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2018-2019 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Courses

 
  

  • BOTY 1010 - Plant Biology

    3 unit(s)
    Introduction to basic biological principles using plants as examples.  Cellular and molecular levels of organization, genetics, the mechanisms of heredity and evolution, ecology and structure-function relationships.

    Satisfies G.E. area B2.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours)






    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BOTY 3000 - Principles of Plant Propagation

    3 unit(s)
    Techniques, facilities, and materials used in the propagation and maintenance of horticulturally important plants. The water, temperature, and light requirements of domesticated plants also are considered, as well as methods of pest/disease control.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1150 (or equivalent introductory series) and CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110 with grades of C- or higher.

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






    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BOTY 3130 - Morphology of Plants, Algae, and Fungi

    4 unit(s)
    (Formerly BOTY 3100 and 3120) A comparative study of the structure, development, ecology, evolutionary relationships and economic importance of plants, algae, and fungi.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1150 (or equivalent introductory series) and CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110 with grades of C- or higher, or consent of instructor.

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






    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BOTY 3700 - Flowering Plants

    4 unit(s)
    Structure, kinds, taxonomic relationships, and classification of local flowering plants with practice in their collection and identification.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1150 (or equivalent introductory series) and CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110 with grades of C- or higher.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours; field trips)






    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BOTY 4000 - Medicinal Plants and Herbs

    3 unit(s)
    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. area UD-B and the Multicultural Requirement. Upper Division G.E. courses are designed to be taken after upper-division status (completion of 60 semester units) is attained.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing and completion of BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1150.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BOTY 4200 - Plant Physiology

    4 unit(s)
    Selected topics pertaining to metabolism, nutrition, and growth of plants.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 3310 with a grade of C- or higher and CHEM 3010/3012, or equivalent.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours)






    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BOTY 4600 - Plant Ecology

    4 unit(s)
    Study of the interrelationships between plants and their environment, with special emphasis on the structure, development, and causes of distribution of plant communities.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 1050 and BIOL 1150 (or equivalent introductory series) and CHEM 1100 and CHEM 1110 with grades of C- or higher, and BIOL 3680.

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






    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 0103 - Elementary Business Quantitative Analysis

    2 unit(s)
    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%.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 2090 - Ethics and Social Responsibility for Businesses and Businesspeople

    3 unit(s)
    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.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 3100 - Business Technical Writing Communication (WP)

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: Passing the Writing Proficiency Screening Test; junior standing; ENGL 1001 or 1002, and 2000 or equivalents.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 4901 - Business Professionalism

    1 unit(s)
    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 Stanislaus State 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.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 5000 - Introduction to the EMBA

    1 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the EMBA program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 5040 - Introduction to Business Analytics

    3 unit(s)
    Course provides an introduction to data analytics for business professionals. The fundamental principles and techniques of data analytics learned in this course will help students understand the role of data in areas such as management, information systems, accounting, finance, marketing, operations, and human resources. Students will build a fundamental data literacy and develop analytic skills to make data driven strategic decisions.

    Prerequisites: MATH 1610


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 5400 - Managing for Strategic Advantage in a Global Market

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the EMBA program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 5450 - Best Practices in Leadership

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the EMBA program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 5600 - Global Business Strategy

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the EMBA program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 5650 - Current Topics in Business Ethics

    3 unit(s)
    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.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 5700 - Crafting the Lean Business Enterprise

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the EMBA program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 5750 - Leading High-Performance Teams

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the EMBA program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 5960 - Individual Project

    3 unit(s)
    Course focus is on applying both professional and EMBA knowledge to actual business problems and solutions. Students will conceive of, write, and present original work in conjunction with a faculty advisor who will assist with the process. The project is developed throughout the program to complete the EMBA culminating experience requirement.

    Prerequisites: Acceptance into the EMBA program.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 7005 - Continuing Thesis or Project

    0 unit(s)
    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.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • BUS 7006 - Continuing Comprehensive Examination

    0 unit(s)
    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.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3000 - Professional Issues in Child Development

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: CDEV major, junior standing.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3010 - Child Abuse and Neglect

    1 unit(s)
    (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.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3020 - Child Guidance and Management

    3 unit(s)
    (Formerly PSYC 3020) Students will study theoretical models of guidance and management for academic, home, and clinical settings.  Direct application within a laboratory setting.

    Prerequisites: CDEV/PSYC 3010 and CDEV/PSYC 3140.

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






    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3030 - Cognitive Development in School Settings

    3 unit(s)
    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 Inquiry).


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3040 - Child Development in Cultural Context

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Satisfies G.E. area UD-D and the Multicultural Requirement. Upper Division G.E. courses are designed to be taken after upper-division status (completion of 60 semester units) is attained.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3050 - Home-Visiting in Early Intervention: Working with Families of Infants and Toddlers

    3 unit(s)
    An overview of home-visiting in early childhood programs. Topics to be covered include the purpose and rational for home visitation services, home visit curriculum development, infant toddler development and developmental risk, strategies for successful home visits, and experience conducting home visits.

    Prerequisites: CDEV 3010 and CDEV 3140.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3140 - Human Development I: Childhood

    3 unit(s)
    (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.

    Satisfies G.E. area UD-D. Upper Division G.E. courses are designed to be taken after upper-division status (completion of 60 semester units) is attained.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3170 - Early Cognitive Development

    3 unit(s)
    (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.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3180 - Early Social and Emotional Development

    3 unit(s)
    (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.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3181 - Early Childhood Development

    3 unit(s)
    (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.

    Prerequisites: CDEV/PSYC 3010 and CDEV/PSYC 3140.

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






    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3240 - Human Development II: Adolescence

    3 unit(s)
    (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.

    Satisfies G.E. area UD-D. Upper Division G.E. courses are designed to be taken after upper-division status (completion of 60 semester units) is attained.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3320 - Infant Development and Group Care

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: CDEV/PSYC 3010 and CDEV/PSYC 3140.

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






    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3340 - Human Development III: Adulthood and Aging

    3 unit(s)
    (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.

    Satisfies G.E. area UD-D. Upper Division G.E. courses are designed to be taken after upper-division status (completion of 60 semester units) is attained.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3440 - Developmental Assessment

    3 unit(s)
    (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.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 3550 - Early Intervention with High-Risk Children

    3 unit(s)
    (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.

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






    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 4000 - Child Development Research Methods

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: PSYC 2020, CDEV/PSYC 3010, CDEV/PSYC 3140, CDEV 3170, and CDEV 3180.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 4100 - Policy and Advocacy for Children and Families (WP)

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: CDEV/PSYC 3140 or CDEV/PSYC 3240, and completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 4180 - Developmental Programs for Children Birth to Eight Years

    3 unit(s)
    (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.

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






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  • CDEV 4200 - Multi-Contextual Aspects of Parenting and Families (WP)

    3 unit(s)
    Course will provide an overview of the theory and research examining how parenting and the family, across contexts and cultures, influence child development.

    Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: PSYC/CDEV 3140 or PSYC/CDEV 3240 or PSYC/CDEV 3340.  Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 4280 - Development of Social Cognition

    3 unit(s)
    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.

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






    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 4380 - Language and Literacy Development

    3 unit(s)
    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.

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






    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 4940 - Field Work in Child Development

    1-2 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 4945 - Internship at Child Development Center as Instructional Aide

    1 unit(s)
    (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.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 4946 - Internship at Child Development Center as Head Teacher

    2 unit(s)
    (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.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 4947 - Internship at Child Development Center as Assistant Administrator

    2 unit(s)
    (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.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 4948 - Child Development Senior Internship

    2 unit(s)
    (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-.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 4950 - Selected Topics in Child Development

    1-5 unit(s)
    (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.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 4960 - Organization and Administration of Early Childhood Programs

    3 unit(s)
    (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.

    Prerequisites: CDEV 4180.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 4965 - Child Development Senior Seminar

    2 unit(s)
    (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-.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  
  

  • CDEV 4990 - Senior Honors Thesis

    3 unit(s)
    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.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 5000 - Child Development Research and Applications

    3 unit(s)
    Course will be about research in child development with broad applications to the field. It will address developmental research issues with attention to: ethics, methods and design, data acquisition, analyses and interpretation. The format is intended to introduce students to faculty and their research interests and to inspire thought and discussion of students’ ideas for research theses or research inspired projects and literature reviews.

    Satisfies graduate writing proficiency for the M.A. in Child Development.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 5100 - Advanced Research Methods for Child Development

    3 unit(s)
    Course will provide advanced knowledge and skills requisite to conducting research in the field of child development. Qualitative and quantitative approaches to research methodology will be considered.

    Satisfies the Graduate Research Competency Requirement.

    Prerequisites: CDEV 5000


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 5140 - Advanced Child Development

    3 unit(s)
    Course is designed as a graduate-level overview of empirical research and theoretical constructs of child development. Course introduces a broad perspective on lifespan with emphasis on early development and serves as a foundation for the more specific seminars that follow.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 5160 - Advanced Seminar in Physical and Motor Development

    3 unit(s)
    Taking a thematic approach, this course will examine children’s physical and motor development by integrating advanced-level theory, research and practice. This course will focus on a different topic each semester. May be repeated for a total of six units.

    Prerequisites: CDEV 5140


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 5170 - Advanced Seminar in Cognitive and Language Development

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: CDEV 5140


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 5180 - Advanced Seminar in Social and Emotional Development

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: CDEV 5140.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 5280 - Child and Family Interventions

    3 unit(s)
    Course has been designed specifically to highlight varied evidence-based approaches to interventions with children and families. Students will be introduced to multiple interdisciplinary approaches to intervention with children, adolescents and families and will wrap up the course with discussion of overarching themes for successful intervention programs. Interventions selected for study and practice will vary be semester.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 5940 - Advanced Field Experience

    1-3 unit(s)
    Provides opportunity for child development graduate students to integrate theoretical and empirical knowledge and practice in an agency under the joint supervision of the Child Development Program and agency where assigned. Maximum of 3 units.

    Prerequisites: CDEV 5140 and Child Abuse and Neglect Training Certificate.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 5960 - Graduate Project

    1-3 unit(s)
    Preparation of a graduate project in an area of specialty for partial fulfillment of the master degree requirements. Maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of all foundation courses, CDEV 5000, CDEV 5100, and CDEV 5140.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 5970 - Graduate Comprehensive Exam Preparation

    1-3 unit(s)
    Preparation for, and completion of, a comprehensive examination in advanced child development foundation and an area of specialty for partial fulfillment of the master degree requirements. Maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of all foundation courses, CDEV 5000, CDEV 5100, and CDEV 5140.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 5980 - Individual Study

    1-3 unit(s)
    For students enrolled in the M.A. in Child Development in need of specialized independent work in an area related to their career or academic plan. Maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Must obtain consent of instructor.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CDEV 5990 - Graduate Thesis

    1-3 unit(s)
    Preparation of a graduate thesis in an area of specialty for partial fulfillment of the master degree requirements. Maximum of 6 units.

    Prerequisites: Successful completion of all foundation courses, CDEV 5000, CDEV 5100, and CDEV 5140.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CHEM 1000 - Chemistry in the Modern World

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Satisfies G.E. area B1.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours)






    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CHEM 1002 - Chemistry in the Modern World Laboratory

    1 unit(s)
    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 B3.

    Prerequisites: Prior or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 1000, or 3070.


    Spring 2024 Schedule of Classes | University Bookstore
  

  • CHEM 1100 - General Chemistry I

    4 unit(s)
    (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: Math Placement category 1 or 2, or MATH 1070, or MATH 1072.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour)






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  • CHEM 1102 - General Chemistry I Laboratory

    1 unit(s)
    Course emphasizes atomic structure, periodic properties, theories of bonding, kinetic theory of gases, solution chemistry.

    Satisfies G.E. area B3.

    Corequisites: CHEM 1100 unless already completed with a CR or grade of C- or higher.

    Prerequisites: Math Placement category 1 or 2, or MATH 1070, or MATH 1072.

    Hours: (Laboratory, 3 hours)






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  • CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry II

    4 unit(s)
    (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.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour)






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  • CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry II Laboratory

    1 unit(s)
    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.

    Hours: (Laboratory, 3 hours)






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  • CHEM 2010 - Quantitative Analysis and Basic Instrumental Techniques

    4 unit(s)
    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.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours)






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  • CHEM 2100 - Chemistry and Biochemistry for Nurses I

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Satisfies G.E. area B1.

    Prerequisites: Math Placement category 1 or 2.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours)






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  • CHEM 2950 - Selected Topics in Chemistry

    1-5 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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  • CHEM 3010 - Organic Chemistry I

    3 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1112.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours)






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  • CHEM 3012 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

    1 unit(s)
    Basic laboratory techniques, simple organic syntheses, isolation of natural products, multi-step syntheses, gas-liquid chromatography, thin-layer chromatography, qualitative organic analysis, spectroscopic applications to structure determination. Concurrent enrollment or prior successful completion of CHEM 3010 is required.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1112.

    Hours: (Laboratory, 3 hours)






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  • CHEM 3022 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

    1 unit(s)
    Continuation of CHEM 3012. Concurrent enrollment or prior successful completion of CHEM 3020 is required.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 3012.

    Hours: (Laboratory, 3 hours)






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  • CHEM 3050 - Forensic Chemistry

    4 unit(s)
    Application of chemical principles to the detection, analysis, and characterization of physical evidence in the context of forensic science.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1100, 1110, 2010, and 3010.

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






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  • CHEM 3070 - The Chemicals in Your Life

    3 unit(s)
    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 UD-B. Upper Division G.E. courses are designed to be taken after upper-division status (completion of 60 semester units) is attained.

    Prerequisites: Any course applicable to the General Education requirement in the sciences.


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  • CHEM 3090 - Chemistry in the Elementary School Classroom

    3 unit(s)
    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 Inquiry). (Not applicable to the major or minor in Chemistry.)

    Prerequisites: Completion of lower- and upper-division science requirements for the Liberal Studies program.


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  • CHEM 3100 - Environmental Chemistry

    3 unit(s)
    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 UD-B. Upper Division G.E. courses are designed to be taken after upper-division status (completion of 60 semester units) is attained.

    Prerequisites: Any course applicable to the General Education-Breadth requirement in the sciences.


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  • CHEM 3200 - Introduction to Fluorescence

    3 unit(s)
    Absorption of light, instrumentation, emission and excitation spectra, polarization and anisotropy, time-resolved fluorescence, quantum yields and quenching, FRET, fluorescence microscopy, fluorophores.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 3010 and PHYS 2100 and PHYS 2110, or PHYS 2250 and PHYS 2260 completed with a grade of C- or higher, or with consent of instructor.


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  • CHEM 4010 - Physical Chemistry I

    3 unit(s)
    Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, and Statistical Thermodynamics.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 2010 with a grade of C- or higher, MATH 2410, and PHYS 2110 or PHYS 2260.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours)






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  • CHEM 4012 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I

    1 unit(s)
    Laboratory techniques focused on Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, and Statistical Thermodynamics.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 4010 with a grade of C- or higher.

    Hours: (Laboratory, 3 hours)






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  • CHEM 4022 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II

    1 unit(s)
    Laboratory techniques focused on Chemical Kinetics, Quantum Mechanics, and Spectroscopy.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 4020 and 4012 completed with a grade of C- or higher.

    Hours: (Laboratory, 3 hours)






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  • CHEM 4030 - Biophysical Chemistry

    3 unit(s)
    Thermodynamics, physical equilibrium, the motions of biological molecules and kinetic of biomolecular reactions, biomolecular structures and interactions, and optical spectroscopy.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 2010 and CHEM 4400 completed with a grade of C- or higher; MATH 1410 and MATH 1420 (letter grade); and PHYS 2100 and PHYS 2110, or PHYS 2250 and PHYS 2260.


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  • CHEM 4100 - Instrumental Analysis (WP)

    4 unit(s)
    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.

    Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.

    Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score and CHEM 2010, CHEM 3020, and CHEM 4010 with C- or higher grades.

    Hours: (Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 6 hours)






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  • CHEM 4110 - Applied Instrumental Methods

    4 unit(s)
    The application of modern instrument methods to chemical analysis.  Students will learn the strengths and weaknesses of various instrumental methods and how to interpret the data from such methods.  Topics include nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectroscopy, infrared, Raman, visible, ultraviolet, and atomic absorption/emission spectroscopy, electrochemical techniques, and applications of chromatography.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 2010, Chem 4400, and CHEM 4030 completed with grades of C- or higher.

    Hours: (Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours)






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  • CHEM 4200 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    3 unit(s)
    Atomic structure, periodic properties, theories of bonding, structure, introduction to coordination chemistry, and reactions of representative elements.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 4020 or consent of instructor.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours)






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  • CHEM 4212 - Advanced Chemistry Laboratory

    2 unit(s)
    An advanced level course involving modern synthetic and instrumental techniques with an emphasis on inorganic chemistry.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 4020, 4100, and concurrent enrollment in CHEM 4200.


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  • CHEM 4300 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

    3 unit(s)
    Chemical kinetics, structure-reactivity relationships, molecular orbital theory, orbital symmetry, reactive intermediates, rearrangements and neighboring group effects; nucleophilic aliphatic substitution, photochemistry.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 3020.

    Hours: (Lecture, 3 hours)






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  • CHEM 4400 - Biochemistry I

    3 unit(s)
    Basic chemistry of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.  An introduction to enzymology and biochemical thermodynamics is also included.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 3020 with a C- or better.


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  • CHEM 4420 - Biochemistry II

    3 unit(s)
    An in-depth continuation of CHEM 4400. Additional topics will include anabolic and catabolic pathways of carbohydrate, protein, and lipid metabolism.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 4400 completed with a grade of C- or higher.


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  • CHEM 4422 - Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory

    2 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 4400 with a C- minimum grade.

    Hours: (Laboratory, 2 hours)






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  • CHEM 4610 - Computer Methods in Chemistry

    2 unit(s)
    Computer-based methods applied to problems in chemistry.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 2010, MATH 1420, and CS 1500, or equivalent.

    Hours: (Lecture, 1 hour; laboratory, 2 hours).






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  • CHEM 4910 - Cooperative Education

    2-4 unit(s)
    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.


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  • CHEM 4940 - Chemistry Internship

    2-4 unit(s)
    Designed for students in chemistry who wish to apply their educational experience to a practical situation in a public or private agency.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 2010, 3020, 3022 and consent of Department Internship Coordinator.


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  • CHEM 4950 - Selected Topics in Chemistry

    1-5 unit(s)
    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.

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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