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Philosophy 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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PHIL 330 - Philosophy of Religion
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
Nature and function of religion and of fundamental religious concepts and ideals.
Both grading options.
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PHIL 342 - Metaphysics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Three units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Problems of ontology and cosmology including such concepts as matter and energy, time and space, evolution and causality.
Both grading options.
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PHIL 351 - Political Philosophy
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or successfully completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone (subject to approval by the General Education Governing Committee (GEGC)).
Analysis of fundamental political concepts such as the legitimacy of government, the relation of justice to coercive power, the morality of war, political obligation, and sovereignty; and/or a study of political ideologies such as socialism, classical liberalism, and conservatism.
Both grading options.
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PHIL 352 - Philosophy of Law
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Foundation requirements.
Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or successfully completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone. Study of the historical development of the philosophy of law and examination of the problems in the field ranging from general theories to analysis of fundamental legal concepts and normative issues.
Both grading options.
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PHIL 360 - Environmental Ethics
(3 units)
Investigation of moral and epistemic questions concerning our relationship to the environment. Topics may include the value of nature, biodiversity, policy and science, climate change, animal ethics, and responsibility to future generations.
Both grading options. Not repeatable for credit.
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PHIL 361 - Philosophy of Art
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Discussion of central problems in aesthetics, such as possibility of objectivity in criticism, modern and traditional definitions of a work of art, truth and meaning in the fine arts, natural beauty and its relationship to excellence in music, architecture, etc.
Both grading options.
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PHIL 363 - Ethical Theory
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Foundation requirements and 3 units of Philosophy. Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or successfully completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
In-depth discussion of such issues as obligation, responsibility, social justice, and personal ideals.
Both grading options.
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PHIL 370 - Rationality and Decisions
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PHIL 170 or PSY 130 or I S 100 or CECS 100 or COMM 131 ; Intermediate Algebra.
The study of formal techniques from mathematics, symbolic logic, probability theory, statistics, and game theory as they relate to normative theories of rationality and decision-making.
Both grading options.
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PHIL 381 - Philosophy of Science
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Problems, methods and fundamental concepts of the sciences, including the relationships of the sciences to each other, to mathematics and to philosophy.
Both grading options.
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PHIL 382 - Theory of Knowledge
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Completion of 3 units of Philosophy.
Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or successfully completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone. Investigation of such concepts as knowledge, belief, certainty. Critical study of theories concerning such issues as our knowledge of the external world, the past, other minds.
Both grading options.
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PHIL 400 - Business Ethics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, at least one Explorations course.
Study of types of ethical dilemmas that take place in business organizations. 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 CBA 400 . Not open for credit to students with credit in CBA 400 .
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PHIL 403 - Medical Ethics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements; at least one Explorations course.
Covers main areas of bioethics: reproductive rights and liberties, definitions of health, disease, and disability, end of life care, distribution of health care, goals of health care. Philosophical texts, journal articles from medical humanities, ethics, medicine, and case studies used.
Both grading options.
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PHIL 405 - Philosophy in Literature
(3 units)
Prerequisite: None
Intensive exploration of philosophical ideas in selected literature with special attention to both philosophical and literary ways of reading and appreciating a text.
Both grading options. Not open for credit to students with credit in PHIL 305.
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PHIL 413 - Continental Rationalism
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204 , or consent of instructor.
Close study of such major figures as Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: PHIL 513
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PHIL 414 - British Empiricism
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204 , or consent of instructor.
Close study of such major figures as Locke, Berkeley, and Hume.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: PHIL 514
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PHIL 415 - Marx
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy to include PHIL 204 , or consent of instructor.
An examination of the thought of Karl Marx.
Both grading options Double Numbered with: PHIL 515
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PHIL 416 - Pragmatism
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Three units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Development of pragmatism as exemplified in the philosophies of Peirce, James, Dewey and Mead.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: PHIL 516
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PHIL 418 - Existentialism
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Three units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Intensive study of such issues as self-as-existence, freedom and responsibility in their ethical, religious, political and aesthetic dimensions. Philosophers treated may include Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Marcel, Jaspers, Sartre and Camus.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: PHIL 518
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PHIL 419 - Analytic Philosophy
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 270 , or consent of instructor.
Analysis of major movements in development of Anglo- American philosophy in the twentieth century, such as logical atomism, logical positivism and ordinary language philosophy. Study of contributions of such philosophers as Moore, Russell, Wittgenstein, Ayer, Ryle, Austin, Strawson, and Quine.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHIL 519
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PHIL 421 - Plato
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 203 , or consent of instructor.
Close study of Plato’s thought, based primarily on readings from his works.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: PHIL 521
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PHIL 422 - Aristotle
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 203 , or consent of instructor.
Close study of Aristotle’s thought, based primarily on readings from his works.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: PHIL 522
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PHIL 423 - Kant
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204 , or consent of instructor.
Intensive study of Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason.
Both grading options. PHIL Kant
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PHIL 424 - Hegel
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204 , or consent of instructor.
Study of Hegel’s Philosophy of Mind and Logic, and selected writings by Hegel and other topics.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: PHIL 524
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PHIL 425 - Wittgenstein
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy to include PHIL 204 , or consent of instructor.
Close study of the later philosophy of Wittgenstein, centering on Philosophical Investigations.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: PHIL 525
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PHIL 451 - Liberty and Justice: Race, Ethnicity, and Gender in American Law
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Explorations courses, and upper-division standing; and 6 units of philosophy, or consent of instructor.
Junior standing required; Senior standing recommended. Philosophical and legal analysis of how liberty and justice for different races, ethnic groups and genders have been treated in American law.
Both grading options.
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PHIL 455 - Philosophical Perspectives on Sex and Love
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Philosophical perspectives on sex and love explores philosophical issues concerning sex, gender and love through readings and discussion of classical and contemporary philosophical sources. Topics such as sexual perversion, romantic love and gender discrimination.
Both grading options. Same course as WGSS 455 . Not open for credit to students with credit in W/ST 455 or WGSS 455 . Double Numbered with: PHIL 555
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PHIL 482 - Introduction to Cognitive Science
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements; at least one Explorations course; upper-division standing; at least six units in two areas chosen from Computer Science, Linguistics, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Introduction to cognitive science including historical development, foundational philosophical presuppositions, core topics, underlying theoretical framework, explanatory goals, different methodologies and theoretical contributions of its constitutive disciplines.
Both grading options. Same course as PSY 382. Not open for credit to students with credit in PSY 382.
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PHIL 483 - Philosophical Psychology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Nature of the mind. Psychological concepts such as intention, consciousness, action, motive, imagination, belief and purpose.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: PHIL 583
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PHIL 484 - Philosophy of Language
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Philosophical thought about language and meaning.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: PHIL 584
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PHIL 489 - Philosophy Internship/Pre-Law
(3-6 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of Philosophy Department Chair; completion of a minimum of 15 upper-division units required for the Philosophy major.
Internship with private organizations and governmental agencies. Work done under the joint supervision of the program sponsor and CSULB Philosophy Pre-Law Advisor. Mid-term, final report and internship conferences are required.
Both grading options. (Activity 9 hours)
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PHIL 490 - Selected Topics - Early Philosophy
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Detailed and intensive study of figures, periods or issues in ancient or medieval philosophy.
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: PHIL 590
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PHIL 491 - Selected Topics - Modern Tradition
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Detailed and intensive study of a significant philosopher or of some issue or theme of the modern (1600-1900) philosophical era.
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: PHIL 591
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PHIL 492 - Selected Topics - Twentieth Century Philosophy
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Detailed and intensive study of a significant philosopher or of a school or movement of the twentieth century.
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: PHIL 592
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PHIL 493 - Selected Topics - Metaphysical Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Seminar study of a selected metaphysical topic. Sample topics: Time, Personal Identity, Philosophical Theology, Philosophy of Action, Process Philosophy.
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: PHIL 593
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PHIL 496 - Selected Topics - Value and Evaluation
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Six units of philosophy or consent of instructor.
Seminar study of a selected topic in value or evaluation. Sample topics: Theories of Value, Freedom and Determinism.
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: PHIL 596
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PHIL 497H - Undergraduate Honors Seminar
(3 units)
Prerequisites: 1) Admission to the undergraduate Honors Program in Philosophy.
2) Undergraduate Honors Thesis (PHIL 498) or (with consent of instructor) taken concurrently.
A capstone seminar designed to prepare exceptional undergraduate majors for graduate studies in philosophy and other disciplines. Complements Undergraduate Honors Thesis (PHIL 498).
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PHIL 498H - Undergraduate Honors Thesis
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Admission to the undergraduate Honors Program in Philosophy.
Directed Studies course on a topic chosen by students in consultation with their Honors Thesis Director. Students register for thesis credits both fall and spring terms. Students are also required to register for PHIL 497H during the spring term.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.
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PHIL 499 - Directed Studies
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Independent study of special topics under supervision of a faculty member.
Both grading options. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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PHIL 513 - Continental Rationalism
(3 units)
Close study of such major figures as Descartes, Spinoza and Leibniz.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHIL 413
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PHIL 514 - British Empiricism
(3 units)
Close study of such major figures as Locke, Berkeley, and Hume.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHIL 414
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PHIL 515 - Marx
(3 units)
Prerequisite(s): Six units of Philosophy to include PHIL 204 or consent of instructor.
An examination of the thought of Karl Marx.
Both grading options Double Numbered with: PHIL 415
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PHIL 516 - Pragmatism
(3 units)
Development of pragmatism as exemplified in the philosophies of Peirce, James, Dewey and Mead.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHIL 416
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PHIL 518 - Existentialism
(3 units)
Intensive study of such issues as self-as-existence, freedom and responsibility in their ethical, religious, political and aesthetic dimensions. Philosophers treated may include Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Marcel, Jaspers, Sartre and Camus.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHIL 418
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PHIL 519 - Analytic Philosophy
(3 units)
Analysis of major movements in development of Anglo-American philosophy in the twentieth century, such as logical atomism, logical positivism and ordinary language philosophy. Study of contributions of such philosophers as Moore, Russell, Wittgenstein, Ayer, Ryle, Austin, Strawson, and Quine.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHIL 419
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PHIL 521 - Plato
(3 units)
Close study of Plato’s thought, based primarily on readings from his works.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHIL 421
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PHIL 522 - Aristotle
(3 units)
Close study of Aristotle’s thought, based primarily on readings from his works.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHIL 422
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PHIL 523 - Kant
(3 units)
Intensive study of Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHIL 423
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PHIL 524 - Hegel
(3 units)
Study of Hegel’s Philosophy of Mind and Logic, and selected writings by Hegel and other topics.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHIL 424
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PHIL 525 - Wittgenstein
(3 units)
Close study of the later philosophy of Wittgenstein, centering on Philosophical Investigations.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: PHIL 425
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PHIL 555 - Philosophical Perspectives on Sex and Love
(3 units)
Philosophical perspectives on sex and love explores philosophical issues concerning sex, gender and love through readings and discussion of classical and contemporary philosophical sources. Topics such as sexual perversion, romantic love and gender discrimination are examined.
Both grading options. Double Numbered with: PHIL 455
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PHIL 583 - Philosophical Psychology
(3 units)
Nature of the mind. Psychological concepts such as intention, consciousness, action, motive, imagination, belief and purpose.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHIL 483
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PHIL 584 - Philosophy of Language
(3 units)
Philosophical thought about language and meaning.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHIL 484
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PHIL 590 - Selected Topics - Early Philosophy
(3 units)
Study of figures, periods or issues in ancient or medieval philosophy.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. Double Numbered with: PHIL 490
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PHIL 591 - Selected Topics - Modern Tradition
(3 units)
Study of a significant philosopher, or of some issue or theme of the modern (1600-1900) philosophical era.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. Double Numbered with: PHIL 491
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PHIL 592 - Selected Topics - Twentieth Century Philosophy
(3 units)
Study of a significant philosopher or of a school or movement of twentieth century.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. Double Numbered with: PHIL 492
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PHIL 593 - Selected Topics - Metaphysical Studies
(3 units)
Seminar study of a selected metaphysical topic.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. Double Numbered with: PHIL 493
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PHIL 596 - Selected Topics - Value and Evaluation
(3 units)
Seminar of selected topic in value or evaluation. Sample topics: Theories of Value, Freedom and Determinism.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes. Double Numbered with: PHIL 496
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PHIL 599 - Graduate Tutorial
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Six units of Philosophy or consent of instructor.
Supervised independent study. Seniors with a GPA of 3.0 or better may enroll with consent of department.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
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PHIL 610 - Proseminar
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Classified or Conditionally Classified Status in Philosophy
Introduction to graduate-level philosophy, with emphasis on basic level skills in analysis, research, and composition. Content varies.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PHIL 620 - Selected Topics - History of Philosophy
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Close study of selected subjects in the history of philosophy. The original language may be required.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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PHIL 630 - Selected Topics - Philosophy of Religion
(3 units)
Critical examination of selected issues, figures and movements.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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PHIL 640 - Seminar in Metaphysics
(3 units)
Supervised research and discussion on recurrent metaphysical problems and systems on the basis of selected works.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics.
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PHIL 663 - Selected Topics - Ethics
(3 units)
Systematic examination of topics (such as human rights, pleasure) and theories (such as utilitarianism, contract theory) which are central to moral reasoning.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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PHIL 680 - Selected Topics - Epistemology
(3 units)
Current issues in epistemology.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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PHIL 681 - Selected Topics - Philosophy of Science
(3 units)
Current issues in the philosophy of science.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units with different topics. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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PHIL 690 - Selected Topics - Current Interest in Philosophy
(3 units)
Presentation, discussion and critical evaluation of advanced work (which may include original research of faculty and graduate students) in selected topics of current interest to professional philosophers.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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PHIL 697 - Directed Research
(1-3 units)
Prerequisites: Classified Status and consent of student’s advisor or Graduate Advisor.
Intended for preparation of the prospectus for the thesis option or preparation and completion of comprehensive exams in Philosophy.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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PHIL 698 - Thesis
(1-6 units)
Prerequisites: Consent of student’s advisor or graduate advisor, and advancement to candidacy.
Preparation and completion of a thesis in philosophy and oral defense thereof.
Both grading options.
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PHSC 112 - Introduction to the Physical Sciences
(3 units)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: One course from Category B4 of GE Foundation.
Selected processes which illustrate some basic principles used by scientists to interpret modern ideas of matter and energy in physical universe.
Both grading options. (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.) Not open for credit to majors in any of the physical sciences.
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PHYS 100A - General Physics
(4 units)
Prerequisite: MATH 109 or MATH 111 or MATH 112A or MATH 113 or MATH 119A or MATH 122 .
Year course in introductory physics. First semester considers properties of matter, mechanics, wave motion, and heat. Second semester considers electricity, light, and atomic and nuclear physics.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs, laboratory 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 100B - General Physics
(4 units)
Prerequisite(s): MATH 109 or MATH 111 or MATH 112A or MATH 113 or MATH 119A or MATH 122 , and either PHYS 100A or PHYS 151
Year course in introductory physics. First semester considers properties of matter, mechanics, wave motion, and heat. Second semester considers electricity, light, and atomic and nuclear physics.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs, laboratory 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 151 - Mechanics and Heat
(4 units)
Prerequisite(s)Corequisite(s): MATH 122 or MATH 123 or MATH 224 .
Kinematics, Newton’s Laws, rotational motion, conservation laws, mechanical waves, and laws of thermodynamics.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 152 - Electricity and Magnetism
(4 units)
Prerequisite: PHYS 151 ;
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 123 .
Coulomb’s law, electrostatics, electric circuits, introductory electronics, magnetic fields, induction, Maxwell’s equations and waves.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 254 - Applied Modern Physics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PHYS 152 or E E 210 ;
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 224 .
Geometrical and physical optics, models of atomic and condensed matter systems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 255 - Laboratory on Modern Physics
(1 unit)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: PHYS 254 .
Experimental work in optics and modern physics.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Laboratory 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 310 - Analytical Mechanics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PHYS 151
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 247 or MATH 364A or MATH 370A .
Kinematics and dynamics of mass points and systems of particles. Conservation laws. Harmonic motion. Central force problem. Noninertial frames of reference. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of laws of mechanics.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 320 - Thermodynamics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PHYS 152 .
Prerequisite/Corequisite, PHYS 254 .
Laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic potentials, kinetic theory methods, phase transitions, equilibrium ensembles and related formalism with applications to classical and quantum systems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 340A - Electricity and Magnetism I
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PHYS 152 , PHYS 310 .
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 370A or MATH 364A .
Vector calculus, electrostatics, and magnetostatics. Formulation of Maxwell’s equations in vector analytic form.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 340B - Electricity and Magnetism II
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PHYS 340A . MATH 364A or MATH 370A
Special relativity. Applications of Maxwell’s equations: Plane electromagnetic waves, guided waves, radiation, interaction of electromagnetic waves and matter.
Both grading options. (Lecture-discussion 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 350 - Quantum Physics I
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PHYS 310 , PHYS 254
Prerequisites/Corequisites: MATH 370A or MATH 364A .
Physical phenomena and models leading to development of quantum mechanics. Schroedinger equation, one-dimensional quantum mechanical problems, uncertainty principle, one-electron atoms, elementary applications of quantum mechanics.
Both grading options. (Lecture-discussion 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 360 - Physics With Symbolic Algebra Software
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PHYS 254 .
Prerequisite/Corerequisite: MATH 247 .
Learning symbolic algebra programming (e.g. Mathematica) to enhance the problem-solving abilities of students in physics, engineering and mathematics. Interpolation and fitting of experimental data. Sophisticated graphics, animations, analytic calculations, and numerical solutions for a variety of physics problems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 380 - Electronics
(4 units)
Prerequisite: PHYS 152 , PHYS 255
Network analysis and complex impedance, transistor circuits, operational amplifiers, active filters and oscillators, digital electronics, analog-digital interfacing, microprocessors.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 385 - Materials Science
(3 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 111A or CHEM 112A and PHYS 152 and (CHEM 111B or CHEM 112B or PHYS 320 ), completion of CHEM 111B or CHEM 112B is strongly recommended.
Introduction to general principles of energy materials including catalytics, photovoltaic, and thermoelectric materials based on nanostructural and/or nanoporous systems. Students will be required to complete preparatory modules on Kinetics (reaction dynamics), Electrochemistry, Fermi statistics, and Diodes.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as CHEM 385 . Not open for credit to students with credit in CHEM 385 .
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PHYS 385C - Materials Science Colloquium
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: CHEM 111A or CHEM 112A and PHYS 152 and (CHEM 111B or CHEM 112B or PHYS 320 ), completion of CHEM 111B or CHEM 112B is strongly recommended.
Discussion of advances as reported in recent literature related to energy materials. Provides experience in library use, organization, presentation, and critical evaluation of the literature.
Letter grade only (A-F). Same course as CHEM 385C . Not open for credit to students with credit in CHEM 385C .
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PHYS 385L - Materials Science Laboratory
(2 units)
Prerequisite: CHEM 111A or CHEM 112A and PHYS 152 and (CHEM 111B or CHEM 112B or PHYS 320 ), completion of CHEM 111B or CHEM 112B is strongly recommended.
Introduction to synthesis, characterization methods, and property measurement of advanced materials.
Letter grade only (A-F), Course fee may be required. (Laboratory 6 hours). Same course as CHEM 385L . Not open for credit to students with credit in CHEM 385L .
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PHYS 390 - Exploring Physics Teaching
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PHYS 151 and consent of instructor.
Exploration of teaching physics as a learning assistant in secondary physics classrooms and in the lower-level laboratories and tutorials of the college physics curriculum. An exploration of the profession of teaching physics at many levels.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture, 3 hrs )
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PHYS 401 - Preparing for the Physics Profession
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Preparing students to build their portfolio as physicists for diverse careers and be successful in applying for jobs once graduated.
Both grading options. Not repeatable for credit. Double Numbered with: Double Numbered with PHYS 501.
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PHYS 410 - Relativity
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PHYS 340B .
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): MATH 370A or MATH 364A .
(Undergraduates enroll in PHYS 410; graduates enroll in PHYS 515 .) Lorentz transformation, relativistic kinematics and dynamics, 4-vectors and tensors, transformation of electric and magnetic fields, covariant form of Maxwell’s equations, introduction to general relativity.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-discussion 3 hrs.) Double Numbered with: PHYS 515
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PHYS 422 - Statistical Physics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PHYS 310 , PHYS 320 , PHYS 350 .
(Undergraduates enroll in PHYS 422; graduates enroll in PHYS 522 .) Entropy and temperature, Boltzmann distribution and Helmholtz free energy, thermal radiation, chemical potential, Gibbs distribution, ideal gas, Fermi and Bose gases, heat and work, Gibbs free energy and chemical reactions, phase transformations and kinetic theory.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lec-discussion 3 hrs). Double Numbered with: PHYS 522
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PHYS 434 - Astrophysics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PHYS 310 , PHYS 320 , and PHYS 340A or consent of the instructor.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): PHYS 340B
(Undergraduates enroll in PHYS 434; graduates enroll in PHYS 534 .) Topics in astrophysics. A particular semester schedule might include one or two topics from: Stellar interiors and evolution, radiative transfer and stellar atmospheres, relativistic cosmology, galaxy formation, accretion disk physics and quasars.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs). Double Numbered with: PHYS 534
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PHYS 445 - Advanced Experimental Methods in Materials Science
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PHYS 254 ; PHYS 350 or consent of instructor.
Modern physical measurement techniques including scanning probe microscopy, pulsed nuclear magnetic resonance, optical photolithography, and Arduino micro controller. Measurements of relaxation times, nano-structure surface analysis, electrical characterization of thin films. Resistor circuit design, sensors, convolution, auto-and cross-correlation and FFT.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.) Double Numbered with: PHYS 545
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PHYS 446 - Advanced Experimental Methods in Physical and Electronic Properties
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PHYS 254 ; PHYS 350 or consent of instructor.
(Undergraduates enroll in PHYS 446; graduates enroll in PHYS 546 .) Modern physical measurement techniques in condensed matter physics in high magnetic fields and low temperatures. Examples are temperature and magnetic field effects in magnetic materials, Meissner effect and superconducting transition temperature in superconductors, and mobility and Hall effect in semiconductors.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.). Double Numbered with: PHYS 546
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PHYS 447 - Advanced Experimental Methods in Nanoscale Physics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PHYS 254 , PHYS 350 or consent of instructor.
Experimental techniques and ideas that have revolutionized condensed matter physics in the last centuries will be presented. Topics include superconductivity, graphene, and noise in electronic signals that hide exciting phenomena. A theoretical introduction will be followed by hands-on experiments.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.). Double Numbered with: PHYS 547
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PHYS 448 - Advanced Experimental Methods in Soft Condensed Matter Physics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PHYS 254 , PHYS 350 , or consent of instructor.
Theoretical basis and practical experiments with the techniques used for characterizing the material properties of soft materials and living systems. Course Classification has been updated.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.) Not repeatable for credit. Double Numbered with: PHYS 548 . (Note: Classification of course updated on 8/10/21)
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PHYS 450 - Quantum Physics II
(3 units)
Prerequisites: PHYS 340A , PHYS 350 .
Concepts and formulations of quantum physics. Harmonic oscillator, hydrogen atom, angular momentum, spin, Heisenberg and Dirac representations, symmetries, perturbation theory, scattering, other applications.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lec-discussion 3 hrs.)
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PHYS 465 - Polymer Physics / Polymer Physical Chemistry
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PHYS 320 , PHYS 350 or consent of instructor (undergraduates enroll in PHYS 465, graduate students enroll in PHYS 565 ).
An introduction to the physics of polymeric systems. Nomenclature, architecture, conformation. Dilute, semi-dilute, and concentrated solutions. Block copolymers, pattern formation, rheology. Computation and simulation methods.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHYS 565
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PHYS 466 - Biophysics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PHYS 320 , PHYS 350 or consent of instructor (undergraduates enroll in PHYS 466, graduate students enroll into 566).
An introduction to the physics of biological systems. The physics of polymers and gels, self assembly, structure and function. The cell as a condensed matter system.
Letter grade only (A-F). Double Numbered with: PHYS 566
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PHYS 470 - Introduction to Solid State Physics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: PHYS 450 .
(Undergraduates enroll in PHYS 470; graduates enroll in PHYS 569 .) Study of properties of solids from quantum theoretical viewpoint. Includes lattice vibratons, elastic constants, and thermal, electric, and magnetic properties.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
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