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2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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Course Numbering System
The first digit in each course designation is intended to indicate the level of the course. In addition, the first digit also roughly indexes the student’s year of study at the University.
Courses numbered 001 to 099 are non-baccalaureate developmental courses.
Courses numbered 100 to 299 are lower-division.
Courses numbered 300 to 499 are upper-division.
Courses numbered 500 to 599 are graduate level, and may be taken by advanced upper-division, post-baccalaureate, or graduate students for undergraduate or graduate credit.
Courses numbered 600 to 699 are graduate level. These courses may be taken by undergraduate students only on an individual basis, and only with prior, case-by-case approval of the program director of the program offering the course (or his/her designee).
Courses numbered 700 to 799 are doctoral level.
Courses numbered 1000 and above not listed in this catalog because these are professional-level courses carrying University credit, which do not typically apply to credentials or degrees offered by the University. These courses are recorded on student transcripts.
Students should consult relevant sections of this catalog, as well as college and program advising staff, in order to determine which courses are appropriate for their level of study, and which courses satisfy degree requirements for various programs of study.
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Wildfire Science |
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FIRE 352 - Emergency Management, Operations, and Administration Units: 3
Introduces and discusses emergency management techniques, organizational and professional communication, and strategies for problem solving within fire science. Introduces and explains academic foundations on leadership and administration within the fire service, with an emphasis on multi-professional approaches, cooperation, and coordination. Addresses human resource, labor relations, and legal frameworks to applied fire service settings as well as a study of employee safety, risks and healthy/safe work environments.
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FIRE 353 - Firefighter Health and Safety Units: 3
Introduces the health and safety implications of firefighting, including hazard identification, situational awareness, and risk assessment. Reviews and examines technical and scientific procedures for evaluating new techniques, protocols, and technologies. Includes a comprehensive review of resources and information, organizations, regulatory, and legal frameworks, including NFPA, NIOSH, CDC, OSHA, NIST, and the IAFF. Covers occupational exposures and limits, injuries, fatalities, health consequences and how tactics, strategies, resources, staffing, personal protective equipment, and situational awareness influence incident outcomes.
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FIRE 354 - Firefighter Stress, Behavioral, and Mental Health Units: 3
Covers industry culture, myths, beliefs, behavioral health, strategies for addressing occupational health and wellness, support services, and behavioral health assistance for first responders. Examines and evaluates the sources of occupational stress and the regularity of incidents that expose first responders to often shocking, dangerous and stressful situations and potentially traumatic events. Covers suicide prevention/awareness, warning signs/symptoms, communication, emotional and physical behaviors, stress, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, addiction, depression, anger, and separation/retirement.
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FIRE 355 - Land Use Planning and Community Resiliency Units: 3
Covers how to plan and design strong, fire resilient communities. Subjects include land use planning, resource management, homeland security, natural disasters, and wildfires. Examines and evaluates how communities address vulnerability, risk, resiliency, and sustainability using case studies to highlight best practices for planning, preparedness, evacuation, management, design, materials, model codes and ordinances. Discussion of tools available for assessing risk, physical, social, and economic vulnerabilities, and how resilient community planning addresses people, buildings, businesses, infrastructure, cultural and natural resources.
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FIRE 399 - Special Topics in Wildfire Science Units: 3
Covers theoretical and applied content pertaining to special topics in Wildfire Science and the Urban Interface. Students should check the Class Schedule for a listing of actual topics. Course may be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units as topics change. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have completed all lower-division preparation for the major coursework.
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FIRE 402 - Fire Behavior, Fuels, and Resource Management Units: 3
Covers the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and analytical tools to understand and evaluate fire behavior prediction systems, with attention to assumptions, limitations, uncertainty, sensitivity, and probability. Explains and demonstrates how fuels, land use, and environmental conditions influence combustion and behavior by using fire models, with discussion on how resource deployment and land management influences outcomes of an incident. Examines and evaluates the tools and approaches for inventory and management of fuels for wildland fires over large, diverse areas in forests, woodlands, shrubland, and grasslands.
Prerequisite(s): FIRE 101 .
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FIRE 489 - Research Methods and Design Units: 3
Capstone experience focused on a foundation in scientific research, research design, effective communication practices, and interview skills. Integrates interdisciplinary approaches to research in the wildfire and wildland urban interface. Emphasizes fundamental principles and practices of scientific method, research ethics and responsible conduct, and the organization of scientific inquiry in institutions of higher learning. Prepares students for independent research experience in FIRE 499 .
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 216 .
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FIRE 499 - Senior Experience in Wildfire Science Units: 3
Capstone experience and participation in independent library or laboratory research projects on wildfires and/or the urban interface. Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): FIRE 489 .
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French |
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FREN 101 - Beginning French I Units: 3
Fundamentals of French language and culture, designed to develop basic ability in pronunciation, reading, conversation, and grammatical structures.
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FREN 102 - Beginning French II Units: 3
Continuation of FREN 101 . Further development of basic ability in pronunciation, reading, conversation, and grammatical structures. Enrollment Requirement(s): Two (2) years of high school French with one (1) year of high school French taken and passed within the last two (2) years, or completion of FREN 101 with a grade of C (2.0) or better, or placement test.
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FREN 201 - Intermediate French I Units: 3
Continuation of French language fundamentals. Emphasis on the development of the skills of reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing, and study of Francophone culture. Conducted in French. Enrollment Requirement(s): FREN 102 .
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FREN 202 - Intermediate French II Units: 3
Continuation of FREN 201 . Further development of the four skills, with an emphasis on reading, composition, communication, culture, and review of grammatical structures. Enrollment Requirement(s): Two years of high school French with one year of high school French taken and passed within the last two years, or completion of FREN 101 with a grade of C (2.0) or better, or placement test.
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FREN 311 - Advanced French Units: 3
Focuses on further development and refinement of the four primary skills in French (speaking, writing, reading, and listening comprehension), in addition to a study of cultural factors which affect communication. Conducted in French. Enrollment Requirement(s): FREN 202 .
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FREN 312 - French Composition and Advanced Oral Practice Units: 3
Advanced-level practice of French through oral and written exercises. Conducted in French. Enrollment Requirement(s): FREN 202 .
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FREN 314 - Advanced French for Business Units: 3
Intensive oral and written practice at the advanced level. Focuses on vocabulary, simulation, and discourse strategies specific to the needs of the business professional. Conducted in French. Enrollment Requirement(s): FREN 202 . Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: FREN 311 .
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FREN 315 - Reading and Analysis of French and Francophone Literary Texts Units: 3
Introduction to the principles of literary analysis, based on readings and discussion of French literature. Literary genres include fiction, theatre, essay, and poetry from France and the Francophone world. Conducted in French.
Prerequisite(s): FREN 311 .
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FREN 350 - Civilization and Culture of France and Francophone World Units: 3
Study of the culture and civilization of the French-speaking world. Analysis of literature, art, history, geography, and contemporary social structures. Conducted in French. Enrollment Requirement(s): FREN 202 .
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FREN 380 - Narrative to Film Units: 3
Designed to explore similarities and differences between the narrative mode and film. Analyzes a series of novels that have been made into films. Includes theoretical aspects of writing and film. Conducted in French. Enrollment Requirement(s): FREN 202 . Recommended Preparation: FREN 311 .
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FREN 395A - Independent Study Units: 1
Students may enroll in this course with the consent of the instructor only. The purpose of this course is to allow students to study their own field of interest within French and Francophone literature and culture. Readings, written papers and oral discussions will be guided by the instructor. A minimum of three analytical papers will be required. May be repeated for a total of nine (9) units). Students must meet with the instructor weekly.
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FREN 395B - Independent Study Units: 2
Students may enroll in this course with the consent of the instructor only. The purpose of this course is to allow students to study their own field of interest within French and Francophone literature and culture. Readings, written papers and oral discussions will be guided by the instructor. A minimum of three analytical papers will be required. May be repeated for a total of nine (9) units). Students must meet with the instructor weekly.
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FREN 395C - Independent Study Units: 3
Students may enroll in this course with the consent of the instructor only. The purpose of this course is to allow students to study their own field of interest within French and Francophone literature and culture. Readings, written papers and oral discussions will be guided by the instructor. A minimum of three analytical papers will be required. May be repeated for a total of nine (9) units). Students must meet with the instructor weekly.
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FREN 399 - Internship/Field Work in Community and University Service Units: 3
Supervised projects in academically related tasks in community agencies or University-related academic services projects using the French language. Projects may include working with schools or community agencies, developing group or individual projects, translating and interpreting, tutoring on campus, etc. Conducted in French. Community Service Learning course. Enrollment Requirement(s): FREN 202 .
Corequisite(s): FREN 311 or FREN 312 .
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FREN 415 - Modern France in the Eyes of North African Immigrant Women Writers Units: 3
Exposes students to the literary works of North African immigrant women writers such as Faiza Guène, Nina Bouraoui, Yasmina Réza, Minna Sif and others. Students will be exposed to contemporary France through the oeuvres of these authors. Literary and sociocultural study of the French in North African descents and their oeuvres. Students will be introduced to Postcolonial theory. Conducted in French. Cross-listed: FREN 415 and MLAN 415 are cross-listed. Students may not receive credit for both.
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FREN 450 - The Art of Advertising: French and Francophone Culture Units: 3
Exposes students to today’s France and selected Francophone countries such as Switzerland, Tahiti, Northern Africa, Western Africa, and others through the study of French and Francophone advertisements. Conducted in French. Cross-listed: FREN 450 and MLAN 450 are cross-listed. Students may not receive credit for both.
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General Education - Life Long Learning and Information Literacy |
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GEL 10A - Quantitative Skills and College Success Laboratory Units: 1
A mathematics laboratory for students who practice and apply learning and study skills from GEL 110 . Intended for students who have not yet met the University Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. Individualized instruction covers mathematical concepts and skills comparable to the scope of the ELM exam. Prepares students to retake the ELM exam and to succeed in their next mathematics/quantitative reasoning course. Offered during Summer session for incoming first-year students. Students who have satisfied the ELM requirement should register for GEL 10B instead of this course. Cross-listed: GEL 10A and ESM 11 are cross-listed. Students may not receive credit for both. Grading Basis: Graded Credit /No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Freshman standing. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
Corequisite(s): GEL 110 .
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GEL 10B - Quantitative Skills and College Success Laboratory Units: 1
A mathematics laboratory for students who practice and apply learning and study skills from GEL 110 . Intended for students who have met the University Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement but who desire a mathematical refresher before taking University-level mathematics courses. Individualized instruction covers mathematical concepts and skills comparable to college algebra or pre-calculus depending on the interest of the particular student. Offered in Summer session for incoming first-year students. Grading Basis: Credit /No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Freshman standing who have obtained consent of instructor.
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.
Students who have not satisfied the ELM requirement should register for GEL 10A instead of this course.
Corequisite(s): GEL 110 .
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GEL 101 - The Student, The University, The Community Units: 3
Designed to equip students with the basic skills, concepts, and knowledge necessary to become a lifelong learner. Examination of current theory and research regarding the information age, health and wellness, career development, and psychological assessment. Practical application of the theory and research. Includes information literacy and technology skills, group and teamwork, and learning styles. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: ESM 111 , ESW 120 , GEL 110 or GEL 120 . Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Freshman standing.
Satisfies GE area: E
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GEL 110 - Quantitative Skills and College Success Units: 3
Fundamental college success skills including study skills, test taking strategies, information literacy, and academic and career planning will be covered with an emphasis on the development of quantitative skills necessary for successful completion of the lower-division curriculum in mathematics. Offered in Summer session for incoming first-year students. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: ESW 120 , GEL 101 or GEL 120 . Cross-listed: GEL 110 and ESM 111 are cross-listed. Students may not receive credit for both. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Freshman standing. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of First Year Program Director.
Corequisite(s): GEL 10A or GEL 10B .
Satisfies GE area: E
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GEL 120 - Writing and Reading for College Success Units: 4
Through selected material from the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, students learn how various disciplines examine similar topics. The intent is to illustrate how disciplines interact to create knowledge and to prepare students for the wide array of reading and writing styles that will be required of them as they fulfill lower-division coursework. Fundamental college success skills, information literacy, and academic and career planning are also covered. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: ESM 111 , GEL 101 or GEL 110 . Cross-listed: GEL 120 and ESW 120 are cross-listed. Students may not receive credit for both. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Freshman standing.
Satisfies GE area: E
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General Education - Oral Communication |
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GEO 102 - Oral Communication Units: 3
Introduction to the form and content of communication. Includes: the linguistic, psychological, and cultural bases of communication; various types of communication ranging from basic speech acts to forms of persuasion; the social and political significance of communication; and how communication operates within and across a wide range of social contexts. Students become actively acquainted with some of the potential proficiencies that may be brought into various social contexts. Requires active participation in classroom exercises and practicing public speaking.
Satisfies GE area: A1
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General Education - Science |
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GES 100 - The Physical Science Around Us Units: 3
Introduces some of the basic concepts and ideas of physical science and demonstrates how they are applicable to everyday processes and devices in the world. Fundamental ideas to be introduced will include various subjects from the disciplines of chemistry and/or physics. Although the subjects discussed will require some mathematical knowledge, the scientific principles will be covered from a conceptual viewpoint. Intended for the non-science major. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Placement Categories I or II, or who have completed MATH 101 , MATH 105 or ESM 105 with a grade of C- (1.7) or better, or who have completed ESM 104 with a grade of B- (2.7), or better, or who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement prior to Fall 2018.
Satisfies GE area: B1
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GES 101 - Matter, Molecules, and the Environment [Physical Science] Units: 3
Examines the areas of matter/energy, molecules, and environment. Covers major concepts in the physical sciences, emphasizing their application to real-world problems. Concepts include the interactions of matter and energy, laws of motion, atomic structure of matter, structure and properties of molecules and interactions of humans with the environment. Includes practical experience in the application of the scientific method through laboratory activities.
Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Placement Categories I or II, or who have completed MATH 101 , MATH 105 or ESM 105 with a grade of C- (1.7), or who have completed ESM 104 with a grade of B- (2.7) or better, or who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement prior to Fall 2018. Four hours per week of lecture/discussion/laboratory. A field trip outside of regular course hours may be required.
Satisfies GE area: B1, B3
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GES 102 - Molecules, Life, and the Environment [Life Science] Units: 3
Consists of integrated modules covering the areas of molecules, living systems, and environment. Covers major concepts in biological sciences, emphasizing their application to real-world problems. Includes the properties of molecules, principles of genetics, structure and function of living organisms, evolution, and interactions of organisms with each other and their environment. Includes practical experience in the application of the scientific method through laboratory activities. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Placement Categories I or II, or who have completed MATH 101 , MATH 105 or ESM 105 with a grade of C- (1.7) or who have completed ESM 104 with a grade of B- (2.7) or better, or who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement prior to Fall 2018. Four hours per week of lecture/discussion/laboratory. A field trip outside of regular course hours may be required.
Satisfies GE area: B2, B3
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GES 103 - The Life and Environmental Sciences Around Us Units: 3
Introduces some of the basic concepts and ideas of life and environmental sciences and demonstrates how they are applicable to the world around us. Fundamental ideas to be introduced include evolution, biological molecules, genetics, physiology, and ecology. The scientific principles will be covered from a conceptual viewpoint at a level suitable for non-science majors. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Placement Categories I or II, or who have completed MATH 101 , MATH 105 or ESM 105 with a grade of C- (1.7) or better, or who have completed ESM 104 with a grade of B- (2.7) or better, or who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement prior to Fall 2018.
Satisfies GE area: B2
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GES 105 - Introduction to Physical Science Units: 3
Introduces some basic concepts of physics and chemistry. Subjects to be covered are: Forces and Motion, Energy, Waves, Light, Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions, the Atomic Theory and Chemical Bonding. Although the subjects will require some mathematical knowledge, the scientific principles will be covered from a conceptual viewpoint. Intended for the non-science major. This course also fulfills the Elementary Subject Matter Preparation in physical science for Liberal Studies majors. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Placement Categories I or II, or who have completed MATH 105 , MATH 101 , MATH 105 or ESM 105 with a grade of C- (1.7) or better, or who have completed ESM 104 with a grade of B- (2.7) or better, or who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement prior to Fall 2018.
Satisfies GE area: B1
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GES 110 - Activities in Physical Science Units: 1
A laboratory course intended to demonstrate some of the basic ideas of physical science. Emphasizes the scientific method, collection and interpretation of data, graphical representations of data and their significance, and the principles of good experimental design, as related to physical science. Experiment subjects will focus on the larger overriding principles of physical science, such as the Law of Conservation of Mass, the Law of Conservation of Energy, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Properties of Light, etc. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: GES 101 . Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Physical Science (B1).
Satisfies GE area: B3
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General Education - Writing |
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GEW 50 - Basic Writing Skills Units: 3
Instruction and supervised practice in the fundamentals of writing. Intended primarily for students who receive a RP in GEW 101B and who need more practice in basic composition. Note: GEW 050 does not count toward any graduation requirement to be completed at CSUSM. It is counted in determining financial aid and VA benefits. This course is not applicable to the requirements of a baccalaureate degree. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: LTWR 050. Enrollment Requirement(s): GEW 101B with final grade of RP. All students enrolling in GEW 050 must have taken the CSU English Placement Test.
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Geography |
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GEOG 100 - Introduction to Human Geography Units: 3
Focuses on the analysis of relationships between humans and their use of the Earth. Introduces general spatial concepts in order to study topics such as globalization, migration, war, borders, gentrification, segregation, food, and climate change. Examines cultures, migration, economic, political, and human-environmental processes and patterns, and how each of these influences the spatial distributions and patterns of human societies.
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GEOG 110 - Introduction to Physical Geography Units: 3
Examines the place of the earth in the solar system; the seasonal and latitudinal distribution of solar energy; analyzes the many elements of weather, climate, vegetation, and soils; considers the earth’s major land forms and the processes that shape them; examines the earth’s water system. This course satisfies the earth science content requirement for candidates in the Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Program, the Integrated Credential Program, and the Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Certificate.
Satisfies GE area: B1
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GEOG 110L - Introduction to Physical Geography Lab Units: 1
Examines the place of the Earth in the solar system and the seasonal and latitudinal distribution of solar energy. Analyzes the many elements of weather, climate, vegetation, and soils. Considers the Earth’s major landforms and the processes that shape them and examines Earth’s water system. Studies the relationships and interactions among the lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): GEOG 110 .
Satisfies GE area: B3
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GEOG 120 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Units: 4
Introduces students to the basic principles and applications of Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and Geographic Information Systems (GISystems); subjects include cartographic basics, map projections, Global Positioning Systems, common spatial data models, database aspects, and spatial representation and visualization. Two hours of lecture. Three hours of laboratory.
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GEOG 160 - Food Worlds: Comparative National Cuisines Units: 3
Introduction to human Geography through the study of national food cultures. Explores the concepts of “food worlds” and “national cuisines,” their relationships with each other, with place and environment, and how they are shaped in a globalizing world through race, gender, ethnicity, immigration, class, and politics.
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GEOG 190 - Topics in Geography Units: 3
Selected topics in geography. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of nine (9) units.
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GEOG 201 - World Regional Geography Units: 3
Survey of major world regions and their major countries. Study of specific geographical circumstances and geographical concepts, including an emphasis on physical geography. Focuses on processes and issues such as development and under-development; population and migration; race, class, and gender; technology and economic growth; natural resources and the environment, and conflict and cooperation within a world regional framework. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: GEOG 202 , GEOG 301 or GEOG 302.
Satisfies GE area: D7
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GEOG 202 - World Regional Geography: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Enhanced Units: 3
Enhanced survey of major world regions and their major countries using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. Study of specific geographical circumstances and geographical concepts, including an emphasis on physical geography. Focuses on processes and issues such as development and under-development; population and migration; race, class, and gender; technology and economic growth; natural resources and the environment, and conflict and cooperation with a world regional framework. Fulfills the world regional geography requirement of the Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Program and the Integrated Credential Program. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: GEOG 201 or GEOG 301.
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GEOG 210 - Introduction to Oceanography Units: 3
Survey of the world ocean from an Earth System Science perspective. Examines the origin of the oceans, the global geography of contemporary oceans, and the spatial and temporal patterns of key properties such as temperature, salinity, and currents, among others. Examines life in the ocean and the role of oceans in climate and climate change. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: GEOG 190-1.
Satisfies GE area: B1
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GEOG 250 - Water Resources Units: 3
Focuses on the interactions of people, climate, technology, and geography and their effect on water availability and quality. Introduces the science and policy issues affecting water resources management. Evaluates the sustainability of water resources in the face of climate change and political conflicts.
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GEOG 305 - The U.S.-Mexico Border Units: 3
Focuses on the economic, social, and cultural geography of the border region between the United States and Mexico. Overview of the U.S.-Mexico border as a whole as well as examination of selected border cities, industry and agriculture, the environment, labor, immigration, politics, and other issues. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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GEOG 310 - Climate Change and Life in the Anthropocene Units: 3
Examines the physical basis of the climate system, including solar, atmospheric, biologic, and geologic evidence supporting our understanding of Earth’s past, present, and future climate cycles. Compares recent climate data with that of past climates to demonstrate how Earth’s current climates are changing, leading to the designation of a new era, “The Anthropocene.” Concludes with an examination of climate modeling and potential impacts to components of Earth and human systems, like biological diversity, water issues, and international treaties. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the lower-division GE requirement in Physical Science (B1).
Satisfies GE area: BB
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GEOG 316 - Geography of Life Units: 3
Studies the distribution of organisms across the Earth. Examines the spatial, environmental, ecological, evolutionary, and historical controls on the distributions of species and potential types of distributions. Subjects include the diversity of species, the role of humans in modifying the geographies of other species, the biogeography of humans, biogeographical methods, and the applications of biogeography in conservation, land use, and resource management. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the lower-division GE requirements in Physical Science (B1) and Life Science (B2). This course cannot be used to substitute for BIOL 382 .
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GEOG 320 - Patterns of San Diego County Units: 3
Conducts an interdisciplinary exploration of the geographic, historic, political, and socioeconomic factors that make up a county, with San Diego County being the principal object of study. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and internet mapping applications will be used to amplify this exploration. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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GEOG 325 - America’s Urban Areas: A Multidisciplinary Exploration Units: 3
An interdisciplinary examination of cities in the Americas. Political, sociological, economic, historic, and geographic factors of urban areas will be explored. An emphasis will be placed on the use of geographic information systems (GIS) software and Internet resources in understanding the urban context. The objective is to provide students with a set of tools which will allow them to pursue a greater understanding of how urban areas are shaped and function.
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GEOG 331 - Field Methods in Geography Units: 3
Application of field methods in human and physical geography. Research design and method selection, including ethnography, archival research, interviewing and surveying, atmospheric sampling and measurement, spatial data sampling design and data collection, finding, utilizing, and evaluating secondary data sources, and geotechniques (e.g., ground truthing, GIS, and Remote Sensing).
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GEOG 335 - Advanced Spatial Statistics and Analysis Units: 3
Develops conceptual and practical skills in selecting and applying spatial analysis tools using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Subjects include measuring aspects of geometric features and identifying spatial patterns of geospatial objects represented as points, lines, networks, areal data, and 3-D surfaces. Advanced cartographic techniques are applied to analysis products for visualization and discussion.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GEOG 120 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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GEOG 341 - Nature and Society in California Units: 3
Has California influenced people or have people changed California? A review of the historical context within which Spanish, Mexican, European, and Asian settlers arrived in California including consideration of the state’s physical geography, the evolution of nature-society relationships, related myths, social relations, economic trajectories, political currents, and cultural dynamics. Through readings and film, discussion and lecture, students pursue classic themes in geography such as natural resource exploitation, regional development, and urban-rural relations. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: ID 370 -1. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Satisfies GE area: Dg, DD
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GEOG 350 - Environmental Geography Units: 3
Examines how humans affect, manage, and conserve the environment at various spatial and temporal scales. Environmental problems (e.g., air, soil, and water pollution, deforestation, biodiversity loss, habitat degradation, resource extraction) are discussed to develop an understanding of the complex interactions between social and physical systems. Natural variation and interconnections in the Earth’s systems are described, as a means of evaluating human influences on these systems.
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GEOG 352 - Environment, Development and Sustainability Units: 3
Explores human-environment relationships in the context of sustainable development and global change. Engages with a number of historical and contemporary debates about geography, political economy/political ecology, and development to encourage consideration of the multiple dimensions of sustainability. Includes globalization, poverty, food/hunger/famine, natural resources, climate, and development.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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GEOG 365 - Globalization and Trade Units: 3
Economic geography of the world economy with an emphasis on globalization, trade, de-industrialization, and sustainability. Considers the structure, institutions, and operation of the world economy. Uses case studies to explore key sectors and industries with an emphasis on their similarities and differences, their changing geography, and the effects these dynamics have on people and place. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: ID 350 -3. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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GEOG 390 - Advanced Topics in Geography Units: 1-3
Advanced topics in geography. May be repeated as topics change for a total of nine (9) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for a listing of current topics.
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GEOG 422 - Urban Geography: Cities in Global Context Units: 3
Explores contemporary urban issues in less and more developed countries from a geographic perspective. Covers issues such as globalization in cities, social movements, gentrification and housing, mobility, transportation, poverty, employment and labor, health and sanitation, and the impacts of development and trade on cities. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: GBST 390 -3.
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GEOG 430 - Geo Visualization Units: 3
Introduces principles of cartography and geographic visualization. Includes overviews of the relevant software and current trends in information technology (e.g. interface design, animation, multimedia, sound, multivariate displays, 3D, etc.). Introduces cognitive factors important to the design of cartographic animation and hypermedia.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 120 .
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GEOG 431 - Remote Sensing and Applications Units: 3
Introduces the concepts and techniques of remote sensing including how remote sensing data are acquired, displayed, restored, enhanced, and analyzed. Presents methods and techniques for obtaining and integrating with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) quantitative and qualitative geospatial information from aerial and satellite images, maps, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 335 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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GEOG 433 - Programming in GIS Units: 3
Presents essential programming languages that are used in Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Data Analysis and develops skills through a series of lab exercises. Covers the multipurpose coding language, Python, and the open source statistical language R.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 335 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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GEOG 435 - Research in Geographic Information Systems Units: 3
Focuses on completion of a real-world project showing understanding of the basic tenets of GIS and application of geospatial analysis to demonstrate competency in spatial decision-making as well as demonstrate the ability to recognize, analyze and address ethical issues in geographic information science, technology and research methods.
Prerequisite(s): GEOG 335 .
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GEOG 450 - Parks and Protected Areas Units: 3
Uses U.S. and international parks and protected areas to explore themes of human-environment interaction, sustainability, and conservation. Explores the history of parks and protected areas, including the development of the U.S. National Park system. Examines representative case studies to explain evolving ideas regarding wilderness, public space, principles of multiple use, and sustainability.
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GEOG 460 - Food Systems and Emerging Markets Units: 3
An assessment of the North American food system in the context of globalization and world development, including the impact of the U.S. food production and foreign policy on developing nations. Considers the structure and operation of the food system from the farm gate to the dinner table, with an emphasis on case studies of food production-consumption, food and agricultural regulation and emerging markets, and geographic difference. Covers related areas in entomology, soil science, food science, and agro-ecology. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: ID 350 -2. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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GEOG 491 - Geospatial Analysis Internship Units: 3
Career-related program of study, research, and work performed at an off-campus government agency or private group concerned with geospatial analysis. Students will be supervised both on-site and by the course instructor. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment is restricted to students who have received consent of instructor.
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GEOG 495A - Community Internship Units: 1
Internship with community organizations.
May be repeated for credit for a total of two (2) times or six (6) units in any combination of GEOG 495A (1 unit), GEOG 495B (2 units), and GEOG 495C (3 units). Students may enroll in maximum of three (3) units in a single semester. Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with junior or senior standing who have obtained consent of the instructor.
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GEOG 495B - Community Internship Units: 2
Internship with community organizations. May be repeated for credit for a total of two (2) times or six (6) units in any combination of GEOG 495A (1 unit), GEOG 495B (2 units), and GEOG 495C (3 units). Students may enroll in maximum of three (3) units in a single semester. Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with junior or senior standing who have obtained consent of the instructor.
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GEOG 495C - Community Internship Units: 3
Internship with community organizations. May be repeated for credit for a total of two (2) times or six (6) units in any combination of GEOG 495A (1 unit), GEOG 495B (2 units), and GEOG 495C (3 units). Students may enroll in maximum of three (3) units in a single semester. Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students with junior or senior standing who have obtained consent of the instructor.
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GEOG 499A - Supervised Independent Study Units: 1
Explores in greater depth selected content in Geography. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have received consent of instructor.
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GEOG 499B - Supervised Independent Study Units: 2
Explores in greater depth selected content in Geography. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have received consent of instructor.
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GEOG 499C - Supervised Independent Study Units: 3
Explores in greater depth selected content in Geography. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have received consent of instructor.
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GRMN 101 - Beginning German I Units: 3
Designed to develop basic ability in pronunciation, reading, writing, and listening comprehension in German. Assumes no prior knowledge of German.
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GRMN 102 - Beginning German II Units: 3
Further study of the basic concepts of German. Designed to develop basic ability in pronunciation, reading, writing, and listening comprehension in German. Enrollment Requirement(s): Two (2) years of high school German with one (2) year of high school German taken and passed within the last two (2) years, or completion of GRMN 101 with a grade of C (2.0) or better, or placement test.
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GRMN 201 - Intermediate German I Units: 3
Continuation of the development of communicative competence in German at the intermediate level. Includes structured practice of writing, speaking, reading, and listening comprehension in German. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirement(s): GRMN 102 .
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GRMN 202 - Intermediate German II Units: 3
Continuation of the development of communicative competence in German at the intermediate level. Emphasis on oral production, composition, reading and listening comprehension. Includes an introduction to German culture. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirement(s): GRMN 101 , GRMN 102 , and GRMN 201 .
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GRMN 311 - Advanced German Units: 3
Focuses on further development and refinement of the four primary skills in German (speaking, writing, reading, and listening comprehension), in addition to a study of cultural factors which affect communication. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirement(s): GRMN 201 .
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GRMN 312 - German Composition and Advanced Oral Practice Units: 3
Advanced-level practice of German through oral and written exercises. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirement(s): GRMN 201 .
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GRMN 314 - Topics in German Culture Units: 1-3
Selected topics of study drawn from German culture and civilization. Topics will vary according to the instructor, and the semester offered. Students should check the class schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six 6 units. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirement(s): GRMN 201 .
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GRMN 315 - Introduction to Literature in German Units: 3
Designed to help students read, understand, and enjoy a representative selection of masterpieces of German literature. It will survey the development of German literature from the age of Enlightenment to the present. Readings in fiction, poetry, and drama will introduce the students to a critical approach to literature. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirement(s): GRMN 201 . Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: GRMN 311 .
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GRMN 318 - Business German Units: 3
German language and culture within the context of German business and economics. Extensive reading, listening comprehension, and speaking exercise about up-to-date issues related to business and political matters. Course conducted in German. Enrollment Requirement(s): GRMN 201 .
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GRMN 331 - Introduction to German Linguistics Units: 3
Introduction to the linguistic analysis and scientific study of the German language. Examines a number of topics in German linguistics, including historical development and the relationship of German to other Germanic languages, German phonetics and phonology, morphology and word formation, and syntax. Looks at German sociolinguistics and dialectology, as well as varieties of German spoken in Eastern Europe and the Americas. Course is taught in German and English. Enrollment Requirement(s): GRMN 201 .
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GRMN 350 - Civilization and Culture of German Speaking Countries Units: 3
Study of the culture and civilization of the German people and the Germanic world. Analysis of literature, art, history, geography, and contemporary social structures. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirement(s): GRMN 201 .
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GRMN 380 - German Culture Through Film Units: 3
Study of important aspects of German-speaking cultures and history as they are represented in film. Elements of film analysis. Compositions and analysis of selected grammar topics. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirement(s): GRMN 201 .
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GRMN 395A - Independent Study Units: 1
Students will study their own field of interest within German, Austrian, and Swiss literature and culture. Readings, written papers, and oral discussions will be guided by the instructor. A minimum of three analytical papers will be required. May be repeated for a total of nine (9) units. Conducted in German. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Students must meet weekly with the instructor.
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GRMN 395B - Independent Study Units: 2
Students will study their own field of interest within German, Austrian, and Swiss literature and culture. Readings, written papers, and oral discussions will be guided by the instructor. A minimum of three analytical papers will be required. May be repeated for a total of nine (9) units. Conducted in German. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Students must meet weekly with the instructor.
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GRMN 395C - Independent Study Units: 3
Students will study their own field of interest within German, Austrian, and Swiss literature and culture. Readings, written papers, and oral discussions will be guided by the instructor. A minimum of three analytical papers will be required. May be repeated for a total of nine (9) units. Conducted in German. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Students must meet weekly with the instructor.
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GRMN 410 - Topics in German Literature Units: 3
Selected topics of study drawn from German Literature. Topics will vary according to the instructor, and the semester offered. Conducted in German. Students should check the class schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: GRMN 390.
Prerequisite(s): GRMN 311 or GRMN 312 .
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Global Business Management Students who have remained in any GBM course past the add/drop deadline three times may not register a fourth time for that course.
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GBM 351 - Ethics of Management in Global Environments Units: 1
Focuses on everyday ethical dilemmas faced by students, workers and managers. Legal and social norms of different cultures provide a framework for examining ethical decision-making in the global environment. Practical approaches to action-oriented business ethics are stressed based on ethical principles, discussions of personal ethical perspectives and cultural context. 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 302 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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GBM 425 - International Business Management Units: 4
Survey course to familiarize with what international business is, why it is important and how it affects business practice. Covers subjects such as the global environment, international trade, global marketing, global business strategy, foreign exchange and monetary policy issues, and international human resource management. This course is strongly recommended prior to or concurrent with FIN 341 , ECON 441 or MKTG 448 . May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: GBM 484 A. 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)/Corequisite(s): BUS 302 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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GBM 426 - Leadership in a Global Context Units: 2
Examines global management competencies most necessary to be effective in the current global business environment. Several competency sets will be introduced and students will examine their personal strengths and weaknesses against these competency sets, including a self-development plan to help strengthen their ability to manage successfully in a global environment.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 302 , and MGMT 302 or MGMT 305 , and MKTG 302 or MKTG 305 with grades of C (2.0) or better.
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GBM 427 - Cross-cultural Negotiating and Global Business Units: 2
Utilizes skill-building exercises and assessment tools to improve students’ negotiating and conflict management skills when negotiating globally. Emphasizes achieving win-win solutions to individual, team, and organizational problems. Subjects include: distributive and integrative bargaining, power and influence, communication and persuasion, ethics in negotiation, breakdowns and difficult negotiations, mediating conflicts, and international negotiations. Pedagogical techniques include cross-national negotiation videos, surveys identifying each student’s negotiation style, negotiating in dyads, one two-hour negotiating exercise, and business case studies involving many different nations. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: GBM 482 C. 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).
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GBM 428 - Emerging Markets Units: 2
Introduces multinational management in emerging markets and strategies required of firms to succeed. Focus is on the economies of major emerging markets by size and level of development. Students will be exposed to the major growth areas and will learn how to identify new markets. Explores consumer and industrial markets expected to develop, based on economic, demographic and migratory forecasts and examines opportunities for international and transnational corporations. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for: GBM 484 -1. 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).
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GBM 430 - Import and Export Operations Units: 2
Examines importing and exporting related activities of an organization. Focuses mainly on the practical aspects of importing and exporting to familiarize students with the documentation, activities and types of issues facing import/export firms or departments within firms. 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): GBM 425 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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GBM 440 - International Travel Study Units: 4
A field-based study of business management methods and issues in a particular country. The course focuses on understanding how environmental factors (e.g., political and economic systems, etc.) affect the management, marketing and overall business practices in selected countries. Visits to various government, business and educational institutions will be made. 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). Regions of focus will include:
- Asia
- Latin America
- Europe
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GBM 481 - Selected Topics in Global Business Management Units: 1
A survey course of selected topics in global business 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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GBM 482 - Selected Topics in Global Business Management Units: 2
A survey course of selected topics in global business 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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GBM 483 - Selected Topics in Global Business Management Units: 3
A survey course of selected topics in global business 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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