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

Course Descriptions

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Art: Studio
  

  • ART 104 - 4D Processes

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    Introduction to time based art and design using traditional and digital media. Students design, analyze, and produce time based artworks and experiences, through presentations, studio projects, problem solving, and written assignments

    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 1020.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  

  • ART 111 - Sculpture I

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    Introduction to three-dimensional sculptural principles, techniques, and concepts utilizing a wide range of materials and practices. Various sculpture methods are practiced with attention to creative self-expression and historical context.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 1116.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  

  • ART 115 - Ceramics I

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    Introduction to ceramics materials, concepts, and processes including basic design principles, creative development, hand-building, throwing, glaze techniques, firing and ceramic terminology. Course covers aesthetics and creative development of clay objects examining historical, contemporary, and personal modes of expression across cultures.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: ART 103 .
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 1112.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  

  • ART 152 - Web Design I: Foundations

    Units: 3
    Students learn terminology and skills of graphic surface and interface design. Course covers graphics, layout, file- and version-management, wire-framing, prototyping, images, visual fundamentals and principles of interaction design to create web based interfaces and web sites.

    Prerequisites: ART 100 and ART 102.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 2830.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 172 - Painting I

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    Basic principles of painting including: color interaction and mixing, painting from observation and invention, various techniques, and how composition relates to personal response, subject matter and content. Demonstrations and digital presentations accompany projects.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 1114.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  

  • ART 181 - Introduction to Transdisciplinary Art and Design

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    Theory and practice of contemporary transdisciplinary visual arts research to permit new pathways for learning between, across, and beyond traditional disciplines and majors. Explorations into how two or more disciplines can be used to creatively answer art and design challenges. 

    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  

  • ART 211 - Sculpture II

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    Deep engagement with sculptural principles, techniques, and concepts. Students focus on in-depth projects in a chosen medium, developing their skills at three-dimensional art making.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, ART 103.
    Prerequisites: ART 111.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3316.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  

  • ART 215 - Ceramics II

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    Developing expertise with core techniques and adding skills with new materials, concepts, and processes including complex hand-building, wheel throwing, a variety of glaze techniques, and firings.  Exploration, analysis and comparison of clay works both personal and across cultures.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: ART 102, ART 103, ART 104.
    Prerequisites: ART 115.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3512.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  

  • ART 230 - Graphic Arts

    Units: 3
    Traditional graphic arts practices, analog and digital materials, and hand and computer based methods are used to explore creative output beyond computers while examining the relationship of historical graphic arts to current design processes, technology and equipment.

    Prerequisites: ART 101 and ART 102.
    Co-requisites: ART 226.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 2805.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 240 - Photography II

    Units: 3
    Advanced camera and digital darkroom techniques, including preparing images for the web and large format printing. Photography as a visual language, photographic color theory, and the aesthetics of photographic images.

    Prerequisites: ART 101.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3600.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 241 - 4D Project Development and Preproduction

    Units: 3
    Project development and pre-production processes for video, animation, and other time based media such as digital games. Topics covered include proposals (treatments, budgets, marketing/distribution, locations, and personnel), scriptwriting, storyboarding, copyright and legal issues.

    Prerequisites: All of: ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, ART 103.
    Co-requisites: ART 104.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 242 - Audio Production for Video and Animation

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    The theory and practice of audio production for video, animation, and other applications. Students will learn the fundamentals of sound design and aesthetics, microphone use, and digital recording equipment. Hands on experience recording, editing, mixing and mastering audio.  

    Co-requisites: ART 104.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  

  • ART 243 - Video I

    Units: 3
    Production of introductory to intermediate level digital film and video with emphasis on storytelling and creative communication. Analysis and application of film aesthetics through filmmaking assignments.

    Prerequisites: All of: ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, ART 103, ART 104.
    Co-requisites: ART 241.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3820.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 244 - Animation I

    Units: 3
    Production of introductory to intermediate level computer-based animation with emphasis on drawn and stop-motion techniques used for storytelling and creative communication. Analyze and apply animation principles in assignments and projects using both digital and non-digital media.

    Prerequisites: All of: ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, ART 103, ART 104.
    Co-requisites: ART 241.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3800.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 245 - Motion Graphics I

    Units: 3
    Introductory to intermediate level computer-based motion graphics. Analysis and application of animation and design principles in assignments and projects.

    Prerequisites: All of: ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, ART 103, ART 104.
    Co-requisites: ART 241.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3825.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 246 - 3D Modeling and Animation I

    Units: 3
    Intermediate level 3D models used in 3D digital animation for storytelling and creative communication.  Modeling techniques & animation principles using both digital and non-digital media.

    Prerequisites: All of: ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, ART 103, ART 104.
    Co-requisites: ART 241.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 247 - Landscape Photography

    Units: 3
    Theory, special techniques and the aesthetics of landscape photography, Learn from the work of historical to contemporary landscape photographers, to produce high quality landscape photographs.  Field trips will be required.

    Prerequisites: ART 101.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3654.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 6 units. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 251 - Interaction and Experience Design Foundations

    Units: 3
    Principles, practices and design of interactions between people, objects, and systems.  Best practices for the application of interaction design principles and the tools and techniques to create and test meaningful and effective user interfaces and user experiences.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: ART 103 and ART 104.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 255 - Game Design I

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    Students explore, analyze and compare game designs across multiple genres such as sports, game shows, games of chance, board and video games. Students then design, develop and test their own original analog games.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: ART 251.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 2851.

     
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts

Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  

  • ART 259 - Interaction Design Studio I: Tools for Designers

    Units: 3
    Introduction to the use of software and authoring tools to develop meaningful screen-based interactivity for use in web pages, applications, and visualizations.  Students use digital tools to develop high fidelity interactive prototypes and experiences for the screen.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: ART 152 and ART 251.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4200.
    Repeatability: May be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    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
  

  • ART 260 - Introduction to Illustration

    Units: 3
    An introduction to the field and practice of Illustration, historical and contemporary.  Focus on the various areas of illustration practice such as editorial, narrative, character, etc. 

    Prerequisites: All of: ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, ART 120.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3145.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 270 - Drawing II

    Units: 3
    Basic drawing skills, using a wide range of drawing media towards a personal aesthetic. Discussions of the social and cultural contexts underlying historical and contemporary drawing. Descriptive, subjective and conceptual projects.

    Prerequisites: ART 100.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3141.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 6 units. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 272 - Painting II

    Units: 3
    Varied approaches to painting through class projects. Contemporary uses of the media, technical demonstrations and critiques. Focus on developing an open, personal process and body of work.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Art 100.
    Prerequisites: ART 172.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3212.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 274 - Figure Drawing I

    Units: 3
    Drawing the human figure from observation, using different media and techniques descriptively and interpretively.  Basic anatomy, proportions and composition. Highlight on figure drawing’s relevance in traditional and contemporary art.

    Prerequisites: ART 100.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3142.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 278 - Bookmaking I

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    Create, examine and analyze book art through experience with the basic materials, equipment, and processes of bookmaking, including various bindings and techniques for image content. Skill building exercises, viewing of book art, concept development, and complete book projects.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 1121.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  

  • ART 279 - Printmaking I

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
    Create, examine and analyze graphic art through experience with the basic materials, equipment, and processes of printmaking, including relief (linocut and woodcut), intaglio (etching), monotype, and stencil.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 1115.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: C1 - Lower Division Arts
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: C1
  

  • ART 310 - 3D Modeling and Fabrication

    Units: 3
    Design and fabrication of 3D objects and artworks, from creation with digital solid modeling software to realization through 3D Printing, CNC Mills and associated technologies. Digital sculpting and engineering approaches to developing models for artistic and design goals.

    Prerequisites: ART 246.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 9 units. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 311 - Sculpture III

    Units: 3
    Advanced three-dimensional art making with an emphasis on self-directed investigation and development of a personal style and coherent body of work.

    Prerequisites: ART 211.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 315 - Ceramics III

    Units: 3
    Advanced work in art and design with clay.  Integrate new techniques while building mastery over the material.  Develop a personal portfolio. 

    Prerequisites: ART 215.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3513.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 6 units. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 330 - Typography I

    Units: 3
    History, theory and contemporary practices of typography in the practice of design. Topics cover typographic terminology, conventions, typesetting fundamentals, grid systems, type as visual/verbal expressive communication and development of unique alphabet letterforms.

    Prerequisites: ART 226.
    Co-requisites: ART 331.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3815.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 331 - Design Concepts and Narratives

    Units: 3
    Development of conceptual design solutions to communicate ideas, information and narrative in response to a creative brief. Ideas are visualized using design elements and principles and refined through design thinking, iteration and problem solving processes.

    Prerequisites: ART 226.
    Co-requisites: ART 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3810.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 332 - Design for Production

    Units: 3
    Industry standard publication and digital media practices, materials and finishes, production terminologies and print based assembly and publishing software for pre-press, production and printing technology artwork requirements for graphic design reproduction.

    Prerequisites: ART 226.
    Co-requisites: ART 335.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3860.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 335 - Design Strategy and Collaborations

    Units: 3
    Students apply graphic design principles and design thinking (ideation, research, prototyping) to problem solve more complex and comprehensive design projects. Emphasis is placed on conceptual thinking, formal experimentation and creative collaborations.

    Prerequisites: ART 330 and ART 331.
    Co-requisites: ART 332.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3855.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 336 - Information Design

    Units: 3
    Explore ways of making complex data, events and processes understandable to viewers through the creative use of animated visualizations, diagrams, maps, timeline, charts and interactive graphics. Considerations of information clarity, readability and editorial expression are covered.

    Prerequisites: All of: ART 152, ART 330, ART 331.
    Co-requisites: ART 430.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 340A - Creative Photography I

    Units: 3
    Photography as fine art and the creative use of photography. Merging images and ideas, students will explore and produce expressive and creative fine art imagery.

    Prerequisites: ART 240.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4645.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 340B - Creative Photography II

    Units: 3
    Creative use of photography as a fine art form. Merging images and fine art theory, students will produce a creative fine art portfolio and participate in an exhibition.

    Prerequisites: ART 340A.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4645.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 340C - Creative Photography III

    Units: 3
    Students will work individually on their own fine art projects, developing their own artistic vision throughout the semester ending with a portfolio of new fine art images and participating in an exhibition.

    Prerequisites: ART 340B.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    ART 341 - Advanced Photography and Social Justice

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Social Justice
    Photography since its invention has been used to address social injustice. In this class students will learn advanced photography, visual communication, documentary and fine art skills, which will be used in social justice projects. Lecture Units: 2; Activity Units: 1

    Prerequisites: ART 101.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: 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 - Social Justice
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: Social Justice
  

  • ART 343 - Video II

    Units: 3
    Production of intermediate to advanced video with emphasis on storytelling and creative communication. Analyze and apply cinematic aesthetic principles in assignments and projects.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: ART 327.
    Prerequisites: ART 243.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 344 - Animation II

    Units: 3
    Production of intermediate to advanced level computer-based animation with emphasis on drawn and stop-motion techniques used for storytelling and creative communication. Analyze and apply animation principles in assignments and projects using both digital and non-digital media.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: ART 327.
    Prerequisites: ART 244.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 345 - Motion Graphics II

    Units: 3
    Production of intermediate to advanced level motion graphics animations with emphasis on creative communication. Analyze and apply motion graphics aesthetic principles in assignments and projects.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: ART 327.
    Prerequisites: ART 245.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 346 - 3D Modeling and Animation II

    Units: 3
    Production of intermediate level 3D models of characters and scenes for use in 3D digital animation used for storytelling and creative communication. Analyze and apply camera, lighting, and modeling techniques with animation principles in assignments and projects.

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: ART 323.
    Prerequisites: ART 241 and ART 246.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 348A - Studio Lighting and Product Photography

    Units: 3
    Studio strobes, basic lighting principles, and the use of digital cameras and view cameras in the creation of commercial-quality product photography for print and the web. Field trips may be required.

    Prerequisites: Art 240.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3670.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 348B - Advanced Studio Lighting and Product Photography

    Units: 3
    Advanced training with studio strobes, lighting principles, and the use of digital cameras and view cameras in the creation of commercial-quality product photography for print and the web. Field trips may be required.

    Prerequisites: ART 348A.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3671.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 349A - Portrait Photography

    Units: 3
    Studio lighting, digital imaging and camera techniques for professional portraiture. Students using a DSLR camera will learn the fundamentals of both studio and natural light portraiture with a variety of lighting equipment and professional techniques.

    Prerequisites: ART 240.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3660.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 349B - Advanced Portrait Photography

    Units: 3
    Studio lighting, digital imaging and camera techniques for professional portraiture. Students will learn a variety of advanced portrait technique in order to produce professional quality images.

    Prerequisites: ART 349A.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3661. 
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 351 - User Experience Theory and Design

    Units: 3
    Learn to design and validate meaningful experiences and understand the theories behind them. Generate design ideas and learn rapid prototyping for feedback from teammates, clients, and users. Course also covers principles of visual design, perception, and cognition that inform effective interaction design.

    Prerequisites: ART 251 and ART 259.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 352 - Web Design II: Screen Interactions

    Units: 3
    Intermediate level web Designers and Fine Artists explore advanced interactivity for the Web. Course covers audio, video, animation, dynamic data, user-centered design, HCI and accessibility. Students create and publish websites and web apps solo and in teams.

    Prerequisites: ART 152 and ART 251.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3870.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 355 - Game Design II

    Units: 3
    Combining game design art, concepts, methods and authoring tools to create a variety of games. Students create art, use mechanics, build prototypes, design, and user test original games, individually and in teams using a range of authoring tools.

    Prerequisites: ART 226 and ART 259.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 356 - Interaction Design Studio II : Prototyping the Internet of Things

    Units: 3
    Intermediate level interaction Designers and Fine Artists apply UX and Ixd skills to objects and spaces and solve problems using prototyping screen-based interaction, touch displays, and embedded sensors. Covers basic information on project development, wire-framing, prototyping, user-testing, sensor technology and electronics.

    Prerequisites: All of: ART 101, ART 104, ART 152, ART 251, ART 255, ART 259.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 357 - Interaction Design Studio III : Interactive Immersive Experiences

    Units: 3
    Intermediate level interaction Designers and Fine Artists use a range of techniques, software and tools including sensors, computer-vision, physical computing and electronics to create immersive experiences on multiple screens, or in Virtual, Augmented- and Mixed-Reality, video-projection, touch-screen interactions.

    Prerequisites: ART 226 or 255, and ART 356.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 361 - Color and Concept

    Units: 3
    Exploration of the use of color focusing on physical, perceptual, historical and cultural aspects of color. Hands on assignments will apply color systems, illusionary color, emotional, graphic and cultural symbolism. Readings, art/design lectures and field trips augment the course.

    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3810.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 362 - Illustrating Dynamic Forms

    Units: 3
    Focusing on traditional tools, students will increase skills of rendering characters, creatures and figures in active poses. Clothing, drapery, lighting will be subjects as well through the use of models and photos. Tools include ink, graphite, colored pencil and watercolor. 

    Prerequisites: ART 260.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 363 - Narrative Illustration

    Units: 3
    Surveys techniques in sequential imagery. Digital tools explore characters and narrative styles and practices such as children’s books, comic books and graphic novels. Focus on digital and vector painting processes.

    Prerequisites: ART 361.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 2146. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 364 - Advanced Illustration

    Units: 3
    Creation of illustrations focusing on the development of an individual style through professionally modeled assignment briefs. Students will practice editing and revising as well as development of individual communication on specific topics including portraits and environmental matte painting.

    Prerequisites: ART 361 and ART 362.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 370 - Drawing III

    Units: 3
    Continued study using varied drawing media and approaches to address contemporary drawing issues. Increased emphasis on individual expression, increased skill analyzing and interpreting original artwork in verbal or written formats, deeper understanding of contemporary and historical art concepts.

    Prerequisites: ART 270.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4143.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated twice for credit for a maximum of 9 units. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 378 - Bookmaking II

    Units: 3
    Students will create, examine and analyze book art through experience and research with the materials, equipment, and more advanced processes of bookmaking. Emphasizing self-directed investigation and development of concepts, content, and structures that lead to complete books.

    Prerequisites: ART 278.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3121.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated twice for credit for a maximum of 9 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 379 - Printmaking II

    Units: 3
    Create, examine and analyze graphic art through experience and research with the materials, equipment, and more advanced processes of printmaking. Emphasis on self-directed investigation and development of concepts and content with chosen techniques that lead to complete print editions.

    Prerequisites: ART 279.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4857.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated twice for credit for a maximum of 9 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 418 - Advanced 3D Practice

    Units: 3
    Create, document, examine and analyze spatial art and design through experience and research with the materials, equipment, and more advanced processes.  Emphasis on self-directed investigation and development of concepts and content with chosen media that show mastery in complete 3D productions.

    Prerequisites: Two courses from: ART 310, ART 311, ART 315, ART 346.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated twice for credit for a maximum of 9 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 430 - Typography for Print and Interactive Publications

    Units: 3
    Emerging relationships between typography, publication design and technology. Content covers the expressive elements and forms of typography for print and online publications, user interactivity, page and screen architecture and the influence of audience, culture and history.

    Prerequisites: All of: ART 152, ART 330, ART 331.
    Co-requisites: ART 336.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 448 - Advanced 4D Projects

    Units: 3
    Create, document, examine and analyze time-based art through experience and research with the materials, equipment, and more advanced processes. Emphasis on self-directed investigation and development of concepts and content with chosen media that show mastery in complete 4D productions.

    Prerequisites: Two courses from: ART 343, ART 344, ART 345, ART 346.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4220
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 449 - Select Topics in Video Animation

    Units: 3
    Research, analyze, create and develop concepts, methods and content from an area of video/animation outside of the established courses. Topics may vary.

    Prerequisites: ART 241.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated twice for credit for a maximum of 9 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 452 - Web Design III: Design Evolution

    Units: 3
    Advanced level web Designers and Fine Artists build dynamic webapps, research and design for emerging technologies, such as to the Web of Things and respond to forecasting challenges, theory and applications of human-computer interaction for ubiquitous computing of the future.

    Prerequisites: ART 351 and ART 352.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 6 units. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 455 - Game Development Team Project

    Units: 3
    Teams design and plan a complex interactive and playable media. Students interactively create a complete game while exploring the many roles on a creative team such as animator, interaction, graphic, audio, and level designer.

    Prerequisites: ART 355.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3851.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 6 units. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 457 - Interaction Design Studio IV : Speculative Interaction Research Lab

    Units: 3
    Advanced level interaction Designers and Fine Artists use forecasting, critical making, and design research to explore emerging technology, Design trends and Fine Art practices, students develop experimental and speculative prototypes of interaction for ubiquitous computing of the future.

    Prerequisites: ART 357.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated three times for credit for a maximum of 12 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 472 - Painting III

    Units: 3
    Continued study in studio painting using varied media and stylistic approaches. Emphasis on developing individual expression and strong work habits to sustain continued growth. Develop fluency in verbal/written analysis of artwork showing an understanding of contemporary and historical art concepts.

     

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    Prerequisites: All of: ART 100, ART 172, ART 272.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 3213.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated twice for credit for a maximum of 9 units. 
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.

Units: 3
  

  • ART 474 - Figure Drawing II

    Units: 3
    Advanced practice of drawing the figure, including further study of anatomy using skeletons and muscle charts, as well as contemporary approaches to figuration, color and non-traditional techniques and media.

    Prerequisites: ART 274.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 481 - Transdisciplinary Art and Design Seminar

    Units: 3
    Contemporary topics in transdisciplinary art and design with an emphasis on how students can frame their projects in terms of larger cultural, political, and technological shifts by critically reflecting on their own creative processes and work.

    Prerequisites: ART 181.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 485 - Transdisciplinary Art Laboratory

    Units: 3
    Research and development laboratory featuring two to three unique projects developed by faculty, external partners, or visiting designers. Students work in small teams and complete one project per lab in a pre-assigned team.

    Prerequisites: ART 181.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated twice for credit for a maximum of 9 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 493A - Illustration Senior Project

    Units: 3
    Students produce a body of Illustration work reflecting mastery of creative, design, and printing skills and processes that meet professional standards. Students develop a professional portfolio and career documents, and prepare to transition to postgraduate life.

    Prerequisites: B.F.A. major and senior standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4230.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 493B - Interaction and Game Design Senior Project

    Units: 3
    Students produce an interaction design project, complex website, or game reflecting mastery of creative, design, coding and development skills and processes that meet professional standards. Students develop a professional portfolio and career documents, and prepare to transition to postgraduate life.

    Prerequisites: B.F.A. major, senior standing, ART 351 and ART 352.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4220.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 493C - Photography Senior Project

    Units: 3
    Students produce a body of photographic work reflecting mastery of creative, design, and printing skills and processes that meet professional standards. Students develop a professional portfolio and career documents, and prepare to transition to postgraduate life.

    Prerequisites: ART 340C and ART 349A.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4745.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 493D - 3D Art & Design Senior Project

    Units: 3
    Students produce a capstone project reflecting mastery of their respective concentration. Students develop a professional portfolio and career documents, and prepare to transition to postgraduate life.

    Prerequisites: B.F.A. major, senior standing and ART 418.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4720 and ART 4730.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 493E - Transdisciplinary Senior Project

    Units: 3
    Students produce an art/design project reflecting mastery of conceptual and cultural theories and practices of transdisciplinary and creative, design, and development skills and processes that meet professional standards. Students transition to postgraduate life, developing a portfolio and career documents.

    Prerequisites: ART 448.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4220.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 493F - Video Animation Senior Project

    Units: 3
    Students will create, refine, and document a capstone time-based art project which requires research and development of concepts, methods and content. The comprehensive project with chosen media will show mastery in 4D production. Students prepare for transition from undergraduate life.

    Prerequisites: All of: ART 351, ART 352, B.F.A. major, senior standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4220.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 493H - Fine Art Practice Senior Project

    Units: 3
    Students produce a body of fine art work reflecting mastery of materials, processes, and creative production skills that meet professional standards. Students develop a professional portfolio and career documents, and prepare to transition to postgraduate life.

    Prerequisites: B.A. Art major or B.F.A. major, and senior standing.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4720 and ART 4730.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 493I - Graphic Design Senior Project

    Units: 3
    Students will formulate conceptually rich, multi-faceted portfolio quality work that showcases their ability to problem solve, innovate, communicate and achieve professional standards of work in print and electronic media and transition to postgraduate practice.

    Prerequisites: All of: ART 323, ART 326, ART 332.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: ART 4230.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • ART 496 - Special Topics

    Units: 3
    Critical trends and topics examining a variety of specialized, timely, or cutting-edge areas in art and design practice. Offerings will vary from term to term, and are open to all Art majors.

    Prerequisites: All of: ART 100, ART 101, ART 102, ART 103, ART 104; and, either ART 120 or ART 220.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 12 units.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3

Biological Science
  

  • BIOL 100 - Biology in the Real World

    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B2, B3
    Key concepts in biology presented in thematic Units:, emphasizing connections to everyday life and addressing real-world issues.  Builds foundational knowledge and skills in biology for students pursuing or interested in a science major or liberal studies major (STEM teaching pathway). Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Credit Restrictions: Not open to students with credit for BIOL 101.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 1000.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B2 - Lower Division Life Sciences, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B2, B3
  

  • BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B2
    Plants, animals, and microorganisms and the modern biological concepts that apply to their structure and function on cellular, organismal, population, and ecosystem levels. Special emphasis on humans and their relationships with other living things.  

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 102.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for biology major or minor credit; not open to students with credit for BIOL 100.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 1001.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B2 - Lower Division Life Sciences
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B2
  

  • BIOL 102 - Introduction to Biology Lab

    Units: 1 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B3
    Laboratory exposure to biological phenomena including microscope activities of cells, osmosis, diffusion, human nutrition, human genetics, plant growth, classification of plants and animals, fertilization and development, natural selection simulation, field ecology and ecosystems. 

    Co-requisites: BIOL 101.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 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
  

  • BIOL 140A - Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology

    Units: 5 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B2, B3
    Introduction to molecular and cellular biology with emphasis on the integration of structure and function in the living cell (Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes) as a biological system, cellular aspects of inheritance and basic principles of evolution. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1; Activity Units: 1

    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 1401 and BIOL 1402 both completed with grade C- or better.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B2 - Lower Division Life Sciences, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity
Units: 5 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B2, B3
  

  • BIOL 140B - Principles of Organismal Biology

    Units: 5
    Introduction to the study of the diversity of life with emphasis on the adaptation of organisms to different environments and their ecological interactions with emphasis on the comparative understanding of eukaryotic life. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1; Activity Units: 1

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140A with grade C- or better.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 1402 and BIOL 1403 both completed with grade C- or better.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 5
  

  • BIOL 230 - Introduction to Clinical Microbiology

    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B2, B3
    Introduction to beneficial and harmful microorganisms that interact with humans. Basic laboratory practice in handling microorganisms, including techniques of identification and culture. Designed for health sciences and nursing majors. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Credit Restrictions: Not for BIOL B.S. or B.A. degree credit. Not open to students with credit for BIOL 330.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 2025.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B2 - Lower Division Life Sciences, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B2, B3
  

  • BIOL 270 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I

    Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B2, B3
    An integrated approach to essential concepts of human physiology and anatomy. Analysis of tissues, and of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: High school biology and chemistry, or BIOL 101 and BIOL 102; CHEM 100.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for BIOL B.S. or B.A. degree credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 2010 completed with grade C- or better.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
    G.E./G.R. Area Satisfied: B2 - Lower Division Life Sciences, B3 - Lower Division Laboratory Activity
Units: 4 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B2, B3
  

  • BIOL 271 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II

    Units: 4
    An integrated analysis of human physiology and anatomy of the integumentary, autonomic and central nervous, endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems and of the blood and special senses. Coverage of histology, metabolism, and thermoregulation. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: BIOL 270 with grade C- or better.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for BIOL B.S. or B.A. degree credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 2020 completed with grade C- or better.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 301 - Biology Connections

    Units: 3
    Connections between biology and other sciences with real-world applications. Focuses on the Next Gen Science Standards to prepare pre- and in-service teachers for the CSET General Science Subtest II (life science section) to obtain a Foundational Science Credential.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 100 or BIOL 101.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for biology major or minor credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3011.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-line.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 302 - Biology Connections Laboratory

    Units: 1
    Laboratory providing connections between biology and other sciences with real-world applications. Focuses on the Next Gen Science Standards to prepare pre- and in-service teachers for the CSET General Science Subtest II (life science section) to obtain a Foundational Science Credential. 

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: BIOL 301 (concurrent or completion).
    Prerequisites: BIOL 100 or BIOL 101.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Biology major or minor credit. 
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3012.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 1
  

  • BIOL 310 - Genetic Analysis I

    Units: 4
    A comprehensive analysis of gene structure, function, and inheritance incorporating classical and molecular-based approaches. Emphasis on the experimental evidence that has led to our current understanding of the nature of the gene, drawing on examples from bacteria to humans.  Lecture Units: 3; Activity Units: 1

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140A.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3121.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 315 - Marine Biology

    Units: 4
    The general biology of marine organisms with emphasis on the ecology of local marine communities, including field methods. Exploration of diversity of marine life and how the sea affects humanity. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140B.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3215.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 320 - Evolutionary Biology

    Units: 3
    A survey of the primary mechanisms underlying the evolution of natural populations. Topics may also include: principle methods of evolutionary analysis, history of life on Earth and a discussion of Evolution as it applies to the welfare of modern humans. 

    Prerequisites: BIOL 310.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3130.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 330 - General Microbiology

    Units: 5
    Biology of major groups of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and viruses with emphasis on the fundamentals of microbial reproduction, growth and control. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 2

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140B.
    Co-requisites: CHEM 112.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3405.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 5
  
  • Diversity Overlay

    BIOL 333 - Humans and Sex

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Diversity
    The genetic, hormonal, and behavioral basis of sexuality in humans from conception to adulthood; developmental and behavioral variation; enhancement and suppression of fertility; genetic screening.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Biology major credit.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3065.
    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 - Diversity
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Diversity
  
  • Sustainability Overlay

    BIOL 334 - Humans and the Living Planet

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Sustainability
    An overview of biological principles through the lens of human impacts on the biosphere, with a focus on issues of emerging concern, such as climate change, genetically modified organisms, and loss of biodiversity.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Biology major credit.
    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
  
  • Social Justice Overlay

    BIOL 335 - Humans: Health and Disease

    Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Social Justice
    An introduction to basic principles of human biology, including genetics and physiology, as a way of understanding human health and the diseases that can affect it.

    Prerequisites: Completion of GE areas A1, A2, A3 and B4.
    Credit Restrictions: Not for Biology major credit.
    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 - Social Justice
Units: 3 ; G.E./G.R. Area: B6; Social Justice
  

  • BIOL 350 - Ecology

    Units: 4
    An examination of the factors influencing the relationships between organisms and the living and non-living aspects of their environment. Issues explored include species interactions, population dynamics, physiological adaptations, population growth, community structure, energy flow, nutrient cycling, and biodiversity loss. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140B, MATH 115, STAT 303.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3110.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 352 - Biogeography

    Units: 4
    Theory, practice and applications of analyzing large-scale distributions of organisms, the evolution and ecology of biomes, their biota, dispersal, change in range, phylogenetic systematics and habitat islands. Illustrated lectures and individual field observations. 

    Prerequisites: BIOL 350.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 4130 or GEOG 4130.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 356 - Freshwater Environments

    Units: 4
    Principles, practices, and applications of analyzing freshwater physical and biological environments with their major communities of plants and animals, including comparisons of diverse habitats from freshwater wetlands through rivers and lakes. Illustrated lectures and individual field observations.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 350.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3216.
    Repeatability: Course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of 8 units when course content varies.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 4
  

  • BIOL 368 - Fungi of California

    Units: 3
    A survey of the Fungi of California, exploring the biology and systematics of macroscopic fungi belonging to phyla Basidiomycota and Ascomycota. Particular attention will be given to the ecology, physiology, taxonomy, diversity and evolution of these organisms. Lecture Units: 2; Lab Units: 1

    Prerequisites: BIOL 140B.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3510.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Units: 3
  

  • BIOL 370 - Animal Physiology

    Units: 4
    Core principles/concepts in animal physiology with emphasis on the regulation and integration of vertebrate systems, from the molecular/cellular level to the whole organism. Gateway course for all upper division physiology core courses and electives. Lecture Units: 3; Lab Units: 1

    Strongly Recommended Preparation: STAT 303.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 140B with grade C- or better and CHEM 112.
    Equivalent Quarter Course: BIOL 3151.
    Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
    Grading: A-F grading only.
Units: 4
 

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