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PLT 3200L - Agricultural Insect Pests Laboratory (1)
Recognition and distribution of important insects and mites attacking agricultural crops such as the major field, cereal and truck crops, and citrus, avocado, deciduous fruit, small fruit, berries, grapes, and nut trees. Host preference and identification of damage to plant parts, seasonal history, habits and problems relating to pest management programs. 3 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 233 or PLT 2330 ; and PLT 233L or PLT 2330L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 3200 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3280 - Arboriculture (1)
Care and management of specimen ornamental trees. Cavity repairs, bracing and cabling, pruning. Practice in the use of lines ad climbing. Safety practices. 2 hours lecture/discussion.
Corequisite(s): PLT 3280L .
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture/discussion.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3280L - Arboriculture Laboratory (1)
Care and management of specimen ornamental trees. Cavity repairs, bracing and cabling, pruning. Practice in the use of lines and climbing. Safety practices. 3 hours laboratory.
Corequisite(s): PLT 3280 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3310 - Weed Science (2)
Recognition and control of weeds occurring in crop and range lands, ornamental plantings, and non-cropped situations. Classification of weeds. Cultural, chemical, and biological control practices. Laws and regulations. 3 hours lecture/discussion.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 115 or BIO 1150 ; BIO 115L or BIO 1150L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 3310L .
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3310L - Weed Science Laboratory (1)
Recognition and control of weeds occuring in crop and rangelands, ornamental plantings, and non-cropped situations. Classification of weeds. Cultural, chemical and biological control practices. Laws and regulations. 3 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 115 or BIO 1150 ; BIO 115L or BIO 1150L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 3310 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3320 - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers (2)
Critical evaluation of concepts, methods and materials for improving the fertility of soils used for the sustained production of all types of commercial plants while preserving environmental quality as influenced by past and present social, political and economic institutions in Western and non-Western societies.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 2310 /PLT 2310L or PLT 231L.
Corequisite(s): PLT 3320L .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3320L - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers Laboratory (1)
Critical evaluation of concepts, methods and materials for improving the fertility of soils used for the sustained production of all types of commercial plants while preserving environmental quality as influenced by past and present social, political and economic institutions in Western and non-Western societies.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231 or PLT 2310 ; and PLT 231L or PLT 2310L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 3320 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3340 - Soil Resource Management and Conservation (2)
Critical evaluation of the technical methods and materials for managing soils for multiple uses and sustained yields while preserving environmental quality as influenced by past and present social, political, and economic institutions in western and non-western societies. 3 hours lecture/discussion.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231 or PLT 2310 ; and PLT 231L or PLT 2310L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 3340L .
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3340L - Soil Resource Management and Conservation Laboratory (1)
Critical evaluation of the technical methods and materials for managing soils for multiple uses and sustained yields while preserving environmental quality as influenced by past and present social, political, and economic institutions in western and non-western societies. 3 hours laboratory. 3 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231 or PLT 2310 ; and PLT 231L or PLT 2310L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 3340 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3360 - Bee Science (1)
Care, management, and manipulation of bees. Practical application of principles for effective establishment and maintenance of apiaries. Pollination and value of bees to agriculture. Recognition and control of bee diseases. Recognition and importance of native, commercial and introduced plants as nectar and pollen sources. 2 hours lecture/discussion.
Corequisite(s): PLT 3360L .
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture/discussion.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3360L - Bee Science Laboratory (1)
Care, management, and manipulation of bees. Practical application of principles for effective establishment and maintenance of apiaries. Pollination and value of bees to agriculture. Recognition and control of bee diseases. Recognition and importance of native, commercial and introduced plants as nectar and pollen sources. 3 hours laboratory.
Corequisite(s): PLT 3360 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3370 - Native Plant Materials (2)
Native California plant materials suitable for landscape purposes. Their identification, habits of growth, cultural requirements and landscape use. 2 hours lecture/discussion.
Corequisite(s): PLT 3370L .
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture/discussion.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3370L - Native Plant Materials Laboratory (1)
Native California plant materials suitable for landscape purposes. Their identification, habits of growth, cultural requirements and landscape use. 3 hours laboratory.
Corequisite(s): PLT 3370 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3410 - Sprinkler/Drip Irrigation (3)
An introduction to sprinkler and drip micro-irrigation systems and techniques. Systems will be discussed that apply to landscape and agronomic crops. Water savings and management will be a major part of this course.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 2320 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3520 - Soil Materials and Management (2)
Critical evaluation of the materials, basic concepts, and scientific methodologies regarding the management of soils for the production of ornamental plants and other non-farm uses while preserving environmental quality as influenced by social, political, and economic institutions in western and non-western societies. 2 hours lecture/discussion.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231 or PLT 2310 ; and PLT 231L or PLT 2310L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 3520L .
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture/discussion.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3520L - Soil Materials and Management Laboratory (1)
Critical evaluation of the materials, basic concepts, and scientific methodologies regarding the management of soils for the production of ornamental plants and other non-farm uses while preserving environmental quality as influenced by social, political, and economic institutions in western and non-western societies. 3 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231 or PLT 2310 ; and PLT 231L or PLT 2310L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 3520 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3630 - Plant Science Junior Seminar (1)
Seminar to enhance career readiness for Plant Science Students. Students will have guest speakers in numerous career areas in the Plant Science industries, and will prepare various career tools designed to get them ready to look for jobs and internships.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3650 - Sustainable Agriculture (2)
Current advances, issues and future directions in agriculture to ensure the long-term economic prosperity, environmental preservation, and social equity of food, fuel and fiber production.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3650L - Sustainable Agriculture Laboratory (1)
Current advances, issues and future directions in agriculture to ensure the long-term economic prosperity, environmental preservation, and social equity of food, fuel and fiber production.
Corequisite(s): PLT 3650 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 3760 - Introduction to Urban Agriculture (3)
A survey of plant science methods, social enterprise, and emerging business models for urban agriculture. Emphasis on production, distribution and marketing of food and other products within cores of metropolitan areas. Topics include community and school gardens, backyard plots, rooftop gardens, aquaponics, hydroponics, vertical farming and more. Attention to community devleopment components of urban agriculture. Lecture, discussion, urban farm case studies and guest speakers with an emphasis on Southern California.
Prerequisite(s): GE Area B2.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4000 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-3)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at advanced level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
Component(s): Supervisory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
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PLT 4010 - Crop Ecology (3)
Group research and writing project integrating environmental, ecological, economic, pest and disease management, genetics, and soil and water management in a business management setting. 4 hours lecture/discussions.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231 or PLT 2310 ; and PLT 231L or PLT 2310L .
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 4 hours lecture/discussions.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4030 - Viticulture (2)
An examination of the cultural practices of worldwide, national and California grape growing systems in relation to wine and table grapes. Areas of discussion will include the climatic and cultural requirements, growth and fruiting habits, and varietal characteristics of fruit bearing plants. The production and maintenance of vineyard crops will include applicable cultural practices, site selection, variety selection, irrigation, pest management, harvesting and processing.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 131 or PLT 1120 ; and PLT 131L or PLT 1120L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4030L .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4030L - Viticulture Laboratory (1)
Hands on experience of the cultural practices of grape growing systems in relation to wine and table grapes, growth and fruiting habits, and varietal characteristics of fruit bearing plants. The laboratory activities will include establishment and maintenance of vineyard crops and will include applicable cultural practices, site selection, variety selection, irrigation, pest management, harvesting and processing.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 131 or PLT 1120 ; and PLT 131L or PLT 1120L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4030 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4040 - Plant Breeding (2)
Principles and technology used to improve crop plants. Genetic principles, principles of application, application of biotechnology, and breeding methods. Field plot design and statistics used in plant breeding programs. 3 hours lecture/discussion.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 115 or BIO 1150 ; and BIO 115L or BIO 1150L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4040L .
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4040L - Plant Breeding Laboratory (1)
Principles and technology used to improve crop plants. Genetic principles, principles of application, application of biotechnology, and breeding methods. Field plot design and statistics used in plant breeding programs. 3 hours laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 115 or BIO 1150 ; and PLT 115L or BIO 1150L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4040 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours laboratory.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4110 - Environmental Toxicology (3)
Survey and analyses of the effects of civilization on the environment. Emphasis will be placed on the effects of agriculture and other forms of commerce on food, water, air, soil, and human health. 3 hours lecture/discussion.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231 or PLT 2310 ; and PLT 231L or PLT 2310L .
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4160 - Landscape Contracting and Estimating (2)
Management of landscape contracting firms. Bonding, insurance, contracts, ownership, licensing and other legal aspects of improvement to real property. Calculation of costs, manpower, and quantities of materials in landscape development. Preparation of specifications and estimates used in bidding.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 131 or PLT 1120 ; and PLT 131L or PLT 1120L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4160L .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4160L - Landscape Contracting and Estimating Laboratory (1)
Calculation of cists, manpower and quantities of materials in landscape development. Preparation of specificationa and estimates used in bidding.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 131 or PLT 1120 ; and PLT 131L or PLT 1120L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4160 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4190 - Plant Pathology (2)
Basic introduction to Plant Pathology, the organisms that cause plant disease and the conditions that provide the proper environment for disease to occur. Biotic and abiotic disease will be covered.
Prerequisite(s): BOT 201 or BIO 2050 ; and BOT 201L or BIO 2050L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4190L .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4190L - Plant Pathology Laboratory (1)
Plant pathology lab and field methodologies for isolation and diagnosis of plant disease.
Prerequisite(s): BOT 201 or BIO 2050 ; and BOT 201L or BIO 2050L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4190 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4210 - Production Mycology (2)
Production mycology (mushroom) class. Production methods, post-harvest handling, marketing and food safety associated with mushroom production.
Corequisite(s): PLT 4210L .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4210L - Production Mycology Laboratory (1)
Hands-on experience in setting up and manageing a commercial mushroom growing operation.
Corequisite(s): PLT 4210 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4220 - Specialized Plant Propagation (2)
Current topics in plant propagation concerning juvenility, growth regulators, scion/rootstock combinations, and tissue culturing. Emphasis on commercial propagation by cuttings, grafting/budding, tissue culturing, division, layering, and seeding. 2 hours lecture/discussion. May be taken up to three times for a total credit of 6 units.
Prerequisite(s): BOT 428 or BIO 4480 ; and BOT 428L or BIO 4480L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4220L .
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 2 hours lecture/discussion.
Grading Basis: Graded including RP
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 3
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PLT 4220L - Specialized Plant Propagation Laboratory (1)
Current topics in plant propagation concerning juvenility, growth regulators,scion/rootstock combinations, and tissue culturing. Emphasis on commercial propagation by cuttings, grafting/budding, tissue culturing, division, layering, and seeding. May be repeated up to three times for a total credit of 3 units.
Prerequisite(s): BOT 428 or BIO 4480 ; and BOT 428L or BIO 4480L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4220 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded including RP
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 3
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PLT 4230 - Diseases of Ornamentals and Agronomic Crops (2)
Field and greenhouse identification of plant diseases on both ornamental and agronomic crops and the conditions causing them. Focus will be on fungal, bacterial and viral diseases and also nematodes. Conditions that increase the likelihood of plant disease occurrence as well as the economic impacts of disease.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 421, PLT 427, or PLT 4190 ; and PLT 421L, PLT 427L, PLT 4190L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4230L .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4230L - Diseases of Ornamentals and Agronomic Crops Laboratory (1)
Hands on experience of field and greenhouse identification of plant diseases on both ornamental and agronomic crops and the conditions causing them.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 421, PLT 427, or PLT 4190 ; and PLT 421L, PLT 427L, or PLT 4190L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4230 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4310 - Soil Chemistry (2)
Critical evaluation of the basic concepts and scientific methodologies regarding the chemical composition and reactions of the integrated solid productivity and environmental quality as influenced by social, political, and economic institution in western and non-western societies.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231 or PLT 2310 ; and PLT 231L or PLT 2310L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4310L .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4310L - Soil Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Critical evaluation of the basic concepts and scientific methodologies regarding the chemical composition and reactions of the integrated solid productivity and environmental quality as influenced by social, political, and economic institution inwestern and non-western societies.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231 or PLT 2310 ; and PLT 231L or PLT 2310L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4310 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4311 - Plants and Civilization (3)
A critical review of science, technology and environment as related to plant domestication and current world food, fiber, and fuel production. Societal implications associated with the biological and technical innovations in world cropping systems will be discussed. Course fulfills GE synthesis area B5. Open to all majors.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing.
GE Area(s): B5
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Note(s): Open to all majors.
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PLT 4340 - Golf Course Management (2)
The management, supervision, maintenance and operation of golf courses. A study of the equipment, scheduling, promotion and personnel required and related facilities of public and private courses.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 240 or PLT 2400 ; and PLT 240L or PLT 2400L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4340L .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4340L - Golf Course Management Laboratory (1)
The management, supervision, maintenance and operation of golf courses. A study of the equipment, scheduling, promotion and personnel required and related facilities of public and private courses.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 240 or PLT 2400 ; and PLT 240L or PLT 2400L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4340 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4400 - Integrated Pest Management (3)
Concepts of pest management in agriculture, industrial, urban and structural situations. Pesticide categorization, toxicology, safety and formulation. Mechanical, physical, cultural and biological control in pest management systems. 3 hours lecture/discussion.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 233 or PLT 2330 ; and PLT 233L or PLT 2330L .
Component(s): Lecture
Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion.
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4410 - Internship (1)
On the job experience with private industry or public agencies. Professional type experience new to the student to provide career development. Minimum 160 hours. May be taken up to three times for a total credit of 3 units.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing.
Component(s): Supervisory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 3
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PLT 4430 - Landscape Management Problem Solving (2)
The integration of technical aspects of landscape management in problem-solving cases studies. Aspects of turf management, plant materials, personnel issues, equipment, irrigation and chemical use will be addressed in determining the proper methodology for maintaining landscaping of parks, streets and institutional grounds.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 131 or PLT 1120 ; and PLT 131L or PLT 1120L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4430L .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4430L - Landscape Management Problem Solving Laboratory (1)
The integration of technical aspects of landscape management in problem-solving cases studies. Aspects of turf management, plant materials, personnel issues, equipment, irrigation and chemical use will be addressed in determining the proper methodology for maintaining landscaping of parks, streets and institutional grounds.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 131 or PLT 1120 ; PLT 131L or PLT 1120L .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4430 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4450 - Social and Scientific Aspects of Organic Agriculture (3)
Interdisciplinary examination of organic agriculture in plant and social sciences. Topics include its origins, philosophical and biological assumptions, and production practices that meet crop, processing, and livestock standards under the USDA National Organic Program. Current advances in soil science, plant science, entomology, plant pathology, food safety, and national and international organic certification standards.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4460 - Advanced Irrigation and Runoff Water Management (2)
Advanced irrigation principles to minimize water use. Irrigation runoff management. Utilization of bioswales and other biological filtration units to minimize runoff issues.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 232 or PLT 2320 .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4460L .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4460L - Advanced Irrigation and Runoff Water Management Laboratory (1)
Advanced irrigation principles to minimize water use. Irrigation runoff management. Utilization of bioswales and other biological filtration units to minimize runoff issues.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 232 or PLT 2320 .
Corequisite(s): PLT 4460 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4610 - Senior Project (1)
An analytica investigation of a Plant Science reearch project of special interest to the individual student, working under faculty supervision and culminating in a formal, rhetorical report. 160 hours minimum. May be taking up to two times for a total credit of 2 units.
Prerequisite(s): Junior Standing.
Component(s): Supervisory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 2
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PLT 4965 - Sustainable Small-Scale Production (2)
The diverse components of agricultural production on a small scale. Examine a number of existing small scale production models. Critically analyze small-scale production systems to determine how well they achieve economic prosperity, environmental preservation, and social equity.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4965L - Sustainable Small-Scale Production Laboratory (1)
The diverse components of agricultural production on a small scale. Students will examine a number of existing small scale production models. Students will also critically analyze small-scale production systems to determine how well they achieve economic prosperity, environmental preservation, and social equity.
Corequisite(s): PLT 4965 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4975 - Urban Agriculture Policy and Community Development (2)
Policy that affects urban agriculture and on the social issues that urban agriculture can influence. Examination of pertinent political and social issues, and apply course material to case-studies and service-learning opportunities in Southern California.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4975L - Urban Agriculture Policy and Community Development Laboratory (1)
Focus on the policy that affects urban agriculture and on the social issues that urban agriculture can influence. The success of urban agriculture is often due to community organizations striving for better policies and social conditions. Students will examine pertinent political and social issues, and apply course material to case-studies and service-learning opportunities in Southern California.
Corequisite(s): PLT 4975 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4985 - Urban Farm Business Models (3)
Introduction to the characteristics of urban agriculture business models and the knowledge required to start an economically sustainable urban agriculture business. Exploration of resources and support to urban farmers. Students develop a business plan focusing on existing or proposed urban agriculture enterprise.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 3760 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PLT 4990 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-3)
Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.
Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
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PLT 4990A - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Activity (1-3)
Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.
Component(s): Activity
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
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PLT 4990L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students Laboratory (1-3)
Group study at an advanced level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
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PLT 5000 - Special Study for Graduate Students (1-3)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems at graduate level. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
Component(s): Supervisory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
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PLT 5100 - Advanced Topics in the Plant and Environmental Sciences (3)
Selected topics in Plant and Environmental Sciences at the graduate level. Topics will vary. May be taken up to three times for a total credit of 9 units.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 3
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PLT 5500 - Seminar in Plant Science (3)
Analysis and discussion of a selected topic in plant science based upon examination of the current literature, recent research advancements, and exposure to professional issues. Subject matter topic for course rotates. May be taken up to two times for a total credit of 6 units.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 2
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PLT 5940 - Presentation of Research Proposal (1)
A public, oral presentation and discussion of a proposed research plan for the master’s thesis. The student will develop and present, with the aid of the major professor, the scientific and statistical hypotheses, research design, proposed analytical methodologies, as well as a substantial selection from the literature review demonstrating the need and validity of the proposed thesis study. Required for Advancement to Candidacy. May be taken up to three times for a total credit of 3 units.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent.
Component(s): Supervisory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 3
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PLT 5990 - Special Topics for Graduate Students (1-3)
Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
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PLT 5990A - Special Topics for Graduate Students Activity (1-3)
Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Activity
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
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PLT 5990L - Special Topics for Graduate Students Laboratory (1-3)
Group study at a graduate level of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
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PLT 6910 - Directed Research (1-3)
Individual research in a specialized area, under the direction of a graduate faculty member; work does not pertain directly to the thesis. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing or Instructor Consent.
Component(s): Supervisory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
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PLT 6920 - Independent Research (1-3)
Individual study/investigation and research in a specialized area proposed by the student with the approval, and under the supervision, of a graduate faculty member; work does not pertain directly to the thesis. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
Component(s): Supervisory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
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PLT 6940 - Master’s Thesis/Project Research (1-3)
Research conducted as part of the preparation for writing a thesis or preparing a graduate project. Open only to unconditional graduate students with the approval of the graduate advisor. May be up to three times for a total credit of 9 units.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Supervisory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 3
Minimum/Maximum Units: may be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
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PLT 6960 - Master’s Thesis (1-3)
Compilation, evaluation, interpretation, and presentation in thesis or project form of supervised research.Open only to unconditional graduate students who have completed their thesis research. Only with the approval of the graduate advisor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Supervisory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 3
Minimum/Maximum Units: .may be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
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PLT 6990 - Master’s Degree Continuation (0)
Enrollment in this course allows candidates that have enrolled in the maximum number of thesis or project units to maintain resident status in order to receive university services.
Component(s): Supervisory
Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: Unlimited
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Physics The semesters in which particular courses are offered are indicated by the F and/or Sp notations. If a course is not given each year, an indication of its offering in odd or even years is given.
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PHY 1020 - Fundamentals of Physics (3)
The basic principles that govern the behavior of matter and energy. These principles will be explored in both fundamental contexts (e.g. the nature of measurement, space, time) and applied contexts (e.g. energy issues, the scientific basis of modern electronic technology).
GE Area(s): B1
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 1050 - The Physics of Musical Sound (2)
The fundamentals of acoustics and its application to music-vibrations, wave, hearing, pure tones, complex tones, resonance, scales, consonance, and the physics of musical instruments. Students must take 1050 and 1050L together to get credit for GE Area B1.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1050L .
GE Area(s): B1
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 1050L - Physics of Musical Sound Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany PHY 1050. Experimental study of sound, music, and related physical phenomena.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1050 .
GE Area(s): B3
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 1210 - Physics of Motion, Fluids, and Heat (3)
Introduction to Newtonian mechanics and thermodynamics: Kinematics, forces, conservation laws, viscous fluids, heat transfer, and the microscopic nature of gases. Emphasis on biological applications.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 106, MAT 1060 , MAT 112, MAT 114, MAT 1140 , MAT 1140C, MAT 115, MAT 116 or MAT 1150 .
Corequisite(s): PHY 1210L .
GE Area(s): B1
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 1210L - Physics of Motion, Fluids, and Heat Laboratory (1)
Experiments on Newtonian mechanics, fluids, and heat.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1210 .
GE Area(s): B3
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 1220 - Physics of Electromagnetism, Circuits, and Light (3)
Electric and magnetic forces and fields, DC and AC circuits, oscillations, electromagnetic waves, optics, and analogies between diffusion and electrostatics.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in PHY 122, PHY 122B, PHY 1210 , or PHY 1210B.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1220L .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 1220L - Electromagnetism, Circuits, and Light Laboratory (1)
Experiments on electromagnetism, oscillations, and optics.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1220 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 1510 - Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics (3)
Introduction to mechanics, including Newton’s laws, vectors, statics, kinematics, conservation laws, rotational motion, Newtonian gravity, fluids, and simple harmonic motion.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 114, MAT 1140 , MAT 1140C, MAT 115, MAT 116 or MAT 1150 .
Corequisite(s): PHY 1510L .
GE Area(s): B1
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 1510A - Newtonian Mechanics Recitation Activity (1)
Optional recitation to accompany Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics lecture series. Group tutorial activities in Newtonian mechanics. Students may take the lecture course without taking the recitation, but may not take the recitation without the lecture course.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1510 .
Component(s): Activity
Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 1510L - Newtonian Mechanics Laboratory (1)
Experiments in Newtonian mechanics.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1510 .
GE Area(s): B3
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 1520 - Introduction to Electromagnetism and Circuits (3)
Introduction to electricity and magnetism, including electrostatics, dc circuits, magnetostatics, electrodynamics, and Maxwell’s equations.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 115 or MAT 1150 ; and C- or better in PHY 132, PHY 132B, PHY 1510B or PHY 1510 .
Corequisite(s): PHY 1520L .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 1520A - Electromagnetism and Circuits Recitation Activity (1)
Optional recitation to accompany the PHY 1520 lecture. Group tutorial activities in electromagnetism. Students may take the lecture without the recitation, but may not take the recitation without the lecture.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1520 .
Component(s): Activity
Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 1520L - Introductory Laboratory on Electromagnetism and Circuits (1)
Experiments in electricity and magnetism.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1520 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 2000 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-3)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Proposals to be initiated by student(s) with guidance from faculty. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
Component(s): Supervisory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
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PHY 2120 - Physics for Elementary Educators (2)
Introduction to physics concepts including interactions and energy, forces, wave properties, and electromagnetic radiation. Modeling of effective K-8 curriculum, teaching and assessment practices as described in the state adopted framework and content standards. The course includes a fieldwork component.
Corequisite(s): PHY 2120L .
GE Area(s): B1
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 2120L - Physics for Elementary Educators Laboratory (1)
Inquiry-based, hands on activities and investigations of physics concepts including interactions and energy, forces, wave properties, and electromagnetic radiation. Modeling of effective K-8 curriculum, teaching and assessment practices as described in the state adopted framework and content standards. The course includes a fieldwork component.
Corequisite(s): PHY 2120 .
GE Area(s): B3
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 2530 - Introduction to Electromagnetic Radiation and Special Relativity (3)
Introduction to wave phenomena, electromagnetic radiation and relativity, including general wave theory, electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics, physical optics, and special theory of relativity.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in MAT 116 or MAT 1150 ; and C- or better in PHY 123, PHY 133, PHY 1220 , or PHY 1520 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 2530A - Electromagnetic Radiation and Special Relativity Recitation Activity (1)
Optional recitation to accompany the Electromagnetic Radiation and Special Relativity lecture. Group tutorial activities in EM waves, optics, and relativity. Students may take the lecture course without taking the recitation, but may not take the recitation without the lecture course.
Corequisite(s): PHY 2530 .
Component(s): Activity
Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 2530L - Introductory Laboratory on Electromagnetic Radiation and Special Relativity (1)
Experiments in electromagnetic radiation and optics.
Corequisite(s): PHY 2530 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 2540 - Introduction to Thermal and Quantum Physics (3)
Introduction to thermal physics and quantum phenomena, including thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, origins of quantum theory, wave mechanics, particle-wave duality, and atomic energy levels.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in PHY 234 or PHY 2530 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 2540A - Thermal and Quantum Physics Recitation Activity (1)
Optional recitation to accompany the Thermal and Quantum Physics lecture. Group tutorial activities in thermal and quantum physics. Students may take the lecture course without taking the recitation, but may not take the recitation without the lecture course.
Corequisite(s): PHY 2540 .
Component(s): Activity
Grading Basis: Credit/No Credit
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 2540L - Introductory Laboratory on Thermal and Quantum Physics (1)
Laboratory to accompany PHY 2540. Experiments in thermodynamics and quantum phenomena.
Corequisite(s): PHY 2540 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 2990 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-3)
Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.
Component(s): Lecture, Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
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PHY 2990A - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Activity (1-3)
Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.
Component(s): Activity
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
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PHY 2990L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students Laboratory (1-3)
Group study of a selected well-defined topic or area not covered by a regularly offered course.
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times only with different topics
Repeat for Credit Limit: 5
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units applicable to a degree, with a maximum of 2 sections per semester.
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PHY 3010 - Energy and Society (3)
Study of how petroleum, solar, nuclear, and other energy sources generate electricity, power vehicles, and the like. Emphasis is on elementary physics principles. Coverage includes historical patterns of societal energy use, renewable and nonrenewable resources, fuel conservation methods, and environmental impacts. Course fulfills GE Synthesis B5.
Prerequisite(s): GE Areas A1-A3 and B1-B4.
GE Area(s): B5
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 3020 - Physics for Future Presidents (3)
The physics needed to understand the technological and scientific dimensions of economic and political issues in today’s world and beyond. Topics will include energy, climate change, communications technologies and their applications, remote sensing, satellites, and medical technology. Course fulfills GE synthesis area B5. Minimal mathematical or scientific background is required.
Prerequisite(s): GE Areas A1-A3 and B1-B4.
GE Area(s): B5
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Note(s): Minimal mathematical or scientific background is required.
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PHY 3040 - Electronics for Scientists (2)
Fundamentals of electronic circuits and solid state devices. Primarily analog electronics with some digital circuitry with an emphasis on scientific applications.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in PHY 133 or PHY 1520 ; and C- or better in PHY 133L or PHY 1520L .
Corequisite(s): PHY 3040L .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 3040L - Electronics for Scientists Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany PHY 3040. DC and AC circuit analysis, including diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, active filters, transducers, proportional feedback control, and phase sensitive detection.
Corequisite(s): PHY 3040 .
Component(s): Laboratory
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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PHY 3060 - History of Physics (3)
Addresses questions such as: How did Physics begin in the ancient Greek world? Why was the scientific tradition continued and developed in the Islamic world while Western Europe fell into a dark age? Why did the Scientific Revolution occur in the time and place that it did? How has the relationship of science and religion changed through time? How have the discoveries of modern Physics modified our worldview? What is it about Physics that makes it a unique way of learning about the world? Course fulfills GE synthesis B5.
Prerequisite(s): C- or better in GE Areas A1-A3 and B1-B4.
GE Area(s): B5
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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