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Philosophy Courses are designated as PHIL in the class schedule.
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PHIL 430 - Epistemology (3)
Nature of knowledge, belief, certainty, truth, perception, and the a priori; examinations of skepticism, traditional responses to skepticism and the foundations of knowledge.
Prerequisite: PHIL 290 , PHIL 300 or PHIL 315 .
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PHIL 435 - Philosophy of Language (3)
Key problems in the philosophy of language such as the nature of language, function of language in communication, meaning and reference of proper names, and the connection between thought and language. Not available for graduate degree credit.
Prerequisite: PHIL 290 or PHIL 300 or PHIL 375 /LING 375 .
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PHIL 440 - Philosophy of Mind (3)
Concept of mind, and such related issues as the mind-body relation, behavior, consciousness, voluntary action, weakness of will and our knowledge of other minds.
Prerequisite: PHIL 290 , PHIL 300 or PHIL 315 .
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PHIL 447T - Seminar in Selected Problems (3)
Intensive study of one philosophical concern, such as an individual philosopher or topic. May be repeated once with different content.
Prerequisite: PHIL 315 ; six units of upper-division philosophy.
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PHIL 448 - Death, Aging, and Meaning (3)
Various thinkers regard comprehending ones own death as a means to making sense of one’s life. Combines intellectual inquiry and personal exploration into assessing death, aging and living meaningfully.
Prerequisite: PHIL 315 ; six units of upper-division philosophy.
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PHIL 450 - Normative Theory and Public Affairs (3)
The search for moral principles and other aspects of moral theory to govern such issues as climate change, criminal justice, military affairs, immigration, the normative foundations of particular areas of law, and other issues of public concern.
Prerequisite: Six units of upper-division philosophy, and PHIL 315 (which may be part of the six units).
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PHIL 455 - Seminar in Values (3)
Valuation or some important form of value: ethical, aesthetic, political. May be repeated once with different content.
Prerequisite: PHIL 315 ; six units of upper-level philosophy.
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PHIL 470 - Seminar in Metaphysics and Epistemology (3)
Metaphysics and epistemology such as reality, substance, mind, action, cause, knowledge and truth.
Prerequisite: PHIL 315 ; six units of upper-division philosophy.
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PHIL 480 - Seminar in the History of Philosophy (3)
Covers some important work, figure, school or problem in the history of philosophy before 1900. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisite: PHIL 315 ; six units of upper-division philosophy.
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PHIL 490 - Seminar in Contemporary Philosophy (3)
Issues raised by such 20th-century philosophers as Russell, Moore, Wittgenstein, Austin, Quine, Husserl, Heidegger, Merleau-Ponty or Foucault.
Prerequisite: PHIL 315 ; six units of upper-division philosophy.
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PHIL 493 - Senior Internship in Ethics and Society (3)
Supervised internship in professional setting. Required course project on philosophical and ethical issues. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisite: six units of philosophy in ethics and/or social/political philosophy.
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PHIL 496 - Tutorial (1-3)
May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.
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PHIL 499 - Independent Study (1-3)
Develop competency in research. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units. No more than 3 units may be taken with any one adviser in any one semester.
Prerequisite: approval of department.
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Physics Courses are designated as PHYS in the class schedule. A “C” (2.0) or better is required in all prerequisite courses. Prerequisite requirements with exception of the grade requirement may be waived by the instructor of the course if the instructor is satisfied that the student is qualified to undertake the course.
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PHYS 101 - Survey of Physics (3)
Basic concepts of physics for the non-science major. Physical concepts in real-world contexts such as global warming. How our ideas about motion, energy, heat and temperature, light and color, electricity, and atoms form a framework for understanding the natural world.
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PHYS 101L - Survey of Physics Laboratory (1)
Experiments that demonstrate important concepts in astronomy and physics. For non-science majors.
Corequisite: PHYS 101 .
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PHYS 102 - Physical Science for Future Elementary Teachers (3)
Designed especially for the prospective elementary teacher, this activity-based course examines physical science concepts in real-world contexts such as global warming, kitchen science and the automobile. Lecture and laboratory is combined into a single unified learning experience. (CHEM 102 and PHYS 102 are the same course.)
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PHYS 211 - Elementary Physics (3)
Introduction to mechanics and thermodynamics. Designed for life and health science majors.
Prerequisites: MATH 125 . Corequisites: MATH 130 or MATH 150A ; PHYS 211L .
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PHYS 211L - Elementary Physics: Laboratory (1)
Laboratory for PHYS 211 . (3 hours laboratory). Instructional fee required.
Corequisite: PHYS 211 .
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PHYS 212 - Elementary Physics (3)
Introduction to electricity and magnetism, wave motion and optics. Designed for life and health science majors.
PHYS 211 with a “C” (2.0) or better. Corequisite: PHYS 212L .
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PHYS 212L - Elementary Physics: Laboratory (1)
Laboratory for PHYS 212. Instructional fee required. (3 hours laboratory).
Corequisite: PHYS 212 .
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PHYS 225 - Fundamental Physics: Mechanics (3)
Classical Newtonian mechanics; linear and circular motion; energy; linear/angular momentum; systems of particles; rigid body motion; wave motion and sound.
Prerequisite: MATH 150A . Corequisite: PHYS 225L .
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PHYS 225L - Fundamental Physics: Laboratory (1)
Laboratory for PHYS 225. Instructional fee required. (3 hours laboratory)
Corequisite: PHYS 225 .
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PHYS 226 - Fundamental Physics: Electricity and Magnetism (3)
Electrostatics, electric potential, capacitance, dielectrics, electrical circuits, resistance, emf, electromagnetic induction, magnetism and magnetic materials, and introduction to Maxwell’s equations.
Prerequisites: MATH 150B , PHYS 225 with a “C” (2.0) or better. Corequisite: PHYS 226L .
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PHYS 226L - Fundamental Physics: Laboratory (1)
Laboratory for PHYS 225. Instructional fee required. (3 hours laboratory)
Corequisite: PHYS 226 .
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PHYS 227 - Fundamental Physics: Waves, Optics, and Modern Physics (1-3)
Geometrical and physical optics, wave phenomena; quantum physics, including the photoelectric effect, line spectra and the Bohr atom; the wave nature of matter, Schroedinger’s equation and solutions; the Uncertainty Principle, special theory of relativity.
Prerequisite: PHYS 226 with a “C” (2.0) or better. Corequisite: PHYS 227L , except for biochemistry, chemistry and mechanical engineering majors, who may enroll for one unit (optics component). All others must enroll for three units.
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PHYS 227L - Fundamental Physics: Laboratory (1)
Laboratory for PHYS 227. Instructional fee required. (3 hours laboratory)
Corequisite: PHYS 227 .
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PHYS 300 - Survey of Mathematical Physics (3)
Mathematical techniques required for upper-division physics courses, including differential vector operators, complex variables, partial and ordinary differential equations, special functions, Fourier transforms and series, matrices and operators, probability and statistics.
Prerequisites: MATH 250A , PHYS 226 .
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PHYS 301 - Energy and the Sustainability (3)
Basic physical principles applied to the generation and use of energy. Conventional and alternative energy sources. Environmental consequences of energy use, greenhouse effect, global warming. Energy conservation principles. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
Prerequisites: completion of general education requirement in physical science or earth and astronomical science.
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PHYS 310 - Thermodynamics, Kinetic Theory, and Statistical Physics (3)
Laws of thermodynamics with physical, chemical and engineering applications; kinetic theory of gases. Introduction to statistical physics with reexamination of laws of thermodynamics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 226 .
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PHYS 315 - Computational Physics (3)
Basic numerical methods in physics. Applications include curve fitting and minimization, numerical simulation of classical particles, waves and Fourier analysis, quantum square well, Monte Carlo methods and diffusion. Hands-on computing with high-level languages, graphics and symbolic mathematics. (1 hour lecture, 4 hours activity)
Prerequisite: PHYS 227 . Previous computing experience recommended.
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PHYS 320 - Classical Mechanics (3)
Classical mechanics and associated mathematical and numerical techniques: Newtonian dynamics; Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 227 , PHYS 300 .
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PHYS 330A - Electromagnetic Theory I (3)
Applying vector calculus and special mathematics techniques to electric and magnetic phenomena in matter.
Prerequisites: PHYS 227 , PHIL 300 .
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PHYS 330B - Electromagnetic Theory II (3)
Applying Maxwell’s equations to the propagation of EM waves in dielectrics, plasmas, and conductors. Selected topics in radiation, diffraction and eigenfunction expansions of static and waveguide fields. Special relativity: Einstein’s postulates, Lorentz transformations, relativistic motion of charged particles.
Prerequisites: PHYS 300 , PHYS 330A .
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PHYS 340 - Modern Physics (3)
Modern physical theories and associated mathematical techniques. Early quantum mechanics development; Schrodinger’s equation; one dimensional systems; the harmonic oscillator.
Prerequisites: PHYS 227 , PHYS 300 .
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PHYS 380 - Methods of Experimental Physics (3)
Experiments using analog, digital, and integrated circuits including: filtering circuits, diodes, transistor amplifiers, operational amplifiers, triggers, and digital logic. Introduction to automated experimentation. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory). Instructional fee required.
Prerequisite: PHYS 226 .
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PHYS 411 - Modern Optics (3)
Wave propagation. Fourier optics, introduction to spatial filtering and image enhancement, lasers, analytical ray tracing, matrix methods in optics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 300 or PHYS 340 .
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PHYS 416 - Thermal and Statistical Physics (3)
Disciplines of thermodynamics statistical mechanics and kinetic theory (and their applications); their unifying microscopic foundation.
Prerequisites: PHYS 300 , PHYS 310 .
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PHYS 454 - Introduction to the Solid State of Matter (3)
Physical properties of matter in the solid state, as explained by atomic theory. Crystal structure, thermal, electric and magnetic properties of metals, semi-conductors, band theory and solid state devices.
Prerequisites: PHYS 300 , PHYS 340 .
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PHYS 455 - Introduction to Quantum Physics (3)
Concepts and theory of quantum physics. Early quantum theories, the Schroedinger equation, Eigenvalue equations, operators, commutation properties, applications to simple quantum systems, angular momentum.
Prerequisites: PHYS 300 , PHYS 340 .
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PHYS 460T - Advanced Topics in Contemporary Physics (3)
Advanced lecture course covering a field of physics of current interest not covered in other courses, such as plasma physics, superconductivity, solid state devices, fiber optics and photonics, astrophysics, subatomic physics. May be repeated once with different topic.
Prerequisites: upper-division standing in physics and consent of instructor and department chair.
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PHYS 476 - Atomic/Molecular Physics (3)
Theory of atoms and small molecules including perturbation methods. Topics include the interaction of atoms and molecules with electric and magnetic fields and electromagnetic radiation, angular momentum coupling, anti-symmetrization, and the spectroscopy of atoms and simple diatomic methods.
Prerequisite: PHYS 300 , PHYS 340 .
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PHYS 481 - Experimental Physics (3)
Techniques and methods of experimental physics including: use of sensors, transducers, time series, power spectra, phase sensitive detection, computer interfacing and signal conditioning. Experiments cover several areas of physics. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory). Instructional fee required.
Prerequisite: PHYS 300 , PHYS 380 .
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PHYS 482 - Modern Optics Laboratory (3)
Experiments in optics, including Fourier optics, holography, fiber optics, diffraction, interferometry, laser physics, light scattering, optical detection, including photon counting and photographic techniques. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory). Instructional fee required.
Prerequisites: PHYS 340 , PHYS 380 ; PHYS 411 recommended.
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PHYS 495 - Internship (1-3)
Professional physics work in industry or government to provide an in-depth experience. Written report is required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing in physics and consent of the chair.
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PHYS 496 - Student-to-Student Tutorials (1-3)
Learn through teaching, increase mastery of subject matter, develop awareness of teaching problems and competence in teaching techniques. Consult Student-to-Student Tutorials in this catalog for more complete course description. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units.
Prerequisites: upper-division standing and consent of chair.
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PHYS 499 - Independent Study (1-3)
Topic in physics, selected in consultation with and completed under the supervision of the instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisite: approval of study plan by department chair and instructor.
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PHYS 510 - Mathematical Physics (3)
Advanced techniques in mathematical physics: calculus of variation, coordinate transformations, tensor analysis, special functions, series solutions of differential equations, orthogonal functions, partial differential equations, numerical techniques for the solution of differential equations, complex variables, integral transforms, probability, Monte Carlo methods.
Prerequisite: PHYS 300 .
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PHYS 516 - Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics (3)
Fundamental principles of classical and quantum statistics. Non-interacting Boltzmann, Bose and Fermi systems. Superconductivity, BE condensation and phase transitions. Fluctuation and kinetic theory, interacting particles via Monte Carlo techniques. Laws of thermodynamics and applications.
Prerequisite: PHYS 310 or equivalent upper-division thermodynamics, PHYS 510 . PHYS 520 recommended.
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PHYS 520 - Analytical Mechanics (3)
Advanced techniques for solution of problems in classical mechanics: Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of the equations of motion, variation techniques, conservation theorems, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, numerical techniques, selected applications.
Prerequisites: PHYS 330, PHYS 510 .
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PHYS 530A - Electromagnetic Theory I (3)
Classical electromagnetic theory: boundary value problems in electrostatics, multipoles, electrostatics of macroscopic media, magnetostatics, time-varying fields, Maxwell’s equations, plane electromagnetic waves and wave propagation.
Prerequisite: PHYS 330. Corequisite: PHYS 510 .
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PHYS 530B - Electromagnetic Theory II (3)
Advanced electromagnetic theory: wave guides and cavities, radiating systems, scattering, diffraction, relativistic effects, collisions between charged particles, radiation from moving charges, multipole fields, radiation damping, absorption and radiation by sound systems.
Prerequisites: PHYS 510 , PHYS 530A .
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PHYS 554 - Solid State Physics (3)
Fundamental physics of matter in solid state systems. Crystal structure; metals (Drude theory, Sommerfeld theory, band structure, semiclassical model of electron dynamics, magnetic properties, phonons in metals); semiconductors and superconductors; experimental techniques.
Prerequisites: PHYS 510 , PHYS 555A .
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PHYS 555A - Quantum Physics I (3)
Principles and techniques of modern quantum mechanics, applications to simple three-dimensional systems, properties of angular momentum.
Prerequisites: PHYS 340 ; PHYS 455 recommended. Corequisite: PHYS 510 .
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PHYS 555B - Quantum Physics II (3)
Advanced topics in quantum physics: scattering theory, electron spin, perturbation theory and applications, approximation methods for time dependent problems, systems of identical particles.
Prerequisites: PHYS 510 , PHYS 555A . Corequisite: PHYS 520 .
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PHYS 560T - Advanced Topics in Contemporary Physics (3)
Current advances and research topics in physics, including atomic physics, quantum electrodynamics, fiber optics/ photonics. May be repeated once for credit with a different topic.
Prerequisites: PHYS 510 and consent of the instructor.
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PHYS 597 - Project (1-3)
Planning, preparation and completion of a project in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master’s degree. Credit to be obtained only upon formal completion of a project paper approved by the department graduate committee. May be taken for credit for a maximum of three units.
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PHYS 598 - Thesis (1-4)
Planning, preparation and completion of an acceptable thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the master’s degree. Credit to be obtained only upon formal submission of thesis. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 units.
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PHYS 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)
Open only to graduate students and only with consent of a faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
Prerequisite: written approval of study plan by department committee and by instructor.
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Portuguese Courses are designated PORT in the class schedule.
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PORT 101 - Fundamental Portuguese-A (4)
Develop listening and reading comprehension, speaking, writing and cultural awareness to communicate on a basic level. Introduction to customs, culture and civilization of Portuguese-speaking countries. Conducted in Portuguese.
Prerequisite: prior successful study of another Romance language.
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PORT 102 - Fundamental Portuguese-B (4)
Continued development of listening and reading comprehension, speaking, writing, and cultural awareness to communicate on a basic level. Further study of customs, culture and civilization of Portuguese-speaking countries. Conducted in Portuguese.
Prerequisite: PORT 101 .
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PORT 105 - Introduction to Lusophone Culture and Language (5)
Introduction to the Lusophone world through the study of the customs, culture products and language of Portuguese-speaking communities. Develops cultural and communicative competence at an introductory level. Conducted in Portuguese.
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PORT 214 - Intermediate the Lusophone Culture (5)
Further develops cultural competence through interdisciplinary study of various topics including: artistic, social, environmental, professional and health, among others from the Portuguese world in Europe, Africa and the Americas. Conducted in Portuguese.
Prerequisite: PORT 105 .
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PORT 310 - Portuguese in the Business World (3)
Practical business-related terminology and the cultural and socio-political contexts of doing business in Portuguese-speaking countries. Conducted in Portuguese.
Prerequisites: PORT 102 .
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PORT 317 - Advanced Conversation and Composition (3)
Free oral and written expression. Conducted in Portuguese.
Prerequisite: PORT 102 .
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PORT 320 - Introduction to Luso-Brazilian Culture and Civilization (3)
Main currents of Portuguese culture and civilization and Brazil’s intellectual and artistic development from discovery to independence. Conducted in Portuguese.
Prerequisites: PORT 102 .
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PORT 325 - Contemporary Brazilian Civilization (3)
Readings and discussion to develop understanding of the social and intellectual problems, trends, and contributions to Brazil since independence. Present-day Brazil. Conducted in Portuguese.
Prerequisite: PORT 102 .
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PORT 385 - Brazilian Cultural Communication Through Narrative (3)
Brazilian narrative from cross-disciplinary (e.g. literary, historical, economic, social and political) perspectives. Conducted in Portuguese.
Prerequisite: PORT 214 or equivalent language proficiency; completion of G.E. Category C.2.
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PORT 499 - Independent Study (1-3)
Supervised projects in Portuguese language or literature to be taken with consent of instructor and department chair. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.
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Political Science Courses are designated as POSC in the class schedule. POSC 100 or its equivalent is the prerequisite for all upper-division political science courses. Prerequisites may be waived only with consent of instructor.
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POSC 100 - American Government (3)
People, their politics, and power; contemporary issues, changing political styles and processes, institution and underlying values of the American political system. Satisfies state requirements in U.S. Constitution and California State and local government. One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
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POSC 200 - Introduction to the Study of Politics (3)
Introduction to the study of politics in general, not simply American politics. The many faces of politics all over the world; its relationship to morality, culture, economics, justice and international affairs both theoretically and practically.
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POSC 201 - Methods and Skills in Political Science (3)
Basic skills and methods for political science majors, including framing and clarifying research questions, using and assessing research resources, and the use and assessment of qualitative and quantitative methods of research.
Pre- or corequisite: POSC 100 .
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POSC 298 - Political Externship (3)
Politics for the non-major or beginning political science student. Work in campaigns or offices of elected public officials; supervision by faculty and cooperating agency; seminars and individual conferences. May be repeated once.
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POSC 300 - Contemporary Issues in California Government and Politics (3)
Political process in state and local institutions; crisis in the cities, flight to the suburbs and race relations. Make comparisons with other states and their subdivisions. Satisfies state requirement in California state and local government.
Prerequisite: POSC 100 .
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POSC 305 - Introduction to State and Local Politics (3)
Importance of federal structure and role of state constitutions in state governance. Comparative study of political institutions, processes, and policy in the 50 states. Compare the operation of city, county and metropolitan governments.
Prerequisite: POSC 100 .
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POSC 309 - Introduction to Metropolitan Politics (3)
Inner city and suburbia. Political processes: power in the city, the urban-suburban relationship, political fragmentation and the national government in urban areas.
Prerequisite: POSC 100 .
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POSC 310 - Political Behavior and Motivation (3)
Analyze issues and divisions in American politics. Race, class, ideology and party.
Prerequisite: POSC 100 .
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POSC 312 - Contemporary Issues in Conflict (3)
Through opinionated debate and discussion between two professors with opposing viewpoints, explore current conflicts in federal and state elections, as well as other public issues. Open discussion encouraged.
Prerequisite: POSC 100 .
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POSC 315 - Politics and Policy Making in America (3)
Federal domestic policy making. Structure, functions and relationships among American national institutions, including executive, legislative and judicial branches, media, political parties and pressure groups.
Prerequisites: POSC 100 or its equivalent and completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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POSC 317 - Black Politics (3)
Blacks’ struggle for political equality and relief from political oppression. Public policies concerning blacks’ freedoms, liberties and property rights. (AFAM 317 and POSC 317 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: POSC 100 .
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POSC 320 - Introduction to Public Management and Policy (3)
Introduction to the field of public administration. Current trends and problems of public sector agencies in such areas as organization behavior, public budgeting, personnel, planning and policy making. Examples and cases from the Criminal Justice field. (CRJU 320 and POSC 320 are the same course.)
Prerequisites: POSC 100 and completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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POSC 321 - Research in Public Management (3)
Pre- or corequisite: POSC 320. Research concepts, computer applications and information management applied to public administration and policy analysis. Instructional fee.
Prerequisite: POSC 100 .
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POSC 322 - Leadership for Public Service (3)
Conceptions of leadership as applied in governmental and nonprofit sectors. Types of leaders; tools for leaders; leadership in public policy-making settings. Includes student project and extend leadership concepts; participation in CSUF Student Leadership Institute or similar activity. (CRJU 322 and POSC 322 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: POSC 100 , POSC 200 or other course that fulfills G.E. Category D.1.
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POSC 324 - Nonprofit Organizations (3)
Introduction to the nonprofit sector, including the difference between public, for-profit and non-profit organizations, the history and rise of the sector, IRS tax rules and other government regulations, and best practices for nonprofit administration. Will highlight Orange County nonprofits.
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POSC 325 - The Politics of the Arab-Israeli Conflict (3)
Politics of the Arab-Israeli conflict, concentrating on Israel and Palestinians. Historical roots of conflict, recent efforts to forge peace agreements and current politics.
Prerequisite: POSC 100 , POSC 200 or HIST 110B .
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POSC 330 - Politics in Nation-States (3)
Compares patterns of political behavior and interaction in various political systems.
Prerequisites: POSC 100 and completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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POSC 331 - Third World Politics Through Literature (3)
Comparative political life and circumstances of developing countries as depicted in their literature. In this literature we see the political problems, cultural underpinnings and governmental structures as they affect Third World peoples in their struggle to survive and grow.
Prerequisite: POSC 100 .
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POSC 340 - Political Philosophy (3)
Major thinkers in the Western tradition of political philosophy from Plato to the present; the principal concepts and theories.
Prerequisites: POSC 100 and completion of G.E. Category C.2.
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POSC 350 - World Politics in the 21st Century (3)
Political relationships among governments and other participants within the global system: internal and external factors influencing foreign policies of the great powers, their allies and minor powers; role of non-state actors such as the United Nations, multinational corporations and liberation movements.
Prerequisites: POSC 100 .
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POSC 352 - American Foreign Policy (3)
United States foreign policy since World War II. Institutions and bureaucracies of foreign policy decision making, military and national security policy, domestic sources of foreign policy.
Prerequisites: POSC 100 and completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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POSC 361 - Model United Nations (3)
A practical decision-making course where students participate in the national MUN conference in New York and others in California. Current politics in the U.N. and delegate preparation, emphasizing the art of lobbying, negotiation, bargaining and diplomacy.
Prerequisites: POSC 100 ; prior MUN experience.
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POSC 375 - Law, Politics and Society (3)
Law as emergent from political processes, rooted within social norms and communities. Law as a feature of the modern state, a tool for seeking advantage, domination and/or liberation. An overview of legislative, judicial, administrative, and other political processes that produce law.
Prerequisites: POSC 100 and completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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POSC 376 - Legal Tools for Political Research (3)
Research concepts, techniques and legal tools applied to an individual research project in public law. Useful pre-law course.
Prerequisites: POSC 100 . Pre- or corequisite: POSC 375 .
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POSC 381 - Religion and Politics in the United States (3)
Relationship of politics and religion, especially in the U.S. The colonial and constitutional experience, Supreme Court decisions on religious issues, the principal theorists of moral discourse in the public forum, contemporary issues of concern. (CPRL 381 and POSC 381 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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POSC 402 - Cal State DC (3)
For students in the Cal State DC Internship Program. Learn about the culture, history, and politics of Washington, DC and how to prepare for a career in applied politics.
Prerequisite: Junior status and Enrollment in Cal State DC Internship Program.
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POSC 403 - Politics and Policy in Sacramento (3)
Nature of policy making in California’s state capital. Persistent policy themes and constraints; current issues in education policy. Required three-day trip to Sacramento for seminars and policy briefings. Class times prior to Sacramento visit may vary.
Prerequisites: POSC 100 and completion of G.E. Category D.1.
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POSC 404 - Capital Punishment (3)
Issues relating to the use of capital punishment in the U.S., and arguments in support of and opposition to the death penalty. (CRJU 404 and POSC 404 are the same course.)
Prerequisite: CRJU 300 , junior or senior standing.
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POSC 405 - Campaigns and Elections (3)
Modern political campaigns in America focusing on new types of candidates and electoral organizations; money, media and consultants; and methods of predicting and interpreting election results.
Prerequisite: POSC 100 .
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POSC 407 - Polls, Statistics and Political Interpretation (3)
Quantitative research methods in political science. Introduction to research design and statistical measures employed in analyzing social science research data.
Prerequisite: POSC 100 .
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POSC 408 - The Politics of Los Angeles (3)
Politics in Los Angeles, with special attention to race, class, ethnicity and power. Comparative view places Los Angeles in big-city politics and in global perspective.
Prerequisite: POSC 100 .
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POSC 410 - Political Parties (3)
Structure and methods by which the political parties operate in the American political system with some comparisons to their structure and operation in other democratic societies.
Prerequisite: POSC 100 .
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