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GBA 687 - Strategic Management (4)
A capstone course on decision making at the strategic management level. Cases and assigned readings utilized to focus on the various functional areas of business. Topics include consideration of business ethics and international issues.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MBA core courses.
Component(s): 4 seminars/discussions.
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GBA 691 - Directed Study (1-9)
Independent, directed study of advanced topics in business. Class meetings and individual conferences with the instructor to be arranged.
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 9 units.
Note(s): Precedes enrollment in GBA 695 , GBA 696 , or GBA 697 .
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GBA 692 - Independent Study (1-4)
Individual investigation or original study to be conducted in a field of interest selected by the student with approval of the instructor. Intensive personal research under initiative of the student with general guidance and advice from the instructor. Study is not to be part of final research project.
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units.
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GBA 695 - Business Research Project (2-4)
A written research project concerning a significant problem in the field of business. Directed by a committee of graduate faculty members.
Prerequisite(s): GBA 683 for MBA candidates and approved committee form on file in Business Graduate Office; GBA 691 required for MSBA candidates. Advancement to Candidacy required.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units.
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GBA 696 - Master’s Degree Thesis (2-4)
A formal thesis concerning a significant problem in the field of business. Directed by a committee of graduate faculty members.
Prerequisite(s): GBA 683 for MBA candidates and approved committee form on file in Business Graduate Office. Advancement to Candidacy required.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units.
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GBA 697 - Comprehensive Examination (1)
An examination on the subject areas of the candidate’s coursework listed on the degree program. May be taken no more than two times. Failure to complete exam satisfactorily the second time will result in termination from the program. Candidates must register through the MSBA in IS Auditing advisor.
Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Candidacy required.
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GBA 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. Advancement to candidacy required.
Grading: This course is graded on a mandatory credit/no credit basis.
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GED 400/400L - Foundations of Educational Computer Literacy (3/1)
An introduction of hardware/software, OS, maintenance, troubleshooting, selection/evaluation of software; production of instructional materials using graphics, word processing, database, spreadsheet, authoring programs. Access/control issues of new technologies in society/classrooms; using email, threaded discussion, newsgroups, listservs, chat rooms, and planning for Web publishing.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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GED 504 - Diversity and Global Perspectives in Education (3)
Foundation study of diversity, culture, and global perspectives as they relate to education. Research, principles, and practices. Refer to Department of Education class schedule for specific group emphasis each quarter.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 9 units.
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GED 506 - Child and Adolescent Development (3)
Overview of the child and adolescent development process, 0-21 years of age, and the relationship to the learning process.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions.
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GED 507/507L - Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning (3/1)
An introduction of hardware/software, OS, maintenance, troubleshooting, selection/evaluation of software; production of instructional materials using graphics, word processing, database, spreadsheet, authoring programs. Access/control issues of new technologies in society/classrooms; using email, threaded discussion, newsgroups, listservs, chat rooms, and planning for Web publishing.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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GED 509 - Education of Contemporary Youth (3)
The dynamics of contemporary youth in the public secondary school. Values of youth, major problems, struggles, and conflicts as adolescents move toward maturity. Cultural and societal values which have an impact on youth; role of the teacher and school in helping young people achieve identity.
Component(s): 3 seminars.
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GED 510 - Foundations of Educational Multimedia Design (4)
A review of the issues related to the design and development of multimedia instruction. Involves a historical overview of the field, important figures, current and emergent trends, theoretical frameworks that shape the discipline, and current debates within the field.
Component(s): 4 lecture/recitations.
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GED 512/512L - Educational Telecommunications (3/1)
An introduction of hardware/software, OS, maintenance, troubleshooting, selection/evaluation of software; production of instructional materials using graphics, word processing, database, spreadsheet, authoring programs. Access/control issues of new technologies in society/classrooms; using email, threaded discussion, newsgroups, listservs, chat rooms, and planning for Web publishing.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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GED 513/513L - Web-Based Programming in Education (3/1)
An introduction of hardware/software, OS, maintenance, troubleshooting, selection/evaluation of software; production of instructional materials using graphics, word processing, database, spreadsheet, authoring programs. Access/control issues of new technologies in society/classrooms; using email, threaded discussion, newsgroups, listservs, chat rooms, and planning for Web publishing.
Prerequisite(s): GED 512/512L , or permission of instructor.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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GED 518/518A - Teaching Writing: Process and Product (K-8) (3/1)
An introduction of hardware/software, OS, maintenance, troubleshooting, selection/evaluation of software; production of instructional materials using graphics, word processing, database, spreadsheet, authoring programs. Access/control issues of new technologies in society/classrooms; using email, threaded discussion, newsgroups, listservs, chat rooms, and planning for Web publishing.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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GED 519/519A - Language and Literacy Research: Design and Application (3/1)
An introduction of hardware/software, OS, maintenance, troubleshooting, selection/evaluation of software; production of instructional materials using graphics, word processing, database, spreadsheet, authoring programs. Access/control issues of new technologies in society/classrooms; using email, threaded discussion, newsgroups, listservs, chat rooms, and planning for Web publishing.
Component(s): 3 lecture discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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GED 520 - Diagnosis, Assessment and Evaluation of Literacy (4)
Paradigms and perspectives on literacy (reading and writing) assessment - formal and informal, individual and group - and their implications for instruction. Attention to inexperienced, second-language, and developing readers in field-based contexts.
Concurrent: May be taken concurrently with GED 528 .
Component(s): 4 seminars.
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GED 522/522A - Instructional Strategies for Language and Literacy Field Sites (2/2)
Application of theoretical knowledge and formal and informal assessment leading to the development and implementation of instructional strategies to specific individual and group language/literacy needs in the context of our complex contemporary society. Must include 15 student contact hours.
Component(s): 2 seminars. 2 two-hour activity.
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GED 523 - Language Acquisition and Emergent Literacy for the Young Child (4)
The development of literacy in the young child. Classroom and clinical experience in assessment of development in literacy. Criteria for selection of curriculum materials and procedures in the development of emergent literacy.
Component(s): 4 seminars.
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GED 525 - The Psychology of Literacy (4)
Examination of reading as a process of constructing meaning through the dynamic interaction of the reader’s existing knowledge, the information suggested by the written language, and the context of the reading situation.
Component(s): 4 seminars.
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GED 527/527A - Literacy and Technology (3/1)
Inquiry into the uses of computer and allied information technologies in literacy instruction; critiques of instructional software; evaluation of programs in light of contemporary literacy and theory practice; opportunity to design new software.
Component(s): 3 seminars. 1 two-hour activity.
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GED 528 - Sociolinguistic and Multicultural Aspects of Language and Literacy Acquisition (4)
Explores political, economic, social and psychological factors affecting language/literacy development. Examines influencing learning factors, application of theories, and models of second language acquisition. Further explores the influence of cultural context and convention on the learning environment.
Concurrent: May be taken concurrently with GED 520 .
Component(s): 4 seminars.
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GED 532 - Educational Assessment (4)
Basic principles of educational assessment and evaluation; teacher constructed instruments and techniques; selection and interpretation of standardized and criterion referenced measurements.
Component(s): 4 seminars.
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GED 534/534A - Applied Linguistics in Literacy Acquisition (3/1)
Inquiry into the uses of computer and allied information technologies in literacy instruction; critiques of instructional software; evaluation of programs in light of contemporary literacy and theory practice; opportunity to design new software.
Component(s): 3 seminars. 1 two-hour activity.
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GED 535 - The Gifted Individual: Curriculum and Instruction (3)
Current practice, research, issues and trends of teaching models and curriculum development for the gifted and talented.
Component(s): 3 seminars.
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GED 536 - Seminar in Giftedness and Creativity (3)
Problems of affective, cognitive, and social development of gifted and talented individuals. Examination of higher cognitive functioning and characteristics of performance of creativity.
Component(s): 3 seminars.
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GED 537 - Curriculum Evaluation (3)
Theory and practice of instructional program evaluation. Educational evaluation models, alternatives, and guidelines for curriculum evaluation.
Component(s): 3 seminars.
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GED 540 - Introduction to Design-Based Learning (4)
Presents hands-on techniques for teaching required standards in grades K-12 to improve student performance and evaluation. Studies effective methods for promoting intellectual and social development. Provides practical examples and guidebooks of how to integrate subjects from various California State Curriculum Frameworks based on a method known as City Building Education. This is a course for students of graduate standing in education only. No technical design skills are needed.
Component(s): 4 seminars.
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GED 541 - Design-Based Learning as a Process (4)
Examines current research of methodologies that use hands-on learning to promote higher level thinking. Topics include non-specific transfer of learning and the use of techniques from the design professions to deliver California State Curriculum Standards. Develops long range curriculum plans specific to the students’ classrooms.
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GED 542/542A - Expertise in the Design of Curriculum and Instruction (3/1)
Integrating curriculum and instruction in multicultural schools. Examination of common core curriculum emphasizing the needs of the student, the environment and teacher. Creation and validation of curriculum programs.
Component(s): 3 lecture-discussions. 1 two-hour activity.
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GED 543 - Implementation of Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education Programs (3)
Instructional strategies to achieve curriculum goals in language arts, science, motor activities, music, art, and other major curriculum areas. Refer to College of Education class schedule for specific group emphasis each quarter.
Component(s): 3 seminars.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 9 units.
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GED 544 - Advanced Child and Adolescent Development (3)
Experimental and theoretical literature relating to the development of child and adolescent; implications for the student’s continuing educational experiences.
Component(s): 3 seminars.
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GED 546 - School, Community, and Home Relations (3)
Cooperative school, home, and community relations. Professional and community resources for family, health, welfare, and improving child and adolescent development. Implications for school curriculum.
Component(s): 3 seminars.
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GED 547 - Making Curriculum Physical (4)
Studies processes, tools, and techniques used to visualize, display, and organize information. Provides practice with a variety of mechanisms and methods for envisioning basic curriculum and linking it to any subject matter.
Component(s): 4 seminars.
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GED 548 - The Classroom As a Micro World (4)
Presents the classroom as a micro-world to study organization and forms of transfer of learning that speed up the learning process. Compares the elements of physical places and government organizations in the classroom as they apply to the California State Curriculum.
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GED 549 - Developing Curriculum Presentations with Technology (4)
Combines all the elements for long-range curriculum planning into formal visual presentations for students, parents, and educators. Minimum computer literacy is recommended, specifically the ability to use the World Wide Web.
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GED 550 - Seminar in Educational Issues (4)
Intensive study of selected issues, problems, or areas in education, according to the interests of the students enrolled. Each seminar subtitled by its content.
Component(s): 4 seminars.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.
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GED 560 - Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Instruction: Social Studies and Language Arts (3)
Implementation of bilingual cross-cultural instruction in social studies and language arts. Effective instructional strategies to achieve curriculum objectives.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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GED 561 - Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Curriculum (3)
Curriculum development in theory and practice; processes and roles in curricular development; criteria for analysis and evaluation of curricula and instructional materials; analysis and planning of bilingual/cross-cultural programs.
Component(s): 3 seminars.
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GED 562 - Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Instruction: Mathematics and Science (3)
Implementation of bilingual/cross-cultural strategies in mathematics and science, classroom individualization and evaluation.
Component(s): 3 lectures/ problem-solving.
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GED 563 - Topics in Bilingual/Cross-Cultural Education (3)
Review of critical issues and topics in bilingual/cross cultural education. Refer to College of Education class schedule for specific topic each quarter.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a total of 9 units.
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GED 564 - Survey of Patterns of Language for Bilingual Teaching (3)
The nature of language structure; the development of language; Barrio dialects; similarities and differences among languages; linguistic change and reconstruction. Inter relationships between language and culture in the Chicano community.
Component(s): 3 seminars.
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GED 565 - Advanced ESL Instruction (3)
Advanced ESL instructional strategies for the non-English speaker/ student.
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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GED 567/567L - Leadership and Public Policy in Language and Literacy: Public Policy and Facilitations (2/2)
Analysis of local, state, national and international policies, planning and legal issues related to literacy. Examination of the dynamics of interpersonal communication, multiculturalism and leadership in literacy of education.
Component(s): 2 seminars. 2 laboratory field experiences.
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GED 568/568A - Specially Designed Instruction for the Content Areas (3/1)
Inquiry into and application of specially designed academic instruction in English for access to core curricula; examination of methodologies for developing literacy and text analysis in content areas; exploration of assessment issues/methods for English-only and transitional English speakers.
Component(s): 3 seminars. 1 two-hour activity.
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GED 569/569A - Integrating Literature and the Language Arts (3/1)
Exploration of classic and contemporary juvenile literature from interdisciplinary and multicultural perspectives; approaches for integrating literature and specific student interests with the writing process and aural-oral traditions.
Component(s): 3 seminars. 1 two-hour activity.
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GED 571/571L - Graphic Design for Educational Multimedia (3/1)
Theory and application of graphic design for the electronic delivery of instruction. Explores the graphics tools and techniques used by designers of educational multimedia.
Component(s): 3 seminar-discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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GED 572/572L - Instructional Design for Educational Multimedia (3/1)
Review of instructional design process based on scientific research/theory in field of human learning, applications of current research into development and design of instructional/training materials, exploring strategies/techniques for developing interactive multimedia programs for training and educational settings.
Component(s): 3 seminar discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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GED 575/575L - Video Production and Digital Video Editing (3/1)
Analysis, planning and preparation of instructional video/DVD programs; exploring the convergence of video and computers; technical aspects of QuickTime, analog and digital video, capturing/manipulating video images; examining video compressions; creating source materials, encoding video/audio, authoring, multiplexing and creating DVD discs.
Component(s): 3 seminar/discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
Repeatable: May be repeated twice for credit.
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GED 577/577L - Advanced Educational Multimedia Production (3/1)
The course covers the design, planning, and production of highly interactive multimedia programs. Students work with professional authoring software such as Macromedia Director, Flash, etc. for creating interactive Web- or CD-ROM-based learning environment.
Prerequisite(s): GED 571/571L or permission of instructor
Component(s): 3 seminar discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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GED 578/578L - Alternative Learning Environments (3/1)
An overview of salient advances in theory and practice of distance learning, the knowledge and pedagogy to develop alternative learning environments, how to think about distance education systems and make judgments about the technologies that will facilitate the teaching and learning processes.
Prerequisite(s): GED 572/572L (or concurrent enrollment), or permission of instructor.
Component(s): 3 seminar-discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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GED 580/580L - Advanced Educational Computer Programming (3/1)
The expansion of web/multimedia-based educational program production require more computer language fluency. This course offers an advanced scripting opportunity in web-based technologies such as DHTML, XML, PHP, or other languages/protocols as they appear, and in multimedia authoring programs as Lingo in educational settings, alternatively.
Prerequisite(s): GED 513/513L or permission of instructor.
Component(s): 3 seminar/ discussions. 1 three-hour laboratory.
Repeatable: May be repeated twice for credit.
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GED 592/592A - Application of Knowledge: Learning and Instruction (3/1)
Study of contemporary issues, principles and concepts relative to learning theory and information processing. Overview of trends and research applicable to learning and instruction.
Component(s): 3 seminars. 1 two-hour activity.
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GED 593/593A - Leadership in Building Multicultural Communities of Learners (3/1)
Approaches to leadership, planning, organizational behavior, and professional relations. Issues, research and trends in teacher leadership. Concepts and models of effective schools with focus on creative and cultural leadership.
Prerequisite(s): GED 542/542A and GED 592/592A or permission of instructor.
Component(s): 3 seminars. 1 two-hour activity.
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GED 594/594A - Analysis, Development of Language and Literacy Curricula (3/1)
Examination of language/literacy curricula; development of needs assessment for language/literacy programs and formative/summative evaluations.
Component(s): 3 seminar. 1 two-hour activity.
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GED 595/595A - Leadership: The Accomplished Professional Educator (3/1)
Assessment of the roles of the contemporary professional educator. Examination of the teacher as reflective practioner, communicator and collaborator, researcher, scholar and leader.
Component(s): 3 seminars. 1 two-hour activity.
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GED 596 - Language, Literacy, and Human Development (4)
Introduction to literacy in the context of life-long learning in a pluralistic society. Political, economic, social and psychological factors affecting language/literacy development explored. Models of first and second language acquisition examined.
Component(s): 4 seminars.
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GED 598 - The Professional Teacher Assessment (2-6)
Capstone course for prospective candidates for the National Board for Professional Teaching (NBPT) Standard certification. Context, process and procedures for application for NBPT certification.
Prerequisite(s): Candidates must be enrolled in the NBPT program option.
Component(s): 2 hour problem-solving seminar.
Repeatable: May be repeated each quarter during year of certification application.
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GED 599/599A/599L - Special Topics for Graduate Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Study and explorations of topics of current interest related to education.
Component(s): May include lectures, seminars and /or laboratory work, activity, research, or a combination to be 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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GED 650 - Seminar in Current Problems and Strategies in Education (4)
Critical treatment of new strategies, innovations, conditions, and the findings of research that currently affect or involve education. Choice of topics will be related to contemporary education problems.
Component(s): 4 seminars.
Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of 12 units.
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GED 690 - Introduction to Educational Research (4)
An introduction to research in education; emphasis on the design, preparation, and implementation of research studies; discussion of educational issues relevant to the research process.
Component(s): 1 three-hour seminar/discussion.
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GED 691 - Directed Study (1-9)
Study, research or readings focused on a particular problem in education.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit up to 9 units.
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GED 692 - Independent Study (1-6)
Independent study, research or readings proposed by the student and conducted under the supervision of a faculty member, but not leading to a thesis/project.
Repeatable: May be repeated for credit up to 6 units.
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GED 693 - Conducting Educational Research (4)
An overview of educational research methodology. Analysis of qualitative and quantitative evaluation and research methods. Planning the appropriate design of a research study, organization of a research report, and presentation of research findings.
Component(s): 4 seminars.
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GED 695 - Master’s Degree Project (6)
Independent research leading to successful completion of a project. Open to graduate candidates with approval of Graduate Department Chair.
Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Candidacy required and approved committee form filed in the Department of Education Office.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Maximum credit, 6 units.
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GED 696 - Master’s Degree Thesis (6)
Independent research leading to successful completion of a thesis. Open to graduate candidates with approval of Graduate Department Chair.
Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Candidacy required and approved committee form filed in the Department of Education Office.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Maximum credit, 6 units.
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GED 697 - Comprehensive Examination (3)
Preparation for and completion of an examination on the subject area of the candidate’s coursework listed on the degree program. Available as a culminating experience option only for students enrolled in the Special Education graduate program.
Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Candidacy in the graduate program for Special Education is required.
Grading: Optional credit/no credit grading basis at the student’s request.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Maximum credit, 3 units.
Note(s): Failure to complete exam satisfactorily will require enrolling for a second examination. Failure the second time will result in termination from the program. Exam is offered only during Spring quarter. Students must enroll accordingly.
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GED 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 while completing the project or thesis. Approval of Graduate Coordinator is required to register for this class. Advancement to candidacy is required.
Grading: Mandatory credit/no credit grading basis.
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GEO 100 - World Regional Geography (4)
The worlds major regions and the ways people live in them. Includes the regions’ physical and cultural characteristics, their similarities and differences, levels of development, geopolitics, and population dynamics. Emphasis on current major issues and their geographic contexts and impacts. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D3.
Component(s): 4 lecture/discussions.
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GEO 101 - Physical Geography (4)
Basic principles of physical geography. Significance of earth-related distribution patterns with reference to their effect on human activities. Course fulfills GE Sub-area B1.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
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GEO 102 - Human Geography (4)
Basic principles of cultural geography. Significance of people-related distribution patterns with reference to their effect on human activities. Course fulfills GE Sub-area D3.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
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GEO 200 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2
units per quarter.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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GEO 222/222A - Introduction to Cartography (3/1)
Introduction to the fundamentals of cartographic principles, processes, and technology, with emphases on map scale, projection, symbolization, and design. Reference and thematic map reading, aerial photo and satellite image interpretation. Basic mapping skills using GIS.
Corequisite(s): GEO 222/222A.
Component(s): 3 hours lecture/problem solving, 2 hours activity.
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GEO 240/240A - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3/1)
Concepts in the framework of geographic information systems. Basic techniques for the computer processing of geographical systems analysis and modeling.
Corequisite(s): GEO 240/240A.
Component(s): 3 hours lecture/problem-solving, 2 hours activity.
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GEO 303 - Climatology (4)
Introduction to the basic elements in the climatic systems. Determinants of climatic variation through time and space. Methods of inquiry, including both qualitative and quantitative methods and computer assisted simulation in climatology. Reciprocal impact of climate and society. 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): 4 hours lecture/problem solving.
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GEO 305 - Advanced Physical Geography I (4)
In depth investigation of landscapes and flowing water, emphasizing the formation and geographic distribution of mountains, volcanoes, valleys, and deserts, and their shaping by rivers, glaciers, and ocean waves.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 101 or permission of instructor.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture/problem solving.
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GEO 307 - Advanced Physical Geography II (4)
In depth investigation of the changing physical environment. Emphasizes the changing processes of ocean-atmosphere and its impact on soil systems and terrestrial biomes. The influence of human activity on the changing physical environment is also examined.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 101 or permission of instructor.
Component(s): 4 hours lecture/problem solving.
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GEO 308 - Biogeography (4)
The geography of organisms, biotic communities and ecosystems. Investigation of ecosystem types, their components, locations, and geographic scope. Particular emphasis on spatial and temporal principles governing the geographic patterns of current and past terrestrial plant and animal species and communities.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 101 and either BIO 110/111L or BIO 115/115A/115L .
Component(s): 4 lecture/discussions.
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GEO 309 - Field Geography (4)
Extensive student participation in basic methods of geographic field analysis of small areas, including rural and urban types, and physical and cultural aspects. Theory and practice in field sampling.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 101 and a Geography major or permission of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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GEO 310 - Cultural Geography (4)
An introduction to the breadth, depth and methods of cultural geography through an examination of three themes: human-environment relationships; landscape; and place. The three themes are explored through the scholarship of selected distinguished cultural geographers.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 100 or GEO 102 or permission of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lectures/discussions.
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GEO 312 - Economic Geography (4)
Introduction to the substance and issues of economic geography. Topics addressed include the distribution and control of resources, the diversity of political/economic systems and the international exchange of labor and goods.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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GEO 313 - Legal and Political Geography (4)
Spatial aspects of political systems and units. Territorial configurations and disputes at all levels, on all continents.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , or ENG 110 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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GEO 315 - Urban Geography (4)
Student analysis and presentation of the problems in the origin and evolution of cities. Includes size, functions, distribution patterns, supporting and tributary areas, and roles within the whole political, social and economic structure of a region; includes suburbs and problems of metropolitan areas.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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GEO 320/320A - Rural Geography (3/1)
Spatial analysis of rural environments, including the development and application of theoretical concepts and models to interpret rural communities, their characteristics, and their problems.
Corequisite(s): GEO 320/320A.
Component(s): 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity.
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GEO 330/330A - Environmental Geography (3/1)
Explores geographic issues of natural resource availability, environmental consequences of patterns of population distribution, and pollution diffusion. Analysis of spatial patterns of human/environment impacts at regional and local scales.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 101 .
Corequisite(s): GEO 330/330A.
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GEO 335 - Historical Geography (4)
Introduction to the subdiscipline’s content, issues and methods. Substantive examples of major shifts in the geography of human beings, their geographic knowledge, and their relations with the natural environment are drawn from around the globe and the last five centuries.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 100 or GEO 102 or permission of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lecture/discussions.
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GEO 345 - Tourism in a Globalizing World (4) Crosslisted as: HRT 345
The geography of tourism and recreation in selected regions of the world. Aspects of physical and cultural geography that directly affect the tourist industry.
Component(s): 4 seminars.
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GEO 350 - U.S. and Canada Geography (4)
Student analysis and presentations of topics and problems in the physical, cultural and regional patterns of the United States and Canada with emphasis on the economic geography.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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GEO 351 - Geography of California (4)
Location, description, and interplay of California’s human and natural resources. The influence of physical features upon the economic activities and sequence of occupation of California. Particular attention to the relationship of current social and environmental problems to their geographical roots. Course fulfills GE Interdisciplinary Synthesis B5 or D4. 4 lecture discussions.
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).
Component(s): 4 lecture/dicussion.
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GEO 352 - Geography of Latin America (4)
Physical, cultural, regional patterns of Mexico, Central America, South America, and the islands of the Caribbean.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
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GEO 357 - Geography of Asia (4)
Non-Soviet Asia from the Middle East to Japan and southward to Indonesia. Emphasis on environmental, cultural and political patterns and their relevance to current problems.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
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GEO 358 - Geography of Africa (4)
Prerequisite(s): Physical, cultural, and regional patterns of the nations of Africa. Emphasis within regions on development patterns of the new countries in Africa.
Component(s): 4 lecture discussions.
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GEO 359 - Europe: Land and People (4)
Student analysis and presentations of issues in the natural environment and the cultural landscape of Europe. Major current trends in social, cultural, economic and political developments in Western and Eastern Europe; relationship between historical and geographical diversity.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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GEO 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-4)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4units per quarter.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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GEO 405/405A - Geo-Demographics Using GIS (3/1)
Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) techniques for the analysis of spatial and locational patterns of human population, population characteristics and population change. Housing, migration and commuting patterns. Market analysis and site location decision support. Neighborhood segregation and transitions.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 240/240A or equivalent.
Corequisite(s): GEO 405/405A.
Component(s): 3 hours lecture, 2 hours activity.
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GEO 409 - Advanced Field Techniques (4)
Guidance and critiquing of student work in the analysis an evaluation of the geographical characteristics of the natural environment and its human use. Includes field mapping, systematic and random sampling of spatial phenomena, and environmental impact reporting.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 102 or permission of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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GEO 410 - Photographic Remote Sensing (4)
Student interpretation of spatial and spectral information from imagery produced in the photo-sensitive region of the electromagnetic spectrum. Experimentation with multispectral photography of the environment. Radial-line maps and mosaics from air photos and satellite photos.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C (2.0) or better in GEO 222/222A .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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GEO 413 - Environmental Law (4)
Assessment and evaluation of the interplay between the American system of law and the natural system of the environment. Analysis, discussion, and case studies of specific legal issues relating to resources, environmental quality, policy, and regulation, including air, water, and land pollution laws and their application and practice.
Component(s): 4 hourslecture/discussion.
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GEO 415 - Geography and Emergency Management (4)
Geographic context of Emergency Management and Policy. Planning for disasters, emergencies, and hazards before crises occur. Theories and practices of emergency management, including comprehensive EMS and all-hazards approach. Specific applications based upon recent and historic disasters.
Prerequisite(s): GEO 101 or GEO 102 or permission of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lectures/discussion.
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