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2018-2019 University Catalog 
    
2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Index of Courses


 

Science

NOTE: For all courses which have both a lecture component and an activity and/or laboratory component (e.g. SCI 1010 , SCI 1010A , SCI 1020A ), all components are corequisities; that is, they must be taken concurrently.

  
  • SCI 1010A - Science and Mathematics: Freshman Experience I Activity (1)


    Activities integrated with SCI 1010 topics that enable students to practice skills, explore resources, and engage in discussion of interdisciplinary problems from the perspective of their chosen major. SCI 1010/1010A and SCI 1020A together satisfy GE Area E.

    Corequisite(s): SCI 1010 .
    GE Area(s): E
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SCI 1020A - Science and Mathematics: Freshman Experience II Activity (1)


    Academic success in the major. Continued skills development from SCI 1010 through membership in a discipline-specific learning community. Application of the scientific method in the investigation of a discipline-related aspect of a globally important problem with results to be shared at a symposium. Professional goal setting and career planning. SCI 1010/1010A and SCI 1020A together satisfy GE Area E.

    Prerequisite(s): C- or better in SCI 101 or SCI 1010 .
    GE Area(s): E
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SCI 1100 - Integrative Science (1)


    Integration of the various disciplines within the College of Science to address global problems. Learn how science evolves through research & development and about its implementation in society. Career development, promotion of life-long learning skills and work ethic that will enable students to be successful not only in college, but throughout their lives. Field trips. Strongly recommended for freshmen in the Science Educational Enhancement Services (SEES) program. SCI 1100/1100A and 1110A together satisfy GE Area E.

    Corequisite(s): SCI 1100A .
    GE Area(s): E
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
    Note(s): SCI 1100/1100A and 1110A together satisfy GE Area E.
  
  • SCI 1100A - Integrative Science Activity I (1)


    Integration of the various disciplines within the College of Science to address global problems. Learn how science evolves through research & development and about its implementation in society. Career development, promotion of life-long learning skills and work ethic that will enable students to be successful not only in college, but throughout their lives. Field trips. Strongly recommended for freshmen in the Science Educational Enhancement Services (SEES) program. Tightly integrated with SCI 1100 Integrative Science.

    Corequisite(s): SCI 1100 .
    GE Area(s): E
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SCI 1110A - Integrative Science Activity II (1)


    Exploration of the role scientific disciplines play in solving global issues. Undertaking the first steps into careers in science. Solving problems and/or cases through project-based learning. Promotion of life-long learning skills and ethical values that will enable students to be successful not only in college, but throughout their lives. Field trips. Strongly recommended for freshmen in the Science Educational Enhancement Services (SEES) program. SCI 1100/1100A and 1110A together satisfy GE Area E.

    Prerequisite(s):  SCI 1100  and SCI 1100A .
    GE Area(s): E
    Component(s): Activity
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SCI 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.
  
  • SCI 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.
  
  • SCI 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.
  
  • SCI 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.
  
  • SCI 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.
  
  • SCI 4610 - Senior Research (1-3)


    Selection, design, initiation, and completion of a research project and thesis. Topic selection, independent literature review, project design, use of research techniques, data collection, analysis and formal written report are done under the supervision of a research advisor. This course (or equivalent) is required for individuals enrolled in the Science Subject Matter Preparation Program. May be taken up to three times for a total credit of 9 units.

    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 3
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Course may be repeated for a total of 3 units.
    Note(s): This course (or equivalent) is required for individuals enrolled in the Science Subject Matter Preparation Program.
  
  • SCI 4620 - Senior Seminar (3)


    Each course offering addresses topics of contemporary and interdisciplinary interest that transcend traditional boundaries among the physical and life sciences. The science, ethics, diversity, technology and safety-related aspects of topics are examined from the perspectives of biology, chemistry, geology and physics. This course is required for individuals enrolled in the Science Subject Matter Preparation Program. 3 hours lecture/discussion

    Prerequisite(s):  Senior standing and SCI 4610  or equivalent.
    Component(s): Seminar
    Contact Hour(s): 3 hours lecture/discussion
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
    Note(s): This course is required for individuals enrolled in the Science Subject Matter Preparation Program.
  
  • SCI 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.
  
  • SCI 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.
  
  • SCI 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.

Science, Technology, and Society

  
  • STS 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.
  
  • STS 2010 - Introduction to Science, Technology, and Society (3)


    Examines the interrelation among science, technology, and society. Emphasis on historical and current cases that help characterize the nature of science, and on the involvement of values in science and technology.

    GE Area(s): C2a
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • STS 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.
  
  • STS 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.
  
  • STS 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.
  
  • STS 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.
  
  • STS 4610 - Science, Technology, and Society Capstone Seminar (3)


    Intensive study of the historical, social, political, economic, and ethical dimensions of a topic in science or technology. Selection and development of project for STS majors and minors.

    Prerequisite(s): STS major or minor, and senior standing.
    Component(s): Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • STS 4620 - Science, Technology, and Society Senior Project (3)


    Implementation of project developed in STS 4610. Project results presented in formal report to the campus community.

    Prerequisite(s): STS 4610  and STS major.
    Component(s): Supervisory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • STS 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.
  
  • STS 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.
  
  • STS 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.

Center for Science and Mathematics Education

  
  • SME 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.
  
  • SME 5010 - Mathematics Teaching Practicum I (3)


    Discussion and analysis of teaching techniques, mathematics classroom observations, guided group activities and self analysis of teaching philosophy; group activity development and studying common lesson materials. Participation in in-class group activities at an appropriate level for mathematics graduate students. Review of selected literature on the teaching and learning of mathematics.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SME 5020 - Mathematics Teaching Practicum II (3)


    Development and practice of organizational, assessment and pedagogical skills appropriate for the college mathematics instructor.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SME 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.
  
  • SME 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.
  
  • SME 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.
  
  • SME 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.

    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.
  
  • SME 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.
  
  • SME 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

Sociology

  
  • SOC 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.
  
  • SOC 2201 - Introduction to Sociology (3)


    Introduction to the study and practice of sociology. Key theories, ideas, concepts and principles. Theories, methods and key areas of study such as culture, socialization, globalization, gender/sexuality, race/ethnicity. Must be taken for a letter grade by Sociology majors.

    GE Area(s): D3
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Student Choice
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
    Note(s): Must be taken for a letter grade by Sociology majors.
  
  • SOC 2205 - Research Methods in Sociology (3)


    Introduction and intermediate exposure to the following methods of sociological research: ethnography, interviews, discourse and content analysis, focus groups, and elementary statistical analysis and survey design.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 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.
  
  • SOC 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.
  
  • SOC 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.
  
  • SOC 3305 - Classic Sociological Theory (3)


    Presents and critiques fundamental theoretical assumptions of classic sociological theory. Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim and other classical theorists are read and discussed. Patterns of thought necessary for critical analysis of sociological theories are systematically outlined and utilized.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3306 - Contemporary Sociological Theory (3)


    Presents and critiques contemporary sociological theory. Symbolic interactionism, structuralism, post-structuralism, postmodernism, multiracial feminism, queer theory, post-colonial, critical race theory and special topics. Critical analysis of sociological theories are systematically outlined and utilized.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 ; and SOC 3305  or SOC 305.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3307 - Statistics for Sociology (3)


    Storytelling with numbers. Tools and techniques to quantitatively measure social behaviors and attitudes as related to larger questions of social inequality. Learning to think statistically, conceptualize quantitative analysis, and effectively communicate statistical findings to general audiences.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201 , or CRM 2201 ; SOC 204, PSY 204, or SOC 2205 ; and STA 1200  or STA 120.
    Corequisite(s): SOC 3307L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3307L - Statistics for Sociology Laboratory (1)


    Storytelling with numbers. Tools and techniques to quantitatively measure social behaviors and attitudes as related to larger questions of social inequality. Students learn to think statistically, conceptualize quantitative analysis, and effectively communicate statistical findings to general audiences.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201 , or CRM 2201 ; SOC 204, PSY 204, or SOC 2205 ; and STA 1200  or STA 120.
    Corequisite(s): SOC 3307 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3309 - Social Stratification and Inequality (3)


    Theories and research concerning social stratification; historical roots and contemporary manifestations of inequitable power relationships in the areas of class, race, gender and sexuality; concepts of mobility and legitimation

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3313 - Latina/o Sociology (3)


    Examines the ways in which Latina/o communities have developed and the social, political, and economic structures that have influenced them. Analyzes the ways hierarchical power relations and resistance to domination by Latinas/os have shaped their life chances in the U.S.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3314 - Black Sociology (3)


    Historical and contemporary experiences of African Americans in the United States from a sociological perspective. Examination of key historical eras that have shaped African Americans experiences (e.g., slavery, Jim Crow, Civil Rights) as well as present-day issues that affect African American lives today.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3315 - Asian American/Pacific Islander Sociology (3)


    Historical and contemporary experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States from a sociological perspective. Examination of the key historical eras that have shaped Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) experiences (e.g., colonial/neocolonial relations, exclusion acts, Civil Rights) as well as present-day issues that affect AAPI lives today.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3320 - Race and Ethnic Relations (3)


    Focuses on race and ethnic relations in the U.S. Examines historical and contemporary issues of racism and experiences of ethnic minorities in the U.S. Examines the future of race and ethnic relations and emphasizes current ethnic contacts, conflicts, and coalitions.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3321 - Sociology of the Family (3)


    Sociology of the Family examines the social, political, and cultural development of the family as a social institution. Focus upon the structural and micro impact of family (dys)functions, cultural, transnational, the growing significance of gender, sexuality, socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity on family as an institution. Examination of both historical and contemporary policies and laws that keep the family as an institution.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3325 - Community and Urban Sociology (3)


    Examination of the configuration and organization of the city through urban theories and research. A historical orientation is also undertaken to illuminate social dynamic patterns such as community and cultural relations that have shaped modern urban life. Analyses of ongoing trends in urban and suburban communities will also be undertaken.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3328 - Gender and Sexuality (3)


    Interrogates how gender and sexuality exist as organizing principles of society in political, economic, cultural and familial contexts within selected western and non-western societies. A critical focus on the intersection of gender and sexuality across class, racial-ethnic groups, cultures, and regions.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3340 - Social Change and Social Movements (3)


    Social theories and explanations of the causes, effects, and meanings of social/political/cultural change and social movement. Technological, cultural, political, ideological and material changes that precipitated and resulted from industrialization/urbanization and globalization/post-industrialization. Changes in family life, work, leisure and social relations are covered. Types, causes and effects of movements are central.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3345 - Crime, Criminalization and Society (3)


    Introduction to a social science understandings of crime. Topics covered include: criminalization of youth, drug policy, policing, internet crime, and the underground economy.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A; D1, D2 and D3.
    GE Area(s): D4
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3350 - Immigration and Migration (3)


    Historical and contemporary eras of immigration to the United States. Comparison of the migration and acculturation experiences of different national origin groups from Europe, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Africa to deepen our understanding of frameworks related to push/pull factors, assimilation, and incorporation.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3351 - Transnationalism and Diaspora (3)


    Examination of how migrant populations move beyond the traditional confines of the state yet remain cohesive as a community at their destinations. The course examines the cultural adjustments, contestations, and discontents of such populations in the context of globalization.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3360 - Sociology of Education (3)


    Analyzes education as a major social institution. Considers theoretical formulations and methodological approaches to the study of education. Examines structural forces that shape educational experiences and explores separate and intersecting effects of race, class, gender on educational attainment.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3380 - Political Sociology (3)


    Examination of the political process and how groups maneuver for empowerment in the context of local, national, and international politics. Examination of the differences in political systems seen around world as well as their relationship to their constituents.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 3388 - Faith and Ideology (3)


    Focus is on various religious orientations in the United States and other countries. Inter-relationships among ethnicity, social class, and religious affiliation is dissected.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 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.
  
  • SOC 4100 - Quantitative Methods for Sociology (3)


    Upper level research methods that focuses on quantitative sociological methods. Primary forcus is survey research. Existing data analysis, experimental research, content analysis and other methodologies may also be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 or  SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 ; SOC 2205  or SOC 204; and SOC 3307  and SOC 3307L .
    Corequisite(s): SOC 4100L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 4100L - Quantitative Methods for Sociology Laboratory (1)


    Upper level research methods that focuses on quantitative sociological methods. Primary forcus is survey research. Existing data analysis, experimental research, content analysis and other methodologies may also be covered.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 ; SOC 2205  or SOC 204; and SOC 3307  and SOC 3307L .
    Corequisite(s): SOC 4100 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 4110 - Qualitative Methods for Sociology (3)


    Advanced qualitative methods in sociology. Conduct a semester long qualitative research project using ethnographic field methods and in-depth interviewing. Students will be required to conduct at least 5 hours of qualitative data collection each week and collect 100-150 single spaced pages of field notes and interview transcripts.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 or SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 ; SOC 2205  or SOC 204, and SOC 3307  and SOC 3307L .
    Corequisite(s): SOC 4110L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 4110L - Qualitative Methods for Sociology Laboratory (1)


    Advanced qualitative methods in sociology. In this class, students will conduct a semester long qualitative research project using ethnographic field methods and in-depth interviewing. Students will be required to conduct at least 5 hours of qualitative data collection each week and collect 100-150 single spaced pages of field notes and interview transcripts.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 ; SOC 2205  or SOC 204; and SOC 3307  and SOC 3307L .
    Corequisite(s): SOC 4110 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 4250 - Demography and Public Policy (3)


    How populations change across time in terms of size, distribution, and key characteristics. How these factors influence public policy is central. How policies change across time, and their impact on the populations is covered.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 4402 - Socialization: Self and Society (3)


    Examines the social interaction relating to development of self as it relates to society. Micro-mezo-macro reciprocal influences between individual and society. Critical analysis of how identity is constructed at both the global and local, as well as, the political and personal are examined.

    Prerequisite(s):  SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 4440 - Technology & Society (3)


    Explores the relationship between technological development and social life. How technology impacts society and how social, political and economic factors inhibit and encourage the development of technology is key. Issues of inequality regarding access are central. Course fulfills GE synthesis area D4.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 ; Completion of GE Area A, D1, D2, and D3.
    GE Area(s): D4
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 4451 - Social Inequality, Sport and the Body (3)


    Social inequality is investigated, using sport and the treatment of bodies as an institutional examples. Social science theories of inequality are applied to the empirical example of sport. Explanations for inequality, critiques, and possibilities for change are examined within the microcosm of the sports world. How bodies are subject to and act to change social inequality is central. Course fulfills GE synthesis D4.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 ; Completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3, D1, D2, and D3.
    GE Area(s): D4
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 4465 - Impact of Colonization on the Peoples of Hawaii (3)


    How colonization has affected Hawaiians, immigrants, ‘locals’, and transients on the islands of Hawai’i. Why is Hawai’i still perceived as ‘another country’? Why is it that the native people of the islands experience the highest rates of incarceration, health problems, and poverty in a place that is their homeland? How is race and ethnicity constructed and actualized in Hawaii? How has the socioeconomic system impacted by colonization. Examine the socio-historical, political, economic, transnational, and racial impact of how colonization has affected people living in Hawaii today. Course fulfills GE synthesis area D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper Division standing; SOC 201, SOC 2201  or CRM 2201 ; and Completion of GE Area D3.
    GE Area(s): D4
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 4466 - The Residues of Colonization: Contemporary Realities (3)


    Cross Listed as: PSY 4466
    Original research will be conducted based on data collected earlier in the HEP, the course content from a prerequisite course from fall semester (SOC 4465), and a new literature review. Students are expected to submit a research proposal (research questions, thesis, and literature review) and to produce a final visual presentation and research paper.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 4465  and Instructor Consent.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 4470 - Peer Mentor I: Students Helping Students (3)


    How to mentor other students, develop leadership skills, and working with others and being mentored in return. Theories of learning and mentoring in a seminar-style class once a week, with regular practice of utilizing skills that come with mentoring. Discussion of pedagogical principles focusing on student growth, the role of mentors, differences among learning and teaching styles, intercultural competencies, communication skills, problem solving, and managing group dynamics.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 4471 - Peer Mentor II: Student Leaders and Outreach (3)


    High impact practice and learning how to mentor and help other students. How to effectively communicate in person and via social media, conduct outreach by speaking at public events. Focus during PM2 to highlight leadership through outreach, workshops, interviews, and office hours, while simultaneously taking a content rich course to examine ways in which leaders emerge, progress, and support others. Theories of learning and mentoring in a seminar-style class format once a week, with regular practice of utilizing skills that come with mentoring. Discussion pedagogical principles focusing on student growth, the role of mentors, differences among learning and teaching styles, intercultural competencies, communication skills, problem solving, and managing group dynamics.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 4472 - Peer Mentor III: Student Leaders and Outreach (3)


    High impact practice and learning how to mentor and help other students. How to effectively communicate in person and via social media, conduct outreach by speaking at public events. Focus during PM2 to highlight leadership through outreach, workshops, interviews, and office hours, while simultaneously taking a content rich course to examine ways in which leaders emerge, progress, and support others. Theories of learning and mentoring in a seminar-style class format once a week, with regular practice of utilizing skills that come with mentoring. Discussion pedagogical principles focusing on student growth, the role of mentors, differences among learning and teaching styles, intercultural competencies, communication skills, problem solving, and managing group dynamics.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 4611 - Senior Symposium (3)


    Contemporary concepts, issues, and studies in sociology.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC Majors only and upper division standing.
    Component(s): Seminar
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SOC 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.
  
  • SOC 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.
  
  • SOC 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.

Social Work

  
  • SW 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.
  
  • SW 2201 - Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare (3)


    Introduction to the social work profession. Overview of the profession’s historical development, ethics and values, theories and frameworks, and fields of practice. Social work’s commitment to social justice and diversity will be integrated throughout the course.

    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SW 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.
  
  • SW 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.
  
  • SW 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.
  
  • SW 3301 - Social Work Practice (3)


    Prepares social work students for generalist practice in the profession. Orientation to problem-solving and to the roles and activities of the social worker with individuals, families, groups and communities. Major theories, skills and the phases of the helping process including assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Use of fieldwork and research evidence to inform practice, facilitation of appropriate professional working relationships, identification of client resources and assets, the collection and assessment of information, and planning for service delivery.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2201  or SW 2201 .
    Corequisite(s): SW 3301L .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SW 3301L - Social Work Practice Laboratory (1)


    Prepares social work students for generalist practice in the profession. Orientation to problem-solving and to the roles and activities of the social worker with individuals, families, groups and communities. Major theories, skills and the phases of the helping process including assessment, intervention, and evaluation. Use of fieldwork and research evidence to inform practice, facilitation of appropriate professional working relationships, identification of client resources and assets, the collection and assessment of information, and planning for service delivery.

    Prerequisite(s): SW 2201 .
    Corequisite(s): SW 3301 .
    Component(s): Laboratory
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SW 3310 - Social Welfare Policy and Issues (3)


    Examines the cultural and structural elements that shape social policy in the United States. Emphasis on social welfare policy. Topics include: social security, poverty, child welfare, immigration, physical and mental health.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2201  or SW 2201 ; and Upper division standing.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SW 3311 - Social Work and Integrated Health Settings (3)


    Introduction to the direct practice of integrated behavioral health in primary care. Roles of behavioral health providers working in primary care settings, theories and models of care, and cross-cultural issues. They Engagement, assessment, intervention planning and implementation, and practice evaluation. Because the populations served in primary care settings span the spectrum of severity in both the physical and behavioral health dimensions, development of competencies in engaging and supporting patients across a range of health conditions.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2201  or SW 2201 ; and Upper division standing.
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SW 3320 - Medical Social Work (3)


    Social work roles, interventions, and issues related to helping clients in health settings. Examination of advanced practice skills and strategies relevant to health care settings in work with individual clients, families, groups, interdisciplinary teams, and service providers. Ethical dilemmas that emerge from the convergence of consumer, provider and societal needs are emphasized. Consideration of the effects of class, race, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability culture, and ethnicity on social work practice with various populations in contemporary health care.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2201  or SW 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SW 3322 - Family Violence (3)


    Critically examines causes and consequences of various forms of family violence such as child abuse, intimate partner abuse, and elder abuse. Includes theory, research interventions, and services at the local, national and international level that attempt both to address and prevent family violence.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2201  or SW 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SW 3325 - Theories and Issues of Aging (3)


    Biological, psychological and sociological perspectives of the aging process. Theories and contemporary issues in aging that relate to social work practice with older adults and their families. Special consideration given to the diversity of older adults and the practice issues that arise based on age, gender, race and ethnicity, class, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, and national origin. Analysis of the development of policies and welfare services in relation to the elderly. Aging as a worldwide phenomenon that impacts multiple dimensions of societies throughout the world.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2201  or SW 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SW 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.
  
  • SW 4411 - Internship (3)


    An internship for Social Work option students. Students are placed at an approved agency to engage in the practice of Social Work.

    Prerequisite(s): SW 2201 , SW 3301 , and SW 3310 .
    Component(s): Clinical
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
    Repeat for Credit Limit: 1
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per semester.
  
  • SW 4430 - International Social Work (3)


    Social welfare issues, theories, social policies and practice interventions using a transnational and comparative lens. Designed to prepare students with the knowledge and professional competence for both international practice as well as transnational work within the US.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2201  or SW 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SW 4440 - Human Rights (3)


    Introduction to the study of human rights in a global context. It will prepare students to critically engage with the dominant theoretical discussions and discourses within the field as well as analyze the complex human rights abuses and frameworks for action.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2201  or SW 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SW 4470 - Death and Dying (3)


    Death and dying in American society. Attitudes towards dying expressed in contemporary institutional policies and practices; cultural variations; selected case histories. Social work practice with the dying and their families.

    Prerequisite(s): SOC 2201  or SW 2201 .
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SW 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.
  
  • SW 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.
  
  • SW 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.

Spanish

  
  • SPN 1111 - Elementary Spanish I (3)


    Essentials of spoken and written Spanish within a cultural context for the beginner. Fundamentals of communicative competence, including basic vocabulary, grammar, listening/speaking, and the ability to negotiate everyday situations.

    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
  
  • SPN 1112 - Elementary Spanish II (3)


    Essentials of spoken and written Spanish within a cultural context for the continuing student. Fundamentals of communicative competence, including basic vocabulary, grammar, listening/speaking, and the ability to negotiate everyday situations.

    GE Area(s): C2b
    Component(s): Lecture
    Grading Basis: Graded Only
    Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
 

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