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NURS 550 - The Clinical Nurse Leader Role and Healthcare Systems Leadership Units: 3
Introduction to the Clinical Nurse Leader role and examination of the core knowledge and competencies for practice in this position. Healthcare systems leadership is transformative, with the CNL adding value to the organization by using evidence-based practices to achieve better outcomes, fiscal strategies to reduce costs, and educational strategies to foster learning in other health professionals. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students in the Master of Science in Nursing program.
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NURS 552 - Quality Improvement, Evaluation and Accreditation in Nursing Organizations Units: 3
Explores the historical evolution of quality initiatives in health care and the emergence of the patient safety movement to prevent errors within the system of care delivery. Provides a focus on quality assessment and improvement, organizational performance, and outcomes evaluation. An in depth familiarization with the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research quality and safety indicators, Quality and Safety Education of Nurses (QSEN) and Quality of Care Measures (Q-SPAN) is expected. Standards for accreditation of nursing service organizations are examined. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 554 - Resource Management, Finances and Technology in the Health Care Units: 3
Overview of health care finance and management of human, financial and community resources to ensure quality, cost-effective outcomes of nursing care. Special circumstances of clients and their families are considered to promote optimum use of available resources. Examines use of knowledge of information systems and technology to improve healthcare outcomes at the point of care. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 556 - Clinical Nurse Leader Patient Management in the Acute Care Setting Units: 3
Advanced study of the management of patients in a variety of acute care settings. The CNL designs, coordinates, integrates and evaluates care of clients and their families at the unit level. Includes a focus on application of evidence-based practice, collection and evaluation of outcomes, assessment of population risk, interdisciplinary collaboration, client advocacy, client and staff education, direct provision of complex care and application of cost-effective care principles in acute care of clients. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 557 must be taken concurrently.
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NURS 557 - Advanced Field Study: Clinical Nurse Leader Patient Management in the Acute Care Setting Units: 3
The clinical practicum allows for immersion in the CNL role in the acute care setting. Students will be mentored by an experienced clinical nurse leader expert in activities required in the CNL role. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 90 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 556 must be taken concurrently.
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NURS 558 - Clinical Nurse Leader Management of Complex Patients Units: 3
Advanced study of the management of patients in a variety of acute care settings. The Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) designs, coordinates, integrates and evaluates care of clients and their families at the unit level. Includes a focus on application of leadership and communication, evidenced-based practice, collection and evaluation of outcomes related to informatics, assessment of population risk, interdisciplinary collaboration, client advocacy, client and staff education, health promotion, and patient centered complex care and application of cost-effective care principles in acute care of clients. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 559 - Advanced Field Study: Clinical Nurse Leadership Management of Complex Patients in the Acute Care Setting Units: 3
The clinical practicum allows for continuation of the clinical experience in the CNL role in the acute care setting. Students will be mentored by an experienced clinical nurse leader expert in activities required in the CNL role. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 90 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 558 must be taken concurrently.
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NURS 560 - Advanced Concepts of Gerontology Nursing Care Units: 2
Focuses on the aging population including theories and research on aging, ethnicity, adjustments and common aging changes. Strategies to promote wellness and self-care are discussed. Pathologies common to the elderly and nursing interventions are examined. Gerontological care issues are explored. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 570 - Curriculum Development for Nursing Education Units: 3
Analysis and evaluation of theories and research pertaining to curriculum development. Students will have the opportunity to develop curriculum using current nursing and education theory and research designed to meet the needs of diverse learners in collegiate and staff development settings. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 571 must be taken concurrently.
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NURS 571 - Advanced Field Study: Staff Development/Education Units: 2
Practicum designed to provide experience in staff development, orientation and continuing education in a clinical agency. Mandatory education requirements, evaluation of staff competencies and staff training records and applications for continuing education are examined. The student will be assigned a preceptor who works in a staff development/education department. The minimum requirement for this practicum is 90 hours. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 570 must be taken concurrently.
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NURS 572 - Clinical Evaluation and Simulation in Nursing Education Units: 2
Examination of the use of the skills laboratory, clinical agency, and clinical simulation for educating and evaluating nursing skills. Content will focus on theory and research related to evaluating nursing skills and using simulation as a clinical activity in nursing education. Students will develop a simulation scenario and become familiar with the use of medium and high fidelity manikins. Includes an exploration of tools for clinical evaluation including skills performance checklists, skills clustering and simulation scenarios. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 573 must be taken concurrently.
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NURS 573 - Advanced Field Study: Student Teaching Units: 2
Practicum designed to provide a practice teaching experience in a program of nursing in a community college or baccalaureate setting. The student will be assigned to a preceptor who is a faculty member in a nursing program teaching didactic and clinical nursing consistent with the student’s area of clinical expertise. The minimum requirement is 90 hours of practice teaching. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program. Enrollment Requirements: NURS 572 must be taken concurrently.
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NURS 580 - Advanced Concepts in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Units: 3
Examination of theories and treatment modalities for individuals, groups and families with complex psychiatric-mental health needs. Emphasis on development of advanced mental health nursing competencies in interviewing, formulating a therapeutic relationship and interventions skills. Clinical phenomenon from case studies are analyzed. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 582 - Advanced Psychiatric Mental Health Assessment and Psychiatric Disorders Units: 2
Advanced comprehensive assessment skills, differential diagnosis, and psychotherapeutic management of clients with common and major psychiatric disorders across the lifespan are introduced. The focus will be on the development of diagnostic reasoning skills and sound clinical judgment. The continued refinement of psychotherapeutic and culturally sensitive approaches in the development of the therapeutic alliance as a parallel process to assessment is emphasized. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Corequisite(s): NURS 583 .
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NURS 583 - Advanced Field Study: Mental Health Assessment Units: 1
Development of skills in motivational interviewing and the establishment of a therapeutic alliance with patients with psychiatric disorders. Involves performing components of a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and interpretation of assessment findings. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 580 and NURS 584 .
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NURS 584 - Advanced Psychopharmacology Units: 3
Examines the psychopharmacologic treatment of psychiatric disorders across the life span and within vulnerable and culturally diverse populations. It is designed to provide an analysis of pharmacokinetics, and the effects and side effects of major classes of psychopharmacologic agents. It is expected that participants will develop skills in assessing the need for psychotropic interventions, and in the examination of complementary and alternative therapies as they relate to chronic illness and psychiatric disorders across the life-span. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 596 - Topics in Advanced Nursing Units: 1-4
Special topics supportive of the concentration areas in this program will be offered on an occasional basis. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Masters of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 597A - Independent Study in Advanced Nursing Units: 1
Independent research, study, and/or directed reading in an area beyond what is directly covered in the nursing program. May be repeated for credit for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 597B - Independent Study in Advanced Nursing Units: 2
Independent research, study, and/or directed reading in an area beyond what is directly covered in the nursing program. May be repeated for credit for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 597C - Independent Study in Advanced Nursing Units: 3
Independent research, study, and/or directed reading in an area beyond what is directly covered in the nursing program. May be repeated for credit for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 598A - Culminating Experience in Nursing Units: 1
Students complete a culminating experience which may take the form of a thesis, project, or case study. Students may take 1, 2 or 3 project units at a time. May be repeated for a total of three (3) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510 , NURS 512 .
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NURS 598B - Culminating Experience in Nursing Units: 2
Students complete a culminating experience which may take the form of a thesis, project, or case study. Students may take 1, 2 or 3 project units at a time. May be repeated for a total of three (3) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510 , NURS 512 .
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NURS 598C - Culminating Experience in Nursing Units: 3
Students complete a culminating experience which may take the form of a thesis, project, or case study. Students may take 1, 2 or 3 project units at a time. May be repeated for a total of three (3) units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510 , NURS 512 .
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NURS 600 - Thesis/Project Extension Units: 1
Registration is limited to students who have received a grade of Report in Progress (RP) in NURS 598A , NURS 598B , NURS 598C , and who expect to use the facilities and resources of the University to work on or complete the thesis or project. Units may not be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree. May be repeated. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have obtained consent of the Director of the School of Nursing. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
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NURS 602 - Management of Health Conditions in Underserved Populations Units: 2
Prepares the advanced practice nurse practitioner to provide care to underserved populations across the lifespan. Includes content on underserved populations; health disparities; determinants of health; common behavioral, acute, and chronic illnesses/conditions; and health promotion and maintenance with limited resources.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 502 .
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NURS 604 - Introduction to Integrative Healthcare for Advanced Practice Nurses Units: 2
Introduces the history and foundations of a trans-disciplinary model of evidence-based integrative healthcare (IH) that includes the influence of the environment on healthcare. Presents an overview of nutrition and health, spirituality, mind-body practice, and traditional whole body practices used to affect positive health-related changes.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 502 .
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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 302 - Foundations of Operations Management Units: 2
Introduces the elements associated with the design and operation of a service organization and the integration of these elements within the overall corporate strategy. Contemporary issues covered include operations in global markets, designing and controlling the service process and planning for operations. Students need to refer to their option checklist for the appropriate introductory production and operations management requirement. 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), Computer Science majors in the Computer Information Systems option, and Biotechnology majors.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites for Business Administration students: BUS 304 or BUS 204 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Prerequisites for
CIS students: ACCT 201 , ACCT 202 , ECON 201 , ECON 202 , MATH 160 , either MATH 242 or MATH 440 with grades of C (2.0) or better in all courses. Prerequisites for BIOT students: ACCT 201 , ACCT 202 , MATH 160 , BIOL 215 with grades of C (2.0) or better in all courses.
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OM 305 - Operations Management Units: 4
Intensive study of the elements associated with the design and operation of companies in manufacturing and service industries and the integration of these elements within the entire corporate strategy. Includes operations in global markets, designing and controlling the transformation process, and planning for operations. Focuses on the quantitative model building approach to problem-solving with extensive use of computer software. Students need to refer to their option checklist for the appropriate introductory production and operation management requirement. 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): BUS 304 or BUS 204 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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OM 406 - Decision Models: A Computer Integrated Approach Units: 4
Covers scientific approaches to decision making. The subject matter will include structuring real life situations into mathematical models and discussing solution methods to solve such problems. Post-optimality analysis and comparison of different alternatives will also be included. The main emphasis will be on business applications although applications in government, natural and social sciences, and economics will also be discussed. Software packages will be used extensively. 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): BUS 322 or BUS 324 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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OM 428 - Supply Chain Management Units: 4
A systems approach to manage the entire flow of information and materials to enable an organization to provide products/ services better than the competition. Focus on the following three areas and their interrelationships: 1 strategic role of the supply chain and its key performance drivers, 2 role of E-Commerce technologies on managing and improving a supply chain, and (3) analytical models for supply-chain analysis. 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): BUS 304 or BUS 204 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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OM 435 - Project Management Units: 2
Provides students with skills to work successfully in a project environment and accomplish project objectives by explaining concepts and techniques. Real-world case studies are used to show how these techniques can be efficiently implemented in practice. 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): BUS 304 or BUS 204 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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OM 440 - Pricing and Revenue Management Units: 4
Pricing and revenue management is concerned with dynamic pricing and product availability decisions across various selling channels of a firm. The objective is to develop optimal decisions that will maximize the firm’s profit. Within the broader area of pricing theory, the course emphasizes optimization of pricing and capacity allocation decisions, using quantitative models of consumer behavior, demand forecasts and market uncertainty, and the tools of constrained optimization. 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): BUS 304 or BUS 204 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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OM 441 - Business Logistics Management Units: 4
Business logistics management is concerned with the physical movement and storage of goods and the associated managerial activities that are important for effective control. Covers the science and art of modeling the economic trade-off involved in supply chain and logistics management, the data requirements and operating parameters required by supply chain models. Topics such as vehicle route design, warehouse size and location decisions, strategic supply chain design, cross-docking locations, and optimal operational strategies are modeled and examined. 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): BUS 304 or BUS 204 with grades of C (2.0) or better.
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OM 442 - Procurement and Supplier Management Units: 2
The purchase of goods and services by most organizations represents a significant level of spending. Consequently in every organization there should be a serious concern over value received for spending these funds and how supply management can contribute effectively to organizational goals and strategies. Case studies and exercises will be used. The topics include: Strategic role of purchasing, supplier selection, supplier relationship management, international sourcing, E-procurement, price determination, purchasing services, and auctions. Negotiation skills will be developed throughout the course. 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): BUS 304 or BUS 204 with grades of C (2.0) or better.
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OM 443 - Supply Chain Information Management Units: 4
Explores how modern supply chain systems function with the aid of technology. Subjects include Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) systems, Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP II) systems, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP) systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, Supply Chain Management Data Structures and Advanced Planning. May not be taken for credit by students have received credit for OM 484 -1.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 204 or BUS 304 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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OM 444 - Strategic Supply Chain Cost Management Units: 2
Focuses on the fundamental principles, processes, tools, strategies and practices that are currently used by successful companies to manage their supply chain costs and networks, and significantly improve their bottom lines. Analyze business needs, markets and suppliers, evaluate category costs and rationalize supplier prices. Develop and implement effective supply chain management strategies that balance cost, quality, technology and delivery to achieve the lowest Total Cost of Ownership. Strategic focus on sourcing, spend management, cost management, supplier relationship management and supply chain risk management, and covers knowledge and skills that are significantly increasing management and supply chain risk management, and covers knowledge and skills that are significantly increasing demand today. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for OM 482 -1.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 204 or BUS 304 .
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OM 445 - Warehousing and Distribution Management Units: 4
Covers warehousing and distribution management, focusing on different aspects of warehouse operation and design. Subjects include distribution network design, distribution coordination, layout design, material handling systems, storage and order picking methods, warehouse management systems, and benchmarking. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for OM 484 -2.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 304 or BUS 204 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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OM 481 - Special Topics in Operations Management Units: 1
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 482 - Special Topics in Operations Management Units: 2
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 483 - Special Topics in Operations Management Units: 3
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 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. Grading Basis: Graded Credit / No Credit. 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: Completion of MBA Core.
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OM 613 - Descriptive Analytics Units: 2
Introduces tools and techniques that create a summary of historical data to generate information and prepare the data for further analysis and gain insight into business applications. Data warehousing, data query, descriptive statistics, data visualization, dashboard design, and descriptive data mining using the software environment R. Note: This is the first course in a series of three, which includes OM 615 and OM 617 .
Prerequisite(s): BA 602 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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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: Completion of MBA Core.
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OM 615 - Advanced Predictive Analytics Units: 2
Introduces building and implementation of models constructed from past data to predict the future or ascertain the impact of one variable on another in various business settings. Classification, clustering, association, artificial neural networks, and an introduction to machine learning using the software environment R. Note: This is the second course in a series of three, which includes OM 613 and OM 617 .
Prerequisite(s): OM 613 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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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: Completion of MBA Core.
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OM 617 - Advanced Prescriptive Analytics Units: 2
Introduces tools and techniques to determine the best solution or outcome among various choices, given the analysis of descriptive and predictive analytics in business settings. Decision analysis, decision trees, risk analysis, multi-criteria decision-making, and simulation optimization using the software environment R. Note: This is the final course in a series of three, which includes OM 613 and OM 615 .
Prerequisite(s): OM 612 and OM 615 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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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.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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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 346 - Business Ethics Units: 3
Provides critical analysis and examination of significant contemporary ethical issues and challenges throughout the professional business arena. Emphasizes the manager’s social and environmental responsibilities to a wide variety of stakeholders, including employees, customers and the public. Explores ethical dilemmas and decision-making frameworks and approaches. Examines personal, organizational and societal impact of business practices. Engages real-world issues and applies ethical theories, concepts, and principles to concrete problems in business and organizational ethics.
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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 360 - Philosophies of Mind and Self Units: 3
Philosophical investigation of the nature and meaning of human consciousness, perception, and thought. Covers the nature of mind, self, and human identity; the relationships between mind and body, and mind and world; the origins of knowledge in sensation, perception, and reflection; the problem of certainty; notions of conscious and unconscious mind; and problems of free will and determinism. Explores a range of perspectives through selected readings from ancient, early modern, and late modern philosophy.
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PHIL 365 - Feminist Philosophy Units: 3
Survey of feminist perspectives in philosophy. Examines the role of sexual difference in philosophical inquiry and social reality; investigates the causes of sexual injustice. Includes origins of gender difference (as natural vs. constructed); tensions between goals of sexual equality vs. affirmation of sexual difference; exclusion of feminist voices in mainstream philosophy. Discussions engage controversial issues of interest to feminist thinkers, such as pornography, prostitution, sexual violence, issues of body image and beauty, sexual orientation, and reproductive rights.
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PHIL 370 - Philosophy of Language Units: 3
Philosophical examination of language as the basic medium of thought, expression, and articulation of meaning. Explores leading issues in the philosophy of language, including the nature of signs, sign systems, and signification; the relationships between language, mind and reality; language as a medium of social interaction and the construction of social realities; the logical and semantic limits of discourse and meaning.
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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 410 - Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy Units: 3
Phenomenology is the philosophical study of subjective experience, exploring how our knowledge of the self and world emerges from our lived experience of daily life. Existential philosophy, or existentialism, uses phenomenological methods in order to articulate the basic state of human existence as being in the world. Examines leading thinkers such as Kierkegaard, James, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, Buber, and Levinas. Philosophical themes are explored in films and/or literary texts by authors including Camu, Kafka, Dostoyevsky, Ellison, etc.
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PHIL 470 - Topics in 19th Century Philosophy Units: 3
Selected topics in western philosophy from the 19th century, as represented in texts by leading thinkers of the period.
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PHIL 480 - Topics in 20th Century Philosophy Units: 3
Selected topics in western philosophy from the 20th century, as represented in texts by leading thinkers of the period. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of nine (9) units.
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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.
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: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4). Enrollment Requirements: 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. Grading Basis: Graded Credit / No Credit.
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: PHYS 280 and EE 280 are cross-listed. 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: PHYS 301 and EE 301 are cross-listed. 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: PHYS 303 and EE 303 are cross-listed. 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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