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2014-2015 University Catalog (Revised 01-05-2015) 
    
2014-2015 University Catalog (Revised 01-05-2015) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

English

  
  • ENG 590 - Pedagogies of Dramatic Literature (4)


    Theory, research, and practice in using performance approaches for teaching plays to students at high school and college levels. These techniques will be presented in combination with the use of writing for discovery.

    Component(s): 4 seminars.
  
  • ENG 599/599A - Special Topics for Graduate 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): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
  
  • ENG 691 - Directed Study (1-4)


    Independent investigation of selected topics in English under the direction of a graduate faculty member. Students must register through the office of the graduate coordinator in English. Unconditional standing required.

    Minimum/Maximum Units: No more than four units of directed study in total, whether undertaken with one or more instructors, may count as units in a student’s graduate program.
  
  • ENG 692 - Teaching Associate Practicum (1)


    Practicum for Teaching Associates. Readings, discussions, supervised classroom teaching.

    Prerequisite(s): Teaching Associate appointment, unconditional standing required.
    Component(s): 1 seminar/discussion.
    Repeatable: May be repeated twice.
  
  • ENG 696 - Master’s Degree Thesis (4)


    An analytical study, using critical sources and/or literary theory, on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with the graduate coordinator in English. The student undertakes this study, under the direction of a thesis committee, as the culminating project of the graduate program. Advancement to Candidacy required.

  
  • ENG 697 - Comprehensive Examination (1)


    (Credit/No Credit) An examination on areas of special concentration in English as determined by the student in consultation with the graduate coordinator in English and other graduate faculty. May be taken no more than two times. Failure to complete exam satisfactorily the second time will result in termination from the program. Students must register through the office of the graduate coordinator in English. Advancement to Candidacy required.

  
  • ENG 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. Students must obtain a permission number from the Department to register for this class. Advancement to candidacy is required.

    Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
  
  • ESE 005 - Early Start English Writing Workshop (1.5)


    Preparation for success in the Freshman Writing Program.  Open only to students subject to Early Start Program mandate.  Offered in the Summer Quarter only.  Online workshops and tutorials cover basic rhetorical strategies, reading strategies, thesis development, and argumentation.

    Prerequisite(s): Must be a starting freshman eligible for the Early Start Program (EPT score below the Early Start cutoff).
    Component(s): Lecture/Discussion
    When Offered: Summer

Environmental Design

  
  • ENV 101/101L - Foundations of Design I (2/2)


    Studio introducing undergraduate ENV majors to design fundamentals, stressing a basic vocabulary of 2- and 3-D design and design process in an atmosphere of discovery and creativity. Projects will focus on perception, visualization, representation, and expression as well as an introduction to the examination of aesthetic, symbolic, and cultural elements. First studio of a two-studio ENV sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): ENV majors only.
    Component(s): 1 two-hour lecture; 2 three-hour laboratories.
  
  • ENV 112 - Design and the Built Environment (4)


    Introduction to the tools, techniques, and processes used by design professionals to create the physical world. Experiences with the built environment provides ways to join abstract ideas with practical and creative solutions for living.

    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • ENV 115/115A - History of Art and Environmental Design (3/1)


    An interdisciplinary introduction course integrating the history of architecture, art, landscape architecture, and urban planning. Examples drawn from greater Los Angeles illustrate contemporary applications of historic precedent. Examination of the styles, iconography, meaning and cultural context of significant and culturally diverse periods and places in world art and design. Emphasis on fundamental knowledge necessary to further study in the environmental design disciplines, as well as visual, analytical, and verbal skills. Courses fulfill GE Sub-area C1.

    Component(s): 3 hours of lecture, team-taught by faculty representing the four disciplines, and 1 activity session per week.
  
  • ENV 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.
  
  • ENV 215/215A - Introduction to Interdisciplinary GIS Studies (2/2)

    Crosslisted as: EGR 215/215A /CLS 215/215A 
    Interdisciplinary overview of applications in geographic information system (GIS) applications. Diagnostic assessment of student skills and development of study plans. Linkage of GIS to various disciplines, hands on applications and GIS problems.

    Corequisite(s): ENV 215/215A 
    Component(s): 2 hours lecture/2 hours activity (total 4 units).
  
  • ENV 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)


    Study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
    Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
  
  • ENV 370 - California Designs for Living (4)


    The creative interaction of peoples of California with their natural and built environments. The response of culturally unique designs for living to universal human needs and processes. The influence of California environments on the world.

  
  • ENV 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Problems to be initiated by student with guidance from faculty.

    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
  
  • ENV 401 - Take Part Workshop (2)


    Instruction and practice in planning participatory workshops; facilitation of the environmental planning process.

    Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in environmental design program.
  
  • ENV 420 - The Designer as Teacher (4)


    A course preparing architecture and planning students for communicating issues of design of the built environment to clients, community groups, and students.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • ENV 422 - Designing for Elderly and Disabled (4)


    Identifies special needs of elderly and disabled adult populations in relation to the physical care, recreation and public facility environments. Addresses design considerations in the built environment which include: housing, work places, public spaces and recreational areas.

    Component(s): 4 lectures/ problem-solving.
  
  • ENV 423 - Design for Children and Accessibility (4)


    Examines physical environmental issues as they are related to the growth and developmental stages of children and youth (birth-15). Compares urban, suburban and rural settings for care, recreation, learning and shelter of children and youth. Addresses social, ethnic and cultural issues in the planning and design of spaces for children and youth.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • ENV 430 - Liberal Studies: Arts Integration I (4)

    Crosslisted as: CLS 430 .
    Exploration by experience of the fine and performing arts. Connections and relationships among the arts within their diverse historical and cultural contexts. Applications of the creative experience to classroom learning environments. 20 hours of directed fieldwork.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of General Education Area C1.
    Component(s): 4 lecture/problem solving.
  
  • ENV 470 - Cooperative Education (2-4)


    Full-time work experience that applies environmental design principles to practice. Work assignment must have prior approval.

    Prerequisite(s): Architecture students must have fulfilled the 500 hours additional architecture office experience., Junior standing or approval of cooperative education coordinator.
    Repeatable: Course may be repeated per student’s major department limitations.
  
  • ENV 471 - Cooperative Education (2-4)


    Full-time work experience that applies environmental design principles to practice. Work assignment must have prior approval.

    Prerequisite(s): Architecture students must have fulfilled the 500 hours additional architecture office experience. Junior standing or approval of cooperative education coordinator.
    Repeatable: Course may be repeated per student’s major department limitations.
  
  • ENV 472 - Cooperative Education (2-4)


    Full-time work experience that applies environmental design principles to practice. Work assignment must have prior approval.

    Prerequisite(s): Architecture students must have fulfilled the 500 hours additional architecture office experience. Junior standing or approval of cooperative education coordinator.
    Repeatable: Course may be repeated per student’s major department limitations.
  
  • ENV 473 - Cooperative Education (2-4)


    Full-time work experience that applies environmental design principles to practice. Work assignment must have prior approval.

    Prerequisite(s): Architecture students must have fulfilled the 500 hours additional architecture office experience. Junior standing or approval of cooperative education coordinator.
    Repeatable: Course may be repeated per student’s major department limitations.
  
  • ENV 489 - Community Design and Social Change (4)


    Principles and processes integrating spatial and social relations in the organization and expression of community. Cross-cultural examination of change in “design” of communities; implications for quality of life and role of designer.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • ENV 494/494A - Interdisciplinary Project in Geographic Information Systems I/Activity (1/1)

    Crosslisted as: EGR 494/494A  , CLS 494/494A 
    Problem-solving skills using GIS technology in a Fall/Winter/Spring sequence. Students design, manage and develop GIS projects in an interdisciplinary setting. Issue related to ethics, decision making, interdisciplinary applications and the visual display of information are addressed.

    Corequisite(s): ENV 494/494A
    Component(s): 1 lecture discussion, 2 hours activity.
  
  • ENV 495/495A - Interdisciplinary Project in Geographic Information Systems II/Activity (1/1)

    Crosslisted as: CLS 495/495A , CLS 495/495A 
    Problem-solving skills using GIS technology in a Fall/Winter/Spring sequence. Students design, manage and develop GIS projects in an interdisciplinary setting. Issue related to ethics, decision making, interdisciplinary applications and the visual display of information are addressed.

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 494/494A ENV 494/494A , CLS 494/494A 
    Corequisite(s): ENV 495/495A
  
  • ENV 496/496A - Interdisciplinary Project in Geographic Information Systems III/Activity (1/1)

    Crosslisted as: EGR 496/496A , CLS 496/496A , ENV 496/469A
    Problem-solving skills using GIS technology in a Fall/Winter/Spring sequence. Students design, manage and develop GIS projects in an interdisciplinary setting. Issue related to ethics, decision making, interdisciplinary applications and the visual display of information are addressed.

    Prerequisite(s): EGR 495/495A ENV 495/495A , CLS 495/495A 
    Corequisite(s): ENV 496/496A 
    Component(s):  1 lecture discussion, 2 hours activity.
  
  • ENV 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)

    Crosslisted as: ENV 499A/499L
    Study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.

    Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
    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.

Ethnic and Women’s Studies

  
  • EWS 101 - The University (4)


    Course helps students understand systems of governance and unique culture of the university. Students introduced to values associated with academic and scientific exploration. Emphasis on development of critical thinking and communication skills.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • EWS 102/102A - Engaged Education: Education and Beyond (2/2)


    Introduction to the nature, meanings and purposes of higher education. Emphasis on the development of intellectual and personal skills to critically examine and integrate knowledge and civic engagement, theory and practice in a diverse, complex society. Academic success strategies explored.

    Component(s): 1 two-hour seminar. 2 two hour activity.
  
  • EWS 140 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies (4)


    Survey of ethnic American experience. Introduction to fundamental theories of race relations and social processes producing social and gender stratification. Introduction to concepts and terms such as racism, sexism, ethnocentricism, etc. The course includes a survey of the four major ethnic groups in America. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D3.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • EWS 145 - Introduction to the Study of Women and Men in Society (4)


    Introduction to fundamental principles explaining reasons for the widely different roles women and men play in societies throughout the world. Includes introduction to concepts and terms such as sexism, sex vs. gender, and female/male roles in society. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D3.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • EWS 200 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (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.
  
  • EWS 201 - African American Experience (4)


    Survey of problems, methods, theories, and materials about African Americans; emphasis on historical factors and forces constituting the experience in the United States. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D3.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • EWS 202 - Chicano/Latino Experience (4)


    Survey of various aspects of Chicano/Latino experiences and the formation of ideological perspectives; effects of the family, peer groups, social class, education and racism on identity development. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D3.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • EWS 203 - Native American Experience (4)


    Survey of Native American heritage in the United States; emphasis on historical, political, educational, economic and social roles. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D3.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • EWS 204 - Asian American Experience (4)


    Focus on historic and contemporary presence of persons of Asian descent in the U.S. Includes the study of the impact of legislation, public opinion, and American foreign policy in Asia on the lives of Asians in America. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D3.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • EWS 210 - Interactive Dynamics of Ethnicity and Gender (4)


    Survey of multicultural readings by and about Native Americans, African Americans, Chicano/Latinos. Asian Americans, Women, Lesbians and Gays. The readings serve as the basis for analysis into the discursive practices of diverse communities.

    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EWS 280 - Community Service Learning (4)


    Academic studies through innovative, experiential activities and service learning in community agencies and school sites. Tutorial and mentoring opportunities with elementary and secondary students in conjunction with campus organizations.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 8 units. Course fulfills GE Area E.
  
  • EWS 290 - Multicultural Leadership (4)


    Prepare students to be effective leaders in a multicultural world. Application of theory and practice through simulation activities, campus projects, case studies, and dialogue. Topics include multicultural leadership styles, cross cultural communication, values and ethics, group development, and decision making.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • EWS 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (4)


    Group study of a selected topic, to be specified in advance.

    Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, activity, laboratory, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
  
  • EWS 301 - Ethnic Identity (4)


    An interdisciplinary approach to the retention, loss, and reshaping of ethnic identities. Particular attention to historical and current forces shaping ethnic identities including but not limited to: immigration, diaspora, family, gender, sexuality, ethnic communities, labor, youth culture, and cultural expressions.  Course fulfills GE Synthesis C4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area C (1, 2, and 3).
    Component(s): 4 lectures/discussion.
  
  • EWS 304 - Asian American Communities: Comparative Analysis (4)


    An in-depth examination and comparative analysis of Asian American communities. Emphasis on intensive writing and oral presentation exercises for better understanding of the problems and issues confronting Asian American communities.

    Prerequisite(s): EWS 204 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EWS 330 - Ethnicity and Family Life (4)


    Seminar in the unique social and cultural aspects of marriage and family styles from the perspective of American ethnic groups.

    Prerequisite(s): EWS 140 , SOC 321  or permission of the instructor.
    Component(s): 2 two-hour seminars.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit only when ethnic group differs.
  
  • EWS 345 - Women, Ethnicity and Work (4)


    An exploration of the meaning of work and occupational choices, particularly as work and work choices relate to women’s economic mobility, social prestige and political power.

    Prerequisite(s): EWS 140  or EWS 145 .
    Component(s): Two 2-hour seminars.
  
  • EWS 350 - Ethnic Immigration (4)


    Historical analysis of socio-economic and political factors which have determined and continue to form the basis for development of U.S. immigration policies and practices toward ethnic minorities.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit when different ethnic group offered.
  
  • EWS 360 - Cultures of Childhood (4)


    Identification of how different cultures conceptualize childhood, and correspondingly, construct the cultural artifacts and practices for children.

    Prerequisite(s): LS 201 , or EWS 140  or EWS 145 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • EWS 370 - Women and Law (4)


    Social science analysis of the legal status and rights of women. Exploration of issues in employment, marriage and family, sexual assault/domestic violence and civil rights law. Principles such as privacy, equal protection and legal regulation of women’s sexuality also examined. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3)
    Component(s): 2 two-hour lecture/discussion.
    Note(s): Open to all majors.
  
  • EWS 375 - Gender, Ethnicity and Film (4)


    Humanities approach to the representation of gender, race and ethnicity in film. Focus on both mainstream and self-representation of ethnic and female filmmakers. Examination of techniques, messages, and ideologies in constituting, subverting and reinventing social identities.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area C (1, 2, and 3).
    Component(s): 2 lecture/discussion.
    Note(s): Open to all majors.
  
  • EWS 380 - Women in Global Perspective (4)


    Social science perspectives on women’s inequalities and differences arising from globalization. Transnational issues include: gender construction, national cultures, labor, religion, public policies, cultural expressions, violence, human rights and women’s movements. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3)
    Component(s): 2 two-hour lecture/discussion.
  
  • EWS 390 - Ethnic Women (4)


    Issues concerning women in four ethnic communities, with focus on African American, Asian Pacific American, Native American, and Chicanas/Latinas. Examination of roles and status within community context. Particular attention is paid to the intersection of ethnicity, race, class, sexual orientation and gender.

    Prerequisite(s): EWS 140  or EWS 145 . May be repeated for credit only when ethnic group differs.
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • EWS 395 - Methods in Ethnic and Women’s Studies (4)


    A critical review of traditional research methods in the study of women and ethnic groups. Exploration of relationship between power and production of knowledge. Study of alternative methodologies, e.g. participatory, community-based and interdisciplinary research, as new models of investigation.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of core courses.
    Component(s): Seminar.
  
  • EWS 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (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.
  
  • EWS 401 - African American Contemporary Issues (4)


    A critical and interdisciplinary analysis of contemporary African American communities. Issues in economic status, education, health, justice, politics, race relations, and media representation examined from the perspectives of anthropology, history, sociology, ethnic and gender studies. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3)
    Component(s): 2 two-hour lecture/presentation.
    Note(s): Open to all majors.
  
  • EWS 402 - Chicano/Latino Contemporary Issues (4)


    A critical examination of Latinos/Chicanos in the U.S. Selected issues in education, the family, labor, health, immigration, and religion examined from social science perspectives. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3)
    Component(s): 2 two-hour lecture/discussion.
    Note(s): Open to all majors.
  
  • EWS 403 - Native American Contemporary Issues (4)


    A critical examination of Native American ethnic, cultural, and linguistic groups in the U.S. By synthesizing interdisciplinary perspectives from the social sciences and humanities, selected issues in education, law, community health issues, religious freedom, cultural expression, sovereignty and self-determination will be examined. 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): 2 two-hour lecture/discussion.
  
  • EWS 404 - Asian American Contemporary Issues (4)


    An interdisciplinary approach to contemporary Asian American issues, including immigration, employment, education, family, inter-ethnic and intra-Asian conflicts, justice, race relationship and media representations examined from perspectives of history, sociology, cultural/ ethnic and gender studies. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
    Component(s): 2 two-hour lecture/discussion.
    Note(s): Open to all majors.
  
  • EWS 407 - Diverse Sexual and Gender Identities (4)


    History, sociology, ethnography, and expressive culture of gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender (glbt) people. Current topics in and theoretical approaches to the study of gender and sexual identity. 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): 2 two-hour lecture/discussion.
  
  • EWS 410 - Ethnicity and the Arts (4)


    The arts, music, oral/literary expressions of ethnic groups, their meaning and value. Relationship between ethnic identity and contemporary artistic expression.

    Prerequisite(s): junior standing or permission of instructor.
    Component(s): 2 two-hour seminars.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit only when ethnic group differs.
  
  • EWS 411 - Diversity, Education, and the Arts (4)


    Experiential explorations of the visual and performing arts. Focus on Arts integration into K-8 curriculum. Emphasis on links between ethnicity, gender, culture and arts production.

    Prerequisite(s): EWS 410  or concurrent enrollment in EWS 410 .
    Component(s): 2 two-hour seminars.
  
  • EWS 420 - Gender, Ethnicity, and Class (4)


    Theories and case-studies of the (re)production and intersections of social inequalities. Emphasis on strategies such as ranking, boundary maintenance, work ghettoization, stereotyping, discrimination, etc.

    Prerequisite(s): EWS 140  or EWS 145 .
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • EWS 425 - Gender, Identity and Technology (4)


    Examines the interrelationship between identity, power and technological competency. Using perspectives from history, history of technology, sociology, gender and cultural studies, and political activists, students will explore connections between access and mastery of technology with power and changing societal patterns. Good academic standing. Open to all majors. Course fulfills GE Interdisciplinary Synthesis B5 or D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A, two GE Area B sub-areas (1, 2, 3, or 4), and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
  
  • EWS 430 - Ethnic Thought and Values (4)


    Exploration of religious and ethical systems of the four major ethnic groups in America. Comparative approach is used to identify similarities and differences in values and life choices among the four ethnic groups and mainstream American society.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • EWS 431 - Ethnicity, Gender, and Religion (4)


    Exploration of religious experiences of selected ethnic and gender groups. Social science approaches used to examine inter- and intragroup similarities and differences in religious traditions and sociocultural practices. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
    Component(s): 2 two-hour lecture/discussions.
    Note(s): Open to all majors.
  
  • EWS 440 - Feminist Theory and Practice (4)


    Examination of traditional theories and their explanation for gender inequality. Focus on alternative critiques by contemporary feminist, womanist and mujerista scholars regarding female status, roles and relationships.

    Prerequisite(s): EWS 145 .
    Component(s): 2 two-hour seminars.
  
  • EWS 441 - Women, Health, and Social Justice (4)


    This course will examine the centrality of health issues to women’s political movements and the threats to health posed by one’s gender, racial, and economic status. This course will also investigate concrete contemporary controversies over genital and cosmetic surgery, abortion, anorexia, and sexually transmitted diseases–and the ways that public health problems are barometers of injustice. 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): 2 two-hour lecture/ discussion.
  
  • EWS 445 - Multiethnic Heritage of California (4)


    Exploration of the multiethnic heritage of California: African, Asian, European, Indigenous, and Latino American. Historical, sociological, and comparative analysis of colonization, migration, immigration and their impact on diversity in California. Exploration of multiethnic contributions to California growth and development. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
    Component(s): 2 two-hour lecture/discussion.
  
  • EWS 450 - Multiracial and Hybrid Identities (4)


    Interdisciplinary exploration of the development, meaning, and sociopolitical implications of ‘hybridity’ in constructing racial, ethnic and gender identities in the U.S. Status and experience of ‘hybrid’ people, e.g. ‘biracial/multiracials’ examined through synthesis of anthropology, arts, history, literature, sociology, ethnic and gender studies. 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): 2 two-hour lecture/discussion.
    Note(s): Open to all majors.
  
  • EWS 451 - Ethnicity, Identity, and Diaspora (4)


    Interdisciplinary examination of diasporas across the globe and their impact on nation-states and national, ethnic, racial, and gendered identities. Common features of diasporas and the diverse global/local conditions that spawn and sustain them also explored. Examined from the perspectives of humanities and social sciences. 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): 2 two-hour lecture/discussion.
    Note(s): Open to all majors.
  
  • EWS 452 - Ethnicity, Race and Sexuality (4)


    An interdisciplinary exploration of the intimate intersections between race, ethnicity, nation, and sexuality. The course examines the power of race, ethnicity, and nation to produce ideas and feelings about sexual Others, and the power of sex to create, maintain or breach ethnic, racial, and national boundaries and identities. Course fulfills GE Synthesis D4.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Area A and GE Area D (1, 2, and 3).
    Component(s): 2 two-hour lecture/discussion.
    Note(s): Open to all majors.
  
  • EWS 461 - Capstone Senior Project (2)


    Selection and completion of a senior project under faculty supervision. Project may be a senior thesis, fieldwork project, or internship experience approved by advisor. Formal report required.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and successful completion of methods course.
  
  • EWS 462 - Capstone Senior Project (2)


    Selection and completion of a senior project under faculty supervision. Project may be a senior thesis, fieldwork project, or internship experience approved by advisor. Formal report required.

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing and successful completion of methods course.
  
  • EWS 475 - Community and Culture (4)


    Key concepts and variables in ethnic community development. The dynamics of power and cultural preservation and/or innovation in community formation, relations and settlements.

    Prerequisite(s): EWS 140 .
    Component(s): 2 two-hour seminars.
  
  • EWS 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): EWS 140  or EWS 145 .
    Corequisite(s): may be required.
    Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, activity, laboratory, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.

Finance, Real Estate, and Law

  
  • FRL 100 - Personal Money Management (4)


    Major financial problems of the household in allocating resources and planning expenditures. Budgeting, housing, consumer protection, insurance, the use of credit, savings, and investments.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • FRL 101 - Law for Everyday Living (4)


    Legal principles which underlie ordinary transactions such as buying a house or a television, writing a check, getting married, taking out an insurance policy, joining a union, lending a car to a friend, signing a lease, and hundreds of everyday activities. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D3.

    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
  
  • FRL 200 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-4)


    Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems.

    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units.
  
  • FRL 201 - Legal Environment of Business Transactions (4)


    Study of the adversary system, principles of American law, coverage of business-related torts and contracts, product liability, and real and personal property. Case analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104  , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110  or (IGE 120 , IGE 121 , and IGE 122 ).
    Component(s): 4 lecture presentations.
  
  • FRL 270 - Asset Protection and Insurance (4)


    Introduction to corporate risk management and insurance. Institutional framework and analytical techniques for managing property and personnel loss exposures. Use of risk control and risk financing methods, including insurance, from viewpoint of business and family risk managers.

    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 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, or a combination.
    Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
  
  • FRL 300 - Managerial Finance I (3)


    First of the 2-course sequence in finance for College of Business Administration majors. Topics include the role of a financial manager; agency problems; financial statement analysis; financial planning; time value of money and discounted cash flow valuation; bonds, bond valuation, and interest rates; stocks, stock markets, and stock valuation; and capital budgeting techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 207/207A , EC 201 , microcomputer proficiency, and minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in MAT 125 .
    Component(s): 3 lecture/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 301 - Managerial Finance II (3)


    Second of the 2-course sequence in finance for College of Business Administration majors. Topics include estimating cash flows for capital budgeting; historical relationship between risk and return; measuring risk of individual assets and portfolios; cost of capital and capital structure; and international finance.

    Prerequisite(s): ACC 208/208A , EC 202 , FRL 300 , STA 120  and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in MAT 125 .
    Component(s): 3 lecture/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 302 - Legal Environment of Business Organizations (4)


    Legal requirements of formation, operation and financing of partnerships, corporations and other business organizations. Consideration of the agency relationships and responsibilities of involved parties. Discussion of the economic, political, and regulatory environment. Case analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): FRL 201 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 306 - Fundamentals of Real Estate (4)


    This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of real estate. Students are introduced to concepts, principles, and methods related to real estate transactions and to different aspects of real estate decision-making. Topics include the legal aspects of real estate, investment analysis, sources and instruments of financing, market and feasibility analysis, appraisal, and development.

    Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of “C” (2.0) or better in ACC 207/207A , FRL 201 , EC 201 , FRL 300  and MAT 125 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving.
  
  • FRL 315 - Financial Institutions and Markets (4)


    Focuses on financial markets and institutional management from a microeconomics perspective. Relationship between financial institutions and financial markets and impact of government regulation and monetary policy.

    Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in all of the following: ACC 207/207A , ACC 208/208A , EC 201 , EC 202 , ENG 103  or ENG 104  or ENG 107  or ENG 109  or ENG 110  or (IGE 120 , IGE 121 , and IGE 122 ), FRL 201 , FRL 300 , FRL 301 , MAT 125 , and STA 120 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 325 - Contract Administration (4)


    Organization, procedures, and areas of application in contract administration. Designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills essential to accomplish the responsibility of contract administration. Provides a comprehensive approach to the interrelationship between contract administration and various functional disciplines.

    Prerequisite(s): FRL 201 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 326 - Contract Aspects of the Uniform Commercial Code (4)


    Transition from common law background to statutory contract law. Formation of sales contract under the UCC. Insight regarding policy considerations, legal remedies, and the mechanical requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): FRL 201 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 327 - Contract Case Study/Practical Application (4)


    Review of current and past cases in government and private contracting, using the case study method. Combined class textbook and library assignments. Cases, selected by areas briefed, discussed and reviewed.

    Prerequisite(s): FRL 201 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 328 - Contract Cost/Price Techniques-Negotiation (4)


    Cost/price techniques applicable to public and private prime/sub contracts including RFQ-RFP-IFB analysis, proposal preparation, estimating methodology, and pricing strategies. Analytical and econometric techniques in preparing contracts.

    Prerequisite(s): FRL 201  and FRL 301 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 330 - Investment Analysis (4)


    Introduction to the behavior of security markets and individual investment policy. Quantitative and qualitative aspects of risk and return associated with investment decisions. Fundamental, technical, and random-walk approaches to valuation.

    Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in all of the following: ACC 207/207A , ACC 208/208A , EC 201 , EC 202 , ENG 103  or ENG 104  or ENG 107  or ENG 109  or ENG 110  or (IGE 120 , IGE 121 , and IGE 122 ), FRL 201 , FRL 300 , FRL 301 , MAT 125 , STA 120 , and TOM 302 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 353 - International Financial Markets (4)


    Institutional overview of structure and application function of international financial markets and their applications. International financial systems, capital flows, foreign exchange risk measurement and management, Eurocurrency markets, Asian currency markets, international capital markets, international banking, international debt crisis, and export-import financing. This course is not open to FRL majors.

    Prerequisite(s): FRL 301  and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in MAT 125 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 363 - Business Forecasting (4)


    Various forecasting techniques as they relate to finance and real estate issues. Smoothing methods, decomposition methods, correlation analysis, regression analysis, seasonal models, Box-Jenkins methodology, and managing the forecasting process. Use of microcomputer to aid calculations. Individual projects.

    Prerequisite(s): FRL 301 , TOM 302 , and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in MAT 125 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  
  • FRL 380 - Real Estate Appraisal (4)


    Examines principles and techniques of real property valuation, emphasizing urban properties. Applications via specific problem-solving assignments and the preparation of appraisal reports and market analysis. Satisfies educational requirement for the real estate broker’s license.

    Prerequisite(s): FRL 306 , one of the following: FRL 301 , CE 301 , or ETT 305 , and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in MAT 125 .
    Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 383 - Real Estate Finance (4)


    Instruments of real estate financing and their use; analytic factors in financing and investment decision-making; analysis of the various institutions which are sources of real estate financing. Satisfies educational requirement for the real estate broker’s license. Case analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): FRL 301 , FRL 306 , and a minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in MAT 125 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 386 - Real Property Management (4)


    General practices and legal aspects of property management. Establishing rental schedules, tenant billing, rent collection, lease clauses, lease negotiations, purchasing procedures related to repairs and maintenance, and property management accounts for apartments, office buildings, industrial properties, and shopping centers.

    Prerequisite(s): FRL 380 .
    Component(s): 4 lecture discussions/problem-solving.
  
  • FRL 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.
    Note(s): Optional credit/no credit grading basis at the student’s request.
  
  • FRL 401 - Government Regulation of Business (4)


    The study of the regulation of business, government. Antitrust, trade regulation, labor and employment law, privacy, safety, environmental and consumer legislation.

    Prerequisite(s): FRL 201 .
    Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
 

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