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2013-2015 University Catalog 
    
2013-2015 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Biological Science

Courses are designated as BIOL in the class schedule. Unless otherwise designated, prerequisites may be waived by the instructor of the course if the instructor is satisfied that the student is qualified for the course.

  
  • BIOL 461 - Marine Invertebrate Biology (4)


    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core, or graduate standing. Evolution, classification, phylogeny, morphological and physiological adaptations of marine invertebrate animals. Dissection, identification and observation of extant animals. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required)
  
  • BIOL 462 - General Parasitology (4)


    Prerequisite: BIOL 302  with a “C” (2.0) or better, or graduate standing. Survey of various animal parasites with an emphasis on the morphology, physiology, and genetics of human protozoans and helminthes. Other topics will include vectors and common parasites of domestic animals. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory)
  
  • BIOL 465 - Integrative Biology of Spider Silk (3)


    Prerequisite: BIOL 303 , BIOL 309 , BIOL 314  or BIOL 325  with a “C” (2.0) or better, or graduate standing. Inter-relationships and applications of diverse biological principles using spider silk as an organizing theme. Synthesis and use of silk from multiple perspectives, including but not limited to, molecular genetics, behavior and evolution.
  
  • BIOL 466 - Behavioral Ecology (3)


    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core, or graduate standing. Current problems in the evolution of animal behavior; the origin and maintenance of social systems and behavioral interactions of animals.
  
  • BIOL 467 - Entomology (4)


    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core, or graduate standing. Anatomy, physiology, evolution and biology of insects and other terrestrial arthropods. Dissection, collection, identification and observation of living arthropods. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required)
  
  • BIOL 468 - Comparative Animal Physiology (4)


    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core and CHEM 120B , or graduate standing. Comparative study of physiological and biochemical processes among representative animals. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, weekend field trips may be required)
  
  • BIOL 470 - Cellular Neurobiology (3)


    Prerequisites: BIOL 303  or BIOL 309 , and BIOL 362  with a “C” (2.0) or better, or graduate standing. Processes of cell communication, particularly in nervous systems. Molecular biology of neurons, model sensory and motor systems, and cellular basis for behavior.
  
  • BIOL 472A - Advances in Biotechnology Laboratory (3)


    Prerequisites: BIOL 302  and BIOL 309 , CHEM 421  or CHEM 423A  with a grade of “C” (2.0) or better, or graduate standing. Recommended corequisite: BIOL 412  First semester explores biotechnology techniques for DNA cloning and analysis: restriction enzyme action, DNA sequencing, sequence analysis by computer, plasmid cloning, genomic library production and screening, DNA probe hybridization. (1 hour discussion, 6 hours laboratory) (Same as CHEM 472A )
  
  • BIOL 472B - Advances in Biotechnology Laboratory (3)


    (Same as CHEM 472B )
  
  • BIOL 473 - Bioinformatics (3)


    Prerequisites: ACCT 301B , ACCT 302  and BIOL 325  or CHEM 421  with a “C” (2.0) or better, or graduate standing. Provides a researchbased, problem-solving experience using the tools and algorithms of molecular and computational biology to analyze genetic and protein sequences retrieved from appropriate databases. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours computer laboratory) (Same as CHEM 473 )
  
  • BIOL 474 - Natural History of the Vertebrates (4)


    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core, or graduate standing. Natural history of the vertebrates. Observation, identification, behavior, ecology and distribution of the vertebrates. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required)
  
  • BIOL 475 - Ichthyology (4)


    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core, or graduate standing. Systematics, evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology and behavior of fishes. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/ fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required)
  
  • BIOL 476 - Herpetology (4)


    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core, or graduate standing. Biology, structure, physiology, ecology, distribution, identification, collection, evolution and behavior of amphibians and reptiles. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory or fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required)
  
  • BIOL 477 - Advances in Biotechnology (3)


    (Same as CHEM 477 )
  
  • BIOL 478 - Mammalogy (4)


    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core, or graduate standing. Systematics, evolution, morphology, physiology, ecology and behavior of mammals. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/ fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required)
  
  • BIOL 479 - Ornithology (4)


    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core, or graduate standing. Anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, and ecology of birds. Laboratory and fieldwork in identification, anatomy, observational techniques and community composition. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory/fieldwork; weekend field trips may be required)
  
  • BIOL 480 - Advanced Topics in Undergraduate Biology (1-3)


    Prerequisites: junior or senior students majoring in biological science and consent of instructor. Current topics, updating of concepts, recent advances and unification of the principles of biology. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • BIOL 480D - Colloquium: Diverse Topics in Biology (1)


    Prerequisite: Must have passed at least one, or be concurrently enrolled in, any upper-division Biology course (300 or 400 level). Diverse research topics and perspectives in the biological sciences. Presented by biologists from CSUF and invited speakers from other universities, industries, governmental agencies or private organizations. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • BIOL 480E - SCERP Proseminar (1)


    Prerequisite: selection as a Southern California Ecosystems Research Program (SCERP) Scholar. Increases the experience and skills of SCERP Scholars in working on problems in environmental biology. Discussion of publications, development and presentation of SCERP research. Offered Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • BIOL 480M - MARC Proseminar (1)


    Prerequisite: selection as MARC Fellow. Intended to increase the contact of MARC Fellows with minority scientists of national repute who will present seminars. Fellows will read and discuss relevant primary literature, attend the seminars, and meet with speakers before and after the seminars. May be repeated for credit. (Same as CHEM 480M / MATH 480M / PSYC 480M )
  
  • BIOL 480S - Howard Hughes Medical Institute Scholars Proseminar (1)


    (Same as CHEM 480S )
  
  • BIOL 481 - Advances in Evolution and Ecology (3)


    Prerequisite: BIOL 314  or BIOL 325  with a “C” (2.0) or better, or graduate standing. Current topics in evolutionary biology and ecology. Examination and analysis of current literature relating to evolutionary biology, population, community, and ecosystem ecology, behavioral ecology and evolutionary ecology.
  
  • BIOL 482 - Capstone Studies in Biology (2)


    Prerequisite: consent of department; for Biological Science majors who have completed 90 units. Individualized practical experience related to the study of biology or pursuit of a biology career that reflects paradigms of the discipline. Application and integration of biological concepts and skills through library research, applied projects or community service activities. Not available for graduate degree credit.
  
  • BIOL 495 - Biological Internship (3)


    Prerequisites: successful completion of 90 units, including all core requirements, and consent of instructor. Biological, ecological, and health-related fields. Ninety (90) hours of practical experience in student’s chosen field of interest with public or private agencies or businesses. May not be repeated for credit. (1 hour discussion, 6 hours laboratory work experience)
  
  • BIOL 496 - Biology Tutorials (1-3)


    Prerequisites: completion of biology lower-division core and consent of instructor. Supervised experience in biological science teaching through tutoring or assisting in a laboratory or field class. No credit toward biological science major.
  
  • BIOL 498 - Senior Thesis (1-2)


    Prerequisites: 6 units of BIOL 499L  (two units may be taken concurrently). Thesis committee must approve research plan at least two semesters prior to enrollment in this course. Requires preparation, presentation and defense of a formal thesis. May be repeated for a total of 2 units.
  
  • BIOL 499L - Independent Laboratory Study (1-3)


    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing with consent of instructor with whom the student wishes to pursue independent laboratory study in biology. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • BIOL 500A - Professional Aspects of Biology (1)


    Prerequisites: graduate standing. Corequisite: BIOL 500B . Discussions concerning research protocol, scientific methodology and communication techniques. Ethics and social responsibilities of professional biologists. (1 hour discussion)
  
  • BIOL 500B - Professional Aspects of Biology (1)


    Prerequisites: graduate standing. Corequisite: BIOL 500A . Individualized project work and experiences in scientific writing. Required of all students upon admission to the graduate program. (3 hours project work)
  
  • BIOL 500C - Professional Aspects of Biology: Teaching Effectiveness (2)


    Pre- or corequisites: graduate standing; must have received a Graduate Teaching Associate appointment and attend two mandatory preparation meetings on the Thursday and Friday prior to beginning of classes. Assists graduate students in becoming effective classroom teachers and understanding the scholarship of teaching in higher education. Graduate Teaching Associates will learn pedagogy and a variety of teaching alternatives while concurrently teaching in a laboratory/discussion setting.
  
  • BIOL 505T - Seminar in Cellular and Molecular Biology and Physiology (3)


    Prerequisite: graduate standing. Selected advanced topics. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • BIOL 517T - Seminar in Ecological and Organismic Biology (3)


    Prerequisite: graduate standing. Selected advanced topics. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • BIOL 520T - Seminar in Microbiology (3)


    Prerequisite: graduate standing. Selected advanced topics. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • BIOL 537 - Clinical Trials Project Management: Setting up Clinical Trials (3)


    Prerequisite: BIOL 576 or equivalent. Implementation of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), documentation, Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements, qualification of study sites, insurance requirements, statistical considerations in study design, ethical issues and global considerations. Team projects based on case studies/real world examples.
  
  • BIOL 538 - Clinical Trials Project Management: Managing Clinical Trials (3)


    Prerequisites: BIOL 576 or equivalent; BIOL 537 . Management, monitoring and closure of human clinical trials; preparing and managing regulatory agency audits, budget and project schedules; balancing business goals with ethical issues; managing regulatory and statistical issues; conflict resolution. Team projects based on case studies/real world examples.
  
  • BIOL 539 - Clinical Trials Project Management: Pre-Market Submission Process for Clinical Trials (3)


    Prerequisites: BIOL 576, or equivalent; BIOL 538 . Clinical trial reports for pre-market submission: developing timelines; project management principles; product labeling; best practices for negotiating with regulatory agencies; ethical considerations; statistical issues in submissions; post-market clinical study scenarios. Team projects based on case studies/real world examples.
  
  • BIOL 570 - Survey of Molecular Biology and Pharmacology/ Toxicology (3)


    Prerequisites: enrollment in Master of Biotechnology (MBt) degree program or consent of instructor; MGMT 540 . Corequisites: BIOL 571 / MATH 571 and CPSC 572 / BIOL 572 . Molecular biology, pharmacology and toxicology concepts as applied to the development of pharmaceutical products and biomedical devices. Students work collaboratively toward a final project to propose a new pharmaceutical product and/or biomedical device. (Same as CHEM 570)
  
  • BIOL 571 - Survey of Mathematical Modeling and Bioinformatics (3)


    Prerequisites: enrollment in Master of Biotechnology (MBt) degree program or consent of instructor; MGMT 540 . Corequisites: BIOL 570/ BIOL 570  and CPSC 572 / BIOL 572 . Introduction to the strategies, approaches and computer applications utilized for drug discovery and design, database design and data mining. Case studies will illustrate specific applications of the methods of measuring, visualizing, representing, inferring, clustering, classifying, and modeling biotechnological data. (Same as MATH 571)
  
  • BIOL 572 - Survey of Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Technology (3)


    (Same as CPSC 572 )
  
  • BIOL 580 - Advanced Topics in Graduate Biology (1-3)


    Prerequisites: graduate standing in biology and consent of instructor. Current research topics, experimental design and problem solving in biological systems. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • BIOL 580D - Biology Colloquium (1)


    Prerequisite: graduate standing. Series of scholarly presentations covering diverse research topics and perspectives in the biological sciences. Scientific presentations by biologists from CSUF and other universities, industries, governmental agencies or private organizations. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • BIOL 597 - Project (1-3)


    Prerequisite: graduate standing in an appropriate master’s degree program. Planning, preparing and completing an applied master’s degree project. Credit only for completed written project report and oral presentation, both of which must be formally approved by the master’s program committee. (Not acceptable for research-based thesis master’s degree programs)
  
  • BIOL 598 - Thesis (1-3)


    Open to graduate students with consent of instructor with whom the student is conducting graduate thesis research. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units of credit.
  
  • BIOL 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)


    Open to graduate students with consent of instructor with whom the student wishes to pursue independent study in biology. May be repeated for credit.

Business Administration

Courses are designated as BUAD in the class schedule.

  
  • BUAD 201 - Business Writing (3)


    Prerequisite: ENGL 101  or equivalent (with a “C” (2.0) or better). Core communication practices: routine business correspondence, positive, informative, negative, persuasive messages. Introduction to research and job application process.
  
  • BUAD 210 - Understanding Business (3)


    Nature, dimensions and forms of business and the role of entrepreneurship in business creation and growth. Development of an understanding of contemporary business issues, including an introduction to major business functions.
  
  • BUAD 301 - Advanced Business Communication (3)


    Prerequisites: ENGL 101 , BUAD 201 , ISDS 265  (or equivalent) with a “C” (2.0) or better. Advanced course in business communication focusing on case analysis, analytical reports, ethics and business presentations.
  
  • BUAD 360 - Entertainment Money Management (3)


    Prerequisites: ACCT 201A  or BUAD 210  for non-MCBE students. How entertainment, tourism and hospitality firms make money: overview of existing and evolving income-generation models in the various industry sectors.
  
  • BUAD 495 - Internship (1-3)


    Prerequisites: junior standing, major in Business Administration, consent of the instructor, 2.5 GPA and semester in residence at the university. Planned and supervised work experience. Credit/No Credit only. May be repeated for a total of six units of credit.
  
  • BUAD 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Open to qualified students desiring to pursue directed independent inquiry. May be repeated for credit Not open to students on academic probation.
  
  • BUAD 501 - Managerial Communications (3)


    Investigates the entire process of case studies and formal reports. Students analyze management communication problems, apply writing strategies and deliver executive presentations. Credit/ No Credit or letter grade.
  
  • BUAD 591 - Business Strategy Capstone (3)


    Prerequisites: classified MCBE status, within six units of completion of study plan and in final semester of program. Tools of strategic management and their application in a business environment. Integrates business functional areas and tools by means of a business consulting project. Fulfills the terminal requirement for the MBA degree.
  
  • BUAD 598 - Thesis (3)


    Prerequisites: classified MCBE status and consent of the associate dean. Individual research under supervision. See “Theses and Projects” in this catalog for university requirements.

Child and Adolescent Studies

Courses are designated as CAS in the Class Schedule.

  
  • CAS 101 - Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development (3)


    Overview of major concepts and related professional opportunities. Practical applications will be considered within different biological, familial, social and cultural contexts to facilitate understanding of influences on developmental outcomes.
  
  • CAS 120 - Youth Development in After-School Programs (3)


    For individuals in or who are currently working in after-school programs. Relevant developmental issues and effective strategies for interfacing with youth to support positive outcome in after-school programs. One or more sections offered online.
  
  • CAS 140 - Introduction to Early Childhood (2)


    Corequisite: CAS 140L . Learn about and plan developmentally appropriate activities in early childhood settings for children ages 0-8 and their families.
  
  • CAS 140L - Introduction to Early Childhood Practicum (1)


    Corequisite: CAS 140 . First of a year-long practicum sequence for Child and Adolescent Development majors pursuing the Early Childhood Development Option. How to implement developmentally appropriate activities in early childhood settings. Minimum of four hours per week for a total of 60 hours required for the semester. Credit/No Credit grade option only.
  
  • CAS 141 - Intermediate Seminar in Early Childhood (2)


    Prerequisites: CAS 140 , CAS 140L . Corequisite: CAS 141L . Builds on an introductory practicum as students learn about and plan developmentally appropriate activities to early childhood settings for children 0-8 and their families.
  
  • CAS 141L - Intermediate Practicum Early Childhood (1)


    Prerequisites: CAS 140 , CAS 140L . Corequisite: CAS 141 . Supervised field experience in early childhood setting for children 0-8 and their families. Implementation of developmentally appropriate activities. Minimum of four hours per week for a total of 60 hours required for the semester. Credit/No Credit grade option only.
  
  • CAS 201 - Child, Family and Community (3)


    Overview of interpersonal relationships between child, family and community members; the interaction among systems, influences of age, gender, diverse abilities, culture, race, ethnicity, socio-economic and public policy factors, and community resources available to support family systems. One or more sections offered online.
  
  • CAS 210 - Orientation to the Field of Child Development (3)


    Introduction to the field of child development. Survey of programs and services for children, adolescents and young adults, and exploration of professional opportunities, organizations and publications.
  
  • CAS 215 - Observations in Early Childhood Settings (3)


    Prerequisite: CAS 101 . Introduces the appropriate application and limits of a variety of observation methods for use with young children and in early childhood settings; several assessment tools will be studied. Hands-on observations will focus on children, interactions, and environments.
  
  • CAS 300 - Elements of Effective Professional Communication (3)


    Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Styles of written communication common to child development programs and services. Reporting on theories and research to multiple audiences (e.g., other professionals, parents, community groups) in written and oral formats. Meets upper-division baccalaureate writing course requirement for Child and Adolescent Development majors.
  
  • CAS 301 - Inquiry and Methodology in Development (3)


    Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Framework and methods necessary for interdisciplinary study of child development. Conducting library research, reading and writing scientific reports, using descriptive and inferential statistics, developing computer literacy, and exploring developmental methodology and theory. (2 hours lecture, 2.5 hours laboratory)
  
  • CAS 305 - Advanced Assessment in Early Childhood (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 215  . Relevant literature, observation and assessment strategies, research design and data analysis as relevant to young children. Effective oral and written communication for diverse audiences found in early childhood settings. Meets upper-division baccalaureate writing course requirements for Child and Adolescent Development majors.
  
  • CAS 310 - Assessing and Observing Development (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 201 , CAS 300 , CAS 301 . Purposes and methods associated with assessing and observing child and adolescent development. Topics include selection of appropriate methods, survey of standardized measures, ethics, and interpretation and implications of data.
  
  • CAS 312 - Human Growth and Development (3)


    Prerequisite: PSYC 101 . Biological/physical, socio-emotional, cognitive development across the lifespan. One or more sections offered online.
  
  • CAS 315 - Child Development (3)


    Prerequisite: completion of General Education (G.E.) Category D.1. Major concepts, principles, theories and research related to cognitive, linguistic, social, emotional and physical development from birth through adolescence; emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices. One or more sections offered online.
  
  • CAS 321 - Infant and Toddler Development (3)


    Prerequisite: CAS 101 . Normative and atypical physical, social, emotional and cognitive development for children 0-3 years of age and implications of infant and toddler child care services with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices.
  
  • CAS 322 - Preschool-Age Development (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 321 . Normative and atypical physical, social, emotional and cognitive development for children 3-6 years of age and implications on child care services provided for preschoolaged children with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices.
  
  • CAS 323 - Primary-Age Development (3)


    Prerequisite: CAS 322 . Normative and atypical physical, social, emotional and cognitive development for primary-aged children and implications of after-school program services with an emphasis on developmentally appropriate practices.
  
  • CAS 325A - Conception through Age 8 (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 201 , CAS 300 , CAS 301 . Research, theories and their application to biological/physical, socio-emotional and cognitive development from conception through age 8. One or more sections offered online.
  
  • CAS 325B - Age 9 through Adolescence (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 201 , CAS 300 , CAS 301 , CAS 325A . Research, theories and their application to biological/physical, socioemotional, and cognitive development from age 9 through adolescence. One or more sections offered online.
  
  • CAS 326 - Optimizing Development of School Age Children (3)


    Prerequisite: CAS 101  or equivalent. Conditions that impact and facilitate development during middle childhood. These include external (e.g., appropriate support and empowerment across various contexts) and internal assets (e.g., social competence and commitment to learning). Highlights strategies that promote development. One or more sections offered online.
  
  • CAS 327 - Optimizing Development During Adolescence (3)


    Prerequisite: CAS 101 . Conditions that impact and facilitate development during adolescence. External (e.g., appropriate support and empowerment across various contexts) and internal (e.g., selfconcept, commitment to learning) assets. Strategies that promote development.
  
  • CAS 330 - Adolescence and Early Adulthood (3)


    Prerequisite: PSYC 101 . Human development during `and following adolescence. Community resources and services for adolescents and their families. Consequences of adolescent experiences for later development.
  
  • CAS 340 - Parenting in the 21st Century (3)


    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1. Goals and patterns of parenting in context of contemporary, multicultural society; identifies hanging demands of parenting infants, children and adolescents; summarizes current scholarly research on relation of parenting practices to child development outcomes. One or more sections offered online.
  
  • CAS 341 - Working with Parents of Young Children (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 305 , CAS 321 . Responsibilities and influences of diverse family systems, from the transition to parenting through children completing primary grades. Effective collaboration and communication with parents during early childhood years with the goal of optimizing children’s development.
  
  • CAS 345 - Child and Adolescent Development in Diverse Family Contexts (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 300 , CAS 301 . Patterns and processes of child/ adolescent development within families of various cultural/ethnic/ social contexts. Identifies multiple theoretical and disciplinary perspectives in studying child and family developmental processes, as well as summarizing the current related scholarly literature.
  
  • CAS 346 - Modern Culture and Early Childhood (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 305 , CAS 322 . Impact of cultural diversity, media, family practices and related education policies on young children’s development, including cognitive and social skills, and the application of the information in early childhood settings. One or more sections offered online.
  
  • CAS 351 - Language and Literacy Development in Early Childhood (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 305 , CAS 322 . Integrates a deep understanding of early language and literacy development with theory, research and practical strategies for facilitating children’s mastery of these skills. Developmental norms, individual and cultural variations, and curricular strategies are addressed.
  
  • CAS 352 - Numeracy and Science in Early Childhood (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 305 , CAS 323 . Theory and research on children’s scientific inquiry and numeracy development. Integrates science and mathematics in early childhood settings through interdisciplinary thematic units.
  
  • CAS 353 - Learning and Motivation in Early Childhood (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 305 , CAS 321 , CAS 322 . Building on the foundation developmental classes, this class examines theory and research on children’s learning, cognition and motivation with an emphasis on practical applications in early childhood settings. Developmental norms, individual and cultural variations, and curricular strategies.
  
  • CAS 360 - Adolescents and the Media (3)


    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1. Summarizes current social, cultural and behavioral research on adolescents and mass media. How teens use, learn, are depicted in and shape cultural meaning from exposure to television and other electronic media.
  
  • CAS 365 - Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting (3)


    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1. Reviews current knowledge base on adolescent pregnancy and the developmental implications for parent and child. Social, educational and health implications of early parenting, and articulates the resources, skills and supports needed to foster success in parenting.
  
  • CAS 370 - Development of African American Children and Youth (3)


    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1. Understanding cognitive and socio-emotional development of African American children and youth is facilitated through comprehensive examinations of significant African and African American cultural and historical experiences; and social influences including families, schools, socioeconomic status, neighborhoods and American society. (Same as AFAM 370 )
  
  • CAS 375 - Adolescent Identity (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 300 , CAS 301 , CAS 325A . Corequisite: CAS 325B  recommended, but not required. Adolescent identity within the context of socio-emotional, physical and cognitive development. Special attention paid to the function of sociocultural factors (e.g., ethnicity, peers, family structure) that help forge individual identity within the larger group context.
  
  • CAS 380 - Adolescent Sexuality and Intimate Relationships (3)


    Prerequisite: CAS 301 . Current trends, potential risks and opportunities associated with adolescents’ involvement in sexual and intimate relationships from a normative developmental perspective. Socio-ecological contexts (e.g., families, peers, culture) of adolescents’ sexual and relational attitudes/behaviors.
  
  • CAS 394 - Practicum Seminar in Child and Adolescent Development (2)


    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 201 . Corequisite: CAS 394L . Classroom analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, and skills and techniques of child development professionals. One or more sections offered online.
  
  • CAS 394L - Practicum in Child and Adolescent Development (1)


    Corequisite: CAS 394 . Supervised field experience in agencies, institutions and organizations serving children and families. Minimum of four hours per week for a total of 60 hours required for the semester. Credit/No Credit grade option only. May be repeated once for credit.
  
  • CAS 464 - Advanced Practicum Seminar in Early Care and Education (2)


    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 140 , CAS 140L , CAS 201 , CAS 215 , CAS 305 , CAS 321 , CAS 322 . Corequisite: CAS 464L . Classroom analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, and skills and techniques of early childhood development professionals, including adult supervision.
  
  • CAS 464L - Practicum in Early Care and Education (1)


    Corequisite: CAS 464 . Supervised field experience in agencies, institutions, and organizations serving young children and families. Minimum of four hours per week for a total of 60 hours required for the semester. Credit/No Credit grade option only. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CAS 474 - Practicum Seminar in Development in School Settings (2)


    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 201 , CAS 300 , CAS 301 , CAS 310 , CAS 325A , CAS 394 , CAS 394L . Corequisite: CAS 474L . Positive developmental outcomes associated with programs/materials used in elementary school contexts are examined. Developmental theory and research findings are linked tothese practice alternatives.
  
  • CAS 474L - Practicum in Development in School Settings (1)


    Corequisite: CAS 474 . Supervised field experiences in educational setting serving elementary school-aged children. Minimum of four hours per week for a total of 60 hours for credit. Credit/No Credit grade option only. May be repeated for credit.
  
  • CAS 484 - Practicum Seminar in Adolescent and Youth Services (2)


    Prerequisites: CAS 201 , CAS 300 , CAS 301 , CAS 310 , CAS 325A , CAS 394 , CAS 394L . Corequisite: CAS 484L . Classroom analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, and skills and techniques of adolescent development/youth services professionals.
  
  • CAS 484L - Practicum in Adolescent and Youth Services (1)


    Corequisite: CAS 484 . Supervised field experience in agencies, institutions and organizations serving adolescents and families. Minimum of four hours per week for a total of 60 hours required for the semester. Credit/No Credit grade option only.
  
  • CAS 490T - Senior Seminar in Child and Adolescent Development (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 201 , CAS 300 , CAS 301 , CAS 310 , CAS 325A , CAS 325B . Systematic study of theory, methods and findings concerning a specific developmental topic. Variable topics include children and adolescents at risk, cognition and motivation, controversial issues in development, culture and ethnicity in development, life span creativity, life span perspective, families and development, gender and development, gifted intelligence, working for change: legislative advocacy, moral development, self concept, and temperament and development. May be repeated for credit under different topic. One or more sections offered online.
  
  • CAS 491 - Leadership Seminar in Early Childhood (3)


    Prerequisites: CAS 305 , CAS 323 . Capstone course examining leadership, assessment and funding for early childhood programs. Prepares students to use their knowledge of data, theory and literature to promote the well-being of young children and families through advocacy, fundraising and professional activities. One or more sections offered online.
  
  • CAS 494 - Practicum Seminar in Youth and Families in Community Settings (2)


    Prerequisites: CAS 101 , CAS 201 , CAS 300 , CAS 301 , CAS 310 , CAS 325A , CAS 394 , CAS 394L . Corequisite: CAS 494L . Classroom analysis of field experience focusing on linkages between theory and practice, and skills and techniques of professionals working with parents and families in school and community settings.
  
  • CAS 494L - Practicum in Youth and Families in Community Settings (1)


    Corequisite: CAS 494 . Supervised field experience in agencies, institutions and organizations serving parents and families. Minimum of four hours per week for a total of 60 hours required for the semester. Credit/No Credit grade option only. May be repeated for credit.
 

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