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C E 557 - Advanced Structural Analysis
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Virtual forces and displacements, strain energy and complementary energy. Force and displacement matrix methods. Computer applications to planar and space frames, trusses, floor beams and shear wall systems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture‑Problems 3 hours)
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C E 558 - Dynamics of Structures
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Response of structures and structural components having one or more degrees of freedom. Damping and inelastic action; earthquake and nuclear blasts, dynamic resistance of structural elements and structures, elastic and inelastic response of structures.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours).
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C E 562 - Water Treatment System Design
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Design of physical and chemical processes for water treatment plants, intake stations, predisinfection units, rapid mixing tanks, slow mixing tanks, clarifiers, granular filtration tanks and post disinfection basins, hydraulics profiles, equipment lists and control systems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture‑Problems 3 hours).
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C E 563 - Wastewater Treatment System Design
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Design of physical and chemical biological processes for wastewater treatment, including primary, secondary and tertiary treatment combined with hydraulics profiles, equipment lists and control systems at the plants.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture‑Problems 3 hours)
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C E 564 - Environmental Health Engineering
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Health and safety aspects of environmental quality and related engineering systems. Regulatory aspects. Projects and case studies.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture‑Problems 3 hours)
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C E 568 - Renewable Resources and Energy
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Civil Engineering and Engineering MS students only.
Renewable resources, energy-harvesting technologies, sustainable utilizations and integrated systems. Technical aspects, policy, economic, social, environmental issues, engineering challenges and availability and limitations of natural resources.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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C E 570 - Engineering Management Principles and Practices
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Transition of engineers into management. Analysis of technical manager’s functions at lower and middle levels as support to corporate management. Principles of engineering management and applications to private and public sector organizations. Case studies of practices in different technical organizations.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hours).
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C E 571 - Construction Planning and Cost Control
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Planning, scheduling and resource allocation for a complex construction project. Topics include traditional critical path method, advanced computer expert systems and optimization techniques for construction planning and cost control.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture‑Problems 3 hours)
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C E 573 - Engineering Specifications, Law and Contracts
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Application of law of contracts to construction contracts. Legal matters of concern to engineers.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture‑Problems 3 hours)
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C E 574 - Methods, Analysis and Design of Construction Operations
(3 units)
Prerequisite: C E 571 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor. Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Equipment, methods, analysis and design of a construction operation, from site work improvement and data acquisition to modeling and design. Particular attention will be paid to interfacing between design and construction activities and work method development, productivity and safety.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture‑Problems 3 hours)
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C E 575 - Construction Optimization and Decision Making for Heavy Civil Infrastructure
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
The course focuses on the latest research developments in optimizing and decision making of heavy civil infrastructure projects including bid decisions; contractor and material supplier selection; site layout planning; tradeoffs among time, cost, quality, and sustainability; repetitive construction scheduling.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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C E 576 - Construction Organization and Management
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering and Engineering MS students only.
An introduction to construction organization, control concepts and labor, emphasizing the business aspects of construction management. Topics include legal framework, finance in construction management, labor, accounting and other decision making in the construction business.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture‑Problems 3 hours)
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C E 577 - Accounting and Finance in Construction Management
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Economics and business aspects in construction, financing structure, methodology, and project financial evaluation. Emphasis is on financial aspects in property acquisition, development, construction, and project management.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture‑Problems 3 hours).
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C E 581 - Sustainability and Green Construction
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Comprehensive coverage of the green building design and construction practices through high-performance, market-leading design, construction, and operation practices. Presents the green operations and management of new construction and major renovation projects, with emphasis on green building rating systems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hours)
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C E 582 - Management of Productivity and Quality
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only; C E 570 with a grade of “C” or better or consent of instructor.
System approaches to quality and productivity in construction. Total Quality Management (TQM) in construction and management. Investigation of methods and strategies for improving competitiveness at the company level. Domestic and international competitiveness in the construction business.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture‑Problems 3 hours)
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C E 585 - Utility Rehabilitation and Construction
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
State of infrastructure systems with a focus on underground facilities, diagnostic and evaluation techniques of underground utility pipes, planning, equipment, materials and methods for rehabilitation and construction of sewer and water mains using Trenchless (i.e. NO-DIG) Technology.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours).
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C E 602 - Seminar in Civil Engineering
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Presentation of research in special fields of structures, transportation, environmental, urban, geotechnical, water resources, or construction management. May be repeated once for credit. No more than six units of CE 602.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours)
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C E 629 - Traffic Operations
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only; C E 529 all with a grade of “C” or better, or consent of instructor.
Principles of traffic flow. Highway traffic operations. Evaluation of quality of traffic operations including long-range impact on efficient use of the systems and on safety. Identification and evaluation of measures of effectiveness. Travel demand management strategies and intelligent transportation system applications.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours).
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C E 640 - Mathematical Modeling in Geotechnical Engineering
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Civil Engineering MS, Engineering MS and Engineering Ph.D. students only.
Mathematical modeling techniques used in geotechnical engineering. Application of proven computer programs. M.S. students register in CE 640; Ph.D. students will be required to complete a more rigorous computer project.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture‑Problems 3 hours)
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C E 696 - Research Methods
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy for degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering, or consent of instructor.
Bibliographical and library techniques and resources. Preparation and presentation of theses and directed studies technical papers.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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C E 697 - Directed Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy for degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering, or consent of directed studies faculty advisor.
MSCE and MSE degree candidates in Civil Engineering and Interdisciplinary Areas need to have either CE 697 or C E 698 as their program requirement. Theoretical and experimental problems in civil engineering requiring intensive analysis.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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C E 698 - Thesis
(2-6 units)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy for degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering, and C E 696 or consent of directed studies faculty advisor.
Planning, preparation and completion of a thesis and/or project in the field of civil engineering.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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C E 699 - Thesis
(3-9 units)
Prerequisite: Advancement to candidacy for degree of Master of Science in Civil Engineering.
Corequisite: C E 696 or written consent of faculty advisor.
Planning, preparation and completion of a thesis in the field of civil engineering practice.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units.
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Classics 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.
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CLSC 100 - The Classical World of Greece and Rome
(3 units)
Introduction to the literature, language and culture of the ancient Greek and Roman worlds. Use of primary sources, such as drama, epic, inscriptions, and the visual arts to explore issues of gender, mythology, theater, combat and sports, slavery and family.
Both grading options.
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CLSC 101 - Greek Mythology
(3 units)
A survey of the major Greek myths, sagas and tales of gods and heroes, and their influence on later eras, particularly ancient Rome.
Both grading options. Not open for credit to students with credit in CLSC 191.
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CLSC 110 - Classical Archaeology
(3 units)
Introduction to the study of the material culture of Greece, Etruria and Rome from the Minoans to Constantine. Covers history of archaeology, chronology and dating systems and analytical methods of material culture including urban planning, construction techniques, and architecture.
Both grading options.
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CLSC 130 - Women in the Classical World
(3 units)
A survey of the roles and status of women in ancient Greece, other ancient source material.
Both grading options. Not open for credit to students with credit in CLSC 135.
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CLSC 201 - Poets, Plays and Politics of Ancient Greece
(3 units)
A survey of the literature of ancient Greece in translation from Homer and Hesiod to Lucian and the novelists (c. 700 BC to AD 400).
Both grading options.
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CLSC 202 - Poets, Plays and Politics of Ancient Rome
(3 units)
A survey of the literature of the ancient Romans in translation, focusing on major authors from Plautus to Augustine (200 BC to AD 450).
Both grading options.
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CLSC 210 - Roman Myth and Legend
(3 units)
A survey from literature and artifacts of the major Roman myths and legends of heroes and gods focusing on their impact and influence on Rome’s development and identity as well as that on subsequent cultures.
Both grading options.
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CLSC 300 - Pagan Culture
(3 units)
Examines the mass cultures of the Greek and Roman periods, its worldview, and its philosophic and religious underpinnings through literary, artistic, archaeological and documentary sources.
Both grading options. Not open for credit to students with credit in CLSC 310.
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CLSC 310 - Greek World
(3 units)
Interdisciplinary examination of the society and culture of ancient Greece emphasizing literature, the arts, and history. Topics include Homer, mythology and religion, lyric poetry, the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, the Athenian Golden Age, and Greek contributions to the modern world.
Both grading options. Same course as HIST 310 . Not open for credit to students with credit in CWL 310 or HIST 310.
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CLSC 312 - Roman World
(3 units)
Interdisciplinary examination of the society and culture of ancient Rome emphasizing literature, the arts, and history. Topics include genesis and growth of the Roman world, transition from republic to Empire, imperial maturity, and Roman contributions to the modern world.
Both grading options. Same course as HIST 312 . Not open for credit to students with credit in CWL 312 or HIST 312.
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CLSC 340 - The Underworld
(3 units)
In-depth investigation of the realm of the dead as given in ancient Greek and Roman myth. Topics include its topography and population, journeys to it, and interpretations of it. Comparative analysis of ancient myths of the underworld from other cultures.
Both grading options.
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CLSC 350 - Hollywood Does Rome
(3 units)
Investigation of filmmakers’ motives and methods used to portray ancient Romans from the beginnings of cinema to the present. Topics include ‘imaging’ the past, ‘power’ of image, community and society, cultural imperialism, film theory, ‘language’ of myth, and reception theory.
Both grading options. Same course as FEA 350 . Not open for credit to students with credit in FEA 350.
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CLSC 366 - Classical Stories, Modern Voices
(3 units)
Comparative readings of ancient literature in a global context, including analysis of classical literary genres and archetypes, their modern interpretations/rewritings, and their echoes in popular culture.
Both grading options. Same course as CWL 366 . Not open for credit to students with credit in CWL 366.
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CLSC 370 - Medicine in the Ancient World
(3 units)
Medical theory and practice throughout Greek and Roman antiquity. Starting with early literacy references to medical practice, the course then explores classical philosophical foundations for scientific thought and evaluates the treatises of early medical writers for their place in the history of medicine.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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CLSC 380 - Ancient Eats
(3 units)
Survey of food in the Roman Empire and elsewhere in the ancient Mediterranean world. Topics include farming, sustainability, trade, purchasing, processing, production, ingredients, recipes, tools, the place and function of feasts, and food in myth, cult and philosophy.
Both grading options.
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CLSC 410 - Law and Literature in the Classical World
(3 units)
Introduction to the study of philosophy and interpretation of law through classical literature that encompasses fundamental legal questions and ancient legal source material and the application of modern theories of literary criticism to ancient and modern law.
Both grading options.
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CLSC 420 - Classical Drama
(3 units)
Examination of the plays of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes both as literature and as theater. Includes origins of tragedy and comedy, later Greek and Roman drama, and debt of modern drama to the theater of Greeks.
Both grading options. Not open for credit to students with credit in CLSC 421.
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CLSC 430 - Archaeology of Ancient Greece
(3 units)
The material culture of ancient Greece, from Minoans to Constantine including urban planning, architecture, sculpture, painting, ceramics, burial customs, religious and secular artifacts, epigraphy and numismatics. Examines chronology and dating systems, analytical methods and history of classical archaeology in Greece.
Both grading options.
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CLSC 440 - Archaeology of the Roman World
(3 units)
The material culture of Roman empire, from Villanovans to Constantine including urban planning, architecture, sculpture, painting, ceramics, burial customs, religious and secular artifacts, epigraphy and numismatics. Examines chronology and dating systems, analytical methods and history of archaeology of Roman empire.
Both grading options.
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CLSC 450 - Aegean Bronze Age Archaeology
(3 units)
The first true civilizations of the Western World arose in the Aegean Basin during the Bronze Age (ca. 3000- 1000 BCE). This course is an investigation of their development and their impact upon the civilizations that followed.
Both grading options.
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CLSC 460 - Etruscan Archaeology
(3 units)
Before Rome there was a highly developed and advanced civilization in Italy. Focuses upon their extensive cities, remains, and the significance of the Etruscan people and culture.
Both grading options.
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CLSC 470 - Monuments of Athens
(3 units)
Athens is known as the birthplace of democracy. Studies the extensive remains of key structures and monuments of ancient Athens and how they relate to the history and development of one of the most famous of all ancient cities.
Both grading options.
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CLSC 480 - Monuments of Rome
(3 units)
The capital of what became the Roman Empire, Rome has a rich record of monuments and structures. Focuses upon the monuments of the Classical and pre-Classical city and the development of the then center of the Western World.
Both grading options.
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CLSC 490 - Selected Topics in Classics
(1-4 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Topics of special interest in Classics selected for intensive study.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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CLSC 499 - Directed Studies
(1-4 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Directed studies to permit individual students to pursue topics of special interest.
Both grading options. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.
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CLSC 598 - Directed Readings in Classics
(1-4 units)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing and consent of instructor.
Selected topics in Classics or Classical Archaeology will be studied in depth.
Letter grade only (A-F). A term paper is required.
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CBA 300 - International Business
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Business majors, Pre-Business majors, International Business Minors, Entrepreneurship minors, Marketing minors, Asian Studies, Construction Engineering Management, and Certificate in Asian Studies. Freshmen excluded.
Introduction to nature, dimensions, and environment of international business. Emphasis on business functions, practices, and decisions as influenced by cultural, political, economic, social, and institutional factors in various parts of world.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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CBA 400 - Business Ethics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirement, at least one Explorations course, consent of instructor.
Various types of ethical dilemmas that take place in business organizations and acquire concepts and tools needed to manage these complex value conflicts for the well being of individuals, organizations, and society.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as PHIL 400 . Not open for credit to students with credit in PHIL 400 .
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CBA 401A - Ethical Leadership
(2 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Explores ethical leadership challenges related to business, technology, values, relationships, and healthcare. Team-building retreat and networking with guest speakers are integral to the class. Students are required to complete both CBA 401A and CBA 401B within the same academic year.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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CBA 401B - Ethical Leadership
(2 units)
Prerequisites: CBA 401A with a grade of “C” or better in the immediately preceding fall semester and consent of instructor.
Continuation of CBA 401A . Explores ethical leadership challenges in media, education, government, and management. Community service and networking with guest speakers are integral to the class. Students required to complete CBA 401A and CBA 401B within the same academic year.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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CBA 485 - International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Upper Division Standing, MGMT 300 , MKTG 300 , I S 301 , ACCT 201 , and consent of instructor. Students must apply to be in the class.
Student teams run a simulated manufacturing company and compete for best performance against teams from other universities. Company financial performance, a written business plan, an annual report and a presentation are evaluated by a panel of judges.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.
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CBA 493 - Business Internship
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. CBA major, CBA Pre-major, and CBA Minors only. Freshmen excluded.
Qualifying students placed in career-related paid assignments in private or public agencies or businesses. Organized plan utilizing series of seminars and learning agreements required with selected reading and writing assignments. A minimum of 120 hours internship experience per semester is required.
Credit/No Credit grading only. A minimum of 120 hours internship experience per semester is required. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. A minimum of 120 hours paid experience per semester is required.
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CBA 495 - Selected Topics in Business Administration
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of program director.
Current topics of interest in Business Administration.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters.
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C/LA 123 - Ancient World Studies
(3 units)
A global survey of the Ancient World, its peoples, cultures, and beliefs and the impact of that world on current societies and its boundaries, customs, beliefs, and interactions.
Letter grade only (A-F)
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C/LA 190 - Selected Topics in Liberal Arts
(1-6 units)
Topics of special interest in the liberal arts.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in the same semester. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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C/LA 195 - Introduction to the Learning Community-Transition to College Success
(1 unit)
Prerequisites: Open to entering freshmen in the College of Liberal Arts
Freshman seminar to promote student engagement in university life. Articulates expectations of the university and faculty, and encourages personal responsibility. Students will explore options regarding the choice of a major and career, and how to develop a personal academic plan.
Both grading options.
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C/LA 220 - What is Social Justice
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: Any GE Foundation Course.
An interdisciplinary introduction to multiple ways of approaching the concept, “social justice.” Serves as the first course in any of the Social Justice Minor tracks.
Both grading options.
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C/LA 230 - The Home in Comparative Perspective
(3 units)
Explores how the term “home” has been deployed in a number of different historical, political, social, economic, and geographical contexts. Analysis of primary documents and secondary texts. Conduct independent research and also explore personal meanings associated with the term “home.”
Both grading options.
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C/LA 302 - Pre-Law Preparation
(3 units)
Intensive workshop for students considering law school. Choosing a legal career; law school realities; considering law schools; preparing for law school; application procedures; preparing application documents; admissions and financial aid decisions; job prospects. Both group workshops and individual advising included.
Credit/No credit grading.
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C/LA 305 - British Life and Culture
(3 units)
Offers in-depth information on a wide range of social, artistic, and intellectual issues relevant to contemporary England. Although course is geared to students participating in the London Semester Program, materials covered are closely related to many topics covered in classes offered during students’ other work on campus.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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C/LA 390A - Career Readiness for Liberal Arts Students, Part A: Exploring Careers
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation Requirements.
First in a three-course series (5 weeks per course) designed to assist Liberal Arts students in evaluating their education and skills for career readiness. Provides tools to navigate and complete a successful job search. Skills Assessment, Job Search, and Resume Writing.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (3hr week/5 week course).
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C/LA 390B - Career Readiness for Liberal Arts Students, Part B: Developing a Professional Profile
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation Requirements.
Second in a three-course series (5 weeks per course) designed to assist Liberal Arts students in evaluating their education and skills for career readiness. Provides tools to navigate and complete a successful job search. Networking, Cover Letters, and Setting Up an Online Professional Profile.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (3hr week/5 week course).
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C/LA 390C - Career Readiness for Liberal Arts Students, Part C: Preparing for Interviews
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation Requirements.
Third in a three-course series (5 weeks per course) designed to assist Liberal Arts students in evaluating their education and skills for career readiness. Provides tools to navigate and complete a successful job search. Interviewing, Thank You Letters, and Career Path Research.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (3hr week/5 week course).
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C/LA 392A - Graduate School Readiness, Part A: Exploring Graduate School and Careers
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation Requirements.
First in a three-course series (5 weeks per course) designed to prepare students for academic and non-academic careers requiring graduate study; life in graduate school; finances; deciding whether graduate school is right for you. Both group workshops and individual advising included.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (3hr week/5 week course).
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C/LA 392B - Graduate School Readiness, Part B: Developing a Graduate School Plan
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation Requirements.
Second in a three-course series (5 weeks per course) designed to provide students an intensive introduction to graduate school applications: investigating and choosing potential graduate programs; application timeline and procedures; developing a compelling personal statement; budgeting for graduate school. Both group workshops and individual advising included.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (3hr week/5 week course).
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C/LA 392C - Graduate School Readiness, Part C: Building a Graduate School Application
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation Requirements.
Third in a three-course series (5 weeks per course) designed to assist students in putting together a strong graduate school application: CV, statement of purpose/letter of intent; writing sample/portfolio and letters of recommendation. Class will emphasize drafting and revising each of the items needed for a strong graduate school application.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (3hr week/5 week course).
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C/LA 394A - Law School Readiness, Part A: Preparing for Law School and a Legal Career
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation Requirements.
First in a three-course series (5 weeks per course) designed to introduce students to life as a law student and attorney, overview of law school courses, law school exams, study habits, law school specializations, professional legal skills, and legal analysis.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (3hr week/5 week course).
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C/LA 394B - Law School Readiness, Part B: Becoming a Successful Law School Applicant
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation Requirements.
Second in a three-course series (5 weeks per course) designed to prepare students for law school applications, the LSAT, choosing potential law schools, application documents, timeline and procedures, letters of recommendation,and application completion.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (3hr week/5 week course).
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C/LA 394C - Law School Readiness, Part C: Law School Admissions and Financial Aid
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation Requirements.
Third in a three-course series (5 weeks per course) designed to prepare students for law school admissions, financial aid, law school timelines, decisions, law school loans, scholarships, comparing admissions and financial aid offers, and communicating with law schools.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (3hr week/5 week course).
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C/LA 490 - Selected Topics in Liberal Arts
(1‑3 units)
Topics of special interest in the liberal arts for intensive study.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. Double Numbered with: C/LA 590
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C/LA 490A - Student Success Seminar
(1‑3 units)
Prerequisite: Must have completed 30 units.
Topics of special interest in the liberal arts for intensive study. Student leaders selected for the College of Liberal Arts student success program will review best practice approaches and determine plans for assisting incoming students with their transition to the university.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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C/LA 491 - Selected Topics in Liberal Arts
(2 units)
Topics of special interest in the liberal arts for intensive study. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
Both grading options.
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C/LA 492 - Liberal Arts Internship
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Upper division standing and declared liberal arts major (or approval of instructor).
Students gain practical experience, apply knowledge, and develop interpersonal, written and oral communication skills in professional settings. Students find their own internships, and instructors must approve all placements. Course includes academic activities to enhance career readiness. Internship location and application assistance is available through the college.
Letter grade only (A-F). Traditional (Lecture 1hr wk, Site Activity 6hrs wk), Hybrid (Lecture 1hr wk (part in person/part online), Site Activity 6hrs wk), Online (Lecture online, Site Activity 6hrs wk) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.
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C/LA 496A - Interdisciplinary Research Seminar
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Intensive reading and discussion of the literature, methods and current issues in interdisciplinary topic in humanities and social sciences.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters. Double Numbered with: C/LA 596A
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C/LA 496B - Interdisciplinary Research Seminar
(3 units)
Prerequisite: C/LA 496A and consent of instructor.
Intensive research on interdisciplinary topic in humanities and social sciences.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in different semesters. Double Numbered with: C/LA 596B
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C/LA 499 - Directed Studies: Professional Portfolio
(1‑3 units)
Prerequisite: Senior Standing in Liberal Arts Major; and consent of instructor.
In consultation with instructor, qualifying students assemble a portfolio of Liberal Arts coursework and readings illustrating their understanding and overview of a Liberal Arts education. Capstonelevel reflection and assessment on completion of the major.
Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in the same semester.
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C/LA 590 - Selected Topics in Liberal Arts
(1‑3 units)
Topics of special interest in the liberal arts for intensive study.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics in different semesters. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. Double Numbered with: C/LA 490
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C/LA 596A - Interdisciplinary Research Seminar
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Intensive reading and discussion of literature, methods and current issues in interdisciplinary topic in humanities and social sciences.
Both grading options. May be repeated to 6 units with different topics in different semesters. Double Numbered with: C/LA 496A
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C/LA 596B - Interdisciplinary Research Seminar
(3 units)
Prerequisite: C/LA 596A and consent of instructor.
Intensive research on interdisciplinary topic in humanities and social sciences.
Both grading options. May be repeated to 6 units with different topics in different semesters. Double Numbered with: C/LA 496B
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COTA 300 - Writing in the Arts
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Must have attempted and failed the WPE once, major in a COTA department, junior standing, and consent of instructor.
Multi-disciplinary elective that may be used to fulfill the GWAR. Analysis and practice of writing for and about the arts, including the visual arts, dance, design, film, music and theatre. Exploration of critical thought in the arts while practicing writing skills.
Credit/No Credit grading only. May be used to satisfy the GWAR.
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COTA 400 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts: Theory and Practicum
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Junior, Senior or Graduate Standing. Students must receive a recommendation from department faculty.
An introduction to interdisciplinary arts practices and historical contexts through exploration, collaboration, artistic process, social practice, and/or community engagement. Visual art, dance, design, film, fine art, literature, music, performance, and theater are included.
Letter Grade only (A-F) (6 hours activity).
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Communication Studies |
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COMM 110 - Interpersonal Communication
(3 units)
Lecture: Basic characteristics of processes underlying the formation, maintenance and termination of interpersonal relationships; theoretical and practical implications of these characteristics in various forms of interpersonal communication. Workshop: Planned exercises and activities to develop interpersonal communications skills.
Both grading options. (Lecture 2 hours, Workshop 2 hours). Not open for credit to students with credit in COMM 210.
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COMM 130 - Essentials of Public Speaking
(3 units)
Composition and delivery of speeches to inform and persuade. Logical organization is stressed.
Both grading options.
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COMM 131 - Essentials of Argumentation
(3 units)
Lecture: Theory of argumentation; examination of forms and sources of evidence, inductive and deductive arguments, construction of case briefs, and refutation. Workshop: Develops critical thinking abilities with planned exercises and speeches including construction and presentation of arguments, cases, and refutation.
Both grading options.
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COMM 132 - Small Group Discussion
(3 units)
Basic principles and techniques of discussion. Relationship of discussion to democratic processes and contemporary society including a study and practice of critical thinking and problem-solving techniques in various group discussion settings.
Both grading options.
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COMM 200 - Gateway to Communication Studies
(3 units)
Introduction to the academic discipline of communication studies with emphasis on multiple epistemological, theoretical, and methodological issues relevant to the systematic inquiry and pursuit of knowledge about human communication.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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COMM 220 - Elements of Organizational Communication
(3 units)
Role of communication in achieving organizational goals; theory and practice of communication in private and public organizations; techniques to enhance understanding in organizations.
Both grading options.
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COMM 236 - Forensic Activity
(1-3 units)
Participation in intercollegiate forensic activities. Any student who expects to participate in such activities during the semester should enroll. Specific assignments will be determined in consultation with the staff.
Both grading options. (2-6 hrs. activity) May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units.
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COMM 300 - Survey of Rhetorical Theory
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
History of major rhetorical theories from the ancient Greeks to the Twentieth century. Theorists include Gorgias, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Augustine, Machiavelli, Locke, Marx, Freud, the existentialists, and others.
Both grading options.
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COMM 301 - Communication Criticism
(3 units)
Prerequisite: COMM 300 .
Analysis and criticism of public communication events including speeches, editorials, advertisements, and mass media from a variety of rhetorical perspectives.
Both grading options.
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COMM 306 - Communication Theory
(3 units)
Conceptual perspectives and studies of coding, meaning, thinking, information, and persuasion within interpersonal, group and organizational contexts; theoretical contributions from other disciplines.
Both grading options.
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COMM 307 - Measurement in Communication Research
(3 units)
Prerequisites: COMM 306 and completion of University GE requirement in mathematics.
Application of the scientific method to the study of speech communication; examination of the role empirical methodologies play in communication research; fundamental statistical processes.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Not open for credit to students with credit in COMM 305)
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COMM 309 - Language and Behavior
(3 units)
Symbolic basis of human communicative behavior; relationship between language and behavior; investigation and analysis of discourse and behavioral effects.
Both grading options.
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COMM 330 - Intercultural Communication
(3 units)
Study of the relationship between culture and communication with emphasis given to social, psychological, linguistic and nonverbal variables; problems in the practice of intercultural communication.
Both grading options.
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COMM 331 - Argumentation and Debate
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
Techniques of argumentation and their application to debate; logic, reasoning and fallacies of reasoning; experience in various forms of formal argument and debate; techniques of debate program administration.
Both grading options.
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COMM 333 - Performing Culture
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Completion of Foundation requirements.
Class participants use performance and other qualitative research methods to explore issues of race, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, class, and other cultural standpoints. Also includes a survey of relevant critical and cultural theories.
Both grading options.
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