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2018-2019 Cal State East Bay Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

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Note: Please see Errata  page for corrections to BAN, CS, GEOL, GS, MKTG, SOC and SPPA courses’ content.
 

Geography
  

  • GEOG 462 - Air Photo Interpretation

    Units: 3
    Principles of airborne remote sensing and image interpretation for environmental resource management. Hands-on experience in photogrammetric stereoscopy, target recognition, and image measurement of spatial data. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOG 3410.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  
  • Sustainability Overlay

    GEOG 465 - Sustainable Communities and Development

    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D4; Sustainability
    An assessment of the personal, corporate, local, national and global dimensions of sustainability, the challenges facing humanity, and the identification of future options and alternatives at each scale, with special emphasis on urban sustainability issues, goals, progress, and process.   

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: GEOG 200/ENVT 101.
    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOG 4330.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D4 - Upper Division Social Sciences, Overlay - Sustainability
    Cross-listed: ENVT 465.




Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D4; Sustainability
  

  • GEOG 490 - Independent Study

    Units: 1-3
    Independent study for Geography

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOG 4900.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1-3
  

  • GEOG 497 - Issues in Geography

    Units: 3
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in geography.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOG 3999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • GEOG 499 - Senior Seminar in Geography

    Units: 3
    Advanced research, analysis and evaluation of major geographic issues. Synthesis and application of knowledge and understanding of the student’s major area of interest in the form of a capstone paper on a relevant contemporary issue.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: GEOG 310.
    Prerequisites: Senior standing, and declared Geography or Environmental Studies major.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3

Geology
  
  • Sustainability Overlay

    GEOL 100 - Earth Systems Science

    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3; Sustainability
    Introduction to the nature and evolution of the solid Earth, its composition and structure, geologic, systems and deep time, hazards and resources, the hydrosphere, atmosphere and our solar system, evolution and human interaction with the planet now and future. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Credit Restrictions: Not for Geology or Environmental Sciences major or minor credit; not open to students with credit for GEOL 101.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: Either GEOL 1000; or GEOL 1001 and GEOL 1002.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity, Overlay - Sustainability
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3; Sustainability
  
  • Sustainability Overlay

    GEOL 101 - Introduction to the Earth Sciences

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1; Sustainability
    Introduction to the nature and evolution of the solid Earth, its composition and structure, geologic systems and deep time, hazards and resources, the hydrosphere, atmosphere and our solar system, evolution and human interaction with the planet now and the future.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Optional concurrent enrollment in GEOL 102.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Geology or Environmental Sciences major or minor credit; not open to students with credit for GEOL 100.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 1001.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, Overlay - Sustainability
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1; Sustainability
  

  • GEOL 102 - Earth Sciences Laboratory

    Units: 1 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B3
    Laboratory investigation of the Earth system: solid Earth, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and solar system. Geologic materials, maps, earthquakes, landslides, weather, oceans and currents, planets. Required field trip.

    Co-requisites: GEOL 101.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Geology or Environmental Sciences major or minor credit
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 1002.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity
Units: 1 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B3
  
  • Sustainability Overlay

    GEOL 120 - Introduction to Oceanography

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1; Sustainability
    Origin of ocean basins, nature of the sea floor, physical/chemical characteristics of sea water, formation of water waves, ocean currents, marine life, relationships between humans and the sea.

    Credit Restrictions: Not for Environmental Sciences major credit; not for Geology major or minor credit
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 1201.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, Overlay - Sustainability
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1; Sustainability
  

  • GEOL 210 - Physical and Environmental Geology

    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
    Nature and distribution of earth materials, the processes by which the materials are formed and altered, and the nature and development of the landscape. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 2100 or GEOL 2101.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity
    Cross-listed: ENSC 210




Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
  

  • GEOL 211 - Historical Geology

    Units: 4
    Principles of interpretation of Earth history. Study of plate tectonics and sea-floor spreading as related to the development of continents, ocean basins, and mountain belts. Origin, evolution and diversification of life through time. Laboratory work includes hands-on exercises with fossils. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: GEOL 210
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 2102.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 211




Units: 4
  
  • Sustainability Overlay

    GEOL 230 - Natural Disasters

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1; Sustainability
    Geologic processes and their effects on human populations. Topics include earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, coastal erosion, fire, floods, weather phenomena, atmospheric and water pollution.

    Credit Restrictions: Not for Geology or Environmental Sciences major or minor credit
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 2300 or GEOL 2301. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, Overlay - Sustainability
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1; Sustainability
  

  • GEOL 231 - Natural Hazards

    Units: 3
    Earth and human-induced processes and their effects on human populations. Topics include earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, coastal erosion, floods, severe storms, atmospheric and water pollution.

    Credit Restrictions: Not for Geology or Environmental Sciences major or minor credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 2300  or GEOL 2301.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • GEOL 235 - Disasters on Earth and in Hollywood

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1; Sustainability
    Investigates the portrayal of Earth Science and natural disasters in popular cinema. Focuses on fundamental geologic principles and processes, the scientific method, and the importance of differentiating science from pseudo-science in modern culture, and implications for a sustainable future.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, Overlay - Sustainability
    Cross-listed: ENSC 235




Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1; Sustainability
  

  • GEOL 260 - Introduction to GIS in Earth and Environmental Sciences

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
    Interpretation of spatial data and preparation of maps using Geographic Information Systems. Display and manipulation of vector and raster data. Map scale, projections, and coordinate transformations. Basic database queries. Global Positioning Systems. The course will include examples from Earth sciences.

    Credit Restrictions: Must be taken graded A-F for credit toward the major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 2600.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B1 - Lower Division Physical Science, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity
    Cross-listed: ENSC 260.




Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
  

  • GEOL 297 - Introductory Field Experience

    Units: 1
    Applied field-based inquiry activities to introduce lower-division students to fundamental field skills that are common to field research in geology and the environmental sciences. Students spend extended periods in a natural, outdoor laboratory setting.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 297




Units: 1
  

  • GEOL 301 - Earth Science Connections

    Units: 3
    Connections between Earth science, planetary science, Earth systems (solid Earth, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere), and other natural sciences and engineering, with real-world applications and examples. The goal is to prepare future teachers to implement K-12 Next Generation Science Standards with confidence.

    Prerequisites: GEOL 100, and Mathematics/QR Placement Category I or II, or completion of GE area B4.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Geology or Environmental Science major credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3011.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • GEOL 302 - Earth Science Connections Laboratory

    Units: 1
    Laboratory investigations demonstrating connections between integrated Earth system science (geology, atmosphere, oceanography, planetary science) and other natural sciences and engineering. The course focuses on K-12 Next Generation Science Standards with the goal of teaching science with confidence. Concurrent enrollment in GEOL 301 recommended.

    Prerequisites: GEOL 100, and Mathematics/QR Placement Category I or II, or completion of GE area B4.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Geology or Environmental Science major credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3012.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  

  • GEOL 310 - Geology of the Western National Parks

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
    An introductory course using selected U.S. National Parks as examples to introduce geologic topics and concepts, the features which make each park unique, and the geologic history western North America, as interpreted by features preserved in our national parks.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Geology or Environmental Sciences major or minor credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3100.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
  

  • GEOL 311 - Geomorphology

    Units: 3
    Landforms as products of diastrophism, volcanism, and surficial processes; morphogenetic regions of the Earth and the effect of climate on the processes that shape them; rates and stages of landscape evolution and their dependence on time, process and structure.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: GEOL 211.
    Prerequisites: GEOL 210.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3110.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 311




Units: 3
  

  • GEOL 325 - Volcanoes and Plate Tectonics

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
    An introductory geology course exploring volcanoes and volcanic eruptions on Earth and in the solar system. How volcanoes work and how they affect environment, life, and society. Recent volcanism and ancient examples of mega-eruptions, and challenges of predicting future eruptions.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Geology or Enviornmental Science major or minor credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3050.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
  

  • GEOL 330 - Weather and the Atmosphere

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
    Application of physical science principles in the study of the structure and circulation of the atmosphere; weather and weather forecasting. Emphasis on current issues and topics of local and global interest.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3040.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning, Overlay - Sustainability
    Cross-listed: ENSC 330




Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
  
  • Sustainability Overlay

    GEOL 340 - The Oceans

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
    An exploration of the interaction of oceans with the earth’s geosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Topics include seafloor morphology, coastlines, seawater chemistry, the role the oceans play in controlling weather and climate, marine ecosystems, human impacts and dependence on the oceans.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Environmental Sciences major credit; not for Geology major credit.  Cannot earn credit for both GEOL 340 and GEOL 341.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3401.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning, Overlay - Sustainability
    Cross-listed: ENSC 340




Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
  

  • GEOL 341 - General Oceanography

    Units: 4
    Interdisciplinary examination of the geologic, chemical, physical, and biological aspects of the oceans. Topics include seafloor morphology, coastlines, seawater chemistry, the role the oceans play in controlling weather and climate, marine ecosystems, ocean circulation, and waves. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: GEOL 210.
    Credit Restrictions: Student cannot earn credit for both GEOL 341 and GEOL 340.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL3400.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 342 - Planetary Geology

    Units: 3
    A survey of the composition, evolution, and geologic features of planetary bodies in the Solar System. Topics include origin of the Solar System, planetary atmospheres, comparative planetology of terrestrial and Jovian planets, small bodies such as moons, comets and asteroids.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: GEOL 361, GEOL 362
    Prerequisites: GEOL 210.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • GEOL 343 - Atmospheric Science

    Units: 3
    Composition, structure, and thermodynamics of the atmosphere. Cloud and precipitation formation processes. Atmospheric-ocean feedbacks. Implications of human modification of the atmosphere.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: PHYS 125 and 126, CHEM 110 or 111
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    Cross-listed: ENSC 343




Units: 3
  

  • GEOL 350 - Environmental Hydrology

    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Sustainability
    The hydrologic cycle and human impacts on the hydrologic cycle; quantitative assessment of hydrologic processes and concepts including precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff, water budgets, and groundwater flow; surface water and groundwater contamination and remediation.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 100, MATH 120 and PHYS 115.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3500.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: Overlay - Sustainability
    Cross-listed: ENSC 350.




Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Sustainability
  

  • GEOL 360 - Mineralogy and Optical Crystallography

    Units: 4
    Hand sample and optical mineralogy. Lecture covers crystallography, crystal chemistry, crystal structure, crystal growth, and optical properties. Laboratory emphasizes physical properties and identification of minerals in hand sample and thin section. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: CHEM 112 and GEOL 210.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3601.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 361 - Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology

    Units: 4
    Characteristics, phase relations, and origin of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Plate tectonic setting of magmatism and metamorphism. Rock classification based upon hand-lens and microscopic examination of mineralogy and texture. Petrologic study of selected rock suite and written report. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: GEOL 360.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3701.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 371 - Sedimentary Geology and Stratigraphy

    Units: 4
    Depositional systems and sedimentary processes. Facies models, succession, age relationships, and correlation of strata. Petrology and provenance of sedimentary rocks. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: GEOL 361.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3801.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 381 - Structural Geology

    Units: 5
    Geometric, kinematic, and dynamic analysis of geologic structures and their origins and evolution. Laboratory emphasis on descriptive geometry, stereographic solutions to structural problems and data analysis; geologic maps and structure sections. Computer methods. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: GEOL 360.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3810.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 5
  

  • GEOL 397 - Advanced Field Experience

    Units: 2
    Applied field based inquiry activities to develop advanced field skills, common to field research and professional activity in geology and the environmental sciences. Students spend extended periods in a natural, outdoor laboratory setting.

    Prerequisites: GEOL 297, junior or senior standing.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units when the content varies.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 397




Units: 2
  

  • GEOL 398 - Internship

    Units: 1-3
    Introduction to the internship experience; integration of the academic program with career aspirations; emphasis on internship readiness and preparation for professional success.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3898.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated for a total of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3
  

  • GEOL 410 - Geohealth

    Units: 3
    An exploration of the multitude of environmental exposures, both natural and human-derived, that affect human health. Use of mapping in determining spatial relationships between the environment and health. Case studies including radiation exposure, contaminated drinking water, and air pollution.

    Prerequisites: ENSC 280.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 410.




Units: 3
  

  • GEOL 414 - Hazardous Waste Management

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Sustainability
    Study of the investigation and cleanup of hazardous waste sites. Environmental regulations, hazard awareness, contaminant characterization, personal protective equipment, monitoring and sampling equipment, site characterization and control, decontamination, operational hazards and overview of emergency response.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 112.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ENSC 4140.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: Overlay - Sustainability
    Cross-listed: ENSC 414.




Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Sustainability
  

  • GEOL 431 - Applied Geophysics

    Units: 4
    Geophysical methods for determination of subsurface geology, including seismic refraction and reflection, ground-penetrating radar, gravity, magnetism, and resistivity. Basic geophysical theory. Collection of geophysical data in the field and computer analysis. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: GEOL 210, MATH 130 and PHYS 126.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 4010.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 432 - Hydrogeology

    Units: 4
    Characteristics of aquifers, aquitards, and the vadose zone. Flow and transport in porous media. Groundwater occurrence and use in California and the Western U.S. Water-rock interaction, groundwater contamination, and cleanup methods. Groundwater management and artificial recharge.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 100, MATH 120 and PHYS 115.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 4320.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 441 - Earthquake Geology

    Units: 3
    Aspects of earthquake geology, plate tectonic and geographic location of seismicity; the source region and rock mechanics and deformation; seismic waves; event dating techniques and tectonic geomorphology; fault types and behavior.

    Prerequisites: GEOL 381.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 4414.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • GEOL 460 - Geographic Information Systems for Earth and Environmental Sciences

    Units: 4
    An introduction to applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to geology and other earth sciences. Application of GIS software for interpretation and analysis of spatial data. Use of digital terrain data and remotely-sensed imagery. Creation of maps and report generation. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: GEOL 210.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 4600.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 460




Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 490 - Independent Study

    Units: 1-3
    Students may apply no more than 9 units of independent study in the major department and 6 units in other departments to a baccalaureate degree.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 4900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 9 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3
  

  • GEOL 497 - Issues in Geosciences

    Units: 3
    Readings, discussion and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in the Geosciences.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 3999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • GEOL 499 - Capstone Seminar in Geosciences

    Units: 3
    Critical, in-depth study of selected topics of current and classical research in environmental geosciences; topics not repeated in two-year interval. Emphasizes development of information literacy and writing skills to effectively communicate in the language of the discipline.

    Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 499




Units: 3

Geology: Graduate
  

  • GEOL 601 - Professional Ethics in Environmental Geosciences

    Units: 1
    Exploration of the ethics, roles, and responsibilities of professionals in the fields of geology and environmental science. Examination of ethics codes of professional organizations and best practices for promoting ethical behavior.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 601




Units: 1
  

  • GEOL 602 - Graduate Seminar

    Units: 2
    Investigation of a selected topic in environmental geosciences.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6811, which is taken twice for a total of four units under quarters; GEOL 602 (2 units) and GEOL 601 (1 unit) will be required once each under semesters
    Repeatability: May be repeated once for elective credit with consent of instructor, for a maximum of 4 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  

  • GEOL 621 - Near Surface Geophysics

    Units: 4
    High-resolution seismic, ground penetrating radar (GPR), electrical resistivity, magnetic, and electromagnetic methods. Geophysical data processing methods. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6040.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 622 - Seismic Exploration

    Units: 4
    Seismic exploration methods, including data acquisition, processing, modeling, and interpretation. Survey design, source and receiver types, selection of acquisition parameters.  Use of processing software  static and gain corrections, deconvolution, velocity analysis, migration and inversion methods. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6020.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 631 - Isotope Geochemistry

    Units: 4
    This course covers rules and assumptions for radiometric dating and examples of dating rocks and other natural materials, and rules governing fractionation of stable isotopes and applications of stable isotopes as tracers of geologic and biogeochemical processes.  

    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6310.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 631




Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 632 - Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport

    Units: 4
    Groundwater resource evaluation methods. Mathematical development of multi-dimensional flow equations. Introduction to computer models and numerical simulation. Properties of inorganic and organic groundwater contaminants. Contaminant transport processes.  

    Prerequisites: M.S. Geology major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6320.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 632




Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 633 - The Science of Soils

    Units: 4
    Aspects of soil science, including soil formation and structure, soil mineralogy, soil chemistry and fertility, soil physics, and soil ecology. Includes agricultural and urban environments, and issues such as soil contamination. 

    Prerequisites: CHEM 112.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 633




Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 634 - Biogeochemistry

    Units: 4
    The movement of elements (including nutrients and contaminants) through the biosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere. Mechanisms of transformation, including redox transformations. Elemental cycles discussed can include carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, iron, arsenic, chromium, selenium, etc. 

    Prerequisites: CHEM 112.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 634.




Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 641 - Earthquake Geology

    Units: 4
    Aspects of earthquake geology, plate tectonic and geographic location of seismicity; the source region and rock mechanics and deformation; seismic waves; dating techniques and tectonic geomorphology; fault types and behavior.

    Prerequisites: M.S. Geology major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6414.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 643 - Tectonic Geomorphology

    Units: 4
    Effects of earthquakes on modern landforms; types of geomorphic markers and determination of their ages; geologic structures resulting from earthquakes; geodesy and deformation rates; deformation and geomorphology at different timescales.

    Prerequisites: M.S. Geology major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6430.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 644 - Structural Styles of Plate Margins and Regions

    Units: 4
    Thematic topical study of important regions, deformational styles, or plate-margin types. Focus on reading seminal papers on the subject and contemporary work. Format is combined lecture, seminar-style discussion, and student presentations. Students write weekly précis and make one class presentation.  

    Prerequisites: M.S. Geology major.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 645 - Engineering Geology

    Units: 4
    Application of engineering geology practices and techniques in locating and planning geological engineering projects. Use of near-surface geophysical techniques and applied methods to solve on-the-ground problems. Study of important case histories.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6411.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 646 - Quaternary Geology

    Units: 4
    Evolution of climate and landforms of the Quaternary. Emphasis on interpretation of sedimentary deposits and erosional landforms. Techniques for determination of age relationships.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6300.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • GEOL 650 - Professional Certification Preparation

    Units: 3
    Content and strategies for successful completion of the requirements for the California Professional Geologist Certification. Course covers California geology, public health and safety, geologic hazards with an emphasis on seismic hazards, and California specific regulations.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • GEOL 671 - Field Experience

    Units: 1-2
    Applied field based inquiry activities that provide students with opportunities to acquire and practice professional and technical field skills.  Students spend extended periods in a natural, outdoor laboratory setting working closely with peers and instructor.

    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units when content varies.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 671




Units: 1-2
  

  • GEOL 690 - Independent Study

    Units: 1-3
    Independent faculty-guided study. Students will provide a written proposal on individually selected academic topics in the discipline. Approval from a faculty member in the Department and a final report is required.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3
  

  • GEOL 691 - University Thesis

    Units: 1-6
    Development and writing of a formal research thesis for submission to the university in the specified format. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least two of whom must be CSU East Bay faculty members. Oral defense required.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6910.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-6
  

  • GEOL 693 - Project

    Units: 1-2
    Development of an original product (e.g., manuscript, education module, field map, computer model) that is summarized in a written abstract. Both project and abstract are submitted to the department, which specifies their format. Oral defense may be required.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6899.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 2 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-2
  

  • GEOL 697 - Issues in Geosciences

    Units: 3
    Readings, discussion and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in the Geosciences.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • GEOL 698 - Internship

    Units: 1-3
    Research or professional experience with a public or private organization involved in geologic or environmental studies, summarized in a written report.

    Prerequisites: Post-baccalaureate standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6420.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 3 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
    Cross-listed: ENSC 698




Units: 1-3

Health Care Administration: Graduate
  

  • HCA 611 - Evolution of the U.S. Health Care System, Health Disparities and Policy

    Units: 4
    Provides critical examination of the U.S. health care system, including definitions of health and health determinants, key policies, health disparities, the role of insurance, reform efforts, and the influence of different system stakeholders including providers, patients, policymakers and payers. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS-HCA or MPA program.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • HCA 612 - Health Care Management, Leadership and Strategic Planning

    Units: 4
    Provides an exploration of management principles, roles and responsibilities in health care organizations, including organizational design, motivation, management theories and applications, conflict management, teamwork development, leadership styles and application, and strategic alliance formation.  

    Prerequisites: Admission to MS-HCA or MPA program.
    Co-requisites: HCA 611.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • HCA 621 - Health Care Quality Improvement Tools and Methodologies

    Units: 4
    Provides the development of quality assessment and improvement skills, a survey of methodologies and tools such as Six Sigma and Lean Thinking, an exploration of emerging trends, and an overview of the principles of instrumentation and measurement of health outcomes.

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS-HCA program, HCA 611 and HCA 612.
    Co-requisites: HCA 622.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • HCA 622 - Health Care Technology and Informatics

    Units: 4
    Provides an introduction to information technology and informatics, a review of the effects of information on health service design and delivery, and an examination of the primary types of health information tools, including electronic health records, telehealth and mobile health. 

    Prerequisites: Admission to the MS-HCA program and HCA 612.
    Co-requisites: HCA 621.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • HCA 631 - Health Care Financial Management and Third-Party Reimbursement

    Units: 4
    Provides an introduction to the tools, concepts, and applications of financial management in the health care system, including accounting, financial statement creation and analysis, working capital management, investment strategies, capital needs financing, budgeting, and third-party service reimbursement systems.  

    Prerequisites: Completion of University Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR), admission to the MS-HCA or MPA program and HCA 611.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • HCA 641 - Health Care Legal, Diversity and Ethical Issues

    Units: 4
    Provides an examination of the legal, compliance, and ethical dimensions of service delivery, including the development and effects of laws and regulations, patient and human subject rights, contract law, professional ethics, tort law, malpractice, criminal law, and emerging ethical issues.  

    Prerequisites: Completion of University Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR), admission to the MS-HCA or MPA program and HCA 611.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • HCA 642 - Health Care Program Development and Grant Writing

    Units: 4
    Provides introduction to the fundamentals of program development and grant proposal writing in the health care sector, including an overview of historical philanthropy, current trends, program development planning, potential funding source identification, and grant application and letter of intent writing.  

    Prerequisites: Completion of University Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR), admission to the MS-HCA program, HCA 621, HCA 622 and HCA 631.
    Co-requisites: HCA 641.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • HCA 690 - Independent Study

    Units: 1-4
    Independent study under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty. 

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: HCA 6900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit, with department consent, for a total of 12 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 1-4
  

  • HCA 693 - Capstone Project

    Units: 6
    Provides a culminating set of personal, academic and professional experiences where students synthesize, integrate and apply knowledge and skill sets developed in the program in order to develop an original field-based project and demonstrate competency in the program learning outcomes.  

    Prerequisites: Completion of University Writing Skills Requirement (UWSR), admission to the MS-HCA program, HCA 621 and HCA 622.
    Co-requisites: HCA 631.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 6
  

  • HCA 697 - Issues in Health Care Administration

    Units: 3
    Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in health care administration.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: HCA 6999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit when content varies, for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HCA 698 - Internship

    Units: 1-4
    Formal advanced work opportunities integrating the academic program with their career aspirations. Integral advanced hands-on experience enhancing education and preparing for professional and personal success.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: HCA 6898.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated with department consent for a maximum of 4 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-4

Health Sciences
  

  • HSC 100 - First Year Seminar in Health Sciences

    Units: 3
    Introduction to health care and delivery from an interdisciplinary perspective focusing on critical thinking, effective communication, research and writing, and team building skills. Emphasis is on introducing students to self-directed learning skills that are critical for a health professional.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 2200 and HSC 1000.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 110 - Introduction to Health Systems & Social Determinants of Health

    Units: 3
    The US health care system within a paradigm emphasizing social determinants of health. An exploration, using ecological frameworks, of how this integrated system incorporates social determinants of health to impact individual, community, and population outcomes, including disparities.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 3300.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 115 - Human Health and Wellness

    Units: 3
    Analysis and application of the Wellness concept for healthful living. Instruction in techniques and procedure for self-care, self-examination, emergency care and efficient utilization of the medical care system.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 1100.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 130 - Health Humanities

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2
    Introduction to the role of the humanities in health. Exploration of the importance of humanities in developing empathy, observation, and self-reflection skills necessary in health care. Human experience of illness will be explored.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 3720.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C2 - Lower Division Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2
  

  • HSC 250 - Health Disparities and Health Equity

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Diversity
    History, development, and current state of health disparities.  Introduction to research methods in health disparities.  Discusses the concept of disparity in a public health context, and contributing factors. Covers theoretical frameworks and strategies to address health disparities.

    Prerequisites: HSC 100 and HSC 110.
    Equivalent Quarter Course:  HSC 3800.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: Overlay - Diversity
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Diversity
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    HSC 270 - Investigating Disease Outbreaks and Epidemics

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2; Social Justice
    The social, cultural and historical impact of epidemics from a humanities perspective. Applications of epidemiology to public health practice and our society. Study of the ethical and social context of epidemiology, through great works of literature and selected historical narratives.

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C2 - Lower Division Humanities, Overlay - Social Justice
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2; Social Justice
  
  • Sustainability Overlay

    HSC 300 - Environmental Health

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
    Ecological basis of environmental issues, problems and solutions to better understand and recognize human health needs and environmental well-being. The impact of climate change on the physical, biological and human environments in California will be explored.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 ; and ENSC 280.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 3200.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning, Overlay - Sustainability
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
  

  • HSC 310 - Community Engaged Health Promotion

    Units: 3
    Students will develop dynamic understandings of what constitutes a community.  Focus on identifying and evaluating situations and contexts for which community engagement is pivotal for health promotion, and strategies to accomplish goals and objectives to improve public health.   

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: HSC 300.
    Prerequisites: All of: HSC 130, HSC 250, HSC 315.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 315 - Public Health

    Units: 3
    A critical examination of the major public health challenges facing our society. Explores how the health of a population is shaped by environmental, cultural, social and economic factors, as well as by medical care. Lecture Units: 2; Activity Units: 1

    Prerequisites: HSC 100 and HSC 110.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 3400.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 323 - Plagues, Peoples, and Populations

    Units: 3
    The historical impact of plagues in human populations. The development of primary, secondary, and tertiary responses to epidemic and pandemic outbreaks. Focus on population-level reactions to infectious diseases such as plague, smallpox, cholera, tuberculosis, HIV, etc.

    Prerequisites: HSC 315.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 325 - Health Care Payment Systems

    Units: 3
    Fundamentals of health financing. Discussion of public and private funding mechanisms. Discussion of various payment structures, including value-based payments, fee-for-service, capitation, etc. Overview of funding streams for research, prevention activities, and education.

    Prerequisites: HSC 110 and ECON 200.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 327 - Genes and Human Health

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
    Cell biology concepts necessary to understand genes, how they work, their role in inherited conditions that affect human health. Exploration of specific inherited diseases and recommended therapeutic technologies of gene cloning, stem-cell therapy, gene screening and gene therapy.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: BIOL 100.
    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 3250.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B6 - Upper Division Science Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
  

  • HSC 330 - Epidemiology

    Units: 3
    Meaning, scope, and applications of epidemiology to public health practice and the use of vital statistics (descriptive epidemiology and measurement of disease occurrence) and research data in the scientific appraisal of community health challenges. Lecture Units: 2; Activity Units: 1

    Prerequisites: One of: STAT 100, STAT 110, STAT 303A.
    Credit Restrictions: Not open for credit for students who have completed BIOL 3410.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 3410.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 335 - Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology and Medical Device Policy

    Units: 3
    Overview of policy issues that face the pharmaceutical, medical device and biotechnology industries. Key issues include drug development phases, patent law, mergers and acquisitions, and the role of the US industries in the global marketplace.

     

     

    Prerequisites: HSC 315.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.

Units: 3
  

  • HSC 340 - Climate Change and Public Health

    Units: 3
    Health implications of climate change for populations. Students will explore associated health benefits accruing from mitigation strategies plus health policies involved in adaptation strategies.

    Prerequisites: HSC 300.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 345 - Aging and Long Term Care

    Units: 3
    Overview of public health and policy issues in aging and long term care. Implications of chronic illnesses and disability in the aging population. Impact of economic, political and social conditions in the provision of health care services to the elderly.

    Prerequisites: HSC 315.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 350 - Health Behavior and Health Education Theory

    Units: 3
    Major theories explaining health behaviors, and how behaviors may be modified through health education for positive outcomes. Emphasis will be on the selection and application of appropriate theories for various individual and social behaviors.

    Prerequisites: All of: HSC 130, HSC 300, HSC 315.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 3700.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 355 - Bioethics

    Units: 3
    Ethical issues that arise in the health sciences including, but not limited to, clinical ethics, ethical issues in new technologies, public health ethics, and distributive justice. The course will focus on sound reasoning through discursive writing.

    Prerequisites: HSC 100 and HSC 130.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 3550.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 360 - Health Law

    Units: 3
    Current federal and state health legislation, regulations, and standards. Historical development of various health programs, policies and procedures and their current legal status. Discussion of key court cases which have shaped health law in the US.

    Prerequisites: HSC 110.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 3350.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 362 - Environmental Health Policy

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D4
    An overview of the development, content, and implementation of environmental health policy. Students will also be introduced to concepts of environmental justice and the relationship of environmental policy to health equity. Course relies on case examples.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D4 - Upper Division Social Sciences
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D4
  

  • HSC 365 - Mental Health and Policy

    Units: 3
    Public health and policy issues in mental health. Impact of economic, political, social and cultural factors in the provision of mental health care services.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Health Sciences major and HSC 315.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 370 - Health Economics and Public Policy

    Units: 3
    Economics of health and healthcare. Application of economic theories to public policy in health sector. Cost analysis, healthcare financing, public and private health insurance, and provider reimbursement models. Analysis of medical education, hospital, pharmaceutical, mental health, and long-term care markets.

    Prerequisites: ECON 200 and HSC 110; HSC 110 is not required for ECON and BUAD majors.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 3690.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    Cross-listed: ECON 370.




Units: 3
  

  • HSC 375 - Program Planning and Evaluation

    Units: 3
    Introduction to program planning and evaluation. Students will cover topics related to problem definition, implementation, evaluation and program theory.

    Prerequisites: BS HSC major, HSC 130 and HSC 250.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 380 - Health Regulation

    Units: 3
    The regulatory environment affecting different types of health organizations; clinical regulations involving accreditation and clinical practice; and regulations affecting populations, the environment and other consumer products.

    Prerequisites: HSC 360.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 385 - Vector Control

    Units: 3
    The biology of vectors that transmit diseases to humans including invertebrates, vertebrates and microbes. Current methods for their control and management will be a key feature in the course.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: BIOL 230 with a C or better.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • HSC 390 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Communities and Health

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    From the medicalization of homosexuality to the AIDS epidemic to gender expression, LGBT communities have been defined in many ways in relation to concepts of health. Relying on health humanities, this class explores LGBT cultural expression o health as meaning-making.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: HSC 130.
    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  

  • HSC 398 - Internship

    Units: 1-3
    Introduction to the internship experience; integration of the academic program with career aspirations; emphasis on internship readiness and preparation for professional success.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: HSC 3898.
    Repeatability: May be repeated with department consent for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1-3
 

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