May 16, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Any course listed in this catalog with a prerequisite assumes a grade of C– or better in the prerequisite course, unless specified otherwise by the department or program in its course listings.

Courses numbered 1 to 99 are lower-division; courses numbered 100 to 199 are upper-division; courses numbered 200 to 599 are graduate. Course numbers which are hyphenated (e.g., ACCTG 160 -ACCTG 161 ) indicate that the course is continued from the previous term, and that the first part is normally prerequisite to the second part. Credit is given for each part.

Final information concerning course offerings and class schedules will be issued at the time of registration for each term. January Term courses are listed separately in a special on-line catalog published each fall. The College reserves the right to cancel any course for enrollment or administrative purposes.

 

Biology - Lower Division

  
  • BIOL 034 - Protecting Biodiversity


    Lower Division

    The primary goal of Biology 34 Protecting Biodiversity is to introduce students to basic concepts of evolution, ecology and conservation in the service of protecting planetary biodiversity. The course will often focus on California, and how the natural history, ecology and issues within our state relate to topics elsewhere in the US and abroad. The information contained in this course will provide some of the intellectual tools necessary to understand the worldwide environmental crisis we are living through and some possible solutions. Students will be expected to develop a deeper appreciation for the intricacy and beauty of natural systems. Attention will be placed on honing the student’s general knowledge of the scientific method through the laboratory and in-class exercises.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    SU - Scientific Understanding (with Lab)

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 040 - Introductory Microbiology/Microbes


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Must be enrolled concurrently in BIOL 041 .

    Microbes are all around us. This course covers the biology of microbes including bacteria, viruses and fungi, with emphasis on the health impact of infectious diseases, vaccinations and antibiotic resistance. The use of microbes, both modified and unmodified, in biotechnology and food production are also covered. The importance of microorganisms in ecosystems ranging from lakes, oceans, soils and waste water treatment will also be explored.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    3.25 hours of lecture per week.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    SU - Scientific Understanding (with Lab)

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 041 - Introductory Microbiology Laboratory


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Must be enrolled concurrently in BIOL 040 .

    Laboratory to accompany BIOL 040 . Includes techniques for culture, isolation, characterization and identification of microorganisms.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    One lab per week for three hours.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 0
  
  • BIOL 050 - General Biology


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Must be enrolled concurrently in BIOL 051 .

    A one semester introduction to the basic principles and concepts of biological science. Designed for students not majoring in biology.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three hours of lecture per week.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    SU - Scientific Understanding (with Lab)

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 051 - General Biology Laboratory


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Must be enrolled concurrently in BIOL 050 .

    Laboratory to accompany BIOL 050 .

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    One lab per week for three hours.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 0
  
  • BIOL 055 - Oceanography


    Lower Division

    An introductory course that examines the ocean world and its inhabitants. Topics include physical and chemical properties of sea water; tides and currents; geological principles; coastal and open ocean habitats; life in planktonic and benthic communities; coral reef, hydrothermal vent and mangrove ecosystems.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three hours of lecture per week. One lab per week for three hours.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 080 - Human Biology


    Lower Division

    This is a course to connect basic biology concepts using the human as an illustrative example. Basic scientific processes and the concepts of human biology will be explored through lecture and laboratory exercises. Topics will include science and society, the chemistry of living things, structure and function of cells, genetics, anatomy and physiology of the organ systems, reproduction, cancer, aging, evolution, human impacts and environmental issues. Open to all students interested in discovering the scientific process and the concepts of human biology.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    One three-hour lab per week.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    SU - Scientific Understanding (with Lab)

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 081 - Human Biology Laboratory


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Must be enrolled concurrently in BIOL 080 .

    Laboratory to accompany BIOL 080 .

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    One lab per week for three hours.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 0
  
  • BIOL 088 - Biology of Women


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Must be enrolled concurrently in BIOL 089 .

    Biology of Women is an introduction to the structure, physiology and genetics of women across the life span. The first half of the course will explore the genetic, hormonal and developmental basis of gender. We will study physiology and development from conception, through puberty, pregnancy and aging. The latter part of the course will deal with specific health concerns of women and focus on predominantly or uniquely gender- related illnesses and their physiologic basis. The laboratory is intended to demonstrate the varied processes of science and the scientific method using women’s biology as the basic subject material. Open to men and women.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    SU - Scientific Understanding (with Lab)

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 089 - Biology of Women Laboratory


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Must be enrolled concurrently in BIOL 088 .

    Laboratory to accompany BIOL 088 .

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    One lab per week for three hours.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 0

Biology - Upper Division

  
  • BIOL 100 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    The course examines vertebrate form and function through the topics of vertebrate evolution, functional morphology and development, along with the study of soft tissues, organ systems and skin.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lecture hours and one lab per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 102 - Developmental Biology and Embryology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    This course explores the processes during embryonic development of animals, including fertilization, establishment of a body plan, organ and organ system development. The topics will be examined with an emphasis on mechanisms controlling cell differentiation and morphogenesis.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lecture hours and one lab per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 105 - Genetics


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    This course examines the principles of inheritance in animals, plants and microbes. Topics include classical Mendelian genetics and inheritance patterns, molecular understanding of DNA, RNA and information flow, and comparative genomics. These concepts are applied to the impact of genetics on the evolution of populations and the usage of genetics in medicine and technology.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    3.25 hours per week of lecture and one lab per week for 4 hours.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 110 - Parasitism and Symbiology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    A comprehensive course in parasitology, focusing on the many facets of symbiosis common to every level of biology. It embraces the three basic types of intimate interrelationship between different species of organisms: parasitism, mutualism and commensalism. This course examines an array of interactions in all three types of interrelationships, at many levels of interdependency. All five kingdoms, from bacteria, protozoa and fungi to plants and animals, are studied.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lecture hours and one lab per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 113 - Aquatic/Marine Biology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    This course examines aquatic habits (freshwater and marine) around the world with a particular focus on California. Topics include the physical, chemical, biological and ecological processes that create, shape and transform aquatic habitats. In addition students will learn how to study these systems as well as learn to identify major groups of freshwater invertebrates within the systems.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lecture hours and one lab per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 115 - Theory of Evolution


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    Historical development of evolutionary theories. Modern concepts concerning the process of organic evolution, including population genetics, natural selection and the origin of species. Topics on macroevolution, including adaptation and extinction.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three hours of lecture per week.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 116 - History and Philosophy of Biology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    Development of the major concepts of biology from antiquity to the modern era, with a consideration of what these developmental sequences show about the nature of the scientific process.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three hours of lecture per week.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 119 - Research Design and Biostatistics


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    Principles of experimental design, sampling methodologies, data collection and statistical analysis are discussed, along with practical applications of these areas in biological experimentation. Course includes the use of computers. This course may simultaneously satisfy both an upper-division Biology elective and the second Math course requirement for Biology majors.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lecture hours and one lab per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 120 - Vertebrate Zoology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    Advanced study of the vertebrates, with attention to phylogeny, morphology and natural history of the major vertebrate groups. Laboratory and field work emphasize taxonomy of local forms, methods of study and special projects.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lecture hours and one lab / field period per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 122 - Comparative Animal Physiology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    The functions of the major organ systems of vertebrate and invertebrate animals. Emphasis on general principles of function as exemplified in the major animal phyla.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lecture hours and one lab per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 125 - General Ecology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    This course examines the science of ecology, why it is important, and how it is practiced with a particular focus on California. Topics include physiological, population, community, and ecosystems ecology. The course is designed to encourage students to think about ecological theories and their application to real world situations. The lecture material and the lab require students to employ quantitative methods (i.e., math and statistics). Upon completion of the course, students will have a rich appreciation for the way organisms and their environment interact and shape each other as well as the interconnectedness of nature.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    WID - Writing in the Disciplines

    Term Offered
    Offered every semester.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 127 - Systemic Physiology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    Fundamental principles of general mammalian physiology combined with physiology of organ systems, including integrative and homeostatic mechanisms. Emphasis is on human physiology with examples taken from mammalian systems. Application of these principles to interpretation of disease is included. Laboratory includes human and mammalian experiments with emphasis on instrumentation and interpretation of results.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lecture hours and one lab per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 128 - Advanced Human Anatomy


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    Study of the anatomy of the human body. This course is taught through a regional approach, emphasizing the structural relationships and functional aspects of gross anatomy, histology and embryology. References to the evolution of anatomic structure will be included. Extensive out of class dissections will be expected. This course is limited to Biology and Biochemistry majors.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Additional Notes
    Note: Students who have taken BIOL 015 , BIOL 016  are not eligible to take BIOL 128.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 130 - Microbiology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001  and BIOL 001L BIOL 002  and BIOL 002L ; and either BIOL 105 /105L or BIOL 137 /137L. Concurrent registration in either BIOL 105 /105L or BIOL 137 /137L will be allowed.

    An introduction to the growth, metabolism and genetics of microorganisms, with focus on bacteria and viruses. The application of fundamental knowledge about these organisms to ecosystems, biotechnology and infectious diseases is included. Laboratory involves the application of sterile technique to the study of taxonomy, physiology and genetics of bacteria and viruses.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    3.25 hours of lecture and one 4 hour lab per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 132 - Cell Biology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    This course is designed to study selected areas of current interest in cell biology. Topics include fundamentals of cell structure, membrane structure and function, signal transduction and application to principles of cell biology to various processes such as embryonic development etc., and systems such as nervous system and immune system. Choice of topic varies. Emphasis is placed on experimental methods and answering the question “How do we know what we know?” Lab includes extensive exposure to cell culture methods.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three hours of lecture and one four hour lab per week.

    Term Offered
    Offered in alternate years.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 135 - Biochemistry


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L , and CHEM 104  and CHEM 106 .

    An introduction to protein, lipid and carbohydrate structure and function, metabolism of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates and coordination of biochemical processes for normal functioning of the body. Consideration is given to the properties of enzymes and enzyme catalyzed reactions in the cell. Applications to human function, disease and diet are included.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three hours of lecture and one lab per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 137 - Molecular Biology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 BIOL 002L . Exception: Only BIOL 001 and BIO 001L are prerequisites for Biochemistry majors.

    An introduction to the structure and function of the genetic apparatus. This course is a study of what genes are and how they operate, and includes recent discoveries in the areas of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Laboratory includes both discussion and practice of techniques used in genetic engineering.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three hours of lecture and one four hour lab per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 139 - Immunology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    An introduction to the immune system: its components, how it functions, how it is regulated and how it is protective. The immune response and our ability to react to such a diversity of molecules with specificity are discussed in detail. In addition, the immunologic basis for tissue /organ transplant rejection, disease prevention vaccines and cancer immunotherapy are presented.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three hours of lecture and one lab period per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 142 - California Flora and Communities


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L  or by permission of instructor.

    Survey of selected plant communities of California. Includes a dual emphasis on field recognition of important plant families and genera of these communities and an understanding of the relationship of the component species to their environment.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Labs are five weekend field trips.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 144 - General Botany


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    The study of plant biology at an advanced level, including topics in the structure and development, reproductive patterns, taxonomy, identification, phylogeny, and distribution of major plant groups.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lecture hours and one lab per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 146 - Plant Ecophysiology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L .

    The functional aspects of plant life and the relation of plants to their physical, chemical and biological environment. Emphasis on the vascular plants.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lecture hours and one lab/field period per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 150 - Biogeography


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    SEM 001   or SEM 102  , BIOL 001  , BIOL 001L   and BIOL 002  , BIOL 002L  .

    This course examines the field of biogeography from a modern and historical perspective. Biogeography studies the geographic distribution of species and biodiversity. Students will learn how Earth history and geography affect the distribution and evolution of populations, species and global biota. This course also introduces the related fields of phylogeography and macroecology. Computational lab activities and research prepare students for further study in data-intensive fields, such as bioinformatics or ecoinformatics.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Lab: 2 hours, one day per week

    Course credits: 1.0
  
  • BIOL 152 - Conservation Science


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L ; or BIOL 050 BIOL 051  

    Conservation biology is a field of biological science that draws upon the principles of ecology, genetics and evolution in an effort to understand the patterns and processes underlying the biological diversity of our planet. The course examines the current status of our scientific understanding of biodiversity, threats to biodiversity resulting from human activities, and strategies to conserve and restore the integrity of the earth’s biological systems. Course activities include case studies, computer modeling and field trips.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three hours of lecture and one lab/field period per week.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 192 - Special Topics in Organismal Biology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L ; some topics may need additional prerequisites.

    These are courses designed to explore specific areas within Organismal Biology. The courses offered in this area include topics such as Stem Cell Biology, Pathophysiology, Neurobiology, etc.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 193 - Special Topics in Cellular and Molecular Biology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L ; some topics may need additional prerequisites.

    These courses are designed to explore specific areas within Cellular and Molecular Biology. The courses offered in this area include topics such as Virology, Metabolic Biochemistry, etc.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 194 - Special Topics in Evolution and Ecology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BIOL 001 , BIOL 001L  and BIOL 002 , BIOL 002L ; some topics may need additional prerequisites.

    These courses are designed to explore specific topics within Evolutionary Biology and Ecology. The courses offered in this area include topics such as Animal Behavior, Biology of Fishes, Primate Adaptation and Evolution, etc.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 195 - Internship in Biology


    Upper Division

    Work practice program in the field of Biology. This course is developed in close consultation with a Biology faculty member. Permission of instructor and department chair required. This course will count as a non-lab upper division elective for Biology majors.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BIOL 197 - Special Study


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Permission of the instructor and the department chair required.

    An independent study or literature-based research course for students whose needs are not met by courses available in the regular offerings of the department. Permission of the instructor and the department chair required. This course will count as a non-lab upper division elective for Biology majors.

    Course credits: Credit may vary, but only 1.0 credit courses count as electives for Biology majors.
  
  • BIOL 198 - Field/Laboratory Research in Biology


    Upper Division

    An independent research course that allows students to work on a field or laboratory research project with a faculty mentor. Permission of instructor and department chair required. This course will count as an upper division elective with lab for Biology majors.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee $185.

    Course credits: Credit may vary, but only 1.0 credit courses count as electives for Biology majors.
  
  • BIOL 199 - Special Study - Honors


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Permission of instructor and department chair required.

    An independent study or literature-based research course for upper-division majors with a B average in biology. Permission of instructor and department chair required. This course will count as a non-lab upper division elective for Biology majors.

    Course credits: Credit may vary, but only 1.0 credit courses count as electives for Biology majors.

Business Administration - Lower Division

  
  • BUSAD 010 - Global Perspectives in Business and Society


    Lower Division

    An introduction to business and society from a global perspective. The course includes the political, socio-cultural, economic, and ecological dimensions of globalization. It also addresses various perspectives on what constitutes a moral economy and how business can contribute to a just global society.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    GP - Global Perspectives

    Term Offered
    Every semester

    Additional Notes
    This course should be taken in the first year and is not available to juniors and seniors.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 014 - Spreadsheet Essentials


    Lower Division

    This .50 credit elective course is designed to give the students the basic tools to use Microsoft Excel or a comparable spreadsheet management solution (like Openoffice Calc or Google Sheets). In the modern day business world, spreadsheet programs, and primarily Excel, are used as one of the critical ways of sharing, analyzing and displaying data among co-workers, in business-to-business or business-to-client communications. Excel is also a critical tool in a number of lower- and upper-division courses offered by the Accounting, Business Administration and Economics programs. Completing this course will enable the students to perform better both in the classroom and in the business world.

    Course credits: 0.5

Business Administration - Upper Division

  
  • BUSAD 108 - Interfaith Leadership in Business and the Professions


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    ENGL 004  and ENGL 005  and any one Seminar (for transfer students, a seminar-style course), or permission of the instructor.

    This course joins leadership theory, religious literacy, overcoming bias, and communication methods, and applies them to business and professional settings, primarily in the U.S. However, global implications are also addressed. Students develop knowledge, values, and skills to lead inclusively and effectively in religiously diverse environments to further business and professional goals, while fostering interreligious understanding and cooperation, and in so doing contributing to the societal common good.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    TCG - The Common Good; AD - American Diversity; CE - Community Engagement

    Term Offered
    Fall
    (Exception AY 22-23 this course will be offered spring only. )

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 110 - Entrepreneurship


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    ACCTG 001 ACCTG 002 ECON 003 ECON 004 BUSAD 010 BUSAD 127 BUSAD 131 DATA 040 , and the core curriculum math requirement.

    An introduction to the concepts, tools, strategies, and practices of the entrepreneurship processes for both a start-up business as well as a Strategic Business Unit in an existing company. Topics include identifying new venture opportunities, idea generation, innovation, new product/service development, industry research, competitive analysis, legal and regulatory requirements for new ventures, and business and marketing plan development. Examination of the changing business environment is emphasized to allow students to understand the need to make strategic adjustments to their business model on a continuing basis.

    Term Offered
    Fall

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 111 - New Venture Financing


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Lower-division common business core courses, the core curriculum math requirement, and BUSAD 123 .

    The study of raising capital for new ventures involving start-up businesses, financing a strategic unit or project within an existing company, and solving financial problems unique to small- and medium-sized firms undergoing rapid growth. Topics for this course include raising seed capital from venture capital, business angels, investment banking, and commercial banking sources; legal and regulatory issues that arise in new venture financing; exit strategies and financial modeling to determine the financial health of companies and strategies for their growth.

    Term Offered
    Every semester

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 112 - Small Business Management


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    ACCTG 001 ACCTG 002 ECON 003 ECON 004 BUSAD 010 BUSAD 127 BUSAD 131 DATA 040 , and the core curriculum math requirement.

    An examination of small business practices and strategies in both private and public companies. Topics include employee motivation, green marketing, franchising, e-commerce, and technology. Other issues incorporated into the course are managing diversity in the work place, team development, managing change in the face of global competition, relevant financial statements, and legal matters relating to small business (e.g., contracts and business forms). Continuous improvement methods to meet the changing demands of customers as well as information technology to increase efficiency are also addressed.

    Term Offered
    Spring

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 113 - Digital Marketing


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BUSAD 124  or KINES 132  

    The Internet is a dynamic marketplace if there ever was one. This course gives students the capability to plan, implement and measure the impact of digital marketing with efficiency through real world applications and equip them with the fundamentals of digital marketing skills such as Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay Per Click (PPC) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM). By the end of the course, students will be able to walk into any organization and help them have an online presence and/or improve their use of the Internet.

    Term Offered
    Every Semester

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 114 - Online Content Creation


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Lower Division Business Core

    This course aims to introduce students to the history, concepts, and novel potential of online content creation, helping them to hone the skillset necessary to effectively concoct, compose, and communicate persuasive online content that fully utilizes the dynamic affordances of emerging technologies. In the contemporary attention economy that characterizes life on the screen, crafting online content points toward a strategic approach for attracting prospective customers, establishing corporate identity, generating brand loyalty, and engaging with online communities through the creation, publication, and distribution of valuable information and entertaining media artifacts. In short, by placing greater emphasis on content creation, marketing opportunities are no longer confined to segment breaks within a show, instead becoming the show itself. From writing blogs to recording podcasts to streaming video, content creation online focuses on the development of various genres and modes of communication that can attract and capture a clearly defined target audience, retain and expand customer loyalty, and ultimately drive an organization’s reach and profitability. Accordingly, this course will walk students through the what, the why, and the how of online content creation, enabling students to craft more engaging stories and appeal more effectively to diverse audiences through the mastery of multimedia and digital rhetoric.

    Term Offered
    Spring

    Course credits: 1

  
  • BUSAD 120 - Business Law


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    ACCTG 001 ECON 003  for Business and Accounting majors; Core curriculum math requirement and ENGL 005  for non-Business majors

    This course provides students with an understanding of common legal topics relevant to business, including contracts, business torts, business crimes, business forms (e.g., partnerships and corporations), securities law, lending and secured transactions.

    Term Offered
    Every Semester

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 121 - Advanced Legal Topics in Business


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BUSAD 120 .

    This course addresses the regulatory environment of business, including a discussion of applicable regulatory agencies, securities and capital market regulation, anti- trust and fair competition regulation, consumer protection, environmental protection, labor and employment law, intellectual property, international law, and related topics.

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 123 - Financial Management


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Lower division common business core courses and the core curriculum math requirement.

    An introduction to the principles of corporate finance and their application in business today, focusing on the measurement and creation of value in a corporation. Topics include: financial markets, present value analysis, the theory of risk and return, portfolio theory, asset pricing models, cost of capital, capital budgeting, capital structure, and value based management.

    Term Offered
    Every Semester

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years or sophomores.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 124 - Marketing


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    ACCTG 001 ECON 003 ECON 004 DATA 040  

    The study of the major areas of marketing decision-making that confront organizations. Topics include the utilization of marketing information systems, and marketing research processes to analyze and select viable target market segments, as well as the formulation and implementation of integrated product, pricing, distribution and promotion strategies.

    Term Offered
    Every Semester

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 126 - Applied Marketing Research


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BUSAD 124  

    A detailed treatment and application of the process of conducting a full scale marketing research investigation aimed at informing the development of an integrated strategic marketing plan. Topics include: gathering and analyzing secondary and primary information, website analytics, segmentation analysis, targeting and positioning and market mix strategies as well as related social and ethical issues.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    CE - Community Engagement

    Term Offered
    Every Semester

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years or sophomores.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 127 - Business Communication


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    ENGL 004  and ENGL 005 .

    This course covers the kinds of communication students can expect in complex organizations with multiple audiences. Because business communication occurs in a competitive environment, course material will emphasize in-depth categorical editing, organizational strategies for informative and persuasive writing and speaking, and the construction and presentation of arguments.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    WID - Writing in the Disciplines

    Term Offered
    Every Semester

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 128 - Consumer Behavior


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BUSAD 124  

    This course begins by looking at the consumer on an individual level, through an examination of the intrapsychic components of consumer behavior. These include consumer perceptions, memory, motivation/values, attitudes and the individual decision-making process. It then moves on to address the interdependent aspects of consumer behavior by examining its social and cultural context, including: the influence of group members on decision making, differences between subcultures within North America, and the nature and importance of cultural differences in consumer behavior around the world. In addition to a discussion of the basic principles of consumer behavior, emphasis will also be placed on critical evaluation of the supportive evidence, and the research methods used to investigate consumer behavior.

    Term Offered
    Every semester

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years or sophomores.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 129 - Global Marketing


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    BUSAD 124 , or permission of instructor

    An exploration of the international marketing environment and its impact on marketing practice. Topics include the benefits, risks, and complexities of marketing abroad with particular emphasis on cultural aspects and their implications for market entry, global competitive strategies, and formulating suitable product, promotion, pricing and distribution strategies for international markets.

    Term Offered
    Every Semester

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years or sophomores.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 131 - Managing and Leading in Organizations


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    ENGL 004  and ENGL 005 .

    The study of what people do in organizations and how individuals, groups, and structure impact behavior within organizations, for the purpose of improving an organization’s effectiveness. Topics include motivation, leadership, decision-making, power and influence, group and team dynamics, conflict resolution, organizational change, and managing across cultures.

    Term Offered
    Every Semester

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 132 - Global Operations Management


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    DATA 040  and the core curriculum math requirement

    A study of the design and execution of the production or service system for providing products or services to meet demand. As efficiency barriers of time and space between companies are breaking down, operations function must adopt a global dimension to remain competitive. The course provides concepts and tools for evaluating and improving the operations of a firm. The specific topics include process analysis, waiting line analysis, quality management, project management, inventory management, and supply chain management.

    Term Offered
    Every Semester

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 135 - International Financial Management


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Lower-division common business core courses, the core curriculum math requirement, and BUSAD 123 .

    An examination of the principles and practices of the financing and investment decisions of multinational firms operating globally. Topics include foreign exchange markets, financial instruments in the international capital markets, corporate exchange risk management, international investment decisions, global financing strategies, financial crises, and related issues. As such, this course extends financial management and investment to the international environment.

    Term Offered
    Every Semester

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 136 - Investments


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    DATA 040  or equivalent.

    Description and analysis of the securities market (bonds, stocks, etc.) from the viewpoint of the private investor. The student is introduced to asset valuation theories as well as the basis of portfolio selection. Particular emphasis is placed on the trade-off between risk and return, both for the individual assets and in a portfolio context.

    Term Offered
    Every semester

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 175 - Management Information Systems


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Lower division common business, core courses, the core curriculum math requirement, BUSAD 123 ; BUSAD 124 ; and BUSAD 132 .

    This course focuses on the concepts, tools, trends, and organization of information systems. Topics include e-commerce, network technology, trends in social media, enterprise resource management, database and knowledge management, digitization and digital products, wired and wireless technology platforms, and ethical and social issues. Examination of the changes and trends in the wired and wireless technology platforms, database and business intelligence management, and social media and networks is emphasized to allow students to understand the potential competitive advantages of information technology in a global business world and its role in improving customer intimacy, supply management and various operational efficiencies.

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years or sophomores.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 180 - Global Business


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    ECON 003 ECON 004 BUSAD 010  

    An overview of the special opportunities and risks firms face as a result of the rapid globalization of business. The course emphasizes the economic, cultural, and institutional factors that managers must consider when conducting business in foreign countries. Students will study and become familiar with global marketing, finance, and managerial strategies that lead to success in off-shore markets.

    Term Offered
    Every semester

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years or sophomores.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 181 - Business Ethics and Social Responsibility


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    ACCTG 001 ECON 003 ECON 004 , BUSAD 010  

    (BUSAD 010 is not required for Accounting majors or Business Administration minors) 

    The study and application of ethical decision-making, leadership, and social responsibility in business, grounded in personal and company core values. Topics include utilitarian, Kantian, and virtue ethics; creating ethical company cultures; the role of the firm in society and theories of corporate social responsibility, including sustainability (economic, social, ecological); cross-cultural dimensions of multinational business; and social responsibility focused regulation (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley).

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    TCG - The Commong Good

    Term Offered
    Every semester

    Additional Notes
    This course is not available to first-years.

    Course credits: 1

  
  • BUSAD 185 - Managing the Global Firm


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    ECON 003 ECON 004 BUSAD 010 , the core curriculum math requirement, and BUSAD 131 .

    An exploration of the global manager’s environment, which includes the cultural context of global management, formulating and implementing strategy for international and global operations, and global human resources management. The course helps students to develop a global vision and global management abilities at the organizational, strategic, and interpersonal level. Topics include cross-cultural management, global human resource management, global workforce planning (people, mobility), developing and managing global competencies (people and processes), and labor relations policies and management.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    GP - Global Perspectives

    Term Offered
    Spring

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 195 - Internship


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Permission of instructor and department chair required.

    Work-study program conducted in an internship position under the supervision of a faculty member.

    Additional Notes
    Normally open to junior and senior students only.
    Prior approval from the program director or Associate Dean needed. 

    Course credits: Credit may vary
  
  • BUSAD 196 - Strategic Management


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Lower division common business core courses, the core curriculum math requirement, BUSAD 123 , BUSAD 124 , and BUSAD 132 .

    A capstone course which must be taken in the final term of the senior year, it integrates the major functional operating areas of business firms viewed within the broader context of strategic management, i.e., the process of managerial decision making and actions that determine the long-run performance of business organization.

    Term Offered
    Every semester. 

    Additional Notes
    It is highly recommended that this course be taken in the last semester before graduation.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • BUSAD 197 - Independent Study


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Permission of the instructor and BUSAD Program Director is required.

    An independent study or research course for students whose needs go beyond the regular courses in the curriculum.

    Course credits: Credit may vary
  
  • BUSAD 199 - Honors Independent Study


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Permission of the instructor and BUSAD Program Director is required. B average in business administration

    An independent study or a research course for upper-division students with a B average in the major.

    Course credits: Credit may vary

Chemistry - Lower Division

  
  • CHEM 002 - Principles of Chemistry


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 003  (lab) is required.

    Prerequisites
    One year of high school chemistry.

    An introduction to topics in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry for those students with an interest in the life sciences. This course is designed primarily for kinesiology students. Others may enroll in this course if they have been sufficiently counseled as to whether it is appropriate to their needs.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Four lectures per week.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    SU - Scientific Understanding (with Lab)

    Term Offered
    Offered every spring.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 003 - Principles of Chemistry Lab


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 002  is required.

    Laboratory to accompany CHEM 002 .

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    One lab per week for three hours.

    Term Offered
    Offered every spring.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee required.

    Course credits: 0.25
  
  • CHEM 008 - General Chemistry I


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 009   is required.

    A study of the fundamental principles of chemical science and the chemistry of the more common elements and their compounds.

    Students who are placed into MATH 026  are encouraged to take Math 26 concurrently with Chem 8. 

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Four lectures per week.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    SU - Scientific Understanding (with Lab)

    Term Offered
    Offered every semester.

    Course credits: 1

  
  • CHEM 009 - General Chemistry Lab I


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 008  is required.

    An introduction to experimentation in chemistry. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 008 .

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    One lab per week for four hours.

    Term Offered
    Offered every semester.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee required

    Course credits: 0.25
  
  • CHEM 010 - General Chemistry II


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 011  (lab) is required.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 008 , CHEM 009  with grades of C- or better.

    A continuation of CHEM 008 .

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Four lectures per week.

    Term Offered
    Offered every spring.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 011 - General Chemistry Lab II


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 010  is required.

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 008 , CHEM 009 .

    Laboratory to accompany CHEM 010 .

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    One lab per week for four hours.

    Term Offered
    Offered every spring.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee required.

    Course credits: 0.25
  
  • CHEM 089 - Chemical Literature


    Lower Division

    A systematic survey of the literature of chemistry and allied fields. Practice in the retrieval, evaluation, and use of chemical information.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Approximately two hours per week.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    WID - Writing in the Disciplines. This course, taken with CHEM 110 , satisfies the Writing in the Disciplines requirement of the Core Curriculum.

    Term Offered
    Offered every semester.

    Course credits: 0.25

Chemistry - Upper Division

  
  • CHEM 104 - Organic Chemistry I


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 008 , CHEM 009  (lab), CHEM 010 , CHEM 011  (lab) with grades of C- or better are prerequisite to all upper-division courses.

    An introduction to the concepts of structure and reactivity of organic compounds.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Four lectures per week. One lab per week for four hours.

    Term Offered
    Offered every fall.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee required.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 106 - Organic Chemistry II


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 104  with grade of C- or better.

    A continuation of CHEM 104 .

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Four lectures per week. One lab per week for four hours.

    Term Offered
    Offered every spring.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee required.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 110 - Polymer and Supramolecular Chemistry


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 089  and CHEM 106 .

    An in-depth study of macromolecules and supramolecular systems, including their structure, synthesis and preparation, characterization, and physical properties. This course centers around reading and discussion of journal articles, as a prime learning objective of this course is to assist the student to use other instructional materials besides textbooks.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    WID - Writing in the Disciplines. This course, taken with CHEM 089 , satisfies the Writing in the Disciplines requirement of the Core Curriculum.

    Term Offered
    Offered in alternate years, spring semester.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 111 - Advanced Organic Chemistry


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 104 , CHEM 106  with grades of C- or better.

    An in-depth examination of the mechanisms of organic reactions, the methods used to study them, and the relationship between structure and reactivity. Selected advanced synthetic methods may also be covered.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lectures per week.

    Term Offered
    Offered in alternate (even) years, spring semester.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 113 - Analytical Chemistry


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 008 , CHEM 009  (lab), CHEM 010 , CHEM 011  (lab) with grades of C- or better.

    Study of the fundamentals of analytical chemistry with emphasis on careful experimental technique. Topics will include a deeper understanding of equilibrium systems and statistical data analysis. Laboratory (113L) includes volumetric, electro-analytical, and spectroscopic methods.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Two lectures per week. Two labs per week, for three hours each.

    Term Offered
    Offered every year, spring semester.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee required.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 114 - Physical Chemistry I


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 008 , CHEM 009  (lab), CHEM 010 , CHEM 011  (lab) with grades of C- or better. Also required: MATH 013  and MATH 014 , or MATH 027 MATH 038 PHYSI 001 , PHYSI 002 , PHYSI 003 , PHYSI 004  or PHYSI 010 /010L, PHYSI 011 /011L; or permission of instructor. Recommended MATH 039 .

    An overview of the main theoretical principles that underlie all of chemistry. Topics will include: the kinetic-molecular theory of gases; the three laws of thermodynamics; chemical equilibrium; chemical kinetics; quantum mechanics; atomic structure; chemical bonding; spectroscopy.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lectures per week.

    Term Offered
    Offered every year, fall semester.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 115 - Physical Chemistry II


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 114  with a passing grade (D- or better).

    An in-depth examination of selected topics from physical chemistry. Topics will include: the application of quantum mechanics to individual atoms, and also to vibrating and rotating molecules; the use of molecular orbital theory to explain chemical bonding; the calculation of partition functions and their relationship to fundamental thermodynamic properties; transition state theory and its use in chemical kinetics; molecular reaction dynamics.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lectures per week. One lab per week for four hours.

    Term Offered
    Offered every year, spring semester.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee required.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 118 - Instrumental Chemical Analysis


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 008 , CHEM 009  (lab), CHEM 010 , CHEM 011  (lab) with grades of C- or better. Also CHEM 104  (may be taken concurrently).

    A study of the principles used in the design and operation of instruments and their applications in chemistry.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Two lectures per week. Two labs per week for four hours each.

    Term Offered
    Offered in alternate (odd) years, fall semester.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee required.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 119 - Environmental Chemistry


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 008 , CHEM 009  (lab), CHEM 010 , CHEM 011  (lab) with grades of C- or better.

    A study of the theory and practice of water, air and soil chemistry with emphasis on the problem areas within our environment.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lectures per week. One lab per week for four hours.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    CE - Community Engagement

    Term Offered
    Offered in alternate (even) years, fall semester.

    Fee
    Laboratory fee required.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 130 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    CHEM 008 , CHEM 009  (lab), CHEM 010 , CHEM 011  (lab) with grades of C- or better. Also CHEM 104  or consent of instructor.

    A study of the structures, reactions and relationships of the elements and their compounds.

    Lecture and/or Lab Hours
    Three lectures per week.

    Term Offered
    Offered in alternate (even) years, fall semester.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 197 - Special Study


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Consent of the faculty advisor.

    Laboratory research in chemistry, under the direction of a faculty advisor. Results from the research project will be summarized in the form of a written thesis and an oral or poster presentation. Students should contact potential faculty advisors directly.

    Term Offered
    Offered as needed.

    Course credits: Credit may vary
  
  • CHEM 199 - Special Study - Honors


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Senior standing, a 3.0 GPA (minimum) in chemistry coursework and the consent of the faculty advisor.

    Laboratory research in chemistry, under the direction of a faculty advisor. Results from the research project will be summarized in the form of a written thesis and an oral or poster presentation.

    Term Offered
    Offered as needed.

    Course credits: Credit may vary

Classical Languages - Lower Division

 See Greek and Latin language courses listed under GREEK and LATIN.

  
  • CLSL 001 - Etymology: The Greek and Latin Roots in English


    Lower Division

    A course in vocabulary-building and word-power. Students learn how to decode a wide range of complicated English vocabulary, to make better and more precise vocabulary choices, and to improve oral and written communication skills. Over 60 percent of all English words have Greek or Latin roots. In the sciences and technology, the figure rises to over 90 percent. This course surveys Greek and Latin derivatives in English and examines the contexts in which the original meanings have changed. Students learn to interpret correctly the semantic range of Greek and Latin roots in English. The English language emerges as a dynamic system intricately linked to historical, social, and cultural realities.

    Course credits: 0.25
  
  • CLSL 002 - Greece and Rome: Golden Times


    Lower Division

    Who were the ancient Greeks and Romans? How did they see their place and role in the world around them? This lower-division course serves as a comprehensive introduction to the Greco¬ Roman civilization. It also enables students to explore methodically, through a wide selection of primary texts, various Greek and Roman notions of self and other, mortal and divine, same and different. By the end of the term, students will be able to assess competently the basic assumptions behind the texts and discuss them in light of our own complex assumptions and attitudes.

    Course credits: 1

Classical Languages - Upper Division

  
  • CLSL 100 - Classical Mythology


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    ENGL 005  or instructor’s approval.

    Classical Mythology is a study of the highly flexible narrative content of Greek and Roman myths, the underlying thought patterns behind it, and the ancient attitudes to myth in our main sources, the literary works of Greek and Roman writers. Classical myths and mythological references in both Classical and non-Classical literature and art emerge in historical contexts.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    TCG - The Common Good

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CLSL 101 - The Empires of Greece & Rome


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    ENGL 005  or instructor approval.

    This course studies the political, social and cultural history of ancient Greece and Rome, focusing particularly on the period from the 9th century BC to the end of the 5th century AD. We will examine how the Greek and Roman authors represented the changing economic and political realities of their times, or how they reevaluated earlier historical accounts. The primary sources and scholarly essays will give us an opportunity to compare and assess various interpretations of important episodes, phenomena and figures in Greek and Roman history.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CLSL 197 - Independent Study


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Permission of instructor and department chair is required.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • CLSL 199 - Honors Independent Study


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    Permission of instructor and department chair is required.

    An independent study or research course for upper-division majors with a B average in Classical Languages.

    Course credits: 1

Collegiate Seminar - Lower Division

  
  • SEM 001 - Critical Strategies and Great Questions


    Lower Division

    Concurrently
    Corequisite: ENGL 004 .

    This first seminar develops the skills of critical thinking, critical reading and writing, and shared inquiry that are foundational to Collegiate Seminar. Students learn strategies for engaging with a diversity of texts, asking meaningful questions, and effectively participating in collaborative discussions. Reading and writing assignments are specifically designed to support students’ gradual development of these strategies and skills.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • SEM 002 - Western Tradition I


    Lower Division

    Employing and building upon the strategies of critical thinking, critical reading, and shared inquiry learned in the first seminar, students will read, write about and discuss a selection of classical, early Christian and medieval texts from the Western tradition.

    Course credits: 1

Collegiate Seminar - Upper Division

  
  • SEM 102 - Western Tradition I for transfers


    Upper Division

    This first seminar for transfer students develops skills of critical thinking, critical reading and writing, and shared inquiry that are foundational to Collegiate Seminar. Students will read, write about and discuss a selection of classic and modern texts from the Western tradition.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • SEM 103 - Western Tradition II


    Upper Division

    Employing and building upon the strategies of critical thinking, critical reading, and shared inquiry learned in previous seminars, students will read, write about and discuss a selection of Renaissance, 17th, 18th and 19th century texts from the Western tradition.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • SEM 104 - The Global Conversation of the 20th and 21st centuries


    Upper Division

    Building on the Western tradition explored in the second and third seminars, readings focus on the Great Conversation of the modern world, which includes the West but also includes important intercultural and global voices. The course focuses on issues of significant relevance for a 21st century student, as well as texts that allow for integrative thinking across the entire Collegiate Seminar sequence. The last portion of the course will include student reflections on what they have learned and how they have grown, revisiting the steps of their intellectual development in a capstone experience.

    Course credits: 1
  
  • SEM 144 - Multicultural Thought


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    SEM 001  or SEM 002 .

    Selected readings from 20th-century multicultural authors of the United States, especially from California. Readings continue the dialogue with authors from previous seminars, give renewed attention to questions raised in those contexts and address contemporary issues as well.

    Core Curriculum Designation(s)
    AD - American Diversity

    Course credits: 1
  
  • SEM 145 - World Traditions


    Upper Division

    Prerequisites
    SEM 001  or SEM 002 .

    Readings from the traditions of Asia, Africa and the Middle East that raise basic human questions of courage, compassion, loyalty and wisdom. These works from around the world are selected to extend the themes and ideas from both the Western Tradition sequence and the Multicultural Thought seminar to a truly global conversation.

    Course credits: 1
 

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