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Geography Courses are designated as GEOG in the class schedule.
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GEOG 372 - Geography of Illegal Drugs (3)
Global patterns of illegal drug production and use, including agricultural aspects, trafficking, consumption patterns, political economy, laws and politics, drug tourism, environmental aspects and related issues. Focuses on a number of case studies around the world. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category D.1, junior or senior standing.
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GEOG 373 - Global Cuisines (3)
International dimensions of food and wine traditions in the cultural landscape. Foods and drinks that are wild, tabooed, medicinal, gendered and erotic. Migrant cuisine from Mexico, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
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GEOG 379 - World Cities (3)
Worldwide trends in urbanization. Spatial organization and functioning of cities in different world regions. Case studies of selected international cities focusing on internal variations in city structure, urban problems and urban development.
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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GEOG 422 - Global Climate Change (3)
Physical factors that produce climatic patterns and regional impacts of climate change.
Prerequisite: GEOG 323 .
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GEOG 424 - Desert Landscapes (3)
Survey of desert landscapes including climate, geomorphology, vegetation, natural history, settlement, and unique urban planning challenges. The desert as place in geographic literature will also be explored. Course will focus on North American deserts. Field trip is required.
Prerequisite: GEOG 110 .
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GEOG 425 - Tropical Rainforests (3)
Discussion/seminar examining the geography, ecology and human use of tropical rainforests. Causes and consequences of deforestation, sustainable development and preservation.
Prerequisites: GEOG 110 , GEOG 313 .
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GEOG 426 - The Coastal Environment (3)
Coastal geomorphology, climatology and plant geography, emphasizing Southern California. Human interaction, modification, and management of those systems.
Prerequisites: GEOG 110 , one upper-division physical geography course.
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GEOG 427 - Mountain Environments (3)
Local, regional and global importance of mountain environments, including their climate, geomorphology, vegetation, environmental history, resource and tourism development, and urban settlement. A field trip for data collection is required.
Prerequisites: GEOG 110 or GEOG 120 .
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GEOG 431 - Human Response to Environmental Hazards (3)
Issues involved as humans endeavor to minimize the impact of hazards in the environment. Importance of cognition, perception, communication, mitigation and preparedness as societies cope with hazards posed by the natural world and human action.
Prerequisites: GEOG 110 and at least one 300-level geography course; GEOG 321 preferred.
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GEOG 432 - Ecotourism (3)
Evolution and distribution of nature-based tourism. Role of ecotourism in regional development and environmental conservation. Sociocultural impacts in less developed countries.
Prerequisite: GEOG 321 .
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GEOG 433 - Geography of Natural Resources: Environment, Development and Conflict (3)
Geographic perspectives on the human use of natural resources. Environmental impacts of resource extraction, distribution, and consumption. Resource governance and conflicts related to resource use. Resources and economic development.
Prerequisites: GEOG 313 , GEOG 321 or GEOG 360
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GEOG 451 - Political Geography (3)
Examination of the spatial nature of the global political order, the state and governance. Focus on theories of contemporary international geopolitics, geoeconomics, and transnational issues.
Pre-requisite: Junior/Senior or Graduate standing.
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GEOG 456 - Immigrant Orange County (3)
Migration through the lens of Orange County. Requires research project including data collection (surveys or interviews or focus groups), data analysis and report writing.
Prerequisite: for SOCI 456 – completion of G.E. Category D.1 or graduate standing; for GEOG 456 – GEOG 361 or GEOG 362 ; or graduate standing
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GEOG 475 - Interpretation of Urban Landscapes (3)
Geographic view of the city as a landscape composite of structure, space, place and experience. Emphasizes the European and North American city.
Prerequisites: GEOG 357 or GEOG 370 and consent of instructor.
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GEOG 478 - Urban Planning Principles (3)
Seminar/discussion on conceptual themes and legal foundations of American urban planning. Policy areas associated with urbanization and suburbanization processes: land use, economic development, redevelopment, housing systems, neighborhood dynamics and growth management. (GEOG 478 and POSC 478 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: GEOG 370 or POSC 320 .
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GEOG 480 - Field Mapping (3)
Upper division course introducing students to the skills and techniques of data collection and processing for inclusion in a Geographic Information System.
Prerequisite: familiarity with GIS technology or consent of instructor.
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GEOG 481 - Geographic Information Systems: Introduction (3)
Methods and applications of computer-assisted mapping and geographic information systems. Instructional fee. (2 hours discussion, 3 hours lab)
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GEOG 482 - Environmental Impact Assessment (3)
Techniques relevant to environmental impact assessment in accord with CEQA (state) and NEPA (federal) regulations. Systematic evaluation of major environmental impact topics. Individual and small team activities.
Prerequisites: GEOG 321 , GEOG 478 .
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GEOG 483 - Mountain Field Geography (3)
Summer field study of the physical geography of mountain systems in the West. Alpine/subalpine glacial action, weather and climate, biogeography, soils, human impact and sustainability. Instructional fee required.
Prerequisites: GEOG 110 , GEOG 281 .
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GEOG 484 - Urban Planning Methods (3)
Seminar and Practicum on methods in urban planning. Analytical techniques and basic data sources. Population forecasting, housing surveys, economic development, fiscal impacts and area revitalization. Individual and team projects. (GEOG 484 and POSC 484 are the same course .)
Prerequisite: GEOG 478 or POSC 478 .
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GEOG 485 - Geographic Information Systems: Principles and Applications (3)
Integrated computer-assisted methods for handling spatial data, including database design, data conversion and updating, information retrieval, analysis, modeling and mapping. Instructional fee.
Prerequisite: GEOG 481 .
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GEOG 486 - Environmental Remote Sensing (3)
Fundamentals of remote sensing science and digital image processing. Remote sensing principles and the processing and interpretation of remotely sensed data using image processing techniques and software.
Prerequisite: MATH 110 .
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GEOG 488 - Land Use Analysis (3)
Urban and rural land use and settlement; geographic field problems. Application of geographic techniques and tools to local field studies.
Prerequisite: junior, senior or graduate standing; consent of instructor.
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GEOG 489 - Digital Image Processing (3)
Beginning and advanced techniques in digital image processing. Provides working knowledge of remote sensing with a primary focus on how to analyze and interpret remotely sensed data using image processing techniques.
Prerequisite: GEOG 486 .
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GEOG 495 - Internship in Applied Geography (1-3)
Work specified number of hours in appropriate public or private organizations under the supervision of its staff and as coordinated by departmental faculty. Meet with instructor by arrangement. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.
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GEOG 499 - Independent Study (1-3)
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisite: senior standing; consent of instructor under whom study will be taken required before enrolling.
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GEOG 500 - Seminar in Geographic Research (3)
A required seminar to be taken prior to the development of a thesis.
Prerequisite: graduate standing; consent of instructor.
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GEOG 501 - Qualitative Research Methods (3)
Pursues the varied tools and techniques, methods and methodologies available to contemporary scholars interested in undertaking research from a qualitative perspective. Provides graduate students researching their theses with practical experience in working with qualitative methods and data.
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GEOG 520 - Seminar in Physical Geography (3)
Research in physical geography: methods and contemporary themes. Case studies in climatology, geomorphology and plant geography.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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GEOG 530T - Seminar: Selected Topics in Geography (3)
Various topics selected from any of the subfields of geography. Chosen topic and general outline of the seminar are circulated prior to registration. May be repeated once with different topic.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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GEOG 532 - Political Ecology (3)
Prerequisite: Graduate status or permission of the instructor. Overview of the primary literature of political ecology. Examines main theories and approaches and looks at specific environmental issues including environmental justice, urban ecology, land use and indigenous rights, development, agriculture, and ocean pollution.
Prerequisite: Graduate status or permission of the instructor.
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GEOG 533 - Environmental Change (3)
Examination of broad processes of human-induced environmental change, both global and regional. Focus on literature on the nature of large-scale changes in the earth¿s environmental systems that have accompanied historical changes in cultures, society, economics, politics, and technology.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission of the instructor.
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GEOG 534 - Cultural Ecology (3)
Exploration of the relationship between nature, culture and space in traditional rural societies. Focus on plant domestication, landscape management, diaspora ethnobotany, gender and nature, sacred landscapes and species, traditional medicine, and the sustainability of petty extractive activities.
Prerequisite: Graduate Level Standing in Geography or Environmental Studies or consent of instructor
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GEOG 542 - Southern California (3)
Economy, society, and environment in Southern California. Changing geographies of urban space, regional economy and society, regional-global linkages, and challenges of urban sustainability.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing
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GEOG 543 - Seminar in Cultural Geography – Trends, Topics, Themes (3)
This seminar will engage the spatialities of culture, and the roles of space, place, landscape, mobilities, and materialities in socio-cultural meaning.
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GEOG 550 - Seminar in Human Geography (3)
Survey of methodology and case studies including: experiential environments; rural landscapes; urban, social and economic structure; geography and public policy; and Third World development. Meets the graduate level writing requirement.
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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GEOG 570 - Metropolitan Los Angeles (3)
Seminar focusing on the changing spatial structure of metropolitan Los Angeles. Specific topics include economic restructuring, local economic development, the social mosaic, political fragmentation, growth management.
Prerequisites: GEOG 370 , GEOG 475 , or GEOG 478 or equivalent.
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GEOG 597 - Project (3)
May be repeated once for credit.
Prerequisite: GEOG 500 ; consent of adviser.
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GEOG 598 - Thesis (3)
Prerequisite: GEOG 500 , advancement to candidacy; consent of instructor.
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GEOG 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisite: graduate standing; consent of instructor.
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Geological Sciences Courses are designated as GEOL in the class schedule. Students must earn a “C” (2.0) or better in geology prerequisite courses for all upper-division and graduate geology courses.
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GEOL 101 - Introduction to Geology (3)
Introduction to the science of rocks, fossils, volcanoes, earthquakes, landscapes and oceans. Natural hazards, geology in everyday life and geology as field of practice. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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GEOL 101L - Introduction to Geology Laboratory (1)
Hands-on analysis and evaluation of rocks, maps, geologic time and Earth processes. Natural hazards, geology in everyday life and scientific inquiry.
Pre- or corequisite: GEOL 101 , GEOL 110T or GEOL 140 .
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GEOL 102 - Earth Science Investigations for Future Teachers (4)
For prospective elementary school teachers. A laboratory and activity-based introduction to the field of earth science: fundamental Earth; atmospheric, oceanic and astronomical science concepts; potential impacts of natural hazards on planet Earth.
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GEOL 105 - Field Experiences in California Geology (1)
Three field trips that will examine the rich geology of California. Students will read and discuss topical papers and make presentations on selected topics. Weekend field trips are required. May be repeated once for credit.
Pre- or corequisite: GEOL 101 or GEOL 110T or GEOL 140 .
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GEOL 110T - Topics in Earth Science (3)
Public interest topics in Earth science. Topics may include dinosaur world, earthquakes and volcanoes. Each course will explore mainstream Earth science issues. (3 hours lecture)
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GEOL 140 - Earth’s Atmosphere and Oceans (3)
Composition, structure and circulation of the Earth’s atmosphere and oceans, focusing on their interactions. Interdisciplinary topics that highlight atmosphere-ocean interactions: global warming, ice ages, El Nino, Southern California storms activity, and Santa Ana winds. (3 hours lecture, field trips)
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GEOL 201 - Earth History (3)
Evolution of Earth as interpreted from rocks, fossils and geologic structures. Plate tectonics provides a unifying theme for consideration of mountain building, evolution of life and ancient environments. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, field trips)
Prerequisites: GEOL 101L .
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GEOL 201L - Earth History Supplemental Lab (1)
Supervised research on topics related to Earth history. Project will result in a term paper and/or web page. (3 hours laboratory, field trips)
Corequisite: GEOL 201 .
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GEOL 293 - Directed Field and Laboratory Study (1-3)
Research under the supervision of a geology faculty member. Intended for students who may not have completed sufficient coursework to allow them to work independently, but who are eager for research experience. May be repeated for university credit.
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GEOL 303A - Earth Materials (4)
Identifying rock-forming minerals based on their chemical, physical and optical properties; relating mineral identification to rock lithology and classification; interpreting the significance of a rock’s mineral assemblage in terms of its igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary or hydrothermal origin. (1 hour discussion,2 hours activity, 6 hours laboratory, field trips.)
Prerequisites: MATH 115 , MATH 125 , MATH 130 or MATH 150A ; ENGL 101 , G.E. Category A.2 or equivalent. Pre- or co-requisites: GEOL 201 , CHEM 120A .
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GEOL 303B - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology (4)
Description, classification, occurrence and origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory, field trips)
Prerequisites: GEOL 303A . Pre- or Co-requisites: CHEM 120B or CHEM 125 ; GEOL 380 .
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GEOL 305 - Earthquake Impact on Structures (3)
Geological aspects of earthquakes as they apply to building safety; introduction to earthquake-related problems and building damages caused by historic earthquakes. Destruction aspects of earthquakes, preparedness for large earthquakes and how to protect structural and non-structural parts of buildings. (EGCE 305 and GEOL 305 are the same course.)
Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Category B.4, B.1 or B.2.
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GEOL 310T - Topics in California-Related Geology (1-3)
Directed investigations of one aspect of Earth science. Alternating topics include: geology of California, earthquakes, geologic hazards of California, geology of national parks, Earth’s environmental crisis and California’s water crisis. May be repeated for credit with a different topic. Some topics offered for 3 units only. One or more sections may be offered in any online format. (3 hours lecture for 5, 10, or 15 weeks; optional field trip)
Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Categories B.4 and B.1 or B.2.
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GEOL 321 - Sedimentation and Stratigraphy (4)
Sedimentary rocks, including: classification, texture, mineralogy and provenance; introduction to sedimentary environments and interpretation of ancient environments in the rock record; study of stratigraphic methods and patterns. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory, field trips)
Prerequisites: GEOL 201 , GEOL 303B .
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GEOL 322 - Paleontology (4)
Identification, systematics, evolution, ichnology, biostratigraphy, taphonomy and paleoecologic analysis of fossil groups. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, field trips).
Prerequisites: GEOL 201 ; BIOL 101 or BIOL 171 .
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GEOL 333 - General Oceanography (3)
Chemical, physical and geological nature of the oceans. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, field trips)
Prerequisites: GEOL 101L ; junior or senior standing.
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GEOL 335 - Hydrology and Surface Processes (3)
The impact of surface water on the formation of soils, weathering, surface features (rivers) and groundwater. Applying hydrology as a predictive and postdictive tool on geologic, biotic and engineering problems.
Prerequisite: GEOL 101L .
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GEOL 355 - Earth’s Interior (3)
Geophysical, geochemical properties of mantle and core. Data collection techniques. Impact of internal processes on crustal/surface phenomena.
Prerequisites: GEOL 101L ; MATH 130 or MATH 150A ; PHYS 225 or PHYS 211 ; CHEM 120A .
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GEOL 360 - Structural Geology (4)
Faults, folds, mechanics of rock deformation and elementary tectonics; solution of problems by geometric, trigonometric and stereographic analysis. (1 hour lecture discussion, 2 hours activity, 6 hours laboratory, field trips)
Prerequisites: GEOL 303A , GEOL 380 ; PHYS 211 or PHYS 225 .
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GEOL 380 - Geologic Field Techniques (3)
Basic geologic field equipment. In-class and weekend field projects include: basic geologic mapping on topographic maps and aerial photographs; field note-taking methods; field data interpretation; preparing geologic maps; preparing stratigraphic columns and geologic cross-sections; technical report writing. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours in-field activity, weekend field trips)
Pre- or co-requisites: GEOL 201 ; ENGL 101 or G.E. Category A.2; MATH 115 or MATH 125 .
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GEOL 381 - Data Collection and Analysis For Earth Scientists (3)
This course will introduce students to different data types typical in earth/environmental science applications, and how to plan, collect, analyze, interpret, and report on such data to answer a scientific question.
Prerequisite: GEOL 101L ; ENGL 101 or GE Area A.2 or equivalent; MATH 115 or MATH 125 or MATH 130 or MATH 135 or MATH 150A or equivalent. GEOL 201 as a Pre- or Co-requisite.
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GEOL 404 - Optical Mineralogy and Petrography (3)
Principles of optical mineralogy and use of petrographic microscope to analyze minerals and textures of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory, field trip)
Prerequisites: GEOL 303B .
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GEOL 406 - Geochemistry (3)
Basic chemical and thermodynamic principles applied to the origin and alteration of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and economic mineral deposits.
Pre or corequisites: GEOL 303A , CHEM 120B or CHEM 125 , MATH 130 or MATH 150A .
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GEOL 408 - Volcanology (3)
Volcanic eruptions and their deposits, hazards and impact on society. Classroom activities and field trips (required) will explore modern and ancient volcanic environments. (1 hour lecture discussion, 3 hours laboratory, field trips).
Prerequisites: GEOL 303B ; MATH 130 or MATH 150A .
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GEOL 410 - Planet Earth for Educators (3)
Project-based course to prepare for teaching Earth Science in K-8 or credential program. Earth Science concepts, the Next Generation Science Standards, and how to teach using them. Develop lesson plans and activities, and practice teaching with peers. Not available for graduate degree credit in M.S. Geology; available for graduate credit in education program. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity)
Prerequisites: Completion of G.E. Categories B.4 and B.1; or graduate standing but not MS in Geology.
Course not available for Graduate Credit
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GEOL 420 - Earth Science Communication, Education and Outreach Methods (4)
Pedagogical and communication techniques for K-14 and public informal education within the contextual constructs of Earth Science. (3 hours of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory, field trips)
Prerequisites: GEOL 101 , GEOL 101L ; junior or senior standing or science teaching credential.
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GEOL 436 - Hydrogeology (3)
Occurrence, movement and utilization of groundwater resources; geological, geophysical and hydrological methods for groundwater exploration and development. Well hydraulics and ground-water contamination. (1 hour lecture discussion, 3 hours laboratory, field trips)
Prerequisites: GEOL 101L ; MATH 130 or MATH 150A .
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GEOL 440 - Paleoclimatology (3)
Methods and archives used to understand past climate; examining atmospheric circulation, oceanic circulation and the Earth’s energy budget in the context of past climate change. (1 hour lecture discussion, 3 hours laboratory, field trips)
Prerequisite: GEOL 335 .
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GEOL 455 - Earthquake Seismology (3)
Seismic waves, their recording and measurement. Estimating earthquake source strength, location and mechanism. Introduction to seismic risk and strong motion studies. (3 hours lecture, field trips)
Prerequisites: GEOL 360 ; MATH 130 or MATH 150A , PHYS 225 or PHYS 211 .
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GEOL 456 - Geophysics (3)
Seismic refraction, gravity, magnetic and electrical techniques and fundamentals as applied to determine subsurface structure, groundwater and location of mineral resources. (1 hour lecture discussion, 3 hours laboratory, field trips)
Prerequisites: MATH 150A or MATH 130 ; PHYS 225 or PHYS 211 ;PHYS 226 or PHYS 212 recommended.
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GEOL 470 - Environmental Geology (4)
Geologic processes, hazards, mineral and energy resources and their interaction with planning and environmental regulations. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab, field trips)
Prerequisites: GEOL 335 , MATH 120 or MATH 125 , CHEM 100 /CHEM 100L , ENGL 301 or ENGL 363 .
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GEOL 475 - Quaternary Tectonics (4)
Processes and products of relatively young Quaternary tectonics. Evaluating surface tectonic features, their ages, deformation styles and structural regimes. Assessment of past and contemporary deformation rates. (2 hours lecture, 6 hours laboratory, field trips)
Prerequisites: GEOL 360 , GEOL 380 .
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GEOL 476 - Engineering Geology (3)
Geology applied to engineering works. Earth materials, processes; site evaluation techniques; geologic hazard analysis; case histories. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory, field trips)
Prerequisites: GEOL 335 , GEOL 360 .
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GEOL 481A - Geology Field Camp I (4)
Advanced geologic mapping in a variety of geologic settings. Requires field report, map and cross-sections. Instructional fee required. (45 hours per week for four weeks during summer)
Prerequisites: GEOL 303B , GEOL 321 , GEOL 335 , GEOL 360 , GEOL 380 .
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GEOL 481B - Geology Field Camp II (3)
Advanced geologic field work in a variety of geologic settings. Field report, map and cross-sections required. Instructional fee required. (45 hours a week for three weeks during summer)
Prerequisites: GEOL 380 and consent of instructor.
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GEOL 481C - Hydrology and Engineering Geology Field Camp (4)
Geologic mapping and hydrologic mapping and techniques applied to integrated hydro-geologic model for selected areas. Requires field report(s), map(s), cross-sections. Instructional fee required. (45 hours per week for three weeks during summer)
Prerequisites: GEOL 376 , GEOL 380 , GEOL 436
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GEOL 493 - Directed Studies (1-4)
Directed studies in specialized areas of the geological sciences, such as petroleum geology, sedimentology, optical and instrumentation techniques. Library research and written reports required. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units. Not available for M.S. Geology graduate credit.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing and consent of instructor.
Course not available for Graduate Credit
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GEOL 495 - Geological Sciences Internship (3)
Geological sciences work experience, salaried or volunteer, with industry, government or private agencies. Student intern will be supervised by faculty adviser and employer. (1 hour of seminar per week plus a total of 120-150 hours of work experience)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing in geological sciences.
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GEOL 496L - Geological Sciences Tutorial (2)
Provides a maximum of 6 hours per week of supervised tutoring or teaching experiences (including office hours) for undergraduate students assisting in laboratory or field geology classes. Not available for M.S. geology graduate credit.
Prerequisite: at least 20 completed units in geological sciences in good academic standing.
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GEOL 498 - Undergraduate Thesis (1-3)
Completion of thesis proposal that is approved by thesis adviser and the Department Undergraduate Adviser for second and subsequent units. Extension of an advanced course, conducted independently by the student under faculty supervision, culminating in a paper of professional quality. Must be taken for credit for a maximum of three units.
Prerequisite: approval of thesis adviser for first unit.
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GEOL 499L - Independent Study (1-3)
Independent study of a topic selected in consultation with and completed under the supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. Not available for M.S. geology degree credit.
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GEOL 500 - Advanced Geological Concepts and Methods (4)
Current advances in geological concepts emphasizing Southern California geology. Develop tools to construct a thesis proposal: research planning; developing thesis topics; bibliographic methods; research design (laboratory and field); research proposal preparation. May include seminars, group projects and field trips. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours activity, field trips)
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GEOL 506T - Advanced Topics in Geochemistry (3)
Special topics on modern techniques and recent advances in geochemistry, such as geochronology and environmental isotope geochemistry. May be once for credit with different topic. (3 hours lecture; field trips)
Prerequisite: GEOL 406 .
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GEOL 510T - Advanced Topics in Geology (3)
Modern techniques and recent advances in geology such as basin analysis, carbonate sedimentology, paleontology, paleolimnology, igneous petrology, tectonics and studies of the Mesozoic Era. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 12 units. (2 hours discussion; 3 hours field laboratory; field trips)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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GEOL 535T - Advanced Topics in Hydrogeology (3)
Modern techniques and recent advances in hydrogeology, such as groundwater modeling, well hydraulics and aquifer analysis, contaminant hydrogeology, hydrogeochemistry and environmental sampling and protocols. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 12 units. (2 hours discussion; 3 hours field laboratory; field trips)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
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GEOL 555T - Advanced Topics in Geophysics (3)
Selected topics in geophysics. Evaluating whole-Earth geodynamics; geophysical evidence of large-scale Earth properties; links between earthquakes and plate tectonics. (3 hours lecture/discussion, field trips.) May be repeated once for credit with different topic.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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GEOL 575T - Advanced Topics in Engineering Geology (3)
Modern techniques and recent advances in engineering geology, such as Quaternary geology, landslide analysis and paleoseismology. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 units. (2 hours discussion; 3 hours field laboratory; field trips)
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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GEOL 590 - Geoscience Seminar (1)
Attendance at departmental and other seminars. Discussion and/or written assignments based on seminar topics required. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.
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GEOL 593 - Directed Graduate Studies in the Geosciences (1-3)
Prerequisites: Postbaccalaureate standing and consent of instructor. Directed studies of specialized geoscience topics not covered by existing courses and tailored to individual student interest. Literature research, recitations and written reports required. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.
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GEOL 598 - Thesis (1-3)
Completion of M.S. Thesis proposal that is approved by the thesis committee and the Department Graduate Committee Chair for second and subsequent units. Design, analyze and present a research problem culminating in a thesis for the master’s degree. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisites: approval of thesis adviser for the first unit.
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GEOL 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)
Independent research on an approved topic. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.
Prerequisites: approval of adviser and Department Graduate Committee.
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Gerontology Courses are designated as GERO in the class schedule.
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GERO 133 - Introduction to Gerontology (3)
Multidisciplinary overview of: characteristics, strengths and problems of older persons; diversity in aging process involving gender, race, ethnicity, subculture; services to older adults; gerontology as an academic discipline and a field of practice. (GERO 133, SOCI 133 , HESC 133 , HUSR 133 and PSYC 133 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: completion of the G.E. Category D.1.
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GERO 313 - California Gold: Diversity and Aging (3)
California serves as a microcosm for diversity and aging globally. Issues related to race/ethnicity, gender, disability, income, sexual orientation and religion are considered among aging Californians. Demographics, needs, and current and potential future support services.
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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GERO 410 - Women, Health and Aging (3)
Influential gendered images found in literature, painting, films and advertising that depict disability and other health issues related to aging. (GERO 410 and WGST 410 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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GERO 420 - Aging and Dementia (3)
Physiological, psychological, social, economic aspects of dementia; its impact on the individual, family and society, with an emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisites: Completion of G.E. Category D.5 or consent of instructor.
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GERO 425 - Successful Aging and Gerotechnology (3)
Gerotechnology is the study of technology and aging. The impact of computer and Internet, devices for sensory impairments, telehealth, smart home, automobile and transportation innovation on older adults, caregivers and society.
Prerequisites: SOCI 133 /GERO 133 ; completion of G.E. Category A.1, A.2, A.3.; or classified graduate standing.
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GERO 433 - Aging And Social Services (3)
Sociological analysis of social problems of aging with special emphasis on strategies of intervention and barriers to service utilization. Critical examination of community service delivery systems. Review career opportunities and qualifications required.
Prerequisite: GERO 133 or upper-division standing.
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GERO 450 - Applied Health Promotion in Aging Populations (3)
Promotion/risk reduction program content, development, implementation and evaluation. Topics include weight control, stress management, substance abuse, physical fitness and accident prevention. (GERO 450 and HESC 450 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: junior or senior standing and HESC 220 ; or kinesiology or sociology major; or health science or gerontology minor; or graduate standing.
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GERO 462 - Advanced Psychology of Aging (3)
Concepts and controversies in the field of gerontological psychology and the societal implications of an aging population. Review and analyze the current literature, focusing on the physiological, psychological and social changes that accompany old age.
Prerequisite: PSYC 362 or admission to a graduate program.
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GERO 500 - Applied Gerontology (3)
Introduction to professional practice of Gerontology. Applying biopsychosocial content and theoretical models, research and ethics in practice, career path exploration and networking, and developing leadership skills and resources. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisite: graduate standing and/or admission into a master’s program.
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