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Course Descriptions

 

Liberal Studies
  

  • LS 390 - Culturally Sustaining Literature for Elementary and Middle Grades

    This course provides a variety of analytical and critical lenses for exploring culturally sustaining literature for children in grades preK-8. The course explores theoretical and pedagogical issues surrounding the use of literature in the multicultural classroom. Explicit and implicit sociocultural patterns, symbols, and structural features of various literary genres are examined across a variety of texts (e.g., wordless books, picture books, chapter books, young adult novels, graphic novels, and poetry) that relate to the complex lives of individuals across diverse socio-cultural groups.

    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
  

  • LS 395 - Special Topics

    Special Topics courses study a particular topic in the liberal studies major. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-8
  

  • LS 397 - Independent Study

    Allows upper-division students to pursue courses on special topics. May involve such activities as readings and reaction papers, term papers, reports on life experiences, and action research.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-8
  

  • LS 397S - Ind Study in Service Learning

    Allows upper-division students to complete independent service learning experiences in the major. Students follow LS guidelines and requirements for service learning reflections, portfolio development, and assessment.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-8
  

  • LS 398 - Social Foundations of Multicultural Education

    Examines issues, problems, and solutions to equitable schooling in a pluralistic society. Viewing schools as social institutions that transform the cultural and political dynamics of society. The course focuses on history, politics, and theories of education for culturally and linguistically diverse populations.

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

    Units: 3
  

  • LS 400 - Senior Capstone

    Students engage in focused inquiry into an issue in education. Requires demonstration of ability to synthesize and utilize acquired knowledge and skills, as students articulate an understanding of the issue and advocate an ethical response. Involves intensive research, reading, writing, oral communication, and collaboration, with opportunities for analysis, action, and reflection. Culminating activity is an oral and/or written summation of project.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: LS 300  with a C- or better) and (Senior Standing)]
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4

Master of Arts in Education
  

  • MAE 600 - Seminar in Educational Psychology

    The cultural and political contexts of learning are examined, especially with regard to providing effective educational experiences for diverse populations. Participants are provided with an overview of Ed Psych theories which allows them to utilize various research methods to contrast differing perspectives and ways of knowing. In addition to building library research skills, students actively contribute to change or the existing knowledge base.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Restricted to MAE Majors)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 601 - Knowing and Learning STEAM

    Focuses on the foundations of STEAM Education and the intersections between STEAM and environmental conservation. Highlights the historical and contemporary practices of integrating STEAM content across the PK-12 curriculum to implicate equity and sustainability in the field of STEAM. Candidates practice designing and implementing 3-Dimensional Learning experiences utilizing inquiry and engineering design, as well as incorporating principles of cultural inclusivity into STEAM experiences.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 602 - Design Thinking Toward Student Agency

    Develops candidates’ ability to evaluate and enhance their STEAM learning environments through collaborative engagement in inquiry-based, real-world learning situations. Provides practice with the selection and application of technology within STEAM learning experiences. With an emphasis on the principles of Maker Education and the Agency by Design Framework, candidates implement the Design Thinking Process to develop a unique, STEAM-focused project to conduct in their local community.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 602A - Design Thinking Toward Student Agency Project

    Engages candidates with community partners to build real-world connections and to analyze effective frameworks for STEAM learning within a community of practice. Through field days, implementation and analysis of the STEAM project, and/or presentation of the STEAM project, candidates’ future role(s) as change agents, STEAM program administrators, curricular leaders, and/or STEAM advocates are explored and cultivated.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • MAE 603 - STEAM Program Leadership

    Supports candidates in analyzing research on current trends and issues related to STEAM Education for social change. Engages candidates in critical dialogue about what it means to design, develop, and lead STEAM initiatives at the classroom, school, district, state, and/or national levels. Candidates develop a research paper proposal, conference proposal, or a professional development session to disseminate their findings and to deepen their STEAM program leadership skills.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 604 - Grant Writing, Management, and Program Evaluation

    Engages candidates in systematic research and study designed to improve the quality of grant writing and program evaluation within educational settings. Emphasizes competence in the language of grants, proposal development, funding sources and processes, designing and writing creative proposals, creating budgets, developing effective evaluation tools, and understanding fiscal management functions and regulations. Candidates develop a grant proposal for a current or new project.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 611 - Effective Practices in Instructional Coaching

    This course explores fundamental models and principles of mentoring, coaching, and evaluating teachers-in-practice.  It reviews research on professional learning and professional development of educators.  Topics include: systems thinking, evidence-based teaching practices, adult learning theory, using data to improve instruction, self and peer evaluation, effective communication, and ethics in coaching.

    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 1-3
  

  • MAE 621 - Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methods

    Advanced course in interpreting and applying education research methods. Emphasizes comparison of alternative philosophies of research, ways of formulating questions and hypotheses, research plans, and analysis procedures. Students evaluate existing studies, and investigate a range of research approaches, including but not limited to: quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, and action research.

    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 622 - Qualitative Research

    Gives students a conceptual overview of traditional qualitative research using ethnographic methods, with emphasis on helping students understand and the points of view of individuals living and working in multicultural settings. Moreover, as the basis for facilitating beneficial change in their classrooms, schools, or communities, participants use ethnographic and/or historical research skills to design their action thesis projects and complete their proposals.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 625 - Professional Literature Seminar

    Participants engage in in-depth and critical analysis of professional literature as they define and frame their interests or contextualize their projects. Students use online resources to identify important theoretical and empirical contributions that connect their research to existing professional literature. Emphasis is placed on learning the conventions of academic writing using the APA guide, as well as bringing out one’s voice in the writing process.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 630 - Emergent Literacy

    Utilizing a psycholinguistic perspective, students gain an advanced understanding of emergent literacy across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on developing an advanced understanding of language language cueing systems, philosophies of reading and writing, assessment tools, current research into emergent lit., evaluation of appropriate learning materials/activities. Participants classroom teachers are encouraged to use their class for required fieldwork.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Restricted to MAE Majors)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 631 - Applied Linguistics & Language Acquisition

    Applied Linguistics & Language Acquisition: Focuses on examining the nature and structure of languages, with an emphasis on mainstream American English. Participants survey recent theories and research on first language acquisition and bilingualism, especially in relation to the process of second language learning, in a social context. Students also examine how second language acquisition theories are applied in K-12 classrooms, through observing and practicing lessons in ELD and ESL settings. Contributes toward English Learner Authorization certification.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 634 - Literacy for Linguistically Diverse Learners

    Using sociocultural, critical, and culturally sustaining pedagogical frameworks, candidates examine and apply theories of literacy instruction, instructional strategies, and assessment for culturally and linguistically diverse classrooms. Candidates design and teach integrated English language development literacy lessons, and assess the literacy strategies and skills of their diverse learners. Includes both coursework and fieldwork.

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 635 - Biliteracy for Spanish/English

    Designed for teachers in designated Spanish/English bilingual classrooms. Participants learn the processes and effective strategies for teaching reading and writing to bilingual students as well as assessment of literacy. Taught in Spanish.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 636 - Culture, Cognition and Development

    This course develops student knowledge of cognitive assessment with the underlying frameworks of development and culture. Assessments of cognitive skills cannot be separated from these. Students in this course will be introduced to the assessment procedures of common cognitive assessments, The course will focus on cognitive function as a construct (e.g., cognitive factors, skills, abilities, and processes). Crosslist with SPSY 636 .

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: SPED 564  and SPSY 550 )
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 637 - Multicultural Curriculum

    Students critically analyze curriculum frameworks and materials that are recommended for multicultural teaching. Furthermore, participants use different models of curriculum construction to design instructional activities and analyze the impact of their teaching on students. Finally, a collection of exemplary multicultural and bilingual teaching resources, as well as networks for finding additional resources, are developed.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Restricted to MAE Majors)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 638 - Technology as a Tool for Creativity, Equity & Excellence

    Participants explore current technologies and coming trends. “Technology” in this course is more than computers and digital media. Participants explore the issues created by these technologies. They look at tools that will help them use the potential of technology to support teaching and learning, and to develop thoughtful and powerful implementations of technologies in whatever educational setting they work.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Restricted to MAE AND SPED Majors)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 641 - Ed Measurement & Evaluation

    Theoretical and practical foundations in assessment with implications for standards-based instruction. Includes descriptive and some inferential statistics and educational measurement. Course work and fieldwork required.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Restricted to MAE Majors)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 642 - Multicultural Community Partnerships

    This course allows candidates to develop an awareness of the community surrounding their educational setting as well as the resources in schools, districts and counties that relate to forming multicultural family, school, and community partnerships. Additionally, candidates will develop a skill set to eliminate systemic forms of racism, sexism, classism, homophobia and ableism in order to provide equitable, challenging and safe school settings for all students. Includes coursework and fieldwork.

    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 644 - Leadership in Curriculum & Instruction

    This course provides advanced study in essential competencies of curriculum and instruction by building candidates’ capacity to lead the design, implementation, and improvement of coherent teaching and learning initiatives within an educational organization. Candidates will have the opportunity to connect course concepts with practice in their own context to support student success and the professional growth of colleagues.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Restricted to MAE Majors and SPED Majors)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 645 - Educational Policy and Advocacy for Students and Families in P-12

    This course explores educational policies in schools including educational law, resource allocations, interagency relationships, and tools for advocacy. The course focuses on understanding California and federal codes, case law, policies, and precedent and analysis of key legal concepts and application of law. An additional focus is the issues of and rights of migrant youth in schools. Students examine trends in law and the initiation of educational law to positively influence education. Crosslist with SPSY 645 . 

    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 3
  

  • MAE 670 - MAE Culminating Learning Experience

    This is the culminating learning experience for the Master of Arts in Education (MAE). Candidates complete either a Thesis or a Comprehensive Exam to demonstrate knowledge of the MAE curriculum and mastery of the MAE learning outcomes. The Thesis consists of an original research project that is founded in the literature and, upon completion, is of publishable quality. The Comprehensive Exam is a timed, written measure of the candidate’s proficiency in the MAE subject matter.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MAE 621 )
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MAE 690 - Action Thesis Advising

    Students should register for one credit of this course every semester between completion of research methods and Capstone.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • MAE 695 - Special Topics

    Courses that are offered on a trial basis, or courses that may only appear once, are offered as special topics. Anytime a special topics course is offered, it will have a title clarifying its general focus. Repeatable with each new special topic.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 2-6
  

  • MAE 697 - Independent Study

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

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4

Mathematics
  

  • MATH 10 - Support Course for MATH 100

    This co-requisite course contains topics which directly support the content in MATH 100 . It contains support for mathematical skills and knowledge used in MATH 100 , supplemental instruction on MATH 100  content, and study skill development.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: MATH 100 )
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • MATH 15 - Support Course for MATH 115

    This co-requisite course contains topics which directly support the content in MATH 115 . It contains support for mathematical skills and knowledge used in MATH 115 , supplemental instruction on MATH 115  content, and study skill development.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: MATH 115 )
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • MATH 30 - Support Course for MATH 130

    This co-requisite course contains topics which directly support the content in MATH 130 . It contains support for mathematical skills and knowledge used in MATH 130 , supplemental instruction on MATH 130  content, and study skill development.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Coreq: MATH 130 )
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1
  

  • MATH 99 - Mathematics Review II

    A continuation of Math 98 for those students who have not yet satisfied the ELM requirement. Not for baccalaureate credit; however, the course grade (A-F) will show on student transcripts.

    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 6
  

  • MATH 100 - Quantitative Literacy

    The course uses quantitative methods to model and solve real world problems. It covers basic number theory, linear, quadratic, exponential and logarithmic functions; systems of equations and inequalities; probability theory;  frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, bivariate data, and correlation. The course uses technology as a tool to acquire, visualize, and analyze data.

    General Education: B4 Mathematics/Quant Reasoning
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • MATH 115 - Finite Mathematics

    Mathematical modeling and data analysis applicable to the social sciences and business such as the following: linear functions, systems of linear equations, matrices, linear programming including the simplex method and the mathematics of finance.

    General Education: B4 Mathematics/Quant Reasoning
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • MATH 130 - Precalculus

    Functions and graphs, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. Applications, data analysis, mathematical modeling, and analytic trigonometry.

    General Education: B4 Mathematics/Quant Reasoning
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 5
  

  • MATH 150 - Calculus I

    Includes limits, continuity, derivatives including trigonometric functions, chain rule, curve sketching, extremum problems, implicit differentiation, related rates, Mean Value Theorem, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, introduction to integration, fundamental theorem of calculus, substitution, and applications.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 130  with a C- or better)
    General Education: B4 Mathematics/Quant Reasoning
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 151 - Calculus II

    Includes the calculus of exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions, techniques of integration, separable differential equations, Taylor polynomials, L’Hôpital’s rule, improper integrals, series, and introduction to partial derivatives.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 150  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 170 - Discrete Mathematics

    Introduces set theory, deductive logic, elements of mathematical proofs focusing on direct proofs and indirect proofs by contraposition and contradiction. Introduces sequences, the summation notation, and proofs by mathematical induction. Develops understanding of bijective functions, relations, and equivalence relations. Introduces the counting principles, discrete probability, and graph theory. Applies these topics to solve problems in mathematics and branches of science, particularly computer science.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 130  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 195 - Special Topics

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • MATH 197 - Independent Study

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

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1-6
  

  • MATH 250 - Multivariate Calculus

    Vectors in three dimensions, solid analytic geometry, partial differentiation, multiple integration, differentiation under the integral sign, vector field theory.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 151  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 265 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra

    First order ordinary differential equations including direction fields, separation of variables, first order linear equations, growth and decay, nonlinear models. Linear algebra including systems of linear equations, matrix inverses, determinants, vector spaces and subspaces, basis and dimension.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 151  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 270 - Mathematics for Computing

    This course covers basic linear algebra, continuous and discrete probability, and a continuation of elementary discrete mathematics from MATH 170 . It emphasizes mathematical theory as well as applicable methods. Topics include systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, conditional probability, distributions and densities, expected value, functions of random variables, automata, and algorithmic complexity.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 150  and MATH 170  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 295 - Special Topics

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6
  

  • MATH 297 - Independent Research

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

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1-2
  

  • MATH 300 - Major Proseminar

    The capstone process begins in MATH 300. Students develop library research, scholarly reading, writing, and collaboration skills needed to develop, implement, and complete their capstone projects. Moreover, students investigate different philosophical viewpoints and notions of truth relating to mathematics and explore the utility of mathematics. Students also develop a learning plan that integrates their major concentration, capstone interests, and personal and professional goals.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3) and (MATH 151 ) with a C- or better) and (Prereq or Coreq: MATH 170  with a C- or better)]  
    University Requirement: GWAR Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 308 - Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Perspective A

    The first of a two-course sequence intended for future elementary teachers. Students develop an in-depth understanding of key concepts in K-8 mathematics and of students’ learning of K-8 mathematics concepts.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: MATH 100  and (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

    Units: 3
  

  • MATH 309 - Elementary Math - Adv Viewpt B

    Second in a sequence of courses intended for future elementary and middle school teachers. Students in this course will develop an in-depth understanding of additional key concepts in K-8 mathematics and further develop their understanding of children’s learning processes in mathematics in general.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 308   with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 3
  

  • MATH 320 - Applied Probability and Statistics

    Provides the foundation for applied probability and statistics methods including basic probability theory, sampling and experimental design, descriptive statistics, estimation of parameters, hypothesis testing, correlation, regression analysis, and statistical computing.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 150  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 322 - Foundations of Modern Math

    Introduces elements of mathematical proof, focusing on the various forms and methods, including direct proof; indirect proof; existence and uniqueness proofs; mathematical induction; strong induction. Proof methods are applied to mathematical statements taken from number theory, geometry, and calculus. Develops the tools, terminology, and symbols of advanced mathematics including deductive logic, sets, functions, equivalence relations, number systems, and cardinality of sets.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 151  and MATH 170  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 325 - Number Theory

    Introduces the properties of integers. Topics include the division and Euclidean algorithms, mathematical induction, congruences, fundamental theorem of arithmetic, perfect numbers, number theoretic functions, and prime number theorem.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 322  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 326 - History of Mathematics

    The history of mathematics from ancient to modern times. Students learn to solve problems using only the tools of the past. Mathematics is developed in the context of its impact on the development of science and the interaction of mathematics with other fields of human endeavor such as philosophy, arts, and social values.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: MATH 151 ) or (Prereq or Coreq: MATH 322  with C- or better)]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 329 - College Geometry

    The Hilbert postulates and axiomatic systems, isometries in the Euclidean Plane, non-Euclidean geometries, finite geometries, and the construction of geometries from fields.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 151  with a C- or better) and (Coreq: MATH 322 )
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 330 - Advanced Linear Algebra

    Linear equations and matrices, vector spaces, dual spaces and inner product spaces, linear transformations, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, systems of linear differential equations, and applications.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 265  and MATH 322  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 340 - Ordinary Differential Equations

    Series solution of linear differential equations with variable coefficients, systems of differential equations, phase plane analysis, existence and uniqueness theorems, singular points, stability theory, transform analysis, and applications.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 265  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 350 - Complex Analysis

    Complex numbers; analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equations; linear fractional transformations; construction and geometry of the elementary functions; Green’s theorem, Cauchy’s theorem; Jordan curve theorem, Cauchy’s formula; Taylor’s theorem, Laurent expansion; analytic continuation; isolated singularities, Liouville’s theorem; Abel’s convergence theorem and the Poisson integral formula.The fundamental theorem of algebra.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 250  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 361S - Mathematics Tutors

    Service learning placements in middle or high schools help students deepen their understanding of mathematical principles, techniques, and methodologies for effective instruction. Students also study how issues of social justice and equity affect mathematical literacy and why it is important for everyone to be mathematically literate.
     

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (Junior or Senior Standing) and (GE   Area DCSL) and (MATH 130  or equivalent)]
    University Requirement: UDSL Upper Division Service Learning
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 5
  

  • MATH 362S - Service Learning for Mathematics and Statistics Consultants

    Service-learning placements in local non-profit organizations, school districts, and community organizations help students deepen their understanding of mathematical and statistical principles, techniques, and methodologies for effective consulting. Students will also study how the need for mathematical and statistical analysis can influence issues of social justice and equity within the local and global community. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (Junior or Senior Standing) and (GE  Area DCSL) and (MATH 320  or STAT 100  or STAT 250  or BUS 204  with a C- or better)]

     
    University Requirement: UDSL Upper Division Service Learning
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 5
  

  • MATH 370 - Logic and Computation

    An advanced study of logic and discrete structures that have application in computer science. Includes logic, propositional and predicate calculus, proof structures, algorithms, and complexity. Emphasizes applications to core areas of computer science, such as computer architecture, programming languages, the theory of computation, artificial intelligence, software engineering, and relational databases.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 151  or MATH 170  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 374 - Mathematical Modeling

    The construction of mathematical models to solve real world problems. Model types include continuous, discrete, deterministic and stochastic. The entire modeling process from construction of the model, fitting data to the model, analysis of the model including model selection, and verification of the model covered. Examples from a variety of disciplines including biology, physics, economics and finance.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 250  or MATH 265  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 375 - Numerical Analysis for Mathematics and Statistics

    Methods of numerical approximation of the value of functions, polynomials, systems of equations and integrals using a programming language such as R, C++ or Mathematica. Topics may include accuracy of approximate calculations, root finding methods, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solutions to ordinary differential equations, regression, optimization and Monte Carlo methods.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 151  and CST 231  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 376 - Partial Differential Equations

    Derivation of partial differential equations; separation of variables; equilibrium solutions and Laplace’s equation; Fourier series; method of characteristics for the one dimensional wave equation. Solutions of non-homogeneous equations.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 265  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 385 - Enumerative Combinatorics

    An introduction to basic notions and techniques in Enumerative Combinatorics. Basic structures of enumeration including enumerative families like binomial coefficients, Catalan numbers, Fibonacci numbers, Eulerian numbers, Bell numbers, and Stirling numbers; compositions and partitions; recurrences; permutations and permutation statistics; generating functions; partially ordered sets; applications to Symmetric functions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 170  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 386 - Graph Theory and Its Applications

    Introductory graph theory with applications. Graphs and digraphs. Eulerian and Hamiltonian graphs. The traveling salesman problem, connectivity, trees, planarity, colorings, scheduling, minimal cost networks and graph models.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 170  or MATH 151  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 395 - Special Topics

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

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  

  • MATH 397 - Independent Research

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

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1-4
  

  • MATH 400 - Capstone Seminar

    Under the guidance of a faculty member, students complete a formal write up and present research in an area of their interest.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 300  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 410 - Modern Algebra I

    Detailed study of the theory of basic algebraic systems, groups, and rings. Topics include subgroups, permutation groups, homomorphisms, and rings.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 265  and MATH 322  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 411 - Modern Algebra II

    A rigorous treatment of rings and fields. Examples from many branches of mathematics. Ideals and quotient rings, categorization of rings, Euclidean domains, polynomial rings and fields, unique factorization domains, extension fields, and Galois theory.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 410  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 420 - Mathematical Analysis I

    A rigorous introduction to the real number system studying the properties and structure of the real numbers and the completeness axiom. Develops a rigorous understanding of real sequences, open, closed, and compact sets of real numbers, the continuity, differentiability, and integration of real functions leading to the proofs of the Fundamental Theorems of Calculus. Includes an introduction to metric spaces as a generalization of the real number system.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 250  and MATH 322  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 421 - Mathematical Analysis II

    A continuation of MATH 420 . A rigorous study of metric spaces, sequences, and complete metric spaces. Develops the understanding of the spaces of continuous functions, normed and inner product spaces. Introduces measure spaces, in particular, develops an understanding of Lebesgue measure and Lebesgue integrable functions.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: MATH 420  with a C- or better)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MATH 497 - Independent Research

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

    Typically Offered: Fall, Spring

    Units: 1-4
  

  • MATH 597 - Independent Study

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

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-6

Moss Landing Marine Lab
  

  • MLML 405 - Marine Science Diving

    MS 105: Marine Science Diving - Skin and SCUBA diving course. Pool training culminates in ten ocean dives. Topics covered include diving physics, physiology, diving environments, night diving, and research diving. Successful completion gives NAUI and MLML certification. Not for major credit. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Senior or Graduate Standing)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 3
  

  • MLML 503 - Marine Ecology

    MS 103: Marine Ecology- Field-oriented introduction to the interrelationships between marine and estuarine organisms and their environment; emphasis on quantitative data collection and analysis. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Senior or Graduate Standing)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 504 - Quantitative Marine Science

    MS 104: Quantitative Marine Science. Mathematical methods for the analysis of biological, chemical, and physical data from the marine environment; experimental design, parametric and non-parametric statistics. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

     

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Senior or Graduate Standing)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 512 - Marine Birds and Mammals

    MS 112: Marine Birds & Mammals - Systematics, morphology, ecology, and biology of marine birds and mammals. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures.

    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 513 - Marine Ichthyology

    MS 113: Marine Ichthyology - A description of the taxonomy, morphology, and ecology of marine fishes. Field and laboratory work concentrate on the structure, function, and habits of marine fishes and the ecological interactions of these fishes with their biotic and abiotic surroundings. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Senior or Graduate Standing)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 514 - Physical Ecology of Marine Animals

    MS 114: Physical Ecology of Marine Animals - This course examines the adaptations that animals have evolved to live in marine environments to deal with environmental gradients in water, temperature, salinity, oxygen, exercise, and nutrients as well as short-term physiological responses to environmental changes. Topics covered include energy metabolism, sensory systems, respiration, circulation, thermoregulation, osmoregulation. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: (Instructor Consent) and (Introductory Biology) and (an upper-division vertebrate biology course, e.g. physiology, ecology, or similar)]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 524 - Marine Invertebrate Zoology I

    MS 124: Marine Invertebrate Zoology I - A field-oriented introduction to the structure, systematics, evolution, and life histories of the major and minor marine phyla. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Senior or Graduate Standing)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 525 - Mar Invert Zoo II

    MLML125: Marine Invertebrate Zoology II - A field-oriented introduction to the structure, systematics, evolution, and life histories of the minor invertebrate phyla. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Instructor Consent Required)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 3-4
  

  • MLML 531 - Marine Botany

    MS 131: Marine Botany - Covers plants of the sea, marshes, and dunes emphasizing the morphology, taxonomy, and natural history of seaweeds and vascular plants. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Junior or Senior or Post Bac or Graduate Standing)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 535 - Physiology of Marine Algae

    MS 135: Physiology of Marine Algae - Students gain an understanding of the adaptations of marine algae to their environment. Requires field trips for specimen collection and shipboard experiments. Focuses on the biology of seaweeds and phytoplankton. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Junior or Senior or Post Bac or Graduate Standing)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 541 - Geological Oceanography

    MS 141: Geological Oceanography - A study of the structures, physiography, and sediments of the sea bottom and shoreline. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures.  

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Senior or Graduate Standing)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 542 - Physical Oceanography

    MS 142: Physical Oceanography - An introduction to the nature and causes of various oceanic motions, including currents, waves, tides, and mixing; and the physical properties of seawater. Limited use of calculus. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Junior or Senior or Post Bac or Graduate Standing)
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 543 - Chemical Oceanography

    MS 143: Chemical Oceanography - An introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of the chemistry of the oceans including major salts, dissolved gases, nutrient ions, carbonate system, transient tracers, and shipboard sampling techniques. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (Senior or Graduate Standing) and (Instructor Consent Required)]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 544 - Biological Oceanography

    MS 144: Biological Oceanography - The ocean as an ecological system. Emphasis is on the complexity of environmental influences on plankton, the transfer of organic matter between trophic levels, and nutrient cycles. Laboratory sessions include methods in sampling, shipboard techniques, identification of the plankton, and current analytical techniques. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures.  

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Senior or Graduate Standing)
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 575 - Topics in Marine Science

    MS 575: Topics in Marine Science - The study of a selected area in the marine sciences. The subjects vary depending on student demand and availability of instructors. Can be repeated for credit when topics change. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (Senior or Graduate Standing) and (Instructor Consent)]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • MLML 580 - Independent Study

    MS 180: Independent Study. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Senior or Graduate Standing)

     
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1-4
  

  • MLML 601 - Library Research Methods in Marine Science

    MS 201: Library Research Methods in Marine Science - Students gain an advanced understanding of the nature of scientific information. Lectures, discussions, and assignments provide the framework for using and evaluating a variety of information sources in marine and ocean sciences. Strong emphasis placed on developing critical skills to interweave knowledge of the history of science into the context of bibliographic tools including the digital realm. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Senior or Graduate Standing)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 1
  

  • MLML 602 - Oceanographic Instrumentation

    MS 202: Oceanographic Instrumentation - Principles of instruments used in oceanographic research, introduction to electronics, and applications of instrument measurements. Emphasis varies from CTD profilers, current meters, radiometry, and chemical measurement. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (Senior or Graduate Standing) and Instructor Consent Required)]
    Typically Offered: Fall term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 603 - Advanced Marine Ecology

    MS 203: Advanced Marine Ecology - This advanced course focuses on the major ecological processes that determine the structure and diversity of species assemblages at several scales but primarily at that of the community. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: Instructor’s Consent and Graduate Standing and (Ecology and Statistics)]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 604 - Sampling and Experimental Design

    MS 204: Sampling and Experimental Design - Basic design of experiments and field sampling, including random and systematic sampling, subsampling, survey techniques, single and multifactor experiments using randomized, nested, and blocked experimental designs, and data analyses. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (Senior or Graduate Standing) and (Instructor Consent Required)]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 606 - Molecular Biological Techniques

    MS 206: Molecular Biological Techniques - A laboratory-based overview of concepts and techniques for the isolation, characterization, and analysis of DNA and RNA. An overview of standard methods (amplification, cloning, and sequencing), as well as selected specialized techniques (analysis of gene expression). Lectures focus on application in the marine sciences. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures.  

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (Prereq: Senior or Graduate Standing)
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 608 - Scientific Methods

    MS 208: Scientific Methods - Information and skills for graduate students beginning their research careers, such as the philosophy of science, scientific writing, design of experiments and sampling programs, and using the library and other resources. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures.

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (Senior or Graduate Standing) and (Instructor Consent Required)]
    Typically Offered: Spring term only

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 610 - Advanced Marine Birds and Mammals

    MS 210: Advanced Marine Birds and Mammals: Advanced systematics, morphology, ecology, and biology of marine turtles, birds, and mammals. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures.  MLML 503/MS 103 recommended as prerequisite.  

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [Prereq: An upper division vertebrate zoology course) and (Instructor Consent)]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
  

  • MLML 611 - Ecology of Marine Turtles, Birds, and Mammals

    MS 211: Ecology of Marine Turtles, Birds, and Mammals - Community approach to the ecology of marine birds and mammals using experimental sampling methodology. Examines the distribution, abundance, trophic ecology, and behavior of birds and mammals in Elkhorn Slough and Monterey Bay. Offered through Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML); contact CSUMB’s Department of Marine Science for MLML registration procedures. 

    Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): [(Prereq: (Senior or Graduate Standing) and (Instructor Consent Required)]
    Typically Offered: Periodically offered

    Units: 4
 

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