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2018-2019 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Index of Courses
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SPN 1120 - Introduction to the Spanish-Speaking World (3)
An overview of the Spanish language in our contemporary world, with a specific focus on its presence in the United States. Issues of language structure, dialect, multilingualism and sociolinguistics. Offered in English.
GE Area(s): C2b
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Note(s): Offered in English.
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SPN 1130 - Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (3)
Development of all four basic skills in Spanish: listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on orthography, formal writing style, and ability to distinguish between non-standard varieties and general Latin American Spanish.
GE Area(s): C2b
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 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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SPN 2111 - Intermediate Spanish I (3)
Review of grammar and additional elements of Spanish structure presented within the context of Hispanic Cultures. Communicative competence developed through the skills areas of conversation, reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): Placement Exam, SPN 153, or SPN 1112 .
GE Area(s): C2b
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 2112 - Intermediate Spanish II (3)
Advanced intermediate grammar and vocabulary presented within the context of Hispanic Cultures. Communicative competence developed through the skills areas of conversation, listening, reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): Placement Exam, SPN 251, or SPN 2111 .
GE Area(s): C2b
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 2120 - Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (3)
Further development of all four basic skills in Spanish–comprehension, speaking, reading and writing–in speakers of Spanish as a heritage language. Emphasis on orthography, written style, and ability to distinguish between non-standard varieties and general Latin American Spanish.
GE Area(s): C2b
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 2130 - Spanish Intermediate Composition (3)
Study of the principles, structure, and strategies of expository writing in Spanish in the context of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world.
GE Area(s): C2b
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 2140 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation (3)
Intensive practice in comprehension and production of oral Spanish within the framework of Hispanic cultures. Vocabulary building. Frequent oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, or SPN 2112 .
GE Area(s): C2b
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 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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SPN 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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SPN 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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SPN 3110 - Advanced Spanish Writing and Academic Speech (3)
Development of advanced writing and academic speaking skills within the framework of the Spanish-speaking world cultures. Students will analyze and write texts and produce oral presentations for a variety of purposes that require a formal and/or academic style.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 254 or SPN 2130 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 3120 - Introduction to Translation and Interpretation (3)
A hands-on approach to English/Spanish translation and interpretation in theory and practice, using a variety of activities from several areas of professional specialization. Participants must be highly proficient in both English and Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 254 or SPN 2130 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 3130 - Business Spanish (3)
Business vocabulary, grammatical structures and cultural concepts necessary to do business in the Spanish-speaking world. Content course suitable for students pursuing careers in business, international studies, or as interpreters. Course is conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 254 or SPN 2130 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 3210 - Spanish Morphology and Syntax (3)
A study of Spanish morphology and syntax. A comprehensive description of parts of speech, nominal and verbal morphology and word formation rules, and analysis of Spanish sentences. Some fieldwork.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 3220 - Spanish Phonetics, Phonology and Dialectology (3)
A comprehensive description of the phonetic and phonological system of Spanish, as well as an overview of the geographical linguistic variation in the Spanish-speaking world.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 3310 - Survey of Narrative in Film and Prose (3)
Survey of literary and cinematic narrative. Novels, short stories and chronicles paired with film adaptations to analyze the narrative conventions of each genre. Major authors, directors, works and movements are presented and analyzed in historical context. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 3320 - Survey of Poetry (3)
Trans-Atlantic survey of Poetry in Spanish from the middle ages to the present with emphasis on major authors, works, stylistic periods, and innovations in theme and technique. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 3330 - Theater in Performance (3)
Understanding of the techniques and reading practices necessary to analyze theatrical performances. Transatlantic plays will be analyzed in their socio-cultural context attending to concepts such as resistance, empire, violence, ethnicity, and transgression.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 3410 - Spanish Civilization (3)
A panoramic approach to the history, art, literature, world outlook, and other aspects of Spanish civilization.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 3420 - Latin American Civilization (3)
Key strands in the development of Latin American culture from pre-conquest societies to the present, with emphasis on the ways major ideas, literary texts, and artistic or musical works or styles emerge from geographic and historical conditions. Lectures and readings in English, with some readings provided in Spanish as well.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Areas A, C1, C2a, and C2b.
GE Area(s): C3
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 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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SPN 4210 - Spanish for Teachers (3)
Vocabulary, spelling, grammatical structures, and sociolinguistic and cultural concepts needed to teach Spanish as a heritage language, as well as in multilingual environments. Characteristics of the Spanish spoken in the United States. Course taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 4220 - History of the Spanish Language (3)
A general linguistic history of Spanish based on the political and cultural history of the Spanish speaking-world, as well as language-internal factors. Evolution of sounds and forms, word borrowings, and changes in meaning.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 4240 - Spanish Comparative Linguistics (3)
Comparative study of the Spanish and English languages, as well as of Spanish in the context of other Romance languages. The course addresses pronunciation, grammar, word meaning, language use, and social and dialectal variation.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 4310 - Early Modern Spanish Literature (3)
Understanding of major Spanish early modern literary trends and authors. Literary works will be analyzed in their context of socio-cultural production attending to the rise of popular literature, adaptation, and feminine writing.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 4320 - Mexican and Chicano Literature (3)
Examination of key themes, ideas, trends and authors in Mexican and Chicano literature through the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. All readings in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 4330 - Gender in Hispanic Texts (3)
The study of gender in Hispanic contexts as seen through literary and cultural texts. Trans-Atlantic and trans-historical. Depictions of women, gay men and lesbians read against depictions of straight masculinities. Close examination of poetry, prose, theater and other cultural texts.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 4340 - The Novel as Art or Popular Fiction (3)
Examines the novel in its transit from bestseller to consecrated work of art. Novels read in their social contexts. Critical vocabulary for the analysis of fiction introduced and practiced. Taught in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 4350 - Hispanic Modernisms (3)
Transatlantic study of literary modernity in the Hispanic world from 1890 to 1940, including modernism and the vanguards, with particular attention to poetry. Course conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 4360 - Hispanic Cinema (3)
History, practice and theory of cinema produced in Spanish from its origins to the present, with emphasis on the concepts and vocabulary necessary to analyze films. Major works and directors of LA’s Hispanic Hollywood, Sephardic cinema, and present-day Spanish and Latin American cinema presented within their socio-cultural context.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 4370 - Post-2000 Prose Fiction (3)
Study of Latin American and Spanish prose fiction after 2000, with particular emphasis on writers and works exemplifying twenty-first century themes and styles. Attention to the socioeconomic and historical contexts of literary production. Course conducted in Spanish.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 4380 - Literature of the Spanish Empire (3)
Consideration of varying accounts of the formation and transformation of Spanish letters across the geographical boundaries of the Spanish empire (sixteenth-century Rome and sixteenth-century Mexico). The course will also consider the multifarious readings that the Spanish Empire had on the verge of Modernity and how Spanish practices influenced the literature of the British empire.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 250, SPN 251, SPN 252, SPN 253, SPN 254, SPN 256, SPN 2112 , or SPN 2120 .
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 4610 - Spanish Capstone (3)
Integration and assessment of cumulative experiences of Spanish majors through production and presentation of a portfolio of work; additional focus on specific seminar-style research issues varying with each offering.
Prerequisite(s): Senior Standing.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SPN 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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SPN 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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SPN 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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Statistics **UPDATE**: Prerequisite requirements were updated 08/16/2018 to include a grade of C or better.
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STA 1200 - Statistics with Applications (3)
Sample and population data; descriptive statistics, including numerical and graphical summarization of central tendency and spread; elementary probability, including events, basic probability rules, binomial and normal distributions; inferential statistics, including confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for one-population mean and proportion problems, simple linear regression and correlation
Prerequisite(s): SAT, ELM, ALEKS, ACT, IRW, GE Area B4, MAT 106, MAT 1060 , MAT 125, MAT 1250 , MAT 191, MAT 1910 , MAT 105, MAT 1050 , MAT 1051 , or STA 1300 .
GE Area(s): B4
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 1201 - Statistics with Applications Stretch I (2)
This is the first semester of two in the Statistics with Applications stretch sequence that introduces the concepts of probability and basic descriptive statistics with requisite arithmetic and algebraic topics integrated throughout. This path is designed to serve students with majors that require no college-level mathematics beyond introductory freshman-level statistics. Students must take a year-long sequence to receive credit for college-level statistics. STA 1201 is a prerequisite for STA 1202. STA 1201 and STA 1202 together are equivalent to STA 1200, and GE credit is awarded upon completion of STA 1202. This sequence covers topics that include methods for basic definitions of statistics, collecting data, graphical and numerical descriptive statistics, correlation and simple linear regression. Algebra topics include linear equations in one and two variables, polynomials.
Corequisite(s): STA 1201A
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
Repeat for Credit Limit: 1
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STA 1201A - Introduction to Statistics Activity (1)
An Activity class associated with STA 1201, Statistics with Applications Stretch I. Hands-on activities and projects to understand and apply the concepts of statistics.
Corequisite(s): STA 1201.
Component(s): Activity
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 1300 - Biostatistics (3)
Basic definitions, Sampling methods, Graphical display and descriptive statistics. Probability concepts, Normal distribution. Estimation, hypothesis testing, t-tests, goodness of fit, analysis of variance, regression and correlation, and nonparametric procedures. Applications in biological, agricultural, and other applied science. Use of computer packages for applied problems.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 12, ESM 12, MAT 1060 , MAT 106, MAT 1250 , MAT 125, MAT 1910 , MAT 191, MAT 1050 , MAT 105, STA 1200 , STA 120, or MAT 1051 .
GE Area(s): B4
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 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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STA 2100 - Introduction to Statistics (4)
Population and sample data; random sampling; numerical and graphical summarization of data; basic probability concepts, including binomial and normal distributions; sampling distributions and the central limit theorem; point estimates, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests for one- and two-sample mean and proportion problems; contingency tables and chi-squared tests; simple linear regression and correlation; one-way ANOVA; illustration with statistical software packages used throughout.
Prerequisite(s): AP Calc AB, AP Calc B, MAT 114, MAT 1140 , MAT 120, MAT 1200 , MAT 130, MAT 1300 , MAT 115, MAT 1150 , MAT 116, MAT 214, MAT 2140 , or MAT 215.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 2200 - Introduction to Probability (3)
Mathematical framework of probability, rules of probability, random variables, expectation, common families of discrete and continuous probability distributions, joint distributions, conditional distributions, independence, functions of a random variable.
Prerequisite(s): STA 2100 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 2260 - Probability and Statistics for Computer Scientists and Engineers (3)
Descriptive statistics. Rules of probability. Discrete and continuous probability distributions. Sampling distributions. Large- and small-sample inferences for one- and two-sample points. Interval Estimation and hypothesis testing for means, proportions and variances. Chi-Square tests. Analysis of variance. Introduction to regression and correlation.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 116, MAT 1150 , MAT 132, or MAT 1310 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 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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STA 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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STA 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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STA 3100 - Sampling Methods and Applications (3)
Simple random sampling, stratified, cluster, systematic, multistage, multiphase and probability sampling methods. Source of errors, sample size estimation. Applications in ecology.
Prerequisite(s): STA 120, STA 1200 , STA 1300 , STA 326, STA 341, STA 2100 , or STA 2260 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 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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STA 4200 - Nonparametric Statistics (3)
Common nonparametric tests such as sign tests, Wilcoxon test, chisquare test, rank correlation tests and permutation tests. Null distributions of test statistics and their approximations.
Prerequisite(s): STA 2100 , STA 2260 , STA 341, STA 326
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 4250 - Survival Analysis (3)
Survival models. Types of censoring. Life-tables. Estimation of survival functions from complete and incomplete mortality data. Actuarial and maximum likelihood methods. Kaplan-Meier estimator. Weighted log-rank and Mantel-Haenszel tests. Parametric regression models. Cox proportional hazards model. Probit and Logit models. Use of computer package such as SAS or MINITAB or R.
Prerequisite(s): STA 2100 and STA 2200 , STA 341, STA 2260 , STA 326, IME 3140 , or IME 314.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 4300 - Introduction to Random Processes (4)
Random walks, Markov chains and processes, transient and recurrent states, stationary and steady state or equilibrium distributions, Chapman-Kolmogorov equation, forward and backward differential equations: Poisson processes, birth-death chains and processes, classical single and multiple server queueing systems, Little’s formula, advanced queueing models.
Prerequisite(s): STA 2200 , STA 2260 , STA 341, or STA 326.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 4320 - Applied Regression Analysis (4)
Simple linear regression and scatterplots, multiple linear regression, matrix formulation of regression, least squares estimation, interpretation of regression coefficients, hypothesis tests for regression coefficients, confounding and multicollinearity, interaction and effect modification, regression diagnostics and remedial measures, model selection, use of statistical software packages for all techniques discussed.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing; or STA 2100 , STA 2260 , TOM 3020 , EC 3322 , IME 3140 , STA 341, STA 326, TOM 302, EC 322, or IME 314; and MAT 2250 or MAT 208.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 4350 - Analysis of Variance and Design of Experiments (4)
ANOVA techniques, multiple comparisons, computer solutions. Randomized groups and blocks designs, interactions. Latin square, split-plot, simple and confounded factorial designs. Treatment of missing data, incomplete block designs, fractional factorial designs, multifactor experiments with randomization restrictions.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing and STA 2100 , STA 2260 , STA 341, STA 326, TOM 3020 , TOM 302, EC 3322 , EC 322, IME 3140 , or IME 314.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 4400 - Mathematical Statistics I (3)
Theory of probability, discrete and continuous probability distributions, multivariate distributions, distributions of function of random variables, moment generating functions, modes of convergence, asymptotic distributions, central limit theorem.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 2140 or MAT 215.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 4430 - Mathematical Statistics II (3)
Dual Listed as: STA 5411
Methods of point and interval estimation, unbiasedness, mean square error, efficiency, consistency, completeness, sufficient statistics, Neyman-Pearson theory of testing hypotheses, likelihood ratio tests, sequential analysis.
Prerequisite(s): STA 4400 or MAT 440.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 4700 - Categorical Data Analysis (3)
Contingency Tables, Odds ratio, Fisher’s exact tests, Chi-square tests, M-tests, Generalized Linear Models including logistic regression and Poisson regression.
Prerequisite(s): STA 2100 , STA 341, STA 2260 , STA 326, TOM 3020 , TOM 302, EC 3322 , EC 322, IME 3140 , or IME 314.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 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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STA 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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STA 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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STA 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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STA 5010 - Applied Statistics for Research (3)
Introduction to research methods. Data summaries and numerical descriptive measures. Principles of probability, Normal distributions. Test of hypotheses. Analysis of variance for completely randomized design, randomized blocks, Latin squares and factorials, design of experiment, correlation, method of least squares, simple and multiple regression, techniques for variable selection. Use of computer packages for applied problems.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Standing.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 5250 - Time Series Analysis (3)
Difference equations. Stationary and non-stationary models. Autocorrelation and partial autocorrelation functions. Autoregressive (AR), Moving average (MA), Autoregressive-moving average (ARMA), and Autoregressive integrated moving average (ARIMA) models. Models for seasonal time series. Identification, estimation, diagnostic checking and forecasting. Use of computer package such as SAS or MINITAB or R.
Prerequisite(s): STA 2260 , STA 326, IME 3140 , IME 314, or STA 2100 and STA 2200 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 5300 - Random Processes (4)
Gaussian processes, covariance matrices, mean and covariance properties, Wiener processes and white noise, second order stationary processes. Analysis of queueing systems with equilibrium results for single and multiple server queues. Almost periodic processes. Frequency distribution of second order stationary processes. Linear filtering. Renewal processes. Method of stages. Priority queues.
Prerequisite(s): STA 430 or STA 4300 .
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 5320 - Linear Statistical Models (3)
Review of selected linear algebra and probability background material, including projection matrices and the multivariate normal distribution; matrix formulation of the multiple linear regression model, estimation, hypothesis testing, predictions, restrictions, and rank deficiency; one-way, two-way, and higher-way analysis of variance, random effects and variance components; illustration with statistical software and matrix computation software such as R or MATLAB.
Prerequisite(s): STA 4320 and MAT 2250 ; or STA 432 and MAT 2250 ; or STA 4320 and MAT 208; or STA 432 and MAT 208.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 5650 - Multivariate Data Analysis (3)
Multivariate distribution. Variance-covariance matrices. Multivariate Normal distribution,. Inference about a mean vector. Multivariate Regression, MANOVA, Classification and Discriminant analysis, Principal components, Factor analysis and Clustering. Use of computer package such as SAS or R.
Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or STA 2100 , STA 341, STA 2260 , STA 326, TOM 3020 , TOM 302, EC 3322 , EC 322, IME 3140 , or IME 314; and MAT 2250 or MAT 208.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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STA 5900 - Supervised Statistical Consulting (2)
Use of computer package and spreadsheet. Statistical and probabilistic modeling techniques. Planning of surveys and experiments. Data analysis, report writing and presentation, oral communication with clients. Role-playing and group discussions. May be taken up to two times for a total credit of 4 units.
Prerequisite(s): STA 4320 , STA 432, STA 4350 , or STA 435.
Component(s): Seminar
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 2
Minimum/Maximum Units: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units of credit
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STA 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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STA 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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STA 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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STA 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.
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STA 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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STA 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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SE 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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SE 5100 - Introduction to Systems Science (3)
Comprehensive survey, classification, and evaluation of the spectrum of systems approaches and their literatures. History of development and need for unification of systems domains and formulation of a ‘science’ of systems for use in systems engineering. Comprehensive introduction to key systems processes and their interactions. Semester project on a case study application of systems science to specific systems engineering task areas such as management, architectures, modeling and testing.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SE 5110 - Advanced Engineering Economics (3)
Engineering economic decision criteria and models for evaluating capital investment proposals and engineering project. Replacement studies, risk and uncertainty, tax effects, intangibles, probabilistic models, computer techniques.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SE 5130 - System Engineering Life Cycle Design and Management (3)
The system engineering process form both technical and management aspects. It investigates the interrelationship between the system engineering and project management as they work together at the project team level. Provides a top-down view for engineers to follow and be able to streamline the system engineering process and reduce costs.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SE 5140 - Emergency System and Cyber Security (3)
Design and management of the life cycle for realization of successful systems. Establishing the needs and objectives early in the life cycle to requirements analysis, design and development, validation, production, operation/maintenance and disposal. Systems thinking and philosophy are also emphasized throughout this course. Management principles and tools to manage the life cycle design process. Scheduling optimization, resource allocation, risk and opportunity management, and performance tracking. Course projects and case studies.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SE 5150 - System Sustainability (3)
Industrial ecology (IE) focuses on impacts to the natural world from the massive expansion in the rate and scale of human transformation of the earth following the industrial revolution. Concepts and tools trace the impacts of industrial and service operations on natural ecosystems, humans and natural resources. Industrial ecology views these impacts as resulting from the interaction of underlying complex technological, social, economic and legal systems. IE is a heavily interdisciplinary field involving science and technology (engineering), public policy, economics and business operations.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SE 5160 - Facility Planning System (3)
Broad coverage of facilities system management topics, including issues such as quality function deployment, concurrent engineering, group technology, ERP, bar coding, RFID etc. Problem applications in industry and business will be discussed. Team projects and case studies will be used for analyzing and designing real-world manufacturing and/or service facilities.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SE 5170 - Healthcare Systems Engineering (3)
Introduction to the fundamentals of US health care systems and its key components, the organization and interaction of components, financing, and delivery of services in the US health care system. The process of public policy development and its impact on the prospects for health system improvement. Systems engineering tools and techniques are used to analyze and evaluate the US healthcare system. Through team projects and case studies, students will learn how to use the processes and means learnt in this course on relevant real world problems.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SE 5180 - Human Systems Interaction (3)
Methods and research techniques in engineering design of optimum man-machine systems. Designing systems with the objective of developing optimum combinations of physical and human components. Effects of environment on human performance.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SE 5190 - Operations Research in System Analysis (3)
Introduction to the application of mathematical programming and optimization techniques for solving problems encountered in industry and business using several case studies. Analyze results obtained by sensitivity analysis. Practice problem formulation, software applications, analysis and report writing skills through a team project.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SE 5200 - System Simulation for Managers (3)
Different types of simulation and their role in analysis of system problems. Defining study objectives for a problem encountered in industry and business. Deciding on a suitable simulation tool, creating model, verification and validation of the model, and improving the system. Software applications. Analysis and report writing skills. The nature of information flow from other sources to each technique, and from each technique to their application.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SE 5220 - Supply Chain Management in Production Systems (3)
Operations analysis of integrated production systems; mathematical and computer models for planning, scheduling, and control of production and service systems. Statistical techniques for forecasting, optimization of resources, utilization.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SE 5230 - System Architecture (3)
Applying architectural modeling concepts to manage large, complex system development projects that require multiple engineering disciplines. Knowledge of inherent relationships between system requirements, operational need, functional capabilities, and physical system design trades. Model Based System Engineering tools including CORE architecture tool and LMS AMESim sub-system simulation and modeling tool in team projects that produce a system architectural model and sub-system models that can be used for system design and optimization re-used and enhanced in cross-discipline engineering courses.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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SE 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): Seminar, 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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SE 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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SE 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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SE 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.
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SE 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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SE 6950 - Systems Engineering Project (3)
Individual or team work based on the project proposal, plan and schedule approved by the project advisor. Regular meetings and discussions with the advisor.
Component(s): Activity
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken multiple times
Repeat for Credit Limit: 3
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SE 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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TOM 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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TOM 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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TOM 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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TOM 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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TOM 3010 - Operations Management (3)
An overview of how businesses operate, especially under supply chain settings. Main topics includes business processes analysis, product and service quality management, waiting line (queue) management, inventory (material) management, project management, and supply chain management.
Prerequisite(s): STA 120 or STA 1200 ; and Microcomputer Proficiency.
Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once
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