(1-5Units) Development of a selected topic in French. Topics will vary. (Topics to be specified in Class Schedule) Different topics may be taken for credit.
(1-4Units) For advanced undergraduate students prepared for independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study in French. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.
(1-4Units) For postbaccalaureate students prepared for independent work and in need of advanced and specialized study in French. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.
(3Units)(Same as SOCL 2010) Examines a variety of approaches to understanding sexual behavior. Typical patterns of sexual interactions will be contrasted with deviant sex styles. Presents a wide range of conflicting viewpoints on some of the most controversial issues today including abortion, sex education, and AIDS.
(3Units) Interdisciplinary exploration of women’s and feminist organizing, resistance, and progress from the mid-1800s to the present. The course will address social, historical, and political contexts influencing issues, methods, and outcomes.
GEND 2500 - Women’s Development and Lifestyle Choices
(3Units) Examines female development and experiences, psychology, and current choices. The latter would include comparative analysis of development from a woman’s perspective. Special attention will be given to the feminine experience in decision-making, career advancement, and balancing the various components of one’s life.
(3Units)(Formerly MDIS 4000 and Women’s Studies Colloquium) Exploration of current research on gender and the methods utilized in gender- based research. Guest lecturers share the processes and outcomes of their own research on gender studies topics. May be repeated one time with approval of program director.
(3Units)(Formerly Chicanas in Society and Culture) (Offered under the subjects GEND and ETHS) An interdisciplinary course on las chicanas that will investigate sociological situations and cultural contradictions of Chicanas. Issues of gender role expectations, tradition and change, and Chicana feminism will be studied. Chicana contributions to society will be examined.
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects SOCL and GEND) A review of existing research and issues related to the social construction of diverse masculinities in contemporary societies. An emphasis on topics such as violence, sexualities, work, families, men’s associations, and health.
GEND 3444 - Gender and Sexuality in the Middle East
(4Units)(Offered under the subjects PSCI and GEND) Offers a study of women and sexuality in the Middle East region with special emphasis on the Arab world. It deals with the issues of gender conflict and the changing roles of women in society. Deals extensively with the subject of the impact of Islam on the lives of women and men. The subject of feminism in the Middle East also will be covered.
(3Units) Designed to analyze the social construction of gender. We will explore the various social institutions and practices that encourage the existing conceptions of masculinity and femininity. Early childhood socialization, practices of parenting, the educational institution, family structures, economic and work structures, the legal institution, violence against women, and intimate relationship practices will be analyzed in terms of their contribution to the social construction of gender.
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects PSYC and GEND) Provides a psychological examination of the nature and experiences of women in contemporary society. Topics to be discussed include women and power, the meaning of sexuality, stress and conflict surrounding women’s roles, and male-female relationships.
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects GEND and PHED) Introduction to the female’s role within the American sport experience. Historical and sociocultural perspectives which have influenced the involvement of women in a traditionally male sports world will be emphasized.
GEND 3900 - Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality (WP)
(3Units)(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: Passing the Writing Proficiency Screening Test; ANTH 2060 recommended or consent of instructor.
GEND 3950 - International Non-European Women Authors
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects GEND and ENGL) Readings in women authors from the non-European world, i.e., from Africa, India, the Near East, the Orient, Latin America, the Caribbean.
Prerequisites: ENGL 3150 or consent of instructor.
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects ETHS and GEND) Basic sociological structure and functions of the family as a social institution. Application of role theory to the Chicano family as a unit of interacting personalities. Courtship, marriage, and child-rearing practices, etc. The relationship of the Chicano family with other institutional factors of the society. Stress is placed on the changing sex roles for the Chicano family members.
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects ETHS and GEND) A social psychological approach to studying the African American family as a basic social unit. A variety of perspectives are used to describe and explain how family members function in terms of courtship, marriage, child rearing practices, etc. The family’s relationship with other institutions in the wider society also is considered.
GEND 4020 - The African American Woman: Soul Sister
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects ETHS and GEND) A review of popular notions about the identity of the African American woman in the United States. Stereotypes will be contrasted with examples of her position, role, and status in past and present society. Explanations or systematic accounts regarding the African American woman’s behavior will be offered from a social psychological perspective.
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects GEND and ETHS) An exploration of the rich diversity in Asian American families as they reflect the cultural histories and adaptations of East and Southeast Asian peoples in America. The nature of family organization, the socioeconomics of family resources,changing gender and status roles within the family, and the socialization process of family members into the ethnic and majority cultures will be examined.
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects GEND and COMM) 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.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
(3Units) 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)
Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
(3Units) Analyses of the family as a communication system, including the role of communication in gender systems across families, cultures, institutions, societies, and time. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. (Offered under the subjects COMM and GEND)
(3Units) Examination of the progress toward achievement of gender equity in education and the manner in which education responds to, reflects, and shapes societal perspectives on gender.
GEND 4110 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Issues in Education
(3Units) An exploration of the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students and school personnel; curricular and co-curricular inclusion of LGBT experiences and contributions; relevant law and policy; and strategies for enhancing equity, safety, and academic and personal development.
GEND 4150 - Gender and Ethnicity in Children’s Literature and Culture
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects GEND and ETHS) Examination of the representations of gender and ethnicity in children’s literature and media attending to sociohistorical and racial/cultural representation, gender and sexuality, stereotyping, class status, assimilation/ acculturation, multiculturalism, and diversity.
(3Units) A study of historical and contemporary feminist, masculinity, and queer theories including attention to the variety of theoretical perspectives; intersections of race, class, sexuality, and gender; and applications of theory.
(3Units) Examines theology, the thematic treatment of women, and reconstructs major themes from a woman-created approach. It contrasts contemporary trends in women’s spirituality with the liturgical tradition.
(3Units)(Formerly Changing Sex Roles in Organizations) (Offered under the subjects GEND and PSCI) Deals with changes in the work environment resulting from the influx and upward mobility of women into professional positions. Addresses the dynamics of the change for both men and women. Specific topics include changing demographics, cultural taboos, problems, and the legal climate.
(4Units)(Formerly GEND/PSCI 3700) (Offered under the subjects PSCI and GEND) Focuses on the politics of ethnicity and gender. It will begin with a consideration of the Europatriarchal ideology underlying social relations in capitalist societies, investigate the impact on the relations on peoples experiencing colonization (Native Americans, African-Americans, Mexican-Americans, Asian-Americans, other “third world” peoples, and women everywhere) and discrimination because of sexual preferences, and conclude with critical perspectives arising out of contemporary liberation movements.
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects GEND and PSCI) Designed to examine American law, focusing upon significant, recent, and current cases and opinion which act to discriminate between the rights, duties, and obligations of men and women on the basis of gender.
(3Units) Exploration of transsexual and transgender in medical and legal contexts from the early 20th century to the present, the emergence of transgender agency and its impacts, and the emergence of a transgender critical discourse.
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects ENGL and GEND) Readings in prose and poetry by women authors selected to highlight the tradition of female writing. Significant themes, techniques, circumstances, and authors from the 17th to the 20th century.
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects ENGL and GEND) Readings in prose and poetry by American women authors selected to highlight the tradition of female writings. Significant themes, techniques, circumstances, and authors from the 17th to the 20th century.
(3Units) Changing U.S. family structures, dynamics, and experiences, colonial period to present. Reference to wider developments in U.S. history and to consideration of race, class, and ethnicity. (Course offered under the subjects GEND and HIST)
Prerequisites: One year of college-level history or consent of instructor.
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects PHIL and GEND) Philosophical examination of the experience and status of women, the construction of gender, and the intersections between feminism, race, class, age, and sexual orientation.
(3Units)(Formerly GEND 3680) (Offered under the subjects HIST and GEND) American history with reference to female experiences, value systems, and ethnic diversity from the Colonial period to the present. Includes discussion of various theoretical approaches.
Prerequisites: One year of college-level history or consent of instructor.
GEND 4750 - Comparative World Women: Perceptions of Gender
(3Units)(Offered under the subjects HIST and GEND) Designed to compare women in pre-modern and modern worlds in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America to those of the West.
(2-4Units) Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience in supervised paid employment within the discipline. Students are placed in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and departmental Co-op coordinator. May be repeated for a total of 8 units depending upon departmental policy.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; consent of departmental coordinator.
(1-4Units) An opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience through unpaid work in an agency or setting addressing gender issues. Also involves a journal/reflection paper and conferences with the program director. May be repeated for a total of 8 units.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and consent of the program director.
GEND 4930 - Studies in Activism: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality
(3Units) Studies of social movements and activists addressing issues related to sex, gender, and/or sexual orientation, emphasizing comparative and/or transnational activism. Topics vary by term and include Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Activism in U.S. and Global Contexts and Comparative Feminist Activism. Different topics may be taken for credit.
(1-5Units)(Formerly Selected Topics in Women’s Studies) Development of a particular branch of gender studies. (Topics to be specified in the Schedule of Classes) Topics vary each year. Different topics may be taken for credit.
(3Units)(Formerly Introduction to Natural Environment) Analysis of the distribution and character of major aspects of the natural environment, including weather, climate, landforms, soils, vegetation, and their significance and meaning to humans; humankind’s impact on and use of these elements.
(3Units) A broad-based geographical survey of major components of human culture, including forms of livelihood, religion, and language. An introduction to themes in the study of folk culture, popular culture, and settlement patterns.
GEOG 2400 - Global Cultures and Environments - Europe and Asia
(3Units)(Formerly World Regional Geography I: Europe and Asia) A regional analysis of Europe and Asia examining the spatial patterns of physical and human phenomena. Includes consideration of physical, cultural, historical, economic, and demographic characteristics.
GEOG 2410 - Global Cultures and Environments - Latin America, Africa, and Australia
(3Units)(Formerly World Regional Geography II: Africa, Australia, and Latin America) A regional analysis of Africa, Australia, and Latin America, examining the spatial patterns of physical and human phenomena. Includes consideration of physical, cultural, historical, economic, and demographic characteristics.
(3Units) Study of wide-ranging cultural topics including geopolitics, religion, ethnicity, folk and popular culture, population and migration, agriculture and cities. Examines cultural geographical processes of diffusion, adaptation, representation, and place.
(3Units) Study of environmental problems arising from human use of the
earth’s resources. Topics include population dynamics, natural
resource management, land use, coastal preservation, energy
resources, and humankind’s relationship to nature.
(3Units) Study of world economic activity from a geographic point of view; systematic analysis of agricultural, mining, and manufacturing patterns in the various regions of the world in relation to their natural and cultural settings. Considers locational determinants of human economic activities.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
(3Units) Examines ethnic patterns, processes, identity, and ethnic heritage
in North America. Patterns and processes of migration, settlement,
and evolving ethnic landscapes in the Central Valley region are
emphasized.
(3Units) Examines the natural, economic, political, and cultural processes that shape California’s diverse physical and human environments. Topics include physiography, climate, hydrogeography, historic and contemporary settlement, and socio-economic issues.
(3Units) Focuses on the character and complexity of the Great Central Valley by analyzing its physical environment, its people, and their relationship with both the land they occupy and the world beyond. Designed specifically for future teachers. (LIBS Integrative: Social Inquiry)
(3Units) Course is a regional and topical analysis of the principal natural and human factors responsible for present patterns of settlement, land use, and cultural systems in the United States and Canada. Topics include physiographic regions, climate, vegetation, migration and settlement, religious and political landscapes, economic patterns and processes, urban processes and cities, U.S./Canada relations.
GEOG 3520 - Geography of Mexico and Central America
(3Units) Introductory survey course of the human and physical landscapes of Mexico and Central America using interdisciplinary, geospatial approaches to interpret the regions’ complexity. Examines biophysical and cultural systems and highlights contemporary environment and development issues. Emphasis on population, migration, cities and urban patterns, natural hazards, tourism, global linkages, sustainability and regional identity.
(3Units) Survey of Africa’s diverse environments, peoples, and regions using an interdisciplinary approach. Addresses topics related to the biophysical environment, history, culture, demography, and political economy as a basis for understanding contemporary African development issues.
(3Units) Examines the natural, economic, political, and cultural characteristics that shape Europe’s physical and human environments. Topics include Europe’s natural environments, the past and present-day peopling of Europe, religious and linguistic patterns and processes, economic development, evolving rural and urban areas, and recent political trends.
(3Units) A survey of the physical geography, resources, agriculture, industry, people, potential, and problems of Russia and the East European countries.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
GEOG 3580 - Cultural Ecology of Southeast Asian Peoples
(4Units)(Replaces GEOG 3590) Examines the cultures of Southeast Asia and their lifestyles,
emphasizing complex interrelations between cultures and their
environments. Includes migration and acculturation issues related
to Indochinese refugees.
(3Units)(Formerly Cartography) Introduction to thematic cartography; fundamentals of cartographic portrayal including map design, compilation, computer drafting, visualization, and reproduction. Designed specifically for future teachers (LIBS Integrative: Social Inquiry).
Prerequisites: Three units of geography or consent of instructor.
GEOG 3751 - Introduction to Computer Applications in Geography
(3Units) Introduces computer systems and programs used in geographic research. Students will utilize systems and programs through the context of a class-wide geographic research problem.
(3Units) Integrates geographic ideas and computer technologies such as GPS and GIS through field experience and spatial techniques. It is specifically designed to train K-12 teachers to incorporate geographic context into their classroom. Designed specifically for future teachers (LIBS Integrative: Social Inquiry).
GEOG 3930 - Historical Geography of the Central Mother Lode
(1Unit) An individually-paced, two-day field trip which involves following
a trip guide to sites in and around the communities of Jamestown,
Sonora, Columbia, Angels Camp, Murphys, Jackson, Volcano, Sutter
Creek, Amador City, and Fiddletown. At each site, students are
directed to play recorded lectures on topics ranging from early
gold mines, mining methods, mining towns, local history, geography,
and geology.
GEOG 3940 - Geography of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta
(1Unit) An individually paced, two-day field trip in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Videos and a detailed route notebook will guide students in a study of Delta physical and cultural patterns.
GEOG 3950 - Historical Geography of the Northern Mother Lode
(1Unit) An individually paced, two- day field trip which involves following
a trip guide to sites in and around the communities of Folsom,
Coloma, Grass Valley, Nevada City, and North Bloomfield. At each
site, students are directed to play recorded lectures on topics
ranging from early gold mines, mining methods, mining towns, local
history, geography,and geology.
(1Unit) Individually paced field trip of Yosemite National Park and its setting. Topics covered include geology, park history, environmental concerns, and park management. Course involves following an itinerary using a guidebook, maps, and taped discussions which are played in the field at designated locations. Takes two to three days depending on student travel plans. Student arranges own departure/return dates and own transportation.
(1-2Units) A symposium on geography featuring speakers on their special areas of research, including current theories and research approaches in geography. Topics differ each term. May be repeated for no more than 4 units of credit towards the major.
Prerequisites: One lower-division geography class or consent of instructor.
(3Units) A study of current approaches to restore human environmental
balance for sustainability and environmental, community, and human
health. Includes examination of the ethnoecology of several
indigenous cultures.
Satisfies G.E. areas F3 and G. One of two paired courses in the G.E. Summit Program (Waking up to Nature: Ethics, Ecology, and Restoration Practices).
Prerequisites: Consent of Summit Program Coordinator.
(4Units)(Formerly GEOG 3070) Examines a variety of agricultural systems in the world from an agro-ecological approach. The natural resources and cultural factors which interact to shape and change agricultural systems are studied in detail.
(3Units) 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)
(3Units) 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)
(3Units)(Formerly GEOG 3120) Study and interpretation of the Earth’s natural landforms; their distribution and the processes acting on them; includes consideration of landform evolution under varied climatic regimes.
Prerequisites: GEOG 2010 or equivalent course in physical geography or consent of instructor.
GEOG 4210 - Geographic Problems in the Developing World
(3Units) Analysis of natural and cultural conditions pertinent to
development. Consideration of the role of geography in solution of
development problems.
Prerequisites: An introductory course in geography.
(4Units)(Same as ANTH 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. Examines 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.
GEOG 4301 - Permaculture Applications in Diverse Environments
(3Units)(Formerly Geography and Environmental Planning) Examines permaculture approaches in humid tropics/subtropics, arid
and semi-arid regions, mountain/cold climates, and urban areas.
Prerequisites: Introductory physical geography course or consent of instructor.
(4Units) Study of the spatial aspects of the city. Emphasis on the
relationship of cities to each other and to the countryside, as
well as on the internal structure and spatial dynamics of urban
centers. Special consideration given to problems of the urban
environment including urban sprawl, water and recreational needs,
and controls of land use. Field trips may be required.
Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
GEOG 4610 - Historical Geography of the United States
(3Units) A study of the evolution of cultural landscapes in the United
States. Emphasis on initial and sequential settlement patterns,
routes of diffusion and migration, and use of resources in light of
cultural traditions. Comparative analysis of regional differences
in material folk culture.
Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
GEOG 4700 - Geographical Landscapes and Processes in the Western United States (WP)
(4Units)(Formerly Geographical Processes in Arid Landscapes: Death Valley) Using field techniques in geography, the course analyzes geomorphic processes, climate characteristics, vegetation patterns and adaptations, and human impacts in the Western United States.
(1Unit) Provides students with directed field experiences, involving travel
to and study of areas of special geographic significance such as
Yosemite, Point Reyes, Mono Lake, and others. May be repeated to various destinations.
(1-3Units) A tutorial course for self-motivated students familiar with computer programs. Students will learn mapping techniques and geographic information systems from available software.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and knowledge of cartography.
(3Units) The use of computers for input, storage, representation, analysis, and retrieval of spatial data for cartographic purposes; GIS as a tool in information management and decision-making.
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and computer experience.
GEOG 4760 - Environmental History of the Central Valley and Its Wetlands
(3Units) The historical transformation of the environment of the Central Valley; the ecological effects of the Valley’s massive water projects; the importance of Central Valley wetlands to the migratory waterfowl of the Pacific Flyway. Approximately 50% classroom; 50% fieldtrip. (Course offered under the subjects GEOG and HIST.)
Prerequisites: One year of college-level history or consent of instructor.
(3Units) Theories and techniques of remote sensing. Methods of image acquisition, correction, enhancement, classification, and analysis will be examined. Examples from geography, planning, hazards, agriculture, biology, soil science, hydrology, and atmospheric science.
GEOG 4800 - Survey of Geographic Thought and Literature
(3Units) Survey of the history and philosophy of geography, its place among
the sciences and social sciences, and the major contributors to the
development of modern scientific geography.
GEOG 4852 - Advanced Geographic Information Systems
(3Units) 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.
(1-5Units) Field research conducted in any subdiscipline of geography under the direction of a specific faculty member. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.
Prerequisites: Junior standing and consent of instructor.
(2-4Units) Provides an opportunity to acquire relevant, practical experience in supervised paid employment within the discipline. Students serve in private or public sector positions under the supervision of the employer and Department Co-op Coordinator. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing and consent of departmental coordinator.
(1-2Units) On an individual basis, students will attend a selection of urban and/or county planning meetings during one term and develop reports related to issues discussed. Must provide own transportation.
(1-6Units) 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: Nine upper-division units in geography and consent of instructor.
(3Units) Senior thesis (a research topic to be agreed upon by the student
and major professor). Geographic research and writing incorporating
primary sources of data and geographic methods.
Prerequisites: Senior standing, advanced course work in geography, and consent of instructor.
(1-2Units) A symposium on geography featuring speakers on their special areas of research, including current theories and research approaches in geography. Topics differ each term. May be repeated for no more than 4 units of credit towards the major.
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
