2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Photography

  
  • PHO 250 - Post-Production


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Through this course students will develop the technical foundation needed to process and retouch images with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Students will build a professional workflow utilizing digital asset management, image selection, and global adjustments with non-destructive methods. Further pixel adjustments will be made within Photoshop for advanced retouching.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional course fee
    Prerequisite(s): PHO 105  
  
  • PHO 310 - Process and Practice


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    This course further explores the medium of photography specific to commercial, fine art, and social practice.  Students will begin focusing on a body of work specific to their genre of photography. Further refinement through technical demonstrations and critique will allow students to begin to define an artistic style that is viable within their intended marketplace.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PHO 350   
  
  • PHO 330 - Visual Storytelling


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    This course integrates a conceptual framework and narrative structure into the photographic process. Utilizing color, design and visual communication skills to evoke emotion, students will learn how narrative shapes messaging. The course supports students involved in a wide range of photographic disciplines where visual storytelling is critical to a work’s reception.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PHO 310  
  
  • PHO 332 - Studio Lighting


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    This course will implement a practical workflow within a controlled space, utilizing the tools and techniques of studio photographers. Students will gain an understanding of light quality and how it relates to ideas, and the emotional depiction of a subject. Students will understand how to craft their lighting to the specific subject they are photographing. Labs will be hands-on, integrating professional studio practices for digital capture and utilizing industry-wide workflow standards related to the latest software and hardware.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PHO 105  
  
  • PHO 350 - Digital Printing and Color Management


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    This course presents students with the digital workflow techniques needed to produce archival photographs. File preparation, resolution selection, print-profiling, paper selection and soft-proofing techniques will be covered. Students will learn the techniques of digital color management by applying color profiles to produce archival prints for the purpose of promotional, gallery, and printed portfolios.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional course fee
    Prerequisite(s): PHO 250  or GDM 235  
  
  • PHO 400 - Special Topics in Photography


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    This course focuses on different topics in the field of photography each time it is offered.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) units with change in topic
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PHO 350  
  
  • PHO 415 - Context and Narrative


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Students will apply their knowledge of photographic processes and visual storytelling to the development of a cohesive and professional body of work as their authentic voice. Emphasis is on advanced level conceptual development, contextual research, image making, and critique.  Resulting in an approved proposal allowing them to proceed with their senior project.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PHO 310  
  
  • PHO 432 - Location Lighting


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    Students will be able to approach locations efficiently to determine what artificial lighting methods to introduce, to create technically refined photographs. While also introducing these techniques creatively to further demonstrate mastery of photography through the use of location lighting.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional course fee
    Prerequisite(s): PHO 332  
  
  • PHO 433 - Studio Practice


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    This course will address project cohesiveness, work quality, concept and process through critique and feedback. Students will apply all skills and theory learned to further define a contextual response to their photographic narrative. Students will demonstrate a detailed understanding of the photographic process including research, concept, design and documentation in preparation for their final presentation.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PHO 415  
  
  • PHO 450 - Digital Asset Management


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Students will curate, control, and communicate their photographic library by gathering and assembling current assets in one collaborative location. Establishing digital workflow best practices for the entire asset life cycle, by integrating their image library with other applications and services.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PHO 350  
  
  • PHO 485 - Photography Business


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    Students will understand and develop the principles of running a successful photography business. With a hands on practical approach in relationship to; self promotion, marketing, accounting, copyright, permitting, contracts, artist representation, and the procurement of work.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PHO 415  
  
  • PHO 498 - Photography Intensive


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring, Summer
    Students will explore through the photographic medium - art, culture and sites of historical and contemporary significance. Emphasis is placed on independent project advancement, individualized instruction, and group critique on each student’s project progress. Photography Intensive students will create a series of photographs working within the confines of shooting in a foreign location during the condensed semester. The course culminates in a group exhibition and photographic book.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
  
  • PHO 498G - Photography Intensive


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring, Summer
    Students will explore through the photographic medium - art, culture and sites of historical and contemporary significance. Emphasis is placed on independent project advancement, individualized instruction, and group critique on each student’s project progress. Photography Intensive students will create a series of photographs working within the confines of shooting in a foreign location during the condensed semester. The course culminates in a group exhibition and photographic book. Students registered in this section will participate in a global practicum experience during which the skills learned throughout the semester will be applied in an international setting.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional trip fee(s)
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
  
  • PHO 499 - Portfolio and Gallery


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    Students will apply the skills necessary for the professional presentation of a completed body of work including editing, sequencing, printing, marketing, portfolio design, and gallery presentation.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PHO 433  

Physical Science

  
  • PSC 133 - Survey of Physical Science


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    A survey course designed to provide a foundation in the physical sciences by covering essential principles of motion and energy along with the structure and properties of matter. The application of physical science concepts to daily life will be emphasized.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 095  or sufficient SAT or ACT score
  
  • PSC 133L - Survey of Physical Science Lab


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    A laboratory experience designed to illustrate and reinforce physical science principles and to introduce basic physical science laboratory techniques.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): PSC 133  
  
  • PSC 201 - Special Topics in Physical Science


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of physical science. Topic varies for different semesters.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • PSC 399 - Independent Study


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • PSC 401 - Special Topics in Physical Science


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    Concentration upon a specific topic in the field of physical science. Topic varies for different semesters.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for credit with change in topic
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • PSC 413 - Lab Techniques for Physical Science Teachers


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    Development and practice of classical and modern lab procedures and philosophies including mathematical analysis. Practice, organization, and set up, to conduct various labs used throughout the physical sciences. Study of conformity to various lab situations, and how to improve and modernize existing or standard labs.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): PSC 133  

Physical Therapist Assistant

  
  • PTH 100 - Introduction to Physical Therapy


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    This course introduces the student to the field of physical therapy by covering the history and ethics of the profession as they relate to the healthcare system. The course addresses the development of the healthcare team, philosophy of rehabilitation, interviewing patients, inter-professional communication, cultural awareness, patient confidentiality, and the psychosocial impact of illness and injury. The scope of practice of the physical therapist assistant and basic documentation is emphasized.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Physical Therapist Assistant major
  
  • PTH 110 - Medical Terminology for the Physical Therapist Assistant


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    This course offers students interaction with the dynamic language of healthcare. Through comprehensive study, exercises, and case studies, students will have the opportunity to be immersed in the words, abbreviations, and symbols used in healthcare.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Physical Therapist Assistant major
  
  • PTH 130 - Functional Kinesiology and Therapeutic Exercise


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    This course covers the study and application of human movement and measurement. Anatomical function of muscle and muscle groups are discussed. Muscle activation with normal gait is presented. Developing skill competencies with manual muscle testing, goniometry, and posture are emphasized.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Physical Therapist Assistant major
  
  • PTH 140 - Basic Clinical Skills


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    This course covers safe mobility, therapeutic exercise, and basic patient handling and assessment skills. Patient data collection and assessment is discussed. Developing skill competency with therapeutic exercise, positioning, draping, bed mobility, transfers, gait training, wheelchair management and mobility, vital signs, anthropometric measures, and aseptic techniques are emphasized.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PTH 100  and 110  
  
  • PTH 150 - Preparation for Clinical Practice


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Spring
    This course is designed to prepare the student for clinical experiences. Content will include reviewing the clinical handbook, Clinical Performance Instrument (CPI), and the clinical placement and assessment process. Written and oral communication skills specific to the clinical environment, professional behaviors, and clinical expectations are emphasized.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PTH 100 110 , and 130  
  
  • PTH 170 - Physical Agents


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    This course prepares the student for safe and effective application of physical agents and therapeutic massage for patient treatment. Mechanisms of action, indication, precautions, contraindications, and treatment procedures are covered. Pain assessment is introduced. Developing skill competency with biophysical agents, therapeutic massage, and skin assessment are emphasized.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PTH 100  and 110  
  
  • PTH 200 - Special Topics in Physical Therapy


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    This course addresses special topics within physical therapy practice. The role of the physical therapist assistant within the progression of the physical therapy plan of care is discussed. Pelvic health and health behavior and wellness are also presented. Developing skill competency within the areas of cardiopulmonary, environmental management and safety, pediatrics, and geriatrics are emphasized.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PTH 130 140 170 , and 230  
  
  • PTH 230 - Pathophysiology for the Physical Therapist Assistant


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    This course discusses basic pathologic conditions and principles commonly treated in physical therapy. Etiology, signs, symptoms, clinical course, primary medical interventions, and implications for rehabilitation of disorders are presented.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PTH 100  and 110  
  
  • PTH 240 - Advanced Clinical Skills


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    This course explores theory and application of advanced skills within physical therapy practice. The role of the physical therapist assistant within the progression of the physical therapy plan of care is discussed. Dependent transfers and equipment, lymphedema care, and aquatic therapy are also discussed. Developing skill competency with prosthetics, orthotics, integumentary/wound care, and ergonomics are emphasized.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PTH 130 140 , and 170  
  
  • PTH 255 - Clinical I


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Summer
    This course provides students with the opportunity to perform delegated patient care responsibilities in a physical therapy clinical setting, with supervision. Students complete a full-time clinical affiliation at a facility assigned by the program faculty.
    Grade Type: Pass/Fail
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
  
  • PTH 260 - Orthopedics


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    This course presents the effects of disease, disorders, and injuries of the musculoskeletal system, as well as orthopedic diagnoses encountered by the physical therapist assistant across the lifespan. Signs and symptoms, medical/surgical intervention, physical therapy treatment, documentation, and implications for rehabilitation are covered and applied. Developing skill competency with joint mobilization and pain assessment are emphasized.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PTH 130 140 170 , and 230  
  
  • PTH 265 - Clinical II


    Units: 5
    When Offered: Spring
    This course provides students with the opportunity to perform delegated patient care responsibilities in a physical therapy clinical setting, with supervision. Students complete a full-time clinical affiliation at a facility assigned by the program faculty.
    Grade Type: Pass/Fail
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
  
  • PTH 270 - Neurology


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    This course presents the effects of disease and trauma of the neurological system encountered by the physical therapist assistant with adults. Neurological interventions, therapeutic exercise, documentation, and treatment progressions are applied. Developing skill competency with arousal, mentation, and cognition levels, sensory assessment, and facilitation/inhibition techniques are emphasized.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PTH 130 140 170 , and 230  
  
  • PTH 275 - Clinical III


    Units: 5
    When Offered: Spring
    This course provides students with the opportunity to perform delegated patient care responsibilities in a physical therapy clinical setting, with supervision. Students complete a full-time clinical affiliation at a facility assigned by the program faculty.
    Grade Type: Pass/Fail
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
  
  • PTH 280 - Professional Integration


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    This course incorporates student experiences from clinical courses into discussion, group activities, and case presentations. Students communicate, problem-solve, and present challenging cases and complicated professional situations within a group atmosphere. Students will develop a resume and a plan for obtaining a job after graduation. Students will prepare for the Physical Therapist Assistant licensure exam. Legal and ethical practices, professional success, and lifelong learning are emphasized.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PTH 255 260 , and 270  

Physics

  
  • PHY 112 - The Physics of Hollywood with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall (odd years)
    A study of optics, cameras, lighting, sound, analog vs. digital processes, polarization and the 3-D moving making process. The course is a very lab intensive class taught in a semi inquiry-based manner. The class and lab are heavily integrated. The course is a self contained class which includes some reviews of the math necessary to be successful in the class.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional lab fee
  
  • PHY 113 - Astronomy


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    A study of the earth, time, moon, sky, celestial mechanics, solar system, and the sidereal universe.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • PHY 113L - Astronomy Lab


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    A study of the laws of physics related to the optics of telescopes. Observational labs, including remotely operating telescopes on mountain tops.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional lab fee(s) (Field trips may require additional lab fees)
    Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): PHY 113  
  
  • PHY 115 - Physics for Architects with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall
    A study of mathematical methods of physics, kinematics, forces, Newton’s Laws, earthquakes, fluids, work, energy, power, momentum, heat and thermodynamics, electricity, waves, light, and sound.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional course fee
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 135 , 145 , or 245  
  
  • PHY 122 - The Physics of Photography


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    A study of the physical properties of the camera, predominantly optics. Emphasis placed on black and white, 35mm, exposing, developing and printing.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional lab fee
  
  • PHY 125 - Physics of Sound and Music


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (even years)
    This course covers the basic physical principles of waves required to understand the phenomena of sound and music. We will discover the properties of waves, such as speed, frequency, wavelength, amplitude, and intensity. We will discuss how frequency relates to harmonics, pitch, and resonance. We will discuss diffraction, interference, and the Doppler Effect.  We will discuss the different kinds of sounds produced by different kinds of musical instruments (strings, wind, brass, and the human voice). It is also recommended to concurrently take Physics of Sound and Music Lab .
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 115  
  
  • PHY 125L - Physics of Sound and Music Lab


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall (even years)
    This laboratory course will feature demonstration, examples, and hands-on laboratory activities to supplement the learning objectives of Physics of Sound and Music .  These interactive laboratory based experiences will cover sound waves, pitch, loudness, timbre, harmonics, resonance, the human ear, and other topics related to Physics of Sound and Music.  Time may also be dedicated to working out examples to develop physics problem-solving skills in a highly interactive setting.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): PHY 125  
  
  • PHY 200 - Special Topics in Physics


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: As offered
    Various appropriate topics of different concentrations are offered each time.  Student involvement in selection of topics is strongly encouraged.
    Repeatable: May be repeated one (1) time for credit with change in topic
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • PHY 201 - Physics for Engineers I with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course covers topics such as units, vectors, motion (in one, two and three dimensions), Newton’s laws of motion, work, kinetic and potential energy, momentum, impulse, collisions, conservation laws, dynamics of rotational motion, equilibrium, gravitation, and periodic motion. Six (6) hours per week of inquiry-based instruction.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional course fee
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 145  or a B or better in EGR 182  
    Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): MAT 245  
  
  • PHY 203 - Physics for Engineers II with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course covers topics such as fluids, temperature and ideal gas, electric charge and field, Gauss’ Law, electric potential, capacitance and dielectrics, current, resistance and electromotive force, direct-current circuits, magnetic field and force, Ampere’s and Faraday’s laws, electromagnetic induction, inductance, alternating current circuits, and electromagnetic waves. Six (6) hours per week of inquiry-based instruction.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional course fee
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 201  and MAT 245  
  
  • PHY 214 - Physics I


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    A study of mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, waves, sound, and the mathematical methods of physics. Should be taken with PHY 214L - Physics I Lab .
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 145  or 245  
  
  • PHY 214D - Physics I Discussion


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This discussion section is designed to be taken concurrently with PHY 214 - Physics I .  Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and computational techniques, and is meant to reinforce topics in mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, waves, sound, and the mathematical methods of physics.
    Grade Type: Pass/Fail
    Concurrent Requisite(s): PHY 214  
  
  • PHY 214L - Physics I Lab


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This laboratory course, designed to be taken concurrently with PHY 214 - Physics I , emphasizes scientific measuring and reporting techniques. Observational laboratories will reinforce topics in mechanics, including kinematics, Hooke’s Law, momentum and inertia, and waves.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional course fee
    Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): PHY 214  
  
  • PHY 224 - Physics II


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    A continuation of Physics I , including a study of electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, and modern physics topics. Should be taken with Physics II Lab .
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 214  
  
  • PHY 224D - Physics II Discussion


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Spring
    This discussion section is designed to be taken concurrently with Physics II .  Emphasis will be placed on problem solving and computational techniques, and is meant to reinforce topics in waves, optics, electricity, and thermodynamics.
    Grade Type: Pass/Fail
    Concurrent Requisite(s): PHY 224  
  
  • PHY 224L - Physics II Lab


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Spring
    This laboratory course, designed to be taken concurrently with Physics II , emphasizes scientific measuring and reporting techniques.  Observational laboratories will reinforce topics in waves, optics, electricity, and thermodynamics. 
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): PHY 224  
  
  • PHY 301 - Astronomy II


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring (odd years)
    The main focus of the course is on complex concepts from extra-solar astrophysics (astronomy outside of our solar system), including star formation, stellar evolution, supernova and stellar remnants, black holes, galaxy formation, dark matter, the large-scale structure of the universe, and the Creation of the universe. The purpose of this course is to provide a broad baseline of conceptual understanding. Student will also learn how to analyze and understand new discoveries in astronomy as they are related directly to the professional astronomical community, in addition to understanding astronomy articles that are presented through more mainstream media.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 113 , 201 , or 214  
  
  • PHY 301L - Astronomy II Lab


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Spring (odd years)
    This laboratory course focuses on studying the laws of physics related to astronomy. The purpose of this course is to give a broad experiential understanding of the process of analyzing data from telescopes, integrating real astronomical data with astronomical concepts such as the expansion of the universe and supernova explosion.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): PHY 301  
  
  • PHY 305 - Physics of Semiconductors


    Units: 4
    When Offered: As offered
    An introduction to the underlying mechanism and the physical operation of semiconductor devices. This includes discussion of material properties, energy band theory, carrier behavior, and electronic transport. We’ll apply this to understanding of junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors, and metal-oxide-semiconductor capacitors and field-effect transistors.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): MAT 343 , and PHY 203  or 224  
  
  • PHY 310 - Waves and Optics with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Spring (even years)
    An advanced study of waves and optics, with explicit investigation into mechanical and electromagnetic waves. Topics include (but are not limited to): simple harmonic motion, superposition, dampening, forced oscillations, beats, elasticity, coupling, normal modes, polarization, constructive and destructive interference, single and double slit interference, diffraction gratings, lenses, ray optics, geometric optics, physical optics, beams, and Doppler effect. The course is a very lab intensive class taught in a semi inquiry-based manner. The class and lab are heavily integrated.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Lecture: 3 hours Lab: 3 hours
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 203  or 224  
  
  • PHY 320 - Modern Physics


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall (even years)
    An advanced study of modern physics theories. Topics include (but not limited to): relativity, photons, photoelectric effect, the Bohr-model, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, Compton scattering, de Broglie waves, wave particle duality, wave packets, Schroedinger’s equation, nuclear models, decay and reactions, Rutherford scattering.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Lecture: 4 hours
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 203  or 224 . (Recommend: PHY 310 
  
  • PHY 399 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: As offered
    This course of study is offered to afford the superior student an opportunity to explore independently subject matter not already offered in the catalog.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • PHY 400 - Special Topics in Physics


    Units: 1-4
    When Offered: As offered
    Various appropriate topics of different concentrations are offered each time.  Student involvement in selection of topics is strongly encouraged.
    Repeatable: May be repeated one (1) time for credit with change in topic
    Grade Type: Letter Grade

Political Science

  
  • POL 101 - Introduction to the Political Science Discipline


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    This course is designed to introduce Political Science majors to the academic field of Political Science and the Political Science Program. The course provides an overview of each subfield in Political Science and the curriculum options for studying that subfield. The course encourages students to examine their own philosophical presuppositions as they learn to think about the study of politics from a Christian perspective. There is also substantial opportunity for building connections with faculty and fellow majors.
    Grade Type: Pass/Fail
  
  • POL 200 - Special Topics in Political Science


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    This course examines special topics in political science. Topics are announced each time the course is offered.
    Repeatable: May be repeated two (2) times for credit with change in topic
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 213 - American Government


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
    The course provides an introductory overview of the American political system. It begins with a discussion of the principles of the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights and an examination of their impact on the country. It also covers the avenues and means of democratic citizenship and political influence in American politics. The course further examines the major political institutions in the United States: Congress, Presidency, Bureaucracy, and Courts. In order to assess the impact of government on society, the course concludes with an exploration of public policy. (Meets state requirement in United States Constitution and California Government.)
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 223 - State and Local Government


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
    This course studies the place and responsibilities of state and local governments in the United States and how they relate with other units of government. This includes an assessment of the citizenship and participation in state and local politics, both at the individual and collective level; and then an examination of state political institutions, such as governors, state legislatures, state courts, and administration. The course also covers city and county governments, and other local units of government. Although it is comparative, special attention is given to California politics.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 250 - Introduction to International Politics


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    This course begins with an examination of the relevant international relations paradigms and evaluates several foreign policy decision-making models. The course considers important actors within the international system, such as intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations and concludes with an examination of contemporary international relations issues, such as interstate war, economic development, human rights, and trade.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 255 - Introduction to Comparative Politics


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall & OPS
    The course begins with an overview of factors (constitutions, political systems, and political ideology) political scientists use to understand and explain variations in policy outcomes at the national level. The course also examines actors (political parties, interest groups, social movements, and public opinion), processes (elections), and political institutions from a comparative perspective. The course concludes with an overview of the public policy process and examination of specific policy areas.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 323 - Political Parties and Interest Groups


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring (odd years)
    The study of the nature, development, organization, function, and methods of political parties. Also designed to furnish an understanding of the pluralist nature of the American system through the dynamics of group action and their methods and impact.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 330 - Law and Literature


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (odd years)
    This course is designed to examine the role and function of narrative in law, and the role and function of law in major works of literature, to understand better both law and literature.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 350 - International Relations Theory


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (even years)
    This course begins with an in-depth examination of the dominant and alternative theories found within the international relations literature. Having established a solid theoretical foundation, the course will consider important disagreements between the dominant theories (e.g., the structure of the international system) and the corresponding predicted outcomes (e.g., conflict or cooperation within the international system). The course concludes with an examination of several contemporary international relations issues, such as globalization and terrorism.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 390 - Congress and the Presidency


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring (even years)
    The study of the place, responsibilities, and functions of Congress and the presidency in American politics is covered. This includes congressional organization and behavior, congressional elections, party leadership, congressional rules and procedures, and the committee system, with its effect on policy. The presidency roles, powers, and functions are also examined. The president’s relationship with both the media and public, other branches, presidential character and leadership are included. Both branches are examined in light of checks and balances.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 395 - Political Economy


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (odd years) & OPS
    This course explores the relationship between the economy and politics and provides both a description and assessment of the economy. This entails an overview of economic theory, macroeconomics, savings, investments, microeconomics and markets, inflation, monetary policy, international economics and globalization, and the role of the private sector and government.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 399 - Independent Studies


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    Independent study of a specific area of political science not offered by the department. This allows a student to explore a specific area of political science on an independent basis. It is directly supervised by specific faculty in the program and has specific timetables and course requirements.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 400 - Special Topics in Political Science


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    This course examines special topics in political science. Topics are announced each time the course is offered.
    Repeatable: May be repeated two (2) times for credit with change in topic
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 401 - Special Topics in Government


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    This course examines special topics in government. Topics are announced each time that the course is offered.
    Repeatable: May be repeated two (2) times for credit with change in topic
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): POL 213  
  
  • POL 415 - World Geography


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
    This course studies the world’s geographic areas and the outstanding human, social, and physical features of realms and regions. In doing so, special attention is given to the more important features of histories, societies, cultures, and religions of the people living in the region. It also examines the relationship between human life and natural environment. The purpose is to help students better understand the world, our relationship with the environment, and human connections around the globe.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 423 - Classical Political Philosophy


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (odd years)
    This course examines the origin of Western political, social, and legal thought in order to understand the present through the great political works of the past. It begins in ancient Greece in early democratic Athens and moves through Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. From there, the course explores classical Rome, focusing on Polybius and Cicero. Since the advent of Christianity shapes the development of medieval political thought, the political thought of St. Augustine, John of Salisbury, St. Thomas Aquinas, Marsilio of Padua, Dante, and Thomas More are discussed.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 425 - Modern Political Philosophy


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring (even years)
    This course entails a comparative study of modern social, legal, and political philosophy, from the Renaissance toward the present by focusing on the great works of the Western traditions, including Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Montesqueie, Kant, Hegel, Bentham, Marx, Mill. The course examines the relationship between these various political philosophers and the modern political world.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 427 - American Political Theory


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (even years)
    This course provides an exploration of the founding of the American Republic. It begins with the colonial period, noting the relationship between religion, liberty, and politics, and then moves to ideas that shaped the American Revolution. From there it analyzes the discussions on the Constitution by both the Federalists and the Antifederalists. The course also examines the discussions surrounding the new Republic and the growth of the nation, including the struggles regarding individualism, liberty, equality, race, gender, wealth, economic regulation, and community responsibility.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 429 - Critical Political Philosophy and Postmodernism


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring (odd years)
    This course examines 20th century responses to modernity and its political and social theories. It focuses on continental philosophers and relates their ideas to contemporary society and politics. It begins with the Frankfurt School of critical theory and its criticisms of modern culture, and then moves from Nietzschean and Heideggerian thought to the hermeneutic theory of Gadamer and Ricoeur. After this, the course assesses the political relevance of the poststructuralism of Foucault, Derrida, and Lyotard. It concludes with Habermas’ discourse ethics and deliberative democracy.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 431 - Christianity and Citizenship


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    This goal of the course is the development of a Christian perspective toward politics. The course begins with an examination of the important role that Christianity played in the founding of the United States. The course carefully considers a number of political worldviews and ideologies from a Christian perspective. The course analyzes the impact of Christianity on political culture and behavior in the United States. Lastly, the course introduces students to the duties and obligations of American Christians in the arena of democratic politics.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Political Science major and Junior/Senior status
  
  • POL 435 - Campaigns and Elections


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (even years)
    The course analyzes the dominant role political parties played in the American political system in the past. The course explores the decline of American political parties in recent decades. The course considers the increasing importance of campaign consultants and interest groups. The course examines the consequences of the shift in the roles played by political parties, campaign consultants, and interest groups on the American political system. Since the nature of political campaigns strongly impacts the political agenda of successful candidates once they take office, the course devotes considerable attention to the role of campaign issues in mobilizing key groups of voters as well as the use of campaign strategies and tactics aimed at achieving electoral success.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 437 - Globalization


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (even years)
    The course provides a critical assessment of political economy with a special emphasis on the increasing pace of globalization. The course begins with an overview of economics, which is the study of how human beings cope with the problem of provisioning themselves. After discussing the relevant economic principles, the course examines the causes and consequences of economic globalization.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 439 - International Conflict


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (odd years)
    The course examines many theoretical explanations for international conflict, such as religious differences, groupthink, territorial demands, domestic politics, misperception, shifts in the balance of power, and ideological differences. Following an extensive discussion of these theories, the course analyzes relevant case studies to determine the validity and relevance of the theoretical explanations. The course concludes with an examination of the diplomatic and political options available to states and intergovernmental organizations seeking to reduce the intensity and frequency of wars in the 21st century.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 440 - Pre-Law Internship


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Students enrolled in this course will gain the professional experience valued by employers by utilizing knowledge acquired as Political Science majors in volunteer or paid internship positions. Students will perform relevant tasks under the direction of the Internship Site Supervisor. Students will identify and explore connections between their internship experiences and academic coursework.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair and Junior/Senior status
  
  • POL 443 - Diplomatic History of the United States


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring (odd years) & OPS
    This course is a history of the diplomatic relations of the United States and the development of the leading principles of foreign policy set within the context of an analysis of various geopolitical models.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 444 - International Law


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (odd years) & OPS
    This course will examine the development of modern international law. The course will consider the foundations of customary and conventional international laws, as well as treaties that bear upon the conduct of members of the international community.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 445 - American Institutions and Processes Internship


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Students enrolled in this course will gain the professional experience valued by employers by utilizing knowledge acquired as Political Science majors in volunteer or paid internship positions. Students will perform relevant tasks under the direction of the Internship Site Supervisor. Students will identify and explore connections between their internship experiences and academic coursework.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair and Junior/Senior status
  
  • POL 446 - International Relations Internship


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Students enrolled in this course will gain the professional experience valued by employers by utilizing knowledge acquired as Political Science majors in volunteer or paid internship positions. Students will perform relevant tasks under the direction of the Internship Site Supervisor. Students will identify and explore connections between their internship experiences and academic coursework.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair and Junior/Senior status
  
  • POL 447 - Public Administration Internship


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Students enrolled in this course will gain the professional experience valued by employers by utilizing knowledge acquired as Political Science majors in volunteer or paid internship positions. Students will perform relevant tasks under the direction of the Internship Site Supervisor. Students will identify and explore connections between their internship experiences and academic coursework.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair and Junior/Senior status
  
  • POL 450 - Research Methods in Political Science


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall & OPS
    This course examines the research methods used in Political Science. Topics addressed in the course include the philosophical and theoretical foundations of social science research; ethical issues related to research; research design; descriptive and inferential statistic analysis; survey, qualitative field, unobtrusive, and evaluation research; and qualitative and quantitative data analysis with the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Students will obtain the statistical knowledge necessary to read and critique scholarly articles and books. In addition, the course will prepare students to use statistical methods in their own research in graduate school or in their professional careers.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 454 - International Organizations


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring (even years)
    The course begins with an examination of the relevant empirical and theoretical studies on International Organizations (IOs), with an emphasis on Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) in the global arena. Having established solid empirical and theoretical foundations, the course will explore the impact of international organizations on several issue areas. The second principal portion of the course will utilize the same approach in order to gain a more comprehensive understanding of international non-governmental organizations (INGOs).
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 456 - Contemporary Legal Issues


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    This course is an examination of the ever-changing legal climate of law enforcement with special emphasis upon constitutional issues.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 471 - Terrorism


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring (odd years)
    This course examines the origin, political goals, means, and long-term strategy of terrorism. The course distinguishes between terrorist organizations with and without state support. The course also differentiates between domestic and regional/international terrorism. The course utilizes case studies of several terrorist organizations, such as Al Qaeda, to illustrate the emergence of terrorism as a significant threat. The course concludes with an examination of the military and political options available to governments interested in reducing or eliminating the threat posed by terrorism.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 484 - Constitutional Law I


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (even years)
    The course facilitates an understanding of the Constitution and its relationship to the three branches of government and their functions and a greater appreciation of the role of the court in affecting their balances. Included aspects of study are the court system, judicial review, presidential power, Congress and commerce, Federalism, contracts, due process, and civil liberties.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 485 - Constitutional Law II


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, & OPS
    This course studies the most important decisions of the Supreme Court on individual rights and the conflicts from which they have arisen, which means examining the trinity of individual values and rights in American civil liberties – freedom, due process, and equality.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • POL 499 - Senior Project


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    A senior capstone course designed to demonstrate the competence of Political Science majors in the discipline and showcase their research and writing skills. The portfolio produced by the student in completion of this project must conform to the departmental guidelines for Senior Projects.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): POL 450  and Senior status

Product Design

  
  • PRD 200 - Special Topics in Product Design


    Units: 1-6
    When Offered: As offered
    This course explores and presents selected topics in product design.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) units with change in topic
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • PRD 350 - Human Centric Design


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    This course examines the principles and practices of human-centered design processes and products within product design. An emphasis is placed on the introduction and practiced application of empathetic design research methods and design strategies to the product design process.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • PRD 400 - Special Topics in Product Design


    Units: 1-6
    When Offered: As offered
    This course explores and presents non-studio based selected topics in product design.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of nine (9) units with change in topic
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
  
  • PRD 401 - Special Topics in Product Design Studio


    Units: 1-6
    When Offered: As offered
    This course explores and presents studio based selected topics in product design.
    Repeatable: May be repeated with change in topic for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
  
  • PRD 411 - Directed Product Design Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: As offered
    This lab based course utilizes the creative process and methods in product design through the design of projects escalating in scale and complexity.  Topics include empathetic research methods, environmental factors or ergonomics, modeling, form giving, prototyping, and visual communication.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of twelve (12) units
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
    Prerequisite(s): DES 110 EGR 263 , and GDM 150  

Professional Studies

  
  • PST 100 - Strategies for Success


    Units: 2
    When Offered: OPS
    The course is designed to prepare students for a successful transition to college coursework. Strategies, practical skills and resources for addressing anticipated personal and academic challenges will be identified. Students will be introduced to skills for proper research paper writing requirements, formatting and personal laptop computer use. Connections between students’ goals and campus/program offerings will be reinforced.
    Grade Type: Letter Grade
 

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