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SOC 204 - Research Methods in Sociology I (4)
Introduction and intermediate exposure to the methods, techniques, theoretical approaches and data analysis used in sociological research. Emphasis on quantitative methods, theoretical approaches and critical debates.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 and open only to PSY and SOC majors and minors.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 205 - Research Methods in Sociology II (4)
Introduction and intermediate exposure to the following methods, techniques, and data analysis used in carrying out sociological research: field research, interviews, discourse analysis, focus groups, life history and narrative analysis. SOC 205 emphasizes qualitative research methods.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 and SOC 204 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 301 - Contemporary Social Problems (4)
Survey of contemporary U.S. and international social problems including those related to environment, social institutions, crime, and health. Sociological analysis of the political, economic, and cultural impact of social problems. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 302 - Criminology (4)
Causal theories, nature, extent, control, and prevention of crimes. Differences across cultures with emphasis on prevention and rehabilitation, both inside and outside penal institutions.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 305 - Classic Sociological Theory (4)
Presents and critiques fundamental theoretical assumptions of classic sociological theory. Marx, Weber and Durkheim and other classical theorists. Patterns of thought necessary for critical analysis of sociological theories are systematically outlined and utilized by students.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 and SOC 202 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 306 - Contemporary Sociological Theory (4)
Presents and critiques fundamental theoretical assumptions of contemporary sociological theory. Symbolic interactionism, structuralism, post-structuralism, postmodernism and multi-racial feminism. Patterns of thought necessary for critical analysis and sociological theories are systematically outlined and utilized by students.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 , SOC 202 , and SOC 305 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 307/307A - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3)
Correlational techniques and inferential statistics useful to behavioral scientists. Product moment and rank order correlation coefficients, t-ratios, introduction to analysis of variance, selected non-parametric statistics. Selection, application, and interpretation of appropriate statistics for analysis of behavioral data.
Prerequisite(s): STA 120 , PSY 204 or SOC 204 .
Corequisite(s): PSY/SOC 307 and PSY/SOC 307A.
Component(s): 3 lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
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SOC 307/307A - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3/1)
Correlational techniques and inferential statistics useful to behavioral scientists. Product moment and rank order correlation coefficients, t-ratios, introduction to analysis of variance, selected non-parametric statistics. Selection, application, and interpretation of appropriate statistics for analysis of behavioral data.
Prerequisite(s): STA 120 , PSY 204 or SOC 204 .
Corequisite(s): PSY 307/SOC 307 and PSY/SOC 307A
Component(s): 3 lectures, 1 two-hour activity.
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SOC 309 - Social Stratification and Inequality (4)
Theories and research concerning social stratification; historical roots and contemporary manifestations of inequitable power relationships in the areas of class, race, gender, and sexuality; subordinate group responses to inequality.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 , SOC 202 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 310 - Social Organization (4)
Structure and function of selected social organizations, with emphasis on social processes, social evolution, and social planning.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 320 - Ethnic Relations in America (4)
Social and social-psychological theory in relation to prejudice and discrimination. Emphasis on current ethnic contacts and conflicts in the United States. Comparison with such conflicts in other parts of the world.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 321 - Family as a Social Institution (4)
Social and cultural development of the family as a social institution, focusing upon the structures, functions, cultural cross-cultural and historical variation forms of disorganization and analysis of current trends.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 322 - Politics as a Social Institution (4)
Relates social structure to the political process and how individuals and groups maneuver for relative advantage in the context of local and regional politics.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 323 - Sociology of Minority Communities (4)
Materials and methods of the sociological study of minority communities; comparisons of minority communities across cultures; concepts and principles; differential structure and process of minority group life; social institutions in the context of value system conflict; indigenous efforts to alleviate community problems.
Prerequisite(s): upper division standing.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 324 - Religion in American Life (4)
Focus upon the various religious orientations in the United States and other countries. Inter-relationship among ethnicity, social class, and religious affiliation discussed.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 328 - Gender and Sexuality (4)
An interdisciplinary survey of gender differences, sex roles; the issues and controversies, causes and consequences of the changes in men’s and women’s lives particularly in the last two decades. Historical, cross cultural and future perspectives will be examined. Lecture, small group discussion, class reports.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 or EWS 145 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 330 - Population and Society (4)
Population trends and problems in modern society. Focus on demographic characteristics of world population, with special reference to urban concentrations and underdeveloped nations.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 335 - Social Issues in Film (4)
Analysis of social issues and problems by examining popular culture through contemporary film. Themes to be explored include issues of identity, alienation, deviance, violence, sexuality, race, gender, and social class.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 340 - Social Change (4)
Social theories and explanations of the causes, effects, and meanings of social, political, and cultural change worldwide. Technological, cultural, political, ideological and material changes that precipitated and resulted from industrialization/urbanization and globalization/post-industrialization. Global and local changes in family life, work, leisure and social relations are central.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 345/345A - Computer Methods in Behavioral Science (3/1)
Survey of computer methods in behavioral science research. Use of computers to explore internet resources, to present stimuli and record subject responses, to conduct web-based experiments or surveys, to digitally record or otherwise observe and code behavior, to analyze data using statistical software, and to model human cognition and behavior.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 204 or SOC 204 or PSY 204 or SOC 205 .
Corequisite(s): SOC 345/345A.
Component(s): 3 lecture, 1 two-hour activity.
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SOC 350 - Collective Behavior and Social Movements (4)
Analysis of the dynamics of collective behavior: riots, fads, public opinion and social movements; discussion of different concepts related to social movements including collective consciousness, strategies, alliances, mobilization, co-optation, repression and outcomes.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 360 - Juvenile Delinquency (4)
Juvenile delinquency in California and elsewhere; types and extent; theories of causation; laws, courts, correctional institutions, probation; delinquent subcultures, middle-class delinquency; new programs.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 380 - Political Sociology (4) Crosslisted as: PSY 380.
Social bases of the political process. Socialization, participation, elite mass relationships. Influence of factors such as class, race, religion, and sex on political attitudes and behavior.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
Note(s): College of Engineering only. Not open to Political Science, Behavioral Science, Psychology, or Sociology majors.
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SOC 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, or practicum in selected problem areas.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 6 units with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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SOC 401 - Urban Sociology (4)
The organization of the modern city; emphasis on the social problems of the modern industrial urban center. Analysis of trends in urban and suburban communities; ecological patterns and change.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 402 - Socialization: Self and Society (4)
Analysis of social interaction relating to development of self; reciprocal influences between individual and society. Development of social roles and the symbolic nature of interaction.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 and SOC 202 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 403 - Sociology of Emotion (4)
A seminar to examine emotions from a sociological perspective. Investigation of social, cultural, and historical influences on emotion. Emphases on emotion and display norms, emotion culture and emotion management, the social construction of emotion, socialization of emotion, symbolic interactionist approaches and structural theories.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 202 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 425 - Social Gerontology (4)
Aging as an important part of the human life cycle. Aging as a social, family and personal problem; demographic issues, the aged as a minority. Students select, analyze, and present topics of special interest in this area.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 and SOC 202 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 430 - Sociology of Mental Disorders (4)
An interdisciplinary examination of sociological factors related to the occurrence and prevalence of mental disorders. Wide range of topics, including effects of ethnicity, social class, sex and marital status.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 202 and PSY 202 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 434 - Field Research Methods (4)
Study of field research methods in social settings. Development of skills for collection and analyzing intensive interview and observation data. Development of the social construction of reality perspective.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 , SOC 202 , and SOC 205 .
Component(s): 1 lecture/problem-solving and 120 hours of supervised field work.
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SOC 440 - Technology and Society (4)
Explores the relationship between technological development and social life. How technology impacts society and how social, political and economic factors inhibit and encourage the development of technology. Issues of inequality regarding access are central.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SOC 444/444A - Survey Research (3/1) Crosslisted as: PSY 444/444A
Through the development and execution of an original research project, students become experienced with the methodology, strengths and problems in survey research: hypothesis development, operationalization, sampling, questionnaire construction, data analysis and report writing.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 204 or SOC 204 , SOC 201 , and STA 120 .
Corequisite(s): SOC 444/444A.
Component(s): 3 lecture/problem-solving, 1 two-hour activity.
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SOC 451 - Social Inequality and Sport (4) Crosslisted as: KIN 451
Social inequality is investigated, using sport as an institutional example. Social science theories of inequality are applied to the empirical example of sport. Explanations for inequality, critiques, and possibilities for change are examined within the microcosm of the sports world. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
Component(s): 4 lectures.
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SOC 461 - Senior Project (2)
Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems that graduates must solve in their fields of employment or interest. Formal written report required.
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SOC 462 - Senior Project (2)
Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems that graduates must solve in their fields of employment or interest. Formal written report required.
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SOC 463 - Undergraduate Seminar (2)
Study and discussion of recent developments in behavioral sciences, contrasted with student’s’ senior project.
Prerequisite(s): PSY 461 , and PSY 462 /SOC 462 .
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SOC 498 - Senior Seminar (4)
Contemporary concepts, issues, and studies in the behavioral sciences.
Prerequisite(s): SOC major and upper division standing.
Component(s): 4 seminar.
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SOC 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): permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): PSY/SOC 499 and 499A or 499L (if appropriate).
Component(s): Instruction may be by lecture, activity, laboratory, or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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SSC 101 - Introduction to Social Sciences (4)
An analysis of each of the many disciplines comprising the social sciences with particular emphasis on their interrelationships. A study of source materials and library techniques as well as methods employed by social scientists. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D3.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
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SW 300 - Survey of Social Welfare (4)
Historical overview of social welfare as an institutional response to social needs. Major focus is on analysis of social problems and society’s responses within the context of current economic and political policy. Evaluation of current trends and future possibilities. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D3.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SW 301 - Social Work Practice (4)
Introduction to generalist model of social work practice. Theoretical foundations for and value base of professional practice. Problem-solving process, the nature of assessment and helping skills, client and worker roles and human diversity.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SW 303 - Human Services in Health Settings (4)
A multidisciplinary examination of the rapid development of specialized health care and human services for children and adults. Problem-solving and analysis of case studies, focus on psycho-social, cultural, religious, government influences in the delivery of health care.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SW 318 - Contemporary Treatment of Law Violators (4)
Introduction and review of the complex problems posed by the criminal justice and corrections field. Historical and current public and private efforts to modify the behavior of the law violator will be reviewed and evaluated through the analysis of case histories.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SW 320 - Probation and Parole (4)
The theoretical and philosophical basis of probation and parole. Historical background; development and practice of investigation; supervision and treatment role of probation and parole officers. Past and present treatment models related to officer, offender, and community.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SW 322 - Family Violence (4)
An introduction to the study of domestic violence and its manifestations in the family. Focus on problem-solving needs of practitioners and educators in identification, referral, case management and treatment of victims and perpetrators.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 .
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SW 402 - Field Work (2)
Students will serve an internship with an organization that has an operation appropriate to their vocational or graduate school interests.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of academic supervisor and placement organization. SOC 201 .
Repeatable: Course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 units.
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SW 431 - Social Policy and Issues (4)
Seminar to examine the cultural and structural elements that shape social policy in the United States. Emphasis on social welfare policy. Topics include: social security, poverty, child welfare, immigration, physical and mental health.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201 , SOC 202 and SW 300 .
Component(s): 4 seminar.
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SW 470 - Death and Dying (4)
Death and dying in American society. Attitudes towards dying expressed in contemporary institutional policies and practices; cultural variations; selected case histories. Social work practice with the dying and their families.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 201
Component(s): 4 lecture discussion.
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SPN 151 - Elementary Spanish I (4)
Essentials of the spoken and written language for the beginner. Fundamentals of pronunciation, intonation and grammar, within a cultural context. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C3.
Component(s): 4 lectures/recitations.
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SPN 152 - Elementary Spanish II (4)
Extension of fundamentals of the spoken and written language within a cultural context for the continuing student. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C3.
Component(s): 4 lectures/recitations.
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SPN 153 - Elementary Spanish III (4)
Advanced grammatical patterns and pronunciation within a cultural context for the continuing student. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C3.
Component(s): 4 lectures/recitations.
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SPN 154 - Spanish for Spanish Speakers I (4)
Development of all four basic skills in Spanish: comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on orthography, written style, and ability to distinguish between substandard dialects and general Latin American Spanish. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C3.
Prerequisite(s): ability to communicate in spoken Spanish.
Component(s): 4 lectures/recitations.
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SPN 200 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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SPN 250 - Spanish for Spanish Speakers II (4)
Further development of all four basic skills in Spanish: comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis on orthography, written style, and ability to distinguish between substandard dialects and general Latin American Spanish. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C3.
Component(s): 4 lectures/recitations.
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SPN 251 - Intermediate Spanish (4)
Review of grammar and additional elements of Spanish structure presented within the context of Hispanic cultures. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C3.
Component(s): 4 lectures/recitations.
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SPN 252 - Intermediate Spanish Reading (4)
Development of reading comprehension skills for interpreting journalistic and literary styles within a cultural context. Vocabulary building. Decoding of complex discourse structures. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C3.
Component(s): 4 lectures/ problem-solving.
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SPN 253 - Intermediate Spanish Conversation (4)
Intensive practice in comprehension and production of oral Spanish within the framework of Hispanic cultures. Group discussions and oral presentations. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C3.
Component(s): 4 lectures/recitations.
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SPN 254 - Intermediate Spanish Composition (4)
Concentration on practical writing within the framework of Hispanic cultures. Course fulfills GE Sub-area C3.
Prerequisite(s): any 200-level Spanish course.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 256 - Introduction to Modern Hispanic Fiction (4)
Readings in the Spanish/Spanish American short story. Analysis and discussion of texts within a cultural context.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 260 - Business Spanish (4)
Business vocabulary, grammatical structures, and cultural concepts necessary to do business in the Spanish-speaking world. Content suitable for students pursuing careers in business international studies or as interpreters.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture/discussion.
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SPN 299 - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): may be required.
Component(s): Lecture, laboratory, or a combination of both.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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SPN 350 - Advanced Spanish Conversation (4)
Further development of oral proficiency. Continued practice in group discussions with emphasis on refining rhetorical strategies and selecting vocabulary for contextual variety.
Prerequisite(s): any 200-level Spanish course.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 350S - Advanced Spanish Conversation (4)
Further development of oral proficiency. Continued practice in group discussions with emphasis on refining rhetorical strategies and selecting vocabulary for contextual variety.
Prerequisite(s): any 200-level Spanish course.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 351 - Advanced Spanish Composition (4)
Advanced writing, with emphasis on stylistics, the essay, and the research paper, within the framework of Hispanic cultures.
Prerequisite(s): any 200-level Spanish course.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 352 - Spanish Civilization (4)
Culture of Spain, including art, music, history, customs, and world outlook.
Component(s): 4 lectures/recitations.
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SPN 354 - Latin American Civilization (4)
Culture of Latin America, including pre-Columbian civilizations, colonial, and early national periods.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 355 - Contemporary Latin American Civilization (4)
Culture of present-day Latin America, including art, music, history, and customs. Relations with the United States.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 356 - Survey of Spanish Literature (4)
Introduction to the history and evolution of Spanish literature. Selected readings in a variety of genres, from the medieval epic to 20th century postmodern poetry, prose, and/or drama.
Prerequisite(s): any 200-level Spanish course.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 358 - Survey of Spanish-American Literature (4)
Philosophical, religious, political, and literary ideas in Spanish American writing, from its beginning to the present, with emphasis on major works.
Prerequisite(s): any 200-level Spanish course.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 370 - Spanish Morphology (4)
Comprehensive description of Spanish grammatical structures. Emphasis on complexities of Spanish grammar as illustrated in oral and written texts.
Prerequisite(s): any 200-level Spanish course.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture/discussion.
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SPN 371 - Spanish Phonetics, Phonology and Dialectology (4)
A comprehensive description of the phonetic and phonological system of Spanish and overview of geographic linguistic variation in the Spanish-speaking world.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 254 or instructor’s approval.
Component(s): 4 lecture/discussion.
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SPN 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing or permission of instructor.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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SPN 401 - Spanish for Teachers (4)
Vocabulary, grammatical structures and cultural concepts needed in classroom settings. Content course targeting those wanting to teach effectively in a multilingual environment.
Prerequisite(s): any 200-level Spanish course.
Component(s): 4 lecture/discussions.
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SPN 450 - Spanish Syntax (4)
Analysis of the linguistic logic which underlies Spanish syntax. Developing and stating generalizations about Spanish structure. Some fieldwork.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 251 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 451 - Spanish Applied Linguistics (4)
Introduction to the phonological, morphological and syntactical problems involved in acquiring Spanish as a second language. An overview of regional dialects and social differentiation.
Prerequisite(s): SPN 251 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 454 - Early Modern Spanish Literature (4)
Renaissance and Baroque authors such as Cervantes, Teresa de Avila, and Lope de Vega. Overview of historical factors in 16th and 17th century Spain: the picaresque novel, lyric poetry, and the theater.
Prerequisite(s): any 200-level Spanish course.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 455 - Literature of Mexico (4)
The evolution of Mexican literature with emphasis on ancient lyric poetry and didactic prose, viceregal Renaissance and Baroque masters such as Sor Juana, and 20th century authors such as Octavio Paz and Rosario Castellanos.
Prerequisite(s): any 200- level Spanish course.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 456 - Latin American Women Writers (4)
The role of women in cultural production in the Spanish-speaking western hemisphere and their marginalization from the literary canon. Close examination of texts in drama, poetry, and prose, with an emphasis on the 17th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
Prerequisite(s): any 200-level Spanish course.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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SPN 458 - History of the Spanish Language (4)
A general linguistic history of Spanish based on the political and cultural history of the Spanish-speaking world. Evolution of sounds and forms, word borrowings, and changes in meaning.
Prerequisite(s): any 200-level Spanish course.
Component(s): 4 lecture/discussions.
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SPN 480 - Spanish Capstone Course (4)
Integration and assessment of students’ cumulative experiences as Spanish majors through specific seminar-style research issues which vary with each offering.
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Component(s): 4 lecture/discussion.
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SPN 499 - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): may be required.
Component(s): Lecture, laboratory, or a combination of both.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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STA 120 - Statistics with Applications (4)
Collection and summarization of data; measures of central tendency and dispersion; probability; binomial and normal distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis-testing. Course fulfills GE Sub-area B4.
Prerequisite(s): Within the last THREE quarters, must have either achieved a minimum placement score on the appropriate MDPT or C or better in MAT 12 , or MAT 105 , or MAT 106 , or MAT 125 , or MAT 191 ; or, within the last year must have earned 50 or better on the ELM; or, within the last 18 months must have earned either 550 or better on the SAT or 23 or better on the ACT. Not open to mathematics or engineering majors.
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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STA 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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STA 210 - Statistical Computing (4)
Use of computer packages, inferences about means of two populations, dependent and independent samples, small and large samples, inferences about proportions and variances, correlation and regression.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in STA 120 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp
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STA 220 - Discrete Probability Models (4)
Set-theoretic approach to probability in finite sample spaces. Conditional probability, independence, binomial, hypergeometric and related distributions.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT 105 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: W
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STA 241 - Applied Probability Theory (4)
Rules of Probability, random variables, expected values of random variables, distribution of functions of a random variable. Discrete and continuous probability distributions with applications. Sampling methods. Descriptive statistics, central limit theorem and estimation.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT 116 or MAT 131 or consent of instructor. Not open to students with credit in STA 315 or ECE 315 .
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W
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STA 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 selected in advance.
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
Component(s): Lecture/activity/laboratory or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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STA 309 - Statistical Methods in Engineering and the Physical Sciences (3)
The uses of statistics in testing, inspection and production, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability, binomial and normal distributions, sampling theory, hypothesis-testing and estimation, comparison of two populations. Not open to students required to take STA 315 or ECE 315 .
Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT 116 or MAT 131 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 3 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
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STA 310 - Sampling Theory and Applications (4)
Random Sampling including stratified, cluster, systematic, multistage, multiphase, and probability sampling methods. Derivations of estimators, error bounds and sample sizes.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in STA 120 or equivalent or consent of instructor
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp, odd years
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STA 315 - Probability and Statistics for Engineers (4)
Statistical and probabilistic concepts for the analysis of electrical and electronic systems associated with random phenomena. Application to communication, control, instrumentation and logic systems.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT 215 or consent of instructor. Not open to students with credit in ECE 315 , STA 309 or students required to take STA 241 .
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
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STA 326 - Statistical Methods for Computer Scientists (4)
Rules of Probability. Discrete and continuous distributions including the multinomial distribution. Sampling distributions. Point and interval estimation. Hypothesis-testing. Large and small sample inferences for means, proportions and variances. Introduction to queuing theory and regression.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT 214 or consent of instructor. Not open to students required to take STA 241 .
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp, Su
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STA 341 - Applied Statistics (4)
Joint distributions, central limit theorem. Maximum likelihood estimation. Point and interval estimation, hypothesis-testing. Small and large sample inferences. Contingency table analysis and Chi-square tests. Linear regression and correlation. Use of computer package for applied problems.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in STA 241 and MAT 215 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, W, Sp
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STA 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 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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STA 420 - Nonparametric Statistics (4)
Common nonparametric tests such as permutation tests, sign tests, Wilcoxon test, chi-square test and rank correlation tests. Null distributions and their approximations.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in STA 210 or STA 326 or STA 341 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: W, odd years
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STA 425 - Applied Survival Analysis (4)
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, Mantel-Haenszel and Log-rank tests. Probit and Logit models. Use of computer package such as SAS or MINITAB or S-plus.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in STA 341 or STA 326 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: Even years
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STA 430 - Introduction to Random Processes (4)
General types of stochastic processes. Random walks, Poisson processes, counting processes, Markov chains and topics from other areas, such as Markov jump processes, Birth-death processes, Gaussian processes.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in STA 326 or STA 241 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp, even years
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STA 432 - Applied Regression Analysis (4)
Matrix approach to regression models, least square estimation, correlation, multiple regression, transformation of variables, analysis of residuals, multicollinearity and auto-correlation. Use of computer packages for applied problems.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in STA 326 or STA 341 and MAT 208 or consent of instructor
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, odd years
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STA 435 - Analysis of Variance and Design of Experiments (4)
ANOVA techniques, computer solutions, randomized groups and blocks designs, interactions, analysis of covariance. Latin square, split-plot, simple and confounded factorial designs; treatment of missing data, incomplete block designs.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in STA 326 or STA 341 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: F, even years
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STA 440 - Mathematical Statistics I (4)
Discrete and continuous probability distributions; moments, moment generating functions, special distributions, distributions of functions of random variables.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in MAT 215 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: W, odd years
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STA 441 - Mathematical Statistics II (4)
Asymptotic distributions; central limit theorem; point and interval estimation; completeness and sufficient statistics; Neyman-Pearson theory of testing hypotheses.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in STA 440 or consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
When Offered: Sp, odd years
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