Jun 16, 2024  
2017-2018 University Catalog 
    
2017-2018 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Kinesiology

Courses are designated as KNES in the class schedule. Students may sign up for only one section of a given performance activity in any semester. This applies to KNES 100  through KNES 167C , KNES 214A , KNES 214B , and KNES 246A . Thus a student may take KNES 102A - Beginning Jogging (1)  and KNES 112B - Intermediate Surfing (1)  since jogging and surfing are different activities; however, signing up for multiple tennis courses, for example, is not permitted.

  
  • KNES 396 - Physical Education Tutorial (1)


    Supervised experience in performance or laboratory situations through tutoring or assisting in instruction. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. A maximum of 3 units may be applied toward the major.

    Prerequisite: consent of instructor and tutorial adviser.

  
  • KNES 403 - Recreation Facility Management and Program Administration (3)


    Examines the administration of comprehensive campus, municipal and private recreation facilities with regard to applicable California codes and regulations. Additional topics include: program development, risk management, budget planning, facility design, staff and client supervision, and leadership development.

    Prerequisite: KNES 304 ; or graduate standing

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • KNES 404 - Recreation Staff Management and Communication (3)


    Introduces seminar participants to effective staff management and communication in recreation organizations in the public and non-profit sectors. Will focus on key management issues in recreation organizations, including effective staff leadership.

    Prerequisite: KNES 304 ; or graduate standing.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • KNES 405 - Worksite Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (3)


    How work style, equipment and environment contribute to worksite musculoskeletal injuries. Strategies that can minimize human error, injuries, discomfort and dissatisfaction through injury prevention and rehabilitation of the worker. (HESC 405 and KNES 405 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior, KNES 202  or HESC 220 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 406 - Principles of Sport and Exercise Management (3)


    Sport/exercise management enterprise, including school, facility, professional, commercial, industrial, corporate management and specialists in marketing, print/electronic media. Job descriptions, professional preparation and placement opportunities. Portfolio development.

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior; KNES 202 , KNES 200  or KNES 365 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 410 - Issues in Youth Sports (3)


    Interdisciplinary examination of current trends and issues in youth sport, focusing on non-school based community programs. The structural characteristics of sport and physical activity programs as they pertain to proper development of children and adolescents.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, KNES 381 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 414 - Legal Issues in Kinesiology (3)


    Introduction to the legal system and the law as applied to sport and exercise settings, including the areas of sports, fitness and healthcare and recreational activities; understanding the concepts of ethics, negligence and risk management.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, KNES 202 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 430 - Applied Sport Psychology (3)


    Application of principles from sport psychology literature to enhance athletes’ and coaches’ performance.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, KNES 383 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 432 - Applied Exercise Psychology (3)


    Understanding and applying the principles from exercise psychology to the promotion of physical activity in a variety of settings including preventive, clinical, community and rehabilitative programs.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, KNES 383 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 442 - Teaching Physical Education (3)


    Objectives, methods and materials for teaching Physical Education K-12. Required before student teaching. Part of the 12-unit education block and may not be taken separately. A “B” (3.0) or better is required to earn a preliminary Single Subject credential.

    Prerequisites: admission to Single Subject Credential Program. Corequisite: KNES 449E .

  
  • KNES 449E - First Semester Student Teaching (3)


    Eight-week practicum (120 hours, Monday-Friday) co-teaching in secondary schools. Credit/No Credit only. Requires “B” (3.0) or better for credit.

    Prerequisite: admission to Single Subject Credential program. Corequisite: KNES 442 .

  
  • KNES 449I - Second Semester Student Teaching (10)


    A 360-hour practicum in a single subject in public schools. Credit/No Credit only. Requires a “B” (3.0) or better for credit.

    Prerequisite: EDSC 440S , EDSC 440F , KNES 442 , KNES 449E . Corequisite: KNES 449S .

  
  • KNES 449S - Seminar in Secondary Teaching (3)


    Student teaching in a single subject in public schools. Credit/No Credit only. Requires a “B” (3.0) or better for credit.

    Prerequisites: EDSC 440S , EDSC 440F , KNES 442 , KNES 449E . Corequisite: KNES 449I .

  
  • KNES 450 - Program Design for Strength and Conditioning (3)


    Outcomes associated with different strength training regimens. Periodization and planned variation of the acute program variables of frequency, intensity, volume and rest across cycles of training to prevent overtraining and promote peak performance.

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior, KNES 351  ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 451 - Sports Medicine (3)


    Various general medical pathologies, pharmacological issues and ergogenic aids related to sport/exercise.

    Prerequisite:Junior or senior, KNES 348 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 453 - Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)


    Applying exercise physiology concepts to clinical/pathological situations in order to determine the therapeutic and functional benefits of physical activity.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, KNES 348 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 454 - Physical Dimensions of Aging (3)


    Scientific evidence concerning the relationship between level of physical activity and physical, cognitive and psychosocial well-being during aging. Changes that occur during aging, changes related to inactive lifestyles, and the positive effects of an active lifestyle on preventing disease and disability.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, 6 upper-division kinesiology units or 6 units from the following courses: GERO 133  (cross listed with HESC 133 , HUSR 133 , PSYC 133 , SOCI 133 ), BIOL 306 , PSYC 362 , SOCI 443 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 455 - Functional Performance Assessment and Programming for Older Adults (3)


    Development of technical and personal skills related to functional performance assessment and to the development and implementation of physical activity programs for healthy and frail older adults.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, KNES 349 , KNES 353  orKNES 454 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 456 - Environmental Exercis Physiology (3)


    Interrelationship between the physical environment and the human while exercising under different states of fitness and acclimatization.

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior, KNES 348 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 457 - Practice of Personal Training (3)


    Physiological responses and adaptations associated with strength and aerobic training to design fitness programs across the lifespan. Scientific foundation, client evaluation, exercise technique, safety and legal issues, program design and special populations.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, KNES 351 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 458 - Measurement Techniques in Strength & Conditioning (3)


    Understand theory, operate equipment and analyze resultant data related to endurance, strength and power testing. Exposure to a variety of assessment techniques commonly performed in strength and conditioning, biochemistry, and exercise physiology.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, KNES 348L   & KNES 351 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 460 - Worksite Health Promotion (3)


    Philosophy, rationale and guidelines for developing health promotion programs in the corporate setting. Unique considerations in assessing needs, planning and implementing programs, evaluating effectiveness and coordinating activities in the workplace are discussed. (HESC 460 and KNES 460 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: Non-freshman and HESC 220  or KNES 202 ; minor in Health Science; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 461 - Biomechanical Analysis of Human Movement (3)


    Analytical approach to mechanics of human motion. Quantitative video analysis techniques are introduced and applied to select movement analysis projects.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, KNES 361 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 463 - Biomechanics of Musculoskeletal Injury (3)


    Biomechanical analysis of human movement patterns and how they are related to the development of various musculoskeletal injuries. Biomechanical assessment and correction for prevention and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injury will also be developed.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, KNES 361 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 465 - Administration and Leadership in Athletic Training (3)


    Conceptual, legal, moral, ethical, technical and practical aspects of leadership and administration in sport/exercise healthcare programs, including the value of quality research and evidence in clinical practice.

    Prerequisites: junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 365 .

  
  • KNES 468 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training IV (2)


    Practical integration of proficiencies centered on pathology prevention and health promotion, as well as assessment, clinical diagnosis, acute care, and therapeutic interventions.

    Prerequisites: Junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 369 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • KNES 469 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training V (2)


    Practical integration of proficiencies centered on pathology assessment, clinical diagnosis, acute care, and therapeutic interventions.

    Prerequisites: Junior, senior or graduate standing; KNES 468 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • KNES 470 - Nutrition for Exercise and Performance (3)


    Role of different nutrients (macro and micro) to provide energy during exercise, enhance performance and support recovery after exercise. Fluid replenishment, nutritional supplements, nutritional immunology and the female athlete.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, KNES 348  ; or graduate standing

  
  • KNES 471 - Motor Control and Movement Dysfunction (3)


    Contemporary motor control theories and how they are applied to the development of therapeutic exercise programs for children and adults with balance and movement disorders caused by disease and/or trauma to the neurological system.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, KNES 371 ; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 480 - Gender and Sexuality Issues in Sport (3)


    Sociocultural study of historical and contemporary gender norms and sexuality in sport, recreation, and leisure; emphasizing ways femininity, masculinity, and sexual orientation affect access, inclusion and participation.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, KNES 381  or completion of G.E. Category D.1 or D.5; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 481 - The Socio-Cultural Study of the Olympic Games: Ancient to Modern (3)


    Historical, sociological and philosophical aspects of the Olympic Games from its creation in classical Greek antiquity to the emergence of the modern Olympics. Draw upon methods from multiple disciplines to examine the Olympic Games.

    Corequisite: KNES 380 , KNES 381  or KNES 499 .

  
  • KNES 483 - Sport, Film, and Culture (3)


    Using popular film, this course examines sport and its connection to culture and society to better understand sport’s place in human culture.

    Prerequisites: Completed three units of the General Education requirements in C1 or C2; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 494 - Practicum (1-3)


    Planning, preparing, coaching, teaching in public school, college or community physical education or recreation programs. May be repeated for a maximum of six units. Credits not applicable toward major or graduate program. Credit/No Credit only.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, consent of faculty sponsor, field supervisor, fieldwork coordinator and department chair.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • KNES 495 - Internship in Kinesiology (3)


    Seminar for analysis of field experiences, including appropriate theory, skills and techniques, in addition to supervised experience in an approved fieldwork location agency. Internship must be specific to the discipline of kinesiology. Minimum of 120 hours per semester. Application forms must be completed and approved prior to enrollment. May not be repeated for credit toward the major.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior, minimum of 12 units of upper-division kinesiology coursework completed, and consent of faculty sponsor, field supervisor, and fieldwork coordinator.

  
  • KNES 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Topics based on a study plan prepared in cooperation with a faculty supervisor. Culminates in a paper, project, comprehensive examination. Application forms must be completed and approved prior to enrollment. Maximum of three units in any one semester; may be repeated once.

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior, minimum of 15 upper-division kinesiology courses completed; or graduate standing.

  
  • KNES 508 - Statistical Methods in Kinesiology (3)


    Statistical theory, data collection procedures, techniques for analysis and interpretation of data.

    Prerequisites: graduate status.

  
  • KNES 510 - Research Methods in Kinesiology (3)


    Fundamental tools of research. Types of research, process of scientific inquiry and critical analysis of research. Topic selection and development of a research proposal.

    Prerequisites: graduate status, KNES 508  with a C (2.0) or better.

  
  • KNES 516 - Advanced Study of the Philosophical Perspective of Human Movement (3)


    Methods of the philosophical process of human movement.

    Prerequisite: graduate status.

  
  • KNES 532 - Physical Activity Promotion and Behavior (3)


    Apply behavior change principles and theories to the promotion of physical activity as well as develop and evaluate physical activity interventions.

    Prerequisite: graduate status.

  
  • KNES 550 - Graduate Internship (3)


    On-the-job training experiences supervised by a fully trained practitioner. Minimum of 120 hours per semester plus conferences with faculty sponsor. Application forms must be completed and approved prior to enrollment. Upon completion of the internship, a written evaluation must be submitted. Not open to students on, or subject to, academic probation.

    Prerequisites: graduate status, consent of faculty sponsor, field supervisor, field coordinator and chair.

  
  • KNES 551 - Advanced Study in Physiology of Exercise (3)


    Current issues and research in physiology of exercise with emphasis on physiological control during acute exercise. Includes written, oral and laboratory assignments.

    Prerequisites: graduate status, KNES 348 KNES 348L .

  
  • KNES 555 - Applied Strength and Conditioning (3)


    Anatomical and physiological bases for programs that develop physical fitness and performance.

    Prerequisites: graduate status.

  
  • KNES 557 - Instructional Strategies in Physical Education and Sport (3)


    Theoretical concepts, models and research on instructional strategies for Physical Education, sport and related professional setting. Highly recommended for graduate students in all concentrations in Kinesiology.

    Prerequisites: graduate status.

  
  • KNES 558 - Advanced Study in Teaching Human Movement (3)


    Historical perspectives and current trends in pedagogical research and the resultant principles that undergird the science of teaching human movement.

    Prerequisites: graduate status.

  
  • KNES 561 - Advanced Study in Biomechanics (3)


    Advanced methods and concepts associated with the quantification of human movement. Biomechanical analysis of force plate and three-dimensional video data.

    Prerequisites: graduate status.

  
  • KNES 571 - Advanced Study in Human Motor Control and Learning (3)


    In-depth study of contemporary trends and issues in motor control/learning research. Application of research to practice.

    Prerequisites: graduate status.

  
  • KNES 580 - Advanced Study in Sport and Exercise Psychology (3)


    Current issues and research in sport and exercise psychology. Topics include motivation, personality, leadership and group dynamics, attention/concentration, exercise adherence/compliance, sport and exercise injury, and behavioral change strategies.

    Prerequisites: graduate status.

  
  • KNES 581 - Consultation in Applied Sport Psychology (3)


    Factors related to effective consultation for enhancing athletic performance. Knowledge of consultation issues will be derived from the existing best practices and literature with the purpose of drawing practical applications for the new professional. May be repeated once for credit.

    Prerequisites: graduate standing, KNES 383 , KNES 430 .

  
  • KNES 582 - Advanced Study in Sociocultural Perspectives of Human Movement (3)


    In-depth study of the theories and methods of the sociocultural perspective and their application to the study of human movement phenomena.

    Prerequisites: graduate status.

  
  • KNES 597 - Project (3)


    Directed independent inquiry. Not open to students on, or subject to, academic probation.

    Prerequisites: graduate classified status, KNES 510 , successful completion of an oral presentation of the project, and signature of all committee members on or before the census date of the semester in which the student elects to enroll.

  
  • KNES 598 - Thesis (3)


    Student will select and have approved a research proposal, conduct the research, and prepare a formal analysis and report. May be repeated. Not open to students on, or subject to, academic probation.

    Prerequisites: graduate classified status, KNES 510 , successful completion of an oral presentation of the thesis, and signatures of all committee members on or before the census date of the semester in which the student elects to enroll.

  
  • KNES 599 - Graduate Independent Research (1-3)


    Student research in a specific area of human movement studies. Application forms must be completed and approved prior to enrollment. Upon completion of the research, a written report must be submitted. Not open to students on, or subject to, academic probation. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisites: graduate status, KNES 510 , and consent of the faculty adviser and chair.


Korean

Courses are designated KORE in the class schedule.

  
  • KORE 101 - Fundamental Korean-A (5)


    Develop listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing, and cultural awareness to communicate on a basic level. Introduction to Korean customs, culture and civilization. Conducted primarily in Korean.

  
  • KORE 102 - Fundamental Korean-B (5)


    Continued development of listening and reading comprehension, speaking and writing, and cultural awareness to communicate on a basic level. Further study of Korean customs, culture and civilization. Conducted primarily in Korean.

    Prerequisite: KORE 101 .

  
  • KORE 203 - Intermediate Korean-A (3)


    Listening and reading comprehension, as well as oral and writing competence in Korean involving intermediate level language based on cultural materials with further exploration of Korean culture. Conducted primarily in Korean.

    Prerequisite: KORE 102 .

  
  • KORE 299 - Directed Study (1-3)


    Supervised research projects in Korean language, literature, culture, linguistics or business. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor and department chair.

  
  • KORE 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Supervised research projects in Korean language, literature, culture, linguistics or business. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor and department chair.


Latin

  
  • LATN 101 - Introduction to Latin Culture and Language-A (3)


    Provides a working knowledge of Latin Language and culture, focusing on literary and cultural heritage, as well as linguistics and analytical skills.


Latin American Studies

Courses are designated as LTAM in the class schedule.

  
  • LTAM 100 - Introduction to Latin American Studies (3)


    Introduction to the salient features of Modern Latin American from an interdisciplinary perspective, emphasizing social, political, economic, and cultural trends. Analysis of key historical moments, institutions, peoples, cultures, and issues in order to appreciate the diversity of Latin America today.

  
  • LTAM 300 - Topics in Latin America (3)


    Interdisciplinary examination and discussion of the history, geography, peoples and major issues of Latin America from pre-Colonial times to the present.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • LTAM 350 - Mexican Life and Culture (3)


    Introduction to Mexican culture and civilization. Contemporary Mexican society with focus on social, political, environmental, cultural and historical issues. Requires travel to La Paz, Baja California, Mexico and will only be offered in summer or intercession. Letter grade or Credit/No Credit. (CHIC 350 and LTAM 350 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. category D.1.

  
  • LTAM 399 - Directed Study (1-3)


    Supervised individual or small group study as an elective. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisite: approval of program coordinator.


Liberal Studies

Courses are designated as LBST in the class schedule.

  
  • LBST 100 - Introduction to the Humanities (3)


    Interdisciplinary introduction to the humanities as a set of related disciplines that apply conceptual, critical, historical and linguistic analyses to advance our understanding of what it means to be human. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • LBST 101 - Introduction to the Social Sciences (3)


    Major topics in the social sciences in order to understand their systematic study of human behavior, to realize the connections among particular issues and approaches, and to reflect critically on modern life. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

  
  • LBST 300 - Introduction to Liberal Studies (3)


    The natural world as theme, introductory exploration of values and modes of inquiry and expression in the arts and humanities, natural and social sciences.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category A.

  
  • LBST 301 - Inquiry and Composition in Liberal Studies (3)


    Selected thematic interconnections between the arts and humanities, sciences and social sciences through reading, discussion and composition. Satisfies the upper-division writing course requirement for majors in Liberal Studies.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category A.

  
  • LBST 302A - Historical Dimension of Liberal Studies (3)


    Origins and development of modes of thought and forms of expression in the three core areas of liberal studies, i.e., the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities.

    Pre- or corequisite: LBST 300 ; completion of G.E. Category A.

  
  • LBST 302B - Historical Dimension of Liberal Studies (3)


    Origins and development of modes of thought and forms of expression in the three core areas of liberal studies, i.e., the natural sciences, social sciences, and arts and humanities.

    Prerequisite: LBST 302A with a grade of C (2.0) or better.

  
  • LBST 303 - Liberal Studies in the Humanities and Arts (3)


    Interdisciplinary approach to the humanities and arts that examines their purposes, structures and major developments since 1900.

    Prerequisites: MUS 101 , LBST 301 , LBST 302B , completion of G.E. Category C.2.

  
  • LBST 304 - Liberal Studies in the Sciences (3)


    Interdisciplinary introduction to the character and aims of 20th-century science, current theories and knowledge, and the role of science and technology in contemporary society.

    Prerequisites: LBST 302B , LBST 301 , completion of G.E. Categories B.4. and B.1 or B.2.

  
  • LBST 305 - Liberal Studies in the Social Sciences (3)


    Interdisciplinary introduction to modern social science in which major thinkers, ideas, movements and problems will be approached historically, comparatively and analytically.

    Prerequisites: LBST 302B , LBST 301 , completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • LBST 310 - The California Experience (3)


    Seven themes in California studies. Explores the California experience through readings, films and music, and three writing assignments that ask them to research one topic each in the arts/humanities, social sciences and natural sciences in California. (HIST 310 and LBST 310 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G. E. Category D.1.

  
  • LBST 315 - A European Tour (3)


    Interdisciplinary introduction to the development of European civilization in the pre-modern period through an examination of select sites. The geographical and environmental context, the peopling of Europe and the evolution of cultural, political, economic and religious ideas and institutions. (EUST 315, HIST 315, and LBST 315 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • LBST 322 - Cross-Cultural Social Thought (3)


    Interdisciplinary exploration of the variety of cultural and historical approaches to enduring questions of social life, organization, and cooperation. The differences, as well as interactions, between these approaches.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • LBST 323 - Cross-Cultural Humanities (3)


    Interdisciplinary exploration of the humanities through a series of questions humans have raised across cultures and historical periods. The commonalities of human concerns and the diversity and uniqueness of the answers given to them.

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Categories C.1, C.2.

  
  • LBST 330 - History of Early Science and Technology (3)


    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Categories B.1, B.2. Science and technology in the development of human culture, especially the interactions among science, technology and society in ancient Greece and China, medieval and Renaissance Europe, and Islam. (HIST 330 and LBST 330 are the same course.)

  
  • LBST 331 - History of Science: Copernicus to the Present (3)


    Science from the 16th century to the present, especially the scientific revolutions of the 17th and 20th centuries and the interaction between science, technology and culture. (HIST 331 and LBST 331 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category B.1 or B.2.

  
  • LBST 333 - Evolution and Creation (3)


    Interdisciplinary study of evolutionary biology’s impact on culture in context of religious doctrines of creation. Evolutionary theory and religious and philosophical reactions from Darwin to the present, including relevant educational and legal contexts. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (PHIL 333 and LBST 333 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category B.2, C.2.

  
  • LBST 335 - Science on the Silver Screen (3)


    Representations of science and scientists in film. Themes include images of scientists, the relationship between science and society, depictions of scientific personalities, and the emotional lives of scientists. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category C.2.

  
  • LBST 337 - Science, Technology, and Society (3)


    Interdisciplinary examination of the relationships between science, technology, and social institutions and structures. Emphasis on developing and maintaining scientific literacy, understanding personal and public risk assessment, and participating in civic discussions of science policy.

    Prerequisite: Completion of G.E. Category B.1 and B.2.

  
  • LBST 340 - Food in the Social Sciences (3)


    Interdisciplinary exploration of the study of food in the social sciences. The meanings of food in the construction of society and culture across time and space. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.

  
  • LBST 341 - Ancient Eats: Food and Foodways in the Ancient World (3)


    Food in the Roman Empire and elsewhere in the ancient world. Farming, sustainability, trade, purchasing, processing, production, ingredients, terroir, recipes, tools, the place and function of feasts, and food in myth, cult and philosophy

    Prerequisite: completion of G.E. category C.2.

  
  • LBST 401 - Knowledge in the Arts and Sciences (3)


    Philosophical analysis and comparison of how the natural sciences, the social sciences, and the arts and humanities apply epistemological or aesthetic criteria to assess scientific and artistic activities. Evolution of these criteria in their social and ideological context. (LBST 401 and PHIL 401 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: LBST 304 ; LBST 303   or LBST 305 .

  
  • LBST 482 - Interdisciplinary Thematic Plan (ITP) Research Seminar (3)


    Develop, organize, create and evaluate a research proposal, annotated bibliography and research paper on student-selected interdisciplinary topics, and present projects in oral, material or performance-based forms. Satisfies requirement for senior project of Interdisciplinary Thematic Plan.

    Prerequisites: LBST 302A , LBST 302B , LBST 301 , LBST 303 , LBST 304  , LBST 305   Corequisite: enrollment in the LBST ITP Program

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • LBST 485 - Senior Seminar in Cultural Diversity (3)


    Interdisciplinary study of the historical and cultural experiences of racial and ethnic groups in America. Student-led discussions.

    Prerequisites: senior standing, LBST 301 , LBST 305 , completion of G.E. Category Z.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • LBST 486 - Senior Seminar in Humanities and Arts (3)


    Interdisciplinary study of selected topics in the humanities and arts. Integrates and builds upon previous classes in Liberal Studies. Student-led discussions.

    Prerequisites: senior standing, LBST 301 , LBST 303 .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • LBST 487 - Senior Seminar in Evolution and Creation (3)


    Interdisciplinary examination of the relationship between evolutionary biology and the theology of divine creation. Traces the development of both perspectives from the pre-Darwinian period to the modern era. Critical reading of texts. Student-led discussions.

    Prerequisites: senior standing, LBST 301 , LBST 302B .

  
  • LBST 488 - Senior Seminar in Environmental Studies (3)


    Interdisciplinary seminar examining and analyzing environmental problems from the perspectives of the natural sciences and the social sciences. Requires participation in class discussions and written papers on environmental topics.

    Prerequisites: senior standing, LBST 301 ; LBST 304  or LBST 305 .

  
  • LBST 489 - Senior Seminar in Gender Issues (3)


    Interdisciplinary study of gender issues in the modern period. Student-led discussions.

    Prerequisites: senior standing,LBST 301 , LBST 305 .

  
  • LBST 490 - Senior Seminar in Great Books (3)


    Important books from early civilization to the present. Develops critical reading of texts, clear expression of ideas and integration of knowledge. Student-led discussions.

    Prerequisites: senior standing, LBST 301 , LBST 302B .

  
  • LBST 491 - Senior Seminar in Literature and Sciences (3)


    Interdisciplinary examination of the relationships between literary and scientific communities, and of literature as a forum for the critique, appraisal and assessment of science in culture.

    Prerequisites: senior standing, LBST 301 , LBST 302B .

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • LBST 492 - Senior Seminar in The History of the Information Machine (3)


    Computing technologies from the early modern period to the present in social and historical context. How to develop research projects exploring the interdependence and interaction between information, society and knowledge.

    Prerequisites: LBST 301 , LBST 302B.

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • LBST 495 - Internship in Liberal Studies (3)


    Learning experience for undergraduates at any public or private institution to which a Liberal Studies major/minor or Food Studies minor is related. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor

    Course not available for Graduate Credit
  
  • LBST 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    Individually supervised studies and/or projects. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor and approval by Liberal Studies department chair.

  
  • LBST 501 - Proseminar in Liberal Studies (3)


    Required for all incoming students in the M.A. in Liberal Studies program. The relationships between disciplinary and interdisciplinary research. Cover graduate writing skills and research. Each student will complete an individualized plan of study.

  
  • LBST 502T - Topics in Liberal Studies (3)


    Intensive study of a topic using the interdisciplinary theory and methods of Liberal Studies. Food in an interdisciplinary perspective, consciousness in interdisciplinary perspective, works and worlds, Darwin and Dickens.

  
  • LBST 503 - Seminar in the Arts and Humanities (3)


    Issues of canon formation and the concept of the canon itself in the visual arts, music and literature. Contemporary challenges to the canon in these three artistic mediums, including the status of contemporary criticism.

  
  • LBST 504 - Seminar in Natural Sciences (3)


    Interdisciplinary exploration of the foundational concepts in the natural sciences (the Newtonian synthesis, thermodynamics, relativistic physics, quantum physics, the evolutionary synthesis, and the molecular understanding of life) and introductory overview of science studies literature.

  
  • LBST 505 - Seminar in Social Science (3)


    Interdisciplinary exploration of the foundational topic of social science: modernity and its discontents. Includes classic and contemporary approaches in order to achieve an integrated understanding of this foundational topic in the social sciences.


Linguistics

Courses are designated as LING in the class schedule.

  
  • LING 102 - Languages of the World (3)


    The world’s 7000 languages, highlighting their structural variety, history and use. Preserving the endangered languages and the development of language as a universal human cognitive capacity.

 

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