Mar 29, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses


 
  
  • ACC 2110 - Financial Accounting

    (3 Units)
    Introduction to financial statements of business entities. Underlying principles and procedures. Measurement of periodic income and financial position.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and MATH 1500 (can be taken concurrently).

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • ACC 2130 - Managerial Accounting

    (3 Units)
    Analysis, use, interpretation, and synthesis of accounting and financial data for and by management for planning, control, and decision making purposes.

    Prerequisites: ACC 2110 and MATH 1500.

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • ACC 3005 - Personal Financial Planning

    (3 Units)
    A study of basic personal financial planning principles in order to provide the students with a framework for making sensible decisions in the management of their personal financial resources. Covers material important for making rational consumption and investment decisions. The importance of tax, retirement, and estate planning practices and principles in wealth accumulation and transfers is emphasized. Not acceptable for concentration requirements.

    Satisfies G.E. area F3.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing.

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • ACC 3110 - Intermediate Accounting I

    (4 Units)
    Accounting for financial position and results of operations, cash, receivables, inventories, property, plant and equipment, other non-current assets, and current liabilities.

    Prerequisites: ACC 2110 and junior standing.

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • ACC 3120 - Intermediate Accounting II

    (4 Units)
    Accounting for bonds, other non-current liabilities, investments, stockholders’ equity, earnings per share, pensions, leases, accounting changes, error correction and changes in financial position.

    Prerequisites: ACC 3110.

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • ACC 3125 - Accounting Research and Communication (WP)

    (3 Units)
    Research methods for accounting and effective presentation of information, both oral and written. Assignments use financial accounting issues covered in ACC 3110 and 3120.

    Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score; junior standing; ENGL 1001 or 1002 or equivalents; and ACC 3110 (may be taken concurrently).

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • ACC 3140 - Cost Accounting

    (4 Units)
    Theory and practice of cost accounting, including costing manufactured products, planning and control of operations, budgeting, standards, and relevant quantitative techniques.

    Prerequisites: ACC 2130; MATH 1500, 1610.

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • ACC 4110 - Advanced Accounting

    (4 Units)
    Accounting for business combinations, international accounting standards, consolidated financial statements, foreign operations, industry segments, financially distressed companies, partnerships, governmental units, and other non-profit entities.

    Prerequisites: ACC 3120 and ACC 3140, or consent of instructor.

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • ACC 4120 - Auditing

    (4 Units)
    Standards and procedures broadly applied to examination of financial statements, including a consideration of the field of public accounting, professional ethics, internal controls, preparation of working papers, and audit reports.

    Prerequisites: ACC 3120.

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • ACC 4140 - Income Tax Accounting

    (4 Units)
    Principles and concepts of federal income tax for individuals, corporations, and partnerships; underlying rationale; advance planning to minimize tax impact.

    Prerequisites: ACC 2110 and MATH 1500.

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • ACC 4160 - Computers in Accounting

    (4 Units)
    A study of the uses of computers in accounting. Topics include the software available to perform financial and managerial tasks, accounting system design, and the internal control problems associated with computerized systems. Includes extensive individual work using personal computers and accounting software.

    Prerequisites: ACC 2130, ACC 3110, CIS 2000.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • ACC 4180 - Accounting Ethics

    (4 Units)
    Course provides the ethical grounding that accountants need both to identify ethical issues that they might face and to respond effectively to them.  Students will be introduced both to the major theoretical ethical reasoning models and the ethical principles included in the Codes of Professional Conduct disseminated by the major accounting organizations, such as the AICPA and IMA.  The course will present a range of ethics-related issues, including the causes of ethical violations and frauds, whistle blowing, and the design and operation of company compliance and ethics programs.

    Prerequisites: ACC 3120; Limited to Seniors.


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  • ACC 4940 - Internship

    (3 Units)
    Supervised field experience in a selected area of accounting. Formal written report(s) will be required. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Consent of internship coordinator prior to registration.


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  • ACC 4980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units)
    For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and approval of department chair prior to registration.


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  • ACC 5070 - Principles of Accounting

    (3 Units)
    The principles, concepts, and conventions employed in measuring business transactions and analyzing, interpreting, and reporting results to management and other users of financial information.


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  • ACC 5110 - Management Accounting

    (3 Units)
    The application of managerial accounting techniques and procedures to the solution of managerial problems in all functional areas of business.

    Prerequisites: ACC 5070.


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  • ACC 5145 - Business and Investment Tax Planning

    (3 Units)
    A study of the tax factors related to business and investment decisions. The emphasis is on the role of tax planning in maximizing after-tax return.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program and ACC 4140 or consent of instructor.


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  • ACC 5155 - International Accounting

    (3 Units)
    Accounting concepts, standards, and procedures for the international business environment.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program and ACC 3120 or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ACC 5175 - Accounting for Governmental and Nonprofit Entities

    (3 Units)
    Accounting and budgeting concepts, standards, and procedures for governmental and nonprofit entities.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MBA program and ACC 3120 or consent of instructor.


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  • ACC 5190 - Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

    (3 Units)
    Course provides an overview of current issues in business ethics and corporate social responsibility.  Course materials will focus on theories of ethics, application of those theories in real world cases, and discussion of development societal attitudes on corporate social responsibility.  Students will gain an appreciation of the need for businesspersons to include ethical considerations in decision-making and will have opportunities to develop ethical reasoning and critical analysis skills.

    Prerequisites: Conditional admission into the MBA program.


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  • ACC 5960 - Graduate Project

    (3 Units)
    A terminal graduate project to be taken by students who have completed their course requirements. The project proposal must be approved by the project adviser(s).

    Prerequisites: Students must have completed all course requirements.


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  • ACC 5980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units)
    For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and approval of department chair prior to registration.


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  • AGEC 3300 - Farm Management

    (3 Units)
    Economic principles and modern decision-making techniques applied to farm management; organizaton and operation of farm and ranch businesses, analysis of production risks and evaluation of the business for increased efficiency and profit.


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  • AGEC 3340 - Agricultural Commodities Futures

    (3 Units)
    Fundamentals of managing agricultural risks through the futures and options markets.  The mechanics of trading in the futures market.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1600 or equivalent, ECON 2500 and ECON 2510; and a lower division accounting course or consent of instructor.  An agricultural economics course may be substituted for ECON 2510.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • AGEC 3350 - Agriculture Markets and Pricing

    (3 Units)
    Survey of marketing aspects of the agriculture industry and overview of the structure and institutional aspects of the marketing system, including global agriculture markets.  Industry case studies of the marketing of selected regional agricultural commodities.


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  • AGEC 4320 - Appraisal of Agricultural Property

    (3 Units)
    Formerly FIN 4320. Principles of agricultural appraisal with focus on row crops, orchards, livestock, and transitional properties; physical and economic factors affecting property values; estimation of real estate value using income, cost, and market data approaches; case studies and field problems involving the valuation of local farm and ranch properties.

    Prerequisites: ECON 2500 and ECON 2510, or equivalent: and junior standing.


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  • AGEC 4400 - Agribusiness Entrepreneurship (WP)

    (3 Units)
    Examination of the process of starting and managing agribusinesses, and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the agricultural industry.

    Satisfies upper division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score; ECON 2500 and ECON 2510; and a lower division accounting course or consent of instructor.  An agricultural economics course may be substituted for ECON 2510.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • AGEC 4640 - Economics and Agriculture

    (3 Units)
    (Offered under the subjects ECON and AGEC) Resource allocation and decision making environment of agricultural markets; study of the complex issues in agriculture and related markets including market structures, international trade, resource use, and government agriculture policy.

    Prerequisites: ECON 2500 and 2510 or consent of instructor.


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  • AGEC 4690 - Agricultural Finance

    (3 Units)
    (Offered under the subjects ECON and AGEC) Application of economic principles to the financing of agricultural operations.  Analysis of agricultural financial statements and ratios; institutional sources of farm credit; legal aspects of credit; time value of money and capital budgeting for agricultural investment; risk management strategies; insurance, tax, and estate planning.

    Prerequisites: ECON 2500 and ECON 2510; and a lower-division Accounting course or consent of instructor.  An Agricultural Economics course may be substituted for ECON 2510.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • AGEC 4930 - Strategic Management of Agribusiness Firms


    Application of basic economic and management concepts to decision making in agribusiness firms.  Problem solving strategies involving quantitative and conceptual analyses of production, investment, pricing, change, human resources and risk management decisions are covered. 

    Prerequisites: ECON 2500 and ECON 2510; and a lower division accounting course or consent from the instructor.  An agricultural economics course may be substituted for ECON 2510.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • AGST 2100 - Professional Development in Agriculture

    (3 Units)
    Professional development including leadership concepts, interpersonal skills, team interaction, and service learning activities, through a variety of formal instruction and events/activities.  Development of a professional Portfolio for lifelong career development. This course is designed for Agricultural Studies majors.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 3 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • AGST 3000 - Agriculture, Society, and the Natural World

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Agriculture, Environment, and Society) The Sociology of Agriculture presented through an examination of relationships between societies and their environments, economics, and agriculture. Emphasis on the analysis of agriculture’s use of technology and the corresponding impact on the environment, economy, and society.

    Satisfies G.E. area F3.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours)

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • AGST 3100 - Leadership and Labor Issues in Agriculture

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Professional Development in Agriculture II) Introduces students to leadership and labor issues in the food and agriculture industry.  The course provides students with an overview of labor productivity and practices pertinent to agribusiness and farm operations.  Students will observe, practice, and develop leadership skills necessary to succeed as managers in a variety of agricultural settings.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; activity, 3 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • AGST 3900 - Integrated Pest Management

    (4 Units)
    Introduction to the theory, principles, and practice of integrated pest management systems in major agronomic and horticultural crops.  Analysis of ecological patterns and mechanisms of agro-ecosystems with emphasis on biodiversity linkages between plant, weeds, pests, and diseases.  Course will include:  identification and symptoms of plant pest;  intraguild predation;  modes of pesticide action;  pesticide resistance;  plant induced resistance mechanisms; effective and safe use of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other crop protection chemicals.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1050, BIOL 1150, and ENTO 3000; or consent of instructor.

    Hours: Lecture, 3 hours; activity, 1 hour


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • AGST 3950 - Tree and Fruit Crop Production and Management

    (3 Units)
    Current principles and cultural practices of tree fruit and nut production, and vine fruit production in California and in other regions of the World.  Major emphasis will be on practical aspects of production and management practices based on a foundation of the underlying biology and physiology of the plants.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1050 or equivalents and consent of instructor.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory/field trips, 3 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • AGST 4080 - Sustainable Agriculture

    (3 Units)
    The study of natural resource sustainability in agriculture integrating theoretical aspects of agricultural sustainability with field-based exercises. (Offered under the subjects GEOG and AGST)

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • AGST 4090 - Geography of Wine

    (3 Units)
    Introduction to geographic origins, diffusions, distributions, and patterns of global viticulture.  Emphasis on complex relationships existing between environmental variables, such as climate, soils and landforms, and human factors such as cultural practices.  Examines characteristics of wine regions and landscapes. (Offered under the subjects GEOG and AGST)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • AGST 4450 - Research Methods in Agricultural Sciences (WP)

    (3 Units)
    Examination of the process of scientific investigation and the communication of research findings in the context of agricultural research.  The course balances the development of a conceptual framework for scientific research with the development of applied research skills.

    Satisfies upper division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score; MATH 1600 or equivalent; completion of all program prerequisites; and senior standing or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • AGST 4940 - Agricultural Studies Internship

    (1-4 Units)
    Supervised work in an agriculture-related agency or business, designed to emphasize technical and employability skill development including construction of a professional portfolio. The experience will be under the joint supervision of the employer and faculty member. A total of 45 hours per unit of credit. Course may be repeated for up to 8 units total.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior-level Agricultural Studies major and consent of instructor.


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  • AGST 4950 - Selected Topics in Agriculture

    (1-5 Units)
    Review of different topical issues in the food and agriculture industry.  Topics may vary each term.  Different topics may be taken for credit. (Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • AGST 4980 - Individual Study in Agriculture

    (1-4 Units)
    May be repeated for a total of 9 units. For students capable of independent work and in need of advanced or specialized study in the agriculture field.

    Prerequisites: Prior consent of instructor.

    Offered: (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)


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  • ANTH 2060 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

    (3 Units)
    Introduction to the study of human culture and social institutions, with special emphasis on band, tribal, chiefdom, and state/peasant societies.

    Satisfies G.E. areas D2 and G.

    Offered: (Fall, Winter, Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 2080 - Introduction to Physical Anthropology

    (3 Units)
    An introduction to the field of biological anthropology from genetic, evolutionary, behavioral, and cultural perspectives. Topics include the study of nonhuman primates, the fossil record of human evolution, techniques of forensic anthropology, paleopathology, human variation, and adaptability.

    Satisfies G.E. area D2.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 2090 - Introduction to Archaeology

    (3 Units)
    Introduction to prehistory and culture growth; the basic theories, methods, and goals of archaeology; cultural and historical reconstructions based on the interpretation of data recovered from worldwide archaeological contexts.

    Satisfies G.E. area D2.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 2950 - Selected Topics in Anthropology

    (1-5 Units)
    Development of a selected branch of anthropology. (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics may vary each term. Different topics may be taken for credit.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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  • ANTH 3000 - Anthropology and Global Issues

    (3 Units)
    An examination of the ways in which cultural anthropology can offer contemporary Americans a broad understanding of national/world events and problems. Global issues treated include the Third World, development, poverty and culture, education in modern society, the environment, and social change.

    Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G.

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


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  • ANTH 3010 - The Great Discoveries

    (3 Units)
    A survey of the great discoveries of the biological and cultural nature of humankind: past, present, and future. A study of evidence for early humans, “lost” civilizations, the decipherment of ancient languages, Stone Age people “discovered” in recent times, and the many great discoveries concerning the development of culture and social institutions in the study of bands, tribes, and civilizations of humankind.

    Satisfies G.E. area F3.

    Offered: (Fall, Spring)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3020 - Travelers in Time: Perspectives of the Past on the Present

    (3 Units)
    Through archaeological and ethnographic information, students will study past and present cultures and important landmarks in the development of civilization. The dynamic discipline of anthropology provides valuable insights into the past and meaningful solutions for modern human problems. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Social Inquiry)


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  • ANTH 3030 - The World on a Plate: Humans and Food

    (3 Units)
    Examines dietary diversity, food in social relationships, health and disease, and the behavioral and biological repercussions of food choice and availability by studying the archaelogical record and the evolution of the human diet.

    Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G.


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  • ANTH 3060 - Peoples and Cultures of the Amazon

    (3 Units)
    Introductory survey course to the peoples and cultures of the amazon region.  The course will introduce students to the diverse peoples of the Amazon by focusing on the environment in which they live and the resources which have shaped their lives.  The course will have a strong interdisciplinary approach, and integrate the disciplines of goegraphy, ecology, economy, and religion, among others, into readings and coursework.

    Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3070 - Peoples and Cultures of Africa

    (3 Units)
    An ethnographic survey of selected contemporary and traditional societies and cultures of sub-Saharan Africa. Emphasis is placed on the varied effects of Western European culture on the peoples studied as well as the ongoing process of change in traditional customs and cultures.

    Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 recommended or junior standing.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3080 - Peoples and Cultures of the Caribbean

    (3 Units)
    An ethnographic survey of selected contemporary societies in the Caribbean. Emphasis is placed on the relationship this region has had to the engagement between Western and non-Western cultures. Simultaneous enrollment in ANTH 4030 is recommended, but not required.

    Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3090 - Peoples and Cultures of Latin America

    (3 Units)
    An ethnographic survey of selected societies in Latin America. Emphasis is placed on the relationship this region has had to the engagement between Western and non-Western cultures.

    Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3105 - Peoples and Cultures of the Pacific

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly ANTH 3101) (Formerly Cultures of the Pacific) An ethnographic (cultural) survey of the native societies of the Pacific (Oceania) including Australia, Melanesia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Cultural change is emphasized as well as native traditions.

    Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 recommended.


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  • ANTH 3106 - Peoples and Cultures of Asia

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly ANTH 3101) Examines the cultural diversity of Asian countries: China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, India, and Southeast Asia. It is taught from the perspective of cross-cultural interaction between dominant and minority ethnic groups.

    Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G.


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  • ANTH 3200 - Anthropological Studies of U.S. Culture

    (4 Units)
    In addition to their study of the world’s exotic, remote, small-scale societies, anthropologists have recently begun to look at their own American culture and its institutions. Uses films, class discussions, lectures, and contemporary authors to examine American culture, i.e., world view, values, religion, marriage, family, enculturation, political, medical, and economic systems from the perspective of anthropologists at home.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 recommended or junior standing.


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  • ANTH 3301 - Native Americans of Canada and the U.S.

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly The American Indian) An ethnographic (cultural) survey of selected contemporary and traditional Native American (American Indian) societies. Specifically included are the Canadian and United States groups with some emphasis placed on California cultures.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 recommended.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3320 - Native Peoples of Latin America

    (3 Units)
    An ethnographic (cultural) survey of selected contemporary and traditional native Latin American folk (peasant) societies of Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America. Specifically included are Nahua (Aztec), Zapotec, Maya, Quechua (Inca), and other groups. Emphasis is placed on the varied effects of Western European culture on the peoples studied as well as their traditional customs and cultures.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 recommended.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3400-3499 - Modern Ethnographic Studies

    (1-4 Units)
    Studies in the ethnography of various areas of the contemporary world. Course content may vary from term to term.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 or junior standing.


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  • ANTH 3555 - Aztecs, Mayas, and Predecessors

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly ANTH 3550) A general survey course designed to acquaint the student with the development of the pre-historic civilizations of Mesoamerica.

    Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2090 or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3560 - On the Inka Road: Survey of Andean Prehistory

    (3 Units)
    An archaeological survey of the prehistory of South America, with an emphasis on the Inka and their antecedents.  Students will trace cultural developments from the appearance of the first sedentary socieities on the Pacific Coast, through the Chavin horizon, the Chimu state, and the Inka empire, up to the arrival of European explorers.  The course investigates the interplay of politics, the environment, art, and culture in Andean prehistory.

    Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2090 (or equivalent) is recommended.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3600 - Method and Theory in Archaeology

    (3 Units)
    Study of current methods in archaeology, emphasis on applied and theoretical procedures in data sampling, collection, and evaluation; survey of method and theory in excavation of archaeological sites; integration, analysis, and interpretation of archaeological phenomena.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2090 or junior standing.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3750 - Human Evolution

    (3 Units)
    A critical examination of the fossil record of human evolution. Emphasizes how the paleoanthropologist integrates relevant archaeological, fossil, and molecular genetic evidence to understand and interpret human biocultural evolution.

    Prerequisites: Lower division course in anthropology or biology recommended.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3760 - Primates Past and Present

    (3 Units)
    Introduction to and description of non-human primates. Topics include diet, habitat, locomotion, behavior, comparative anatomy, and evolutionary history.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2080 or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3780 - Primate Social Behavior

    (3 Units)
    Survey of living nonhuman primate groups and their classification; geographical distribution, feeding habits, reproduction, and social behavior of these primates; the implications of nonhuman primate behavior for the understanding of human behavior.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2080 or an introductory course in zoology or psychology.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3800 - Language and Culture

    (3 Units)
    Course is an introduction to the nature of human language and the social and cultural contexts in which it is used. (Course offered under the subjects ANTH and ETHS)

    Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 3900 - Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality (WP)

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Women: A Cross-Cultural View) (Offered under the subjects GEND and ANTH) Comparative study of traditional and changing gender and sexuality roles, expressions, and identities in a wide range of contemporary cultures. Satisfies upper division writing proficiency requirement.

    Satisfies G.E. area G.

    Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score; ANTH 2060 recommended or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4000 - Current Trends in Anthropology

    (1-2 Units)
    A symposium on anthropology featuring speakers on their special areas of research, including current anthropological theories. Topics differ each term. May be repeated for no more than 4 units of credit towards the major.

    Prerequisites: One lower-division anthropology class recommended or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4030 - Visual Anthropology

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Anthropology Through Film) Examines representation of cultures and recognition of cultural elements in film and other forms of digital media and photographic context.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4040 - Crossing Cultural Boundaries: The Field Work Process

    (4 Units)
    The practice of cultural anthropology in a research setting provides insights into the nature of the cross-cultural experience. This course examines that experience by using the original works of leading anthropologists. Other cultural anthropologists and their accounts will emphasize the processual nature of crossing cultural boundaries.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 recommended or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4130 - Urban Subcultures: Chinatown

    (1 Unit)
    Students will travel independently to this natural urban setting for a one-day guided lecture tour and field observation. San Francisco’s Chinatown, the largest Chinese settlement outside Asia, provides a unique opportunity to experience first-hand the interface of an ancient and modern culture. Historical and anthropological perspectives on the Chinese in America to be read prior to the field trip. A field journal and short paper are required to complete the course.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4140 - Urban Anthropology

    (3 Units)
    Survey of processes and trends in urbanization from a cross-cultural perspective. Emphasis will be on cities of the Third World and multicultural urbanization in the west.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 recommended or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4150 - Anthropology of Religion

    (4 Units)
    (Formerly Comparative Religion) Anthropological approaches to the study of religious systems including magic, witchcraft, ritual, symbolism, and dynamic religious movements.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 recommended.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4165 - The Family in Cross-Cultural Perspective

    (3 Units)
    Study of family life from a cross- cultural perspective. Topics covered include kinship structure; relationships between family members; the treatment of children, youth, the aged, and women; and the family’s role in various cultures.

    Satisfies G.E. area G.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 recommended or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4170 - Economic Anthropology (WP)

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Business, Economics, and Anthropology) Study of the cultural dimensions of modern international business with consideration of economic systems of undeveloped traditional small-scale (tribal and peasant) societies.

    Satisfies upper division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: Completion of Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score; ANTH 2060 recommended.


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  • ANTH 4181 - Political Anthropology

    (3 Units)
    A survey of political anthropology that considers both past and present uncentralized (band, tribe, village, etc.) and centralized (chiefdom and state) political systems. Emphasis is placed upon the relationships between these various levels of political organization among contemporary peoples and on changes resulting from the incorporation of small scale societies into nation-states.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 recommended or consent of instructor.


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  • ANTH 4200 - Applied Anthropology and Social Change

    (4 Units)
    Study of changes resulting from contact between small-scale and industrialized societies. Consideration will be given to processes of social change and organized attempts to introduce change.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 recommended or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4210 - Ethnomedical Anthropology

    (3 Units)
    Designed to provide an introductory overview of this new field within the discipline of anthropology, the course will trace the origins and scope of medical anthropology. Emphasis will be placed on both Western and non-Western cultures in order to examine the relationship between culture, health, and disease including the analysis of health care delivery systems and the roles of medical anthropologists within them.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4211 - The World in Change

    (3 Units)
    A study of past and contemporary global issues with emphasis on the so-called modernization process, especially technological and agricultural development, industrialization and urbanization population, environment, and security issues affecting the 5000 known cultural groups.

    Satisfies G.E. area G.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 recommended or consent of instructor.


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  • ANTH 4221 - Folk Literature and Arts (WP)

    (3 Units)
    A survey of folk literature (oral traditions, mythology, legends, folk tales, etc.) and the traditional arts and material culture (art, symbols, cottage industries, etc.) of small-scale (tribal and folk or peasant) societies.

    Satisfies upper division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score; ANTH 2060 recommended or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4250 - The Ethnoecology of Southeast Asia

    (4 Units)
    (Same as GEOG 4250) Drawing on case studies from Island and Mainland Southeast Asia (including southern China) this course explores the long history of human-environmental interaction in the region. We examine the causes of stress and instability in that interaction and the attempts to restore viable relationships and systems.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4321 - Historical Archaeology

    (5 Units)
    Methodology of historical archaeology. Theoretical orientation and field techniques applied to investigation of historical archaeology. Problem orientation, research designs, data acquisition, and interpretation are emphasized.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2090 and consent of instructor.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; activity, 4 hours)


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  • ANTH 4400 - Observational Studies in Primate Behavior

    (1 Unit)
    Practical experience in the application of observational techniques to the study of monkeys and apes in nearby zoos. Structured workbook exercises guide the student through the methodology of research design and report preparation. May be repeated for a total of 3 units.


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  • ANTH 4410 - Talking Skeletons: Case Studies in Forensic Anthropology

    (3 Units)
    Utilizes a case study approach to demonstrate the application of analytical techniques, ethical responsibilities, and the training involved in the practice of forensic anthropology.


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  • ANTH 4420 - Bodies of Evidence

    (3 Units)
    Comprehensive study of the human skeleton. Topics include fundamentals of human osteology, bone biology, bone pathology, techniques of forensic anthropology, and the positive identification of human remains.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4500 - Growth of Anthropology

    (4 Units)
    The history of exploration, discovery, and development of viewpoints in anthropology. The lives and stories of those men and women who found the fossil humans, the “lost” tribes, civilizations and languages, and established the science of anthropology as well as current debates shaping the discipline.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2060 and consent of instructor.

    Offered: (Spring)


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  • ANTH 4605 - Archaeological Field Methods

    (4 Units)
    Techniques of site survey, sampling, and excavation with special emphasis on application of systematic field procedures, problem design, excavation, and recording of archaeological evidence under controlled field conditions in the Central Valley. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 units.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2090 or equivalent recommended or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4625 - Directed Lab Research

    (2 Units)
    Application of laboratory methods in the study and analysis of archaeological specimens. Emphasis on lithic materials, pottery, and animal bone studies. Written laboratory reports to be prepared by students. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2090 and consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4640 - Archaeological Expedition

    (1-4 Units)
    Practical experience in archaeological procedures under actual field conditions. The course may include study of known archaeological sites, survey of archaeologically unexplored areas, or excavation of specific sites. Instruction includes research design and methods of implementation, reconnaissance, mapping, recording, testing, and excavation of archaeological data. Related studies include field photography, instrument survey, faunal identification, microanalysis, and expedition logistics. Individual initiative is encouraged.

    Prerequisites: ANTH 2090 and 4605 recommended or consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4650 - Ethnographic Field School

    (3 Units)
    (Formerly Caribbean Field School) Historical and ethnographic analysis of non-Western cultures through immersion. Includes training in qualitative and quantitative research strategies, ethnographic field techniques, language (where applicable), and archival/ethnohistoric research methods.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4700-4799 - Studies in Physical Anthropology

    (1-4 Units)
    Studies in various aspects of physical anthropology such as faunal analysis, primate studies, human adaptability, and regional paleoanthropology.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4850 - Crafting Maya Identities: Household Archaeology in Mesoamerica (WP)

    (3 Units)
    An archaeological survey of identity formation among the ancient Maya and their neighbors.  Students will work with primary archaeological data to undersand the roots of Mesoamerican cultural practices seen in Latin America today.

    Satisfies upper division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score; ANTH 2090 (or equivalent) recommended.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4852 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems

    (3 Units)
    Theories and techniques of representation, production, and analysis of data in geographic information systems (GIS).  Methods of spatial data creation, data structuring, database design, surface models, and spatial visualization will be examined. (Offered under the subjects ANTH and GEOG)

    Prerequisites: GEOG 4750 or consent of instructor.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4900 - Directed Field Research

    (1-5 Units)
    Field research conducted in any subdiscipline of anthropology under the direction of a specific faculty member. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4910 - Cooperative Education

    (2-4 Units)
    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 department Co-op coordinator. May be repeated for a total of 8 units.

    Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and consent of departmental coordinator.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4940 - Internship in Anthropology

    (1-6 Units)
    Designed for students who are serving as interns in public or private agencies. Students serve internship as arranged between the agency and the department.

    Prerequisites: 9 upper-division units in anthropology and consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4950 - Selected Topics in Anthropology

    (1-5 Units)
    (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics vary each term, thus different topics may be taken for credit.

    Corequisites: ANTH 4953.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


  
  • ANTH 4960 - Senior Seminar

    (1-4 Units)
    Seminar for seniors in anthropology. Review and discussion of selected topics in anthropology. Each student is expected to report on an individual project.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore


 

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