(2024) Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S. 2008, California State University, Channel Islands; Ph.D. 2016, University of California, Irvine.

(2001) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1995, National University of Mexico; Ph.D. 2001, Rutgers University.

(2016) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1994, University of Delhi; M.S. 1995, Indian Institute of Technology; Ph.D. 2003, California Institute of Technology.

(1973) Professor Emeritus of Geological Sciences. B.A. 1961, Pomona College; M.S. 1968, Ph.D. 1971, University of California, Los Angeles; Registered Geologist; Certified Engineering Geologist, State of California.

(2003) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1993, M.S. 1995, Ph.D. 1999, Novosibirsk State University.

(1982) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A. 1974, M.A. 1976, California State University, Fullerton; Ph.D. 1980, University of Southern California.

(2014) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. M.S. 2002, University of Southern Denmark; Ph.D. 2006, University of Copenhagen.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

Independent Study

(2007) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2000, M.A. 2000, Ph.D. 2004, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1969) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1962, Ph.D. 1968, University of Colorado.

(1998) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1984, San Diego State University; Ph.D. 1992, University of Southern California.

(2011) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1996, B.C.K.V.; M.S. 1998, Montana State University; Ph.D. 2003, University of Rhode Island.

(2008) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1995, M.S. 1997, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, Russia; Ph.D. 2000, Ruhr-University, Germany.

(2010) Department Chair of Biology; Professor of Biology. B.A. 1982, Oberlin College; Ph.D. 1987, Boston University.

(2018) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2005, San Francisco State University; M.S. 2008, Ph.D. 2012, University of California, Santa Cruz.

The B.S. degree in Biochemistry is designed for students who desire: (a) pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, or pre-veterinary preparation, (b) graduate study in biochemistry, or (c) careers in the life sciences that require an understanding of biological phenomena at the molecular level. The curriculum for the B.S. degree in Biochemistry has been reviewed by the American …

The M.S. in Biochemistry allows specialization in the areas of biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology or bioorganic chemistry. The degree is intended for students desiring research-oriented careers in the chemical, biochemical or biotech industry; postsecondary chemistry/biochemistry teaching; or entry into Ph.D. programs.

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Biochemistry, B.S. 2022 Biochemistry, B.S. 2023 Biochemistry, B.S. Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Biochemistry, B.S. The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. Lower division major …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2024 Biochemistry, B.S. 2025 Biochemistry, B.S. The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2024 Biochemistry, B.S. Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan if additional courses are required prior …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Biochemistry, B.S. Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan if additional courses are required prior …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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, …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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.

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.

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, …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.)

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 …

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.)

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.

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.)

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 …

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, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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, …

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.

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.

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. …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Prerequisites: BIOL 380; CHEM 334. Corequisite: BIOL 481L. Plant functions: photosynthesis, respiration, cell mechanics, growth and water relationships. Lecture 2 hours, lab 6 hours.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

Special studies in Biology with topics to be determined.

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)

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.

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.

Application of quantitative methods to variation patterns in biological systems, their analysis and interpretation. Lecture 3 hours.

Corequisite: BIOL 502. Students have supervised time to work problem sets. Lab 3 hours.

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.

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 …

Experimental Topics

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

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 …

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.

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)

Experimental Topics

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

Prerequisites: Classified status in Biology; Consent of instructor. Preparing and writing the master’s thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of 18 units.

Independent Study

In congruence with the mission of the College of Science and Mathematics, the Department of Biology teaches students to become more scientifically literate citizens; prepares students to enter graduate programs; generates a pool of local and national scientists capable of assuming leadership roles in industry and education; trains K–12 teachers to become competent educators in …

The B.A. degree is designed for students seeking a broad foundation in biology as part of a liberal education in the arts and sciences. Provided that careful attention is paid to the requirements for advanced (postbaccalaureate) and professional programs, the B.A. degree is appropriate for those students (1) preparing for dentistry, medicine, optometry, pharmacy or …

The Cell and Molecular option prepares students for graduate programs or careers as research associates in a variety of fields (e.g., medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural or biotechnology) in academic, governmental or industrial labs, or in a variety of similar settings. Students in the Biology, B.S.—Cell and Molecular Biology Option may not declare a double major/option within …

The Ecology and Evolutionary Biology option of the B.S. degree prepares graduates for employment in positions such as ecologist or wildlife preserve manager; for positions with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Land Management, National or State Parks, and other government agencies and private organizations; or for consulting positions in formulating environmental impact reports. …

The Microbiology option prepares students for graduate programs or careers as research associates in a variety of fields (e.g., medical, pharmaceutical, agricultural or environmental biotechnology; medical device, cosmetic, food- and water-quality assurance) in academic, governmental, or industrial labs or in a variety of similar settings. Students in the Biology, B.S.—Microbiology Option may not declare a …

This option has two tracks. The Biotechnology track prepares students for graduate programs or careers in biotechnology or cellular and molecular biology in medical, industrial, agricultural, or other applications. The Medical Technology track prepares students for the clinical year of training and the California License exam in Clinical Laboratory Science or for training and Certification …

The Marine Biology option prepares graduates for employment in the marine sciences and for advanced graduate study. Advisement is mandatory and a course program must be approved by an advisor by the beginning of the student’s junior year. Students in the Biology, B.S.—Marine Biology Option may not declare a double major/option within the Department of …

The Department of Biology offers one graduate program leading to the Master of Science degree in Biology. Graduate students in the program specialize in areas of interest, such as cell biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, genetics, marine biology, microbiology, molecular biology, physiology, and systematics and organismal biology. The program is research-oriented and requires the completion of …

The minor in Biology allows students to explore various areas of biology.

This program provides an opportunity for outstanding Biology majors to gain research experience with individual faculty guidance and may be of value for research-minded pre-medical students. The designation “Honors” will be added to the academic record of any student who completes the program. Interested students should contact the Biology department office.

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Biology, B.A. 2024 Biology, B.A. Lower division GE partially completed (see GE comments below*). Lower division major requirements of BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L, CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L, MATH 105, PHYS …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Biology, B.A. Lower division GE partially completed (see GE comments below*). Lower division major requirements of BIOL 106 and BIOL 106L, BIOL 107 and BIOL 107L, CHEM 101 and CHEM 101L, CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L, MATH 105, PHYS 100A and PHYS …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog years: 2021 Biology, B.A. 2022 Biology, B.A. 2023 Biology, B.A. 2024 Biology, B.A. Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to create a Degree Progress …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Biology, B.A. 2024 Biology, B.A. 2025 Biology, B.A. The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog years: 2025 Biology, B.A. Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to create a Degree Progress Report Plan if additional courses are required prior to …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option 2024 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option Lower division GE partially completed (see GE comments below*). Lower division major requirements of BIOL 106/L, BIOL 107/L, CHEM 101/L, CHEM 102/L, MATH 255A, PHYS 100A/L, PHYS 100B/L satisfied by the AS-T in …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option 2022 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option 2023 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option 2024 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option 2024 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option 2025 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to create a Degree Progress Report Plan if additional courses are required …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option 2022 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option 2023 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option 2024 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option 2024 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option 2025 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Biology, B.S./Biotechnology/Medical Technology Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to create a Degree Progress Report Plan if additional courses are required …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Biology, B.S./Cell and Molecular Biology Option 2022 Biology, B.S./Cell and Molecular Biology Option 2023 Biology, B.S./Cell and Molecular Biology Option 2024 Biology, B.S./Cell and Molecular Biology Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 255A (meets …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Biology, B.S./Cell and Molecular Biology Option 2024 Biology, B.S./Cell and Molecular Biology Option 2025 Biology, B.S./Cell and Molecular Biology Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Biology, B.S./Cell and Molecular Biology Option YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 255A (meets GE Basic Skills: Area 2 Lower Division Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning) 3 GE Basic Skills: Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication) 3 GE Area 4 Social and …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Biology, B.S./Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Option All lower division GE completed. Lower Division major requirements of BIOL 106/L, BIOL 107/L, CHEM 101/L, CHEM 102/L, MATH 255A, PHYS 100A/L, PHYS 100B/L completed as part of the AS-T in Biology as listed below. Refer …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Biology, B.S./Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Option 2022 Biology, B.S./Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Option 2023 Biology, B.S./Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Option 2024 Biology, B.S./Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Biology, B.S./Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Option 2024 Biology, B.S./Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Option 2025 Biology, B.S./Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Biology, B.S./Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to create a Degree Progress Report Plan if additional courses …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Biology, B.S./Marine Biology Option All lower division GE completed. Lower Division major requirements of BIOL 106/L, BIOL 107/L, CHEM 101/L, CHEM 102/L, MATH 255A, PHYS 100A/L, PHYS, 100B/L completed as part of the AS-T in Biology as listed below. Refer to the …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Biology, B.S./Marine Biology Option 2022 Biology, B.S./Marine Biology Option 2023 Biology, B.S./Marine Biology Option 2024 Biology, B.S./Marine Biology Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Biology, B.S./Marine Biology Option 2024 Biology, B.S./Marine Biology Option 2025 Biology, B.S./Marine Biology Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Biology, B.S./Marine Biology Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to create a Degree Progress Report Plan if additional courses are required …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Biology, B.S./Microbiology Option 2022 Biology, B.S./Microbiology Option 2023 Biology, B.S./Microbiology Option 2024 Biology, B.S./Microbiology Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Biology, B.S./Microbiology Option 2024 Biology, B.S./Microbiology Option 2025 Biology, B.S./Microbiology Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Biology, B.S./Microbiology Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to create a Degree Progress Report Plan if additional courses are required prior …

(1977) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.S. 1958, M.S. 1961, Washington State University; Ph.D. 1975, University of California, Los Angeles; Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Specialist in Bacteriology and Serology, State of California; Specialist Microbiologist, Public Health and Medical Laboratory Microbiology; American Academy of Microbiology.

(1987) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1974, M.S. 1978, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1985, Pennsylvania State University.

(2017) Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. D.E.A. 2004, Université Sòrbonne Paris Cité (Paris 13); Ph.D. 2013, Temple University.

(1987) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1973, Bard College; Ph.D. 1982, Rutgers University.

(1990) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1983, Stevens Institute of Technology; M.S. 1985, Ph.D. 1989, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2000) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. M.A. 1984, University of Santiago de Compostela; Ph.D. 1991, Washington University.

(1988) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.S. 1962, The Ohio State University; A.M. 1965, Ph.D. 1967, Stanford University; Licensed Clinical Laboratory Technologist, State of California.

(1988) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1975, University of Michigan; M.S. 1979, University of the Pacific; Ph.D. 1984, University of Georgia.

(1997) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A. 1968, California State University, Sacramento; Ph.D. 1972, University of California, Davis.

(2011) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.A. 2000, Vanderbilt University; M.S. 2004, Ph.D. 2009, University of Arizona.

(1977) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1960, Ph.D. 1968, University of Arizona.

(1991) Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1977, Stanford University; Ph.D. 1984, Columbia University.

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 …

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.

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Prerequisites: CHEM 100 taken at CSUN only with a minimum grade of “C” or a minimum score of 40/60 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.)

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)

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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, …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

Prerequisite: CHEM 462 or instructor consent. Seminar in major recent developments in biochemistry. Available for graduate credit. 3 hours lecture per week.

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 …

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 …

See Independent Study under courses of study.

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 …

Prerequisite: CHEM 401. Study of molecular structure of inorganic compounds; coordination chemistry; kinetics and mechanisms of inorganic reactions. 3 hours lecture per week.

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.

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.

Prerequisites: CHEM 334, CHEM 352. Physical and physiochemical consideration of organic chemistry. Kinetics, configuration. 3 hours lecture per week.

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 …

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 …

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.

Prerequisite: CHEM 352. Elements of wave mechanics and the application to chemical problems. 3 hours lecture per week.

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.

Prerequisite: CHEM 352. Physical chemistry of high molecular weight compounds, ultracentrifuge, electro-phoresis, light scattering. 3 hours lecture per week.

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, …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

Independent Study

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

The B.A. degree in Chemistry is designed for students who desire: (1) a strong chemistry background for careers in the health field (see advisor concerning additional necessary courses), (2) careers in industry, including textile chemistry, technical sales, government laboratories, patent law, library fields, etc., or (3) a single subject teaching credential (science, chemistry). Students in the Chemistry, …

The B.S. degree in Chemistry is designed to prepare students who desire to (1) pursue graduate work in chemistry, (2) work in industry or government laboratories, or (3) work in the fields of technical sales, hazardous materials testing and handling, chemical literature, or chemical patents. The curriculum for the B.S. degree in Chemistry has been …

The minor in Chemistry allows students explore various aspects of chemistry.

The M.S. degree in Chemistry is designed to prepare students for research-oriented careers in the chemical industry, for entry into doctoral programs at other institutions, or for teaching chemistry at institutions such as community colleges.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides rigorous undergraduate and master’s-level educational programs that prepare graduates for success in medical, industrial and academic careers. The department offers American Chemical Society (ACS)-certified Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Chemistry. Other students may add a minor …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Chemistry, B.A. 2024 Chemistry, B.A. 2025 Chemistry, B.A. Lower division GE partially completed (see GE comments below*). Lower division major requirements of CHEM 101/L, CHEM 102/L, MATH 255A, MATH 255B, PHYS 220A and PHYS 220AL, PHYS 220B and PHYS 220BL completed as …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Chemistry, B.A. 2022 Chemistry, B.A. 2023 Chemistry, B.A. 2024 Chemistry, B.A. Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Chemistry, B.A. 2024 Chemistry, B.A. 2025 Chemistry, B.A. The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Chemistry, B.A. Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan if additional courses are required prior …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Chemistry, B.S. 2022 Chemistry, B.S. 2023 Chemistry, B.S. 2024 Chemistry, B.S. Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Chemistry, B.S. 2024 Chemistry, B.S. 2025 Chemistry, B.S. The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Chemistry, B.S. Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) chemistry and math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan if additional courses are required prior …

(2005) Department Chair of Physics and Astronomy; Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1981, M.A. 1982, Kurukshetra University; Ph.D. 1989, Gujarat University.

(1970) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.S. 1964, National Taiwan University; Ph.D. 1970, California Institute of Technology.

(1968) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.A. 1960, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. 1965, Northwestern University.

(2008) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1985, Pennsylvania State University; M.S. 1987, Ph.D. 1993, University of Maryland.

(1975) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.S. 1966, Case Institute of Technology; M.S. 1967, Ph.D. 1970, Stanford University.

(1994) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.S. 1976, University of Southern California; M.S. 1980, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1987, University of Illinois.

(1967) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.A. 1959, Pomona College; M.A. 1961, Ph.D. 1966, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2004) Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1990, Ph.D. 2000, West Virginia University; M.S. 1992, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

(1959) Professor Emeritus of Geological Sciences. B.S. 1953, M.S. 1955, Ph.D. 1959, University of Illinois.

(1986) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A. 1977, Rhode Island College; Ph.D. 1981, Florida State University.

The field of complex systems is relatively young and evolving, encompassing a wide range of disciplines in the sciences, engineering, computer science, and mathematics. In this context, a “complex system” is defined as an engineered or natural system that is characterized by dynamical properties and unobservable interactions that may not be apparent from observations of …

(1962) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A. 1953, Ph.D. 1959, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2016) Department Chair of Geological Sciences; Associate Professor of Geological Sciences. B.A., B.S. 2007, Brandeis University; M.S. 2013, Ph.D. 2013, University of Michigan.

(1982) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1971, M.S. 1975, California State University, Northridge.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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).

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.

(2007) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.Sc. 1995, Queen’s University [Kingston]; M.Sc. 1997, Ph.D. 2003, University of Toronto.

(2009) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.S. 1999, Stanford University; Ph.D. 2004, University of California, Berkeley.

(2007) Professor of Mathematics. M.A. 1998, University of Maryland; Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2024) Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A. 2007, B.S. 2012, California State University, Monterey Bay; Ph.D. 2018, Oregon State University.

(2005) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1985, University Simon Bolivar, Caracas Venezuela; Ph.D. 1998, CUNY Hunter College.

(2003) Professor of Mathematics. M.A. 1984, University of Paris-Sud; Ph.D. 1988, University Paris XI-Orsay and Ecole Polytechnique.

(1980) Lecturer in Physics and Astronomy. B.A. 1974, M.A. 1976, Ph.D. 1987, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2020) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2008, Université de l’Atlantique; M.A. 2012, University of Missouri, St. Louis; Ph.D. 2020, University of Illinois at Chicago.

(1966) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1961, M.S. 1962, Ph.D. 1966, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1999) Professor of Biology. B.A. 1985, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. 1992, University of Maine.

(1972) Professor Emeritus of Geological Sciences. B.A. 1966, M.S. 1970, San Jose State University; Ph.D. 1972, Rice University.

(1987) Professor of Mathematics. B.A. 1978, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.A. 1981, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 1987, University of Southern California.

(1992) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1983, University of Newcastle, England; Ph.D. 1986, Glasgow University.

(1964) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1954, M.A. 1959, Ph.D. 1962, University of California, Los Angeles.

The B.A. in Environmental Science degree provides a strong foundation in the major disciplines of environmental and Earth sciences upon which students can layer relevant coursework in other related fields to prepare for careers that integrate environmental science with policy, public awareness, K-12 education, and resource and risk evaluations. The Honors Program is available for …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year: 2025 Environmental Science, B.A. All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements of BIOL 106/L, CHEM 101/L, MATH 140, GEOL 125, (GEOL 101/102 or GEOG 101/102) and one semester of BIOL 107/L, or CHEM 102/L, or PHYS 100A/L completed as part of …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2022 Environmental Science, B.A. 2023 Environmental Science, B.A. 2024 Environmental Science, B.A. Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 140SCI (meets GE Basic Skills: B4 Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning) 4 Earth Science with Lab: GEOG 101 …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Environmental Science, B.A. 2024 Environmental Science, B.A. 2025 Environmental Science, B.A. The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, the United States History and Government requirements, and lower division core requirements for this major. See …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Environmental Science, B.A. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 140SCI (meets GE Basic Skills: Area 2 Lower Division Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning) 4 Earth Science with Lab: GEOG 101 and GEOG 102, or GEOG 101A and GEOG 101AL, or GEOL 101 …

This program provides an opportunity for outstanding Environmental Science majors to gain intensive research experience under individual faculty guidance. The designation “Honors” will be added to the academic record of any student who completes the program. Students interested in the Honors Program should contact their department undergraduate advisor.

(2024) Assistant Professor of Biology. B.A. 2006, M.S. 2010, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2016, University of Southern California.

(2001) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1990, San Diego State University; Ph.D. 2002, University of Nevada, Reno.

(2017) Associate Professor of Geological Sciences. B.A. 2007, M.A. 2008, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. 2014, Harvard University.

(1999) Professor of Mathematics. B.A. 1990, University of California, San Diego; M.A. 1994, Ph.D. 1996, University of Wisconsin.

(2001) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1995, National University of Mexico; Ph.D. 2001, Rutgers University.

(1968) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1953, Ph.D. 1964, University of California, Berkeley.

(2005) Department Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry; Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A. 1992, University of Colorado at Boulder; Ph.D. 1998, University of Washington.

(2013) Professor of Biology. B.S. 2001, Humboldt State University; M.S. 2006, University of Idaho; Ph.D. 2011, Portland State University.

(1964) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1960, Occidental College; Ph.D. 1964, California Institute of Technology.

(2006) Lecturer in Biology. B.A. 1987, M.S. 1991, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1997, University of California, Santa Barbara.

(1998) Professor of Mathematics. B.A. 1985, University of Rochester; M.S. 1987, University of Chicago; Ph.D. 1996, University of Texas.

(2017) Associate Professor of Geological Sciences. B.S. 1995, Indiana University; M.S. 1998, Ph.D. 2013, University of California, Santa Cruz.

(2012) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2001, Shandong University; Ph.D. 2007, Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

(2008) Interim Dean, College of Science and Mathematics. Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.Sc. 1986, University of Sussex; Ph.D. 1991, Imperial College of Science and Technology.

(1968) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Engineering. B.S. 1954, M.S. 1957, Ph.D. 1968, University of California, Los Angeles; Professional Engineer, State of California.

(1970) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A. 1959, M.S. 1964, Ph.D. 1969, University of Southern California.

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 …

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 …

Not for credit in Geology major. Examines the revolution in earthquake hazard awareness that has occurred in California since the mid-1980’s when the scale of the earthquake hazard began to emerge from scientific discovery. Students will investigate the reciprocal ways in which science has informed the public, political and economic debate over the implications of …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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, …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.)

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

See Independent Study under Courses of Study. Cannot be used for General Education credit.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Preparatory: Instructor consent. Experimental topics in the geological sciences with the course content to be determined. Topics may be repeated with advisor approval.

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.

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.

Directed Graduate Research

Thesis or Graduate Project

See Independent Study under Courses of Study. Cannot be used for General Education credit.

Geology is the science of understanding the Earth, including the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. The Department of Geological Sciences focuses on teaching the fundamentals of Earth science, including the scientific method, the ways in which these Earth systems interact with each other, and how humans are currently affecting these systems. Our faculty strive to incorporate …

The Geology option provides the most flexibility, preparing students for a full range of technical careers in geoscience and for advanced studies in graduate school. It can be specialized toward different branches of geosciences by the appropriate choices of elective courses. The Honors Program is available for this major.

The Geophysics option provides the necessary preparation in mathematics and physics to succeed in geoscience applications that require strong backgrounds in these associated disciplines. This option well prepares students for technical careers in geophysics or for advanced studies in graduate school. The Honors Program is available for this major.

The Master of Science program has two options: Geology and Geophysics. These programs are designed to: (1) train individuals with the competence required by the geological profession for employment in industry and government agencies; (2) enable promising students to attain a level of knowledge and research ability necessary for admission to and success in Ph.D. …

The Master of Science program has two options: Geology and Geophysics. These programs are designed to: (1) train individuals with the competence required by the geological profession for employment in industry and government agencies; (2) enable promising students to attain a level of knowledge and research ability necessary for admission to and success in Ph.D. …

A minor in Geology is designed for students who are interested in Earth Sciences, but with a major in another department. For example, majors in other sciences, mathematics, engineering and business often find employment in environmental, resource-related and energy-related industries. For these majors, the Geology minor broadens the individual’s understanding of the Earth Sciences and …

This program provides an opportunity for outstanding Geology and Geophysics majors to gain intensive research experience under individual faculty guidance. The designation “Honors” will be added to the academic record of any student who completes the program. Students interested in the Honors Program should contact their department undergraduate advisor.

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Geology, B.S./Geology Option 2024 Geology, B.S./Geology Option 2025 Geology, B.S./Geology Option All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements of General Chemistry I (CHEM 101/L), Statistics (MATH 140), Calculus (MATH 150A), and one semester of Physics/Lab (PHYS 220A/AL or PHYS 225/PHYS …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Geology, B.S./Geology Option 2024 Geology, B.S./Geology Option 2025 Geology, B.S./Geology Option All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements of any 100-level GEOL course and any 100-level GEOL lab, General Chemistry I (CHEM 101/L), and Calculus I and Calculus II (MATH 150A …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Geology, B.S./Geology Option 2022 Geology, B.S./Geology Option 2023 Geology, B.S./Geology Option 2024 Geology, B.S./Geology Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units Any 100-level GEOL course and any 100-level GEOL lab 3/1 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Geology, B.S./Geology Option 2024 Geology, B.S./Geology Option 2025 Geology, B.S./Geology Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Geology, B.S./Geology Option YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units Any 100-level GEOL course and any 100-level GEOL lab 3/1 GE Basic Skills: Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication) 3 GE Area 5B Biological Science 3 GE Area 3A Arts 3 Elective 3 Total …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Geology, B.S./Geophysics Option 2022 Geology, B.S./Geophysics Option 2023 Geology, B.S./Geophysics Option 2024 Geology, B.S./Geophysics Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units Any 100-level GEOL course and any 100-level GEOL lab 3/1 MATH 150A (meets GE Basic …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Geology, B.S./Geophysics Option 2024 Geology, B.S./Geophysics Option 2025 Geology, B.S./Geophysics Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Geology, B.S./Geophysics Option YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units Any 100-level GEOL course and any 100-level GEOL lab 3/1 MATH 150A (meets GE Basic Skills: Area 2 Lower Division Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning) 5 GE Basic Skills: Area 1A English Composition (Written …

(1970) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.S. 1963, M.S. 1964, University of Chicago; Ph.D. 1970, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2001) Professor of Biology. B.A. 1992, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ph.D. 1997, University of New Mexico.

(1962) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1939, Bedagogical Institute, Baku, Russia; M.S. 1942, Engineering Institute, Moscow, Russia; Ph.D. 1950, University of Tuebengen, Germany.

(2021) Assistant Professor of Biology. B.Sc. 2006, M.Sc. 2009, Universidade de Brasília; Ph.D. 2013, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul.

(2016) Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2007, University of Science and Technology of China; Ph.D. 2012, Wayne State University.

(2017) Associate Professor of Biology. B.S. 1995, M.S. 1997, Ph.D. 2000, Hokkaido University.

(1968) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1961, University of Texas; Ph.D. 1966, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1965) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1956, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. 1960, University of Washington.

(2016) Associate Professor of Geological Sciences. B.A. 2002, Wesleyan University; Ph.D. 2014, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

(2009) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.S. 1995, Colorado College; M.S. 2002, Utah State University; Ph.D. 2007, University of California, Santa Barbara.

(2000) Professor of Biology. Ph.D. 1994, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2021) Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2009, National Taiwan University; M.A. 2012, Ph.D. 2017, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

(1995) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1980, M.S. 1982, Murray State University; Ph.D. 1988, University of Wisconsin–Madison.

(1964) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A. 1958, Wellesley College; Ph.D. 1964, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2008) Professor of Biology. B.A. 1996, Pomona College; Ph.D. 2002, University of California, San Diego.

(1998) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. M.A. 1986, Ph.D. 1989, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1978) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.Sc. 1961, Cheng Kung University, Taiwan; M.Sc. 1967, Tuskegee Institute; Ph.D. 1971, University of Oklahoma.

(1977) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A. 1967, Ph.D. 1971, University of California, Santa Barbara.

(1964) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A. 1957, M.A. 1962, Ph.D. 1965, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2005) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1993, University of Toronto at Scarborough; M.S. 1996, Ph.D. 2000, University of Toronto.

(2012) Professor of Mathematics. A.B. 1997, Princeton University; Ph.D. 2005, California Institute of Technology.

(2012) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1999, M.S. 2003, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Ph.D. 2009, University of California, San Diego.

(1995) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1988, University of Utah; Ph.D. 1993, California Institute of Technology.

(1987) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1973, National University of Athens; M.S. 1975, Ph.D. 1984, University of Illinois.

(1988) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A., B.S. 1975, M.A. 1976, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D. 1981, Cornell University.

(1959) Professor Emeritus of Biology. A.B. 1952, University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D. 1960, University of California, Davis.

(2016) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2002, University of Malaysia; Ph.D. 2007, Michigan Technological University.

(1973) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. A.B. 1962, Harvard University; M.S. 1964, Ph.D. 1968, Northeastern University.

(1975) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1967, M.S. 1969, Ph.D. 1971, California Institute of Technology.

(2013) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2000, Huazhong Normal University; M.S. 2003, Huazhong University of Science and Technology; Ph.D. 2008, University of Western Ontario.

(2025) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2011, Shandong University; Ph.D. 2017, University of Minnesota.

(1987) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1979, McGill University; M.S. 1981, Ph.D. 1984, University of Iowa.

(1994) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.A. 1982, Swarthmore College; Ph.D. 1988, University of Wisconsin.

(2016) Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2003, University of Sydney; B.S. 2004, Australian National University; Ph.D. 2010, Stanford University.

(2015) Associate Professor of Biology. B.S. 1998, Universidad de Buenos Aires; Ph.D. 2005, University of Toronto.

(2016) Associate Professor of Geological Sciences. B.A. 2006, Carnegie Mellon University; M.A. 2008, M.S. 2010, Ph.D. 2013, University of California, Riverside.

(2004) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1992, Chongqing University; M.S. 1994, Ph.D. 1998, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

(2013) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2000, Ph.D. 2008, University of Alberta.

(2011) Professor of Biology. B.S. 2001, University of Utah; Ph.D. 2006, University of Washington.

(2005) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1991, Illinois State University; Ph.D. 1997, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1983) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1967, Manhattanville College; M.S. 1977, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1990, New York University.

(2000) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.S. 1979, M.S. 1982, University of Illinois; Ph.D. 1989, University of California, Los Angeles.

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 …

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 …

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)

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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)

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 …

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.

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, …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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)

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.

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)

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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)

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.

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)

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.

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 …

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 …

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)

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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, …

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 …

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.

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.).

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, …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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, …

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 …

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 …

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; …

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor consent.

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Prerequisite: MATH 450A. Metric spaces, topological spaces, compactness, completeness and connectedness. Introduction to function spaces, with emphasis on the uniform topology.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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.

Prerequisite: MATH 460. Graduate course in abstract algebra. Group theory, Galois theory and other topics.

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.

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, …

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 …

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)

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.

Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Specialized topics from a concentrated field of current interest presented at an advanced level.

Selected problems in ecology, biology, economics, finance, social sciences, life sciences, physical sciences and engineering are used to develop advanced techniques of mathematical modeling.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Thesis or Graduate Project

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The Department of Mathematics is dedicated to teaching and research. Our mission is to provide an exciting place for our undergraduate and graduate students to learn and do research in mathematical sciences. The department prepares students for a wide range of career paths, ranging from academia, the insurance industry, engineering, climatology, medicine, law and business. …

Mathematicians today are engaged in a wide variety of activities. Research mathematicians create new theories and techniques. Applied mathematicians use that theory and mathematical modeling to solve problems in economics, science, medicine, engineering, and management. Teachers of mathematics develop new ways to teach mathematical concepts to children and adults. University-level mathematics involves more than algorithms …

The Secondary Teaching option provides preparation for students planning to teach mathematics at the secondary level. Students in this option may enroll in a postbaccalaureate teacher preparation program to earn a Preliminary Single Subject Credential in Mathematics. Alternatively, students who meet the eligibility requirements can enter either the Four-Year Integrated Mathematics (FYI-Math) Teacher Credential Program …

The B.S. degree in Mathematics is designed for students who want to pursue occupational careers involving mathematics or want to prepare for graduate work in mathematics. Double Major Students pursuing either a B.A. or a B.S. degree may combine a second major with Mathematics. In this circumstance, upon approval of an advisor, 6 units of …

The B.S. degree in Mathematics is designed for students who want to pursue occupational careers involving statistics or want to prepare for graduate work in statistics. Double Major Students pursuing either a B.A. or a B.S. degree may combine a second major with Mathematics. In this circumstance, upon approval of an advisor, 6 units of …

The B.S. degree in Mathematics is designed for students who want to pursue occupational careers involving applied mathematics or want to prepare for graduate work in applied mathematics. Double Major Students pursuing either a B.A. or a B.S. degree may combine a second major with Mathematics. In this circumstance, upon approval of an advisor, 6 …

The minor in Mathematics is designed to provide students with mathematical preparation useful for future employment opportunities.

The Department of Mathematics offers a Master of Science degree with three options: Pure Mathematics (Option I), Applied Mathematics (Option II), and Statistics (Option III). Each of the options prepares a student for further graduate work; for higher mathematical work in industry, business and government; and for teaching at community colleges. Option I is primarily …

The Four-Year Integrated Mathematics (FYI-Math) teacher credential program is designed for students who are certain about their career choice. For admission, students must be eligible for a course in Basic Skills Written Communication and for MATH 150A, and they should see a teacher preparation or credential advisor in the Department of Mathematics. Upon entering the program …

The Junior-Year Integrated Mathematics (JYI-Math) teacher credential program begins in the junior year for students who apply and have been accepted to the program. JYI-Math integrates undergraduate subject-matter knowledge with teacher education content and leads to both a B.A. degree in Mathematics and a Preliminary Single Subject Credential in Mathematics. For admission, students must be …

The Department of Mathematics offers a Master of Science degree with three options: Pure Mathematics (Option I), Applied Mathematics (Option II), and Statistics (Option III). Each of the options prepares a student for further graduate work; for higher mathematical work in industry, business and government; and for teaching at community colleges. Option II emphasizes Applied …

The Department of Mathematics offers a Master of Science degree with three options: Pure Mathematics (Option I), Applied Mathematics (Option II), and Statistics (Option III). Each of the options prepares a student for further graduate work; for higher mathematical work in industry, business and government; and for teaching at community colleges. Option III is primarily designed …

The Mathematics Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential consists of 60 units.

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.A./General Option 2024 Mathematics, B.A./General Option 2025 Mathematics, B.A./General Option All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements of Calculus I, Calculus II, and Calculus III (MATH 150A, MATH 150B, MATH 250) completed as part of the AS-T in Mathematics. …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Mathematics, B.A./Four-Year Integrated (FYI) Mathematics Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential Option 2022 Mathematics, B.A./Four-Year Integrated (FYI) Mathematics Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.A./Four-Year Integrated (FYI) Mathematics Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential Option 2024 Mathematics, B.A./Four-Year Integrated (FYI) Mathematics Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Mathematics, B.A./Four-Year Integrated (FYI) Mathematics Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Mathematics, B.A./General Option 2022 Mathematics, B.A./General Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan. Refer to the …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.A./General Option 2024 Mathematics, B.A./General Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan. Refer to the …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Mathematics, B.A./General Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.A./Junior-Year Integrated (JYI) Mathematics Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential Option 2024 Mathematics, B.A./Junior-Year Integrated (JYI) Mathematics Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential Option 2025 Mathematics, B.A./Junior-Year Integrated (JYI) Mathematics Subject Matter Program for the Single Subject Credential …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.A./Secondary Teaching Option 2024 Mathematics, B.A./Secondary Teaching Option All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements of Calculus I, Calculus II, and Calculus III (MATH 150A, MATH 150B, MATH 250) completed as part of the AS-T in Mathematics. Refer to …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Mathematics, B.A./Secondary Teaching Option All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements of Calculus I, Calculus II, and Calculus III (MATH 150A, MATH 150B, MATH 250) completed as part of the AS-T in Mathematics. Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. Transfer …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Mathematics, B.A./Secondary Teaching Option 2022 Mathematics, B.A./Secondary Teaching Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan. Refer …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.A./Secondary Teaching Option 2024 Mathematics, B.A./Secondary Teaching Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Mathematics, B.A./Secondary Teaching Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules for more information. Lower …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.A./General Option 2024 Mathematics, B.A./General Option 2025 Mathematics, B.A./General Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.A./Secondary Teaching Option 2024 Mathematics, B.A./Secondary Teaching Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan. Refer …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Mathematics, B.A./Secondary Teaching Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.S./Applied Mathematical Sciences Option 2024 Mathematics, B.S./Applied Mathematical Sciences Option 2025 Mathematics, B.S./Applied Mathematical Sciences Option All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements of Calculus I, Calculus II, and Calculus III (MATH 150A, MATH 150B, MATH 250) completed as …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Mathematics, B.S./Applied Mathematical Sciences Option 2022 Mathematics, B.S./Applied Mathematical Sciences Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.S./Applied Mathematical Sciences Option 2024 Mathematics, B.S./Applied Mathematical Sciences Option 2025 Mathematics, B.S./Applied Mathematical Sciences Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog years: 2023 Mathematics, B.S./Mathematics Option 2024 Mathematics, B.S./Mathematics Option 2025 Mathematics, B.S./Mathematics Option All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements of Calculus I, Calculus II, and Calculus III (MATH 150A, MATH 150B, MATH 250) completed as part of the AS-T in Mathematics. …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Mathematics, B.S./Mathematics Option 2022 Mathematics, B.S./Mathematics Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan. Refer to the …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.S./Mathematics Option 2024 Mathematics, B.S./Mathematics Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan. Refer to the …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.S./Mathematics Option 2024 Mathematics, B.S./Mathematics Option 2025 Mathematics, B.S./Mathematics Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Mathematics, B.S./Mathematics Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.S./Statistics Option 2024 Mathematics, B.S./Statistics Option 2025 Mathematics, B.S./Statistics Option All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements of Calculus I, Calculus II, and Calculus III (MATH 150A, MATH 150B, MATH 250) completed as part of the AS-T in Mathematics. …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Mathematics, B.S./Statistics Option 2022 Mathematics, B.S./Statistics Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan. Refer to the …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.S./Statistics Option 2024 Mathematics, B.S./Statistics Option 2025 Mathematics, B.S./Statistics Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.S./Applied Mathematical Sciences Option 2024 Mathematics, B.S./Applied Mathematical Sciences Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Mathematics, B.S./Applied Mathematical Sciences Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Mathematics, B.S./Statistics Option 2024 Mathematics, B.S./Statistics Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan. Refer to the …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Mathematics, B.S./Statistics Option Degree Road Maps are based on successful completion of prerequisites or placement into major required (or major specific) math courses. Please meet with an advisor to develop a custom Degree Progress Report Plan. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH …

(1970) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A. 1963, University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 1969, California Institute of Technology.

(2001) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1982, M.S. 1984, University of Bombay; Ph.D. 1990, University of Texas.

(2001) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1982, M.S. 1984, University of Bombay; Ph.D. 1990, University of Texas.

(1995) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1973, Yerevan State University; Ph.D. 1977, Institute Organoelement Comps; D.Sc. 1990, Institute Organic Chemistry.

(2015) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1988, M.S. 1991, Ph.D. 1994, Jilin University.

(1978) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A. 1970, University of California, San Diego; Ph.D. 1976, University of California, Irvine.

(2004) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A. 1992, Columbia University; Ph.D. 1998, Harvard University.

(2006) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.S. 2000, Southern Methodist University; Ph.D. 2006, University of Wyoming.

(2012) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1990, M.S. 1991, Ph.D. 1995, University of Toronto.

(1962) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A. 1952, M.A. 1959, Ph.D. 1961, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2025) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2010, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; M.A. 2012, Eastern Michigan University; Ph.D. 2019, University of California, Riverside.

(2007) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1997, Montclair State University; M.S. 1999, M. Phil. 2000, Ph.D. 2003, Yale University.

(1968) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1960, M.S. 1962, Ph.D. 1967, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1995) Professor of Mathematics. Diploma 1984, Universität Erlangen; Ph.D. 1989, University of Southern California.

(2006) Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1997, Santa Clara University; Ph.D. 2003, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2017) Associate Professor of Biology. B.A. 2002, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. 2012, University of California, Davis.

(1990) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1975, M.A. 1977, Ph.D. 1983, University of Campinas Brazil.

(2000) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1984, St. Mary’s College; M.S. 1993, University of California, Davis; Ph.D. 1999, University of California, Riverside.

(1995) Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1980, Juniata College; Ph.D. 1985, University of Virginia.

(1962) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. A.B. 1951, Ph.D. 1958, University of California, Berkeley.

(1971) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.S. 1965, The City University of New York; Ph.D. 1969, Johns Hopkins University.

(1961) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1956, Cornell University; M.A. 1958, University of Pennsylvania.

(2022) Assistant Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2006, Bahounar University of Kerman; M.B.A. 2011, Multimedia University; Ph.D. 2018, University of Pittsburgh.

(2007) Associate Professor of Mathematics. M.S. 1994, St. Petersburg State University; Ph.D. 2000, Chalmers University of Technology.

(1971) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.A. 1965, M.A. 1967, Ph.D. 1970, University of California, Riverside.

(1990) Professor Emeritus of Geological Sciences. B.A. 1975, Smith College; M.A. 1978, University of Texas, Austin; Ph.D. 1990, State University of New York, Stony Brook.

(2020) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.Sc. 2012, Peking University; Ph.D. 2017, Free University of Berlin.

(1991) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1978, M.S. 1982, Ph.D. 1987, University of Zagreb.

Prerequisite: MATH 105 or MATH 106, or sufficient preparation for entry into MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Introductory course in physics. Topics covered include mechanics, heat and sound. Available for General Education, Area 5A Physical Science. Students may satisfy the Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing PHYS 100AL.

Prerequisite: MATH 105 or MATH 106, or sufficient preparation for entry into MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 100A. 3 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided PHYS 100A is also completed.

Prerequisite: PHYS 100A. Continuation of PHYS 100A. Topics covered include electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics. Available for General Education, Area 5A Physical Science. Students may satisfy the Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing  PHYS 100BL.

Prerequisite: PHYS 100A. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 100B. 3 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided PHYS 100B is also completed.

An introduction to the most interesting and important topics in physics and their implications for current events, stressing conceptual understanding rather than math, and critically analyzing scientific information. Topics covered include energy conservation, radioactivity, nuclear physics, the theory of relativity, lasers, explosions, earthquakes, UFOs, climate change, and quantum physics. 3 hours of lecture per week. …

Prerequisite: MATH 150A or MATH 255A; Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 150B or MATH 255B. Dynamics and statics of particles and rigid bodies, harmonic vibrations and fluid mechanics. Available for General Education, Area 5A Physical Science. Students may satisfy the Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing PHYS 220AL.

Prerequisite: MATH 150A or MATH 255A. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 150B or MATH 255B and PHYS 220A or PHYS 225. 3 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided PHYS 220A or PHYS 225 is also completed.

Prerequisites: PHYS 220A; MATH 150B or MATH 255B. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 250. Electric and magnetic fields, circuit theory and electromagnetic induction. Available for General Education, Area 5A Physical Science. Students may satisfy the Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity requirement by completing PHYS 220BL.

Prerequisites: PHYS 220A or PHYS 225; MATH 150B or MATH 255B. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 250; PHYS 220B or PHYS 226. 3 hours per week. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided PHYS 220B or PHYS 226 is also completed.

Prerequisite: MATH 150A. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 150B. First course of a sequence intended primarily for physical science majors. Calculus-based course on mechanics, fluids, waves and acoustics.

Prerequisites: MATH 150B; PHYS 225. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 250. Second course of a sequence of courses intended primarily for physical science majors. Calculus-based course on electricity, magnetism and optics.

Prerequisites: MATH 150B; PHYS 226 or PHYS 220B. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: MATH 280. Third course of a sequence of courses intended primarily for physical science majors. Calculus-based course on thermodynamics, waves and modern physics.

Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 227. 3 hours per week.

Preparatory: MATH 250, PHYS 280; PHYS 227; Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 389. Newtonian mechanics of a single particle, oscillations, systems of particles, central force motion, calculus of variations and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics.

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. This course is currently taught entirely and only online. History and development of the science of sound and music, physical concepts necessary for the study of wave motion, mechanics of the construction of sound and musical tones, and basic physical principles involved in the production of sound …

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Corequisite: PHYS 305. This course is currently taught entirely and only online. History and development of the science of sound and music, physical concepts necessary for the study of wave motion, mechanics of the construction of sound and musical tones, and basic physical principles involved in the …

Preparatory: MATH 250, MATH 280; PHYS 227; Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 389. Vector calculus, electrostatics, magnetostatics, Faradays Law and introduction to Maxwell’s equations.

Prerequisite: Completion of the lower division writing requirement. Why do ice skaters spin faster when they pull their arms in? Why does a golf ball have dimples? How does a baseball pitcher make a ball curve? Why does a quarterback throw a spiral? These and similar questions can be understood via the laws of physics. …

Prerequisite: COMP 110/L or COMP 111B/L; Preparatory: MATH 250, MATH 280; PHYS 227, PHYS 227L; Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 389. Introduction to computational physics with application to topics including dynamical systems, celestial mechanics, climate science, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, and other topics chosen by the instructor. Students will use a modern programming language to implement numerical …

Preparatory: MATH 250, MATH 280; PHYS 227 and PHYS 227L, PHYS 389. Advanced experimental techniques in physics, with topics including optics, nuclear physics, thin-film characteristics, microwaves, data acquisition via computer interface, computer simulations, solar observations and other topics chosen by the instructor. Students are trained in advanced experimental techniques and complete two experimental modules for …

Preparatory: PHYS 301, PHYS 389. Classical background, the wave function, Schroedinger equation, time development and stationary states, 1-dimensional problems, harmonic oscillator and formalism of quantum mechanics.

Preparatory: PHYS 100A, PHYS 100AL, PHYS 100B, PHYS 100BL or instructor consent. Specialized course devoted to the nature and production of X-radiation. Topics include the interaction of radiation with matter, attenuation of X-rays and the principles behind radiographic equipment and components.

Preparatory: PHYS 227; MATH 280 or MATH 351. An introduction to the mathematical methods used in junior and senior level physics courses. Topics covered include vector analysis, linear algebra, and partial differentiation.

Preparatory: PHYS 301, PHYS 389. Noninertial reference frames, rigid body motion, coupled oscillations, nonlinear mechanics, scattering, vibrating string and Fourier analysis. Available for graduate credit.

Preparatory: PHYS 301, PHYS 311, PHYS 389. Maxwell’s equations and applications, electromagnetic waves, radiation and special relativity. Available for graduate credit.

Preparatory: PHYS 311, PHYS 375. Propagation of electromagnetic waves. Geometrical optics. Physical optics, including refraction, reflection, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Atomic spectroscopy. Lasers. Available for graduate credit.

Preparatory: PHYS 301, PHYS 375. Laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic potentials, kinetic theory, phase transitions, equilibrium ensembles and related formalism with applications to classical and quantum systems. Available for graduate credit.

Preparatory: PHYS 311, PHYS 375. Hydrogen atom, angular momentum, spin, matrix representation, quantum statistics, perturbation theory and scattering. Available for graduate credit.

Preparatory: PHYS 365. Advanced experimental techniques in physics with topics including optics, nuclear physics, thin-film characteristics, microwaves, data acquisition via computer interface, computer simulations, solar observations and other topics chosen by the instructor. Students are trained in advanced experimental techniques and will complete two experimental modules for 2 units of credit. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours …

Preparatory: PHYS 365. Advanced experimental techniques in physics with topics including optics, nuclear physics, thin-film characteristics, microwaves, data acquisition via computer interface, computer simulations, solar observations and topics chosen by the instructor. Students are trained in advanced experimental techniques and will complete two experimental modules for 2 units of credit. Available for graduate credit. 6 hours …

Preparatory: PHYS 311, PHYS 375. Structure of crystals; electron theory of metals; theory of semiconductors; and mechanical, electrical and magnetic behavior of substances in the solid state. Available for graduate credit.

Prerequisite: PHYS 389 or graduate standing; Preparatory: MATH 380, PHYS 375 (may be taken concurrently). Topics include complex variables, ordinary and partial differential equations, special functions, and boundary value problems with physical applications. Available for graduate credit.

Preparatory: PHYS 301 and PHYS 365, or instructor consent. Applications of numerical analysis and computer programming to the solution of problems in classical and modern physics. Available for graduate credit.

Preparatory: Junior, senior or graduate standing in Physics. Series of lectures presented weekly by faculty members and invited speakers on topics of current interest in physics, astronomy and related fields. Available for graduate credit. May be repeated twice for credit.

Preparatory: PHYS 365; Senior-standing. Program of original, independent research to be carried out under the direction of one of the physics faculty. May be repeated for credit: maximum six units.

Experimental courses in Physics, with course content to be determined.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This is a senior project course. In it, students work independently throughout the semester on a project assigned by their faculty advisor. Students are required to find a faculty advisor before the course starts. Student project work is done independently, but class will meet weekly to discuss progress, practice talks, writing, …

Preparatory: Admission to Honors Program in Physics.

See Independent Study under Courses of Study.

Prerequisite: PHYS 451 or PHYS 650 or instructor permission. Introduction to the mathematical and physical principles underlying computational materials theory based on quantum mechanics. Topics will include the density functional theory– the cornerstone of modern electronic structure calculations for atoms, molecules, and solids. We will also cover quantum transport, magnetism, and many body physics. The …

Prerequisite: PHYS 451. The lectures cover a wide area of topics ranging from electronic structure, to mechanical properties, to experimental methods of multiferroic systems. Upon completing the course, the student will gain a good overview of multiferroic materials ranging from history to devices applications. Different types of multiferroic materials will be studied with basic crystal …

Experimental Topics

Preparatory: PHYS 402, PHYS 410, PHYS 451. Advanced course in classical mechanics, with topics selected from Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, continuum mechanics, nonlinear systems and chaos.

Preparatory: PHYS 375, PHYS 402, PHYS 410. Advanced treatment of the observational and theoretical foundations of astrophysics. Topics may include stellar structure, radio sources, relativistic cosmology, the origin of the elements and galaxy formation.

Preparatory: PHYS 410, PHYS 489. Advanced theoretical treatment of the electrostatic field with introduction of mathematical techniques. Introduction to electromagnetic waves and radiation from sources.

Preparatory: PHYS 431, PHYS 451, PHYS 600. Theoretical foundations of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics for equilibrium and non-equilibrium systems. Applications to Bose and Fermi assemblies, real gases, liquids, solids, solutions, phase transitions and chemical reactions.

Preparatory: PHYS 402, PHYS 410. Introduction to the mathematics and physics of curved space-time. Gravitational fields as curvature of space-time. Einsteins gravitational field equations, solutions and experimental tests. Application to topics of current interest in relativistic astrophysics, particle physics and field theory.

Preparatory: PHYS 451. Recommended Corequisite or Preparatory: PHYS 600. Mathematical foundation of quantum theory. Scattering theory. Angular momentum and spin. Identical particles. Heisenberg and Schrodinger representations. Perturbation theory.

Preparatory: PHYS 650. Relativistic wave equations. Advanced scattering theory. Selected topics from quantum theory of atoms and molecules.

Directed Graduate Research

Prerequisite: Consent of the graduate coordinator. (Credit/No Credit Only)

Preparatory: Classified graduate status; Permission of the department; Instructor’s consent to serve as thesis advisor. Dissertation of a specialized advanced topic in physics such as a critical evaluation and extension of an existing theoretical treatment, the construction and use of advanced research apparatus or an original theoretical analysis.

Preparatory: At least one graduate course in Physics; Instructor consent. Investigation of a special topic in physics, with emphasis on advanced theoretical or experimental skills. See Independent Study under Courses of Study.

The B.A. program in Physics is designed for students who are seeking a broad foundation in physics as part of a liberal arts education in the arts and sciences. It is particularly appropriate for those students (1) seeking a secondary teaching career or (2) planning to combine physics with other disciplines, such as music, law, …

The minor in Physics is available for students who want to augment their major field of study. It is particularly appropriate for those students in engineering and the other sciences and mathematics who desire to develop interdisciplinary skills.

The B.S. program in Physics is designed for students who desire to (1) pursue a career in physics-related research and development either in industry or government or (2) prepare for graduate work in physics or related subjects. The B.S. program in Physics has two options: Option I—Physics, and Option II—Astrophysics. Option I is a balanced program …

The B.S. program in Physics is designed for students who desire to (1) pursue a career in physics-related research and development either in industry or government or (2) prepare for graduate work in physics or related subjects. The B.S. program in Physics has two options: Option I—Physics, and Option II—Astrophysics. Option II specializes in applications of …

The M.S. program in Physics provides the student with an opportunity for advanced study in physics and to develop skills to do independent research. It prepares the student for doctoral programs in physics and related fields or for more technical jobs in research and development.

Quarks, black holes, gravitational waves, nanotechnology and chaotic systems—discoveries like these make front-page news as physicists continue to learn about the universe’s fundamental structure. Studying how matter and energy behave, beginning physics majors and senior physicists alike find challenges and excitement in solving problems and discovering new concepts. Physicists in business and industry work with …

The program leading to a B.S. degree in Physics with Honors provides the opportunity to selected Physics majors for intensive study under individual faculty guidance. Students interested in the Honors Program should contact the department undergraduate advisor.

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.A. 2024 Physics, B.A. 2025 Physics, B.A. All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements in Physics I, II, and III (PHYS 225, PHYS 226, PHYS 227 and Labs) and Calculus I, II, and III (MATH 150A, MATH 150B, MATH …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Physics, B.A. 2022 Physics, B.A. Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units CHEM 101 and CHEM 101D and CHEM 101L (meets GE B1 Physical Science & GE B3 Science Laboratory Activity) 5 MATH 150A (meets GE Basic …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.A. 2024 Physics, B.A. Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 150A (meets GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning) 5 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE B2 Life Science 3 GE …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.A. 2024 Physics, B.A. 2025 Physics, B.A. The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See General Education Rules …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Physics, B.A. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 150A (meets GE Basic Skills: Area 2 Lower Division Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning) 5 GE Basic Skills: Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication) 3 GE Area 5B Biological Science 3 GE Area 3A …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option 2024 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option 2025 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements in Physics I, II, and III (PHYS 225, PHYS 226, PHYS 227 and Labs) and Calculus I, II, and III (MATH 150A, …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option 2022 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units CHEM 101 and CHEM 101D and CHEM 101L (meets GE B1 Physical Science & GE B3 Science Laboratory Activity) 5 MATH 150A (meets …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option 2024 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 150A (meets GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning) 5 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE B2 Life Science …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option 2024 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option 2025 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Physics, B.S./Astrophysics Option YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 150A (meets GE Basic Skills: Area 2 Lower Division Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning) 5 GE Basic Skills: Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication) 3 GE Area 5B Biological Science 3 GE Area …

This ADT/STAR Act Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.S./Physics Option 2024 Physics, B.S./Physics Option 2025 Physics, B.S./Physics Option All lower division GE completed. Lower division major requirements in Physics I, II, and III (PHYS 225, PHYS 226, PHYS 227 and Labs) and Calculus I, II, and III (MATH 150A, …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2021 Physics, B.S./Physics Option 2022 Physics, B.S./Physics Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units CHEM 101 and CHEM 101D and CHEM 101L (meets GE B1 Physical Science & GE B3 Science Laboratory Activity) 5 MATH 150A (meets …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.S./Physics Option 2024 Physics, B.S./Physics Option Refer to the Catalog Archives for General Education requirements. YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 150A (meets GE Basic Skills: B4 Mathematics and Quantitative Reasoning) 5 GE Basic Skills: A2 Written Communication 3 GE B2 Life Science …

This Transfer Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2023 Physics, B.S./Physics Option 2024 Physics, B.S./Physics Option 2025 Physics, B.S./Physics Option The Transfer Degree Road Map on this page presumes the completion of lower division General Education, Title 5 (United States History and Government), and lower division core requirements for this major. See …

This 4-Year Degree Road Map applies to the following catalog year(s): 2025 Physics, B.S./Physics Option YEAR 1: 1st Semester Course Units MATH 150A (meets GE Basic Skills: Area 2 Lower Division Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning) 5 GE Basic Skills: Area 1A English Composition (Written Communication) 3 GE Area 5B Biological Science 3 GE Area …

(1963) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.S. 1954, University of Illinois; M.S. 1958, University of Arkansas; Ph.D. 1961, University of Chicago.

(1994) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1974, Technical University, Warsaw; M.S. 1976, Warsaw University; Ph.D. 1981, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

(1961) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A. 1953, Wilkes College; M.A. 1957, University of Virginia; Ph.D. 1961, University of California, Berkeley.

(2006) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. M.Sc. 1997, Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands; Ph.D. 2001, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands.

(1970) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.S. 1964, Brown University; Ph.D. 1970, University of Wisconsin.

(1991) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1975, St. Francis’ College, Osmania University, India; M.Sc. 1983, Bombay University; Ph.D. 1988, University of Utah.

(1968) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1963, City College of New York; Ph.D. 1967, New York University.

(2006) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1985, M.A. 1988, East China Institute of Technology; Ph.D. 2001, Durham University.

(2018) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2006, M.S. 2008, Università degli Studi di Milano; Ph.D. 2011, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.

(2003) Director of College Advising, College of Science and Mathematics. B.A. 1998, University of California, Santa Cruz; M.S. 2018, California State University, Northridge.

(2024) Assistant Professor of Biology. B.S. 1998, The Evergreen State College; M.S. 2002, University of Guam; Ph.D. 2017, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa.

(2011) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1993, University of California, Davis; M.S. 2001, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; Ph.D. 2008, Cornell University.

(1984) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.S. 1977, Brooklyn College; M.A. 1982, Ph.D. 1982, University of Massachusetts.

(1984) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.S. 1977, Brooklyn College; M.A. 1982, Ph.D. 1982, University of Massachusetts.

(2015) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1999, M.Phil. 2001, Ph.D. 2005, University of Barcelona, Spain.

(1963) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.S. 1956, College of the City of New York; M.S. 1962, New York University; Ph.D. 1969, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1964) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1954, M.S. 1955, Panjab University; Ph.D. 1961, Pennsylvania State University.

(1981) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A. 1965, College of Wooster; Ph.D. 1971, University of California, Santa Barbara.

(1970) Professor Emeritus of Management Science and Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1951, Reed College; M.S. 1954, University of Washington; Ph.D. 1960, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1989) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.S. 1981, University of California, Riverside; M.S. 1985, Ph.D. 1990, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

(1985) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1972, M.A. 1974, University of California, San Diego; Ph.D. 1979, University of California, Berkeley.

(2007) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Maitriseb 1994, University Louis Pasteur; Ph.D. 2001, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

(2011) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.A. 2000, M.S. 2003 Brown University; Ph.D. 2007, University of Wyoming.

Prerequisite: Enrollment limited to First-time Freshman only. This course gives college students the skills and knowledge to promote success and instill lifelong learning with emphasis in science, mathematics and technology. The course will provide students with tools to examine their personal, academic and career choices through introspection, consultation, discussion, experimentation and traditional classroom exercises using …

Severe global climate change will have disastrous consequences for Earth’s population. This course will develop the basic science behind the predictions for Earth’s climate, and explain why human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases, are the main driver of global warming. Course topics include the causes of climate change, its impacts, projections for the …

Corequisite: SCI 111. Laboratory exercises include climate prediction modeling, the use of proxy data, and examination of the impacts of climate change. 3 hours lab per week. Students receive credit for only one course chosen from either SCI 111L, GEOG 111L, or SUST 111L. Available for General Education, Area 5C Science Laboratory Activity, provided SCI 111 …

Prerequisites: Completion of course 1 and course 2 of science specialization. Recommended Preparatory Courses: PHYS 170, GEOL 106LRS/GEOG 106LRS. The capstone course will emphasize concepts from the physical science, earth science and life science content areas with an emphasis on scientific investigation and problem solving. Students will integrate crosscutting themes across the sciences such as …

Principles and procedures for engaging secondary-level students in science learning for understanding are presented in this course. This course is intended for secondary-level science teachers, who will develop competencies in the selection of resources and development of lesson plans for a variety of science topics with a special emphasis on science content and practices. Teachers …

Principles and procedures for engaging secondary-level students in science learning are presented in this course. This course is intended for secondary-level science teachers, who will develop competencies in the selection of resources and development of lesson plans for a variety of science topics with a special emphasis on science content and practices. Teachers will become …

Principles and procedures for engaging secondary-level students in science learning are presented in this course. This course is intended for secondary-level science teachers, who will develop competencies in the selection of resources and development of lesson plans for a variety of science topics with a special emphasis on science content and practices. Teachers will become …

(1989) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A. 1966, Westmont College; M.S. 1974, Ph.D. 1981, University of Oregon.

(1969) Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1962, Waseda University, Japan; M.S. 1964, Ph.D. 1968, Northeastern University.

(1991) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.Tech. 1980, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras; M.S. 1983, Ph.D. 1991, University of California, San Diego.

(2025) Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 2014, University of Richmond; Ph.D. 2019, University of Pittsburgh.

(2016) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2001, M.Sc. 2004, Jordan University of Science and Technology; Ph.D. 2011, University of Alabama at Birmingham.

(1965) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A. 1960, M.A. 1962, Ph.D. 1965, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2000) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1984, Ph.D. 1989, Nanjing University.

(2006) Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 1995, Franklin and Marshall; Ph.D. 2001, University of Pittsburgh.

(1992) Professor of Mathematics. B.A. 1981, M.A. 1985, Ph.D. 1989, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2017) Associate Professor of Biology. B.S. 2006, Florida State University; M.S. 2009, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ph.D. 2015, University of Hawaii at Manoa.

(1962) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1953, University of Sydney; Ph.D. 1961, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1978) Professor Emeritus of Geological Sciences B.A. 1971, Rice University; M.A. 1972, Ph.D. 1980, University of California, Berkeley.

(1965) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.S. 1955, M.S. 1957, Oklahoma State University; M.S. 1959, University of Chicago; Ph.D. 1978, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1966) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.S. 1955, University of Miami; M.A. 1958, Duke University; Ph.D. 1962, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1968) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A. 1955, M.S. 1957, Ph.D. 1962, University of California, Berkeley.

(2000) Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1994, University of Tennessee; M.A. 1997, Ph.D. 1999, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1974) Professor Emeritus of Geological Sciences. B.S. 1966, M.S. 1968, University of New Mexico; Ph.D. 1973, California Institute of Technology.

(2007) Professor of Biology. B.A. 1989, University of California, San Diego; Ph.D. 1995, University of California, Santa Barbara.

(2002) Department Chair of Mathematics; Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1989, Mount Holyoke College; Ph.D. 1994, University of Pennsylvania.

(2005) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1972, California Baptist College; Ph.D. 1980, University of California, Riverside.

(1998) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.S. 1976, Heidelberg College; Ph.D. 1995, University of California, Davis.

(2015) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2003, Sharif University of Technology; M.S. 2006, Ph.D. 2010, University of Waterloo.

(2018) Associate Professor of Biology. B.S. 2004, University of California, Davis; M.S. 2005, Stanford University; Ph.D. 2015, Cornell University.

(2016) Lecturer in Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 2001, California State University, Los Angeles; Ph.D. 2011, Irell & Manella Graduate School of Biological Sciences, Beckham Research Institute, City of Hope.

(2017) Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 2003, DeSales University; Ph.D. 2008, Lehigh University.

(2013) Professor of Biology. B.A. 1998, University of Southern California; M.S. 2004, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 2010, Florida State University.

(1976) Professor Emeritus of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 1965, Cornell College; Ph.D. 1970, University of Missouri, Columbia.

(2013) Professor of Mathematics. M.S. 1997, Eötvös Loránd University; DEA Math. 1998, Université de la Méditerranée; Ph.D. 2002, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

(1971) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1954, M.A. 1955, Andhra University; M.A. 1969, Ph.D. 1971, University of California, Santa Barbara.

(1990) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1983, University of California, Berkeley; M.A. 1985, Ph.D. 1990, University of California, Davis.

(2011) Professor of Biology. B.S. 1993, University of Calgary; Ph.D. 2000, Princeton University.

(2011) Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 2001, Temple University; Ph.D. 2008, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

(1990) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1970, M.S. 1972, California State University, Northridge; Ph.D. 1977, University of California, Los Angeles.

(1969) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1964, M.A. 1968, Ph.D. 1969, University of California, Santa Barbara.

(2007) Professor of Geological Sciences. B.S. 1998, M.S. 1999, University of Oregon; Ph.D. 2005, Brown University.

(1968) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A. 1957, University of California, Santa Barbara; Ph.D. 1964, Princeton University.

(1960) Professor Emeritus of Biology. B.A. 1951, Miami University, Ohio; M.S. 1953, University of Hawaii; Ph.D. 1958, University of Michigan.

(2025) Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.A. 2005, M.A. 2007, Pohang University of Science and Technology; Ph.D. 2013, California Institute of Technology.

(2017) Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry. B.S. 2008, M.S. 2011, Huaqiao University; Ph.D. 2017, University of South Florida.

(2017) Associate Professor of Biology. B.S. 2004, Eastern Mennonite University; Ph.D. 2011, University of Idaho.

(2011) Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 1990, M.S. 1992, Ph.D. 1998, University of Yaounde.

(2018) Associate Professor of Mathematics. B.S. 2006, M.S. 2008, State University of Campinas; Ph.D. 2012, The Pennsylvania State University.

(1988) Professor of Biology. A.B. 1972, Pomona College; Ph.D. 1978, University of California, Berkeley.

(1973) Professor Emeritus of Mathematics. B.A. 1963, M.S. 1966, Ph.D. 1969, University of California, Los Angeles.

(2017) Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy. B.S. 2004, Ph.D. 2009, Tsinghua University.