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Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Cinematic Arts & Technology

  
  • CART 412 - Set Building for Stop Motion


    Students will learn how to work with various art materials, tools, fabrication methods and building processes that are required to create props and sets for their stop-motion films.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CART 370 )
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 2
  
  • CART 422 - Animated Short Films


    Building on previous design and animation courses, this course devotes the entire semester to one project. The full processes of pre-production, production, and post-production are taught in this course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CART 318 )
    Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years

    Units: 4
  
  • CART 424 - Environmental Media Arts


    Through a series of explorations and adventures, students in the arts and sciences create media arts projects with environmental themes or science topics, while working across disciplines. Environments include urban communities, rural and agricultural settings, and military bases, as well as marine and wilderness areas.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CART 200 )
    Typically Offered: Spring term only - odd years

    Units: 4
  
  • CART 425 - Docu-Fiction Filmmaking


    Through film analysis, critical readings, and filmmaking projects, students will explore cinematic styles that call into question traditional categories of fiction and documentary: hybrid films, neo-realist features, documentary reenactments, and mockumentary.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CART 200 )
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  
  • CART 440 - Advanced Screenwriting


    A workshop-format class which guides students through the process of outlining and writing a feature length screenplay or television pilot. Extensive writing required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CART 340 )
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  
  • CART 461 - Advanced Editing


    Students learn form, style, pacing, and advanced techniques in editing including titles and effects work, and output in various formats.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CART 361 )
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  
  • CART 490 - Capstone Preproduction and Development


    Students practice research skills, engage in creative writing, and develop marketing and pitching proposals. The major outcome is a pre-production portfolio.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: GWAR and CART 330  and (CART 315  or CART 318  or CART 340 ) and (CART 361  or CART 422 ) and (CART 321  or CART 341  or CART 375  or CART 376  or CART 424 )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  
  • CART 491 - Capstone Completion & Assessment


    Students complete the Capstone project as conceived and planned in CART 490 . Students complete the Cinematic Arts and Technology MLO processes of production, postproduction, and distribution. Completed projects are presented to the public at the Cinematic Arts and Technology Capstone Festival.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CART 301  AND CART 490 )
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 109 - Introductory Chemistry


    A study of the basic principles of chemistry with special emphasis on problem solving and quantitative literacy, and biological and environmental applications of chemistry.  

    General Education: B1 Physical Science
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  
  • CHEM 109L - Intro Chemistry Lab


    Optional inquiry-based introductory chemistry lab can be taken concurrently or after CHEM 109 .

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq or Coreq: CHEM 109  with a C- or better) 
    General Education: B3 Laboratory Activity
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  
  • CHEM 110 - Chemistry I


    Develops problem-solving skills related to the nature of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, energy transformations, atomic and molecular structure, quantum theory, chemical bonding, and periodic properties. Students must complete an Introductory Chemistry course such as CHEM 109 ,  or have a passing score on CSUMB’s chemistry placement exam. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq or Coreq: MATH 130  or MATH 150  with a C- or better) and (Coreq: CHEM 110L )]
    General Education: B1 Physical Science
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  
  • CHEM 110D - Supplemental Workshop for CHEM 110


    Optional supplemental problem-solving workshop in an active-learning setting. Designed for students who have completed high school chemistry or introductory chemistry but want additional support to succeed in General Chemistry in an active-learning setting.   

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: CHEM 110 )
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  
  • CHEM 110L - Chemistry I Lab


    Required lab course for CHEM 110 . Emphasizes qualitative and quantitative experiments, data analysis, and error propagation. Lab course fee may be charged.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: CHEM 110 )
    General Education: B3 Laboratory Activity
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  
  • CHEM 111 - Chemistry II


    Develops problem-solving skills related to solutions, phase changes, gas laws, thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, organic chemistry, biochemistry, electrochemistry, metal complexation, and nuclear chemistry.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (CHEM 110  and CHEM 110L ) and (MATH 130  or MATH 150 ) with a C- or better) and (Coreq: CHEM 111L )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  
  • CHEM 111L - Chemistry II Lab


    Required laboratory course for CHEM 111 . Emphasizes qualitative and quantitate experiments, data analysis, and error propagation. Lab course fee may be charged.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: CHEM 111 )
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  
  • CHEM 195 - Special Topics


    Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 0-4
  
  • CHEM 197 - Independent Study


    Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  
  • CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I


    Nomenclature, structure, bonding, reactivity, and formation of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, halogenated compounds, alcohols and carbonyls. Includes introduction to organic structure of biomolecules.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 111  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 5
  
  • CHEM 211L - Organic Chemistry I Lab


    Lab for Organic Chemistry

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  
  • CHEM 295 - Special Topics


    Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  
  • CHEM 310 - Biochemistry I


    Topics include bioenergetics, protein function; enzymes, DNA and RNA structure and function, glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, signal transduction, and regulation, bioinformatics. (Cross-listed BIO 310 )

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 210  or CHEM 211  or CHEM 312  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  
  • CHEM 310L - Biochemistry Lab


    Optional lab course for CHEM 310L. (Cross-list with BIO 310L )

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (BIO 310  or CHEM 310  with a C- or better) or (Coreq: BIO 310  or CHEM 310 )]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-2
  
  • CHEM 312 - Organic Chemistry II


    Synthesis, reactions, and analysis of organic compounds, with applications to biology, biogeochemistry, and environmental science.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 211  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 5
  
  • CHEM 320 - Environmental Chemistry


    Examines chemistry in seminal environmental science case studies with analysis of the primary literature and quantitative methods as well as pertinent popular literature and news coverage. Topics are selected to form a sound basis for meeting the expectations of potential employers in environmental science with respect to background knowledge of the field at large and include atmospheric, terrestrial, marine, and aquatic studies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 111  and STAT 250  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  
  • CHEM 320L - Environmental Chemistry Lab


    Laboratory course with topics and techniques selected from atmospheric, terrestrial, marine, and aquatic sciences. Emphasis will be placed on both laboratory methods and quantitative analysis of results.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (CHEM 111  and CHEM 111L  and STAT 250  with a C- or better) or (Prereq or Coreq: CHEM 320  with a C- or better)]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 2
  
  • CHEM 350 - Analytical & Instrumental Chemistry


    Lecture and laboratory course develops skill and understanding of analytical chemistry and instrumental analysis. Covers a range of spectrophotometry, chromatography, spectrometry, and titrimetry methods. Students are billed a materials fee.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: (CHEM 111  and CHEM 111L ) and [(CHEM 210  and CHEM 210L ) or (CHEM 211 ) with a C- or better]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  
  • CHEM 394 - Chemistry Internship


    Students obtain practical experience in a chemistry-related (paid or unpaid) internship. Students must document academic learning through journals, annotated bibliography, and/or reports appropriate to the internship. May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units. (Graded Available)

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 2-4
  
  • CHEM 395 - Special Topics


    Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  
  • CHEM 397 - Independent Study


    Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  
  • CHEM 410 - Biochemistry II


    Covers metabolism and regulation of a variety of biomolecules and transport and signaling pathways.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 310  or BIO 310  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  
  • CHEM 420 - Bioorganic Chemistry Topics


    Survey of selected topics from the current chemical literature in bioorganic chemistry. May be repeated for credit as topics change for a total of six (6) units.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 310  or BIO 310  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  
  • CHEM 430 - Environmental and Agricultural Chemistry Topics


    Selected topics from the current literature in environmental, analytical, and agricultural chemistry. May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (CHEM 350 ) and (CHEM 210  or CHEM 211 ) with a C- or better]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  
  • CHEM 432 - Aqueous Chemistry


    Chemistry of molecules and materials in aqueous solutions relevant to marine, aquatic, and biological contexts. Topics may include pH and pOH, buffering, alkalinity, ionic strength, solvation and solubility, volume and mass fraction, osmolality and tonicity, and water activity.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHEM 310  or CHEM 320  or CHEM 350  or BIO 310  or BIO 320  or MSCI 331  or AGPS 315  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  
  • CHEM 440 - Forensic Chemistry Topics


    Selected topics from the current literature in forensic chemistry. May be repeated for a total of six (6) units.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (CHEM 350 ) and (CHEM 210  or CHEM 211 ) with a C- or better]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  
  • CHEM 450 - Special Problems in Chemistry Laboratory


    Covers theory and practical application of instrumental methods of analysis, culminating in a faculty guided lab research project. Students submit a written report summarizing the research findings. May be repeated for a total of four (4) units. Depending on research topic, students must complete either CHEM 350  or BIO 310L  and or CHEM 312 .

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-2
  
  • CHEM 495 - Special Topics


    Studies a particular topic in Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Letter Grade Available)

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  
  • CHEM 497 - Independent Study


    Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4

Collaborative Health & Human Services

  
  • CHHS 111 - Intro to Issues in Health & Human Services


    Introduces students to topics related in the health and human services profession with the context of an integrated reading, writing, and speaking course.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 125 - Writing as Healing


    Introduces students to writing as a way of healing within the context of an integrated reading, writing, and speaking course. This course will explore the historical traditions of writing as healing as well as current practices of writing to heal with diverse populations.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 203 - Statistics for Social Science


    This is an introductory statistics course that focuses on the types of analyses used most frequently in the social sciences. While the course covers the basic steps in calculating and obtaining statistical results, emphasis is given to the interpretation of results and the acquisition of an intuitive understanding of the logic and limitations of inferential statistics when studying social phenomena.

    General Education: B4 Mathematics/Quant Reasoning
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 204 - Economics and Society


    This is an introductory course in applied microeconomics that exposes students to current social and public policy events through an economics perspective. The course introduces the basic principles of microeconomic analysis and applies them to explain how economists study important social issues such as discrimination, health-care, labor, housing, and land.

    General Education: DGSS General Social Sciences
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 210 - Literature of Social Protest


    Social protest movements have utilized a wide variety of literary genres to generate social concern and change. Students will learn to appreciate, analyze, and interpret multicultural works. Students will reflect on the human conditions that emerge across cultural boundaries. Students will explore these works in their social context, especially with a critical examination of the power structures. Students will be expected to apply their insights to issues in their own communities.

    General Education: C2 Humanities:Lit, Philosophy, Lang other than Eng
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 212 - Ethics in Health Care


    Focuses on investigating and analyzing ethical issues related to health care within the context of an integrated reading, writing, and speaking course.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Area A1 with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 215 - Introduction to Human Services


    Course provides an introduction to the human services including an overview of careers and settings, values and professional ethics, and theoretical approaches and skills utilized. Students will learn how the human services compares to related disciplines and will examine social issues, policy and services from historical, socio-economic, and global perspectives. Students will also be introduced to methods of inquiry in human services work.

    General Education: DGSS General Social Sciences
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 225 - Drugs, Society and Policy


    Introduces students to the social, cultural, economic, and health aspects of drug use and abuse. We will discuss the influences drugs have on art, music, philosophy and social movements, and explore various perspectives on the use of psychoactive substances (both legal and illegal). Patterns of use among traditional societies and in modern settings will be reviewed especially as they relate to a variety of approaches (criminalization vs. human rights) to drug treatment and drug policy.

    General Education: DGSS General Social Sciences
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 230 - Social Justice and Global Health


    Introduces students to the social epidemiology of health. Even in the wealthiest countries people who are less well off experience shorter life spans and more illness. We will explore the social justice and human rights aspects of attaining and maintaining health, as well as look critically at the “social determinants of health.” We will develop an understanding of the social, political and economic factors that contribute to health and develop strategies for improving the community’s health.

    General Education: DGSS General Social Sciences
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 260S - Social Justice and Health


    Examines students’ and communities’ health, particularly as it relates to service and social responsibility, community and social justice and multicultural community building/civic engagement. Serving a marginalized population, students will engage in a minimum of 30 hours of service to develop an understanding of health disparities, the social determinants of health, and actions that individuals, communities, professionals, and institutions can take to foster equity and well-being.

    General Education: E Lifelong Learning and Self-Development
    University Requirement: ES Ethnic Studies
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 295 - Special Topics


    Explores a particular topic in collaborative health and human services. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  
  • CHHS 300 - Major ProSeminar


    Introduces students to the CHHS academic and field programs, CSUMB upper division graduation requirements, and the core competencies for the major learning outcomes (MLOs) of the Collaborative Health and Human Services (CHHS) major. Students also prepare their Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs) and discover more about possible careers in health and human service fields.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 301 - Writing for Professional Development


    Provides developmental instruction in the areas of writing, reading, and speaking. Students will learn about process-based writing approaches as well as sentence-level techniques for composing, drafting and revising texts.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 302 - Professional Communication for the Health & Human Services Professions


    Develops writing and oral communication skills to increase competency in the health or human services professions. Builds confidence in writing for argumentation, applied research, advocacy, and reports. Students learn about themselves as writers, which assists them in the development of personal and professional writing and speaking skills. Compliments other critical thinking courses offered in the major.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 with a C- or better) and (Junior or Senior Standing)]
    University Requirement: GWAR Graduation Writing Assess
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 305 - Information Management for Health & Human Services


    Students learn and apply computer skills to health and human service delivery. Emphasizes hands-on experience using computers for electronic communication and presentations, and to improve skills in the use of database management, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Students participate in online research, information resources evaluation, correct citation of Internet resources, and weekly online discussions. Introduces state-of-the-art health and human service software.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 330 - Collaborative Leadership & Community Building


    This course introduces students to collaborative practice, social action, and political leadership. Students develop an understanding of the theories of community building, frameworks of collaboration and social entrepreneurship; and skills in interpersonal communication, teamwork, and building collaborative leadership skills necessary for guiding and motivating coalitions and partnerships successfully to achieve common goals.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 350 - Professional Ethics


    This course aims to develop students¿ knowledge and analytical abilities in the philosophy and rhetoric of ethics. Professional ethics involves an interplay of self, language, and culture.  It aims to help students apply their intellectual and moral aptitudes to commonly encountered ethical problems across a variety of professional disciplines. By drawing connections across diverse professional cultures, students can participate in multicultural professional communities locally, regionally, and globally.    

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
    General Education: UDC Intergrated Arts and Humanities
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 384 - Quantitative Analysis of Survey Data


    This is a quantitative methods course that focuses on the types of quantitative analyses used most frequently in survey research. The course covers the basic steps in designing survey questionnaires, sampling, and calculating and reporting statistical results. Emphasis is given to creating descriptive statistics, understanding of the use and limitations of inferential statistics, and the interpretation of results when studying health, human services, and social phenomena using survey methods.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4 with a C- or better)
    General Education: UDB Integrated Scientific Inquiry and Quant Reason
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 385 - Research Methods in the Social Sciences


    This class is an introduction to the methods social scientists have developed to describe, explain, and better understand social phenomena. The methods of social research are used in a wide variety of fields ranging from public health to social welfare, from behavioral health to policy. This course introduces the language of research, ethical principles and challenges, and the elements of the research process within quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches. Students will use these theoretical underpinnings to begin to critically review literature relevant to their field or interests and determine how given methods are employed in research practice.  Through required readings and exercises, students will learn to appreciate the potential and limits of each method and by having to design their own mixed methods research project as a final project.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: GE  Area B4 with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 395 - Special Topics


    Explores a particular topic in collaborative health and human services. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  
  • CHHS 396S - Junior Field Practicum Seminar SL


    Introduces CHHS students to the experiential learning process through the Field Practice Program. Course content includes application of the CHHS MLOs and Upper Division Service Learning Outcomes in an internship within a community-based agency, developing self-reflection techniques and social awareness, and exploring the roles and responsibilities of health and human services professionals engaged in creating greater equity and social justice. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [((Prereq: CHHS 300  with a C- or better) and (Junior or Senior Standing)) and (Prereq or Coreq: CHHS 302  and CHHS 384  and SW 310  and PH 320  and PANM 312 ) with a C- or better)]
    University Requirement: UDSL Upper Division Service Learning
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 397 - Independent Study


    Offers students independent learning opportunities in a selected specialty area. May include fieldwork to meet the required number of hours.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  
  • CHHS 400A - Senior Capstone-A


    Applying the 7 MLOs of the CHHS major, students work individually with field mentors and the course instructor to design a field-based project that addresses a community need. In Senior Capstone-A, students study a health or social problem affecting the community, formulate it in a way that is conducive for analysis, identify its causes, justify the need for action through an applied community-based project. The culmination is a project proposal that is submitted to their field mentor and CHHS faculty for approval.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: CHHS 396S  with a C- or better) and (Coreq: CHHS 496A )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 400B - Senior Capstone-B


    Applying the 7 MLOs of the CHHS major, students work individually with field mentors and the course instructor to implement and evaluate a project that addresses a health or social problem in the community. In Senior Capstone-B, students implement the project plan they completed in Capstone-A. Students collect data to evaluate the impact of their projects in the community using appropriate evaluation designs and complete a final thesis report and presentation detailing the project’s findings and recommendations.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: CHHS 400A  with a C- or better) and (Coreq: CHHS 496B )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 445 - Principles of Grantsmanship


    Provides an introduction to the process of securing grant funding for public and nonprofit organizations. Students will develop knowledge and skill in the areas of: qualifying prospective grantors and evaluation requests for proposals, developing letters of intent, and preparing key components of a successful funding application. Topics will also include fundraising as relationship building, using logic models, and creating program sustainability.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4) and (GWAR) with a C- or better) or (Department Consent)]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 450 - Introduction to Policy Analysis


    Provides students with an opportunity to develop advanced policy analysis knowledge and skills through intensive case study and hands-on experience in formulating policy for specific health and human service issues.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: ((GE  Areas A1 and A2 and A3 and B4) and (GWAR) with a C- or better)]

     
    General Education: UDD Integrated Social Sciences
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3

  
  • CHHS 495 - Special Topics


    Explores a particular topic in collaborative health and human services. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  
  • CHHS 496A - Senior Field Practicum Seminar-A


    Students practice knowledge, skills, and attitudes within a local agency. Students conduct an in-depth analysis of the systems where they work, the relationships they develop in the organization and the populations they serve, and discuss their future roles as health and human service professionals.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: CHHS 396S  with a C- or better) and (Coreq: CHHS 400A )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 496B - Senior Field Practicum Seminar-B


    Students continue to practice knowledge, skills, and attitudes within a local agency. Students conduct an in-depth analysis of the systems where they work, the relationships they develop in the organization and the populations they serve, and discuss their future roles as health and human service professionals. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: CHHS 496A  with a C- or better) and (Coreq: CHHS 400B )]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  
  • CHHS 497 - Independent Study


    Offers students independent learning opportunities in a selected specialty area. May include fieldwork to meet the required number of hours.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4

Chinese

  
  • CHIN 101 - Intro Chinese Lang & Culture


    Covers the basic skills of conversing, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese. Includes conceptual structures which underlie Chinese discourse, sentence structure, and the cultural and social conventions that characterize daily use. Emphasizes Chinese sound system with attention to tone system, mastery of Pin-yin Romanization system, and Chinese characters.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  
  • CHIN 102 - Beg Chinese II (Mandarin)


    Continues work on the four basic skills within a proficiency format. Emphasizes building lexicon in spoken and written forms, and using context and strategies to ascertain meaning without knowing the structures and lexicon of an authentic text.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: CHIN 101  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  
  • CHIN 103 - Beg Chinese Conv I


    Introduces conversational ability using daily life, structures, and vocabulary.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: CHIN 101 )
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 2
  
  • CHIN 104 - Beg Chin Conv II


    Continues developing conversational ability using daily life, structures, and vocabulary.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: CHIN 102 )
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 2
  
  • CHIN 195 - Special Topics


    Studies a particular topic in the Chinese language and/or culture.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  
  • CHIN 196 - Field Studies


    Individualizes student placement for field study as related to Chinese.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  
  • CHIN 197 - Independent Study


    Allows lower-division students to independently study a particular aspect of Chinese culture and language. A written proposal for the study/research must be approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member and the program chair. Number of credits depends on the nature of the student’s academic goals and the consent of the faculty advisor.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  
  • CHIN 203 - Intermed Chinese Conv I


    Enhances skills in speaking Mandarin Chinese. Emphasizes conversational ability using daily life, structures, and vocabulary.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: CHIN 102  with a C- or better) and (Coreq: CHIN 201 and CHIN 202)]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 2
  
  • CHIN 204 - Intermed Chinese Conv II


    Continues skills in speaking Mandarin Chinese. Emphasizes conversational ability using daily life, structures, and vocabulary.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: CHIN 102  with a C- or better) and (Coreq: CHIN 201 and CHIN 202)]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 2
  
  • CHIN 297 - Independent Study


    Individual study of a particular aspect of the culture, language, or civilization of the Chinese-speaking world. A written proposal for the study/research must be approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member and the program chair. Number of credits depends on the nature of the student’s academic goals and the consent of the faculty advisor.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  
  • CHIN 301 - Adv Chinese I (Mandarin)


    Concentrates on language mastery using spoken and written materials such as newspaper articles, modern expository prose, TV, plays, and movies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: CHIN 202)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  
  • CHIN 302 - Adv Chinese II (Mandarin)


    Continues concentration on language mastery using spoken and written materials such as newspaper articles, modern expository prose, TV, plays, and movies.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: CHIN 202)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  
  • CHIN 305 - History/Culture of China/Tibet


    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  
  • CHIN 395 - Special Topics


    Provides orientation and preparation for a study-abroad experience in the Chinese mainland.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  
  • CHIN 396 - Field Studies


    Individualizes student placement for field study as related to Chinese.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  
  • CHIN 397 - Independent Study


    Individual study of a particular aspect of Chinese language, culture, or civilization. A written proposal for the study/research must be approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member and the program chair. Number of credits depends on the nature of the student’s academic goals and the consent of the faculty advisor.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  
  • CHIN 497 - Independent Study


    Individual study of a particular aspect of Chinese language, culture, or civilization. A written proposal for the study/research must be approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member and the program chair. Number of credits depends on the nature of the student’s academic goals and the consent of the faculty advisor.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  
  • CHIN 595 - Special Topics


    Studies a particular topic in Chinese. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  
  • CHIN 596 - Field Studies


    Individualizes student placement for in-depth field study.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  
  • CHIN 597 - Independent Study


    Individual study of a particular aspect of Chinese language, culture, or civilization. A written proposal for the study/research must be approved in advance by the sponsoring faculty member and the program chair. Number of credits depends on the nature of the student’s academic goals and the consent of the faculty advisor.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6

Computing and Design

  
  • CST 104 - Intro to Info Competency/Tech


    A hands-on, project-based introductory course on information competency, commonly used technology, and software for undergraduate students. Provides applied experience in practicing academic-quality research through using computers creatively, effectively, and ethically. Students learn communication and research presentation skills by designing and creating documents using word-processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and image manipulation software.

    Typically Offered: Administrative Use Only

    Units: 3
  
  • CST 108 - Introduction to Communication Design


    Introduces students to the theories and practice of communication design via exploration of the relationships between problem solving and process in visual communication and media arts. It provides a foundation for ways of proceeding with design-based projects.

    Typically Offered: Administrative Use Only

    Units: 3
  
  • CST 114 - Digital Otter D: Digital Publishing


    Introduces students to the world of digital publishing. Students will be encouraged to think creatively about the nature of content in a digital world through exposure to different publishing tools and platforms. Techniques for incorporating different types of media into publications will be addressed as will collaborative editing and publishing of documents. Students completing this course will be able to efficiently and creatively use digital publishing to communicate their ideas effectively.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  
  • CST 115 - Digital Otter E: Fundamentals of Data Analysis


    Introduces students to the fundamentals of data analysis. Students will learn how to collect, enter and organize original data. Then they will summarize the data, perform basic statistical analysis on the data, and create their own “what if” scenarios. They will learn to produce data visualization through suitable charts and graphs, as well as the importation of data available on the web and export of their results in suitable formats for sharing.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  
  • CST 116 - Digital Otter F: Basic Web Publishing


    Introduces design principles and skills necessary to plan, develop and produce an attractive, effective web site for a class, a course project, or personal use. Students will design and publish web sites through guided instruction. Although students will be introduced to the underlying code (HTML and its variations) that makes a web site appear the way it does, the development tool used for this module is template-based and relies upon “drag and drop” and “point and click” web page design.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  
  • CST 151 - Ultra Otter A: Digital Media Production


    Introduces the production process for creating original digital media. Students experience the complete video production process and will plan, shoot and edit a short video for delivery on the web. Common questions will be addressed such as when is video or audio the right choice for a project and what style of video is the best fit. Upon completion, students will understand the media production process and have the skills to adapt to this quickly changing medium.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  
  • CST 152 - Ultra Otter B: Introduction to Social Media Literacy


    This participatory, co-learning course empowers students to use and communicate through current and emerging social media in pursuit of their degree or independent academic goals, or in support of personal or community activities. A broad overview of digital literacies will be provided. Students will learn to manage their personal learning environments on and off campus to meet the challenge of taming the “information firehose” and using social media to serve themselves and others.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  
  • CST 153 - Ultra Otter C: ePortfolio Construction I


    Introduces available ePortfolio platforms and their basic functionality. Methods for selecting and curating portfolio contents for different purposes (e.g. capstone and job application) are discussed. This workshop is intended for upper division students are expected to have a body of existing work in digital format. Emphasis will be on applied, hands-on experimentation and creation.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  
  • CST 154 - Ultra Otter D: The Technology-Aided Job Search


    Intended for students preparing for job searches. Introduces various platforms for creating digital application materials and discusses successful strategies. Students will create a digital application packet suitable for submission to hiring entities. Digital identity and social networking will be discussed, both as methods for locating opportunities and as potential hindrances. Through hands-on activities, students will learn how to present their best digital self when entering the job market.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  
  • CST 195 - Special Topics


    Specialized study of a particular topic within the School of Information Technology and Communication Design. May be repeated for additional credit when topics vary and as subjects permit.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  
  • CST 196 - Field Studies


    Students work with faculty to collect data and user feedback by going to the site of the user and unobtrusively observing the user function in their own environment. This course is usually conducted as part of a large research project.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  
  • CST 197 - Independent Study


    Working with a faculty advisor, a student selects topic of study and number of credits appropriate to the student’s learning plan. An independent study proposal must be submitted and approved before registration.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  
  • CST 201 - Media Tools I


    Explores computer-based tools used in the design and creation of electronic media. Includes designing, creating, and editing electronic images, sounds, videos, text, and motion.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
 

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