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PHYX 100 - From Stars to Rocks: Being a Scientist in the 21st Century Units: 3
Introduction to the impact of astronomy, chemistry, physics, and geology on student life and society, practical aspects of the study of the disciplines and associated careers from different perspectives. Division: Lower Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE E: Lifelong Learning Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Seminar 1 hr.
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PHYX 104 - Descriptive Astronomy Units: 4
Understand and appreciate astronomy/planet Earth. Methods of obtaining facts and formulating principles. Labs: naked-eye star/planet observation, movement of moon and celestial sphere, constellations, galaxies, star clusters, light and spectroscopy, telescopes. For non-majors. Division: Lower Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: Math placement category I, II, or III. Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE B1: Physical Science Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYX 104S - Descriptive Astronomy Units: 4
Understand and appreciate astronomy/planet Earth. Methods of obtaining facts and formulating principles. Labs: naked-eye star/planet observation, movement of moon and celestial sphere, constellations, galaxies, star clusters, light and spectroscopy, telescopes. Lab will include service learning through providing workshops to students in K-12 schools and programs requiring two visits to local schools. For non-majors. Division: Lower Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: Math placement category I, II, or III. Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE B1: Physical Science, GE B3: Laboratory Activity Service learning course: Yes Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYX 106 - College Physics: Mechanics and Heat Units: 4
Non-Calculus, for science majors. Mechanics, fluids, heat, sound. Division: Lower Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: MATH 101T or MATH 102 . Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE B1: Physical Science, GE B3: Laboratory Activity Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYX 107 - College Physics: Electromagnetism and Modern Physics Units: 4
Non-Calculus, for science majors. Geometric optics, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, AC circuits, physical optics, relativity. Division: Lower Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 106 with a grade of C or higher. Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE B1: Physical Science, GE B3: Laboratory Activity Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYX 109 - General Physics A: Mechanics Units: 4
Calculus-based, for science/engineering students. Division: Lower Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: MATH 109 (C). Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE B1: Physical Science, GE B3: Laboratory Activity Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Activity 2 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYX 118 - College Physics: Biological Applications Units: 1
Geometrical optics, simple DC circuits. Division: Lower Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 106 (C). Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 1 hr.
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PHYX 198 - Supplemental Instruction Units: 1
Collaborative work for students enrolled in introductory physics. Division: Lower Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Mandatory CR/NC Weekly: Tutorial 2 hrs.
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PHYX 210 - General Physics B: Thermodynamics, Waves and Optics Units: 4
Calculus-based, for science/ engineering students. Division: Lower Division Requisites: Prerequisite: MATH 110 (C) and PHYX 109 with a grade of C or higher, or an approved physics series. Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Activity 2 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYX 211 - General Physics C: Electricity, Magnetism Units: 4
Calculus-based, for science/ engineering students. Division: Lower Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: MATH 210 (C) and PHYX 210 (C) (or ENGR 211 and MATH 210 (C) for engineering majors) with grades of C or higher. Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Activity 2 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYX 295 - Selected Topics in Physics Units: 1-5
Division: Lower Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required Grading mode: Mandatory CR/NC Weekly: Seminar hrs TBD
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PHYX 303 - Life in the Universe Units: 3
Scholarly discussion of the probability that there are planets with life elsewhere in the universe, starting from current ideas about the origin and evolution of our solar system and life. Not intended for Physics majors. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE UD Area B: Math & Science Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PHYX 304 - Cosmos Units: 4
Grand picture in astronomy. Galaxies; general and special relativity; quantum gravity; cosmology; birth, present structure, and death of stars. For non-majors. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE UD Area B: Math & Science Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Activity 2 hrs.
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PHYX 310 - Spacetime and Relativity Units: 3
Einstein’s ideas on space-time curvature, geometry of spacetime, and physics of gravitational collapse. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: MATH 210 ; PHYX 320 . Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PHYX 315 - Introduction to Electronics and Electronic Instrumentation Units: 3
Devices and circuits, both analog and digital, in science instrumentation. Construct amplifiers and digital circuits. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 211 with a grade of C or higher. Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYX 316 - Electronic Instrumentation and Control Systems Units: 4
Design/build electronic instruments. Direct interfacing of computers. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 315 . Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Laboratory 6 hrs.
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PHYX 320 - Modern Physics Units: 3
Atomic, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 210 . Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYX 324 - Analytical Mechanics Units: 4
Principles and foundations of mechanics, from classical to modern ideas. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 211 , PHYX 340 , and MATH 313 (C). Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Mandatory Letter Grade Weekly: Seminar 4 hrs.
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PHYX 325 - Thermal Physics Units: 4
Elements of classical and statistical thermodynamics. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 320 . Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 4 hrs.
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PHYX 340 - Mathematical and Computational Methods Units: 2
Numerical, symbolic and graphical programming and simulations, mathematical applications important to physicists. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 211 (C). Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 1 hr. Laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYX 360 - Physics of Stars and Planets Units: 4
Stellar structure and evolution, including black holes, white dwarfs, and neutron stars. Formation of solar systems, celestial mechanics. Physics of planetary interiors and atmospheres. Phenomena and techniques of optical astronomy. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 211 . Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYX 361 - Galaxies and Cosmology Units: 4
Structure and morphology of galaxies, active galactic nuclei, and quasars; dynamics of galaxies; interstellar medium; techniques of radio astronomy; the cosmic distance ladder and the expanding universe; the Big Bang. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 360 . Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYX 399 - Supplemental Work in Physics Units: 1-3
Directed study. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required Weekly: Supervision hrs TBD
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PHYX 420 - Optics Units: 4
Geometrical and physical theories. Gaussian optics, interference, diffraction, polarization, lasers. Lab: design, set up, and test optical systems. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 211 and MATH 107 . Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Laboratory 3 hrs.
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PHYX 441 - Electricity and Magnetism I Units: 3
Vector analysis, electrostatics, magnetostatics and electrodynamics. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 340 and (MATH 311 , MATH 313 , or MATH 315 ) Mathematics course may be taken concurrently) Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PHYX 442 - Electricity and Magnetism II Units: 3
Conservation laws, electromagnetic waves, potentials & fields, radiation and relativity. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 441 . Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PHYX 450 - Quantum Physics I Units: 4
Quantum mechanics; introductory atomic physics. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 320 , PHYX 340 and MATH 313 . Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 4 hrs.
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PHYX 451 - Quantum Physics II Units: 2
Selected topics including: Identical Particles, Time-Independent Perturbation Theory, The WKB Approximation and Scattering. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 450 . Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 2 hrs.
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PHYX 462 - Senior Lab Units: 2
Experiments for senior physics majors. Bridge gap between carefully structured lower division lab experiences and truly independent research and development. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 315 and PHYX 320 . Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Laboratory 6 hrs.
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PHYX 480 - Selected Topics in Physics for Seniors Units: 1-5
Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar hrs TBD
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PHYX 484 - Physics Seminar I Units: 0.5
This is the first of a two-semester sequence. Students are expected to develop the skills necessary to research, prepare and effectively deliver technical presentations to an audience of peers. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: senior standing. Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Mandatory CR/NC Weekly: Seminar 0.5 hrs.
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PHYX 485 - Physics Seminar II Units: 0.5
Seminar presentations by physics majors, faculty, and guest speakers. Capstone course. All physics majors are encouraged to attend the seminars. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 484 ; senior standing. Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 0.5 hrs.
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PHYX 490 - Senior Thesis I Units: 1-3
Based on theoretical or experimental investigation. Consult with department to choose subject. File approved proposal with department prior to semester(s) in which work will be done. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: consent of faculty member. Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required Weekly: Supervision hrs TBD
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PHYX 491 - Senior Thesis II Units: 2
Continue senior thesis project if more time required. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PHYX 490 . Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Supervision hrs TBD
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PHYX 495 - Undergraduate Research Units: 1-3
Individual investigation of selected problem. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required Weekly: Supervision hrs TBD
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PHYX 499 - Directed Study Units: 1-3
Individual study on selected problems. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required Weekly: Supervision hrs TBD
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PSCI 104 - People and Politics Units: 3
Philosophical and historical foundations of the concept of political community. Contemporary issues confronting people as members of the political community. Division: Lower Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE D: Social Sciences Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSCI 110 - American Government Units: 3
Political values, institutions, and patterns of influence in law and governance, including relations among the nation, tribes, and the state of California. Meets requirement in “US Constitution and California state and local government” established by legislature. Division: Lower Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis All University Requirements: Amer Inst: Constitution ONLY, American Inst: State/Local Government ONLY Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSCI 159 - California Government Units: 3
Political process, institutions, governmental units. Current problems and political controversies. Meets requirement in “US Constitution and California state and local government” established by legislature. Division: Lower Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis All University Requirements: Amer Inst: Constitution ONLY, American Inst: State/Local Government ONLY Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSCI 160 - California Institutions Units: 1
Political process, institutions, governmental units in California. Current problems and political controversies. Meets requirement in “California state and local government” established by legislature. Division: Lower Division Requisites: AP/CLEP exam or out-of-state transfer credit that, although equivalent to a U.S. government course, lacks the state’s California government component. Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Mandatory CR/NC All University Requirements: Amer Inst: State/Locl Gvt ONLY Weekly: Lecture 1 hr.
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PSCI 220 - Introduction to Political Theory Units: 3
Key political concepts including freedom, equality, justice, and democracy critically examined through the writing of influential western thinkers from Plato to present. Required for political science majors. Division: Lower Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSCI 230 - Introduction to Comparative Politics Units: 3
Comparison of political institutions, parties, elections, movements, policies, and issues of countries other than the United States. Basic concepts and methods of the subfield. Required for political science majors. Division: Lower Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSCI 235 - Act to End Sexualized Violence Units: 1
Cross-listed with: ANTH 235 , COMM 235 , CRGS 235 , SOC 235 Analyze how sexualized violence impacts communities and operates as social control; learn to recognize victim-blaming, promote survivor centered responses, foreground enthusiastic consent, and take action to transform our campus community. Division: Lower Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Mandatory CR/NC Weekly: Lecture 1 hr.
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PSCI 240 - Introduction to International Relations Units: 3
Examination of institutional, economic, security, and environmental relations between and among nations. Basic concepts, theory and methods of the subfield. Required for political science majors. Division: Lower Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Sustainability: Sustainability Related Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSCI 280 - Core Discussion Seminar Units: 1
This course is designed as a supplement to the core courses of the major (PSCI 220 , PSCI 230 , and PSCI 240 ). Format is seminar and discussion. Oral and writing skills included. Need to take corresponding core course concurrently. Division: Lower Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Zero cost course materials: Zero Cost Course Materials Weekly: Seminar 1 hr.
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PSCI 295 - Political Research and Analysis Units: 4
Research and analysis skills, both qualitative and quantitative, of political science as a discipline. Division: Lower Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 4 hrs.
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PSCI 303 - Global Inequalities Units: 3
Examination of the politics of inequality and power in low-income countries from historical, economic, social, cultural, and international perspectives. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE UD Area D: Social Sciences All University Requirements: DCG: Non-Domestic Sustainability: Sustainability Related Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSCI 305 - Food Politics and the American Dream Units: 3
Explores a variety of topics in the politics of food, including political, economic, social, and cultural dynamics of food production and consumption; the intersection of food and identity; food and the environment; food regulatory policy; alternative food systems. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE UD Area D: Social Sciences Sustainability: Sustainability Focused Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSCI 306 - Environmental Politics Units: 3
Examines issues, movements, and controversies at bioregional, national, and global levels. Analyzes the political decision-making process and implementation of environmental policy. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE UD Area D: Social Sciences Sustainability: Sustainability Related Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSCI 306M - Environmental Politics - Majors Research Seminar Units: 1
Students will conduct independent research on environmental politics and present their findings. course required for majors completing concentration in politics of environment and sustainability. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Co-requisite: PSCI 306 . Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Sustainability: Sustainability Focused Zero cost course materials: Zero Cost Course Materials Weekly: Seminar 1 hr.
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PSCI 313 - Politics of Criminal Justice Units: 4
Analysis of political forces driving criminal justice systems in US. Emphasis placed on criminal justice policy and policy implementation and the impact of criminal justice policy on society. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 4 hrs.
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PSCI 317 - Public Policy Process Units: 4
This course addresses the policy process and contemporary policy issues and at national and/or state level. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 4 hrs.
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PSCI 323 - Topics in Political Theory Units: 4
In-depth exploration of important concepts or movements in political thought. Topics vary; consult current class schedule. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 4 hrs.
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PSCI 324 - The Arab-Israeli Conflict: History, Narratives and Nationalism Units: 4
Cross-listed with: HIST 324 The Arab-Israeli Conflict: History, Narratives and Nationalism. Traces the history and politics of the Arab-Israeli conflict from its earliest days. Explains events and narratives that shaped this longstanding conflict, while also analyzing U.S. involvement in it. Recommended preparation: HIST 210 . Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: sophomore standing or greater. Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 4 hrs.
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PSCI 327 - Radical Political Thought Units: 4
Critical examination of Marxist and other radical critiques of liberal democracy that have been influential over the past century. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Sustainability: Sustainability Related Weekly: Lecture 4 hrs.
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PSCI 330 - Political Regimes and Political Change Units: 4
Advanced study of comparative politics in regional context of Latin America, Africa, Europe, Middle East, or Asia. Topics vary; consult current class schedule. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 4 hrs.
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PSCI 340 - Ethnicity and Nationalism Units: 4
Comparative study of ethnic identity and conflict, nationalism and responses of states and the international community. Regions and cases vary with instructor. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 4 hrs.
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PSCI 343 - Global Governance Units: 4
Analysis of the processes and politics of global governance with an emphasis on non-state actors, intergovernmental organizations, and international institutions. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Sustainability: Sustainability Related Weekly: Lecture 4 hrs.
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PSCI 347 - US Foreign Policy Units: 4
Theoretical approaches; major problems. Procedures, interests, purposes, and group pressures. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Sustainability: Sustainability Related Weekly: Seminar 4 hrs.
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PSCI 350 - US National Politics Units: 4
This course addresses how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches operate and the current governing challenges facing the national government in the United States. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 4 hrs.
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PSCI 352 - Water Politics Units: 4
Water-related political and legal issues. Emphasis on conflict and cooperation in the distribution and allocation of water resources. May focus on local, state, regional, national and/or international issues. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Sustainability: Sustainability Related Weekly: Lecture 4 hrs.
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PSCI 354 - Media and Public Opinion Units: 4
This course focuses on how media and strategic communication shape public opinion and political outcome. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 4 hrs.
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PSCI 358 - Political Advocacy Units: 4
This course addresses the role of individual and group political actors such as interest groups, political parties, and social movements in the US political system and how each advocates for political change. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 4 hrs.
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PSCI 360 - Political Economy Units: 4
Examination of the politics of economic actors, decision making, policies, and issues at local, national and/or international levels. Focus may vary with instructor. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Sustainability: Sustainability Related Weekly: Lecture 4 hrs.
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PSCI 364 - Technology and Development Units: 4
Political and social role of technology in Third World development. Relation to theories and concepts, such as science, democracy and inequality, and to actors, such as women and farmers. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Sustainability: Sustainability Focused Weekly: Lecture 4 hrs.
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PSCI 365 - Political Ecology Units: 4
Cross-listed with: GEOG 365 Combines elements of human ecology and political economy to examine environmental degradation, conflict and conservation. Examines social movements. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Sustainability: Sustainability Focused Weekly: Lecture 4 hrs.
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PSCI 371 - Experiential Workshop Units: 1-4
Participation in and reflection on academic or professional conferences or other experiential learning activities. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Zero cost course materials: Zero Cost Course Materials Weekly: Tutorial hrs TBD
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PSCI 373 - Politics of Sustainability Units: 4
Examine diverse views of concepts such as democracy, liberty, justice, and nature as a response to political challenges of sustainability and unsustainability. Role of states, technology, markets, and culture. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Sustainability: Sustainability Focused Weekly: Lecture 4 hrs.
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PSCI 376 - Multilateralism and the United Nations System Units: 2
The dynamics of multilateral diplomacy and international relations with an emphasis on the United Nations and its subsidiary and ancillary organizations. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Zero cost course materials: Zero Cost Course Materials Weekly: Seminar 2 hrs.
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PSCI 377 - Model United Nations Units: 1
Delegate preparation for and participation in intercollegiate Model UN, emphasizing the art of lobbying, negotiation, bargaining, and international diplomacy. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PSCI 376 . Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Zero cost course materials: Zero Cost Course Materials Weekly: Tutorial hrs TBD
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PSCI 381S - Community Leadership in Action Units: 1
Facilitate involvement in Equity Arcata. Promote civic engagement, work towards racial equity in health, housing, education, and employment, and participate in creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive campus and community for all. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required Service learning course: Yes Weekly: Seminar 1 hr.
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PSCI 387 - International Education Colloquium Units: 1
Cross-listed with: ANTH 387 , COMM 387 , ECON 387 , GEOG 387 , HIST 387 , INTL 387 Earn credit by attending International Education Week events and participating in an online discussion forum. Mandatory pre-event meeting. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Mandatory CR/NC Sustainability: Sustainability Related Zero cost course materials: Zero Cost Course Materials Weekly: Lecture 1 hr.
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PSCI 410 - US Constitutional Law Units: 4
Major Supreme Court cases reveal values in interpretation of laws. Powers of the nation, states, tribes and civil liberties and civil rights. Meets requirement in “US Constitution and California state and local government” established by California legislature. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PSCI 110 or PSCI 159 . Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis All University Requirements: Amer Inst: Constitution ONLY, American Inst: State/Local Government ONLY Weekly: Lecture 4 hrs.
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PSCI 412 - Legal Research Units: 4
Principles and research procedures in California/federal case law, statutory law, and codes. Computerized legal research; legal citation and writing. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 4 hrs.
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PSCI 413 - Moot Court Units: 3
Students will learn and prepare appellate arguments in two-person teams for hypothetical cases to be argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PSCI 410 or PSCI 412 and junior standing or greater. Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 3 hrs.
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PSCI 441 - International Law Units: 4
Its nature and substance. Legal history: cases, treaties, and other international documents. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Tutorial hrs TBD
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PSCI 480 - Seminar in Political Science Units: 4
Topics in political theory, international relations, American politics, or comparative politics. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: upper division standing or IA. Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 4 hrs.
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PSCI 482 - Internship Units: 3
Field observation; placement in a public or private nonprofit agency. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Academic internship course: Yes Weekly: Tutorial hrs TBD
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PSCI 485 - Capstone Seminar in Politics Units: 4
Seminar topic varies each semester. Format emphasizes critical analysis, class presentations, and a substantial research paper. Integration of concepts and skills from previous courses in the major. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PSCI 220 , PSCI 230 , PSCI 240 , PSCI 295 . Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 3 hrs. Tutorial hrs TBD
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PSCI 491 - Mentoring Units: 1-4
Advanced majors gain experience as teaching assistants working with a diverse body of students. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: Instructor Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Zero cost course materials: Zero Cost Course Materials Weekly: Supervision hrs TBD
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PSCI 495 - Field Research Units: 1-4
Field investigation of current phenomena, including issues and political behavior. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Zero cost course materials: Zero Cost Course Materials Weekly: Seminar hrs TBD
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PSCI 499 - Directed Study Units: 1-4
Selected problems. Open to advanced students with Instructor Approval. Division: Upper Division Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Zero cost course materials: Zero Cost Course Materials Weekly: Supervision hrs TBD
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PSCI 680 - Special Topics Units: 3
Intensive study of selected ideas, movements, policy, or institutions. Division: Graduate Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Seminar 3 hrs.
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PSCI 690 - Master’s Thesis Units: 1-6
For approved candidates for MA in social science wishing to pursue study in political science. Division: Graduate Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: Department Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Supervision hrs TBD
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PSCI 695 - Field Research Units: 1-3
Field investigation of current phenomena, including issues and political behavior. Division: Graduate Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Supervision hrs TBD
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PSCI 699 - Independent Study Units: 1-4
Selected problems. Open to grad students with Instructor Approval. Division: Graduate Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Supervision hrs TBD
Course Rotations Link Units: 1-4 |
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PSYC 100 - Psychology of Critical Thinking Units: 3
Examines logical errors and cognitive distortions; analysis of argument and persuasion techniques; how to evaluate the reliability of information sources; development of critical thinking and scientific reasoning regarding human behavior. Division: Lower Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE A3: Critical Thinking Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSYC 104 - Introduction to Psychology Units: 3
Overview of core content such as neuroscience, learning, human development, research methods, psychological disorders/treatments, social influences on behavior. Participation in research studies required. Prerequisite for all other PSYC courses. Division: Lower Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE D: Social Sciences Weekly: Lecture 2 hrs. Seminar 1 hr.
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PSYC 109 - Introduction to Psychological Statistics Units: 4
Descriptive/inferential methods for analyzing data. Descriptive statistics; normal distributions; elementary probability; bivariate correlation and regression; hypothesis testing for comparing independent and paired groups. Labs: computer statistical programs; problem solving. Division: Lower Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: (Math placement category I, II or III) or (Math placement category IV and co-requisite PSYC 198 ). PSYC 198 is recommended for students in Math Placement Category III.) Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE B4: Mathematical Reasoning Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Activity 2 hrs.
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PSYC 198 - Supplemental Instruction Units: 1
Collaborative work for students enrolled in introductory psychological statistics. Division: Lower Division Requisites: Co-requisite: PSYC 109 Repeats: Repeatable for Credit Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Mandatory CR/NC Zero cost course materials: No Course Materials Required Weekly: Tutorial 2 hrs.
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PSYC 240 - Foundations of Research Methods in Psychology Units: 3
Provides an overview of research methods (descriptive, correlational, experimental) used in psychology, and focuses on increasing student understanding of published research. APA style for writing papers ins presented. Division: Lower Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PSYC 104 and (PSYC 109 or STAT 108 or STAT 108I or STAT 109 can be taken concurrently). PSYC 241 taken prior to Fall 2022 may be substituted for PSYC 109) Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSYC 300 - Psychology of Gender Units: 3
Explorations of research and theory regarding biological, individual, social, and cultural influences on the development and expression of gender, gender roles, and identity; also examines power and privilege. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE UD Area D: Social Sciences All University Requirements: DCG: Domestic Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSYC 302 - Psychology of Prejudice Units: 3
How it is expressed, its causes, consequences, and approaches for reducing it. Multicultural and diversity issues. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE UD Area D: Social Sciences All University Requirements: DCG: Domestic Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSYC 303 - Family Relations in Contemporary Society Units: 3
Psychological aspects. Dating, love; parent/child and couple relations; causes/effects of divorce; solutions to family difficulties. This course will be discontinued, effective Spring 2023. Division: Upper Division Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE UD Area D: Social Sciences Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSYC 306 - Health Psychology Units: 3
Examines the biological, social, cultural, and psychological factors (and their interactions) that contribute to health and wellness. Also examines evidence-based interventions for health promotion and behavior change. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: junior standing or higher. Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis General Education: GE UD Area D: Social Sciences Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSYC 311 - Developmental Psychology Units: 3
Overview of developmental changes across the human life span: conception through adulthood. Relevant psychological theories, research literature. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PSYC 240 Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSYC 320 - Behavior Analysis Units: 4
Experimental and applied analysis of behavior, behavior change processes, and practical applications in behavior modification and therapy. Structured observations and analysis of animal and human behavior. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PSYC 240 Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs. Activity 2 hrs.
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PSYC 321 - Intro Behavioral Neuroscience Units: 3
How brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, hormones, and genetics affect behavior. Biochemistry, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology information supplied in class, so specific background in these subjects not required. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PSYC 104 with a grade of C- or higher. Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSYC 322 - Learning and Motivation Units: 3
Principles, concepts, and theoretical issues: reinforcement, extinction, punishment, transfer of training. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PSYC 240 Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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PSYC 323 - Sensation and Perception Units: 3
Role of senses in acquiring information. Integrating sensory processes to form perceptual representations of the environment. Division: Upper Division Requisites: Pre-requisite: PSYC 240 Permission to enroll: No Special Consent Required Grading mode: Optional Grade Basis Zero cost course materials: Zero Cost Course Materials Weekly: Lecture 3 hrs.
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