103 or GEOG 103A or GEOG 311. Analysis of Earth’s changing climate throughout geologic time. Includes consideration of the mechanisms of climate change, techniques of climate reconstruction and analysis, and the chronology of climate change. Examines the issue of global warming, climate data, climate models and predictions. Considers the environmental impact of global …
GEOG 417. California for Educators (3)
Prerequisite: Limited to members of Multiple Subject Credential Program. Examination of California, focusing on its political, social and economic growth, its settlement, its population patterns, resource exploitation and human-environment interaction. Spatial and temporal variation of these factors is emphasized. (Cross-listed with HIST 417.)
GEOG 444. Conservation (3)
Prerequisites: GEOG 101 or GEOG 101A; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Lecture-discussion on the precepts, concepts, practices and problems in the human utilization of resources. Regular written assignments are required. Available for graduate credit.
GEOG 449. Mixed Methods for Human and Environmental Geography (3)
Prerequisites: Lower division course in geography; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: GEOG 300. This course provides training in a selection of qualitative and quantitative methods and their applications in human and environmental geography. This is useful for research into human dimensions of space, place, and landscape; the human-environment interface; and socio-ecological processes. …
GEOG 460/L. Spatial Analysis and Comparison and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: GEOG 460L. This course is designed to help students learn to use a variety of statistical and spatial analysis tools commonly used by geographers and environmental scientists to characterize the distributions of human and natural phenomena, solve problems, make predictions, and propose solutions. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
GEOG 465/L. Fluvial Geomorphology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: GEOG 365. Corequisite: GEOG 465L. Role of water in landform development—weathering, overland flow, open channel characteristics, drainage pattern evolution and drainage basin characteristics. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours field activity.
GEOG 467/L. Arid Lands Geomorphology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: GEOG 365. Corequisite: GEOG 467L. Landform development in deserts—origin of deserts, erosion and sedimentation in dry climates, morphology, and aeolian processes. Available for graduate credit. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours field activity.
GEOG 468/L. Coastal Geomorphology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: GEOG 365. Corequisite: GEOG 468L. Concepts and theories of beach and coastline development—near shore oceanographic processes, sea level fluctuations, coastal morphology, and problems of classification. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours field activity.
GEOG 476. Principles of River Restoration (3)
Prerequisite: GEOG 365/L or GEOG 465/L or permission of instructor; Instructor consent required for graduate students. Introduction to the principles of river restoration integrating the fundamentals of water science, technology, and practice in projects designed to improve and restore fluvial environments. The course focuses on the hydrologic, morphologic and ecologic principles needed for understanding and …
GEOG 482. Population, Migration, and the Environment (3)
Prerequisite: Lower division course in geography. This course introduces students to the intertwining concepts of human population, migration patterns, and the global environment through the lens of geography. Students will critically discuss current population questions across the globe and use various geospatial analysis techniques to visualize these issues. Available for graduate credit.
GEOG 483. Transportation Planning (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing or instructor consent. The course primarily focuses on the interrelated systems of urban transportation and urban land use and their effects on the growth, development and future of human settlements. The course will provide fundamental core competencies for students seeking employment in transportation planning in the public or private sectors. Four …
GEOG 486. Medical Geography (3)
Prerequisites: Lower division course in geography; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examination of the spatial distribution of human diseases at world, regional, national and local scales. Special emphasis on understanding the physical and cultural factors associated with patterns of disease. Available for graduate credit.
GEOG 490. Senior Project (3)
Prerequisite: GEOG 300 or consent of instructor. Preparation of a research proposal and writing of a senior paper under close faculty supervision. Available for graduate credit.
GEOG 494. Internship (3)
Prerequisite: GEOG major with senior standing. Upon prior approval of the Internship Coordinator, a student may earn 3 units of credit in the major for professional service as a geographer in a public agency or private organization. No more than 3 units may be applied to the major. Academic Internship course.
GEOG 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Geography (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate upper division course in Geography. Selected topics in Geography, with course content to be determined. Topics may be repeated for credit.
GEOG 497A-F. Senior Seminar in Geography (3)
Prerequisite: Appropriate upper division course in geography. In a seminar setting, students are guided in reading, research and writing on selected topics within one of the major subdisciplines of geography. Each seminar focuses on a particular subject within the designated subdiscipline. Subjects will vary and be determined each semester. Available for graduate credit. Seminars in …
GEOG 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
GEOG 550F. Forensic Geography (3)
Prerequisite: GEOG 306 or an additional statistics course; or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to help students learn how to use the tools and techniques of the forensic geographer so they may prepare to do research in criminology or prepare for careers in the criminal justice field. Class activities will be split …
GEOG 600. Geographic Thought, Analysis and Research (3)
Introductory seminar designed for first-year graduate students. Analysis of the trends in the theories, methods and problems pertinent to contemporary geography, including a review of the skills required for geographical research, analysis and writing.
GEOG 610A-E. Geomorphology (3)
(A) Fluvial, (E) Special Topics in Geomorphology.
GEOG 630A-E. Environmental Studies (3)
(A) Environmental Geography, (B) Biogeography, (C) Special Topics in Environmental Geography, (E) Human Impact on the Environment.
GEOG 650A-D. Urban Geography (3)
(A) Special Topics in Urban Geography, (C) Urban Social Geography, (D) Metropolitan Los Angeles.
GEOG 690A-J. Geographic Information Science (3)
Selected topics in digital mapping with course content to be determined. Can be taken twice for 6 units. Course Title GEOG 690A Special Topics in GIS GEOG 690B Spatial Statistics GEOG 690D Remote Sensing GEOG 690E WebGIS GEOG 690G Applications in GIS GEOG 690J Foundations in Geographic Information Science
GEOG 696. Directed Graduate Research (3)
To be taken near the end of the student’s graduate program and prior to GEOG 698. Supervised research leading to the development of a thesis topic, preparation of a preliminary bibliography and a formal thesis proposal, and selection of a faculty thesis committee.
GEOG 698. Thesis (3)
Prerequisite: GEOG 696. Researching and writing the master’s thesis, under the supervision of the student’s faculty thesis committee. Only one enrollment permitted.
GEOG 698D. Graduate Project (3)
Prerequisites: GEOG 696. Classified graduate students in Geography/GIS option. Researching and completing a GIS project in collaboration with faculty. Only one enrollment permitted.
GEOG 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, graduate coordinator and department chair. Maximum of 3 units may be applied to the student’s program and only to the elective requirement in the Option 1 Program.
GEOL 101. Geology of Planet Earth (3)
Studies of the geologic materials and processes that shape our Earth and environment are explored as they relate to our everyday lives. Topics include global tectonics; earthquakes and other geologic hazards; glacial, river and coastal processes that form our landscapes; water, mineral and energy resources; and waste disposal and pollution. Students may not receive credit …
GEOL 102. Geology of Planet Earth Lab (1)
Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: GEOL 100 or GEOL 101. Identification of rocks and minerals. Introduction to topographic maps and how they are used to interpret geologic processes and geologic history. Interpretation of geologic maps and data relating to earthquakes and plate tectonics. 3 hours lab, field trips. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory …
GEOL 106LRS. Earth and Space Science for Liberal Studies Majors (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Analysis of Earth systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere), the solar system and the universe. Selected topics include structure and composition of the Earth; minerals and rocks; plate tectonics; landforms and surface processes; natural hazards, such as floods, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions; physical oceanography, the water cycle, …
GEOL 107. Geology Goes Hollywood (2)
Corequisite: GEOL 107L. This online lecture explores how Earth science issues that impact society are depicted in film and television and how these depictions influence the viewers’ perceptions of Earth science. Students will learn fundamental concepts of Earth science, and how to evaluate the appropriateness and accuracy of Earth science portrayed in fictional and documentary …
GEOL 107L. Geology Goes Hollywood Lab (1)
Corequisite: GEOL 107. This online laboratory explores how Earth science issues that impact society are depicted in film and television and how these depictions influence the viewers’ perceptions of Earth science. Students will learn fundamental concepts of Earth science, and how to evaluate the appropriateness and accuracy of Earth science portrayed in fictional and documentary …
GEOL 110. The Fossil Record of Ancient Life on Earth (3)
Introduction to the dynamic study of the Earth’s evolution, including changes in the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere. This course focusses on how these changes, woven into the fabric of geologic time, affected major groups of plants and animals, including dinosaurs and humans. Students may not receive credit for both GEOL 110 and GEOL 113. …
GEOL 112. Earth and Life Through Time Lab (1)
Corequisite: GEOL 113. Course content includes introduction to fossil, relative-age relationships and construction and interpretation of maps and cross-sections that emphasize paleogeography and sedimentary rocks. 3 hours lab, 1-day field trip. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided GEOL 113 is also completed.
GEOL 122. The World Ocean (3)
Introduction to the oceans. Evolution of the ocean basins, their environment and resources. Aspects of biological, chemical, geological and physical oceanography. Available for General Education, Area 5A Physical Science. Students may satisfy the Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing GEOL 123.
GEOL 123. World Ocean Lab (1)
Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: GEOL 122. Introduction to oceanographic data, its collection and interpretation. 3 hours lab, field trips. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided GEOL 122 is also completed.
GEOL 125. Introduction to Environmental Science (3)
Adverse impacts to this environment affect the well-being of humans and other living organisms. This course provides an understanding of how human impacts to the Earth system have caused environmental change across the planet. Students will learn principles of geology, ecology, atmospheric sciences, and examine today’s most pressing environmental issues including human population growth, biodiversity …
GEOL 300. Environmental Geology (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of the relationship between humans and the Earth and the application of geology to environmental problems. Topics include geological hazards, pollution, mineral and energy resources, land use planning and environmental impact. 3 hours lecture, field trips. Available for General Education, Area 5 Physical and Biological Sciences, …
GEOL 301. Environmental Geology Lab (1)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: GEOL 300. An introduction to geologic materials and processes as they are applicable to the human environment. Included are practical exercises on rocks, minerals, geologic maps and water, mineral and energy resources. Earthquake, volcanic, landslide and flood hazard evaluations are also performed. 3 hours …
GEOL 303. Communicating Geoscience (2)
Prerequisite: Any 3-unit 100-level GEOL course. Scientific discoveries are only useful to the community if they are shared clearly, concisely, and convincingly. Scientists use different communications strategies based on the audience they are addressing, the purpose of their communication, and the mediums available to them. This course introduces students to a range of written, visual, …
GEOL 306/L. Earth Materials and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: Any 3-unit 100-level GEOL course. Corequisite: GEOL 306L. Recommended Preparatory: Any 100-level CHEM course. Study of the origin and distribution of the solid materials that comprise the Earth. Students will learn the physical and optical properties of minerals and use those properties to perform mineral and rock identifications. The course will emphasize placing earth …
GEOL 307/L. Petrology and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: GEOL 306/L, CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L. Corequisite: GEOL 307L. Introduction to the classification and origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks, including the optical properties of minerals. Lab study of these rocks utilizing hand-specimen characteristics and the petrographic microscope. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, field trips, fee required.
GEOL 309/L. Earth Tectonics and Structure and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: Any 3-unit 100-level GEOL course. Corequisite: GEOL 309L. Study of the basic principles of plate tectonics and structural geology that provide ways to interpret Earth’s interior. Topics will include the basics of plate tectonic theory, stress and strain, classification of structures, and structural-tectonic evolution of modern and ancient plate boundaries. 3 hours lecture, 3 …
GEOL 310/L. Advanced Structural Geology and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: GEOL 309/L. Corequisite: GEOL 310L. Study of rock deformational processes and resulting structures in the Earth’s crust. Lab work emphasizes the use of graphic methods to assist in the geometric and kinematic interpretation of rock structures. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, field trip, fee required.
GEOL 313. Field Methods (2)
Corequisite: GEOL 306/L. Study of and practice in techniques and methods of geologic field studies, including note taking, mapping, analysis of geologic history and structures, geologic illustration, and report writing. 3 hours per week and approximately 6 days of fieldwork (including overnight weekend trips). Fee required.
GEOL 314/L. Earth Systems and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: Any 3-unit 100-level GEOL course. Corequisite: GEOL 314L. This course focuses on the four Earth systems (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere) and interactions between these systems and humankind. Major course topics include water and energy resources, global climate change, sedimentary processes at the Earth’s surface, and how the fossil record is used to understand …
GEOL 324. The World of the Dinosaurs (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course is a study of dinosaurs and the world in which they lived from the time of their first appearance to their extinction. The evolutionary patterns exhibited by dinosaurs are explored via an examination of their spatial and temporal distribution through time, considering connections to the …
GEOL 327. Geoforensics (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. A comprehensive introduction to the application of geoscience to criminal investigations and forensic problems solving. The course explores the use of geological evidence (rocks and minerals, soils, geochemistry, etc.) to aid in forensic investigation. Students review case studies in criminal justice, national security and environmental contamination. Available …
GEOL 341/L. Sedimentology and Stratigraphy and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: GEOL 314/L. Corequisite: 341L. Introduction to the processes of sedimentation; the texture, composition and classification of sedimentary rocks; depositional environments; and stratigraphic sequences and correlation techniques. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, field trips, fee required.
GEOL 344. California Geology (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Investigations of aspects of California geology. California-related topics may include: plate tectonic history, earthquakes, geologic hazards, geology of national parks, climate record and hydrogeology. Available for General Education, Area 5 Physical and Biological Sciences, Upper Division. (I.C.) (W.I.)
GEOL 362. Energy Resources and the Environment (3)
Prerequisite: GEOL 101 or GEOL 125 or equivalent. A comprehensive overview of several primary energy resources (coal, petroleum, nuclear fuels, geothermal systems, and renewable energy) and their impact on the environment. Students will understand the geologic origins of energy resources, geological and geophysical techniques used to explore for and exploit resources, and evaluate the environmental …
GEOL 406LRS. Liberal Studies Science Experience Capstone (1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 100, BIOL 101 or BIOL 102; PHSC 170; GEOL 106LRS or GEOG 106LRS. This laboratory course serves as a culminating science experience for Liberal Studies majors in the Pre-Credential and ITEP options. An interdisciplinary blend of biology, physics, chemistry, and Earth and space sciences from lower division courses will be integrated into the …
GEOL 430A/B. Summer Field Geology (2-2)
Prerequisites: GEOL 310/L and GEOL 341/L. A two-course sequence on advanced observation and collection of geologic field data and the construction of geologic maps, cross-sections and stratigraphic sections. Students must enroll in both A and B courses during the same summer session, and fieldwork for both courses is completed during the first four weeks of the session. …
GEOL 440/L. Environmental Sampling and Analysis and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: Any 3 unit 100- or 300-level GEOL course; CHEM 101. Corequisite: GEOL 440L. The study of physical and biogeochemical processes in a range of environmental settings, with a focus on developing hypothesis-driven sampling and analysis plans. Students will learn how to select analytes of interest, assess a variety of sampling and analytical methods, and …
GEOL 456. Environmental Hydrogeology (3)
Prerequisites: Any 3-unit 100-level GEOL course; CHEM 101. This course investigates environmentally relevant hydrogeological issues, including natural and anthropogenic surface and groundwater contamination, water resources, and impacts of climate change. The course also surveys a range of environmental challenges and covers a variety of approaches for researching and mitigating them. Specific topics may include carbon …
GEOL 464/L. Applied Geophysics and Lab (3/1)
Corequisite: GEOL 464L. Preparatory: GEOL 313, GEOL 307; MATH 150A or MATH 255A; or instructor consent. Introduction to the basic principles and techniques of geophysics. Includes study of seismic reflection and refraction, earthquakes, gravity, magnetic, electrical resistivity, ground penetrating radar and global positioning system satellites. Available for graduate credit. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, field …
GEOL 490. Senior Capstone (3)
Prerequisites: GEOL 303, GEOL 306, GEOL 309, GEOL 313, GEOL 314; B.S. Geology majors only. Students engage in a semester-long case study problem where a community must make a decision about how to effectively use a geologically complex site such as an eroding coastline, a contaminated industrial site, or a landfill facing landslides (topics change …
GEOL 497. Research Methods and Design (1)
Preparatory: Junior or senior standing; Instructor consent. Students are advised and guided in research methods and design. Students use critical reasoning and the scientific method to develop and write their own research proposal to execute the project for their senior thesis. The written proposal is patterned after those required by the National Science Foundation.
GEOL 498. Senior Thesis (3)
Prerequisites: GEOL 497; Instructor consent. Following approval by the thesis advisor of a written proposal, the student completes an original research project in consultation with the faculty advisor. Upon completion of the research, the student will submit the written thesis to the advisor and give an oral presentation to the Department of Geological Sciences.
GEOL 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
See Independent Study under Courses of Study. Cannot be used for General Education credit.
GEOL 501. Teaching and Learning About the Natural World (3)
An overview of science education research methodologies and findings that have an impact on science classrooms at all levels. Introduces practical techniques to identify students’ prior knowledge and construct effective educational experiences that help them build on that knowledge. Topics include: Common misconceptions; novice v. expert thinking; attention span with 21st century learners; developing spatial …
GEOL 502/L. Scanning Electron Microscopy in Geology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101, PHYS 220B, PHYS 220BL, and instructor consent. Corequisite: GEOL 502L. Recommended Preparatory: GEOL 307/L. Designed for graduate students and senior-level undergraduates who are engaged in research projects involving electron microscopy as a method of analysis or simply interested in developing advanced microscopy skills. The course will emphasize the (1) analysis of inorganic …
GEOL 510. Advanced Topics in Paleontology (3-3)
Preparatory: GEOL 341, GEOL 351, GEOL 508. Seminars in various topics in invertebrate paleontology, such as biostratigraphy, paleoecology, functional morphology, etc. May be repeated for credit as topic changes. 3 hours seminar.
GEOL 521. Sedimentary Environments (3)
Preparatory: GEOL 341 or instructor consent. Study of the characteristics of modern sedimentary environments and how these characteristics are used to recognize ancient sedimentary environments. 3 hours seminar.
GEOL 522/L. Geological Data Analysis and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. This course provides an overview of numerical and geospatial tools for processing, visualizing and interpreting quantitative data in the geological sciences. Students will be introduced to statistical analysis and mathematical modeling in Excel and geospatial analysis in GIS, apply these computational tools to geological and geophysical phenomena, and …
GEOL 523/L. Sedimentation and Tectonics and Lab (2/2)
Corequisite: GEOL 523L. Preparatory: GEOL 310, GEOL 335, GEOL 341; or instructor consent. Lecture topics include a review of plate tectonic theory, followed by detailed discussions of the sedimentary and structural histories of basins from assorted tectonic settings. Labs include study of thin sections of sediments and sedimentary rocks, particularly clastic sedimentary rocks from basin …
GEOL 532/L. Microtectonics and Lab (3/1)
Preparatory: GEOL 307/L, GEOL 310/L. This course will emphasize the microstructural and textural analysis of metamorphic rocks in thin section to aid in the interpretation of tectonic evolution. Topics include identification of igneous and metamorphic assemblages; identification of textures and microstructures; identification of deformation mechanisms at the grain- and crystal-lattice scale; secondary foliation and lineation …
GEOL 533/L. Geology of Earthquakes (2/1)
Preparatory: GEOL 310. Lecture topics will include a review of plate tectonics, rock mechanics, seismology, tectonic geodesy, paleoseismology, tectonic geomorphology and seismic hazard assessment. Detailed discussions will include study of recent major earthquakes that have occurred in strike-slip, thrust-reverse, megathrust (subduction zone) and normal-fault tectonic settings. Labs will include study of air photos, geologic maps, …
GEOL 536/L. Igneous Petrology and Lab (3/1)
Corequisite: GEOL 536L. Preparatory: GEOL 307. Study of the more important kinds of igneous rocks, emphasizing distribution, origin, causes of compositional variation and relation to tectonic factors. Representative rock suites and computer techniques are studied in the lab. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, field trips.
GEOL 546/L. Geodynamics of the Earth and Planetary Interiors and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: MATH 255A, GEOL 101. Corequisite: GEOL 546L. Recommended Preparatory: MATH 280, GEOL 307. This course provides fundamental concepts necessary for understanding of the interior and surficial processes of the Earth and other planets through quantitative analysis of elastic plate flexure, heat flow, heat production, convection, geophysical fluid dynamics, gravity, surface stresses, and rheology and …
GEOL 548/L. Seismology and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Corequisite: GEOL 548L. Recommended Preparatory: GEOL 101, MATH 280. This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts in seismology and the study of elastic waves in the solid earth. Topics include: seismic wave equation, stress/strain theory, ray theory, tomography, reflection seismology, body waves, surface waves, source theory, anisotropy, inverse …
GEOL 551. Quaternary Geochronology (3)
Prerequisites: GEOL 207L, CHEM 101, PHYS 100A. The course examines recent advances in Quaternary geochronology. Topics include defining the time period, common landforms and deposits, oxygen isotope stratigraphy, and geochronologic methods including radiocarbon (14C) dating, Uranium series disequilibrium, cosmogenic nuclides (10Be, 26Al, 36Cl), luminescence dating, and magnetostratigraphy. Lecture 3 hours, 1 field trip.
GEOL 552. Geochemistry (3)
Preparatory: GEOL 307 or instructor consent. Application of the principles of chemistry to geological problems. Topics include nucleosynthesis, origin of the solar system, elemental distribution, and stable and unstable isotopes. 3 hours lecture.
GEOL 570VLA. Volcanology (3)
Preparatory: GEOL 307, GEOL 341; or consent of instructor. Course topics include styles of volcanic eruptions, volcanic landforms, physicochemical controls on eruptions, characteristics and interpretation of volcanic deposits, emplacement of pyroclastic density currents, volcanic hazards and impacts of volcanism on Earth’s environment. 3 hours lecture.
GEOL 575/L. Hydrogeology and Lab (3/1)
Corequisite: GEOL 575L. Preparatory: Upper division standing in Geology; Formal geologic field reports, including geologic maps and cross-sections, one for GEOL 430A and one for GEOL 430B. Students must enroll in both courses during the same Summer session. Available for graduate credit.
GEOL 590. Literature Seminar (1)
Preparatory: Senior undergraduate or graduate standing in Geological Sciences. Students will make oral presentations of and lead discussions about current research literature in geological sciences.
GEOL 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Geological Sciences (1-3)
Preparatory: Instructor consent. Experimental topics in the geological sciences with the course content to be determined. Topics may be repeated with advisor approval.
GEOL 603. Advanced Geoscience Communication (3)
This course teaches fundamental skills of scientific writing and presentation for geoscientists. Students will learn how to structure an M.S. thesis, create figures for both paper and digital presentations, and present material in a variety of formats including oral and poster presentations.
GEOL 694. Graduate Thesis Research Design (3)
Instruction and practice in the process required to develop and articulate a research idea, culminating in the completion of a graduate-level research proposal suitable as a master’s thesis project.
GEOL 696C. Directed Graduate Research (3)
Directed Graduate Research
GEOL 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3)
Thesis or Graduate Project
GEOL 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
See Independent Study under Courses of Study. Cannot be used for General Education credit.
GWS 100. Introduction to Gender and Women’s Studies (3)
Interdisciplinary study of women in American society, including such topics as social conditions, laws, symbols, values, communication and power. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities or CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
GWS 110. Women, Work, and Family (3)
Focuses on historical and contemporary relationship between home and community work and the marketplace within which women perform. Examines the differences in experience of work and family as these are shaped by race, class, gender and sexuality. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences or CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
GWS 205/CS. Gender and Women’s Studies Community Service and Seminar (1/2)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: GWS 205CS. Students work in a variety of community settings—educational, political and/or social service agencies—to apply theoretical understanding of gender and women’s studies to practical and concrete community situations that affect women’s daily lives. Includes regular class meetings. Offers a community service opportunity with activities relating …
GWS 220. Men, Masculinity and Patriarchy (3)
Recommended Preparatory: GWS 100. This course provides a multidisciplinary investigation of ways in which masculinity is constructed in the context of fatherhood, media, sports, fraternities, law, militarization, racialization, state violence and men’s movements. The course evaluates and critically analyzes how male identities are created, negotiated and explicated in theories of gender, sexuality, ethnicity, race and …
GWS 222. Gender, Sexuality, and American Indian Communities (3)
Recommended Preparatory: AIS 101, GWS 100. A survey course that examines the concepts of gender and sexuality as they are politically, economically, socially and culturally constructed in American Indian communities. Special attention is given to the role settler colonialism plays in shaping these constructions. Explores the degree to which Indigenous articulations of gender and sexuality …
GWS 230. Women and Entertainment (3)
Preparatory: GWS 100. Women and Entertainment is a broad, introductory examination of women’s experience and interface with the entertainment arena, including but not limited to, film, music, and other popular cultural sites of knowledge production, from a uniquely feminist lens that focuses on the intersectionality of gender, race, class and sexuality. The course explores women’s roles …
GWS 300. Women as Agents of Change (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: GWS 100 or GWS 110, or consent of instructor. New definitions and options for women within the family, community and society. Students study and report on women’s resources and organizations for change within the local community, as well as on the national and international scene. Available …
GWS 301. Feminist Theories (3)
Prerequisite: GWS 100, or GWS 110 or GWS 300 or instructor consent. This required course for Gender and Women Studies majors and minors concentrates on the multitude of feminist theories, from the early feminist theories to the more contemporary and complex theories by a diversity of theorists, within the U.S. and globally.
GWS 302. Feminist Methods (3)
Prerequisite: GWS 100 or GWS 110 or GWS 300 or instructor consent. In this course, students will be introduced to qualitative and quantitative research methods. The course will provide an overview of some of the critical concepts in the history of feminist research (e.g., feminist empiricism, feminist standpoint, inclusion of difference) and debates surrounding epistemology …
GWS 320. Women and Urban Life/Urban Space (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines the gendered use of space and how women have balanced and crossed public and private spheres. Examines women and urban issues from the micro-level (community-based organizations and grassroots mobilizations) to the macro-level (national and international states and corporate entities). Available for General Education, Area 4 Social …
GWS 340. Women, Gender and Global Development (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines women’s roles and concerns in socioeconomic and political development processes. Positive and negative effects of colonization, post-colonial modernization, democratization and capitalist and socialist development strategies on women in the “Third,” “Second,” and “First” World countries are examined. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral …
GWS 351. Gender, Race, Class and Sexuality (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines historical and contemporary issues surrounding the diversity of women living in the U.S. and other cultures. Gender, race, socioeconomic class and sexuality are presented as central theoretical concepts and as conditions of experience that affect all women and men, as well as being primary categories of …
GWS 370. Women and Violence (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course focuses on dimensions of violence women experience in the U.S. and internationally. It provides an overview of sexual violence, including rape in intimate partnerships, childhood sexual assault, sexual harassment, sex trafficking and violence against women under foreign occupation. Varied feminist scholarship around three broad areas …
GWS 380. Sexual and Reproductive Health (3)
The course employs a gender-based analysis of the global problem of sexual health and examines the cultural, social and economic variables associated with sexual and reproductive health disparities in the U.S. and abroad. The course provides a feminist approach to understanding issues pertaining to the nature of women’s and men’s social roles; women’s symbolic meaning …
GWS 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Experimental Topics
GWS 400. Senior Seminar in Gender and Women’s Studies (3)
Prerequisite: GWS 302. Recommended Preparatory: GWS 301. This course is a culmination (capstone) of the students’ undergraduate studies and will not necessarily introduce new topics. Instead, students reflect on and review important women’s studies theories, key principles and questions. Each student conducts a research project applying feminist methodology and writes a research paper on a …
GWS 410. Sex, Lies and Media (3)
In this course, students employ critical perspectives to examine narrow definitions of gender/sexuality constructed in media representations. Students deconstruct norms of masculinity and femininity generated by industries such as television, film and advertising that perpetuate and naturalize the commodification of women’s bodies. Special attention is paid to bodies and modes of sexuality that transgress (representations …
GWS 420. Women and Gender in Islamic Societies (3)
This interdisciplinary and cross-cultural course explores how religious authorities, and scriptural and legal sources have contributed to the status and legal rights of women and to the construction of theories, laws and practices concerning gender roles and sexuality in the Islamic tradition. Students study how these constructed gender roles, sexual norms and attitudes have reflected, …
GWS 430. Global Sexualities (3)
Neoliberal globalization is as fundamental to understanding contemporary discourses of sexuality as sexuality is key to understanding global issues. The course will foreground a wide range of theoretical perspectives of feminist, queer and globalization theories that help students understand how the emergence of sexuality as an intellectual and social arena is concurrent with specific characteristics …
GWS 440. Latin American Feminisms (3)
Recommended Preparatory Courses: GWS 100 or GWS 110. Students study the situation of women and the different types of feminisms that have emerged in Latin America in contemporary times. The course examines how feminism and the status of women in Latin America have been impacted by factors such as colonialism, imperialism, modernization, democratization, Latin American …
GWS 495A-Z. Selected Topics in Gender and Women’s Studies (3)
Intensive study of selected themes or figures in Gender and Women’s Studies. Topics change from semester to semester.
GWS 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
HEBR 101. Elementary Hebrew I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Hebrew was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Hebrew, including grammatical structure, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
HEBR 102. Elementary Hebrew II (4)
Prerequisite: HEBR 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Hebrew was the language of instruction. HEBR 102 is the continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Hebrew: grammatical structures, reading, practice in spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General …
HHD 501. Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Aging (3)
Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree in health or human services or equivalent. This course provides an interdisciplinary overview of the fundamental principles, theories, issues and concepts in the field of gerontology. The interdisciplinary emphasis derives from the fact that to understand aging we must consider facts and explanations from a wide array of fields. Social gerontology integrates …
HHD 502. Aging Policies and Programs (3)
Prerequisite: Baccalaureate degree in health or human services or equivalent. This course is designed to provide students with knowledge of the policy process, the politics of aging and an opportunity to explore selected aging policy issues in-depth. The content focus is on a few areas that provide fertile ground for policy development and/or analysis and …
HHD 503. Gerontology Program Development (3)
Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree in health or human services or equivalent. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this course critically examines a variety of issues relating to the administration, development and evaluation of gerontology programs and services for diverse populations of older adults and their families. Topics covered include leadership, organizational planning, ethics in human services, fiscal management, …
HHD 504. Current Issues in Aging (3)
Prerequisites: Baccalaureate degree in health or human services or equivalent. This interdisciplinary course addresses selected topics in aging presented at an advanced level. Preference is given to current topics considered key for gerontology professionals. Possible topics include emerging issues in diversity, gender, nutrition, consumer affairs, physical fitness and mental health.
HHD 513. Leadership/Professional Competencies for Health and Human Development Disciplines (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Seminar in which special emphasis is placed on leadership competencies needed by the future leaders in the health and human development professions. An interdisciplinary approach is taken. Topics to be discussed include leadership skills, financial management, evidence-based management practices, strategic planning, ethics and how to create a culturally competent workplace/organization. In addition, a …
HIST 110. World History to 1500 (3)
Introduction to major developments in world history from the emergence of complex societies until 1500 c.e. Examines processes of social, cultural, political and economic change throughout this period and emphasizes comparisons of and interconnections between, major world civilizations in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.
HIST 111. World History Since 1500 (3)
An introduction to the major developments in world history from 1500 to the present. The course examines the processes of social, cultural, economic and political change throughout this period and emphasizes the production of global cultures and reactions to them. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.
HIST 145. African Civilization to Modern Times (3)
Introduction to the history of the societies of sub-Saharan Africa. Not available for credit in addition to AFRS 171.
HIST 150. Western Civilization to 1500 (3)
An introduction to the major topics, themes, literature and dreams of Western Civilization, from its ancient origins to the early modern era. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities.
HIST 151. Western Civilization Since 1500 (3)
An introduction to major social, political, intellectual and cultural developments in modern Western Civilization from the Renaissance to the present. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities.
HIST 161. The History of Latin America from Pre-Columbian Times to Today (3)
Learn about the important historical contributions made by indigenous peoples, Africans, Europeans, and immigrants from all over the globe to the rich history of what comes to be known as Latin America. Explore the history of the Maya, Mexica, and Inca civilizations. Understand the violent encounters between indigenous peoples and Europeans; the rise of independent …
HIST 185. Middle East from 600CE to the Present (3)
Explore the historical development of various regions from North Africa to Southwest Asia. Examine milestones in the history of this part of the world including the emergence of Islam, Abbasid culture, the Mongol conquests, gunpowder empires, European imperialism, and the rise of modern Middle Eastern states. Understand the diversity of experiences that continue to shape …
HIST 192. History of Modern East Asia (3)
Learn about the historical roots of Chinese, Korean, and Japanese societies from the 1700s to the present. Consider the scars left by Western imperialism in the 1800s. Trace the emergence of nationalist movements. Examine Japanese imperialism in Asia and the impact of the Second World War. Explore the communist revolution in China. Discover how East …
HIST 196A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in History (3)
Selected topics in history with course content to be determined.
HIST 202. Critical Thinking in California History (3)
Introduction to the process of critical thinking through the lens of historical evidence and interpretation. Examine how historians use evidence, logic, and reasoning to make historical arguments. Use the history of an increasingly diverse and globalized California to analyze public and political discourse, rhetoric, and historical scholarship. Investigate historical debates around race, immigration, and globalization …
HIST 210. A History of the Jewish People (3)
Study of the Jewish people from their beginnings in the ancient Near East to the establishment of the modern state of Israel. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (Cross-listed with JS 210.)
HIST 270. The United States to 1865 (3)
Survey of the political and social development of the U.S. through the Civil War. Meets the American History, Institutions and Ideals requirement.
HIST 271. The United States Since 1865 (3)
Survey of the political and social development of the U.S. since the Civil War. Meets the American History, Institutions and Ideals requirement.
HIST 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in History (3)
Selected topics in History with course content to be determined.
HIST 301. The Historian’s Craft (3)
What do historians do, and how do they do it? Learn how to think, write, and research like a historian. Improve your critical thinking. Enhance your ability to analyze historical documents, construct logical and compelling arguments, and convey information to others. History majors must pass this course with a grade of “C” or better in …
HIST 303. Themes in Western Civilization Before 1500 (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Intended to introduce upper division students to the concepts and unresolved problems that have shaped the development of Western Civilization prior to 1500. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. (W.I.)
HIST 304. Themes in Western Civilization After 1500 (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Themes in the institutional, political, socioeconomic and cultural development of Western Civilization since 1500. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities. (W.I.)
HIST 340. Europe and the Early Modern World (3)
Europe experienced dramatic change between Columbus’s voyages and Napoleon’s wars. Around the world, meanwhile, Europeans coexisted and clashed with other peoples as they settled, enslaved, and helped build networks of exchange that became truly global. Delve into debates about witches and cannibals. Examine confrontations between colonists and Indians on the American frontier. Understand how encounters …
HIST 341. Modern Europe Since the French Revolution (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explore important developments in the history of Europe from the French Revolution to the present day. Investigate social and political unrest, the Industrial Revolution, imperialism, the World Wars, and the construction of the European Union. Understand the forces that have brought Europe together and torn it apart. …
HIST 342. The World Since 1945 (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explore major political, economic, social, and cultural developments from the end of the Second World War to the present. Learn about the Cold War, communism, decolonization, globalization, and major trends in science, technology, and health. Among the activities in the course, you may find yourself engaging in …
HIST 345. War in History and Film (3)
Movies, images, and texts have historically shaped popular support for and opposition to war, created heroic figures, reinforced ideals of gender and race, and promoted nations and nationalism. Develop a critical understanding of historical perceptions of war by analyzing film, history, and literature.
HIST 349A. American Women I (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explore the history of American women from indigenous societies to the first women’s movement. Examine the intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality. See how women navigated a biased legal system. Understand the limits of citizenship in early America. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative …
HIST 349B. Women in American History Since 1848 (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of women’s roles and status since 1848. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (I.C.) (W.I.)
HIST 350. History of Women (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Roles and contributions of women from ancient times to the present. Special emphasis is given to the development of women’s movements from the 18th century to the present. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (W.I.)
HIST 351. History of Sexual Behavior (3)
Historical study of sexual behavior from ancient times to the present.
HIST 355. History of Slavery in the United States (3)
Origin, nature and development of slavery in the U.S. and its effect on American life, politics and people. (Cross-listed with AFRS 376.)
HIST 356. Anti-Semitism in Europe (3)
Anti-Semitism encompasses attitudes, legal formulations, artistic references and actions toward the Jews in the context of European history and in relationship to the evolution of Jewish identity.
HIST 357. History of the Holocaust (3)
Learn about how and why the Nazis and their collaborators persecuted and murdered Jews and other groups they deemed inferior. Survey long-term causes such as anti-Semitism as well as short-term factors including World War I and II. Read about Hitler’s racial ideology; delve into the world of Auschwitz and the concentration camps; analyze the actions …
HIST 366. Popular Culture in Latin America (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Learn about Latin American history by exploring its music, films, food, festivals, and religion. Uncover the complexities of the region. Develop a better understanding of Latin America’s rich and diverse popular culture. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. (I.C.) (W.I.)
HIST 369. Native Peoples and Cultures (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Challenge common American stereotypes of native peoples propagated in films and other media. Gain an understanding of the diverse cultures and experiences of native communities within the present-day borders of the United States. Explore themes of indigenous identity, historical trauma, and resilience. Examine how American Indians survived, …
HIST 370. Questions in American History to the Civil War (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examine American history from early indigenous societies to the U.S. Civil War. Learn about Native American cultures, European and African migrations, and regional patterns of settlement. Understand the development of slavery, democracy, women’s rights, capitalism, and westward expansion. Meets the American History, Institutions and Ideals requirement. (I.C.) …
HIST 371. Questions in American History Since the Civil War (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Deepen your understanding of modern American history by delving into issues such as immigration, migration, urbanization, and suburbanization. Examine social movements and civil rights from Reconstruction to the twenty-first century. Investigate political and economic tensions in America and the rise of the U.S. as a global superpower. …
HIST 374. Hollywood and History (3)
Explores the relationship of classic Hollywood movies to the political, social and cultural history of 20th century America. By placing each film in its historical context and examining it as a primary source, students will learn to evaluate the extent to which American movies have expressed or challenged the dominant political themes and social and …
HIST 380. Los Angeles: Past, Present, Future (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Multidisciplinary investigation of the Los Angeles urban area—its patterns of population and resources distribution; its historical, economic, social and cultural developments; and policies models designed to cope with its problems—and to develop its potential as an ethnically diverse metropolis on the Pacific Rim. Application of social science methodology. …
HIST 389. Disability in American History and Law (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Explore the history of disability in the United States. Understand how perceptions of disability have changed over time and how laws designed to exclude and protect individuals with disabilities have developed along with these changes. Explore the intersectionality of disability with other marginalized groups. Available for General …
HIST 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in History (3)
Selected topics in history with course content to be determined.
HIST 409A-Z. Historical Field-Study (3)
Prerequisites: HIST 301; Completion of lower division survey courses. Historical study conducted off-campus at historical locations in the U.S., Europe, Latin America and Asia. This course augments previous classroom work by immersing students in the topic’s environment. Fee required.
HIST 410. The Ancient Greek World (3)
Discover the history of the Greeks from Athenian democracy to the conquests of Alexander the Great and the spread of Greek culture from the Mediterranean to central Asia. Hone your critical thinking skills through encounters with Socrates, Plato, and the earliest historians Herodotus and Thucydides.
HIST 411. Rome from Republic to Empire (3)
Trace the history of Rome from its mythic origins, to a resilient republic, to an empire that stretched from Britain to Mesopotamia. Understand what it meant to be a citizen of Rome. Explore the tensions between rich and poor, the might of the Roman legions, and the many debates about Rome’s decline.
HIST 415. The Byzantine World (3)
Byzantine history and civilization, from the founding of Constantinople in 324 A.D. to the Turkish conquest in 1453.
HIST 417. California for Educators (3)
Prerequisite: Available to Liberal Studies, Pre-Credential and ITEP students. Examination of California, focusing on its political, social and economic growth, its settlement, its population patterns, resource exploitation and human-environment interaction. Spatial and temporal variation of these factors is emphasized. (Cross-listed with GEOG 417.)
HIST 418. Environmental History of North America (3)
This course primarily explores the environmental history of North America (focused on the United States) between the colonial period (after 1492) until the end of the twentieth century. It additionally focuses on the ecological layers of Los Angeles and California through the lens of food history. Themes include environmental encounters, land use, consumption, production, and …
HIST 420. Getting Medieval: Europe From the Barbarian Kingdoms to the Black Death (3)
Wander through medieval kingdoms to deepen your understanding of knights and Crusades, chivalry and romance, faith and loyalty, violence and death. Encounter medieval thinkers, rulers, peasants, and pilgrims and learn about how they interpreted their expanding horizons from the early to later Middle Ages. Consider the nature of medieval beliefs; the ideal of devotion to …
HIST 424. Medieval Middle East (3)
Trace the development of Southwest Asia and North Africa from the Early Islamic period to the Mongol destruction of Baghdad in 1258. Discover how Islamicate conceptions of religion, government, and culture influenced the diverse communities of the region.
HIST 425. Early Modern Middle East (3)
Trace the development of Southwest Asia and North Africa from the Mongol destruction of Baghdad in 1258 to the rise and fall of the Gunpowder Empires. Explore how these empires, and the cultures that developed under their control, interacted. Discover the encounters and relationships that emerged between this important part of the world and the …
HIST 426. A History of the Modern Middle East 1798-1979 (3)
Preparatory: HIST 185. This course will trace the development of religion, government, culture and society in the Middle East in the modern period (1798-1979 CE). This course is designed to be an investigation of different perspectives on the history of the Middle East from 1789, the date of Napoleon’s invasion of Egypt, until roughly the …
HIST 427. Israel’s History and Peoples (3)
A history of the modern State of Israel, from the emergence of modern Jewish nationalism to the present time. The conflicts between Jews, Palestinians, and imperial and regional powers will be examined, as well as the relations between the diverse peoples that constitute Israel’s multicultural, multireligious, and multinational society. (Cross-listed with JS 427.)
HIST 428. History of the British Empire (3)
At its height, the British Empire was the largest empire in the history of the world. Explore the causes and consequences of British imperialism from its origins in Ireland and North America to its spectacular collapse in Asia and Africa. Learn about the American Revolution from the British point of view, the growth and abolition …
HIST 429. History of Chocolate: Commodities in World Exchanges (3)
Recommended Preparatory: HIST 301. This course explores the history of chocolate with an emphasis on the impact and meaning that cacao and chocolate have had on societies around the world from pre-Columbian times to the 20th century. Class discussions will focus on the production and consumption of cacao and chocolate as a means to uncover …
HIST 433. Public History (3)
Introduction to the theory, history and practice of public history (the presentation and interpretation of history for the general public). Available for graduate credit.
HIST 434. European Imperialism (3)
Learn about the rise and fall of European empires from the Spanish conquest of the Americas, to the British Raj in India, to human rights abuses in the Belgian Congo. Analyze European views of non-European people through art, film, and literature. Follow Captain Cook across the Pacific and trace Henry Stanley’s epic search for David …
HIST 435. Africa, Africans, and the World: From Early Humans to the Slave Trade (3)
Take a journey from the origin of early African peoples to the encounters between Africans and Europeans. Discover complex understandings of the African continent: from the cradle of mankind to the early African civilizations that developed there. Examine early African cultures and religions, including African contributions to the development of Christianity and Islam. Hone your …
HIST 436. Africa, Africans, and the World Since the Slave Trade (3)
Most of Africa was controlled by Africans until the Scramble for Africa. Explore how Africans confronted European imperialism and how the ensuing struggle reshaped the continent. Understand how Africans responded to this challenge, as Ethiopians and Liberians, for example, maintained their independence and by contrast the Congolese and South Africans confronted economic exploitation and settler …
HIST 441. The Second World War (3)
Discover the many ways in which the Second World War was a watershed experience in modern history. Learn about appeasement, the Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact, and German blitzkrieg tactics. Trace Japan’s bid for hegemony in Asia. Follow the war in the Pacific from Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Examine the Holocaust and the consequences of …
HIST 444. Renaissance and Reformation (3)
Learn about the Italian Renaissance, the spread of European humanism, popular belief and witchcraft, the Protestant Reformation, the Wars of Religion, and the Scientific Revolution.
HIST 445. Absolutism and Revolution (3)
Europe in the age of colonial expansion and the rise of revolutionary doctrines through the fall of Napoleon.
HIST 446. 19th Century Europe (3)
Investigate major transformations in European history from Napoleon to the First World War. Learn about the Industrial Revolution; the emergence of liberalism, socialism, and nationalism; the spread of imperialism; changing gender roles; and the rise of a consumer society.
HIST 449. Russia to 1917 (3)
Learn about Russian history from the earliest settlements to the fall of the Romanov dynasty in 1917. Explore how geography, climate, and religion helped shape society. Trace the rise of Imperial Russia under Peter the Great and Catherine the Great. Discover the nineteenth century, the era of reforms, and the golden age of Russian arts …
HIST 450. Russia Since 1917 (3)
Investigate the history of the Soviet Union, the first socialist state, from its revolutionary birth to its demise in 1991. Learn about what it was like to be a Soviet citizen during the dictatorship of the proletariat. Explore industrialization and collectivization under Stalin. Find out about Soviet life during the Nazi invasion. Better understand the …
HIST 452. Medieval and Tudor Britain (3)
Consider innovations and crises from the Norman Conquest to the Tudors. Learn about the Battle of Hastings, Domesday, Magna Carta, Robin Hood, the Black Death, popular revolts, the Wars of the Roses, the witch craze, the Tudor dynasty, and the English Reformation.
HIST 453. Modern Britain (3)
Learn the story of how a small island kingdom became the first industrial nation and built (and lost) the largest empire in the history of the world. Delve into the world of Queen Victoria, Sherlock Holmes, Jack the Ripper, Winston Churchill, James Bond, and Harry Potter. Tour a Georgian mansion and walk the narrow cobblestone …
HIST 456. Modern France (3)
Over the last five hundred years, France has transformed itself from a medieval kingdom into a modern state. Explore how the French Revolution and Napoleon broke radically with the past and helped usher in the modern world. Investigate how the French have struggled with issues of identity and diversity from the St. Bartholomew’s Day Massacre, …
HIST 457. Modern Germany (3)
Learn about the development of Germany from Bismarck to the fall of the Berlin Wall. Explore the rise of Prussia and the establishment of Imperial Germany. Trace the impact of the First World War and the Treaty of Versailles. Discover the arts and culture of Weimar society that helped shape ideas of modernity. Find out …
HIST 462. Revolutionary Latin America (3)
Explore Latin America from the Haitian to the Mexican Revolution by focusing on the region’s peoples and their experiences. Acquire a better understanding of independence, elite and popular politics, enslavement, race and nation, gender roles, the environment, and popular resistance from the 1800s to the early 1900s.
HIST 463. 20th Century Latin America (3)
Study of Latin American history since 1914, with emphasis on the impact of modernization upon the traditional order, efforts toward inter-American understanding, and greater interaction with the contemporary world.
HIST 465. Clashes and Encounters in the Caribbean (3)
Discover the rich history of a region that became the heart of an emerging global capitalism. Study the expansion of the sugar economy and its dependence on enslaved Africans. Discover how modern multi-ethnic nations emerged from this colonial history by focusing on Caribbean people’s resistance to imperialism and inequality. Delve into the many ways communities …
HIST 466. Mexico (3)
Internal development of Mexico and how it has affected hemispheric and world affairs. Special attention is devoted to Mexico’s interaction with the U.S.
HIST 467. Origins and Consequences of the Mexican Revolution (3)
Origin, development and consequences of the Mexican Revolution of 1910 and its domestic and international repercussions.
HIST 468. Social and Intellectual History of Latin America (3)
Examine the rich histories of Latin American peoples by diving into their art, literature, music, cinematography, and other artistic expressions. Develop a deep appreciation for the social and intellectual diversity of Latin America and for the historical circumstances that contributed to it.
HIST 469W. The Atlantic World (3)
This course will expose students to the integration of the peoples and regions around the Atlantic Ocean beginning with Christopher Columbus’ voyage of 1492 and ending with the global race for colonies in the mid-19th century. Readings and discussions will focus on the historical process responsible for connecting the four continents surrounding the Atlantic Ocean …
HIST 470. The United States: The Colonial Period (3)
Investigate early North American history from pre-colonial times through the Seven Years’ War. Learn about indigenous lifeways before European contact and how native peoples contested and negotiated with colonial societies. Compare how European colonizers migrated to and within North America and how they built economies, societies, and political systems. Understand the creation of racial slavery …
HIST 471. United States: American Revolution and Constitution (3)
Delve into the Revolutionary and Early National Periods in U.S. history. Analyze the origins of the American Revolution and its colonial, imperial, and global dimensions. Learn what divided patriots and loyalists. Examine the development and consequences of the U.S. Constitution. Understand the experiences of women, indigenous peoples, and African Americans in an era of revolution.
HIST 472. The United States: The Era of Expansion, 1800-1848 (3)
Growth of the nation from the election of Jefferson through the age of Jackson to the completion of continental expansion at the end of the Mexican War.
HIST 473A. Civil War and Reconstruction (3)
Better understand the origins, course, and consequences of the U.S. Civil War. Engage with important questions concerning westward expansion, economic development, slavery and abolition, political realignment, social transformation, race and racism, and historical memory.
HIST 473B. The United States: 1877-1920 (3)
Interpretive survey of the political, cultural, diplomatic and social history of the U.S. during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era through World War I.
HIST 474A. The United States: 1920-1960 (3)
Interpretive survey of the political, cultural, diplomatic and social history of the U.S. from the end of World War I through the election of John F. Kennedy.
HIST 479A. United States Economic History to 1865 (3)
Examines the growth and development of the U.S. economy from colonial times through the end of the Civil War. Among the themes to be considered are the regional variations in economic development; the emergence of a liberal capitalist economic order; the economic significance of new systems of production, transportation, banking and communication; and the impact …
HIST 479B. U.S. Economic History Since 1865 (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate students must have instructor’s consent. Recommended Corequisite: ECON 300. Examines the growth and development of the U.S. economy from the end of the Civil War to the present. Among the themes to be considered are the relationship between the state and the private sector in a free market economy; the rise of big …
HIST 480. Early American Borders (3)
Borders shape our daily lives and how we see the world. We tend to think of borders as rigid, but early American boundaries were fluid intercultural zones known as borderlands, where indigenous, African, and European peoples adapted, coexisted, and struggled. Better understand how borders functioned from the colonial period to the U.S.-Mexico War, and how …
HIST 481. Modern American Borders (3)
Borders shape our daily lives and how we see the world. Investigate the increasing rigidity and militarization of American borders over the past hundred and fifty years. Explore how debates over borders, immigration, and citizenship have influenced communities within the U.S.
HIST 485B. Latin America’s Long Cold War (3)
Latin America during the Cold War became a region for proxy wars between the United States and the Soviet Union. Examine the impact of U.S. policies and learn how Latin Americans fought for political, cultural, and economic independence. Delve into the early history of U.S. interventions in Latin America from the Monroe Doctrine (1823) to …
HIST 485C. The United States and the War in Iraq, 2003-11 (3)
Analysis of the second U.S.-Iraq war, with an emphasis in U.S. involvement, from its inception and planning through the phases of invasion, occupation, insurgency, sectarian conflict, counter-insurgency, and U.S. withdrawal of forces. The experiences of soldiers and post-combat veterans will also be studied.
HIST 488. California (3)
The Golden State has long had a reputation as a trend-setting and diverse place. But it also has a history of conquest as well as racial and ethnic oppression. Explore the political, economic, and social growth of California from indigenous societies to the present.
HIST 489. A History of the African-American People in the United States (3)
Examination of basic themes and issues in the history of the African-American people in the U.S. and the relevance of those themes and issues to the patterns of today.
HIST 490. Emperors, Philosophers, and Rebels: Imperial China to 1600 (3)
Explore how Chinese philosophers imagined a better world during the Warring States period. Study the rise of a unified Chinese empire and how a balance was struck between rulers and their subjects. Learn about China’s long history of interplay with the Eurasian steppe as merchants and missionaries crossed the silk roads, and statesmen and generals …
HIST 491A. Making and Breaking Empires in Early Modern China (3)
Learn how Manchu tribesmen on Asia’s remote northeastern borderlands conquered China and much of Central Asia and created the vast and enduring Qing Empire. Examine how the Manchus and Chinese came to a mutually beneficial accommodation and how China prospered in the 1700s. Explore the rise of the opium trade and learn about the massive …
HIST 491B. Revolution and Reform in Modern China (3)
In the early twentieth century, China seemed backward and immobile, unable to deal with foreign empires and their modern technologies. Examine how reformers and revolutionaries sought to transform Chinese culture, society, and government to suit the modern world. Learn about the radical transformation of China under Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communist Party that brought …
HIST 493. Continuity and Change in Modern Japanese History (3)
Learn how the Tokugawa government unified feudal Japan in 1603 and brought about an age of prosperity, stability, and cultural efflorescence. Explore how patriotic samurai, reacting to Western imperialism, led a rebellion that overthrew the government to build a modern Japan. Study Japan’s effort to dominate Asia and the destruction of its empire in the …
HIST 494SOC. Internship Program (3)
Pre-professional practicum in a history-based field, open to History major and minors with 3.0 GPA.
HIST 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in History (3)
Selected topics in history with course content to be determined.
HIST 497A-Z. Proseminar (3)
Prerequisite: HIST 301. General principles of historical research, with application to specific areas of history and historiography. Grade of “C” or better is required to receive credit for this course.
HIST 498. Tutorial in History (3)
Prerequisite: HIST 301. Reading and discussion in a specific field or on a specific topic in a small group. May be repeated: 6 units maximum. Grade of “C” or better is required to receive credit for this course.
HIST 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
HIST 508. Practicum in Archival Administration (3)
Prerequisites: HIST 505; Graduate standing or instructor consent. Application of the theory of archival administration, including collection, preservation, arrangement and exhibition of historic materials. Students may complete the practicum at one of several sites, including the Urban and Old China Hands Archives at the CSUN University Library, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and the Natchez …
HIST 510. Colloquium in Greek and Hellenistic History (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Covers historiographical writings on important developments in Greek and Hellenistic history from the Bronze Age through the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars and the trial of Socrates, and concludes with a discussion of Hellenistic Greece and the influence of Greek culture in the broader Mediterranean world.
HIST 511. Colloquium in Roman History (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Directed historiographical readings and discussion focusing on Roman history from the Republic through the fall of the Empire.
HIST 541. Colloquium in Modern European History (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Survey of major historiographical debates in modern European history, including the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the rise of bourgeois society, nationalism, imperialism and the First and Second World Wars.
HIST 545. Colloquium in the History of the Middle East (3)
Prerequisite: HIST 185. Recommended Preparatory: HIST 424 and HIST 426. This course is an examination of major themes in Middle Eastern history from the Arab/Islamic conquest to the present. Possible topics include examinations of cultural, economic, intellectual, religious and social history. The course will underscore historiography and the effect of modern political debates on the …
HIST 546. The Holocaust and Genocide for Educators (3)
An overview of the Holocaust and the concept of genocide, with a focus on the analysis and evaluation of varied resources for educators, including film, photographs, literature, art, music, documents and other primary source materials. (Cross-listed with JS 546.)
HIST 548. History and Memory (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. This graduate seminar explores theory, methodology, and scholarship related to history and memory. The course considers the power of memory in shaping public interpretation and knowledge about the past and the importance of studying collective memory. The course also examines how memory is contested and reshaped. Major topics include how historical memory …
HIST 562. Colloquium in Latin American Social and Economic History (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Focuses on the relationship between economic change and social structures in Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. By the end of the semester, students will have achieved an understanding of the social and economic events that combined to produce the societies and nations that constitute Latin America …
HIST 563. Colloquium in Latin American Political, Institutional and Military History (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Examines the historical evolution of the political and institutional structure in Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. By the end of the semester, students have achieved an understanding of the political development of the Latin American states within a broad social and economic context. Emphasis on critical …
HIST 570. The American Revolution (3)
This course will help students come to terms with the late 18th century imperial crisis that brought about the rise of the independent U.S. Readings and discussions will focus on the origins, progress and results of the American Revolution.
HIST 571. Seminar in Colonial American History (3)
This is a reading intensive seminar devoted to the history of early America, from European settlement to the American Revolution. Students will familiarize themselves with classic and cutting-edge scholarship related to major topics within the field of early American history. Different approaches and methods for doing this type of history will be discussed. And students …
HIST 572. Colloquium in 19th Century U.S. History (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Examination of the major social, economic, political and cultural themes in the U.S. during the 19th century. Topics include the industrial, market and transportation revolutions; slavery; the Civil War and its aftermath; the rise of the (urban) middle class; the frontier and territorial expansion; and the cultural life of …
HIST 573. Colloquium in U.S. History: Gilded Age and Progressive Era (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Directed historiographical readings surveying major political, social, cultural and economic trends in the United States from 1877 to 1929. Topics include race relations, the rise of big business, immigration, urbanization, progressivism, the emergence of an American empire, the impact of war, nativism and gender relations.
HIST 574. Colloquium in Recent U.S. History (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Directed historiographical readings surveying major political, social, cultural and economic trends in the U.S. from 1932 to the present. Topics include the Great Depression, World War II, anti-communism, the origins of the Cold War, the Civil Rights movement, student unrest, Vietnam, and the Reagan years.
HIST 585. Colloquium in U.S. Southern History (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Readings in history of the American South from the colonial era through modern times, with special emphasis on issues of regional identity, class and race relations, slavery, popular culture, regional politics and the continuity of southern culture.
HIST 586. Colloquium in U.S. Women and Gender History (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Directed readings on selected topics in the history of women and gender in American society from colonial times to the present.
HIST 594. History Internship Program (3-3)
Places M.A. students in pre-professional internship positions in public, nonprofit, advocacy, and commercial institutions where they earn credit in a directed program of applied field study. Interested students should contact the History Department’s internship coordinator in advance of the semester in which the internship will be undertaken. Available to students enrolled in the History M.A. …
HIST 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Experimental Topics
HIST 596A-Z. Selected Topics (3)
Selected Topics
HIST 601. Theory and Historiography (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing. Sophisticated, graduate-level introduction to history as a discipline. Surveys the development of history as a discipline, examines the various genres of historical writing, explores issues and problems of historical interpretation, and considers the how historians use theoretical models from other disciplines to shape their work. Readings include seminal works by major historians.
HIST 620. Research Seminar in the Middle Ages (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing. Research seminar concentrating on selected topics in western European, Iberian, Byzantine, and/or Mediterranean history during the period between the fall of Rome and the Renaissance.
HIST 630. Research Seminar in World History (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing. In addition to discussing the methodological issues involved in studying and researching world history, each student writes an original, primary source-based research paper on a topic in world history that is trans-national, regional or comparative in focus.
HIST 640. Research Seminar in Early Modern European History (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing. Research seminar concentrating on selected topics in European history from the Renaissance through the Napoleonic period.
HIST 641. Research Seminar in Modern European History (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing. Research seminar concentrating on selected topics in European history since the French Revolution.
HIST 660. Research Seminar in Latin American History (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing. Research seminar concentrating on topics in the history of Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Students will conduct an in-depth examination employing original (primary) sources on a specific problem or issue in the history of Latin America.
HIST 671. Research Seminar in Colonial American History (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing. Research seminar concentrating on selected topics in American history prior to the American Revolution.
HIST 674. Research Seminar in Recent U.S. History (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing. Research seminar concentrating on the U.S. in the 1980s. Students focus on a specific topic within this period or closely related to it that is suitable for primary-source research that can be done at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, the CSUN University Library or other local archives. The main …
HIST 681. Research Seminar in the U.S. West (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing. Students conduct an in-depth examination employing original (primary) sources relating to a problem or issue in the history of the U.S. West.
HIST 692A-Z. Selected Topics in Research (3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing. Graduate Research Seminar in Selected Topics. Students read selected scholarship on the topic indicated and write an original research paper using primary and secondary sources. Successful papers may be developed and revised in HIST 698D: Graduate Culminating Project.
HIST 694. Practicum for Teaching Assistants (3-3)
Prerequisite: Classified standing. Working under the close supervision of departmental faculty and assigned to a specific undergraduate History course, students gain experience in creating assignments, grading papers and exams, leading discussion and review sessions, and giving lectures. Students have the opportunity to discuss issues and problems in teaching. May be repeated once for credit.
HIST 695A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Experimental Topics
HIST 698D. Graduate Culminating Project (3)
Prerequisites: HIST 601 and two Graduate Level History Research Seminars. This culminating graduate course requires students to demonstrate their mastery of the historian’s craft. Students will revise an existing research paper that they produced in one of their graduate research seminar classes and transform it into a piece that could be submitted as a conference …
HIST 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
HSCI 131. Health and Society (3)
Analysis of major health problems affecting the life of an individual, the family and community-at-large. Evaluation, planning and implementation of approaches to meeting personal and societal health needs. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
HSCI 132. History of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (3)
Historical development of the disease processes, concepts and the institutions concerned with public health. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.
HSCI 170. Emergency Health Procedures (2)
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to serve as a non-traditional first responder in a variety of settings. Topics include: CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and advanced first aid, medical documentation, medical terminology, occupational safety and security for health professionals, professional ethics for health professionals, and universal safety precautions and infections control. American …
HSCI 181. Medical Imaging Sciences I (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program or instructor consent. Introduction to the role of the radiologic technologist. Study of the function and manipulation of equipment and technical factors used in the production of X-ray and in imaging systems used within radiology. Includes a progressive series of radiographic exercises in preparation for clinical experiences. (Offered …
HSCI 182. Medical Imaging Sciences II (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 181, HSCI 280, HSCI 285, PHYS 376 or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 281. Study of imaging modalities and equipment utilized in radiology. Includes a progressive series of exercises involving radiation protection procedures, problem-solving techniques and quality assurance programs to be used during clinical education. Considers the manipulation and use of body section radiography, phototiming, …
HSCI 231. Women and Health (3)
Study of factors affecting health and women in our society. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
HSCI 280. Radiological Sciences: Clinical Education I (2)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Sciences Program. Corequisite: HSCI 285. Orientation and introduction to clinical education in medical radiography. At an affiliated hospital, each student participates with direct supervision in selected darkroom, clerical and basic radiographic procedures. Includes lectures in hospital organization, departmental administration and medical ethics. (Offered Fall semester.)
HSCI 281. Radiological Sciences: Clinical Education II (2)
Prerequisites: HSCI 181, HSCI 280, HSCI 285, PHYS 376 or ARRT Certification. Corequisites: HSCI 182, HSCI 286, HSCI 385. Clinical participation in the radiology department of an affiliated hospital. Includes patient positioning, manipulation of exposure factors, film analysis and methods of patient care. (Offered Spring semester.)
HSCI 282. Radiological Sciences: Clinical Education III (3-3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 182, HSCI 281, HSCI 286, HSCI 385, or ARRT Certification. Clinical participation in the radiology department of an affiliated hospital. Includes patient positioning, manipulation of exposure factors, film analysis and methods of patient care.
HSCI 283. Radiological Sciences: Clinical Education IV (3-3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 182, HSCI 281, HSCI 282, HSCI 286, HSCI 385, or ARRT Certification. Corequisites: HSCI 380, HSCI 384, HSCI 480, HSCI 482. Clinical participation in the radiology department of an affiliated hospital. Includes patient positioning, manipulation of exposure factors and advanced film analysis. (Offered Fall semester.)
HSCI 284. Radiological Sciences: Clinical Education V (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 283, HSCI 380, HSCI 384, HSCI 480, HSCI 482, or ARRT Certification. Corequisites: HSCI 302, HSCI 485, HSCI 487. Clinical participation in the radiology department of an affiliated hospital. Includes patient positioning, manipulation of exposure factors and advanced film analysis. (Offered Spring semester.)
HSCI 285. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning I (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 211, BIOL 212; Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program. Corequisite: HSCI 280. Comprehensive modular approach to radiographic positioning of the appendicular skeleton, vertebral column, genito-urinary tract, chest and abdomen, with emphasis on the associated anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
HSCI 286. Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning II (4)
Prerequisites: HSCI 181, HSCI 280, HSCI 285, PHYS 376 or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 281. Methodologies and elements of pediatric radiology in depth, including positioning of the skull, facial bones, paranasal sinuses, mastoids and intraoral and extraoral radiography. Continuation of advanced technical film analysis.
HSCI 287. Cultural Awareness and Patient Care in Medical Imaging (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 181, HSCI 280, HSCI 285, or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 281. A comprehensive study of the role of the Imaging Technologist in the health care team and the health care delivery system. This course highlights topics such as cultural awareness, appropriate medical terminology, effective communication, patient interactions, patient evaluation, various medical devices, and infection …
HSCI 302. Basic Pathophysiology (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 283, HSCI 380, HSCI 384, HSCI 480, HSCI 482, or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 284. Study of the pathogenesis and clinical picture of common disease processes that impact the self-care of individuals. Focuses on the impact of environmental, genetic and individual factors in creating or perpetuating disturbed physiology, as well as on physiological adaptive …
HSCI 312. Introduction to Health Administration (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 102 or MATH 103; SOC 150, PSY 150. Fundamentals of health administration including role integration between health administrators, health professionals and allied health personnel.
HSCI 313. Health Administration (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 312. Theory and practice of health administration in various types of health organizations.
HSCI 314. Organization and Delivery of Health Services (3)
Examines how the behavior and interaction of health system components, consumers and the diverse interest groups in our nation impact the distribution and availability of healthcare resources, impede or increase access to care, change or create health entitlements like Medicare and Medi-Cal, and change provider reimbursement mechanisms. U.S., California and Los Angeles County public and …
HSCI 331. Principles and Foundations of Health Education (3)
Prerequisite: Public Health major with junior or senior standing. Recommended Corequisite: ENGL 305 or ENGL 306. The purpose of health education is to positively influence the health behaviors with the goal of promoting health and wellness, and improving health status for individuals, populations, and communities. The course will focus on concepts essential to public health …
HSCI 335. Holistic Health (3)
Critical examination of the holistic health model and selected holistic techniques.
HSCI 336. Health Aspects of Drug Use (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. In-depth analysis of the factors and problems related to the use and misuse of drugs and their effect on the health and welfare of the individual, family and society. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. Available for General Education, Area 5 Physical and Biological Sciences, Upper Division. (W.I.)
HSCI 337. Nutrition and Health (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Fundamentals of nutrition, emphasizing practices and problems related to consumer and health. Credit not allowed for both HSCI 337 and FCS 207. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. Available for General Education, Area 5 Physical and Biological Sciences, Upper Division. (W.I.)
HSCI 345. Public Health Issues (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Exploration and analysis of the issues that define public health. Economics, politics, history, theory, organization and contemporary practice methodologies are probed in light of such topics as infectious and chronic diseases, maternal and child health, drug abuse, ethnic health, mental health, nutrition, poverty and sexually transmitted infections …
HSCI 369. Public Health Strategies in HIV and STI Prevention (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course examines the epidemiology of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and applies approaches used in public health prevention. Topics covered include epidemiological trends and determinants associated with HIV and STIs nationally and globally, theoretical frameworks applied in the field, interventional designs, policy considerations, and …
HSCI 380. Cross-Sectional Anatomy for Radiographers (2)
Prerequisites: HSCI 182, HSCI 281, HSCI 282, HSCI 286, HSCI 385 or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 283. Introduction to cross-sectional anatomy with the use of advanced imaging techniques, including Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Ultrasonography. Includes comparisons of the various modalities in demonstrating certain anatomy.
HSCI 382. Mammography (3)
Prerequisite: California State Certificate for Radiologic Technology (CRT) or senior status in an accredited RT program. Study of breast anatomy, physiology and pathology, with an emphasis on breast cancer, risk factors and detection techniques. Additionally, mammography imaging, instrumentation requirements and mammographic techniques are emphasized. Labs in quality assurance are scheduled off site. (Offered only through …
HSCI 384. Computers in Diagnostic Imaging (2)
Prerequisites: HSCI 182, HSCI 281, HSCI 282, HSCI 286, HSCI 385 or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 283. Study of state-of-the-art equipment and procedures available to radiology departments. Focuses on computer software, algorithms and digitization of imaging data. Topics prepare the student for specific computer applications in advanced imaging coursework for MRI, CT and Digital Subtraction …
HSCI 385. Quality Assurance and Evaluation of Radiology Imaging Equipment (2)
Prerequisites: HSCI 181, HSCI 280, HSCI 285, PHYS 376 or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 281. Study of quality assurance concepts and application for radiology departments. Includes evaluation of imaging equipment in one of the affiliated medical centers.
HSCI 386. Radiologic Sciences Clinical Education VI (3-3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 284, HSCI 302, or ARRT Certification. Clinical participation in the radiology department of an affiliated hospital. Includes patient positioning, manipulation of exposure factors and advanced film analysis. Advanced Imaging techniques in MR, CT, IR and Cardiac Cath are included.
HSCI 387. Radiologic Sciences Clinical Education VII (3-3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 386, or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 483A. Clinical participation in the radiology department of an affiliated hospital. Includes patient positioning, manipulation of exposure factors and advanced film analysis. Advanced Imaging techniques in MR, CT, IR and Cardiac Cath are included.
HSCI 388. MRI Safety and Advanced Imaging Procedures (2)
Prerequisites: HSCI 380, HSCI 480, or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 284 and HSCI 485. This course is designed to provide the Radiologic Sciences student advanced knowledge in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) safety and further develop technical skills necessary for the clinical environment. Protocol optimization, specialized imaging techniques, and biological effects of MRI will also be discussed.
HSCI 390/L. Biostatistics and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: Open to majors in Health Sciences and Environmental and Occupational Health. Corequisite: HSCI 390L. Preparatory: MATH 102 or MATH 103 or MATH 105 or MATH 106 or MATH 140. Principles, theory and practice of statistical analysis in health as they apply to health planning, epidemiological research and experimental research. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours …
HSCI 391. Computer Application in Health Sciences (3)
This course covers information technology software from a user perspective, as well as its current application to health disciplines. Students will complete assignments that involve hands-on, practical application with a focus on problem solving and critical thinking.
HSCI 412. Medical Care Organization in the U.S. (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 314. Problems in the administration of health services from a societal perspective. Questions of equity in service availability and cost are contrasted with administrative issues. Critique of national health insurance and comparison of the recent and proposed U.S. system with health systems of other nations.
HSCI 413. Leadership and Direction in the Administration of Health Services (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 313 and HSCI 412. Lecture, discussion, demonstrations and case analyses. Introduction to the basic principles of leadership and direction for students interested in supervision and management of health programs.
HSCI 414. Health Law (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 312, HSCI 314. Overview of the legal aspects of healthcare delivery and the health administrator’s and health professional’s responsibility in the area of patient care, consumer rights and malpractice.
HSCI 415. Health Information Systems (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 412. Introduces the healthcare information systems required in the healthcare industry and develops an understanding of the scope and applications of these systems. Both clinical and administration information systems in the healthcare industry are covered. Discusses strategic and tactical information management needs of healthcare executives.
HSCI 416. Utilization of Professional and Allied Health Personnel (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 312, HSCI 412. Principles, methods and procedures in the utilization of professional and allied health personnel in health organizations.
HSCI 419. Hospital Administration (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 312, HSCI 412. Introduction to the administration, organization and evaluation of hospital services and the role of the hospital in the community health system. Topics include governance, financing, medical staff relations and other current topics.
HSCI 422. Health Services for the Elderly and the Mentally Ill (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 412. Problems in planning, financing, delivering and evaluating health services for the elderly and the mentally ill. Administrative structures and public and private delivery systems are compared and critiqued. Available for graduate credit.
HSCI 424. Health Planning (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 312, HSCI 390, HSCI 412. Emphasizes current approaches to the administration of community-wide health planning agencies and the administration of in-house facility health planning programs.
HSCI 425. Financial Planning and Reimbursement in Healthcare (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 220 or equivalent; HSCI 312, HSCI 412. Consideration of the highly specialized application of financial planning principles and reimbursement procedures in health organizations, including government regulations and legal restraints.
HSCI 431. Health Behavior Theory (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 331; PSY 150. This course provides an understanding and application of health behavior theory and models that can be applied to behavior change, program planning, and evaluation. Students are exposed to skills and competencies necessary to understand how health behavior theories and models are used in health promotion research and practice.
HSCI 433. Counseling of Health Problems (3)
Consideration of concepts and techniques of counseling and guidance as they apply directly to the reduction of specific health problems. Available for graduate credit.
HSCI 434. Lactation Education: Prenatal and Perinatal Period (3)
Prerequisite: Junior standing. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide families in the community with breastfeeding education and support during the prenatal and perinatal period. Topics covered in this course include: the history of infant feeding, national and international breastfeeding promotion initiatives, careers in lactation, counseling skills, nutrition during pregnancy …
HSCI 435. Health Science for Children and Youth (3)
Examination of biological and environmental factors influencing health of children and youth, and means of solving selected health problems, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Available for graduate credit.
HSCI 436. Health Concerns of Adolescents (3)
In-depth study of the health concerns of adolescents, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Available for graduate credit.
HSCI 437. Effective Strategies and Methods for Public Health Practice (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 331. This course will provide Public Health students with the techniques to develop, select, adapt, and apply strategies to enhance health education and health promotion programs. Emphasis will be placed on the development of specific professional strategies and tools needed in health education and promotion such as cultural and health communication competencies, social …
HSCI 438. International Health (3)
Analysis of health problems in selected countries. Study of the origin, orientation and purposes of agencies functioning in this field. Available for graduate credit.
HSCI 439. Community Health Action (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 331. Basic concepts and techniques of community health action as applied to the initiation and enhancement of community health and health-related services.
HSCI 440. Family Health (3)
Health aspects of the home and the family, including health and personal qualifications for marriage, prenatal care, pregnancy, infant and maternal mortality, children’s diseases, home accidents, health plans for the family, and health problems of the older members of the family.
HSCI 441. Public Health Program Planning (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 431. Public health program planning as applied to the practice of health education in the community. This course focuses on needs assessment methods and activities, developing program goals and objectives, and utilizing theory-based strategies to develop successful programs.
HSCI 442. Health, Culture, and Diversity (3)
An in-depth analysis of how culture impacts individual and community health. Includes an exploration of how social determinants of health affect health disparities. Effective evidence-based health education strategies are presented as ways to address racial and ethnic health disparities.
HSCI 445. Program Evaluation for Health Education (3)
Prerequisites: “C-” grade or better in HSCI 441; Senior standing. This course provides instruction on program evaluation for community health programs and interventions. Emphasis is placed on community partnerships, evaluation design, methods, ethics, data analysis and report writing.
HSCI 446. Lactation Education: Postpartum Period (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 434. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide families in the community with breastfeeding education and support from one week postpartum and beyond. Topics covered in this course include: Causes and solutions for common breastfeeding problems, infant assessment and infant development, controversies of co-sleeping, breastfeeding techniques and devices, …
HSCI 465ELM. Teaching Health in the Elementary School Classroom (1)
Prerequisite: Restricted to College of Education Credential Students or permission of instructor. The course explores the practical application of selected instructional strategies for teaching health subjects in accordance with the California Health Framework and the California Health Standards. Instructional methods utilized include classroom discussion and problem-solving topics. Content covers health services and a safe and …
HSCI 466ADO. Health Issues of the Adolescent (1)
Prerequisite: Restricted to College of Education Credential Students or permission of instructor. The course addresses health concerns of adolescents and teens in a secondary school setting. Emphasis is placed on the role of the teacher as model and observer for students and their unique needs. Topics are in alliance with the California Health Framework and …
HSCI 470A. Environmental Determinants of Health (3)
Prerequisite: Current standing in a Public Health academic program at the undergraduate or graduate level. This course introduces students to key topics in environmental determinants of health, regulation, and management in the field of public health. The course deepens students’ understanding of how environmental factors influence public health outcomes and explores control measures used to prevent …
HSCI 478. Seminar in Current Trends (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing; Consent of instructor. Seminar to identify and analyze current trends, issues and challenges in the healthcare industry. Subject matter varies weekly. Course contains a substantial off-site service learning component that will match students’ career objectives. Available for graduate credit.
HSCI 480. Computed Tomography (2)
Prerequisites: HSCI 182, HSCI 281, HSCI 282, HSCI 286, HSCI 385 or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 283. Principles of Computed Tomography provide the Radiologic Technology student with a broad understanding of the applied physics and imaging techniques used in clinical Computed Tomography Imaging. Overviews all five generations of CT imaging. Clinical applications and processes that highlight …
HSCI 482. Angiography and Interventional Technology (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 182, HSCI 281, HSCI 282, HSCI 286, HSCI 385 or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 283. Radiographic examinations involving surgical procedures and specialized equipment. (Offered Fall semester.)
HSCI 483A. Medical Imaging Pathology (2)
Prerequisites: HSCI 284, HSCI 302, or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 387. Understanding the basic principles of pathology is an essential part of the radiologic technologist’s training. Knowing how disease processes work and recognizing the radiographic appearance of specific diseases can aid the technologist in selecting proper modalities and determining the need for repeat radiographs in different …
HSCI 484A. Positron Emission Tomography: Fusion Imaging (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 380, HSCI 480, HSCI 483A, HSCI 485 and EOH 467. The Fusion Positron Emission Tomography: Fusion Imaging (PET/CT) course instructs students in the use of radioactive material through proper utilization of specialized equipment and techniques. This course prepares students to perform dose calculations, prepare radiopharmaceuticals, and discuss related quality control and quality assurance …
HSCI 485. Principles of MRI (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 283, HSCI 380, HSCI 384, HSCI 480, HSCI 482, or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 284. Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides the Radiologic Technology student with a basic understanding of the applied physics, imaging techniques and imaged anatomy/pathology used in clinical magnetic resonance imaging. Clinical applications and processes that highlight the course content …
HSCI 486A. Seminar: Advances in Radiologic Imaging I (1-1)
Prerequisites: HSCI 181, HSCI 280, HSCI 285, PHYS 376 or ARRT Certification. Research of diagnostic, interventional or therapeutic processes being developed or used in radiologic imaging for the purpose of improving the health and/or well-being of the patient population. Students work under the guidance of the instructor to research an approved topic and to develop a …
HSCI 486B. Seminar: Advances in Radiologic Imaging II (1-1)
Prerequisites: HSCI 283, HSCI 380, HSCI 384, HSCI 480, HSCI 482, or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 284. Research of diagnostic, interventional or therapeutic processes being developed or used in radiologic imaging for the purpose of improving the health and/or well-being of the patient population. Students work under the guidance of the instructor to research an approved …
HSCI 487. Professional Development for Radiographers (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 283, HSCI 380, HSCI 384, HSCI 480, HSCI 482, or ARRT Certification. Corequisite: HSCI 284. Seminar includes discussion and application of instructional interventions used in accredited radiography programs. Discussions center on current issues and changes in practice as they apply to continuing curriculum development, the national accreditation process and patient education. Additional discussions …
HSCI 488. Epidemiology (3)
Prerequisite: Open to majors in Health Sciences, Nursing, and Environmental and Occupational Health. Preparatory: HSCI 390. Nature, transmission, prevention and control of disease from a public-health approach. Historical background, current problems and trends in disease control.
HSCI 494HA. Academic Internship for Health Administration (2-2)
Prerequisite: HSCI 494IHA. Corequisite: Graduating senior standing. Supervised internship and field experience within an approved agency. Students must complete a total of 120 hours. May be repeated once for credit. (Credit/No Credit only)
HSCI 494IHA. Health Administration Internship Preparation (1)
Corequisite: HSCI 425. Professional preparation and facilitation for the on-site internship course (HSCI 494HA). 15 hours of classroom instruction required. (Credit/No Credit only)
HSCI 494IPH. Public Health Internship Preparation (1)
Corequisite: HSCI 441. Professional preparation and facilitation prior to the on-site internship course (HSCI 494PH). There are 15 hours of classroom instruction. (Credit/No Credit only)
HSCI 494PH. Academic Internship for Public Health (2)
Prerequisite: HSCI 494IPH. Corequisite: Graduating senior standing. Supervised internship and field experience within an approved agency. Students must complete a total of 120 hours. (Credit/No Credit only)
HSCI 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Health Sciences (3)
Course content to be determined. (See subtitle in appropriate Schedule of Classes.)
HSCI 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
HSCI 505A. Health Informatics (3)
The course prepares students of healthcare administration or similar background to lead in the field of healthcare administration informatics by providing a wide ranging exploration of topics related to informatics and health information technology in the U.S. healthcare delivery system. The course starts with the unique needs of the U.S. healthcare industry by introducing the …
HSCI 510. Systems for Health Delivery in the U.S. (3)
Introductory course describes the organization of public and private systems of care, role of governments and private healthcare systems, the evolution of health services in the U.S., and key federal and state legislation and regulation impacting provider reimbursement, healthcare entitlements, quality of care, preparation of healing arts professionals, and how healthcare organizations develop and function.
HSCI 511. Health Services Administration Theory and Practice (3)
Preparatory: Bachelor’s degree; Conditionally classified status for the master’s degree in Health Administration. Introduction to the basic historical and current theory and practice of the administration of health services organizations. Emphasis on the administrator’s role in a systems approach to assessing and responding proactively to the external forces in the health services delivery system and …
HSCI 513. Leadership in Health Administration Practice (3)
Seminar in which special emphasis is placed on the leadership skills needed in healthcare organizations. Describes basic leadership principles, reviews literature, examines factors associated with successful leadership and discusses case studies on leadership strategies used in the healthcare field. In addition, a personal assessment of leadership styles are conducted, as well as a culminating community …
HSCI 515. Seminar in Health Information and Management Systems (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the M.S. in Health Administration, or Certificate in Health Informatics Administration, or with graduate coordinator permission. Investigates current status of clinical and administrative health information technologies. Course explores methods of evaluation of value-added technology, the impact on an organization’s mission, business process, privacy and security, governance, and performance measures. Topics include …
HSCI 517. Health Economics and National Health Policy (3)
Application of economic theory and concepts to the analysis and formulation of both managerial decision and healthcare policy. Provides a basic introduction to the relevant technical and economic aspects of the healthcare industry and local, state and national health-policy issues.
HSCI 521. Managerial Ethics and Healthcare Law (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Framework for analysis of legal and ethical issues in the provision of healthcare, including conceptual foundations for societal, institutional and individual dilemmas in healthcare delivery and the legal aspects of clinical and financial decision making in the administration of healthcare.
HSCI 523. Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System (3)
This introductory healthcare organization course examines the structure and interrelationships of health status and healthcare resources, including human resources, facilities and services. The approach is interdisciplinary and designed to provide the student with an understanding of issues in healthcare delivery. Emphasis is placed on providers and populations within the clinical, legal, political and economic systems.
HSCI 526. Global Women’s Health (3)
The course examines women’s global health within the content of health inequities.
HSCI 531. Program Planning for Community Health (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 533. Preparatory: Graduate standing as a conditional or classified student in the MPH program. This course examines the principles and process of program planning for community health education and health promotion. Students will gain an in-depth study of various program planning models; health behavior theories; goals and objectives development; current trends and issues in …
HSCI 533. Advanced Health Behavior Theory (3)
Critical analysis of theoretical issues and current methodologies related to influencing health behavior. Special emphasis will be given to the selection and application of principles to the field of public health.
HSCI 534. Lactation Education for the Healthcare Professional (3)
This course provides graduate students from various health disciplines with the opportunity to learn and apply approaches used by public health professionals to promote breastfeeding in the community. Emphasis will be given to analyzing current breastfeeding behavior using a social-ecological model of thinking. Topics covered will include: epidemiological trends in breastfeeding, health outcomes associated with …
HSCI 535. Curriculum Development in Public Health (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 531, HSCI 533 and HSCI 538. Critical analysis of curriculum development and its application in public health and community health education.
HSCI 536. Cultural Issues in Healthcare (3)
Preparatory: Graduate standing or instructor consent. Provides the health professions student with an increased understanding of the cross-cultural factors that can influence health and disease practices across a wide range of cultural groups. Using readings, classroom exercises and student-developed case studies, participants explore the cultural variables impacting the delivery of health promotion/disease prevention programs and …
HSCI 537. Principles of Communication in Public Health (3)
This course provides learners with principles, theories and methods for effective individual and community health communication strategies. Students will analyze the basic components of communication; identify persuasive communication strategies applicable to public health communication practice; and evaluate the role of communication in public health settings.
HSCI 538. Community Health Action (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 533. Comprehensive analysis of methods and techniques appropriate to community health action.
HSCI 539. Current Issues in Public Health (3)
Theory, principles and research applicable to public health. Investigation of problems of social, economic, cultural and educational origin as they apply to sound public health programs.
HSCI 540. Grantsmanship for Health and Human Development (3)
An introductory course in grant writing for graduate students. The course will focus on the fundamental characteristics of grant writing for the health and human services, including identifying sources of funding, writing a proposal narrative, developing a realistic budget, reviewing and editing proposal content, and understanding how to manage an awarded grant. The course will …
HSCI 541. Administration and Management in Public Health (3)
In-depth exploration of organizational, administrative and policy-based aspects of public health programs and systems. Students will learn principles of leadership, governance and management; and ultimately develop mediation and negotiation skills, and learn how to apply systems-thinking tools.
HSCI 569. Public Health Strategies in HIV and STI Prevention (3)
This course aims to provide advance understanding of epidemiology, determinants, preventive efforts, theoretical framework, interventional designs, policy considerations, and testing/treatment mechanisms for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS. This course will address health disparities, social, behavioral, medical, and political correlates as well as examine the consequences of HIV/STIs through discussions, assigned readings, assignments, and guest …
HSCI 572. Foundations of LGBTQ+ Health (3)
From an LGBTQ+ affirming perspective, this introductory course equips students with an understanding of the historical perspective on the gay rights movement and healthcare disparities. Students will understand why health outcomes in LGBTQ+ populations are often negatively disparate compared to their heteronormative counterparts. Various societal and theoretical concepts are covered, including political and legal systems …
HSCI 573. Multidisciplinary Health Part 1: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Other Sexual Minorities (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 572. This seminar course covers the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer and other sexual orientation identities (LGBQ+). The course examines health disparities and determinants, chronic illness, reproductive and sexual health, mental health and substance abuse, social issues, and policy considerations. By the end of the course, students will have a holistic understanding …
HSCI 574. Multidisciplinary Health Part 2: Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Persons (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 572. In this course, students gain a deeper understanding of core transgender and other gender non-conforming health issues in its multifaceted complexity. There will be a thorough examination of health disparities in regard to physical health, mental health, and psychosocial factors, including hormone therapy and gender affirming surgeries. Structural policy barriers such as …
HSCI 575. Strategies for Advocating for LGBTQ+ Health (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 572. An application course that incorporates strategies for caring and advocating for LGBTQ+ populations by utilizing a hands-on approach. This course explores appropriate LGBTQ+ research methods, application of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) measures, the impact of patient-provider relationships, communication and interview skills, intervention design, and culturally competent solution focused techniques.
HSCI 587. Seminar: Epidemiology (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 488 or graduate standing. Critical analysis of literature related to the newer concepts of epidemiology as applied to preventative medicine, healthcare management and public health.
HSCI 588. Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 587. Critical review of infectious diseases, their transmission, control, prevention and significance in the past, present and future.
HSCI 589. Epidemiology of Common Chronic Diseases I (3)
Prerequisite: HSCI 587. Selected models to evaluate, analyze and investigate risk factors related to common chronic diseases.
HSCI 591. Quantitative Demography in Public Health (3)
Preparatory: HSCI 592. Quantitative demographic methods and public access databases to study population change, fertility and mortality, marriage and cohabitation, migration patterns and other influences on population growth and health over time.
HSCI 592. Advanced Biostatistics (3)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing. Combines data collection, design of data gathering instruments, data analysis, statistical methods and statistical reasoning for public health.
HSCI 592A. Advanced Biostatistics II (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 592 and instructor permission. Advanced techniques in statistical analysis used in epidemiologic research, including complex sampling strategies, secondary data analysis and topics in applied regression utilizing various data software packages (SAS and SPSS).
HSCI 592AL. Advanced Biostatistics II Lab (1)
Prerequisites: HSCI 592 and HSCI 592L. Corequisite: HSCI 592A. Application of statistical programming to manage and analyze health-related data using advanced research methods in biostatistics and epidemiology. 2 hours lab.
HSCI 592L. Advanced Biostatistics Lab (1)
Corequisite: HSCI 592. Application of statistical programming to manage and analyze data related to advanced public health and epidemiologic concepts. 2 hours lab.
HSCI 595A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (1-3)
Experimental Topics
HSCI 613. Organizational Behavior and Development in Health Administration (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 513; Classified Graduate standing in Health Administration. A graduate seminar on administrative trends and issues in health services management, specifically pertaining to strategic human resources management and managing change.
HSCI 614. Health Administration: Financial Analysis and Management (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Health Administration. ACCT 220 or equivalent. Theory, analysis and application of techniques of fiscal management in selected healthcare systems, including financial statement analysis, budgeting and productivity.
HSCI 615. Data Management and Analysis for Decision Making in Healthcare (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Health Administration. Overview of data and analytics in the healthcare industry. Application of structured problem-solving tools, analysis and quantitative decision making will be used to translate data into meaningful information. Analysis will be practiced to facilitate hands-on experience working with and interpreting data.
HSCI 616. Continuous Quality Improvement in Healthcare (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Health Administration. Overview of fundamentals and tools using a systems approach to quality management and process improvement in healthcare. Use practical approaches with an exposure to real-world healthcare settings to translate tools, theory, concepts and knowledge into practice. Understand tools that managers need to know including managerial, organizational, regulatory and policy …
HSCI 618. Strategic Planning in Health Administration (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 614; HSCI 615; Classified graduate status in Health Administration. This graduate seminar is intended to integrate the various disciplines—finance, human resources, law, ethics, policy, etc.—into a comprehensive and practical framework. This course requires the student to put the acquired skills, theories and strategies into practice within the healthcare industry.
HSCI 619. Third Party Payer Impact on Health Delivery (3)
Prerequisite: Classified graduate status in Health Administration. Examines how third-party pay mechanisms, including traditional indemnity insurance/fee-for-service, Medicare and Medicaid, prospective payment systems, various managed care models and other forms, impact provider and consumer behavior, and risk management. Other items include, Workers Compensation, disability insurance and liability insurance for the healing arts professions, self-insured employers and …
HSCI 620. Seminar in Hospital Administration (3)
Preparatory: Graduate status in the College of Health and Human Development. Hospital organization; governance; relationship of administration to the medical staff; inpatient and outpatient services; professional staff organization; implications of changing MediCal and Medicare and private payer reimbursement; payer contracting; Title 22 and 24 requirements; licensing; make vs. buy decisions; community need and community benefit; …
HSCI 625. Integrative Seminar in Health Administration (3)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Last semester of coursework. Integrative seminar. Students apply the knowledge and analytic skills obtained from health administration courses to the solution of organization and system-wide problems in healthcare.
HSCI 690. Program Evaluation for Community Health (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 533, HSCI 531 and HSCI 592. This course offers an exploration of concepts, principles, and practices of program evaluation for community health education. This course teaches students to develop a theoretical framework, choose an evaluation design, apply measurement tools, develop an analysis plan, and monitor implementation and fidelity of interventions. Students are trained to apply …
HSCI 693A. Supervised Field Training (2-2)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Corequisite: HSCI 693C. Supervised field experience/training in selected agencies or organizations. (Credit/No Credit only)
HSCI 693C. Supervised Field Training (1-1-1-1)
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Corequisite: HSCI 693A. Supervised field experience/training on-site in selected agencies or organizations. (Credit/No Credit only)
HSCI 694. Research Design and Methodology (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: HSCI 592. Principles of research design and implementation including methodology, sampling, data analysis strategies and results interpretation as applied to public health.
HSCI 695. Public Health Program Evaluation (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 533, HSCI 694 and instructor permission. Critical exploration of concepts, principles, and practices for the evaluation of public health programs. This course provides professional skills for developing, implementing and conducting evaluation plans.
HSCI 696. Advanced Epidemiologic Research Methods (3)
Prerequisites: HSCI 587, HSCI 592, HSCI 694. Critical analysis of epidemiologic study design, data analysis and causal inference in epidemiologic research.
HSCI 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
(Credit/No Credit only)
HSCI 698C. Graduate Thesis (3)
This culminating graduate course meets the university requirement for a culminating experience by guiding students on how to prepare and write a master’s thesis. Approximately 90 minutes of independent and/or class work each week. (Credit/No Credit only)
HSCI 698E. Graduate Project (3)
This graduate course meets the university requirement for a culminating experience by guiding students to complete a graduate project. Students will complete either a resource document or research project to address core competencies as well as concentration-specific competencies. The purpose of the graduate project is to synthesize the knowledge, concepts, and skills learned in coursework, …
HSCI 698F. Directed Comprehensive Project (3)
This course is restricted for Online MPH students only. This culminating graduate course will guide students to complete a Directed Comprehensive Project (DCP). Students in the Online Master of Public Health program enrolled in HSCI 698F will complete a culminating project to address core MPH competencies as well as concentration-specific competencies. The purpose of the …
HSCI 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Preparatory: At least one course at the graduate level. Investigation of a significant problem in the health field.
HUM 101. Forms and Ideas in Humanities (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing or completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introductory course provides instruction in the interdisciplinary analysis and interpretation of meaning in art, music and literature ,and in the understanding of philosophical ideas in their own right and as they influence styles and themes in works of art. Available …
HUM 105. Cultural Eras in Humanities I (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing or completion of the lower division writing requirement. Interdisciplinary study of major eras of humanistic development from the ancient world to the 15th century through representative works of visual art, architecture, music, philosophy, religion and oral and written literature. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts or Area …
HUM 106. Cultural Eras in Humanities II (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level writing or completion of the lower division writing requirement. Interdisciplinary study of major eras of humanistic development from the 16th to 20th century through representative works of visual art, architecture, film, music, philosophy, religion and oral and written literature. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts or Area 3B …
HUM 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Humanities (1-3)
Experimental Topics
HUM 391. Cultural Theories and Methodologies (3-3)
Preparatory: HUM 105 or HUM 106. Intensive interdisciplinary study of an age, movement, problem or theme, with emphasis on the practices and methodologies of interdisciplinary study. The topic of the seminar varies. (Cross-listed with FLIT 391.)
HUM 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Humanities (3)
Experimental Topics
HUM 491. Capstone Seminar (3-3)
Preparatory: HUM 391 or FLIT 391; At least one course in intellectual history, cultural theory or critical methodologies. Intensive interdisciplinary study of an age, movement, problem or theme, with emphasis on the application of cultural theory in interdisciplinary study. The topic of the seminar varies. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with FLIT 491 and LRS 491.)
HUM 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Humanities (3)
Experimental Topics
HUM 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
HUMA 501. Gateway to the Humanities (3)
This first course in the Humanities masters degree program introduces students to the interdisciplinary area referred to as “the humanities.” Students will read and work in subfields, developing knowledge and overall understanding about the range of subject matter in the humanities–as well as the conversations about its traditions and evolution–and about the methods of inquiry …
HUMA 510. The Sacred (3)
An examination and critique of the idea that there is a “sacred.” Exploring influential concepts of the sacred, the course analyzes some representative historical efforts to institutionalize the sacred in symbols, myths, rituals and spaces that influence people’s lives and choices. Finally, the course analyzes two conflicting trends of the present day: on the one …
HUMA 520. The Self: Body and Mind (3)
This is a course introducing students in the Humanities master’s program to the history of ideas focusing fundamentally on the study of ourselves, our bodies and our minds from a variety of perspectives. Students will consider conceptualizations of the body, conceptualizations of the mind (psyche, spirit, soul, animus/a), and conceptualizations of the relationship between body …
HUMA 530. Family and Life Cycle (3)
Through the lenses of literature, art, philosophy and history, the fourth course explores the nature and place of family and the lifecycle in a human’s sense of self, identity, values and understanding of life’s purpose, understanding these in part as cultural constructions that vary according to historical time and geographic place.
HUMA 600. Identity, Meaning and Culture (3)
This course will address the manner in which culture creates meaning by examining texts from literature, film, philosophy, cultural studies and ethnic studies. The starting concept will be that culture produces ideas and that ideas are linked to power struggles. Culture is a field of contending ideas and historical contingencies, and the task will be …
HUMA 610. Space, Place and Geography: Mental Mapping (3)
This course examines how the conceptualization of space and place have contributed to a variety of different cultural understandings of the human condition. The course looks at the conceptions underlying the creation and representation of space and the role of landscape in determining the human condition. The course attempts to assess why differing conceptions of …
HUMA 620. Science and Magic (3)
In this course, the focus of the humanities lens is on the putative divisions between what is defined as “science” and what is seen as “magic” in studies of human inquiry and discovery. The present course foregrounds the old and continuing tensions between ideas referred to as magical on the one hand and scientific on …
HUMA 630. Nation and Empire, Law and Government (3)
This course examines the formation of the modern nation-state in 17th and 18th century Europe. Exploring the origins of nation-states in ethnic, linguistic, cultural and other identities and the principles that hold them together (e.g., moral, religious and legal systems), the course will focus in particular on how they are constructed or problematised textually through …
HUMA 640. Norms and Knowledge (3)
This course will examine questions of knowledge, norms and values as they are represented in philosophy, literature, religion and cultural studies. It traces the development and transformation of these norms and considers the manner in which ideas and ways of knowing change with time and across cultures and different forms of representation. It examines how …
HUMA 650. Capstone: The Good Life (3)
The final course reflects on the programmatic theme, captured in Socrates’ dictum that “The unexamined life is not worth living.” HUMA 650 is an examination of and reflection on that which may matter in order to live a good life, with special emphasis on how particular worldviews (specially those the participants’ might identify as their …
HUMA 696A. Directed Comprehensive Studies (1)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Admission to candidacy. HUMA 696A prepares students to write their final comprehensive exams as well as to meet the writing requirements of the program. The comprehensive exam itself (HUMA 697) is completed during the semester in which students complete all of the requirements for the degree. (Credit/No Credit only)
HUMA 696B. Directed Comprehensive Studies (1)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing; Admission to candidacy. HUMA 696B prepares students to write their final comprehensive exams as well as to meet the writing requirements of the program. The comprehensive exam itself (HUMA 697) is completed during the semester in which students complete all of the requirements for the degree. (Credit/No Credit only)
HUMA 697. Comprehensive Exam (1)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing. Students will work toward the completion of the comprehensive examination with guidance from faculty. Comprehensive exams are completed during the semester in which students complete all the requirements for the degree. (Credit/No Credit only)
HUMA 699. Graduate Independent Study (3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; Consent of director of the graduate program; Consent of department chair. Maximum of 3 units may be applied to the student’s program. May be substituted for one course with program director’s permission.
HUMN 300. Career Readiness and Professional Career Development (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course prepares students for successful transitions into meaningful careers. The focus is on personal development, professional development and career readiness, with an emphasis on the wide variety of careers available to students with a focus on humanities-based careers. Topics include self-assessment, major and career exploration, critical …
INDS 250. Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies (3)
This course introduces students to research, literacy, knowledge production and knowledge organization. This course will also examine how knowledge has been organized in different settings and in different fields (such as the sciences and the humanities) and how its reorganization processes relate to social, historical and cultural issues, such as power, identity and ideology. Students …
INDS 300. Frameworks for Interdisciplinarity (3)
This course explores how systems of knowledge evolve and discusses creativity practices through a selection of representative examples of intellectual enterprises pursued outside disciplinary boundaries. These creative practices may involve artistic, literary, religious, scientific, philosophical, cultural or political paradigm shifts (among others) reviewed in the context of knowledge creation theories.
INDS 350. Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies (3)
Prerequisite: INDS 250. This course exposes students to interdisciplinary research by using two main approaches: interdisciplinarity as both multidisciplinarity and transdisciplinarity. Students will recognize the constraints of disciplinary boundaries and create disciplinary connections in order to integrate different perspectives.
INDS 400. Interdisciplinary Studies Projects (3)
Prerequisite: INDS 350. This course teaches students both how to develop their own individual interdisciplinary project proposal and how to collaborate in an interdisciplinary research team to produce an interdisciplinary group project proposal. Students research and propose interdisciplinary projects and present them for class evaluation. The written proposals will require the identification of an interdisciplinary …
INDS 490. Interdisciplinary Studies Capstone (3)
Prerequisite: INDS 400. This capstone requires students to complete a group interdisciplinary project on a topic of their choice by using scholarly expertise and expertise available in their class. Projects may come from ideas developed in previous INDS classes and can include a paper, an app, an artifact, a community project, an installation, a performance, …
IS 212. Information Systems for Business Users (3)
Introduction of business information systems from a user perspective. This course covers information technology hardware, software, networks, security and information competency at the user level. Careers in information systems and emerging trends in the field will be covered. Students are required to complete individual assignments and projects involving hands-on problem solving with spreadsheet and information …
IS 312. Systems and Technologies for Managers (3)
Prerequisites: ACCT 220 and a grade of “C” or higher in IS 212, or CIT 101/L and CIT 160/L. A survey of business information systems concepts including organizational information systems responses to business environments; systems enabling business strategies and business models; business processes, functional areas, and enterprise architecture/enterprise systems. Covers foundation of systems analysis, systems development and management …
IS 335. Building Enterprise Architecture (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in COMP 110/L and Grade of “C” or higher in IS 212. A survey of cloud-based systems, platforms and infrastructure used in enterprise architecture, with an emphasis on the services that cloud providers offer. An introduction to the design, development and operation of enterprise architecture. The course will include …
IS 355. Application Development (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in COMP 110/L and Grade of “C” or higher in IS 212. Advanced application development emphasizing mobile platforms for the enterprise. Topics include: media, location services, phone sensors, networking, web services, data persistence, and cloud computing. The course will include hands-on projects using advanced application development tools.
IS 415. Accounting Information Systems (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in BUS 312 and ACCT 350. Provides an understanding of requirements and control of major business processes/accounting cycles integrated in an enterprise system. Topics include systems analysis methodologies and techniques for accounting information system (AIS) development, issues in control and audit of systems fraud and abuse, and controls for systems …
IS 431. Systems Analysis and Design (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in IS 312; a grade of “C” or higher in BUS 312. This course covers the systems development life cycle. Topics include standard tools and techniques to analyze and design an information system from a structured as well as an object-oriented perspective. A Computer-Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tool is …
IS 435. Business Data Networks and Cybersecurity (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in IS 312; a grade of “C” or higher in BUS 312. An introduction to digital data networks and cybersecurity in a business environment. Topics include telecommunications standards and protocols, local and wide area networks, wireless networks, the Internet, and the technologies and processes of information security management. By …
IS 441. Database Management Systems (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in IS 312; a grade of “C” or higher in BUS 312. The design and implementation of computerized databases. Provides background for the selection and use of database management systems. Topics include types of available systems, functions of database administration, conceptual database design, data independence, integrity, privacy and query. …
IS 451. Enterprise Systems and Project Management (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in IS 431 and IS 435; a grade of “C” or higher in BUS 312. An introduction to enterprise-level cloud-based system development concepts, principles and practices. Evaluate and set up comprehensive system development projects for enterprises from services that cloud providers offer. Student teams will analyze, design and plan …
IS 457. Advanced Telecommunications and Networking (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in IS 431, IS 435 and IS 441; a grade of “C” or higher in BUS 312. An advanced course in telecommunications and networks emphasizing enterprise networking topics such as: network operating systems, network analysis and design, network security, virtual private networks, collaboration, wireless networks, VLAN, multiplatform integration, voice-over …
IS 497A-Z. Special Topics – Information Systems (1-4)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or higher in IS 431, IS 435 and IS 441; a grade of “C” or higher in BUS 312. Innovative course of study. Topics to be specified in the Schedule of Classes. Different topics may be taken for credit.
IS 498A-C. Field Assignments and Reports Information Systems (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; Approval of program chair. For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.
IS 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; Approval of program chair. For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.
IS 531. Healthcare Information Systems Analysis and Design (3)
Gain a well rounded understanding of requirements, design, and control of major business processes that are integral within a healthcare enterprise system. Topics include systems analysis and design methodologies and techniques for healthcare information system development, issues of privacy and confidentiality, fraud and abuse, as well as controls for systems reliability.
IS 551. Managing Projects in Healthcare Informatics (3)
Students will gain a well rounded understanding of enterprise-level system development concepts, principal and practices. Students will evaluate and setup comprehensive system development projects for departments and/or enterprises. Student teams will analyze, design and plan healthcare systems of moderate complexity, using current technologies and the appropriate project management methods in the solution. Also students will …
IS 599A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor; Approval of program chair. For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.
IS 628. Business Systems and Technology Management (3)
Prerequisite: ACCT 501 or one year of undergraduate accounting. An introduction to computer-based information systems at a fairly sophisticated level. Emphasis will be on the understanding of computer concepts, computer applications in an organizational environment and the analysis and design of information systems.
IS 656. Information Systems Audit and Control (3)
Prerequisite: IS 530 or IS 628. Examines concepts, standards and frameworks associated with IS auditing. Topics include the post-Sarbanes Oxley IS audit environment, assessment of risks and controls, computer fraud, legal and ethical issues, and audit of the systems development process. Students work through audit simulations to develop IS audit expertise.
IS 692A-Z. Selected Topics in Information Systems (3)
Prerequisites: IS 530 or IS 628. The exploration of a topic currently being debated by the information systems profession or the study of information systems through alternative means (e.g., cognitive science, language and communication, literature/film). Topics to be specified in the Schedule of Classes. Different topics may be taken for credit.
IS 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and approval of program chair. For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.
ITAL 101. Elementary Italian I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Italian was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Italian: grammatical structures, reading, practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
ITAL 102. Elementary Italian II (4)
Prerequisite: ITAL 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Italian was the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Italian, including grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, …
ITAL 201. Intermediate Italian I (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 102. May not be challenged if principal schooling has been in Italian. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
ITAL 204. Intermediate Italian Grammar and Composition (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 201 or instructor consent. Recommended Corequisite: ITAL 202. One-semester course for non-native speakers consisting of extensive grammar review and literary composition. May not be challenged if principal schooling has been in Italian.
ITAL 290. Intermediate Reading and Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 202 or equivalent. This course offers the opportunity to increase functional language competence. Reading comprehension and communicative skills will be fostered with the use of active vocabulary, media presentations and performances. Guided conversations, reading, and pronunciation will emphasize the development of accurate idiomatic expressions. Use of Internet resources and multimedia materials will be …
ITAL 300. Advanced Conversational Italian (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 204. One-semester course intended to encourage students to further develop their ability to express themselves in the Italian language.
ITAL 306. Translation and Style (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 204 or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to help students enhance their mastery of the Italian language through translation from English into Italian and Italian into English. This course is a study of the syntactic, morphemic and semantic structures of both languages. Texts to be translated will include literary excerpts, …
ITAL 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Italian Literature (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 204 or equivalent. Experimental topics in Italian literature or linguistics, with content to be determined.
ITAL 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Italian Literature (3)
Prerequisite: ITAL 315. Selected topics in Italian literature, with course content to be determined.
ITAL 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
JAPN 101. Elementary Japanese I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Japanese was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Japanese, including grammatical structure, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
JAPN 102. Elementary Japanese II (4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Japanese was the language of instruction. Continuation of the study of the fundamentals of Japanese, including grammatical structures, reading and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, …
JAPN 201. Intermediate Japanese I (4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent. Japanese students with sufficient oral fluency and knowledge of fewer than 100 kanji may enroll in 201 only. Study of grammar, sentence patterns and writing. May not be challenged. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
JAPN 202. Intermediate Japanese II (4)
Prerequisite: JAPN 201 or equivalent. Students with sufficient oral proficiency and knowledge of fewer than 250 kanji may enroll in 202 only. May not be challenged. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies.
JAPN 204. Kanji II (3)
Prerequisite: JAPN 102 or equivalent. Can be taken concurrently with JAPN 201. Students learn to read and write 500 basic kanji characters, and learn to use them in context. The course will provide students with the opportunity to further their study of Japanese language and culture and to increase functional language competence. Reading comprehension and …
JAPN 205. Kanji III (3)
Prerequisite: JAPN 201 or equivalent. Can be taken concurrently with JAPN 202. Students learn to read and write 750 kanji, and learn to use them in context. The course will provide students with the opportunity to further their study of Japanese language and culture and to increase functional language competence. Reading comprehension and writing skills …
JAPN 300. Advanced Japanese Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of second year sequence in Japanese. Designed to develop further the students’ ability to express themselves in spoken Japanese. Strongly recommended for students planning to participate in study abroad programs in Japan.
JAPN 304. Advanced Grammar and Composition (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of second year sequence in Japanese. Consisting of advanced studies in grammar, syntax, and kanji characters, with composition exercises designed to develop the students’ command of the written language.
JAPN 305. Language and Culture in Japanese (3)
Prerequisite: JAPN 300 or equivalent. Practice in communication utilizing grammatical and socio-linguistic studies. Through video presentation, role play, interpretation exercises and other activities, the students describe the situation, identify any problems and practice solving problems or accomplishing goals in a non-confrontational manner appropriate in the Japanese social context.
JAPN 306. Advanced Reading and Composition (3)
Prerequisite: JAPN 304 or equivalent. Aims to increase balanced skills in reading and writing. Focuses on various aspects of Japanese society and values. Designed to develop ability to address intercultural differences and resulting problems.
JAPN 400. Japanese Language and Society (3)
Prerequisite: JAPN 304 or equivalent. The goal of this course is for students to learn how the Japanese people and society are depicted in the media, and to use Japanese skills for authentic communication purposes. The course will focus on advanced grammar, idioms and reading comprehension skills, enabling students to become better able to express …
JAPN 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
JOUR 100. Mass Communication (3)
Not open to students with credit in CTVA 100. Survey and analysis of newspapers, books, magazines, radio, television, popular music, movies, advertising, public relations, the Internet and emerging technologies. Examines media history and economics, as well as their roles, rights and impact in contemporary society. Particular emphasis on media literacy, critical thinking, research and writing. …
JOUR 104. Introduction to Journalism (1)
This first-year seminar introduces the Journalism department’s traditions and expectations, as well as resources and opportunities to help students as they move through the major. Students will meet faculty, get to know campus media operations, clubs and career options and learn about the program’s writing, ethics and other academic standards. (Credit/No Credit only)
JOUR 110/L. News Reporting I and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: Keyboard, typing proficiency. Corequisite: JOUR 110L. Basic news gathering and writing. Includes interviewing, speech/meeting coverage, preparing news copy, and traditional- and electronic-information gathering as applied to news decision making. Introduces ethics as part of developing news judgment and learning the values practiced by professional …
JOUR 210/L. News Reporting II and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 110/L. Corequisite: JOUR 210L. Continuation of news reporting, with coverage of public affairs beats, including police, courts and government. Writing primarily in print, but also in broadcast news, online news and public relations formats. Ethics emphasized. Off-campus reporting and statistical journalism included. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
JOUR 225. Multimedia Storytelling (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 110/L. Recommended Preparatory Courses: JOUR 100, JOUR 250. An introduction to multimedia storytelling and online news production. Techniques for gathering, reporting and producing news using digital and social media. Legal and ethical issues in digital media and other emerging journalistic practices.
JOUR 250. Visual Communication (3)
Survey of the most significant techniques and examples of visual communication in the mass media, including social media and the Internet, newspapers, magazines, photography, typography, graphic design, animation, television, cinema and advertising. Particular emphasis on critical thinking, visual and cultural literacy, and on the perception of visual media messages and their impact on culture and …
JOUR 255. Introduction to Public Relations (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in the lower division writing requirement. Practical approach to public relations, including its history, career paths, campaign planning process, theory and methods. Includes concepts of planning and executing effective strategies, integrating message design and distribution.
JOUR 310. Feature Writing (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 210/L and JOUR 225. Feature reporting and long-form storytelling, including the use of digital media and digital media platforms. Analysis and application of the practice and aesthetics of narrative journalism, the techniques of in-depth reporting, and an emphasis on the newer forms of explanatory storytelling.
JOUR 315. Broadcast Reporting (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 210/L and JOUR 225. Broadcast news writing, radio reporting and producing of live and recorded daily newscasts and other programming. Use of digital tools and emerging practices in class and in the KCSN Newsroom. 6 hours of classroom and lab activity.
JOUR 325. Multiplatform Storytelling (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 225 and JOUR 250. Students in this advanced digital-media class will learn to produce text, audio, video and social media to create and disseminate digital stories and engage audiences across multiplatforms.
JOUR 335. Writing, Producing and Editing Television News (2)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 315 and JOUR 325. Television news writing, editing and producing. Developing news judgment, ethics and newsroom skills. Editing and writing to video, anchoring. Students produce weekly newscasts, followed by discussion and critique. 4 hours of classroom and lab activity.
JOUR 341. Writing for Public Relations (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 110/L and JOUR 255. Intensive writing instruction, integrating a variety of public relations techniques using a journalistic tone for a diverse audience.
JOUR 350. Photojournalism (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 225; Students are required to have access to a camera and laptop. Technical, aesthetic, ethical and legal aspects of photojournalism. Emphasis on the production of narrative still images, using digital platforms for editing and dissemination.
JOUR 362. Public Relations Campaigns (3)
Prerequisite: JOUR 255. Recommended Preparatory: JOUR 341. Plan, design and implement a comprehensive public relations campaign, including conducting research and evaluating results.
JOUR 365. News Literacy (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: JOUR 100. Analysis of news and information. Development of news literacy skills to evaluate sources, bias, opinion, transparency and other attributes. First Amendment, culture of journalism, participatory media and democracy. Regular written assignments required. Available for General Education, Area 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences. (I.C.) …
JOUR 371. Gender and Media (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines media representation of gender and sexual identity and ways in which the media culture shapes gender roles, expectations, and stereotypes. Particular emphasis on applying critical thinking, research and writing skills to analyze gendered portrayals, policies and practices in television, film, magazines, music, video games, news, advertising, …
JOUR 372. Diversity and the Media (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Analysis of media portrayals and audience perceptions of racial, ethnic and sociopolitical groups, and the roles and responsibilities of mainstream and specialty media in a democratic society. Particular emphasis on applying critical thinking, research and writing skills to analyze media policies and practices and on developing strategies …
JOUR 374SLJ. Spanish-Language News Environment (3)
The course is a survey of Latino-oriented and Spanish-language news media and of the news coverage of Latinos and Spanish-language communities. The course provides students with a general understanding of contemporary Spanish-speaking and Latino communities. Conducted in English.
JOUR 375. Engaging Diverse Communities (3)
Prerequisites: JOUR 210/L and JOUR 225. Engagement and multimedia journalism skills, including in-depth reporting, social media and online surveys. Analysis of demographics, community institutions and social issues, to generate engagement with diverse communities with media. Creation of critically informed, visual representations.
JOUR 391. Free Press in the Digital Era (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of lower division writing requirement. Upper division standing required. Not available for those with credit in JOUR 400. This course offers an opportunity to examine the freedom of the press, a critical institution of the U.S. democracy, using a comparative-historical approach. Students learn how to analyze free-press issues central to understanding American institutions …
JOUR 395B. Broadcast News Practicum (2-2)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 315 and JOUR 325. Corequisite: JOUR 395C. Radio and television news reporting and production. Emphasizes the development of professional broadcast skills necessary to work as a team under deadline pressure, and the evolution of ethical news judgment, particularly in choosing news stories and sources. 6 hours of …
JOUR 395C. Broadcast News (2)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 315 and JOUR 325. Corequisite: JOUR 395B. Radio and television news reporting and production. Emphasizes the development of professional broadcast skills necessary to work as a team under deadline pressure, including the evolution of ethical news judgment, particularly in choosing news stories and sources. 2 hours lecture.
JOUR 397B. News Practicum (2-2)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 310 or JOUR 350, and JOUR 325. Corequisite JOUR 397C. Advised work on the department’s student newspaper. Students create content as multimedia journalists for The Sundial digital and print editions. Emphasizes the development of professional journalism skills to work under deadline pressure and employing ethical news judgment, …
JOUR 397C. News—The Sundial (2)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 310 or JOUR 350 and JOUR 325. Corequisite: JOUR 397B. Advised work on the department’s student newspaper. Students create content as multimedia journalists for The Sundial digital and print editions. Emphasizes the development of professional journalism skills to work under deadline pressure and employing ethical news judgment, …
JOUR 398B. Public Relations Practicum (2-2)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 255 and JOUR 341. Corequisite: JOUR 398C. Hands-on experience for students to conduct professional-level public relations activities on behalf of Agency 398’s nonprofit clients, including social media management, event planning, production of press releases along with other media materials. 6 hours of activity per week required.
JOUR 398C. Public Relations—Agency 398 (2)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 255 and JOUR 341. Corequisite: JOUR 398B. Hands-on experience for students to conduct professional-level public relations activities on behalf of Agency 398’s nonprofit clients, including social media management, event planning, production of press releases along with other media materials. 2 hours lecture.
JOUR 400. Media Law and Ethics (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing required. Not available for students with credit in JOUR 390. Examination of laws and ethics that provide the liberties, rights and responsibilities of the media and others in the digital era. Available for graduate credit.
JOUR 410. Investigative Reporting (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 310 or JOUR 315. Researching, reporting, writing and producing investigative stories on societal, governmental and scientific issues for print, broadcast or online media. Ethical issues, problems, traditional techniques and technological approaches to investigative journalism. Available for graduate credit.
JOUR 415. Reporting for Television News (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 315 and JOUR 325. Reporting, writing, editing and producing for television news. Fundamentals of television news field reporting, writing, researching, interviewing and editing complete narrative packages. Available for graduate credit.
JOUR 430. Public Affairs Journalism (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 315. Advanced journalism students report, write and produce On Point, a weekly news and public affairs multiplatform program that explores diverse current and in-depth topics and issues for a local audience. Available for graduate credit.
JOUR 440. Public Relations Management (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 341. One of the most important functions in public relations is the management function. This course focuses on the management of constituents, customers, journalists and media. Includes public relations theory and analysis of historical and contemporary case studies. Available for graduate credit.
JOUR 445. Advanced Television News (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 415. Reporting, writing, editing, anchoring and producing television newscasts for airing on cable or television. Students produce weekly newscasts in a professional environment, followed by critique and discussion. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours of classroom and lab activity.
JOUR 450. Advanced Photojournalism (3)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 350. Advanced instruction in the techniques and ethics of photojournalism. Emphasis on reporting and narrative construction for the photojournalist. Includes the production of picture stories, photo essays and the preparation of a professional portfolio. Available for graduate credit.
JOUR 455. Documentary Photojournalism (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 350. Production course that guides the student to a discovery and use of the principles of investigation and reporting on a subject in depth. Production of photographic images are supported by a survey of the major journalistic documentary projects in still photography. Available for graduate credit.
JOUR 460. Magazine Journalism (3)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 225 and JOUR 310. Principles, problems and techniques of magazine editing and design; production of department magazine; and nonfiction article research and writing. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours of scheduled classroom and lab activity required.
JOUR 474SLJ. Spanish-Language Media Writing (3)
Prerequisites: Upper division level of Spanish-language; JOUR 210/L or instructor approval. The course will guide students in the methods and styles of reporting and writing in Spanish for print and broadcast. It will prepare students to take part in the Journalism Department’s media practica. Conducted in Spanish. Available for graduate credit.
JOUR 478. International News Media (3)
Study of news media systems and the influence of government, economics, culture and propaganda on international news practices. Examines the role of multinational media organizations. Available for graduate credit.
JOUR 480. History of the American News Media (3)
Study of the development and influence of the news media in the U.S. from colonial times to the present. Examines social, economic, cultural, technological and political influences on news media development. Special attention to dominant media personalities. Available for graduate credit.
JOUR 494AEE/BEE. Internship (1/2)
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in JOUR 310 or JOUR 315 or JOUR 341. Supervised employment, field study or on-the-job training in contemporary news media and public relations operations. AEE and BEE must be taken together and the combination can be taken only once. Available for graduate credit. (Credit/No Credit only)
JOUR 495A-Z. Selected Topics in Journalism (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing required. Advanced research, writing and reporting of selected journalistic styles and/or subject matter. Ethical issues, problems, traditional techniques and technological approaches are integral segments of each selected topic. Subject content will change from semester to semester. Available for graduate credit.
JOUR 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Journalism (1-3)
Prerequisite: One year of appropriate coursework in Journalism. Experimental courses in journalism, with course content to be determined. Available for graduate credit.
JOUR 498. Senior Project (1)
Prerequisite: Graduating senior standing. Capstone course for Journalism majors, usually taken the final semester before graduation. Individual, supervised study in selected areas of students’ interest, resulting in completion of a capstone portfolio project.
JOUR 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
JOUR 585. Theory of Mass Communication (3)
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate status. Extended analysis of the theories which inform the study of mass communication. The course focus is on contemporary theories but is grounded in a historical understanding of the development of theory in the field.
JS 100. Jewish Religion and Culture (3)
This course explores Jewish religious concepts and practices, as well as Jewish culture in international contexts from the ancient period to the present. Available for General Education, Area 3B Humanities.
JS 151. Natural Environment in Judaism (1)
Corequisite: RTM 151F. An examination of teachings on the natural environment found in Jewish literature and oral teachings, with an emphasis on values and practices related to respect for natural life and environmental conservation. Arranged wilderness field trips are required.
JS 210. History of the Jewish People (3)
Study of the Jewish people from their beginning in the ancient Near East to the establishment of the modern state of Israel. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (Cross-listed with HIST 210.)
JS 218. Jewish American History and Ideals (3)
Survey of Jewish American history from 1654 to the present. Presents Jewish ethnic, cultural, and religious perspectives on developments in U.S. history, including wars, laws, immigration and internal migration, and alliances and conflicts with other U.S. ethnic, cultural, and religious groups. Examines Jewish experiences of U.S. cultural and institutional norms including separation of church and …
JS 220. Critical Thinking About Jews on Film (3)
An introduction to the process of critical thinking through analysis of how Jews are represented in the medium of film. In particular, students will consider how this representation is affected by ideologies of race, class, gender and sexuality. Emphasis on the modern history and culture of Jews in America, Europe, Israel and elsewhere. Available for …
JS 255. Great Books of Jewish Culture (3)
Preparatory: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Introductory study of the genres of imaginative literature—prose fiction, poetry and drama—with special emphasis on the interrelationships between form and theme. The course will feature Jewish literature from the biblical period to the present. All readings will be in English. Critical writing is an integral part of …
JS 300. Ancient and Medieval Jewish Arts and Literature (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This class explores how ancient and medieval Jews expressed themselves in literature, art and architecture, law, music, philosophy and science. It also explores how distinctive Jewish genres, styles and creative processes are related to similar expressions in non-Jewish cultures. Regular written assignments are required. Available for General …
JS 306. Sociology of Jewish Families and Communities (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: SOC 150. This course uses the perspectives and tools of sociology to explore how different cultural and social structures affect Jewish families and communities throughout the Jewish diaspora. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.) (Cross-listed with SOC 306.)
JS 318. Applied Jewish Ethics (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Applies Jewish teachings to contemporary social problems. Case studies may involve wealth and work, sexuality, food, war, the environment, and other topics. Students apply appropriate social scientific methods to collect data, analyze, evaluate, explain, and/or solve problems in social relations and human behavior. Available for General Education, …
JS 320. Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) (3)
Study of the literature and religion of ancient Israel through the Hellenistic period. No knowledge of Hebrew language is required; all texts will be in English translation. (Cross-listed with RS 320.)
JS 330. Women in the Jewish Experience (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Examines a minority culture–women in Jewish communities from antiquity to the present. Course perspective is international, with significant focus on Mediterranean, West Asian and African Jewish societies. Contemporary topics such as sexuality, creative ritual, Israeli/Palestinian politics, and body image also are discussed. Available for General Education, CSUN …
JS 333. The Jewish Graphic Novel (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Study of comics, including comic strips, comic books and graphic novels, from literary and cultural studies perspectives. Emphasis on both history and form, including image-text relationships. Topics also may include fan culture, particular genres of comics and connections between comics and other forms of visual text. This …
JS 335. Jewish Identity in the U.S. (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Preparatory: SOC 150. This course is a social-scientific study of American Jewish religious and ethnic identity. It focuses on the social institutions and processes involved in Jewish identity, and compares the experience of Jews with other religious, ethnic, and cultural groups in the U.S. Available for General …
JS 357. History of the Holocaust (3)
Learn about how and why the Nazis and their collaborators persecuted and murdered Jews and other groups they deemed inferior. Survey long-term causes such as anti-Semitism as well as short-term factors including World War I and II. Read about Hitler’s racial ideology; delve into the world of Auschwitz and the concentration camps; analyze the actions …
JS 378. American Jewish Experience (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Seeks to describe the experience of the Jewish religion-ethnic community in America with reference to its own historic background and development and the relationship of the community to the general American culture and to other particular subcultures or ethnic groups. Emphasizes distinctive Jewish values and customs and …
JS 390CS. Nonprofit Internship in the Jewish Community (3)
Prerequisites: Instructor consent; Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Work experience in Jewish schools, synagogues, social welfare or political organizations. Faculty supervisor assists students in obtaining appropriate work placements. Work experience is complemented by academic study and written assignments. Offers a community service opportunity with service learning activities relating to concepts and theories presented. …
JS 427. Israel’s History and Peoples (3)
A history of the modern State of Israel, from the emergence of modern Jewish nationalism to the present time. The conflicts between Jews, Palestinians, and imperial and regional powers will be examined, as well as the relations between the diverse peoples that constitute Israel’s multicultural, multireligious, and multinational society. (Cross-listed with HIST 427.)
JS 495A-Z. Selected Topics in Jewish Studies (3-3)
In-depth study of a selected theme or issue in Jewish Studies. Topics will change from semester. Critical writing and reading is required. This course may serve as the capstone experience for the B.A. degree in Jewish Studies. Available for graduate credit.
JS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics in Jewish Studies (3)
Course content to be determined.
JS 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
JS 546. The Holocaust and Genocide for Educators (3)
An overview of the Holocaust and the concept of genocide, with a focus on the analysis and evaluation of varied resources for educators, including film, photographs, literature, art, music, documents and other primary source materials. (Cross-listed with HIST 546.)
KIN 115A. Adapted and Therapeutic Exercise (1-1-1-1)
Prerequisite: All students must complete a PAR-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire) and obtain physician release if indicated. A special course designed for men and women unable to participate in regular activity classes. Course may be repeated for a total of 4 units of credit. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 117. Adapted Aquatic Exercise (1-1-1)
Prerequisite: All students must complete a PAR-Q (physical activity readiness questionnaire) and obtain physician release if indicated. Provides an aquatic exercise program designed for students with physical disabilities. Students develop strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, posture, balance and improved ambulation through the application of adapted and therapeutic aquatic exercise. Concepts of water safety, physics of aquatic …
KIN 118. Adapted Self-Defense (1-1-1)
This course is designed to provide instruction and practice in the basic techniques of attack prevention and personal defense skills for individuals with specialized needs. Each student will develop a personalized program to discover and fortify those skills that fall within her or his range. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 120/L. Arts Immersion: Dance and Lab (1/1)
Prerequisite: Restricted to students in ITEP Freshman option. Corequisite: KIN 120L. Introductory course in study of dance as an art form. Concepts of dance are explored as a means of personal expression. Students engage in creative dance activities and multicultural and international dance forms. Students extend and integrate their knowledge of dance to all the …
KIN 123A. Archery (1)
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the basic techniques of target archery, emphasizing the care and use of equipment, range safety, stance and shooting techniques, scoring and competition. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 124A. Basketball I (1)
Development of understanding of rules, strategies and basic skills in competitive basketball. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 125A. Fitness for Life (1)
Introductory course offering a wide variety of conditioning activities (i.e., general aerobics, jogging, weight training, stretching) designed to increase the individual’s understanding of conditioning principles and level of fitness necessary for participation in sports or other conditioning activity courses. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 126A. Strength Training (1)
Designed to emphasize physical fitness, with special emphasis on muscular strength. Evaluation of individual needs and fitness programming are included. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 128. Fitness Walking (1)
Introduction to the performance of fitness walking as a lifelong activity that maintains and enhances well-being. Develop proficiency and increased knowledge about fitness walking as well as understand and implement a physical fitness program that features walking as a primary activity. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 129A. Running Conditioning I (1)
Development of skill and training methodology for intermediate, distance and cross country running. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 130A. Karate I (1)
Development of skill in basic techniques of Japanese karate, including self defense and an examination of karate history, philosophy and traditions. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 131A. Taekwondo (1)
Development of skill in basic techniques of Korean martial art, including self-defense and an examination of Taekwondo history, philosophy and traditions. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 132A. Aikido (1)
Study of the techniques and philosophy of Aikido, a Japanese martial art. Focus on control techniques, and is based on a blending of movement and intention so that what appears as a combative situation can be resolved without conflict. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 133A. Tai Chi Ch’uan (1)
Study of the philosophy and basic techniques of Tai Chi Ch’uan, with special focus on breathing, fluidity of movement and the application of the techniques to other physical disciplines. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 135A. Aerobic Dance I (1)
Exercises designed specifically for improving cardiovascular function and physical fitness through the mode of dynamic rhythmic dance movements. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 137A. Ballroom Dance I (1)
An introductory course to ballroom dancing. Survey, analysis, practice, and development of social dance etiquette and of proficiency in the fundamentals of ballroom dancing. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with DANC 137A.)
KIN 139A. Ballet I (1)
Development of proficiency in basic ballet skills and development of understanding and appreciation for ballet as an art form. 2 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts. (Cross-listed with DANC 139A.)
KIN 139B. Ballet II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 139A or DANC 139A or instructor consent. A continued study of ballet technique with an emphasis on combining basic skills. 2 hours week. (Cross-listed with DANC 139B.)
KIN 141A. Jazz Dance I (1)
Development of proficiency in jazz dance technique, skill and development of an understanding and appreciation of jazz dance as an art form. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with DANC 141A.)
KIN 141B. Jazz Dance II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 141A or DANC 141A or instructor consent. Development of intermediate jazz dance techniques, skill and development of an understanding and appreciation for jazz dance as an art form. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with DANC 141B.)
KIN 142A. Latin Dance I (1)
Development of proficiency in Latin folk dance skills, in choreography, and in performance of group dances based upon the traditional forms. Introduction to historical background of music. 2 hours per week. (Cross-listed with DANC 142A.)
KIN 142B. Latin Dance II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 142A or DANC 142A or instructor consent. Development of proficiency in Latin popular dance skills. Focus is on typical dances from Latin cultures, with emphasis on acquisition of intermediate level dance skills. 2 hours per week. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. (Cross-listed with DANC 142B.)
KIN 143A. Hip Hop Dance Culture I (1)
Development of introductory basic level in hip hop dance culture styles, including the most current forms found in popular youth culture and understanding its socio-ethnic origins and aesthetics. Meets 2 hours per week in the studio. (Cross-listed with DANC 143A.)
KIN 143B. Hip Hop Dance Culture II (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 143A or DANC 143A or instructor consent. Development of proficient-intermediate level skills in hip hop dance art forms, including the most current forms found in popular youth culture and understanding its socio-ethnic origins and aesthetics. Class meets for 2 studio hours per week. (Cross-listed with DANC 143B.)
KIN 144A. Modern Dance I (1)
Development of proficiency in modern dance technique skills and development of an understanding and appreciation of modern dance as an art form. Class meets for 2 studio hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts. (Cross-listed with DANC 144A.)
KIN 147. Pilates (1)
An introduction to the Pilates method—a mind-body movement program designed to stretch, strengthen and balance the body. Exercises focus on postural symmetry, breath control, abdominal strength, spine, pelvis and shoulder stabilization, muscular flexibility, joint mobility and strengthening through the complete range of motion of all joints. 2 hours per week. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. …
KIN 148. Dance Conditioning and Somatic Practices (1)
Develop proficiency and increased knowledge about dance conditioning practices, with the goal to improve stability, strength and awareness. 2 hours per week. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement. (Cross-listed with DANC 148.)
KIN 149. Yoga (1)
Philosophy and basic techniques of yoga. Through asanas (postures), stretches and deep breathing, flexibility and strength are developed and all systems of the body are revitalized. Deep breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques enhance overall health and improve ability to handle stress. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 151A. Personal Defense (1)
Instruction and practice in the basic techniques of anticipating, avoiding and, when necessary, protecting oneself from attack. Emphasis is on the avoidance of physical confrontation and the discouragement of an attacker.
KIN 152A. Soccer I (1)
Designed to practice performance techniques, analyze strategies and promote team play and sportsmanship in soccer. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 153. Sexual Assault Defense for Women (1)
A women’s self defense course against sexual assault. Course topics include awareness, risk reduction, avoidance, basic physical defense, aerosol defense and keychain defense. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 172. Ultimate Frisbee (1)
Development of proficiency in and increased knowledge of disc sports, with emphasis on Ultimate Frisbee, with the goal of improving physical skills, physical conditioning, agility and teamwork. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 177A. Swimming for Non-swimmers (1)
Introduction for the non-swimmer, which includes fundamental skills for basic swimming strokes, safety and survival techniques. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 178A. Swimming I (1)
Practice in performance and analysis of swimming, diving and other aquatic skills at the elementary level. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 179A. Swimming Conditioning (1)
Survey of various training methods and development of physical fitness utilizing aquatic activity. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 185A. Tennis I (1)
Development of skill in playing tennis, inclusion of etiquette, rules and techniques. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 195A. Volleyball I (1)
Development of proficiency in volleyball skills, including background, rules and strategy. Meets the Lifelong Learning requirement.
KIN 196A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (1-2)
Selected activity courses with content to be determined.
KIN 200. Foundations of Kinesiology (3)
Using a holistic and integrated approach, students will actively explore the multi-faceted field of Kinesiology. Course/student outcomes will include exposure to and development of liberal learning skills, professional development, a working definition and appreciation for the field, and the initiation of a portfolio.
KIN 236/L. Introduction to Choreography and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: KIN 236L. Principles of dance composition—movement sources, rhythmic, spatial and dynamic techniques of organization, and thematic development. Composition of solo and small group dances. Lab: Lab practice in choreography. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. Available for General Education, Area 3A Arts. (Cross-listed with DANC 236/L.)
KIN 242. Movement Forms: Basic Dance (1)
Introduction for the major student to the study of stylized dance (social, ethnic, ballet, jazz) as a human movement form. Serves as a base for continued study of the knowledge and applications of kinesiology.
KIN 250SW. Professional Activities: Swimming (1)
Prerequisite: Physical Education option students or instructor permission. This course is designed for Kinesiology majors enrolled in the Physical Education Option who possess basic swimming skills. Students enrolled in this course must be completely confident in deep water (13 feet or more). Activities may include, but not limited to, basic water safety and self-rescue skills, stroke …
KIN 271/L. Fundamental Movement, Gymnastics and Rhythms and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 200. Corequisite: KIN 271L. An introductory course in the fundamental movement patterns appropriate for the developing child in elementary physical education. This course is designed to develop competency in these fundamental movement patterns. Students will develop competency in knowledge and understanding of ways in which motor skills can be organized into developmentally appropriate progressions …
KIN 272/L. Non-traditional Games and Activities and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 200. Corequisite: KIN 272L. Students will be introduced to a variety of non-traditional games and activities that include team challenges, problem-solving activities and cooperative games. Students will actively explore the impact of non-traditional games and activities for the K-12 setting.
KIN 273/L. Analysis and Application of Games and Sport and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 200. Corequisite: KIN 273L. Course designed to facilitate enhanced performance and analysis of sport/game skills through a tactical understanding of a variety of invasion (e.g., basketball, soccer, lacrosse, football, speedball, ultimate Frisbee, hockey), net ball (e.g., volleyball, badminton, pickleball) and target games (e.g., bocce, golf, Frisbee golf).
KIN 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Kinesiology (1-3)
Selected topics in kinesiology with course content to be determined.
KIN 300. Foundations and Analysis of Human Movement (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 211 and BIOL 212, or BIOL 212 and BIOL 213, or BIOL 383/L. Examination of anatomical and neuromechanical concepts relevant to human movement analysis and muscular control of movement. Application of functional anatomy to fundamental movements and select movement forms in exercise, sport and dance, emphasizing movement analysis across the lifespan and across a full …
KIN 303. Foundations of Sport Management (3)
This course explores topics related to sport management. This course will prepare students with knowledge and skills to understand contemporary issues in sport management in the broader sporting context with direct applicability to kinesiological settings. This course will prepare students for success within the Sport Studies option and in their careers by increasing their understanding …
KIN 304. Dance and the Child (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 120/L; Restricted to students in the ITEP Freshman option. Provides students the opportunity to revisit dance (creative, multicultural and international dance forms) and apply their knowledge of this area to working with children. Students extend and integrate their knowledge of dance to all of the visual and performing arts. Experiences include planning, teaching …
KIN 305. Historical and Philosophical Bases of Kinesiology (4)
Prerequisite: KIN 200 or 240. Survey of the historical and philosophical bases of kinesiology.
KIN 306. Socio-Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity (3)
Examination of the socio-psychological setting for physical activity, with an emphasis on social values, individual and collective behavior, and group interaction.
KIN 307. Facilities and Event Administration in the Sport Industry (3)
Explores the competencies necessary to manage and operate facilities in the sport industry from high school to elite settings. Topics include facility design, scheduling, security and supervision, housekeeping and maintenance, merchandise, risk management and insurance. Includes conceptual and technical aspects related to developing and operating competitive sport-related events.
KIN 308. Marketing and Public Relations in the Sport Industry (3)
An overview of the marketing and public relations strategies that university, semi-professional and professional sport properties use to sell their product. Topics include market research, media outreach, crisis management and fan engagement. Emphasis is given to both traditional and emerging industry practice.
KIN 309. Science and Technology in Sports (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Exploration of sports science, including how the human body functions during exercise and sports performance. Application of functional anatomy, biomechanics and neuro-motor control to fundamental movements involved in sports. Measurement and assessment of sports performance using readily available technology. Available for General Education, Area 5 Physical and …
KIN 310. Visualization and Sport (3)
Examination of approaches for helping athletes understand, develop, and/or refine visual skills, mental skills and strategies essential for maximizing athletic performance.
KIN 311/L. Adapted Therapeutic Exercise Principles and Applications and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: KIN 311L. Lecture and laboratory courses designed to introduce principles and applications in adapted therapeutic exercise. Lab: Hands-on experiences in working with individuals with various physical disabilities are provided under clinical supervision at the Center of Achievement.
KIN 313/L. Adapted and Therapeutic Aquatic Exercise and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: KIN 313L. Lecture and lab courses designed to introduce a theoretical overview of the benefits of adapted and therapeutic aquatic exercise for individuals with physical limitations. Lab: Hands-on experiences in working with individuals with various physical disabilities are provided under clinical supervision at the Center of Achievement.
KIN 314/L. Creative Dance for Children and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: KIN 314L. Study of the elements of time, space and energy as related to children’s dance as an art form. Principles, techniques and exploration of directions of teaching dance to children. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. (Cross-listed with DANC 314/L.)
KIN 315/L. Analysis and Application of Multi-Cultural Dance Forms for Children and Adolescents and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 242 or instructor consent. Corequisite: KIN 315L. Analysis of basic to intermediate skills of multi-cultural dance, including ballroom, contra, ethnic, round and square. Students develop performance analysis skills and the ability to plan and conduct instructional activities in multi-cultural dance. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab per week. (Cross-listed with DANC 315/L.)
KIN 316/L. Choreographic Forms and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 236/L or DANC 236/L or instructor consent. Corequisite: KIN 316L. Study of preclassic, classic, modern, dramatic and group forms, with practical application in composition of solo and group dances. Lecture and lab taken concurrently. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. (Cross-listed with DANC 316/L.)
KIN 317. Advanced Analysis of Dance Forms–Ballet, Jazz, Modern (3)
Analysis of basic to intermediate skills ballet, jazz and modern dance. Organizing and conducting of dance classes, demonstrations, concerts and other special dance activities in a school setting. Students develop performance analysis skills with ability to plan and conduct instructional activities in ballet, jazz and modern dance. (Cross-listed with DANC 317.)
KIN 318. Intermediate Classical and Contemporary Ballet Technique (3-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 139B or DANC 139B or KIN 141A or DANC 141A or KIN 144A or DANC 144A or instructor consent. Recommended Preparatory: Previous formal dance training. An intermediate course for undergraduate dance specialists in classical and contemporary ballet technique. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours. …
KIN 319. Intermediate Modern Dance (3-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 139A or DANC 139A or KIN 144A or DANC 144A or instructor consent. An intermediate course for undergraduate dance specialists in modern dance technique. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours. (Cross-listed with DANC 319.)
KIN 321. Intermediate Contemporary Dance Forms (3-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 143A or DANC 143A or KIN 144A or DANC 144A or instructor consent. An intermediate course in contemporary dance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours. (Cross-listed with DANC 321.)
KIN 331. Introduction to Athletic Training Clinical Experience (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required. An introduction to athletic training clinical experiences and employment settings. Experiences may include observation in physician offices (with MD’s and/or athletic training physician extenders), rehabilitation clinics, during surgical procedures, and in performing arts and corporate settings. Students will also observe during pre-season practices.
KIN 332. Evidence-Based Practice in Athletic Training (3)
Prerequisite: Instructor permission required. This course exposes the Athletic Training student to the process of evidence-based practice. Topics include formulating a clinical question, searching for evidence, and critical appraisal of the literature. Select topics in the Prevention and Health Promotion, Clinical Examination and Diagnosis, Acute Care of Injuries and Illnesses, and Therapeutic Interventions domains will …
KIN 333. Injury Prevention Clinical Reasoning (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 338/L; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 341. Athletic Training students will practice clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis skills via case studies while integrating knowledge and skills from injury prevention, lower extremity evaluation and rehabilitation domains.
KIN 334. Evaluation and Rehabilitation Clinical Reasoning (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 333; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 342. Athletic Training students will practice clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis skills via case studies while integrating knowledge and skills from previous coursework. Advanced functional activities/ patterns also will be analyzed.
KIN 335/L. Health Related Fitness in K-12 Physical Education and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 272 and KIN 273. Corequisite: KIN 335L. Course to facilitate physical education students’ knowledge, skills, appreciation and confidence needed to lead school-aged children in the development of active, healthy lives.
KIN 336/L. Applied Fitness Training (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 300; BIOL 281 or BIOL 383/L. Corequisite: KIN 336L. Theory and application of exercise program design and instruction to both individuals and groups within the general population. Field experience through practical application in leadership of a staff/faculty wellness class conducted during lab.
KIN 337/L. Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 211 and BIOL 212, or BIOL 212 and BIOL 213, or BIOL 383/L. Corequisite: KIN 337L. An introductory course to the field of athletic training. The history of the athletic training profession, the role of the athletic trainer as part of the sports medicine team, pharmacology, nutrition, emergency management, risk management and injury assessment domains …
KIN 338/L. Lower Extremity Injury Evaluation Techniques and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 337/L. Corequisite: KIN 338L. Athletic Training students will learn how to assess various lower extremity musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Injury nomenclature, the injury evaluation process and specific body parts and injuries will be covered. Lab: Athletic Training students will develop proficiency in the individual lower extremity injury assessment techniques. Related topics that will …
KIN 339/L. Upper Extremity Injury Evaluation and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 338/L. Corequisite: KIN 339L. Lecture course designed to develop Athletic Training students’ upper extremity evaluation techniques. Lab: Athletic training students will develop proficiency in the individual upper extremity injury assessment techniques.
KIN 340. Medical Documentation (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 337/L; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisites: KIN 338/L. Introduction to injury evaluation documentation via classroom instruction and observation of physicians and allied health professionals. Documentation and assessment of risk management/ injury evaluation proficiencies through practical examination.
KIN 341. Prevention and Evaluation Clinical Experience (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 338/L; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 333. Prevention and lower extremity evaluation clinical experience. Athletic Training students practice, apply and synthesize knowledge and skills from the injury prevention and lower extremity injury evaluation domains with a physically active population, under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. The required 10 …
KIN 342. Rehabilitation and Evaluation Clinical Experience (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 341; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 334. Rehabilitation and upper extremity injury evaluation clinical experience. Athletic Training students practice, apply and synthesize knowledge and skills from the rehabilitation and upper extremity injury evaluation domains with a physically active population, under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. The required 10 …
KIN 345/L. Biomechanics and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 300. Corequisite: KIN 345L. Analysis of the ways in which anatomical makeup and mechanical laws govern the mechanics of human motion. Lab experiments designed to provide practical demonstration of mechanical laws and structured learning of qualitative and quantitative procedures for analyzing human motion.
KIN 346/L. Physiology of Exercise and Lab (3/1)
Prerequisites: BIOL 281 or BIOL 383/L. Corequisite: KIN 346L. Effects of physical activity on the human physiological processes and of the physiological aspects of skill, endurance, fatigue, training and other phenomena related to physical performance.
KIN 347. Introduction to Adapted Physical Education (3)
Study of common disabilities and deviations in growth, development and motor function in students, including the role played by all physical educators in accommodating special needs students.
KIN 349. General Medical Conditions (2)
Prerequisite: KIN 342. Corequisite: KIN 349L. Open to Athletic Training students only. Will provide students with the knowledge to assess sensory and motor function related to spine injuries, handle crisis situations, and recognize systemic diseases in patients. Pathology of the systems of the body will be covered.
KIN 349L. General Medical Conditions Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: KIN 342. Corequisite: KIN 349. Open to Athletic Training students only. This course will provide students with the skills and clinical reasoning to assess sensory and motor function related to spine injuries, handle crisis situations, and assess systemic diseases in patients. Lab requires 3 hours of contact time per week.
KIN 371/L. Physical Education Content Development for Children and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 271/L. Not available for credit to students who have completed KIN 470/L. Content, methodology, materials and equipment central to the planning, implementation and evaluation of developmental physical activity programs for children. Lab provides observation, active participation and practical experiences in activity programs for children, with emphasis on elementary-school physical education.
KIN 377. Motor Learning (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 200. Study of principles, theories, and research evidence regarding the nature of motor performance and learning with particular emphasis on factors that impact learning a skill through practice.
KIN 380/L. Perspectives of Dance and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: KIN 380L. History, aesthetics, performance forms, musical forms, cultural and racial heritages, and contemporary directions of dance in education and art. Dance is examined as a performing art, ritual, social/recreational activity and subject for scholarly investigation and analysis. Students participate in dance techniques related to content …
KIN 384. Historical and Cultural Aspects of Dance (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course explores historical, cultural, and stylistic aspects of dance and movement arts. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (I.C.) (W.I.) (Cross-listed with DANC 384.)
KIN 385. Women in Sport (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Survey of women’s past and present involvement with sport. Examines the social, cultural and developmental implications of sport participation. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative Cultural Studies. (W.I.)
KIN 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Kinesiology (1-3)
Experimental courses in kinesiology with course content to be determined.
KIN 405. Ethics and Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 305. This course examines how basic ethical theories relate to problems in kinesiology. It provides critical analysis of ethical dilemmas in contemporary sport. It also emphasizes the understanding of ethical frameworks and the application of these frameworks to ethical problems arising in other contexts related to kinesiology professions. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 406. Sport, Development, and Social Change (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 305. This class critically assesses the development of sport and the use of sport as a mechanism for social change. Students will apply critical theory to understand the efficacy of sport programs in affecting social, economic and political change. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 407. Sport, Culture and Society (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 306. Study of the role, meaning and use of American sports, from colonial times to the present. Examination of the effects of forces that influence sports in this society and the status of international sports, including the role of U.S. factors affecting sport at the international level and future directions. Available for graduate …
KIN 408. The Olympic Games (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 305. Study of sport through the perspective of the ancient and modern Olympic Games from a historical and philosophical point of view. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 409. Advanced Sport Psychology (3)
Prerequisite: Not available to students who have taken PSY 409. Recommended Preparatory: KIN 306 and/or PSY 150. Addresses the evolution of sport psychology as a science, including the psychological variables associated with successful performance in sport and physical activity settings. Kinesiology majors receive upper division elective credit toward the Kinesiology degree in options that allow electives. Available …
KIN 410. Psychosocial Aspects of Athletic Injury (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 306 or instructor consent. This course examines the psychosocial factors involved in athletic injuries and the rehabilitation process. Relevant theory and research will be discussed, as well as practical applications. Topics may include: stress, responses to injury, mental skills/tools used to manage injury (i.e., imagery, goal setting, motivation, confidence), social support, common problems …
KIN 415. Medical Aspects of Sport and Related Injuries (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 337 and KIN 345. Review of selected medical aspects of sport. Topics include injury evaluation techniques, therapeutic modalities, and rehabilitation techniques. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 417. Theoretical and Technical Aspects of Resistance Exercise (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 345/L and KIN 346/L. Corequisite: KIN 417L. A course designed to prepare students to plan, develop and implement resistance-training programs. Topics included will pertain to muscular strength and endurance conditioning, physiology of strength conditioning, muscular strength, testing and evaluation and organization/administration of strength-training programs. Students who complete this course are prepared to sit for the …
KIN 417L. Theoretical and Technical Aspects of Resistance Training Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 345/L and KIN 346/L. Corequisite: KIN 417. A hands-on lab in which students will perform various resistance-training techniques that will pertain to muscular strength and endurance conditioning, physiology of strength conditioning, muscular strength testing and evaluation and organization/administration of strength-training programs. Students who complete this course are prepared to sit for the Certified Strength and …
KIN 418. Advanced Classical and Contemporary Ballet Technique (3-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 318 or DANC 318 or instructor consent. Recommended Preparatory: Previous formal dance training. A course for students interested in a dance specialty. Class is designed at the advanced-skill level in ballet technique. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours per week. …
KIN 419. Advanced Modern Dance (3-3)
Recommended Preparatory: Previous formal dance training. An advanced course for undergraduate dance specialists in modern dance technique. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. 6 studio hours per week. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with DANC 419.)
KIN 420. Coaching Competitive Sports (3)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing. Psychological, sociological and philosophical perspectives of coaching are examined as these relate to motivation, discipline and interpersonal relations in competitive sports programs.
KIN 421. Advanced Contemporary Dance Forms (3-3)
Prerequisite: KIN 319 or DANC 319 or KIN 321 or DANC 321 or instructor consent. An advanced course in contemporary dance forms. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. Available for graduate credit. 6 studio hours. (Cross-listed with DANC 421.)
KIN 422/L. Advanced Theoretical and Technical Aspects of Strength Training and Laboratory (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 345/L and KIN 346/L or instructor permission. Corequisite: KIN 422L. This course is designed to prepare students for the planning, development, and implementation of strength training programs for athletes and tactical personnel. The main objective of this course will be to teach and develop the fundamental concepts of strength training, for the intellectual …
KIN 426. Choreography (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 236/L or DANC 236/L or KIN 316 or DANC 316 or instructor consent. View of dance composition, including movement sources, rhythmic spatial and dynamic techniques of organization; thematic development and dramatic intent. Composition of solo and small-group dances. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with DANC 426.)
KIN 427. Dance Production (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 316 or DANC 316 or instructor consent. Study of techniques and materials in dance as applied to music analysis and advanced individual and group choreography for performance. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with DANC 427.)
KIN 428. Aesthetics of Human Movement (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 305. Examines historical and contemporary physical activity movement forms (such as sport, dance and exercise) and the human body as aesthetic expressions and culturally symbolic representations. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 436. Applied Exercise and Sports Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 346 with a grade of “C-” or better. Physiological conditioning concepts, including the effects of acute and chronic bouts of exercise training, for the enhancement of health objectives and improvement of sports performance. Regular written assignments required. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 437. Athletic Training Administration (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 339/L. Athletic Training students will learn techniques and strategies required to manage athletic training programs in the professional world. Professional development and acute care of injuries also will be addressed.
KIN 441. Administration and Treatment Clinical Experience (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 342; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 443. Athletic Training students practice, apply and synthesize knowledge and skills from the administrative, modalities and general medical domains with a physically active population under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. The required 20 hours per week will assimilate Athletic Training students into …
KIN 442. Advanced Clinical Experience Techniques (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 441; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 444. Athletic Training students practice, apply and synthesize knowledge and skills from the pharmacology and acute-care domains with a physically active population, under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer. The required 15 hours per week assimilates Athletic Training students into the profession.
KIN 443. Advanced Activities Clinical Reasoning (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 334; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 441. Athletic Training students will develop clinical reasoning and differential diagnosis skills via case studies, while integrating knowledge and skills from injury prevention, injury evaluation, general medical, rehabilitation, modalities and administrative domains.
KIN 444. Professional Preparation (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 443; Open to Athletic Training students only. Corequisite: KIN 442. Athletic Training students will prepare for the Board of Certification Examination, become involved in the community and promote the athletic training profession through directed activities.
KIN 445. Advanced Biomechanics (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 345 with a grade of “C-” or better; PHYS 100A/AL. Evaluation and interpretation of motor skill performance on the basis of applied mechanics. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 446/L. Research in Exercise Physiology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: KIN 346 with a grade of “C-” or better. Corequisite: KIN 446L. Explores advanced theory of exercise physiology, as well as concepts and techniques of research. Lab experience provides competency in the application of biomedical instrumentation to exercise physiology research. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 448. Adapted Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment and Design (2)
Prerequisites: KIN 311/L. Corequisite: KIN 448L. Advanced study of adapted physical activity and therapeutic exercise, with emphases on assessment, program designing and functional motor skill training. Concurrent laboratory class is designed to provide clinical experiences in Adapted Therapeutic Exercise Program working with individuals with various physical disabilities under clinical supervision at the Center of Achievement.
KIN 448L. Adapted Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment and Design Lab (1)
Prerequisites: KIN 311/L. Corequisite: KIN 448. Designed to provide clinical experiences in Adapted Therapeutic Exercise Program working with individuals with various physical disabilities under clinical supervision at the Center of Achievement. Clinical lab experience has emphases on assessment, program design and functional motor skill training.
KIN 451. Adapted Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design (2)
Recommended Preparatory: KIN 311/L, KIN 313/L. Corequisite: KIN 451L. This course is designed to introduce intermediate/advanced knowledge in adapted aquatic therapeutic exercise. Assessment and evaluation processes to be learned include observations, screenings and various measurement instruments for the purpose of designing exercise programs for individuals and groups with special needs. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 451L. Adapted Aquatic Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design Lab (1)
Corequisite: KIN 451. Recommended Preparatory: KIN 311/L, KIN 313/L. This course is designed to introduce intermediate/advanced knowledge in adapted aquatic therapeutic exercise. Assessment and evaluation processes to be learned include observations, screenings and various measurement instruments for the purpose of designing exercise programs for individuals and groups with special needs. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 452/L. Adapted Physical Activity for Children and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: KIN 452L. Recommended Preparatory Course: KIN 477. This course is designed for students who are interested in working with children with physical and developmental disabilities. Students will learn the principles of programming and implementing adapted physical activity programs addressing the needs and providing effective supports for a child via direct service to children with …
KIN 456. Exercise Program Design (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 346 with a grade of “C-” or better. This course will examine the application of exercise guidelines for adults and children based on the standards of the American Heart Association and the American College of Sports Medicine. Additionally, this course will review field tests for determination of muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body …
KIN 457/L. Therapeutic Modalities for Sports Medicine and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 338/L. Corequisite: KIN 457L. Laboratory experiences designed to provide competency in the application of selected therapeutic agents.
KIN 462/L. Physical Education Content Development for Adolescents and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 472/L. Corequisite: KIN 462L. Course provides Physical Education option students with early field and university-based experiences required to develop and apply a variety of physical education content for adolescents in team, individual and activity settings.
KIN 467/L. Therapeutic Exercise Techniques and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 337/L. Corequisite: KIN 467L. Students will develop therapeutic exercise techniques and begin to formulate rehabilitation plans. Lab: Laboratory experiences designed to provide proficiency in selecting appropriate therapeutic exercises to design rehabilitation programs for various orthopedic injuries.
KIN 470/L. Physical Education for Children and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: KIN 470L. Not available for credit for Kinesiology majors. Focuses on the growing/moving/learning elementary-age child and on purposes, content, procedures, materials and equipment central to elementary school physical education. Lab: Observation and lab experience in elementary school physical education.
KIN 472/L. Learner Assessment and Technology in K-12 Physical Education and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisites: KIN 335/L. Corequisite: KIN 472L. A conceptual and practical understanding of alternative and traditional assessment of student learning in school physical education. Emphasis will be on formal and informal assessment and technological strategies that enhance learning, assess performance, provide feedback and communicate progress.
KIN 476. Musculoskeletal Biomechanics and Injury (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 345 or instructor consent. Anatomical, physiological and mechanical characteristics of human musculoskeletal tissues and their responses to mechanical loading. Detailed examination of injury mechanisms and their mechanical correlates. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 477. Motor Development (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 377 or instructor permission. Corequisite: KIN 478. Study of age-related changes in motor skills, the processes that underlie these changes, and the factors that influence them. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 478. Application of Motor Behavior Principles (2)
Corequisite: KIN 477. Course designed for students to use a lifespan perspective to demonstrate how to design, implement, and assess motor skill programs for any group of individuals regardless of age, developmental level, or movement task. Available for graduate credit.
KIN 479. Motor Control (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 377 or permission of instructor. An integration of the theoretical, psychological, and physiological components of motor control geared towards understanding how human perception ultimately influences movement. Special emphasis is placed on applying these concepts towards understanding specific sensorimotor skills from locomotion to singing, and how performance of those skills differs among certain populations …
KIN 481. Social History of Sport (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 305. This course explores topics related to the social history of sport in the United States and examines the social, cultural and political implications of sport in a broad societal context. This course will prepare students with knowledge and skills to understand historical and contemporary phenomena. This is located in the broader sporting …
KIN 494A-B. Academic Internship in Kinesiology (1-2)
Academic internship course. On- and off-campus study and research in selected areas of kinesiology with course content to be determined. Enrollment is limited to 6 units total in any combination of KIN 494A or DANC 494A and KIN 494B or DANC 494B. (See subtitle in appropriate Schedule of Classes.) (Cross-listed with DANC 494A-B.) (Credit/No Credit …
KIN 494I. Academic Internship Evaluation (1-1)
Corequisite: KIN 494A or DANC 494A or KIN 494B or DANC 494B. Supervised on and off-campus internship to apply content and research in selected areas of Kinesiology. May be repeated once for credit. (Cross listed with DANC 494I.) (Credit/No Credit only)
KIN 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses in Kinesiology (1-3)
Experimental courses in kinesiology with course content to be determined.
KIN 498WC. Dance Concert Modes (3)
Prerequisite: KIN 316 or DANC 316 or instructor consent. Analysis and application of advanced choreographic structures to compose individual or group choreography for dance concert productions. Available for graduate credit. (Cross-listed with DANC 498WC.)
KIN 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Independent Study
KIN 513/L. Adapted Therapeutic Exercise: Assessment and Design and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or admission to APE Added-Authorization Program or consent of instructor. Corequisite: KIN 513L. This course is designed to teach advanced knowledge and techniques in adapted therapeutic exercise. The course provides opportunities for students to integrate various aspects of kinesiology, including anatomical, physiological, biomechanical, pedagogical and socio-psychological knowledge as …
KIN 519. Seminar in Dance Science (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Kinesiology M.S. program or instructor consent. Graduate seminar in dance science, with particular focus on the application of functional anatomy, motor learning and prevention of dance injuries as it applies to the training of dancers. (Cross-listed with DANC 519.)
KIN 520. Seminar in Coaching the Modern Athlete (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. Examines different teaching and coaching personalities, styles and communication processes as they relate to interpersonal relations, motivation, discipline, self expression, competition, cooperation and problems associated with athletic coaching for different age groups and levels of competition.
KIN 526/L. Teaching Effectiveness in Kinesiology and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. Corequisite: KIN 526L. Seminar that develops knowledge and skills of teaching in kinesiology-based disciplines in higher education. Study of the research literature in pedagogy, with a primary focus on the teaching of motor activities and lab courses. Students examine instructional strategies and develop skill …
KIN 543. Dance Performance Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Kinesiology M.S. program or instructor consent. Dance performance analysis incorporates a Graduate Concert of new choreographic works, plus active scientific research involving kinesiology as it applies to dance performance. During the course students will acquire, develop and incorporate skills necessary for creating a new work to be produced and performed in a …
KIN 560. Clinical EKG and Exercise Stress Testing (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. Course in electrocardiography that includes detailed evaluation of basic EKG arrhythmias and their relationship to exercise testing and training.
KIN 575/L. Biomechanical Analysis Techniques and Lab (2/1)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. Corequisite: KIN 575L. Techniques for collecting and analyzing quantitative human movement data from high-speed film, video, dynamography and electromyography, including theories supporting 3-dimensional analysis and data-smoothing methodologies. Regular writing assignments required. Lab experience provides competency in the collection and interpretation of both kinematic and …
KIN 579. Advanced Studies in Human Motor Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. An in-depth investigation into the theories, principles and research in motor development, motor learning and motor control, with emphasis on describing and explaining changes in movement patterns across the lifespan.
KIN 595PE. Applied Methods for Physical Education (1)
The study and practical application of instructional styles, management, and planning and organization techniques relating to elementary physical education. This applied course requires students to combine their prior content knowledge in elementary physical education, effective pedagogy skills, the National Physical Education Standards and the California Physical Education Framework.
KIN 601. Advanced Evidence-Based Practice in Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. This course focuses on the process of evidence-based practice, which involves the explicit incorporation of evidence from three sources: research evidence, practitioner knowledge and experience, and patient/client preferences. Students will develop advanced skills to effectively formulate a clinical question and then search for, critically appraise, …
KIN 602. Seminar in Current Issues in Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Kinesiology M.S. program or instructor consent. Intensive study of current issues and problems in kinesiology through examination and analysis of sport and performance studies literature and research findings.
KIN 605. Research Methods and Design in Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. Study of various types of research used in kinesiology and techniques employed in collecting, classifying, interpreting and presenting data.
KIN 606. Seminar in Social Psychology of Sport (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. Advanced study of the influence of social-psychological variables as they relate to motor performance. Topics may include aggression, attitude formation and change, arousal and anxiety, achievement motivation, attribution theory, social facilitation, social reinforcement, observational learning and the competition process.
KIN 610. Quantitative Analysis of Research in Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. Study of advanced statistical methods for quantitative analysis of research data in kinesiology, including computer analysis.
KIN 612. Qualitative Research Design in Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. This course will provide an intensive study of qualitative research designs through critical examination of the research literature. The course content includes an intensive review of the issues surrounding measurement, data analysis, interpretation and ethical aspects of conducting qualitative research.
KIN 617. Advanced Strength and Conditioning (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into Kinesiology M.S. program or instructor consent. This course will address current and emerging issues in strength and conditioning. Students will develop the ability to search for and critically evaluate scientific research, discuss different strength and conditioning concepts, and utilize this information for programming and reporting. The use of technology for research, measurement, …
KIN 645. Seminar in Biomechanics (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. Analysis of current and classical research literature related to human biomechanics. Emphasis on sport and ergonomic applications.
KIN 646. Seminar in Exercise Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. Advanced human physiological variability, and potentialities and requirements for muscular activity.
KIN 647. Seminar in Adapted Physical Activity (3)
Prerequisites: KIN 605 and KIN 610. An advanced study of theory and literature regarding adapted physical activity for individuals with disabilities. This course is designed to develop in-depth knowledge by integrating the sub-disciplines of kinesiology as they relate to adapted physical activity on land and in the water. Specific topics include pedagogical, psycho-social, physiological and biomechanical aspects …
KIN 652. Seminar in Exercise Physiology of Skeletal Muscle (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. Study of the physiological, anatomical, morphological and biochemical adaptations of skeletal muscle to exercise training.
KIN 679. Seminar in Motor Behavior (3)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Kinesiology M.S. program or consent of instructor. Study and seminar discussion of selected topics in motor behavior.
KIN 695A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (1-3)
Prerequisite: Advisor or instructor consent. Specialized topics from a concentrated field of current interest presented at an advanced level.
KIN 696A,C. Directed Graduate Research (1,3)
Prerequisites: Classified status; graduate coordinator consent. Special graduate studies in kinesiology.
KIN 698A,C. Thesis or Graduate Project (1,3)
Prerequisites: Classified status; Thesis/Project Chair consent. May be repeated, but not more than 6 units may be included among the 30 total units required for the M.S. degree.
KIN 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisite: Graduate coordinator consent. Consists of a project designed to meet a highly specialized graduate need. Project selected in conference with a faculty sponsor. Progress meetings are held regularly until the end of the semester.
KM 610. Theories of Knowledge Management (3)
This course introduces students to the basic principles of knowledge management; to the historical, political, cultural, and epistemological dynamics related to the production, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge; and to the specific characterization of knowledge in individual, organizational, and community-based contexts. It provides students with foundational notions and terminology; introduces IT-based approaches to knowledge in …
KM 611. Legal and Ethical Aspects of Knowledge Management (3)
This course focuses on the legal and ethical implications inherent in the knowledge management field, providing a thorough analysis of intellectual property law; including trademark, copyright, patent, and trade secret law, with a focus on practical application. In addition to the exploration of these legal issues, the course addresses various ethical frameworks relevant to a …
KM 620. Information Organization and Knowledge Access (3)
The ease with which users navigate knowledge systems and resources is critical to an organization’s success. This course studies the interaction of people with information technologies, especially those through which organizational knowledge is accessed. Through the systematic testing of human-user interfaces (HUI), students will understand how to mitigate issues and barriers—both humanistic and technological—associated with …
KM 625. Research Methods, Mapping and Modeling for Knowledge Workers (3)
This course reviews techniques and tools that support strategic development and decision making through all phases of knowledge discovery, knowledge capture, and knowledge analysis. It prepares students to build a relational database and apply machine learning to model organizational entities, consumer profiles, behaviors and preferences in support of knowledge needs analyses. Students will: learn to …
KM 631. Knowledge Leadership (3)
This course focuses on designing, determining, organizing, directing, facilitating, and monitoring the knowledge-related practices and activities that are required to achieve an organization’s desired business strategies and objectives. Adopting a management perspective on the KM field, this course will critically examine: team management and communication, especially cross-cultural communication; the promotion of a fair and supportive …
KM 633. Communication in the Knowledge Environment (3)
This course explores the fundamentals of communication theory, processes, and rhetoric in knowledge environments. Students review communication strategies with attention to cultural, political, social, and economic context and practice the transmission of information and knowledge in various modalities. Emphasis is placed on dynamics of power in intra- and inter-organizational communication (including issues of influence, authority, …
KM 635. Knowledge Systems (3)
This course studies the basic technological and physical systems used to manage internal information, assets, records, and institutional memory. Students will analyze the needs of various organizational types and communities of knowledge, making recommendations regarding the mock deployment of knowledge systems in order to mediate organizational needs and knowledge flows. Special emphasis is placed on …
KM 642. Organizational Culture and Change Management (3)
This course focuses on the study of specific issues critical to knowledge management success. It examines the topics of organizational culture and climate, current research in organizational change management, as well as best practices to effectively and ethically lead innovation and change through proven strategic initiatives.
KM 643. Competitive Intelligence (3)
This course challenges students to design a practical research project that will responsibly utilize public and proprietary information assets to provide knowledge solutions applicable to complex business needs. It captures the latest techniques and technologies to conduct business analysis while using strategy development frameworks, with special attention paid to understanding an industry’s internal operating conditions; …
KM 645. Statistics and Data Analytics (3)
This course provides a comparative analysis of statistical methods and tools, demonstrating how different analytic methods can be used to address the critical data issues faced by organizations in a digital age. Students learn to apply those methods across various communities of practice in support of strategic initiatives. Students also analyze a range of issues …
KM 650. Knowledge Management Technologies (3)
This course provides students with the theoretical and practical resources to enable knowledge production, representation, and communication, equipping students to analyze multiple datasets (Big Data) and textual corpuses that support organizational decision-making processes. The course thoroughly examines techniques of data visualization with an emphasis on ethical and faithful visual representations that avoid the distortion of …
KM 698. Graduate Project (3)
In this course, students create a major independent assignment or research project that demonstrates an advanced understanding of the knowledge management best practices relevant to their particular professional setting, including the historical, social, and political factors that inform and shape those practices. By offering a structured learning environment in which students can tailor their project …
KOR 101. Elementary Korean I (4)
Prerequisite: Not open to students with oral and writing proficiency or who attended schools where Korean was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Korean: alphabet and additional sounds, grammatical structure, reading, writing and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, CSUN Section F Comparative …
KOR 102. Elementary Korean II (4)
Prerequisite: KOR 101 or instructor consent. Not open to students with oral proficiency or who attended schools where Korean was the language of instruction. Study of the fundamentals of Korean, including alphabet and additional sounds, grammatical structure, reading, writing and practice in the spoken language. May not be challenged by exam. Available for General Education, CSUN …
LEAD 470. Leadership Development Seminar (3)
Prerequisites: MGT 370; MGT 454; MGT 360 is a prerequisite for Business majors. The Leadership Development Seminar is designed to help undergraduate students develop the skills needed to become effective leaders. The seminar empowers students to cultivate essential competencies, skills, and knowledge necessary for fostering effective leadership qualities in their personal and professional lives. Through a …
LIB 290. The Information Ecosystem: Becoming a Savvy User (1)
Students will gain a greater understanding of their role and responsibility in creating and consuming information, in navigating the changing dynamics of the world of information, and in the ethical use of information. Course assignments and activities will foster enhanced engagement with the core ideas about information and the variation in disciplinary scholarship. We will …
LING 113A. Approaches to University Writing A (3)
Prerequisite: Placement in a supported GE subarea A2 Written Communication course. Corequisite: UNIV 061. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form designed with international non-native speakers of English in mind. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies, and the appropriate gathering …
LING 113B. Approaches to University Writing B (3)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of 113A. Corequisite: UNIV 062. Expository prose writing with a focus on both content and form. Specific emphases include the exercise of logical thought and clear expression, the development of effective organizational strategies, and the appropriate gathering and utilization of evidence. Includes instruction on diction, syntax and grammar, as well as the elements …
LING 200. (How) Language Matters (3)
This course draws heavily from current issues in society to highlight the role of language. It explores strategies used to construct and reflect our identities (as skaters, rappers, school girls, nerds, etc.), to form new meanings and to accommodate popular new technologies (e.g., texting). This course also examines personal and societal perceptions and attitudes toward …
LING 230. Forbidden Language: Swearing and Taboo Language (3)
Study of the meaning, role, and use of forbidden language in English and other languages, including understanding the many types (swearing, obscenity, taboo, etc.), its grammar and where it is processed in the brain, how these words have changed over time, societal attitudes towards those who use it, comparing its use in other cultures and …
LING 240. Language and Music (3)
This course explores language and music, and their co-occurrence in human societies and cultures. Is it a mere coincidence or is there an underlying reason? Is our innate ability to develop language related to how we create and experience music? Is our brain “wired” for both music and language? Are they related to each other …
LING 250. Language(s) in California (3)
What are the languages of California? Who speaks them? What can discovering and examining the range of indigenous, diasporic and emerging languages in California tell us about our own relationships to language and languages, individually and collectively? This course looks at these questions, investigating, through its survey of California’s languages, some fundamental linguistic and sociolinguistic …
LING 300. Approaches to Linguistic Analysis (3)
This course provides a comprehensive, in-depth and data-driven introduction to the questions that are raised in the major subfields of linguistics and to the prevailing scientific approaches that are applied to answer those questions. Students will learn foundational concepts of the field and learn to analyze linguistic data. Students also will learn how to describe …
LING 303. Human Language: Defining Our Biological Identity (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course addresses two areas at once: the nature of human language and how linguistics and its practitioners study it. It provides students with opportunities to systematically examine and analyze aspects of human language, of which–as we all are–they have been largely unaware. From learning, applying, and …
LING 309. Language and Social Interaction (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course explores a range of topics related to the study of language and social interaction in both casual and professional settings (such as clinical settings, 911 call centers, news interviews, classrooms). It examines how language affects our social lives and how social organization affects our use …
LING 310. Forensic Linguistics: Language and the Law (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Determining what a written text or spoken utterance exactly conveys is nowhere more important than in the area of the law where subtle differences in wording can have drastic consequences in people’s lives. This course examines how language is used and interpreted in legal settings by applying …
LING 325. Language, Gender, and Identity (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course studies language as a major factor in our formation of our self-identity and our conceptualization of ourselves and others as male or female. It provides a comprehensive introduction from a linguistic perspective to issues of language, gender, identity and power. Available for General Education, CSUN Section …
LING 330. Fundamentals for TESL (3)
Introduces students to the fundamentals of TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language). Students will explore the skills and conditions involved in successful second and foreign language learning. Students will use this knowledge to understand the foundations related to second and foreign language instruction, specifically for adults in Intensive English Programs, adult schools, community colleges …
LING 331. Grammar for Teaching English as a Second Language (3)
Introduction to English grammar pedagogy that is essential to become effective teachers of English as a second or foreign language. This course allows students to acquire knowledge of English grammatical forms, meanings, and uses, as well as to explore issues related to grammar teaching in the language classroom. Students in this course will develop skills …
LING 402. Phonetics and Phonology (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: LING 300 or ENGL 301. Study of the physical and acoustical properties of sound in a variety of natural languages, as well as phonological analysis and rule formation in phonological systems. Available for graduate credit.
LING 403. Introduction to Morphology (3)
Preparatory: LING 300 or equivalent. This morphology course introduces students to the range of questions that the field of linguistics asks about speakers’ knowledge of word structure and to the methods that linguists use both to respond to such questions and develop additional ones. Students will become acquainted with central insights from the field and learn …
LING 404. Syntax (3)
Preparatory: LING 300. LING 404 takes students into the field of syntactic inquiry, learning about the tools used to develop representations of what speakers of a language know about the structural relationships among the meaning-bearing elements in their language, and about how such representations are evaluated, in pursuit of the representations telling us the most about …
LING 408. Semantics and Pragmatics (3)
Linguistic study of meaning and context of discourse and the relationship of such study to grammar. Available for graduate credit.
LING 411. Introduction to Historical Linguistics (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: LING 300 or ENGL 301. LING 411 investigates the ways languages emerge and evolve. The course looks at gradual changes in vocabulary (lexicon), sounds (phonetics and phonology—hence, spelling), and grammar (morphology and syntax). Topics include the comparative method, the genealogical and typological classification of languages, language universals and the historical development of …
LING 417. Language Development and Acquisition (3)
Required for both ITEP and Linguistics/TESL students and addresses topics linked to language arts and (T)ESL methods courses for students preparing to teach. Introduces students to the study of language development and acquisition, including such topics as approaches to the development of children’s grammars, the development of communicative competence, definitions of bilingualism and multilingualism, relationships …
LING 427. Languages in Contact (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: LING 300 or ENGL 301. This course examines various effects of language contact–the occurrence of lexical and grammatical borrowing, such as borrowings between English and Spanish; the emergence of pidgins, creoles and mixed languages; and the process of language attrition or death in the context of a dominant language. The course also …
LING 441. Sociolinguistics (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: LING 300 or ENGL 301. Examines linguistic behavior patterns as determined by such factors as age, gender, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, region and social context. Available for graduate credit.
LING 447. Bilingualism in the U.S. (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: LING 300 or ENGL 301. Upper division course dealing with concepts and controversies regarding bilingualism in the U.S. Students will gain an understanding of bilingual language acquisition (e.g., when children acquire more than one language in the home or at school); bilingual language phenomena such as code-switching, linguistic borrowing, transfer, and interlanguage, …
LING 455. Computational Linguistics (3)
This is an intensive seminar on computational data processing in linguistics. While computers have no minds of their own, researchers are increasingly able to harness computational methods to understand natural language, which is often ‘messy’ and unpredictable. The focus of this course is the creation of working computer code that can help us answer questions …
LING 495A-Z. Selected Topics in Linguistics (3-3-3)
Recommended Preparatory: LING 300. In-depth study of a selected theme or issue in Linguistics that is not covered in other Linguistics undergraduate courses. Topics will change from semester to semester and be restricted in scope and aimed at gaining depth on a particular issue in Linguistics. Critical writing and reading required. Up to three different courses …
LING 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (1-3)
Preparatory: Consent of instructor and Linguistics/TESL department chair. Experimental courses in linguistics offered in other departments are subject to approval by the Linguistics/TESL department chair.
LING 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Preparatory: Consent of instructor and Linguistics/TESL department chair.
LING 500. Seminar in Phonetics (3)
Prerequisite: LING 402. This course focuses on articulatory phonetics. In depth study of current issues in the articulatory and physical properties of sounds in natural languages; typology of sound inventories in world languages; perception, transcription, and production of sounds.
LING 501. Seminar in Phonology (3)
Prerequisite: LING 506 or equivalent. Current issues in phonological theory.
LING 502. Seminar in Research on Second Language Acquisition (3)
Critical historical examination of research on second-language acquisition. Study of analytical approaches, such as contrastive analysis, error analysis, performance analysis and discourse analysis, showing how different approaches reflect changing conceptions of language and the nature of language learners.
LING 503. Seminar in Cognitive Linguistics (3)
Prerequisite: LING 510 or equivalent or consent of the instructor. Examination of recent theoretical developments in linguistics from the general perspective of cognitive science. Focus on three major areas: cognitive grammar, semantics and pragmatic dimensions of linguistic categorization, as well as the interface of cognition, experience and grammar in natural discourse.
LING 505. Seminar in Discourse Analysis (3)
Seminar in the theoretical and methodological aspects of discourse analysis in a linguistic perspective.
LING 506. Foundational Concepts of Phonetics and Phonology (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: LING 510 or equivalent. This course introduces graduate students in Linguistics and TESL to key concepts from the fields of phonetics and phonology. The phonetics component of the course focuses on the articulatory description and classification of speech sounds and provides practice in using the International Phonetic Alphabet. The phonology component of …
LING 510. Foundational Concepts in Linguistics (3)
This course introduces graduate students in Linguistics and TESL to the central questions and findings that guide linguistic research in phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics, discourse analysis, sociolinguistics and historical linguistics. This data rich and research focused course emphasizes analysis, reasoning, and argumentation in the context of these subfields of linguistics and …
LING 515. Survey of Applied Linguistics (3)
An introduction to multiple definitions of the field of applied linguistics and insight into the ways that scholars identify and define the concerns of the discipline. Included in the course will be an introductory survey of several specific areas of study that fall under the heading of Applied Linguistics.
LING 517. Foundational Concepts of Language Development and Acquisition (3)
This course introduces graduate students in Linguistics and TESL to key findings from the fields of first and second language acquisition. Topics include the acquisition and processing of phonology, morphology, syntax, and discourse and the parallels and differences between first and subsequent language acquisition. The course emphasizes a critical analysis of diverging frameworks and models …
LING 520. Issues in ESL Reading and Writing (3)
Preparatory: LING 530. Provides students with a foundation for understanding the processes of reading and writing—as well as the relationships between them—as they are experienced by adult second-language learners. Topics in the area of reading include skills and strategies that contribute to the second language learner’s ability to read and to comprehend a variety of …
LING 521. Issues in ESL Listening and Speaking (3)
Preparatory: LING 530. Provides students with a foundation for understanding the processes of listening and speaking as these are experienced by adult second-language learners. While the course focuses on the academic environment, it includes an examination of skills necessary for learners to comprehend a variety of speakers in a range of spoken discourse types, covering …
LING 525. English Structures for ESL/EFL Teaching (3)
Preparatory: LING 530. Provides a systematic description of the structures and usages of English grammar from the perspective of someone learning English as an additional language. Students focus on ways that such material may most effectively be presented to non-native speakers of English.
LING 530. Introduction to TESL (3)
This course prepares students for coursework offered in the M.A. degree in TESL program and for careers in the TESL field. Students will learn the goals of an M.A. TESL student—acquire practical planning skills, examine the history of second and foreign language teaching, develop a basic knowledge of second language acquisition, use research tools in …
LING 541. Seminar in Sociolinguistics (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: LING 510 or equivalent. This course is a graduate seminar on sociolinguistics with a focus on language variation description, theory, method, and application. The course will examine regional, social, ethnic and gender varieties. The class will study reports of research focusing on everyday social interaction as well as on larger scale patterns …
LING 555. TESL Classroom Practices in Postsecondary Academic Settings (3)
Prerequisite: LING 530. Prerequisite or Corequisite: LING 525. This course is designed to provide students knowledge of issues related to the teaching of English as a second language (ESL) to non-native speakers of English in postsecondary academic settings and also to provide students an opportunity to gain teaching experience through supervised practicum training. The focus …
LING 566. Research Methods for Linguistics (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite for TESL Track: LING 530. Prerequisite or Corequisite for LING Track: LING 510. An introduction to research in linguistics, including quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research. Data collection and analysis are covered, along with methods for writing research reports.
LING 568. TESL Testing and Assessment (3)
Prerequisite: LING 530. This course is intended for students interested in exploring and practicing educational assessment and pursuing a career in TESL. In this course, students not only learn about assessment practices, but more specifically they become aware of the types of pre-, post- and in-class language assessment required to run an effective English language …
LING 578. English for Specific Purposes (3)
This course examines current research, theories, practices, and instructional approaches to teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Students will receive an introduction to ESP and its various sub-branches-English for Academic Purposes (EAP), English for Occupational Purposes (EOP), and English for Professional Purposes (EPP). This course prepares students to teach ESP in a variety of contexts …
LING 590A-Z. Selected Topics in Linguistics/TESL (3-3)
Prerequisite: LING 510 or equivalent or consent of the instructor. In-depth study of a selected theme or issue in Linguistics/TESL that is not covered in other Linguistic/TESL graduate courses. Topics will change from semester to semester and be restricted in scope and aimed at gaining depth on a particular issue in Linguistics/TESL. Critical writing and …
LING 604. Acoustic and Instrumental Phonetics (3)
Prerequisite: LING 506 or equivalent. This course focuses on acoustic phonetics. In depth empirical and theoretical study of the acoustic properties of speech production, perception, and audition. In addition, students will develop expertise in the use of laboratory equipment and instrumentation in the analysis of experimental phonetic data.
LING 610. Seminar in Syntax (3)
Prerequisite: LING 404. In-depth study of current approaches to syntactic analysis.
LING 697. Directed Comprehensive Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Consent of Linguistics/TESL department chair. Enrollment required in the semester that the comprehensive examination is taken.
LING 698D. Graduate Project (3)
This course serves as the culminating experience for students in the Linguistics and TESL M.A. programs. The focus of the course is on the development of a professional graduate project (a graduate project), which will demonstrate each student’s accomplishments and mastery of the relevant area (TESL or Linguistics). While the requirements for the graduate project …
LING 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
Prerequisites: Classified graduate status; Consent of instructor and Linguistics/TESL department chair. Maximum of 6 units of 599 and 699 allowed in a student’s program.
LRS 100/F. Liberal Studies Freshman Seminar and Field Study (1/1)
Prerequisite: ITEP Freshman option students only. Recommended Corequisite: LRS 100F. Introduces first-time freshman students to university culture and expectations and to fieldwork methodology in elementary education. Students focus primarily on themselves as learners with a secondary focus on children as learners. Topics: how students learn; time management; diversity; information competence; introduction to technology; university literacy; …
LRS 150/F. Liberal Studies and Anthropology and Field Study (2/1)
Prerequisite: ITEP Freshman option students only. Recommended Corequisite: LRS 150F. Preparatory: LRS 100/F. Introduction to the study of cultural anthropology, with a focus on cultural issues that influence learning and education of multicultural populations. Students apply cultural concepts to understand themselves as learners and to children in elementary-school settings. Topics include gender, ethnicity and people …
LRS 196A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Experimental Topics
LRS 200/L. Liberal Studies Seminar and Lab: Learning, Thinking, and Doing Physical Science (3/1)
Prerequisite: ITEP-Freshman Option students only. Corequisite: LRS 200L. This course provides aspiring elementary school teachers with an understanding of how young children construct and comprehend key facets of science including explanations, theories, models, and experiments. In tandem with learning and doing science, students think about the philosophical and cognitive underpinnings of these facets of science. …
LRS 250/F. Integrating Reason, Belief and Education and Field Study (3/1)
Prerequisite: ITEP Freshman option students only. Recommended Corequisite: LRS 250F. Introduction to the concepts essential to the identification, analysis and evaluation of arguments for students in the Integrated Teacher Education Program. Students examine the variety of sources of justification, evidence and warrant, such as argumentation, problem solving and perception. Emphasizes the application of these and …
LRS 296A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Experimental Topics
LRS 300/F. Interdisciplinary Approaches for Future Teachers and Field Study (2/1)
Prerequisites: Course is limited to Pre-Credential and ITEP-Junior Option students; Junior Standing. Corequisite: LRS 300F. This course focuses on developing skills for successfully integrating subject matter knowledge from multiple disciplines in preparation for a career in teaching. It introduces students to knowledge integration theory and tools for integrated teaching including: basic notions of literacy, knowledge …
LRS 333. Perspectives on Literacy (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 301. Corequisites: LRS 433/F. This course examines topics related to the development of reading and writing—what people frequently refer to as literacy. These topics range from how the organization of the human brain integrates its design for language with the cognitive demands of representing language in print to understanding the roles of human …
LRS 396A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Experimental Topics
LRS 425A-Z. Selected Topics in Childhood Studies (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Recommended Preparatory: ENGL 428 or ENGL 429. Intensive interdisciplinary study of a particular topic in childhood studies as seen from historical and critical perspectives, with emphasis on the application of cultural theory. Topics will change from semester to semester.
LRS 433/F. Practicum in Early Literacy (2/1)
Prerequisite: ENGL 301. Corequisite: LRS 333. This is a practicum designed to extend information and concepts presented in LRS 333. The focus of this course is on the application of research in language, development and early literacy. The role of early intervention in the prevention of learning difficulties and concepts related to individual differences in …
LRS 491. Capstone Seminar (3-3)
Preparatory: FLIT 391 or HUM 391. Intensive interdisciplinary study of an age, movement, problem, or theme, with emphasis on the application of cultural theory in interdisciplinary study. The topic of the seminar varies. Students will complete a senior project, such as a research paper or a creative performance that demonstrates the integrated knowledge, understanding and …
LRS 496A-Z. Experimental Topics Courses (3)
Experimental Topics
MATH 091B. Support Course for GE Mathematics – Business (1-1)
Corequisites: MATH 103 and MATH 103L. This is a credit/no credit pre-baccalaureate math class designed to support students in the algebra intensive GE Math course, the Business Math course, MATH 103. It provides just-in-time remediation for the MATH 103 lecture meetings, allowing students to have the prerequisites at their fingertips. May be repeated once for …
MATH 091C. Support Course for GE Mathematics – STEM (1-1)
Corequisites: MATH 102 and MATH 102L. This is a credit/no credit pre-baccalaureate math class designed to support students in the algebra intensive GE Math course for the Calculus sequence. It provides just in time remediation for the MATH 102 lecture meetings, allowing students to have the prerequisites at their fingertips. May be repeated once for …
MATH 091S. Support Course for GE Mathematics – Statistics (1-1)
Corequisites: MATH 141 and MATH 141L. This is a credit/no credit pre-baccalaureate math class designed to support students in the Introductory Statistics course. It provides just-in-time remediation for the MATH 141 lecture meetings, allowing students to have the prerequisites at their fingertips. May be repeated once for credit. 2 hours per week. (Credit/No Credit only)
MATH 102. Pre-Calculus I (3)
Prerequisites: Listed in Table 1. A preparation for the algebra necessary for calculus. This course is intended for computer science, engineering, mathematics, and natural science majors. It builds on student’s familiarity with linear, quadratic, and rational expressions to achieve fluent proficiency in analyzing the local and global behavior of functions involving such expressions. Not open …
MATH 102L. Pre-Calculus I Lab (1)
Corequisite: MATH 102. This is a Credit/No Credit hybrid enrichment laboratory for students in MATH 102. This course is designed to give students additional exposure to pre-calculus topics beyond what can be done in lecture. The active learning approach to problem solving practiced in this lab class enhances the lecture experience and strengthens the skills …
MATH 103. Mathematical Methods for Business (3)
Prerequisites: Listed in Table 1. Concepts and applications of algebra and calculus to business. Topics include functions, systems of equations, matrices, the derivative and business-related topics in calculus. Available for General Education, Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning.
MATH 103L. Mathematics for Business Laboratory (1)
Corequisite: MATH 103. This a Credit/No Credit hybrid enrichment laboratory that is designed to give students additional exposure to the applications of college algebra to business and economics beyond what can be done in lecture. The active learning approach to problem solving practiced in the lab class enhances the lecture experience and strengthen the skills …
MATH 105. Pre-Calculus II (5)
Prerequisites: Listed in Table 1. A preparation for the trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions used in calculus. This course is intended for computer science, engineering, mathematics, and natural science majors. This course builds on student’s familiarity with exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric expressions to achieve proficiency in analyzing the local and global behavior of functions involving …
MATH 105L. Pre-Calculus II Lab (1)
Corequisite: MATH 105. All students in MATH 105 are encouraged to enroll in this course. This is a Credit/No Credit hybrid enrichment laboratory for students in MATH 105. This course will include a self-paced, modular online component. 3 hours lab per week. (Credit/No Credit only)
MATH 106. Mathematical Foundations for Non-Calculus Physics (5)
Prerequisites: Listed in Table 1. Mathematics applicable to problems in non-calculus based physics. Sets, inequalities; functions and graphs: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric; introduction to vectors, angular velocity, and parametric equations. This course is not open to students who have credit in MATH 105 or MATH 255A. Available for General Education, Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical …
MATH 131. Mathematical Ideas (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics. General Education course intended to acquaint the student with basic mathematical ideas. Available for General Education, Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning.
MATH 140. Introductory Statistics (4)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics. Methods for displaying, describing and producing data. Normal distribution. Correlation and regression. Sampling distributions and probability. Statistical inference for means and proportions. Hybrid (part online) or fully online sections only. Available for General Education, Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning. (Cross-listed with MATH 140BUS, MATH 140SCI, …
MATH 140BUS. Introductory Statistics for Business (4)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics. Methods for displaying, describing and producing data. Normal distribution. Correlation and regression. Sampling distributions and probability. Statistical inference for means and proportions. Applications to business. Open to students in the College of Business and Economics. Students who are exploratory majors may enroll in this course. Available for General Education, …
MATH 140SCI. Introductory Statistics for STEM (4)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics. Methods for displaying, describing and producing data. Normal distribution. Correlation and regression. Sampling distributions and probability. Statistical inference for means and proportions. Applications to STEM fields. Open to all students except those in the College of Business, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and CADV (Child and Adolescent …
MATH 141. Essentials of Statistics (3)
Prerequisite: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics or concurrent enrollment in MATH 091S. Corequisite: MATH 141L. Basic statistical concepts and reasoning, including methods for displaying, summarizing, interpreting, and producing data. The normal model and variability in random samples. Statistical inference for means and proportions. The linear model: correlation and regression. This course is intended for students majoring in the social …
MATH 141L. Essentials of Statistics Lab (1)
Corequisite: MATH 141. This is a Credit/No Credit hybrid enrichment laboratory for students in MATH 141 that is designed to give students additional exposure to the applications of statistical concepts and tools beyond what can be done in lecture. The active learning approach to problem solving practiced in this lab class enhances the lecture experience …
MATH 150A. Calculus I (5)
Prerequisites: Listed in Table 1. Limits, derivatives, and applications of differentiation. Definite and indefinite integrals. The fundamental theorem of calculus and applications of integration. Available for General Education, Basic Skills Area 2 Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning.
MATH 150AL. Calculus I Laboratory (1)
Corequisite: MATH 150A. All students in MATH 150A are encouraged to enroll in this course. This is a Credit/No Credit hybrid enrichment laboratory for students in MATH 150A. This course will include a self-paced, modular online component. 3 hours lab per week. (Credit/No Credit only)
MATH 150B. Calculus II (5)
Prerequisites: Listed in Table 1. Techniques of integration and improper integrals. Sequences and series. Power series and Taylor polynomials. Parametric and polar coordinates. Vectors and solid geometry.
MATH 150BL. Calculus II Laboratory (1)
Corequisite: MATH 150B. All students in MATH 150B are encouraged to enroll in this course. This is a Credit/No Credit hybrid enrichment laboratory for students in MATH 150B. This course will include a self-paced, modular online component. 3 hours lab per week. (Credit/No Credit only)
MATH 210. Basic Number Concepts (3)
Prerequisites: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics, or credit in MATH 093 or MATH 196QR or MATH 196S or equivalent. Language of sets, systems of numeration, nature of numbers and fundamentals of operations, relations and functions, domain of integers, and field of rational and real numbers. Designed primarily for students intending to teach in elementary …
MATH 211. Statistics and Probability for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 210 with a grade of “C” or better. Univariate and bivariate data analysis; probability and probability distributions; design of studies and concepts of inferential statistics; applications to procedures used to evaluate teaching and learning. Not available for credit toward a Mathematics major or minor.
MATH 250. Calculus III (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 150B with a grade of “C” or better. Continuation of MATH 150B. Solid analytic geometry and space curves. Partial differentiation and applications. Multiple integrals. Line integrals and independence of path. Vector calculus including the divergence theorem and Stokes’ theorem.
MATH 255A. Calculus for the Life Sciences I (3)
Prerequisites: Listed in Table 1. Knowledge of trigonometry is assumed. First semester of a brief course in calculus. Topics include calculus of functions of one real variable, techniques of differentiation, applications to graphing, optimization problems, and an introduction to integration. Applications to life sciences are emphasized. Not open for credit to students who have successfully …
MATH 255AL. Calculus for the Life Sciences I Lab (1)
Corequisite: MATH 255A. All students in MATH 255A are encouraged to enroll in this lab. This course will include a self-paced, modular outline component. 3 lab hours per week. (Credit/No Credit only)
MATH 255B. Calculus for the Life Sciences II (3)
Prerequisites: Listed in Table 1. Second semester of a brief course in calculus. Topics include techniques of integration, introduction to differential equations, applications of calculus in probability, elements of multivariable calculus, and linear algebra. Applications to life sciences are emphasized. Not open for students who have successfully completed MATH 150AB.
MATH 255BL. Calculus for the Life Sciences II Lab (1)
Corequisite: MATH 255B. All students in MATH 255B are encouraged to enroll in this course. This course will include a self-paced, modular online component. 3 lab hours per week. (Credit/No Credit only)
MATH 262. Introduction to Linear Algebra (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 150B with a grade of “C” or better. Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, eigenvalues, vector spaces and linear transformations, as well as introduction to inner products on Rn and spectral theorem for symmetric matrices.
MATH 280. Applied Differential Equations (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 150B with a grade of “C” or better. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 250. First order equations. Explicit solution methods, existence and uniqueness for initial value problems. Higher order linear equations. Undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters. Laplace transforms and transform solution methods. Linear first-order systems. Emphasis on engineering applications. Not …
MATH 310. Basic Concepts of Geometry (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 210 with a grade of “C” or better. Second course for students intending to teach in elementary or junior high school. Geometry as a system; congruence and similarity through construction with straightedge and compass; transformational geometry; the nature of measurement, precision and accuracy. Not available for credit toward the major or …
MATH 310L. Basic Concepts of Geometry Lab (1)
Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 310. Problem solving using models and simulation in mathematics appropriate for the elementary-school classroom. 2 hours of activities per week. (Credit/No Credit only)
MATH 312. Basic Algebraic Concepts (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 210 and MATH 310 with grades of “C” or better, or instructor consent. Topics selected from: abstract algebra and applied algebra using elementary mathematical models. Not available for credit toward the Mathematics major or minor.
MATH 320. Foundations of Higher Mathematics (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 150B with a grade of “C” or better. The goal of this course is to help students transition from a primarily computational mode of doing mathematics to a more conceptual mode. The emphasis will be on proofs, which are taught in the context of elementary number theory, combinatorics and analysis; the …
MATH 326. Discrete Mathematics (3)
Prerequisites: ECE 320 or PHIL 230; Completion of MATH 150B with a grade of “C” or better. Propositional calculus, predicate calculus, set algebra, relations, functions, mappings, fields and number systems.
MATH 331. Mathematical Explorations (3)
Prerequisites: Multiple Measures Placement in GE-level Mathematics, or credit in MATH 093 or MATH 196QR or MATH 196S. Completion of the lower division writing requirement; Upper division standing. A course designed to give students an appreciation of the diversity of mathematics and the spirit in which it is employed in various applications. The character and …
MATH 340. Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 150B with a grade of “C” or better. Sample spaces, probability rules, independence, conditional probability, Bayes Theorem, discrete random variables (binomial, Poisson, geometric, negative binomial), continuous random variables (normal, gamma, exponential, uniform), expectations, moment generating functions, joint, conditional and marginal distributions and conditional expectations, linear combinations of random variables, sampling distributions, …
MATH 351. Differential Equations (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 250 and MATH 262 with a grade of “C” or better. Not open to students who have credit for MATH 280. First-order equations and explicit solution methods. The Picard-Lindelöf existence and uniqueness theorem. Higher order linear equations. Undetermined coefficients and variation of parameters. Power series solutions. Linear systems and eigenvector methods. Linearization …
MATH 360. Abstract Algebra I (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 262 and MATH 320 with a grade of “C” or better. Survey course in abstract algebra. Introduction to groups, rings, fields and vector spaces.
MATH 366. Combinatorics (3)
Corequisite: MATH 320 or MATH 326. This is a one-semester introduction to combinatorics. Topics include enumerative combinatorics (inclusion-exclusion, generating functions, Polya’s Theorem, etc.) and combinatorial structures (graphs, designs, etc.).
MATH 370. Foundations of Geometry (3)
Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 320. One of the goals of this course is to help students write rigorous proofs of results of plane Euclidean geometry. It is also expected that students visualize and develop geometric intuition through the use of dynamic geometry software. The content includes history, axiomatic structure and theorems of plane Euclidean geometry, …
MATH 382/L. Introduction to Scientific Computing and Lab (2/1)
Corequisite: MATH 262. This course gives students an introduction to basic numerical techniques and to programming using some of the common software packages used in mathematics. Students apply these techniques in projects from different branches of mathematics. (This course does not replace a rigorous course in numerical analysis.) 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
MATH 391. Field Experience in the Mathematics of the Public Schools (2)
Prerequisites: Multiple Subject Candidates—MATH 210 and MATH 310 or corequisite with MATH 310. Single Subject Candidates—MATH 150A, MATH 150B; Junior standing. Field experience course designed to give the prospective teacher an appreciation of a quality mathematics program in public schools. Requirements include 45 hours of participation in an assigned school and regular group meetings to discuss …
MATH 440A. Mathematical Statistics I (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 262 and MATH 340 with a grade of “C” or better. Point estimation, bias and mean squared error, optimality theory for estimates, maximum likelihood estimation, confidence intervals, test of hypotheses, power, and optimality theory for tests. Available for graduate credit.
MATH 440B. Mathematical Statistics II (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 440A with a grade of “C” or better. Chi-square goodness of fit tests, simple and multiple linear regression, 1- and 2-way analysis of variance, and statistical analysis using the computer. Available for graduate credit.
MATH 442A-Z. Topics in Mathematical Statistics (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 340 with a grade of “C” or better, or MATH 440A with a grade of “C” or better. Topics selected from statistics and/or probability, such as nonparametric statistics, multivariate statistics, experimental design, decision theory and advanced probability theory.
MATH 443. Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 250, MATH 262, and MATH 340 all with grades of “C” or better. This course focuses on more advanced but essential topics in probability theory and stochastic processes. Topics include joint probability distributions, functions of random variables, conditional probabilities, expectations and variances, probability inequalities, stochastic convergence, multivariate normal distribution, quadratic forms, random walks, …
MATH 444. Statistical Modeling (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 340. This course will cover the fundamental concepts of statistical model building, including inference, applied linear regression, multiple regression, prediction and variable selection, nonlinear and nonparametric regression, principal component analysis and factor analysis. Software and coding will be used to apply the theory to examples and real data sets, but no previous coding …
MATH 445. Statistical Foundations to Machine Learning (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 444 or MATH 440A or graduate standing with approval from the coordinator/instructor. This course will cover concepts of linear models and prediction models including generalized linear models, supervised and unsupervised learning such as classification techniques and clustering. It also includes missing data techniques and concepts of time-series analysis. Software and coding will be …
MATH 450A. Advanced Calculus I (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 320 with a grade of “C” or better. Brief exposure to real numbers including completeness, Bolzano Weierstrass theorem, countability of subsets; continuity and differentiability of real valued functions on the real line; the inverse function theorem on R; integration; the fundamental theorem of calculus; improper Riemann integration; infinite series; uniform convergence; …
MATH 450B. Advanced Calculus II (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 450A with a grade of “C” or better. Topics include topology on R^n, continuity and differentiability of functions from domains in R^m to R^n, Taylor’s formula, the inverse and implicit function theorems, integration of functions on Jordan regions, iterated integrals, the change of variables theorem, curves and surfaces in R^n, and …
MATH 455. Complex Variables (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 450A with a grade of “C” or better. Complex numbers, analytic functions, complex integration, Cauchy’s Theorem, power series, calculus of residues and conformal mappings. Available for graduate credit.
MATH 460. Abstract Algebra II (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 360 with a grade of “C” or better. Second course in abstract algebra. Group theory, rings and modules, and field extensions. Available for graduate credit.
MATH 462. Advanced Linear Algebra (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 262 and MATH 320 with a grade of “C” or better. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 360. This course covers vector spaces and linear transformations from a more theoretical perspective than that covered in MATH 262. The course begins with a review of abstract vector spaces, including the invariance of dimension …
MATH 463. Number Theory (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 320 with a grade of “C” or better. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 360. Euclidean algorithm and the unique factorization theorem, congruences, primitive roots and indices, quadratic residues and the law of quadratic reciprocity, and distribution of primes. Available for graduate credit.
MATH 480. Partial Differential Equations (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of MATH 351 with a grade of “C” or better, or MATH 280 with a grade of “C” or better. Orthogonal functions, Laplace’s equation, Poisson’s equation, Bessel’s equation, self-adjoint operators, Sturm-Liouville theory, Fourier series, separation of variables applied to the heat equation and wave equation, nonhomogeneous problems, Green’s functions for time-independent problems, and …
MATH 481A. Numerical Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: COMP 110/L; Completion of MATH 262 with a grade of “C” or better. Techniques of applied mathematics, solution of equations, interpolation, numerical integration and numerical solution of differential equations. Available for graduate credit.
MATH 482. Combinatorial Algorithms (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of MATH 150B and MATH 262 with a grade of “C” or better; Some computer programming experience. Computer-oriented study of seminumerical and non-numerical algorithms. Sorting, tree searching, generation of combinatorial structures, algorithm proof techniques, best algorithms and programming complexity. Available for graduate credit.
MATH 483. Mathematical Modeling (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 340 with a grade of “C” or better, and MATH 351 with a grade of “C” or better, or graduate standing. Applications of mathematical techniques to solve selected problems in ecology, biology, economics, finance, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences and engineering. Models discussed include deterministic, stochastic, optimization, static, and dynamic ones. Emphasis …
MATH 490. Capstone Course (3-3)
Prerequisite: Senior standing. A course where prospective teachers see high-school level mathematics from a more advanced perspective, where there is considerably more emphasis on issues of pedagogy than in other content courses, and where students will see connections between the mathematics they have learned and some of the activities that they will themselves be engaged …
MATH 493. Undergraduate Seminar in Mathematics (3)
Prerequisite: Junior standing in the major. Students will study current topics in mathematical and/or statistical literature and will prepare written summaries and give oral presentations to the class. Students will be active participants in all seminars by asking questions and providing written critiques and summaries of the presentations of other students.
MATH 494. Practical Experience in Mathematics (3)
Prerequisite: Junior standing in the major. Students will gain practical experience in the profession by either participating in an internship doing mathematical/statistical work at an outside organization or by doing directed research within the department. All students are expected to work a minimum of 8 hours per week on this assignment and meet with the …
MATH 496A-Z. Experimental Topics in Modern Mathematics (3)
Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor consent.
MATH 499A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
See Independent Study under courses of study.
MATH 501. Topology (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 450A. Metric spaces, topological spaces, compactness, completeness and connectedness. Introduction to function spaces, with emphasis on the uniform topology.
MATH 540. Regression Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 440A. General linear model in matrix form, simple and multiple regression analysis, transformations, variable selection, multicollinearity, analysis of variance, robust regression, logistic regression, principal components and factor analysis. Statistical software utilized.
MATH 541. Theoretical Statistical Inference (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 340, MATH 450A and MATH 462. Hogg-Craig Theorem, Cochran Theorem, convergence in probability and distribution, Cramer-Wold Theorem, Continuous Mapping Theorem, Weak-Law-of-Large-Numbers, Lindberg-Feller Central Limit Theorem (CLT), Lyapunov CLT, Regular Exponential families, Neyman-Factorization Criterion, the substitution principle, asymptotic relative efficiency, the method of the moments, the MLE and its asymptotic efficiency, Uniformly Minimum Variance …
MATH 542. Nonparametric Statistics (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 440A or MATH 541. One, two and K sample location methods, the histogram estimator, kernel density estimation, the choice of the smoothing parameter, other density estimators: orthogonal basis, penalized maximum likelihood, nonparametric regression: Nadaraya-Watson, choice of smoothing parameter, k-nn, splines, bootstrap.
MATH 543. Multivariate Statistics (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 440A or MATH 541. Multivariate normal distribution, multivariate data analysis, inference about a mean vector including Hotelling’s T2 and the likelihood ratio statistic, Wishart distribution, MANOVA, classification and discriminant analysis, principal components, factor analysis, canonical correlation, multidimensional scaling. Applications and use of statistical software.
MATH 544. Stochastic Processes (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 340. Markov chains, first step analysis, recurrent and transient states, stationary and limiting distributions, random walks, branching processes, Poisson and birth and death processes, renewal theory, martingales, introduction to Brownian motion and related Gaussian processes.
MATH 545. Probability Theory (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 552. Operations on sets and events, sigma algebras, probability measures, Lebesgue measure, measurable maps and random variables, independence, Borel-Cantelli lemmas, zero-one laws, integration with respect to a probability measure, convergence theorems for integral, product spaces, and Fubini’s theorem. Laws of large numbers, convergence in distribution, and the central limit theorem.
MATH 546. Time Series Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 440A or MATH 541. Time series, stationary and nonstationary time series models, seasonal and nonseasonal time series models, trends, ARIMA (Box-Jenkins) models, smoothing methods, estimation, diagnostic checking, forecasting techniques, spectral domain, periodogram, filtering, spectral density.
MATH 547. Categorical Data Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 440A or MATH 541. Inference and measures of association for categorical data, generalized linear model, logistic and Poisson regression, logit, probit and loglinear models, analysis of matched pairs.
MATH 548. Statistical Computing (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 440A or MATH 541. Methods for generating random variables, Monte Carlo methods, Monte Carlo Integration and variance reduction, bootstrap and jackknife, optimization and solving nonlinear equations, EM algorithms, Fisher scoring method, and Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods.
MATH 549A-E. Topics in Probability and Statistics (3-3)
Prerequisite: MATH 440A or MATH 541 or consent of instructor. This series will cover topics in probability and statistics not covered elsewhere in the program, as chosen by individual instructors. Up to two different courses within this series may be taken for credit. Course Title MATH 549A Bayesian Statistics MATH 549B Linear Models MATH 549C …
MATH 550. Calculus on Manifolds (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 450B and MATH 501. Differentiable forms and exterior derivatives on R^n; line integrals on R^n; differentiable manifolds and differentiable forms; Stokes’ theorem and applications; additional topics as time permits.
MATH 552. Real Analysis (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 501. Introduction to measure theory and Lebesgue integration, and their application to probability theory. Monotone and dominated convergence theorems, Fubini’s theorem, Fourier analysis and Banach spaces.
MATH 560. Abstract Algebra III (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 460. Graduate course in abstract algebra. Group theory, Galois theory and other topics.
MATH 570. Differential Geometry (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 450B. The local theory of regular curves in R3 and Frenet formulas. Regular surfaces in R3, the first and second fundamental forms, Gaussian and mean curvatures, and the Egregium Gauss theorem. Geodesics and the Gauss-Bonnet theorem.
MATH 581. Numerical Methods for Linear Systems (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 462. Methods for solving large linear problems and eigenvalue problems are presented at an advanced level. Direct methods such as LU factorization, Cholesky factorization and the Least Squares method, and Iterative methods, such as the Jacobi, Gauss-Seidel, SOR and conjugate Gradient methods, are discussed in detail. Eigenvalue problems are solved via power iteration, …
MATH 582A-D. Topics in Numerical Analysis (3-3-3-3)
Prerequisite: MATH 581 or consent of instructor. The course will cover topics in numerical analysis which are important in many applications and which are not covered elsewhere in the program. Part A usually covers numerical methods in optimization, Part B covers numerical methods for ordinary differential equations, and Part C covers numerical solution of partial …
MATH 589. Seminar in Mathematics (1)
Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in the Mathematics Department. Students will read about advanced topics in the recent literature in Mathematics and report on them in a lecture. This course may be taken up to two times with the consent of the advisor. (Credit/No Credit only)
MATH 592A-C. Topics in Applied Mathematics (3-3-3)
Prerequisite: MATH 552 or consent of instructor. This course is devoted to a variety of important topics in applied mathematics that are not covered elsewhere in the program. In particular, Part A will cover the mathematical theory of partial differential equations, Part B covers mathematical optimization and operations research, and Part C covers mathematical biology.
MATH 595A-Z. Experimental Topics (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Specialized topics from a concentrated field of current interest presented at an advanced level.
MATH 625. Advanced Mathematical Modeling (3)
Selected problems in ecology, biology, economics, finance, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences and engineering are used to develop advanced techniques of mathematical modeling.
MATH 651A-C. Advanced Topics in Analysis, Geometry and Topology (3-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Advanced topics not covered in the previous classes on the subject. Part A covers topics in analysis, Part B covers topics in geometry, and Part C covers topics in topology. May be repeated with the consent of the advisor.
MATH 655. Complex Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 501, MATH 455. Topics covered include the general Cauchy theorem, power series and analytic continuation, series and product expansions, conformal mapping and the Dirichlet problem.
MATH 661A-C. Advanced Topics in Algebra, Number Theory and Discrete Mathematics (3-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Advanced topics not covered in the previous classes on the subject. Part A covers topics in algebra, Part B covers topics in number theory, and Part C covers other topics in discrete mathematics. May be repeated with the consent of the advisor.
MATH 662. Introduction to Commutative Algebra (3)
Prerequisite: MATH 560 or consent of instructor. Topics covered include modules, localization, integral dependence, chain conditions (Noetherian and Artinian), discrete valuation rings (DVRs) and Dedekind domains.
MATH 680A. Applied Functional Analysis (3)
Prerequisites: MATH 501, MATH 552. This two-semester sequence gives an introduction to Banach and Hilbert spaces and their applications. Fixed Point Theorems and their applications to differential and integral equations and variational principles. Adjoint and self-adjoint operators and spectral theory of linear operators. MATH 680A is a prerequisite for MATH 680B.
MATH 697A. Directed Comprehensive Studies (1)
Directed Comprehensive Studies
MATH 698A-C. Thesis or Graduate Project (1-3)
Thesis or Graduate Project
MATH 699A-C. Independent Study (1-3)
See Independent Study under courses of study.
MCOM 600. Seminar in Research Methods (3)
Prerequisite: Classified graduate status. Scope and methods of research in mass communication, including review of literature, statement of research problem, research design, collection and analysis of data and information, and writing the research report.
MCOM 612. Journalism Practices (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate status in the Mass Communication program. Students acquire and apply professional journalism practices that may include visualizing and analyzing data sets, investigative reporting, long-form reporting and other in-depth research techniques.
MCOM 620. Seminar in Media Criticism (3)
Prerequisite: Classified graduate status. Analysis of books, journal articles and other reviews that deal with contemporary mass communication.
MCOM 630. Seminar in Analysis of Media Performance (3)
Prerequisite: MCOM 600. Extended application of research and evaluation techniques as used in mass communication research to describe the quality of news media performance.
MCOM 635. Multimedia Journalism (2)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Mass Communication. Multimedia Journalism is a skills-based class in which students learn how to produce mobile digital content for journalism projects using personal technology devices.
MCOM 690. Research Practicum (3)
Prerequisite: MCOM 600. Instruction and individualized guidance in the preparation of thesis or project proposals, including introduction, literature review and methodology.
MCOM 693A-Z. Selected Topics in Journalism and Mass Comm (3)
Prerequisite: Approval of graduate advisor. Advanced examination of selected topics in journalism and mass communication, with course content to be determined by department faculty.
MCOM 696. Directed Graduate Research (3)
Directed Graduate Research
MCOM 697A. Comprehensive Written Exam (1)
Written and oral examination in the major field (Mass Communication) and two specified fields selected with the approval of the Graduate Committee. One of those specialized fields may be outside the Department of Journalism.
MCOM 698C. Thesis or Graduate Project (3-3)
Prerequisites: MCOM 690; Approval of sponsor.