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2010-2011 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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  • COGS 3300 - Cognition and Verbal Behavior

    (3 Units) Cognitive factors affecting the development and complexity of verbal behaviors are examined within the context of brain function and language environments.Prerequisites: COGS 2100 and 2300.


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  • COGS 4100 - Philosophical Aspects of Cognitive Science

    (3 Units) Intensive examination of the conceptual foundations of Cognitive Science, with an emphasis on the philosophical aspects of current theoretical issues. Analysis will focus on behaviorism and functionalism as models for understanding human cognition. Constructive criticism of the representational model of mind; discussion of the significance of recent developments in neuroscience, and of the connectionist movement in artificial intelligence.Satisfies G.E. area F3.Prerequisites: COGS 2100 or consent of instructor.


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  • COGS 4350 - The Information of Meaning

    (3 Units) Focuses on the contemporary theory of information and will include applications to biology/genetics, language/ linguistics, cognitive/artificial intelligence, philosophy, and the arts.Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G. One of two paired courses in the G.E. Summit Program (Humans in the Information Age).Prerequisites: Upper-division standing, completion of lower-division general education, BIOL 4350, and consent of Summit Program Coordinator.


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  • COGS 4440 - Psychology of Workplace Performance

    (3 Units) Workplace designs that ignore the psychological abilities of workers reduce productivity, increase turnover, and in extreme cases trigger injuries or fatalities. This course uses real-world examples to demonstrate these problems and how they can be avoided by applying current theories of human performance.(Formerly COGS 3200 Human Factors; same as PSYC 4440)


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  • COGS 4680 - Neural Nets and Intelligent Machines

    (4 Units) This course, with its associated laboratory, deals with the current designs of cognitive machines that exploit the kind of adaptive parallel processing and self-organizing networks used by brains for learning, memory, visual imaging, and pattern recognition. The laboratory will emphasize the exploration of cognitive models using computer simulation.Prerequisites: COGS 2300 or consent of instructor.(Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours)


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  • COGS 4950 - Selected Topics in Cognitive Studies

    (1-5 Units) Development of a selected branch of cognitive studies.Topics vary each term, thus different topics may be taken for credit.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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  • COGS 4965 - Senior Project

    (1-4 Units) A senior project developed in an area of Cognitive Studies under the direction of a specific faculty member.Can be taken for a maximum of 6 units total of which 3 units may count toward the major.Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor.


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  • COGS 4980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units) For students capable of independent work who need advanced or specialized study.May be repeated for a total of 6 units.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and coordinator of the Cognitive Studies program.


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  • COMM 2000 - Public Speaking

    (3 Units) Oral communication theory and practice in terms of the process, speaker, message, and audience. Emphasis on ethics, reasoning, evidence, listening, and criticism. Classroom activities include preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches.Satisfies G.E. Area A1.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 2005 - Honors Communication Seminar

    (3 Units) Oral communication theory and practice in terms of the process, speaker, message, and audience. Emphasis on ethics, reasoning, evidence, listening, and criticism. Classroom activities include preparation, presentation, and criticism of speeches.Open only to students in the University Honors Program.Satisfies G.E. Area A1.(Spring)


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  • COMM 2011 - Introduction to Communication Studies

    (3 Units) Introduction to the field of human communication as developed in contemporary theory and research. Recurrent variables in verbal and non-verbal interaction are traced through the intrapersonal, interpersonal, and multi-personal systems.Open only to freshmen and sophomores.Satisfies G.E. Area D2.(Fall)


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  • COMM 2110 - Group Discussion Processes

    (3 Units) The development of basic skills in small group communication. Study of and practice in discussion methodology, types of discussion groups, information gathering, problem solving, decision-making, and leadership roles.Satisfies G.E. Area A1.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 2200 - Introduction to Mass Media

    (3 Units) Provides an overview of historical, theoretical, economic, and societal perspectives on the mass media. Topics of special interest will include violence, pornography, advertising, learning, and politics as related to the media.Satisfies G.E. area D2.(Spring)


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  • COMM 2300 - Argumentation and Critical Thinking

    (3 Units) Introduction to argumentation, emphasizing critical thinking and reasoning. The process of constructing and evaluating sound arguments based on reasoning, evidence, and strategy. Analysis of legal, political, commercial, and academic argumentation and persuasion in oral and written forms of argumentation.Satisfies G.E. Area A3.Prerequisites: Completion of A1 and A2 G.E. requirements.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 2911 - Communication Projects

    (2 Units) Project course for involvement of the student in a variety of speech and/or instructional related activities. Options include such projects as campus speech activities, broadcasting, and participation in community projects.May be repeated for a total of 8 units.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 2950 - Selected Topics in Speech

    (1-5 Units) Development of a selected branch of speech communication.(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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  • COMM 3100 - Advanced Interpersonal Communication

    (3 Units) Structure and communication processes in two-person relationships. A review of the history, current theories, and research findings in such areas as interpersonal attraction, mate selection, compatibility, power, love, sex roles, conflict, and divorce. Alternative forms of close relationships are analyzed, including friendship, cohabitation, and homosexual relations.Satisfies G.E. Area F3.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 3110 - Organizational Communication

    (3 Units) Theory, problems, and practices of communication in organizations. Examination of organizational communication systems, cultures, and contemporary developments related to ethics and technology.Prerequisites: Junior standing, or consent of instructor.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 3120 - Management Communication

    (3 Units) The study and practice of communication principles, techniques, and forms required of managers in the organizational context. Emphasis upon message preparation and exchange in interviews, technical reports, panel-conferences, and public presentations.Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.


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  • COMM 3140 - Persuasive Messages

    (3 Units) Examination of the logical and psychological principles used in oral and written persuasive messages. Students will analyze the persuasive process and develop effective rhetorical messages. Ethical responsibility of the communicators will be considered.Prerequisites: Communication Studies majors only, junior standing, or consent of instructor.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 3150 - Professional Speaking

    (3 Units) Study and practice of advanced presentational speaking in professional/business settings.  Emphasis upon delivery, organizational strategies, adapting to diverse audiences, and how to use new technology.(Formerly Advanced Presentational Speaking)Prerequisites: Completion of G.E. Area A-1 such as COMM 2000, or consent of instructor


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  • COMM 3200 - Communication Theory (WP)

    (3 Units) Covers primary communication theories, both verbal and nonverbal. Particular attention is given to macro theories, derivative theoretical extensions, and new paradigms. Communication contexts encompass interpersonal to mass media and cultural communication theories. Considers the purpose, goals, and criteria used in the evaluation of a communication theory.(Formerly COMM 4000)Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score. Junior standing.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 3400 - Oral Interpretation of Children’s Literature

    (3 Units) Application of principles of oral interpretation to children’s literature. Types of children’s literature with emphasis on criteria for selection of literature for oral interpretation, story telling, as well as reading.Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Humanistic Inquiry)Prerequisites: COMM 2000, or COMM 2110, or consent of instructor.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 3500 - Web Design and Analysis

    (3 Units) Principles of web design and usability using human- entered design principles. Practice and theory of user research including usability testing, interviews, and task analysis. Students will learn a sampling of the human-centered design techniques and have the opportunity to apply them to real-world problems.


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  • COMM 3550 - News from the Front: Media and Public Perception

    (3 Units) Examines the role played by the media in shaping public perceptions of conflicts and the role played by nationalism, socioeconomic interests, media practices, and values in shaping media content.Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G.Prerequisites: Completion of lower-division G.E. area C2 requirements.


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  • COMM 3900 - Communication Research Methods

    (4 Units) Designed to acquaint students with forms of research in speech communication. Samples from the research literature will be studied from the points of view of the research problems posed, the designs employed, and the techniques required.Prerequisites: COMM 2011 or 2200 and junior standing or consent of instructor.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 3930 - Community Forensics Practicum

    (2 Units) Provides an opportunity to prepare for and participate in community forensics competition. Laboratory preparation offered for inexperienced participants prior to public presentation. Includes debate and individual speaking events.May be repeated for a total of 8 units.Prerequisites: COMM 2300 or ENGL 2000 or PHIL 2000 or consent of instructor.


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  • COMM 3960 - Communication Careers

    (1 Unit) Identifies and explores some of the career options available to Communication Studies graduates. An overview of resources and opportunities provided by the Department of Communication Studies and the University will also be provided.(Formerly Communication Colloquium)


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  • COMM 4020 - Communication in the Classroom

    (3 Units) This course focuses on classroom communication such as listening, perception, verbal and nonverbal messages, and instructional strategies. It includes a communication analysis of a classroom observation and the introduction of creative dramatics techniques.Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Humanistic Inquiry)(Formerly COMM 3020)(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 4030 - Communication Research Analysis

    (3 Units) Explores the formulation of research designs used in communication research techniques. Focuses on the nature of measurement, data analysis, and interpretation of findings. Includes the use of computer programs used in the calculation and reporting of results. Will involve understanding and performing basic research.Prerequisites: COMM 3900 or consent of instructor.(Fall)


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  • COMM 4040 - Gender Communication

    (3 Units) This course examines the relationship between gender and communication, explores theories of gender development and identify, analyzes gendered verbal and nonverbal communication, and looks at gender in specific settings.(Offered under the subjects GEND and COMM)(Spring)


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  • COMM 4050 - Relational Communication

    (3 Units) Analyzes relationships such as cross-sex friendships, gay and lesbian, single parenting, and dual career marriages to reveal important themes relating to social, psychological, and economic constructs impacting women and men.(Offered under the subjects COMM and GEND)(Formerly New Rules for Social Relationships)


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  • COMM 4060 - Family Communication

    (3 Units) Analyses of the family as a communication system, including the role of communication in gender systems across families, cultures, institutions, societies, and time.(Offered under the subjects COMM and GEND)Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.(Fall)


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  • COMM 4100 - Group Communication

    (3 Units) Studies in small group theory and research. Participation in informal task groups devoted to such concepts as cooperation and competition, power, roles, status, and leadership as these relate to the variables of communication and productivity.Prerequisites: COMM 3100 or consent of instructor.

     


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  • COMM 4110 - Organizational Communication Diagnosis and Design

    (3 Units) Application of research methods in the diagnosis of organizational communication processes and the design of communication training to meet organizational needs. Develops skills in the study of organizational communication cultures based upon prior research and the development and conduct of organizational communication training. Provides option for service learning component.(Formerly Organizational Communication)Prerequisites: COMM 3200 or COMM 4140, and COMM 3900, or consent of instructor.


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  • COMM 4115 - Communication for Leadership

    (3 Units) Study and analysis of communication patterns for leadership. Emphasis upon classical (such as trait, behavioral, contingency) and contemporary (charismatic, transformational, servant, team) leadership communication theories, including multidisciplinary perspectives.Prerequisites: COMM 3110, 3140, or consent of instructor.


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  • COMM 4120 - Public Relations Campaigns

    (3 Units) Tools and techniques of public relations. Application of public relations principles in a public relations campaign.(Formerly Advanced Persuasion and Social Influence)Prerequisites: COMM 4210 and either COMM 3200 or COMM 4140, or consent of instructor.(Spring)


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  • COMM 4130 - Communication and Aging

    (3 Units) Provides a framework for better understanding the process of cross-generational communication and the improvement of communication competencies for interaction with older persons. Covers such topics as interpersonal communication dispositions of the long living, sensory barriers to effective communication, communication perspectives in social psychological theories of aging, and the influence of context.Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.


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  • COMM 4140 - Rhetorical Theory

    (3 Units) Rhetorical theory from classical to modern times. Influence of Aristotelian principles on development of rhetorical thought. Significant movements in development of rhetoric in France, Great Britain, and United States.Prerequisites: Junior standing.


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  • COMM 4150 - Nonverbal Communication

    (3 Units) Relationships of nonverbal communication with establishing, maintaining, and developing inter personal interaction. Relationships between verbal and nonverbal components of communication. Recent trends that contribute to theories of nonverbal communication.Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.(Spring)


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  • COMM 4160 - Intercultural Communication

    (3 Units) Examines intercultural communication on the interpersonal level. In particular, it looks at the ways in which cultural differences can lead to misunderstandings. As such, the cultural assumptions brought to the interpersonal communication encounter will be explored. Through such inquiry, insights will be obtained about communicating competently with persons of other cultures.Satisfies G.E. area G.Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 4165 - Communication in Global Organizations

    (3 Units) Examines intercultural and international communication theory, research, and practices in diverse work-place contexts.  Focus is on developing communication competence in multinational and global organizations.(Formerly Communication in Multinational Organizations)Prerequisites: COMM 3110, COMM 4160, or consent of instructor.


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  • COMM 4170 - Professional Interviewing

    (3 Units) Considers interviewing from a communication process perspective. Provides understanding and experience in developing skills and techniques applicable in various interview contexts: selection, appraisal, exit, and research. Covers pre- interviewing planning, interview techniques, current EEO laws and standards, and post-interview processes.Useful for students in Business Administration, Education, Social Sciences, and Communication Studies.Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 4180 - Health Communication

    (3 Units) Provides a framework for better understanding the processes and theories of Health Care Communication, and the improvement of communication competencies for interaction between Health Care professionals and the public they serve. Covers interpersonal, group, and organizational contexts. Also, examines intercultural and ethical elements of Health Care Communication.Prerequisites: COMM 3140 and COMM 3900, or consent of instructor.(Spring)


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  • COMM 4190 - Conflict and Communication

    (3 Units) Introduces students to the theory and practice of conflict management with emphasis on the role of communication.Prerequisites: COMM 3200 or COMM 4140, or consent of instructor.


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  • COMM 4200 - Mass Media Theory and Research

    (3 Units) Examines the role played by the mass media in shaping societies and perceptions of societies, with special emphasis on images of cultures in an international context. The focus of the course is on the interaction between mass media theory and research.(Formerly Mass Communication Perspectives)Prerequisites: COMM 3900 and either COMM 3200 or COMM 4140, or consent of instructor.(Spring)


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  • COMM 4210 - Public Relations

    (3 Units) A perspective on public relations as integrated into overall workings of public and private organizational strategy and tactics. Key processes required in practice of public relations and standards required for professionalism.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 4220 - Technology and Communication

    (3 Units) Course will survey various forms of computer- mediated communication and give students an understanding of how information and communication technologies create constraints and opportunities for social change, identity formation, and relationship building. Theoretical approaches to the study of technology and communication will be discussed. Students will leave the course with a solid understanding of the ways in which the Internet has changed the way we think about and form relationships and communities.Satisfies G.E. area F3.


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  • COMM 4400 - Visual Communication

    (3 Units) Introduction to the use of visual elements in communication, including how visual information, both physiologically and socially, is processed. Special emphasis will be placed on how the multimedia presentation of messages impacts meaning.Prerequisites: COMM 3200 or COMM 4140 or COMM 4200, or consent of instructor.(Fall)


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  • COMM 4800 - First and Second Language Acquisition

    (3 Units) Designed for liberal studies majors interested in obtaining the elementary teaching credential. Examines the theoretical, linguistic, physical, social, cognitive, and educational aspects of both first and second language acquisition.(Formerly COMM 3010)Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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  • COMM 4900 - Senior Capstone

    (3 Units) Includes a synthesis of existing knowledge; explores formulation of research designs in contemporary communication techniques.  Methodologies and topics may vary; may include quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods data collection.Prerequisites: Senior standing, COMM 3200, COMM 3900, minimum of 18 units completed in the major, or consent of instructor.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 4920 - Communication Practicum

    (1-4 Units) Placement in a profit/non-profit agency for professional development and integration of pedagogy with field experience.Journal/reflection paper and conferences with the department coordinator required. May be repeated for a total of 8 units dependent on the approval of the student’s adviser.Prerequisites: At least sophomore standing and consent of the department coordinator.


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  • COMM 4940 - Organizational Communication Internship

    (2-4 Units) Designed for students in Organizational Communication who want to apply, integrate, and explore their educational experience as an intern in a public or private organization.May be repeated for credit.Prerequisites: Completion of 20 units in the Organizational Communication/Public Relations option.(Fall, Spring)


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  • COMM 4950 - Selected Topics in Communication Studies

    (1-5 Units) Development of a selected branch of human communication.(Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics may vary each term, thus different topics may be taken for credit.Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.


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  • COMM 5980 - Individual Study

    (1-4 Units) Individual study for qualified postbaccalaureate students in need of advanced and specialized study.May be repeated for a total of 6 units.Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.


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  • CS 1000 - Introduction to Computers

    (3 Units) Introduction to the computer for the non-Computer Science major. Selected computer applications, beginning programming, review of hardware and software, social impact of computing, and the future of the computer. Use of microcomputers.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Fall, Spring)


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  • CS 1020 - Elements of Computing

    (1 Unit) Introduction to the computer for the non-computer science major. Selected computer applications, review of hardware and software components of a computer, social impact of computing, and the future of the computer. Use of personal computers, particularly effective use of common tools like word processors and spreadsheets. Enrollment preference will be given to CAMP program participants.Freshman only.(Lecture, 1 hour)(Fall)


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  • CS 1500 - Computer Programming I

    (3 Units) The usual entry course for Computer Science majors. Algorithm development and problem-solving methods. Design and development of computer programs using a structured programming language such as C++.Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Fall, Spring)


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  • CS 2000 - Effective Computing

    (3 Units) To familiarize students with current computing technologies used within education, home, and business environments. Topics include productivity tools such as word processing, spreadsheets, hardware, and operating systems. There also will be discussion of ethical and social issues concerning information technologies. Enrollment preference will be given to Liberal Studies majors.Students may not use both CS 2000 and CS 4000 to satisfy G.E. requirements.Satisfies G.E. area E1.Prerequisites: (Credit may not be given for both CS 2000 and CS 4000.)(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CS 2500 - Computer Programming II

    (3 Units) Continued development of discipline in program design, in style and expression, and in debugging and testing, especially for larger programs. Introduction to algorithmic analysis, string processing, recursion, internal search/sort methods, and simple data structures. Introduction to professional methodologies and ethics.Prerequisites: CS 1500.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Fall, Spring)


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  • CS 2700 - Assembly Language and Computer Architecture

    (3 Units) Computer programming at the machine level. Machine language and basic machine architecture, addressing modes, subprogram linkage, program sectioning and overlays, I/O programming, macros, and interrupts.Prerequisites: CS 2500.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Fall)


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  • CS 3000 - Communication Networks

    (3 Units) Introduction to the operation of computer networks. Communication standards and protocols, network layers, data and packet transmission, internetworking, network applications, emerging technologies, software monitoring tools, social and ethical issues.Prerequisites: CS 2500(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CS 3100 - Data Structures and Algorithms

    (3 Units) Fundamental concepts and abstraction of data structures. The design and analysis of algorithms involving such data structures as arrays, stacks, queues, lists, trees, strings, graphs, and files. Techniques for estimating the time and memory requirements of computer programs. Several large programming assignments.Prerequisites: CS 2500.(Fall, Spring)


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  • CS 3150 - Nonlinear Systems and Chaos

    (3 Units) Addresses theoretical and quantitative methods useful for work with nonlinear systems from many fields. Together with its laboratory, the course provides experience with phase space maps, Poincare sections, basins of attraction, strange attractors, and fractals and fractal dimensionality. Emphasizes systems best described by discrete math. Examples are drawn from physics, biology, cognitive science, economics, and other areas.(Same as COGS 3150)Prerequisites: COGS 2300 or consent of instructor.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours).


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  • CS 3200 - Computer Simulation Techniques

    (3 Units) Introduction to simulation, planning computer simulation experiments, simulation models. Simulation methodology, design of experiments, analysis of data validation of models and results. Programming selected applications using simulation languages such as GPSS or simscript.Prerequisites: MATH 1600 or 1610 or 1620 ECON 3205, and CS 1500 or CIS 2010.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Spring)


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  • CS 3500 - Human-Centered Design

    (3 Units) Introduction to the principles of usability and human-centered design, with a particular emphasis on the design of software and WWW interfaces.  Human cognition and perception abilities and limits and their effects on design.  How to design, prototype, and evaluate user interfaces using a variety of methods.Satisfies G.E. area F1.(Lecture, 3 hours)


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  • CS 3600 - Computer Graphics I

    (3 Units) Introduction to computer graphics programming using a current graphics API with emphasis on the use of computer graphics in the sciences and mathematics. Course includes modeling, rendering, animation, interaction, and realism.Prerequisites: CS 2500.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Fall)


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  • CS 3740 - Computer Organization

    (3 Units) Overview of logical hardware technologies used in digital computer systems, including memory organization, bus structures, CPU pipelining and parallelism, and control unit organization.Prerequisites: CS 2700.(Spring)


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  • CS 3750 - Operating Systems I

    (3 Units) Introduction to computer operating system design and implementation issues. Historical development of operating systems; management of processes, concurrent processes, storage, and I/O systems; distributed operating systems; protection and security; ethical issues relating to security and privacy; and case studies of operating systems.Prerequisites: CS 3100 and CS 3740.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Fall)


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  • CS 3850 - Object Oriented Programming

    (3 Units) Presents the most important object-oriented features of a computer programming language such as C++. Emphasis on effective use of the paradigm. Counts for Computer Science elective credit.Prerequisites: CS 2500 or consent of instructor.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CS 4000 - Personal Computing

    (3 Units) Gives the student the knowledge and experience needed to use a personal computer effectively. A range of computers and software will be available; as much as possible, the student will be able to learn about systems which are directly usable in his or her area of study. Topics include discussions of computer hardware, the range of capabilities of the personal computer, how to evaluate a piece of software, and how software is written.Satisfies G.E. area F1. Students may not use both CS 2000 and CS 4000 to satisfy G.E. requirements.Prerequisites: Upper-division standing. (Credit may not be given for both CS 2000 and CS 4000.)(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Fall, Winter, Spring)


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  • CS 4100 - Programming Languages (WP)

    (3 Units) Study of programming language concepts such as binding, data structures, string handling, control structures, as embodied in various programming languages.Satisfies upper-division writing proficiency requirement.Prerequisites: Completion of the Writing Proficiency Screening Test with a passing score and CS 3100.(Spring)


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  • CS 4250 - Database Management Systems

    (3 Units) Modeling, development, and implementation of database systems using storage structures, data definition languages, and data manipulation languages for the relational approach to database management. Database integrity and security problems. Historical development of database systems.Prerequisites: CS 3100.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Spring)


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  • CS 4270 - Ecommerce Systems Design

    (3 Units) Study of technologies and architectures of large, complex, and robust Ecommerce Systems. Discussion of the design and implementation of major subsystems of Ecommerce Systems. Topics: Java and OO design, n-tier architectures, DB access, Java Servlets, and a significant project.Prerequisites: CS 3100 and basic Java.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CS 4300 - Compiler Theory

    (3 Units) Lexical, syntactic, and semantic analyses and syntax directed translation of programming languages. Includes symbol table construction, error diagnostics, and code generation.Prerequisites: CS 4100.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Fall)


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  • CS 4410 - Automata, Computability, and Formal Languages

    (3 Units) Finite state concepts; sequential machines and state minimization; Chomsky grammar; algorithms on grammars; computability and Turing machines; non-computable functions.Prerequisites: CS 4100.(Spring)


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  • CS 4440 - Theory of Algorithms

    (3 Units) A systematic study of the design and efficiency analysis of algorithms. Coverage of fundamental techniques of algorithms such as greedy, divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, graph techniques, probabilistic, and parallel. An introduction to computational complexity theory: problem reduction, NP-complete problems, and other complexity classes.Prerequisites: CS 3100 and MATH 2300.(Spring)


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  • CS 4450 - Coding and Information Theory

    (3 Units) Topics to be selected from error detecting and correcting codes, encryption and decryption techniques, RSA and knapsack codes, algebraic coding theory, Hamming distance, sphere packing and its relation to optimal codes, Hamming, Huffman and Gray codes, entropy, channel capacity and Shannon’s theorem, bandwidth and the sampling theorem.Prerequisites: CS 3100 or MATH 2300 or equivalent.(Fall)


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  • CS 4480 - Artificial Intelligence

    (3 Units) Notational systems, structures, and strategies for their choice; search strategies; parallel vs. serial processing; communication and perception; applications in psychology, medicine, and robotics.Prerequisites: CS 3100.


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  • CS 4600 - Computer Graphics II

    (3 Units) Computer graphics algorithms and techniques, implementing the graphics techniques used in CS 3600. Projections and transformations, color models, polygon interpolation, advanced splines, ray tracing, volume rendering, and various specialized techniques.Prerequisites: CS 3600; MATH 2530 or equivalent is recommended.(Spring)


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  • CS 4750 - Operating Systems II

    (3 Units) A study of operating systems theory, design, and implementation. Topics may include kernel internals; distributed systems; experimental systems; system programming, generation, and configuration; process coordination; and protection and security.(Formerly CS 3760)Prerequisites: CS 3750.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Spring)


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  • CS 4800 - Software Engineering

    (3 Units) Introduction to formal techniques in software design, development, and verification. The students will form teams. Each team will design a significant software project.(Formerly CS 3800)Prerequisites: CS 3100.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)(Fall)


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  • CS 4840 - Computer Security and Cryptography

    (3 Units) Study of techniques used to protect stored or communicated information against an adversary.  Discussion of basic system security, protocols for data integrity, secure storage and communication, and applications of cryptography.  Topics:  mathematical foundations, system security, data integrity, and cryptographic protocols.Prerequisites: CS 3100.(Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 2 hours)


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  • CS 4910 - Cooperative Education

    (1-3 Units) 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 a departmental coordinator.May be repeated for a total of six units.Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and consent of coordinator.


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  • CS 4940 - Practicum in Computer Science

    (1-3 Units) Practical experience through directed work with department faculty/staff to extend coursework knowledge.May be repeated for a total of six units.Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.


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  • CS 4950 - Selected Topics in Computer Science

    (1-5 Units) Development of a selected branch of computer science.(Topics to be specified in Class Schedule). Topics vary each term. Different topics may be taken for a maximum of 6 units.Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor.


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  • CS 4951 - Selected Topics in Computer Science

    (1-5 Units) Development of a selected branch of computer science.(Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics vary each term. Different topics may be taken for a maximum of 6 units.Corequisites: CS 4953.Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor.


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  • CS 4960 - Seminar in Computer Science

    (1 Unit) Presentation and discussion of selected topics in computer science from the current literature.Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of instructor.(Spring)


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  • ECON 2500 - Principles of Macroeconomics

    (3 Units) Macroeconomics: scope, method, economic resources, monetary system, income determination, economic stability-instability, public finance.Satisfies G.E. area D2.(Fall, Spring)


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  • ECON 2510 - Principles of Microeconomics

    (3 Units) Microeconomics: price system and market structures, public policy, and income distribution. Fundamentals of international economics; international trade, principles and problems of economic growth and development, analysis of economic systems. Special problem areas in American economy: urban economics, environmental economics, agricultural economics.Satisfies G.E. area D2.Prerequisites: ECON 2500 recommended.(Fall, Spring)


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  • ECON 2950 - Selected Topics in Economics

    (1-5 Units) Development of a selected topic in economics. (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Topics may vary each term. Different topics may be taken for credit.(Fall, Spring)


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  • ECON 3100 - Economic History of the United States

    (3 Units) Analysis of American business organizations and economic growth from colonial period to present with emphasis on evolution and changes in the American system.Satisfies G.E. area F3.(Fall, Spring)


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  • ECON 3150 - National Income Analysis

    (3 Units) Analysis of macroeconomic conditions and adjustments in a free enterprise system. National income accounting and employment theory.Prerequisites: ECON 2500 and2510 or consent of instructor.


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  • ECON 3205 - Quantitative Analysis

    (4 Units) A study of econometric techniques for measurement of economic relationships, analysis and forecasting of business situations, and testing of economic theories.A course in basic statistics is recommended but not required.Prerequisites: ECON 2500 and 2510 or consent of instructor.(Lecture, 3 hours;laboratory, 2 hours)(Fall)


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  • ECON 3320 - Money and Banking

    (3 Units) Money and the level of economic activity; supply and demand for money; competition among financial institutions; the Federal Reserve System and monetary policy.Prerequisites: ECON 2500 and 2510 or consent of instructor.(Spring)


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