2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    May 09, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 
  
  • BIO 344 - Vertebrate Physiology with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Spring
    Principles of physiology and the function of vertebrate organ systems with emphasis on human.
    Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 148  and CHE 115  
  
  • BIO 353 - Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall
    This courses is designed for students with a primary interest in careers in medicine, dentistry, and other allied healthcare professions, and graduate education in biological sciences and biochemistry. Included is the detailed study of histology and structure and function of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and endocrine systems, correlated by laboratory experience and demonstration. Lab will incorporate current selected relevant peer-reviewed scientific literature and problem-based learning to facilitate students’ introductory knowledge of common pathologies, diagnoses, and treatment, along with integration of virtual human cadaver (anatomage) and advanced physiology equipment.
    Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 146 , 148  and CHE 125  
  
  • BIO 363 - Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Spring
    This course is a continuation of BIO 353  and includes the detailed study of the cardiovascular system, respiratory system, immune and lymphatic systems, gastrointestinal system, urinary system, and reproductive systems, correlated with laboratory experience and demonstration. Lab will incorporate current selected relevant peer-reviewed scientific literature and problem-based learning to facilitate students’ introductory knowledge of common pathologies, diagnoses, and treatment, along with integration of virtual human cadaver (anatomage) and advanced physiology equipment.
    Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 353  
  
  • BIO 380 - Biology Seminar


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course will introduce and reinforce the skills necessary to perform biological research including discussions of the scientific method, literature research, reading scientific journal articles, analyzing scientific data, reporting research findings in both written and visual formats, critiquing original research, and science ethics. It will also explore field work opportunities available for students. Each student will be required to present a research proposal and/or locate and prepare all necessary documents for entering an internship, field work, or research opportunity.
    Prerequisite(s): Biology major
  
  • BIO 399 - Independent Study


    Units: 3
    An opportunity for students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work to pursue in depth a topic of particular interest.
  
  • BIO 400 - Invertebrate Zoology with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: As offered
    Particular attention is given to taxonomy, morphologic adaptations, ecology, reproduction, and evolutionary relationships of invertebrates.
    Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 146  or 148  
  
  • BIO 412 - Topics in Biology


    Units: 1-4
    When Offered: As offered
    This class deals with research projects and topics of current or historical interest which are not normally covered in other established courses. Content variable from year to year.
    Repeatable: May be repeated with change in topic for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit
  
  • BIO 430 - Laboratory Techniques in Molecular Biology


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Spring
    This laboratory-based course is designed for each student to gain a fundamental knowledge of molecular biology techniques that are regularly used in a research lab setting.
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 330  and CHE 443  
  
  • BIO 435 - Proteomics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Spring
    This course introduces students to concepts in molecular and genetic basis of cellular processes and the inferences made of these processes through genome and protein database analysis and modeling. Emphasis will be placed on theoretical and experimental approaches used to gain insights in genome structure and function through the use and application of web-based bioinformatics tools developed from advances in the human genome project.
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 330  or CHE 443  
  
  • BIO 440 - Pharmacology with Discussion


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall
    This course will introduce the student to basic and clinical pharmacology as related to the promotion of health and alleviation of disease. The course will consider drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, elimination, and pharmacodynamic effects on the human body. Prescription drug classification, function and uses will be introduced with emphasis on the impact medically prescribed drug classification, function and uses will be introduced with emphasis on the impact medically prescribed drugs will have on the patient. Students will increase their understanding of drug design and action, as well as their understanding of disease and pharmacotherapeutic treatment.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 330 , and either 344 , 353 , or both 153  and 163  
  
  • BIO 489 - Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Spring
    This course is designed for upper division biology students, particularly those enrolled in the pre-medical and pre-health sciences. Various aspects of the immune system, including the cellular, molecular, and physiological aspects of innate and antibody and cell-mediated adaptive immunity, as they relate to pathogenesis will be covered in the course.
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 146  and 148 . Recommended: BIO 305  and 330  
  
  • BIO 490 - Senior Research in Biology


    Units: 1-4
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    This class focuses on laboratory research projects and topics of current or historical interest that are not normally covered in other established courses. Content varies from year to year, and determined by both instructor and student’s interest.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for up to four (4) total units
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 148 , Junior status, and permission of the Department Chair
  
  • BIO 491 - Internship in Biology


    Units: 1-4
    Under the advisement of a faculty member and supervising professional, the student will work or otherwise actively participate in a work/volunteer setting related to their major in Biology. This can be in an industrial, research, healthcare, or other approved setting. Variable (1-4) units can be earned in any one semester.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for up to six (6) total units of credit
    Prerequisite(s): Biology major and Junior or Senior status
  
  • BIO 492 - Wellness Practicum


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    A study of key issues concerning community healthcare aimed at developing practical approaches to supporting patients. Students consider obstacles to effective healthcare as well as strategies for enabling at-risk patients to play more active roles in promoting their health and well-being. Topics include: challenges of delivering adequate healthcare in communities, population medicine, specific problems posed by diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease, ethical dimensions of the concept of “underinsurance,” community medicine and the law, and methods of improving compliance and measuring outcomes. Conducted as a seminar, this course provides students with the academic foundation for a subsequent Health Coach Internship with the Inland Empire Foundation for Medical Care (IEFMC) Community Care Network (CCN).
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Department Chair
  
  • BIO 499 - Biology Capstone


    Units: 2
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course is designed to be a culminating exercise for students to reflect upon, evaluate, and assimilate knowledge and experience they have gained by participating in a research or internship opportunity prior to this course. Students will prepare a presentation (both written and oral) that will focus on that experience.
    Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): BIO 380 
  
  • BUS 101 - Introduction to Business


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Introduces students to various business disciplines, provides an overview of each function’s role in an organization and explores the various career opportunities available within each of these disciplines.
  
  • BUS 200 - Special Topics in Business


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    This course offers a concentration upon a specific topic in the field of business. The topic varies by semester. It may be taken multiple times with change in topic.
    Repeatable: Repeatable with change of topic
  
  • BUS 212 - Economics, Life, and Society


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    A fascinating exploration of current topics affecting our daily lives, including standard of living, poverty and inequality, healthcare, education, work and labor, housing, family structure, financial and credit markets, food and agriculture, energy, trade and globalization, and environmental concerns, through an integrated lens of economics, politics, social structures, and ethics, by introducing the historical background, asking critical questions, evaluating information, and developing grounded worldviews.
  
  • BUS 217 - Microeconomics


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course studies economic behavior at the individual level. Topics include decision-making processes of households and firms, supply and demand, elasticity, and marginal analysis. Market structure and public policy are examined to evaluate their impact on economic welfare and the allocation of scarce resources.
  
  • BUS 218 - Macroeconomics


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course offers a common sense approach to economics, covering basic economic laws and how they apply to our world and everyday life. The course focuses on the overall economy and economic theories that offer explanations for its fluctuations and changes. Also, the course is designed to give the student a sufficient grounding in the terminology, basic concepts, and issues of economics to stimulate interest in further study and provide background in business.
  
  • BUS 237 - Management Based on Biblical Principles


    Units: 3
    GE Designation: I
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    In this course students learn to identify and apply effective management and leadership behaviors based on principles found in the Bible. This course will equip each student with skills in making biblically-informed choices in realistic business scenarios.
  
  • BUS 303 - Business Finance


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course provides an introduction to the principles of financial management. It includes an overview of financial management, financial analysis and control, capital investment decisions, raising funds and cost of capital, sources of long-term funds and cash management principles.
    Prerequisite(s): ACC 250  or 350 , and CIS 265  or 270  
  
  • BUS 315 - Business Statistics


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course includes the assembling and presentation of statistical data, probability distributions, sampling techniques, and statistical analysis. A project with practical problem solving is required.
    Prerequisite(s): CIS 265  or 270 , and MAT 115 , 123  or higher or STA 144  
  
  • BUS 334 - International Business


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    An introduction to international business which will expose students to major international business issues, including international trade, cultures, economics, marketing, and communication issues of multinational corporations.
  
  • BUS 337 - Management with Biblical Foundation


    Units: 3
    GE Designation: I
    When Offered: Online and Professional Studies
    A study of management and decision-making principles with a strong emphasis on integrating a biblical foundation. Key biblical principles of business and administration are studied.
  
  • BUS 341 - Operations Management


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Online and Professional Studies
    The course focuses on the systematic planning, design, and operations of the business process that ultimately impacts the management of production and the delivery of goods and services to end-users. Particular emphasis will give an overview of the business processes, and outlines and supports the understanding of how a business operates. The topics of the course will cover the tactical and strategic sourcing relationships of resources including supply aspect, purchasing, procurement, forecasting, inventory control, quality, sustainability, work-in-process, and negotiations that provide management with the tools to deliver goods and services to end-users.
  
  • BUS 343 - Human Resource Management


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    This is a survey of the principles and practices involved in supervising employees and administering personnel programs. It includes the study of human resource planning, recruitment, selection, training and development, and compensation and benefits.
  
  • BUS 349 - Communication Strategy in Management


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Online and Professional Studies
    A study of communication theory applied to organizational management and leadership. Students will develop, practice, and apply skills and techniques of communication strategy essential to external and inter-organizational communication, interpersonal and group communication, and written and oral communication.
  
  • BUS 352 - Global Supply Chain Management


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Online and Professional Studies
    The course focuses on the design and management of global supply chain systems that vary in size, thus aiding in the understanding of how to develop assets and configure processes in a firm’s supply chain that enable the firm to develop operational competencies that are aligned with competitive strategies to manage the global supply chain. Particular emphasis will focus on the processes that facilitate the structure, development, and management of a global supply chain.
  
  • BUS 356 - Business Communication


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (even years)
    This course emphasizes individual, interpersonal and intercultural communication concepts. Special emphasis is placed on the various functions of communication concepts in a business environment.
  
  • BUS 358 - Business Law


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course covers the law of sales, employment, contracts, negotiable instruments, agency and partnerships, corporations, insurance, real and personal property, estates, and bankruptcy.
  
  • BUS 359 - Intellectual Property Law


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    The course will examine technology policy, patent law, trademark law, copyright law, trade secrets, intrusions on privacy and other personal rights, biotechnology, e-commerce, important contract issues for technology companies, tort liabilities for physical and economic harms, antitrust and anticompetitive conductor.
  
  • BUS 363 - Microfinance


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring (odd years)
    This course examines microfinance as a business oriented tool to help alleviate global poverty so that sustainable, systematic change might occur. Students will define and explore the growing practice of microfinance and its impact here in the United States and around the world. Emphasis is on using microfinance tools, business strategies, and innovation to address the social and economic problems.
  
  • BUS 374 - Entrepreneurial Finance


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    An overview of financial principles as they apply to the entrepreneurial environment. Topics covered include an introduction to the financial environment for entrepreneurs, development of business and financial plans, organizing and financing a new venture, measuring and evaluating financial performance, obtaining financing, creating value, and structuring for growth. Additional topics will be included as applicable to the entrepreneurial environment.
    Prerequisite(s): BUS 303 
  
  • BUS 398 - Study Abroad


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    Under faculty supervision, the student will study abroad in a business emphasis area. This is an opportunity for students to learn business principles in a non-U.S. setting and to explore varying world views.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
  
  • BUS 399 - Independent Study


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    This course provides for individual study, seminar, and internship approaches to the study of business. Experimental education is encouraged. Student consulting to small businesses is often undertaken.
  
  • BUS 400 - Special Topics in Business


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    This course offers a concentration upon a specific topic in the field of business. The topic varies by semester.
    Repeatable: May be repeated with change in topic for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit
  
  • BUS 435 - Leadership in Organizations


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring (even years)
    This course examines the basic concepts, theories, nature and practices of leadership and leadership behavior. A major assumption of the course content is that there is a difference between management and leadership, a difference succinctly characterized in the observation. “Lead people; manage things.” An emphasis on integrating biblical principles and leadership will also be studied. Real-world applications are done through extensive case studies. Students completing this course for credit may not also earn credit for LDR 310 .
  
  • BUS 440 - Quantitative Business Analysis


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course explores quantitative methods utilized in business decision-making, with an emphasis placed on problem solving and evaluation, as well as applications in marketing, finance, accounting, and operations. Topics may include decision analysis, linear programming, forecasting techniques, statistical process control, and inventory models. A project with practical problem solving is required.
    Prerequisite(s): BUS 315 
  
  • BUS 452 - Logistics Planning and Controlling


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Online and Professional Studies
    The course focuses on management techniques with analytical framework needed to solve problems associated with a firm’s logistics planning and control. The course covers the core competencies to manage the planning, implementing, controlling, and distributing of goods and services for a firm. This course will address topics of production planning and scheduling, inventory management, and the design and management of supply and distribution networks.
  
  • BUS 454 - International Management


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring (odd years)
    This course examines the role of the manager in the international management environment and explores the foundation of international management, the role of culture in managing internationally, and international organizational behavior issues with a focus on managing international risk and strategic planning in all areas of management.
    Prerequisite(s): BUS 334 
  
  • BUS 463 - Business and Organizational Management


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course is the study of management theories and the functional concepts of leadership, planning, and decision making. Special emphasis is placed on quality issues, globalism, diversity, ethics, productivity, motivation, skill development, and human resource management. An emphasis on integrating biblical principles and leadership will also be studied.
  
  • BUS 464 - Family Business Management


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring (odd years)
    The study of the unique issues faced by family owned and operated businesses. Theoretical foundations, differences between family and non-family firms, generational differences, succession, estate planning, family meetings, conflict management strategies, and boards of directors will be discussed.
  
  • BUS 474 - International Business Finance


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (odd years)
    Interpretation of finance principles from an international perspective. Topics include overview of the international monetary system, balance of payments, world financial markets and institutions. Additionally, management issues for multi-national firms are covered, including cost of capital, multinational cash management, and tax issues.
    Prerequisite(s): BUS 303 
  
  • BUS 475 - Project and Team Management


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (even years)
    This course focuses both on general management theory and specific project and team practices useful in the rapidly shifting environment of technology. Particular emphasis is given to the range of diverse techniques required to meet the challenges of managing teams to the successful completion of technology projects in the contemporary workplace. A comprehensive project will be completed in a group setting using Project Management theory and techniques.
  
  • BUS 485 - Business Policy and Strategy


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This is an integrative study of senior management functions using advanced case analysis, focusing on general management and decision making. Topics include setting objectives; implementing, supporting, and controlling organization-wide policies; developing strategies to achieve objectives; setting standards for measuring performance; evaluating and reformulating policies in response to change; and fulfilling leadership responsibilities.
    Prerequisite(s): BUS 303 , 463  or ENT 462 , and MKT 333  
  
  • BUS 489 - Business Practicum


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: As offered
    Students will apply business knowledge to collaboratively complete a designated project for an outside organization.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units of credit
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
  
  • BUS 491 - Internship in Business


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Under faculty supervision, the student will be assigned to a business or non-profit organization in an emphasis area (Business Technology, Marketing, Management). This is an opportunity for field experience in applying business principles.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units of credit
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
  
  • BUS 496 - Foundations of Business Management


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    This is a foundational course for all MBA students. It is designed to ensure all MBA students have the knowledge and skills required to be successful in the MBA program. Students will be required to demonstrate competency in finance, global business, economics, organizational behavior, operations management, human resources, ethics, and law. This course will also help students bridge the scholar-practitioner divide through teaching research and critical thinking skills needed to be successful in the program.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MBA Program Director
  
  • BUS 497 - Organizational Dynamics of the New Millennium


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    The course examines evidence based principles, methods, and techniques found useful in designing, managing, and leading a 21st century organization. Topics include motivation, productivity, organizational design, corporate culture, benefits and rewards, decision making, stress, conflict, diversity, ethics, groups, teams, and power and politics.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the MBA Program Director
  
  • BUS 498 - Senior Exit Exam


    Units: 0
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    The student will take an exit exam.
    Grade Type: Pass/Fail
    Prerequisite(s): Senior status
  
  • CBS 200 - Special Topics in Christian Behavioral Science


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: As offered
    An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within Christian Behavioral Science.
    Repeatable: Course is repeatable for credit with a change in topic
  
  • CBS 303 - Marriage and Family in the Christian Community


    Units: 3
    GE Designation: I
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    A comparison of Marriage and Family systems in Biblical and American cultural perspectives. The course will contrast and compare the foundations of marriage in Western Culture and the Judeo-Christian worldview. Family roles and relational development will also be addressed. Marital adjustment including finances, marital sexuality, communication and parenting will be presented from a Biblical approach.
  
  • CBS 350 - Development and Discipleship


    Units: 3
    GE Designation: I
    When Offered: Spring
    This course examines the relationship between human development as it is understood within the Behavioral Sciences and Discipleship as formation, transformation, and reformation within the Judeo-Christian theologies. Subjects include Biblical perspectives on faith development, discipleship, learning, maturity, and biblical life cycle. It further examines development as a biological, cognitive, relational, and spiritual process that moves toward maturity and wisdom in the context of life and life-to-life relationships. Specifically, it addresses this as an overall aspect of discipleship of children and converts within the Judeo-Christian religious traditions.
    Prerequisite(s): BEH 333  
  
  • CBS 399 - Independent Study


    Units: 1-3
    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.
  
  • CBS 400 - Special Topics in Christian Behavioral Science


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    An in-depth seminar on a selected topic within Christian Behavioral Science. The course will introduce students to the historical and contemporary literature and issues related to the selected topic as well as encourage critical thinking. Specifically, consideration will be given to the differences between a secular and biblical view of the selected topic.
    Repeatable: May be repeated once for credit with change in topic
  
  • CBS 403 - Congregation and Community


    Units: 3
    GE Designation: I
    When Offered: Fall
    An overview of Christian congregation and community from theological and behavioral science perspectives. Subjects include the function and purpose of Christian Institutions including the household and congregation as a place of discipleship, worship, fellowship and relational reconciliation. Secondary institutions will include Christian media, economics, law and education. The impact of the shift from Christian nationalism to post-Christian America will be addressed.
  
  • CBS 415 - Biblical Wisdom and Human Behavior


    Units: 3
    GE Designation: I
    When Offered: Fall
    A comprehensive examination of the principles for living found in the Biblical Wisdom literature. The principles will be applied to several areas of human behavior including personality development, abnormality and mental health, cognition, emotions, marriage and family life, authority, work, financial management, and citizenship. The implications for personal choices, parenting, counseling, teaching and ministry will be thoroughly considered.
  
  • CBS 420 - Behavioral Implications of Theology


    Units: 3
    GE Designation: I
    When Offered: Spring
    Examination of the behavioral, cognitive, and affective implications of specific doctrinal beliefs. Systematic theology is interpreted as a basis for understanding human behavior. Subjects include bibliology (Bible), theology (God), soteriology (salvation), hamartiology (sin), ecclesiology (church), and anthropology (man), with particular attention to application in Christian education and counseling.
  
  • CBS 423 - Models of Christian Counseling


    Units: 3
    GE Designation: I
    When Offered: Spring
    An examination of current Christian-oriented counseling approaches toward the development of a personal integrated model of counseling that is distinctly Christian. The models will be considered in light of the essentials of a biblical theology of counseling. Further attention will be given to understanding the differences between clinical and congregational approaches to counseling.
    Prerequisite(s): BEH 333 
  
  • CBS 433 - Foundations of Pastoral Counseling


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall (odd years)
    This course will introduce the student to ministerial counseling at the relational, theological and practical levels. The student will understand the place of counseling in ministry and discipleship and will be exposed to the major areas of counseling that is found in a religious and congregational context. In addition, the student will be exposed to the integration of theology and Behavioral Science theory and methods to both compare and contrast these approaches.
  
  • CBS 499 - Senior Project: Christian Behavioral Science


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    A special project paper to be researched and written during the senior year that addresses a specific focus of Christian Behavioral Science. This course cannot be taken if more than two other courses in major are not completed. The format is a guided-study under the direction of at least two professors from the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. The final project will approximate a journal article and should be of such content and format to be submitted for publication.
    Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Dean
  
  • CDS 101 - Introduction to Communication Disorders


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This is an introductory course that is designed to meet the requirements of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s (ASHA) knowledge standards in the areas of normal processes, communication disorders, and clinical application. Students will demonstrate a basic knowledge of common speech, language, and hearing disorders, including etiologies, characteristics, prevention, assessment, and intervention.
  
  • CDS 230 - Phonetics


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    Phonetics is the study of the sounds that make up language. Both phonetic theory and practical phonetic analysis will be studied. Students in this course will learn how to transcribe English (and some non-English) sounds using the International Phonetic Alphabet. They will also learn how the sounds of language are produced and how to use software that generates sonograms - visual representations of the sounds. The analysis of sonograms is a useful clinical as well as prominent research tool.
    Prerequisite(s): CDS 101  
  
  • CDS 240 - Speech and Hearing Anatomy and Physiology


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course introduces students to the anatomy and physiology relevant to the production of speech, perception of sound, and swallowing process. Students will learn the structures, muscles and functions of respiration, phonation, articulation, sound perception, and swallowing. This knowledge of normal human anatomy and physiology is the foundation upon which the study of speech, hearing and swallowing disorders is built.
    Prerequisite(s): BIO 153 
  
  • CDS 250 - Typical and Atypical Language Development


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course is designed to provide undergraduate students a thorough understanding of language development from birth through adulthood. Students will first learn the cognitive, motor, perceptual, and social bases of language, and how development in these domains influences language development. Students learn the domains of language and how these domains interrelate to form a complete language system. Finally, language development through school-age, adolescence and adulthood will be covered, including literacy development.
  
  • CDS 310 - Introduction to Audiology


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course introduces students to the profession of audiology and provides an overview of auditory function and the basic principles of audiologic assessment.
  
  • CDS 320 - Aural Rehabilitation


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Spring
    In this course students will study the effects of hearing loss on perceptual, cognitive, communicative, educational, occupational, social, and emotional aspects of life for all age ranges. Students will be able to identify common intervention techniques and build proficiency in the application of assessment tools, and developing recommendations for rehabilitation for infants through adults.
    Prerequisite(s): CDS 101  
  
  • CDS 330 - Speech Hearing Sciences


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course provides a brief review of the anatomy and acoustics relevant to the production of speech and perception of sound. Students will then learn the scientific principles driving the processes of respiration, phonation, articulation, and sound perception. This course explores many scientific concepts and theories that explain how humans produce and perceive speech. Clinical measures and imaging techniques of respiration, phonation, articulation, hearing, and brain function will be covered. Clinical application of concepts and theories will be covered heavily.
    Prerequisite(s): CDS 230  and 240  
  
  • CDS 340 - Clinical Methods and Procedures


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This is a comprehensive course that will prepare students for clinical practicum courses and, ultimately, clinical practice. Students will learn the entire clinical practice, including taking and giving referrals, taking case histories, assessing/ treating patients, and writing documentation. Students will also learn coding and billing for private insurance, Medicaid and Medicare. Navigating ethical issues, protecting PHI, maintaining licensure, establishing professional networks, and managing a case load will also be covered.
    Prerequisite(s): CDS 250  
  
  • CDS 400 - Special Topics in Communication Disorders


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    This course will teach advanced topics in specialized communication disorders areas such as articulation, fluency, voice and resonance, receptive and expressive language, hearing, swallowing, cognitive aspects, social aspects, and communication modalities. The specific topic will be announced each semester offered.
    Repeatable: May be repeated with a change in topic for a maximum of twelve (12) units of credit
    Prerequisite(s): CDS 101  and 230  
  
  • CDS 405 - Fluency Disorders


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    The course will cover the nature, theories, etiology, assessment and management of fluency disorders from preschool children through adults. Students will also be introduced to etiologies, assessment and management of neurogenic dysfluency. Students will be introduced to application of various assessment and treatment strategies with clients across the age span and across settings.
    Prerequisite(s): CDS 240  
  
  • CDS 410 - Language Disorders in Children


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course is designed to provide undergraduate students an introduction to language disorders in young and school-age children. Students learn receptive and expressive language development and disorders in children, analysis of the components of language and how each component is involved in language disorders. This course covers the basic principles of language assessment and intervention, and the unique presentations and treatments for various sub-groups of children with language impairment.
    Prerequisite(s): CDS 250  
  
  • CDS 420 - Articulation and Phonological Disorders


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    The purpose of this course is to provide speech development of typical and atypical children and theoretical bases of phonology and phonetics describing speech sound disorders. Students will learn the basics of assessment and treatment in articulation and phonological disorders. Students will learn about various aspects of articulation and phonological disorders including anatomy and physiology of articulation, characteristics of different kinds of speech production disorders, phonetic and phonemic assessment and treatment approaches.
    Prerequisite(s): CDS 230 
  
  • CDS 430 - Neurogenic and Neurological Disorders


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    This is an introductory level course designed to acquaint students with the basics of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology and related communication disorders. Students will learn the etiologies, symptoms and treatment methods for the aphasias, RHD, apraxia, dysarthria, TBI and dementias. Effective counseling methods for this population of patients and their families will also be covered.
    Prerequisite(s): CDS 240  
  
  • CDS 440 - Voice and Craniofacial Disorders


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course will begin with a brief review of the anatomy and physiology of the head and neck. Students will then learn about underlying conditions that cause structural communication disorders including but not limited to vocal fold pathology and craniofacial disorders. Students will be introduced to assessment and management of the speech, voice and resonance disorders that occur in structural communication disorders.
    Prerequisite(s): CDS 240  
  
  • CDS 491 - Internship in Communication Disorders


    Units: 1-4
    When Offered: As offered
    Under the advisement of a faculty member and supervision of communication disorders profession, the student will work or otherwise actively participate in a community-based communication disorders setting.
    Repeatable: May be repeated for a maximum of six (6) units of credit
    Prerequisite(s): Communications Disorders major, and Junior or Senior status
  
  • CDS 495 - Speech Language Pathology Assistant Clinical Practicum


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    The course has a three-fold objective: 1) to provide a minimum of 126 hours of supervised undergraduate clinical practicum; 2) to provide students with understanding of the scope of roles and responsibilities, laws and regulations, ethics, and other related issues of employment as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant; 3) to self-review and assess their attainment of professional experience in the College of Health Science.
    Prerequisite(s): CDS 340 , 410 , 420 , and permission of the Department Chair
  
  • CHE 101 - Orientation to the Discipline


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    This course is designed to introduce students to the basic skills necessary for academic success in the discipline of Chemistry and to provide students with an overview of professions in which the major may be applied.
    Grade Type: Pass/Fail.
    Prerequisite(s): Declared Major in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or Forensic Chemistry
  
  • CHE 102 - Fundamentals of Chemistry


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    A review of fundamental topics in chemistry including units of measurements, classifications of matter, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, the periodic table, chemical reactions, solutions, gases, and energy.
  
  • CHE 112 - Organic and Biochemistry for Health Sciences with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    A survey of Organic and Biochemistry topics with special emphasis on metabolic processes and applications to medicine and health.
    Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit.
    Fee: Additional lab fee.
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 102  
  
  • CHE 115 - General Chemistry I with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    Structure and behavior of inorganic matter and a mathematical treatment of chemical systems.
    Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 102  or high school chemistry
  
  • CHE 125 - General Chemistry II with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Spring, Summer
    A continuation of CHE 115 , including qualitative inorganic analysis.
    Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 115  
  
  • CHE 130 - Introduction to Chemistry for Engineers


    Units: 3
    When Offered: As offered
    Introductory treatment of matter - its forms, transitions, and interactions - with a focus on chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering applications.
    Fee: Additional lab fee.
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 102  or high school chemistry
  
  • CHE 200 - Special Topics in Chemistry


    Units: 1-3
    When Offered: As offered
    Various appropriate topics of different concentrations are offered each time.
    Repeatable: May be repeated once with different subject matter. Student involvement in selection of topics is strongly encouraged.
  
  • CHE 230 - Introduction to Molecular Modeling


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    The development of computer-generated models to investigate quantitative information about structures, reactivities, and stabilities of molecules.
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 115 
  
  • CHE 321 - Analytical Chemistry with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall
    A survey of separation and quantitation principles and methods.
    Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 125  
  
  • CHE 341 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Spring (even years)
    A study of electronic structure of atoms, bonding and structure of molecules, coordination chemistry, an overview of the chemistry of the elements, the periodic table and periodic trends, transition metal chemistry, including ligand field theory, organometallic chemistry, including catalytic reactions and solid state chemistry.
    Lecture: Three hours Lab: Four hours
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 125  and MAT 245  
    Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): CHE 230  
  
  • CHE 351 - Organic Chemistry I with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    An integrated mechanistic study of the nomenclature, chemical, and stereochemical properties of aliphatic hydrocarbons.
    Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 125  
  
  • CHE 352 - Organic Chemistry II with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
    A continuation of CHE 351  covering the major aliphatic and aromatic functional groups. Includes an introduction to spectroscopy.
    Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 351  
  
  • CHE 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.
  
  • CHE 400 - Special Topics in Chemistry


    Units: 1-3
    Various appropriate topics of different concentrations are offered each time.
    Repeatable: May be repeated once with different subject matter. Student involvement in selection of topics is strongly encouraged.
  
  • CHE 400L - Special Topics Lab


    Units: 1
    When Offered: As offered
    This laboratory course will be offered in conjunction with the special topics course to provide instruction with hands on experience. Topic varies for different semesters.
    Repeatable: May be taken multiple times with change in topic
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Concurrent Requisite(s): CHE 400  
  
  • CHE 415 - Physical Chemistry I


    Units: 3
    When Offered: Fall
    A study of thermodynamics, kinetic molecular theory, and kinetics of chemical systems.
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 125  and MAT 255 
  
  • CHE 416 - Physical Chemistry II with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Spring (odd years)
    A study of quantum mechanics, molecular structure, and spectroscopy.
    Lecture: Three (3) hours Lab: four (4) hours
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 125  and MAT 255  
    Pre- or Co- Requisite(s): CHE 230  
  
  • CHE 443 - Biochemistry I with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall, Spring
    A survey of the chemical reactions in living systems. Attention given to enzymes.
    Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 351  
  
  • CHE 444 - Biochemistry II with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall
    A continuation of CHE 443 - Biochemistry I with Lab  including a detailed look at DNA, transcription, translation, protein synthesis, lipid metabolism (e.g., cholesterol synthesis) and amino acid and nucleic acid metabolism.
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 443  
  
  • CHE 470 - Instrumental Analysis


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Spring (even years)
    This course is a study of instrumental methods of analysis including spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electrochemical techniques with emphasis on the theory, design, and applications of various instruments.
    Lecture: 2 units Lab: 2 units
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 321  
  
  • CHE 475 - Forensic Chemistry with Lab


    Units: 4
    When Offered: Fall (odd years)
    This course builds on the students’ criminalistics and chemistry foundation to study advanced topics in forensic chemistry. Topics studied are in the areas of: metrology including statistics, quality control, and sampling; chemical foundations including equilibria, partitioning, and instrumentation; drugs and poisons; combustion including explosives and firearms; and materials including colorants, polymers, inks, paints, fibers, and paper.
    Lecture: 3 units Lab: 1 unit
    Fee: Additional lab fee
    Prerequisite(s): CHE 352 , 470 , and SCI 205  
  
  • CHE 480 - Chemistry Research Seminar


    Units: 1
    When Offered: Fall
    An introduction to performing chemistry research including discussions of the scientific method, literature research, reading scientific journal articles, analyzing scientific data, reporting research findings in both written and visual formats, critiquing original research, and science ethics. A research proposal will be written by each participant.
    Prerequisite(s): Chemistry or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major and Junior or Senior status
 

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