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PATH 380 - Acting II
Units: 3
Six hours activity per week
Prerequisite: PATH 280
Emphasizes character work and contemporary acting theories. Includes performance of scenes from contemporary multicultural plays. Repeatable up to 6 units.
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PATH 382 - Directing
Units: 3
Six hours activity per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing
Introduction to techniques and practice of directing stage plays. Students direct scenes and one-acts.
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PATH 410 - Shakespeare’s Plays (Cross-listed as ENGL 410)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 103 or ENGL 105 or Equivalent and one upper division literature course
Study of the many aspects of Shakespeare’s plays as literature—language, context, form and style—as well as the ways in which these elements work as parts of a whole, which includes spoken speech and other sounds as well as physical form and movement.
Same as: ENGL 410
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PATH 412 - Drama of Ancient Greece (Cross-listed as ENGL 412)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: ENGL 103 or ENGL 105 or equivalent and one upper division literature course
A survey of ancient Greek drama and the culture/society that produced it. The course will examine a representative sample of the major plays. Among the topics considered will be: the tragic and comic festivals, tragedy’s relationship with Athenian democracy, the nature of Greek theaters and ancient theatrical production techniques, religion and drama, women and tragedy, tragic and comic heroism, myth and tragedy, and the legacy of Greek tragedy in the modern world.
Same as: ENGL 412
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PATH 444 - Original Practice in Renaissance Drama (Cross-listed as ENGL 444)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
In this class, students will learn about the theaters of the Renaissance, the playwrights whose plays were performed in them, and explore the differences that occur when the plays are performed in a venue resembling those of the original Rose, Blackfriars and Globe theaters
Same as: ENGL 444
GenEd: C2, UDIGE
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PATH 463 - Writing for the Stage (Cross-listed as ENGL 463)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
The writing of stage plays is the focus of this class. The seminar format allows students the opportunity to talk about their writing and to receive critiques from their peers as well as the instructor. Repeatable by topic up to 6 units.
Same as: ENGL 463
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PATH 499 - Performing Arts Capstone in Theatre
Units: 3
Three hours seminar per week
Prerequisite: PA 350 , PA 360 , Senior Status
Students will join in the capstone experience course and blend their knowledge and practice to produce an interdisciplinary performing arts project. Alternatively, students may receive an internship with a theatre company.
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PHED 102 - Seminar in Traditional Martial Arts: Tai Ji
Units: 1
Two hours activity per week
This course provides instruction in the traditional Chinese art of Tai Ji. In addition to learning to perform the movements, students will learn about Daoist philosophy, and history of Chinese martial arts. Traditional Chinese health principles will also be covered. Repeatable.
GenEd: E
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PHED 105 - Zen of Surfing
Units: 1
Two hours activity per week
Exploration of the physiological and psychological benefits that result from human interaction with forces of nature. Students develop an increased understanding of the ocean and complex dynamics that underlie the sport of surfing. The interrelationship between physical activity and personal aesthetics is explored through weekly surfing activities.
GenEd: E
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PHED 208 - Introduction to Kinesiology
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Examines the field of human movement, introduces biomechanics, anatomy, exercise physiology, and motor learning. Basic anatomy, function of the musculoskeletal system, laws of motion, principles of force, equilibrium concepts, and laws governing projectiles will be introduced and applied to various sports activities. The student will develop the ability to analyze skill movements in specific sport activities. This is not an activity/performance course.
GenEd: E
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PHED 302 - Motor Learning, Fitness, and Development in Children
Units: 2
Two hours lecture per week
Physical education for children, fundamentals of motor learning, health, fitness and age-appropriate activities for elementary school age children. Teaching, planning and implementing an effective physical education program. May be taken concurrently with PHED 303.
GenEd: E
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Philosophy |
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PHIL 210 - Ethics for a Free World (Cross-listed as FJS 210)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Students will explore concepts and practices of ethics, freedom, and justice by comparing how these have been theorized and practiced in relationship to each other across at least two times periods and cultures. Starting from a foundation in philosophy and developing an interdisciplinary lens, this class examines these foundational concepts and practices especially as engaged across the fields of identity and civil rights-based studies (including religious, ethnic, women’s, gender, sexuality, and disability studies, etc.)
Same as: FJS 210
GenEd: A3, D
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Physical Science |
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PHSC 170 - Foundations in Physical Science
Units: 4
Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
The areas covered include the physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases; physical and chemical changes in matter; atomic theory and the periodic table; the principles of motion and energy; forces and the motion of particles; sources and transformations of energy including heat, electricity, magnetism, light, and sound; renewable and nonrenewable energy sources; and the conservation of energy resources.
GenEd: B1
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Physics |
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PHYS 100 - Introduction to Physics I
Units: 4
Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
A non-calculus based introduction to the concepts and principles of physics. The areas covered include classical mechanics, wave motion and thermal physics. Practical examples will be used to illustrate the relationship between physics and other disciplines, especially the life sciences, and to develop problem-solving skills. Laboratory sessions will include computer-simulated experiments.
GenEd: B1
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PHYS 101 - Introduction to Physics II
Units: 4
Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
Prerequisite: PHYS 100
A non-calculus based introduction to the concepts and principles of physics. The areas covered include electromagnetic theory, light, and atomic and nuclear physics. Practical examples will be used to illustrate the relationship between physics and other disciplines, especially the life sciences, and to develop problem-solving skills. Laboratory sessions will include computer-simulated experiments.
GenEd: B1
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PHYS 103 - How Things Work
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Introduces the concepts behind everyday objects and experiences. Concentrates on ideas and on familiar scenarios. Designed to excite students’ interests in science while conveying a substantial understanding of our everyday world.
GenEd: B1
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PHYS 105 - Introduction to the Solar System (Cross-listed as ASTR 105)
Units: 4
Three hours lecture and two hours activities per week
Descriptive introduction to the astronomical properties of the Solar System. Topics include: the historical development of astronomy, the laws that govern the behavior of the Universe, the properties of the stars and galaxies, including their origin and evolution and the Big Bang theory. Activity sessions will include computer-simulated exercises, and two field trips.
Same as: ASTR 105
GenEd: B1
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PHYS 106 - Applied Physics and Modern Society
Units: 3
Three hours lecture in the lab per week
The course provides an introduction to current topics in applied physics in the fields of solid state physics, semiconductors, superconductors and nano-structures. It shows how scientific knowledge, imagination and ingenuity can combine to offer technological solutions to a variety of topical problems. Industries dealing with, for example, detectors, remote sensing, new materials, medical imaging, biophysics, homeland security, telecommunications, and lasers will be covered.
GenEd: B1
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PHYS 107 - The Stars and Beyond
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
A tour through the stars and galaxies will uncover some major mysteries of the Universe. Topics include: the historical development of astronomy; the laws that govern the behavior of the Universe; the birth, life and death of stars; the collision of galaxies; and evidence for the birth and end of the entire Universe.
GenEd: B1
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PHYS 200 - General Physics I
Units: 4
Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
Prerequisite: MATH 150
A calculus-based introduction to the concepts and principles of physics. The areas covered include classical mechanics, wave motion and thermal physics. Practical examples will be used to illustrate the relationship between physics and other disciplines, including the life sciences, and to develop problem-solving skills. Laboratory sessions will focus on computer-simulated experiments.
GenEd: B1
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PHYS 201 - General Physics II
Units: 4
Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week
Prerequisite: PHYS 200
A calculus-based introduction to the concepts and principles of physics. The areas covered include electromagnetic theory, light, and atomic and nuclear physics. Practical examples will be used to illustrate the relationship between physics and other disciplines, including the life sciences, and to develop problem-solving skills. Laboratory sessions will focus on computer-simulated experiments.
GenEd: B1
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PHYS 208 - The Physics of Art and Visual Perception (Cross-listed as ART 208)
Units: 3
Two hours lecture and two hours activity per week
A course on the physics of light, color, art and visual perception. The course will cover the nature of light and optical phenomena, the perception and psychology of color, the reproduction of color in different media, and the analysis of art from a science perspective. The emphasis is on factors which permit the artist and observer to understand and more fully control the design and interpretation of images of all kinds. Demonstrations, experiments, and video/computer simulations are used to analyze signals received by the eyes or instruments.
Same as: ART 208
GenEd: B1, C1
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PHYS 301 - Classical Mechanics
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: PHYS 201 , MATH 350
A differential equation-based introduction to classical mechanics. The areas covered include the Lagrangian formulation, variational principles, Hamiltonian mechanics, and the theory of canonical transformations. Some applications to the motion of rigid bodies, systems of coupled oscillators, and celestial mechanics will be presented.
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PHYS 304 - Electromagnetism
Units: 4
Four hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or PHYS 201 , MATH 250
A calculus-based introduction to the concepts and principles of electricity and magnetism. Topics include: electrostatics, magnetism, electromagnetic theory, fields, electromagnetic waves, Maxwell’s equations, and the Special Theory of Relativity. A strong emphasis will be on analytical problem-solving skills and applications.
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PHYS 305 - Thermal and Statistical Physics
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: PHYS 201 and MATH 350
Addresses the behavior of energy and matter in systems having a great many particles. Includes both classical and quantum mechanical views of physical systems and begins with the basic concepts of probability and statistics. Particular emphasis will be placed on simple model systems for which quantitative results can be obtained and compared to experiment, such as ideal gases and quantum mechanical spin systems. The course includes the statistics of the microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles; the relation between classical and quantum statistical mechanics; the Planck distribution, bosons, fermions, and doped semiconductors, among others; and an introduction to kinetic theory.
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PHYS 306 - Modern Physics
Units: 3
1.5 hours lecture twice per week
Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or PHYS 201 , MATH 151
Survey of modern physics. Topics include: Special relativity, the Bohr model, Quantum mechanics; photons, the photoelectric effect, probability density, matter waves, Schrodinger mechanics of simple systems, the Uncertainty Principle, tunneling, spin and angular momentum, atomic and molecular structure. Selected topics from nuclear and solid state physics. Applications of the principles will be emphasized.
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PHYS 310 - Electronics
Units: 4
Three hours lecture and two hours activity per week
Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or PHYS 201
This course covers the basic analog and digital electronic circuits used in a scientific laboratory. Students will be introduced to the operation of simple electronic devices, the basic underlying theory of their operation, and the applications of a few analog and digital ICs. The emphasis is on applications rather than theory. Consequently there is a strong hands-on component to the subject to enable students to gain practical experience. Experiments will include the testing of actual and virtual circuits, and data acquisition.
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PHYS 315 - Introduction to Biophysics (Cross-listed as BIOL 315)
Units: 4
Three hours lecture and two hours activity per week
Prerequisite: PHYS 200
Corequisite: BIOL 300
This course applies physical methods to the study of biological systems, including transport processes and membrane phenomena, bioelectric phenomena, photosynthetic systems and visual systems. Biophysical methods will include the techniques of patch clamping and optical tweezers, and the measurement of action potentials and evoked responses. There will be an emphasis on modeling and on problem solving, with appropriate mathematics when necessary. The practical activity session will include computer modeling and simulation, and laboratory demonstrations and exercises.
Same as: BIOL 315
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PHYS 335 - The Physics of Music (Cross-listed as PAMU 335)
Units: 3
Two hours lecture and two hours activity per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Provides an understanding of music and sound for students interested in music, speech, and language. Extensive use of demonstrations and sound analysis computer programs will be used. The format will include lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on use of the computer programs.
Same as: PAMU 335
GenEd: B1, C1, UDIGE
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PHYS 338 - Science and Conscience (Cross-listed as ENGL 338)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
This course is a team-taught, interdisciplinary course that examines various ethical issues within the sciences using case studies. The scientific, historical and social aspects of each case study will be examined from different perspectives. Students will learn scientific concepts which will facilitate an informed understanding of the ethical issues involved.
Same as: ENGL 338
GenEd: B1, C2, UDIGE
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PHYS 344 - Energy and Society (Cross-listed as CHEM 344)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Survey of the physical, chemical, and engineering principles involved in the production of energy from current and potential sources and the economical, environmental, and political issues surrounding energy production. The course will also examine factors that influence worldwide energy policy. Examples of topics included: energy conservation, efficient usage and transportation of energy, energy resources, fossil fuels, active and passive solar energy, biomass, fuel cells, nuclear (fission and fusion) processes, and hydroelectric, tidal, geothermal, and wind power.
Same as: CHEM 344
GenEd: B1, UDIGE
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PHYS 345 - Digital Image Processing (Cross-listed as MATH 345, COMP 345)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture in the lab per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
An introduction to the basic concepts and techniques for digital image restoration and enhancement, analysis, coding and compression. The emphasis is on processes which analyze primarily two-dimensional discrete images represented at the pixel level, including filtering, noise reduction and segmentation. Fourier analysis techniques will be explored. Programming exercises will be used to implement the various processes, and their performance on synthetic and real images will be studied.
Same as: MATH 345 , COMP 345
GenEd: B1, B4, UDIGE
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PHYS 401 - Quantum Mechanics
Units: 3
3.5 hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: PHYS 306 and MATH 350
An introduction to quantum theory, beginning with the Schroedinger equation and the statistical interpretation of the wave function. One-dimensional applications, including the infinite square-well and the harmonic oscillator; in three dimensions, the theory of angular momentum, central potentials, and the hydrogen atom; time-independent perturbation theory, spin, identical particles, and the Pauli exclusion principle. Applications to bound states, tunneling, and the harmonic oscillators applied to photons and phonons in cavities.
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PHYS 406 - Solid State Physics
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: PHYS 306
Provides an introduction to the physical properties of solids, and their importance in high-tech applications. Focuses on the fundamental, unifying concepts and experimental techniques important in understanding the properties of nuclei and electrons in solids. Considers crystals defects that often control the actual properties of materials. The subjects are chosen to establish the basic principles, to describe phenomena that are responsible for the importance of solids in science and technology, and to include topics of current research.
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PHYS 416 - Radiobiology and Radionuclides (Cross-listed as BIOL 416)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: BIOL 300 , PHYS 201 , BIOL 434 / PHYS 434 /HLTH 434
Topics include: nature and effects of ionizing radiation on biomolecular structures and living cells; applied radiobiology and radionuclides; genetic effects of ionizing radiation and methods of protection and dosimetry.
Same as: BIOL 416
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PHYS 434 - Introduction to Biomedical Imaging (Cross-listed as BIOL 434, HLTH 434)
Units: 4
Three hours lecture and two hours activity per week
Prerequisite: BIOL 210 or PHYS 200
The course will present an overview of biomedical images and imaging systems. The fundamental concepts used in several imaging modalities (such as projection radiography, mammography, DEXA, computed tomography, ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging) will be examined: the emphasis will be on an intuitive and descriptive presentation of the main components of these systems. Image formation and reconstruction will be addressed. The resulting clinical images will be correlated with the underlying structure and function of the organs, and the diagnostic utility and limitations of the images will be considered.
Same as: BIOL 434 , HLTH 434
GenEd: B1, E, UDIGE
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PHYS 436 - Physics of the Performing Arts (Cross-listed as PA 436)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: PA 202
Introduction to the physics of movement, lighting, sound and visual/aural perception. The course emphasizes factors that permit the performance artists to understand and more fully control their performance, with special attention to the study of audience perception. Demonstrations, experiments and video/computer simulations are used to analyze signals received by the performer and the audience.
Same as: PA 436
GenEd: B1, UDIGE
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PHYS 445 - Image Analysis and Pattern Recognition (Cross-listed as COMP 445, MATH 445)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture in the lab per week
Prerequisite: PHYS 345 /COMP 345 /MATH 345 or Consent of Instructor
The course addresses the issue of analyzing the pattern content within an image. Pattern recognition consists of image segmentation, feature extraction and classification. The principles and concepts underpinning pattern recognition, and the evolution, utility and limitations of various techniques (including neural networks) will be studied. Programming exercises will be used to implement examples and applications of pattern recognition processes, and their performance on a variety of diverse synthetic and real images will be studied.
Same as: COMP 445 , MATH 445
GenEd: B1, B4, UDIGE
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PHYS 448 - Team Based Research
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing
This is a course where students learn to work together in multidisciplinary teams. Teams are assigned a specific practical problem, and have to apply a variety of physical principles to solve the problem. The solution will incorporate design principles, implementation and technological methodologies, and business/management insight.
GenEd: B1, UDIGE
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PHYS 464 - Medical Instrumentation (Cross-listed as BIOL 464)
Units: 4
Three hours lecture and two hours lab activity per week
Prerequisite: PHYS 434 /BIOL 434 /HLTH 434
The detection, acquisition, processing and display of diagnostic clinical images. The course will concentrate on the fundamentals of the design of the instruments and the use of appropriate reconstruction algorithms in (computed) radiography, (digital) fluoroscopy, computed tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and radionuclide imaging. Activities will include image reconstruction examples, investigation of recent innovations, and two trips to local radiology departments.
Same as: BIOL 464
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PHYS 490 - Topics in Physics
Units: 3
Three hours seminar per week
Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing and Consent of Instructor
In-depth analysis of topics in physics. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable.
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PHYS 492 - Internship
Units: 3
Six hours activity per week
Prerequisite: Upper Division Standing and Consent of Instructor
Supervised work and study in industrial or scientific setting involving development of skills related to applied physics. All students are required to present their projects at the Senior Colloquium. Repeatable.
Graded: Student Option - Graded or Credit/No Credit
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PHYS 494 - Independent Research
Units: 1-3
Variable hours per week
Prerequisite: Senior standing and Consent of Instructor
Contracted laboratory and/or library research in selected areas within physics conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. All students are required to present their projects at the Senior Colloquium. Repeatable.
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PHYS 497 - Directed Studies
Units: 1-3
Variable hours per week
Prerequisite: Senior standing and program approval
Supervised project involving reading and library research in the field of physics. All students are required to present their projects at the Senior Colloquium. Repeatable.
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PHYS 499 - Senior Colloquium
Units: 1
One hour seminar per week
Prerequisite: Senior standing
Oral presentations of current advances in the field, reports on students’ projects in PHYS 492 , PHYS 494 or PHYS 497 courses, and invited lectures. Repeatable.
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PHYS 510 - Advanced Image Analysis Techniques (Cross-listed as COMP 510, MATH 510)
Units: 3
Three hours of lecture in the lab per week
Prerequisite: Admission to the MS Mathematics Program or MS Computer Science Program
Image processing course in the fundamentals of 2-D digital signal processing with emphasis in image processing techniques, image filtering design and applications. Programming exercises in Matlab (or Octave) will be used to implement the various processes, and their performance on synthetic and real images will be studied. Applications in medicine, robotics, consumer electronics and communications.
Same as: COMP 510 , MATH 510
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PHYS 546 - Pattern Recognition (Cross-listed as MATH 546, COMP 546)
Units: 3
Three hours of lecture in the lab per week.
Prerequisite: Admission to the Computer Science or Mathematics Graduate Program
New and emerging applications of pattern recognition (PR) such as data mining, web searching, multimedia data retrieval, face recognition, and cursive handwriting recognition require robust and efficient techniques. Statistical decision making and estimation are fundamental to the study of PR. Pattern content is analyzed using feature extraction and classification. The principles and concepts underpinning PR, and the evolution, utility and limitations of various techniques (including neural networks) will be studied. Programming exercises will be used to implement examples and applications of PR processes, and their performance on a variety of diverse examples will be studied.
Same as: MATH 546 , COMP 546
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ENGL 336 - Multicultural Literature and Communication (Cross-listed as COMM 336)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Examines issues of cross-cultural communication in interpersonal and intergroup settings. Works of literature which take cross-cultural communication as a theme will be examined.
Same as: COMM 336
GenEd: A1, C2, UDIGE
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POLS 102 - Comparative Government
Units: 3
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
This course introduces the student to the contemporary study of comparative politics. The theme for the course will be democratization and democracy. Topics will include political institutions (constitutions, executives, legislatures, courts, and political parties), political behavior (voting, group activism, and other modes of political participation), and political ideas (political culture, socialization, status of women, and political economy).
GenEd: D
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POLS 103 - Introduction to International Politics
Units: 3
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
This course offers an overview of current theory, topics, and research in the Political Science subfield of International Relations. Emphasis will be placed on the role of power in international affairs, the structure of the international system, the meaning of security, and the importance of economic relations between nations and regions.
GenEd: D
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POLS 140 - California Government and Politics
Units: 1
One hour of lecture per week
Introduction to the structure and function of California state government. Satisfies California state and local government requirement for students who have taken American Government without a California component or who receive Advanced Placement credit for American Government.
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POLS 150 - American Political Institutions
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Examines the major American national and state political institutions and processes, including the presidency, congress, the federal court system, political parties, the electoral system, and major institutions of state government. This course emphasizes how these institutions and processes function within changing American Constitutional principles of the role of law, federalism, shared power, and individual and civil rights. Meets Title 5 US Constitution and State and Local Government requirement.
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POLS 300 - Political Science Research Methods
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Introduction to research methods commonly used in political science. Topics include: research design, literature reviews, measurement and observation. Covers quantitative as well as qualitative methods of inquiry.
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POLS 301 - Political Theory
Units: 3
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
Political Theory is devoted to assessing the authority, legitimacy, and justification of various kinds of political arrangements. How should people live together in society? Is democracy really the best form of government? Can a society legislate morality? What do individuals owe their government? What does their government owe them? This course will consider these and related questions through an introductory survey of works by major political philosophers such as Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Mill, and Marx. Ramifications for issues such as freedom of speech, religious liberty, affirmative action, women’s rights, economic inequality, criminal punishment, civil disobedience, and revolution will also be explored.
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POLS 303 - Statistical Applications in the Social Sciences (Cross-listed as SOC 303, PSY 303)
Units: 4
Four hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: A passing score on the Entry Level Mathematics Exam (ELM) or MATH 105 or Equivalent
Introduces quantitative methods as used in social & behavioral science research with the goal of statistical literacy. Statistical techniques and data analysis unique to the behavioral and social sciences. Descriptive and inferential statistics to test hypotheses. Principles of sampling design, hypothesis testing for behavioral and social science research, data collection techniques, statistical analysis and interpretation of data, as well as written reporting of results. SPSS Statistics software.
Same as: SOC 303 , PSY 303
GenEd: B3
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POLS 304 - Aging Policy and Politics (Cross-listed as HLTH 304)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Examines the role of political institutions in policy making related to issues of aging, the political factors that shape policy formulation and implementation, the values and assumptions of different types of policies, and the links between policy and implementation. Analyzes current and pending policies’ effects on older adults as well as businesses and institutions that serve them to illustrate how aging policy reflects American politics.
Same as: HLTH 304
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POLS 305 - Gender and Politics
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Examines the role of women as political actors in the United States. Also explores the impact of public policies on women in America.
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POLS 306 - The Politics of Race and Ethnicity
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Examines the politics and policy consequences of racial and ethnic identity in the United States. Special attention will be paid to issues of race and politics in contemporary southern California.
GenEd: C3B
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POLS 312 - Interest Groups and Collective Action
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: POLS 150
The course surveys political interest groups by examining the contrast between political parties and elections versus interest groups and lobbying, the logic behind collective action; the institutional arrangements governments use to channel group demands, and interest group resources, strategies and tactics in asserting influence. The course will examine groups in different issue domains, and make distinctions between interest groups and social movements.
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POLS 313 - The United States Congress
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: POLS 150
This course addresses the historical development of the Congress, the dynamics of congressional elections, analytical perspectives on the study of Congress, and the major internal mechanisms of the institution including parties, leaders, committees, rules, etc.
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POLS 314 - The American Presidency
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: POLS 150
An introduction to major approaches to the study of the presidency, presidential selection, presidential power, interbranch relations, the role of the public, interest groups, and the media, and presidential behavior in the policy-making process. The course also focuses on the historical development of the office.
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POLS 315 - Congress and the Presidency
Units: 3
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
This course will examine the ongoing struggle between the President and Congress to enact public policy. Students will study the two institutions singly and in their interaction. Particular attention will be placed on the electoral incentives of members of each institution and the inherent difficulties of cooperation in a system of separation of powers.
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POLS 316 - State and Local Politics and Policy
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Examines the structures, functions, policies, politics and administration of subnational governments in the United States. Satisfies the California State and local government requirement for students who have taken American Government without a California component or who have received Advanced Placement credit for American Government.
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POLS 317 - Judicial Power and Process
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Study of the American court system, including study of the history, organization, politics and policymaking of the judicial branch.
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POLS 318 - Campaigns and Elections
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: POLS 150
Explores political parties, campaigns, elections and voting behavior in the American context.
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POLS 319 - Political Behavior and Public Opinion
Units: 3
Two hours lecture per week and three hours laboratory per week
Prerequisite: POLS 150
An introduction to the study of individual political behavior. Among the topics covered are the development of political attitudes, political socialization, measuring behavior and opinion, and the uses and abuses of public opinion data.
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POLS 320 - Public Administration
Units: 3
Three hours lecture/discussion per week
This course is an introduction to public administration in the United States at the national, state and local levels of government. It will explore the various trends in American public administration, examine the unique circumstances involved in administering public organizations and look at different techniques of public management. Topics of study include: the structure and function of the American system of federalism, organizational theory and behavior, public budgeting and finance, public human resources management and the role of women in public administration.
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POLS 321 - Public Budgeting (Cross-listed as FIN 321)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Examines the major concepts of public budgeting and finance in the United States. Key topics of study include: expenditure estimation, revenue forecasting, capital budgeting, budget reform and financial management. The politics that characterizes the budgetary process will be emphasized throughout.
Same as: FIN 321
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POLS 325 - American Public Policy
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
A study of how public policy is formulated and implemented, using several policy areas such as health, transportation, housing, energy, and welfare policy as areas for specific examination. The course will review several contemporary perspectives on policy making.
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POLS 326 - Government and Politics of Selected Nations
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
An intensive study of the politics and government of a nation or group of nations. Topics will include study of the government structure, political processes, political behavior and public policies. Areas of focus vary by semester. Repeatable based on topic up to 9 units.
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POLS 327 - International Relations of Selected Areas
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Examination of the international political and economic relations among nations of a particular area of the world. Area of focus varies by semester. Repeatable by topic.
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POLS 328 - United States Foreign Policy
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Examines the process of foreign policy making by the United States from several theoretical perspectives.
GenEd: D
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POLS 329 - International Law and Organizations
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Studies processes of global governance, which includes a focus on selected international institutions and the basics of international law.
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POLS 330 - Political Sociology (Cross-listed as SOC 330)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Examines power and power structures at all levels of society. The roles of social classes, movements, and institutions in shaping the political process and social influences on political behavior are explored.
Same as: SOC 330
GenEd: C3B, D, UDIGE
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POLS 331 - Narratives of the Working Class (Cross-listed as ENGL 331, SOC 331, ECON 331, HIST 331)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Examines the lives of working people using various thematic approaches and disciplinary methodologies. Materials include literature, film, and case studies.
Same as: ENGL 331 , SOC 331 , ECON 331 , HIST 331
GenEd: C2, D, UDIGE
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POLS 333 - Nonprofit Organizations (Cross-listed as BUS, COMM,ECON 333)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Issues unique to nonprofit organizations including financial, legal, and political.
Same as: BUS 333, COMM 333, ECON 333
GenEd: D, UDIGE
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POLS 334 - Peace Studies
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Examination of theories of and issues in the interdisciplinary field of peace and conflict studies. In-depth analysis of the concepts of peace and war, causes of conflict and war, achieving negative peace, building positive peace, in-depth case studies in nonviolence. Comparison of disciplinary approaches to the field as well as appraisal of interdisciplinary syntheses.
GenEd: D, UDIGE
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POLS 335 - Politics and Film
Units: 3
Two hours lecture and two hours activity per week.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Explores the themes, issues and processes of politics through an in depth study of selected films. Area of focus varies by semester.
GenEd: D, UDIGE
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POLS 335 - Politics and Film (Cross-listed as COMM 335)
Units: 3
Two hours lecture and two hours activity per week.
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Explores the themes, issues and processes of politics through an in depth study of selected films. Area of focus varies by semester
Same as: COMM 335
GenEd: D, UDIGE
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POLS 340 - Politics and the Environment (Cross-listed as ESRM 340)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Exploration of environmental politics in both the international and domestic contexts.
Same as: ESRM 340
GenEd: D, UDIGE
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POLS 341 - The National Park (Cross-listed as ESRM 341)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
An interdisciplinary, in-depth study of one or more units of the National Park Service from a variety of perspectives including Political Science, Public Administration, and Environmental Science and Resource Management. The course analyzes how conservation issues and practices, administrative and policy processes and interpretive (educational) programs work within the context of a national public resources agency. Each term this course will focus on one or more park unit in the region.
Same as: ESRM 341
GenEd: D, UDIGE
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POLS 345 - Science and Public Policy (Cross-listed as BIOL 345)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
Examines the relationship between science, politics, and public policy and prepares students to make informed decisions concerning the societal implications of many rapidly advancing avenues of scientific research.
Same as: BIOL 345
GenEd: D, UDIGE
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POLS 351 - International Relations of Africa
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: POLS 103
Explores the history of African states as colonies and the era of independence, the creation of institutions of domination (such as the apartheid state in South Africa and other authoritarian regimes), and the process of democratization. Examines the international political economy of the region, the AIDS crisis, regional politics including political and economic integration through the African Union, Africa’s role in international politics, and contemporary conflicts.
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POLS 352 - International Relations of Europe
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: POLS 103
Examines countries of Europe with a special focus on European integration from the late 19th century to the present with comparative study of political systems, societies, and current challenges. Patterns of post-World War II history, political culture, political power and public policy.
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POLS 353 - International Relations of Latin America
Units: 3
Three hours of lecture per week
Prerequisite: POLS 103
Examines countries of Latin America from the late 19th century to the present. Focuses is on problems these states have faced in their struggle for economic, political, and social development in the broader global system, including the impact of extra-regional states, such as the U.S.
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POLS 354 - International Relations of the Middle East
Units: 3
Prerequisite: POLS 103
Examines countries of the Middle East from the late 19th century to the present. Focus is on problems these states have faced in their struggle for economic, political, and social development in the broader global system. Examines impacts of the Arab-Israeli conflict, Islamic fundamentalism, and extra-regional states, such as the U.S.
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POLS 355 - International Relations of South Asia
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: POLS 103
Examines countries of South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal). Focus is on problems these states have faced in their struggle for economic, political, and social development in the broader global system. Impact of extra-regional states in the colonial era and currently is examined as well. Deals also with contemporary challenges such as cultural diversity, terrorism, continuing poverty, economic integration, and sustainable development.
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POLS 401 - Constitutional Law
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Explores how the U.S. Constitution creates and allocates power within the American structure of government. Examines the role of the U.S. Supreme Court in the political struggles over the distribution and uses of power in the American Constitutional system.
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POLS 402 - Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Examines the scope of rights and liberties under the United States Constitution. Includes a study of the leading decisions of the United States Supreme Court in this area.
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POLS 403 - Comparative Foreign Policy
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: POLS 103
Examination of how and why states develop distinct foreign policies through review of prominent theoretical perspectives in the comparative foreign policy literature. Application of theories to a number of real world cases of foreign policy decision making by the governments of countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, in different issue areas, including national security policy, foreign economic policy, human rights, environmental policy, and the fight against terrorism.
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POLS 404 - Policy Leadership (Cross-listed as EDUC 404)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: POLS 150
Explores policy leadership across all levels of society and across educational and political domains. Exposes students to ideas about policy leadership, requiring students to learn about current leaders in the region, the U.S. and abroad as theories and concepts are applied to the real world of politics and policy.
Same as: EDUC 404
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POLS 426 - Politics of Developing Countries
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: POLS 103
Examines political, economic and social development in developing countries.
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POLS 430 - Political Communication
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
An analysis of the relationship between mass media and political decision-making. Topics covered include: political communication theories and trends, the relationship between political institutions and the press in the US and in other countries, elections, debates, political campaigning and advertising, new media and politics, political socialization, education, politics and popular culture.
GenEd: D, UDIGE
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POLS 430 - Political Communication (Cross-listed as COMM 430)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Consent of Instructor
An analysis of the relationship between mass media and political decision-making. Topics covered include: political communication theories and trends, the relationship between political institutions and the press in the US and in other countries, elections, debates, political campaigning and advertising, new media and politics, political socialization, education, politics and popular culture.
Same as: COMM 430
GenEd: D, UDIGE
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POLS 431 - Education Policy and Politics (Cross-listed as EDUC 431)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: POLS 150 for POLS students or Consent of Instructor
Examines the roles of political institutions in education policy making, the political factors that shape policy formulation and implementation, the values and assumptions of different types of policies, and the links between policy and local-level implementation. Analyzes current and pending policies’ effect on schools and classrooms to illustrate how education policy reflects American politics.
Same as: EDUC 431
GenEd: D, UDIGE
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POLS 450 - Environmental Conflict Resolution (Cross-listed as COMM 450, ESRM 450)
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Provides practical experience in negotiation and mediation techniques within the context of complex environmental and public policy disputes.
Same as: COMM 450 , ESRM 450
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POLS 490 - Special Topics in Political Science
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
In depth analysis of current topics in Political Science. Topics vary each semester. Repeatable by topic up to 9 units.
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POLS 492 - Service Learning in Political Science
Units: 3
One hour lecture per week and two hours activity per week
Community based service combined with course work and reflection on a topic with political or policy significance. Repeatable up to three times.
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POLS 493 - Internship in Political Science
Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Community based internship in political science. Repeatable up to 6 units.
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POLS 494 - Independent Research
Units: 1-3
Prerequisite: Senior standing or Consent of Instructor
Independent research in Political Science conducted under the supervision of a faculty member. Repeatable.
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