Dec 01, 2024  
2021-2022 University Catalog 
    
2021-2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Prefix and Course Index 

 

Geography

Courses are designated as GEOG in the class schedule.

  
  • GEOG 329 - Cities and Nature (3)


    Impact of urbanization on landforms, climate, vegetation, and animals. Planning implications and case studies.

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. Categories B.4 and B.1 or B.2.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • GEOG 330 - California (3)


    Landscapes of California, their environmental characteristics, development patterns and current problems.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • GEOG 331 - Canada (3)


    Human and physical geography of Canada. Natural environment, settlement and population change, political and economic development. Regional differences, relations with the United States and global interaction.

    Prerequisite: GEOG 110  and GEOG 160 , or completion of G.E. Category D.1.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • GEOG 332 - United States (3)


    The interrelated physical and cultural features that give geographic personality to the regions of the United States.

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

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • GEOG 333 - Latin America (3)


    Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America. The region’s physical and cultural landscapes. Emphasizes nature-society problems.

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

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • GEOG 340 - Asia (3)


    Physical, human and regional geography of Asia from Pakistan and India through Southeast Asia and the Malay Archipelago to China, Japan and Korea.

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

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • GEOG 345 - China (3)


    China’s spatial organization, emphasizing spatial pattern of population, migration, regional politics and economics, and China’s many types of physical and cultural environments.

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

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • GEOG 357 - Cultural Geography (3)


    The dynamic spatial aspects of culture, including cultural landscapes, cultural politics, and cultural practices to understand human relationships to place, to things, to the local and to the global - how geography helps people make meaning.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • GEOG 359 - 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.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • GEOG 360 - The Global Economy (3)


    Geographic perspectives on the global production of goods and services and their distribution to consumers. Key geographic issues in uneven development, international trade, investment patterns, and the spatial integration of local and regional economies.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • GEOG 361 - Cities and Suburbs (3)


    American metropolitan systems and city-region linkages. Theories and spatial models of social and economic patterns within cities and suburbs; planning implications of these locational patterns.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • GEOG 362 - Population Geography (3)


    Theories, models, concepts and facts in the field of population geography, growth and distribution, emphasizing birth, death and migration processes.

    Prerequisites: GEOG 160 , junior standing.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • GEOG 371 - The National Parks (3)


    The creation and use of national parks and other protected areas. Origins and globalization of the national parks. Challenges and conflicts related to national parks.

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

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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.

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

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: GEOG 100 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • GEOG 375 - Geography of the Future (3)


    Emerging global trends and future projections. Potential change in environments and climate; population, demography and migration; economic globalization; urbanization; geopolitics. New developments in energy, transportation, communication and accompanying sociocultural changes.

    Prerequisites: completion of G.E. category D.1; junior or senior standing.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • GEOG 400A - Geographic Thought (3)


    Introduction to geographicthought through readings, discussion, and writing assignments. Physical, environmental, regional and spatial traditions in geography, and current themes in geographic research. Meets the upper-division writing requirement for geography majors.

    Prerequisites: GEOG 110 , GEOG 160 ; graduate students must obtain permission to enroll.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • GEOG 421 - Meteorology (3)


    Overview of common meteorological instrumentation and products. Tools needed for basic weather forecasting and interpreting weather data.

    Prerequisite: GEOG 311  or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • GEOG 422 - Global Climate Change (3)


    Physical factors that produce climatic patterns and regional impacts of climate change.

    Prerequisite: GEOG 311 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: GEOG 313 , GEOG 321  or GEOG 360 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: junior, senior or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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. (SOCI 456 and GEOG 456 are the same course.)

    Prerequisite: for SOCI 456  - completion of G.E. Category D.1; for GEOG 456 - GEOG 361  or GEOG 362 ; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 361 , POSC 320  or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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)

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • 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 /POSC 478 ; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • GEOG 499 - Independent Study (1-3)


    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisite: senior standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • GEOG 500 - Geographic Research Design (3)


    Preparation for thesis research and writing. How to select a topic, craft a research question, select appropriate research methods, delve into relevant geographic literature and write a thesis proposal. Required of all Geography M.A. students, who are strongly encouraged to take the course as soon as possilbe in their programs. Requires consent of instructor.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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.

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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.

    Graduate-level

  
  • GEOG 521 - Monitoring Ecosystem Processes (3)


    Terrestrial ecosystem processes and land use change that influence global carbon, water, and energy cycles and climate change, focusing on the application of satellite remote sensing-based monitoring approaches.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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.

    Graduate-level

  
  • GEOG 532 - Political Ecology (3)


    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 standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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.

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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.

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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.

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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.

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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.

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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 478 .

    Graduate-level

  
  • GEOG 597 - Project (3)


    May be repeated once for credit. Requires consent of adviser.

    Prerequisite: GEOG 500 .

    Graduate-level

  
  • GEOG 598 - Thesis (3)


    Requires advancement to candidacy.

    Prerequisite: GEOG 500 .

    Graduate-level

    Department Consent Required
  
  • GEOG 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)


    May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisite: graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

    Department Consent Required

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.

  
  • 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. High school algebra recommended.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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  or GEOL 110T .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • GEOL 110T - Topics in Earth Science (3)


    Public interest topics in Earth science. Alternating topics include dinosaur world, earthquakes and volcanoes. Courses may include integrated labs, lectures and field trips that explore mainstream Earth science issues. (3 hours lecture, field trips.)

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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)

    Prerequisite: GEOL 101L  or GEOL 102 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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)

    Prerequisite: GEOL 303A . Pre- or corequisites: CHEM 120B  or CHEM 125 ; GEOL 380 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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. (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.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • 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 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • GEOL 333 - General Oceanography (3)


    Chemical, physical and geological nature of the oceans. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory, field trips)

    Prerequisite: GEOL 101L .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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  or GEOL 102 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • GEOL 336 - GEO/BIO Field Investigations (3)


    Develop field-based skills used to observe landforms, infer geological processes and identify impacts on biotic properties. Apply knowledge to an inquiry-based challenge problem. Includes a mandatory six- to 10-day field trip plus expenses. (GEOL 336 and BIOL 336 are the same course.)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 252 , BIOL 254L ; or GEOL 335  all with a C (2.0) or better.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 corequisites: GEOL 201 ; ENGL 101  or G.E. Category A.2; MATH 115  or MATH 125 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 G.E. Area A.2 or equivalent; MATH 115 , MATH 125 , MATH 130 , MATH 135  or MATH 150A . Pre- or corequisite: GEOL 201 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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)

    Prerequisite: GEOL 303B .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 303B , CHEM 120B  or CHEM 125 , MATH 130  or MATH 150A .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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).

    Prerequisite: MATH 120 , MATH 125 , MATH 130  or MATH 150A ; or graduate standing. Corequisite: GEOL 303B .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 (not MS in Geology) standing.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 lecture, 3 hours laboratory, field trips)

    Prerequisites: GEOL 101L  or GEOL 102 ; junior or senior standing; or science teaching credential; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • GEOL 433 - Coastal Processes (3)


    How marine and terrestrial processes combine to influence coastal environments. How these processes are reflected in the resulting stratigraphy and morphology, how they impact humans, and how humans impact these processes.

    Prerequisite: GEOL 335 ; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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  or GEOL 102 ; MATH 130  or MATH 150A ; or graduate standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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). PHYS 226 or PHYS 212 recommended.

    Prerequisites: MATH 150A  or MATH 130 ; PHYS 225  or PHYS 211 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  
  • 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 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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 .

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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.

    Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • 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)

    Prerequisites: Geological Sciences major; junior or senior standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • 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 units in Geological Sciences in good academic standing.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • GEOL 498 - Undergraduate Thesis (1-3)


    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. Requires approval of thesis adviser for first unit. Completion of thesis proposal that is approved by thesis adviser and the Department Undergraduate Adviser for second and subsequent units.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

    Department Consent Required
  
  • 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.

    400-level Undergraduate Course available for Graduate Credit

  
  • 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)

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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 repeated once for credit with different topic. (3 hours lecture; field trips)

    Prerequisite: GEOL 406 ; or graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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: graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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.

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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: graduate standing.

    Graduate-level

  
  • 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.

    Graduate-level

  
  • GEOL 593 - Directed Graduate Studies in the Geosciences (1-3)


    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.

    Prerequisite: postbaccalaureate standing.

    Graduate-level

    Department Consent Required
  
  • 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. Requires approval of thesis adviser for the first unit.

    Graduate-level

    Department Consent Required
  
  • GEOL 599 - Independent Graduate Research (1-3)


    Independent research on an approved topic. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units. Requires approval of adviser and Department Graduate Committee.

    Graduate-level

    Department Consent Required

German

Courses are designated GRMN in the class schedule.

  
  • GRMN 101 - Fundamental German-A (3)


    Develop listening and reading comprehension, speaking and cultural awareness to communicate on a basic level. Introduction to customs and culture of German-speaking countries. Conducted primarily in German.

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • GRMN 102 - Fundamental German-B (3)


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

    Prerequisite: GRMN 101 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

    One or more sections may be offered in any online format.
  
  • GRMN 203 - Intermediate German-A (3)


    Develop listening comprehension and speaking. Vocabulary building and developing conversational skills. Conducted in German. May be taken concurrently with GRMN 204 or GRMN 214.

    Prerequisite: GRMN 102 .

    Undergraduate Course not available for Graduate Credit

 

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