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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 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 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 - Directed Graduate Project Units: 1
Refinement of a project proposal and completion of graduate project. Ideas for projects include the design, implementation and evaluation of an evidenced-based innovation, completion of a grant proposal or evaluation of a product or procedure. Other ideas may be presented to the faculty for approval. Students may take 1, 2 or 3 project units at a time. May be repeated for a total of three (3) units. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510 , NURS 512 , and advancement to candidacy.
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NURS 598B - Directed Graduate Project Units: 2
Refinement of a project proposal and completion of graduate project. Ideas for projects include the design, implementation and evaluation of an evidenced-based innovation, completion of a grant proposal or evaluation of a product or procedure. Other ideas may be presented to the faculty for approval. Students may take 1, 2 or 3 project units at a time. May be repeated for a total of three (3) units. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510 , NURS 512 , and advancement to candidacy.
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NURS 598C - Directed Graduate Project Units: 3
Refinement of a project proposal and completion of graduate project. Ideas for projects include the design, implementation and evaluation of an evidenced-based innovation, completion of a grant proposal or evaluation of a product or procedure. Other ideas may be presented to the faculty for approval. Students may take 1, 2 or 3 project units at a time. May be repeated for a total of three (3) units. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510 , NURS 512 , and advancement to candidacy.
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NURS 599A - Graduate Thesis Units: 1
Refinement of a proposal and completion of a graduate thesis using either quantitative or qualitative research methods. Students may take 1, 2 or 3 thesis units at a time. May be repeated for a total of three (3) units. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510 , NURS 512 , and advancement to candidacy.
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NURS 599B - Graduate Thesis Units: 2
Refinement of a proposal and completion of a graduate thesis using either quantitative or qualitative research methods. Students may take 1, 2 or 3 thesis units at a time. May be repeated for a total of three (3) units. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510 , NURS 512 , and advancement to candidacy.
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NURS 599C - Graduate Thesis Units: 3
Refinement of a proposal and completion of a graduate thesis using either quantitative or qualitative research methods. Students may take 1, 2 or 3 thesis units at a time. May be repeated for a total of three (3) units. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Science in Nursing Program.
Prerequisite(s): NURS 510 , NURS 512 , and advancement to candidacy.
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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 , NURS 599A , NURS 599B , or NURS 599C , 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 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 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): For Business Administration students: BUS 304 or BUS 204 with a grade of C (2.0) or better. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 restricted to students who have completed all lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration— i.e. attained business status). Three hours of lecture Two hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): May vary depending on topic.
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OM 498A - Independent Study in Operations Management Units: 1
Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. The student must prepare a study proposal approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration. Enrollment 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 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 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 restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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OM 502 - Foundations of Operations Management Units: 2
Elements associated with the design and operation of companies in manufacturing and service industries and the integration of these elements within the entire corporate strategy. Includes operations in global markets, designing and controlling the transformation process, and planning for operations. Focuses on the quantitative model building approach to problem solving.
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OM 612 - Business Analytics Units: 2
Introduction to the tools used extensively in business organizations to solve managerial problems. Such methods generate results that support decision-making at all levels of the organization over various time horizons. Includes deterministic such as linear, integer, and network optimization using Excel Solver, and probabilistic models such as decision analysis and Monte Carlo Simulation using Crystal Ball. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of MBA Core.
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OM 614 - Business Forecasting Units: 2
Methods used to predict the uncertain nature of business trends in an effort to help managers make better decisions and plans. Study and manipulation of historical data in the search for patterns that can be effectively extrapolated to produce forecast. Includes exploring data patterns, moving averages and smoothing methods, regression with time series data, ARIMA methodology, and judgmental forecasting and forecast adjustment. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of MBA Core.
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OM 616 - Global Supply Chain Management Units: 2
Managing material and information flows in multi-stage production-distribution networks. The knowledge and tools for developing, implementing, and sustaining strategies for managing global supply chains. Basic supply chain issues are reviewed, followed by more advanced themes related to coordinating global supply chain players and the incentive problems related to this subject. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of MBA Core.
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OM 622 - Hospitality Revenue Management Units: 2
Introduces a systematic process designed to increase revenue by leveraging tools as well as market supply and demand indicators to apply effective pricing and inventory management strategies. Provides an overview of revenue management applications to the hotel industry designed to manage revenue per available room using different pricing models and applying duration management strategies. Examines revenue management issues in forecasting, group management, overbooking, as well as search engine optimization.
Prerequisite(s): BA 602 .
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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.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement or completion of the Critical Thinking General Education (A3) requirement.
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PHIL 310 - Western Philosophy: Ancient Greece and Rome Units: 3
Surveys the development of Western philosophy in ancient Greece and Rome, from 700 BCE to 300 CE. Study of philosophy is set against background consideration of broader historical and cultural developments in the arts, sciences, and technology, and the context of political, social, and economic life. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PHIL 320.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 311 - Western Philosophy: The Middle Ages and the Renaissance Units: 3
Surveys the development of Western philosophy in the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Study of philosophy is set against background consideration of broader historical and cultural developments in the arts, religion, and sciences, and the context of political, social, and economic life.
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PHIL 312 - Western Philosophy: The Early Modern Period Units: 3
Surveys the development of Western philosophy in the early modern age, 1600-1800. Study of philosophy is set against background consideration of broader historical and cultural developments in the arts, sciences, and technology, and the context of political, social, and economic life.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 314 - Western Philosophy: Late Modern and Post-Modern Units: 3
Surveys the development of Western philosophy in the late modern age, 1800-2000. Study of philosophy is set against background consideration of broader historical and cultural developments in the arts, sciences, and technology, and the context of political, social, and economic life.
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PHIL 315 - Ethics:Theory and Application Units: 3
An introduction to ethical theory and applied ethics. Surveys the major ethical theories developed in Western philosophy, and examines the ways in which theoretical approaches are applied to contemporary personal and social issues. Study of philosophy is complemented by discussion of intellectual history and exploration of a range of related disciplines such as bioethics, environmental ethics, business ethics, and public policy.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 318 - Non-Western Philosophy:Theories of Value and Action Units: 3
A survey of ethical traditions from non-Western cultures. Emphasis is on the religious and philosophical traditions of Asia, but African and Native American traditions are also discussed. Subjects include Hinduism and the Vedic traditions, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and others.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 330 - Philosophy in Literature Units: 3
Selected readings of literary and philosophical texts, attuned to the problem of human identity. Literary texts present concrete examples of individuals facing the task of forging an understanding of themselves; philosophical texts offer a variety of conceptual and terminological resources for the study of the processes of self-identification. Themes include: society, culture, and history; action and social interaction; public and private life; time and mortality; sexuality and gender; race and ethnicity; and modes of self-knowledge.
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PHIL 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 355 - Philosophy of Religion Units: 3
A philosophical investigation of the religious dimension of human experience. Explores the standard, classic texts in the philosophy of religion, discussing a range of viewpoints regarding the significance of religious experience. Subjects include phenomenology of religious experience, the intelligibility of religious belief and disbelief, and various approaches to the nature of divinity and its meaning for human life.
Satisfies GE area: CC
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PHIL 390 - Topics in Philosophy Units: 3
Selected topics of study drawn from the sub-disciplines of philosophy. Topics will vary according to the instructor and semester offered. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units of credit as topics change.
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PHIL 490 - Exit Seminar for the Minor Units: 1
The Exit Seminar allows students and faculty to reflect on the learning experience of the Philosophy Minor. Students construct a brief portfolio of essays written for coursework in the Minor, and complete a reflective essay discussing their overall experience of the Minor. Students are interviewed by faculty regarding their progress through the Minor, and share their experiences with one another in guided discussions of the Minor curriculum. To be taken in the final semester of coursework for the Minor. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment 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 restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PE 182 - Topics in Physical Education Units: 3
Introduction to studio experiences in Physical Education. Exploration of fundamental concepts and theories through basic studio processes and movement. May be repeated for credit as topics change for atotal of six 6 units. Two hours of lecture Two hours of activities.
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PE 203 - Physical Education for Elementary School Children Units: 3
Survey of physical education programs for elementary school children. Addresses the role of, and need for, physical education programs in the elementary school level; examines the California content standards for physical education instruction; and develops skills in applying that content in the elementary school setting. Specific attention is given to motor skill and movement concepts; fitness, wellness, exercise physiology and disease prevention; drugs/narcotics, alcohol, tobacco, and nutrition; and to the social, historical, and cultural significance of physical education. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PE 201.
Satisfies GE area: E
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PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physics I Units: 4
An overview of the principles of mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. The areas covered include: observation and measurement, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, impulse, and momentum, fluids, heat and temperature, oscillations, and waves in mechanical media. Enrollment Restriction: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning (B4). Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of a course in trigonometry at the high school or university level. Three hours of lecture Three hours of laboratory.
Satisfies GE area: B1, B3
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PHYS 102 - Introduction to Physics II Units: 4
An overview of the principles of electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and modern physics. The areas covered include: electric charge, electric fields, electric potential, DC circuits, magnetism, magnetic fields, geometrical and physical optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Three hours of lecture. Three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 101 .
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PHYS 201 - Physics of Mechanics and Sound Units: 4
A broad coverage of the principles of mechanics and wave motion. The areas covered include: observation and measurement, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, impulse and momentum, equilibrium of rigid bodies, rotational motion, oscillations, and waves in mechanical media. Required for students whose field of study is physics, chemistry, or computer science. Three hours of lecture. Three hours of laboratory. Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: High school physics.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 160 with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
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 grade of C (2.0) or better, 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: Enrollment Requirement: 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 grade of C (2.0) or better, in both courses.
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PHYS 210 - Problem Solving in Physics Units: 1
Problem solving sessions focused on interpreting physical situations and applying physics concepts to solve problems. Students will practice using graphical and mathematical representations, planning and carrying out solutions, and assessing answers. Participation in these sessions can improve student performance in traditionally difficult courses. Strongly recommended for all students enrolled in lower-division physics courses. May be repeated as course number (below) changes for a maximum of three (3) units.
Corequisite(s): Enrollment in the appropriate lower-division Physics course. The content of each course is reflected by its subtitle.
- Problem solving for PHYS 201
- Problem solving for PHYS 202
- Problem solving for PHYS 203
- Problem solving for PHYS 205
- Problem solving for PHYS 206
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PHYS 280 - Introduction to Electronics Units: 3
Introduction to the design and measurement techniques of modern electronics. Includes AC circuit theory, passive filters, semiconductor diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, including active filters, and a general introduction to digital circuits. The activities provide students with an opportunity for hands-on experience with a wide range of electronic circuits. Recommended completion or concurrent enrollment: PHYS 203 . Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: PHYS 202 . Two hours of lecture Two hours of activity.
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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. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: CS 231 , PHYS 202 or PHYS 206 , and MATH 270 .
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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 restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education, Area B1. Intended for the Liberal Studies majors in the Elementary Option.
Satisfies GE area: BB
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PHYS 315 - Science in Film and TV Units: 3
Intended for the non-science major, the goal of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts in the physical and life sciences. Popular motion pictures, television programs and commercials, and video documentaries that contain scientific themes will be used to introduce relevant concepts, and will also serve as a common background from which students can expand their scientific understanding. Also offered as CHEM 315 . Students may not receive credit for both.
Satisfies GE area: BB
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PHYS 320 - Classical Mechanics Units: 3
Classical mechanics and associated mathematical and numerical techniques: principles of Newtonian mechanics, and an introduction to Hamiltonian and Lagrangian Dynamics. Applications to central force problems and small vibrations, and other selected topics in mechanics, including applications in engineering and biological systems. Recommended Preparation: PHYS 203 .
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 201 or PHYS 205 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 346 .
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PHYS 321 - Electromagnetism Units: 3
Introduction to the applications of Maxwell’s Equations and the propagation of EM waves in relation to matter. Subjects to be covered include: dielectrics, conductors, plasmas, and waveguides, and selected topics in EM wave radiation, propagation, absorption, transmission, and diffraction. Recommended Preparation: PHYS 203 .
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 202 or PHYS 206 , and MATH 260 .
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PHYS 323 - Quantum Physics Units: 3
A survey of quanta based physical theories, and their experimental foundations and applications: quantum physics of atoms, molecules, nuclei, and electrons; introduction to condensed matter physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 203 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 346 .
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PHYS 324 - Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics Units: 3
Covers the laws of thermodynamics with applications to ideal and non-ideal systems. Includes elementary kinetic theory of gases, entropy, and classical and quantum statistical mechanics. Other topics covered may include magnetism and low-temperature physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 203 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 346 .
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PHYS 351 - How Things Work Units: 3
An examination of the everyday objects and technologies that surround us. Familiar objects are used as a context for exploring basic physical principles. Among other topics, the course will explore how microwave ovens, cameras, hard drives, and photocopiers work. No previous coursework in science or technology is assumed; intended for science and non-science majors.
Satisfies GE area: BB
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PHYS 356 - The Science of Sound and Music Units: 3
An introduction to the physics of sound. Various aspects of the science of sound are covered, including the nature of sound waves and their production, recording, and reproduction. The physics of musical instruments, digital synthesis of sounds, and the basics of room and auditorium acoustics are also studied. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Requirement.
Satisfies GE area: BB
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PHYS 357 - The Science of Speech and Hearing Units: 3
Provides a foundation in the science of sound as applied to speech and hearing with application in the field of communicative disorders. Students learn the fundamental science of the production and perception of sound. The physical and physiological aspects of speech and its measurement are reviewed. Normal physical processes and principles serve as a framework for understanding abnormal functioning. Clinical applications are used to demonstrate the importance of the science of sound to the clinician. Also offered as SLP 357 . Students may not receive credit for both. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PHYS 356 . Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education requirement in mathematics/quantitative reasoning (B4).
Satisfies GE area: BB
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PHYS 380 - Applied Laboratory Techniques Units: 2
Experimental work, including an introduction to the equipment and techniques used in mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, electronics, quantum physics, nuclear physics, biophysics, medical physics, and/or geophysics. An emphasis will be placed on experimental design and data analysis. Six hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 203 .
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PHYS 390 - Special Topics in Physics Units: 1-3
Selected topics in physics. Focuses on one or more current issues in the physics literature. A course description will be available before registration the semester offered. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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PHYS 402 - Computer Interfacing and Control Units: 4
Introduction to the design and use of digital computer interfaces, including serial parallel, USB, and synchronous and asynchronous interfaces. The laboratory provides hands-on experience in computer interfacing through integrated circuits, sensors, and microcontrollers. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PHYS 302. Three hours of lecture Three hours of laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 301 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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PHYS 403 - Signals and Systems Processing Units: 3
Introduction to signals and digital processing including: fundamentals of signals, signal processing, filter synthesis, discrete-time systems, discrete fourier transforms and FFT, Z-transforms, sampling quantization, and image processing. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: PHYS 203 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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PHYS 421 - Applied Electromagnetic Waves and Optics Units: 3
Includes radiation and propagation of electromagnetic waves, ray optics, physical optics, optical devices, laser optics, holography, and optics of vision.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 321 and MATH 346 .
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PHYS 422 - Applied Solid State Physics Units: 3
Selected topics in solid-state physics. Includes crystal structure, thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties of solids, elementary band theory, semiconductors, and solid-state devices. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PHYS 322.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 203 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 346 .
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PHYS 423 - Quantum Mechanics Units: 3
A study of the concepts and theories of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics. Includes the Schroedinger equation, operators, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, and applications to simple quantum mechanical systems.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 323 .
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PHYS 440 - Biological Physics Units: 3
A modern view of biological systems from the analytical and quantitative perspective of physics. Examines how seemingly complex biological systems are similar and different from the physical systems that physicists generally analyze. Applies simple physical models to understand several biological systems at a quantitative level. Intended for physics, biology and chemistry students.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 202 or PHYS 206 .
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PHYS 442 - Physical and Geometric Optics Units: 3
Advanced treatment of physical and geometrical optics. Subjects may include: lenses and aberrations, polarization, fiber optics, interferometry, spectroscopy, phototonics, lasers, and optical sensors. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for PHYS 490 -5.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 321 ; recommended MATH 346 .
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PHYS 480 - Advanced Applied Physics Laboratory Units: 2
Experimental work, including in-depth experimentation in mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, electronics, quantum physics, computational physics, biophysics, medical physics, and/or geophysics. An emphasis will be placed on experimental design and data analysis. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: PHYS 203 and PHYS 280 . Six hours of laboratory.
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PHYS 490 - Advanced Topics in Physics Units: 1-3
Selected advanced topics in physics. Focuses on one or more current issues in the physics literature. A course description will be available before registration in the semester offered. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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PHYS 498A - Senior Library Thesis Units: 1
Library or theoretical physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the topic and then produce a 10-20 page paper. The paper must summarize the current state of knowledge on the subject and include an appropriate bibliography. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PHYS 498B - Senior Library Thesis Units: 2
Library or theoretical physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the topic and then produce a 10-20 page paper. The paper must summarize the current state of knowledge on the subject and include an appropriate bibliography. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PHYS 498C - Senior Library Thesis Units: 3
Library or theoretical physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the topic and then produce a 10-20 page paper. The paper must summarize the current state of knowledge on the subject and include an appropriate bibliography. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PHYS 499A - Senior Laboratory Thesis Units: 1
Experimental or laboratory physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the research problem and then work collaboratively under the guidance of the faculty member in the laboratory. The student will produce a 10-20 page paper summarizing the research and the results obtained. An appropriate bibliography must be included. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PHYS 499B - Senior Laboratory Thesis Units: 2
Experimental or laboratory physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the research problem and then work collaboratively under the guidance of the faculty member in the laboratory. The student will produce a 10-20 page paper summarizing the research and the results obtained. An appropriate bibliography must be included. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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PHYS 499C - Senior Laboratory Thesis Units: 3
Experimental or laboratory physics research project. The student must consult with a physics faculty member to decide on the research problem and then work collaboratively under the guidance of the faculty member in the laboratory. The student will produce a 10-20 page paper summarizing the research and the results obtained. An appropriate bibliography must be included. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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Political Science
| CP = |
Comparative Politics |
| GP = |
General Political Science |
| INP = |
International Politics |
| PT = |
Political Theory |
| USGP = |
U.S. Government and Politics |
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PSCI 100 - U.S. Government and Politics Units: 3
The principles of the U.S. Constitution, and a survey of political institutions and processes that developed under it, including the legislature, the executive, the courts, state and local government, federalism, and civil liberties.
Satisfies GE area: Dc, Dg, D
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PSCI 301 - The Practice of Political Research Units: 3
Introduction to methods of inquiry and analysis in political research. A variety of qualitative and quantitative approaches will be explored, including case studies, field research, archival studies, elite interviewing, surveys, and experimentation. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior/Senior standing with declared major in Political Science.
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PSCI 305 - Race, Ethnicity, Power and Politics in the U.S. Units: 3
Processes and policies that have and have not incorporated racial and ethnic groups into the U.S. political system. Focuses on African-Americans, Latinos, and Asians. (USGP) Recommended Preparation: PSCI 100
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 319 - Special Topics in American Politics Units: 3
Selected topics in American politics. (USGP) May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.
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PSCI 321 - Making Public Policy Units: 3
Analysis of the process of policy making in the United States, from problem identification through policy formulation, adoption, implementation and evaluation of impact. Analysis applied to such areas such as social policy, health care and inequality. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment requirement: Completion of the Lower-Division General Education requirement in U.S. Constitution (Dc).
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PSCI 331 - World Political Systems Units: 3
Comparative analysis of political behavior and institutions in political systems of different types. (CP) May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PSCI 330.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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PSCI 337 - African Politics Units: 3
Focus on the political systems of Africa. Problems of political development in the region; relations among selected African states, and relations with non-African systems. (CP) May be repeated for a total of six (6) units with consent of instructor. Recommended Preparation: Recommended Preparation: PSCI 331 .
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