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MATH 464 - Numerical Analysis and Computing Units: 3
Computer arithmetic, solution of a single algebraic equation, solution of systems of equations interpolating polynomials, numerical integration, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations, error analysis, and computational effort of numerical algorithms. Combines theoretical ideas with hands-on laboratory experience. Cross-listed: Also offered as CS 464 . Students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates and enrollment requirement(s) for graduate students: CS 111 and MATH 162 .
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MATH 470 - Introduction to Abstract Algebra Units: 3
An introduction to the theory of groups, rings, and fields, with abstract ideas reinforced by concrete and important examples, such as permutation groups, polynomial rings, and finite fields. The power of the axiomatic systems introduced will be illustrated via several applications to concrete and classical problems.
Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates and enrollment requirement(s) for graduate students: MATH 378 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 472 - Introduction to Graph Theory Units: 3
Fundamental concepts of undirected and directed graphs, trees, connectivity and traversability, planarity, colorability, networks, and matchings; emphasis on modern applications.
Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates and enrollment requirement(s) for graduate students: MATH 350 or MATH 370 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 474 - Introduction to Combinatorics Units: 3
Introduction of the basic tools of combinatorics and their applications. Permutations, combinations, occupancy problems, generating functions, recurrences, inclusion/ exclusion, graph theory, pigeonhole principle, experimental design, and coding theory.
Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates and enrollment requirement(s) for graduate students: MATH 350 or MATH 370 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 480 - Introduction to Optimization Units: 3
Modern study of linear programming with an emphasis on model formulation, solution, and interpretation of software output. Applications in work-scheduling, diet, capital budgeting, blending, production process, transportation, assignment, transshipment, and flow problems. Programming methods include the simplex method and its specialized variations, Big M Method, goal programming, and integer programming. Theoretical aspects include optimality conditions, sensitivity analysis, and duality. Requires using industry-standard software to strengthen the ideas and concepts. Cross-listed: Also offered as CS 480 . Students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates and enrollment requirement(s) for graduate students: MATH 374 .
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MATH 490 - Senior Seminar Units: 3
Presentation and discussion of selected areas of mathematics in order to supplement available offerings. Sample areas include differential forms, complex variables, partial differential equations, and a second course in analysis, abstract algebra, or discrete math. May be repeated twice as course content changes, with consent of the program, for a maximum of nine (9) units of credit from MATH 490 and MATH 491 . Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Twelve (12) units of upper-division mathematics. Other requirements to be determined by instructor.
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MATH 491 - Senior Seminar with Lab Units: 3
Presentation and discussion of selected areas of mathematics in order to supplement available offerings. Sample areas include mathematical modeling and a second course in numerical analysis, optimization, or statistics. This course meets for four hours per week. May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) units of credit for MATH 490 and 491. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Twelve (12) units of upper-division mathematics. Other requirements to be determined by instructor.
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MATH 495 - Internship in Mathematics Units: 1-3
Faculty-sponsored academic internship in business, industrial, government, research firm, or university labs and centers. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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MATH 498A - Individual Study in Mathematics Units: 1
Individually directed reading and study in mathematical sciences literature. May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Twelve (12) units of upper-division Mathematics.
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MATH 498B - Individual Study in Mathematics Units: 2
Individually directed reading and study in mathematical sciences literature. May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Twelve (12) units of upper-division Mathematics.
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MATH 498C - Individual Study in Mathematics Units: 3
Individually directed reading and study in mathematical sciences literature. May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Twelve (12) units of upper-division Mathematics.
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MATH 499A - Independent Research in Mathematics Units: 1
Designed for students capable of independent and original research. May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Twelve (12) units of upper-division mathematics.
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MATH 499B - Independent Research in Mathematics Units: 2
Designed for students capable of independent and original research. May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Twelve (12) units of upper-division mathematics.
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MATH 499C - Independent Research in Mathematics Units: 3
Designed for students capable of independent and original research. May be repeated for a maximum of three (3) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Twelve (12) units of upper-division mathematics.
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MATH 503 - Cryptography Units: 3
Fundamentals of protecting confidentiality, integrity and availability of information in computer systems. This course covers the fundamentals of cryptographic concepts and methods. Several encryption/decryption algorithms will be discussed. The topics include an introduction to the mathematics behind cryptography including number theory, group theory, and probability theory; cryptographic algorithms including classical methods, symmetric key systems, public key systems, hash functions, digital signatures and certificates; cryptanalysis and attacks; and access control including authentication and authorization.orization. Assignments include programming labs to apply public keys, dictionary attacks, digital signatures, and certificates. May not be counted towards the Master’s degree in Mathematics.
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MATH 505 - Readings from Original Sources Units: 3
Mathematics studied through the reading, analysis, and discussion of original papers. May be repeated once for credit with consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment requirements to be determined by instructor.
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MATH 510 - Mathematical Communication Units: 3
Selected topics in advanced mathematics chosen to demonstrate appropriate use of technology and effective organization and presentation of mathematics in oral and written form. Includes three aspects of mathematical writing: writing expository mathematics, writing formal mathematics, and writing as a tool to learn; preparation of mathematical lectures; and development software modules/notebooks. Enrollment Requirements: Additional enrollment requirement for all students: At least nine (9) other units of upper-division mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates and enrollment requirement(s) for graduate students: MATH 350 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 520 - Algebra Units: 3
Review and continuation of the study of algebra begun in MATH 470. Covers some of the following: the theory of finite group theory including the Sylow Theorems, polynomial ring, unique factorization, number fields, and finite fields. The latter half of the course will cover field extensions and Galois Theory, including the classic theorems on the unsolvability of the general quintic and the impossibility of certain ruler and compass constructions, such as trisecting an angle.
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduate students and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 470 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 521 - Computational and Applied Algebra Units: 3
Introduction to algebraic tools and ideas that have applications in such fields as cryptography, coding theory, number theory, algebraic geometry, integer programming, computing modeling, and robotics. Includes some of the following: finite fields, Gröbner bases, resultants, algebraic curves, and their codes.
Prerequisite(s): for undergraduate students and enrollment requirement(s) for graduate students: MATH 470 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 522 - Number Theory Units: 3
Introduction to number theory from the algebraic and/or analytic point of view. Includes some of the following: congruences, finite fields and rings, and quadratic reciprocity; quadratic forms and Diophantine equations; elliptic curves; the Gaussian integers, the Eisenstein integers, and unique factorization in these rings; other quadratic and cyclotomic fields and ideal factorization; and introduction to analytic number theory, primes in arithmetic progressions, and the prime number theorem.
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduate students and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 470 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 523 - Cryptography and Computational Number Theory Units: 3
Algorithms for factorization and primality testing: pseudo-primes, quadratic sieve, Lucas Test, continued fractions, factorization using elliptic curves, and public key cryptosystems such as RSA, which is widely used for secure transfer of data on the internet. Additional background material (such as the rudiments of elliptic curves) will be introduced as needed. Combines theoretical ideas with computer lab experimentation and implementation. Some familiarity with a computer language is useful but not required.
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 350 or 370 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 528 - Advanced Linear Algebra Units: 3
Vector spaces; dual spaces; linear transformations; bilinear forms and their matrix representations; Jordan and other canonical forms; finite-dimensional spectral theory; and connections to other branches of mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 374 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 530 - Measure Theory Units: 3
Lebesgue measure, measurable functions, the Lebesgue integral, Fubini’s Theorem, Lp-spaces, and differentiation.
Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates and enrollment requirement(s) for graduate students: MATH 430 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 532 - Ordinary Differential Equations Units: 3
Theory and applications of ordinary differential equations. Existence and uniqueness of solutions, methods for solving equations, linear differential equations, singularities, qualitative analysis of solutions, and systems of equations.
Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates and enrollment requirement for graduate students: MATH 374 and MATH 430 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 534 - Partial Differential Equations Units: 3
Theory and applications of partial differential equations. Cauchy problems, boundary problems, the Cauchy-Kovalevsky Theorem, Fourier Series, harmonic functions, elliptic equations, and hyperbolic equations. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: MATH 260 and MATH 362 .
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 374 and MATH 430 .
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MATH 535 - Multivariable Advanced Calculus Units: 3
Analysis in several variables including multivariable derivatives and integrals, inverse function theorem, implicit function theorem, and generalizations of the fundamental theorem of calculus (e.g., Stokes’ Theorem). Some of these topics may be presented from the point of view of differential forms. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: MATH 260 .
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 374 and MATH 430 .
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MATH 536 - Complex Analysis Units: 3
Study of functions of a complex variable, including analytic functions, contour integrals, Cauchy’s Theorem, poles and residues, Liouville’s Theorem, Laurent Series, the Residue Theorem, analytic continuation, and conformal mappings.
Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates and enrollment requirement(s) for graduate students: MATH 430 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 537 - Calculus of Variations Units: 3
Study of the theory of maximum and minimum values of functions defined on spaces of infinite dimension. Includes topics such as Euler’s equation, geodesics, the isoperimetric problem, optimization constrained by subsidiary conditions, and the Weierstrass-Erdman corner conditions. Emphasis to be on both theory and application.
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 362 , MATH 374 , and MATH 430 .
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MATH 538 - Applicable Analysis Units: 3
Foundations of functional analysis; linear and metric spaces; different modes of convergence; Hilbert Space; and applications. May include topics such as calculus of variations, fixed point theorems, and operator theory.
Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates and enrollment requirement(s) for graduate students: MATH 362 , MATH 374 , and MATH 430 with grades of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 540 - Concrete Mathematics Units: 3
Blend of continuous and discrete topics including sums, recurrences, elementary number theory, binomial coefficients, generating functions, discrete probability, and asymptotic methods.
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 350 or 370 or MATH 470 or MATH 472 or MATH 474 .
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MATH 541 - Structural Graph Theory Units: 3
Material covered will be selected from a subset of the following subjects: trees and cycles; independence and matching; graph partitioning, packing, and covering; tournaments; flows; algorithmic aspects; topological graph theory; and facility location.
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 350 or 370 or MATH 470 or MATH 472 or MATH 474 .
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MATH 542 - Advanced Graph Theory Units: 3
Graphs and digraphs; traversability; factorization; planarity and embedding; coloring; graph Ramsey theory; probabilistic methods; extremal graph theory; and algebraic graph theory.
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 350 or 370 or MATH 470 or MATH 472 or MATH 474 .
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MATH 544 - Advanced Combinatorics Units: 3
Enumeration; combinatorial set systems; combinatorial designs; Ramsey theory; combinatorial optimization; matroids; and axiomatic social choice.
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 350 or 370 or MATH 470 or MATH 472 or MATH 474 .
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MATH 550 - Geometry Units: 3
Geometric ideas selected from the following fields: euclidean geometry, hyperbolic geometry, projective geometry, introductory algebraic geometry, and computational geometry. Combines theoretical ideas with hands-on laboratory experience.
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 374 and MATH 470 .
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MATH 552 - Introduction to Differential Topology and Geometry Units: 3
Introduction to curves, surfaces, and possibly higher dimensional manifolds from the point of view of differential topology and/or differential geometry. Includes some of the following: Curves (e.g., Frenet-Serret Theorem and its consequences, isoperimetric inequality, four-vertex theorem, line integrals, Fenchel’s Theorem); the topological classification of surfaces, vector fields, and curvature on surfaces (leading up to some of the following: geodesics, minimal surfaces, Gauss’s theorema egregium, and the Gauss-Bonnet Theorem); and introduction to higher dimensional manifolds, differential forms, and integration (possibly including Stokes’ Theorem and global invariants such as the Euler characteristic and de Rham cohomology). Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: MATH 260 .
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 374 and MATH 430 .
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MATH 555 - General Topology Units: 3
Topological spaces, open and closed sets, metric spaces, continuity, compactness, and connectedness. Other subjects may include separation axioms, fundamental groups, classification of surfaces, and completion of metric spaces.
Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates and enrollment requirement(s) for graduate students: MATH 430 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 561 - Computational Linear Algebra Units: 3
Provides a thorough background in the formulation and analysis of algorithms for numerical linear algebra. Includes fundamentals of scientific computation, subspaces, rank-revealing matrix factorizations, numerical solutions of linear systems, linear least squares, regularization, perturbation theory, and iterative methods. Combines theoretical ideas with laboratory experience. Knowledge of computer language is required.
Prerequisite(s): for undergraduates and enrollment requirement(s) for graduate students: MATH 374 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 563 - Numerical Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations Units: 3
Survey of numerical methods for the solution of ordinary differential equations including Runge-Kutta, Taylor’s, Voterra, and multistep methods. Analysis of convergence and implementation of various methods using numerical software. Covers the stability of differential equations and stability regions for numerical schemes. Subjects include the method of lines, two-point boundary value problems, and Volterra integral equations.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 362 and MATH 374 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 564 - Nonlinear Programming Units: 3
Theory and techniques for solving constrained and unconstrained nonlinear programming problems. Techniques include Quasi-Newton Secant Methods, Broyden’s Method, conjugate gradient methods, and line search methods. Theoretical aspects include convexity, Lagrangian Multipliers, optimality conditions, convergence, primal problem, duality, saddle points, and line searches.
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement(s) or graduate students: MATH 374 or MATH 480 or CS 480 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 570 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes Units: 3
Elements of stochastic processes, discrete-time and continuous-time Markov chains, random walks, branching processes, birth and death processes, and Poisson point processes. Applications to queues and stochastic networks, resource management, biology, and physics. May include optimal stopping, hidden Markov models, renewal processes, martingales, Brownian motion, and Gaussian processes.
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 430 and either MATH 440 or MATH 441 with grades of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 571 - Probability and Random Processes Units: 3
Framework for probability theory: probability spaces as measure spaces, random variables, expectation and conditional probability. Major results such as limit theorems for sums of random variables, zero-one laws, and ergodic theorems. Applications may include branching processes, Markov Chains, Markov Random Fields, martingales, percolation, Poisson Processes, queuing theory, random walks, and renewal processes. Combines theoretical ideas with hands-on laboratory experience using appropriate computer software packages.
Prerequisite(s): For undergraduates and enrollment requirement For graduate students: MATH 430 or MATH 440 or MATH 441 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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MATH 620 - Seminar in Advanced Mathematics Units: 3
Advanced mathematics chosen from areas represented in the program faculty and intended to build on 500-level material. Covers the following: algebra and number theory, analysis, combinatorics and graph theory, computational mathematics, geometry, and probability. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit for MATH 620 and MATH 621 . Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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MATH 621 - Seminar in Advanced Mathematics with Lab Units: 3
Advanced mathematics chosen from areas represented in the program faculty and intended to build on 500-level material. Covers the following: algebra and number theory, analysis, combinatorics and graph theory, computational mathematics, geometry, and probability. This course meets for four hours per week. May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit for MATH 620 and 621. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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MATH 697 - Workshop in the Teaching of Mathematics Units: 1
Discussion of syllabus construction, lecture preparation, assignment and grading of homework, construction and grading of exams, and resolution of classroom problems. May be repeated, but credit will not be counted toward the Master of Science degree. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with graduate standing in mathematics.
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MATH 698 - Preparation for Graduate Comprehensive Examination Units: 3
Independent preparation for taking the Master of Science in Mathematics Comprehensive Examination. May be repeated for credit for a total of nine (9) units, but students may enroll in only one section per semester, a maximum of three (3) units will be counted toward the Master of Science in Mathematics degree. Grading Basis: Credit / No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with graduate student standing in mathematics who have advanced to candidacy under the Comprehensive Exam Option, and requires the approval of the Graduate Coordinator.
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MATH 699 - Thesis Units: 3
Preparation of a thesis for the master’s degree. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units, but students may enroll in only one section per semester. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment requires approval of the graduate coordinator.
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MDIA 301 - Media Theory Units: 3
Introduction to the theories of mediated communication, including theories based on normative, critical/cultural, and social scientific approaches. Explores the historical development of the major Western philosophical perspectives regarding the media and their role and impact in society.
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MDIA 304 - Global Media Units: 3
An exploration of “globalization” as an historical — as well as a contested — process, and of cultural, social, technological economic, and political processes at work in “media globalization.” Case studies link discussions of specific forms (i.e., music, radio, video, journalism, internet, mobile phones, broadcast satellites, and points of origin) to old and new audiences. These case studies are contextualized in a consideration of specific communication processes associated with trade, war, community development, policy making and reform, and privatization/deregulation.
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MDIA 322 - Media Power Units: 3
Illustrates how media power operates in culture through discourse in local and global contexts. Students examine the power dynamics among producers, subjects and audiences in and around the media: who makes what for whom and how. Readings and discussions will explore power-inflected relations in media, along with discovering possibilities in how to reclaim media power. What happens when historical others make work about themselves, their cultures and communities?
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MDIA 365 - New Media and Everyday Life Units: 3
Explores various new media technologies and the role they play in our everyday lives. Takes a critical media studies approach in surveying the social, cultural, and political issues raised by the deployment and adoption of digital media. Will engage the implications of new media technologies on society and conduct everyday life. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for MASS 470-2.
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MDIA 403 - Critical Approaches to Children’s Media Units: 3
Examines the landscape of children’s media from a critical media and cultural studies perspective. Explores the complexities of children’s media through the communication circuit of production, text, and audience. Content introduces students to the major debates surrounding the role of media in the lives of children in the U.S. and around the globe. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for MDIA 470 -3. Recommended Preparation: Recommend concurrent enrollment in MDIA 301 .
Prerequisite(s): COMM 360 .
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MDIA 451 - Media, Religion, Popular Culture Units: 3
A study of the theoretical foundations and the process of constructing religiosity and spirituality on electronic media. Explores construction of religiosity in religious media. Examines construction of spirituality in secular media. Investigates the commodification of religiosity and spirituality in popular culture.
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MDIA 452 - Media Ethics Units: 3
Examination of ethical standards and practices of the media. Focuses on the conduct as a future media practitioner and the impact students will have on others in particular and society in general. Includes development of ethical decision-making skills.
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MDIA 460 - Political Economy of the Media Units: 3
Theories and problems concerning systems of support and control of the media, with special reference to the role of special-interest groups and the political state. Emphasis on allocations of spectrum, time, money, energy, materials, and human resources among agencies of media systems. Consideration is given to questions of access to media institutions and the operations of such institutions in light of governmental regulations and policies. Some focus on the significance of the media in conducting foreign affairs, as well as the role of the media in developing nations.
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MDIA 495 - Media Studies Internship Units: 3
Provides students with opportunities to connect classroom learning with real-world experience through media-related work activities in private and public enterprises. Students complement classroom and laboratory learning with that of the work world. Internships may be paid or unpaid. Students majoring in MDIA strongly advised to enroll in MDIA 495 (not COMM 495). May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units toward the MDIA major in any combination from MDIA 495 and MDIA 499A , MDIA 499B , MDIA 499C . Cross-listed: Also offered as COMM 495 . Students may not receive credit for both. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to Communication or Media Studies majors who have been placed in an internship. Recommended Preparation: COMM 355 or MDIA 301 or MDIA 304 .
Prerequisite(s): COMM 100 .
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MDIA 499A - Independent Study Units: 1
May be used by students who desire to do individualized projects with a professor. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. MDIA 495 and MDIA 499A, MDIA 499B , MDIA 499C may total no more than six (6) units applied toward the major. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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MDIA 499B - Independent Study Units: 2
May be used by students who desire to do individualized projects with a professor. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. MDIA 495 and MDIA 499A , MDIA 499B, MDIA 499C may total no more than six (6) units applied toward the major. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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MDIA 499C - Independent Study Units: 3
May be used by students who desire to do individualized projects with a professor. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. MDIA 495 and MDIA 499A , MDIA 499B , MDIA 499C may total no more than six (6) units applied toward the major. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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MILS 101 - Introduction to Leadership I Units: 3
Structure, organization and mission of the U.S. Army. Development of leadership styles. Preparation and development for officer status.
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MILS 102 - Introduction to Leadership II Units: 3
Officer leadership, development and functions emphasizing command responsibilities for basic foundation of military fundamentals. Skills and techniques required to be an effective leader in today’s rapidly changing world.
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MILS 201 - Foundations of Leadership I Units: 3
Scientific approach to leadership theory and its applicability to military settings through study of human behavior and leadership models at individual and group levels using simulations, case studies, and diagnostic instruments.
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MILS 202 - Foundations of Leadership II Units: 3
Leadership at organizational level with applications to military settings with an emphasis on developing leader skills and examination of civil-military relations. Individual leadership development in different training environments utilizing different leadership doctrine, professionalism, standard of ethical conduct, motivation, counseling, team development, and organizational climate. Uses simulations, case studies, and diagnostic instruments.
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MILS 301 - Military Decision-Making Process Units: 3
Emphasizes the study, practice, and application of the fundamentals of Army leadership, Officership, Army values and ethics, personal development, and small unit tactics at the team and squad level. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirements: MILS 101 , MILS 102 , MILS 201 , MILS 202 , prior military service or successful completion of Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET).
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MILS 302 - Adaptive Team Leadership Units: 3
Emphasizes the application of the basic tenets of small-unit leadership and mission-accomplishment. Challenging scenarios related to small unit tactical operations are used to develop self-awareness and critical thinking skills. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirements: MILS 301 , and prior military service or successful completion of Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET).
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MILS 401 - Developmental Leadership Units: 3
Focuses on duties and responsibilities cadets need to become Army staff officers. Includes applying the Military Decision Making Process, Army writing style, and the Army’s Training Management and METL Development processes during weekly Training Meetings that plan, execute, and assess battalion training events. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirements: MILS 301 and MILS 302 , prior military service or successful completion of Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET) would waive the following lower-division requirements: MILS 101 , MILS 102 , MILS 201 , MILS 202 .
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MILS 402 - Leadership in a Complex World Units: 3
Explores the dynamics of leading in complex situations of current military operations in full spectrum operations (FSO). Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirements: MILS 401 , prior military service or successful completion of Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET) would waive the following lower division requirements: MILS 101 , MILS 102 , MILS 201 , MILS 202 .
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MLAN 101 - Beginning Study of a Second Language Units: 4
Basic concepts of a language other than English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, or Japanese. Designed to develop oral and written communication skills and enhance cultural knowledge. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes. May be repeated for credit as language changes.
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MLAN 102 - Beginning Study of a Second Language Units: 4
Continuation of MLAN 101 . Further study of basic concepts of a language other than English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, or Japanese. Designed to develop oral and written communication skills and enhance cultural knowledge. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes. May be repeated for credit as language changes. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: MLAN 101 (in the same language).
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MLAN 115 - Introduction to Literatures of the World in Translation: Beginnings to 1600 Units: 3
Introduction to literature as a universal artistic human expression, found throughout all times and all cultures. Readings from several broad regions of the world, and from before the 16th century, will be studied to determine what is both particular and universal about literature, how literature is an interpretation of life, and how that interpretation provides meaning.
Satisfies GE area: C2
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MLAN 116 - Introduction to Literatures of the World in Translation: 1600 to Present Units: 3
Introduction to literature as a universal artistic human expression, found throughout all times and all cultures. Readings from several broad regions of the world, from 15th century to the present time, will be studied to determine what is both particular and universal about literature, how literature is an interpretation of life, and how that interpretation provides meaning.
Satisfies GE area: C2
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MLAN 201 - Intermediate Study of a Foreign Language I Units: 3
Further study of a language other than English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, or Japanese. Emphasis on development of the skills of reading, listening, comprehension, speaking, and writing. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes. Conducted in the appropriate language other than English. May be repeated for credit as language changes. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: MLAN 102 (in the same language).
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MLAN 202 - Intermediate Study of a ForeignLanguage II Units: 3
Continuation of MLAN 201 . Further development of the four skills in a language other than English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, or Japanese. Emphasis on oral and written composition, communication, and review of grammatical structures. Conducted in the appropriate language other than English. This course is not currently offered at Cal State San Marcos. It is listed only for transfer-credit and course equivalency purposes. May be repeated for credit as language changes. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: MLAN 201 (in the same language).
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MLAN 216 - Intermediate Second Language for Special Purpose Units: 1-6
Intermediate study of a language other than English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, or Japanese. Designed to develop oral and written communication skills, with special emphasis on vocabulary, conversational practice, and cultural background necessary for successful communication within a specialized context. This course does not fulfill the graduation requirement for a language other than English. Course maybe repeated for credit as language and/or subject matter changes. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: MLAN 102 .
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MLAN 220 - English and Cross-Cultural Skills for University Success for International Students Units: 3
Develops oral and written communication skills, allowing international students to compare and contrast diverse cultures for the development of cross-cultural understanding in individual institutional, and global contexts. Emphasizes the values, customs and practices within U.S. academic culture. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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MLAN 316 - Advanced Second Language for Special Purpose Units: 1-6
Advanced-level study of a language other than English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, or Japanese. Designed to develop oral and written communication skills, with special emphasis on vocabulary, conversational practice, and cultural background necessary for successful communication within a specialized context. Course may be repeated for credit as language and/or subject matter changes. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: MLAN 216 .
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MLAN 331 - World Languages and Their Speakers Units: 3
Designed to introduce students to the variety of language and linguistic phenomena in the world today, this course examines the history, pronunciation, alphabets, and speakers of languages greater and lesser known that have helped to shape the contemporary sociopolitical context. This course requires no knowledge of any language other than English and can be a great introduction to future second language study. Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: A course in Introductory Linguistics.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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MLAN 350 - The Origins and Contemporary Aspects of Latino Culture Units: 3
Influences and results of mixed background are examined in the literature, the arts and the ideas of major figures throughout the centuries. The course seeks to allow students to make connections, examine and question theories, and draw conclusions about heritage and the meaning of self. It also seeks to educate Latinos and non-Latinos as to major artistic and literary movements, and important historical developments as manifested in writings, arts and music so they can reach their own conclusions about what it means to be Latino.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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MLAN 351 - Animation Film and the Comparative Global Imagination Units: 3
Comparative study of animated film narratives from various countries (focus on Asia, Europe, and the Middle-East). Introduces concepts central to the study of multiculturalism and multi-bilingualism. Elements of narrative, film and cultural analysis, and socio-linguistics. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with upper-division standing.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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MLAN 360 - Migrant and Diaspora Cinema in Europe Units: 3
Study of narrative films about migrants and diasporas in Europe. Introduces concepts central to the study of multiculturalism and multilingualism. Elements of film analysis, and socio-linguistics. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students with upper-division standing.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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MLAN 370 - Literature of the Spanish and Portuguese-Speaking World Units: 3
A survey, in English, of literary works originally written in Spanish or Portuguese. Works selected for their cultural, historical, and/or literary significance. Includes exploration of how literature can reflect (or distort) culture. Special emphasis on the works of marginalized authors (women, indigenous writers, etc.). Conducted in English. Knowledge of Spanish/Portuguese not required. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for SPAN 370.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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MLAN 415 - Modern France in the Eyes of North African Immigrant Women Writers Units: 3
Exposes students to the literary works of North African immigrant women writers such as Faiza Guène, Nina Bouraoui, Yasmina Réza, Minna Sif and others. Students will be exposed to contemporary France through the oeuvres of these authors. Literary and sociocultural study of the French in North African descents and their oeuvres. Students will be introduced to Postcolonial theory. Conducted in English. Cross-listed: Also offered as FREN 415 . Students may not receive credit for both.
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MLAN 450 - The Art of Advertising: French and Francophone Culture Units: 3
Exposes students to today’s France and selected Francophone countries such as Switzerland, Tahiti, Northern Africa, Western Africa, and others through the study of French Francophone advertisements. Conducted in English. Cross-listed: Also offered as FREN 450 . Students may not receive credit for both.
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MLAN 696A - Directed Independent Study in Modern Languages Units: 1
Individual research or study of a particular aspect of the literature, linguistics, or civilization of a modern language. Enrollment restricted to students with graduate standing. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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MLAN 696B - Directed Independent Study in Modern Languages Units: 2
Individual research or study of a particular aspect of the literature, linguistics, or civilization of a modern language. Enrollment restricted to students with graduate standing. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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MLAN 696C - Directed Independent Study in Modern Languages Units: 3
Individual research or study of a particular aspect of the literature, linguistics, or civilization of a modern language. Enrollment restricted to students with graduate standing. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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Music There is a Music Option in the Visual and Performing Arts major.
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MUSC 101 - Music Theory I Units: 4
Introductory course designed to develop a thorough foundation in aural and music reading skills. Includes key signatures, time signatures, intervals, major and minor scales, triads, and other essential elements for music study. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for MUSC 203.
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MUSC 102 - Music Theory II Units: 4
Provides more advanced work in aural and music reading skills. Includes triads, formal analysis, basic harmonic analysis and other elements for music study. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for MUSC 205.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 101 or consent or instructor.
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MUSC 120 - Introduction to Music Units: 3
Comparative study of various musical styles and cultures. Emphasis on basic musical materials, how music is constructed and performed, and the social and cultural milieu in which it is created. Includes concert, folk and popular music from Western Europe, America, Indonesia, North India, Japan, and West Africa, among others. Through listening and analysis, students will learn the fundamentals of music and search for relationships between and commonalities among musical cultures.
Satisfies GE area: C1
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MUSC 140 - Beginning Guitar Units: 3
An introduction to guitar performance. Students will learn to read, write, and perform guitar music of progressive difficulty. Emphasis on basic music theory, different levels of guitar technique, scales, chord-building and sight-reading skills.
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MUSC 145 - Beginning Piano Units: 3
An introduction to piano performance. Students will learn to read, write, and perform piano music of progressive difficulty. Emphasis on basic music theory, different levels of piano technique, scales, chord-building and sight-reading skills. May not be taken by students who have received credit for VPA 380 M and MUSC 130.
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MUSC 146 - Intermediate Piano Units: 3
Continuation of the study of piano performance. Completion of intermediate work in piano technique, scales, chord-building and sight-reading skills. The course assumes mastery of all the work in MUSC 145 and will continue with more advanced repertoire. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for MUSC 180 -1. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: MUSC 145 or consent of instructor.
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MUSC 180 - Topics in Music Units: 3
Selected topics in music. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six 6 units. Students should check the class schedule for listing of actual topics.
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MUSC 194 - Vocal Ensemble Units: 1
Vocal ensemble specializing in many different musical styles. Performances will include works from jazz, traditional, popular and classical repertoires. Emphasis placed on correct vocal and performance techniques and improvement of musical skills. May be repeated; a total of four (4) units may be counted toward graduation requirements.
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MUSC 195 - Javanese Gamelan Ensemble Units: 1
Exploration of performance practice in traditional Javanese Gamelan music through organized performances of select musical types and forms. Introduces various techniques as a basis for the integration of music, dance, and drama in traditional Indonesian societies. May be repeated; a total of four (4) units may be counted toward graduation requirements.
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MUSC 196 - Jazz Ensemble Units: 1
Performance group consisting of both traditional and contemporary instrumentation and “jazz” literature, e.g., Ellington, Gillespie, Nestico, Monk, and Davis. Organized performances on CSUSM campus and the broader San Diego County. Study of “jazz” theory and improvisation, transcription, and listening assignments. Students must be able to read music. May be repeated for a total of four (4) units. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: MUSC 101 or consent of instructor.
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MUSC 197 - Wind Ensemble I Units: 1
Rehearsal and performance of select wind band and chamber wind literature. Ensemble placement and repertoire/part assignments are determined by audition. Participation in no fewer than two performances. May be repeated for credit for both majors and non-majors. May not be taken for credit by students who have received more than six (6) units in combination between this course and MUSC 180 -3.
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MUSC 201 - Music Theory III Units: 4
Introduction to counterpoint, and advanced chromatic harmony. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: MUSC 102 , or equivalent.
Prerequisite(s): MUSC 102 .
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MUSC 202 - Music Theory IV Units: 4
An extension of topics presented in MUSC 201 . Introduction to arranging, composing and analysis - with an emphasis on 20th Century techniques. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: MUSC 201 or equivalent.
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MUSC 210 - Introduction to Music Technology Units: 3
Introduction to computers and their use in a musical context. Includes an historical overview of the field and in-depth investigation of the use of computers and synthesizers in creating musical compositions (both printed and recorded). Students will learn the basics of synthesis, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface, the language by which computers and synthesizers can “talk” to each other), sequencing, computer music notation, and random computer-generated compositional processes. Computer ethics and word processing will also be covered. Projects will be completed in Microsoft Word (word processing), Vision (sequencing), Finale (notation), and M (random compositional processes.) May not be taken by students who have received credit for MUSC 302. Two hours of lecture Two hours of laboratory.
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