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Philosophy (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.
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PHIL 5990 - Thesis
(3)
Prerequisites: Minimum 3.5 grade point average in first 24 units of MA program, formal approval by department. Independent research resulting in a thesis. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Graded CR/NC. Not open to students with prior enrollment in comprehensive examinations (PHIL 596).
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Physics (Undergraduate) All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser: PHYS 4100, 4101, 4250, 4260, 4261, 4270, 4320, 4700, 4970, 4990.
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PHYS 1100 - Physics
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Prerequisites: Knowledge of elementary algebra and trigonometry. Mechanics of particles, rigid bodies; gravity; simple harmonic motion, waves, sound, fluids, thermal physics, kinetic theory. Fundamental treatment of physics without use of calculus. Required for biological science majors; recommended for behavioral science majors. Biologists planning graduate work may find the 2100-2300 series in physics with calculus better suited to their needs. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours for each course.
C-ID PHYS 100S:
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.
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PHYS 1200 - Physics
(4)
Prerequisite: PHYS 1100. Electricity and magnetism, light and optics, relativity, quanta, atoms, nuclei, and fundamental particles. Fundamental treatment of physics without use of calculus. Required for biological science majors; recommended for behavioral science majors. Biologists planning graduate work may find the 2100-2300 series in physics with calculus better suited to their needs. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours for each course.
C-ID PHYS 100S:
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.
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PHYS 1560 - Physics for the Twenty-first Century
(2)
Corequisite: PHYS 1570. Current topics in physics that will play a significant role in social and economic issues of the 21st century. Fundamental physics concepts necessary to understand these topics. Together with PHYS 1570, satisfies GE B1.
GE B1
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PHYS 1570 - Physics for the Twenty-first Century Laboratory
(1)
Co-requisite or prerequisite: PHYS 1560. Laboratory experiments designed to complement Physics 1560 lecture material and promote utilization of the techniques of scientific inquiry. Students will write reports. Together with PHYS 1560, satisfies GE Block B1.
GE B1
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PHYS 1980 - General Physics Laboratory
(1)
Prerequisites: Chair and Advisor Approval Only. Provides registration mechanism for transfer students who require lower division laboratory to complete requirements for lower division physics course.
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PHYS 2100 - General Physics I: Mechanics
(5)
Prerequisites: MATH 2110 with a minimum C grade. Motion in one, two and three dimensions, Newton’s laws of motion, circular motion, work and energy, energy transfer, linear and angular momentum and their conservation, universal gravitation, and periodic motion, Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours, tutorial workshop 2 hours.
C-ID PHYS 205:
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
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PHYS 2200 - General Physics II: Electromagnetism and Circuits
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Prerequisite: PHYS 2100 with a minimum C grade. Elementary field theory, basic electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic induction, DC, RC, and RLC circuits, Maxwell’s equations, and propagation of light. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours, tutorial workshop 2 hours.
C-ID PHYS 210:
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.
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PHYS 2510 - Physics Topics in Civil Engineering
(2)
Prerequisite: PHYS 2100. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 2120. Topics in physics for civil engineering majors, using calculus. Mechanics of rigid bodies; fluid mechanics; mechanical vibrations and sound; thermal physics. Lecture 2 hours.
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PHYS 3120 - Basic Electronics
(4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 2200. AC and DC circuits, solid-state circuits and devices, feedback, operational amplifiers, transistor logic gates, Boolean algebra, truth tables, combinational and sequential logic circuits, state machines, ADC, DAC, noise in measurements. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
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PHYS 3200 - Physics Computing
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Prerequisites: PHYS 1100 or 2100; MATH 2040 or 2110. Introduction to the use of computers in physics. The use of numerical recipes and symbolic manipulation programs for the solution of scientific problems. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours.
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PHYS 3300 - Oscillations, Waves, and Special Relativity
(4)
Prerequisites: MATH 2120 and PHYS 2200, both with a minimum C grade. Mechanical vibrations including simple harmonic motion, forced and damped oscillators, coupled oscillations, and normal modes; wave phenomena including reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference; optics; and special relativity. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours.
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PHYS 3400 - Modern Physics and Thermodynamics
(4)
Prerequisite: MATH 2120 and PHYS 2200, both with a minimum C grade; PHYS 3300 recommended. An introduction to modern physics and thermodynamics including: particle and wave properties of light and matter; the Schrödinger equation; models of atomic and molecular structure; the laws of thermodynamics; statistical physics. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours.
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PHYS 3700 - Energy and the Environment
(3)
Prerequisite: The completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. The physics of energy conversion including the environmental and cost advantages and disadvantages of energy sources - fossil fuels, nuclear, solar, hydroelectric, biomass, wind, tidal, and geothermal. Lecture 3 hours.
UD GE B
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PHYS 3960 - Honors Studies in Physics
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Prerequisite: Admission to departmental honors program. Study leading to colloquium presentation required for conferral of Bachelor of Science degree with Departmental Honors in Physics.
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PHYS 4101 - Mathematical Methods of Physics
(3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 2200; MATH 2120. Vector calculus, integration, series, complex variables, special functions, boundary value problems, calculus of variations. Emphasis on mathematical solution of problems in physics.
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PHYS 4102 - Mathematical Methods of Physics
(3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 4101. Vector calculus, integration, series, complex variables, special functions, boundary value problems, calculus of variations. Emphasis on mathematical solution of problems in physics.
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PHYS 4120 - Laboratory Applications of Minicomputers and Microcomputers
(3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 3120. The use of minicomputers and microcomputers in physics laboratories and research. Fundamentals of data acquisition, interfacing, and data display. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours.
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PHYS 4142 - Chemistry and Physics of Materials (Also listed as CHEM 4142)
(3)
Prerequisites: MATH 2150. Introduction to the chemistry and physics underlying bulk materials and thin films. Topics include chemical bonding, crystal chemistry, crystal structure, and electronic band structure, with applications to semiconductors and metals.
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PHYS 4200 - Introduction to Computational Physics
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Prerequisites: PHYS 3200, or CS 2010, or approval of instructor. Use of computers to create numerical laboratories of physical systems by Monte Carlo simulation, by molecular-dynamics simulation, by exact and approximate solutions of quantum dynamics, and by analysis of data bases. Lecture 2 hrs, laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYS 4251 - Classical Mechanics I
(3)
Prerequisites: MATH 2150; PHYS 3300. Application of mathematics to solutions of problems in classical physics with emphasis on Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian mechanics, field theory, and relativity.
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PHYS 4252 - Classical Mechanics II
(3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 4251. Application of mathematics to solutions of problems in classical physics with emphasis on Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian mechanics, field theory, and relativity.
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PHYS 4261 - Electricity and Magnetism I
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Prerequisites: MATH 2130; PHYS 3300. Theoretical electricity and magnetism; properties of electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic waves; emphasis on mathematical solution of problems.
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PHYS 4262 - Electricity and Magnetism II
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Prerequisites: PHYS 4261. Theoretical electricity and magnetism; properties of electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic waves; emphasis on mathematical solution of problems.
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PHYS 4270 - Thermal and Statistical Physics
(3)
Prerequisites: MATH 2130; PHYS 3400. Introduction to thermodynamics and statistical physics; emphasis on mathematical solution of problems.
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PHYS 4280 - Advanced Statistical Physics
(3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 4270. Introduction to a variety of advanced topics in statistical mechanics, including transport phenomena and fluctuations; emphasis on mathematical solution of problems.
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PHYS 4310 - Modern Optics
(3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 2300; MATH 2150 recommended. Introduction to modern optics; geometric optics by matrix methods, partial polarization, coherence, diffraction, quantum optics, and developments in laser technology.
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PHYS 4321 - Introductory Quantum Mechanics I
(3)
Prerequisites: MATH 2150; PHYS 3400. Fundamentals of wave mechanics, wave packets, and the uncertainty principle. Schrödinger’s equation, operators and eigenfunctions, one-dimensional problems. Central potential, the hydrogen atom, angular momentum and spin. Identical particles and Pauli Exclusion Principle.
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PHYS 4322 - Introductory Quantum Mechanics II
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Prerequisites: PHYS 4321. Time-independent perturbation theory, time-dependent perturbation theory, emission and absorption of radiation, and scattering.
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PHYS 4330 - Solid State Physics I
(3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 3400; MATH 2150 recommended. Crystal structure, thermal and electrical behavior of insulators, metals, and semiconductors; band theory.
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PHYS 4340 - Solid State Physics II
(3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 4330. Fermi surface, transport theory, superconductivity, magnetic resonance, optical properties, superfluidity, ion implantation.
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PHYS 4430 - Biophysics
(3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 1040 or 1100; MATH 2050 or 2120; PHYS 1200 or 2200. Physical aspects of the living state. Theory of physical methods used in the measurement of biological processes. Lecture 3 hours.
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PHYS 4440 - Nuclear Physics
(3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 2300; MATH 2150 recommended. Nuclear phenomenology; alpha, beta, and gamma decays; nuclear reactions, nuclear energy, radiation detectors; radioactivity.
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PHYS 4700 - Advanced Physics Laboratory and Applications
(3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 3400. Instrumentation, techniques, and analytical evaluation involved in current experimental practice; basic experiments in vacuum techniques, and in classical, solid-state, and nuclear physics and materials science. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours.
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PHYS 4710 - Applied Physics and Instrumentation Laboratory
(3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 4700 or permission of instructor. This course covers advanced instrumentation, experimental techniques, and analytical evaluation used in current experimental practice and contains experiments in a variety of fields, including optics, solid-state physics, and materials science. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours.
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PHYS 4880 - Modern Topics in General Relativity
(2)
Prerequisites: PHYS 4251; PHYS 4252. Introduction to basic ideas of general relativity: physics of spacetime, relativistic stars, gravitational collapse and black holes, gravitational waves, testing of general relativity.
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PHYS 4910 - Topics in Contemporary Experimental Physics
(1-3)
Prerequisites: Upper division or graduate standing in Physics; others as listed in departmental announcement. Each section of course is a lecture series designed to present current developments in research; laboratory program may be included. Specific topics listed in Schedule of Classes and in department. May be repeated for credit.
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PHYS 4920 - Topics in Contemporary Theoretical Physics
(1-3)
Prerequisites: Upper division or graduate standing in Physics; others as listed in department announcement. Each section of course is a lecture series designed to present current developments in theory; Specific topics listed in Schedule of Classes and in department. May be repeated for credit.
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PHYS 4970 - Undergraduate Research
(1-3)
Prerequisite: Faculty Consent. Laboratory work organized on a project basis open to a limited number of qualified physics majors each year. Emphasis on developing experimental ability and initiative of the student. May be repeated for credit.
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PHYS 4990 - Undergraduate Directed Study
(1-3)
Prerequisites: Faculty Consent. Includes regular conferences with sponsor and preparation of a report. May be repeated for credit.
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Physics (Graduate) All 4000-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser: PHYS 4100, 4101, 4250, 4251, 4260, 4261, 4270, 4320, 4321, 4700, 4970, 4990.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission.
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PHYS 5101 - Mathematical Methods of Physics
(3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 4251; PHYS 4261. Intended for beginning graduate students. Problem-solving using techniques current in theoretical physics. Series, integration, complex variables, integral transforms, matrices, eigenvalues, special functions, integral equations, numerical methods, probability and tensors.
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PHYS 5102 - Mathematical Methods of Physics
(3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 5101 recommended. Intended for beginning graduate students. Problem-solving using techniques current in theoretical physics. Series, integration, complex variables, integral transforms, matrices, eigenvalues, special functions, integral equations, numerical methods, probability and tensors.
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PHYS 5121 - Modern Physics
(3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 4251, PHYS 4261. Hydrogen atom, atomic spectroscopy, electron shell structure, molecular binding, quantum statistics, and theory of solids.
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PHYS 5122 - Modern Physics
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Prerequisites: PHYS 5121 recommended. X-rays, properties of nuclei, radioactivity, nuclear forces, elementary particles, cosmic rays, nuclear astrophysics.
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PHYS 5301 - Classical Physics
(3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 5100. Unified treatment of advanced topics in classical physics, including Lagrange’s and Hamilton-Jacobi theory, special relativity, electrodynamics, and radiation theory.
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PHYS 5302 - Classical Physics
(3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 5301 recommended. Unified treatment of advanced topics in classical physics, including Lagrange’s and Hamilton-Jacobi theory, special relativity, electrodynamics, and radiation theory.
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PHYS 5310 - Topics in Electrodynamics
(3)
Prerequisite: PHYS 5302. Continuation and expansion of topics covered in 530B. Emphasis on special topics and applications such as wave guides, scattering, diffraction, plasma physics, radiation damping, and self fields of a particle.
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PHYS 5321 - Quantum Mechanics
(3)
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 5101. Formal structure of quantum mechanics, hermitian operators, Schrödinger theory and applications to soluble systems, angular momentum, and rotation matrices, spin, symmetry and conservation laws.
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PHYS 5322 - Quantum Mechanics
(3)
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 5101. Scattering theory and phase-shift analysis, matrix mechanics, spin, permutation symmetry and identical particles, and approximation methods, and Dirac equation.
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PHYS 5330 - Electronic and Magnetic Properties of Materials
(3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 4321 and PHYS 5101, or PHYS 4142; PHYS 4330 recommended. Application of quantum mechanics to topics in solid state physics such as electronic band theory, phonons, transport processes, and collective particle phenomena.
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PHYS 5420 - Physics Research Conference
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Prerequisite: NONE. Weekly meetings of faculty and students for report and discussion of recent developments in physics. Includes presentations by faculty, advanced students, or invited speakers. May be repeated to maximum of 2 units. Graded CR/NC.
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PHYS 5440 - Theoretical Nuclear Physics
(3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 5101, 5321. Selected topics from theory of nuclear models, nuclear reactions, and symmetry properties of elementary particles.
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PHYS 5731 - Theory of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and its Applications to Materials Physics
(3)
Prerequisites or corequisites: PHYS 5101 and PHYS 5330. Taking PHYS 5732 concurrently is highly recommended. Introduction to the physical principles of NMR spectroscopy, broadband NMR spectroscopy methods and instrumentation, and applications of NMR techniques to the study of materials. Lecture 3 hours.
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PHYS 5732 - Practical Implementation of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Applications to Materials Physics
(1)
Prerequisites or corequisites: PHYS 5101, PHYS 5330, and PHYS 5731. Practical training in broadband NMR spectroscopy methods and instrumentation; specific implementation of NMR techniques to the study of materials. Lab 3 hours.
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PHYS 5920 - Seminar: Contemporary Physics
(1-3)
Prerequisite: Department approval. Current topics in theoretical and/or experimental physics. May be repeated to maximum of 16 units as subject matter changes.
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PHYS 5960 - Comprehensive Examination
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Prerequisite: Comply with College and Department Requirements. See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for the (Masters) Degree section of this chapter.
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PHYS 5970 - Graduate Research
(1-3)
Prerequisites: Faculty Consent; Department Approval. Independent research, under guidance of the faculty. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.
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PHYS 5980 - Graduate Directed Study
(1-3)
Prerequisite: Faculty Consent; Department Approval. Independent study of advanced topics in the field; regular conferences with the sponsor. May be repeated for credit.
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PHYS 5990 - Thesis
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Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy, Faculty Consent, Departmental Approval of topic prior to enrollment in course. Independent research resulting in a thesis. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units. Graded CR/NC.
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Political Science (Undergraduate) POLS 1500 is prerequisite to all upper division POLS courses except 3100, 3220, 3300, 3420, 3510, 3580, 3600 and 4260.
The department recommends completion of the 3000 level required courses before enrolling in 4000 level courses.
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POLS 1000 - Government and American Society
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American political system with emphasis on role and function of government in social context of a democratic political system. Satisfies U.S. Constitution and California state and local government requirements. Not open to students who have completed an introductory college course in U.S. government. Some sections of this course will be offered in fully online (100%), and hybrid (50% face-to-face/50% online) formats.
CI-D POLS 110:
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 D; AM
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POLS 1555 - Critical Analysis of Political Communication
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Completion of Block A2. Critical analysis of ideological messages, political biases, and manipulative devices in all forms of communication; from newpaper reporting to scholarly texts, from films to television news to social media.
GE A3
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POLS 2000 - California State and Local Government
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Functions and structure of California state and local government units, current aspects of governmental process and problems in state. Satisfies California state and local government requirement.
GE D AM
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POLS 2500 - World Politics
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Major issues and problems among nations; international organization and conflict resolution.
CI-D POLS 140:
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 D
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POLS 2810 - Quantitative Methods in Political Science
(4)
Prerequisites: POLS 1000; MATH 0930 or satisfactory performance on mathematics placement examination given during registration. Descriptive and inferential statistics; emphasis on practical applications in political science. Distributions on a single variable, associations between two variables, tests of hypotheses; bivariate computer analysis, including individual projects. Lecture 4 hours.
CI-D POLS 160:
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.
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POLS 3100 - Gender, Politics, and Government
(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. The influence of gender and sexual orientation on political behavior, on elective and appointive government institutions, and on public policies; historical reasons for gender-related differences, political movements to overcome discrimination, and analysis of emerging trends. 3 hours.
GE UD D
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POLS 3290 - Class, Civil Rights, and Gender in Late Modern Political Thought
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Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Block A, Block B4, and one additional course from Blocks B, C, and D. Examination of the intersection of race, class, and gender in nineteenth and early twentieth century political thought. Lecture 3 hours.
GE UD D; (d); (wi)
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POLS 3300 - Politics of Aging
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Prerequisites: Completion of Blocks A and B4, an additional course from Block B, and at least one course each from Blocks C and D. Effects of older Americans on the political system. Political and policy analysis of retirement, and old age programs; political challenges of intergenerational equity; identification of emerging trends.
GE UD D; (d)
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POLS 3420 - Rights and Justice (also listed as COMM 3420)
(3)
Satisfactory completion of Block A, Block B4, and one additional course from Blocks B, C, and D. This course analyzes the evolution of the freedom of speech and equal protection in the United States, with particular emphasis on issues of race and ethnicity. Some sections of the course will be taught online. Some sections of this course will be offered ONLINE.
GE UD C (d)
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POLS 3450 - The Politics of Science
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Prerequisite: POLS 1000. Examines the intersection of politics and science, including the allocation of resources, funding, and the ethical issues that arise as science is used to support, critique, and defend public policy.
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POLS 3500 - State Politics and Policy
(3)
Pprerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Block A, Block B4, and one additional course from Blocks B, C, and D. Using civic learning to understand politics and policy at the state and local levels, relations among the national, state, and local governments. Emphasis on California problems and politics and its impact on diverse communities. Meets the graduation requirement for California government.
GE UD D (cl)
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POLS 3580 - Environmental Policy and Management
(3)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE blocks A, an additional course from block B, and at least one course each from blocks C and D. Evaluate the social cost of environmental damage from multiple perspectives and government efforts to ameliorate those costs; equity, efficiency, and effectiveness of various public policies designed to address environmental damage. Some sections may be offered in a hybrid (50% face-to-face, 50% online) format.
GE UD D
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POLS 3600 - Dynamics of Change in the Developing World (Also listed as LAS 3600, PAS 3600)
(3)
Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of Block A, Block B4, and one additional course from Blocks B, C, and D. How the colonized and post-colonial world developed and how it is changing in relation to the rest of the world
UD D (re)
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POLS 3710 - Foundations of American Politics
(3)
Prerequisite: POLS 1000. Analysis of the structure, functions and relationships among American national institutions, including executive, legislative and judicial branches, media, political parties, citizens and groups.
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POLS 3720 - Foundations of Political Theory
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Prerequisite: POLS 1000. Upper division core requirement. From an institutional perspective, this course examines: Who should rule? What are the limits of political obligation? What is social justice? What is human nature?
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POLS 3730 - Foundations of Comparative Politics
(3)
Prerequisite: POLS 1000. Upper division core requirement. Study of the comparative method and of major research traditions and topics in comparative politics. Some sections may be offered in a hybrid (50% face-to-face, 50% online) format.
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POLS 3740 - Foundations of Global Politics
(3)
Prerequisite: POLS 1000. Upper division core requirement. Global politics examines the far-reaching political implications of globalization on nation-states, international regimes and organizations, global security, and non-state actors.
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POLS 3950 - Community Service in Political Science
(1-3)
Participation in work of community agency or activity utilizing professional or vocational skills in service to community. Credit not applicable toward political science major. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units. Graded CR/NC.
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POLS 4000 - Power and Policy in Washington: Congress and the President
(3)
Prerequisite: POLS 1000; Recommended Prereq for all 4000 level courses: POLS 3000 level core courses. Structure, functioning, and interaction between Congress and the presidency.
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POLS 4030 - State and Local Government
(3)
Nature of state politics, analysis of legislative, judicial, and administrative organization and process; local government in metropolitan areas; all with reference to California.
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POLS 4040 - Urban Government and Politics
(3)
Problems of political influence, public policy, intergovernmental relations, and formal structure in American urban areas.
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POLS 4060 - Los Angeles City Politics
(3)
Los Angeles within federal system; structures and functions; charter examination; policy issues; dominant individuals; social classes; minority influence; political coalitions; public vs. private sector relations and conflict.
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POLS 4080 - Political Socialization and Public Opinion
(3)
The study of how individuals acquire their political beliefs and ways in which these opinions are communicated to others in society. Emphasis on subcultural and gender differences.
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POLS 4090 - Minority Politics in the U.S.
(3)
Overview of ethnic politics in U.S. from both historical and contemporary perspectives; American Indian, Asian, black, and Hispanic political movements in U.S.
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POLS 4140 - Politics and the Media
(3)
Relationships between government and the media; newsgathering techniques, journalist/government relations, role of media in presidential campaign politics.
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POLS 4180 - U.S. Political Parties, Campaigns, and Elections
(3)
Role of political parties in campaigns and elections; role of the media, consultants, pollsters, and parties in recruiting, nominating, and electing candidates.
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POLS 4201 - The United Nations
(3)
This course is on the United Nations (UN) system.
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POLS 4202 - Model United Nations
(3)
Prerequisite: POLS 4201. This course is intended to examine the political, social and economic background of the assigned country for the National Model UN Conference. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units as country selection varies.
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POLS 4250 - U.S. Foreign Policy in a Changing World
(3)
Theory and practice of contemporary American foreign policy.
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POLS 4260 - International Political Economy (also listed as ECON 4260)
(3)
Prerequisites: A three unit course in each of the disciplines: Economics and Political Science. Interaction of politics and economics in the international arena.
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POLS 4270 - International Relations
(3)
Theories and practice of international politics.
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POLS 4290 - Global Challenges and the United States
(3)
This course introduces students to events, trends, and problems facing citizens and leaders in an increasingly interdependent world.
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POLS 4310 - Classical Political Theory
(3)
Prerequisites: POLS 1000 and POLS 3720. This course covers the development of Western political thought from Greek antiquity through fifth-century Rome. Readings from primary sources may include authors from Thucydides and Plato through Saint Augustine. Lecture 3 hours.
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POLS 4330 - Modern Political Theory
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Prerequisites: POLS 1000 and POLS 3720. This course covers the development of Western political thought from the Renaissance through the Industrial Revolution. Readings include primary authors from Machiavelli through Marx and J.S. Mill. Lecture 3 hours.
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POLS 4350 - American Political Thought
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American political ideas from Puritan period to present.
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POLS 4370 - Twentieth Century Continental Political Thought
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The course will examine answers to important questions of political theory from the perspective of several important European traditions of thought that developed in the twentieth century.
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POLS 4400 - Judicial Process
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Judicial process as function of American government; survey of schools of legal thought, role of legal theory in functioning of courts.
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POLS 4410 - American Constitutional Law: Federalism
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Recommended prerequisites for POLS majors in Prelaw option: POLS 4400, HIST 4790. Role of Supreme Court in American government; judicial review; relationship between national and state governments, especially in areas of commerce and taxation; relationship between executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government.
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POLS 4420 - American Constitutional Law: Civil Rights
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Recommended prerequisite for POLS majors in prelaw option: POLS 4400. The constitutional rights of persons arising from the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the constitution with particular emphasis on equal protection of the laws and discrimination, and the right to privacy.
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POLS 4430 - American Constitutional Law: Civil Liberties
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Recommended prerequisite: POLS 4400. The constitutional liberties of persons arising from the First and Fourteenth Amendments to the constitution with particular emphasis on freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition.
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POLS 4440 - Legal Advocacy
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Prerequisite: POLS 1000 and POLS 4400 or instructor consent required. POLS 4410, POLS 4420, or POLS 4430 are recommended courses. Provides an introduction to legal research, writing, and trial advocacy; including civil and criminal procedure, the rules and presentation of evidence, and professional responsibility.
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