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NSE 398 - National Student Exchange Study Topics: (1-15)
Study undertaken at a member campus of the National Student Exchange Consortium.
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MPA 500 - Theories of Public Administration and Democratic Governance (4)
Socio-economic, political contexts of public administration; role of public administration in the political process; social values, ethics and public interest; characteristics of public bureaucracy, theories and practices; role and responsibility in democratic accountability, governance.
Component(s): 4 hours seminar.
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MPA 501 - Public Policy Formulation and Implementation (4)
Public policymaking politics, process and execution in the public, public/private and public/not-for-profit context. Emphasis on policy development, planning, implementation strategies, organizational adaptation and assessing consequences for diverse community interests.
Component(s): 4 hours seminar.
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MPA 502 - Public Budgeting and Finance Administration (4)
Examines public agency discretionary decision making, administrative controls, agency coordination, rivalry; intergovernmental relations and budgetary process; emphasis on budgetary reform, planning, process, capital and operating budgets, fiscal management, public accounting procedures; integrated financial management systems.
Component(s): 4 hours seminar.
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MPA 503 - Public Human Resources Issues and Management (4)
Public service concepts, institutions; relationship to executive and legislative functions and issues; adult learning theories, group dynamics; human resource issues including workforce diversity, collaboration, conflict; use of volunteers; assessment methods and instruments.
Component(s): 4 hours seminar.
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MPA 504 - Quantitative Methods for Public Sector Issues (4)
Quantitative methodologies to define, execute, monitor, manage policy, program, projects. Emphasis on problem-solving, actual applications to organizational issues and ethical use of information and analysis in serving diverse community interests.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving/seminars.
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MPA 505 - Qualitative Analytic Methods in the Public Sector (4)
Qualitative methodologies to define, execute, monitor, evaluate public policies, programs. Use of theory to address public sector issues, need for collaboration; qualitative techniques; ethical randomization. Emphasis on problem-solving, actual applications; ethical use of information/analysis in serving diverse communities.
Prerequisite(s): MPA 500 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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MPA 506 - Administrative Ethics (4)
An examination of administrative ethics as a subfield of the study of public administration in the United States, with special emphasis on practical considerations of individual choice, agency structure and public accountability.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture/discussion.
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MPA 507 - Administrative Law (4)
An examination of administrative law, a highly specialized subfield of public law in the United States, with special emphasis on the processes of agency action and decision making.
Prerequisite(s): graduate standing.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture/discussion.
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MPA 520 - Intergovernmental Relations (4)
Issues explored: governance structures, federalism, intergovernmental grants, local and state relationships, legislative and administrative relationships, legislative intent, oversight and monitoring, inter-governmental decision making, administrative ethics.
Component(s): 4 hours seminar.
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MPA 545 - Leadership and Organizational Development (4)
Organizational development, change and innovation, models of organization, structure and design; social values. Context of public organization development; legal structure, political issues, public organization innovation; political and executive leadership characteristics. Faculty team, public administration and business administration will teach this course.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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MPA 550 - Public Policy Program Evaluation (4)
Theoretical and practical issues of collaboration, management and support of policy changes; use of systematic design, development, analysis, execution, presentation to policy decision makers, managers and constituencies. Students will partner with public, non-profit or private sector agencies in policy assessments.
Component(s): 4 lectures/ problem-solving.
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MPA 555 - Contemporary Issues in Public Policy (4)
Public policy history, successes, failures; policy analyst’s role, function; relationship to legislative, executive processes; policy alternatives and options, new models for program development, implementation.
Component(s): 4 hours seminar.
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MPA 599/599A - Special Topics for Graduate Students (1-4)
Study and exploration of topics of current interest related to public administration.
Component(s): May include lectures, seminars, service learning, activity, or research or a combination as determined by the instructor.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 12 units with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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MPA 600 - Seminar on the Integration of Theories, Methods, and Practices (4)
Integration of major theoretical, methodological and practical subject matter; use of case studies, examination of reports, practitioner assessment; preparation and administration of field interviews; selection and presentation of project topic or master’s thesis proposal.
Prerequisite(s): All core courses should be completed. Unconditional standing required.
Component(s): 4 hours seminar.
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MPA 692 - Independent Study (1-4)
Independent study and research on a subject chosen by the student with the consultation, approval, and direction of an advisor.
Prerequisite(s): Unconditional standing required.
Repeatable: Course may be repeated.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Maximum credit, 8 units.
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MPA 695 - Project (4)
Graduate project integrating theories and methodologies; focus on practical concerns and issues of public and nonpublic agencies, diverse perspectives within a task-oriented framework. Contract with participating agency. Faculty and practitioner supervision.
Prerequisite(s): MPA 600 .
Component(s): Specialized activity.
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MPA 696 - Thesis (4)
Compilation, evaluation, interpretation, and presentation in thesis form of individual research supervised by faculty advisor.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all core courses. MPA 600 . Unconditional standing.
Component(s): Specialized activity.
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MPA 697 - Comprehensive Examination (4)
Preparation for and completion of the written comprehensive examination. Failure to complete the exam satisfactorily the second time will result in termination from the program.
Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Candidacy; MPA 500 , MPA 501 , MPA 502 , MPA 503 , MPA 504 , MPA 505 ; MPA 506 or MPA 507 ; and MPA 600 .
Repeatable: May be taken no more than two times.
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MPA 698 - Field Work/Internship (1-4)
Internship in a public sector context. Work assignment developed in a Department of Political Science, MPA program-agency partnership. Assignment and number of units subject to advisor approval.
Prerequisite(s): MPA 500 and two other core courses.
Component(s): Specialized activity.
Repeatable: May enroll for 1-4 units per quarter for a maximum of 4 units.
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MPA 699 - Project or Thesis 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. Advancement to candidacy is required.
Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
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PLT 131/131L - Landscape Horticulture (3/1)
An introduction to the fundamental skills and principles of horticulture in the landscape. Includes an overview of basic classification, anatomy, physiology. Also discussed are the practical applications of planting techniques, pruning, propagation, soils, irrigation, turfgrass and nursery/greenhouse techniques.
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
Note(s): Product fee required.
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PLT 132/132L - Plant Propagation (3/1)
Methods and principles of plant production including propagation by seed, spore, cuttings grafting and layering for ornamental and vegetable and fruit plants. Basic concepts and scientific methods used in selection, production and maintenance of propagation material. Horticultural equipment and structures related to plant production.
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 133/133L - Agricultural Cropping Systems (3/1)
An examination of the applicable cultural practices of world, national, and California cropping systems in relation to fruit, nut, vegetable, field and forage crops. Areas of discussion will include the climatic and cultural requirements, growth and fruiting habits, and varietal characteristics of plants. The production and maintenance of major crops including variety selection, culture, harvesting and processing.
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 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 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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PLT 202/202L - Subtropical Fruits (3/1)
Analytical investigation of citrus, avocado and other subtropical fruit tree orchards. Critical evaluation of environmental requirements, site selection, varietal adaptations, cultural requirements, fruiting and growth habits and economics of producing subtropical fruits. Assessing the harvesting and marketing of fruit crops.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 132/132L , PLT 133/133L .
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 203/203L - Pomology (3/1)
Critical evaluation of the environmental and cultural requirements of California deciduous fruit tree orchards. Emphasis on the basic concepts and scientific methodologies used in the production of stone and pome fruits, grapes, kiwis, strawberry and major nut crops.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 132/132L , PLT 133/133L .
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 211/211L - Landscape Drafting and Design (3/1)
The fundamentals of drafting and graphic presentation. Methods and procedures for preparation of landscape structure components.
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 214 - History of Garden Art (4)
The relationship of ornamental flora to the human living experience to show the continuity with contemporary gardens, homes, parks, and other art. An introduction to the various styles in landscape art as they developed in different cultures and in preceding ages. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C1.
Component(s): 4 lectures.
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PLT 220/220L - Agronomic Principles and Practices (3/1)
Analysis of the production, harvesting, marketing, grading and processing of major agronomic crops of California. Practical application of farm cultural practices in relation to field conditions and environmental factors. Analysis of costs, calendars of operations, and management strategies.
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 222 - Culinary Produce Technology (4)
Procurement, identification and quality standards of vegetables, fruits, and herbs utilized in a restaurant or culinary setting. Integration of seasonality, grading, post-harvest handling and environmental impacts. Discussion of major issues facing the grower and end user, organic vs. conventional produce.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving.
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PLT 223/223L - Pastures and Forage Systems (3/1)
Establishment, management and composition of irrigated and rangeland pastures and major forage crops adapted to southwestern conditions. Identification, botanical characteristics, culture, and livestock utilization of forage species.
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 226/226L - Vegetable Crop Systems (3/1)
Environmental and cultural principles involved in the production of major warm and cool season vegetable crops in the southwest. Economics of production, climatic adaptation, harvesting principles, post-harvest handling. Current topics involving technologies in vegetable production.
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 231/231L - Basic Soil Science (3/1)
Basic concepts of living and non-living systems of soils; integrated relationships between soils and climate, plants, and animals. Physical, chemical, and biological properties of soils. Practical approach to current problems through basic soil principles.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 121 /CHM 121L .
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 232 - Irrigation and Water Management (4)
An introduction to irrigation methods like drip, micro, surface and sprinklers for nursery, landscapes, turfgrass, field crops and tree crop applications. Basic soil-plant-water relationships. Information needed for planning, design and scheduling of an irrigation system, irrigation hydraulics, irrigation efficiencies and modern controllers.
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
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PLT 233/233L - Introduction to Arthropods (3/1)
Insects and related arthropods affecting food, plants, animals, people and their structures. Emphasis will be on economic insects, miscellaneous related arthropods, their morphological and phylogenetic relationships, habits and habitats, and their important biological characteristics.
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 240/240L - Turfgrass Management (3/1)
Considerations in the management of turf, including such specialized areas as golf courses, bowling greens, athletic fields and park lawns. Introduction to major cool and warm season turfgrasses and their identification.
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 245/245L - General Surveying (2/1)
Measurement of distances, elevations, angles, and directions. Prepare Contour maps. Calculations of earth yardage for land forming, cuts and fills and road curves. and aerial photogrammetry. Care of surveying equipment and note taking.
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 251 - Sprinkler Irrigation (4)
Design of sprinkler systems for small landscapes. Selection of sprinkler irrigation equipment such as sprinklers, pipes, pipe fittings, valves, controllers, and specialty devices for efficient water application and to meet codes. Application of soil-water plant relations for scheduling irrigation.
Component(s): 4 lecture/ problem-solving.
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PLT 252/252L - Computer Aided Design (3/1)
Application of the computer software (AUTOCAD) to landscape irrigation design and graphics.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, activity, or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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PLT 300 - Insects and Civilization (4)
Analysis of insects and related arthropods and their influence on life, ranging from everyday events to how they have changed the history of the world. Selected topics on the importance of arthropods in modern and ancient cultures. Open to all majors. Course fulfills GE Synthesis B5.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and two GE Area B sub-areas (1, 2, 3, or 4).
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PLT 301 - Investigative Techniques in Plant Science (4)
Advanced instruction in developing written and oral reports, data analysis, and scientific/technical communication related to Plant Science disciplines. Emphasis on data analysis and interpretation, report writing and presentations in preparation for upper division coursework.
Prerequisite(s): STA 120 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving.
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PLT 302 - Technology Innovations in Plant Science (4)
Current technological innovations that have an impact on the Plant Science field. The topics may change over time as new technology is developed. Theory and practical uses of this technology and exposure to different technological careers. As much of the new innovation combines computers and data analysis with biological systems, the regulations and ethical issues arising from these new technologies will be discussed.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving.
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PLT 303 - Pesticide and Hazardous Material Laws (3)
Federal, State and County pest control laws and regulations affecting individuals, corporations, and agencies; providing for the public welfare and protecting the environment. Emphasis on hazardous materials, pesticide safety, and ground water protection. Function and enforcement practices of regulatory agencies.
Component(s): 3 lectures.
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PLT 311 - Plants and Civilization (4)
A critical review of science, technology and environment as related to plant domestication and current world food and fiber production. Societal implications associated with the biological and technical innovations in world cropping systems will be discussed. Open to all majors. Course fulfills GE Synthesis B5.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and two GE Area B sub-areas (1, 2, 3, or 4).
Component(s): Four 1-hour lecture/discussions.
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PLT 320/320L - Agricultural Insect Pests (3/1)
Recognition of important insects and mites attacking major field, grain, and vegetable crops and subtropical and deciduous fruit plants. Host preference and identification of damage to plant parts. Pest biologies and problems relating to arthropod pest management programs.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 233/233L or equivalent.
Component(s): 3 Lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 321/321L - Crop Quality and Utilization (3/1)
Grades, quality factors, and processing of major cereal, forage, and fiber crops. Analysis of nutritional values and market factors. Identification of optimal harvesting, storage, and quality issues to facilitate utilization and marketing.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 220/220L or PLT 223/223L .
Component(s): 3 Lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 328/328L - Arboriculture (2/1)
Selection, planting, care and management of ornamental trees. Practice in the techniques of climbing. Safety practices.
Prerequisite(s): LA 241/241L .
Component(s): 2 hours lecture. 1 three-hour field laboratory.
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PLT 331/331L - Weeds and Weed Control (3/1)
Identification and control of weeds in crops, range lands, ornamentals, turfgrass and non-crop areas. Weed ecology, competition, reproduction, seed dormancy. Methods of weed control, cultural, biological, chemical, and integrated pest management strategies. Classification of herbicides and their modes of action.
Prerequisite(s): completion of GE sub-area B2 and B3.
Component(s): 3 lectures, 1 three- hour lab,
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PLT 332/332L - Soil Fertility and Fertilizers (3/1)
Understanding the influence of soil biological, physical, and chemical properties and their interactions on nutrient availability for plants. Identify plant nutrition problems and investigate the relationship of edaphic factors on nutrient availability. Formulate a probable corrective action by developing a fertilizer plan based on soil and tissue tests. Identify soil and nutrient management practices that maximize productivity.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231/231L .
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 333 - Integrated Pest Management (4)
Critical evaluation of ecosystem-based strategies used in management of pests in agricultural, industrial, urban, horticultural and structural environments. Control measures are implemented on target pests after monitoring and evaluating damaging populations and following established laws, guidelines and treatment recommendations.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 233/233L and completion of GE sub-area B2 and B3.
Component(s): 4 lectures.
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PLT 334/334L - Soil Resource Management and Conservation (3/1)
An integrated study of principles and methods for managing soil and water resources for multiple uses, sustainable agriculture, environmental quality, and erosion control. Integrated effects of soil, climate, topography, and land use; social, political, and economic relationships.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231/231L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 336/336L - Bee Science (2/1)
Practical application of management principles for effective establishment, care and maintenance of apiaries. Pollination and value of bees to agriculture. Recognition and control of bee diseases. Laws and regulations pertaining to beekeeping.
Component(s): 2 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 337/337L - Native Plant Materials (2/1)
Native California plants suitable for landscape purposes. Their identification, habits of growth, cultural requirements, and landscape use.
Component(s): 2 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 340/340L - Drip Irrigation (2/1)
Design of drip irrigation systems, including emitter selection and uniformity of water distribution. Lateral, and mainline design, filtration, fertilization and automation are included. Application of plant water requirements for drip irrigation scheduling.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 251 .
Component(s): 2 lectures/problem-solving. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 351/351L - Postharvest Physiology (3/1)
Critical evaluation of the effects of post harvest handling of horticultural crops from the standpoint of harvest, storage, storage pathological problems and transportation through the marketing channels to the consumer. Examine the storage, ripening and processing of fresh horticultural commodities. Completion of GE sub-area B2 and B3.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 202/202L or PLT 203/203L or PLT 226/226L .
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 352/352L - Soil Materials and Management (3/1)
Comprehensive evaluation of soils, soil materials, and technical and scientific methodologies for managing soils and soil materials for the production of agronomic and horticulture crops on a sustained basis while preserving environmental quality. Presented in an interactive setting.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231/231L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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PLT 401 - Crop Ecology (4)
Group research and writing project integrating environmental, ecological, economic, pest and disease management, genetics, and soil and water management in a business management setting.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231/231L , PLT 301 , senior standing.
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PLT 404/404L - Plant Breeding (3/1)
Principles of traditional plant breeding methods and theory including genetic principles, effects of selection, reproductive systems and mapping techniques. Lab project demonstrates the integration of molecular-aided and traditional breeding methods.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 115/115A/115L or BIO 121/121L .
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 411 - Environmental Toxicology (4)
Survey and analyses of the effects of civilization on the environment. Emphasis will be placed on the effects of agriculture and other forms of commerce on food, water, air and soil, and human health.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231/231L , senior standing.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
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PLT 416/416L - Landscape Contracting and Estimating (3/1)
Management of landscape maintenance and construction contracting considering legal aspects, insurance requirements. estimating, and business promotion. Management of contractors by public entities. Preparation of specifications.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 131/131L
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 421/421L - Crop Diseases (3/1)
Diagnosis and control of diseases of horticultural and agronomic crops.
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 422/422L - Advanced Plant Propagation (3/1)
Current topics in plant propagation concerning juvenility, growth regulators, scion/rootstock combinations, and tissue culturing. Emphasis on commercial propagation by cuttings, grafting/budding, tissue culturing, division, layering, and seeding.
Prerequisite(s): BOT 428/428L .
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 427/427L - Diseases of Ornamentals (3/1)
Diagnosis and control of biotic and abiotic diseases of ornamental plants in production and use. Labs include field trips to production areas.
Component(s): 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 431/431L - Soil Chemistry (3/1)
Critical evaluation of fundamental chemical processes in soils such as ion exchange, ion precipitation, redox reactions, partitioning, adsorption, desorption and nature of soil minerals and organic matter. Evaluate various chemical processes affecting fate, transport, and availability of heavy metals and organic contaminants in soils.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 231/231L , CHM 121 /CHM 121L .
Concurrent: Concurrent enrollment required.
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 434/434L - Golf Course Management (3/1)
Management, supervision, maintenance, and operation of golf courses. A study of the equipment, scheduling, promotion and personnel required and related facilities of public and private courses.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 240/240L .
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three hour laboratory.
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PLT 437/437L - Environmental Sustainable Agriculture (3/1)
Environmental aspects of American agricultural systems and the future of the regulatory measures to ensure long term prosperity in food and fiber production. Field activities and design of farming practices on college operated acreage.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 110/111L or completion fo GE Sub-area B2 and B3.
Component(s): 3 Lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 440/440L - Advanced Irrigation Water Management (3/1)
Application of soil-water-plant relations, climactic conditions and best management practices to develop effective schedules of irrigation water for residential, commercial, industrial, park and golf course systems. Evaluation of water conservation issues, water policies and codes and other related matters.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 251 or PLT 340/340L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 441 - Internship in Plant Science (2-4)
On the job experience with public and private agencies for advanced students. Professional-type experience new to the student so that a valuable contribution toward career development results. Written and oral reports necessary. Approval before enrolling is required.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing.
Repeatable: Each course can be repeated for a total of 12 units.
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PLT 443/443L - Landscape Management Problem-Solving (3)
Technical aspects of landscape management in problem-solving case studies. Aspects of turf management, plant materials, personnel issues, equipment, irrigation, and chemical use in maintaining public and private landscapes.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 131/131L .
Component(s): 3 lectures. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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PLT 461 - Senior Project (2)
Selection of a project under faculty supervision. Students have to complete a detailed literature review of previous research in similar areas of involvement. Students have to write a report similar to the introduction section of peer-reviewed journals in the area of interest.
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PLT 462 - Senior Project (4)
Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Project results are presented in a formal report.
Prerequisite(s): PLT 461 , junior standing.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Minimum 120 hours total time.
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PLT 463 - Undergraduate Seminar (2)
Critical reviews of contemporary research in the field of Plant Science. The student will analyze, critique and advocate by inductive and deductive methods, that inferences in contemporary literature are based on fact or a logical, unambiguous extension of fact. Oral reports of literature and senior projects are required.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing, passing score on GWT, PLT 441 or PLT 461 and PLT 462 .
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PLT 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.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, activity, or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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PHY 102 - Fundamentals of Physics (4)
Various theories of matter and energy and the principles and laws that describe their behavior and applications. Some special knowledge of modern science that will function in a socially desirable manner in the lives of students. Course fulfills GE Sub-area B1.
Prerequisite(s): A college math course. PHY 102 is not open to students who have credit for PHY 121 or PHY 131 .
Component(s): 4 lectures.
Grading: Optional credit/no credit grading basis at the student’s request.
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PHY 105/105L - Physics of Musical Sound (3/1)
The fundamentals of acoustics and its application to music-vibrations, wave, hearing, pure tones, complex tones, resonance, scales, consonance, and the physics of musical instruments.
Component(s): 3 lecture/problem-solving, 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: Sp, even years
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PHY 121 - College Physics (3)
A study of vectors, motion, forces, gravity, work and energy, momentum, angular motion and mechanical properties of matter. Course fulfills GE Sub-area B1 in combination with laboratory course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 106 , or MAT 114 , or equivalent.
Corequisite(s): PHY 121L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. Not for students majoring in physics or engineering.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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PHY 121L - College Physics Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany College Physics lecture series. Experiments in mechanics, hydrostatics, wave motion, thermodynamics, optics, electricity and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. PHY 121L fulfills GE Sub-area B1, in combination with lecture course, and B3.
Corequisite(s): PHY 121 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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PHY 122 - College Physics (3)
Heat, wave motion, sound, light and optical devices.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 121 and PHY 121L .
Corequisite(s): PHY 122L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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PHY 122L - College Physics Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany College Physics lecture series. Experiments in mechanics, hydrostatics, wave motion, thermodynamics, optics, electricity and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics.
Corequisite(s): PHY 122 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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PHY 123 - College Physics (3)
Electricity and magnetism, DC and AC circuits, electronics, atomic and nuclear physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 122 and PHY 122L .
Corequisite(s): PHY 123L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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PHY 123L - College Physics Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany College Physics lecture series. Experiments in mechanics, hydrostatics, wave motion, thermodynamics, optics, electricity and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics.
Corequisite(s): PHY 123 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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PHY 131 - General Physics (3)
Fundamental principles of mechanics, vectors, statics, uniform motion, accelerated motion, work and energy, momentum, and rotational motion. Course fulfills GE Sub-area B1 in combination with laboratory course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 114 or MAT 130 .
Corequisite(s): MAT 115 or MAT 131 , and PHY 131L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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PHY 131A - General Physics Recitation (1)
Optional recitation to accompany PHY 131 of the General Physics lecture series. Group tutorial activities in Newtonian mechanics.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 114 or MAT 130 .
Concurrent: PHY 131 .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Grading: credit/no credit.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
Note(s): Students may take the lecture course without taking the recitation, but may not take the recitation without the lecture course.
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PHY 131L - General Physics Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany General Physics lecture series. Experiments in mechanics, hydrostatics, wave motion, thermodynamics, optics, and electricity and magnetism. PHY 131L fulfills GE Sub-area B1, in combination with lecture course, and B3.
Concurrent: To be taken concurrently with PHY 131 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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PHY 132 - General Physics (3)
Fundamental principles of fluid mechanics, harmonic motion, waves, thermodynamics, and kinetic theory.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 115 or MAT 131 , C- or better in PHY 131 .
Corequisite(s): MAT 116 or MAT 132 , and PHY 132L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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PHY 132A - General Physics Recitation (1)
Optional recitation to accompany PHY 132 of the General Physics lecture series. Group tutorial activities in oscillations, waves, fluids, heat, and gravitation.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 115 or MAT 131 ; and PHY 131 .
Concurrent: PHY 132 .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Grading: credit/no credit.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
Note(s): Students may take the lecture course without taking the recitation, but may not take the recitation without the lecture course.
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PHY 132L - General Physics Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany General Physics lecture series. Experiments in mechanics, hydrostatics, wave motion, thermodynamics, optics, and electricity and magnetism.
Concurrent: To be taken concurrently with PHY 132 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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PHY 133 - General Physics (3)
Fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism, Coulomb’s law, electric fields, potential, properties of dielectrics, capacitance, Ohm’s law, magnetism and magnetic fields, measuring instruments, and induced emf.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 115 or MAT 131 , C- or better in PHY 131 .
Corequisite(s): MAT 116 or MAT 132 , and PHY 133L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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PHY 133A - General Physics Recitation (1)
Optional recitation to accompany PHY 133 of the General Physics lecture series. Group tutorial activities in electricity and magnetism.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 115 or MAT 131 ; and PHY 131 .
Concurrent: PHY 133 .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Grading: credit/no credit.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
Note(s): Students may take the lecture course without taking the recitation, but may not take the recitation without the lecture course.
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PHY 133L - General Physics Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany General Physics lecture series. Experiments in mechanics, hydrostatics, wave motion, thermodynamics, optics, and electricity and magnetism.
Concurrent: To be taken concurrently with PHY 133 respectively.
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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PHY 200 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, study or survey of selected problems. Approval of problem must be obtained in the Physics and Astronomy Department office prior to enrollment.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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PHY 234 - Introduction to Electromagnetic Radiation and Special Relativity (3)
AC circuits, electromagnetic oscillations, Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves, geometric optics, physical optics, and special theory of relativity.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 122 or PHY 132 , and PHY 123 or PHY 133 (with a minimum grade of C- (1.70) or better in both courses), and MAT 116 or MAT 132 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: W
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PHY 234A - Electromagnetism and Special Relativity Recitation (1)
Optional recitation to accompany the Electromagnetic Radiation and Special Relativity lecture (PHY 234 ). Group tutorial activities in AC circuits, EM waves, optics, and relativity.
Prerequisite(s): MAT 116 or MAT 132 , PHY 122 or PHY 132 , and PHY 123 or PHY 133 .
Concurrent: PHY 234 .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Grading: credit/no credit.
When Offered: W
Note(s): Students may take the lecture course without taking the recitation, but may not take the recitation without the lecture course.
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PHY 234L - Introductory Laboratory on Electromagnetic Radiation and Special Relativity (1)
Experiments on optics and electromagnetism.
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: W
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PHY 235 - Introduction to Quantum Physics (3)
Origin of the quantum theory; Bohr theory; wave mechanics and atomic structure; introduction to nuclear physics.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 234 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp
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PHY 235A - Quantum Physics Recitation (1)
Optional recitation to accompany the Introduction to Quantum Physics lecture (PHY 235 ). Group tutorial activities on photons, energy levels, and wave functions.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 234 .
Concurrent: PHY 235 .
Component(s): 2 hours activity.
Grading: credit/no credit.
When Offered: Sp
Note(s): Students may take the lecture course without taking the recitation, but may not take the recitation without the lecture course.
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PHY 235L - Introductory Laboratory on Quantum Physics (1)
Experiments illustrative of modern physics.
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
When Offered: Sp
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