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Operations Management Students who have remained in any OM course past the add/drop deadline three times may not register a fourth time for that course.
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OM 484 - Special Topics in Operations Management Units: 4
A survey course of selected topics in operations management in support of global supply chain management in order to supplement available offerings. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have completed all lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration— i.e. attained business status).
Prerequisite(s): May vary depending on topic.
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OM 485 - Special Topics in Operations Management with Lab Units: 4
A survey course of selected topics in operations management in order to supplement available offerings. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have completed all lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration— i.e. attained business status). Three hours of lecture Two hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): May vary depending on topic.
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OM 498A - Independent Study in Operations Management Units: 1
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. The student must prepare a study proposal approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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OM 498B - Independent Study in Operations Management Units: 2
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. The student must prepare a study proposal approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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OM 498C - Independent Study in Operations Management Units: 3
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. The student must prepare a study proposal approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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OM 498D - Independent Study in Operations Management Units: 4
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. The student must prepare a study proposal approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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OM 502 - Foundations of Operations Management Units: 2
Elements associated with the design and operation of companies in manufacturing and service industries and the integration of these elements within the entire corporate strategy. Includes operations in global markets, designing and controlling the transformation process, and planning for operations. Focuses on the quantitative model building approach to problem solving.
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OM 612 - Business Analytics Units: 2
Introduction to the tools used extensively in business organizations to solve managerial problems. Such methods generate results that support decision-making at all levels of the organization over various time horizons. Includes deterministic such as linear, integer, and network optimization using Excel Solver, and probabilistic models such as decision analysis and Monte Carlo Simulation using Crystal Ball. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of MBA Core.
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OM 614 - Business Forecasting Units: 2
Methods used to predict the uncertain nature of business trends in an effort to help managers make better decisions and plans. Study and manipulation of historical data in the search for patterns that can be effectively extrapolated to produce forecast. Includes exploring data patterns, moving averages and smoothing methods, regression with time series data, ARIMA methodology, and judgmental forecasting and forecast adjustment. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of MBA Core.
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OM 616 - Global Supply Chain Management Units: 2
Managing material and information flows in multi-stage production-distribution networks. The knowledge and tools for developing, implementing, and sustaining strategies for managing global supply chains. Basic supply chain issues are reviewed, followed by more advanced themes related to coordinating global supply chain players and the incentive problems related to this subject. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of MBA Core.
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OM 622 - Hospitality Revenue Management Units: 2
Introduces a systematic process designed to increase revenue by leveraging tools as well as market supply and demand indicators to apply effective pricing and inventory management strategies. Provides an overview of revenue management applications to the hotel industry designed to manage revenue per available room using different pricing models and applying duration management strategies. Examines revenue management issues in forecasting, group management, overbooking, as well as search engine optimization.
Prerequisite(s): BA 602 .
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OM 632 - Sales and Operations Planning Units: 2
Covers sales and operations planning as vital process in supply chain management. Focuses on three main concepts: demand planning, supply planning, and sales and operations planning. Includes Demand Forecasting, Demand Shaping, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, Material and Production Planning, Outsourcing, Aggregate Production Planning, Supply Chain Integration and Coordination, Consensus Forecast (Tactical S&OP), Collaboration Sales/Operations/Finance/Business Development), Management review and KPI measurement, and S&OP simulation game.
Prerequisite(s): BA 602.
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OM 634 - Global Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Units: 2
Focuses on the tools, techniques, strategies and processes used by world-class global procurement organizations. Role-playing simulations and case studies will be used. Covers make vs. buy analysis, strategic sourcing process, negotiation of supplier pricing and terms, contract management of commercial and government contracts, supplier management, risk management, and the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Process.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 602 .
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OM 636 - Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Units: 2
Focuses on what and how effective governance systems are designed, implemented, operated, and monitored. Covers theoretical and practical aspects of risk management, compliance, and regulation as it relates to the linkage between the capital markets and the governance of an organization.
Prerequisite(s): MGMT 606 .
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PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy Units: 3
Introduces philosophy through the study of different conceptions of human being. Concepts of the person are tied to specific views of reality, the meaning and value of life, and our capacity to know ourselves and the world. Examines how the philosophies of human begin open up basic questions of knowledge, reality, perception, and value, and how the study of these questions leads to deeper self-understanding. Selected texts represent multiple philosophical movements and traditions.
Satisfies GE area: C2
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PHIL 110 - Critical Thinking Units: 3
A survey of concepts and methods geared to the advancement of skills in critical thinking. Subject matter includes the nature of critical thinking; the relations between logic and language; the relations between rhetorical persuasion and rational argumentation; the nature of word definition; the practical functions of language; the structure of arguments, deductive and inductive; the difference between valid and invalid, or strong and weak reasoning; methods for analyzing and evaluating arguments; common argumentative fallacies; basic symbolic logic.
Satisfies GE area: A3
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PHIL 210 - Symbolic Logic Units: 3
Use of symbolic notation to understand the structure of logical arguments. Translation of sentences from ordinary language into logical notation, construction of truth tables, and the use of formal deduction rules to prove the validity of arguments. Enrollment Restrictions: For students matriculating prior to Fall 2018, enrollment is restricted to students who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. For students matriculating in Fall 2018 or later, enrollment is restricted to students in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Placement Categories I and II, or who have completed MATH 101 or MATH 105 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement or completion of the Critical Thinking General Education (A3) requirement.
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PHIL 310 - Western Philosophy: Ancient Greece and Rome Units: 3
Surveys the development of Western philosophy in ancient Greece and Rome, from 700 BCE to 300 CE. Study of philosophy is set against background consideration of broader historical and cultural developments in the arts, sciences, and technology, and the context of political, social, and economic life. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PHIL 320.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 311 - Western Philosophy: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance Units: 3
Surveys the development of Western philosophy in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Study of philosophy is set against background consideration of broader historical and cultural developments in the arts, religion, and sciences, and the context of political, social, and economic life.
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PHIL 312 - Western Philosophy: The Early Modern Period Units: 3
Surveys the development of Western philosophy in the early modern age, 1600-1800. Study of philosophy is set against background consideration of broader historical and cultural developments in the arts, sciences, and technology, and the context of political, social, and economic life.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 314 - Western Philosophy: Late Modern and Post-Modern Units: 3
Surveys the development of Western philosophy in the late modern age, 1800-2000. Study of philosophy is set against background consideration of broader historical and cultural developments in the arts, sciences, and technology, and the context of political, social, and economic life.
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PHIL 315 - Ethics:Theory and Application Units: 3
An introduction to ethical theory and applied ethics. Surveys the major ethical theories developed in Western philosophy, and examines the ways in which theoretical approaches are applied to contemporary personal and social issues. Study of philosophy is complemented by discussion of intellectual history and exploration of a range of related disciplines such as bioethics, environmental ethics, business ethics, and public policy.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 318 - Non-Western Philosophy:Theories of Value and Action Units: 3
A survey of ethical traditions from non-Western cultures. Emphasis is on the religious and philosophical traditions of Asia, but African and Native American traditions are also discussed. Subjects include Hinduism and the Vedic traditions, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and others.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 330 - Philosophy in Literature Units: 3
Selected readings of literary and philosophical texts, attuned to the problem of human identity. Literary texts present concrete examples of individuals facing the task of forging an understanding of themselves; philosophical texts offer a variety of conceptual and terminological resources for the study of the processes of self-identification. Themes include: society, culture, and history; action and social interaction; public and private life; time and mortality; sexuality and gender; race and ethnicity; and modes of self-knowledge.
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PHIL 332 - Philosophy in Film Units: 3
Survey of selected philosophical issues and themes through the study of films from various world cinema traditions. Topics and themes may include: problems of self and identity; the struggle for happiness and fulfillment; problems of society and social recognition; time, biography, and mortality; ethics, conscience, and motivation. Texts include selected films and supporting philosophical writings.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 335 - Social and Political Philosophy Units: 3
A survey of classical social and political thinkers of Western world. Intends to heighten critical awareness of the basic conceptual presuppositions of life in political society, the fundamental issues and problems that arise from political life, and the values underpinning democratic political traditions. Theses include: the basic nature of social existence, the purposes of government, the role of the state, and the dissemination of political power.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 340 - Ethics and the Environment Units: 3
A study of recent developments in the field of environmental ethics: Examines the moral and ethical status of the natural world. Environmental ethics is the attempt to think through issues such as: the proper place of human beings in nature, the extent of our moral and ethical obligations to the natural world, the ethical foundations of public environmental policy, the principles that govern environmental use and protection, and the legitimacy of various approaches to environmental advocacy. A survey of classical ethical theories will provide context for discussion of environmental ethics, and examination of current environmental issues (i.e., the Endangered Species Act, the debate over use of public lands) will serve as a “testing ground” for the practical application of environmental ethical theories.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 342 - Philosophy of Technology Units: 3
Exploration of technology and its complicated and essential role in the human experience. Approach encompasses several different philosophical directions including: metaphysical questions about the nature of technology, epistemological questions about our ability to understand technology, political and ethical questions about the uses and consequences of technology, and psychological questions about the influence and effect of technology on human life.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 345 - Bioethics and Medical Ethics Units: 3
A survey of ethical issues in biological and medical research and practice. Offers an introductory survey of ethical and moral theory, and investigates the application of moral and ethical theory to issues such as animal and human research, the doctor-patient relationship, reproductive technologies, and biotechnology.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 348 - Ethics in Engineering Units: 3
Survey of ethical issues commonly encountered by engineers. Explores professional ethics of engineering, roles and responsibilities of engineers, and social impact of engineering.
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PHIL 352 - Aesthetics and the Arts Units: 3
Survey of the philosophy of art, conducted with reference to aesthetic works from various mediums and art forms. Examines how art allows us to represent and interpret nature, and enables us to express our subjectivity. Address how artworks function as formal and compositional creations. Readings and assignments explore theories of artistic representation, expression, and composition in an effort to understand basic concepts of art, aesthetics, and creativity.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 355 - Philosophy of Religion Units: 3
A philosophical investigation of the religious dimension of human experience. Explores the standard, classic texts in the philosophy of religion, discussing a range of viewpoints regarding the significance of religious experience. Subjects include phenomenology of religious experience, the intelligibility of religious belief and disbelief, and various approaches to the nature of divinity and its meaning for human life.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 390 - Topics in Philosophy Units: 3
Selected topics of study drawn from the sub-disciplines of philosophy. Topics will vary according to the instructor and semester offered. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units of credit as topics change.
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PHIL 490 - Exit Seminar for the Minor Units: 1
The Exit Seminar allows students and faculty to reflect on the learning experience of the Philosophy Minor. Students construct a brief portfolio of essays written for coursework in the Minor, and complete a reflective essay discussing their overall experience of the Minor. Students are interviewed by faculty regarding their progress through the Minor, and share their experiences with one another in guided discussions of the Minor curriculum. To be taken in the final semester of coursework for the Minor. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of Program Director.
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PHIL 499 - Supervised Independent Study Units: 3
Addresses a special interest not covered in a regular course or provides an opportunity to explore in greater depth a subject introduced in a regular course. Discussion in individual conferences. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units of credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PE 182 - Topics in Physical Education Units: 3
Introduction to studio experiences in Physical Education. Exploration of fundamental concepts and theories through basic studio processes and movement. May be repeated for credit as topics change for atotal of six 6 units. Two hours of lecture Two hours of activities.
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PE 203 - Physical Education for Elementary School Children Units: 3
Survey of physical education programs for elementary school children. Addresses the role of, and need for, physical education programs in the elementary school level; examines the California content standards for physical education instruction; and develops skills in applying that content in the elementary school setting. Specific attention is given to motor skill and movement concepts; fitness, wellness, exercise physiology and disease prevention; drugs/narcotics, alcohol, tobacco, and nutrition; and to the social, historical, and cultural significance of physical education. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PE 201.
Satisfies GE area: E
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PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physics I Units: 4
An overview of the principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. The areas covered include: observation and measurement, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, impulse, and momentum, fluids, heat and temperature, oscillations, and waves in mechanical media. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment Restriction: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4). Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of a course in trigonometry at the high school or university level. Three hours of lecture Three hours of laboratory.
Satisfies GE area: B1, B3
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PHYS 102 - Introduction to Physics II Units: 4
An overview of the principles of electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and modern physics. The areas covered include: electric charge, electric fields, electric potential, DC circuits, magnetism, magnetic fields, geometrical and physical optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Three hours of lecture Three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 101 .
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PHYS 201 - Physics of Mechanics and Sound Units: 4
A broad coverage of the principles of mechanics and wave motion. The areas covered include: observation and measurement, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, impulse and momentum, equilibrium of rigid bodies, rotational motion, oscillations, and waves in mechanical media. Required for students whose field of study is physics, chemistry, or computer science. Three hours of lecture Three hours of laboratory. Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: High school physics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 160 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Satisfies GE area: B1, B3
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PHYS 202 - Physics of Electromagnetism and Optics Units: 4
A broad coverage of classical electromagnetism and optics. The areas covered include: electric charge, electric fields, electric potential, capacitors and dielectrics, DC circuits, magnetic fields, magnetic properties of matter, AC circuits, Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, the nature and propagation of light, geometrical optics, and wave optics. Three hours of lecture Three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 201 or PHYS 205 , and MATH 162 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in each.
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PHYS 203 - Modern Physics Units: 4
An overview of the fundamental ideas of modern physics and coverage of the principles of fluids and thermodynamics. The areas covered include: fluids, temperature, heat, the kinetic theory of gases, entropy, and the laws of thermodynamics, along with the theory of special relativity, wave particle duality, an introduction to quantum mechanics and atomic physics, the electronic properties of solids, nuclear physics, and a descriptive introduction to the standard model and cosmology. Enrollment Requirements: PHYS 202 or PHYS 206 . Three hours of lecture Three hours of laboratory.
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PHYS 205 - Physics for the Biological Sciences I Units: 4
A broad coverage of the principles of mechanics, properties of matter and wave motion. The subjects covered include: observation and measurement, kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, equilibrium, fluids and solids, thermodynamics, oscillations, and waves. Required for students whose field of study is biology. Three hours of lecture Three hours of laboratory. Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: High school physics or an introductory college level physics course.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 160 .
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PHYS 206 - Physics for the Biological Sciences II Units: 4
A broad coverage of electromagnetism, optics, and nuclear physics. The areas covered include: electrostatics, electric fields, magnetism, magnetic fields, electric circuits, geometrical optics, optical instruments, nuclear physics, radiation, and spectroscopy. Required for students whose field of study is biology. Three hours of lecture Three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 201 or PHYS 205 , and MATH 160 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in both courses.
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PHYS 210 - Problem Solving in Physics Units: 1
Problem solving sessions focused on interpreting physical situations and applying physics concepts to solve problems. Students will practice using graphical and mathematical representations, planning and carrying out solutions, and assessing answers. Participation in these sessions can improve student performance in traditionally difficult courses. Strongly recommended for all students enrolled in lower-division physics courses. May be repeated as course number (below) changes for a maximum of three (3) units.
Corequisite(s): Enrollment in the appropriate lower-division Physics course. The content of each course is reflected by its subtitle.
- Problem solving for PHYS 201
- Problem solving for PHYS 202
- Problem solving for PHYS 203
- Problem solving for PHYS 205
- Problem solving for PHYS 206
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PHYS 280 - Introduction to Electronics Units: 3
Introduction to the design and measurement techniques of modern electronics. Includes AC circuit theory, passive filters, semiconductor diodes, and transistors. The activities provide students with an opportunity for hands-on experience with a wide range of electronic circuits and equipment, as well as standard analysis methods and software. Cross-listed: Also offered as EE 280 . Students may not receive credit for both. Two hours of lecture. Two hours of activity.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 202 or PHYS 206 with a C (2.0) or better.
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PHYS 301 - Digital Electronics Units: 4
Introduction to digital computer hardware design including: gates, flip-flops, registers, and memory to perform logical and arithmetic operations on numeric and other data represented in binary form. The laboratory uses digital logic integrated circuitry for experiments with combinational and sequential networks, and simple digital systems. Cross-listed: Also offered as EE 301 . Students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisite(s): CS 231 , PHYS 202 or PHYS 206 .
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PHYS 303 - Signals and Systems Units: 3
Introduction to continuous and discrete-time signals and linear time-invariant systems. Includes continuous and discrete-time Fourier series and transforms, Laplace and Z transforms, filter design, sampling, feedback, and communication systems. Cross-listed: Also offered as EE 303 . Students may not receive credit for both. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for PHYS 403.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 203 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 346 .
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PHYS 306 - Introduction to Physics Education Research Units: 3
An introduction to research in physics education and research-based physics teaching. Subjects include how people learn and understand physics concepts and the nature of science. Additional subjects will include research-based curricula, pedagogical approaches, and challenges associated with implementing novel teaching methods. Useful for students interested in teaching and learning physical sciences.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 203 .
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PHYS 307 - Physics for Elementary Teachers Units: 3
Fundamental physics concepts including conservation of energy, Newton’s Laws, and waves. Students will engage in practices of science such as performing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, developing models, and writing and evaluating explanations. Also includes development of ideas about the nature of science and learning science, including elementary students’ learning of science. Course is intended to help prepare future elementary teachers to teach science. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education, Area B1. Intended for the Liberal Studies majors in the Elementary Option.
For students matriculating prior to Fall 2018, enrollment is restricted to students who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. For students matriculating in Fall 2018 or later, enrollment is restricted to students in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Placement Categories I and II, or who have completed MATH 101 or MATH 105 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Satisfies GE area: BB
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PHYS 320 - Classical Mechanics Units: 3
Classical mechanics and associated mathematical and numerical techniques: principles of Newtonian mechanics, and an introduction to Hamiltonian and Lagrangian Dynamics. Applications to central force problems and small vibrations, and other selected topics in mechanics, including applications in engineering and biological systems. Recommended Preparation: PHYS 203 .
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 201 or PHYS 205 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 346
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PHYS 321 - Electromagnetism Units: 3
Introduction to the applications of Maxwell’s Equations and the propagation of EM waves in relation to matter. Subjects to be covered include: dielectrics, conductors, plasmas, and waveguides, and selected topics in EM wave radiation, propagation, absorption, transmission, and diffraction. Enrollment Requirements: and MATH 260 . Recommended Preparation: PHYS 203 .
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 202 or PHYS 206 , and MATH 260 .
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PHYS 323 - Quantum Physics Units: 3
A survey of quanta based physical theories, and their experimental foundations and applications: quantum physics of atoms, molecules, nuclei, and electrons; introduction to condensed matter physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 203 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 346 .
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PHYS 324 - Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics Units: 3
Covers the laws of thermodynamics with applications to ideal and non-ideal systems. Includes elementary kinetic theory of gases, entropy, and classical and quantum statistical mechanics. Other topics covered may include magnetism and low-temperature physics. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: PHYS 203 .
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PHYS 351 - How Things Work Units: 3
An examination of the everyday objects and technologies that surround us. Familiar objects are used as a context for exploring basic physical principles. Among other topics, the course will explore how microwave ovens, cameras, hard drives, and photocopiers work. No previous coursework in science or technology is assumed; intended for science and non-science majors.
Satisfies GE area: BB
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PHYS 356 - The Science of Sound and Music Units: 3
An introduction to the physics of sound. Various aspects of the science of sound are covered, including the nature of sound waves and their production, recording, and reproduction. The physics of musical instruments, digital synthesis of sounds, and the basics of room and auditorium acoustics are also studied. Enrollment Restrictions: For students matriculating prior to Fall 2018, enrollment is restricted to students who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. For students matriculating in Fall 2018 or later, enrollment is restricted to students in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Placement Categories I and II, or who have completed MATH 101 or MATH 105 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Satisfies GE area: BB
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PHYS 357 - The Science of Speech and Hearing Units: 3
Provides a foundation in the science of sound as applied to speech and hearing with application in the field of communicative disorders. Students learn the fundamental science of the production and perception of sound. The physical and physiological aspects of speech and its measurement are reviewed. Normal physical processes and principles serve as a framework for understanding abnormal functioning. Clinical applications are used to demonstrate the importance of the science of sound to the clinician. Cross-listed: Also offered as SLP 357 . Students may not receive credit for both. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PHYS 356 . Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education requirement in mathematics/quantitative reasoning (B4).
Satisfies GE area: BB
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PHYS 380 - Applied Laboratory Techniques Units: 2
Experimental work, including an introduction to the equipment and techniques used in mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, electronics, quantum physics, nuclear physics, biophysics, medical physics, and/or geophysics. An emphasis will be placed on experimental design and data analysis. Six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 203 .
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PHYS 390 - Special Topics in Physics Units: 1-3
Selected topics in physics. Focuses on one or more current issues in the physics literature. A course description will be available before registration the semester offered. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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PHYS 402 - Computer Interfacing and Control Units: 4
Introduction to the design and use of digital computer interfaces, including serial parallel, USB, and synchronous and asynchronous interfaces. The laboratory provides hands-on experience in computer interfacing through integrated circuits, sensors, and microcontrollers. Cross-listed: Also offered as EE 402 . Students may not receive credit for both. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PHYS 302. Three hours of lecture Three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 301 or EE 301 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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PHYS 421 - Applied Electromagnetic Waves Units: 3
Fundamentals of electromagnetic wave propagation and transmission in various media including transmission lines, waveguides, and resonant cavities. Introduction to electromagnetic radiation, antennas, and wireless communication. Cross-listed: PHYS 421 is cross-listed with EE 421 . Students may not receive credit for both.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 321 or EE 321, and MATH 346 .
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PHYS 422 - Applied Solid State Physics Units: 3
Selected topics in solid-state physics. Includes crystal structure, thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties of solids, elementary band theory, semiconductors, and solid-state devices. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PHYS 322.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 203 .
Corequisite(s): MATH 346 .
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PHYS 423 - Quantum Mechanics Units: 3
A study of the concepts and theories of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Includes the Schroedinger equation, operators, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, and applications to simple quantum mechanical systems.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 323 .
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PHYS 440 - Biological Physics Units: 3
A modern view of biological systems from the analytical and quantitative perspective of physics. Examines how seemingly complex biological systems are similar and different from the physical systems that physicists generally analyze. Applies simple physical models to understand several biological systems at a quantitative level. Intended for physics, biology and chemistry students.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 202 or PHYS 206 .
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PHYS 442 - Physical and Geometric Optics Units: 3
Advanced treatment of physical and geometrical optics. Subjects may include: lenses and aberrations, polarization, fiber optics, interferometry, spectroscopy, phototonics, lasers, and optical sensors. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for PHYS 490 -5.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 321 ; recommended MATH 346 .
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PHYS 480 - Advanced Applied Physics Laboratory Units: 2
Experimental work, including in-depth experimentation in mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, electronics, quantum physics, computational physics, biophysics, medical physics, and/or geophysics. An emphasis will be placed on experimental design and data analysis. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: PHYS 203 and PHYS 280 . Six hours of laboratory.
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PHYS 490 - Advanced Topics in Physics Units: 1-3
Selected advanced topics in physics. Focuses on one or more current issues in the physics literature. A course description will be available before registration in the semester offered. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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PHYS 498A - Senior Library Thesis Units: 1
Library or theoretical physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the topic and then produce a 10-20 page paper. The paper must summarize the current state of knowledge on the subject and include an appropriate bibliography. 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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PHYS 498B - Senior Library Thesis Units: 2
Library or theoretical physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the topic and then produce a 10-20 page paper. The paper must summarize the current state of knowledge on the subject and include an appropriate bibliography. 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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PHYS 498C - Senior Library Thesis Units: 3
Library or theoretical physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the topic and then produce a 10-20 page paper. The paper must summarize the current state of knowledge on the subject and include an appropriate bibliography. 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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PHYS 499A - Senior Laboratory Thesis Units: 1
Experimental or laboratory physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the research problem and then work collaboratively under the guidance of the faculty member in the laboratory. The student will produce a 10-20 page paper summarizing the research and the results obtained. An appropriate bibliography must be included. 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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PHYS 499B - Senior Laboratory Thesis Units: 2
Experimental or laboratory physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the research problem and then work collaboratively under the guidance of the faculty member in the laboratory. The student will produce a 10-20 page paper summarizing the research and the results obtained. An appropriate bibliography must be included. 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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PHYS 499C - Senior Laboratory Thesis Units: 3
Experimental or laboratory physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the research problem and then work collaboratively under the guidance of the faculty member in the laboratory. The student will produce a 10-20 page paper summarizing the research and the results obtained. An appropriate bibliography must be included. 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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Political Science
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Comparative Politics |
| GP = |
General Political Science |
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International Politics |
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Political Theory |
| USGP = |
U.S. Government and Politics |
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PSCI 100 - U.S. Government and Politics Units: 3
The principles of the U.S. Constitution, and a survey of political institutions and processes that developed under it, including the legislature, the executive, the courts, state and local government, federalism, and civil liberties.
Satisfies GE area: Dc, Dg, D
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PSCI 301 - The Practice of Political Research Units: 3
Introduction to methods of inquiry and analysis in political research. A variety of qualitative and quantitative approaches will be explored, including case studies, field research, archival studies, elite interviewing, surveys, and experimentation. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Junior/Senior standing with declared major in Political Science.
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PSCI 305 - Race, Ethnicity, Power and Politics in the U.S. Units: 3
Processes and policies that have and have not incorporated racial and ethnic groups into the U.S. political system. Focuses on African-Americans, Latinos, and Asians. (USGP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 100
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 319 - Special Topics in American Politics Units: 3
Selected topics in American politics. (USGP) 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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PSCI 321 - Making Public Policy Units: 3
Analysis of the process of policy making in the United States, from problem identification through policy formulation, adoption, implementation and evaluation of impact. Analysis applied to such areas such as social policy, health care and inequality. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment requirement: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in U.S. Constitution (Dc).
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PSCI 331 - World Political Systems Units: 3
Comparative analysis of political behavior and institutions in political systems of different types. (CP) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 330.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 337 - African Politics Units: 3
Focus on the political systems of Africa. Problems of political development in the region; relations among selected African states, and relations with non-African systems. (CP) May be repeated for a total of six (6) units with consent of instructor. Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
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PSCI 338 - Government and Politics of Selected Latin America Nation-State(s) Units: 3
Detailed analysis of the government and politics of a particular Latin American nation-state. The content of each course is reflected by its title. (CP) Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated as countries change for a total of six (6) units. Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
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PSCI 339 - Introduction to the Politics of the Arab World Units: 3
Introduction to the politics and societies of the Middle East and North Africa with emphases on dispelling common misconceptions about the Arab and Islamic world, the impact of European colonialism, and detailed analysis of the government and politics of particular Arab countries. (CP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 340 - Asian Politics Units: 3
Focus on China, Japan, Korea, and the ASEAN states. Political behavior, ideas, and institutions of East Asia. Role of competing ideologies and systems of behavior, interaction of domestic and foreign policies. (CP)
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PSCI 341 - Latin American Politics Through Film Units: 3
Through a series of films, documentaries, readings, and group discussion, the course is designed to bring to life a diverse region that encompasses great wealth and desperate poverty, with democratic and statist governments and a complex, multicultural heritage. (CP) May be repeated for a total of six (6) units with consent of instructor. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 342 - Issues in Latin American Politics Units: 3
Analysis of selected contemporary issues affecting the processes of political and economic development in Latin America, including similarities and differences in the experiences of various Latin American states. The content of each course is reflected by its title. (CP)
- Democratization
- Economic Development
- Environmental Politics of Latin America
May be repeated as issues/themes change for a total of six (6) units. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
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PSCI 343 - Power and Gender in the Muslim World Units: 3
Explores the intersection between Islam, gender, culture, and politics in Muslim countries in contemporary Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. (CP) Cross-listed: Also offered as WMST 343 . Students may not receive credit for both. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 348 - Government and Politics of a Selected Nation-States Units: 3
Detailed analysis of a particular political system. (CP) May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
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PSCI 349 - Special Topics in Comparative Politics Units: 3
Selected topics in comparative politics. (CP) 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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PSCI 350 - Global Governance Units: 3
Basic international political principles and practices, including characteristics of the international system, foreign policy making, security and defense, alliances, law and organization, and international conflict. (INP)
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 355 - U.S. Foreign Policy Units: 3
Formulation and execution of foreign policy in the United States, including an analysis of competing ideological concepts, the role of the President and Congress, and the influence of public opinion. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 356 - Russia and the World Units: 3
Analysis of the changes in international politics resulting from the breakup of the Soviet Union and the emergence of the Commonwealth of Independent States. Focuses on changes from Soviet period, relations among former republics, and impact on international security. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 357 - Foreign Policy of a Selected Nation-State Units: 3
Detailed analysis of the foreign policy of a selected nation-state. (INP) 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. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 358 - America in Vietnam — The Vietnam War Units: 3
Examines the literature on the Vietnam War: what were its causes; how did America get involved; what were the U.S. decision-making processes involved. It does this in two fundamental ways. First, examines the history of Vietnam, its origins, its relations with its neighbors, etc. Second, examines literature concerning the causes of U.S. involvement; presumed “lessons” therefrom; and the actual decision-making processes. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 359 - The United States and the Arab World Units: 3
Historical analysis of relations between the United States and various Arab countries with particular emphases on the geo-strategic politics of oil, the United States’ response to the increasing role of religion in the politics of the Middle East and North Africa, and the regional impact of Great Power rivalries like those between Britain and France, and the United States and the Soviet Union. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 361 - U.S.-Latin American Relations Units: 3
Examines relations between the U.S. and Latin America, including an overview of significant historical epochs and the analysis of major contemporary political issues. (INP)
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 362 - International Relations in a Selected Region Units: 3
Detailed analysis of international interactions within a selected global region. (INP) 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. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 364A - Arab-Israeli Conflict: Origins to 1948 Units: 3
Detailed study of relations between Jews, Muslims, and Christians in the Middle East from ancient times to the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 364B - Arab-Israeli Conflict: 1948 to the Present Units: 3
Detailed study of relations between Israelis and Palestinians, Israel and the Arab countries, and United States policy towards the Middle East, from the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 to the present day. (INP) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 362 A. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 365 - International Organization and Law Units: 3
Historical development and contemporary structure of international organizations, such as the United Nations, NATO, and regional economic associations. Development of international law and settlement of international disputes. (INP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
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PSCI 366 - The Search for Peace: The Arab-Israeli Peace Process Units: 3
A study of the main approaches to conflict resolution through a focus on the Arab-Israeli peace process. The discussion will include theories of conflict and conflict resolution, peace studies, negotiation, the role of external powers, and mediation. Explores the theoretical topics through a critical examination of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, beginning with Jewish settlement in Ottoman Palestine in the 1880s to the present peace process. (INP) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 362 -1. Recommended Preparation: PSCI 350 .
Satisfies GE area: DD
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