Mar 29, 2024  
2018-2019 Cal State East Bay Catalog 
    
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.

 

Nursing

  
  • NURS 492 - Global Health Nursing


    Units: 1
    Overview of global health in nursing. Students will have the opportunity to read, interpret and evaluate concepts in global health to increase their knowledge, skills, and attitudes regarding global health.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
    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: 1
  
  • NURS 493 - Nursing Research in Global Health


    Units: 1
    Overview of global health nursing research. Students will read, interpret and evaluate global health research publications. Emphasis on women and infant health issues and critical analysis of research.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
    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: 1
  
  • NURS 494 - Essentials of Critical Care Nursing


    Units: 2
    Medical and nursing management of adult patients with multiple, complex medical and surgical diagnoses in various types of critical care units.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major, and either NURS 360 or both NURS 420 and NURS 421.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 4206.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 495 - Palliative Care in the Community


    Units: 2
    Concepts of palliative and hospice care. Students participate in collaboration and practice with a service partner to provide quality interpersonal care to end-of-life patients and their families in the community.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major or B.S. Health Science major and minimum 3.0 GPA.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for maximum of 4 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 2
  
  • NURS 496 - Introduction to Healthcare Informatics


    Units: 1
    Survey of healthcare informatics issues and the technologies used in nursing practice, research, and administration.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major or B.S. Health Science major.
    Possible Instructional Methods: 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).
Units: 1
  
  • NURS 497 - Current Issues in Professional Nursing


    Units: 1
    Discussion of a variety of current issues in nursing using Quality and Safety Education in Nursing as a framework. May include: violence in the workplace, opportunities in research and service, current research projects, healthcare needs of vulnerable populations.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 3200.
    Repeatability: May be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 2 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Units: 1
  
  • NURS 499 - RN Capstone Project


    Units: 4
    Development, implementation, and evaluation of a project in the healthcare setting or community. Student projects may focus on education, leadership, management and/or evidence-based practice.

    Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing: Post-Licensure Concentration major and NURS 360.
    Co-requisites: NURS 450.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: NURS 4305.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line, Hybrid (every section of this course may be taught both online and on-ground).
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4

Nursing: Graduate

  
  • NURS 601 - Theoretical Perspectives of Advanced Nursing Practice


    Units: 3
    An exploration of theories significant to advanced nursing practice and healthcare including those addressing complex systems, bioethics, leadership, behavioral modification, health disparities, and quality improvement. Knowledge synthesis and translation to practice are discussed.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Nursing 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: 3
  
  • NURS 602 - Scientific Inquiry, Methods and Scholarship


    Units: 3
    Principles of scientific inquiry and professional writing based on critical appraisal of evidence from quantitative and qualitative biomedical research. Research design, methodology, and the process of synthesizing and implementing nursing and biomedical research findings to address clinical problems are discussed.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Nursing 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: 3
  
  • NURS 603 - Health Care Informatics


    Units: 3
    Provides knowledge and skills for navigating healthcare information technology to enhance patient care delivery. Health informatics used for communication, care coordination, interprofessional collaboration, health information management and data analysis for improved healthcare outcomes are discussed.

    Prerequisites: Admission to M.S. Nursing 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: 3
  
  • NURS 604 - Epidemiology of Population Health and Social Disparities


    Units: 3
    Applies concepts of epidemiology, social determinants of health, cultural inclusivity and the analysis of population data to design equitable health care services for diverse populations. Strategies to promote health, prevent illness, and reduce health disparities are explored.

    Prerequisites: M.S.N. major.
    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
  
  • NURS 605 - Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Economic and Social Policy


    Units: 3
    Healthcare issues, policy, politics, and healthcare economics are analyzed in the context of national health priorities. Impact of policies on accessibility, affordability and quality of care are discussed. Strategies for nurse leaders to engage in health policy are evaluated.

    Prerequisites: M.S.N. major.
    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
  
  • NURS 611 - Learner-Centered Theory and Methods in Nursing Education


    Units: 2
    Learner-centered education encompasses methods of teaching that shift the focus of instruction from the teacher to the student. This course will explore theories of learning and strategies for learner-centered teaching as they apply to nursing education.

    Prerequisites: M.S.N. major.
    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: 2
  
  • NURS 612 - Advanced Pathophysiology, Pharmacology & Health Assessment


    Units: 4
    Emphasis on pathophysiologic processes underlying selected acute and chronic diseases across the life span. Pharmacotherapy and the nurse educator’s role in teaching safe and effective medication management. Comprehensive physical, psychological, and cultural assessments for common diseases in clients and families.

    Prerequisites: M.S.N. major.
    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
  
  • NURS 613 - Curriculum Design and Outcomes in Nursing


    Units: 3
    The components of curriculum design, development, implementation and evaluation in nursing education. Application of curriculum theory is included. Analysis of program data for continuous improvement is discussed.

    Prerequisites: NURS 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: 3
  
  • NURS 614 - Instructional Strategies and Educational Technology in Nursing


    Units: 3
    Introduction of teaching/learning principles, instructional methods, and educational technology that facilitate teaching, assessment, and evaluation of nursing students in the 21st century classroom setting. Application of innovative strategies in healthcare education.

    Prerequisites: NURS 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: 3
  
  • NURS 615 - Instructional Practicum: Teaching and Clinical Specialty Practices


    Units: 3
    A teaching and practical experience to support the development of the nurse educator in a clinical specialty area. Under the supervision of an accomplished preceptor/mentor, students practice the role of nurse educator to actively engage nursing students, healthcare professionals and clients. 

    Prerequisites: All of: NURS 601, NURS 602, NURS 603, NURS 604, NURS 605, NURS 612, NURS 613, NURS 614.
    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
  
  • NURS 621 - Principles and Practices of Quality Patient Care


    Units: 3
    Examination of the principles and practices of quality improvement in health care settings. Applications of system assessment, data management and analysis, and evaluation methods to design safe, effective, and efficient healthcare delivery systems are discussed.

    Prerequisites: M.S.N. major.
    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
  
  • NURS 622 - Leadership Influence and Change


    Units: 3
    Concepts and theories of leadership in nursing in the context of changing healthcare systems. Skills and strategies for effective leadership including complex system thinking, organizational culture, ethics, interprofessional communication, change models, conflict resolution, characteristics of leaders and team-building are presented.

    Prerequisites: M.S.N. major.
    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
  
  • NURS 623 - Organizational Systems and Finance Management in Health Care


    Units: 3
    Examines organizational health care delivery systems and organizational development from a nursing management perspective. Issues of healthcare economics, financial management, budgeting, current regulatory agency requirements and standards are discussed.

    Prerequisites: M.S.N. major.
    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
  
  • NURS 624 - Human Resources Management for Health Care


    Units: 3
    Examines human resource management in the current healthcare system with a focus on the role of the nurse manager/executive. Application of organizational and administrative theories to human resources models will be discussed.

    Prerequisites: M.S.N. major.
    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
  
  • NURS 625 - Leadership Practicum: Nurse Administrative Role in Organization Setting


    Units: 3
    Directs the student in the application of leadership and administrative principles and development of leadership skills through a mentored practical experience in a healthcare organizational setting.

    Prerequisites: All of: NURS 601, NURS 602, NURS 603, NURS 604, NURS 605, NURS 621, NURS 622, NURS 623, NURS 624.
    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
  
  • NURS 693 - Master’s Synthesis Project


    Units: 3
    The master’s in nursing synthesis project reflects students’ expertise and capabilities as a nurse leader in education or administration. The student will integrate theory and research knowledge to address a selected organizational issue, clinical problem, or educational strategy.

    Prerequisites: All of: NURS 601, NURS 602, NURS 603, NURS 604, NURS 605, and either NURS 612, NURS 613, NURS 614 or NURS 621, NURS 622, NURS 623, NURS 624.
    Co-requisites: NURS 625, or NURS 615.
    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

Philosophy

  
  • PHIL 100 - Workshop in Critical Thinking


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: A3
    Development of clarity and focus in thinking, with attention to rigor, modes of explanation, validity of reasoning, etc. Must earn C- or better for GE credit.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 1000.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: A3 - Lower Division Critical Thinking
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: A3
  
  • PHIL 110 - Freshman Topics in Philosophy and the Arts


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    As part of the Freshman Learning Communities, this course will introduce students to basic concepts in philosophy as applied to the arts through the lens of a particular theme, and in relationship with other disciplines.

    Credit Restrictions: Not open to students with credit for PHIL 120 or PHIL 130.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: Any one from: PHIL 1005, PHIL 1102, PHIL 1103, PHIL 1104, PHIL 1201, PHIL 1302, PHIL 1303, PHIL 1401.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  
  • PHIL 120 - Freshman Topics in Philosophy


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2
    As part of the Freshman Learning Communities, this course will introduce students to basic concepts in philosophy through the lens of a particular theme, and in relationship with other disciplines.

    Credit Restrictions: Not open to students with credit for PHIL 110 or PHIL 130.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: Any one from: PHIL 1005, PHIL 1102, PHIL 1103, PHIL 1104, PHIL 1201, PHIL 1302, PHIL 1303, PHIL 1401.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C2 - Lower Division Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2
  
  • PHIL 130 - Freshman Topics in Philosophy, Religion, and Social Science


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
    Introduction to basic concepts in philosophy through the lens of a particular theme, and in relationship with other disciplines, specifically in the context of how such concepts reflect relationships between the individual and society.

    Credit Restrictions: Not open to students with credit for PHIL 110 or PHIL 120.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: Any one from: PHIL 1005, PHIL 1102, PHIL 1103, PHIL 1104, PHIL 1201, PHIL 1302, PHIL 1303, PHIL 1401.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: D1-3 - Lower Division Social Sciences
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: D1-3
  
  • PHIL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2
    Major themes, thinkers and methods in philosophy. Topics include the history of philosophy, the nature of philosophical questioning, God, reality, truth and the self.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 2001.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C2 - Lower Division Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2
  
  • PHIL 211 - Introduction to Ethics


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2
    Introduction to philosophical ethics.  Topics include major ethical theories, virtue, vice, evil, character, moral education and relativism.  Impact of cultural diversity on ethical discourse.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2 and A3.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 2002.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C2 - Lower Division Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2
  
  • PHIL 241 - Introduction to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2
    Covers the three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Students will learn about each tradition’s historical development and the specific beliefs of each, in addition to the relationships between these faiths and the sources of conflict.

    Credit Restrictions: Not open to students with credit in PHIL 341.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 2003.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C2 - Lower Division Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2
  
  • PHIL 242 - Introduction to Asian Religion


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2
    Introduction to Buddhism in India, Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Japan within the context of related religions including Hinduism, Shinto and the religions of China.

    Credit Restrictions: Not open for credit to students with credit for PHIL 342.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 2605.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C2 - Lower Division Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C2
  
  • PHIL 300 - Reasoning and Writing for Philosophy Majors


    Units: 3
    Declared Philosophy Majors and Minors only.

    Prerequisites: B.A. Philosophy major.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  
  • PHIL 301 - Modern Logic


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Advanced course in symbolic logic. Modern logic is more powerful than traditional Aristotelean logic, symbolization covering a greater range of inferences. Modern logic includes results such as Godel’s incompleteness theorem, no system of logic can prove all mathematical truths.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: PHIL 100
    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3002.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    PHIL 310 - Ethics


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
    Major ethical or moral theories and their relation to different social systems, institutions and cultures of the world.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3100.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Social Justice
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
  
  • Sustainability Overlay

    PHIL 311 - Environmental Ethics


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Sustainability
    Philosophical conceptions of nature and the environment, and human responsibilities towards it, drawn from different historical and cultural traditions.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3151.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Sustainability
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Sustainability
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    PHIL 312 - Bioethics


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
    Ethical issues in biology and medicine, such as euthanasia, abortion, truth-telling, genetic engineering, cloning, distribution of medical resources.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3152.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Social Justice
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
  
  • PHIL 313 - Philosophy of Business and Professional Ethics


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Explores value systems and ethical issues related to business, professional, and commercial activity. Topics may include organizational culture, ethical leadership, diversity, environmental regulation vs. property rights, truthfulness in business communications, and corporate social responsibility.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3560. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely 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
  
  • Diversity Overlay

    PHIL 320 - Philosophy of Art


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Diversity
    Exploring issues in the philosophy of art, such as the nature of artworks, how we learn about or from them, the moral implications of art, art as a voice for underrepresented groups, and cultural appropriation.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3201.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Diversity
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Diversity
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    PHIL 321 - Philosophy and Science Fiction


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
    Philosophical discussion about topics contained explicitly or implicitly in science fiction writing and film.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3216.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Social Justice
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
  
  • Diversity Overlay

    PHIL 324 - Philosophy and Sex


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Diversity
    Philosophical examination of conceptual and ethical issues raised by sexuality and sexual love. Emphasis will include the LGBT community, women, and other historically oppressed groups.  Topics include love and sexuality, promiscuity, prostitution, adultery, polyamory, sexual harassment, pornography, and same-sex marriage.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3161.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Diversity
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Diversity
  
  • PHIL 330 - Epistemology: Knowing and Not Knowing


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    An exploration of such issues as evidence, knowledge, skepticism, relativism, truth, and the nature of understanding.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3301.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 331 - Metaphysics: Being and Not Being


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    An exploration of the nature of matter, mind, space, time, causality, truth, and the real. 

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3311.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 332 - Philosophy of Social Science


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Philosophical study of theories, methods and problems in the social and behavioral sciences. 

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3321.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 333 - Philosophy of Language


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    An exploration of fundamental issues concerning language and discourse, such as truth, communication, meaning, representation, understanding, metaphor, and irony.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3322.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 335 - Philosophy of Science


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    The nature of scientific explanation, scientific methods, and conceptual revolutions in science. How to distinguish between science, non-science, and pseudoscience. Discussion of whether the scientific method is a superior and more objective means of determining truth.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3332.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 336 - Philosophy of Cognition and Artificial Intelligence


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Philosophical study of the nature of cognition and of human and machine intelligence.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3341.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 337 - Science and Religion


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Nature of science and of religion. Apparent conflict between science, religion, and magical thinking. Distinction between facts and values. Discussion of issues such as whether creationism and intelligent design are viable alternatives to the theory of evolution.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3344.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 338 - Atheism, Agnosticism, and Theism


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Philosophical examination of atheism, agnosticism, belief in God, and the reasons, if any, for these three positions. Topics may also include morality, humanism, nihilism, science and religion, the meaning of life, and the nature of spirituality.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3421.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 340 - Philosophy of Religion


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Discusses philosophical issues such as the existence of God, the problem of evil, the paradox of free will, the nature of religious experience and mysticism.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3400.
    Repeatability: May be repeated once 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).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 341 - Abrahamic Religions


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Study of Judaism, Christianity, Islam and others; their beliefs and practices; Abrahamic identity through the history and evolution of the traditions; including readings from the Hebrew Bible, the Christian Bible, the Koran, and other core Abrahamic texts. 

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3411 and PHIL 3417.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 342 - Religions of Asia


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Survey of South and East Asian religious thought and practice as expressed in the traditions of Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Shintoism and others.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Credit Restrictions: Not open to students with credit in PHIL 242.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3403.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 343 - Contemporary Religious Thinkers


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Religious philosophies of one or more major thinkers of the Twentieth Century from different cultures or religious traditions of the world.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3401.
    Repeatability: May be repeated once 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).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 344 - Mysticism


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Survey of mystical and religious experiences and mystical texts and traditions in world religions including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Taoism.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3404.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 345 - Comparative Religion


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Critical and comparative study of themes from Western, Indigenous, Global South (e.g., Africana, Southern and Latin American), and South and East Asian philosophies and religions.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3410.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • Diversity Overlay

    PHIL 346 - Cults and New Religious Movements


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Diversity
    Introduction to many new religions including Scientology, Wicca, and the Peoples’ Temple. Students will learn the origins of such groups and how they grow and perpetuate their beliefs.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3431.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Diversity
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Diversity
  
  • PHIL 347 - Religion, Monsters, and Horror


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Examination of monsters as they appear in the world’s religions. Discussion of the nature of evil, the fear of death, and the experience of the uncanny. References include religious scriptures, folklore, and popular culture.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3432.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 348 - Views of the Afterlife


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Overview of the beliefs in life after death found in the world’s religions. Examination of the experiences of those who feel they have had a brush with the dead or with death itself.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3433.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 349 - Africana Philosophy and Religions


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    This course considers the intersection of philosophy and religion in African and African Diaspora traditions. 

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    PHIL 351 - Social and Political Philosophy


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
    Study of the philosophical theories underlying or justifying policy issues: individual freedom and government protection of rights; freedom of speech and religious, racial or sexual prejudice; affirmative action and reverse discrimination; violence, personal responsibility and roots of social injustice.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3502.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Social Justice
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
  
  • Diversity Overlay

    PHIL 353 - Human Rights in the U.S.


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Diversity
    Philosophical perspectives on human rights principles as they apply to the lived experiences of the diverse cultural groups and women in the United States.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3510.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Diversity
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Diversity
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    PHIL 354 - Global Human Rights and Social Justice


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
    Explores human rights theory and its global application from a philosophical perspective. Considers whether the following concepts can be applied globally: The nature of rights, individualism, liberalism, the social contract, multiculturalism, materialism, and the nature of power.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3511.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Social Justice
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
  
  • Diversity Overlay

    PHIL 355 - Race and Justice


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Diversity
    A philosophical examination of race, racism, racial identity/formation, and racial justice incorporating the narratives and essays of members of diverse U.S. cultural groups.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3515.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Diversity
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Diversity
  
  • PHIL 361 - Ancient and Medieval Philosophy


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Western philosophy from the ancient Greeks (including Socrates, Plato and Aristotle) through the philosophers and theologians of the Middle Ages (including St. Augustine and St. Thomas Aquinas).

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3601.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 362 - Modern Philosophy


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Seventeenth and eighteenth century Western philosophy, especially rationalism (Descartes, Spinoza, Leibniz) and empiricism (Locke, Berkeley, Hume).

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3602.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 365 - Existentialism


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    An inquiry into the meaning of human existence with particular emphasis on the self. By examining themes like anxiety, alienation, freedom, God, being, and absurdity, students come to understand where the meaning of human existence is located.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3605.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 371 - Philosophy of Education


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Philosophical examination of educational theories and of their applications in various cultural and social contexts.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3701.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • Diversity Overlay

    PHIL 373 - African-American Philosophical Perspectives


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Diversity
    Philosophical examination of the social, cultural and political issues of African Americans primarily from the perspective of African-American philosophers. Topics may be historical and contemporary, and may include, (for example) black alienation, nihilism, and black feminist thought.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3721.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Diversity
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Diversity
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    PHIL 375 - Feminist Philosophy


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
    Major themes, theories, and different schools of feminist philosophy; the influences of Marxism, psychoanalysis, existential phenomenology, postmodernism, and theories of difference, with special reference to American feminist thought.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3720.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Social Justice
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    PHIL 377 - Philosophy of Law


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
    Introduction to the main schools of jurisprudence and legal philosophy with an emphasis on their application to issues of social justice.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL/POSC 3503.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities, Overlay - Social Justice
    Cross-listed: POSC 377




Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4; Social Justice
  
  • PHIL 378 - Evil


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Survey of traditional and contemporary philosophical debates on the nature, origin, and existence of evil. Topics may include cruelty, genocide, torture, war, slavery.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3543.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 381 - Shamanism


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
    Survey of diverse indigenous shamanic traditions in parallel to a critical inquiry into neo-shamanic traditions.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C4 - Upper Division Arts or Humanities
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C4
  
  • PHIL 490 - Independent Study


    Units: 3
    Independent study under direction of faculty.

    Prerequisites: Department consent and minimum 2.0 GPA.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 4900.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for credit for a maximum of 9 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • PHIL 497 - Issues in Philosophy or Religion


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

    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHIL 3999.
    Repeatability: May be repeated once 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
  
  • PHIL 499 - Senior Seminar


    Units: 3
    Building on the skills instilled in the touchstone course and throughout their work in the major, students will round out their academic and theoretical writing skills. Primary focus will be on completing a portfolio of approximately three polished philosophical essays.

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and PHIL 300.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3

Physics

  
  • PHYS 104 - Musical Acoustics


    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
    Basic introduction to the physics of sound waves. Focuses on developing a scientific framework to understand how different musical instruments produce a variety of sounds, how waves transmit the sound, and ultimately how qualities of sound are perceived. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 1200.
    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
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
  
  • PHYS 105 - How Things Work


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1
    A descriptive exploration of phenomena you observe every day. The underlying universal physical principles that govern how things behave are revealed by examining a variety of examples such as roller coasters, microwaves, cell phones, and radios. 

     

    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 1500.
    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

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

    PHYS 106 - Physics for Future Leaders


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1; Sustainability
    Essential physics needed to be a president, business leader, coach, or any other profession. Covers knowledge required to make informed decisions regarding current issues with technical aspects. Topics of study include energy, radioactivity, spy satellites, and medical imaging.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 1410.
    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
  
  • Sustainability Overlay

    PHYS 107 - Science of Energy


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1; Sustainability
    A descriptive course covering energy resources, production, and consumption in the 21st century. Energy input and output of physical systems such as household appliances and modes of transportation.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 2005.
    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
  
  • Diversity Overlay

    PHYS 108 - Astronomy of Ancient Cultures


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1; Diversity
    Exploration of astronomical techniques, tools, and theories of ancient cultures from around the world (e.g., Aztec, Mayan, Hopi, Chinese, Egyptian, Indian, Greek). Projects and discussions investigate ancient astronomy, cosmology, and timekeeping practices with extensive connections to modern astrophysics.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 1810.
    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 - Diversity
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1; Diversity
  
  • PHYS 115 - Elementary Physics


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
    A guided-inquiry-based conceptual investigation of the physical world and the nature of science. Students develop ideas in topical areas including energy, forces, heat, electricity and magnetism, and light. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 1700 and PHYS 1780.
    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
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
  
  • PHYS 125 - Principles of Physics I


    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
    An algebra-based introduction to the way one can describe the physical world, including motion, the causes of motion as well as other fundamental principles of nature.  Major topics covered include kinematics, Newton’s laws, conservation laws, thermodynamics, fluids and oscillations. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: Satisfactory score of 78 or higher on Math Proficiency Assessment or MATH 120.
    Co-requisites: MATH 120.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: The two semester sequence PHYS 125 and PHYS 126 is equivalent to the three quarter sequence PHYS 2701 and PHYS 2702 and 2703.
    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
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
  
  • PHYS 125A - Principles of Physics I - Discussion


    Units: 1
    Focuses on developing problem solving strategies and provides in-depth review of topics from the lecture. Optional supplemental discussion section taken concurrently with PHYS 125.  

    Prerequisites: MATH 120.
    Co-requisites: PHYS 125.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  
  • PHYS 126 - Principles of Physics II


    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
    The second semester of the year-long, algebra based, introductory Physics sequence.  A major focus is the study of Electricity and Magnetism and the nature of light. Other topics include standing waves, optics, electrical circuits and Modern Physics. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: PHYS 125.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: The two semester sequence PHYS 125 and PHYS 126 is equivalent to the three quarter sequence PHYS 2701 and PHYS 2702 and 2703.
    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
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
  
  • PHYS 126A - Principles of Physics II - Discussion


    Units: 1
    Supplemental discussion section taken concurrently with PHYS 126 focused on problem solving strategies and in-depth review of topics from the lecture.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 125.
    Co-requisites: PHYS 126.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  
  • PHYS 135 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I


    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
    A calculus-based introduction to Newtonian mechanics that emphasizes both conceptual understanding and the ability to solve quantitative problems. Topics of study include kinematics, Newton’s laws, conservation of momentum and energy, rotational motion, gravitation, oscillations, and fluids. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Co-requisites: MATH 130.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 1001. Also, the three semester sequence PHYS 135 and PHYS 136 and PHYS 137 is equivalent to the four quarter sequence PHYS 1001 and PHYS 1002 and PHYS 1003 and PHYS 2004.
    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
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1, B3
  
  • PHYS 136 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II


    Units: 4
    A calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism that emphasizes both conceptual understanding and the ability to solve quantitative problems. Topics of study include the electric force, field, and potential, electric circuits, magnetic force, magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell’s equations, and electromagnetic waves. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: MATH 130 and PHYS 135.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: The three semester sequence PHYS 135 and PHYS 136 and PHYS 137 is equivalent to the four quarter sequence PHYS 1001 and PHYS 1002 and PHYS 1003 and PHYS 2004.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  
  • PHYS 137 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers III


    Units: 4
    A calculus-based introduction to modern physics, thermodynamics, and waves that emphasizes both conceptual understanding and the ability to solve quantitative problems. Topics of study include thermodynamics, entropy, heat engines, waves, diffraction and interference, optics, special relativity, quantum mechanics, and atomic/nuclear physics. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: MATH 130 and PHYS 136.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: The three semester sequence PHYS 135 and PHYS 136 and PHYS 137 is equivalent to the four quarter sequence PHYS 1001 and PHYS 1002 and PHYS 1003 and PHYS 2004.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  
  • PHYS 138 - Descriptive Astronomy


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1
    A descriptive survey of astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology.  Introduction to methods of obtaining facts and formulating principals.  Overview of physical nature and evolution of solar system, stars and galaxies.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 1800.
    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
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B1
  
  • PHYS 139 - Astronomy Laboratory


    Units: 1 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B3
    Laboratory exploration of the visible universe, includes; motion of the moon, planets and stars, the use of light and spectroscopy to understand astronomical objects and telescope operation.  Night observations are included.  Intended to accompany PHYS 138 or PHYS 339.

    Co-requisites: PHYS 138 or PHYS 339.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 1880.
    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
  
  • PHYS 230 - Physical Reasoning


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Writing II
    Focus on the elements of sound physical reasoning as expressed through clear scientific writing. Students will write detailed solutions to challenging problems, summaries of research articles, and reviews of important topics of physics.  

    Prerequisites: MATH 230, and PHYS 137 or PHYS 126.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: Writing II
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Writing II
  
  • PHYS 301 - Physics Connections


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
    Connections between Physics and other natural sciences and engineering with real-world applications and examples.  Focus is on preparing to teach under the K12 Next Generation Science Standards with the goal of teaching science with confidence.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE Areas A1, A2, A3 and B4 ; and either PHYS 115, PHYS 125, or PHYS 135.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 3011.
    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
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
  
  • PHYS 302 - Physics Connections Laboratory


    Units: 1
    Laboratory experience demonstrating connections between Physics and other natural sciences and engineering.  The course focuses on K12 Next Generation Science Standards with the goal of teaching science with confidence.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 301 and either PHYS 115, PHYS 125, or PHYS 135.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 3012.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  
  • PHYS 303 - Biophysics


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
    A descriptive exploration of the intersection between biology, medicine, and physics. Topics of study include, for example, ultrasound, X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and the important discoveries enabled by these techniques.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 3750.
    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
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
  
  • PHYS 304 - Acoustics


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
    Basic introduction to the physical properties of sound. Focus on the scientific and mathematical framework describing acoustical concepts necessary to understand the creation and measurement of sound waves, with particular application to the human voice, speech articulation, and hearing mechanisms.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    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
  
  • PHYS 305 - Environmental Health Science Electromagnetic and Nuclear Radiation


    Units: 3
    Focus on the fundamental elements of electromagnetic radiation and nuclear radiation and their connections to environmental health science.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 137 or both PHYS 126 and completion of GE area B4.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Physics majors.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  
  • Sustainability Overlay

    PHYS 307 - Social Impact Through Sustainable Solar Design


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
    Topics include: hands-on instruction of solar energy and design, energy poverty, and social justice impacts of solar energy. Construct stand-alone solar energy system designed for delivery of energy to the energy poor.  Opportunities to teach solar science in local schools. Discussion Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    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, Overlay - Sustainability
    Cross-listed: ENVT 307.




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

    PHYS 308 - Sustainable Energy Systems


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
    Project-based course; Science of climate change and its relation to energy systems; student projects have high impact on their campus carbon emissions. Readings, discussion, and research on contemporary and/or significant issues in physics relating to climate science and energy systems. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    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, Overlay - Sustainability
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
  
  • PHYS 330 - Analytic Mechanics


    Units: 3
    Newton’s laws and conservation laws are applied to solve a variety of problems. Calculus of variations and Lagrange’s equations are developed and applied. Other topics include central force inertial reference frames, rotational motion of rigid bodies, and coupled oscillators.

    Prerequisites: MATH 230, and PHYS 137 or PHYS 126.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 3101 and PHYS 3102.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  
  • PHYS 337 - Extrasolar Planets


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
    Introduction to extrasolar planet detections and characterization.  Topics of study include extrasolar planet detection methods, planet geologic and atmospheric characterization, and a summary of biosignatures of Earth and other planetary systems.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 3710.
    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
  
  • PHYS 338 - The Cosmos


    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6
    A grand view of astronomy covering the origin and evolution of the Universe.  Topics of study include cosmological models, relativity, particle physics, the Big Bang, the origin and evolution of stars and galaxies, and the search for extra-terrestrial life.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: PHYS 3700.
    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
 

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