(4Units) Structure, kinds, taxonomic relationships, and classification of local flowering plants with practice in their collection and identification. This course is acceptable for section 1.c requirement for the major.
Satisfies the departmental diversity requirement.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1150 or equivalents.
Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips)
(3Units) A survey of medicinal plants and herbal supplements from the North American West and those used in other regions and by other cultures including ethics, claims, regulations, and current and past usage. May not be used to count toward electives in the biology major.
Satisfies G.E. areas F1 and G.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and completion of BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1150.
(4Units) Study of the interrelationships between plants and their environment, with special emphasis on the structure, development, and causes of distribution of plant communities.
Satisfies the ecology elective for the major.
Prerequisites: BIOL 1050, BIOL 1150, and CHEM 1110, or equivalents.
Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours; field trips)
BUS 0103 - Elementary Business Quantitative Analysis
(2Units) Course is intended to improve the student’s basic business quantitative reasoning skills. The emphasis will be on analyzing quantitative business problems, identifying the relevant information, and developing an appropriate model (formula) to solve a problem. Review of relevant arithmetic and algebraic topics will be included. Credit earned does not count toward unit requirements for graduation, for general education, or for any major.
Prerequisites: Business Quantitative Skills Assessment Test score less than 70%.
BUS 2090 - Ethics and Social Responsibility for Businesses and Businesspeople
(3Units) Course provides an initial exposure to theories of ethics, structured decision-making, and the concepts of social responsibility. This is a service learning course.
Satisfies G.E. area D2.
Prerequisites: Completion of A1 and A2 G.E. requirements.
(3Units) Course further develops the initial exposure to theories of ethics,
structured decision-making, and the concepts of social
responsibility provided by lower division coursework. Course
includes in-depth coverage of professional ethics. This is a
service learning course.
Prerequisites: WP Course (BUS 3100, ENGL 3007, or ACC 3125 as required by major program), BUS 2090 or equivalent, junior standing.
BUS 3100 - Business Technical Writing Communication (WP)
(3Units) Course explores concepts, theories, and practices of written
communication for managers and professionals. Course integrates the
use of language, both in conversation and writing, and includes
group work and team interaction. Special emphasis will be placed on
the impact of technology and the Internet on business communication
and the integration of graphics in written communication. Topics
include the practice of formal styles and formats of business
writing, preparation of formal reports, development of research
skills. Assignments will reflect real issues in the business world.
(1Unit) Consideration of the practical issues facing students as they transition from academe to industry careers in a wide range of fields. Reiteration of the tools and skills required to increase the likelihood of success following graduation. Emphasis will be on the importance of professionalism in both written and oral communication in the context of problem solving and ethical decision-making.
Prerequisites: Completion of the prerequisites to the business administration degree and all other courses in the business administration core. Also, satisfaction of CSU Stanislaus writing competency requirement, either BUS 3100 or ACC 3125 (accounting concentration only). MGT 4900, OM 3010, OM 3020, and CIS 3700 may be taken concurrently with BUS 4901.
(1Unit) An off-site orientation day provides students with an overview of the program, the program structure, and the courses that comprise the program. Includes brief descriptions of each course, helpful strategies for working in an accelerated program structure, research tools, and comprehensive training in technology used for on-line courses.
(3Units) The interpretation and use of accounting information to solve managerial problems in all functional areas of business. Topics include financial planning and control, cost-volume-profit analysis, performance evaluation, transfer pricing, and relevant costs for decision-making.
(3Units) Course addresses how to direct and manage the major technological and innovative challenges that organizations face. Key areas include effective technological resources, innovation and growth, technological opportunities and threats.
(3Units) Focuses attention on financial management of business enterprises and its relation to other functional areas of management, and to general business policy. Extensive use of case problems and/or simulation exercises provides applications of theory to financial decisions involving cash flow management, capital structure planning, capital costs, capital budgeting, dividend policy, and valuation of enterprises operating for profit. Students will apply analytical methods to cases based on their understanding of finance and financial theory and practice.
BUS 5250 - Leading and Managing People for Success
(3Units) Advanced study of management skills and interpersonal techniques proven most effective in bringing out the best in subordinates and peers. Emphasis on understanding human motivation and behavior in organizations with the aim of engaging cooperation and commitment to organizational goals and interests. Topics include: interpersonal styles and techniques, motivation and motivational skills, cooperation and conflict in organizations, managing conflict, managing dynamics between groups, and managing change.
(3Units) Advanced course in strategic marketing leadership for Executive MBAs. Integrates managerial marketing concepts and strategies used for creating customer value, sustainable competitive advantage, and economic value. Emphasizes a total system of customer-driven strategic marketing planning, implementation, and control elements that are ethical and responsive to the marketing environment. Describes the key areas that managers need to consider when implementing a marketing strategy including marketing research, segmentation, product development and positioning, integrated marketing communications, pricing, and marketing channels in a variety of markets (e.g., domestic, global, e-commerce, profit, and not-for-profit).
(3Units) Course shows how managers can improve a firm’s competitive position by employing the latest practices and techniques of supply chain management in the global marketplace. It will discuss the main components and concepts of the supply chain and will explain how to manage best the entire supply chain.
BUS 5400 - Managing for Strategic Advantage in a Global Market
(3Units) Comprehensive course covering international environmental forces and their influence in all functional areas of the international firm - finance, management, marketing, personnel, production, and the multinationals’ ethical responsibility to the host countries.
(3Units) Advanced study of leadership and leadership practices that have proven effective both in fostering an ethical and responsible work environment in business organizations, and in helping to ensure the ongoing continuity and success of the organization.
BUS 5500 - Executive Strategic Leadership Management
(3Units) Course develops a general management perspective to address issues of integration between functional areas and adaptation to a changing global environment for top-level executives. It covers leadership, including analysis, planning, implementation, and formulation of business strategy and solutions to complex business problems and situations. Executives learn how to do industry analysis, market analysis, financial analysis, and competitive analysis. These strategic skills are applied to their strategic planning cases to create a complete deliverable.
(3Units) Course offers strategies for formulating business planning in a global setting. It covers global strategy issues, international competitiveness, nation specific and region specific competitive strategies, and an understanding of key European and Asian theories on global business strategy.
(3Units) Course addresses both legal and ethical aspects of issues currently facing mid-level and senior management in a variety of organizations. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of philosophic perspectives and will also explore a number of case studies through class discussion.
Prerequisites: Admission to the EMBA program, BUS 5000.
(3Units) Course shows how managers can improve a firm’s competitive position by employing latest practices and techniques of Lean Business Enterprise. It will cover the tools and principles of Lean Systems, as well as their applications in manufacturing and service operations. This course also emphasizes plant tours, cases, and analysis of operations in regional companies.
(3Units) Course covers the cutting edge issues regarding teams and team leadership. While most courses on teams and team leadership deal with the topic in a conceptual manner, the focus of this course is on the practical issues of how to create and sustain high-performance teams in a dynamic environment. This course will address: how to create a team environment and structure; how to form and lead teams; how to define team processes and responsibilities; how to lead teams in goal setting; and, how to deal with conflicts and issues between teams.
(2Units) Course focus is on applying EMBA knowledge to actual business problems and solutions. The centerpiece of the final course sequence pairs teams of three/four students with a business opportunity. The team will diagnose, analyze, and resolve a strategic issue in an organization, identifying an entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial business opportunity and formulating a solution. Each student will present individually the results through a written graduate project.
(0Units) Non-credit course. Applicable to those students who have completed all registration for graduate coursework and who have registered for the maximum number of thesis or project required by their program. Students must register each semester or term until they have secured faculty approval for their thesis or projects.
(0Units) Non-credit course: Applicable to those students who have completed all registration for graduate course work required by their program. Students must register for each semester or term in which they take their comprehensive examination unless they are enrolled in other course work.
CDEV 3000 - Professional Issues in Child Development
(3Units) Basic overview of the discipline of Child Development. Introduction to the developmental domains; research methodology including observation and recording techniques; professional issues; and leadership development. Discussion of current developmental research and applications. Introduction to CDEV program competencies and student assessment. Open only to CDEV majors.
(1Unit)(Same as PSYC 3010) Child maltreatment will be examined from a variety of perspectives,
including those of victims, perpetrators, mental health
professionals, childcare workers and teachers, the legal system,
and public policy makers. Issues addressed will include
definitions, causes, consequences, assessment, reporting,
treatment, and prevention of child abuse and neglect. Course content will cover all areas required by the State of California under AB 141.
(3Units)(Formerly PSYC 3020) Students will study theoretical models of guidance and management for academic, home, and clinical settings. Direct application within a laboratory setting.
CDEV 3030 - Cognitive Development in School Settings
(3Units) Focuses on both general developmental trends and individual differences in cognitive abilities such as thinking, remembering, and learning with emphasis on performance of school-related tasks such as reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Social Inquiry)
(3Units) Overview of Child Development in cultural perspective. Evaluation of the role of culture in the cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development of children. This course has an optional service-learning component.
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects PSYC and CDEV) Basic principles of human development as they apply to infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Discussion of current developmental research and applications.
(3Units)(Formerly PSYC 3170) Theoretical, empirical, and applied issues in intellectual development, including development of perception, concepts, reasoning, communication, and memory. Various theorists such as Piaget, Montessori, and T.G.R. Bower will be discussed in different semesters.
Prerequisites: CDEV/PSYC 3140 or consent of instructor.
CDEV 3180 - Early Social and Emotional Development
(3Units)(Formerly PSYC 3180) Examination of the child’s interpersonal, emotional, and personality development, emphasizing theoretical issues and research. Specific topics addressed will include attachment, aggression, and pro-social behavior, parent-child relationships, and gender differences.
Prerequisites: CDEV/PSYC 3140 or consent of instructor.
(3Units)(Formerly PSYC 3181) Laboratory analysis of children’s social, cognitive, physical, and emotional development and individual differences. Participation in the Child Development Center’s programs; implications for developmentally-appropriate programs and techniques.
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects PSYC and CDEV) Examines basic developmental issues in adolescent development, including physical and psychological effects of puberty; cognitive, social, and personality development; and psycho-social problems. Discussion of current developmental research and application.
(3Units) Infant development through age 2.5 years and implications for group care. Focus will be on health, safety, nutrition, family involvement, assessment, and curriculum. Includes Child Development Center laboratory. Meets the California Department of Social Services (DSS) licensing regulations for teachers of infants and toddlers.
CDEV 3340 - Human Development III: Adulthood and Aging
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects PSYC and CDEV) Basic principles of adult development and aging from maturity to death are examined. Biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of development and aging are considered through discussion of relevant theory, research, and application.
(3Units)(Formerly PSYC 3440) Introduction to basic issues and considerations in developmental assessment. Rationale for assessing perceptual-motor and cognitive abilities, emergent language abilities, and personal social maturity in children. Application of assessment procedures.
Prerequisites: CDEV/PSYC 3010, CDEV/PSYC 3140, and concurrent or previous enrollment in CDEV 3170 and 3180.
CDEV 3550 - Early Intervention with High-Risk Children
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects PSYC and CDEV) Overview of early intervention theory and methodology. Rationale of home- and school-based efforts for infant and preschool children to become successful in an academic setting. Direct application of home-based interventions. (Training, 16 hours including two Saturdays of the semester) (Fingerprint and TB clearance required by second week of class)
Prerequisites: PSYC/CDEV 3140, and concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of PSYC/CDEV 3010.
(3Units) Covers the strategies and techniques involved in research with children. Issues of focus will include ethical concerns, methods for data acquisition, and designs for assessing developmental change.
CDEV 4100 - Policy and Advocacy for Children and Families (WP)
(3Units) Explores the linkages between child and family functioning and public/private policies at the local, state, and federal levels. Includes theoretical frameworks for conceptualizing family policy and roles that professionals play to build family policy, and various approaches for implementation. Students will participate in and critically evaluate current policy meetings.
CDEV 4180 - Developmental Programs for Children Birth to Eight Years
(3Units)(Formerly PSYC 4180) An application of developmental theory to planning programs for young children. Includes: assessment of developmental level, planning, and implementing programs based upon assessment, evaluation of learning, and effectiveness of program.
Prerequisites: CDEV/PSYC 3010, CDEV 3170, and CDEV 3180.
CDEV 4200 - Multi-Contextual Aspects of Parenting and Families (WP)
(3Units) Course will provide an overview of the theory and research examining how parenting and the family, across contexts and cultures, influence child development.
(3Units) Overview of development of social cognition in children. Students evaluate the impact of emerging cognition on individual development and social relationships. Application with children in a lab setting.
Prerequisites: CDEV/PSYC 3010, CDEV/PSYC 3140, and concurrent or previous enrollment in CDEV 3170, or consent of instructor.
(3Units) Overview of how children acquire language and how it develops. Theories, methods, and reseaerch defining linguistics including developmental and individual differences. Applications for professionals working with children and families.
Prerequisites: CDEV/PSYC 3010, CDEV/PSYC 3140, and concurrent or previous enrollment in CDEV 3170.
(1-2Units) Work performed in schools, agencies, and institutions under joint supervision of the department and agency where assigned. May be repeated for credit. See catalog heading “Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child Development” for details regarding application to the major.
CDEV 4945 - Internship at Child Development Center as Instructional Aide
(1Unit)(Formerly PSYC 4945) Internship in program preparation. Participation at the Child Development Center as teacher’s aide; assistance with curriculum planning, presentation and evaluation, under direct supervision of CDC director. May be repeated for credit.
CDEV 4946 - Internship at Child Development Center as Head Teacher
(2Units)(Formerly PSYC 4946) Internship in program preparation for teaching. Participation at the Child Development Center as head teacher under direct supervision of CDC director. May be repeated for credit. Meets partial satisfaction of the requirements for administration for the Department of Social Services Community Child Care Division.
CDEV 4947 - Internship at Child Development Center as Assistant Administrator
(2Units)(Formerly PSYC 4947) Internship at the Child Development Center as Assistant Administrator under direct supervision of CDC director. May be repeated for credit. Meets partial satisfaction of the requirements for administration for the Department of Social Services Community Child Care Division.
(2Units)(Formerly PSYC 4948) Capstone internship experience for Child Development majors participating in senior seminar. Students will intern at a community agency based on CDEV track and career goals.
Corequisites: CDEV 4965.
Prerequisites: CDEV/PSYC 3010, CDEV 3000, CDEV 3170, CDEV 3180, and completion of a WP course with a minimum grade of C-.
(1-5Units)(Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Development of a specific area in child development. Topics will vary depending on instructor. Different topics may be taken for a total of 6 units.
CDEV 4960 - Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs
(3Units)(Formerly PSYC 4960) (Formerly Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Education Programs) An overview of administration in early childhood programs. Topics to be covered include program organization and infrastructure, curriculum development, staffing, budget, legal issues, grant-writing, and family-relations responsibilities.
(2Units)(Formerly PSYC 4965) Capstone seminar for Child Development majors participating in senior internships. Includes discussion of career and professional issues, diverse applications of child development, and discussion and evaluation of internship experiences.
Corequisites: CDEV 4948.
Prerequisites: CDEV/PSYC 3010, CDEV 3000, CDEV 3170, CDEV 3180, senior standing, and completion of a WP course with a minimum grade of C-.
(3Units) The Senior Honors Thesis is an independent research project in
child development and is limited to qualified majors in their
senior year. It is supervised by a committee of at least two
faculty and is expected to be of publishable quality. Can be taken for a maximum of 6 units total, 3 of which may count toward the major.
Prerequisites: Major in child development, senior standing, invitation of instructor.
CDEV 5170 - Advanced Seminar in Cognitive and Language Development
(3Units) Taking a thematic approach, this course will examine children’s perceptual, cognitive and language development by integrating advanced-level theory, research, and practice. Course will focus on a different topic each semester. May be repeated for a total of six units.
CDEV 5180 - Advanced Seminar in Social and Emotional Development
(3Units) Taking a thematic approach, this course will examine children’s social, emotional, and personality development, integrating advanced-level theory, research, and practice. Course will focus on a different topic each semester. May be repeated for a total of six units.
(3Units) Basic principles of chemistry as applied to the world around us. A
descriptive course designed to satisfy both the General Education
requirements of the non-science student and the chemistry
requirement for the subject matter preparation program leading to a
multiple subject credential. Not open to students with previous college chemistry.
CHEM 1002 - Chemistry in the Modern World Laboratory
(1Unit) An optional laboratory course to accompany CHEM 1000 or 3070.
Experiments will illustrate some of the different types of
chemistry relevant to the world we live in. These include polymers,
the environment, soaps and detergents, medicinal and food
chemistry.
Satisfies G.E. area B1.
Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1000, or 3070.
(4Units)(Formerly Principles of Chemistry I) Fundamental principles of chemistry emphasizing atomic structure, periodic properties, theories of bonding, kinetic theory of gases, solution chemistry.
Satisfies G.E. area B1.
Corequisites: CHEM 1102 unless previously completed with a CR or C- minimum.
Prerequisites: ELM minimum score of 50, unless exempt, or completion of MATH 0110 or its equivalent with a C or higher.
(1-2Units)(Formerly Principles of Chemistry I Workshop) Course is focused on developing problem solving skills and strategies for General Chemistry I and Chemistry and Biochemistry for Nurses I.
(4Units)(Formerly Principles of Chemistry II) A continuation of CHEM 1100, emphasizing gaseous and ionic equilibria, electrochemical principles, thermodynamics, radio-chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements.
Corequisites: CHEM 1112 unless already completed with a CR or a grade of C- or higher.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1100 and 1102 with CR or grades of C- or higher.
(1Unit) Course emphasizes gaseous and ionic equilibria, electrochemical principles, thermodynamics, radio-chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements.
Corequisites: CHEM 1110 unless already completed with a CR or grade of C- or higher.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1100 and 1102 with CR or minimum grades of C- or higher.
CHEM 2010 - Quantitative Analysis and Basic Instrumental Techniques
(4Units) Principles and practice of analytical chemistry. Topics include error analysis and statistical treatment of data, gravimetric and volumetric analysis, electroanalytical techniques, chromatography, and selected quantitative instrumental techniques.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1112 with CR or grades of C- or higher.
CHEM 2100 - Chemistry and Biochemistry for Nurses I
(3Units) Fundamental principles of chemistry and biochemistry as they relate to the nursing curriculum. This is the first in a two-semester sequence of courses emphasizing the chemistry of the human body.
CHEM 2110 - Chemistry and Biochemistry for Nurses II
(2Units) Fundamental principles of chemistry and biochemistry as they relate to the nursing curriculum. This is the second in a two-semester sequence of courses emphasizing laboratory topics and hands-on skills essential for the Nursing program.
(4Units) A basic and practical introduction to enology. Topics include alcohol, fermentation, viticulture, acids, bases, winemaking operations, distillation, history, and an introduction to U.S., French, and German wines. (no lab credit)
(4Units) The basic principles of chemistry will be developed and applied to an understanding of the photographic process. Topics to be covered include the chemistry of the formation of the latent image, development, and fixation in both black and white and color photography. (includes lab)
(4Units)(Formerly CHEM 2980) An explanation of how commonly used substances work, based on the principles of chemistry. Topics covered will include plastics, hair care products, paints, cleansing agents, and food. (includes lab)
(1-5Units) Development of a selected branch of chemistry. (Topics to be specified In Class Schedule) Topics may vary each term. Different topics may be taken for credit.
(3Units) Structure, properties, reactions, and stereochemistry of carbon compounds. Reaction mechanisms. Applications of spectroscopy to organic molecules. Carbohydrates, amino acids, and proteins. Concurrent enrollment or prior successful completion of CHEM 3012 is required.
(3Units) Basic chemical principles will be used to describe the nature of
various problems and processes important to contemporary society.
These would include application of chemistry in agriculture,
health, the environment, and the home. (Not applicable to the major or minor in chemistry.)
Satisfies G.E. area F1.
Prerequisites: Any course applicable to the General Education requirement in the sciences.
(3Units) The course will consider many aspects of nuclear chemistry including forms of radiation, nuclear reactions, military applications and applications in chemistry, medicine, archeology, and art. Particular emphasis will be placed on nuclear energy production. (Not applicable to the major or minor in Chemistry.)
CHEM 3090 - Chemistry in the Elementary School Classroom
(3Units) Emphasis on the principles of chemistry and the impact of chemistry
on society. Students use cooperative learning projects to develop
experiments and demonstrations applicable to the elementary school
classroom. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Scientific/Mathematical Inquiry) (Not applicable to the major or minor in Chemistry.)
Prerequisites: Completion of lower- and upper-division science requirements for the Liberal Studies program.
(3Units) Chemical principles will be applied to the study of environmentally related processes and phenomena such as acid rain, natural water chemistry, ozone depletion, the greenhouse effect, the treatment of drinking water, waste disposal, and photochemical smog. (Not applicable to the major or minor in Chemistry.)
Satisfies G.E. area F1.
Prerequisites: Any course applicable to the General Education-Breadth requirement in the sciences.
CHEM 4021 - Additional Topics in Physical Chemistry
(1Unit) An introduction to either chemical kinetics or molecular
spectroscopy, depending upon the student’s interest. The course is
intended for B.A. chemistry majors and others desiring a survey of
either of these topics, and is not open to B.S. chemistry majors.
(4Units) Instrumental methods of chemical analysis including discussion of the theory and applications of nuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance, mass spectroscopy, infrared, Raman, visible, ultraviolet, and atomic absorption spectroscopy; specific ion electrode methods; gas and liquid chromatography.
(3Units) Atomic structure, periodic properties, theories of bonding,
structure, introduction to coordination chemistry, and reactions of
representative elements.
Prerequisites: CHEM 4020 or consent of instructor.
(3Units) Chemical kinetics, structure-reactivity relationships, molecular
orbital theory, orbital symmetry, reactive intermediates,
rearrangements and neighboring group effects; nucleophilic
aliphatic substitution, photochemistry.
(3Units) An in-depth continuation of CHEM 4400. Additional topics will
include anabolic and catabolic pathways of carbohydrate, protein,
and lipid metabolism.
(2Units) Lab that applies instrumentation and laboratory skills needed to conduct research in the fields of Biochemistry, Bio-analytical Chemistry, and Bio-physical Chemistry. Students will work independently on a research project that requires a wide range of advanced biochemistry laboratory techniques.
(2-4Units) Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience in supervised paid employment within the discipline. Students are placed in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and departmental Co-op coordinator. May be repeated for a total of 8 units.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; CHEM 2010, 3020, 3022, and consent of the department’s Co-op Coordinator.
(1-5Units) Development of a selected branch of chemistry. (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics vary each term. Different topics may be taken for credit.
(1Unit) The presentation of research results or topical literature surveys
by students and visiting scientists. May be repeated for a total of 2 units.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3010 or consent of instructor.