May 02, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 

Asian American Studies

Note: General Education Category A must be completed prior to taking any upper-division course except upper-division language courses where students meet formal prerequisites and/or competency equivalent for advanced study.

  
  • ASAM 290 - Selected Topics in Asian American Studies


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Topics of current interest in Asian American Studies selected for intensive development.

    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ASAM 299 - Directed Studies


    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Directed studies to permit individual students to pursue topics of special research interest.

    Letter grade only (AF). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
  
  • ASAM 305 - Theories and Methods in Asian Studies and Asian American Studies


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Upper-division standing or consent of instructor, GE Foundation requirements; ASAM 120  or ASAM 200 .
    Explores theories and interdisciplinary methodologies employed in Asian Studies and Asian American Studies. Students will have opportunities to conduct research on topics of their interest.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • ASAM 319 - The Ethnic Experience in the U.S.


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
    Examines the dynamics of our multicultural society, emphasizing ways in which Asian American, Black American, Mexican American, and American Indian experiences have shaped cultural diversity in the U.S.

    (Lecture/Discussion.) Same course as AIS 319 , AFRS 319 , and CHLS 319 . Not open for credit to student with credit in AFRS 319 , AIS 319 , CHLS 319 , or WGSS 319.
  
  • ASAM 330 - Japanese American Experience


    (3 units)

    A study of the culture, history, and literature of Japanese in America, emphasizing immigrant experience, agricultural contributions, World War II, generational issues, women in transition and family.

  
  • ASAM 331 - Chinese American Experience


    (3 units)

    A study of the culture, history, and literature of Chinese in America, emphasizing immigrant experience, generational issues, women in transition and family.

  
  • ASAM 332 - Korean American Experience


    (3 units)

    Examines major historical, social, political, and cultural themes that have shaped Korean American experiences, with attention to intersections of race, ethnicity, gender, and class in the U.S. Emphasizes contemporary issues in local communities and transnational connections in the Korean diaspora.

  
  • ASAM 333 - Vietnamese American Experience


    (3 units)

    A study of the culture, history, and literature of Vietnamese in America, emphasizing refugee and immigrant experience, generational issues, women in transition and family.

  
  • ASAM 334 - Cambodian American Experience


    (3 units)

    A study of the culture, history, and literature of Cambodians in America, emphasizing refugee and immigrant experiences, generational issues, women in transition and family.

  
  • ASAM 335 - Asian and Latino Immigration Since World War II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing.
    Examines the causes of massive Asian and Latino immigration as well as major contemporary issues in the Asian and Latino communities.

    (Lecture and discussion, 3 hours) Same course as CHLS 335 . Not open for credit to student with credit in CHLS 335 .
  
  • ASAM 340 - Asian American Family


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements and upper-division standing.
    Provides perspectives on the varieties of Asian American families by examining the social, economic, political, and cultural factors crucial in the development of conventional as well as alternative familial units.

  
  • ASAM 341 - Asian American/Chicano and Latino Cinema


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
    A team-taught course that explores connections between Asian American and Chicano/Latino cinema, with emphases given to grounding issues presented in films within historical, literary, and cultural studies frameworks.

    Same course as CHLS 341 . Not open for credit to students with credit in ASAM 403 or CHLS 403 or CHLS 341 .
  
  • ASAM 345 - Asian American Community Analysis


    (4 units)

    Examines socioeconomic, political and cultural profile of Asian American communities, as well as role and function of community organizations. Training in community surveys and service.

    (Lecture, activity)
  
  • ASAM 346 - Asian Americans and the Law


    (3 units)

    Examines how laws have been used to restrict Asian Americans’ social, political, educational, and economic activities, as well as how this ethnic group has utilized the legal system to fight discrimination and seek justice.

  
  • ASAM 350 - Environmental Justice


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation
    Examines social justice aspects of environmental issues (e.g., exposure to environmental hazards and burdens), and the ability and opportunities to cope with and mitigate such problems, as influenced by race, ethnicity, gender, and class.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • ASAM 352 - Filipino/a American Experiences


    (3 units)

    Focusing on social, economic, political, and cultural dimensions of Filipino/a experiences in the United States, this course examines major issues, including legacies of imperialism, transnational patterns of capital and labor, colonial and post-colonial identities, resistance to oppression, and literary expressions.

  
  • ASAM 353 - Filipino American Contemporary Issues


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Recommended: ASAM 352  
    Interdisciplinary approach used to examine the social, economic, political, and cultural dimensions of Filipino/a experiences in the United States from 1965 to the contemporary period. Emphases on issues of post-colonial identities, the Philippine Diaspora, patterns of labor, strategies of resistance, and cultural practices.

  
  • ASAM 354 - Transnational Filipino Communities


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Upper-division standing. Recommended: ASAM 352 .
    Examines the social, economic, political, and cultural realities in the Philippines and their relationship with the formation of transnational Filipino/a communities.

  
  • ASAM 370 - Gender and Sexuality in Asian America


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements and upper-division standing.
    Explores the diverse historical and contemporary experiences of Asian Americans with respect to gender roles and relationships, family, expressions of desire, as well as the relationships among gender, sexuality, and racial/ethnic identity.

  
  • ASAM 381 - Asian American Women


    (3 units)

    Reconstructs and examines Asian American women’s history and contemporary experiences. Assesses the complexities of intersecting social categories of oppression and Asian American women’s active pursuit of equality and dignity.

    (Lecture) Not open for credit to student with credit in HIST 381, WGSS 381.
  
  • ASAM 490 - Selected Topics in Asian American Studies


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Topics of current interest in Asian American Studies selected for intensive development.

    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
  
  • ASAM 499 - Directed Studies


    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Directed studies to permit individual students to pursue topics of special research interest.

    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
  
  • ASAM 595 - Seminar in Asian American Studies


    (3 units)

    Selected topics in Asian American Studies. Area and topics of emphasis will vary from year to year.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
  
  • ASAM 599 - Directed Studies


    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
    Directed studies to permit individual students to pursue topics of special research interest.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.

Asian and Asian American Studies

  
  • AAAS 100 - Asian Eats


    (3 units)

    A survey of Asian foodways that explores the political, economic, religious, social and cultural context of food in Asia and its globalization. This exploration also focuses on specific foods, such as rice and spices, in the context of ethnic and national identities.

  
  • AAAS 492 - Senior Research Seminar


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Upper-division standing in Asian Studies, Japanese, Chinese Studies, Asian American Studies, or consent of the instructor.
    Letter grade only (A-F).

Asian Studies

Note: General Education Category A must be completed prior to taking any upper-division course except upper-division language courses where students meet formal prerequisites and/or competency equivalent for advanced study.

  
  • A/ST 190 - Introduction to Eastern Ways of Thinking


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites/Corequisite: ENGL 100  or GE Composition (Area A1).

    Explores how reasoning in Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism compares with traditional Western concepts of logic.

  
  • A/ST 200 - Popular Culture in East Asia


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: ENGL 100  or its equivalent.
    Introduction to popular culture in East Asia (such as television dramas, music, films, and comics) and how it is shaped by, reflects, and in turn shapes broader social, cultural, political, and economic processes in Asia and the wider world.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • A/ST 290 - Selected Topics in Asian Studies


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Topics of special interest in Asian Studies selected for intensive study.

    May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
  
  • A/ST 299 - Directed Studies


    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Directed studies to permit individual students to pursue topics of special research interest.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
  
  • A/ST 306 - Traditional Asia


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
    An interdisciplinary examination of the traditional civilizations of Asia focusing on the transfer of culture and technology along the Spice Route, Silk and Tea Roads linking the region to the wider world prior to 1500 CE.

    Not open to students with credit in Asian Studies 300I.
  
  • A/ST 307 - Modern Asia


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing.
    An interdisciplinary examination of cultural change and globalization of Asia through the exchange of ideas, commodities, and technology since 1500 CE.

    Not open to students with credit in Asian Studies 301I.
  
  • A/ST 309 - Asia and Globalization


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing.
    A comparative analysis of the political and economic systems of Asia, with a focus on East Asian sphere of influence and its contribution to globalization.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • A/ST 310 - United States and Asia


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
    Examines themes including key religious, social and political movements, patterns of migrations, transnational cultural productions, and Asian-U.S. global economic relations since 1945.

  
  • A/ST 315 - Modern Korea


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements and one or more Exploration courses.
    An interdisciplinary examination of major historical, political, social, and cultural themes and changes in the Korean peninsula since the early 20th century.

    Both grading options. (3 hours lecture/discussion)
  
  • A/ST 320 - East Asian Fiction and Film


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
    Introduces the historical background and cultural context of fiction and film in East Asia and how they reflect changes in individual and national identities since the twentieth century.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • A/ST 336 - Politics and Literature in Southeast Asia


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing. Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
    The course introduces the historical background and political context of Southeast Asian modern literature during the twentieth century.

  
  • A/ST 393 - Japan: Continuities and Transformations


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper division status.
    Introduction to the cultural legacies of Japan’s historical development, including the emergence of social classes and contacts with other cultures, as evidenced in religion, visual and performing arts.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Lecture 3 hours, or blended learning.
  
  • A/ST 490 - Selected Topics in Asian Studies


    (1-5 units)

    Topics of special interest in Asian Studies selected for intensive study.

    May be repeated to a maximum of 10 units with different topics in different semesters. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
  
  • A/ST 499 - Directed Studies


    (1-3 units)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Directed studies to permit individual students to pursue topics of special research interest.

    Letter grade only (AF). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
  
  • A/ST 600 - Asian Studies and Languages: Research and Methodologies


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Asian Studies or consent of instructor.
    This course introduces the current trends in research for Asian Studies and languages. It also examines the basic qualitative and quantitative research methods for the disciplines associated with these fields. It requires the development of a concept for the culminating project in A/ST 697 .

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • A/ST 620 - Comparative Traditional Cultures of Asia


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Asian Studies or consent of instructor
    A comparative analysis of traditional Asian cultures-religion and values, social class and caste, family structure and gender roles, political organization and economics-and how these have either changed or still influence opportunities in contemporary Asia.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • A/ST 630 - Asia and Globalization


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in Asian Studies or consent of instructor.
    This course focuses on an analysis of the economic and cultural impact of the inter-regional trade zone (ASEAN) being established in Asia as well as the cultural, social, and economic consequences and trends of globalization on various Asian countries.

    Letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • A/ST 692 - Directed Research for Comprehensive Examination


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: Graduate Standing and Consent of Instructor
    Directed Research under the supervision of a faculty member in preparation of an MA student’s Comprehensive Examination.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters. In certain cases this course may be substituted for A/ST 697  with consent of the graduate advisor.
  
  • A/ST 695 - Directed Readings


    (1-6 units

    Prerequisites: Graduate standing in Asian Studies and consent of graduate advisor.
    Directed studies to permit individual students to pursue topics of special interest in Asian Studies.

    Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.
  
  • A/ST 697 - Research Capstone and Practicum


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): A/ST 600 ; A/ST 620  or A/ST 630 ; consent of graduate advisor
    This course prepares the MA student for the presentation of his or her culminating project at the end of this course and for academic conferences. It also informs students about the publication process for scholarly journals and insures that their culminating project is academically rigorous. It guides the student in job searches and prepares the student for interviews across professional fields.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

Astronomy

  
  • ASTR 100 - Astronomy


    (3 units)

    Corequisites: One course from General Education Category B.2 and ASTR 100L .
    Introductory course in astronomy. The earth moon system and the planets, the stars and their constitution. Survey of the methods of astronomical observation.

    (Lecture 3 hrs.)
  
  • ASTR 100L - Introductory Astronomy Laboratory


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: One course from Category B.2 of GE requirements; ASTR 100 .

    Astronomical coordinates, star maps, magnitude, spectral classification, ages of stars, distance to star clusters.

    (Laboratory 3 hrs.) Not open for credit to students with credit in ASTR 101.
  
  • ASTR 370 - Planetary Environments


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements and GE B.1.b category; upper division standing.
    Planets and moons analyzed as to surface geology, interiors, atmospheres, etc. Methodologies and scientific reasoning about nature and origins of features. Origin of terrestrial life, including role of extinction events, and probable requirements for life elsewhere in universe.

    (Lecture 3 hrs.)

Athletic Training Education Program

  
  • ATEP 207 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Current certification in CPR, AED, and First Aid.
    Corequisite: KIN 201 
    Certification must include Adult, Child, and Infant CPR; Conscious and Unconscious Choking for victims of all ages; Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and Basic First Aid. Principles and techniques of the prevention and care of common athletic injuries.

    (Lecture 2 hours, Activity 2 hours). Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 207.
  
  • ATEP 304 - Clinical Aspects of Athletic Training


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: Admission to the Athletic Training program and consent of instructor.
    Principles and techniques of related clinical concepts applicable to the athletic training setting.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, Activity 2 hours). Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 304. Open to Kinesiology majors in athletic training.
  
  • ATEP 306 - Medical Aspects of Athletic Training


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: ATEP 490B . Principles and techniques of related medical concepts applicable to the athletic training setting.
    Open to Kinesiology majors in athletic training or consent of instructor.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 306.
  
  • ATEP 308A - Athletic Training Evaluation I


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): ATEP 304 .
    Study of athletic training clinical skills required for assessment of pathologies to the lower extremity and lumbar spine. Integrate anatomical knowledge and evaluation techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in injury management. Open to Kinesiology majors in Athletic Training or consent of instructor.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, Activity 2 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 308A.
  
  • ATEP 308B - Athletic Training Evaluation II


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite: ATEP 308A .
    Study of athletic training clinical skills required for assessment of pathologies to the head, face, upper extremity, and cervical spine. Integrate anatomical knowledge and evaluation techniques to provide a basis for critical decision-making in injury management.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, Activity 2 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 308B. Open to Kinesiology majors in Athletic Training or consent of instructor.
  
  • ATEP 309 - Developmental and Therapeutic Exercise


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: KIN 300 , KIN 301  or consent of instructor.
    Principles, techniques, and application of therapeutic exercise programs for managing musculoskeletal conditions.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, Activity 2 hours). Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 309. Open to Kinesiology majors in Athletic Training and Fitness or consent of instructor.
  
  • ATEP 310 - Therapeutic Approaches in Athletic Training


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): ATEP 304 .
    Theory and application of therapeutic modalities and exercise rehabilitation commonly used in athletic training programs.

    Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, Activity 2 hours). Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 310.
  
  • ATEP 407 - Management Strategies in Athletic Training


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite(s): ATEP 490B .
    Professional issues, administration, and management strategies of athletic training programs.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 407.
  
  • ATEP 490A - Clinical Education in Athletic Training


    (2 units)

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and successful completion of ATEP 304 ; satisfactory completion of CSULB Athletic Training Program Health and Safety requirements; and satisfactory completion of CSULB Athletic Training Program Technical Standards Form.
    First of four semesters. Clinical experiences with formal instruction and evaluation of the Athletic Training Education Competencies. Weekly campus clinical education meeting. Preceptor supervised clinical education

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Clinical hour requirement: Minimum of 250 hours / Maximum of 400 hours). Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 490A.
  
  • ATEP 490B - Clinical Education in Athletic Training


    (2 units)

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and successful completion of ATEP 490A .
    Second of four semesters. Continuation of clinical experiences with formal instruction and evaluation of the Athletic Training Education Competencies. Weekly campus clinical education meeting. Preceptor supervised clinical education (Clinical hour requirement: Minimum of 250 hours / Maximum of 400 hours).

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 490B.
  
  • ATEP 490C - Clinical Education in Athletic Training


    (2 units)

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and successful completion of ATEP 490B .
    Third of four semesters. Continuation of clinical experiences with formal instruction and evaluation of the Athletic Training Education Competencies. Weekly campus clinical education meeting. Preceptor supervised clinical education (Clinical hour requirement: Minimum of 250 hours / Maximum of 400 hours).

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 490.
  
  • ATEP 490D - Clinical Education in Athletic Training


    (2 units)

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and successful completion of ATEP 490C .
    Fourth of four semesters. Continuation of clinical experiences with formal instruction and evaluation of the Athletic Training Education Competencies. Weekly campus clinical practicum meeting. Preceptor supervised clinical education (Clinical hour requirement: Minimum of 250 hours / Maximum of 400 hours).

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 490D.
  
  • ATEP 490E - Clinical Education in Athletic Training


    (2 units)

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and successful completion of ATEP 490D .
    Clinical experiences designed to advance knowledge and skills to become a professional (entry level) certified athletic trainer. Preceptor supervised clinical education

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Clinical hour requirement: Minimum of 250 hours / Maximum of 400 hours). Not open for credit to students with credit in KIN 490E.
  
  • ATEP 491 - Seminar in Athletic Training


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and successful completion of ATEP 490C .
    Corequisite: ATEP 490D .
    Strategies and focus on the acquisition and application of knowledge and skills for integration to clinical practice to transition from a student to professional. Students gain understanding of the Athletic Training Education Competencies, Standards of Practice, National Athletic Trainers Association, Inc., CAATE, and the BOC certification process for athletic trainers.

    Letter grade only (A-F).

Athletics

  
  • ATHL 261 - Intercollegiate Sports: Women’s Softball


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 262 - Intercollegiate Sports: Men’s Baseball


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 263 - Intercollegiate Sports: Women’s Basketball


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 264 - Intercollegiate Sports: Men’s Basketball


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 265 - Intercollegiate Sports: Women’s Track and Field


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 266 - Intercollegiate Sports: Men’s Track and Field


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 269 - Intercollegiate Sports: Women’s Volleyball


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 270 - Intercollegiate Sports: Women’s Water Polo


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 271 - Intercollegiate Sports: Men’s Water Polo


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 272 - Intercollegiate Sports: Men’s Volleyball


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 275 - Intercollegiate Sports: Women’s Golf


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 276 - Intercollegiate Sports: Men’s Golf


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 277 - Intercollegiate Sports: Women’s Tennis


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 281 - Intercollegiate Sports: Women’s Cross‑Country


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 282 - Intercollegiate Sports: Men’s Cross‑Country


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 284 - Intercollegiate Sports: Women’s Soccer


    (1 unit)

    Enrollment subject to approval of the coach of the sport. Competition in NCAA‑regulated sports. Athletes enrolled who fail to qualify for squad, or quit the team during the semester enrolled, must withdraw from the course or a No Credit grade will be issued.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 1.
  
  • ATHL 319 - Theory and Practice of Minor Intercollegiate Sports


    (2 units)

    Repeatable credits include previous credits from SAR 319.

  
  • ATHL 320 - Theory and Practice of Major Intercollegiate Sports


    (2 units)

    Repeatable credits include previous credits from SAR 320.

    Credit/No Credit grading only.
  
  • ATHL 325 - Student-Athlete Leadership Development and University Service


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisites: Upper-division division standing, consent of instructor. Must be an official member of an NCAA Intercollegiate team at CSULB.
    Juniors/seniors hone communication and facilitation abilities to better function within groups, community, and careers. Emphasis on experiential learning component with people dynamic and group process skills, academic and athletic information, and how a peer mentor can positively impact that development.

    Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units, including previously earned credits from SAR 325. May be taken in conjunction with any other ATHL course.

Biology

  
  • BIOL 101 - Introduction to Human Disease


    (3 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: Course that fulfills the A.1 GE requirement.

    Introduction to the study of human disease including moral/ethical and economic issues.

    (Lecture 3 hrs.) Not open for credit to students with credit in MICR 101.
  
  • BIOL 153 - Introduction to Marine Biology


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Courses that fulfill the A.1 and B.2 GE requirements.

    Scientific approach to the study of marine organisms and their relationships to the environment. Emphasis on human interaction with marine ecosystems.

    Field trips may be required outside of scheduled class time. (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory and field 3 hrs.)
  
  • BIOL 153L - Introduction to Marine Biology Laboratory


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisite: Open only to students who have successfully completed the equivalent of the lecture portion of BIOL 153  at another accredited institution and have consent of the Department of Biological Sciences.
    Identical to the laboratory portion of BIOL 153 . Students enrolled in BIOL 153L will take it in the same room and at the same time as students enrolled in BIOL 153 .

    (Laboratory 3 hrs.) Not open for credit to students with credit in BIOL 153 .
  
  • BIOL 200 - General Biology


    (4 units)

    Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
    Brief survey of major areas of biology including cell biology, genetics, evolution, phylogeny, plant and animal anatomy and physiology, ecology, and behavior. Specially designed for non-science majors.

    Course fee may be required. (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.) Students pursuing a major and/or a minor in this department may receive unit credit for courses marked with the symbol ‘##’ as a general elective but may not apply the units toward the specific or elective requirements for any degree or option in this department. Majors in this department may, however, take, for general education purposes, interdisciplinary courses offered by this department. All other courses in this department are open to majors and minors but by letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • BIOL 200L - General Biology Laboratory


    (1 Unit)

    Prerequisite: Open only to students who have successfully completed the equivalent of the lecture portion of BIOL 200  at another accredited institution and have consent of the Department of Biological Sciences.
    BIOL 200L is identical to the laboratory component of BIOL 200 . Students enrolled in BIOL 200L will take it in the same room and at the same time as students enrolled in BIOL 200 .

    (Laboratory 3 hrs.) Course fee may be required. Not open for credit to students with credit in BIOL 200 .
  
  • BIOL 201 - General Microbiology for Health Professionals


    (4 Units)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 111A or CHEM 140 with a grade of “C” or better and GE Foundation requirements.
    Microbiology for those planning careers in nursing, health care and education, and foods and nutrition. Introduction to microorganisms, including structure, function, metabolism, growth, genetics, diversity, and applied aspects. Special emphasis on human health.

    Course fee may be required. (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 6 hrs.) Not open for credit to majors in the biological sciences. Not open for credit to students with credit in MICR 200.
  
  • BIOL 205 - Human Biology


    (4 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
    Brief survey of human biology focusing on anatomy, physiology, and development of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems; including molecular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and diversity. Specially designed for non-science majors.

    Course fee may be required. (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.) Students pursuing a major and/or a minor in this department may receive unit credit for courses marked with the symbol ‘##’ as a general elective but may not apply the units toward the specific or elective requirements for any degree or option in this department. Majors in this department may, however, take, for general education purposes, interdisciplinary courses offered by this department. All other courses in this department are open to majors and minors but by letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • BIOL 205L - Human Biology Laboratory


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisites: Open only to students who have successfully completed the equivalent of the lecture portion of BIOL 205  at another accredited institution and have consent of the Department of Biological Sciences.
    Identical to the laboratory portion of BIOL 205 . Students enrolled in BIOL 205L will take it in the same room and at the same time as students enrolled in BIOL 205 .

    Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 3 hrs.) Not open for credit to students with credit in BIOL 205 . Students pursuing a major and/or a minor in this department may receive unit credit for courses marked with the symbol ‘##’ as a general elective but may not apply the units toward the specific or elective requirements for any degree or option in this department. Majors in this department may, however, take, for general education purposes, interdisciplinary courses offered by this department. All other courses in this department are open to majors and minors but by letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • BIOL 207 - Human Physiology


    (4 units)

    Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements.
    General introduction to the functional integration of human body systems. Designed for majors in biomedical engineering, physical education, and the allied health fields.

    Course fee may be required. (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.) Students pursuing a major and/or a minor in this department may receive unit credit for courses marked with the symbol ‘##’ as a general elective but may not apply the units toward the specific or elective requirements for any degree or option in this department. Majors in this department may, however, take, for general education purposes, interdisciplinary courses offered by this department. All other courses in this department are open to majors and minors but by letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • BIOL 208 - Human Anatomy


    (4 units)

    Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in one of the following: ART 372 , BIOL 201, BIOL 205 , BIOL 207 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 311 , CHEM 140 , DANC 261 , or MICR 200.
    Gross anatomy of humans from the cellular to the systemic levels. Intensive laboratory experience including the use of human cadavers. Designed for majors in kinesiology and the allied health fields.

    Course fee may be required. (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.) Students pursuing a major and/or a minor in this department may receive unit credit for courses marked with the symbol ‘##’ as a general elective but may not apply the units toward the specific or elective requirements for any degree or option in this department. Majors in this department may, however, take, for general education purposes, interdisciplinary courses offered by this department. All other courses in this department are open to majors and minors but by letter grade only (A-F).
  
  • BIOL 211 - Introduction to Evolution and Diversity


    (4 units)

    Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHEM 111A  with a grade of “C” or better.

    Intended for natural science majors. First of three semester introductory sequence. Evolution as a process responsible for biological diversity at all levels: molecular, cellular, organismal, population, and community. Phylogenetic and taxonomic survey of life. Science as method of inquiry. Failure of either the lecture or the laboratory component will result in a failing grade for the entire course.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.)
  
  • BIOL 211L - Introduction to Evolution and Diversity Laboratory


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisites: Open only to students who have successfully completed the equivalent of the lecture component of BIOL 211  at another accredited institution and have consent of the Department of Biological Sciences.
    Phylogenetic and taxonomic survey of life emphasizing the principles of evolution and science as a method of inquiry. Identical to the laboratory component of BIOL 211 . Students enrolled in BIOL 211L will take it in the same room and at the same time as students enrolled in BIOL 211 .

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 3 hrs.)
  
  • BIOL 212 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology


    (4 units)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , CHEM 111A  with grades of “C” or better.
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHEM 111B .

    The second of a three semester introductory sequence. Introduction to macromolecular and cellular structure and function and to fundamental genetic principles. Failure of either the lecture or laboratory component will result in a failing grade for the entire course.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3hrs.)
  
  • BIOL 212L - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology Laboratory


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisites: Open only to students who have successfully completed the equivalent of the lecture component of BIOL 212 at another institution and have consent of the Department of Biological Sciences.
    Introduction to methods for studying macromolecular and cellular structure and function and fundamental genetic analyses. Identical to the laboratory component of BIOL 212 . Students enrolled in BIOL 212L will take it in the same room and at the same time as students enrolled in BIOL 212 .

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 3 hrs.)
  
  • BIOL 213 - Introduction to Ecology and Physiology


    (4 units)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , CHEM 111B , each with a grade of “C” or better.
    Introduction to the structure and function of organ systems across a variety of taxa, and the ecological interactions among organisms and their environment. Failure of either the lecture or the laboratory component will result in failing grade for the entire course.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.)
  
  • BIOL 213L - Introduction to Ecology and Physiology Laboratory


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisites: Open only to students who have successfully completed the equivalent of the lecture component of BIOL 213  at another institution and have consent of the Department of Biological Sciences.
    Introduction to methods for studying plant and animal structure and function and the interactions among organisms and their environments. Identical to the laboratory component of BIOL 213 . Students enrolled in BIOL 213L will take it in the same room and at the same time as students enrolled in BIOL 213 .

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 3 hrs.)
  
  • BIOL 260 - Biostatistics


    (3 units)

    Prerequisites: BIOL 201 or BIOL 211  or BIOL 207  or MICR 200; MATH 111  or MATH 113  or MATH 119A  or MATH 122  all with a grade of “C” or better.
    Probability and statistics used in the description and analysis of biological data.

    Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required. (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.)
  
  • BIOL 296 - Introduction to Undergraduate Directed Research


    (1 unit)

    Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
    Introduction to research in biology approved and directed by a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences. Designed primarily to introduce lower division students to research before taking BIOL 496 .

    Credit/No Credit only. (Conference 1 hr., laboratory 3 hrs.) Same course as MICR 296. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in different semesters. Not open for credit to students with credit in MICR 296. Students who have completed one or more units of BIOL 496 /MICR 496 may not enroll in this course.
 

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