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University Catalog 2018-2019 
    
University Catalog 2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Geography (Undergraduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser. Unless otherwise stated, the prerequisite for all 4000-level GEOG courses is GEOG 1600 or 3700.

  
  • GEOG 4640 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications in Political Science

    (also listed as POLS 4640)
    (3)
    Prerequisites: GEOG 3690 or consent of instructor. Focuses on the application of Geographic Information Systems in politics and policy to see the effects of public decisions in areas such as political behavior, redistricting, and service delivery.

  
  • GEOG 4650 - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Applications in Environmental Studies


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOG 3690. This course focuses on the applications of Geographic Information Systems in environmental studies and resource management. Students will be introduced to spatial analysis and GIS modeling in these areas.

  
  • GEOG 4660 - Remote Sensing


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOG 2680 and GEOG 3690. Analysis of natural and cultural features of earth’s environment using photographic, infrared, satellite and microwave imagery. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

  
  • GEOG 4680 - Digital Cartography


    (3)
    Prerequisites: GEOG 2680 and GEOG 3690. This course provides hands-on training in GIS data creation, map design, and web map authoring.

  
  • GEOG 4690 - Spatial Analysis and GIS Modeling


    (3)
    Prerequisites: GEOG 2680 and GEOG 3690. Analytical and modeling functions of geographic information systems, including buffer zone and overlay analysis, network analysis, terrain and hydrological modeling, and cost surface analysis. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

  
  • GEOG 4760 - Urban Geography


    (3)
    In-depth spatial analysis of urban systems and internal structure of cities, and analytical investigation of functions and forms of representative urban areas.

  
  • GEOG 4820 - Multivariate Statistics in Geography


    (3)
    Prerequisites: GEOG 2680 and GEOG 2820. Nonparametric statistics, parametric statistical inference: two-sample tests, analysis of variance (ANOVA), multiple regression, principal components and factor analysis, and discriminant analysis. Emphasis on using spatial data. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

  
  • GEOG 4880 Geography and G - Geography and Geopolitics in East Asia and Southeast Asia

    Also listed as AAAS4880
    (3)
    Physical, economical, and political geography of Asian countries with an emphasis on changing geopolitics and regional stability. The course includes either a field trip to Asia or a local internship.

  
  • GEOG 4890 - Remote Sensing Applications in Hydrology

    (also cross-listed as GEOL 4890)
    (3)
    Prerequisite: MATH 2120 or GEOG 2680 or instructor’s consent. Includes the application of remote sensing in precipitation, soil moisture, water quality, surface water, and hydrologic modeling. A technical computing language MATLAB is used for data analysis and visualization.

  
  • GEOG 4950 - Geographic Methodology and Senior Thesis


    (3)
    Prerequisites: GEOG 2820, Senior standing and a passing grade on the GWAR.  Examination of the major issues, themes, theories and research findings in geography with emphasis on their relationships to each other.  A culmination experience of senior thesis is required.

    Grade of C or better in this course satisfies the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.

    (wi)


Geography (Graduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission for all 5000-level courses.

  
  • GEOG 5100 - Seminar: Physical Geography


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Seminar on geography of the natural environment. Subjects offered include air pollution, biogeography, climatology/meteorology, environmental studies, geomorphology, and research advancements in physical geography. May be repeated as subject matter changes.

  
  • GEOG 5200 - Seminar: Regional Geography


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Geography of selected regions of the world. Regions offered include California, Canada, Central America, China, Europe, Los Angeles, Middle East, South America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. May be repeated as subject matter changes.

  
  • GEOG 5300 - Seminar: Urban Social Systems

    (also listed as SOC 5300)
    (3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Growth and nature of urban social systems in selected cities and metropolitan areas; theories of urban structure and problems; improving quality of urban life; comparisons of cities in various countries.

  
  • GEOG 5400 - Seminar: Human Geography


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Seminar on geography of human activities. Subjects offered include cultural, economic, historical, medical, population, resource, settlement, transportation, and urban geography, as well as ethnic studies, regional analysis, and migration studies. May be repeated as subject matter changes.

  
  • GEOG 5600 - Seminar: Methods and Techniques in Geography


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Seminar on geographic methods and techniques. Subjects offered include geographic information systems/science (GIS), remote sensing, mathematical modeling, qualitative research methods, locational analysis, and spatial statistics. May be repeated as subject matter changes.

  
  • GEOG 5940 - Seminar: Geographic Thought


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. History, objectives, and methodological and philosophical approaches of geography.

  
  • GEOG 5960 - Comprehensive Examination


    (3)
    See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for the Master’s Degree section of this chapter.

  
  • GEOG 5980 - Graduate Directed Study


    (1-3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Project selected in conference with sponsor. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units for credit.

  
  • GEOG 5990 - Thesis


    (1-4)
    Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, approval of department, completion of course work in master’s program, completion of foreign language or upper division statistical or computer skill requirement. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units. Graded CR/NC.


Geological Sciences (Undergraduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied towards master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser: GEOL 4000, 4010, 4020, 4100, 4300, 4600, 4601, 4970, 4990.

  
  • GEOL 1500 - Earth Revealed


    (3)
    Introductory Geology: Earth material, plate tectonics, origin and nature of earthquakes, volcanoes, the seafloor, mountains,natural resources and climate change. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory  2.5 hours, one day field trip.
        

    C-ID GEOL 101:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

    GE B 1

  
  • GEOL 1550 - Oceanography


    (3)
    IIntroduction to the origin of ocean basins, seafloor features, ocean sediments, ocean circulation, seawater properties, wave properties, coastal processes, and environmental issues tied to pollution, population growth and climate change.  Laboratory: one-day ocean cruise and one-day coastal trip. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2.5 hour.  Portions of the class may be taught online.

    GE B-1
  
  • GEOL 1580 - Natural Disasters


    (3)
    Causes, characteristics, mitigation and case histories of natural disasters affecting civilization. Topics include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, storms and floods, tsunami, asteroid impacts, forest fires, climate changes, and mass extinctions. Lecture 2 hours: laboratory 3 hours.

     

    C-ID GEOL 130:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

    GE-B1

  
  • GEOL 1600 - Geology Field Experience


    (1)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1500. Field trip-based course designed to introduce students to the many facets of California geology, including faults, volcanoes, earthquakes, mountain building and tectonics. Job and research opportunities will also be presented. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • GEOL 2200 - Environmental Geoscience


    (3)
    Current environmental issues concerning natural resources, water and soil use, energy resources, alternative energy, air and water pollution. Environmental laws, reclamation, and the human impact on global climate change. Lecture 4 hours.

  
  • GEOL 2520 - Historical Geology


    (4)
    Prerequisites: GEOL 1500,1550, or 1580. Study of Earth’s history through fossils and rocks.  Evolution of plants and animals, rocks, principles of geologic time, plate tectonics and mountain building, principles of stratigraphy and biostratigraphy are reviewed.  Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1 hour.  Field trips are required.

     

    C-ID GEOL 111:
    The University course listed above articulates with any California Community College (CCC) course that is approved by the C-ID program and given the corresponding “C-ID Course” designation listed here. The articulation is one-way articulation, meaning the approved community college course will articulate for the indicated course credit at the four-year university. Articulation does NOT apply from the four-year institution to the community college or between the four-year institutions.

  
  • GEOL 3010 - Mineralogy and Petrology


    (4)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 1500. Crystal formation and bonding, mineral formulas, crystal symmetry, physical properties and identification, association of minerals with igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic environments, rock classification, use of the petrographic microscope and basic optical mineralogy skills. Lecture 2 units, lab 1 unit, activity 1 unit.

  
  • GEOL 3120 - Global Climate Change and the Developing World

    (also listed as GEOG 3120)


    (3)
    Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. Investigates the causes and impacts of global climate change on developing countries, as well as mitigation schemes. Students explore current climate change and its impact on the poor, and they gather evidence from the past and formulate scenarios of the future. This course includes civic/community learning.

          

    GE-UD-B (CL)

  
  • GEOL 3210 - Geology of Southern California


    (3)
    Prerequisite GEOL 1500. Geologic provinces of southern California including geologic history, structure, rock types, and landforms. Field laboratory on weekends. (Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours)

  
  • GEOL 3330 - Environment and Development in the Third World

    (also listed as GEOG 3330)
    (3)
    Prerequisites:  Completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and one course each from Blocks C and D. The Physical Environments of the Third World and Associated Problems of Development.

    UD GE Block B
  
  • GEOL 3570 - Urban Geology


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. Geologic conditions and processes (earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, landslides, coastal processes, etc.) as they affect urbanized areas around the world. Urban governmental planning and regulation for mitigation of geologic problems.

    UDGE/B CL
  
  • GEOL 3600 - Geological Mapping


    (3)
    Prerequisites: GEOL 3010, 2520. Topographic map reading, Brunton compass use, construction of cross sections, stratigraphic columns and geologic maps. Emphasis on field note taking. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory and field trips 5 hours.

  
  • GEOL 3700 - Geochemistry


    (3)
    Prerequisites: GEOL 3010. Application of chemical and mathematical principles to studies of earth systems including major and trace element distribution in rocks; isotopic tracers; radiometric dating; aqueous, organic, and environmental chemistry. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • GEOL 3720 - Computers in Geology


    (3)
    Commonly used software and computing techniques will be covered. Software include ArcGis, GeoOrient, MS office and Adobe Illustrator. Techniques included drafting maps, technical writing, statistical analyses, and creating effective presentations. Lecture 2 hour, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • GEOL 3980 - Geology Cooperative Education


    (3)
    Integration of work experience with academic program, individually planned through coordinator. Minimum of 10 hours per week required for each unit. May be repeated to maximum of 12 units; combined units of 398 and 399 may not exceed 12. Graded CR/NC. For more information see Cooperative Education

  
  • GEOL 4000 - Optical Mineralogy


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 3010. Optical properties of crystals in polarized light and determination of minerals in thin sections with the petrographic microscope. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.

  
  • GEOL 4010 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology


    (4)
    Prerequisites GEOL 3010, 3600, 4000. Origin, occurrence, and characterization of igneous and metamorphic rocks; their mineralogy, petrology, geochemistry, and plate tectonic setting. Lecture 2 hours, lab 1 hour, activity 1 hour.   

  
  • GEOL 4020 - Sedimentary Petrology


    (4)
    Corequisites: GEOL 4100. Analysis of sediments and sedimentary rocks involving their description and classification and origin. Principles of sedimentation, Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours, activity 2 hours.

  
  • GEOL 4100 - Structural Geology


    (3)
    Prerequisites: GEOL 3600, MATH 2110.  Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 1100. Theory of rock deformation, structural features of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks; deformation of the Earth’s crust, applied practices in laboratory methods dealing with geologic problems in three dimensions.  Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3  hours.

  
  • GEOL 4110 - Geotectonic Development of California


    (3)
    Prerequisites: GEOL 4100 and GEOL 4300, Tectonic development of California in chronological order from Proterozoic to modern time. Topics include Proterozoic rifting, Antler, Sonoman, Nevadan, Sevier, and Laramide Orogenies, and tectonic origin of present day features.

  
  • GEOL 4220 - Environmental Geochemistry


    (3)
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1100.  This course covers geochemical and environmental processes/tools and technical writing. Topics include basic principles and applications of geochemistry to solve environmental problems including surface and groundwater studies.  Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

    Grade of C or better in this course satisfies the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.

    GE wi

  
  • GEOL 4222 - Forensic and Isotope Geochemistry


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4220. Use of geochemical tracers to investigate environmental problems; identifying sources of pollution; fate and transport of inorganic and organic contaminants via statistical and isotopic tracers; age-dating environmental releases. Lecture 2 hours, lab 3 hours.

  
  • GEOL 4260 - Astrogeology


    (3)
    Terrestrial planets; meteorites, the moon, asteroids, comets; remote sensing of the Giant Planets; origin of the solar system.

  
  • GEOL 4300 - Stratigraphy and Sedimentology


    (4)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4020. Examination of modern depositional environments, reconstruction of ancient depositional environments through application of structural, petrologic, stratigraphic, and paleontologic principles; report writing and field note taking; analysis of stratigraphic sections.  Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

     

     

  
  • GEOL 4330 - Quaternary Geology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 2520. History of the Earth during and since Ice Ages; causes, mechanisms, and global, physical and biological effects of glaciation.
     

  
  • GEOL 4340 - Volcanology


    (3)
    Prerequisites: GEOL 3600 and GEOL 3700. Tectonic setting; petrogenesis; interpretation of volcanic rocks.

  
  • GEOL 4350 - Coastal Processes and Environments


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 2520 or consent of instructor.  Interpretation and identification of the origin of coastal features and environments through  analysis  of fluvial,  wave, tidal,  sea level, tectonic,  and  urbanization processes.  Lecture  3 hours and field activities  3 hours.

  
  • GEOL 4590 - Geologic Maps and Reports


    (3)
    Prerequisite/Corequisite:  GEOL  2520. GEOL 3010. Format and construction of geologic maps and cross­ sections; format and style of geologic reports including text, figures, and references.

    Grade of C or better in this course satisfies the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.

    (WI)

  
  • GEOL 4600A - Summer Field Geology


    (2)
    Prerequisites: GEOL 4010, GEOL 4100, and GEOL 4300. Corequisite: GEOL 4600B. First seven weeks of semester: Three weeks in an off-campus field camp, investigating and mapping an area of sedimentary, metamorphic, and/or igneous rocks and geologic structure.

  
  • GEOL 4600B - Report for Field Geology


    (1)
    Prerequisite/Corequisite: GEOL 4600A. Preparation of geologic map, cross sections and report about entire area covered by class in GEOL 4600A.

  
  • GEOL 4810 - Engineering Geology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4600A and GEOL 4600B. Analysis of geologic factors affecting engineering projects; includes mechanical properties of rocks and soils, landslides, slope stability, subsidence, groundwater, erosion and silting, and earthquake effects.

  
  • GEOL 4820 - Engineering Geology Laboratory


    (1)
    Prerequisite or corequisite: GEOL 4810. Methods of laboratory soil testing used in engineering geology, including compaction, grain size, shear strength, expansion, and Atterberg Limits tests. Laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • GEOL 4830 - Photogeology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 3600. Use of aerial photographs to interpret geological structures and lithologies shown on topographic maps; analysis of photos for engineering projects. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • GEOL 4840 - Hydrogeology


    (3)
    Occurrence, movement, quality of surface water and groundwater emphasizing geologic factors, coverage of California Groundwater Basins, and impacts of Urbanization on Groundwater. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • GEOL 4850 - Groundwater Management and Models


    (3)
    Mathematical models as tools of groundwater management; case histories of various levels of groundwater management; laboratory includes verification and prediction using finite difference models on computer systems. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours including one field trip.

  
  • GEOL 4870 - Watershed Analysis


    (3)
    Prerequiste:  GEOL 4840 or instructor’s consent. Includes basic surface hydrology, surface-groundwater interactions, hyporheic zone processes, wetlands for water treatment, agricultural and urban runoff, stream restoration, basic microbiology in watersheds, and contemporary problems in California Watersheds  Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

  
  • GEOL 4880 - Hydrologic Modeling (3)


    Prerequisite: MATH 2120 or GEOG 2680 or GEOG 3690 or instructor’s consent. Focus on the basic principles of hydrologic modeling. Includes watershed delineation, event infiltration, unit hydrographs, and hydrologic routing using USACE software HEC-HMS along with its ArcGIS interface.

  
  • GEOL 4890 - Remote Sensing Applications in Hydrology

    (also cross-listed as GEOG 4890)
    (3)
    Prerequisite: MATH 2120 or GEOG 2680 or instructor’s consent. Includes the application of remote sensing in precipitation, soil moisture, water quality, surface water, and hydrologic modeling. A technical computing language MATLAB is used for data analysis and visualization.

  
  • GEOL 4900 - Special Topics in Geology


    (1-3)
    Current topics of special interest in advanced geology and related fields as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 16 units as subject matter changes.

  
  • GEOL 4910 - Special Laboratory Topics in Geology


    (1-2)
    Laboratory activities for current topics of special interest in geology as announced in Schedule of Classes. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 units as subject matter changes.

  
  • GEOL 4990 - Undergraduate Directed Study


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor, ability to assume responsibility for independent work and to prepare written and oral reports. Project selected in conference with sponsor before registration; progress meetings held regularly. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units.


Geological Sciences (Graduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied towards master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser: GEOL 4000, 4010, 4020, 4030, 4100, 4300, 4600, 4601,  4970, 4990.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 5000-level courses.

  
  • GEOL 5200 - Environmental Isotope Geochemistry


    (3)
    This course will introduce students to isotope geochemical processes and tools and its use in environmental geochemistry. Applications include contaminant hydrogeology, water resources and climate change.

  
  • GEOL 5250 - Sedimentary Processes, Environments, and Structures


    (3)
    Prerequisites: GEOL 4020 and GEOL 4300. Identification and analysis of sedimentary structures and hydrodynamically generated bedforms to determine sedimentary processes and environments of deposition.

  
  • GEOL 5280 - Advanced Topics in Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology


    (3)
    Prerequisite GEOL 3010, GEOL 4010 or instructor’s consent. Focus on the advanced principles of igneous petrogenesis and behavior of trace elements during mantle melting and rock forming processes.

  
  • GEOL 5300 - Seminar: Structural Geology and Tectonics


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4100 or upper division structural geology course. Critical review of selected topics concerning analysis, interpretation, and origin of geologic structures, mechanics of rock deformation and of large scale crustal deformation.

  
  • GEOL 5310 - Tectonic Problems of Southern California


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4100 or upper division structural geology course. Current topics in the geotectonic evolution of southern California.

  
  • GEOL 5340 - Advanced Field Geology


    (3)
    Prerequisite GEOL 2680, GEOL 3600, GEOL 4600A or equivalent. Advanced mapping course using traditional and digital mapping methods. Use regional and local sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic textural features to map outcrops and make interpretations about geology and tectonic setting.

  
  • GEOL 5410 - Seminar: Advanced Topics in Isotope Geochemistry


    (3)
    Prerequisite GEOL 3010 and GEOL 4900 Isotope Geology or instructor’s consent. Focus on the advanced principles of using isotopes to address questions of provenance and in igneous and metamorphic petrology.

  
  • GEOL 5600 - Hydrogeology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4840. Advanced study of groundwater topics including aquifer testing, regional groundwater flow, water chemistry mass transport, and groundwater models. Lecture 2.0 hours, laboratory 3.0 hours.

  
  • GEOL 5610 - Vadose Zone Hydrogeology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4840. Study of water movement and solute transport in the vadose (unsaturated) zone; including soil physics; infiltration theory; solute movement, noninteracting and interacting solutes; physical measurements; and field instrumentation. Lecture 3.5 hours, laboratory 3.0 hours.

  
  • GEOL 5620 - Contaminant Hydrogeology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4840. Mass transport of contaminants in groundwater, principles of groundwater hydrology applied to organic and inorganic chemical migration, monitoring groundwater contamination, geochemical tracers of groundwater contamination, groundwater remediation.

  
  • GEOL 5630 - Water Quality Seminar


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4840 or instructor’s consent. Contemporary issues in water quality, including contaminant transport, pollutants in surface and ground water, natural attenuation, engineered bioremediation, monitoring wells, soil sampling procedures, and vadose zone monitoring. Seminar 3 hours.

  
  • GEOL 5700 - Special Topics


    (1-3)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Discussion of selected topics in geology. May include up to 2 units of laboratory. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes.

  
  • GEOL 5810 - Seminar: Engineering Geology


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4810 or senior engineering geology course. Advanced study relating geologic factors to engineering projects, with emphasis on slope stability, subsidence, engineering seismology, and construction problems related to engineering geology.

  
  • GEOL 5840 - Paleoseismology


    (3)
    Prerequisites: GEOL 4810. Recognition of paleoseismic events in the geologic record, Quaternary slip-rates and coseismic deformation, modeling fault-scarp degradation, behavior of seismogenic faults, and seismic-hazard analysis.

  
  • GEOL 5850 - Landslides, Avalanches, and Debris Flows


    (3)
    Prerequisite: GEOL 4810. Recognition, mechanics, and analysis of mass wasting features including landslides, rock avalanches, debris flows, rock falls, and lateral flows. Field mapping and computer stability analysis activities. Lecture 3.5 hours, laboratory 3.0 hours.

  
  • GEOL 5960 - Comprehensive Examination


    (0)
    See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for the Masters Degree section of this chapter.

  
  • GEOL 5970 - Graduate Research


    (1-3)
    Independent research under guidance of faculty. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • GEOL 5980 - Graduate Directed Study


    (1-3)
    Directed research on subjects selected in consultation with faculty. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units.

  
  • GEOL 5990 - Thesis


    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, instructor consent to act as sponsor. Presentation of independent research work in a written thesis, which is defended orally. Graded CR/NC.


Graphics Communication (Undergraduate)

All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser.

  
  • TECH 1300 - Introduction to Graphic Communications


    (3)
    General technology course emphasizing the importance of graphic communications in our culture. History, theory, and laboratory application of varied graphic communications processes. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 2310 - Imposition and Electronic Image Assembly


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 1300 or consent of instructor. Applications of principles of imposition with emphasis on electronic image assembly techniques. This course requires service learning. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 2330 - Presswork Procedures


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 1300 or consent of instructor. Principles and procedures and practices of graphic reproduction utilizing ink and press technology with emphasis on the photo offset lithographic process. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 2340 - Lithographic and Digital Reproduction Processes


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 1300 or consent of instructor based upon previous experience. Lithographic theory and its reproduction, image conversion, preparation of image carriers, image transfer, quality control, chemistry of lithography, printing inks and paper. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 3300 - Graphic Communications Processes and Materials


    (3)
    Prerequisite: Junior standing in Graphic Communications,  Industrial Technology, or consent of instructor based upon previous experience. Examination, application, and control of processes used in the graphic communications industry including prepress, press, postpress operations, major printing processes, digital imaging, and new media production. Nature and control of materials used in graphic communications reproduction processes with emphasis on image on substrate relationships. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 ½ hours

  
  • TECH 3320 - Typography


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 3300 or consent of instructor. Intensive study and application of typographic principles with emphasis on their use in a production printing environment. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 3330 - Presswork Procedures


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 1300 or Consent of Instruction. Letterpress principles and procedures on platen and cylinder presses, make-ready, inks, automatic feeders. Lecture 1 ½ hours, laboratory 4 ½ hours.

  
  • TECH 4300 - Computer Aided Graphic Communications Management


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 3300 or consent of instructor. Concept, theory, and procedures of applications of computers to the solution of printing job planning, job tracking, data collection, purchase orders, inventory, production scheduling, system utilities, digital file preparation, and file maintenance with emphasis on problems found in the current graphic communications industry. This course requires service learning and cooperative learning. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 ½ hours.

  
  • TECH 4320 - Typographical Layout And Design


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 3300 or consent of instructor. Principles of design applied to graphic communication; selection of type, printing substrates and processes for reproduction; use of layouts and dummies to solve problems of graphic communications production. This course requires service learning. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 4330 - Printing Estimating


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 3300 or Consent of Instructor. Elements of estimating all classes of printing and photo offset lithography including prepress operations, presswork, bindery, paper, and cost-finding problems.

  
  • TECH 4331 - Computer Aided Printing Estimating and Job Costing


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 4330 or consent of instructor. Applications of computers to the solution of estimating problems discussed in TECH 433A with emphasis on problems found in the contemporary printing industry. Theory and application of principles for determining actual costs of specific operation to verify validity of estimates. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, Laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 4340 - Graphic Communications Production Management I


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 3300. Organization and management of the graphic communications production, planning procedures and application of industrial management strategies.

  
  • TECH 4350 - Color Theory, Reproduction, and Management


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 3300. Color theory and its application to solving problems in the printing industry; emphasis on examination and evaluation of processes, proofing, reproduction, management, and quality control. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 4360 - Electronic Publishing Technology and Management


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 3300 or consent of instructor. Theory and application of publishing systems; emphasis on information integration, system configuration, management, and producing digital output. This course requires Service Learning and Cooperative Learning. Lecture 11/2 hours, Laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 4370 - Alternative Media Production


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 3300 or consent of instructor. Theory of media development processes; emphasis on multimedia production and management. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, Laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 4380 - Image Capture, Processing, and Management


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 3300 or consent of instructor. Theory and procedures of digital image capture, processing and management; emphasis on total capture technology, image integration and producing open image files. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, laboratory 4 1/2 hours.

  
  • TECH 4390 - Digital Workflow Management


    (3)
    Prerequisite: TECH 3300 or consent of instructor. Concept, theory, and procedures of digital workflow planning and management; emphasis on open digital file formats and pre-flighting. Lecture 1 1/2 hours, Laboratory 4 1/2 hours.


Health and Human Services (Undergraduate)

  
  • HHS 1010 - Introduction of Higher Education in Health and Human Services: Living an Examined Life


    (3)
    Orientation to thinking strategies applicable to lifelong learning and problem solving in academic, social, and personal life.  Introduces critical thinking, information literacy, university resources, civic learning and academic planning for student success. Graded ABC-/NC

     

     

    GE IHE; E

  
  • HHS 1540 - Special Topics in Health and Human Services


    (1-3)
    Instructor consent as needed for specific topics. Current topics of special interest to students in health and human services. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 units as subject matter changes. Graded ABC-/NC.

  
  • HHS 3100 - Historical and Social Context of Disability


    (3)
    Prerequisites: PSY 1600, SOC 2010. Exploring the scope of disability from historical and social contexts to establish a framework from which to understand perspectives of disabling conditions and delivery systems of support services.

  
  • HHS 3110 - Internship in Developmental Disabilities


    (3)
    Prerequisites: Completion of the Required Core and Foundations of Program Delivery, Management and Advocacy courses for the Minor in Developmental Disabilities, HHS 3100 or consent of instructor, submission of Certificate of Clearance to course instructor, agency/organization acceptance, submission of paid Student Liability verification to course instructor, current TB Test verification (if required by placement site). Supervised experience utilizing professional preparation in a field setting. Graded CR/NC. If students receive a “NC” they may repeat the entire course only once.
     

 

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