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CS 585 - Software Verification and Validation (4)
Techniques for evaluating software quality and integrity. Quality assessment, proof of correctness, testing methods.
Prerequisite(s): CS 480 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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CS 599/599A/599L - Special Topics for Graduate Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
Component(s): Instruction by lecture, activity, laboratory or combination.
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CS 664 - Graduate Seminar (2)
Topics chosen according to the interests and needs of the students.
Prerequisite(s): Unconditional standing required.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units.
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CS 691 - Directed Study (1-3)
Individual study program under supervision of master’s thesis advisor. Presentation of proposal for thesis in acceptable written form. Credit assigned upon acceptance of proposal by thesis committee. Open only to unconditional students with approval of thesis advisor.
Repeatable: Must be repeated as appropriate.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit, 3 units.
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CS 695 - Master’s Degree Project (1-2)
Independent work on practical application of an existing methodology or procedure under supervision of a project advisor. Credit assigned upon successful completion of project and oral presentation.
Prerequisite(s): Pass or waiver for the GWT and CS 691 . Advancement to Candidacy and approval of project committee required.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 2 units, but may be repeated until completion.
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CS 696 - Master’s Degree Thesis (1-4)
Independent investigation intended to be an extension of an existing body of knowledge. Reporting of research results in an oral presentation and acceptable written form. Credit assigned upon successful completion of thesis and oral presentation.
Prerequisite(s): Pass or waiver for the GWT and CS 691 . Advancement to Candidacy and approval of thesis committee required.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, but may be repeated until completion.
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CS 699 - 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. Approval of graduate coordinator is required to register for this class. Advancement to candidacy is required.
Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
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CSA 201/201A - Humans and the Environment Resources (2/2)
The dynamic relationship between people, earth’s natural resources, and environmental problems: a trans-disciplinary approach with problem-oriented activities emphasizing general systems concepts for synthesis and comparison. Uses the case study approach for depth.
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CSA 202/202A - Humans and the Environment – Organizations (2/2)
How political, economic and cultural organizations and human values impact people, the uses of technology and people’s relationship with the environment. A trans-disciplinary approach with problem-oriented activities emphasizing general systems concepts for synthesis and comparison. Uses the case study approach for depth.
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CSA 250 - Integrated Science I (5) Crosslisted as: SCI 250 /CSA 250
Key facts, theories, tools, and techniques of seven sciences integrated by showing how their phenomena are examples of the same fundamental systems processes, hierarchies and emergence, flows and networks, boundaries and limits. Includes similarities and differences of the scientific method across the sciences, and similarities between the natural and social sciences. No lectures. Multimedia self-study, two 2- hour, face-to-face skill-training and discussion sessions weekly.
Component(s): One interdisciplinary lab session every 3 weeks.
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CSA 251 - Integrated Science II (5) Crosslisted as: SCI
251
Key facts, theories, and techniques of seven sciences integrated by showing their phenomena are examples of the same fundamental systems processes, feedback and regulation, cycles and oscillations, stability and equilibrium. Includes similarities and differences of the scientific method across the sciences, and similarities between the natural and social sciences. No lectures. Multimedia self-study, 2 two-hour, face-to-face skill-training and discussion sessions weekly.
Prerequisite(s): SCI 250 /CSA 250 .
Component(s): One interdisciplinary lab session every 3 weeks.
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CSA 300 - History and Philosophy of Systems Science (4)
History and context of general systems theory from classical philosophy to the present; its tenets, strengths, weaknesses and relationship to conventional and design disciplines, the relevance of systems science to complex human problems. Survey of its literature, investigators, institutions and organizations.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
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CSA 305 - General Morphology and Systems Allometry (4)
General principles of morphology and their application to various sciences. Dimensionless morphology in mathematics and the natural sciences. Mathematical structures and concepts developed morphologically to illustrate the method. Identification, and rigorous empirical, statistical testing of trends observable across level-to-level evolution of natural hierarchies.
Prerequisite(s): approval of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lectures.
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CSA 309 - Comparative Science of Origins (4)
Cross-disciplinary survey of the mechanisms of origin of most levels of living and nonliving systems using synthetic concepts to integrate the scientific evidence. Emergence of sub-atomic particles to clusters of galaxies, from the origins of consciousness to civilization. Impact of scientific findings on centuries-old philosophical debates and human values.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
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CSA 310 - Integrated Science III (6) Crosslisted as: SCI 310
Key facts, theories, tools, and techniques of seven sciences integrated by showing how their phenomena are examples of the same fundamental systems processes, symmetry and duality, chaos and origins, development and evolution. Includes similarities and differences of the scientific method across science, and similarities between the natural and social sciences. No lectures. Multimedia self-study, 2 two-hour, face-to-face skill-training and discussion sessions weekly.
Prerequisite(s): SCI 251 /CSA 251 .
Component(s): One interdisciplinary lab session every 3 weeks.
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CSA 340/340A - Systems Law and Legislation (2/2)
Law applied to optimizing and correcting systems; survey of legislation and case law dealing with environmental problems. Emphasis on the special difficulties in writing laws of a multidisciplinary nature.
Component(s): 2 lectures, 2 two-hour activities.
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CSA 350/350A - Multimetrics (2/2)
Techniques and methods of measurement systems; comparative uses of metrics; design and application of metrics to human and environmental problems. Emphasis on exploration of the application of metric principles to the evaluation of qualitative differences.
Prerequisite(s): Any statistics course.
Component(s): 3 lectures, 1 two-hour activity.
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CSA 411/411A - General Systems Theory I: Processes (3/1)
Use of 80 candidate systems processes isomorphic across natural and social systems to describe how they work. Insights into the similarities and differences between natural and social systems. Impacts on society.
Component(s): 3 lectures, 1 two-hour activity.
Note(s): A computerized multimedia, distanced learning course.
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CSA 412/412A - General Systems Theory II: Linkages (3/1)
Survey of hundreds linkage propositions between systems processes learned in CSA 411/411A .
Prerequisite(s): CSA 411/411A .
Component(s): 3 lectures, 1 two-hour activity.
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CSA 413/413A - General Systems Theory III: Artificial Systems Research (3/1)
Use of systems processes in cyberspace models to study man-made systems malfunctions. Use of systems processes to engineer optimal systems.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 412/412A .
Component(s): 3 lectures, 1 two-hour activity.
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CSA 440 - General Systems Modeling and Simulation (4)
Using isomorphies and systems-level computer simulation tools in modeling complex dynamical systems and their problems. Survey, comparison and training in use of STELLA, EXTEND, CAST and GENSYS with testing of their use of systems concepts. Evaluating global system models and their effects on decision-makers.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
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CSA 450 - Comparative Systems Analysis I (4)
Evolution of systems approach to problem solving; comparative overview of dozens of systems methodologies. Case studies illustrating successful versus unsuccessful applications of the systems approach to governmental, biological, social, economic and technological problems.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 300 .
Component(s): 4 lectures.
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CSA 451/451L - Comparative Systems Analysis II (3/1)
New approaches to modeling emerging from the sciences of complexity. Case studies illustrating applications of systems analysis techniques and design of new techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CSA 450 .
Component(s): 3 lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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CSA 470 - Applied Ecosystems Engineering (4)
History, potential and critical analysis of applications of natural systems concepts to environmental systems engineering. Linked systems isomorphies, allometry, modeling and techniques applied to systems taxonomies of current large-scale environmental, energy and societal problems.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 325/325L ; CSA 413/413A .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
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CSA 490 - Seminar in Comparative Systems Analysis (1-4)
Special problems in selected areas of comparative systems analysis Each seminar will have a subtitle describing its nature and content Seminar, 1 to 4 hours.
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.
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COM 100 - Public Speaking (4)
Theory and practice of speech organization, composition, and delivery. Use of research materials. Course fulfills GE Sub-area A1.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 101 - Survey of Mass Communication (4)
Survey of contemporary mass media; communication theory, structure and inter-relationships of newspapers, magazines, radio, and television. Analysis of major media content.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 103 - Interpersonal Communication (4)
The variables determining communication behavior. Development of understanding through involvement in a variety of structured face-to-face interactions with other students.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 106 - Writing for Communication Practitioners (4)
Editorial, research, feature, and scholarly writing styles, constructions, and structures unique to the communication field.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 131/131A - Photography (2/2)
Basic photography techniques, including taking, processing, and selecting good photos. For those with no or limited experience in photography.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 (for COM majors only), COM 280 or ART 150A , and access to camera that uses 35mm, 120 or 620 film and has adjustable shutter speed, f/stop, and focusing controls.
Corequisite(s): COM 131/131A.
Component(s): 2 lectures, 2 two-hour activities.
Note(s): Product fee required.
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COM 200 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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COM 201 - Communication Theory (4)
Contributions of rhetorical theory, linguistics, psychology, and sociology to the development of general communication theory.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 204 - Advocacy and Argument (4)
Analysis of logical method s of proof and different modes of advocacy. Argument as measured by formal validity and rhetorical effectiveness. Principles of argumentation with application of contemporary forms of public advocacy. Course fulfills GE Sub-area A1.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 206 - Desktop Publishing (4)
Principles and theory of typography, layout, and production of material for the print industry. Work with Macintosh computers and learn elements of desktop publishing, including word processing, graphic design, and page composition.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 216 - Report Writing (4)
Report-writing techniques. Research, organization, and preparation of specialized and technical information. Regular written reports.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 232 - Photojournalism (4)
Photography for media publications and public relations. Photo editing, picture stories and photo illustrations. Photography and lighting for newspapers, magazines, and other media publications.
Prerequisite(s): COM 131/131A .
Component(s): 4 lectures/ problem-solving.
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COM 270 - Media, Politics, Sex & Violence (4)
Effects of mass media institutions on societies; their significance as social institutions. Examines the ways in which news and entertainment media impact public attitudes and behavior. Includes examinations of sex, gender, violence, politics, and race. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D3.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 280 - Understanding and Appreciating the Photographic Image (4)
History and aesthetics of the photographic image. Explores theories of visual communication and methods of photographic image evaluation. Views and evaluates applications of photography. Examines the role of composition, light, and imagination in the production of photographic images. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C1.
Component(s): 4 lectures/presentations.
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COM 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Corequisite(s): may be required.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination of both.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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COM 300 - Reporting I (4)
Basic news gathering and writing principles. Emphasis on style, sources, interviewing, news leads, and story development.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 301 - Videography (4)
Gathering and writing of news for the broadcast media. Introduction to broadcast news production. Beginning field production.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 300 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 312 - Magazine Journalism (4)
Examination of the history, role, and function of magazines in American society, and teaches how to write for magazines. Class learns the art, craft, and business of magazine writing, editing, and selling nonfiction feature articles for magazines. Includes lectures and critiques of student work.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 300 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 313 - Public Relations Theory (4)
Effects of organized information on public thinking; dissemination of ideas by commercial, industrial, social, and governmental organizations; the use of various publicity tools.
Prerequisite(s): COM 201 , and junior or senior standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 314 - Organizational Communication Theory (4)
Interdisciplinary theoretical approaches to the study of communication in and between organizations. Emphasis on organizational communication theories relating to managerial, psychological, sociological, systemic, cultural, and political views of communication in and between organizations. Course fulfills GE Interdisciplinary Synthesis C4 or D4.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A, GE Area C (1, 2, and 3), and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 316 - Communication Research (4)
Research methods used to measure the content, process and effects of communications on attitudes, knowledge, and behavior. Research design, data analysis and evaluation in quantitative and qualitative communication research methodology.
Prerequisite(s): COM 201 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 317 - Reporting II (4)
Advanced news gathering, interviewing and writing principles. Emphasis on multisource interviews and stories, including documents and news features.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 300 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 319 - Public Relations Writing (4)
Format and style for writing public relations materials. Emphasis on writing the various types of public relations copy.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 300 , COM 313 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 321 - Advanced Organizational Communication Theory (4)
Analysis of breakdowns in communications systems; identification of barriers and constraints to effective message transmission. Emphasis on practical and creative problem solving.
Prerequisite(s): COM 314 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 325 - Persuasion (4)
How persuasion is affected by messages in various communication contexts. The process is studied through differing aspects of source, channel(s) and receiver(s). Emphasis on contributions from behavioral theorists.
Prerequisite(s): COM 201 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 327 - Intercultural Communication (4)
Considers complexities of communication in a culturally diverse world toward the goal of improving communication effectiveness. Assimilates theory and research from anthropology, sociology, psychology, ethnic and gender studies, conflict & peace studies, and communication. Examines roles of culture, social groups, and individuals in shaping communication. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 337 - Group Communication (4)
Variables of communication within problem-solving groups; development of conference and discussion skills. Secondary emphasis on group psychology as it relates to problem-solving discussions.
Prerequisite(s): COM 201 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 351A - Newspaper Practices (2)
Newspaper laboratory for beginning newspaper staff members. For students interested in gaining practical newspaper experience.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 300 , or permission of instructor.
Component(s): Minimum of 4 hours of activity a week.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit in COM 351A, COM 352A , COM 354A limited to 6 units.
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COM 352A - Magazine Practices (2)
Magazine production course for beginning staff members; includes writing, layout, and production activity.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 300 , COM 312 , or permission of instructor.
Component(s): Minimum of 4 hours activity a week.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit in COM 351A , COM 352A, COM 354A limited to 6 units.
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COM 354A - Broadcast Practices (2)
Television production experience for broadcasting sub-plan students.
Prerequisite(s): COM 301 or permission of instructor.
Component(s): Minimum of 6 hours of production activity a week.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit in COM 351A , COM 352A , COM 354A limited to 6 units.
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COM 357 - In-Depth Reporting (4)
In-depth reporting principles and development, including investigative, interpretive, series, and personality stories. Students required to research background for story assignments.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 300 , COM 317 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 360 - Communication Law (4)
Constitutional, statutory and case law governing freedom of speech and press, libel, privacy, journalist’s confidential sources, subpoena, search warrant, contempt, news gathering and freedom of information, free press and fair trial, obscenity, and access to the media.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
Component(s): Lecture/Case Study.
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COM 361 - Communication Ethics (4)
Responsibility of the mass media and the journalist in today’s society.
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing.
Component(s): Lecture/Case Study.
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COM 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-4)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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COM 409 - Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (4)
Role of communication in the productive settlement of interpersonal and organizational disputes. The course examines effective communication strategies used in negotiation and bargaining situations.
Prerequisite(s): COM 201 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 413 - Public Opinion, Propaganda and the Mass Media (4)
Techniques of sociological and political persuasion, mass media and public opinion in the United States; developments in international propaganda. Integrates disciplines of sociology and political science in application to operation of communication and communications media in society. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 414 - Public Relations Management (4)
Discussion of current public relations practices in businesses and institutions; development of public relations campaigns for specific situations.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 201 , COM 361 , COM 313 , COM 319 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 416 - Advanced Communication Research (4)
Advanced communication research, design, analysis, inference and evaluation, including multivariate methods. Use of computer packages for data analysis. Each student will design, implement and report a research project.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 201 , COM 316 , COM 360 , and COM 361 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 417 - Reporting III (4)
Gathering material and writing newspaper stories pertaining to government and courts; emphasis on organization and procedure of governmental institutions. Students required to research background for story assignments.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 300 , COM 317 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 423 - Political Economy of Mass Communication (4)
Political context of economic principles underwriting communications media. Historical and contemporary assessment of how economics of telecommunications, press, broadcasting, and the Internet interact with wider political processes, including legislative and regulatory agencies. Focus on U.S.-based media-; comparative international references. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 431 - Photoshop (4)
Nature and types of image capture devices, image manipulation and adjustment techniques, and image output devices typically encountered by working photographers and artists; major emphasis upon image manipulation and compositing.
Prerequisite(s): COM 201 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 446 - Special Events Planning (4)
Application of public relations techniques to planning special events. Participation in planning, organization, and implementation of selected events.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 448 - Media Criticism (4)
Analysis and criticism of the mass media. Examination of popular literature on the media and the study of selected programming to determine the state of the art. Writing critical analysis of current programs.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 361 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 451A - Advanced Newspaper Practices (2)
Newspaper laboratory for students who wish experientially based guidance in newspaper editorial and management practices. Minimum of 4 hours of production activity a week.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 300 , COM 351A , or permission of instructor.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit hours in COM 451A, COM 452A , COM 454A limited to 6 units.
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COM 452A - Advanced Magazine Practices (2)
Magazine production course for students in editorial and management positions.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 300 , COM 312 , COM 352A , or permission of instructor.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit hours in COM 451A , COM 452A, COM 454A limited to 6 units.
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COM 454A - Advanced Broadcast Practices (2)
Advanced video production course.
Prerequisite(s): COM 301 and COM 354A , or permission of instructor.
Component(s): Minimum of 4 hours of production activity a week.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit hours in COM
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COM 461 - Applied Communication/Internship (6)
An intensive communication internship or other individual/group study of the communications process as specified by each subplan.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing.
Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
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COM 465 - Online Media (4)
Forms of online storytelling with an emphasis on news writing and editing. Examines the differences and similarities between journalism practiced on the Internet and in other media, such as print and television. Emphasis on efficient, readable copy, timely reporting, presentation strategies and effective use of online resources.
Prerequisite(s): COM 106 , COM 300 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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COM 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Corequisite(s): may be required.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination of both.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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ETC 130/130L - Construction Drafting I/Laboratory (1/1)
Engineering graphics for the development and interpretation of construction drawings. Emphasis on learning the basic tools needed to draw and visualize both two and three dimensional objects. Composition of design and construction drawings using CAD software and hand drafting. Introduction to orthographic projection, auxiliary views, dimensioning and exercises that focus on composing construction details and sections.
Component(s): 1 lecture/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ETC 131/131L - Construction Surveying I/Laboratory (2/2)
Fundamental surveying methods as applied to construction layout. Use of electronic transit and automatic level for location and construction operations. Vertical and horizontal control.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 130 or MAT 114 .
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
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ETC 132/132L - Construction Surveying II/Laboratory (2/2)
Profile levels, cross-section and highway slope-staking for matrix earthwork calculations and cut/fill distribution. Horizontal and vertical highway curves. Topographic surveys, computer application land-mapping. Construction layout of buildings, roads and utilities.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 131/131L or CE 134/134L .
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 2 three-hour laboratories.
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ETC 140L - Construction Drafting II Laboratory (1)
Engineering graphics for the development and interpretation of construction drawings. Emphasis on learning the advanced tools needed to compose and visualize both two and three dimensional design. Use of CAD software to develop 3-Dimensional static and animated models depicting Construction engineering design. Use of software to develop Computer Aided Design tools for analytical interpretation of Bid-Design-Build Construction projects.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 130/130L , CE 127/127L , MFE 126/126L , or CE 128L .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ETC 202 - Construction Materials (3)
Properties of materials used in building and heavy construction. Methods of fabrication and installation of construction materials.
Corequisite(s): ETC 230/230L or CE 127/127L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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ETC 202L - Construction Materials Laboratory (1)
Properties of materials used in building and heavy construction. Methods of fabrication and installation of construction materials.
Corequisite(s): ETC 230/230L or CE 127/127L .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ETC 204 - Construction Inspection (3)
Introduction to construction inspection, functions, responsibilities, authority and technical requirements related to construction.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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ETC 230/230L - Construction Drawings and Specifications/Laboratory (2/1)
A study of the format, guidelines and practices of construction drawings and specifications for buildings and heavy construction. Architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and landscape drawings. Drainage and grading plans.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 130/130L or CE 127/127L .
Corequisite(s): ETC 202 .
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ETC 250/250L - Advanced Computer Applications and E-Construction/Laboratory (2/1)
Application of Electronic Technologies in Construction Engineering for the development of structured routines that are useful in the Construction Engineering profession; Use of emerging technologies such as wireless applications and portable devices in field applications.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 202 .
Corequisite(s): ETC 250L/250.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ETC 270 - Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems (3)
Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems as they relate to the building construction industry. Students will learn various topics through class lectures, discussions, guest lectures, site visits, and class projects. Each system will be explored in terms of the basic engineering principles, design strategy, distribution and equipment, applicable codes, construction drawings, constructability and costs. Topics such as fire protection, fire alarm, building controls, MEP coordination, renewable energy, and commissioning will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 130 or MAT 114 ; and PHY 123 or PHY 133 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
Note(s): Not open to ECET majors.
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ETC 279/279L - Construction Accounting/Laboratory (2/1)
Fundamentals and practices of financial and management accounting in the construction industry, including accounting processes, internal control, cost elements, overhead allocation and financial reports.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 202 .
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination of both.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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ETC 304 - Construction Estimating I (4)
Fundamentals of building construction estimating procedures considering both quantity surveying and pricing of labor, materials, and equipment costs.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 202 ; ETC 230/230L ; and MAT 130 or MAT 114 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ETC 305 - Construction Estimating II (3)
Fundamentals of heavy construction estimating procedures considering both quantity survey and pricing.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 131/131L or CE 134/134L ; ETC 304 ; ETC 312/312L ; and MAT 130 or MAT 114 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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ETC 311 - Structural Theory (4)
Introduction to structural systems used in construction projects. Design loads. Analysis of statically determinate beams, frames, and trusses for forces and deflections. Computer applications. Introduction to statically indeterminate structures using moment distribution.
Prerequisite(s): ETT 220/220L or ME 218 ; MAT 130 or MAT 114 ; and PHY 121 or PHY 131 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ETC 312/312L - Construction Equipment and Methods/Laboratory (3/1)
Practical construction equipment, construction procedure, state-of-the-art construction equipment, selection and application of construction equipment for building and heavy civil construction projects, construction economics.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 202 ; ETC 230/230L ; and ETC 131/131L or CE 134/134L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ETC 315/315L - Timber and Formwork Design/Laboratory (3/1)
Design load requirements. Seismic analysis. Fire-resistive requirements. Design of wood structural elements including sawn lumber, glue laminated beams, and plywood. Connection design. Design of complete systems for vertical and lateral loads. Application of timber design to the construction project including the design of concrete formwork and false work for slabs, beams, columns and walls.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 311 or CE 304 ; and MAT 131 or MAT 116 . Not open to CE majors.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ETC 316 - Steel Design (4)
Theory and design of structural steel tension members, compression members, beams, beam-columns, simple connections, and eccentric connections. Design philosophies. Probabilistic basis of load and resistance factors. Coverage of the American Institute of Steel Construction Load and Resistance Factor Design (AISC-LRFD) specification.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 311 or CE 304 . Not open to CE majors.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ETC 317 - Design of Reinforced Concrete (4)
Analysis, design and detailing of reinforced concrete structural components including beams, slabs and columns, with emphasis on the strength design theory. Elements of integrated building design with primary emphasis on the impact of lateral forces on building stability. Introduction to working stress design theory.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 311 or CE 304 . Not open to CE majors.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ETC 401 - Construction Cost Control (3)
Methods and procedures used in planning, budgeting, scheduling and cost control related to construction projects. Methods of monitoring, trending, forecasting and appraisal of project cost via manual and computer techniques.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 304 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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ETC 402 - Contracts and Specifications (3)
Basic principles and detailed review of design drawings and contract documents, including plans, specifications and agreements involved in the construction of facilities.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 304 or (CE 301 , CE 305 , CE 332/332L , and CE 362/362A ); and senior standing.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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ETC 403 - Construction Safety (3)
Logical problem-solving using safety engineering in construction, considering safety legislation, OSHA. Safety programs, accident prevention and public safety.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 304 or (CE 304 , CE 301 , CE 305 , CE 332/332L , and CE 362/362A ).
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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ETC 405/405L - Construction Planning and Scheduling/Laboratory (3/1)
Fundamentals of methods and procedures used in planning and scheduling construction projects, trade sequencing, recourses allocations, leveling and cost curves, utilization of both manual computer network systems.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 304 or (CE 301 , CE 305 , CE 332/332L , and CE 362/362A ).
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ETC 406 - Construction Organization and Management (3)
Theory and techniques of construction management and the general organizational structure of a contracting firm. Contractor’s policies and procedures regarding the legal, financial, marketing, and personnel management as well as the everyday operations of a construction company and a project.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 304 or (CE 301 , CE 305 , CE 332/332L , and CE 362/362A ).
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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ETC 411/411L - Foundations and Soil Mechanics/Laboratory (3/1)
Selection and methods of installation of foundations and other soil-supported structures. Footings, piles, caissons, retaining structures, soil embankments and fills.
Prerequisite(s): ETT 220/220L or ME 218 ; and ETC 311 or CE 304 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ETC 415/415L - Environmental Sustainable Construction (3/1)
Fundamentals of sustainable construction and the Green Building LEED rating system. Topics include: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation in Design, Benefits of Green Building, and the LEED Certification Processes.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 304 .
Corequisite(s): ETC 415/415L.
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ETC 420/420L - Building Information Modeling/Laboratory (3/1)
Fundamental principles of Building Information Modeling (BIM) as it applies to contruction activities such as: 1) Construction sequence studies, 2) Clash detection between different disciplines, 3) Automated cost estimating by extracting material data from a 3-D BIM model.
Prerequisite(s): ETC 130/130L or (CE 127/127L , CE 301 , CE 305 , CE 332/332L , and CE 362/362A ).
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
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