Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2018 Catalog 
    
2016-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Course Numbering System

The first digit in each course designation is intended to indicate the level of the course. In addition, the first digit also roughly indexes the student’s year of study at the University.

Courses numbered 001 to 099 are non-baccalaureate developmental courses.

Courses numbered 100 to 299 are lower-division.

Courses numbered 300 to 499 are upper-division.

Courses numbered 500 to 599 are graduate level, and may be taken by advanced upper-division, post-baccalaureate, or graduate students for undergraduate or graduate credit.

Courses numbered 600 to 699 are graduate level. These courses may be taken by undergraduate students only on an individual basis, and only with prior, case-by-case approval of the program director of the program offering the course (or his/her designee).

Courses numbered 700 to 799 are doctoral level.

Courses numbered 1000 and above not listed in this catalog because these are professional-level courses carrying University credit, which do not typically apply to credentials or degrees offered by the University. These courses are recorded on student transcripts.

Students should consult relevant sections of this catalog, as well as college and program advising staff, in order to determine which courses are appropriate for their level of study, and which courses satisfy degree requirements for various programs of study.

 

General Education - Life Long Learning and Information Literacy

  
  • GEL 10A - Quantitative Skills and College Success Laboratory

    Units: 1
    A mathematics laboratory for students who practice and apply learning and study skills from GEL 110 . Intended for students who have not yet met the University Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. Individualized instruction covers mathematical concepts and skills comparable to the scope of the ELM exam. Prepares students to retake the ELM exam and to succeed in their next mathematics/quantitative reasoning course. Also offered as ESM 11 . Offered during Summer session for incoming first-year students. Students who have satisfied the ELM requirement should register for GEL 10B  instead of this course. Grading Basis: Graded Credit /No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students with Freshman standing. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.

    Corequisite(s): GEL 110 .
  
  • GEL 10B - Quantitative Skills and College Success Laboratory

    Units: 1
    A mathematics laboratory for students who practice and apply learning and study skills from GEL 110 . Intended for students who have met the University Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement but who desire a mathematical refresher before taking University-level mathematics courses. Individualized instruction covers mathematical concepts and skills comparable to college algebra or pre-calculus depending on the interest of the particular student. Offered in Summer session for incoming first-year students. Grading Basis: Graded Credit /No Credit. Enrollment restricted to students with Freshman standing who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. Students who have not satisfied the ELM requirement should register for GEL 10A  instead of this course.

    Corequisite(s): GEL 110 .
  
  • GEL 101 - The Student, The University, The Community

    Units: 3
    Designed to equip students with the basic skills, concepts, and knowledge necessary to become a lifelong learner. Examination of current theory and research regarding the information age, health and wellness, career development, and psychological assessment. Practical application of the theory and research. Includes information literacy and technology skills, group and teamwork, and learning styles. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ESM 111 , ESW 120 , GEL 110  or GEL 120 . Enrollment restricted to students with Freshman standing.

    Satisfies GE area: E
  
  • GEL 110 - Quantitative Skills and College Success

    Units: 3
    Fundamental college success skills including study skills, test taking strategies, information literacy, and academic and career planning will be covered with an emphasis on the development of quantitative skills necessary for successful completion of the lower-division curriculum in mathematics. Also offered as ESM 111 . Students may not receive credit for both. Offered in Summer session for incoming first-year students. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for ESW 120 , GEL 101  or GEL 120 . Enrollment restricted to students with Freshman standing. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of First Year Program Director.

    Corequisite(s): GEL 10A or GEL 10B.
    Satisfies GE area: E
  
  • GEL 120 - Writing and Reading for College Success

    Units: 4
    Through selected material from the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, students learn how various disciplines examine similar topics. The intent is to illustrate how disciplines interact to create knowledge and to prepare students for the wide array of reading and writing styles that will be required of them as they fulfill lower-division coursework. Fundamental college success skills, information literacy, and academic and career planning are also covered. Also offered as ESW 120 . Students may not receive credit for both. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ESM 111 , GEL 101  or GEL 110 . Enrollment restricted to students with Freshman standing.

    Satisfies GE area: E

General Education - Oral Communication

  
  • GEO 102 - Oral Communication

    Units: 3
    Introduction to the form and content of communication. Includes: the linguistic, psychological, and cultural bases of communication; various types of communication ranging from basic speech acts to forms of persuasion; the social and political significance of communication; and how communication operates within and across a wide range of social contexts. Students become actively acquainted with some of the potential proficiencies that may be brought into various social contexts. Requires active participation in classroom exercises and practicing public speaking.

    Satisfies GE area: A1

General Education - Science

  
  • GES 100 - The Physical Science Around Us

    Units: 3
    Introduces some of the basic concepts and ideas of physical science and demonstrates how they are applicable to every day processes and devices in the world. Fundamental ideas to be introduced will include various subjects from the disciplines of chemistry and/or physics. Although the subjects discussed will require some mathematical knowledge, the scientific principles will be covered from a conceptual viewpoint. Intended for the non-science major. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement.

    Satisfies GE area: B1
  
  • GES 101 - Matter, Molecules, Life, and the Environment I [Physical Science]

    Units: 3
    The first semester of a two-semester course consisting of integrated modules covering the areas of matter/energy, molecules, living systems, and environment. These modules will cover major concepts in the physical and biological sciences, emphasizing their application to real-world problems. Concepts covered will include the interactions of matter and energy, laws of motion, atomic structure of matter, structure and properties of molecules, principles of genetics, structure and function of living organisms, evolution, and interactions of organisms with each other and their environment. Includes practical experience in the application of the scientific method through laboratory activities. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. Four hours per week of lecture/discussion/laboratory. A field trip outside of regular course hours may be required.

    Satisfies GE area: B1, B3
  
  • GES 102 - Matter, Molecules, Life, and the Environment II [Life Science]

    Units: 3
    The second of a two-semester course consisting of integrated modules covering the areas of matter/energy, molecules, living systems, and environment. These modules will cover major concepts in the physical and biological sciences, emphasizing their application to real-world problems. Concepts covered will include the interactions of matter and energy, laws of motion, atomic structure of matter, structure and properties of molecules, principles of genetics, structure and function of living organisms, evolution, and interactions of organisms with each other and their environment. Includes practical experience in the application of the scientific method through laboratory activities. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement. Four hours per week of lecture/discussion/laboratory. A field trip outside of regular course hours may be required.

    Satisfies GE area: B2, B3
  
  • GES 103 - The Life and Environmental Sciences Around Us

    Units: 3
    Introduces some of the basic concepts and ideas of life and environmental sciences and demonstrates how they are applicable to the world around us. Fundamental ideas to be introduced include evolution, biological molecules, genetics, physiology, and ecology. The scientific principles will be covered from a conceptual viewpoint at a level suitable for non-science majors. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement.

    Satisfies GE area: B2
  
  • GES 105 - Introduction to Physical Science

    Units: 3
    Introduces some basic concepts of physics and chemistry. Subjects to be covered are: Forces and Motion, Energy, Waves, Light, Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions, the Atomic Theory and Chemical Bonding. Although the subjects will require some mathematical knowledge, the scientific principles will be covered from a conceptual viewpoint. Intended for the non-science major. This course also fulfills the Elementary Subject Matter preparation in physical science for Liberal Studies majors. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Entry-Level Mathematics (ELM) requirement.

    Satisfies GE area: B1
  
  • GES 110 - Activities in Physical Science

    Units: 1
    A laboratory course intended to demonstrate some of the basic ideas of physical science. Emphasizes the scientific method, collection and interpretation of data, graphical representations of data and their significance, and the principles of good experimental design, as related to physical science. Experiment subjects will focus on the larger overriding principles of physical science, such as the Law of Conservation of Mass, the Law of Conservation of Energy, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Properties of Light, etc. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for GES 101 . Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Lower-Division General Education requirement in Physical Science (B1).

    Satisfies GE area: B3

General Education - Writing

  
  • GEW 50 - Basic Writing Skills

    Units: 3
    Instruction and supervised practice in the fundamentals of writing. Intended primarily for students who receive a RP in GEW 101  and who need more practice in basic composition. Note: GEW 050 does not count toward any graduation requirement to be completed at CSUSM. It is counted in determining financial aid and VA benefits. This course is not applicable to the requirements of a baccalaureate degree. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for LTWR 050. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: GEW 101  with final grade of RP. All students enrolling in GEW 050 must have taken the CSU English Placement Test.

  
  • GEW 101 - Principles of Written Communication

    Units: 3
    Focuses on writing as critical inquiry through readings of cultural texts. Students are expected to reflect critically on their processes of writing and reading, and to interrogate the ways in which texts (re)produce particular social constructions and power relations, such as those around gender, race, nationality, class, disability, and sexuality. Students learn to question, explore, explain, analyze, develop, and critique ideas effectively; undertake writing projects that have depth and complexity; and make appropriate decisions about argument, structure, and rhetorical conventions.

    Satisfies GE area: A2

Geography

  
  • GEOG 110 - Introduction to Physical Geography

    Units: 3
    Examines the place of the earth in the solar system; the seasonal and latitudinal distribution of solar energy; analyzes the many elements of weather, climate, vegetation, and soils; considers the earth’s major land forms and the processes that shape them; examines the earth’s water system. This course satisfies the earth science content requirement for candidates in the Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Program, the Integrated Credential Program, and the Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Certificate.

    Satisfies GE area: B1
  
  • GEOG 120 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

    Units: 4
    Introduces students to the basic principles and applications of Geographic Information Science (GIScience) and Geographic Information Systems (GISystems); subjects include cartographic basics, map projections, Global Positioning Systems, common spatial data models, database aspects, and spatial representation and visualization. Three hours of lecture. Two hours of laboratory.

    Satisfies GE area: D
  
  • GEOG 201 - World Regional Geography

    Units: 3
    Survey of major world regions and their major countries. Study of specific geographical circumstances and geographical concepts, including an emphasis on physical geography. Focuses on processes and issues such as development and under-development; population and migration; race, class, and gender; technology and economic growth; natural resources and the environment, and conflict and cooperation within a world regional framework. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for GEOG 202 , 301 or 302.

    Satisfies GE area: D
  
  • GEOG 202 - World Regional Geography: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Enhanced

    Units: 3
    Enhanced survey of major world regions and their major countries using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. Study of specific geographical circumstances and geographical concepts, including an emphasis on physical geography. Focuses on processes and issues such as development and under-development; population and migration; race, class, and gender; technology and economic growth; natural resources and the environment, and conflict and cooperation with a world regional framework. Fulfills the world regional geography requirement of the Elementary Subject Matter Preparation Program and the Integrated Credential Program. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for GEOG 201  or 301.

    Satisfies GE area: D
  
  • GEOG 305 - The U.S.-Mexico Border

    Units: 3
    Focuses on the economic, social, and cultural geography of the border region between the United States and Mexico. Overview of the U.S.-Mexico border as a whole as well as examination of selected border cities, industry and agriculture, the environment, labor, immigration, politics, and other issues. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for GEOG 450. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.

    Satisfies GE area: DD
  
  • GEOG 310 - Climate Change and Life in the Anthropocene

    Units: 3
    Examines the physical basis of the climate system, including solar, atmospheric, biologic, and geologic evidence supporting our understanding of Earth’s past, present, and future climate cycles.  Compares recent climate data with that of past climates to demonstrate how Earth’s current climates are changing, leading to the designation of a new era, “The Anthropocene.”  Concludes with an examination of climate modeling and potential impacts to components of Earth and human systems, like biological diversity, water issues, and international treaties.  Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the lower-division GE requirement in Physical Science (B1).

    Satisfies GE area: BB
  
  • GEOG 320 - Patterns of San Diego County

    Units: 3
    Conducts an interdisciplinary exploration of the geographic, historic, political, and socioeconomic factors that make up a county, with San Diego County being the principal object of study. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and internet mapping applications will be used to amplify this exploration. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.

    Satisfies GE area: DD
  
  • GEOG 325 - America’s Urban Areas: A Multidisciplinary Exploration

    Units: 3
    An interdisciplinary examination of cities in the Americas. Political, sociological, economic, historic, and geographic factors of urban areas will be explored. An emphasis will be placed on the use of geographic information systems (GIS) software and Internet resources in understanding the urban context. The objective is to provide students with a set of tools which will allow them to pursue a greater understanding of how urban areas are shaped and function.

  
  • GEOG 330 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Explorations across the Curriculum

    Units: 3
    Introduces state-of-the-art GIS skills through problem-based learning. Through real world examples taken from across the curriculum, students develop advanced knowledge of current data sources and digital tools while honing spatial analysis and map-making skills. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ID 370 -7.

    Satisfies GE area: DD
  
  • GEOG 335 - Advanced Spatial Statistics and Analysis

    Units: 3
    Develops conceptual and practical skills in selecting and applying spatial analysis tools using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Subjects include measuring aspects of geometric features and identifying spatial patterns of geospatial objects represented as points, lines, networks, areal data, and 3-D surfaces.  Advanced cartographic techniques are applied to analysis products for visualization and discussion.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GEOG 120  with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
  
  • GEOG 340 - Regional Geography

    Units: 3


    Offers students the opportunity to examine population and migration factors, spatial configurations, alternative theories, and special issues regarding regional development. The specific region or subregion discussed is reflected in its subtitle. Each area will be analyzed in-depth allowing a deeper understanding and discussion than is possible in a broader survey course.

    E. North America
    G. United States

    Satisfies GE area: DD

  
  • GEOG 341 - Nature and Society in California

    Units: 3
    Has California influenced people or have people changed California? A review of the historical context within which Spanish, Mexican, European, and Asian settlers arrived in California including consideration of the state’s physical geography, the evolution of nature-society relationships, related myths, social relations, economic trajectories, political currents, and cultural dynamics. Through readings and film, discussion and lecture, students pursue classic themes in geography such as natural resource exploitation, regional development, and urban-rural relations. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ID 370 -1. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.

    Satisfies GE area: Dg, DD
  
  • GEOG 352 - Environment, Development and Sustainability

    Units: 3
    Explores human-environment relationships in the context of sustainable development and global change. Engages with a number of historical and contemporary debates about geography, political economy/political ecology, and development to encourage consideration of the multiple dimensions of sustainability. Includes globalization, poverty, food/hunger/famine, natural resources, climate, and development.

    Satisfies GE area: DD
  
  • GEOG 365 - Globalization and Trade

    Units: 3
    Economic geography of the world economy with an emphasis on globalization, trade, de-industrialization, and sustainability. Considers the structure, institutions, and operation of the world economy. Uses case studies to explore key sectors and industries with an emphasis on their similarities and differences, their changing geography, and the effects these dynamics have on people and place. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ID 350 -3. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.

    Satisfies GE area: DD
  
  • GEOG 390 - Topics in Geography

    Units: 1-3
    Selected topics in geography. May be repeated as topics change for a total of nine (9) units. Students should check the class schedule for a listing of current topics.

  
  • GEOG 422 - Urban Geography: Cities in Global Context

    Units: 3
    Explores contemporary urban issues in less and more developed countries from a geographic perspective. Covers issues such as globalization in cities, social movements, gentrification and housing, mobility, transportation, poverty, employment and labor, health and sanitation, and the impacts of development and trade on cities. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for GBST 390 -3.

  
  • GEOG 430 - Geo Visualization

    Units: 3
    Introduces principles of cartography and geographic visualization. Includes overviews of the relevant software and current trends in information technology (e.g. interface design, animation, multimedia, sound, multivariate displays, 3D, etc.). Introduces cognitive factors important to the design of cartographic animation and hypermedia.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOG 320  and GEOG 330 .
    Corequisite(s): GEOG 435 .
  
  • GEOG 431 - Remote Sensing and Applications

    Units: 3
    Introduces the concepts and techniques of remote sensing including how remote sensing data are acquired, displayed, restored, enhanced, and analyzed. Presents methods and techniques for obtaining and integrating with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) quantitative and qualitative geospatial information from aerial and satellite images, maps, and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

    Prerequisite(s): GEOG 335  with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
  
  • GEOG 433 - Programming in GIS

    Units: 3
    Presents essential programming languages that are used in Geographic Information Systems and Spatial Data Analysis and develops skills through a series of lab exercises.  Covers the multipurpose coding language, Python, and the open source statistical language R.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOG 335  with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
  
  • GEOG 435 - Research in Geographic Information Systems

    Units: 3
    Capstone experience focused on completion of a real world project showing understanding of the basic tenets of GIS and application of geo-spatial analysis to demonstrate competency in spatial decision- making as well as demonstrate the ability to recognize, analyze and address ethical issues in geographic information science, technology and research methods.

    Prerequisite(s): GEOG 320  and GEOG 330 .
    Corequisite(s): GEOG 430 .
  
  • GEOG 450 - Parks and Protected Areas

    Units: 3
    Uses U.S. and international parks and protected areas to explore themes of human-environment interaction, sustainability, and conservation. Explores the history of parks and protected areas, including the development of the U.S. National Park system. Examines representative case studies to explain evolving ideas regarding wilderness, public space, principles of multiple use, and sustainability. 

  
  • GEOG 460 - Food Systems and Emerging Markets

    Units: 3
    An assessment of the North American food system in the context of globalization and world development, including the impact of the U.S. food production and foreign policy on developing nations. Considers the structure and operation of the food system from the farm gate to the dinner table, with an emphasis on case studies of food production-consumption, food and agricultural regulation and emerging markets, and geographic difference. Covers related areas in entomology, soil science, food science, and agro-ecology. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for ID 350 -2. Enrollment restricted to students with Junior or Senior standing.

    Satisfies GE area: DD
  
  • GEOG 491 - Geospatial Analysis Internship

    Units: 3
    Career-related program of study, research, and work performed at an off-campus government agency or private group concerned with geospatial analysis. Students will be supervised both on-site and by the course instructor. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit. Enrollment is restricted to students who have received consent of instructor.

  
  • GEOG 499A - Supervised Independent Study

    Units: 1
    Explores in greater depth selected content in Geography. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have received consent of instructor.

  
  • GEOG 499B - Supervised Independent Study

    Units: 2
    Explores in greater depth selected content in Geography. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have received consent of instructor.

  
  • GEOG 499C - Supervised Independent Study

    Units: 3
    Explores in greater depth selected content in Geography. May be repeated for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have received consent of instructor.


German

  
  • GRMN 101 - Beginning German I

    Units: 4
    Designed to develop basic ability in pronunciation, reading, writing, and listening comprehension in German. Assumes no prior knowledge of German.

  
  • GRMN 102 - Beginning German II

    Units: 4
    Further study of the basic concepts of German. Designed to develop basic ability in pronunciation, reading, writing, and listening comprehension in German. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: GRMN 101 .

  
  • GRMN 201 - Intermediate German I

    Units: 3
    Continuation of the development of communicative competence in German at the intermediate level. Includes structured practice of writing, speaking, reading, and listening comprehension in German. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: GRMN 101  and GRMN 102 .

  
  • GRMN 202 - Intermediate German II

    Units: 3
    Continuation of the development of communicative competence in German at the intermediate level. Emphasis on oral production, composition, reading and listening comprehension. Includes an introduction to German culture. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: GRMN 101 , GRMN 102 , and GRMN 201 .

  
  • GRMN 311 - Advanced German

    Units: 3
    Focuses on further development and refinement of the four primary skills in German (speaking, writing, reading, and listening comprehension), in addition to a study of cultural factors which affect communication. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: GRMN 201 .

  
  • GRMN 312 - German Composition and Advanced Oral Practice

    Units: 3
    Advanced-level practice of German through oral and written exercises. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: GRMN 201 .

  
  • GRMN 314 - Topics in German Culture

    Units: 1-3
    Selected topics of study drawn from German culture and civilization. Topics will vary according to the instructor, and the semester offered. Students should check the class schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six 6 units. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: GRMN 201 .

  
  • GRMN 315 - Introduction to Literature in German

    Units: 3
    Designed to help students read, understand, and enjoy a representative selection of masterpieces of German literature. It will survey the development of German literature from the age of Enlightenment to the present. Readings in fiction, poetry, and drama will introduce the students to a critical approach to literature. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirements: GRMN 201 . Recommended Preparation: GRMN 311 .

  
  • GRMN 318 - Business German

    Units: 3
    German language and culture within the context of German business and economics. Extensive reading, listening comprehension, and speaking exercise about up-to-date issues related to business and political matters. Course conducted in German. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: GRMN 201 .

  
  • GRMN 331 - Introduction to German Linguistics

    Units: 3
    Introduction to the linguistic analysis and scientific study of the German language. Examines a number of topics in German linguistics, including historical development and the relationship of German to other Germanic languages, German phonetics and phonology, morphology and word formation, and syntax. Looks at German sociolinguistics and dialectology, as well as varieties of German spoken in Eastern Europe and the Americas. Course is taught in German and English. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: GRMN 201 .

  
  • GRMN 350 - Civilization and Culture of German Speaking Countries

    Units: 3
    Study of the culture and civilization of the German people and the Germanic world. Analysis of literature, art, history, geography, and contemporary social structures. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: GRMN 201 .

  
  • GRMN 380 - German Culture Through Film

    Units: 3
    Study of important aspects of German-speaking cultures and history as they are represented in film. Elements of film analysis. Compositions and analysis of selected grammar topics. Conducted in German. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: GRMN 201 .

  
  • GRMN 395A - Independent Study

    Units: 1
    Students will study their own field of interest within German, Austrian, and Swiss literature and culture. Readings, written papers, and oral discussions will be guided by the instructor. A minimum of three analytical papers will be required. May be repeated for a total of nine (9) units. Conducted in German. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Students must meet weekly with the instructor.

  
  • GRMN 395B - Independent Study

    Units: 2
    Students will study their own field of interest within German, Austrian, and Swiss literature and culture. Readings, written papers, and oral discussions will be guided by the instructor. A minimum of three analytical papers will be required. May be repeated for a total of nine (9) units. Conducted in German. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Students must meet weekly with the instructor.

  
  • GRMN 395C - Independent Study

    Units: 3
    Students will study their own field of interest within German, Austrian, and Swiss literature and culture. Readings, written papers, and oral discussions will be guided by the instructor. A minimum of three analytical papers will be required. May be repeated for a total of nine (9) units. Conducted in German. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Students must meet weekly with the instructor.

  
  • GRMN 410 - Topics in German Literature

    Units: 3
    Selected topics of study drawn from German Literature. Topics will vary according to the instructor, and the semester offered. Conducted in German. Students should check the class schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six 6 units. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for GRMN 390.

    Prerequisite(s): GRMN 311  or GRMN 312 .

Global Business Management

Students who have remained in any GBM course past the add/drop deadline three times may not register a fourth time for that course.

  
  • GBM 351 - Ethics of Management in Global Environments

    Units: 1
    Focuses on everyday ethical dilemmas faced by students, workers and managers. Legal and social norms of different cultures provide a framework for examining ethical decision-making in the global environment. Practical approaches to action-oriented business ethics are stressed based on ethical principles, discussions of personal ethical perspectives and cultural context. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed all lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration — i.e. attained business status).

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 302  with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
  
  • GBM 425 - International Business Management

    Units: 4
    Survey course to familiarize with what international business is, why it is important and how it affects business practice. Covers subjects such as the global environment, international trade, global marketing, global business strategy, foreign exchange and monetary policy issues, and international human resource management. This course is strongly recommended prior to or concurrent with FIN 341 , ECON 441  or MKTG 448 . May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for GBM 484 A.  Enrollment restricted to students who have completed all lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration — i.e. attained business status).

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BUS 302  with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
  
  • GBM 426 - Leadership in a Global Context

    Units: 2
    Examines global management competencies most necessary to be effective in the current global business environment. Several competency sets will be introduced and students will examine their personal strengths and weaknesses against these competency sets, including a self-development plan to help strengthen their ability to manage successfully in a global environment.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 302 , and MGMT 302  or MGMT 305 , and MKTG 302  or MKTG 305  with grades of C (2.0) or better.
  
  • GBM 427 - Cross-cultural Negotiating and Global Business

    Units: 2
    Utilizes skill-building exercises and assessment tools to improve students’ negotiating and conflict management skills when negotiating globally. Emphasizes achieving win-win solutions to individual, team, and organizational problems. Subjects include: distributive and integrative bargaining, power and influence, communication and persuasion, ethics in negotiation, breakdowns and difficult negotiations, mediating conflicts, and international negotiations. Pedagogical techniques include cross-national negotiation videos, surveys identifying each student’s negotiation style, negotiating in dyads, one two-hour negotiating exercise, and business case studies involving many different nations. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for GBM 482 C. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed all lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration — i.e. attained business status).

  
  • GBM 428 - Emerging Markets

    Units: 2
    Introduces multinational management in emerging markets and strategies required of firms to succeed. Focus is on the economies of major emerging markets by size and level of development. Students will be exposed to the major growth areas and will learn how to identify new markets. Explores consumer and industrial markets expected to develop, based on economic, demographic and migratory forecasts and examines opportunities for international and transnational corporations. May not be taken for credit by students who received credit for GBM 484 -1. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed all lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration — i.e. attained business status).

  
  • GBM 430 - Import and Export Operations

    Units: 2
    Examines importing and exporting related activities of an organization. Focuses mainly on the practical aspects of importing and exporting to familiarize students with the documentation, activities and types of issues facing import/export firms or departments within firms. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed all lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration — i.e. attained business status).

    Prerequisite(s): GBM 425  with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
  
  • GBM 440 - International Travel Study

    Units: 4
    A field-based study of business management methods and issues in a particular country. The course focuses on understanding how environmental factors (e.g., political and economic systems, etc.) affect the management, marketing and overall business practices in selected countries. Visits to various government, business and educational institutions will be made. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed all lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration — i.e. attained business status). Regions of focus will include:

    1. Asia
    2. Latin America
    3. Europe


  
  • GBM 481 - Selected Topics in Global Business Management

    Units: 1
    A survey course of selected topics in global business management in order to supplement available offerings. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Enrollment 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.
  
  • GBM 482 - Selected Topics in Global Business Management

    Units: 2
    A survey course of selected topics in global business management in order to supplement available offerings. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Enrollment 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.
  
  • GBM 483 - Selected Topics in Global Business Management

    Units: 3
    A survey course of selected topics in global business management in order to supplement available offerings. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Enrollment 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.
  
  • GBM 484 - Selected Topics in Global Business Management

    Units: 4
    A survey course of selected topics in global business management in order to supplement available offerings. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Enrollment 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.
  
  • GBM 485 - Selected Topics in Global Business Management with Lab

    Units: 4
    A survey course of selected topics in global business management in order to supplement available offerings. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Enrollment 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.
  
  • GBM 495 - Global Business Experience

    Units: 3
    An internship in a for-profit firm, non-government organization (NGO), or government agency, consisting of a minimum of 192 hours. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration - i.e. attained business status), Foundations of Business courses. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: An application must be filled out and approved by the GMB Option Director. Recommended Preparation: Recommended preparation for students in the Marketing Track of the GBM Option: MKTG 448 .

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 461  and GBM 425  with grades of C (2.0) or better.
  
  • GBM 497 - Foreign Business Experience

    Units: 5
    An internship in a for-profit firm, non-governmental organization (NGO), or government agency consisting of a minimum of 320 hours. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed all lower-division pre-business core (major status in Business Administration — i.e. attained business status), Foundations of Business courses Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: An application must be filled out and approved by the GBM Option Director Recommended Preparation: Recommended preparation for students in the Marketing Track of the GBM Option: MKTG 448 .

    Prerequisite(s): MGMT 461  and GBM 425  with grades of C (2.0) or better.
  
  • GBM 498A - Independent Study in Global Business Management

    Units: 1
    Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: A study proposal must be approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration.

  
  • GBM 498B - Independent Study in Global Business Management

    Units: 2
    Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: A study proposal must be approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration.

  
  • GBM 498C - Independent Study in Global Business Management

    Units: 3
    Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: A study proposal must be approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration.

  
  • GBM 498D - Independent Study in Global Business Management

    Units: 4
    Independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: A study proposal must be approved by the appropriate faculty member prior to registration.

  
  • GBM 612 - International Culture and Negotiations

    Units: 2
    Understanding of how business practices of other countries are essential for creating relationships, reducing conflict, and developing more effective strategies with businesspeople in other cultures. Focuses on how to use an understanding of business behaviors, assumptions, values, and attitudes to negotiate and conduct business successfully in other cultures. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of MBA Core.

  
  • GBM 614 - Executive Seminar Doing Business in Selected Country/Region

    Units: 2
    Involves a series of guest lecturers from scholars and business leaders with expertise in particular countries or regions of the world. Potential countries/regions are Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), Latin America, the EU, and other emerging markets throughout the world. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of MBA Core.

  
  • GBM 685 - International Experience

    Units: 4
    This culminating experience lasts ten weeks. Students spend the first five weeks at CSUSM preparing for the international experience. The second five weeks has two different tracks. International students remain in Southern California and engage in company visits and projects. Domestic students travel to one of the locations where the College has relationships (Denmark, Taiwan, China, Ecuador, India, etc.). There will be in-class lectures by local faculty and business leaders as well as visits to local businesses. Enrollment Requirements: Enrollment Requirement: Completion of International Business Option.


Global Studies

  
  • GBST 100 - Introduction to Global Studies

    Units: 3
    Interdisciplinary examination of social, economic, and political change in a global context. Understanding of world views, cultural contexts, and key international institutions as well as the development of skills necessary to live and work in a cross-cultural setting will be stressed. Strong emphasis on learning the techniques necessary to access and analyze varied sources of information about globalization.

    Satisfies GE area: D7, D
  
  • GBST 300 - Perspectives in Globalization

    Units: 3
    Interdisciplinary survey of global issues including development, globalization, democratization, religion, culture, and the environment. Emphasis placed on varying disciplinary perspectives of global studies, including research methods used to answer questions within the field. Focuses on the nexus between local and global processes, the roles played by nations and non-governmental organizations in global affairs, and the interaction between economics, politics, and culture in the international system.

    Satisfies GE area: DD
  
  • GBST 301 - Constructing Global Identity

    Units: 3
    Addresses the meaning of global citizenship and its relationship to local, national, and ethnic/racial identities considered from a humanities perspective.  Issues covered may include cosmopolitanism, humanitarianism, religion, cultural diasporas/migrations, class, gender, human rights, food, sports, and/or the ethics of travel and tourism.

    Satisfies GE area: CC
  
  • GBST 302 - Global Money and Power

    Units: 3
    Introduction to the interaction between economics and politics in the international system, with emphasis on the global, national, and local impacts of international trade, economic development, and international finance.  Explores the important roles played by states and non-state actors such as corporation and international organizations in global political economy. Also offered as PSCI 460 . Students may not receive credit for both.

    Satisfies GE area: DD
  
  • GBST 390 - Topics in Global Studies

    Units: 3
    Selected topics in Global Studies. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of nine (9) units. Students should check the Class Schedule for listing of actual topics.

  
  • GBST 400 - Senior Seminar in Global Studies

    Units: 3
    Capstone course for the Global Studies major in which students integrate previous work in the major and complete an original research project.

    Prerequisite(s): GBST 300 .
  
  • GBST 495A - Internship

    Units: 1
    Program of study, research, and work in connection with a governmental institution, an inter-governmental organization, or a non-governmental organization concerned with global affairs. May be repeated for credit for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.

  
  • GBST 495B - Internship

    Units: 2
    Program of study, research, and work in connection with a governmental institution, an inter-governmental organization, or a non-governmental organization concerned with global affairs. May be repeated for credit for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.

  
  • GBST 495C - Internship

    Units: 3
    Program of study, research, and work in connection with a governmental institution, an inter-governmental organization, or a non-governmental organization concerned with global affairs. May be repeated for credit for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.

  
  • GBST 495D - Internship

    Units: 4
    Program of study, research, and work in connection with a governmental institution, an inter-governmental organization, or a non-governmental organization concerned with global affairs. May be repeated for credit for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.

  
  • GBST 495E - Internship

    Units: 5
    Program of study, research, and work in connection with a governmental institution, an inter-governmental organization, or a non-governmental organization concerned with global affairs. May be repeated for credit for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.

  
  • GBST 495F - Internship

    Units: 6
    Program of study, research, and work in connection with a governmental institution, an inter-governmental organization, or a non-governmental organization concerned with global affairs. May be repeated for credit for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor.

  
  • GBST 498A - Independent Study

    Units: 1
    Individual study or special project under the direction of a faculty member in Global Studies. May be repeated for credit for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to Global Studies major or minor who have obtained consent of instructor.

  
  • GBST 498B - Independent Study

    Units: 2
    Individual study or special project under the direction of a faculty member in Global Studies. May be repeated for credit for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to Global Studies major or minor who have obtained consent of instructor.

  
  • GBST 498C - Independent Study

    Units: 3
    Individual study or special project under the direction of a faculty member in Global Studies. May be repeated for credit for a total of six 6 units. Enrollment restricted to Global Studies major or minor who have obtained consent of instructor.


Graduate Standing Continuation

  
  • GRAD 699 - Graduate Standing Continuation

    Units: 0
    Provides continuation of graduate standing for students finalizing culminating activities (thesis, project, or comprehensive exam). Designed for master’s students who have completed all of their graduate coursework, including the for-credit supervised thesis/project coursework called for in their respective graduate programs. Students who are still working closely with an advisor should enroll in their respective department’s graduate-level independent study course, rather than GRAD 699_EX. May not be repeated. Grading Basis: Graded Credit/No Credit.


Health and Science

  
  • HSCI 200 - Personal Health and Wellness

    Units: 3
    Introduces the basic principles of health and wellness from a holistic perspective to enhance self-awareness and personal wellness behaviors. Subjects covered include mental, emotional, physical and socio-environmental dimensions of health, sexuality and relationships, nutrition and physical fitness, use and abuse of drugs, health care services and current health problems.

    Satisfies GE area: E

Health Information Management

  
  • HIM 610 - Genomic Medicine and Health Informatics

    Units: 1
    Introduction to genomics and its increasing importance to healthcare and medical practice. Presentation of genomic technologies and management of genomic data, including ethical, privacy, legal, and social issues of genomic medicine.

  
  • HIM 620 - Analytics for Healthcare Outcome Improvement I

    Units: 2
    Methods of statistical analysis and descriptive methods. Communicating statistical and study results to general audiences. Statistical models and methods including experimental design, ANOVA, single and multivariate regression, market-basket analysis, cluster analysis, and decision trees. Emphasis on applications to improve health outcomes and effectiveness. Exercises use real data, computer-based tools, and case studies. Sessions include presentations of applications by industry experts.

  
  • HIM 621 - Analytics for Healthcare Outcome Improvement II

    Units: 2
    Introduction to and application of new and evolving analytic methods including k-nearest neighbor, logistic regression, neural nets, principal component analysis, and support vector machine. Role of professionals in analytical applications such as actuaries, statisticians, and management scientists. Students conduct studies using complex datasets and develop management-oriented presentations.

  
  • HIM 630 - Healthcare Project and Information Management

    Units: 3
    Introduction to project management principles and tools for managing the development of healthcare analytic projects and information systems. Database fundamentals, data management, data warehouses, and massive parallel storage structures. Students conduct projects using industry-standard database systems and open source software for large-scale healthcare data.

  
  • HIM 640 - Patient Risk Assessment

    Units: 1
    Introduction to health quality metrics; methods for assessing patient health risk and application to premium risk adjustment. Assessing effectiveness of healthcare systems. Applications of risk management by Medicare, ACA (Affordable Care Act), healthcare exchanges, healthcare purchasers, and insurers.

  
  • HIM 650 - Cases in eHealth

    Units: 1
    Delivered in a seminar type format. Develop student abilities to assess/adopt/implement new technologies for enhancing care coordination, system integration, workflow streamlining, patient care, and disease management.

 

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