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The following course descriptions are for fall quarter 2009. Descriptions for individual studies courses are not included in these listings. Please contact the course sponsoring agencies for additional information.

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College Eight

20D. College Students’ Lives (2 credits).

Students understand their peers and themselves better through an exploration of issues that affect the daily life of college students. Topics include campus/student cultures, the academic system, and other critical issues. Overview of campus resources also provided. Enrollment restricted to first-year and sophomore College Eight members.

80A. Introduction to University Discourse: Environment and Society.

Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse, providing intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Explores relationships between society, social justice and the environment, through environmental history and contemporary environmental studies. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80B. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, C1.)

80B. Rhetoric and Inquiry: Environment and Society.

Explores the intersections of investigation, interpretation, and persuasion and hones strategies for writing and research. Explores relationships between society and social justice and the environment through environmental history and contemporary environmental studies. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80A. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and C1 requirements. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, C2.)

90. College Eight Garden Internship (1 credit).

One-credit internship in the College Eight Garden. Offers students of College Eight an opportunity to become involved in an experimental learning project focusing on application of concepts of sustainable agriculture. Enrollment restricted to members of College Eight. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

170A. UC Sacramento Seminar.

Seminar provides a systematic understanding of the public policy and political process in California and involves students in creating a research-based paper on some aspect of public policy and/or politics in California. Interview only: enrollment in UC Sacramento program is required. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. May be repeated for credit.

170B. UC Sacramento Internship.

Provides students with a challenging opportunity to engage in experiential learning. Interview only: enrollment in UC Sacramento program is required. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. May be repeated for credit.

170C. Law and Politics in California: Fundamental Perspectives and Current Controversies.

Investigates California’s current crisis of governance—in what sense is our state’s political process “broken,” and how should it be “fixed?” Explores laws, legal issues, and the legal profession. Interview only: enrollment in UC Sacramento program is required. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Formerly The Political Economy of California’s Political Crisis.)

College Nine

80A. Introduction to University Discourse: International and Global Issues.

Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse and provides intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Topics address contemporary global issues including economic globalization, human rights, international and inter-ethnic conflicts, poverty, and immigration. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80B. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, C1.)

80B. Rhetoric and Inquiry: International and Global Issues.

Explores the intersection of investigation, interpretation, and persuasion and refines strategies for writing, research, and speaking. Topics address contemporary global issues including economic globalization, human rights, international and inter-ethnic conflicts, poverty, and immigration. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80A. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and C1 requirements. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, C2.)

91. Global Issues Colloquium (1 credit).

Weekly colloquium on global issues with different topical focus each quarter. Presentations by UCSC faculty and invited speakers. Students must attend class, read an assigned article, and write a one-page synopsis. Co-sponsored by College Nine and The Center for Global, International, and Regional Studies. Enrollment limited to 50. May be repeated for credit.

College Ten

80A. Introduction to University Discourse: Social Justice and Community.

Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse and provides intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Examines social justice issues; topics include racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and discrimination; poverty and welfare; civil liberties; and community involvement and citizenship. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80B. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, C1.)

80B. Rhetoric and Inquiry: Social Justice and Community.

Explores the intersection of investigation, interpretation, and persuasion and refines strategies for writing, research, and speaking. Examines social justice issues; topics include racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and discrimination; poverty and welfare; civil liberties; and community involvement and citizenship. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80A. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and C1 requirements. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, C2.)

91. Introduction to Nuclear Policy (1 credit).

Introduces the key aspects of nuclear policy. Examines issues associated with nuclear weapons and civil nuclear power and the interplay between the two with regards to proliferation. Presentation will be given by guest speakers. Enrollment limited to 80. May be repeated for credit.

110. Service-Learning Field Study (Esprit de Corps).

Provides college members opportunity to apply their academic learning in a practical setting in the community. Students earn academic credit by volunteering in a non-profit agency or school for 10 hours per week. Students supervised by a professional on site. Students attend a weekly class, complete readings, listen to local leaders from the community, reflect upon their experiences with fellow students, and submit a final project related to their service-learning placement. Taught concurrently with course 110B. (Formerly course 193, Field Study.) Enrollment restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior College Nine and College Ten members. Enrollment limited to 22. May be repeated for credit.

110B. Service-Learning Field Study (Esprit de Corps) (2 credits).

Provides college members opportunity to apply their academic learning in a practical setting in the community. Students earn academic credit by volunteering in a non-profit agency or school for four hours per week. Students supervised by a professional on site. Students attend a weekly class, complete readings, listen to local leaders from the community, reflect upon their experiences with fellow students, and submit a final project related to their service-learning placement. Taught concurrently with course 110. (Formerly course 193F, Field Study.) Enrollment restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior College Nine and College Ten members. Enrollment limited to 22. May be repeated for credit.

Cowell College

80A. Introduction to University Discourse: Imagining Justice Past and Present.

Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse, providing intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Focuses on conceptions of justice, historic and contemporary, and considers how literary and artistic media may transmit, question, or revise notions of the just. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80B. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, C1.)

80B. Rhetoric and Inquiry: Imagining Justice Past and Present.

Explores the intersections of investigation, interpretation, and persuasion and hones strategies for writing and research. Focuses on conceptions of justice, historic and contemporary, and considers how literary and artistic media may transmit, question, or revise notions of the just. Incorporates independent research. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80A. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and C1 requirements. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, C2.)

Crown College

80A. Introduction to University Discourse: Ethical Issues in Emerging Technology: Participatory Evolution from Human to Post-Human.

Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse, providing intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Examines ethical challenges resulting from the constant changes caused by rapidly accelerating pace of change brought on by science and technology. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80B. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, C1.)

80B. Rhetoric/Inquiry: Ethical Issues in Emerging Technology: Participatory Evolution from Human to Post-Human.

Explores the intersections of investigation, interpretation, and persuasion and hones strategies for writing and research. Examines ethical challenges resulting from constant changes caused by rapidly accelerating pace of change brought on by science and technology. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80A. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and C1 requirements. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, C2.)

Kresge College

12A. Service Learning (3 credits).

Students find a volunteer position with the instructor’s assistance and perform community service in non-profit organizations, schools, unions, or local government agencies. Students meet weekly, keep a journal, and write a “social action witnessing” report of their experience. Enrollment restricted to college members. Enrollment limited to 15. May be repeated for credit.

65A. Power and Representations: Food Systems (2 credits).

Explores the relationship between our individual choices as “eaters” and “food citizens,” and how those choices affect the collective “food system” on many scales—locally, statewide, nationally, and internationally. Concurrent enrollment in course 80A or 80B is required. Enrollment limited to 20.

65B. Power and Representation: Photography (2 credits).

Focuses on creating a final project individually, or in collaboration with others, that engages issues of power and represnetation through the medium of photography. Concurrent enrollment in course 80A or 80B is required. Enrollment limited to 20.

65C. Power and Representation: Creative Writing (2 credits).

For students who wish to supplement their core experience with creative writing. Students do in-class and out-of-class writing assignments; read and discuss texts; and work to develop their final project. Concurrent enrollment in course 80A or 80B is required. Enrollment limited to 20.

80A. Introduction to University Discourse: Power and Representation.

Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse, providing intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading,and speaking. Explores relationships between individuals and their communities—communities as small as families and friends, colleges and cities; communities as large as nations and the world. Examines ways we constitute ourselves as individuals in relation to communities, focusing on representations of class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and race in several genres—critical theory, film, art, fiction, non-fiction, and theater. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80B. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, C1.)

80B. Rhetoric and Inquiry: Power and Representation.

Explores the intersections of investigations, interpretation, and persuasion, and hones strategies for writing and research. Explores relationships between individuals and their communities—communities as small as families and friends, colleges and cities; communities as large as nations and the world. Examines ways we constitute ourselves as individuals in relation to communities, focusing on representations of class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and race in several genres—critical theory, film, art, fiction, non-fiction, and theater. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80A. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and C1 requirements. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, C2.)

80T. Power and Representation (Kresge Core Course for Transfer Students).

Explores the intersections of investigations, interpretation, and persuasion, and hones strategies for writing and research. Explores relationships between individuals and their communities—communities as small as families and friends, colleges and cities; communities as large as nations and the world. Examines ways we constitute ourselves as individuals in relation to communities, focusing on representations of class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and race in several genres—critical theory, film, art, fiction, non-fiction, and theater. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior college members. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, W.)

Merrill College

80A. Introduction to University Discourse: Cultural Identities and Global Consciousness.

Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse, providing intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Examines world poverty, imperialism, and nationalism; peoples’ need to assert their cultural identities; and the benefits of individuals’ absorption in worthy causes. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80B. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, C1, E.)

80B. Rhetoric and Inquiry: Cultural Identities and Global Consciousness.

Explores the intersections of investigation, interpretation, and persuasion and hones strategies for writing and research. Examines world poverty, imperialism, and nationalism; peoples’ need to assert their cultural identities; and the benefits of individuals’ absorption in worthy causes. Incorporates outside research. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80A. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and C1 requirements. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, C2, E.)

80L. Merrill Core Visual Laboratory (2 credits).

Visual laboratory designed to work in tandem with the Merrill Core Course to enhance learning for students with diverse skills and learning styles. Open to first-year Merrill students currently enrolled in course 80A, 80B, or 80X. Required of students in the Merrill Frosh Scholars Program. Concurrent enrollment in course 80A, 80B, or 80X is required.

80X. Introduction to University Discourse: Cultural Identities and Global Consciousness (Frosh Scholar).

Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse, providing intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Examines world poverty, imperialism, and nationalism; people’s need to assert their cultural identities; and the benefits of individuals’ absorption in worthy causes. Permission of instructor required; selection for this year-long scholars program based on application submitted prior to fall quarter. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, C1, E.)

85B. Merrill Classroom Connection Field Study (3 credits).

Supervised hands-on experience assisting in local elementary classrooms. Students attend UCSC class meetings, complete relevant readings in educational theory, and present a final assignment. Attend first class meeting for instructor permission. May be repeated for credit.

85C. Merrill Classroom Connection Field Study (2 credits).

Supervised hands-on experience assisting in local elementary school classrooms. Students also attend UCSC course meetings, complete relevant readings in educational theory, and present a final assignment. First-year Merrill College students are selected for this yearlong scholars program on the basis of an application submitted prior to fall quarter. Attend first class meeting for instructor permission. Enrollment limited to 22. May be repeated for credit.

Oakes College

10. Academic Success (2 credits).

Provides opportunity to assess and revise methods of and purposes in studying. Critical, effective approaches to reading, writing, participating in lectures and sections, taking exams, balancing competing responsibilities, and utilizing campus resources explored. Enrollment by permission of college adviser.

15. Bridge Academic Success Class (2 credits).

Assists first-year Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Bridge students to successfully transition to the university and to maximze their academic success. Students identify their academic strengths and challenges, and use academic tools and strategies to become effective learners. Enrollment restricted to Bridge students only.

80A. Introduction to University Discourse: Values and Change in a Diverse Society.

Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse providing intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Examines historical and contemporary aspects of multiculturalism in the U.S. Explores how social inequality based on ethnicity, race, class, and gender occurs among all levels of society. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80B. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, C1, E.)

80B. Rhetoric and Inquiry: Values and Change in a Diverse Society.

Explores intersections of investigation, interpretation, and persuasion and hones strategies for writing and research. Examines historical and contemporary aspects of multiculturalism in the U.S. Explores how social inequality based on ethnicity, race, class, and gender occurs among all levels of society. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80A. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and C1 requirements. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, C2, E.)

Porter College

22A. Day of the Dead (2 credits).

Day of the Dead: Creating an Exhibition—an exploration of art created to celebrate death in Mexican, Chicano, and American culture. Culminates in the creation of a Day of the Dead ceremony and community altar including students’ individual art pieces. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): A.)

33. Seminar in Arts (2 credits).

Theoretical and historical aspects of the arts from one culture or world area are explored through seminar discussion, library research, and film/video presentations. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): A.)

80A. Introduction to University Discourse: Writing Across the Arts.

Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse, providing intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Study, discuss, and write about social, political, and aesthetic issues raised by selected works of literature and art in a variety of media. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80B. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, C1.)

80B. Rhetoric and Inquiry: Writing Across the Arts.

Explores the intersections between rhetoric (persuasion) and inquiry (investigation) and hones strategies for effective reading, writing, speaking, and research. Read, discuss, research, and write about social, political, and aesthetic issues raised by selected works of literature and art in a variety of media. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80A. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and C1 requirements. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, C2.)

80L. Documenting Oral History.

Students learn basic techniques of interview and camera work to document on film oral histories collected from community elders. Students develop their skills in writing, theater, visual art, music, or film to reinterpret oral histories as artwork. Enrollment limited to 30. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, A.)

121D. Sundanese Gamelan and Dance Theater (2 credits).

Practical study of the musical traditions of the Sundanese people of Indonesia with attention to technique and cultural features leading to the performance of a dance theater performance. Enrollment limited to 15. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

180. Writing Across the Arts: Pedagogical Practicum.

Upper-division students participate in Porter core course, joining in seminars and leading small group sections exploring social, political, and aesthetic issues raised by selected works of literature and art in a variety of media. Participate in weekly seminar dealing with pedagogical practice preparing students to raise issues related to texts, critical thinking, writing, and the artistic process. Enrollment limited to 18.

Stevenson College

80A. Introduction to University Discourse: Self and Society.

Explores rhetorical principles and conventions of university discourse providing intensive practice in analytical writing, critical reading, and speaking. Stevenson’s core course considers the roots of modern society using foundational religious texts and major classical and modern philosophical works. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80B. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members who have not satisfied the C1 requirement. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, C1.)

80B. Rhetoric and Inquiry: Self and Society.

Explores the intersections of investigation, interpretation, and persuasion and hones strategies for writing and research. Stevenson’s core course investigates the roots of modern society, using foundational religious texts and classical and modern philosophical works. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 80A. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and C1 requirements. Enrollment restricted to first-year college members. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, C2.)

80H. Rainbow Theater: An Introduction to Multicultural Theater.

Introduction to Asian American, Chicano/Latino, and African American plays through reading of major authors, discussion of social and historical context of their work, and development of a production of a one-act play from each cultural group. In-depth examination of key historical context of these three cultural groups. Video presentations followed by class discussion. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, E.)

American Studies

10. Introduction to American Studies.

Introduction to American studies through interdisciplinary examination of past and present California and its diverse peoples. Addresses social, political, and cultural issues, and examines California with attention to regional, national, and global contexts. (Formerly course 1, America and Americans.) Satisfies American History and Institutions Requirement. (General Education Code(s): IH, E.)

80F. Introduction to U.S. Popular Cultures.

Introduces key concepts and debates in popular culture and media studies and discusses their importance in relation to American studies. Surveys American popular music, from the beginnings of mass media to the late 20th century and beyond. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences.)

113A. Imagining America.

Examination of varied and often conflicting ways the ambiguous entity conventionally labeled “America” has been imagined, both positively and negatively, in political speeches, painting, fiction, film, television, music, drama, advertising, parades, and other modes of expression.

114A. Politics and American Culture.

Examination of major conceptions of citizenship in the context of American society and culture, with particular attention both to the sources of these conceptions in Western political thought and to their elaboration and testing in specific historical situations. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors.

125A. Aspects of African American Culture.

A seminar examining the dominant and defining characteristics of African American culture, covering such areas as folklore, religion, politics, music, verbal arts, and social ritual, as well as more “everyday” manifestations of the culture. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): E.)

188. 9/11.

Considers the events of September 11, 2001, and the subsequent changes in U.S. society and in the country’s role across the globe. Focuses on three arenas where these transformations have occurred: politics, culture, popular culture, and racial and ethnic relations.

190C. Debating American Culture.

Examines major debates about national culture in the U.S., considered in the context of ethnic, class, gendered, and other subnational and transnational cultural formations and of relevant social, political, and cultural theory. Enrollment restricted to senior American studies majors. Enrollment limited to 20.

Anthropology

1. Introduction to Human Evolution.

Study of evolution illustrated by Pleistocene hominid fossils and variation in living human groups. Behavior and evolution of primates examined as they contribute to the understanding of human evolution. Required for all anthropology majors. (General Education Code(s): IN.)

80G. Barrio Popular Culture.

Introduces students to a broad sampling of verbal and nonverbal forms of Mexican folklore. Concentrates on experiencing these forms through texts, film, and if possible, performances. Attention to how these forms have been used by scholars to comment on Mexican culture is an underlying theme. Knowledge of Spanish is useful but not required. Will be offered in the 2009–2010 academic year. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, E.)

80P. India and Indian Diaspora through Films.

Explores several themes of relevance in contemporary India and Indian diaspora, concentrating on anthropological research and various documentary and popular Bollywood films. Through films and ethnographies, students analyze the nature of anthropological contributions to the study of Indian societies. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, E.)

81A. Mexican Folklórico Dance (2 credits).

Provides instruction in the aesthetic, cultural, and historical dimensions of Mexican folklórico dance. Students taught choreographed dances from various regions of Mexico and also learn dance techniques (técnica) and stage make-up application. Additional workshops and lectures offered to supplement class. Open to all students; no previous experience required. (Also offered as Latin American&Latino Studies 81A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

102A. Human Skeletal Biology.

Presents basic human osteology allowing students to identify skeletal material by element. Emphasizes the dynamic nature of bone by integrating anatomy with a discussion of bone physiology within the context of the human life cycle. Prerequisite(s): course 1. Enrollment limited to 16.

112. Life Cycles.

Examines the human life cycle using an evolutionary framework. Examines key aspects of the human life stages using findings and concepts from developmental biology, physiology, nutrition, evolutionary ecology, and life-history theory. Prerequisite(s): course 1.

120. Culture in Film.

Introduces current and historical issues in visual anthropology, using film as a medium with which to represent culture. Raises questions about visual representation and advocacy in the context of global inequalities. Prerequisite(s): course 2 or 80J or Film 20A or 20B, or History of Art and Visual Culture 10D, 10E, 10F or 10G.

120L. Culture in Film Laboratory (2 credits).

This lab in video production is to train students in Culture in Film. The video lab, through lectures, demonstrations, hands-on instruction, and review of students’ work will enable students enrolled in Culture in Film to learn the fundamentals of film/video pre-production, production, and post-production skills. Portfolio review prior to enrollment and concurrent enrollment in course 120 required. Enrollment limited to 15.

127. Ethnographies of Capitalism.

Challenges approaches to capitalism that treat it as socioeconomic relations separable from “culture.” Readings include ethnographies demonstrating the inextricability of cultural meanings from capitalist practices. Topics include capitalism’s relationship to colonialism, nationalism, socialism, gender, and the commodification of aesthetics.

130B. Brazil.

Examines Brazilian culture and its link to interpersonal relationships, religion, politics, and psychological experience. Will be offered in the 2009–2010 academic year. (General Education Code(s): E.)

130F. African Diasporas in the Americas.

Focuses on African diasporas of the Caribbean, United States, and Latin America. Themes include: theorizing diaspora, historical formations, slavery, analytical approaches to cultures of the African diaspora, religion, music, comparative identity formation and racism, gender dynamics, social movements, and transnationalism. (General Education Code(s): E.)

133. Narratives of the Popular.

Addresses the increasing importance of popular culture as the terrain upon which to address issues of culture and power. Emphasizes an ethnographic approach to popular culture as sociocultural phenomena. Students learn about a variety of activities including television and film viewing, music, fashion, photography, postcards, comic books, and urban spatial relations and architecture. Offered in alternate academic years.

134. Medical Anthropology: An Introduction.

Cross-cultural study of health, disease, and illness behavior from ecological and ethnomedical perspectives. Implications for biomedical health care policy.

138. Political Anthropology.

The ideas, in selected non-Western societies, about the nature of power, order, social cohesion, and the political organization of these societies. (Also offered as Legal Studies 138. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Offered in alternate academic years.

145X. Special Topics in Socio-Cultural Anthropology.

Taught annually on a rotating basis by faculty members. Each year’s topic varies by instructor and is announced by the department.

155. Cultural Encounters.

Explores cross-cultural encounters through a combination of theoretical and ethnographic texts. Various faculty members teach on a rotating basis. The focus of each year’s course(s) varies according to the instructor and will be announced by the department. Prerequisite(s): course 2 or permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

159. Race and Anthropology.

Examines concept of race in anthropology. Begins with histories of race in anthropology; turns to contemporary analysis of racism, identity formation, and diaspora; and concludes with current debates on the validity of “race” as an object of analysis.

170. History of Archaeological Theory.

Historical review of prehistoric archaeology from antiquarianism to the present. Emphasis on development of archaeological theory and its relation to evolutionary and anthropological theory. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 270. Prerequisite(s): course 3; satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to anthropology and Earth sciences/anthropology combined majors. Recommended for juniors. Offered in alternate academic years. (General Education Code(s): W.)

172. Archaeological Research Design.

Introduces theories and methods for recovering and analyzing archaeological data. Critically explores the nature of archaeological evidence and how archaeologists know what they know. Strongly recommended for those contemplating further studies in archaeology. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, course 3, and one upper-division archaeology course. Strongly recommended for those contemplating further studies in archaeology. Enrollment limited to 25. Offered in alternate academic years. (General Education Code(s): W.)

176A. North American Archaeology.

Development of Native cultures in North America. Topics include peopling of the New World, early foragers, spread of agriculture and complex societies in the Southwest and Eastern Woodlands, and review of cultural developments in the West and Far North. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or consent of instructor.

180. Ceramic Analysis in Archaeology.

Focuses on theories and techniques used by archaeologists to bridge the gap between the recovery of ceramic materials and their interpretation within cultural contexts. Topics include the origins of pottery, production methods, classification and typology, seriation, functional analysis, materials analysis and description, organization of production, trade, and the analysis of style. Students are billed a materials fee. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 280. Prerequisite(s): course 3. Concurrent enrollment in course 180L required. Enrollment restricted to anthropology majors.

180L. Ceramic Analysis Laboratory (2 credits).

Practicum in ceramic materials analysis and description. Students perform material experiments in materials selection and processing, hand-building techniques, and open-pit firing. Demonstrations of standard techniques of attribute analysis and the mineralogical and chemical characterization of ceramic materials are presented. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 280L. Prerequisite(s): course 3. Concurrent enrollment in course 180 required. Enrollment restricted to anthropology majors. Enrollment limited to 16.

194G. Politics and Secularism.

Examines secularism as political doctrine and practice of government. Topics include: transformation of religion by secularization; forms of inclusion/exclusion enacted by secularism; relationship between secularism and colonial rule. Case studies drawn from Europe, South Asia, United States, and the Middle East. Prerequisite(s): courses 1, 2, and 3, and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): W.)

194X. Women in Politics: A Third World Perspective.

Focuses cross-culturally on the status of women in the Third World and their formal and informal participation in politics. Also discussed are organized efforts, through participation in both national and autonomous movements, for women’s rights. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; courses 1, 2, and 3. Enrollment restricted to senior anthropology majors. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): W.)

194Y. Archaeologies of Space and Landscape.

Examines contemporary archaeological perspectives on space and landscape. Focuses on how archaeology can contribute to an appreciation of the economic, cultural, and political factors that shape human perception, use, and construction of the physical world. Prerequisite(s): courses 1, 2, 3, and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to senior anthropology majors. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): W.)

200A. Core Graduate Course (10 credits).

Introduces history, ethnography, and theory of cultural anthropology with emphasis on awareness of construction of anthropological canon and areas of conflict within it, leading up to contemporary debates on a variety of issues. Two-term course: students must enroll in both quarters. Enrollment restricted to anthropology graduate students. Enrollment limited to 12.

228. Grant Writing.

Devoted entirely to writing grant proposals. Students either work on their graduate education fellowships or their doctoral dissertation grants or both. Reading materials consist of granting agency documents plus examples of successful applications. Enrollment restricted to anthropology graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15. May be repeated for credit.

270. History of Archaeology.

Historical review of prehistoric archaeology from antiquarianism to the present. Emphasis on the development of archaeological theory, its relation to evolutionary and anthropological theory, and themes ongoing over time. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 170. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

280. Advanced Ceramic Analysis.

Advanced graduate seminar that focuses on techniques and theories used to bridge the gap between the recovery of ceramic remains from archaeological contexts and their interpretation with respect to various anthropological issues and problems. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 180. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Concurrent enrollment in Anthropology 280L required. Enrollment limited to 5.

280L. Advanced Ceramic Analysis Laboratory (2 credits).

Emphasizes advanced techniques of ceramic analysis, including materials selection and processing, hand-building, and open-pit firings. Standard techniques for describing and measuring formal and technological attributes of pottery also presented. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 180L. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Concurrent enrollment in Anthropology 280 required. Enrollment limited to 5.

292. Graduate Colloquium (2 credits).

Designed to offer an institutionalized mechanism for the presentation of research papers and teaching efforts by faculty and advanced graduate students. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

Applied Math and Statistics

2. Pre-Statistics.

Reviews and introduces mathematical methods useful in the elementary study of statistics, including logic, real numbers, inequalities, linear and quadratic equations, functions, graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, and summation notation. Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 2 or placement exam score of 20 or higher. (General Education Code(s): Q.)

3. Precalculus for Science and Engineering.

Includes real numbers, inequalities, linear and quadratic equations, functions, inverse graphs, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, and analytic geometry, and their use in real-world problems. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and Mathematics 3. Mathematics 3 can substitute for course 3. Prerequisite(s): score of 20 or higher on Mathematics Placement Exam or Mathematics 2. (General Education Code(s): Q.)

5. Statistics.

Introduction to statistical methods/reasoning, including descriptive methods, data-gathering (experimental design and sample surveys), probability, interval estimation, significance tests, one- and two-sample problems, categorical data analysis, correlation and regression. Emphasis on applications to the natural and social sciences. Students cannot receive credit for this course if they have already received credit for course 7. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

7. Statistical Methods for the Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences.

Case-study-based introduction to statistical methods as practiced in the biological, environmental, and health sciences. Descriptive methods, experimental design, probability, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, one- and two-sample problems, power and sample size calculations, simple correlation and simple linear regression, one-way analysis of variance, categorical data analysis. (Formerly Statistical Methods for the Biological and Environmental Sciences.) Prerequisite(s): score of 31 or higher on mathematics placement exam, course 2 or 3 or 11A or Mathematics 3 or 11A or 19A or by permission of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in course 7L is required. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

7L. Statistical Methods for the Biological, Environmental, and Health Sciences Laboratory (2 credits).

Computer-based laboratory course in which students gain hands-on experience in analysis of data sets arising from statistical problem-solving in the biological, environmental, and health sciences. Descriptive methods, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, one-and two-sample problems, correlation and regression, one-way analysis of variance, categorical data analysis. (Formerly Statistical Methods for the Biological and Environmental Sciences Laboratory.) Prerequisite(s): score of 31 or higher on mathematics placement exam, course 2 or 3 or 11A or Mathematics 3 or 11A or 19A or by permission of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in course 7 is required.

10. Mathematical Methods for Engineers I.

Applications-oriented course on complex numbers and linear algebra integrating Matlab as a computational support tool. Introduction to complex algebra. Vectors, bases and transformations, matrix algebra, solutions of linear systems, inverses and determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and geometric transformations. Students cannot receive credit for this course and for courses 10A or 27L or Mathematics 21. (Formerly course 27, Mathematical Methods for Engineers.) Prerequisite(s): Score of 40 or higher on mathematics placement exam, or course 3, or Mathematics 3. (General Education Code(s): Q.)

10A. Basic Mathematical Methods for Engineers I (3 credits).

Applications-oriented course on complex numbers and linear algebra integrating Matlab as a computational support tool. Introduction to complex algebra. Vectors, bases and transformations, matrix algebra, solutions of linear systems, inverses and determinants. Students cannot receive credit for this course and courses 10 or 27L or Mathematics 21. Prerequisite(s): Score of 40 or higher on mathematics placement exam, or course 3, or Mathematics 3.

11A. Mathematical Methods for Economists I.

Introduction to mathematical tools and reasoning, with applications to economics. Topics are drawn from differential calculus in one variable and include limits, continuity, differentiation, elasticity, Taylor polynomials, and optimization. (Also offered as Economics 11A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Students who have already taken Mathematics 11A and 19A should not take this course. Prerequisite(s): score of 31 or higher on Math Placement Exam. Students who do not place into precalculus should enroll in Mathematics 2. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

11B. Mathematical Methods for Economists II.

Mathematical tools and reasoning, with applications to economics. Topics are drawn from multivariable differential calculus and single variable integral calculus, and include partial derivatives, linear and quadratic approximation, optimization with and without constraints, Lagrange multipliers, definite and indefinite integrals, and elementary differential equations. (Also offered as Economics 11B. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 11A , Economics 11A, Mathemathics 11A, or Mathematics 19A. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

80A. Gambling and Gaming.

Games of chance and strategy motivated early developments in probability, statistics, and decision theory. Course uses popular games to introduce students to these concepts, which underpin recent scientific developments in economics, genetics, ecology, and physics. (General Education Code(s): Q.)

107. Introduction to Fluid Dynamics.

Covers fundamental topics in fluid dynamics: Euler and Lagrange descriptions of continuum dynamics; conservation laws for inviscid and viscous flows; potential flows; exact solutions of the Navier-Stokes equation; boundary layer theory; gravity waves. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Applied Mathematics and Statistics 217. (Also offered as Physics 107. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 27 or 20 or 20A, or Physics 116A and 116B and 116C, or equivalent.

132. Statistical Inference.

Introduction to statistical inference at a calculus-based level: maximum likelihood estimation, sufficient statistics, distributions of estimators, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and Bayesian inference. Prerequisite(s): course 131 or Computer Engineering 107.

200. Research and Teaching in AMS (3 credits).

Basic teaching techniques for teaching assistants, including responsibilities and rights; resource materials; computer skills; leading discussions or lab sessions; presentation techniques; maintaining class records; and grading. Examines research and professional training, including use of library; technical writing; giving talks in seminars and conferences; and ethical issues in science and engineering. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

205A. Mathematical Statistics.

Graduate introduction to topics in probability and statistical inference. Probabilities, random variables, common families of distributions; expectation and higher moments; multivariate distributions, marginals and conditionals; point estimation, methods and properties; interval estimation, methods and properties; and hypothesis testing, methods and properties. (Formerly course 205.) Prerequisite(s): Strongly recommended: course 131. Previous experience with univariate and multivariate calculus, and experience with elementary probability also recommended. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

205B. Statistical Inference.

Statistical inference from a frequentist point of view. Properties of random samples; convergence concepts applied to point estimators; principles of statistical inference; obtaining and evaluating point estimators with particular attention to maximum likelihood estimates and their properties; obtaining and evaluating interval estimators; and hypothesis testing methods and their properties. Prerequisite(s): course 131 or equivalent. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

211. Foundations of Applied Mathematics.

Accelerated class on applied mathematical methods for all sciences. Topics include: multivariate calculus, linear algebra, Fourier series, ordinary differential equations, complex analysis, and integral transforms. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

217. Introduction to Fluid Dynamics.

Covers fundamental topics in fluid dynamics; Euler and Lagrange descriptions of continuum dynamics; conservation laws for inviscid and viscous flows; potential flows; exact solutions of the Navier-Stokes equation. Boundary layer theory; gravity waves. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 107. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

223. Time Series Analysis.

Graduate level introductory course on time series data and models in the time and frequency domains: descriptive time series methods; the periodogram; basic theory of stationary processes; linear filters; spectral analysis; time series analysis for repeated measurements; ARIMA models; introduction to Bayesian spectral analysis; Bayesian learning, forecasting, and smoothing; introduction to Bayesian Dynamic Linear Models (DLMs); DLM mathematical structure; DLMs for trends and seasonal patterns; and autoregression and time series regression models. Prerequisite: course 206. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

280A. Seminar in Mathematical and Computational Biology (2 credits).

Weekly seminar on mathematical and computational biology. Participants present research findings in organized and critical fashion, framed in context of current literature. Students present own research on a regular basis. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

280B. Seminars in Statistical and Applied Mathematical Modeling (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of current research in applied mathematics and statistics. Permission of instructor required. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. (Formerly Seminar in Applied Mathematics and Statistics.) May be repeated for credit.

280C. Seminar in Geophysical and Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics (2 credits).

Weekly seminar/discussion group on geophysical and astrophysical fluid dynamics covering both analytical and computational approaches. Participants present research progress and findings in semiformal discussions. Students must present their own research on a regular basis. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

Art

20. Introduction to Drawing for the Major.

Introduction to the methods, materials, and purposes of drawing to develop perceptual and conceptual skills through a series of assignments, providing various approaches to drawing as a tool for creative exploration. Discussions and critiques facilitate the development of critical skills. Designed for students considering the art major. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment restricted to pre-art and history of art and visual culture majors. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): A.)

21. Introduction to Computer Art.

Basic introduction to the use of a computer as a fine art tool and medium. Addresses basic skills, concepts relevant to contemporary art theories, and practices. Provides a hands-on introduction to fundamentals of graphics, image acquisition, and manipulation and programming with demonstrations of relevant software. Students work independently and in groups. Assignments include digital image acquisition and manipulation, basic scripting, hypertext and web publishing, and computer programming. Lectures, readings, and discussions examine new technology artwork and technology’s relationship to contemporary culture. Enrollment restricted to pre-art and history of art and visual culture majors. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): A.),

22. Introduction to Electronics for Intermedia.

Provides basic introduction to electronic devices for use in making intermedia art. Provides hands-on experience working with sensors, motors, switches, gears, lights, simple circuits, and hardware store devices to create kinetic and interactive works of art. Produce sculptural or installation-based projects. Demonstrations, lectures, and critical discussion of work given to develop concepts and technical skills. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment restricted to pre-art and history of art and visual culture majors. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): A.)

24A. Introduction to Painting: Oil.

Introduction to medium of oil painting and to painting process. Assignments develop understanding of potential of this medium as a tool for perceptual and conceptual exploration. Slide lectures introduce assignments and are basis for class discussion of contemporary and historical art activity in the field. Students are billed a materials fee. (Formerly course 24.) Prerequisite(s): course 20 or 80A. Enrollment restricted to pre-art and history of art and visual culture majors. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): A.)

24B. Introduction to Painting: Acrylic.

Introduction to acrylic painting and to painting process. Assignments develop understanding of this medium’s potential as a tool for perceptual and conceptual exploration. Slide lectures introduce assignments and are basis for class discussion of contemporary and historical art activity in this field. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 20 or 80A. Enrollment restricted to pre-art and history of art and visual culture majors. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): A.)

26. Introduction to Printmaking.

Survey of print medium: basic terminology, techniques, application of tools, materials, and condensed history of development of printmaking. Assignments consist of individual and collaborative projects aimed at building skills and gathering technical experience. Introduction to relief printing (black and white and color), intaglio, letterpress, and interface between photography/computer and the handmade print. Exploration of print media for communication of issues including formal aesthetics, social/psychological and personal narrative. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 20 or 80A. Enrollment restricted to pre-art and history of art and visual culture majors. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): A.)

30. Introduction to Photography for Art Majors.

Introduction to photography as an art form that explores visual ideas beginning with camera-ready use, negative development, and printing. Prepares for further work in photography or for collaboration with other media in art including computer arts and two- and three-dimensional mixed media. Critically examines photographic works while reading historical and theoretical texts. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment restricted to pre-art and history of art and visual culture majors. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): A.)

40. Sculpture I.

Introduction to a range of concepts and forms used to make contemporary sculpture. Assignments facilitate becoming familiar with sculptural techniques and materials to enable students to visually manifest their sculptural ideas. Combines lectures and demonstrations with work time in class. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment restricted to pre-art and history of art and visual culture majors. Enrollment limited to 22. (General Education Code(s): A.)

60. Forms and Ideas.

Required for all junior transfer student art majors. Introduction to the art program, emphasizing awareness of contemporary visual practices and theory. Combines studio practice and theory. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment restricted to junior transfer art majors. Enrollment limited to 23. (General Education Code(s): A.)

80A. Introduction to Drawing.

Introductory course for beginners and students not majoring in art. Covers the history of what are considered master drawings from prehistory to the present. Various media are examined and assigned in specific exercises. Course is a balance of historical study and practice through assigned homework exercises. A disciplined performance is expected. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment limited to 90. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, A.)

80C. Introduction to Visual Arts.

Focus is placed on contemporary issues in critical theory and studio practice in comparison with theory and practice in other historical contexts. Students are introduced to topics that involve the social, political, and aesthetic role of visual images in both the private and public domains. While theory and practice are addressed in the context of Western cultures, guest speakers introduce topics related to the visual practices of their cultures. Enrollment limited to 234. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, A.)

103. Intermediate/Advanced Painting.

Continuation of the development of a basic foundation in painting with emphasis on the development of individual, experimental procedures. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 24A or 24B. Enrollment restricted to art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

105. Special Topics in Drawing.

Special topics in drawing as announced. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): courses 20 and 101. Enrollment restricted to art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

107. Mixed Media Works on Paper.

This course stresses alternative drawing processes, techniques, and materials. Intended for the intermediate or advanced student. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 20. Enrollment restricted to art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

110. Special Topics in Intermedia.

Exploring interactive strategies for making art. Projects experiment with combining forms and mediums to engage an audience. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 23 or 29 or 39 or 40. Enrollment restricted to art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

114. Lithography I.

Introduction to drawing, processing, and printing of lithographs from stone. Emphasis on discovery of tonal, textural, and expressive potential from the surface of the stone, while establishing individual directions in imagery. Condensed history of the medium, technical theory, and critique in lecture and demonstrations. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 20, 25, 26, or 27. Enrollment restricted to art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

123. Digital Printmaking in Contemporary Art Practice.

Addresses electronic imaging, output, and transferring as means of producing prints. Students gain knowledge and experience in using computer equipment including digital cameras, scanners, printers, and a variety of software. Investigation of conceptual and technical identities between digital image-making and traditional methods, as well as crossing over them to contemporary trends in art practice. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 25 or 26 or 27, or permission of instructor. Enrollment restricted to art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

126. Art of Bookmaking.

Introduction to production of small edition books and multiples utilizing sequential visual imaging, narrative content, and mixed media in bookmaking. Provides instruction in conceptualizing, producing, and distributing printed artists’ multiples. Ideas encouraged within a broad range of possibilities via the format of artists’ books. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment restricted to art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

127A. Visiting Artist Special Topics: A.

Students work collaboratively with a professional visiting artist on his/her research to develop their studio skills, discuss current critical and theoretical readings, and learn skills necessary to becoming a professional artist. Enrollment by portfolio review and restricted to junior and senior art majors. Concurrent enrollment in course 127B is required. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment restricted to junior art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

127B. Visiting Artist Special Topics: B.

Students develop independent projects under the advice and guidance of a professional visiting artist during weekly studio classes and discussions. Enrollment by portfolio review and restricted to junior and senior art majors. Concurrent enrollment in course 127A required. Enrollment restricted to junior art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

130. Intermediate Photography.

Continuation of course 30. Students explore visual ideas, directing their work toward individualized goals. Required work includes making photographic prints, reading historical and theoretical works, and examination of photographs. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 30. Enrollment restricted to art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

132. Color in Photography.

Concentration on making photographic works in color. Students produce a portfolio of color photographs, read historical and theoretical works, and study photographs and other art works. Individualized projects may include work with color transparencies, color xerox, computer-generated imagery, or mixed media. Students are billed for a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 130. Enrollment restricted to art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

134. Special Topics in Photography.

Special studies in photography, concentrating on specific subject matter or media. Topics may include documentary photography, landscape, alternative processes, or mixed media. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 30. Enrollment restricted to art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

135. Introduction to Digital Photography.

Introduction to basic theories behind the digital production, manipulation, and output of photographic images. Through readings and production, students address major issues specific to working with images in an increasingly digital environment. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 30. Enrollment restricted to art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

140. Metal Sculpture.

Focus on teaching intermediate to advanced students the processes and techniques of direct metal fabrication for contemporary sculpture. Explores a range of welding, cutting, and forming techniques and processes through demonstrations, slide lectures, field trips, and studio time. Demonstrations, slide lectures, and critical discussion of work help develop technical and conceptual skills. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): one of the following courses: 22, 23, 28, 29, 39, 40, or 41. Enrollment restricted to art majors. Enrollment limited to 16. May be repeated for credit.

141. Sculpture II.

More advanced fabrication techniques in sculpture using wood, metal, industrial, and other materials. Techniques include carpentry and woodshop skills, and an introduction to sculptural forms, processes, and ideas. Demonstrations, slide lectures, and critical discussion of work help develop technical and conceptual skills. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 23, 28, 29, 39, or 40. Enrollment restricted to pre-art, art, and history of art and visual culture majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

150C. Issues in Collaboration and Interactivity.

This writing-specific seminar explores collaboration and interactivity in contemporary art and visual cultures. Emphasis is on artworks where interaction and collaboration produce controversial and challenging results. Examines the convergence of media forms and artist collaborations, and the intersection of competing theoretical ideas and ideologies. The intention is to understand how artists and visual producers respond to an increasingly shifting society where rapid cultural change, advances in technology, and the effects of globalization reconfigure how we perceive the world. Prerequisite(s): Satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to senior art majors. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): W.)

Astronomy and Astrophysics

2. Overview of the Universe.

An overview of the main ideas in our current view of the universe, and how they originated. Galaxies, quasars, stars, pulsars, and planets. Intended primarily for nonscience majors interested in a one-quarter survey of classical and modern astronomy. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

15. Dead Stars and Black Holes.

Intended for science majors and qualified non-science majors. Knowledge of high school physics and an understanding of mathematics at the Math 2 level required. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

16. Astrobiology: Life in the Universe.

Intended for science majors and qualified non-science majors. Knowledge of high school physics and an understanding of mathematics at the Math 2 level required. Enrollment limited to 50. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

70. Honors Undergraduate Seminar in Astrophysical Research (2 credits).

Explores current problems in astrophysical research and how they are being solved by practicing scientists. Each presentation-discussion focuses on a different problem or question, explaining how the problem relates to broader astronomical issues, describing the methods used to solve the problem and reviewing the hoped for, or anticipated outcome. Intended for students considering a career in the physical sciences. Enrollment by permission of instructor, with preference to first and second year students majoring in physics or earth sciences.

112. Physics of Stars.

The leading observational facts about stars as interpreted by current theories of stellar structure and evolution. Spectroscopy, abundances of the elements, nucleosynthesis, stellar atmospheres, stellar populations. Final stages of evolution, including white dwarfs, neutron stars, supernovae. Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 22 or 23A, Physics 5B or 6B, and 101A.

135A. Astrophysics Advanced Laboratory (3 credits).

Introduction to techniques of modern observational astrophysics at optical and radio wavelengths through hands-on experiments. Intended primarily for juniors and seniors majoring or minoring in astrophysics. Offered in some academic years as single-term course 135 in fall, depending on astronomical conditions. (Also offered as Physics 135A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): Physics 133 and at least one astronomy course.

171. General Relativity, Black Holes, and Cosmology.

Special relativity is reviewed. Curved space-time, including the metric and geodesics, are illustrated with simple examples. The Einstein equations are solved for cases of high symmetry. Black-hole physics and cosmology are discussed, including recent developments. (Also offered as Physics 171. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): courses 105, 110A, 110B, and 116A-B-C.

204. Astrophysical Flows.

Explores how physical conditions in astrophysical objects can be diagnosed from their spectra. Discussion topics include how energy flows determine the thermal state of radiating objects and how the physics of radiative transfer can explain the emergent spectral characteristics of stars, accretion disks, Lyman-alpha clouds, and microwave background. (Formerly 204A Physics of Astrophysics I and 204B Physics of Astrophysics II.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Offered in alternate academic years.

205. Introduction to Astronomical Research.

Lectures by UCSC faculty on current areas of astronomical and astrophysical research being carried out locally. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

240A. Galactic and Extragalactic Stellar Systems.

Structure and evolutionary histories of nearby galaxies. Stellar populations, galactic dynamics, dark matter, galactic structure and mass distributions. Peculiar galaxies and starbursting galaxies. Structure and content of the Milky Way. Evolution of density perturbations in the early universe. Hierarchical clustering model for galaxy formation and evolution. Offered in alternate academic years.

257. Modern Astronomical Techniques.

Covers physical, mathematical, and practical methods of modern astronomical observations at all wavelengths at a level that prepares students to comprehend published data and to plan their own observations. Topics include: noise sources and astrophysical backgrounds; coordinate systems; filter systems; the physical basis of coherent and incoherent photon detectors; astronomical optics and aberrations; design and use of imaging and spectroscopic instruments; antenna theory; aperture synthesis and image reconstruction techniques; and further topics at the discretion of the instructor. (Formerly Modern Observational Techniques) Offered in alternate academic years.

292. Seminar (no credit).

Seminar attended by faculty, graduate students, and upper-division undergraduate students.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

100A. Biochemistry.

Fundamentals of molecular biology, structure and function of nucleic acids, and protein structure. Designed for students preparing for research careers in biochemistry and molecular biology. Lecture: 3-1/2 hours; discussion: 1-1/4 hours. Prerequisite(s): Chemistry 108B or 112C; Biology 20A; Biology 105 strongly recommended as preparation.

Biology: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

20B. Development and Physiology.

Topics in morphology, physiology, development, genetics, and endocrinology selected to exemplify current issues and perspectives in organismic biology. (Formerly Biology 20B.) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A.

20C. Ecology and Evolution.

Introduction to ecology and evolution covering principles of evolution at the molecular, organismal, and population levels. Evolutionary topics include genetic and phenotypic variation, natural selection, adaptation, speciation, and macroevolution. Also covers behavioral, population, and community ecology including applied ecological issues. Completion of biology placement exam recommended, http://biosci.ucsc.edu/bioplacex.html. (Formerly Biology 20C.)

75. Scientific Diving Certification (2 credits).

Prerequisite for course 161/L, Kelp Forest Ecology, and all research diving performed under the auspices of UCSC or other academic institutions. Course work includes lectures and scuba diving. Topics include subtidal sampling techniques, navigation, low visibility diving, search and recovery, rescues, small boat use, oxygen administration for divers, technical blue water deep diving, physics, and physiology. Apply online at http://www2.ucsc.edu/sci-diving. Students are billed a course materials fee that covers costs for equipment use, materials, and transportation. Prerequisite(s): skill level equal to Advanced Scuba Diver Certification, pass scuba physical, provide own scuba gear, be certified in CPR and First Aid; and interview: pass swim test and scuba skills test. (Formerly Biology 75.) Enrollment limited to 16.

109. Evolution.

An examination of the history and mechanisms of evolutionary change. Topics include molecular evolution, natural and sexual selection, adaptation, speciation, biogeography, and macroevolution. (Formerly Biology 175.) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, BIOE 20C, and BIOL 105.

112. Ornithology.

Introduction to the evolution, ecology, behavior, and natural history of birds, using exemplary case histories to illustrate key concepts in evolution, ecology, and behavior. (Formerly Biology 144.) Prerequisite(s): BIOE 107, BIOE 109, BIOE 140, ENVS 24 or ENVS 105. Concurrent enrollment in BIOE 112L is required. Enrollment limited to 20.

112L. Ornithology Field Studies (2 credits).

Field trips introduce students to field identification skills and field investigation of census, foraging behavior, migration, social behavior, and communication. Examination of specimens in the laboratory will be used to highlight the diversity and taxonomy of birds. Students are billed a materials fee. Some field trips may require students to provide their own transportation. (Formerly Biology 144L.) Prerequisite(s): BIOE 107, BIOE 109, BIOE 140, or ENVS 24 or 105. Concurrent enrollment in BIOE 112 is required. Enrollment limited to 20. Offered in alternate academic years.

127. Ichthyology.

An introduction to the biology of jawless, cartilaginous, and bony fishes—their classification, evolution, form, physiology, and ecology. (Formerly Biology 137.) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C. BIOE 127L must be taken concurrently. Offered in alternate academic years.

127L. Ichthyology Laboratory (2 credits).

One laboratory session a week and several field trips to study the biology of fish. Students are billed a materials fee. (Formerly Biology 137L.) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C. BIOE 127 must be taken concurrently. Offered in alternate academic years.

140. Behavioral Ecology.

An introduction to social and reproductive behavior. Emphasis on studies of vertebrates in their natural habitat. Ideas concerning the evolution of social behavior, mating systems, and individual reproductive strategies. Case histories of well-studied animals that illustrate key principles in courtship and mating, parental behavior, and food-getting behavior. (Formerly Biology 140.) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C.

145. Plant Ecology.

An exploration of the ecology of plant form, function, distribution, abundance, and diversity. Topics include plant adaptations to environmental conditions, life history variation, competition, reproductive ecology, herbivory, and patterns of diversity. Lecture with discussions of original papers and independent field project. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 245. (Formerly Biology 169.) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C; or ENVS 24. BIOE 107 is recommended. Enrollment limited to 30.

145L. Field Methods in Plant Ecology.

Hands-on exploration of the concepts and techniques of plant ecology. A combination of lab, greenhouse, and field-based exercises (irrespective of weather conditions). Statistical analysis and scientific writing. One required weekend field trip. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 245L. Students are billed a materials fee. (Formerly Biology 169L.) Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C; or ENVS 24. Concurrent enrollment in BIOE 145 is required. BIOE 107 is recommended. Enrollment limited to 30. (General Education Code(s): W.)

155. Freshwater Ecology.

Provides an overview of the physical, chemical, and biological processes that characterize inland waters such as lakes, streams, rivers, and wetlands. Also addresses relationships between humans and freshwater, and discusses these challenges in conservation. Prerequisite(s): BIIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C.

161. Kelp Forest Ecology.

Study of organization of kelp forests as models for examining biological communities. The physical and biotic factors responsible for community organization of kelp forests are explored using original literature and data collected in BIOE 161L. Class meets one full morning each week. Prerequisite(s): by interview only; BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C are required. Students must pass the University Research Diving Certification (contact the diving safety officer, Institute of Marine Sciences, for further information). Enrollment restricted to seniors. BIOE 161L must be taken concurrently; BIOE 107, 120/L, 122/L are recommended. (Formerly Biology 161.) Enrollment limited to 24. Offered in alternate academic years.

161L. Kelp Forest Ecology Laboratory.

Fieldwork using SCUBA to quantitatively and qualitatively examine the abundance and distribution of organisms in kelp forests, with additional laboratory work. Culminates with a directed individual research project. Class meets one full morning each week. Students are billed a materials fee. Admission by interview. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C; satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; BIOE 161 must be taken concurrently; BIOE 107, 120/L, 122/L are recommended. Students must pass the University Research Diving Certification (contact the Diving Safety Officer, Institute of Marine Sciences, for further information). (Formerly Biology 161L.) Enrollment limited to 24. Offered in alternate academic years. (General Education Code(s): W.)

165. Marine Conservation Biology.

Initially undertakes an in-depth comparison of the biology and conservation of marine versus terrestrial ecosystems. With this foundation, course examines marine biodiversity loss resulting from overexploitation, habitat loss, species introduction, and pollution, with particular emphasis on the resulting trophic cascades, biodiversity losses, and climate change. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Environmental Studies 120. (Formerly Biology 163.) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, and BIOE 20C; OCEA 101 recommended.

176A. Game Theory and Applications I.

Introduces modern game theory, including applications in social science, biology, and engineering. Topics include extensive form, strategic form, mixed strategies, incomplete information, repeated games, evolutionary games, and simulation techniques. (Also offered as Computer Science 166A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): Applied Math and Statistics 5 or 7 or Economics 113; and Economics 11B, Applied Math and Staistics 11B, or Mathematics 11B or 19B. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 100.

183F. Undergraduate Research in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (2 credits).

Supervised undergraduate research on a project with an ecology and evolutionary biology faculty member for students considering a career based on biological research. Class reviews the philosophy of science, basic statistics, and library searches, and emphasizes how to input data, create graphs, and prepare results for publication, posters, and talks. (Formerly Biology 183F.) Enrollment restricted to junior and senior EEB majors conducting research project with EEB faculty member.

183L. Undergraduate Research in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

Supervised undergraduate research on a project with an ecology and evolutionary biology faculty member for students considering a career based on biological research. Class reviews the philosophy of science, basic statistics, and library searches, and emphasizes how to input data, create graphs, and prepare results for publication, posters, and talks. (Formerly Biology 183L.) Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; enrollment restricted to junior and senior EEB majors conducting research project with EEB faculty member. (General Education Code(s): W.)

200A. Scientific Skills.

Exposes graduate students to teaching skills, understanding the scientific method, searching and organizing literature, grant proposal and scientific writing, data management and presentation, and scientific speaking. Students are evaluated on their participation and the quality of a written research proposal. (Formerly Biology 250A.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

200B. Advanced Organismal Biology.

Consists of lectures focusing on pivotal topics in ecology and evolution. Relevant background material is developed followed by a critical analysis of readings from the primary literature. Designed to give graduate (and advanced undergraduate) students direct contact with the major areas of research that are currently at the forefront of organismal biology. (Formerly Biology 250B.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

245. Plant Ecology.

An exploration of the ecology of plant form, function, distribution, abundance, and diversity. Topics include plant adaptations to environmental conditions, life history variation, competition, reproductive ecology, herbivory, and patterns of diversity. Lecture with discussions of original papers and independent field project. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 145. (Formerly Biology 269.) Prerequisite(s): BIOE 107 or ENVS 24 or permission of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in BIOE 245L is required except by permission of instructor. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

245L. Field Methods in Plant Ecology Laboratory.

Hands-on exploration of the concepts and techniques of plant ecology. A combination of lab, greenhouse, and field-based exercises (irrespective of weather conditions), statistical analysis, and scientific writing. One required weekend field trip. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 145. (Formerly Biology 269L.) Concurrent enrollment in BIOE 245 is required. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 2.

281A. Topics in Basic and Applied Marine Ecology.

Seminar focusing on concepts in basic and applied ecology. Structure rotates quarterly between graduate student research and readings of journal articles and textbooks. (Formerly Biology 281A.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10.

281B. Topics in Molecular Evolution (2 credits).

A discussion of current research and literature review on the subject of molecular evolution. Primary focus on recent results on molecular phylogenetics and molecular population genetics. (Formerly Biology 281B.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

281C. Topics in Physiological Ecology.

An intensive seminar focusing on the interaction between physiological constraint and life history options and solutions employed by animals. Topics vary from comparative physiology to ecological theory. Participants are required to present results of their own research or review papers of interest. (Formerly Biology 281C.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

281F. Ecological Research Topics.

Intensive research and discussions on plant-animal interactions. All students undertake a research project and meet weekly with the faculty sponsor to monitor progress. The group meets weekly to discuss experimental design and analysis, specific problems related to the students’ research, relevant research papers, or manuscripts that the group members are writing. Each student gives a formal presentation of research plans or progress each quarter. (Formerly Biology 281F.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

281I. Topics in Plant Population and Disease Ecology.

Selected topics in population biology and disease ecology. Students present results from their own research and discuss recent advances from the literature. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 18. May be repeated for credit.

281J. Topics in Research on Biochemical Ecology.

Seminar in which students give critically evaluated presentations regarding current research on selected topics in plant ecology with an emphasis on biochemical ecology. (Formerly Biology 281J.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 12. May be repeated for credit.

281K. Topics in Plant Evolution.

Intensive seminar on selected topics in plant evolution. Students present results from their own research and discuss recent advances from the literature. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 18. May be repeated for credit.

281L. Topics in Behavioral and Evolutionary Ecology.

An intensive seminar on selected topics in behavioral and evolutionary ecology. Students are expected to discuss the current literature and present literature reviews, research proposals, and preliminary results from their ongoing research. (Formerly Biology 281L.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10.

281M. Topics in Aquatic Ecology (2 credits).

Seminar focusing on the ecology of freshwaters. Discussion focuses on recent literature or on student presentations of their own research. (Formerly Biology 281M; formerly Freshwater Ecology.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

281N. Topics in Marine Vertebrate Ecology.

Seminar on the ecology of marine vertebrates. Topics vary from the factors that explain the distribution of marine predators to island biogeography and the ecosystem effects of introduced vertebrates on islands. (Formerly Biology 281N.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 12. May be repeated for credit.

281O. Topics in Plant-Water Relations.

Intensive seminar focusing on fundamental and evolutionary concepts in plant-water relations. Students present results from their own research and discuss recent advances from the literature. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 18. May be repeated for credit.

281P. Topics in Plant Population Ecology.

An intensive seminar on selected topics in plant ecology and population biology. Students present results from their own research and discuss recent advances from the literature. (Formerly Biology 281P.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission from instructor. Enrollment limited to 12. May be repeated for credit.

281Q. Topics in Molecular Evolutionary Genetics.

An intensive seminar on selected topics in molecular evolutionary genetics. Students are required to present results from their own research projects, present a critical review paper at least once during the quarter, and submit a written research proposal. (Formerly Biology 281Q.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduate students may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

281R. Topics in Marine Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

An intensive seminar series focusing on fundamental concepts in marine ecology. Emphasis changes quarter to quarter. At least one quarter per year is devoted to discussion of graduate student research. Other quarters involve reading and evaluating current and classic literature on marine ecology and evolutionary biology. (Formerly Biology 281R.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

281T. Species Interactions and Coevolution.

The genetics and ecological structure of species interactions, and the role of coevolution between species in shaping biodiversity. (Formerly Biology 281T.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15. May be repeated for credit.

281U. Topics in Invertebrate Biology.

An intensive study about concepts, theory, and techniques for graduate students conducting research on the ecology, genetics, evolution, systematics, or biodiversity of marine invertebrates. (Formerly Biology 281U.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; advanced undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 15. May be repeated for credit.

281V. Topics in Behavioral Ecology.

A discussion of current topics and methods in behavioral ecology and life history evolution. (Formerly Biology 281V.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

281W. Topics in Exercise and Environmental Physiology.

A weekly seminar discussion on current research and techniques in mammalian exercise and environmental physiology. Areas covered include locomotor physiology, exercise testing and cardiovascular monitoring, and biomechanics. Oral presentation of ongoing research or current literature required from each student. (Formerly Biology 281W.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

294. Ecology, Evolutionary Biology Seminar (no credit).

Selected topics of current interest to ecologists and evolutionary biologists presented by weekly guest speakers. (Formerly Biology 294.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

Biology: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology

15. Undergraduate Research Reports (1 credit).

Undergraduate students who work in faculty research laboratories present the results of their projects. Organized by the Minority Undergraduate Research Program and the Minority Access to Research Careers Program. Designed for students with membership in the above-mentioned programs. Prerequisite(s): qualifications as determined by instructor at first class meeting. May be repeated for credit.

20A. Cell and Molecular Biology.

Introduction to molecular biology, cell physiology, and genetics. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 21A. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1B. (General Education Code(s): IN.)

20L. Experimental Biology Laboratory (2 credits).

Provides biology majors with the theory and practice of experimental biology. A wide range of concepts and techniques used in the modern laboratory are included in the exercises. Designed to satisfy the introductory biology lab requirement of many medical and professional schools. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A and previous or concurrent enrollment in BIOE 20B. Enrollment restricted to health sciences and biochemistry and molecular biology majors; other majors by permission. Enrollment limited to 20.

21L. Environmental Phage Genomics Laboratory (2 credits).

Introduction to hypothesis-driven laboratory research. Students isolate and characterize both the structure and genome of a unique bacteriophage. Students gain experience in basic sterile technique, solution, manipulation of DNA, and bioinformatic analysis of a new genome. Enrollment restricted to first-year students and sophomores. Enrollment by online application and permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 14. May be repeated for credit.

80A. Female Physiology and Gynecology.

Biochemical, medical, social, and clinical aspects of the female body. Emphasis will be on biological-chemical interactions in the female organs. Topics include female anatomy, cell physiology, endocrine functions, sexuality and intimacy, sexually transmitted diseases, puberty, pregnancy, menopause, birth control, abortion, immunity, cancer. (General Education Code(s): T2-Natural Sciences.)

89. Clinical Health Care: Organization and Financing.

Introduces students to the principles of health care organizations, including how they are paid for, and examines social constructions of health care in the U.S. Key concepts include access, quality of care, and cultural competence; also features hands-on research. Recommended for health science majors and community studies majors focusing on health. Cannot receive credit for this course and course 89W. (General Education Code(s): IS.)

100. Biochemistry.

An introduction to biochemistry including biochemical molecules, protein structure and function, membranes, bioenergetics, and regulation of biosynthesis. Provides students with basic essentials of modern biochemistry and the background needed for upper-division biology courses. Students who plan to do advanced work in biochemistry and molecular biology should take the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 100 series directly. Students cannot receive credit for this course after they have completed any two courses from the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 100A, 100B, and 100C sequence with grades of Pass, C, or better. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A and BIOE 20B; and CHEM 108A or 112A.

100L. Biochemistry Laboratory.

Basic techniques and principles of laboratory biochemistry including isolation and characterization of a natural product, manipulation of proteins and nucleic acids to demonstrate basic physical and chemical properties; and characterization of enzyme substrate interactions. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): previous or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 100; satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to biological sciences and affiliated majors; biology minors; non-majors by instructor permission. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): W.)

105. Genetics.

Mendelian and molecular genetics; mechanisms of heredity, mutation, recombination, and gene action. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A.

105L. Eukaryotic Genetics Laboratory.

Classical and newly developed molecular-genetic techniques used to explore genetic variation in wild populations of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. Topics include Mendelian fundamentals, mapping, design of genetic screens, bio-informatic and database analysis, genetic enhancers, and population genetics. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 105; BIOL 100 or BIOC 100A recommended; satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition Requirements. Enrollment restricted to biological sciences and affiliated majors; biology minors; non-majors by instructor permission. (General Education Code(s): W.)

110. Cell Biology.

Covers the structure, organization, and function of eukaryotic cells. Topics include biological membranes, organelles, protein and vesicular trafficking, cellular interactions, the cytoskeleton, and signal transduction. Requires a good understanding of basic biochemistry and molecular biology. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 100 or BIOC 100A.

119. Microbiology.

Cell and molecular biology of bacteria and their viruses, including applications in medicine, public health, agriculture, and biotechnology. (Also offered as Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology 119. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.)

119L. Microbiology Laboratory.

125. Introduction to Neuroscience.

The structure and function of the nervous system. Topics include elementary electrical principles, biophysics and physiology of single nerve and muscle cells, signal transduction at synapses, development of the nervous system, and neural basis of behavior. Requires a good understanding of basic biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 100. Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 105 or 110 is encouraged.

130. Human Physiology.

Function, organization, and regulation of the major organ systems of humans, with emphasis on integration among systems. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 131. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, BIOL 100, and BIOL 110.

130L. Human Physiology Laboratory (2 credits).

Examines fundamental principles of systemic physiology focusing on the human. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 131L. Students are billed a materials fee. (General Education Code(s): W satisfied by taking this course and course 189.) Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, BIOL100, and BIOL 110. Previous or concurrent enrollment in BIOL130 is required. Enrollment restricted to biological sciences and affiliated majors; biology minors; other majors by instructor permission.

181. Computational Biology Tools.

Hands-on laboratory geared to teach basic tools used in computational biology (motif searching, primer selection, sequence comparison, multiple sequence alignment, genefinders, phylogenetics analysis, X-ray crystallography software). Web- and Unix-based tools/databases are used. Open to all science students; no prior Unix experience required. (Also offered as Biomolecular Engineering 110. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 100, 105, or Biochemistry 100A or declared bioinformatics majors. Enrollment limited to 25.

186F. Undergraduate Research in MCD Biology (2 credits).

Supervised undergraduate research in laboratory of an MCD biology faculty member accompanied by weekly lectures on ethical and practical scientific issues. Topics include laboratory safety; the scientific method; the collection, treatment, and presentation of data; critical evaluation of scientific literature; scientific misconduct; and peer review. Career issues, including how to apply for admission to graduate and professional schools, also discussed. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A and BIOE 20B; at least one of BIOL 100, BIOL 105, or BIOC 100A; and permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

186L. Undergraduate Research in MCD Biology.

Supervised undergraduate research in laboratory of an MCD biology faculty member accompanied by weekly lectures on ethical and practical scientific issues. Topics include laboratory safety; the scientific method; the collection, treatment, and presentation of data; critical evaluation of scientific literature; scientific misconduct; and peer review. Career issues, including how to apply for admission to graduate and professional schools, also discussed. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry-Level Writing and Composition requirements; courses BIOL 20A and BIOE 20B; at least one of BIOL 100, BIOL 105, or BIOC 100A; and permission of instructor. (General Education Code(s): W.)

187L. Molecular Biotechnology Laboratory.

An intensive molecular biology laboratory that presents procedures used in molecular and biotechnology research. Topics and procedures include DNA/RNA isolation, cloning and library construction, southern and northern hybridization, DNA fingerprinting, PCR, manual and automated sequencing, and computer methods for analyzing molecular data. New procedures currently being developed in biotechnology industries are presented by industry representatives. Students cannot receive credit for this course and BIOL 116L or BIOL 287L. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20A, BIOE 20B, BIOE 20C, BIOL 100, and BIOL 110. Enrollment limited to 20.

189. Health Sciences Internship.

Structured off-campus learning experience providing hands-on experience and pre-professional mentoring in a variety of health-related settings. Interns are trained and supervised by a professional at their placement and receive academic guidance from their faculty sponsor. Students spend 10–12 hours per week at their placement, participate in weekly discussion meetings on campus, keep a reflective journal, and submit a final paper. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20L; satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; students interview with health sciences internship coordinator; applications are due one quarter in advance to the Health Sciences Internship Office. Enrollment restricted to health sciences majors. (General Education Code(s): W satisfied by taking this course and BIOL 130L.)

189F. Health Sciences Internship (2 credits).

Structured off-campus learning experience providing hands-on experience and pre-professional mentoring in a variety of health-related settings. Interns are trained and supervised by a professional at their placement, and receive academic guidance from their faculty sponsor. Students spend six hours per week at their placement, keep a reflective journal, and submit a final paper. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20L; students interview with health sciences internship coordinator. Applications due one quarter in advance to the Health Sciences Internship Office. May be repeated for credit.

200A. Critical Analysis of Genetics and Molecular Biology.

An analysis of selected topics in the primary research literature including conditional lethality, classical fine structure genetics, the coding problem, control of operon expression, phage lambda, and developmental genetics. Enrollment by permission of instructor. (Formerly Advanced Genetics) Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

200B. Advanced Molecular Biology.

An in-depth coverage of the structure, function, and synthesis of DNA, RNA, and proteins. Discussion of the roles of macromolecules in the regulation of information in the cell. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 200A. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

206. Introduction to Stem Cell Biology.

Fundamental issues and experimental approaches of stem cell biology research. Course divides into three sections: basic principles, experimental approaches, and emerging areas of research. Topics covered include stem cell self-renewal and differentiation, the microenvironment, epigenetics, cell cycle regulation, as well as how basic research translates to medical therapeutics. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

280A. Topics in Research on Molecular Genetics of Yeast (2 credits).

Intensive research seminar on the structure and function of the gene expression machinery in the simple eukaryote Saccharomyces cervisiae and its relationship to the human gene expression machinery. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with approval of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

280B. Chromatin Structure and Transcriptional Regulation (2 credits).

Weekly seminar on structure and gene regulatory function of chromatin. Discusses research of participants and relevant scientific literature. Enrollment restrIcted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

280C. Mammalian Brain Development (2 credits).

Seminar covers research into the development of the mammalian brain. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

280D. RNA Processing (2 credits).

A discussion of current research and literature concerning the regulation of precursor messenger RNA processing. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

280E. Meiotic Chromosome Dynamics (2 credits).

Intensive course on the molecular mechanisms underlying homolog pairing, synapses, and recombination; and how they are regulated, coordinated, and monitored to ensure accurate meiotic chromosome segregation. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

280F. Development of Vertebrate Neural Connections (2 credits).

Intensive research seminar on molecular mechanisms by which neural connections are established during mouse development. Special focus on topographic maps and role of Eph receptors and ephrins in this process. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

280H. Topics on Research into Chromatin and Transcription (2 credits).

Seminar covering research into the effects of chromatin on transcription in yeast. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

280I. Epigenetic Gene Silencing and Insulators (2 credits).

Intensive course on molecular mechanisms by which insulator elements regulate epigenetic gene silencing. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

280J. Structures of Macromolecular Complexes (2 credits).

Focuses on structure and function of the spliceosome using electron microscopy and x-ray crystallography. Participants present results from their own research and relevant journal articles. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

280K. Topics in Cell Cycle Research (2 credits).

An intensive seminar focusing on current research on the molecular mechanisms that control cell division. Participants are required to present results of their own research or to review journal articles of interest. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor.

280L. Topics on Neural Development (2 credits).

Seminar covering research into the development of the embryonic nervous system. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 12. May be repeated for credit.

280N. Structure and Function of Ribosomes (2 credits).

An intensive and advanced course focusing on the structure and function of ribosomes. Participants present research findings in an organized, critical fashion, in the context of current research literature in the ribosome field. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduate students may enroll with permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

280O. Topics in Bacterial Pathogenesis (2 credits).

Intensive seminar focusing on mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis of the ulcer-causing bacterium Helicobacter pylori. Participants are required to present results from their own research and relevant journal articles. (Also offered as Microbiol & Environ Toxicology 281O. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

280Q. Cell Biology of Oocytes, Embryos, and Neurons (2 credits).

Weekly seminar and round-table discussion about research problems and recent advances in molecular motor proteins, cytoskeletons, and the control of force-producing processes. Each participant reports recent advances in their field from current literature, their own primary research questions, current approaches to answering those questions, and their research progress. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

280R. Structure and Function of the Nuclear Pore Complex (2 credits).

Intensive and advanced course focusing on structure and function of the nuclear pore complex. Participants present research findings in an organized critical fashion in the context of current research literature in the nucleo-cytoplasmic transport field. Enrollment restrIcted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

280S. Chromatin and RNA Regulation in C. elegans (2 credits).

Intensive research seminar about regulators of chromatin organization; the composition and function of germ granules; and the roles of both levels of regulation in germline development in C. elegans. Participants present their research results and report on related journal articles. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

280T. Molecular Biology of Drosophila Development (2 credits).

An intensive seminar concerning the molecular genetics of Drosophila. Recent research is discussed weekly, with an emphasis on gene regulation and development. Students present their own research or critical reviews of recent articles at least once during the quarter. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

280U. Discussions on the Development of the Drosophila Embryo (2 credits).

Involves a two-hour weekly meeting in which the students discuss topics concerning the cell cycle, early embryonic development, and the cytoskeleton. These discussions critically evaluate ongoing research in this area. Material is drawn from student research and recently published journal articles. Students are also expected to meet individually with the instructor two hours weekly. In addition to a three–five page research proposal, each student gives two one-hour oral presentations. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

280W. Membrane Proteins (2 credits).

Seminar on recent research on membrane proteins, with an emphasis on ion-pumping ATPase. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

280Y. Activity-Dependent Synaptic Plasticity (2 credits).

Research seminar covering the regulation of synaptic plasticity in the mammalian nervous system, focusing on how the activity regulates the structural and functional dynamics of synapses. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

291. Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology Seminar (2 credits).

Topics of current interest in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology are presented weekly by graduate students, faculty, and guest speakers. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 60. May be repeated for credit.

292. MCD Seminar (no credit).

Various topics by weekly guest speakers. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

Biomolecular Engineering

5. Introduction to Biotechnology.

Introduces the tools and applications of biotechnology in the fields of medicine, agriculture, the environment, and industry. (General Education Code(s): IN.)

80G. Bioethics in the 21st Century: Science, Business, and Society.

Serves science and non-science majors interested in bioethics. Guest speakers and instructors lead discussions of major ethical questions having arisen from research in genetics, medicine, and industries supported by this knowledge. (Also offered as Philosophy 80G. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) (General Education Code(s): T6-Natural Sciences or Humanities and Arts.)

110. Computational Biology Tools.

Hands-on laboratory geared to teach basic tools used in computational biology (motif searching, primer selection, sequence comparison, multiple sequence alignment, genefinders, phylogenetics analysis, X-ray crystallography software). Web- and Unix-based tools/databases are used. Open to all science students; no prior Unix experience required. (Also offered as Biology: Molecular Cell & Dev 181. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): Biology 100, 105, or Biochemistry 100A or declared Bioinformatics majors. Enrollment limited to 25.

123A. Engineering Design Project I.

First of a two-course sequence that is the culmination of the engineering program. Students apply knowledge and skills gained in elective track to complete a major design project. Students complete research, specification, planning, and procurement for a substantial project. Includes technical discussions, design reviews, and formal presentations; engineering design cycle, engineering teams, and professional practices. Formal technical specification of the approved project is presented to faculty. Prerequisite(s): Electrical Engineering 171 or Computer Engineering 121; previous or concurrent enrollment in Computer Engineering 185; permission of department and instructor. Students are billed a materials fee. (Also offered as Electrical Engineering 123A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.)

140. Bioinstrumentation.

Introduction to theory, design, and application of bioinstrumentation in clinical, pharmaceutical , and biotechnology laboratories. Highly recommended for students planning careers in the biomolecular industries. Typical topics and demonstrations include thermocycler, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), pyrosequencing, fabless nanofabrication, ion-sensitive measurements, microarray fabrication, and fluorescent-activated cell sorter (FACS). Prerequisite(s): course 5, or Biology 100, or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 100A.

200. Research and Teaching in Bioinformatics (3 credits).

Basic teaching techniques for teaching assistants, including responsibilities and rights of teaching assistants, resource materials, computer security, leading discussion or lab sessions, presentation techniques, maintaining class records, electronic handling of homework, and grading. Examines research and professional training, including use of library and online databases, technical typesetting, writing journal and conference papers, publishing in bioinformatics, giving talks in seminars and conferences, and ethical issues in science and engineering. Required for all teaching assistants. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

205. Bioinformatics Models and Algorithms.

Covers bioinformatics models and algorithms: the use of computational techniques to convert the masses of information from biochemical experiments (DNA sequencing, DNA chips, and other high-throughput experimental methods) into useful information. Emphasis is on DNA and protein sequence alignment and analysis. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Undergraduates may enroll with prerequisite(s): Computer Science 12B; and Computer Engineering 107 or Applied Math and Statistics 131; and Biology 20A; and concurrent enrollment in Biochemistry 100A.

207. Biomolecular Recognition.

Course is the core biomolecular-engineering emphasis graduate course. Focuses on the molecular mechanism enabling the flow of information within and between cells in living systems, and its application to engineering new tools for high-throughput molecular-biology research, improving biomedical diagnostics, and aiding treatment of human disease. Prerequisite(s): Equivalent of one full year of undergraduate biochemistry. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

280B. Seminar on Bioinformatics (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of current research in computational biology or bioinformatics. Current research work and literature in these areas are discussed in weekly meetings. May be repeated for credit.

281B. HIV Vaccine Research (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of HIV vaccine research. Current research work and literature in this area discussed. Students lead some discussions and participate in all meetings. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

281F. Blood Cell Development (2 credits).

Weekly seminar covering topics in current research on blood cell development and stem cell biology. Current research and literature in these areas discussed. Students lead some discussions and participate in all meetings. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

281G. Seminar on Protein Structure and Function (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of current computational and experimental research in protein structure prediction and design, structure-function relationships and protein evolution. Current research work and literature in these areas discussed. Students lead some discussions and participate in all meetings. (Formerly course 281R.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualifed undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

281H. Seminar in Comparative Genomics (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of current computational and experimental research in comparative genomics. Current research work and literature in this area discussed. Students lead some discussions and participate in all meetings. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

281K. Seminar on Protein Structure Prediction (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of current computational and experimental research in protein structure prediction. Current research work and literature in this area discussed. Students lead some discussions and participate in all meetings. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

281L. Seminar in Computational Genetics (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics and experimental research in computational genetics. Current research work and literature in this area discussed. Students lead some discussions and participate in all meetings. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

281P. Seminar on Nanotechnology and Biosensors (2 credits).

Weekly seminar covering topics of research in the development of new tools and technologies to detect and study genes and proteins. Latest research work and literature in these areas are discussed. Students lead some discussions and participate in all meetings. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

281S. Seminar in Computational Functional Genomics (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of current computational and experimental research in computational functional genomics. Current research work and literature in this area discussed. Students lead some discussions and participate in all meetings. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

Chemistry and Biochemistry

1A. General Chemistry.

First term of an integrated study of general chemistry. Course 1A suitable for people who have a solid background in high school chemistry. Covers a range of topics including the atomic structure of matter; molecules; chemical reactions; acids and bases; gases; and equilibria in the gas and liquid phase. Lecture: 3-1/2 hours; discussion: 1-1/4 hours. Students expected to use algebra to solve problems. Prerequisite(s): high school level chemistry. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

1C. General Chemistry.

Third term of an integrated study of general chemistry. Coverage includes thermodynamics; chemical kinetics; oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry; liquids and solids; transition metals; and nuclear chemistry. Lecture: 3-1/2 hours; discussion: 1-1/4 hours. Prerequisite(s): course 1B. Concurrent enrollment in course 1N is required. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

1N. General Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits).

Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in courses 1B-1C, respectively, and important experimental techniques. Laboratory: 3 hours; lecture: 1-1/4 hours. Students are billed a materials fee. Course 1M offered in winter 2008 and spring 2008; 1N offered in spring 2008 and fall 2008. Prerequisite(s): course 1M. Concurrent enrollment in course 1C is required.

1P. Chemistry Essentials (3 credits).

Introduction to basic concepts required for the Chemistry 1 series. This course is for students who have little background in high school chemistry or equivalent. Covers elementary topics including units, conversions, the mole, chemical reactions, and balancing. Enrollment limited to 90.

108A. Organic Chemistry.

An integrated study of fundamental organic chemistry, with emphasis on materials especially relevant to the biological sciences. Students with credit for course 112A cannot receive credit for course 108A; students with credit for 112B or 112C cannot receive credit for 108B. Lecture: 3-1/2 hours, discussion: 1-1/4 hours. Prerequisite(s): course 1C or 4B.

108L. Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits).

Laboratory experience in organic chemistry associated with courses 108A-108B, respectively. Designed to introduce the student to the many techniques associated with organic chemistry while affording an opportunity to explore the concepts discussed in the lecture material. Laboratory: 4 hours, lecture: 1-1/4 hours. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): courses 1C/N and 108A or concurrent enrollment.

112A. Organic Chemistry.

An integrated study of fundamental organic chemistry, including principles, descriptive chemistry, synthetic methods, reaction mechanisms, and compounds of biological interest. These courses are coordinated with 112L-M-N respectively and are to be taken concurrently with them. Students with credit in course 108A can receive credit for courses 112B and 112C but not for 112A; students with credit in 108B cannot receive credit for 112B or 112C. Lecture: 3-1/2 hours; optional discussion section: 1-1/4 hours. Prerequisite(s): course 1C or 4B; and course 1N. Concurrent enrollment in course 112L is required. Enrollment limited to 80.

112L. Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2 credits).

Laboratory experience in organic chemistry and associated principles. Experiments involve the preparation, purification, characterization, and identification of organic compounds and make use of modern as well as classical techniques. These courses are coordinated with 112A-B-C respectively, and are to be taken concurrently with them. For courses 112L and 112M: lecture: 1-1/2 hours and laboratory: 4 hours; for course 112N: lecture: 1-1/4 hours and laboratory: 8 hours. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): courses 1C/N. Students should be concurrently enrolled in course 112A. Enrollment limited to 80.

122. Principles of Instrumental Analysis.

A laboratory course designed to develop familiarity with techniques and instrumentation used in analytical chemistry, emphasizing determination of trace inorganic species. Primary emphasis on applications utilizing the absorption or emission of electromagnetic radiation and on voltammetry. Topics include molecular UV-visible absorption and fluorescence spectrometry; atomic absorption, emission and fluorescence spectrometry; and various forms of voltammetry. Lecture: 2 hours; laboratory: 8 hours. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, course 108B or 112C. (General Education Code(s): W.)

143. Organic Chemical Structure and Reactions.

Advanced topics such as the chemistry of terpenes, steroids, synthetic polymers, alkaloids, reactive intermediates, and reaction mechanisms are treated. Lecture: 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): course 108B or 112C.

146A. Advanced Laboratory in Organic Chemistry (2 credits).

Designed to expose students to advanced laboratory techniques in organic chemistry. Experiments carry a research-like format and cover the areas of natural products and reaction chemistry. Modern methods of organic analysis are emphasized including chromatographic methods and organic structure determination by spectroscopy. Laboratory: 8 hours. Students billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): courses 108B/M or 112C/N. Enrollment limited to 16.

163A. Quantum Mechanics and Basic Spectroscopy.

A detailed introduction to quantum theory and the application of wave mechanics to problems of atomic structure, bonding in molecules, and fundamentals of spectroscopy. Prerequisite(s): course 1C or 4B, Physics 5A-B-C or 6A-B-C and Mathematics 11C or 22 or 23B. Physics 6C can be taken concurrently.

164A. Physical Chemistry Laboratory I: Data Analysis (2 credits).

Introduction to data analysis and statistical treatment of errors for physical chemistry experiments. Emphasizes the use of computers for problem solving and data analysis of one required laboratory report. Lecture: 1 hour; laboratory: 4 hours. Prerequisite(s): course 1C or 4B; Physics 6A-B-C or 5A-B-C; Mathematics 11C or 22.

200A. Advanced Biochemistry: Biophysical Methods.

An introduction to the theory, principles, and practical application of biophysical methods to the study of biomolecules, especially proteins and nucleic acids. Emphasis on spectroscopic techniques. Topics include magnetic resonance, optical spectroscopy, fast reaction techniques, crystallography, and mass spectrometry.

240E. Modern Synthetic Methods (3 credits).

An advanced study designed to provide the background and insight to enable the student to compare and contrast new reagents and reactions with existing methods. Prerequisite(s): course 143.

240F. Selectivity and Strategy in Organic Synthesis (3 credits).

An advanced study on the use of chemoselectivity, regioselectivity, and stereoselectivity in organic transformations. Strategic planning in approaching the synthesis of complex molecules focuses primarily on retrosynthetic analysis and stereochemical control. Prerequisite(s): course 240E.

263. Quantum Mechanics.

A rigorous introductory course: the Schrödinger equation, operator formalism, matrix mechanics, angular momentum, and spin. Perturbation and other approximate methods. Applications to atomic and molecular problems. Lecture: 3-1/2 hours. Prerequisite(s): courses 163A and Physics 114A-B. Offered in alternate academic years.

269. Electrochemistry.

Designed to introduce basic principles and applications of electrochemistry to students at upper undergraduate and lower graduate levels in various fields including analytical, physical, and materials chemistry. Enrollment restricted to seniors and graduate students.

274. Proseminar in Synthetic and Polymer Chemistry.

Weekly meetings devoted to study of synthetic organic chemistry and controlled polymer design for applications in nanotechnology. Topics drawn from current literature and research interests of participants. May be repeated for credit.

275. Proseminar in Biological Inorganic Chemistry.

Weekly meetings devoted to biological inorganic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics are drawn from current literature. Papers and reviews are discussed, and participants give short seminars on their research interests. May be repeated for credit.

282. Proseminar: Synthetic Methods.

Weekly meetings devoted to the study of asymmetric and/or enantio-selective synthesis of optically active organic compounds of biological and medicinal significance. Topics drawn from the current literature and the research interests of the participants. May be repeated for credit.

283. Proseminar in Physical Organic Chemistry.

Weekly meetings devoted to the study of physical and mechanistic organic chemistry. Topics drawn from the current literature and the research experiences of the participants. May be repeated for credit.

284. Proseminar in Synthetic Organic Chemistry.

Weekly meetings devoted to the study of synthetic organic chemistry. Topics drawn from the current literature and the research interests of the participants. May be repeated for credit.

285. Proseminar: Photobiochemistry and Photobiology.

A detailed study of molecular mechanisms of light energy conversion and light-signal transduction processes in biological systems. Student participation in critical discussion of current literature examples are emphasized. Two-hour lecture and two-hour seminar weekly. Enrollment limited to 8. May be repeated for credit.

286. Proseminar in Natural Products Chemistry.

Weekly meetings devoted to the study of natural products. Topics drawn from the current literature and research interests of the participants. May be repeated for credit.

288. Proseminar in Bioinorganic Chemistry.

Weekly meetings devoted to inorganic and bioinorganic research. Topics are drawn from current literature. Papers and reviews are discussed. Participants also give short seminars on topics of their research interests. May be repeated for credit.

291A. Organic Chemistry Research Seminar.

Open to chemistry graduate students interested in organic chemistry. Weekly meetings are held to hear both local and external speakers discuss their work. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

291B. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Research Seminar.

A weekly seminar series covering topics on the frontiers of biochemistry and molecular biology. The speakers include experts in these fields from other institutions. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

291C. Inorganic Chemistry Research Seminar.

For those interested in following the recent developments in the various areas of inorganic chemistry. External speakers; weekly discussion based on personal research or recent literature, led by the inorganic chemistry faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

291D. Physical Chemistry Research Seminar.

A weekly seminar series covering topics of current research in physical chemistry. Weekly meetings are held to hear both local and external speakers discuss their work. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

292. Seminar (2 credits).

Enrollment restrictions: graduate standing or approval of the graduate adviser.

296. Teaching Chemistry (2 credits).

University-level pedagogy in chemistry; examines the role of preparation, assessment, and feedback in teaching chemistry discussion and laboratory sections. Effective classroom techniques and organizational strategies discussed; oral presentations analyzed critically. Required of entering chemistry graduate students.

Chinese

1. Instruction in the Chinese (Mandarin) Language.

Instruction in elementary spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin), beginning with the sounds of Chinese and their representation in the pinyin romanization system. Conversation, structural analysis, and an introduction to character texts. Elementary sequence (1-2-3) begins only in fall quarter. Students interested in learning Chinese who are uncertain about where they should enter the sequence should meet with the instructor, prior to the first class meeting.

4. Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin).

Instruction in intermediate spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin). Conversation, composition, and the reading of modern texts. Intermediate sequence (4-5-6) begins only in fall quarter. Students interested in improving their Chinese who are uncertain about where they should enter the sequence should meet with the instructor, prior to the first class meeting. Prerequisite(s): course 3, or equivalent. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

50. Preadvanced Chinese.

Places additional emphasis in the areas of specialized vocabulary, sentence structure, and translation as well as conversational and compositional skills in preparation for advanced courses. Offered fall quarter only. Students interested in this course who have not taken the prerequisite should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting. Prerequisite(s): course 6, or placement by examination. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

Community Studies

70. Video Laboratory (2 credits).

Trains students in the techniques of documentary film making. Through lectures, demonstrations, hands-on instruction, and review of students’ work in progress, students learn the fundamentals of film/video pre-production, production, and post-production skills. Concurrent enrollment in course 80L required. Enrollment limited to 25.

72. Audio Laboratory (2 credits).

Trains students in the fundamental techniques of documentary audio production. Through lectures, documentary examples, demonstrations, hands-on instruction, and consultation with students regarding their work in progress, students gain the skills they need to produce their own audio documentaries. Concurrent enrollment in course 80L required. Enrollment limited to 20.

73. Digital Photo Lab (2 credits).

Provides introduction to digital photography and social documentary photographic techniques. Through lecture, demonstration, hands-on experience and field sessions, students learn camera operation, how to photograph people, photographic aesthetics, Adobe Photoshop, and arranging photos in essay form. Concurrent enrollment in CMMU 80L is required. Enrollment limited to 15.

80B. Civil Rights Movement: Grassroots Change and American Society.

The civil rights movement of the 1950s–60s was one of the most important grassroots social movements in American history. Course examines this movement, focusing especially on the experiences of rank-and-file participants and on its effects on American society. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, E.)

80L. Social Documentation.

Examines works from various media recognized as being drawn from “real life.” Through film, photography, oral history, and other examples, develops critical understanding of social documentation as a process with implicit theories and conventions. Students create beginning documentaries in production collectives. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences.)

100E. Theory and Practice of Economic Justice.

Examines how markets operate within the political economy of contemporary capitalism to generate myriad and often chronic forms of economic and social inequality in the United States. Explores different approaches to addressing inequality within the multi-faceted economic justice movement. Interview only: admission determined at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to sophomores and juniors. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): IS, E.)

100J. Immigration and Social Justice.

Introduction to contemporary U.S. immigration patterns and policies, to major problems facing immigrant communities, and to theory and practice of immigrants and their allies in confronting these problems and working for social justice. Interview only: admission determined at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to sophomores and juniors. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): IS, E.)

110. Resistance and Social Movements.

Where do ideas for democratic social change come from? How are new social movements formed? Emphasis will be placed on subaltern groups including slaves, peasants, workers, utopians, and “second-class citizens” of the global economy from 1492 to the present. (Formerly course 100P.) (General Education Code(s): E.)

122. Whiteness, Racism, and Anti-Racism.

Examines the social, cultural, institutional, and personal ways that white privilege and racial domination are constructed, maintained, and reproduced in U.S. society. Goal is to reveal the “hidden” quality of whiteness and illuminate effective strategies for anti-racist activism. (Formerly course 114.) Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): E.)

152. Mediating Desire.

Considers the ways Third World voices and bodies are understood, performed, embraced, commodified, exploited, and rejected through representations. Uses representations of, by, and for the margins to engage theories of communication, identity, and representation. Creative final projects encouraged. (Formerly course 132.) (General Education Code(s): E.)

161. Women’s Health Activism.

Examines concrete aspects of women’s health in social and political contexts, including such factors as environmental and occupational health, the role of race and nationality, diverse sexualities and health, American medical care systems, and international comparisons and organizing approaches. (Formerly course 148.)

179. Banana Slug News (2 credits).

Introduction to television news production in which students become familiar with the tools of the medium and the process involved in the creation of a completed television news program through basic studio exercises and Electronic News Gathering (ENG). (Formerly course 119.) Enrollment limited to 15. May be repeated for credit.

Computer Engineering

1. Hands-On Computer Engineering (2 credits).

Hands-on introduction to computer engineering practice and research, including computer hardware, robotics, and embedded systems. Encourages interaction with UCSC’s School of Engineering community. Designed for students without previous background in computer engineering. Enrollment restricted to first-year students and sophomores. Enrollment limited to 20.

3. Personal Computer Concepts: Software and Hardware.

Provides an introduction to computers. Personal computing is emphasized, and students are introduced to word processing, spreadsheets, database management, graphics, and programming. Covers fundamentals of computing and current and future uses of computer technology, PC hardware, Windows operating system, applications software, networking and the Internet, and developments in the computer industry. Designed for students with little or no experience using computers. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Computer Science 2. (General Education Code(s): IN.)

8. Robot Automation: Intelligence through Feedback Control.

Introduction to dynamical systems, feedback control, and robotics. Fundamental concepts in dynamical systems, modeling, stability analysis, robustness to uncertainty, feedback as it occurs naturally, and the design of feedback-control laws to engineer desirable static and dynamic response. Course includes an introduction to MATLAB and programming in MATLAB. Priority enrollment restricted to first-year students and sophomores. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

12. Computer Systems and Assembly Language.

Introduction to computer systems and assembly language and how computers compute in hardware and software. Topics include digital logic, number systems, data structures, compiling/assembly process, basics of system software, and computer architecture. May include C language. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 8, or Computer Science 10 or 12A or 5C or 5J or 5P, or Biomolecular Engineering 60, or suitable programming experience; previous or concurrent enrollment in course 12L required. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

12L. Computer Systems and Assembly Language Laboratory (2 credits).

Laboratory sequence in assembly language programming. The basics of logic design, both RISC and microcontroller programming. May include C language programming. Two two-hour laboratories per week . Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 8, or Computer Science 10 or 12A or 5C or 5J or 5P, or Biomolecular Engineering 60, or suitable programming experience; previous or concurrent enrollment in course 12 required.y

16. Applied Discrete Mathematics.

Introduction to applications of discrete mathematical systems. Topics include sets, functions, relations, graphs, trees, switching algebra, first order predicate calculus, mathematical induction, permutations, combinations, summation, and recurrences. Examples drawn from computer science and computer engineering. Prerequisite(s): eligibility to enroll in Mathematics 19A (completion of Mathematics 2B or 3 or Mathematics Placement Exam score of 40 or higher) or completion of Mathematics 19A or 11A. (General Education Code(s): Q.)

80A. Universal Access: Disability, Technology, and Society.

Overview of human-centered technology and of its potential for increasing the quality of life and independence of disabled individuals. A substantial portion of the course is devoted to studying physical, psychological, and psychosocial aspects of disability. Topics include: diversity and integration, legislation, accessibility, and universal design. (Formerly Assistive Technology and Universal Access.) (General Education Code(s): T7-Natural Sciences or Social Sciences.)

80N. Introduction to Networking and the Internet.

Introduction to the evolution, technological basis, and services of the Internet, with descriptions of its underlying communications structure, routing algorithms, peer-to-peer hierarchy, reliability, and packet switching. Network security, mail, multimedia and data compression issues, HTML, and digital images. Students who have completed course 150 cannot receive credit for this course. (General Education Code(s): T2-Natural Sciences.)

107. Mathematical Methods of Systems Analysis: Stochastic.

Introduction to fundamental tools of stochastic analysis. Probability, conditional probability, Bayes Theorem, random variables, independence, Poisson processes, Bernnoulli trials, and Markov chains. Instructor’s choice of additional topics, most likely drawn from confidence measures, difference equations, transform methods, stability issues, applications to reliability, queues, and hidden Markov models. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Applied Mathematics and Statistics 131. Prerequisite(s): course 16 or 16H and Mathematics 22 or 23A.

121. Microprocessor System Design.

The design and use of microprocessor-based systems. Covers microprocessor and microcontroller architecture, programming techniques, bus and memory organization, DMA, timing issues, interrupts, peripheral devices, serial and parallel communication, and interfacing to analog and digital systems. Prerequisite(s): courses 12/L and 100/L; Electrical Engineering 101/L; previous or concurrent enrollment in course 121L required. Enrollment limited to 40.

121L. Microprocessor System Design Laboratory (2 credits).

Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 121. One two-hour laboratory session per week. Students design, build, program, debug, document, and demonstrate a microprocessor-based system. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): courses 12C/L and 100/L; Electrical Engineering 101/L; previous or concurrent enrollment in course 121 required. Enrollment limited to 40.

123A. Engineering Design Project I.

First of a two-course sequence that is the culmination of the engineering program. Students apply knowledge and skills gained in elective track to complete a major design project. Students complete research, specification, planning, and procurement for a substantial project. Includes technical discussions, design reviews, and formal presentations; engineering design cycle, engineering teams, and professional practices. Formal technical specification of the approved project is presented to faculty. Prerequisite(s): Electrical Engineering 171 or Computer Engineering 121; previous or concurrent enrollment in Computer Engineering 185; permission of department and instructor. Students are billed a materials fee. (Also offered as Biomolecular Engineering 123A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.)

167. Sensing and Sensor Technologies.

Introduces the fundamental issues in sensing and various sensor technologies including motion sensors, velocity sensors, GPS sensors, acoustic sensors, light and image sensors, and range sensors. Also demonstrates sensor technologies using a system approach to show how they can be integrated into a complete digital system. Prerequisite(s): course 100 and Electrical Engineering 101/L. Concurrent enrollment in course 167L is required.

167L. Sensing and Sensor Technologies Lab (2 credits).

Lab assignments reinforce the concepts and techniques learned in course 167. Assignments include measurement and estimation techniques, experiments with various sensors, and a course project in which students build digital sensing systems. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 100 and Electrical Engineering 101/L. Concurrent enrollment in course 167 is required.

174. Introduction to EDA Tools for PCB Design (3 credits).

Focus on EDA tools for design of printed-circuit boards. Elements of design flow covered: schematic capture and simulation to final PCB layout. Final project is required. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): Electrical Engineering 101/L or consent of instructor.

177. Applied Graph Theory and Algorithms.

Basic concepts and algorithms are reviewed including trees, Eulerian and Hamiltonian graphs, and graph transversal. Algorithms are explored to solve problems in connectivity, routing, matching, and embedding of graphs. Graph theory and algorithms are developed around applications in computer engineering. Prerequisite(s): Computer Science 101.

185. Technical Writing for Computer Engineers.

Writing by engineers and computer scientists, not to general audiences, but to engineers, engineering managers, and technical writers. Exercises include job application and resume, in-code documentation, algorithm description, naive-user documentation, library puzzle, survey article, proposal, progress report, formal technical report, and oral presentation. Offered in alternate quarters. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; Computer Science 12B or 13H or Computer Engineering 12. Enrollment restricted to School of Engineering majors. Enrollment limited to 60. (General Education Code(s): W.)

200. Research and Teaching in Computer Science and Engineering (3 credits).

Basic teaching techniques for teaching assistants including responsibilities and rights of teaching assistants, resource materials, computer security, leading discussion or lab sessions, presentation techniques, maintaining class records, electronic handling of homework, and grading. Examines research and professional training, including use of the library and online databases, technical typesetting, writing journal and conference papers, publishing in computer science and computer engineering, giving talks in seminars and conferences, and ethical issues in science and engineering. Required for all T.A.s. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

202. Computer Architecture.

Provides a thorough and fundamental treatment of the art of computer architecture. Topics include concepts of von Neumann architectures, methods of evaluating CPU performance, instruction-set design and examples, compiler issues, instruction pipelining, superscalar processors, methods for reduction of branch penalty, memory hierarchies, I/O systems, floating-point arithmetic, and current issues in parallel processing. Prerequisite(s): course 110 or 112. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll if they have completed course 110 or 112 and with consent of instructor. Enrollment limited to 30.

222. VLSI Digital System Design.

Introduction to Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) design, focusing on custom integrated circuits. Topics include logic families, FETs, interconnect models, simulation, and RC timing. Course covers the design flow from logic design to layout, with a focus on high performance and low power. Students should be familiar with RC circuit analysis. Enrollment restricted to seniors and graduate students. Undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor.

241. Introduction to Feedback Control Systems.

Graduate-level introduction to control of continuous linear systems using classical feedback techniques. Design of feedback controllers for command-following error, disturbance rejection, stability, and dynamic response specifications. Root locus and frequency response design techniques. Extensive use of Matlab for computer-aided controller design. Course has concurrent lectures with Electrical Engineering 154. (Also offered as Electrical Engineering 241. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

248. Games in Design and Control.

Graduate-level introduction to game theory and its applications to system design, verification, analysis, and optimal control. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Computer Science 101, 201, or equivalent recommended.

250. Multimedia Systems.

Study of state-of-the-art technology for networked multimedia systems. Topics include audio, image, and video acquisition and compression standards (JPEG, MPEG, and ITU families); networking for multimedia; and digital television. Proficiency in C or C++ required. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

252A. Computer Networks.

Issues resulting from organizing communication among autonomous computers. Includes network models and switching techniques; medium access control protocols and local area networks; error control and retransmission strategies; routing algorithms and protocols; congestion control mechanisms and end-to-end protocols; application-level protocols; and application of concepts to wireless and wireline networks, with emphasis on the Internet. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

259. Sensor Networks.

Focus is on the networking aspects of sensor networks: protocols at the various layers and how they answer the specific requirements posed by these networks (e.g., data driven, energy efficient, etc.) and their applications (monitoring, tracking, etc.). Explore how physical layer and hardware issues may influence protocol design. Courses 252A and 257 recommended.

280C. Seminar on Control (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of current research in theory and application of control to engineering systems. Current research work and literature in these areas discussed. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

280G. VLSI/CAD Seminar (2 credits).

Weekly seminar on advanced topics in VLSI and computer-aided design (CAD). Students present and discuss modern issues in semiconductor design, fabrication, and CAD. Frequent guest speakers present pertinent results from industry and academia. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

280N. Seminar on Networks (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of current research in networks and networked systems. Current research work and literature in these areas are discussed. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

280P. Seminar on Parallel Processing (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of current research in parallel systems, architectures, and algorithms. Current research work and literature in these areas are discussed. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

280V. Seminar on Computer Vision (2 credits).

Weekly graduate-level seminar series discussing advanced topics in computer vision and image analysis. Current research and literature presented during each meeting. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

Computer Science

2. Computer Literacy.

Introduction to how computers work and how to use them. Topics covered include network information systems, text editors, formatting, file and directory system, spreadsheets and databases. Computers as symbol manipulation devices. Introduction to programming concepts and computer languages. Impact of computers on society. Designed for students with little or no experience using computers. Preference is given to students who have not taken other computer engineering or computer science courses. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Computer Engineering 3. (General Education Code(s): IN.)

5P. Introduction to Programming in Python.

Introduction to programming for engineering or science students who have no prior programming experience. Students learn programming and documentation skills, as well as algorithmic problem-solving and programming methodologies. Introduces students to computers, programming tools, and editors. Students write medium-sized programs to solve web-based and scientific problems. This course and courses 5C and 5J cover largely the same material, but use different programming languages. (General Education Code(s): IN.)

10. Introduction to Computer Science.

An overview of the theory, foundations, and practice of computer science with emphasis on what computers can and cannot do, now and in the future. Topics include algorithms and data, correctness and efficiency of algorithms, hardware, programming languages, limitations of computation, applications, and social issues. No programming skills are required as a prerequisite. Major concepts and open problems in computer science are presented without reliance on sophisticated mathematical tools. (General Education Code(s): IN.)

12A. Introduction to Programming (Accelerated).

Accelerated introduction to programming. Students write medium-sized programs. Topics include: functions; conditionals and loops; classes; event-driven programming and graphic user interfaces (GUIs); recursion; and arrays. Students who have no or very limited programming experience should consider courses 5J and 11 which cover the same material in two quarters. Students may not receive credit for both this course and course 11. Some prior programming experience in a language such as C, C++, Java, or C# strongly recommended. Prerequisite(s): eligibility to enroll in Mathematics 19A (Mathematics 2B or 3 or 40 or higher on mathematics placement exam) or completion of Mathematics 11A or 19A or Economics 11A or AMS 11A. Concurrent enrollment in 12L required. (General Education Code(s): IN.)

12B. Introduction to Data Structures.

Teaches students to implement common data structures and the algorithms associated with each data structure, through progressively difficult exercises. Topics include big “O” notation; pointers, recursion (induction), and dynamic allocation; linked lists and list processing; stacks, queues, binary trees and binary search trees; simple sorting techniques and simple search techniques. Students will gain a working knowledge of the elements of the Java and C programming languages. Prior experience with Unix is assumed. Prerequisite(s): course 11 or 12A. Concurrent enrollment in course 12M required. Enrollment limited to 150. (General Education Code(s): IN.)

12L. Computer Programming Laboratory (2 credits).

Laboratory sequence complementing topics taught in course 12A by providing training and exposure to several software development tools and practices not covered in course 12A. In addition, the lab provides an initial exposure to a second programming language to reinforce concepts from course 12A. Prerequisite(s): eligibility to enroll in Mathematics 19A (Mathematics 2B or 3 or 40 or higher on mathematics placement exam) or completion of Mathematics 11A or 19A or Economics 11A or AMS 3 or 11A. Previous or concurrent enrollment in 12A required.

12M. Data Structures Laboratory (2 credits).

Complements course 12B, gaining additional competence with a number of important software development tools, languages, and techniques. Included are advanced Unix features and utilities such as grep, find, diff, the shell, and pipes; C programs utilizing I/O, arrays, pointers, and structures; a scripting language to perform simple text and file manipulation; and the make utility. Prerequisite(s): courses 12A and 12L. Concurrent enrollment in course 12B required.

80J. Technology Targeted at Social Issues.

Introduces the idea that engineering can be a means for addressing social issues. Case studies and guest speakers. Issues might include: economic development, privacy, activism, safe drinking water, inexpensive shelters, sustainable energy, education, and waste disposal. (General Education Code(s): T7-Natural Sciences or Social Sciences.)

101. Algorithms and Abstract Data Types.

Studies basic algorithms and their relationships to common abstract data types. Covers the notions of abstract data types and the distinction between an abstract data type and an implementation of that data type. The complexity analysis of common algorithms using asymptotic (big “O”) notation is emphasized. Topics include sorting and searching techniques, basic graph algorithms, and algorithm design techniques. Abstract data types covered include priority queues, dictionaries, disjoint sets, heaps, balanced trees, and hashing. Familiarity with C, Java, and Unix is assumed. Prerequisite(s): course 12B or 13H; CMPE 16 or 16H; MATH 19B; and one course from the following: MATH 21, 22, 23A, or AMS 10.

104A. Fundamentals of Compiler Design I.

An introduction to the basic techniques used in compiler design. Topics include compiler structure, symbol tables, regular expressions and languages, finite automata, lexical analysis, context-free languages, LL(1), recursive descent, LALR(1), and LR(1) parsing; and attribute grammars as a model of syntax-directed translation. Students use compiler building tools to construct a working compiler. Prerequisite(s): course 101 and Computer Engineering 12 and 12L.

130. Computational Models.

Various representations for regular languages, context-free grammars, normal forms, parsing, pushdown automata, pumping lemmas, Turing machines, the Church-Turing thesis. Prerequisite(s): course 101.

160. Introduction to Computer Graphics.

Introduces different techniques of modeling, transformation, and rendering to obtain computer generated imagery. Topics include 2D and 3D graphical primitives, line drawings, curves and surface modeling, projections, matrix composition, hidden surface removal, and shading algorithms. Several intensive programming assignments on bit-mapped raster scan displays and a major programming project are required. Prerequisite(s): course 101 and Mathematics 21 or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 10. Concurrent enrollment in course 160L required. Enrollment limited to 50.

160L. Introduction to Computer Graphics Laboratory (2 credits).

Complements course 160, gaining additional competence with a number of important software development tools, graphics libraries, and graphical user interfaces. Included are OpenGL program, utilizing rubberbanding, picking, trackballing, display lists, double buffering, lighting, shading, materials and textures; and FLTK program, utilizing sliders, buttons, and dialog boxes. Prerequisite(s): course 101 and Mathematics 21 or Applied Math 10. Concurrent enrollment in course 160 required. Enrollment restricted to all engineering majors. Enrollment limited to 50.

166A. Game Theory and Applications I.

Introduces modern game theory, including applications in social science, biology, and engineering. Topics include extensive form, strategic form, mixed strategies, incomplete information, repeated games, evolutionary games, and simulation techniques. (Also offered as Biology:Ecology & Evolutionary 176A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): Applied Math and Statistics 5 or 7 or Economics 113; and Economics 11B, Applied Math and Staistics 11B, or Mathematics 11B or 19B. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 100.

170. Game Design Studio I.

First of a three-course capstone sequence for the computer game design program. Students work in teams to develop a comprehensive game design for a substantial computer game, including detailed storyline, level design, artistic approach, implementation technologies, and art-asset pipeline. Emphasis placed on creating novel, artistic game design concepts. Includes design reviews and formal presentations. Companion lectures cover advanced topics in game design, game programming, and software project management. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 20 and 109, and any two of the following: courses 102 105, 111, 128, 130 140, 146, 148 160/L, 161/L, 164/L, 180, 181, 103; Computer Engineering 110, 112, 113, 117/L, 118/L, 150 Enrollment limited to 50.

180. Database Systems I.

Introduction to the concepts, approaches, tools, and methodology of database design. Covers the entity-relationship model, the relational model, relational algebra, relational calculus, commercial languages (such as SQL and QBE), functional dependencies, normal forms, and design theory. Other topics may include knowledge-bases, constraint databases, and alternative database models. Prerequisite(s): course 101.

200. Research and Teaching in Computer Science and Engineering (3 credits).

Basic teaching techniques for teaching assistants, including responsibilities and rights of teaching assistants, resource materials, computer security, leading discussion or lab sessions, presentation techniques, maintaining class records, electronic handling of homework, and grading. The course examines research and professional training, including use of the library and online databases, technical typesetting, writing journal and conference papers, publishing in computer science and computer engineering, giving talks in seminars and conferences, and ethical issues in science and engineering. Required for all teaching assistants. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

201. Analysis of Algorithms.

Rigorous analysis of the time and space requirements of important algorithms, including worst case, average case, and amortized analysis. Techniques include order-notation, recurrence relations, information-theoretic lower bounds, adversary arguments. Analysis of the key data structures: trees, hash tables, balanced tree schemes, priority queues, Fibonacci and binomial heaps. Algorithmic paradigms such as divide and conquer, dynamic programming, union-find with path compression, augmenting paths. Selected advanced algorithms. Introduction to NP-completeness. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; undergraduate students may enroll in this course if they have completed either course 102 or Computer Engineering 177 and have the consent of the instructor.

221. Advanced Operating Systems.

A detailed study of the issues involved in operating systems design and implementation. Readings cover current research topics and systems of historical significance. Topics include (but are not restricted to) process and memory management, protection, security, synchronization, performance evaluation, file systems, distributed systems. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; undergraduates by interview only.

242. Machine Learning.

Introduction to machine learning algorithms. Covers learning models from fields of statistical decision theory and pattern recognition, artificial intelligence, and theoretical computer science. Topics include classification learning and the Probably Approximately Correct (PAC) learning framework, density estimation and Bayesian learning, EM, regression, and online learning. Provides an introduction to standard learning methods such as neural networks, decision trees, boosting, nearest neighbor, and support vector machines. Requirements include one major experimental learning project or theoretical paper. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 30.

280D. Seminar in Database Systems (2 credits).

Covers advanced research topics from the recent literature in database systems and related fields. Involves presentations from UCSC students and faculty, and guest talks from researchers in industry and other academic institutions. Enrollment by permission of instructor. Enrollment by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 30. May be repeated for credit.

280G. Seminar on Software Engineering (2 credits).

Weekly seminar covering topics of current research in software engineering. Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 30. May be repeated for credit.

280S. Seminar on Computer Systems (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of current research in computer systems. Enrollment by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 30. May be repeated for credit.

280W. Seminar in Digital Media (2 credits).

Covers advanced topics and current research in digital media—the interdisciplinary field at the intersection of computer science, media authoring, and models of interpretation from the humanities and social sciences. Focuses on student presentations and seminar participation. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

280X. Expressive AI (2 credits).

Weekly seminar covering topics of current research in artificial intelligence applied to interactive art and entertainment, including computer games. Enrollment by permission of instructor. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 30. May be repeated for credit.

290B. Advanced Topics in Computer Graphics.

A graduate seminar in computer graphics on topics from recently published research journal articles and conference proceedings. Topics vary from year to year depending on interests of students. Primary areas of interest are likely to be scientific visualization, modeling, rendering, scattered data techniques, wavelets, and color and vision models. Students read technical papers and present class lectures. Guest lecturers supplement the student presentations. A research project is required. Enrollment limited to 15. May be repeated for credit.

290G. Topics in Software Engineering.

Research seminar on current topics in software engineering. Topics vary from year to year depending on the current research of the instructor(s) and interests of students. Students read technical papers from relevant journals and conference proceedings. Synthesis and understanding of materials is demonstrated by a required research project. Prerequisite(s): Computer Engineering 276 recommended. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 35. May be repeated for credit.

Digital Arts and New Media

201. Recent Methods and Approaches to Digital Arts and Culture.

Students examine methods and approaches to research and writing in digital art and new media, while exploring key theories concerning technology, art, and culture. Focus is on the interaction between digital technologies and socio/cultural formations. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Upper-division undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor.

202. Genealogies and Theories of Digital Arts and Culture.

Provides examination of a particular theoretical and/or historical premise related to issues of media, art, and mediatization, as a means of teaching a common approach to the construction of genealogies within digital art and culture. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Upper-division undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 18.

204. Ways of Seeing and Hearing.

Graduate-level advanced seminar explores ways that seeing, hearing, and knowing are influenced by culture, power, race, and other factors.. Readings emphasize how documentary subjects are constituted and known, addressing questions of epistemology, social constructivism, objectivity, and method. (Also offered as Social Documentation 204. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to social documentation and digital arts new media graduate students. Enrollment limited to 18.

210. Project Design Studio.

Students work on the design of individual projects by developing project proposals, budgets, “proof of concept” design documents and/or prototypes and exploring tools, technologies, programming languages, hardware, software, and electronics techniques relevant to their projects. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 18.

219. Introduction to Electronics for Artmaking.

Intensive introduction to electronic devices used in artmaking, providing hands-on experience with sensors, motors, switches, gears, lights, simple circuits, microprocessors, and hardware storage devices to create kinetic and interactive works of art. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Upper-division undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 18.

250A. Collaborative Research Project Groups.

Three-quarter collaborative research project group in one of four focus areas that represent the current research of DANM faculty: participatory culture, mechatronics, performative technology, and playable media. Students and faculty engage in research collaborations resulting in publications and exhibitions. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 8. May be repeated for credit.

250C. Collaborative Research Project Groups.

Three-quarter collaborative research project group generates faculty-initiated new public and performative spaces where digital media, communication networks, and interactive systems may be fused with lighting, movement, stage, and sound design to create shared multimedia experiences for audiences and performers. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 8. May be repeated for credit.

267. Workshop in Computer Music and Visualization (2 credits).

Graduate-level techniques and procedures of computer music composition and visualization. Practical experience in the UCSC electronic music studio with computer composition systems and software, including visualization and interactive performance systems. Extensive exploration of music and interactive graphic programs such as Max/MSP/Jitter. Enrollment by permission of instructor; appropriate graduate experience required. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Also offered as Digital Arts and New Media 267. Students cannot receive credit for both courses. (Also offered as Music 267. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment limited to 12. May be repeated for credit.

Earth Sciences

5. California Geology.

An introduction to physical geology emphasizing the minerals, rocks, volcanoes, mountains, faults, and earthquakes of California. In-class field trips to study the caves, rocks, and landforms of the campus and the Monterey Bay area. Discussion-1 hour. Concurrent enrollment in 5L required for majors and minors. (General Education Code(s): IN.)

5L. California Geology Laboratory (1 credit).

Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 5 with particular emphasis on rock and mineral identification and map interpretation. Field trip. Laboratory three hours. Students are billed a materials fee.

80A. Earth Catastrophes.

The role of catastrophic processes in shaping Earth and the environment in which we live. The physical processes causing earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, floods, windstorms, landslides, and meteorite impacts will be described, along with the role played by these rapid processes in the geological and biological evolution of the planet. Interdisciplinary approaches to understanding these phenomena will be discussed. The entire time scale from formation of the universe to the present Earth system will be considered. (General Education Code(s): T2-Natural Sciences.)

80C. Introduction to Weather and Climate.

Many meteorological phenomena are familiar to us: clouds, fog, rain, snow, wind, lightning, and severe storms. Climate is the sum of weather over long periods and is changing (e.g., greenhouse warming, ozone depletion, urban smog) due to mankind’s activities. Conceptual understanding of how and why the present-day atmosphere behaves as it does and how this may change in the future is the primary goal of this course. Offered in alternate academic years. (General Education Code(s): T2-Natural Sciences, Q.)

101. The Fossil Record.

An introduction to paleobiology; the use of fossil evidence to pose and solve evolutionary and geologic questions. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 10 or 5 or 20 or Biology 20C or Anthropology 1. Concurrent enrollment in course 101L is required.

101L. The Fossil Record Laboratory (1 credit).

Systematics, ecology, and evolutionary history of the major groups of fossil-forming animals. Laboratory 3 hours and one 1-day field trip. Concurrent enrollment in course 101 is required.

102. Marine Geology.

Geology of the marine environment. Topics include controls on the types, origin, and distribution of marine sediments; geology of oceanic crust; evolution of continental margins and plate boundaries; introduction to paleoceanography. Discussion: 1 hour. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Ocean Sciences 280. Prerequisite(s): course 5 or 10 or 20 or Biology 20C.

104. Geologic Hazards.

The recognition, evaluation, and mitigation of geologic hazards: earthquakes and faulting, tsunamis, volcanism, landslides and mass movements, and flooding. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 10/L or 5/L or 20/L.

109. Elements of Field Geology.

Basic tools and techniques used in geologic fieldwork. Preparation, analysis, and interpretation of geologic maps. Nine days of weekend field trips required, including a six-day geologic mapping exercise. Laboratory: 2 hours. Recommended for courses 120, 130, 150, and required for 188A-B. May not be taken concurrently with course 120. Students are billed a materials fee. (General Education Code(s): W satisfied by taking this course and courses 188A and 188B.) Prerequisite(s): Satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing Requirement, course 10 or 5 or 20, and 10L or 5L or 20L. Concurrent enrollment in 109L is required. Enrollment limited to 25.

109L. Field Geology Laboratory (2 credits).

Laboratory exercises essential to the successful completion of fieldwork required in course 109. Topics include topographic maps, Brunton compass, rock identification and description, structure sections, and landslide recognition. Concurrent enrollment in course 109 required. Enrollment limited to 25.

110A. Evolution of the Earth.

Investigation of the processes and mechanisms that have produced the present Earth system, with an emphasis on the temporal evolution of the earth from the Archean to the present. Specific topics covered include cyclicity in Earth processes and the evolution of, and interplay between the planet’s crust, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Prerequisite(s): courses 5 or 10 or 20, and 5L or 10L or 20L, and Mathematics 11A or 19A.

110L. Evolution of the Earth Laboratory (2 credits).

Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 110A. Emphasis is on quantifying and evaluating different phenomena related to thermal, tectonic, climatic, and evolutionary processes. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in course 110A.

111. Mathematics in the Earth Sciences.

Series and sequences, vectors, 3D analytic geometry, partial differentiation, matrix algebra, and differential equations with applications in the Earth sciences. Topics include matrix manipulation, systems of linear equations, least-squares, Taylor series, gradients, optimization, analytic and numerical solutions to differential equations. Prerequisite(s): courses 5 or 10 or 20 and Mathematics 11B or 19B. (General Education Code(s): Q.)

150. Structural Geology.

Principles and methods of analysis of brittly and ductily deformed rocks. Includes descriptions of structures, field analysis of structures, and mechanics of deformation. Three day-long field trips on weekends. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 110A or 110B; course 109 recommended; concurrent enrollment in course 150L is required.

150L. Structural Geology Laboratory (2 credits).

Structural analysis of faults, folds, and maps. Use of stereographic projections. Cross section construction and balancing from field data. Concurrent enrollment in course 150 is required.

160. Planetary Science.

Broad introduction to planetary science. Topics include the fundamental characteristics of solar system bodies; space exploration of these bodies; formation and evolution of surfaces, atmospheres and interiors of planets, satellites and small bodies. Prerequisite(s): Math 11B or 19B, and Physics 5A or 6A.

190. Earth Sciences Mentorship (1 credit).

Faculty research activity, analytic facilities, and career counseling in three separate Earth sciences laboratories are offered with varied formats including field trips, discussions, and equipment demonstrations. Three different faculty participate in each offering. Enrollment restricted to Earth sciences, Earth sciences/anthropology, and environmental studies/Earth sciences majors. Enrollment limited to 24. May be repeated for credit.

196A. Introductory Teaching Seminar (2 credits).

Training for undergraduates in practical teaching skills. Focus on preparation, assessment, and feedback. Classroom techniques, organizational and time management strategies, practice teaching sessions. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 203. Future participation in 196B is encouraged. Course may not be counted toward upper-division major requirements. Enrollment restricted to Earth sciences, Earth sciences/anthropology, and environmental studies/Earth sciences majors.

203. Introductory Teaching Seminar (2 credits).

Intended for new Earth sciences graduate students. Focus on preparation, assessment, and feedback. Classroom techniques, organizational and time management strategies, practice teaching sessions specific to laboratory and/or science instruction. Required follow-up meetings to discuss practical teaching experience. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 196A. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

205. Introductory Graduate Seminar.

Lecture and- seminar-style class intended to welcome new graduate students to the department; review fundamental concepts in Earth sciences; introduce students to research and interests of departmental faculty and researchers; develop skills in reading scientific abstracts and papers, and write abstracts and a proposal; and prepare graduate students for the preliminary interview. Features lectures on fundamental topics and assigned reading from scientific papers and texts for the first half of the course, lectures on faculty and researcher interests in the second half of the course, and tutorials on abstracts, papers, and proposals. Two weekend field trips. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

208. Methods in Paleoclimatology.

Addresses methods used to reconstruct aspects of paleoclimates and paleoenvironments from the geologic record, focusing primarily on terrestrial records. Topics to be covered include dendrochronology and dendroclimatology, paleopalynology, paleobotany, ice cores, and paleosol studies. Lectures, discussions, and laboratory work. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Offered in alternate academic years.

209. Solid Earth Geochemistry.

Origin and distribution of the elements in the earth and meteorites; bulk and isotopic composition and differentiation of terrestrial planets, core, mantle, and crust; Sr-Nd-Pb-Hf-U isotopic tracers. Course designed for graduate students, but available to qualified earth sciences majors per instructor permission. Will be offered in 2007–08 academic year. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

280D. Short Course in Atmospheric/Climate Science (3 credits).

Addresses specialized topics in atmospheric and/or climate science that are too narrow for a full (5-credit) format. Examples include: cloud physics; atmospheric boundary layer; aerosol physics and chemistry; atmospheric radiation; atmospheric thermodynamics. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

290B. Topics in Glaciology.

Advanced review of the physics and chemistry of ice and snow. Mass and heat balance of ice masses. Motion of glaciers and ice sheets. Subglacial and englacial hydrology. Thermodynamics of ice masses and the linkage to climate. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

290F. Topics in Coastal Processes (2 credits).

Instructor and students lead discussions and make presentations on current research, problems, and publications in coastal processes. These topics include littoral drift, sediment transport and storage on the inner shelf, shoreline erosion/change and its documentation, and related issues. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

290H. Topics in Hydrogeology.

Selected topics in groundwater, hydrothermal systems, and related subjects. Discussion of theoretical models, field and laboratory approaches, and recent research. Topics vary from year to year. Course designed for graduate students but available to qualified Earth sciences majors. May be repeated for credit.

292. Seminar (no credit).

Weekly seminar attended by faculty, graduate students, and upper-division undergraduate students.

Economics

1. Introductory Microeconomics: Resource Allocation and Market Structure.

For all interested students as well as prospective economics majors. Examines how markets allocate resources in different kinds of economies. Topics include competitive markets, monopoly, financial markets, income distribution, market failures, the environment, and the role of government. (General Education Code(s): IS.)

2. Introductory Macroeconomics: Aggregate Economic Activity.

For all interested students and prospective economics majors. Examines how the overall level of national economic activity is determined, including output, employment, and inflation. Explores the roles of monetary and fiscal policies in stabilizing the economy and promoting growth, with a focus on contemporary policy debates. (General Education Code(s): IS.)

10A. Economics of Accounting.

Introduction to accounting principles and practice; preparation and analysis of financial statements; study of internal control procedures. Courses 10A and 10B satisfy the Accounting 1A-B requirement at UC Berkeley.

11A. Mathematical Methods for Economists I.

Introduction to mathematical tools and reasoning, with applications to economics. Topics are drawn from differential calculus in one variable and include limits, continuity, differentiation, elasticity, Taylor polynomials, and optimization. (Also offered as Applied Math and Statistics 11A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Students who have already taken Mathematics 11A and 19A should not take this course. Prerequisite(s): score of 31 or higher on Mathematics Placement Exam. Students who do not place into precalculus should enroll in Mathematics 2. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

11B. Mathematical Methods for Economists II.

Mathematical tools and reasoning, with applications to economics. Topics are drawn from multivariable differential calculus and single variable integral calculus, and include partial derivatives, linear and quadratic approximation, optimization with and without constraints, Lagrange multipliers, definite and indefinite integrals, and elementary differential equations. (Also offered as Applied Math and Statistics 11B. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 11A, or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 11A, or Mathematics 11A, or Mathematics 19A. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

100A. Intermediate Microeconomics.

Covers major theoretical issues arising in the study of resource allocation, the function of markets, consumer behavior, and the determination of price, output, and profits in competitive, monopolistic, and oligopolistic market structures. Also considers issues of welfare and public policy. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 100M. Prerequisite(s): courses 1, 2 and 11A or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 11A or Mathematics 11A or 19A; Course 11B is strongly recommended.

100B. Intermediate Macroeconomics.

Covers major theoretical issues arising in the study of income, employment, interest rates, and the price level. Examines the role of monetary and fiscal policy in economic stabilization. Also considers these issues as they relate to the global economy. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 100N. Prerequisite(s): courses 1, 2, and 11A or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 11A or Mathematics 11A or 19A. Course 100A is strongly recommended as preparation.

101. Managerial Economics.

Analysis of the theory and practice of decision making in business firms, applying the concepts and techniques of microeconomics. Topics may include pricing schemes, non-price competition, internal organization of firms, incentive contracts, asymmetric information, and game theory. Case studies are used to illustrate some topics. Prerequisite(s): courses 100A or 100M, and 113.

107. Economic Justice.

Theories of justice, equity, and rights in economics and their applications to such issues as wages, taxation, property rights, welfare programs, and globalization. Students get extensive practice in writing persuasive, argumentative essays. Prerequisite(s): courses 1 and 2, satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. (General Education Code(s): W.)

111A. Intermediate Accounting I.

Principles, control, and theory of accounting for assets; accounting as an information system; measurement and determination of income. Projects involving spreadsheet software required. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 209A. Prerequisite(s): course 10B. R. Shepherd

113. Introduction to Econometrics.

Practical methods for organizing and analyzing economic data, testing economic hypotheses, and measuring economic relationships. Regression analysis is the main empirical method, and basic statistical and probability theory is included. Students gain hands-on computer experience with an econometric software package. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Applied Mathematics and Statistics 113. Prerequisite(s): courses 1, 2, and either course 11B, Applied Mathematics and Statistics 11B, Mathematics 22, or Mathematics 23A. Courses 100A or 100B strongly recommended as preparation. (General Education Code(s): Q.)

117A. Income Tax Factors for Individuals.

Introduces federal taxation for individuals. Topics for study include taxable income, gross income exclusions and inclusions, capital gains, depreciation, business and itemized deductions, personal and dependency exemptions, passive activity losses, tax credits, and methods of accounting. Prerequisite(s): course 10B.

120. Economic Development.

A comparative approach to the study of the economic development of low-income countries. Various obstacles to growth are identified, and different types of solutions are analyzed. Prerequisite(s): courses 1, 2, and 113. (General Education Code(s): E.)

126. Why Economies Succeed or Fail: Lessons from Western and Japanese History.

Examines the emergence of capitalism and the world’s first industrial revolution in Britain, continental Europe industrialization, Soviet economic growth and collapse, and the Japanese economic miracle. Asks about the historical sources of long-run economic development, stagnation, and decline. Draws lessons for current debates over free market versus more interventionist policies, economic reform in the former Communist nations, and economic rivalry between the U.S. and Japan. Prerequisite(s): courses 1 and 2. Related course work in history also helpful. B. Elbaum

133. Security Markets and Financial Institutions.

An examination of all major financial markets: equities, bonds, options, forwards, and futures. Uses modern financial theory, including asset pricing models such as CAPM and APT. Prerequisite(s): courses 100A or 100M, and 113.

135. Corporate Finance.

An analysis of financial policies of business enterprises. Topics include cash flow analysis, stock and bond valuation, asset pricing models, capital budgeting, financial market institutions, and financial planning. Prerequisite(s): courses 10A, 100A or 100M, and 113.

136. Business Strategy.

The strategic management process, techniques for analyzing single-business and diversified companies, implementing strategy, organization, business planning, financial strategy, competitive analysis, entrepreneurial skills. Prerequisite(s): courses 10A and either 100A or 100M. Concurrent enrollment in course 136L is required.

136L. Laboratory Business Strategy (2 credits).

Laboratory sequence discussing business simulation game associated with course 136. One three-hour session in microcomputer lab. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in course 136.

138. The Economics and Management of
Technology and Innovation.

Examines the analytics of issues in technology and innovation, including cooperation in research and development (R&D), standardization and compatibility, patents and intellectual property rights, and strategic management, using economic models and firm case studies. Prerequisite(s): course 100A or 100M, or permission of instructor.

141. International Finance.

Topics include national accounting, balance of payments theories, parity conditions in international finance, exchange rate determination models, forward-looking financial instruments, international monetary systems, country interdependence and exchange rate regimes, international monetary integration, and Eurocurrency market. Prerequisite(s): course 100B or 100N.

143. Policy Issues in the International Economy.

Covers selected issues concerning the international economy. Topics include: U.S. competitiveness; U.S. trade policy; immigration; trade and the environment; developing countries; foreign investment; foreign exchange markets; and international economic institutions. Prerequisite(s): courses 1, 2, and 100A or 100M.

150. Public Finance.

Economics of taxation, including incidence, equity issues, efficiency, and supply side effects. Close attention to taxes in the U.S. system and tax-reform issues. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 250. Prerequisite(s): course 100A or 100M, and course 100B or 100N.

156. Health Care and Medical Economics.

Health economics theory and review of studies of the health industry, including current topics. Focuses on the structure of the U.S. health care system, including analysis of health policy issues. Relationship to models of perfect competition and efforts at reform. Prerequisite(s): courses 100A or 100M and 113.

165. Economics as an Experimental Science.

The design, execution, and analysis of laboratory experiments in economics. Students study experimental methodology, critically survey the published literature, and design an experiment. Literature includes lab studies of investigations in auctions, markets, social choice theory, and game theory. Prerequisite(s): course 100A or 100M, and course 113. Enrollment limited to 40. (General Education Code(s): W.)

166A. Game Theory and Applications I.

Introduces modern game theory, including applications in social science, biology, and engineering. Topics include extensive form, strategic form, mixed strategies, incomplete information, repeated games, evolutionary games, and simulation techniques. (Also offered as Biology:Ecology & Evolutionary 176A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): Applied Math and Statistics 5 or 7 or Economics 113; and Economics 11B, Applied Math and Statistics 11B, or Mathematics 11B or 19B. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 100.

171. Natural Resource Economics.

The application of economic analysis to the use of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Efficiency and distributional aspects of natural resource scarcity. Measurement of the benefits and costs. Optimal extraction or use policies. Common property and externalities. Government policies. Prerequisite(s): course 100A or 100M.

180. Labor Economics.

A study of the changing nature and composition of the U.S. labor force. Topics include the demand for and supply of labor; wage determination; the role and impact of unions in the labor market; racial, ethnic, and gender differences in job and income opportunities and the role of discrimination in explaining these differences; and the theory of human capital, all considered from the traditional neoclassical as well as institutional and radical perspectives. Prerequisite(s): course 100A or 100M. Course 113 is strongly recommended as preparation.

200. Microeconomic Analysis.

Survey of partial equilibrium analysis, market distortions, consumer choice and production and trade theory, perfect and imperfect competition, price discrimination, and intertemporal choice theory.

204A. Advanced Microeconomic Theory.

Economic theory of individual and market behavior, including constrained optimization, duality, theory of the consumer, theory of the producer, dynamic optimization, behavior under uncertainty, intertemporal choice, asymmetric information, game theory, partial and general equilibrium, pure and applied welfare economics, public goods and externalities. Illustrative examples emphasize international applications. Courses must be taken in sequence.

205A. Advanced Macroeconomic Theory.

Modern macroeconomic theory: determination of national income; employment, inflation, and exchange rates; theories of growth and business cycle fluctuations; international transmission of inflation and other disturbances; recent developments in the analysis of macroeconomic policy; modern theoretical and empirical analysis of aggregate relationships. Courses must be taken in sequence.

209A. Accounting 1.

Principles, control, and theory of accounting for assets; accounting as an information system; measurement and determination of income. M.S. level projects required. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 111A. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

210A. Mathematical Methods for Economic Analysis.

Mathematical methods commonly used in economic analysis are discussed. Covers basic matrix algebra, real analysis, functions, continuity concepts, differentiation, Taylor expansion, implicit function theorem, and optimization. Prerequisite(s): qualifications as determined by instructor; inquire at department office.

210B. Mathematical Methods for Economic Analysis.

A course in introductory mathematical economics which covers standard optimization problems, difference and differential equations, optimal control theory, decisions under uncertainty, game theory, and stochastic calculus. Course 210A or equivalent is strongly recommended as preparation.

211A. Advanced Econometrics.

Advanced econometric methods are introduced. Topics include the standard regression analysis, simultaneous equation estimation, nonlinear models, qualitative response models, panel data analysis, and univariate and multivariate time series analysis.

216. Applied Econometric Analysis I.

The use of statistical techniques for the testing of economic hypotheses and the estimation of parameters, with emphasis on regression analysis. Includes methods of dealing with serial correlation, errors in variables, multicollinearity, and heteroscedasticity. Experience with common statistical packages.

234. Financial Institutions and Markets.

This course examines the evolving microstructure of financial markets, instruments, and institutions. Topics include the role of banks and other financial intermediaries and the trading practices for domestic and international financial instruments, including equity, debts, futures, and options. Prerequisite(s): course 233.

240A. Advanced International Trade Theory I.

The theory of international trade and commercial policy. Both traditional analyses and recent developments are covered. Topics include both normative and positive theoretical analyses, as well as empirical testing of theory. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Courses 204A-B-C are strongly recommended as preparation.

241A. Advanced International Finance I.

Financial aspects of aggregate capital and trade flows and income determination in open economies. Specific topics include financial risk in the international setting, international borrowing and lending, money and exchange rate regimes, income determination and macroeconomic policy, current issues in international monetary reform.

250. Advanced Public Finance.

Theory of the role of public sector expenditures and taxes in market economies. Analyzes efficiency and equity arguments for government intervention. Topics include the role of public debt and deficits in economies, international effects of tax and spending policies, and economic theories of public sector decision making. Courses 204A and 205A are strongly recommended as preparation. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 150.

294A. Applied Economics Laboratory (2 credits).

Practical experience in managing computerized data sets and running statistical packages. Covers SAS, RATS, TSP, Bridge Equity System, LIMDEP, GAUSS, and MAPLE programs; and internet, IFS, OECD, and SPIRS EconLit databases. May be repeated for credit.

296A. Third Year Ph.D. Seminar.

Student presentations of literature and/or original research in areas of student research interest. Student discussion of presentations under faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): courses 204C, 205C, 211B, 240A, 240B, 241A, and 241B are required preparation.

Education

40. Identity and Schooling.

Examines history and philosophy of U.S. public education system and its impact on identity formation. Introduces basic frameworks for understanding school and society. Enrollment restricted to first-year, incoming Bridge/EOP students. Enrollment limited to 125. (General Education Code(s): IS.)

60. Introduction to Education: Learning, Schooling, and Society.

Explores the foundations of learning and teaching, the social and political forces within schools and school systems in the U.S., and the educational policies and practices in culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Enrollment limited to 275. (General Education Code(s): IS, E.)

100B. CAL Teach 2: Mathematics (2 credits).

Examines students, schools, and mathematics instruction with emphasis on developing an instructional project aligned with state-mandated content standards. Course content supports and enhances students’ placement experiences. Prerequisite(s): CAL Teach 1 (course 50A, 50B, or 50C), and acceptance into CAL Teach 2 and concurrent participation in a secondary school internship in a mathematics classroom. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors enrolled in the CAL Teach program. (Formerly course 75B.) Prerequisite(s): CAL Teach 1 (course 50A, 50B, or 50C), and acceptance into CAL Teach 2 and concurrent participation in a secondary school internship in a math classroom. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the CAL Teach program. Enrollment limited to 25.

100C. CAL Teach 2: Science (2 credits).

Examines students, schools, and science instruction with emphasis on developing an instructional project aligned with state-mandated content standards. Student must concurrently participate in a K-12 school internship. Course content supports and enhances students’ placement experiences. (Formerly course 75C.) Prerequisite(s): CAL Teach 1 (course 50A, 50B, or 50C); acceptance into CAL Teach 2 and concurrent participation in a secondary school internship in a science classroom. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors in the CAL Teach program. Enrollment limited to 25.

128. Immigrants and Education.

Research and theory on the education of immigrant students. Major topics include the Americanization movement and America’s changing demography, identity maintenance and change, home-school relations, and educators’ roles in meeting the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse student populations. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 50. (General Education Code(s): E.)

164. Urban Education.

Focuses on urban schooling through critical readings, fieldwork, group projects, and extensive writing. Students explore how socialization, marginalization, and assimilation impede or support academic success, how class intersects with “race”, and how “culture” affects one’s orientation to education. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 50. Satisfies American History and Institutions Requirement. (General Education Code(s): W, E.)

170. East Asian Schooling and Immigration.

Focuses on an historical and contemporary study of education in Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and the adaptation to schooling in the U.S. of immigrant families from those cultures. Topics include the effects on schooling of language acquisition, religion and cultural practices, family patterns, socioeconomic status, career aspirations, and parental expectations. (Formerly Schools and Asian Cultures.) Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment limited to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 50. (General Education Code(s): W.)

180. Introduction to Teaching.

Designed to encourage students to think about teaching in new ways. Assumptions about teaching and schooling are examined as well as considering what it takes to teach so that children learn and understand. Not a course in how to teach, but an opportunity to reconsider what teaching should try to accomplish and what kinds of learning teachers should foster. Practicum in the schools of 30 hours per quarter required. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 120.

181. Race, Class, and Culture in Education.

Examines the schooling experience and educational attainment of racial/ethnic minority students in the U.S. Focuses primarily on domestic minorities. Addresses issues of variability between and within minority groups and the role of cultural, structural, and psychological factors in the educational attainment of these students. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 50. (General Education Code(s): E.)

200. Applied Classroom Analysis and Methods: Beginning Student Teaching.

A required course that introduces students to the diverse cultural and linguistic settings of today’s classrooms. Classroom practices, instructional strategies, and analysis are emphasized. First course in the student teaching placement series. Placements are used to examine and apply teaching methods while developing classroom management skills. Class meetings include discussion and demonstration of teaching methods. (Formerly course 203.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 50.

204. Methods of English Language Development: Single Subject.

Course helps future educators develop a practical theory for teaching English in the elementary and secondary schools to students who speak other languages. Topics include current trends in the field, language assessment ,and the design of instructional units. Enrollment restricted to education graduate students. Enrollment limited to 30.

211. Topics in Elementary Education: Teaching Special Populations (2 credits).

Addresses the preparation of teachers for meeting needs of special populations within the general education setting. Covers basic knowledge, skills, and strategies. (Formerly course 265B.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 50.

212. Language, Literacy, and Diversity.

Designed to prepare students to teach reading/language arts in a way that addresses the needs and circumstances of a culturally and linguistically diverse student population. Topics include the following: exploration of the literacy development of native and non-native speakers of English, understanding the theoretical perspectives on language and literacy development, learning instructional approach that enhance development of literacy, and learn to assess students’ literacy development. (Formerly course 242A.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students admitted into the credential program.

220. Reading and Language Arts for Elementary Classrooms.

This course provides both a theoretical and practical foundation for literacy instruction, emphasizing reading and language arts instruction in grades K–8. Interactive instruction and field experience will be used to examine curricula, methods, materials, and literacy evaluation. (Formerly course 211A.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 30.

222. Mathematics Learning and Teaching in Elementary Classrooms.

This course is required for the multiple subject credential. Examines constructivist and sociocultural approaches to the learning and teaching of mathematics in elementary classrooms, including the nature of mathematics and theories of how children learn mathematics. Provides an introduction to mathematics teaching standards and a critical overview of curricula, instructional theories, and multiple approaches to teaching the “big ideas” in elementary mathematics. (Formerly course 213A). Enrollment restricted to graduate students admitted to the credential program. Enrollment limited to 50.

226. English Teaching: Theory and Curriculum.

Required for the single subject English credential student. Examines sociocultural approaches to the learning and teaching of English in secondary classrooms, including theories of how children learn English language, literature, and composition. (Formerly course 214A.) Enrollment restricted to education graduate students.

228. Math Education: Research and Practice.

Examines research on the learning and teaching of mathematics. Topics include the nature of mathematics cognition and learning, how children learn mathematics, mathematical discourse, and perspectives on addressing diversity in mathematics classrooms. Course is required for M.A./credential students in secondary (single subject) mathematics and of Ph.D. students in mathematics education. (Formerly course 213B.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students admitted to the secondary mathematics M.A./credential program and to Ph.D. students in the Education Department. Graduate students in other departments admitted by permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 25.

230. Science Education: Research and Practice.

Examines theoretical approaches to the learning and teaching of science including the nature of scientific knowledge, theories of how children learn science, approaches to scientific discourse, and perspectives on addressing diversity in science classrooms. Course is required for single subjects science credential. (Formerly course 212B.) Enrollment restricted to program enrollees. Enrollment limited to 50.

232. Social Science: Theory and Curriculum.

Required for the single subject social science credential student. Tracks both the implicit and explicit connections between theory and practice, illustrating that theory suggests best practice while practice informs theory-formation and testing. (Formerly course 215A.) Enrollment restricted to education graduate students.

235. Introduction to Educational Inquiry.

Addresses foundational knowledge needed to understand and conduct educational inquiry and research. Topics include epistemology in the human sciences, philosophical foundations of modern research strategies, and general classes of research investigations in education. (Formerly course 200A.) Enrollment restricted to education graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

261. Thinking, Learning, and Teaching.

Examines multiple theoretical perspectives on thinking, learning, and teaching; the development of the whole person in a variety of cultural contexts; the roles thinking, learning, and teaching play in that development; and how researchers’ and educators’ conceptions shape instruction. Enrollment restricted to education graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

269A. First-Year Doctoral Proseminar (2 credits).

This three-quarter seminar supports professional development for first-year doctoral students. Students develop essential skills for success as scholars, discuss issues in educational research and practice, and are introduced to research by Education Department faculty. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

270A. Second-Year Professional Development Seminar (2 credits).

Three-quarter seminar supports professional development for second-year doctoral students. Activities include preparation of research and conference proposals, presentation of second-year project findings, and attendance at department colloquia. Enrollment restricted to second-year Ph.D. students. Enrollment limited to 12.

289. School Organization.

Applies multiple perspectives drawn from organizational theory, highlighting important aspects of organization of schools, including their operational environment, instructional organization, and professional and bureaucratic dimensions. (Formerly course 268B.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 12.

Electrical Engineering

80S. Sustainability Engineering and Practice.

Topical introduction to principles and practices of sustainability engineering and ecological design with emphasis on implementation in society. Provides an understanding of basic scientific, engineering, and social principles in the design, deployment, and operation of resource-based human systems, and how they can be maintained for this and future generations. No specialized background in engineering, science, or social sciences is assumed. (General Education Code(s): T7-Natural Sciences or Social Sciences.)

101. Introduction to Electronic Circuits.

Introduction to the physical basis and mathematical models of electrical components and circuits. Topics include circuit theorems, constant and sinusiodal inputs, natural and forced response of linear circuits. Introduction to circuit/network design, maximum power transfer, analog filters, magnetic circuits, and transformers. (Formerly course 70.) Prerequisite(s): Physics 5C/N or 6C/N, and Mathematics 24 with Applied Mathematics and Statistics 27L or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 20 or 20A. Concurrent enrollment in course 101L is required.

101L. Introduction to Electronic Circuits Laboratory (1 credit).

Illustrates topics covered in course 101. One two-hour laboratory session per week. Students are billed for a materials fee. (Formerly course 70L.) Prerequisite(s): Physics 5C/N or 6C/N, and Mathematics 24 with Applied Mathematics and Statistics 27L or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 20 or 20A. Concurrent enrollment in course 101 is required.

103. Signals and Systems.

The course covers the following topics: characterization and analysis of continuous-time signals and linear systems, time domain analysis using convolution, frequency domain analysis using the Fourier series and the Fourier transform, the Laplace transform, transfer functions and block diagrams, continuous-time filters, sampling of continuous time signals, examples of applications to communications and control systems. Prerequisite(s): courses 101/L and Applied Mathematics and Statistics 20.

123A. Engineering Design Project I.

First of a two-course sequence that is the culmination of the engineering program. Students apply knowledge and skills gained in elective track to complete a major design project. Students complete research, specification, planning, and procurement for a substantial project. Includes technical discussions, design reviews, and formal presentations; engineering design cycle, engineering teams, and professional practices. Formal technical specification of the approved project is presented to faculty. Prerequisite(s): Electrical Engineering 171 or Computer Engineering 121; previous or concurrent enrollment in Computer Engineering 185; permission of department and instructor. Students are billed a materials fee. (Also offered as Biomolecular Engineering 123A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.)

130. Introduction to Optoelectronics and Photonics.

Introduction to optics, photonics and optoelectronics, fiber optic devices and communication systems: Topics include: ray optics, electromagnetic optics, resonator optics, interaction between photons and atoms, dielectric waveguides and fibers, semiconductor light sources and detectors, modulators, amplifiers, switches, and optical fiber communication systems. Taught in conjunction with course 230. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 230. Prerequisite(s): Physics 5B and 5C, or 6B and 6C; concurrent enrollment in course 130L.

130L. Introduction to Optoelectronics Laboratory (1 credit).

Includes a series of projects to provide hands-on experience needed for basic concepts and laboratory techniques of optical fiber technology. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): Physics 5L-M-N, or 6L-M-N; concurrent enrollment in course 130. Enrollment limited to 30. C. Gu

145. Properties of Materials.

The fundamental electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of materials, with emphasis on metals and semiconductors: chemical bonds, crystal structures, elementary quantum mechanics, energy bands. Electrical and thermal conduction. Optical and magnetic properties. Prerequisite(s): Physics 5A/L, 5B/M, and 5C/N or 6A/L, 6B/M, and 6C/N. Students must also concurrently enroll in course 145L.

145L. Properties of Materials Laboratory (1 credit).

Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 145. One two-hour laboratory per week. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): Physics 5A/L, 5B/M, and 5C/N or 6A/L, 6B/M, and 6C/N. Students must also concurrently enroll in course 145.

154. Feedback Control Systems.

Analysis and design of continuous linear feedback control systems. Essential principles and advantages of feedback. Design by root locus, frequency response, and state space methods and comparisons of these techniques. Applications. Prerequisite(s): course 103. Enrollment restricted to School of Engineering and Division of Physical and Biological Sciences majors or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 30.

172. Advanced Analog Circuits.

Analog circuit design covering the basic amplifier configurations, current mirrors, differential amplifiers, frequency response, feedback amplifiers, noise, bandgap references, one- and two-stage operational amplifier design, feedback amplifier stability, switched capacitor circuits and optionally the fundamentals of digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converters. Emphasis throughout will be on the development of approximate and intuitive methods for understanding and designing circuits. Cannot receive credit for this course and course 221. Prerequisite(s): course 171.

215. Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Design.

Introduction to MEMS technology: covers basic microfabrication technologies, the governing physics for MEMS devices in different energy domains (mechanical, electrical, optical, thermal, and fluidic). Fabrication and design of MEMS devices illustrated using examples of existing research prototypes and commercial products. Students design, lay out, and fabricate an optical MEMS deformable mirror device for applications in adaptive optics. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): courses 135, 145, and 211; and Physics 5A, 5B, and 5C. Enrollment restricted to seniors and graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

221. Advanced Analog Integrated Circuits.

Analog integrated circuit design with emphasis on fundamentals of designing linear circuits using CMOS. Covers MOS devices and device modeling, current mirrors, op-amp design, op-amp compensation, comparators, multipliers, voltage references, sample-and-holds, noise, and an introduction to more complicated systems using these building blocks, such as phase locked loops and analog-to-digital converters. If time permits, integrated circuit layout issues and device/circuit fabrication. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 172. Prerequisite(s): course 171 or equivalent; course 178 or equivalent recommended. Enrollment limited to 20.

230. Optical Fiber Communication.

Components and system design of optical fiber communication. Topics include step-index fibers, graded-index fibers, fiber modes, single-mode fibers, multimode fibers, dispersion, loss mechanics, fiber fabrication, light-emission processes in semiconductors, light-emitting diodes, laser diodes, modulation response, source-fiber coupling, photodetectors, receivers, receiver noise and sensitivity, system design, power budget and rise-time budget, fiber-optic networks (FDDI, SONET, etc), wavelength division multiplexing (WDM). Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 130. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

241. Introduction to Feedback Control Systems.

Graduate-level introduction to control of continuous linear systems using classical feedback techniques. Design of feedback controllers for command-following error, disturbance rejection, stability, and dynamic response specifications. Root locus and frequency response design techniques. Extensive use of Matlab for computer-aided controller design. Course has concurrent lectures with Electrical Engineering 154. (Also offered as Computer Engineering 241. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

261. Error Control Coding.

Covers the following topics: introduction to algebra; linear block code; cyclic codes; BCH code; RS codes; spectral domain study of codes; CRC; and product codes. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

262. Statistical Signal Processing I.

Covers fundamental approaches to designing optimal estimators and detectors of deterministic and random parameters and processes in noise, and includes analysis of their performance. Binary hypothesis testing: the Neyman-Pearson Theorem. Receiver operating characteristics. Deterministic versus random signals. Detection with unknown parameters. Optimal estimation of the unknown parameters: least square, maximum likelihood, Bayesian estimation. Will review the fundamental mathematical and statistical techniques employed. Many applications of the techniques are presented throughout the course. Note: While a review of probability and statistics is provided, this is not a basic course on this material. Prerequisite(s): course 103 and Computer Engineering 107, or permission of instructor.

280B. Seminar on Integrated Bioelectronics (2 credits).

Weekly seminar covering current research in integrated bioelectronics. May be repeated for credit.

280M. Seminar on Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of current research interest in Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) design, fabrication and applications. Current research work and literature in these areas are discussed. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

280O. Seminar on Applied Optics (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of current research in applied optics, including integrated, quantum, nonlinear, and nano-optics. Current research work and literature in these areas are discussed. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

280Q. Seminar on Quantum Electronics and Nanoelectronics (2 credits).

Weekly series covers current research in quantum electronics including electron and photon transport in nanostructures; nanoscale heat transport; optoelectronic integrated circuits; nanoscale devices for energy conversion; micro-refrigeration; thermal and acoustic imaging of nanostructures. Current research work and recent literature are discussed. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll by permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

281. Guest Seminar Series (1 credit).

Distinguished speakers from industry, universities, and government discuss current developments in electrical engineering and related fields. Emphasis on research questions that may lead to collaborative work with faculty and graduate students. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

Environmental Studies

24. General Ecology.

Covers principles of ecology including limits to species abundances, evolutionary ecology, population dynamics, community interactions and patterns, and ecosystem patterns and dynamics. (General Education Code(s): IN.)

80B. The Ecological Forecast for Global Warming.

A broad overview of the impacts of human activities on the global climate system. Topics include how climate affects the distribution of ecosystems, the influence of global climate change on biodiversity, ecosystem function, and consequences for the human enterprise. (General Education Code(s): T7-Natural Sciences or Social Sciences.)

91F. Community and Agroecology (2 credits).

Interdisciplinary two-credit seminar designed to introduce students to concepts of community and agroecology in the context of sustainability. Course can serve as a gateway to or as a continuing basis for participation in PICA (Program in Community and Agroecology). Specific topics and readings change each quarter. Enrollment limited to 25. May be repeated for credit.

100. Ecology and Society.

Introduction to environmental issues in an interdisciplinary matrix. Focuses on three issues at the intersection of ecological questions and social institutions: agroecology and sustainable agriculture; population growth, economic growth, and environmental degradation; and biodiversity conservation and land management. Reviews the important roles of disciplinary abstraction and of the application of that knowledge to context-dependent explanation of environmental problems. Enrollment restricted to environmental studies, environmental studies/biology, environmental studies/economics, and environmental studies/Earth sciences majors. Prerequisite(s): course 23 or Chemistry 1A or 1B; course 24 or Biology 20C; course 25; and Applied Mathematics and Statistics 7 and 7L. Concurrent enrollment in 100L is required.

100L. Ecology and Society Writing Laboratory (2 credits).

Required writing lab accompanying course 100. Students are introduced to writing in different styles and for different audiences typical of the ecosystem-society interface. Course 100 writing assignments are developed, written, and revised in conjunction with the lab. W credit is granted only upon successful completion of course 100. Prerequisite(s): Satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Concurrent enrollment in 100 is required. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): W.)

115A. Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Applications.

Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) as the technology of processing spatial data, including input, storage and retrieval; manipulation and analysis; reporting and interpretation. Emphasizes GIS as a decision support system for environmental and social problem solving, using basic model building, experimental design, and database management. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 215A. Prerequisite(s): Applied Math and Statistics 5 or 7. Enrollment restricted to environmental studies majors and the combined majors. Course 115L is required. A course in computer science, Earth sciences, mathematics, or geography is recommended. Enrollment limited to 40.

115L. Exercises in Geographic Information Systems (2 credits).

Exercises in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing that demonstrate the development of digital geographic data. Students gain hands-on experience with developing datasets, using imagery to create GIS layers, performing spatial analysis, and utilizing GPS technology. Emphasis placed on environmental applications. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 215L. Enrollment restricted to environmental studies majors and students majoring in the combined majors with biology, Earth sciences, and economics. Concurrent enrollment in course 115A required.

122. Tropical Ecology and Conservation.

An introduction to the ecological processes, principles, and players of tropical ecosystems, and to conservation issues facing tropical American forests. We will look at how tropical ecosystems work, roles of humans in shaping them, and current conservation opportunities and dilemmas. Prerequisite(s): course 24 or Biology 20C or 150. A course in statistics and precalculus is recommended.

130A. Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture.

Ecological concepts and principles are applied to the design and management of sustainable agroecosystems. Alternatives for agriculture are discussed in terms of ecosystem structure and function. A weekly three-hour lab is required. Prerequisite(s): course 24 or Biology 20C or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in course 130L. Enrollment restricted to environmental studies and biology majors and students in the combined majors with Earth sciences, biology, and economics.

130L. Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Laboratory (2 credits).

Laboratory and field exercises to train in the analysis of ecological processes in agricultural systems, with a focus on the quantification of ecological sustainability. Experimental design, analysis, and data interpretation are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): course 24 or Biology 20C; interview and concurrent enrollment in course 130A is required; bring class and work schedule to first class meeting. Enrollment restricted to environmental studies and biology majors and students in the combined majors with Earth sciences, biology, and economics.

141. Ecological Economics.

Application of economic analysis to natural resource policy and management. Topics include welfare economics, property rights and externalities, natural resource valuation, exhaustible and renewable resources, and sustainable development. (Formerly Natural Resource Economics) Economics 1 is strongly recommended as preparation. Enrollment restricted to environmental studies majors and biology, Earth sciences, and economics combined majors.

158. Political Ecology and Social Change.

The object is to provide a rigorous grounding in the method of political ecology and to demonstrate how this approach has been used in environmental analysis and problem solving by environmental social movements. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior majors in environmental studies and the combined majors in Earth sciences, biology, and economics. Enrollment limited to 20.

160. Restoration Ecology.

A multidisciplinary overview of restoring degraded ecosystems. Among the topics addressed are linkages between ecological principles and restoration, planning and implementing restoration projects, evaluating restoration success, and case studies of restoration of specific ecosystem types. Participation in one work day is required. Prerequisite(s): course 23 or Chemistry 1A or 1B; and course 24 or Biology 20C. Enrollment limited to 40.

165. Freshwater Issues and Policy.

Concepts, vocabulary, and skills necessary to the analysis of freshwater issues are introduced from hydrology, ecology, law, economics, engineering, and other disciplines. The skills are then applied to case studies involving local, state, and international freshwater conflicts and crises. Prerequisite(s): courses 23 and 25. Enrollment restricted to environmental studies majors and biology, Earth sciences, and economics combined majors.

189. Environmental Studies Research Seminar (1 credit).

Research seminars presented weekly throughout the year by environmental studies faculty, visiting scholars, and graduate students. Students discuss content and methodology of research presented following each seminar. Students write critiques of some seminars. May be repeated for credit.

191F. Community and Agroecology Seminar (2 credits).

Interdisciplinary two-credit seminar designed for upper-division students who want to become involved in PICA (Program in Community and Agroecology) and to explore concepts of community and agroecology as they relate to sustainability. Also emphasizes development of leadership skills. Specific topics and readings change each quarter. Prerequisite(s): course 91F, 130A, 130B, 133, or equivalent experience. Enrollment limited to 25. May be repeated for credit.

196B. Senior Seminar: Methods in Environmental Policy Analysis.

Introduction to some of the tools in environmental policy analysis, ranging from quantitative techniques (drawing on economics and statistics) to cross-cutting, qualitative designs. Students perform policy analysis exercises throughout the quarter and evaluate normative dimensions of competing analytic techniques. Prerequisite(s): instructor determination based on student’s academic background. Enrollment limited to 18.

196P. Senior Seminar: Regional Foodshed Research Practicum.

This course involves supervised individual and group interdisciplinary research on ecological and social justice dimensions of food production and community food security in the Monterey Bay region. Students are expected to actively engage with regional actors, local agencies, and community programs. Prerequisite(s): interview to determine background and interest in doing advanced field research on local agro-food issues with assessment of quality of work in relevant courses. Enrollment limited to 15. May be repeated for credit.

201A. Keywords and Concepts.

Two-quarter course introduces keywords and concepts that underlie interdisciplinary work in environmental studies through lectures, directed readings, and discussion. Modules include resonant concepts in ecology and society; ecology and evolution; environment and development; the global environment and society; agroecology and conservation biology; and public policy, economics, and law. Final grade for both courses assigned at the end of the second quarter. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

215A. Geographic Information Systems and Environmental Applications.

Introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) as the technology of processing spatial data, including input, storage and retrieval; manipulation and analysis; reporting and interpretation. Emphasizes GIS as a decision support system for environmental and social problem solving, using basic model building, experimental design, and database management. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 115A. Concurrent enrollment in course 215L is required. Enrollment restricted to environmental studies graduates students. Enrollment limited to 10.

215L. Exercises in Geographic Information Systems (2 credits).

Exercises in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing that demonstrate the development of digital geographic data. Students gain hands-on experience with developing datasets, using imagery to create GIS layers, performing spatial analysis, and utilizing GPS technology. Emphasis placed on environmental applications. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course course 115L. Concurrent enrollment in course 215A is required. Enrollment restricted to environmental studies graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

230. Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture.

The application of ecological concepts and principles to the design and management of agricultural systems. The long-term goal of sustainable agroecosystems is examined in economic, social, and ecological contexts. Enrollment restricted to environmental studies graduate students.

290. Interdisciplinary Research Seminar (2 credits).

Research seminars presented weekly throughout the year by environmental studies and affiliated faculty, by visiting scholars, and by graduate students. Students discuss the content and methodology of research presented following each seminar. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

290L. Graduate Research Seminar (2 credits).

Graduate student presentations of doctoral research proposals, dissertation work-in-progress, grant applications, and conference papers. This weekly laboratory meeting seeks to develop professional skills, teach constructive criticism, and foster effective discussion among peers. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

292. Topics in Research in Environmental Studies (2 credits).

Seminar in which students give critically evaluated presentations regarding current research in environmental studies and issues in research design. Students should consult with faculty prior to enrolling. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

Feminist Studies

80A. Feminism and Social Justice.

Examines, and critically analyses, select post-World War II movements for social justice in the United States from feminist perspectives. Considers how those movements and their participants responded to issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality. A feminist, transnational, analytic framework is also developed to consider how those movements may have embraced, enhanced, or debilitated feminist formations in other parts of the world. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences.)

80B. Sexuality and Globalization.

Examines the relationship between sexuality and the contemporary term “globalization” as a dense entanglement of processes that emerges from a history of U.S. empire. Sexuality cannot be separated from power struggles over the classification of bodies, territories, and questions of temporality. Examines how sexualized contact zones produce new knowledge, commerce, inequalities, possibilities, and identities. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences.)

80S. Women in Music.

An exploration of the sociological position of women as composers and performers in Western and non-Western musics, with a focus on both ethnographic and historical sources. (Also offered as Music 80S. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Offered in alternate academic years. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, A.)

112. Women and the Law.

Interdisciplinary approach to study of law in its relation to category “women” and production of gender. Considers various materials including critical race theory, domestic case law and international instruments, representations of law, and writings by and on behalf of women living under different forms of legal control. Examines how law structures rights, offers protections, produces hierarchies, and sexualizes power relations in both public and intimate life. (Also offered as Politics 112. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to feminist studies, politics, legal studies, and Latin American and Latino studies/politics combined majors during priority enrollment only.

124. Technologies and Latinidad: Cyberspace and Beyond.

Introduction to analyzing technology as it is produced through gender, race, class, and sexualized differences. Examines film and the Internet through the genealogy of these technologies in relation to U.S. nationalism, development, and empire, creating social communities and new identities, and the global production of labor. Examines interdisciplinary methods (ethnography, media analysis, cultural studies and, literary analysis) to broaden understanding of Latina/o subjectivity as historical construct mediated through various modes of visual production. Enrollment restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior feminist studies majors during priority enrollment only. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): E.)

194D. Feminist Science Studies.

Examines different feminist approaches to understanding the nature of scientific practices. Particular attention paid to notions of evidence, methods, cultural and material constraints, and the heterogeneous nature of laboratory practices. Considers the ways in which gender, race, and sexuality are constructed by science and how they influence both scientific practices and conceptions of science. Also examines the feminist commitment to taking social factors into account without forfeiting the notion of objectivity. Prerequisite(s): course 1 or 80C; and course 100. Enrollment restricted to senior feminist studies majors. Enrollment limited to 20.

240. Culture and Politics of Human Rights.

Examines the role of feminist activism and jurisprudence in the expansion of human rights since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Addresses challenges of accommodating women’s specificity within international human rights law. Focus on application of international and regional human rights conventions and new human rights standards. (Formerly Feminism and the Culture and Politics of Human Rights.) (Also offered as Latin American&Latino Studies 240. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

Film and Digital Media

20A. The Film Experience.

An introduction to the basic elements, range, and diversity of cinematic representation and expression. Aesthetic, theoretical, and critical issues are explored in the context of class screenings and critical readings. Students are billed a course fee. Enrollment restricted to first-year students, sophomores, and juniors. (General Education Code(s): IH, A.)

20C. Introduction to Digital Media.

Introduces fundamental features of digital media and examines the immense visual, social, and psychological impact of the “digital revolution” on our culture. Topics include the concepts and forms of the digital hypertext interface, Internet, and web, and the impact of digital media on conceptions of the self, body, identity, and community. Students are billed a course fee. Enrollment restricted to first-year students, sophomores, and juniors. (General Education Code(s): IH, A.)

20P. Introduction to Production Technique.

Introduction to production process with emphasis on low-budget, independent film and video making. Explores conceptualization, planning, shooting, editing of documentary, personal essay, and feature narrative works. Emphasis on visualization and shooting style, and scriptwriting, but not hands-on editing. Open to students of varied backgrounds and goals. Students are billed a course fee. (General Education Code(s): A.)

80S. Special Topics in Film and Digital Media.

Study of selected aspects of film, television, and/or digital media. Includes weekly screenings and historical/theoretical readings. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, A.)

120. Introduction to Film Theory and Criticism.

An introduction to classical and contemporary film theory and those theoretical paradigms and methods that have illuminated the media: formalism, realism, structuralism, semiotics, psychoanalysis, Marxism, feminism, and issues of identity and difference. Students are billed a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 20A, satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to film and digital media majors, pre-majors, and minors during priority enrollment; may be opened if space allows. (General Education Code(s): W.)

132A. International Cinema to 1960.

A survey of significant developments in narrative film outside Hollywood from the advent of sound technology to the late ‘50s. Differing inter/national contexts, theoretical movements, technological innovations, and major directors are studied. Students are billed a course fee. Usually offered alternate academic years. Prerequisite(s): course 20A . (General Education Code(s): A.)

134B. American Film, 1960–Present.

A survey of American narrative cinema from 1960 to the present. Examines developments in film style, film technology, and the film industry in relation to American cultural history. Students are billed a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 20A or 20B. Offered in alternate academic years.

136C. Visual Culture and Technology: History of New Media.

Explores the relationship between technology and change and surveys the history of various technologies of visual culture from print to computer based imagery and the Internet. Students are billed a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 20C.

150. Screenwriting.

Problems in writing for film and television are explored through the writing of original material and analysis of existing works. Various film genres, conventions, and styles, both fictional and nonfictional, are examined. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Admission by application process which may begin prior to start of quarter; application materials generally available final week of preceding quarter. See enrollment conditions section in quarterly Schedule of Classes for application dates and other application instructions that may apply. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): W.)

152. Script Analysis.

Students analyze diverse narrative techniques, dramatic structures, and genre forms to understand the craft of screenwriting and prepare for their own creative writing and filmmaking. Students read finished scripts and view films. Prerequisite(s): course 120. Enrollment restricted to film and digital media majors and film and digital media pre-majors. Enrollment limited to 25.

160. Film Genres.

Concentrated study of films from one cinematic grouping with similar themes and narrative structures such as westerns, musicals, or science fiction, or a comparative study of different genres. History, theory, and criticism of the genre are covered. Students are billed a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 132A, 132B, 132C, 134A or 134B. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

161. Documentary Film and Video.

Explores the category of nonfiction through a historical and theoretical study of documentary in film and video. Addresses ethnographic film, Soviet and Griersonian documentary, cinema verité and/or other selected documentary texts and the issues of representation they raise. Students are billed a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 20A or 20B. Offered in alternate academic years.

170A. Introduction to Digital Media Production.

Introduction to the conceptual and technical fundamentals of making digital media. Covers principles of digital image manipulation, basic web authoring, and interface design through projects that introduce production techniques and methods. Students are billed for a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 20C Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): A.)

170B. Fundamentals of Film and Video Production.

An introduction to the art and craft of making films and videos. Covers principles of cinematography, videography, editing, production planning, and lighting involving both production and techniques and methods. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 20A or 20B and one other film/video and digital media critical studies or history course required. Completion of additional upper-division film and digital media critical studies or history courses improves students’ ability to be admitted to this course. Admission by application and entrance essay. The online application process begins several prior to the start of the quarter. See enrollment conditions section in quarterly Schedule of Classes for application dates and other application instructions that may apply. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): A.)

171F. Special Topics Workshop: Autobiographical Film.

Students explore autobiography as a filmmaking genre and practice, using experimental, fictionalized, documentary, and hybrid forms. Readings and screenings provide a theoretical context for production work. Topics include: strategies of (self) representation, reenactment, performance, portraiture, memoir, confession, and diaristic film. Prerequisite(s): course 170B. Enrollment by interview only; priority given to application process/production concentrators. Enrollment limited to 25.

172. Film and Video Studio.

Intermediate workshop in film and video production. Topics include cinematography, sound, and non-linear digital editing techniques. Each student is responsible for the completion of a short project utilizing 16mm film or video. Students must bear the cost of materials and are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): priority given to students who have been accepted into the production concentration. Admission is by an online application process which begins several weeks prior to the start of the quarter. See enrollment conditions section in quarterly Schedule of Classes for application dates and other application instructions that may apply. Students who are not in the production concentration and who have completed course 170A or 170B may apply by submitting an application and sample of production work at first class meeting; these applications will be considered on a space-available basis. Enrollment limited to 25.

175. Documentary Video Workshop.

Workshop in documentary video production, development of critical standards, ethical issues, and technical methods. Each student is responsible for the completion of short documentaries from assignments. Students must bear the cost of materials and are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): priority given to students who have been accepted into the production concentration. Admission is by an online application process which begins several weeks prior to the start of the quarter. See the enrollment conditions section in the quarterly Schedule of Classes for application dates and other application instructions that may apply. Students who are not in the production concentration and who have completed course 170A or 170B may apply by submitting an application and sample of production work at first class meeting; applications will be considered on a space-available basis. Enrollment limited to 25.

194A. Film Theory Seminar.

Advanced senior seminar examining classical and contemporary film theory and those theoretical paradigms and methods that have illuminated the medium: formalism, realism, structuralism, semiology, psychoanalysis, Marxism, feminism, and phenomenology. Primary texts are read. Students are billed a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 120. Enrollment restricted to senior film and digital media majors. Enrollment limited to 20.

194S. Special Topics Seminar.

Intensive research and writing on a changing topic chosen to demonstrate critical mastery in a specific area of film and digitial media studies, for example, film adaptations and their literary sources, documentary/reality shows, or networked new media texts. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 120. Enrollment restricted to senior film and digital media majors. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

French

1. Instruction in the French Language.

Introduction to French language and culture with practice in all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Intended for students with no previous study of French.

2. Instruction in the French Language.

Further development of cultural competence and basic French language skills, both written and spoken. Students learn past tenses in this course. Prerequisite(s): course 1 or placement by interview.

3. Instruction in the French Language.

Final quarter of first-year sequence. Students complete study of French language basics, including the future tense and the conditional and the subjunctive moods, while continuing to learn about French and Francophone cultures. Prerequisite(s): course 2 or placement by interview.

4. Intermediate French.

First course in intermediate sequence. Students review and expand upon their previous study of the language through short literary readings, vocabulary building, grammar study, composition, and discussions. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or placement by interview. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

5. Intermediate French.

Further development of intermediate-level oral and written skills through study of vocabulary and structures. Students also read and discuss a French or Francophone play. Prerequisite(s): course 4 or placement by interview. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

6. Intermediate French.

Final course of intermediate sequence includes grammar study, vocabulary building, extensive writing, and discussion. Reading of a French or Francophone novel is an integral part of course. Prerequisite(s): course 5 or placement by interview. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

136. La Francophonie.

In-depth multidisciplinary study of one or more French-speaking regions of the world. Includes history, language, society, literature, and the arts. All course work will be done in French. Prerequisite(s): course 6 May be repeated for credit.

German

1. Instruction in the German Language.

Teaches beginning-level competence in speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. Elementary sequence (1-2-3) starts in fall quarter only. (An accelerated sequence, course 1A-1B, begins winter quarter.) Not all levels are available each quarter. Check the quarterly Schedule of Classes for exact quarter(s) of offering.

4. Intermediate Studies in German Language.

Intermediate composition and conversation based on the reading of selected prose and related cultural material. Speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension skills are developed by extensive use of media materials. Conducted entirely in German. Not all levels are available each quarter. Check the quarterly Schedule of Classes for the exact quarter(s) of offering. Prerequisite(s): course 1B or 3; or placement by examination. Students interested in this course who have not taken the prerequisite should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

Greek

1. Elementary Ancient Greek.

Instruction in the grammar of Attic Greek, together with readings, mostly in Plato, designed to prepare for the study of classical literature. The sequence begins in the fall quarter only.

Hebrew

1. Instruction in the Hebrew Language.

Speaking, listening comprehension, reading, and writing fundamentals. The use of Modern Hebrew is encouraged through classroom practice supplemented by language laboratory work. Elementary sequence (1-2-3) begins in fall quarter only.

4. Intermediate Hebrew.

Development of the students’ familiarity with the spoken and written language through grammar review, discussions, and vocabulary building. Varied readings on literary and cultural topics related to modern Israel. Prerequisite(s): course 3. Students interested in this course who have not taken the prerequisite should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

Hindi

1. Elementary Hindi.

An in-depth introduction to modern Hindi including the Devanagari script. Through a combination of graded text, written assignments, audiovisual material and computer-based exercises, provides cultural insights and increases proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing Hindi. Emphasis on spontaneous self-expression.

4. Intermediate Hindi.

Continuation and completion of in-depth introductory sequence in modern Hindi including Devanagari script. Through combination of graded text, written assignments, audiovisual material, and computer-based exercises, provides cultural insights and increases proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Hindi. Emphasis on spontaneous self-expression. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or equivalent; familiarity with Devanagari script. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

History

10A. United States History to 1877.

A survey of the political, social, and cultural history of the U.S. from the founding of the North American colonies to 1877. Satisfies American History and Institutions Requirement. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

40B. The Making of Modern East Asia.

A broad introductory survey of the political, social, economic, philosophical, and religious heritage of modern China, Japan, and Korea. Emphasis on the historical foundations of modern nationalism, the colonial experience, and revolutionary movements. (Formerly course 40.) (General Education Code(s): IH, E.)

62B. Classical World: Rome.

A lecture course offering an overview of Roman history and civilization from the legendary founding of Rome in 753 B.C. to the collapse of the Roman Empire’s central administration in the West in 476 A.D. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

70A. Modern European History, 1500–1789.

A survey of economic, social, and political history of Europe since the late 15th century: 1500–1789. A is not prerequisite to B, nor B to C. (Formerly Modern European History.) (General Education Code(s): IH.)

106B. Asian and Asian American History, 1941-Present.

Analyzes immigration, race relations, war, gender ideology, family life, acculturation, political activism, interracial marriage, multiracial identity, and cultural representations between 1941 and the present. Emphasis on discussion, writing, research, and group presentations. (General Education Code(s): E.)

110B. Revolutionary America, 1740-1815.

Explores the political, social, economic, and cultural development of British North America from the first stirrings of resistance to the establishment of the U.S. Course 110A is not a prerequisite to course 110B. (Formerly Colonial and Revolutionary America.) Satisfies American History and Institutions Requirement.

110E. What Is a Nation? The U.S. from 1877 to 1914.

History of the U.S. during what was perhaps its most socially turbulent era, the period following Reconstruction through the First World War. What did it mean to be a nation in the post-Reconstruction era? How did a country that had only recently unified itself under one system of labor now resolve the question of national identity? Was America truly a nation by 1914?

113C. Women and American Religious Culture.

Historical introduction to religious culture of U.S. as experienced and created by women. Explores religious ideas about women, the treatment of women by mainstream institutions and religio-social communities, and female religious leaders and followers. Takes an explicitly feminist analytical approach and uses a variety of “texts,” including historical and literary scholarship, sacred texts, fiction, autobiography, material artifacts, visual art, and music.

115B. U.S. Labor History, 1919 to the Present.

Explores the history of work, working-class people, and the labor movement in the U.S. in global perspective with attention to race and gender dynamics and political-economic changes. Satisfies American History and Institutions Requirement.

128. Chicana/Chicano History.

A survey course on the social history of the Mexican (Chicana/o) community and people in the U.S. through the 20th century. Themes include resistance, migration, labor, urbanization, culture and politics. Satisfies American History and Institutions Requirement. (General Education Code(s): E.)

137A. Africa to 1800.

Introduction to history of Africa. Topics include states and “stateless” societies, culture, society and economy in the pre-modern era, stratification, oral traditions, long distance trade, the coming of Islam, and the evolution of the South Atlantic system and its social, political, and other consequences. Some background knowledge of Africa helpful. (General Education Code(s): E.)

140C. Revolutionary China 1895–1960.

Explores history of China from the late 19th century to the early years of the People’s Republic, focusing on the end of imperial rule, the sources and development of revolution, and early attempts at at socialist transformation. (General Education Code(s): E.)

163A. A History of Sin.

Ancient and modern conceptions of sin, and remedies offered for it. Course is not a theology of sin and redemption, but an invitation to reflect on ways sin and fault have been imagined and formulated. (Formerly course 163.)

172A. German History.

The development of German civilization, including philosophy and literature as well as politics and diplomacy in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

190A. Slavery and Race in Latin America. W

Covers comparative history of slavery in Latin America with questions of race in the colonial and national periods and key moments and debates in the historiography of slavery and its relation to ideologies of the past and the nations. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, two upper-division history courses, or permission of instructor. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior history majors. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): W, E.)

190F. Research Seminar in the Americas.

Students learn how to conduct research and write history. Primary and secondary sources are extensively read. Research sources include a rich array of government documents, newspapers, memories and diaries, visual material and film. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, two upper-division history courses, or permission of instructor. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior history majors Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): W.)

190X. History of the Atlantic World, 1492-1824.

Explores the transatlantic societies created by Europeans’ colonization of the Americas, and their exploitation of African salves. Questions whether the cultural, economic, and political links across the ocean integrated the adjacent lands into a fundamentally “Atlantic World.” Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, and two upper-division history courses. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): W.)

194N. Comparative Studies in Modern Asian History.

Seminar on cultural and social changes in Asia, mainly in the 19th and 20th centuries. Topics include colonial encounters, cities, narratives of ordinary persons, nationalism and identity, visual cultures, and Orientalism. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, two upper-division history courses, or permission of instructor. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior history majors. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): W, E.)

196B. Social Protests in Late Medieval and Early Modern England.

Explores the social, cultural, economic, and political context of popular protest in England from 1347 through 1631. An important dimension of that exploration is an examination of official government responses to riot and rebellion. Two courses in medieval or early modern European history recommended as preparation. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; two upper-division history courses. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior history majors. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): W.)

196E. Modern Irish History.

Aims to illuminate major themes and turning points of modern Irish history: the causes and consequences of the famine; the development of Irish nationalism; revolution, civil war, and partition; and the recent economic boom. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, two upper-division history courses, or permission of instructor. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior history majors. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): W.)

200. Methods and Theories of History.

An overview of theories, methods, and philosophies concerning the nature and production of history. Topics vary with instructor. Enrollment restricted to graduate history students and others by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 20.

205. Diaspora and World History.

Examines the histories and historiography concerning diaspora. This area of study includes populations from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Students study the histories of diasporic populations, and the questions, theory, and methods that scholars use to approach the subject. Enrollment limited to 10.

210A. Readings in U.S. History.

Introduction to major themes and controversies in the interpretation of U.S. history. Readings cover both chronological eras and topical subjects, often in a comparative context: colonial and early national periods. Enrollment restricted to graduate history majors. Enrollment limited to 15.

242. Readings in Modern Japan.

A graduate course intended to give students a fundamental understanding of the major themes in the study of modern Japanese history. Central themes include modernity and modernization, colonialism, postwar recovery, gender, race, and nationalism. (Formerly course 210.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

280A. History Graduate Proseminar: Teaching Pedagogy (2 credits).

Devoted to professionalism and socialization of history graduate students. Includes formal and informal meetings with faculty and other graduate students. Topics include TAships, designing course syllabi, pedagogy, teaching technologies, and teaching in different venues. This course is required for first-year students; however, it is open to all other history graduate students as needed. Enrollment restricted to graduate history majors. May be repeated for credit.

History of Art and Visual Culture

10D. Presence and Power in the Visual Cultures of Asia.

An introduction to the art and architecture of East Asia, including China, India, Southeast Asia, and Japan. In order to achieve a fuller understanding of the arts of these countries a historical, cultural, and religious context is provided. (General Education Code(s): IH, A.)

80H. Video Games as Visual Culture.

Through the aesthetics and theory of electronic games, introduces the histories, ideas, and debates that inform game studies. Topics include: narratology/ludology debates, interactivity, serious games, and alternative games. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, A.)

80M. Indigenous American Visual Culture.

Selected aspects of art and architecture of the first peoples of the Americas, north, central, and south, from ca. 2000 B.C.E. to present. Societies to be considered may include Anasazi, Aztec, Inca, Northwest Coast, Maya, Navajo, Plains, and others. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, A, E.)

100A. Methods in History of Art and Visual Culture.

Introduction to major issues of method and critique in study of art and visual culture. Focuses on understanding disciplinary and critical modes of scholarly inquiry in the visual arts, including role of historical research. Emphasizes intensive reading, discussion, and writing. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to sophomore, junior, and senior History of Art and Visual Culture majors. Enrollment limited to 18. (General Education Code(s): W,A.)

105P. Visual Cultures of the Pacific Islands.

Interdisciplinary course examines visual cultures of Australia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia from the archaeological past through contemporary periods. (General Education Code(s): A, E.)

106A. Religious Traditions in Indian Art.

Examines ways in which religious traditions are embedded in (or embodied within) art of the Indian sub-continent. Topics include Hindu temples; Jain art; Buddhist sacred narratives and cosmology; royal elite and popular patronage; and functions of icons. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Enrollment limited to 80. (General Education Code(s): A, E.)

185C. African Architecture.

Study of the built environment in Africa. Focusing in depth on 10 major architectural forms or sites, this course explores the diversity of architectural types and how gender, politics, religion, and culture shape and are shaped by architectural spaces. Enrollment limited to 35. (General Education Code(s): A, E.)

189V. Art of the Venetian Renaissance.

Considers Venetian art in the 15th and 16th centuries. Topics include major artists (the Bellini, Carpaccio, Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese, Palladio) and the relationship of the city to outside forces (Byzantine Empire, Turkish Empires) and other Italian cities. Enrollment limited to 35. (General Education Code(s): A.)

191P. Art and Identity in the Pacific: Creating and Challenging Ethnic and National Identities.

Theoretical discussions and Pacific Basin case studies on 1) definitions of cultural, ethnic, and national identities; 2) relationship between art, museums, and construction of historical and cultural narratives; 3) ways “tradition” defined in art practices and used by groups to assert an identity in their present. Participants first develop a theoretical framework and vocabulary for analyzing artistic production in a variety of cultures. Through specific case studies, will explore how art, architecture, and museums actively contribute to define and challenge ethnic and national identities. Course can be taken for senior exit credit only by permission of instructor. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior history of art and visual culture majors, or by permission. Enrollment limited to 18. (General Education Code(s): A, E.)

History of Consciousness

237A. Historical Materialism.

Students read landmark works of classical and contemporary Marxism. Writings from Marx, Lenin, Trotsky, Lukacs, Gramsci, Adorno, Benjamin, Sartre, Althusser, Anderson, Jameson, and Zizek are addressed. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

Information Systems Management

50. Business Information Systems.

Addresses the use of information systems (IS) within a business enterprise. Subjects include computer hardware and software concepts, system design and implementation, telecommunications, data management, transaction-based systems, management information systems, and the use of IS to compete. Intended for information system management and business management economics majors.

101. Management of Technology Seminar (2 credits).

Uses weekly talks by leading industry practitioners and university researchers to provide in-depth exposure to the management of technology. Topics covered include product development, operations, strategy, finance, and marketing for technologies such as software and information systems. May be repeated for credit.

105. Management of Technology I.

An in-depth examination of technological, strategic, marketing, and financial methods and analytical tools for the management of technology to enable cost-effective and rapid development of profitable and high quality technologies. Includes case studies and a comprehensive project. Students who receive credit for this course cannot also receive credit for course 80A; students who receive credit for course 205 cannot also receive credit for this course. Prerequisite(s): Mathematics 19B or 11B or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 11B or Economics 11B.

205. Management of Technology I.

Addresses technological, strategic, marketing, financial methods, and analytical tools for management of technology in an integrated manner that enables the cost-effective and rapid development of profitable and high quality technologies. Includes case studies and a comprehensive project. Students cannot receive credit for this course and either course 80A or 105. Enrollment restricted to juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

209. Knowledge Services and Data Analytics.

Provides students with the systematic methodology and analytical tools to address the field of knowledge services in an integrated manner. Focuses on data, text, and business analytics. Includes training in the basic elements of stochastic optimization and other algorithmic approaches, such as stochastic dynamic programming, statistics, and machine learning . These methods enable corporate enterprises to achieve rapid, effective, and profitable optimization of knowledge-services management. Students are expected to have undergraduate preparation in probability and statistics. Undergraduates may enroll with instructor approval. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Students are expected to have undergraduate preparation in probability and statistics. Undergraduates may enroll with instructor approval.

260. Information Retrieval.

Course covers major topics of information retrieval, including statistical characteristics of text, several important retrieval models, text clustering, text classification, text filtering, web analysis, information extraction, peer to peer research, distributed search, personalized search, and other related topics. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor.

Italian

1. Instruction in the Italian Language.

Aural comprehension, speaking, reading, writing, and laboratory. Check the quarterly Schedule of Classes for exact quarter(s) of offering. Elementary sequence (1-2-3) begins in fall quarter.

4. Intermediate Italian.

Short stories, articles, films, and newsclips are used as the basis for studying intermediate-level conversation and composition. Laboratory assignments involve use of the World Wide Web, conversations with native speakers, films and video clips. Students interested in this course who have not taken the prerequisite at UCSC should meet with the instructor, preferably prior to the first class meeting, and take the placement examination. Prerequisite(s): course 1B or 3, or placement by examination. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

Japanese

1. Instruction in the Japanese Language.

Goal is to understand and apply basic rules of grammar and the sociolinguistic rules of the language needed to carry out various, simple tasks; to learn to read and write hiragana, katakana, and 40 kanji.

4. Intermediate Japanese.

Goal is to understand and apply additional rules of grammar and the sociolinguistic rules of the language needed to carry out various tasks; to further develop skills in reading and writing; to learn to read and write 70 additional kanji. Prerequisite(s): course 3; or placement by examination. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

103. Advanced Japanese.

Readings in contemporary Japanese. Assignments include short stories, writing essays, classroom presentation and translation of a short story. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. Prerequisite(s): course 50. Students interested in this course who have not taken the prerequisite should meet with the instructor prior to the first class meeting.

Latin

1. Elementary Latin.

Instruction in Latin grammar, using a modern Latin method, designed to prepare for the study of classical literature. The sequence begins in the fall quarter only.

Latin American and Latino Studies

1. Introduction to Latin American and Latino Studies.

Interdisciplinary introduction presenting the elements for studying Latin American culture, society, economics, and politics, as well as the dynamics of Latino communities in the U.S. Special attention paid to issues of race, gender, and class, to emerging political and economic shifts in the Americas, and to new local and transnational efforts for social change on the part of Latin America’s peoples and Latinos in the U.S. (General Education Code(s): IS, E.)

10. Bridging Latin American and Latina/o Studies.

Interdisciplinary exploration of transnational migrations; social inequalities; collective action and social movements; and cultural productions, products, or imaginaries. Examines how transnational migration and hemispheric integration are transforming Latin American studies and Chicana/o-Latina/o studies. Explores the influence of neoliberalism and globalization, especially the intersection of critical analysis and social-justice praxis. Completion of course 1 highly recommended. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. (General Education Code(s): E.)

80P. Energy, Society, and Ecology in Latin America.

From petroleum extraction to hydroelectric power to ethanol production, Latin America is an important provider of the world’s energy. Course examines the implications of this process for economic growth, climate change, environmental degradation, social inequality, and poverty. Enrollment limited to 60. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, E.)

80Q. Música Latina.

Surveys various musical forms and styles that have developed in Latin America and Latino communities in the U.S. Discusses concept of hybridity and grapples with this as a central issue in the evolution of Latin American/Latino music. Addresses migration of music, which not only contributes to its distribution but also to the evolvement of musical practices of forms, styles and genres across borders. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences, E.)

80X. Central American Peoples and Cultures.

Examines contemporary societies and peoples of Central America considering how, in recent decades, media, history, war, cultural production, and migration have shaped Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica both as individual nations and as a region. Enrollment limited to 60. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences, E.)

81A. Mexican Folklórico Dance (2 credits).

Provides instruction in the aesthetic, cultural, and historical dimensions of Mexican folklórico dance. Students taught choreographed dances from various regions of Mexico and also learn dance techniques (técnica) and stage make-up application. Additional workshops and lectures offered to supplement class. Open to all students; no previous experience required. (Also offered as Anthropology 81A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

122. Media and Nationalism.

Evaluates the links between media and the production of national identities in Latin America. Focuses on theories of nationalism, media, and globalization to examine the production of national histories and representations. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 35. (General Education Code(s): E.)

143J. Global Political Economy.

Analyzes the global, social, economic, and political forces that shape transnational, national, and regional societal formations and consequently the entire environment for social change. Examines the evolution of revolutionary struggle and its origins within and impact upon the evolving capitalist system.

146. Urban Crisis in the Americas.

Multidisciplinary course on the cities of Latin America and Latino barrios in the U.S. Examines how cities have been constituted spatially, economically, and culturally from the Pre-Columbian era to the present. (General Education Code(s): E.)

173. Latin American Immigration to the U.S.

Interdisciplinary examination of Latin American immigration to the U.S. Topics include history of U.S. as an immigrant nation, economic and political context for migration, immigration process/experience, U.S. immigration/refugee policies, anti-immigrant backlash today, issues facing Latino immigrant communities to the U.S., bi-national communities. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Enrollment limited to 35. (General Education Code(s): E.)

175. Migration, Gender, and Health.

Through an interdisciplinary, cross-border approach, examines complex nature of Latino health in relation to migration and how women and men experience health problems differently. Examines how health problems are created by economic and social conditions, how migrants experience access to care, and how agencies can design culturally sensitive programs. Prerequisite(s): course 100A. (General Education Code(s): E.)

194I. Contemporary Ecuador.

The Andean nation of Ecuador exemplifies cultural and biological diversity, rapid economic and social change, and increasing geopolitical influence as one of the current South American left-leaning countries. Course looks at Ecuador’s recent history and future challenges. Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Enrollment limited to 20.

194N. Las izquierdas en América Latina: ayer, hoy y mañana.

Taught in Spanish. Focuses on legacies of Latin America’s popular and revolutionary movements since the 1960s, current transformations, and 21st-century prospects. Major emphasis on contemporary leftist or left-leaning parties in power in the early 2000s, as well as new perspectives/re-evaluations/debates about past movements. Also includes cross-border strategies, movements, and alliances for social justice. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior Latin American and Latino Studies majors, minors, combined or double majors. Enrollment limited to 20. (General Education Code(s): E.)

240. Culture and Politics of Human Rights.

Examines the role of feminist activism and jurisprudence in the expansion of human rights since the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Addresses challenges of accommodating women’s specificity within international human rights law. Focus on application of international and regional human rights conventions and new human rights standards. (Formerly Feminism and the Culture and Politics of Human Rights.) (Also offered as Feminist Studies 240. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

Legal Studies

10. Introduction to Legal Process.

Introduction to U.S. and comparative legal institutions and practices. Examines diverse areas of law from torts to civil rights to international human rights. Why is America portrayed as having an activist legal culture; why is law used to decide so many questions from presidential elections to auto accidents; can law resolve disputes that, historically, have led to war and violence; is the legal system fair and/or effective, and, if so, for whom and under what conditions? (General Education Code(s): IS.)

105A. Ancient Political Thought.

Ancient political ideas in context of tension between democracy and empire, emergence of the psyche, and shift from oral to written culture. Emphasis on Athens, with Hebrew, Roman, and Christian departures and interventions. Includes Sophocles, Thucydides, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Stoics, the Bible, and Augustine. (Also offered as Politics 105A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to legal studies majors during priority period.

120B. Society and Democracy in American Political Development.

Examines role of social forces (e.g., race, class, and gender) in development of the American democratic processes and in the changing relationship between citizen and state. Course materials address ideas, social tensions, and economic pressures bearing on social movements, interest groups, and political parties. (Also offered as Politics 120B. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to legal studies majors during priority period. Satisfies American History and Institutions Requirement.

128I. Race and Justice.

An introduction to comparative and historical analyses of the relations between race and criminal justice in the U.S. Emphasis on examinations of structural mechanisms that help maintain and perpetuate racial inequality in law, criminal justice, and jury trials. (Formerly Race and Criminal Justice) (Also offered as Sociology 128I. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Enrollment limited to 120.

132. California Water Law and Policy.

Explores the rich history and fundamental legal concepts surrounding water in California. Students identify, evaluate, and debate some critical water policy questions faced by Californians today and in the future. (Also offered as Politics 132. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.)

157. Political Jurisprudence.

Explores some themes in legal and political theory, especially on the relationship of theories of justice, law, and ethics. Enrollment restricted to legal studies majors during priority period.

173. International Law.

Origins and development of international law: international law is examined both as a reflection of the present world order and as a basis for transformation. Topics include jurisdiction and sovereignty, treaties, use of force, commercial law, and human rights. (Also offered as Politics 173. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to legal studies majors during priority enrollment period.

Linguistics

52. Syntax I.

An introduction to syntactic investigation, developed through the study of central aspects of English syntax. A major purpose is to introduce students to the study of language as an empirical science. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

53. Semantics I.

Introduction to the logical foundations of natural language semantics. Logical and semantic relations, simple set theory, logical representations (propositional and predicate calculi, modal and tense logics) and their interpretations. A basic literacy course in the language of logical representation. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

80C. Language, Society, and Culture.

The study of language from a sociological perspective. Multilingualism, language change and variation, pidgins and creoles, the origin and diversification of dialects. (General Education Code(s): T5-Humanities and Arts or Social Sciences.)

101. Phonology I.

Introduction to how sounds pattern in grammars—why they vary, how they combine, etc. Emphasis is on developing theories to explain the patterns. Topics include distinctive feature theory, phonemic analysis, autosegmental phonology, and principles of syllabification and stress. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements, course 50. (General Education Code(s): W.)

120. Structure of English.

Survey of grammatical structure of English and terminology of grammatical description. Covers phonological, morphological, and syntactic structure of English and contrasts it with other languages. Prerequisite(s): course 52 or 55, and 101.

154. Language and Social Identity.

Introduction to sociolinguistics exploring the relationship between language and such social parameters as social status, ethnicity, race, gender, etc., including the role of language differences in the creation of social stereotypes. Emphasis on gathering, examining, and reporting data. Prerequisite(s): course 50. Enrollment restricted to senior language studies majors. Enrollment limited to 25.

157. Psycholinguistics and Linguistic Theory.

Theory and methods in psycholinguistics, covering perception, production, and acquisition of language and linguistic structure. A hands-on, laboratory-style introduction to the topic, focusing on the relation between experimental findings and linguistic theory. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 257. Prerequisite(s): course 102 or 105 or 113 or 116. Enrollment restricted to linguistics and language studies majors. Enrollment limited to 20.

211. Phonology A.

First part of a three quarter introduction to phonology. Topics of the sequence include fundamentals of acoustic phonetics; introduction to optimality theory; theories of syllabification, stress, and prosodic organization; prosodic morphology; advanced issues in faithfulness and correspondence; segmental and suprasegmental processes. Enrollment restricted to graduate standing or consent of instructor.

221. Syntax A.

Introduction to syntactic theory. Phrase structure; subcategorization; lexical entries; passive; infinitival constructions. Enrollment restricted to graduate standing or consent of instructor.

231. Semantics A.

Introduction to linguistic semantics: nature of lexical entries, thematic relations, representation of logical form; relation between semantic interpretation and syntactic representation, quantification and scope relations, reference and presupposition. Enrollment restricted to graduate standing or consent of instructor.

239. Semantics Seminar.

Advanced topics in semantics drawn from the current research interests of the instructor. Prerequisite(s): course 232. Enrollment restricted to graduate standing or consent of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

249. Morphology Seminar.

Presents theoretical and descriptive issues, particularly those raised by the framework of distributed morphology and its current competitors. Course work consists of readings, squibs, and a term paper. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

257. Psycholinguistics and Linguistic Theory.

Theory and methods in psycholinguistics, covering perception, production, and acquisition of language and linguistic structure. A hands-on, laboratory-style introduction to the topic, focusing on the relation between experimental findings and linguistic theory. Graduate students have separate evaluation criteria. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 157. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

Literature

61D. Introduction to Reading Drama.

Introduction to the Western theatrical tradition through the study of dramatic form in social context. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

80I. Topics in American Popular Culture.

History of one or more popular cultural genres in written, visual, and/or musical forms and their relation to ongoing public debates. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts.)

101. Theory and Interpretation.

Contemporary approaches to literary and cultural theory, with emphasis on how theoretical perspectives advance and broaden the reading of literary texts. Introduction to important new theoretical developments and their antecedents. Literature majors should complete this course as early as possible. Topics: (F) narrative theory; (S) authorship. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to literature and proposed literature majors and literature minors. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): W.)

200. Proseminar.

The proseminar provides a common experience for entering students, facilitates exchange of ideas and approaches to literary and extra-literary texts, critical issues, and theoretical problems. It focuses on broad aspects of the history of theory and criticism, on the students’ critical writing, and on aspects of professional development. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

201. The Pedagogy of Literature (1 credit).

Provides training for graduate students in university-level pedagogy in general and in the pedagogy of literature specifically. Coordinated by a graduate student who has had substantial experience as a teaching assistant, under the supervision of a faculty member. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

Creative Writing

10. Introduction to Creative Writing.

Introduction to the crafts and techniques of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction, identifying and exploring traditional and non-traditional literary forms and genres while working on individual creative writing projects. An author reading and two workshop sections per week. Prerequisite: satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing requirement. Enrollment restricted to first-year students, sophomores, and juniors. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

52. Intermediate Fiction Writing.

An intermediate-level course in fiction designed for prospective creative writing majors. Prerequisite(s): submission of writing at first class meeting. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

53. Intermediate Poetry Writing.

An intermediate-level course in poetry designed for prospective creative writing majors. Prerequisite(s): submission of writing at first class meeting. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

180. Advanced Writing: Fiction.

Intensive work in writing fiction. Satisfies the Creative Writing Literature concentration. Enrollment restricted to creative writing literature majors or by permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

183. Advanced Writing: Poetry.

Intensive work in writing poetry. Satisfies the Creative Writing Literature concentration. Enrollment restricted to creative writing literature majors or by permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

English-Language Literatures

110I. American Prose: Modern and Contemporary Non-Fiction.

Explores the strands and streams of creative non-fiction in postwar American literature. Topics range from the “non-fiction novel” and “the New Journalism,” to experiments in autobiography, media, art, and cultural criticism that make up the world of publishing today. Satisifes the English and Modern Literary Studies concentrations.

130B. English Drama: 1576–1642.

Study of representative plays. Topic: staging citizenship in English Renaissance drama. Satisfies the English and Pre- and Early Modern Studies Literature concentrations; also satisfies the Pre- and Early Modern distribution requirement

140C. The Films of John Carpenter.

Study of development and central themes of preeminent genre director of the “post-Hollywood” era, concentrating on central core of major works in horror/science fiction genres from Halloween to In the Mouth of Madness, with attention to the comedies and action films. Satisfies the English, Literature and Film, and Modern Literature concentrations.

150C. Asian American Literature.

Examination of Asian American literary works (fiction, poetry, dramatic essays) in the context of the historical presence of Asian Americans in the United States from the 1850s. Emphasis on comparison of select works from ethnic Asian writings. Satisfies the English and Modern Literature concentrations. (General Education Code(s): E.)

190F. Studies in U.S. Literature.

Intensive examination of issues in U.S. literature. Topic : Regions and Writers in California. Satisfies the English and Modern Literature concentrations; also satisfies the Senior Seminar distribution requirement. Prerequisite(s): Literature 101. Enrollment restricted to senior literature majors. May be repeated for credit.

French Literature

135. Author and Culture.

Speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in French required. Designed to provide an in-depth study of a given author’s literary oeuvre and its cultural context. Topic: André Gide. Satisfies the French and Modern Literature concentrations. May be repeated for credit.

German Literature

159. German Comedy.

Speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in German required.A study of a series of comic works by authors writing in German. In addition to discussing the texts in depth, we also look at theories of humor and laughter developed by thinkers such as Freud, Schopenhauer, and Bergson. Satisfies the German and Modern concentrations. Offered in alternate academic years.

Greek Literature

103. Greek Drama.

Reading proficiency in Ancient Greek required. Topic: Euripides’ Orestes. Satisfies the Greek and Pre- and Early Modern Studies Literature concentrations; also satisfies the Pre- and Early Modern Studies distribution requirement. May be repeated for credit.

Italian Literature

180. Women in Italy: Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries.

Speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in Italian required. Explores the specificity of Italian women’s writing and studies their literary activities in historical and social context. Readings include Italian feminist and some history as well as literary texts. Periods and readings may vary from year to year. Satisfies the Italian and Modern Literature concentrations.

Latin Literature

103. Prose Authors.

Reading proficiency in Latin required. Topic: Roman letters. Satisfies the Latin and Pre- and Early Modern Studies Literature concentrations; also satisfies the Pre- and Early Modern distribution requirement. May be repeated for credit.

Modern Literary Studies

144A. Jewish Diaspora, Ethnicity, and Urban Life.

Focuses on modern Jewish diaspora, ethnicity, and urban life. Satisfies the Modern Literature concentration. (General Education Code(s): E.)

145H. Detective Fiction.

Representative works of 19th- and 20th-century detective fiction, including works by Poe, Conan Doyle, Christie, Sayers, Hammett, Chandler, P.D. James, Paretsky, and others. Satisfies the English and Modern Literary Studies concentrations.

168D. Germany in War and Peace.

Study of selected texts reflecting German society at war or in that ambiguous state called “peace.” Attention is given to the place of literature in German cultural life and its special role in the formation of national identity. Satisfies the Modern Literature concentration.

Pre- and Early Modern Literature

111. Monsters, Barbarians, and Women: Topics in Ancient Ethnography.

Focus is on the construction of race and gender in ancient Greek culture. Literary, historical, philosophical, dramatic, and medical texts (Homer, Hesiod, Herodotus, Euripides, Hippocrates, Plato, Aristotle) as well as visual media (vase painting, sculpture) are studied.

148. The Beloved in Medieval Poetry.

The figure of the Beloved is a medieval invention. Course traces its development from the Mozarabic Jarchas to Petrarch, and includes Provençal Troubadours, German Minnesaenger, French Trouveres, the Spanish Libro de Buen Amor, and the Romance of the Rose. Satisfies the Pre- and Early Modern Literature concentrations; also satisfies the Poetry and Pre- and Early Modern distribution requirements.

190P. Topics in Pre- and Early Modern Studies.

Examination of individual authors or critical problems in ancient, medieval, or early modern/Renaissance literature. Topic: Jewish Mysticism. Satisfies the Pre- and Early Modern Literature concentration; also satisfies the Pre- and Early Modern and Senior Seminar distribution requirements. Prerequisite(s): Literature 101. Enrollment restricted to senior literature majors. May be repeated for credit.

Spanish/Latin American/Latino Literature

60. Introduction to Literary Genres.

Speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in Spanish required. The study of poetry, drama, and prose in Spain and Latin America. (General Education Code(s): IH, E.)

131D. Chile.

Speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in Spanish required. Examines narrative and poetry in Chile within the general context of the relationships between literature, nation, and representation. Satisfies the Modern, Spanish, and World Literature concentrations; also satisfies the Global Distribution requirement. (General Education Code(s): E.)

134M. Modernidad y literatura: El Boom de la novela latinoamericana.

Speaking, reading, and writing proficiency in Spanish required. Explores the relationships between literature and mass culture, modernization, and globalization through the study of the so-called Boom of Latin American narrative. Course satisfies the Modern, Spanish, and World Literature concentrations; also satisfies the Global distribution requirement. (General Education Code(s): E.)

230. Citiscapes.

Theories of space/place poetics and politics, and the literary and visual re-presentations of urban spaces in Latin/o America. Questions of identity and location in modernist poetics, and the ways difference (gender, ethnicity, and sexuality) inhabit and imagine the post-modern lettered city. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

World Literature and Cultural Studies

109. Topics in Cultural Studies.

Studies in the theory of cultural studies. Topic: Plantations of Past and Present. Satisfies the Modern and World Literature concentrations; also satisfies the Global distribution requirement. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): E.)

150A. Worldings.

How to think about the world as a whole: representations, networks, systems, taxonomies, versions of globalization. Topic: literary network systems. Satisfies the Modern and World Literature concentrations; also satisfies the Global requirement. May be repeated for credit.

190A. Topics in World Literature and Cultural Studies.

Topics: (F) Medieval Mediterranean; (S) Black Britain. Satisfies the Modern and World Literature concentrations; also satisfies the Global and Senior Seminar distribution requirements. “Medieval Mediterranean” additionally satisfies the Pre- and Early Modern Studies concentration and distribution requirements; “Black Britain” additionally satisfies the English and Modern Literary Studies concentrations. Prerequisite(s): Literature 101. Enrollment restricted to senior literature majors. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): E.)

201. Theory and Methods.

Global theories of history and cultural production. Topics: (F) Approaches to World Literature; (S) Theory of Romance. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

209. Topics in Cultural Studies.

Topics: (F) Pacific Rim Discourse and the Literatures of Oceania; (W);Print Culture, Part I; (S) Print Culture, Part II. Enrollment in both quarters of “Print Culture” is recommended but not required. Winter and spring courses are taught in conjunction with LTEL 280. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

Mathematics

2. College Algebra for Calculus.

Operations on real numbers, complex numbers, polynomials, and rational expressions; exponents and radicals; solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities; functions, algebra of functions, graphs; conic sections; mathematical models; sequences and series. Prerequisite(s): placement exam score of 12 or higher.

3. Precalculus.

Inverse functions and graphs; exponential and logorithmic functions, their graphs, and use in mathematical models of the real world; rates of change; trigonometry, trigonometric functions, and their graphs; and geometric series. Students cannot receive credit for both course 3 and Applied Mathematics and Statistics 3. Applied Mathematics and Statistics 3 can substitute for course 3. Prerequisite(s): course 2 or placement exam score of 20 or higher. (General Education Code(s): Q.)

11A. Calculus with Applications.

A modern course stressing conceptual understanding, relevance, and problem solving. The derivative of polynomial, exponential, and trigonometric functions of a single variable is developed and applied to a wide range of problems involving graphing, approximation, and optimization. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and course 19A or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 11A or Economics 11A. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 3; or placement exam score of 31 or higher; or AP Calculus AB exam score of 3 or higher. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

11B. Calculus with Applications.

Starting with the fundamental theorem of calculus and related techniques, the integral of functions of a single variable is developed and applied to problems in geometry, probability, physics, and differential equations. Polynomial approximations, Taylor series, and their applications conclude the course. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 19B, or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 11B, or Economics 11B. Prerequisite(s): course 11A or AP Calculus AB exam score of 4 or 5, or BC exam score of 3 or higher, or IB Mathematics Higher Level exam score of 5 or higher. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

19A. Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.

The limit of a function, calculating limits, continuity, tangents, velocities, and other instantaneous rates of change. Derivatives, the chain rule, implicit differentiation, higher derivatives. Exponential functions, inverse functions, and their derivatives. The mean value theorem, monotonic functions, concavity, and points of inflection. Applied maximum and minimum problems. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and course 11A or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 11A or Economics 11A. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 3 or placement exam score of 40 or higher or AP Calculus AB exam score of 3 or higher. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

19B. Calculus for Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.

The definite integral and the fundamental theorem of calculus. Areas, volumes. Integration by parts, trigonometric substitution, and partial fractions methods. Improper integrals. Sequences, series, absolute convergence and convergence tests. Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series. Students cannot receive credit for both this course and course 11B, Applied Math and Statistics 11B, or Economics 11B. Prerequisite(s): course 19A or AP Calculus AB exam score of 4 or 5, or BC exam score of 3 or higher, or IB Mathematics Higher Level exam score of 5 of higher. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

20A. Honors Calculus.

Challenging course designed to approach single-variable calculus from the perspective of modern mathematics. Emphasis is on the evolution and historical development of core concepts underlying calculus and analysis. Prerequisite(s): placement exam score of 46 or higher; or AP Calculus AB exam score of 4 or 5; or BC exam of 3 or higher; or IB Mathematics Higher Level exam score of 5 or higher. Enrollment limited to 60. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

21. Linear Algebra.

Systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants. Introduction to abstract vector spaces, linear transformation, inner products, geometry of Euclidean space, and eigenvalues. One quarter of college mathematics is recommended as preparation. Prerequisite(s): course 2 or above, or placement exam score of 20 or higher. (General Education Code(s): Q.)

22. Introduction to Calculus of Several Variables.

Functions of several variables. Continuity and partial derivatives. The chain rule, gradient and directional derivative. Maxima and minima, including Lagrange multipliers. The double and triple integral and change of variables. Surface area and volumes. Applications from biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering, and physics. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 23A. Prerequisite(s): course 11B or 19B or 20B or AP calculus BC exam score of 4 or 5.

23A. Multivariable Calculus.

Vectors in n-dimensional Euclidean space. The inner and cross products. The derivative of functions from n-dimensional to m-dimensional Euclidean space is studied as a linear transformation having matrix representation. Paths in 3-dimensions, arc length, vector differential calculus. Taylor’s theorem in several variables, extrema of real-valued functions, constrained extrema and Lagrange multipliers, the implicit function theorem, some applications. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 22. Prerequisite(s): course 19B or 20B or AP calculus BC exam score of 4 or 5.

23B. Multivariable Calculus.

Double integral, changing the order of integration. Triple integrals, maps of the plane, change of variables theorem, improper double integrals. Path integrals, line integrals, parametrized surfaces, area of a surface, surface integrals. Green’s theorem, Stokes theorem, conservative fields, Gauss’ theorem. Applications to physics and differential equations, differential forms. Prerequisite(s): course 23A.

30. Mathematical Problem Solving.

Students learn techniques of problem solving such as induction, contradiction, exhaustion, dissection, analogy, generalization, specialization, and others in the context of solving problems drawn from number theory, probability, combinatorics, graph theory, geometry, and logic. Prerequisite(s): course 11A or 19A or 20A or Math Placement Exam score of 40 or higher.

100. Introduction to Proof and Problem Solving.

Students learn the basic concepts and ideas necessary for upper-division mathematics and techniques of mathematical proof. Introduction to sets, relations, elementary mathematical logic, proof by contradiction, mathematical induction, and counting arguments. Prerequisite(s): courses 11A and 11B or 19A and 19B or 20A and 20B. Enrollment limited to 50.

103. Complex Analysis.

Complex numbers, analytic and harmonic functions, complex integration, the Cauchy integral formula, Laurent series, singularities and residues, conformal mappings. Prerequisite(s): course 23B; and either course 100 or Computer Science 101.

105A. Real Analysis.

The basic concepts of one-variable calculus are treated rigorously. Set theory, the real number system, numerical sequences and series, continuity, differentiation. Prerequisite(s): course 23B and either course 100 or Computer Science 101.

106. Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations.

Linear systems, exponentials of operators, existence and uniqueness, stability of equilibria, periodic attractors, and applications. (Formerly course 106A.) Prerequisite(s): either Applied Mathematics and Statistics 27 or preferably courses 21 and 24; and either course 100 or Computer Science 101.

110. Introduction to Number Theory.

Prime numbers, unique factorization, congruences with applications (e.g., to magic squares). Rational and irrational numbers. Continued fractions. Introduction to Diophantine equations. An introduction to some of the ideas and outstanding problems of modern mathematics. Prerequisite(s): course 100 or Computer Science 101. (General Education Code(s): Q.)

117. Advanced Linear Algebra.

Review of abstract vector spaces. Dual spaces, bilinear forms, and the associated geometry. Normal forms of linear mappings. Introduction to tensor products and exterior algebras. Prerequisite(s): course 21 or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 27 and either course 100 or Computer Science 101.

124. Introduction to Topology.

Topics include introduction to point set topology (topological spaces, continuous maps, connectedness, compactness), homotopy relation, definition and calculation of fundamental groups and homology groups, Euler characteristic, classification of orientable and nonorientable surfaces, degree of maps, and Lefschetz fixed-point theorem. Prerequisite(s): course 100; course 111A recommended.

128A. Classical Geometry: Euclidean and Non-Euclidean.

Rigorous foundations for Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. History of attempts to prove the parallel postulate and of the simultaneous discovery by Gauss, J. Bolyai, and Lobachevsky of hyperbolic geometry. Consistency proved by Euclidean models. Classification of rigid motions in both geometries. Prerequisite(s): either course 100 or Computer Science 101.

200. Algebra I.

Group theory: subgroups, cosets, normal subgroups, homomorphisms, isomorphisms, quotient groups, free groups, generators and relations, group actions on a set. Sylow theorems, semidirect products, simple groups, nilpotent groups, and solvable groups. Ring theory: Chinese remainder theorem, prime ideals, localization. Euclidean domains, PIDs, UFDs, polynomial rings. Prerequisite(s): courses 111A and 117 are recommended as preparation. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

203. Algebra IV.

Topics include tensor product of modules over rings, projective modules and injective modules, Jacobson radical, Wedderburns’ theorem, category theory, Noetherian rings, Artinian rings, affine varieties, projective varieties, Hilbert’s Nullstellensatz, prime spectrum, Zariski topology, discrete valuation rings, and Dedekind domains. Prerequisite(s): courses 200, 201, and 202. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

204. Analysis I.

Completeness and compactness for real line; sequences and infinite series of functions; Fourier series; calculus on Euclidean space and the implicit function theorem; metric spaces and the contracting mapping theorem; the Arzela-Ascoli theorem; basics of general topological spaces; the Baire category theorem; Urysohn’s lemma; and Tychonoff’s theorem. Prerequisite(s): course 105A or equivalent; course 105B is recommended as preparation. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

207. Complex Analysis.

Holomorphic and harmonic functions, Cauchy’s integral theorem, the maximum principle and its consequences, conformal mapping, analytic continuation, the Riemann mapping theorem. Prerequisite(s): Course 103 is recommended as preparation. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

208. Manifolds I.

Definition of manifolds; the tangent bundle; the inverse function theorem and the implicit function theorem; transversality; Sard’s theorem and the Whitney embedding theorem; vector fields, flows, and the Lie bracket; Frobenius’s theorem. Course 204 recommended for preparation. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

213A. Partial Differential Equations I.

First of the two PDE courses covering basically Part I in Evans’ book; Partial Differential Equations; which includes transport equations; Laplace equations; heat equations; wave equations; characteristics of nonlinear first-order PDE; Hamilton-Jacobi equations; conservation laws; some methods for solving equations in closed form; and the Cauchy-Kovalevskaya theorem. Courses 106 and 107 are recommended as preparation. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

214. Theory of Finite Groups.

Nilpotent groups, solvable groups, Hall subgroups, the Frattini subgroup, the Fitting subgroup, the Schur-Zassenhaus theorem, fusion in p-subgroups, the transfer map, Frobenius theorem on normal p-complements. Prerequisite(s): Courses 200 and 201 recommended as preparation. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

229. Kac-Moody Algebras.

Theory of Kac-Moody algebras and their representations. The Weil-Kac character formula. Emphasis on representations of affine superalgebras by vertex operators. Connections to combinatorics, PDE, the monster group. The Virasoro algebra. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

292. Seminar (no credit).

A weekly seminar attended by faculty, graduate students, and upper-division undergraduate students. All graduate students are expected to attend. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology

119. Microbiology.

Cell and molecular biology of bacteria and their viruses, including applications in medicine, public health, agriculture, and biotechnology. (Also offered as Biology: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology 119. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): BIOL 100 or BIOC 100A.

119L. Microbiology Laboratory.

An introduction to the principles and practices of laboratory microbiology, with a substantial presentation of optical microscopy. Students are billed a materials fee. (Also offered as Biology: Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology 119L. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): previous or concurrent enrollment in BIOL 119 is required; satisfaction of Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. Enrollment restricted to biological sciences and affiliated majors; biology minors; other majors by permission. (General Education Code(s): W.)

200. Interdisciplinary Approaches in Environmental Toxicology.

Introduction to interdisciplinary, case-based approaches to problem-solving. Course demonstrates how important, current problems in environmental and human health have been addressed and solved. Assigned problems that integrate the different organization levels (environmental, molecular/cellular, organismal/public health) inherent to environmental and human health are presented. Students work in collaborative teams to analyze each problem and create a proposal for a research plan/solution. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

281C. Topics in Environmental Microbiology (2 credits).

Seminar and discussion focusing on mechanism of microbial transformation of metals. Participants present results from their research projects in a seminar format. Relevant journal articles presented and discussed. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualifed undergraduates may enroll with instructor’s permission.

281F. Topics in Aquatic Toxicology.

Analyses of the sources and fates of aquatic pollutants. Discussions on processes at the air-water interface, within the water column, and in aquatic sediments. Topics vary from year to year. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified upper-division science majors may enroll with instructor’s permission. May be repeated for credit.

281M. Topics in Molecular Toxicology (2 credits).

Seminar and discussion on the mechanisms of toxicity in DNA alkylating agents. Participants present results from their research, and relevant journal articles are discussed. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Undergraduates may enroll with instructor’s permission. Enrollment limited to 5. May be repeated for credit.

281M. Topics in Molecular Toxicology (2 credits).

281O. Topics in Bacterial Pathogenesis (2 credits).

Intensive seminar focusing on mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis of the ulcer-causing bacterium Helicobacter pylori. Participants are required to present results from their own research and relevant journal articles. (Also offered as Biology: Molecular Cell & Dev 280O. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

281S. Cellular and Organismal Responses to Toxicants.

Intensive research seminar on the concepts, theory, and techniques in deriving physiologically based pharmacokinetic models of toxin exposure, metabolism, and efficacy of therapeutic treatment in mammalian models of human metal toxicity. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

281Y. Biofilms: Processes and Regulation (2 credits).

Intensive seminar series focusing on the most current work on genes and the processes that regulate biofilm development dynamics as well as on the recent developments on visualization of biofilms. Presentation and discussion based. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Qualified undergraduate students may enroll with instructor’s permission. May be repeated for credit.

292. Introductory Graduate Seminar
(no credit).

Weekly seminars by academic and research faculty on their areas of special interest. Students write weekly abstracts on articles covered by the seminars. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; qualified undergraduates may enroll with instructor’s permission.

Music

1C. University Concert Choir (2 credits).

A study of selected works for mixed chorus, with emphasis on masterworks for chorus and orchestra, culminating in one or more public concerts. Familiarity with basic music notation recommended. Admission by audition with conductor prior to first class meeting. See enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Students are billed a materials fee. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

2. University Orchestra (2 credits).

A study of selected works for orchestra, culminating in one or more public concerts. Admission by audition with conductor prior to first class meeting. See enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Students are billed a materials fee. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

3. Large Jazz Ensemble (2 credits).

Instruction in performance in large jazz ensembles with written arrangements. Prepares a specific repertory for public performance. Admission by audition with instructor prior to first class meeting. See the enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment limited to 25. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

5A. West Javanese Gamelan Ensemble: Beginning (2 credits).

Instruction in practice and performance of gamelan music from Java or Sunda. Preparation of several works for public presentation. Attend first class meeting. See the enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

5B. West Javanese Gamelan Ensemble: Intermediate (2 credits).

5C. West Javanese Gamelan Ensemble: Advanced (2 credits).

6. Classical Guitar Ensemble (2 credits).

Study of selected repertoire and instruction in performance for classical guitar ensemble. Ensembles for guitar and other instruments will prepare works for public performances both on and off campus. All students enrolled in individual guitar lessons are expected to enroll. Students of other instruments or voice may also audition. Some additional rehearsal time, individually and with the group, is required. Admission by audition with instructor prior to first class meeting. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.) M. Ozgen

9. Wind Ensemble (2 credits).

A study of selected advanced-level works for wind ensemble, culminating in one or more public concerts. Admission by audition with conductor prior to first class meeting. Students are billed a materials fee. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

10. Eurasian Ensemble (2 credits).

Performing ensemble focusing on the vernacular and art musics of the Eurasian continent, with emphasis on Central Asia. Admission by instructor determination at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to 25. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

11A. Classical Music from the Middle Ages to the Present.

A study of selected masterworks in relation to the periods which they represent. Emphasis upon the listening experience and awareness of musical style and structure. Illustrated lectures and directed listening. (Formerly Introduction to Western Art Music.) (General Education Code(s): IH, A.)

11B. Introduction to Jazz.

Designed to provide students with thorough and comprehensive background in history and roots of jazz as a musical style from its African roots to the present. Essential jazz styles and traditions are discussed through lectures, required listening, readings, lecture demonstrations, and film presentations. (General Education Code(s): IH, A, E.)

30A. Theory, Literature, and Musicianship I.

Integrated musicianship, theory, and analysis. Species counterpoint and fundamentals of tonal harmony. Analysis of literature from the Middle Ages and Renaissance. Ear-training, taught in smaller sections, emphasizes recognition of triad and dominant-seventh inversions, dictation of diatonic melodies, and aural analysis of simple diatonic interval and chord progressions. Most of the ear-training materials consist of homophonic and polyphonic examples from music literature performed live in class. Concurrent enrollment in course 30L required. Prerequisite: admission by core curriculum placement examination or by passing course 14 with a final examination score of approximately 85 percent or higher. Enrollment limited to 60.

30L. Theory, Literature, and Musicianship I Laboratory (2 credits).

Keyboard (score-reading, figured-bass, progressions, chorales) and musicianship (sight-singing, intervals, chords, rhythm) laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 30A. Two 1-hour laboratory sessions per week. Concurrent enrollment in course 30A required; concurrent enrollment in course 60 also required for students without adequate prior keyboard training. Enrollment limited to 6.

51. Vocal Repertoire Class (2 credits).

The study and performance of vocal repertoire from 1400 to the present, including solo song, oratorio, opera, ensemble music. Emphasis is given to the development of effective performance skills, culminating in public performance. Attend first class meeting; concurrent enrollment in individual voice lessons with instructor of this course is required. See the enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

60. Group Instruction in Piano (2 credits).

Elementary instruction in piano technique, including group and individual performance experience. A minimum of six hours per week of individual practice is required. Curriculum is coordinated with keyboard requirements of course 30L. Concurrent enrollment in course 30L is required. Students are billed a course fee. Prerequisite(s): Instructor determination at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to 8. May be repeated for credit.

61. Individual Lessons: Half Hour (2 credits).

One-half hour of individual instrumental or vocal instruction. Repertory, technique, and performance practice. A minimum of six hours per week of individual practice is required. Concurrent enrollment in an ensemble in the lesson instrument or voice is required. Students are billed a course fee. Admission by audition with the instructor prior to first class meeting. See the enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Enrollment priority given to music majors and minors. May be repeated for credit.

62. Individual Lessons: One Hour (3 credits).

One hour of individual instrumental or vocal instruction. Repertory, technique, and performance practice. A minimum of nine hours per week of individual practice is required. Concurrent enrollment in an ensemble in the lesson instrument or voice is required. Students are billed a course fee. Admission by audition with the instructor prior to first class meeting. See the enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Enrollment priority given to music majors and minors. May be repeated for credit.

63. Group Instrumental and Vocal Lessons (2 credits).

Elementary group instruction in instrumental (excluding piano) or vocal techniques, including group and individual performance experience. A minimum of six hours per week of individual practice is required. Students are billed a course fee. Admission by audition with the instructor prior to first class meeting. See the enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Enrollment limited to 6. May be repeated for credit.

75. Beginning Improvisational Theory.

Studies in the modes, scales, chord alternations and extensions, chord voicings, chord progressions, and forms that underlie jazz improvisation, composition, and arranging in a variety of styles. (Formerly Jazz Theory I.) Prerequisite(s): course 14. Enrollment limited to 30. (General Education Code(s): A.)

80C. History, Literature, and Technology of Electronic Music.

This survey of electronic music from previous centuries to the present studies the works and aesthetics of important composers, acoustics, musical perception, the effects of technological innovation on cultural evolution, and the development of synthesizers and computer music. (General Education Code(s): T6-Natural Sciences or Humanities and Arts, A.)

80G. American Musical Theater.

Surveys American musicals from operetta through rock musicals with a historical approach focusing on selected examples from the literature. Music reading or musical experience helpful but not required. Offered in alternate academic years. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, A.)

80P. History of Jewish Music.

Survey of the diverse and rich musical traditions of Jewish music in the diaspora from biblical times to the present. Examines the historical, social, and anthropological aspects of the different communities from sacred music through art and popular songs. Enrollment limited to 40. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, A, E.)

80S. Women in Music.

An exploration of the sociological position of women as composers and performers in Western and non-Western musics, with a focus on both ethnographic and historical sources. (Also offered as Feminist Studies 80S. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Offered in alternate academic years. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, A.)

100A. Theory, Literature, and Musicianship II.

Tonal counterpoint and advanced tonal analysis. Techniques of 18th-century counterpoint and compositional practice. Advanced concepts in harmony, form, and the structure of melody in tonal music. Prerequisite(s): courses 30C and 30N and Piano Proficiency Exam. Enrollment limited to 20.

101C. History of Western Art Music.

Third quarter of a four-quarter detailed chronological study of Western art music from antiquity to the present. Coordinated lectures, readings, listening assignments, and analysis of representative works: Classical and Romantic. Prerequisite(s): course 30C.

102. University Orchestra (2 credits).

A study of selected works for orchestra, culminating in one or more public concerts. Admission by audition with conductor prior to first class meeting; see the enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

103. University Concert Choir (2 credits).

A study of selected works for orchestra, culminating in one or more public concerts. Prerequisite(s): admission by audition with conductor prior to first class meeting. See the enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Students are billed a materials fee. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

111B. Seminar in Jazz Analysis.

Analytic exploration of the evolution of “jazz” in America. The process involves independent listening, analysis, transcription, weekly seminar discussions, and oral presentation to students in course 11B. Prerequisite(s): course 30B and course 11B. Enrollment limited to 20.

125. Advanced Electronic Sound Synthesis.

Continuing study in the electronic music studio, with concentration on compositional development. Includes advanced applications of skills developed in courses 123 and 124, expansion of background knowledge and relevant electroacoustical studies. Prerequisite(s): course 124. Enrollment limited to 25.

130. Orchestration.

A study of the nature of each instrument of the orchestra. Scoring for various small instrumental combinations, culminating in a transcription for full orchestra. Prerequisite(s): course 30C. Enrollment limited to 20.

159A. Opera Workshop (2 credits).

A workshop for singers, accompanists, and directors, the course develops a wide variety of skills related to opera through scenework. Attention will be given to movement, acting, coaching, and operatic stage-directing technique. Instruction culminates in studio productions of scenes from operas and musicals. Admission by permission of vocal instructor, or by audition with instructor prior to first class meeting. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment limited to 30. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

159B. Opera Workshop (3 credits).

161. Individual Lessons: One Hour (3 credits).

162. Advanced Individual Lessons: One Hour.

One hour of individual instruction for advanced students. Study of repertory, technique, and performance practice. A minimum of 18 hours per week of individual practice and at least one 30-minute recital are required. May be taken three times for credit. Concurrent enrollment in an ensemble in the lesson instrument or voice is required. Students are billed a course fee. Admission by juried audition. See the enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit.

164. Jazz Ensembles (2 credits).

Instruction in combo performance and techniques of the jazz idiom. The class forms several ensembles that prepare a specific repertory for public performance. Admission by audition with instructor prior to first class meeting. See the enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit.

165. Chamber Music Workshop (2 credits).

A study of selected works for various small combinations of instruments, culminating in one or more public concerts. Admission by audition with instructor prior to first class meeting. See the enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. May be repeated for credit.

166. Chamber Singers (2 credits).

The study of selected works for small vocal ensemble from the fifteenth through twentieth centuries, with performances on and off campus throughout the academic year. Students must have demonstrated vocal and music reading skills. Admission by audition with instructor prior to first class meeting. See the enrollment conditions section of the quarterly Schedule of Classes. Students are billed a materials fee. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

167. Workshop in Electronic Music (2 credits).

Continuing studio work in electronic music. Students carry out individual projects, meeting in weekly seminar to share problems and discoveries. Relevant advanced topics are covered, including new developments in the art. Prerequisite(s): course 124. Enrollment limited to 20. May be repeated for credit.

200. Introduction to Research Methods.

Practical introduction to graduate study in music focusing on research methods, music sources and bibliography, techniques of scholarly writing, and critical readings in the discipline. Culminates in a public oral presentation on the model of a professional conference paper.

206B. Computer-Assisted Composition.

Study of techniques of algorithmic and computer-assisted composition in a variety of contemporary idioms. Topics may include stochastic methods, generative grammars, search strategies, and the construction of abstract compositional designs and spaces. Final project for course involves students formulating and algorithmically implementing their own theoretical assumptions and compositional strategies.

252. Current Issues Colloquium (2 credits).

An interactive colloquium featuring presentations by faculty, graduate students, and visiting scholars on research projects in composition, musicology / ethnomusicology, and performance practice, followed by focused discussion. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Undergraduate students may enroll with permission of instructor. May be repeated for credit.

253C. Music and Discourse.

Addresses both song and musical performance as modes of discourse. For song: musical and textual phrase and verse structures and their interrelationships. For musical performances: musical performance as rhetoric and emblem. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 5.

254C. Performance Theory and Practice.

“Performance” can describe activities in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Recognizing the mappings of this concept, this course examines selected performances and performative behavior through theoretical and critical lenses. Emphasis is on investigating the act and practice of musical performance in multicultural context, and on analyzing scholarly writing as performative discourse. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10.

267. Workshop in Computer Music and Visualization (2 credits).

Graduate-level techniques and procedures of computer music composition and visualization. Practical experience in the UCSC electronic music studio with computer composition systems and software, including visualization and interactive performance systems. Extensive exploration of music and interactive graphic programs such as Max/MSP/Jitter. Enrollment by permission of instructor; appropriate graduate experience required. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Also offered as Digital Arts and New Media 267. Students cannot receive credit for both courses. (Also offered as Digital Arts and New Media 267. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment limited to 12. May be repeated for credit.

Ocean Sciences

1. The Oceans.

An interdisciplinary introduction to oceanography focusing on biological, chemical, geological, and physical processes. Covers topics such as origins and structure of planet Earth and its oceans, co-evolution of Earth and life, plate tectonics, liquid water and the hydrologic and hydrothermal cycles, salinity and elemental cycles, ocean circulation, primary production and nutrient cycles, plankton and nekton, life on the sea floor, near shore and estuarine communities, future environmental problems our oceans face. Students may also enroll in and receive credit for Earth Sciences 1. (Note: General Education credit will not be granted for this course and Biology 80D.) (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

80A. Life in the Sea.

The ecology of plants and animals in oceans and coastal areas. Consideration of life in various marine habitats, including the open ocean, rocky shores, estuaries, and the sea. Includes field trips. High school biology and chemistry courses are recommended prior to taking this course. (General Education Code(s): T2-Natural Sciences.)

200. Physical Oceanography.

Introduction to the physics of the ocean-atmosphere system. Structure of the ocean and atmosphere. Energy balance and radiative transfer. Atmospheric circulation; weather and climate. Physical properties of seawater, air-sea interaction, mixing, water masses, ocean circulation, waves; CO2 and global change. Designed for beginning graduate students in ocean sciences and upper-division science majors. Calculus and physics recommended as preparation.

280. Marine Geology.

Geology of the marine environment. Topics include controls on the types, origin, and distribution of marine sediments; geology of oceanic crust; evolution of continental margins and plate boundaries; introduction to paleoceanography. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Earth Sciences 102. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

290J. Topics in Marine Organic Geochemistry.

Examines recent developments in uses of organic geochemistry to trace oceanographic and biogeochemical processes. Focuses on introduction to organic biomarkers, current literature, and evolving applications. Different topics and approaches emphasized from year to year. Prerequisite(s): previous course in marine (ocean) sciences and organic chemistry are recommended. Enrollment restricted to graduate students; seniors with instructor’s permission. May be repeated for credit.

292. Seminar (no credit).

Weekly seminar on various topics attended by faculty, graduate, and upper-division undergraduate students.

296. Teaching in Ocean Sciences (2 credits).

For new and/or relatively inexperienced graduate students in pedagogy of ocean sciences. Role and responsibilities of teaching in ocean sciences described and developed. Includes discussions about effective teaching methods; hands-on issues for work in the laboratory; university expectations; and regulations regarding teaching, organizational strategies, time management, and working with instructors and staff. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing or permission of instructor. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

Philosophy

9. Introduction to Logic.

A study of correct reasoning, concentrating on developing the skills necessary to distinguish logically correct from logically incorrect arguments. The emphasis is on modern symbolic logic, although the traditional theory of the syllogism is also covered. (General Education Code(s): IH, Q.)

22. Introduction to Ethical Theory.

A consideration of ethical issues and theories focusing on the foundation of moral value and the principles governing character and behavior. Designed to extend and develop the student’s abilities in philosophical reasoning about ethics. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

80G. Bioethics in the 21st Century: Science, Business, and Society.

Serves science and non-science majors interested in bioethics. Guest speakers and instructors lead discussions of major ethical questions having arisen from research in genetics, medicine, and industries supported by this knowledge. (Also offered as Biomolecular Engineering 80G. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) (General Education Code(s): T6-Natural Sciences or Humanities and Arts.)

91. Ancient Greek Philosophy.

Survey of ancient Greek philosophy of the Classical and Hellenistic periods. Begins with Socrates and the pre-Socratics, then undertakes an intensive study of Plato and Aristotle. Course then surveys the main developments that follow: Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Scepticism. (General Education Code(s): W satisfied by taking this course and either course 93 or 94.) Prerequisite(s): course 9; courses 11 or 22 or 24 or 28 or any 80 course; and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements.

100A. Ancient Greek Philosophy.

Survey of ancient Greek philosophy of the Classical and Hellenistic periods. Begins with Socrates and the pre-Socratics, then undertakes an intensive study of Plato and Aristotle. Course then surveys the main developments that follow: Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Scepticism. (Formerly course 91.) (General Education Code(s): W satisfied by taking this course and either course 93 or 94.) Prerequisite(s): course 9; courses 11 or 22 or 24 or 28 or any 80 course; and satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements.

107. Nineteenth-Century Philosophy.

A study of some European philosophers of the 19th century, with particular attention to Hegel, Schopenhauer, and Nietzsche. (Formerly course 108.) Prerequisite(s): course 91 or 93 or 94.

110. Heidegger.

A close study of early and late texts by Martin Heidegger, especially Being and Time. Prerequisite(s): course 91 or 93 or 94. Enrollment limited to 45.

114. Probability and Confirmation.

Studies the philosophical foundations of probability, induction, and confirmation. Different interpretations of probability studied, and solutions to various problems and paradoxes investigated. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 214. Prerequisite(s): course 9, and course 91 or 93 or 94.

133. Philosophy of Mind.

Focuses on philosophical questions, both historical and contemporary, concerning the relation between body and mind. Particular attention is given to whether consciousness can be totally explained in physical terms. Prerequisite(s): course 91, 93, or 94.

171. Faith and Reason.

Recent work in analytic philosophy of religion, concentrating on traditional theism. Topics include arguments for and against the existence of God, religious experience, miracles, the relation of faith and reason, and problems such as freedom and divine foreknowledge. Prerequisite(s): course 9, and course 91 or 93 or 94.

190N. Philosophy of Religion.

An examination of recent work in philosophy of religion. The approach may vary between an analytic and continental approach in different years. Topics might include the rationality of belief in God, religious epistemology, hermeneutics, and religious experience. Prerequisite(s): course 171and two from courses 91, 93, and 94. Enrollment limited to 20.

190V. Hermeneutics.

Intensive study of the tradition of philosophical hermeneutics, which is concerned with the theory of understanding and interpretation. Readings drawn from Martin Heidegger, Hans-Georg Gadamer, and possibly Paul Ricoeur. Prerequisite(s): two from courses 100A, 100B, and 100C. Enrollment limited to 12.

214. Probability and Confirmation.

290G. Wittgenstein.

Focuses on the writings of the Austrian philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein. Wittgenstein’s work is typically divided into three periods: early, middle, and late. Topics covered include writings from one or more periods. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 190G. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

Physical Education

5A. Aquatics: Swimming Level I (no credit).

Coeducational. Water exploration and primary skills development. Course is designed to teach only “non-swimmers” how to swim. The following is taught: Red Cross swimming instruction in overcoming fears, water adjustment, floating, breath holding, and rhythmic breathing. Skills to be learned are: water entries, sculling, treading, elementary backstroke, freestyle, methods of water safety, and survival techniques. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): instructor determines skill level at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to 15.

5B. Aquatics: Swimming Level II (no credit).

Coeducational. Stroke readiness and development. Course is for those who have completed Swimming Level I or who can swim freestyle and demonstrate elementary backstroke. Skills to be learned are underwater swimming, turns, improvement of freestyle and elementary backstroke, beginning side stroke, backstroke, breaststroke, diving, personal safety skills, and basic rescue techniques. Prerequisite(s): instructor determines skill level at first class meeting: pass Swimming Level I course or demonstrate equivalent skills. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 20.

5C. Aquatics: Swimming Level III (no credit).

Coeducational. Stroke refinement and skill proficiency. Course teaches refinement of basic strokes and introduces butterfly, plus backstroke, surface diving, turns, endurance swimming, and survival techniques. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): instructor determines skill level at first class meeting: pass in Swimming Level II course or possess equivalent skills in freestyle, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and breaststroke. Enrollment limited to 30.

5E. Aquatics: Lifeguard Training (LT) (no credit).

Red Cross certified lifeguard training. Provides the necessary minimum skills training to qualify as a non-surf lifeguard. Certification includes CPR Pro, AED, PDT, D2, ADMIN, and Title 22 First Aid. Candidates must successfully pass final skill tests and written final exam with 80 percent score. Students are billed for a course fee. Prerequisite(s): must have ability to swim 500 yards in ten minutes, tread water for one minute, strong swimming skills in free, back, breast, side, and elementary backstroke; must purchase Red Cross LT text book. Enrollment limited to 10.

5G. Aquatics: Swimming/Conditioning (no credit).

Open to all students who wish to explore swimming as a conditioning and fitness exercise. Students should know three competitive strokes, and should be able to swim fifteen minutes without stopping. Short health and fitness lectures precede some classes. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): instructor determination at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to 40.

5R. Aquatics: Basic Scuba Diving (no credit).

Coeducational. Sections geared toward the successful completion of NAUI Scuba Diver Certification. The course is divided into three parts: lecture, pool lab, and open water experience. Four open water training dives are offered. Emphasis is on training for open water scuba diving, using the beach as a base of operation. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): pass swimming skills tests and medical clearance. It is strongly recommended that students enroll in course 5S. Enrollment limited to 24.

5T. Aquatics: Advanced Scuba Diving (no credit).

Coeducational. Sections are offered to facilitate the development of the basic scuba diver’s open water techniques. A minimum of six open water experiences is offered. Course is geared toward successful completion of NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver Certification. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 5R or pass swimming skills test and medical clearance. Enrollment limited to 25.

5U. Aquatics: Scuba Instruction (no credit).

Coeducational. A course designed for the experienced scuba student who wishes to assist with the scuba instruction program at UCSC. Topics covered include teaching techniques, skin and scuba techniques, rescue techniques, and safety procedures. Specialty labs also offered in conjunction with course which cover a variety of diving skills. Students pay a course fee. Students are required to enroll in one lab section per quarter. Supervised teaching experience is also provided. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): Basic Scuba Certification and special prerequisite checking by instructor. Enrollment limited to 30.

9B. Boating: Beginning Dinghy Sailing (no credit).

Coeducational. Introductory course in practical boating safety using 15-foot sailboats. Includes introduction to rigging, nomenclature, seamanship, proper boat-handling techniques, and general boating and aquatic safety. Satisfactory completion meets prerequisites for intermediate-level dinghy course. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): swimming ability. (Formerly Boating: Basic Sailing) Enrollment limited to 18.

9C. Boating: Intermediate Dinghy Sailing (no credit).

Coeducational. Course includes a review of basic sailing with an emphasis on the further development and refinement of small-boat sailing techniques. Fifteen-foot sailboats are used with two students per boat. Students pay a course fee. (Formerly Boating: Intermediate Sailing) Prerequisite(s): course 9B or equivalent skills. Enrollment limited to 16.

9E. Boating: Competitive Sailing (no credit).

Coeducational. Instruction and coaching at the advanced sailing level in racing dinghies and keelboats. Emphasis on the physical and mental requirements for racing sailboats and the technical aspects of sail racing. Students will be involved in intercollegiate competition. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): advanced sailing ability.

9H. Boating: Basic Rowing (no credit).

Coeducational. Course designed to cover types of rowing boats, nomenclature, fundamental skills, and specific safety and rescue aspects related to the activity. Students will row singly as well as in groups using 15-foot to 22-foot rowing dories. (Formerly course 9J.) Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): swimming ability. Enrollment limited to 12.

9J. Boating: Intermediate Rowing (no credit).

Coeducational intermediate course designed to cover more advanced rowing techniques and the skills needed for safe open water rowing. Students pay a course fee. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): basic rowing or permission of instructor. (Formerly course 9H.) Enrollment limited to 11.

9K. Boating: Ocean Kayaking (no credit).

Co-educational course that teaches novice kayakers the skills to safely use UCSC kayaks in the Monterey Bay. Topics include: basic paddling strokes and maneuvers; self and assisted deep-water rescues; beach launching; landing through surf; and marine hazards and navigation. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 12.

9S. Boating: Intermediate Keelboat Sailing (no credit).

Coeducational. Combines hands-on rigging and docking practice in the harbor and sailing practice on Monterey Bay with instruction in sail-trimming, de-powering, powering-up, person-overboard recovery techniques, boating safety, weather, ocean conditions, sailing theory, rigging, navigation, and the maritime rules of the road. Twenty-seven foot, ultralight, displacement keelboats are used. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite: course 9C. Enrollment limited to 16.

15B. Court Sports: Basketball (no credit).

Coeducational. Instruction in fundamentals, offensive and defensive strategies, rules, and conditioning designed primarily for beginning and intermediate level players. Enrollment limited to 20.

15H. Court Sports: Racquetball (no credit).

Coeducational. The beginning section provides an introduction to the basic knowledge and skills involved in this indoor racquet sport. The advanced beginning section continues the development of the basic skills emphasizing increased shot variety and advanced strategy. The intermediate section offers the opportunity for further skill development and introduces more advanced offensive skills. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 18.

15N. Court Sports: Tennis (no credit).

Coeducational. The beginning section introduces the basics of forehand, backhand, and serve. Advanced beginning section reviews these basics and introduces the volley, overhead, and lob. The intermediate section reviews all stroke mechanics and covers basic singles and doubles strategy. The advanced section includes use of spins, practice principles, detailed stroke analysis, and advanced play situations. Competitive Tennis is a year-long program for members of the intercollegiate tennis teams. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 24.

15T. Court Sports: Volleyball (no credit).

Coeducational. Beginning/intermediate, intermediate, and advanced sections are offered for students who desire to learn and improve the basic skills, as well as to understand the rules. Competitive section is open to students interested in participation in the UCSC NCAA Women’s Volleyball team. It covers information and practice in all aspects of the competitive volleyball season. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 25.

20A. Dance: Ballet (no credit).

Coeducational. Sections offered at various technical levels graded from I to III. Emphasis on principles of movement, style, and execution of ballet technique. Section in ballet repertory where advanced students have the opportunity to perform is offered in the spring quarter. Students pay a course fee.

20B. International Folk Dance (no credit).

Coeducational. International folk dance with an emphasis on Balkan and Israeli dances. Sections are also offered periodically in Mexican dance. Students pay a course fee.

20C. Dance: Jazz (no credit).

Coeducational. Sections offered at various technical levels graded from I to III. Exploration of jazz dance emphasizing basic technique, styling, rhythm, and isolations. Jazz and contemporary music is used as accompaniment. Some background in ballet strongly recommended before continuing to Jazz II or III. Section in jazz dance repertory where advanced students have the opportunity to perform is offered in spring quarter. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 40.

20D. Dance: Modern (no credit).

Coeducational. Sections offered at various technical levels graded from I to III. Emphasis on basic techniques and building phrases of movement. Section in choreography and improvisation offered in spring quarter. Section in dance repertory offered periodically. Students pay a course fee.

20F. Dance: Individual Studies in Dance (no credit).

Coeducational. Designed to give students the opportunity of pursuing their particular interests in the field of dance with the support and direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): instructor determination at first class meeting.

25A. Fencing: Épée (no credit).

Coeducational. Basic instruction in the techniques, strategy, and general methodology of modern épée fencing. Emphasis on épée fencing as a development from the traditional French and Italian dueling sword styles as they have evolved to form the modern electrical épée game. Students pay a course fee.

25B. Fencing: Foil (no credit).

Coeducational. Instruction in modern competitive French-Italian foil techniques for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Emphasis on physical and mental conditioning leading to improved skill in recreational and competitive areas of involvement. Students pay a course fee.

25C. Fencing: Sabre (no credit).

Coeducational. Instruction and practice in basic offensive and defensive skills of modern Hungarian sabre technique. Emphasis on physical and mental conditioning as a foundation for more advanced levels of instruction. Preparation for recreational and competitive involvement. Students pay a course fee.

28K. Field Sports: Soccer (no credit).

Coeducational/Women’s. Sections are offered in field soccer and indoor soccer. Instruction in the basic techniques, tactics, laws of the game, and injury prevention for beginners and advanced players. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): determination at first class meeting.

30G. Fitness Activities: Physical Conditioning (no credit).

Coeducational. An exercise course designed to increase the participants’ strength, flexibility, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance. Special attention is given to understanding and utilizing sound and safe principles of body alignment and movement. Courses include, but not limited to: Pilates, cardio boxing, stretch and strengthen, and aerobics. Students pay a course fee.

30H. Fitness Activities: T’ai Chi Ch’uan (no credit).

Through balanced movement and breath control, T’ai Chi Ch’uan attempts to forestall many processes of aging by cultivating greater strength of body, mind, and spirit. Students pay a course fee.

30J. Fitness Activities: Strength Training (no credit).

Coeducational. An introduction to safe and effective methods of weight training and other personal conditioning activities. Topics covered include proper weight-training techniques, care of body and equipment, and elementary exercise physiology. Students pay a course fee. (Formerly Fitness Activities: Weight Training.)

30L. Fitness Activities: Yoga Exercises (no credit).

Coeducational. Sections offered at beginning, continuing beginning, and advanced beginning levels of Hatha Yoga. Students pay a course fee.

43A. Martial Arts: Aikido (no credit).

Coeducational. A nonviolent, noncompetitive Japanese martial art emphasizing mind-body harmony, balance, relaxation, and the understanding of vital energy. Aikido self-defense techniques aim toward the creative resolution of conflict and the growth of the individual. Sections offered at beginning and experienced levels. Students pay a course fee.

43G. Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do (Karate)
(no credit).

Coeducational. Sections offered at the beginning and intermediate/advanced levels. Covering basic skills, knowledge, and philosophy of Tae Kwon Do and providing instruction in the following aspects of martial arts study: fundamental techniques of self-defense, physical conditioning, emotional control, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 35.

Physics

5A. Introduction to Physics I.

Elementary mechanics. Vectors, Newton’s laws, inverse square force laws, work and energy, conservation of momentum and energy, and oscillations. Corequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in course 5L and Mathematics 19A or 20A is required. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

5D. Heat, Thermodynamics, and Kinetics (2 credits).

Introduction to temperature, heat, and thermal conductivity, ideal gases, the first and second laws of thermodynamics, and an introduction to kinetic theory. Prerequisite(s): courses 5A/L and Mathematics 19B or 20B.

5I. Introduction to Physics Honors I (2 credits).

Weekly 90-minute section covering advanced and modern topics. Topics may include the theory of relativity; complicated dynamics (air resistance, planetary dynamics, etc.); fallacies in perpetual-motion machines; the Euler disk and unusual tops; elasticity of materials applied to structures. Concurrent enrollment in course 5A is required.

5L. Introduction to Physics Laboratory (1 credit).

Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 5A. One three-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in course 5A is required.

6A. Introductory Physics I.

Elementary mechanics. Vectors, Newton’s laws, inverse square force laws, work and energy, conservation of momentum and energy, and oscillations. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in course 6L required. Corequisite: Mathematics 11A or 19A or 20A. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)

6C. Introductory Physics III.

Introduction to electricity and magnetism. Electromagnetic radiation, Maxwell’s equations. Prerequisite(s): courses 6A/L or 5A/L and Mathematics 11B or 19B or 20B; concurrent enrollment in course 6N required. Corequisite: Mathematics 22 or 23A. Courses 6B/M are suggested. (General Education Code(s): IN.)

6L. Introductory Physics Laboratory (1 credit).

Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 6A. One three-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in course 6A required.

6N. Introductory Physics Laboratory (1 credit).

Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 6C. One three-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite(s): courses 6A/L or 5A/L; concurrent enrollment in course 6C required; courses 6B/M are suggested.

101A. Introduction to Modern Physics I.

Special theory of relativity. Early experiments and models in quantum physics. Introduction to concepts and calculations in quantum mechanics. Single-electron atoms. Prerequisite(s): courses 5A/L, 5B/M, and 5C/N or 6A/L, 6B/M, and 6C/N.

105. Mechanics.

Particle dynamics in one, two, and three dimensions. Conservation laws. Small oscillations, Fourier series and Fourier integral solutions. Phase diagrams and nonlinear motions, Lagrange’s equations, and Hamiltonian dynamics. Prerequisite(s): courses 5A/L, 5B/M, 5C/N, and 116A-B.

107. Introduction to Fluid Dynamics. Winter

Covers fundamental topics in fluid dynamics: Euler and Lagrange descriptions of continuum dynamics; conservation laws for inviscid and viscous flows; potential flows; exact solutions of the Navier-Stokes equation; boundary layer theory; gravity waves. Students cannot receive credit for this course and Applied Mathematics and Statistics 217. (Also offered as Applied Math and Statistics 107. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): courses 116A and 116B and 116C, or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 27 or 20 or 20A, or equivalent.

116C. Mathematical Methods in Physics.

Calculus of variations, including Euler equations and Lagrange’s equations of motion in classical mechanics; partial differential equations and boundary value problems by separation of variables; functions of a complex variable including the residue thereom and a brief discussion of conformal mapping; Fourier transforms including applications to partial differential equations; the Dirac delta function and a discussion of Green’s functions; Laplace transforms. Prerequisite(s): courses 5A/L, 5B/M, 5C/N, 116A-B, Mathematics 23A and 23B.

135A. Astrophysics Advanced Laboratory (3 credits).

Introduction to techniques of modern observational astrophysics at optical and radio wavelengths through hands-on experiments. Intended primarily for juniors and seniors majoring or minoring in astrophysics. Offered in some academic years as single-term course 135 in fall, depending on astronomical conditions. (Also offered as Astronomy and Astrophysics 135A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 133 and at least one astronomy course.

139B. Quantum Mechanics.

The principles and mathematical techniques of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics: the Schrödinger equation, Dirac notation, angular momentum, approximation methods, and scattering theory. Offered in fall. Prerequisite(s): courses 101A, 101B, 116A-B-C and 139A.

171. General Relativity, Black Holes, and Cosmology.

Special relativity is reviewed. Curved space-time, including the metric and geodesics, are illustrated with simple examples. The Einstein equations are solved for cases of high symmetry. Black-hole physics and cosmology are discussed, including recent developments. (Also offered as Astronomy and Astrophysics 171. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): courses 105, 110A, 110B, and 116A-B-C.

195A. Senior Thesis Research (3 credits).

A seminar course to help students explore their theses topics and plan, organize, and develop their theses. Choosing a thesis topic, preparing a work plan for the research, assembling an annotated bibliography, and writing a draft outline of the thesis. Students must complete 5 credits in the 195 series to satisfy the writing intensive (W) general education requirement.

210. Classical Mechanics.

Generalized coordinates, calculus of variations, Lagrange’s equations with constraints, Hamilton’s equations, applications to particle dynamics including charged particles in an electromagnetic field, applications to continuum mechanics including fluids and electromagnetic fields, introduction to nonlinear dynamics. Enrollment restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.

212. Electromagnetism I.

Electrostatics and magnetostatics, boundary value problems with spherical and cylindrical symmetry, multipole expansion, dielectric media, magnetic materials, electromagnetic properties of materials, time-varying electromagnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations, conservation laws, plane electromagnetic waves and propagation, waveguides and resonant cavities. Enrollment restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.

217. Quantum Field Theory I.

Lorentz invariance in quantum theory, Dirac and Klein-Gordon equations, the relativistic hydrogen atom, Green functions and canonical approach to field theory, quantum electrodynamics, Feynman diagrams for scattering processes, symmetries and Ward identities. Students learn to perform calculations of scattering and decay of particles in field theory. Prerequisite(s): course 216. Enrollment restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.

220. Theory of Many-Body Physics.

Finite temperature Green functions, Feynman diagrams, Dyson equation, linked cluster theorem, Kubo formula for electrical conductivity, electron gas, random phase approximation, Fermi surfaces, Landau fermi liquid theory, electron phonon coupling, Migdal’s theorem, superconductivity. Prerequisite(s): courses 216 and 219. Enrollment restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor. Offered in alternate academic years.

221A. Introduction to Particle Physics I.

First quarter of a two-quarter graduate level introduction to particle physics, including the following topics: discrete symmetries, quark model, particle classification, masses and magnetic moments, passage of radiation through matter, detector technology, accelerator physics, Feynman calculus, and electron-positron annihilation. Prerequisite(s): course 217 or concurrent enrollment. Enrollment restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.

231. Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics.

Crystal structures, reciprocal lattice, crystal bonding, phonons (including specific heat), band theory of electrons, free electron model, electron-electron and electron-phonon interactions, transport theory. Prerequisite(s): course 216. Enrollment restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.

291A. Cosmology (2 credits).

Intensive research seminar on cosmology and related topics in astrophysics: nature of dark matter; origin of cosmological inhomogeneties and other initial conditions of the big bang; origin and evolution of galaxies and large scale structure in the universe. Enrollment restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.

291C. Developments in Theoretical Particle Physics (2 credits).

Seminar on the current literature of elementary particle physics, ranging from strong and weak interaction phenomenology to Higgs physics, supersymmetry, and superstring theory. Students may present their own research results. Prerequisite(s): course 218; enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

291D. Experimental High-Energy Collider Physics (2 credits).

Seminar on current results in experimental high-energy particle physics. Topics follow recently published results, including design of experiments, development of particle detector technology, and experimental results from new particle searches, quantum chromodynamics, and properties of heavy flavor quarks. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

291E. Applied Physics (2 credits).

Intensive research seminar on applied physics and related topics in materials science, including semiconductor devices, optoelectronics, molecular electronics, magnetic materials, nanotechnology, biosensors, and medical physics. Students may present their own research results. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

291F. Experimental High-Energy and Particle Astrophysics Seminar (2 credits).

Survey of current research in experimental high-energy and particle astrophysics. Recent observations and development in instrumentation for x-rays, gamma rays, and neutrinos, and evidence for dark matter and other new particles. Students lead discussion of recent papers. Enrollment restricted to seniors and graduate students and by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 15. May be repeated for credit.

291G. Condensed Matter Physics Research Seminar (2 credits).

Weekly seminar series covering topics of current interest in condensed matter physics. Local and external speakers discuss their work. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

292. Seminar (no credit).

Weekly seminar attended by faculty and graduate students. Directed at all physics graduate students who have not taken and passed the qualifying examination for the Ph.D. program. Enrollment restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.

Politics

7. Politics of Religion.

Considers both the religious sources of political ideas and the political sources of religious ideas, addressing topics such as sovereignty, justice, love, reason, revelation, sacrifice, victimhood, evil, racism, rebellion, reconciliation, and human rights. (General Education Code(s): IS.)

17. U.S. and the World Economy.

Explores intellectual and empirical trends shaping the U.S. relationship with the global economy. Traces debates about liberalism and interventionism, surveys post-war American foreign economic policy and discusses varieties of capitalism emerging around the world. (General Education Code(s): IS.)

105A. Ancient Political Thought.

Ancient political ideas in context of tension between democracy and empire, emergence of the psyche, and shift from oral to written culture. Emphasis on Athens, with Hebrew, Roman, and Christian departures and interventions. Includes Sophocles, Thucydides, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Stoics, the Bible, and Augustine. (Also offered as Legal Studies 105A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to politics and Latin American and Latino studies/politics combined majors during priority enrollment only.

112. Women and the Law.

Interdisciplinary approach to study of law in its relation to category “women” and production of gender. Considers various materials including critical race theory, domestic case law and international instruments, representations of law, and writings by and on behalf of women living under different forms of legal control. Examines how law structures rights, offers protections, produces hierarchies, and sexualizes power relations in both public and intimate life. (Also offered as Feminist Studies 112. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to politics, feminist studies, legal studies, and Latin American and Latino studies/politics combined majors during priority enrollment only.

117. U.S. Telecommunications Law and Policy.

Surveys the U.S. telecommunications and broadcasting law and policy from the mid-19th century through the present. Offers a range of perspectives from the vantage point of the telecommunications industry, government, and the media-reform movement. Enrollment restricted to politics majors during priority enrollment only.

120B. Society and Democracy in American Political Development.

Examines role of social forces (e.g., race, class, and gender) in development of the American democratic processes and in the changing relationship between citizen and state. Course materials address ideas, social tensions, and economic pressures bearing on social movements, interest groups, and political parties. (Also offered as Legal Studies 120B. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to politics and Latin American and Latino studies/politics majors during priority enrollment period. Satisfies American History and Institutions Requirement.

132. California Water Law and Policy.

Explores the rich history and fundamental legal concepts surrounding water in California. Students identify, evaluate, and debate some critical water policy questions faced by Californians today and in the future. (Also offered as Legal Studies 132. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.)

140B. Comparative Post-Communist Politics.

Comparative study of revolutionary transformations of East European, Soviet, and former Soviet nations to post-Communist political orders. Focus on reemergence of political society, social and economic problems of transition, and maintenance of many cultural norms and authority patterns associated with previous regime.

143. Foreign Relations of China.

Surveys China’s foreign policy from 1949 to today, including the Korean War; Sino-Soviet ties; relations with the United States; tension with Taiwan; and China’s rise to geopolitical prominence. Introduces the major theoretical approaches to international relations. Enrollment restricted to politics and politics/Latin America and Latino studies combined majors during priority enrollment.

160C. Security, Conflict, Violence, War.

Genesis and theories of conflict and war and their avoidance (past, present, future). Relationship between foreign policy and intra- and interstate conflict and violence. National security and the security dilemma. Non-violent conflict as a normal part of politics; violent conflict as anti-political; transformation of conflict into social and interstate violence. Interrelationships among conduct of war, attainment of political objectives, and the end of hostilities. Civil and ethnic wars. Political economy of violence and war. Enrollment restricted to politics and Latin American and Latino studies/politics combined majors during priority enrollment only.

173. International Law.

Origins and development of international law: international law is examined both as a reflection of the present world order and as a basis for transformation. Topics include jurisdiction and sovereignty, treaties, use of force, commercial law, and human rights. (Also offered as Legal Studies 173. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to politics and Latin American and Latino studies/politics majors during priority enrollment period.

176. International Political Economy.

Surveys and critically examines long-standing theoretical debates within international political economy (liberalism, mercantilism, Marxism) with context of important historical and contemporary international political economy issue areas (international monetary systems, organization of international trade, regulation of foreign direct investment, development policies, etc.). Enrollment restricted to politics and Latin American and Latino studies/politics combined majors during priority enrollment only.

190L. Poverty Politics.

Examines theoretical, historical, and contemporary sources of poverty, politics, and policies in the U.S. Explores competing theories of the causes of poverty and the consequences of social provision. Focuses on successive historical reform efforts and contemporary dilemmas of race, gender, low-wage labor, and the politics of welfare reform. Enrollment restricted to senior politics and Latin American and Latino studies/politics combined majors during priority enrollment only. Enrollment limited to 20.

190W. Living in the Aftermath of Evil.

Draws on a variety of sources to understand metaphors of war and peace as potentially appropriate attitudes toward evil and as potentially rational compromises with evil; investigates respects in which constitutional regimes of post-traumatic societies can be understood as “peace programs” that preserve and transcend the identities of the victims and perpetrators of past atrocities while creating a new identity based on their common survivorship; explores the constraints placed on “nation in recovery” by the public commitment to create an official version of a past that must be remembered so that it will not be repeated. Prerequisite(s): two of the following: course 105A, 105B, 105C, 106, and 107. Enrollment restricted to senior politics and Latin American and Latino studies/politics combined majors during priority enrollment only. Enrollment limited to 20.

200C. States and Political Institutions Core Seminar.

Introduces study of political institutions as instruments of collective decision making and action. Explores alternative theoretical approaches to development of political institutions, state and political economy, and security dilemmas. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

251. Discourse.

Utilizing a variety of approaches—discourse analysis, semiotics, critical theory, and linguistics—analyzes how language constructs the political world. Focuses on the symbolic mediation, normalization, and reproduction of power and subjugation present in the discourses through which they are apprehended and expressed. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

291. Teaching Assistant Seminar (2 credits).

Two-hour weekly seminar required of teaching assistants in which pedagogic and substantive issues will be considered. The experience of performing teaching assistant duties constitutes subject matter for discussion. Students submit petition to sponsoring agency. May be repeated for credit.

Portuguese

1A. Intensive Elementary Portuguese.

Intensive instruction in elementary Portuguese, emphasizing oral proficiency as well as reading and writing skills. Taken together, courses 1A and 1B are equivalent to first-year instruction. Enrollment limited to 25.

60A. Advanced Beginning and Intermediate Portuguese.

This sequence is designed for students with an equivalent of four quarters of college level study of Spanish, French, Italian, or Catalan or for native speakers of these Romance languages (including heritage speakers of Portuguese). Prepares students in all language skills. Prerequisite(s): Spanish 4 or Spanish for Spanish Speakers 64 or French 4 or Italian 4 or Spanish Placement Examination score of 50.

65B. Intermediate Portuguese.

Sequential to course 65A, completes second-year accelerated instruction. A systematic grammar review is combined with literacy and cultural readings, while communicative exercises focus on improving students’ ability to understand and hold sustained conversations. Students expand their vocabulary and knowledge of Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking cultures through films, popular music, and other cultural authentic materials. Fulfills EAP language requirement for study abroad in Brazil. Prerequisite(s): course 65A or by instructor approval. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

Psychology

1. Introduction to Psychology.

Introduces prospective majors to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes and also provides an overview for non-majors. Emphasizes social, cognitive, developmental, and personality psychology and their interrelations. (General Education Code(s): IS.)

3. Research Methods in Psychology (7 credits).

An introduction to research methods used to investigate human psychology. Course emphasizes critical thinking, designing and conducting research, analyzing and interpreting data, and writing a professional research report. Prerequisite(s): course 2 or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 5. Enrollment restricted to prepsychology majors; minors by permission of instructor.

10. Introduction to Developmental Psychology.

Psychological development from birth to adolescence, with primary emphasis on infancy and childhood. A broad introduction to the field of developmental psychology. Prerequisite(s): course 1. Enrollment restricted to pre-psychology majors.

20. Introduction to Cognitive Psychology.

Introduces basic concepts in cognitive psychology. Topics include thinking, consciousness, perceiving, language, remembering, reasoning, problem solving, and decision-making. Enrollment limited to 120.

40. Introduction to Social Psychology.

An analysis of contemporary research in social psychology and of what that research can teach us about the world we live in. Problems of conformity, propaganda, prejudice, attraction, and aggression. Focuses on a person’s relationship with other people—how he or she influences them and is influenced by them. Prerequisite(s): course 1.

80A. Psychology and Religion.

Topics covered include myth and the unconscious, the varieties of religious experience, dualism, women and religion, the role of authority, transpersonal experience, conversion, disaffiliation, self and community. (General Education Code(s): T3-Social Sciences.)

102. Adolescent Development: Adolescence into Young Adulthood.

Focuses on individual and relational development from early adolescence into young adulthood. Emphasis on the mutual influences of family relationships and adolescent development, and on the interface of family, peer group, and school experience in cultural contexts. Prerequisite(s): courses 3 and 10.

105. Children’s Thinking.

Cognition in children from infancy through adolescence. Basic and current research on children’s understanding of the social and physical world. Focus on major theoretical perspectives: Piaget’s constructivist approach, information processing approach, and sociocultural approach. (Formerly course 117.) Prerequisite(s): courses 3 and 10.

119A. Development as a Sociocultural Process.

Examines theory and research in sociocultural approaches to how people (especially children) learn and develop through participating in activities of their communities with other people. Emphasizes the organization of social interactions and learning opportunities, especially in communities where schooling has not historically been prevalent. Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. (Formerly course 100L.) Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing, Composition requirements; course 1, Anthropology 1 or 2, Education 92A, 92B, or 92C, Latin American and Latino Studies 1, or Sociology 1. Enrollment restricted to seniors or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 30. (General Education Code(s): W.)

119B. Cultural Psychology.

Critically analyzes relations among culture, ethnicity, identity, and the nation-state in a world characterized by globalization, migration, and social change. Examines the relevance of these features for the development of children and youth through examples from both Western and non-Western “cultures.” Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. (Formerly course 100D.) Enrollment restricted to senior psychology and anthropology majors. Enrollment limited to 30. (General Education Code(s): E.)

119F. Language Development.

An introduction to language development in children. Explores current theory and research in language development; focuses on the preschool years. Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. (Formerly course 103.) Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30.

121. Perception.

Basic perceptual psychology, emphasizing the relationships between perception and cognition. Topics include shape, color, and depth; hearing, taste, smell, and touch; and perceiving faces, voices, and language. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or Biology 70.

125. The Psychology of Language.

A study of human communication as a function of psychological, linguistic, and social factors. Topics covered include language comprehension and production, language and reasoning, and language as a social activity. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements; course 3 or 20 or Linguistics 52 or 53 or 55. (General Education Code(s): W.)

127. Computer Mediated Communication.

Provides an introduction to perception and cognition as it relates to how people communicate with each other using computers and the Internet. Considers both cognitive/perceptual aspects as well as social aspects of communication and how computers enhance/constrain that communication. Prerequisite(s): course 3 or 20 or consent of instructor. Enrollment limited to 40.

135. Feelings and Emotions.

Focuses on contemporary research in the psychology of human emotions. Special attention given to work in cognitive science, including psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and anthropology, on how emotions are central to understanding human action and mental life. Enrollment restricted to psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and anthropology majors.

140G. Women’s Lives in Context.

Examines contemporary theories, findings, and social issues regarding the psychology of women. Emphasis is placed on understanding how gender, class, race, ethnicity, and sexuality shape women’s experiences across the lifespan. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 41. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior psychology, feminist studies, sociology, and community studies majors.

143. Intergroup Relations.

Introduces the study of conflict and intergroup relations. Examines historical and cultural foundations of group psychology and social psychological theory and research on conflict between groups, cultures, and nations. Surveys work on multiculturalism, race relations, and global political conflict. Applies social psychological theories to cases of intergroup conflict. Enrollment limited to 120. (General Education Code(s): E.)

149. Community Psychology: Transforming Communities.

Introduction to community psychology, a discipline that blends social psychology, sociology, and anthropology. Class topics include levels of analysis, ecologies, prevention, intervention, feminism, empowerment, sense of community, coalition building, and social justice and action. Prerequisite(s): course 3. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors.

159E. Peace Psychology.

Is war inevitable? What is peace? Is it more than the absence of violence? Explore how psychology— the study of human behavior —can help to decrease violence and enhance cooperation at multiple levels including the personal, interpersonal, community, and international arenas. Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. (Formerly course 140R.) Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30.

159I. Social Psychology of Flimflam.

Why do we believe strange things? This course investigates such flimflams as beliefs in the Loch Ness Monster, quack health care, and racial superiority to illustrate the underlying social psychological principles that lead us to adopt weird attitudes. Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. (Formerly course 150.) Enrollment restricted to psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30.

159J. Social Psychology of Social Justice.

Why do some situations seem fair and others unfair? Are all people concerned with justice or are some scoundrels? This course looks at the principles of distributive, procedural, and retributive justice and at real world applications of theories. Satisfies seminar requirement. Satisfies senior comprehensive requirement. (Formerly course 155.) Enrollment restricted to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30.

159T. Small Groups.

Course strives toward three goals of varying specificity: knowledge of the psychological literature on small groups, aspects of group functioning, and what theorists have found in group studies; effectiveness in group settings; and behavior in group settings. Students required to set aside one weekend for lab work. Satisfies the seminar requirement. Satisfies the senior comprehensive requirement. Prerequisite(s): course 40. Enrollment limited to senior psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 30.

169. Community Mental Health.

Examines theory and research on outreach and prevention for application with various populations in community settings (e.g., victims of violence, immigrants, severely mentally ill); presents characteristics of successful agencies and agency development. Surveys interventions currently used in community mental health. Prerequisite(s): course 3. Courses 60 and 170 recommended.

171. Childhood Psychopathology.

A critical and intensive exploration of a wide variety of specific disorders within their biological, developmental, and social contexts. Concepts of psychopathology in childhood, major and minor diagnostic systems, and a variety of theories of etiology are explored. General intervention strategies and a wide range of specific psychotherapy systems for treatment are closely examined and demonstrated. Prerequisite(s): courses 3, 10, and 170.

191A. Introduction to Psychology.

Students lead discussion groups and provide one-to-one tutoring for course 1. Admission requires essay describing interest in becoming a course assistant, copies of psychology evaluations, and a letter of recommendation from a psychology faculty member; completion of some upper-division psychology courses prior to enrollment in this course. Enrollment restricted to psychology majors. Enrollment limited to 20.

204. Quantitative Data Analysis.

Intermediate statistical methods widely used in psychology (e.g., n-way, ANOVA, ANCOVA, multiple-comparisons, repeated-measures, nested-designs, correlational analyses, bivariate regression), corresponding SAS programs, and elements of measurement theory. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 20.

211A. Proseminar: Social Justice and the Individual.

Provides an introduction to social psychology, focusing on various individual-level social justice topics, including the self, social comparison, individual and collective identity, social historical and social structural determinants of behavior and various policy and social change-related issues. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students; undergraduates planning graduate work in social psychology may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 20.

214B. Advanced Multivariate Techniques for Psychology.

Provides introduction to factor analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM). Develop skills in defining, estimating, testing, and critiquing models. Topics include rationale of SEM, model identification, goodness of fit, and estimation. Learn how to use relevant software packages (SPSS, LISREL, EQS, and/or AMOS) to conduct exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, path analyses, and full (“hybrid”) analyses with latent variables. Prerequisite(s): course 214A. Offered in alternate academic years.

221. Visual Perception.

Seminar to study human perception, its methodology, and driving issues as illustrated by selected research topics (e.g., adaptation to unusual sensory environments). Where possible, parallels with other areas of psychology are drawn. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

224A. Proseminar: Cognitive I.

A proseminar reviewing current topics in cognitive psychology, designed to introduce new graduate students to the field. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10.

225A. Introduction to Developmental Research I (3 credits).

Surveys the rationale and techniques of research in developmental psychology. Students build skills in evaluating published research, in translating theoretical ideas into researchable hypotheses, and in selecting appropriate research designs, measurement, and statistical approaches for research problems. Multiple-term course; students receive 6 credits in the second quarter of attendance; the grade and evaluation submitted for the final quarter applies to both quarters. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students or with instructor’s permission. May be repeated for credit.

230. Research in Cognitive Psychology Seminar.

Seminar to study, critique, and develop research in perception and cognition, including topics in psychobiology, psycholinguistics, and memory. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

231. Research in Social Psychology Seminar.

Seminar to study, critique, and develop research in social psychology. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

242. Research in Developmental Psychology Seminar.

Seminar to study, critique, and develop research in developmental psychology. Enrollment restricted to psychology graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

244A. Proseminar I: Cognitive and Language Development.

Explores major theories and research in the fields of cognitive development and language development. Begins with classic theories, such as Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, and proceeds to theories and research on topics of current interest, such as the relation between culture and cognitive and language development. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

290B. Advanced Developmental Research and Writing (2 credits).

Tailored to graduate students’ interests among topics involving research and scholarship in sociocultural approaches to development, methods for research design, data collection, coding, and analysis, and preparing and reviewing grant proposals and journal manuscripts. Multiple-term course; students receive 6 credits in the third quarter of attendance; the performance evaluation and grade submitted for the final quarter applies to all three quarters. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.

Russian

1. Instruction in the Russian Language.

Aural comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Recitation and laboratory. Elementary sequence (1-2-3) begins in the fall quarter only.

4. Intermediate Russian.

Second-year courses designed to improve functional competence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing by activating basic grammar covered in introductory courses. Grammatical explanations and exercises supplemented with short readings and films. Prerequisite(s): course 3; or permission of instructor. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

Science Communication

201A. Reporting and Writing Science News.

A survey of the conventions of newspaper journalism and the special application of those conventions to scientific and technological subjects. Enrollment restricted to graduate students formally accepted into the writing track of the Science Communication Program.

202. Writing and Editing Workshop.

Theory and practice of writing and editing articles on scientific, medical, environmental, and technological subjects for newspapers, magazines, and special publications directed at non-technical readers. Enrollment restricted to graduate students formally accepted into the writing track of the Science Communication Program. May be repeated for credit.

Social Documentation

200. Approaches to Social Documentation.

Comprehensive review and analysis of documentary strategies aimed at societal critique and social change, evaluating changes in argument, evidence, and process over development of the discipline. A concurrent media lab is required. Enrollment restricted to social documentation graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

202. Practice of Social Documentary.

Introduction to social documentary genres including video, audio, and photography, which addresses social-scientific research and methodology in the context of these processes. A concurrent media lab is required. Enrollment restricted to social documentation graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

204. Ways of Seeing and Hearing.

Graduate-level advanced seminar explores ways that seeing, hearing, and knowing are influenced by culture, power, race, and other factors.. Readings emphasize how documentary subjects are constituted and known, addressing questions of epistemology, social constructivism, objectivity, and method. (Also offered as Digital Arts and New Media 204. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to social documentation and digital arts new media graduate students. Enrollment limited to 18.

290. Special Topics in Social Documentation.

Designed to provide supplemental instruction on specific topical and/or technical matters related to social documentation. Topics include technical standards and innovations within the field of social documentation, documentary subjects, and/or the work of individual professional documentarians. Enrollment restricted to graduate students majoring in social documentation. Enrollment limited to 15. May be repeated for credit.

291. Media Laboratory for Social Documentation (2 credits).

Individual training in a social documentation medium under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Course is intended to be taken concurrently with social documentation courses requiring a laboratory course. Enrollment restricted to social documentation graduate students. Enrollment limited to 10. May be repeated for credit.

294A. Production/Analysis/Editing.

Workshop seminar oriented toward actual fieldwork and production of the thesis project in the student’s chosen genre. Techniques of collection and recording, analysis, preparation, and editing taught. Enrollment restricted to social documentation graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

Social Sciences

194A. UCDC Internship Research Seminar.

Weekly seminar that focuses on the production of a major research paper or equivalent scholarly undertaking connected to an internship in Washington, D.C., government, non-profit, or private institution. Seminar stresses institutional analysis, the development of bibliographic expertise in the use of Washington-based resources, and participant-observer skills. Required for participants in the UCDC program. Required for and enrollment restricted to students participating in the UCDC Program. (Formerly UCDC Internship and Internship Seminar.) Enrollment limited to 22.

194B. UCDC Internship Seminar (7 credits).

A 30- to 36-hour-per-week internship in a Washington, D.C., government, non-profit, or private institution. Required for and enrollment restricted to UCDC program participants. (Formerly UCDC Internship and Internship Seminar.) Enrollment limited to 22. May be repeated for credit.

Sociology

1. Introduction to Sociology.

A systematic study of social groups ranging in size from small to social institutions to entire societies. Organized around the themes of social interaction, social inequality, and social change. Fulfills lower-division major requirement. (General Education Code(s): IS.)

15. World Society.

Introduction to comparative and historical sociology. Focuses on the global integration of human society. Examines social changes such as industrialization, globalization, colonial rule, and the rise of Islamic fundamentalism. Uses social theory (including ideas from Marx, Weber, and Adam Smith) to explore the making of institutions like the nation-state, the World Trade Organization, the World Bank, and the International Monetary Fund. Fulfills lower-division major requirement. (General Education Code(s): IS, E.)

30A. Information Methods for Global Information Internships (3 credits).

Introduction to information technology and communication networks using the Internet to reduce global inequality and bridge the “digital divide.” Prepares students enrolled in the Global Information Internship Program to construct web pages and write grant proposals for community and non-governmental organizations. Course 186 recommended but not required. Enrollment limited to 60.

105A. Classical Sociological Theory.

This intensive survey course examines the intellectual origins of the sociological tradition, focusing on changing conceptions of social order, social change, and the trends observed in the development of Western civilization in the modern era. Readings are all taken from original texts and include many of the classical works in social theory with special emphasis on the ideas of Marx, Weber, and Durkheim which constitute the core of the discipline. Required for sociology majors planning on studying abroad (EAP). Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors in sociology, proposed sociology, the combined Latin American and Latino studies/sociology, and the proposed combined Latin American and Latino studies/sociology majors and sociology minors.

111. Family and Society.

Focuses on the interaction between family and society by considering the historical and social influences on family life and by examining how the family unit affects the social world. Readings draw on theory, history, and ethnographic materials.

116. Communication and Mass Media.

Examines media institutions, communication technologies, and their related cultural expressions. Focuses on specific ways the media—including media studies and criticism—operates as social and cultural factor. Contemporary theory or equivalent in related fields recommended. Enrollment restricted to upper-division students.

121. Sociology of Health and Medicine.

Analysis of the current health care “crises” and exploration of the social relationships and formal organizations which constitute the medical institution. Study of the political, economic, and cultural factors which affect the recognition, distribution, and response to illness.

128I. Race and Justice.

An introduction to comparative and historical analyses of the relations between race and criminal justice in the U.S. Emphasis on examinations of structural mechanisms that help maintain and perpetuate racial inequality in law, criminal justice, and jury trials. (Formerly Race and Criminal Justice) (Also offered as Legal Studies 128I. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Enrollment limited to 120.

144. Sociology of Women.

Analysis of the social significance and social production of gender. Some consideration of how sex differences have developed. Major emphasis on the impact of gender as a categorical imperative in the present social context. In this context, the course is also about sexual segregation, sexual inequality, and the dynamics of interpersonal power. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. An introductory sociology course is recommended.

149. Sex and Gender.

Modern analyses of sexuality and gender show personal life closely linked to large-scale social structures: power relations, economic processes, structures of emotion. Explores these links, examining questions of bodily difference, femininity and masculinity, structures of inequality, the state in sexual politics, and the global re-making of gender in modern history. Recommended as background: any lower-division sociology course.

154. Cross-National and Cross-Cultural Research.

Examines a variety of theoretical, methodological, and substantive approaches to cross-national and cross-cultural research. Focuses on the importance and variety of cross-national and cross-cultural studies. Prerequisite(s): one of the following: course 103B, 139, or 183. Enrollment limited to 20.

155. Political Consciousness.

Explores the relationship between consciousness, ideology, and political behaviors from voting to rebellion. Special attention is given to the lived experience and the identity interests that complicate the nexus of class position and political ideology. An introductory sociology course is recommended as preparation.

156. U.S. Latina/o Identities: Centers and Margins.

Explores historical and contemporary constructions of Latina/o identities and experiences in U.S. Particular emphasis placed on transcultural social contexts, racial formations, and intersections with other identities including sexuality and gender. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 40. (General Education Code(s): E.)

169. Social Inequality.

A survey of theories and systems of social stratification focusing on such phenomena as race, class, power, and prestige. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. (General Education Code(s): E.)

171. Exploring Global Inequality.

Seminar focusing on readings of key texts and recent research papers on several dimensions of global inequality (material, health, gender, cultural, migration) to find innovative ways of understanding the connections among different dimensions of inequality and of visualizing inequality in digital media. Collaborative interaction with Film Studies 177, Advanced Digital Media Workshop and Environmental Studies 155, Geographic Information Systems. Enrollment restricted to seniors. Enrollment limited to 25.

178. Sociology of Social Problems.

Views “problems” in society not as given but as social constructs. Examines the ways in which conditions in society become identified and defined as problems and consequences that follow from such a process.

201. The Making of Classical Theory.

Examines the establishment of “theory” in the discipline of sociology. Introduces students to close readings and analysis of a core selection of social theory. Problematizes the construction, maintenance, and reproduction of a theoretical canon in sociology. Enrollment restricted to graduate students in sociology and by permission number. Enrollment limited to 20.

203. Sociological Methods.

Approaches methods as a series of conscious and strategic choices for doing various kinds of research. Introduces students to the epistemological questions of method in social sciences; to key issues in “technique,” particularly control, reliability, and validity; and to good examples of social research. Enrollment restricted to graduate students in sociology and by permission number.

204. Methods of Quantitative Analysis.

Students are provided with intuitive explanation of fundamental concepts in statistics and learn how to use statistics to answer sociological questions. Experience and guidance in using computers to efficiently analyze data are provided. Enrollment restricted to graduate students in sociology and by permission number. Enrollment limited to 20.

205. Field Research Methods.

Gives students first-hand experience doing fieldwork with an emphasis on participant observation and some interviewing. Students submit weekly field notes and a final project analysis. At seminar meetings, field experiences and relevant literature are examined. Enrollment restricted to graduate students in sociology and by permission number. Enrollment limited to 10. Offered in alternate academic years.

260. Culture, Knowledge, Power.

An introduction to theoretical approaches and exemplary studies of culture, knowledge, and power which critically interrogate the relationship between cultural formations and the production, circulation, and meaning of knowledges, materials, artifacts, and symbolic forms. Explores the concrete ways that power is organized and operates through different forms and sites, how it interpolates with other forms of power, and examines knowledges and culture as specific forms of power and sites of political struggle. Enrollment restricted to sociology graduate students. Enrollment limited to 15.

264. Science, Technology, and Medicine.

Explores social and cultural perspectives on science, technology, and medicine. Analyzes theoretical approaches that open up “black boxes” of scientific and biomedical knowledge, including the politics of bodies, objects, and health/illness. Links are made to medical sociology. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.

Spanish

1. Instruction in the Spanish Language.

Speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing fundamentals. Taught entirely in Spanish; conversational fluency is encouraged through classroom practice and conversation groups, and is supplemented by language laboratory work. Classes are held three days a week; students complete the conversation group work independently of the classroom sessions. Prerequisite(s): Spanish Placement Examination score of 10. Enrollment limited to 24.

2. Instruction in the Spanish Language.

Speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing fundamentals. Taught entirely in Spanish; conversational fluency is encouraged through classroom practice and conversation groups, and is supplemented by language laboratory work. Classes are held three days a week; students complete the conversation group work independently of the classroom sessions. Prerequisite(s): course 1 or Spanish Placement Examination score of 20. Enrollment limited to 24.

3. Instruction in the Spanish Language.

Speaking, listening comprehension, reading and writing fundamentals. Taught entirely in Spanish; conversational fluency is encouraged through classroom practice and conversation groups, and is supplemented by language laboratory work. Classes are held three days a week; students complete the conversation group work independently of the classroom sessions. Prerequisite(s): course 2, 2X, or Spanish Placement Examination score of 30. Enrollment limited to 24.

4. Intermediate Spanish.

Includes comprehensive grammar review, composition, readings, and discussion. Reading and audiovisual material deal with various sociopolitical and cultural issues in the Spanish speaking world. Classes are conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): course 3, 3T, 3X, or Spanish Placement Examination score of 40. Enrollment limited to 24. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

5. Intermediate Spanish.

Includes comprehensive grammar review, composition, readings, and discussion. Reading and audiovisual material deal with various socio-political and cultural issues in the Spanish speaking world. Classes are conducted in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): course 4, 4X, or Spanish Placement Examination score of 50. Enrollment limited to 24. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

5M. Medical Spanish.

Students learn vocabulary, expressions, and cultural background to be able to interact with Spanish-speaking patients and doctors. Medical Spanish fulfills language requirement for the health science major of the Biology Department. Prerequisite(s): course 4; or Spanish for Spanish Speakers 61, 62, and 63; or Spanish for Spanish Speakers 125; or Spanish Placement Examination score of 50 or higher. Enrollment restricted to health sciences majors. Enrollment limited to 24. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

6. Intermediate Spanish.

Increases oral and written proficiency using authentic reading materials which focus on such topics as social class, ethnicity, education, religion, economic, and political developments in the Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisite(s): course 5, 5M, 5X, or Spanish Placement Examination score of 60. Enrollment limited to 24. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

156F. El humor en Español.

Topic-oriented language course on sociopolitical and historical issues as seen through humor in different genres and media. Topics include Mafalda and Condorito (comic strips), Rius (collage of comic strips, photographs and original documents), Continflas and Almodovar (cinema), El Teatro Campesino (theater), Ana L., Vega (literature), Les Luthiers (song and music). Course deals with written and oral discourse pertaining to the following Spanish language varieties: Rio de la Plata, Mexican, Caribbean, U.S., and Peninsular. Intensive writing and speaking in Spanish. Prerequisite(s): courses 6, 56, Spanish for Spanish Speakers 63 or Spanish placement examination score of 70.

Spanish for Spanish Speakers

61. Spanish for Spanish Speakers.

This course deals with orthography (syllabification, accentuation, etc.), basic grammatical features, verbal structures, and development of conversation skills and confidence in spoken Spanish. Focus on development of writing skills: description, dialogue, exposition, and commentary on contemporary issues relevant to Spanish speakers of the Americas. Students need to utilize the Self-Placement Guidelines, available in 133 Humanities Building to assure proper placement in this class. (General Education Code(s): IH.)

Theater Arts

10. Introduction to Theater Design and Technology.

Addresses imagination and creativity. Using the framework of theater production, students explore the process of translating a script into a performance. Topics include visual literacy, creative problem solving, establishing effective working teams, tear sheets, storyboarding, drawing, sound and color theory. This course is a prerequisite for all upper-division design courses. (General Education Code(s): IH, A.)

12. Stage Management.

Designed to acquaint students with the complexities of staging productions from the audition process to final performance. Directing, lighting, scenic production, sound, cueing, and personnel management are aspects that will be touched upon in class. Students are billed a materials fee. (Formerly Production Management.) (General Education Code(s): A.)

21A. Acting Studio 1A: Psychological Realism.

Explores the fundamentals of the work of Konstantin Stanislavski as developed at the Moscow Art Theater to the works of his and our contemporary playwrights. Specifically, students apply those techniques of action, physical score, given circumstances, subtext, interior monologue, goals, and objectives, throughline, superobjective, and emotional recall to works of Henrik Ibsen, Anton Chekov, and appropriate American realists, such as Sam Shepard, August Wilson, etc. Enrollment by interview only: audition at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to 31. (General Education Code(s): A.)

14. Drawing.

A fundamental course in drawing from still life, the figure, and in the landscape. The approach is from the tonal and volumetric aspects of the object. Color is introduced as the course progresses. Instruction fashioned to the individual needs of the student. The inexperienced are welcomed as well as the experienced. Students are billed a materials fee. (General Education Code(s): A.)

20. Introductory Studies in Acting.

Introduction to basic acting skills and the problems of performance. Concentrates on expanding the students’ range of expression and ability to respond to and analyze dramatic text. Students with little or no experience are encouraged to attend. (General Education Code(s): IH, A.)

31C. Dance Studio I.

Introduction to contemporary dance theory and practice. Focus on basic dance technique, range of styles, and aesthetic points of view of historically significant contemporary dance choreographers in America and worldwide. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment limited to 30. (General Education Code(s): A.)

36. Introduction to Dance Composition.

Composing solo dances using a variety of approaches for developing movement combinations. Observation and recognition of personal movement patterns and discovering new sources for creative material. Students are billed a materials fee. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): IH, A.)

40. Introduction to Directing.

An overview of the analytical and creative processes that inform the director’s work. Close examination of texts, concepts, and directorial choices in staged performances, opera, films, and video. (General Education Code(s): IH, A.)

50. Fundamentals of Theater Production (2 credits).

Work is on various aspects of theatrical production, including scenery, lighting, costumes, sound, stage management, and video documentation. Satisfies the department’s technical experience requirement. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

61B. Tragedy.

Ancient enmities; horrific acts of parricide; monumental errors; suffering and contrition. This course examines the enormous appeal of the ancient Greek tragic vision from its inception to its enthusiastic rediscovery during the European Renaissance. Enrollment limited to 40. (General Education Code(s): IH, A.)

80E. Stand-Up Comedy.

American comedy from Mark Twain to present, including popular humor, history, and politics, using comedy from the ‘20s through the women’s gay and civil rights movements. Discussions are based on readings and videos of a wide variety of artists. Students present performances weekly. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, A.)

80Z. Indian Dance.

Classical Indian dance will be studied as a performance practice. Understanding of drum syllables and associated steps, religious and sociological context, and mimesis (abinaya) as well as introduction to epic stories (Ramayana, Mahbharata, Bhagavata Purana) and classical song. (General Education Code(s): T4-Humanities and Arts, A.)

126. Acting Studio III.

Individual work on acting skills and problems, with emphasis on individual interpretation and scene work with other students. Prerequisite(s): course 121; permission of instructor; audition at first class meeting—contact department office for more information. Enrollment limited to 18. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

151. Studies in Performance (Drama).

Studies in theater, taken in connection with participation in a Theater Arts Department sponsored production. Enrollment is limited to those persons chosen to take part in a particular production. Admission by audition; audition schedule to be announced at first class meeting. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): A.)

157. Playwriting.

Students are given the opportunity to write their own scripts and refine them as the result of class discussion and scenework with actors. Work is on specific problems involving such elements as the structuring of a plot or the development of character. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. May be repeated for credit. (General Education Code(s): W,A.)

161T. Women in Theater.

Explores 20th-century American female playwrights from textual, historical, and multicultural perspectives. The course progresses from Trifles (1916) through the Harlem Renaissance, Broadway’s Lillian Hellman, and today’s post-Feminist theatrical explosion in lectures, films, dramatizations, and award-winning playwrights’ visits. (General Education Code(s): A.)

170. Design Seminar (2 credits).

Seminar to help advanced designers seque from student to professional. Topics to include portfolio construction, interview styles, guest speakers, and more. Enrollment restricted to senior and graduate students in Theater Arts. May be repeated for credit.

185. Senior Seminar.

A required seminar for majors involving readings and discussions of important texts in dance, design, and drama. Prerequisite(s): course 160.

290. Special Topics and Area Concentration.

Study group meetings on a regular basis which involve either the study of shared texts or presentations by the group members and invited guests. Enrollment restricted to graduate students in theater arts. May be repeated for credit.

Writing

2. Rhetoric and Inquiry.

Explores the intersections of investigation, interpretation, and persuasion and hones strategies for writing and research. Students develop specific, practical ways of improving their writing through sustained critical thinking about diverse issues from multiple points of view. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 1. Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and C1 requirements. Enrollment limited to 25. (General Education Code(s): C2.)

22A. Grammar and Editing Workshop (3 credits).

Offers instruction on selected topics in grammar and conventions of written English as needed to strengthen the writing skills of students whose primary language is not standard English. Provides students practice in applying these concepts to editing their own writing. Designed for entering first-year students. Enrollment limited to 22.

23. Grammar and Rhetoric: Language for Writing.

Builds on writing skills gained in previous writing courses; focuses on effective language use in academic writing. Students reinforce their written English proficiency by reading, studying, practicing, and writing structures and patterns of written English. Enrollment restricted to students who have not passed the Entry Level Writing Requirement. Open to others by permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 22.

169. Theory and Practice of Tutoring Writing (3 credits).

An introduction to theory and research on the composing process and practical strategies for teaching writing, especially in tutorial situations. Recommended for writing assistants. Prerequisite(s): instructor determination at first class meeting; course intended for writing tutors only. Enrollment limited to 30.

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