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BIOL 683 - Tropical Ecology Units: 3
A survey of the unmanaged and managed tropical terrestrial ecosystem and the biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors that affect tropical ecosystem structure and function. Emphasis will be on the community dynamics and biogeochemical cycling of tropical ecosystems, and how these processes are affected by land-use and land-cover change. This course will be taught together with BIOL 383 by the same instructor. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program who have not received credit for BIOL 383 . Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment requirements: BIOL 212 and BIOL 354 .
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BIOL 685 - Internship in Biology Instruction Units: 2
Supervised instruction in a laboratory course in the biological sciences. May be repeated, but no more than two (2) units may be applied toward the 30 units in the Master’s degree. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program.
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BIOL 686 - Graduate Topics in Biology Units: 1-3
Lecture and discussion of selected topics with emphasis on current problems and advances in subdisciplines of biological science. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics and prerequisites. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program.
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BIOL 687 - Advanced Methods in Biology Units: 1-2
Graduate-level field or laboratory techniques in a specialized area of contemporary biology. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics and prerequisites. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program.
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BIOL 690 - Terrestrial Plant Ecology Units: 3
Survey of the factors that influence the physiology, distribution, and abundance of land (terrestrial) plants. Focuses on plant ecophysiology, plant population dynamics (e.g., dispersal, germination, and recruitment), plant-plant and plant-animal interactions, and the effects of the abiotic factors (e.g., climate, water, and nutrients) on the structure and function of terrestrial plant communities. This course will be taught together with BIOL 390 by the same instructor. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program who have not received credit for BIOL 390 .
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BIOL 697B - Directed Studies Units: 2
Laboratory or field research directed or sponsored by Biological Sciences faculty. May be repeated, but only a maximum of six (6) units can be applied to the Master’s degree. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program and who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BIOL 697C - Directed Studies Units: 3
Laboratory or field research directed or sponsored by Biological Sciences faculty. May be repeated, but only a maximum of six (6) units can be applied to the Master’s degree. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program and who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BIOL 697D - Directed Studies Units: 4
Laboratory or field research directed or sponsored by Biological Sciences faculty. May be repeated, but only a maximum of six (6) units can be applied to the Master’s degree. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program and who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BIOL 697E - Directed Studies Units: 5
Laboratory or field research directed or sponsored by Biological Sciences faculty. May be repeated, but only a maximum of six (6) units can be applied to the Master’s degree. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program and who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BIOL 697F - Directed Studies Units: 6
Laboratory or field research directed or sponsored by Biological Sciences faculty. May be repeated, but only a maximum of six (6) units can be applied to the Master’s degree. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program and who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BIOL 698B - Thesis Units: 2
Design, implementation, and analysis of a formal research project in the biological sciences. May be repeated, but only a maximum of six (6) units can be applied to the Master’s degree. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program and who have obtained consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Advancement to candidacy.
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BIOL 698C - Thesis Units: 3
Design, implementation, and analysis of a formal research project in the biological sciences. May be repeated, but only a maximum of six (6) units can be applied to the Master’s degree. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program and who have obtained consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Advancement to candidacy.
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BIOL 698D - Thesis Units: 4
Design, implementation, and analysis of a formal research project in the biological sciences. May be repeated, but only a maximum of six (6) units can be applied to the Master’s degree. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program and who have obtained consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Advancement to candidacy.
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BIOL 698E - Thesis Units: 5
Design, implementation, and analysis of a formal research project in the biological sciences. May be repeated, but only a maximum of six (6) units can be applied to the Master’s degree. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program and who have obtained consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Advancement to candidacy.
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BIOL 698F - Thesis Units: 6
Design, implementation, and analysis of a formal research project in the biological sciences. May be repeated, but only a maximum of six (6) units can be applied to the Master’s degree. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students in the Biological Sciences graduate program and who have obtained consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): Advancement to candidacy.
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BIOL 699B - Thesis Extension Units: 2
Registration is limited to students who have received a grade of Satisfactory Progress (SP) in BIOL 698 and who expect to use the facilities and resources of the University to work on or complete the thesis. May be repeated. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: prior registration in BIOL 698 with an assigned grade of Satisfactory Progress (SP). Units may not be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree.
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BIOL 699C - Thesis Extension Units: 3
Registration is limited to students who have received a grade of Satisfactory Progress (SP) in BIOL 698 and who expect to use the facilities and resources of the University to work on or complete the thesis. May be repeated. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: prior registration in BIOL 698 with an assigned grade of Satisfactory Progress (SP). Units may not be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree.
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BIOL 699D - Thesis Extension Units: 4
Registration is limited to students who have received a grade of Satisfactory Progress (SP) in BIOL 698 and who expect to use the facilities and resources of the University to work on or complete the thesis. May be repeated. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: prior registration in BIOL 698 with an assigned grade of Satisfactory Progress (SP). Units may not be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree.
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BIOL 699E - Thesis Extension Units: 5
Registration is limited to students who have received a grade of Satisfactory Progress (SP) in BIOL 698 and who expect to use the facilities and resources of the University to work on or complete the thesis. May be repeated. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: prior registration in BIOL 698 with an assigned grade of Satisfactory Progress (SP). Units may not be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree.
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BIOL 699F - Thesis Extension Units: 6
Registration is limited to students who have received a grade of Satisfactory Progress (SP) in BIOL 698 and who expect to use the facilities and resources of the University to work on or complete the thesis. May be repeated. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: prior registration in BIOL 698 with an assigned grade of Satisfactory Progress (SP). Units may not be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree.
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BIOT 340 - Biotechnology Basics Units: 3
Provides a broad overview of the field of biotechnology and explores the underlying science and ethical issues involved. Basic concepts in molecular biology, recombinant DNA technology, gene cloning, and gene therapy will be introduced. Explores the specific applications of biotechnology in medicine, agriculture, forensic, and genetically modified organisms.
Satisfies GE area: BB
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BIOT 355 - Molecular Biotechnology Units: 4
In-depth treatment of the fundamental molecular techniques in use in the field of biotechnology. Designed to give hands-on experience as well as conceptual background in biotechnological methods. Subjects covered will include: nucleic acid isolations, vectors, cloning, library screening, hybridizations, PCR, sequencing, sequence analysis and bioinformatics, and transgenic organisms. Other subjects will vary to reflect current practice and developments in biotechnology. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Biotechnology and Biochemistry majors. Three hours lecture
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 210 and BIOL 211 .
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BIOT 356 - Cellular Biotechnology Units: 4
In-depth treatment of the fundamental cellular techniques in the field of biotechnology. An overview of the drug discovery process is presented together with theoretical and practical aspects of specific technologies. Included in lecture and laboratory instruction are the physiology of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, culture of bacterial, plant, insect and mammalian cells, genetic engineering and expression systems, hybridomas, fermentation and scale-up technology, separation technology, protein, purification, and immunochemistry. Three hours lecture
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 210 and BIOL 211 .
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BIOT 357 - Foundations of Biotechnology Units: 2
A review of biotechnology applications and product development in the life science industry. Topics will include: 1) the process of bringing a product to market from concept to sales; 2) laws, regulations, ethics, and social issues pertaining to the discovery, development, testing, manufacturing and commercial distribution; 3) skills of technical writing, Standard Operating Procedures and documentation for regulatory, quality assurance, and intellectual property; and 4) employment opportunities.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 210 and BIOL 211 .
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BIOT 358 - Computer Skills for Biotechnology Units: 3
Designed to introduce and explain the application of computational and analytical methods to solve problems in biotechnology. Many of the popular software tools employed in biotechnology and informatics research will be covered. The theoretical basis governing the use and importance of these tools will also be explored. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: BIOL 210 and BIOL 211 .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CS 111 .
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BIOT 388 - Topics in Biotechnology Units: 1-3
Selected topics in biotechnology. 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.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 210 and BIOL 211 .
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BIOT 420 - Plant Biotechnology Units: 3
Introduces the practice and applications of biotechnology in plants and algae. Reviews the basic technologies involved in the genetic modification of plants and focuses on the diverse applications of these technologies, from biofuel production in algae to increasing the nutrient content of crops. Readings from the primary literature and case studies will be utilized to provide an in-depth overview of the current state of the field.
Prerequisite(s): BIOT 355 or BIOL 351 .
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BIOT 450 - Medical Biotechnology Units: 3
An overview of the various drivers of medical biotechnology, and how they interact with another to shape the business and finance of this industry and impact the growth of medical biotechnology companies. Introduces a host of scientific development, legal, and ethical issues that shape the public view of medical biotechnology and its applications.
Prerequisite(s): BIOT 355 or BIOL 351 .
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BIOT 460 - Scientific Communication in Biotechnology Units: 3
Study of communication principles and rhetorical strategies employed to effectively communicate with intended audiences in the context of the biotechnology industry. Students will apply this knowledge to plan, prepare, construct, and evaluate communication situations in which they participate as both producers and consumers of communication in careers related to biotechnology. Also offered as COMM 461 . Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): BIOT 355 or BIOT 356 .
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BIOT 497 - Internship in Biotechnology Units: 4
Career-related experience in private industry, government agency, and/or public sector. All participants utilize learning agreements. A final written report is required. Students will be supervised both on site and by the course instructor. The learning agreement must be completed and signed prior to enrollment. May be repeated for a maximum of eight (8) units, but only four (4) units may be applied toward the major. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for BIOL 497. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BIOT 498 - Stem-Cell Internship Units: 12
A laboratory experience in which students follow a plan developed with the internship supervisor that is regularly evaluated by the course instructor. Internship plans include specialized goals unique to the host laboratory. A final written report is required. Participation in a weekly one-hour seminar at CSUSM is required. May be repeated three (3) times. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 210 and BIOL 211 .
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BIOT 600 - Genomics and DNA/RNA Technologies Units: 5
Provides a foundation in basic principles of genomics and relevant current research in recombinant DNA technology. Includes the relationship between structure, function, and content of genes and genomes, the use of bioinformatics and tools used to discover and identify sequence elements. Appreciation for the role of genomics and DNA/RNA technology in modern society will be obtained by dissecting seminal papers. Laboratory reinforces key concepts and introduces fundamental techniques and technologies being applied today. Enrollment restricted to students who have been admitted to the Master of Biotechnology Program.
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BIOT 620 - Bioengineering and Bioprocessing Units: 3
Introduction to the theory and application of biotechnology processes for the development of biopharmaceutical and bio-based products. Covers the spectrum of bioprocess engineering, starting from genetic concepts for producing pharmaceutical and other products. The organisms considered range from simple bacteria to highly specialized animal cell cultures. A basic understanding of fundamental bioprocess concepts such as fluid mechanics, mass transfer, unit operations, biochemical reaction kinetics, cell growth and metabolism, heterogeneous reactions, and bioreactor analysis and design. Enrollment restricted to students who have been admitted to the Master of Biotechnology Program.
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BIOT 630 - Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis in Biotechnology Units: 3
Introduces advanced statistical concepts and analytical methods for the experimental needs and data encountered in biotechnology and biomedical sciences. Experimental design/conduct, quantitative analysis of data, and statistical inferences and interpretations are studied for scientific hypothesis testing, as well as clinical trials. Explores methodological approaches to bioassay development/testing and provides a foundation for critically evaluating information to support research findings, product claims, and technology opportunities. Enrollment restricted to students who have been admitted to the Master of Biotechnology Program.
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BIOT 650 - Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management in Life Sciences Units: 3
Overview of the laws and regulations enforced by the Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory agencies related to the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device industries. Included is the U.S. legal regulatory system, Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and related laws, Freedom of Information Act, regulation affecting foods, drugs, biologics, veterinary products, diagnostics, and devices, FDA enforcement, product liability, and import/export requirements. Reviews the impact of quality systems and the functions, roles, and responsibilities on Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Enrollment is restricted to students who have been admitted to the Master of Biotechnology Program.
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BIOT 655 - Business Law & Intellectual Property in High Technology Enterprises Units: 2
Understanding individual and organizational responsibility in commercial biotechnology and the role of intellectual property in a high-technology industry. Business in a legal, social, political, and regulated environment will be explored. Topics include legal principles, contract law, and intellectual property and its protection. Enrollment is restricted to students who have been admitted to the Master of Biotechnology Program.
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BIOT 660 - Scientific Communication in Industry Units: 2
Provides insight and practice in the forms of scientific communication including scientific papers, technical reports, presentations, proposals, organizational reporting/reports, and other communication demands found in industry. Students will differentiate between objectives of the various communication purposes and understand key steps and ingredients for effective communication. Emphasizes basic skills for both written and oral communication and provides practice of these principles. Enrollment is restricted to students who have been admitted to the Master of Biotechnology Program.
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BIOT 680A - Semester in Residence Project Writing Workshop Units: 1
Provides the student with tools and a focused pathway to develop and complete their Semester in Residence Project. This process is imperative to the student’s ability to produce a comprehensive final project, defense, and future industry presentations. This class cannot be repeated. Enrollment is restricted to students who have been admitted to the Master of Biotechnology Program.
Prerequisite(s): BIOT 680B .
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BIOT 680B - Internship/Semester in Residence/Project Units: 4
Provides industry experience in commercial Research and Development under the guidance of faculty and direct supervision by a company manager. The student will establish/accomplish goals, communicate work/project progress, acquire broad organization insight, and demonstrate core competencies required for the degree. The experience will culminate in a written project document and an oral presentation to fellow students, faculty, and company representatives on assigned work and project. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for BIOT 680. Enrollment is restricted to students who have been admitted to the Master of Biotechnology Program.
Prerequisite(s): BIOT 680A .
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BIOT 690 - Case Studies and Current Trends in Biotechnology Units: 2
A colloquium and study in the emerging developments in biotechnology. Explores new topics and methodologies in bioscience as determined by recent science presentations/publications and information networking. Advanced study examines cutting-edge science, new discoveries, and next-generation technology applications in biotechnology. Enrollment is restricted to students who have been admitted to the Master of Biotechnology Program.
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BIOT 697A - Directed Studies Units: 1
Industrial or academic research directed or sponsored by industry and Professional Science Masters faculty. Enrollment limited to students who have Graduate Standing and who expect to use the facilities and resources of industry or CSUSM. Units may be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree. May be repeated one time. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BIOT 697B - Directed Studies Units: 2
Industrial or academic research directed or sponsored by industry and Professional Science Masters faculty. Enrollment limited to students who have Graduate Standing and who expect to use the facilities and resources of industry or CSUSM. Units may be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree. May be repeated one time. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BIOT 697C - Directed Studies Units: 3
Industrial or academic research directed or sponsored by industry and Professional Science Masters faculty. Enrollment limited to students who have Graduate Standing and who expect to use the facilities and resources of industry or CSUSM. Units may be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree. May be repeated one time. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BIOT 697D - Directed Studies Units: 4
Industrial or academic research directed or sponsored by industry and Professional Science Masters faculty. Enrollment limited to students who have Graduate Standing and who expect to use the facilities and resources of industry or CSUSM. Units may be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree. May be repeated one time. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BIOT 697E - Directed Studies Units: 5
Industrial or academic research directed or sponsored by industry and Professional Science Masters faculty. Enrollment limited to students who have Graduate Standing and who expect to use the facilities and resources of industry or CSUSM. Units may be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree. May be repeated one time. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BIOT 697F - Directed Studies Units: 6
Industrial or academic research directed or sponsored by industry and Professional Science Masters faculty. Enrollment limited to students who have Graduate Standing and who expect to use the facilities and resources of industry or CSUSM. Units may be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree. May be repeated one time. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.
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BIOT 699B - Semester in Residence Project Extension Units: 2
Registration is limited to students who have received a grade or Report in Progress (RP) in BIOT 680B and who expect to use the facilities and resources of the University/Industry to work on or complete the project. May not be repeated more than once. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of Program/Department-Director/Chair. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Prior registration in BIOT 680B with an assigned grade of Report in Progress (RP). Units may not be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree.
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BIOT 699C - Semester in Residence Project Extension Units: 3
Registration is limited to students who have received a grade or Report in Progress (RP) in BIOT 680B and who expect to use the facilities and resources of the University/Industry to work on or complete the project. May not be repeated more than once. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of Program/Department-Director/Chair. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Prior registration in BIOT 680B with an assigned grade of Report in Progress (RP). Units may not be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree.
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BIOT 699D - Semester in Residence Project Extension Units: 4
Registration is limited to students who have received a grade or Report in Progress (RP) in BIOT 680B and who expect to use the facilities and resources of the University/Industry to work on or complete the project. May not be repeated more than once. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of Program/Department-Director/Chair. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Prior registration in BIOT 680B with an assigned grade of Report in Progress (RP). Units may not be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree.
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BIOT 699E - Semester in Residence Project Extension Units: 5
Registration is limited to students who have received a grade or Report in Progress (RP) in BIOT 680B and who expect to use the facilities and resources of the University/Industry to work on or complete the project. May not be repeated more than once. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of Program/Department-Director/Chair. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Prior registration in BIOT 680B with an assigned grade of Report in Progress (RP). Units may not be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree.
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BIOT 699F - Semester in Residence Project Extension Units: 6
Registration is limited to students who have received a grade or Report in Progress (RP) in BIOT 680B and who expect to use the facilities and resources of the University/Industry to work on or complete the project. May not be repeated more than once. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of Program/Department-Director/Chair. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Prior registration in BIOT 680B with an assigned grade of Report in Progress (RP). Units may not be applied to the required units for the Master’s degree.
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BRS 100 - Explorations in Border Studies Units: 3
Explores physical and conceptual border experiences through interdisciplinary social science study, with an emphasis on first-person narratives, generalizing to universal themes of change, globalization, conflict, motivation and movement across borders. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ID 170 -3.
Satisfies GE area: D, D7
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BRS 300 - Borders: Interdisciplinary Perspectives Units: 3
Introduces concepts, theories, and issues central to the study of border regions. Examples will be drawn from local borders such as between tribal and non-tribal areas, from international border regions across the world, and from conceptual borders such as language and culture. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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BRS 301 - Research Methods in Border Studies Units: 3
Introduces students to a variety of methodologies used in collecting and analyzing data in border studies. Students will use case material drawn from a variety of contemporary local, regional, national, and international settings on different continents, as well as from conceptual borders such as language, culture, class, and gender.
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BRS 330 - Introduction to Migration Studies Units: 3
to the U.S. Analyzes economic, social, political, and cultural aspects that impact the immigrants’ settlement process. Compares immigration and immigrant policies. Identifies areas of conflict and cooperation that affect the relationship between newcomers and established residents in local communities, with a focus on California and San Diego County. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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BRS 335 - Urban Change and Ethnicity Units: 3
Focuses on key immigrant-receiving metropolitan areas in the U.S. Discusses relationship between the restructuring of those urban economies and employment/ settlement patterns of immigrants. Focuses on urbanization during two waves of immigration to America since the 1880s: 1) first wave dominated by Europeans from southern, eastern, and central Europe who arrived between 1880 and 1920, and 2) second wave dating from 1965, comprised largely of immigrants from the Western Hemisphere and Asia. A further concern is comparative urban studies: 1) how urban development was differentially shaped over time by the two waves of immigration, and 2) how the urban economies themselves shaped immigrant adaptation. May not be taken by students who have received credit for LBST 375. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
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BRS 364 - Trade Routes: Pathways Across Borders Units: 3
Draws from geography, history, sociology, political science, economics, cultural studies, and science and technology studies. The physical pathway that permits goods to move from one geographical domain to another is at the center for understanding global trade. The pathway harnesses distinct activities into a system that allows goods to move between spaces and determines the nature of borders. Understanding this organizational system requires an interdisciplinary approach that permits us to recognize multiple kinds of connectivity across physical, social, and virtual space. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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BRS 400 - Comparative Border Studies Units: 3
Provides an advanced comparative exploration and application of concepts, theories, and critical issues central to the study of contemporary conceptual and spatial borders. Course material will be comparative across multiple issues and world regions. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
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BRS 430 - Immigration and Education Units: 3
Broadens the knowledge of determinants of educational attainment of immigrant children in the U.S. Assesses the needs of newcomer students and the capacity of public schools to respond to those needs. Provides an historical overview of immigrants in public schools. Examines the legal framework of immigration and settlement policies. Analyzes ideological debates of key issues of immigration and education. Explores issues of education and social justice. Evaluates the possibilities for a common ground in education between newcomers and established residents. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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BRS 453 - Border Water Conflicts Units: 3
Explores conflicts over water in international border regions. Rivers and aquifers do not stop at international borders. Many neighboring countries face complex issues co-managing boundary waters, and water becomes a contested resource. Studies political economic facets of transfrontier water issues to understand how water conflicts arise and are addressed. Cases may include U.S.-Mexico border; Jordan River Basin in the Middle East; Nile in Sudan, Ethiopia, and Egypt; Euphrates in Turkey, Syria, and Iraq; and others. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Satisfies GE area: DD
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BRS 490 - Applied Methodologies for Border Studies Units: 3
Provides students with the opportunity to apply a variety of methodologies used in collecting and analyzing data in contemporary border studies. Students will select a research question for a semester-long project with three components: literature review, fieldwork, and analysis. Students may choose their topics from any region worldwide, any international border area, or any conceptual border issue. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
Prerequisite(s): BRS 300 .
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BRS 495A - Internship for Border Studies Units: 1
Faculty sponsored academic internship in community service. May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
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BRS 495B - Internship for Border Studies Units: 2
Faculty sponsored academic internship in community service. May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
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BRS 495C - Internship for Border Studies Units: 3
Faculty sponsored academic internship in community service. May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
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BRS 498A - Independent Study Units: 1
Intended for students with advanced standing in respective areas of study. Selected topic(s) must be approved and supervised by a faculty member in the Border Studies unit. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
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BRS 498B - Independent Study Units: 2
Intended for students with advanced standing in respective areas of study. Selected topic(s) must be approved and supervised by a faculty member in the Border Studies unit. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
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BRS 498C - Independent Study Units: 3
Intended for students with advanced standing in respective areas of study. Selected topic(s) must be approved and supervised by a faculty member in the Border Studies unit. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
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BRS 499A - Independent Research Units: 1
Designed for students with demonstrated capacity for independent research in collaboration with a faculty member in the Border Studies unit. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
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BRS 499B - Independent Research Units: 2
Designed for students with demonstrated capacity for independent research in collaboration with a faculty member in the Border Studies unit. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
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BRS 499C - Independent Research Units: 3
Designed for students with demonstrated capacity for independent research in collaboration with a faculty member in the Border Studies unit. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.
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Business Students who have remained in any BUS course past the add/drop deadline three times may not register a fourth time for that course.
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BUS 202 - Introduction to Business Law Units: 3
Legal principles of basic business transactions. Coverage includes contracts, agency, partnerships, corporations, property, government agencies and regulations, and Uniform Commercial Code.
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BUS 203 - Business Writing Units: 3
Effective written communication applied to business letters, memos, and long reports. Includes the organization, writing, and presentation of business documents using word processing software. Incorporates basic principles of speaking effectively for business. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: GEW 101 .
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BUS 204 - Business Statistics Units: 3
Examines how to distill useful business information by collecting, organizing, and processing data to support business decision-making. Covers descriptive statistics (graphical representation and numerical measurements), discrete/continuous probability distributions (e.g. binomial distribution, normal distribution, etc.), and inferential statistics (e.g. confidence interval estimation, hypothesis testing, simple regression, etc.). Students will learn how to use statistical software such as Microsoft Excel to solve real world business problems. Enrollment restricted to students with at least sophomore standing.
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BUS 302 - Foundations of Business Environments Units: 2
Examines the complex environment in which business decisions are made. Uncontrollable factors affecting an organization’s performance include the political, social, legal and regulatory, environmental, and technological issues. The competitive market structure and the impact of demographic diversity on organizations are an important part of an environmental analysis. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed all lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration – i.e. attained business status) or Computer Science majors in the Computer Information Systems option.
Prerequisite(s): ACCT 201 , ACCT 202 , ECON 201 , ECON 202 , MATH 160 , and either PSYC 100 or SOC 101 with grades of C (2.0) or better in all courses.
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BUS 304 - Data Analysis Units: 4
Introduction to statistical concepts and methods relevant to business problems. Model building and analysis; case studies and intensive use of statistical software. Should be taken first semester of junior year. 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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BUS 322 - Introduction to Data Analytics Units: 2
Studies the use of statistical data in order to understand and solve business problems. Reviews descriptive statistics tools and inferential statistics topics including hypothesis testing, simple and multiple regression analysis. Additionally, statistical data mining models will be introduced. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the lower-division pre-business core requirement (major status in Business Administration, i.e., attained business status).
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BUS 324 - Introduction to Business Analytics Units: 4
Introduces business analytics concepts and tools that are used in various business functions. Consists of two distinct parts: predictive and prescriptive modeling/analytics. The predictive analytics section covers the use of statistical data in order to understand and solve business problems. Subjects include a review of descriptive statistics tools, hypothesis testing, ANOVA and simple/multiple regression analysis. Statistical data-mining models are also discussed. Prescriptive analytics section covers deterministic optimization models. Statistical software and spreadsheet optimization are introduced. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the lower-division pre-business core requirement (major status in Business Administration, i.e., attained business status).
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BUS 442 - Business Strategy Units: 2
Introduces the concepts of strategic management and competitive analysis to develop critical management skills. Addresses the basic conceptual models and applications of strategic management, and covers the dynamics of competition in various industrial contexts.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 302 .
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BUS 444 - Strategic Management in Global Environments Units: 4
Applies functional area knowledge to strategic decision situations in global, political, social, legal, regulatory, and competitive environments. Open only to CoBA students with senior status. Must be taken in the last year of enrollment. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the lower-division pre-business core requirement (major status in Business Administration, i.e., attained business status), Foundations of Business courses, and designated core courses with grades of C (2.0) or better.
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BUS 492 - Problem Assessment and Critical Thinking Units: 1
Review of problem identification, problem solving, critical thinking, consultation, project management, and strategies for team effectiveness. Following formation of teams and project assignment, members prepare a Letter of Engagement for their senior experience project. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the lower-division pre-business core requirement (major status in Business Administration, i.e., attained business status), Foundations of Business courses, and designated core courses with grades of C (2.0) or better.
Corequisite(s): BUS 493 .
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BUS 493 - Problem Analysis and Implementation Units: 4
Implementation of the project portion of the senior experience. Team members complete their project, and submit a final project report and present their results. Open only to CoBA students with senior status.
Corequisite(s): BUS 492 .
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BUS 495 - Senior Experience Units: 3
Applies projects involving working in teams with local organizations on actual business problems. Includes the problem solving process, primary and secondary research, critical thinking, consultation, project management, and strategies for team effectiveness. Each team develops a project, completes their project, prepares a final project report, and presents their findings.
Prerequisite(s): BUS 302 , and BUS 322 , or BUS 324 or BUS 304 , and FIN 302 or FIN 304 , and MIS 302 or MIS 304 or ACCT 301 , and OM 302 or OM 305 , and MGMT 302 or MGMT 305 , and MKTG 302 or MKTG 305 .
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BA 500 - MBA Bridge Units: 1
Quantitative skills, and business communications. Quantitative skills provides a refresher in basic business calculus and probability used in quantitative courses of the MBA Program. Business communications provides strategies for effective written and oral business communications. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Admission to the Master of Business Administration or Certificate of Business Foundations.
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BA 502 - Career Planning and Development Units: 1
Provides opportunities to learn about strategies designed to enhance individual career success in 21st century organizations. Subject matter includes changing nature of careers, finding the right career(s), interviewing and recruiting strategies, skills development, mentoring and networking, and other career development strategies. Career planning involves in-class discussions, group activities, personal assessment and analysis, and video illustrations. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Admission to the Master of Business Administration or Certificate of Business Foundations.
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BA 503 - Statistics for Management Units: 3
Methods of statistical inference emphasizing applications to administrative and managerial decisions problems. Subjects include classical estimation and hypothesis testing, regression, correlation, analysis of variance, forecasting and statistical probability. In addition, the students will gain familiarity in the use of software for statistical applications.
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BA 504 - Financial Accounting Units: 3
Introduces basic accounting concepts, vocabulary, and structure. Focuses on financial accounting, which seeks to communicate the financial condition and results of operations to external users, primarily through the financial statements contained in the annual report. Focuses on a user perspective and will also focus on the accounting choices available to companies and the impact of these choices on financial statements.
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BA 505 - Marketing Units: 2
Introduces students to the principles of marketing as a system of exchanges among individuals and organizations. Emphasis will be placed on the elements of the marketing mix, consumer behavior, and the role of marketing in organizations and society.
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BA 506 - Managing Complex Organizations Units: 2
The study of individual and group behavior in organizational settings. All organizations must function within the context of their internal and external environments. Managing organizational behavior in this context challenges individuals to understand and embrace workforce diversity, elements of change, effective communication and performance systems. Concepts include motivation, communication, group dynamics, power, conflict, decision making and leadership.
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BA 600 - Managerial Economics Units: 3
Covers applications of microeconomics in business. Subjects include: demand, managerial revenue and elasticity, demand estimation, short-run and long-run cost behaviors, competitive marked decision-making with market power, and regulation of business. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ECON 600. Enrollment restricted to students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration, Fully Employed Program.
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BA 602 - Statistics for Business Decisions Units: 2
Statistical inferences emphasizing applications to business decision-making. Include estimation, hypotheses testing, analysis of variance, goodness-of-fit and regression. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion or waiver of the MBA Foundation courses.
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BA 604 - Research Methods for Business Units: 2
Nature, scope, and significance of business research and research methodologies. Includes the basic methodological approaches to business research, and provides practical guidelines to effective business research. Also covers primary and secondary research methods with applications to specific problems, using qualitative and quantitative methods. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion or waiver of the MBA Foundation courses.
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BA 611 - Financial Accounting Units: 3
veloped by accountants in the preparation of the income statement, balance sheet and statement of cash flows in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Building on the basic understanding of financial reporting, the course presents a framework for corporate managers to analyze a firm’s performance and its financial position. Use of accounting information for firm valuation will also be emphasized. Enrollment restricted to MBA students.
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BA 615 - Statistics for Management Units: 3
Methods of statistical inference emphasizing applications to administrative and management decision problems. Subjects include classical estimation and hypotheses testing, regression, correlation, analysis of variance, nonparametric methods and statistical probability. Enrollment restricted to MBA students.
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BA 616 - Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management Concepts Units: 3
An expansive inquiry into human resources issues from both the Organizational Behavior and Human Resources perspectives. Incorporates many practical applications, as well as an understanding of employment practices and policies from a strategic standpoint. Enrollment restricted to MBA students.
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BA 617 - Leadership and Business Ethics Units: 3
Focuses on aspects of leader-follower interaction including ethical decision-making, effective use of power, politics, and influence; understanding what motivates followers both individually and in teams and managing diversity and business ethics. Enrollment restricted to MBA students.
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BA 621 - ManagerialAccounting Units: 3
Focuses on how corporate managers use managerial accounting as a tool for internal decision-making and control. Examines concepts and techniques of cost allocation, performance evaluation, and compensation to support corporate strategies. Subjects discussed include capital budgeting for long-term projects, contracting, transfer pricing, performance evaluation for corporate executives, and control issues in business organizations based on managerial accounting information. Enrollment restricted to MBA students.
Prerequisite(s): BA 611 .
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BA 625 - Business Analytics Units: 3
Provides students with insights and improvement of business performance based on data and optimization techniques. Makes extensive use of quantitative analysis, predictive modeling, and fact-based management to drive decision making. Examines modeling issues and uses state-of-the-art software packages. The main focus is on decision-making applications in Finance, Marketing, and Operations.
Prerequisite(s): BA 615 .
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BA 626 - Financial Decision Making Units: 3
Introduces the theory and practice of corporate finance. Provides students with understanding of essential risk and return relationships. Presents concepts and information on which sound financial decisions are based.
Prerequisite(s): BA 600 .
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BA 630 - Marketing Management Units: 3
Introduces students to the issues and challenges of successfully marketing products, services, or intangibles within the context of changing environments.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MBA program.
Corequisite(s): BA 600 .
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BA 635 - Information Technologies and Management Units: 3
Offers future business managers a rigorous study of information technologies that support the operational, administrative, and strategic needs of the organization, its business units, and individual employees. Includes fundamental concepts of information technology, major types of business information systems and their roles in organizations and, current issues in identifying, acquiring and implementing new technology applications. Primary focuses are the managerial aspects of information technologies for improving productivity and gaining competitive advantage in the global e-commerce environment. Societal and ethical impact of information technologies on organizations and human behavior will be analyzed. Future trends of new information technologies will also be discussed. Enrollment restricted to MBA students.
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