MAT 003 Elementary Algebra (3)
Topics covered include integers and rational numbers, polynomials, factoring, integer exponents, linear equations in one unknown, rational expressions, and word problems. Credit earned from this course will not count toward a bachelors degree. CR/NC grading. Tutoring available one hour prior to class each day.

MAT 009 Intermediate Algebra (3)
Prerequisite: MAT 003 or satisfactory
score on ELM test
Polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, quadratic equations, roots, radicals, radical expressions, exponents, logarithms, graphs, applications. Does not count toward the bachelors degree. CR/NC grading.

MAT 105 Finite Mathematics (3)
Prerequisite: Fulfillment of ELM
requirement or Intermediate Albegra
Satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning requirement of the General Education Program. Includes development and application of the following topics: Combinatorics, Probability, Measure of Central Tendency, Mathematics of Finance, Linear Programming, Progressions, Series, Graph Theory, Problem Solving and Mathematical Reasoning. A-C/NC grading.

MAT 131 Elementary Statistics and Probability (3)
Prerequisite: Fulfillment of ELM requirement.
A practical course in probability and statistics including such topics as the binomial and normal distributions, confidence intervals, t, F, and chi-square tests, linear regression and correlation, and conditional probability. Satisfies the General Education Quantitative Reasoning Requirement.

PSY 110 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving (3)
Course is designed to improve critical thinking and problem solving skills such as deductive and inductive reasoning, probabilistic reasoning and decision-making. May include computer-assisted instruction. A-C/NC grading.

PSY 230 Elementary Statistical Analysis in Psychology (3)
The application of descriptive and inferential statistics to the design and analysis of psychological research.

PSY 350 Child Psychology (3)
The cognitive, psychological and social development of the child from birth to adolesence.

SMT 310 Science & Technology (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division General Studies Science requirements.
An assessment of the interrelationships of Science and Technology. Study of the development of technological advances and the scientific principles behind them.

SMT 312 Natural Disasters (on campus/online hybrid) (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of all lower division General Education math & science courses (Area B). Must be comfortable using computers, and have access to a high-speed internet connection.
This course studies the science of catastrophic natural events, and their impacts on human activities. It will include study of earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, tsunamis, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, meteorite impacts, and climate change.

SMT 312-41 Natural Disasters (online) (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of lower division General Education science requirement. Must be comfortable using computers, and have access to a high-speed internet connection.
Impact of natural events on human activities and vice versa. Mankind’s uneasy relationship with atmosphere, oceans and not-so-solid Earth. Will include study of earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, landslides, tsunamis, climate change, hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires. Online, to be taught using Blackboard, Internet and video.

SMT 416 Earth Science for Teachers (3)
Prerequisite: Completion of lower division General Education
Study of planet Earth including such topics as geology, volcanoes, earthquakes, fossils, oceanography, weather, and astronomy as appropriate for elementary and junior high school teachers.

SMT 416L Earth Science for Teachers Laboratory (0)

SOC 315 Sociology of Work (3)
Sociological analysis of work in industrial society. Examination of the labor force, industrial organization, occupational roles, and careers. Consideration of impact of technological change.

SOC 321 Sociology of Education (3)
Examination of the organization and functions of educational institutions, comparison of American educational systems with educational systems in industrial and developing nations. Special attention given to the impact of schools in the life choices of culturally diverse groups.

SOC 368 Criminology (3)
Theories of the genesis of crime; patterns of criminal behavior; nature of criminal organizations; analysis of relationship of crime to the social structure; criminal statistics and crime rates: police and the criminal justice system.

SPA 341 Advanced Conversation (3)
Prerequisite: SPA 221 or equivalent
Intensive conversation leading to fluency in the use of idiomatic, everyday Spanish and the development of a comprehensive practical vocabulary. Useful for public service, as well as for the bilingual/cross-cultural credential program. CR/NC grading.

SPA 350 Spanish Civilization (3)
Prerequisite: SPA 221 or equivalent
An area studies course focusing on patterns of culture in contemporary Spain.

SPA 435 A Sociolinguistic Approach to the Mexican American Dialect (3)
Identification of characteristic linguistic difficulties of Spanish-speaking children correlated to social-cultural background. Contrastive analyses of the linguistic competencies and performances for these children learning English. Repeatable course.

SPE 546 Special Education Post-Induction Evaluation (3)
Prerequisite: SPE 544, Student Teaching Option or Clear Level I Credential Students; SPE 541 and SPE 542 for Interns.
Evaluation of professional individualized induction plan (PIIP) for university interns Preliminary Level I or Professional Clear Level II credential candidates. Credit/no credit grading.

SPE 562 Advanced Behavioral, Emotional and Environmental Supports (3)
Prerequisite: SPE 558
Demonstration of advanced knowledge in the area of positive behavior intervention. Implementation of classroom behavioral systems, on-going assessment of behavioral change, collaboration with community agencies, and development of plans for complex behavior change, collaboration with community agencies, and development of plans for complex behavioral and emotional needs.

TED 495 Methods in Teaching the Korean (Bilingual) Child (3)
This course is required for the completion of the Korean BCLAD credential program. Partial fluency and literacy in Korean is required. The course will examine and compare/contrast the foundations of literary development in Korean and English. Relationships among the emergent literacy, primary language development, literature-based programs, and other paradigms of literacy will be explored. Reading across the curriculum and content vocabulary development will also be addressed in depth.

THE 353 Playwriting Online (3)
DON'T LET YOUR LIFE SLIP AWAY: WRITE A PLAY!
Earn 3 units while developing self-expression and creative writing skills. Students workshop their weekly writing assignments which help them to develop a one-act play. No tests. No textbook. Just a disciplined approach to creative writing. If you have any questions, call Bill DeLuca at (310) 243 - 2400.

Theory and practice in writing for the stage. Students explore plotting, characterization, and dialogue; scenes and short plays are submitted for discussion and evaluation.

 

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Following are classes to be offered during the 2009 Spring Intersession. Please check back often for updates to this and to the schedule page. Last updated 5/20/10.

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ANT 495 MesoAmerican Ethnoecology (3)
This is a travel course that includes one on-campus orientation meeting and travel to Tapachula, Mexico for field studies. Learn how families use plants in their environment for food, medicine, ritual and material culture. Students may enroll only with the instructor's consent. For further information, contact the instructor, Dr. Janine Gasco, at jgasco@csudh.edu/310-243-3506.

BIO 324 Microbiology (4)
Prerequisites: BIO 122 required, CHE 310/311 or CHE 316/317 recommended
Corequisite: BIO 325L
The morphology, physiology, genetics and classification of microorganisms; applied aspects of microbiology. Basic bacteriological techniques included in the laboratory.

CHE 102 Chemistry for the Citizen (3)
A non-mathematical treatment of the basic principles of chemistry and their application to various facets of life in a highly technological society.
Note: please contact Dr. Sturm via e-mail at nsturm@csudh.edu for more information.

COM 352 Feature and Critical Writing (3)
Prerequisite: COM 250 and ability to type 30 wpm
Analysis and practice of preparing feature stories and critical reviews for newspapers, magazines, radio, television and video. Assignments include profiles, how-to pieces and news features. Critical reviews focus on theatre, film, music, fine arts and books.

COM 381 Scriptwriting for Electronic Media (3)
Prerequisite: COM 250
Practice in script writing for TV and film. Development of writing styles suitable for each of these media. Emphasis on formal distinctions between aural and visual media.

COM 397S On Campus Internship (1)
Prerequisites: Senior standing and approval of the department is required; completion of a minimum of 27 upper division units in the major is recommended.
Directed work experience in the communications field -- in print or electronic journalism, public relations, advertising, or broadcasting. Ideally, course work provides a practical bridge linking the student's academic studies with the world of work.

COM 400 Communication Theory and Research (3)
Prerequisites: COM 100 & COM 250
Provides an overview of mass communications from a theory and research perspective. Explores how audiences receive and use messages and how the research on these activities affects the way mass communication is generated.

COM 490 Senior Seminar in Communications (3)
Prerequisites: COM 100 and COM 400; senior standing
Integrative Studies and in-depth analyses of the mass media and their role in society. Preparation of major thesis paper and the sharing of research findings during seminar discussions.

COM 496S Off Campus Internship (1)
Prerequisites: Senior standing and approval of the department is required; completion of a minimum of 27 upper division units in the major is recommended.
Directed work experience in the communications field -- in print or electronic journalism, public relations, advertising, or broadcasting. Ideally, course work provides a practical bridge linking the student's academic studies with the world of work.

DMA 327 Independent TV Production (3)
Prerequisite: DMA 322 and DMA 323
Aspects of producing television features on an independent-producer basis. Practice in pre-production coordination, location shooting, directing, and editing techniques in the production of a broadcast-quality feature segment for public airing on the CSUDH cable TV channel. Repeatable for credit.

DMA 346 Digital Media Production Workshop (1)
Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
Collaborative production activity on various projects in the digital media arts curriculum. Repeatable for credit for up to three units.

DMA 432 Recording Studio Maintenance (2)
Prerequisites: PHY 331 and concurrent enrollment in DMA 433 is recommended
Installation, maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of professional audio equipment in a studio environment. Repeatable course.

DMA 433L Recording Studio Maintenance Lab (1)
Prerequisites: PHY 331 and previous or concurrent enrollment in DMA 432
Installation, maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of professional audio equipment in a studio environment. Repeatable course.

DMA 447 Audio Projects Lab (1)
Prerequisite: DMA 331 and DMA 431
Advanced studio session work culminating in passing the Audio Recording Proficiency Exam.

DMA 450 Computer Music (3)
Prerequisites: DMA 435 and consent of instructor
Advanced studies in computer applications of music. Course concentrates on new technologies. Topics will vary with new innovations in the field. Students have access to MIDI studio and computer music workstation for individual projects. Repeatable course.

FRE 220 Second Year French (3)
Prerequisite: At least one year of college French or consent of instructor
Individualized instruction in French language, life and letters for second-year and advanced first-year students in French. This course taken successfully twice completes lower division requirements for the major and minor. Repeatable course.

HUM 200 Introduction to the Humanities (3)
Prerequisite: One semester of ENG 111 or six units of IDS 107 or equivalent
Examines the interrelationships among the humanities (art, literature, music, and philosophy) in Western culture by studying the theme of tradition and change in two periods, the Renaissance and the 20th Century (including the Harlem Renaissance).

IDS 320 Work in Contemporary America (3)
Throughout the history of the United States, work and its connection to the labor market has served as one of the central organizing principles of American life. Significantly, work has been a critical site in which gender and class roles and identity in general have been negotiated. In an effort to understand the complicated dynamics of contemporary work in the United States, this course will examine a number of key issues including the rise of the service economy, globalization, immigration, gender, and about the meanings of work in general. Importantly, the critical examination of these issues will allow us to think more comprehensively and critically about the United States.