POL 342 Government & Politics of the Middle East (3)
Analysis and explanation of political processes, governments, political issues and foreign relations of the Middle East. Discussion of influence of religion, oil, revolutions and conflicts on Middle East politics.

POL 495 Democracy and Interpersonal Communication (3)
Premise: The media today promotes "sensational argumentation." One has only to listen for a few moments to any news channel's "round-table" discussion panel to know that cooperative communication is a thing of the past -- at least for now. But is this health for a democratic society? Increasingly, our political institutions are immobilized by an inability to compromise or even to effectively communicate "across the aisle" with thos who have differing views. This course will teach future political figures and media professionals alike the skills and value of the Art of Interpersonal Communication. As an added bonus, these skills have the potential to improve relations in all areas of one's life -- from home to buisness, from friends or family to customers or supervisors.

PSY 305 History and Systems of Psychology (3)
The study of the development of psychology as a discipline, and the influence of principal leaders and modern psychology.

PSY 351 Psychology of Adolescent Experience (3)
Consideration of the major theories and research concerning development during adolescence. Emphasis on the development of personal identity as it relates to social roles in adolescence.

PSY 372 Industrial and Organizational Psychology (3)
Survey of the application of psychology to organizations, personnel, work environments, buying, and selling, with particular attention to current issues.

PSY 490 Senior Seminar in Psychology (3)
Prerequisites: PSY 230, PSY 235, and PSY 330 or PSY 331 and senior standing.
A seminar designed to integrate previous work and experience by emphasizing the application of theoretical models and research designs and the relationship among theory, research, and the dissemination of research findings.

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 312-41 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.

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 340 Social Psychology: Sociological Perspectives (3)
The reciprocal influence that individuals and groups exert on one another from a sociological perspective. Focus on language and other symbolic processes, role taking and role playing, and the importance of the self-concept in interpersonal behavior.

SOC 362 Gangs & Adolescent Subcultures (3)
Examines gang phenomena nationally and regionally. Focus on organizational, behavioral, etiological, and preventive factors associated with development and perpetualtion. street, motorcycle, prison, ethnic and other subcultural formations are examined.

SOC 363 Sociology of Alcohol and Other Drug Use (3)
Introduction to drugs and alcohol as a contemporary social problem. Sociological analysis of drug use and abuse. Course includes systematic review of policy implications and therapeutic applications of sociology of drug use, especially chemical dependency and alcoholism.

SPA 350 Contemporary Hispanic Culture: Spain(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 (1)
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 595-001 Collaboration Strategies, Case Studies and Fieldwork for Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorders (3)
Contact instructor for information.

SOC 362-35 Gangs & Adolescent Subcultures (hybrid course) (3)
Examines gang phenomena nationally and regionally. Focus on organizational, behavioral, etiological, and preventive factors associated with development and perpetualtion. street, motorcycle, prison, ethnic and other subcultural formations are examined.

THE 160 Acting for Non-Majors (3)
Introductory course for non-majors who wish to develop awareness and control of the voice and body while building self-confidence, and improving concentration and imagination.

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.

 

 

 

Registration Begins April 5. Note: the following are course descriptions. For schedule information, go to the class schedule.

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BIO 324 Microbiology (3)
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.

BIO 325L Microbiology Laboratory (1)
Corequisite: BIO 324
Use of basic bacteriological techniques, including correct uswe of compound miscroscope, standard staining for microorganism identification, routine aseptic inoculations and culturing microbes.

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BIO 458 Human Parasitology (3)
Prerequisites: BIO 122 & 123; Corequisite: BIO 459L
Physiological aspects of parasites in man, their symbiotic host and parasite relationships and clinical diagnostic techniques.

BIO 359L Human Parasitology Laboratory (3)
Corequisites: BIO 458
Human Parasitology 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 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 495 Democracy and Interpersonal Communication (3)
Premise: The media today promotes "sensational argumentation." One has only to listen for a few moments to any news channel's "round-table" discussion panel to know that cooperative communication is a thing of the past -- at least for now. But is this health for a democratic society? Increasingly, our political institutions are immobilized by an inability to compromise or even to effectively communicate "across the aisle" with thos who have differing views. This course will teach future political figures and media professionals alike the skills and value of the Art of Interpersonal Communication. As an added bonus, these skills have the potential to improve relations in all areas of one's life -- from home to buisness, from friends or family to customers or supervisors.

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 438 Music Production (3)
Prerequisite: DMA 430 and consent of instructor.
Analysis of recordings in music production. Spatial and timbral ear-training techniques for recording engineers and producers. Access to Pro Tools HD 5.1 surround system and a variety of engineering and production topics which include surround mixing techniques, advanced microphone techniques, DVD Audio specificaitoins, and DVD authoring.

DMA 439L Music Production Lab (1)
Prerequisite: Previous or concurrent enrollment in DMA 438 and consent of instructor.
Practice in the production of studio recordings. Responsibility for musci composition and arrangements, rehearsal, performance, studio and muscian bookings, artist promotion, engineering assistance and artistic direction and managment. Interdisciplinary projects involving video or theatre are also possible. Repeatable course.

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

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.

HIS 365 Modern Japan (3)
Japan from the late Tokugawa period to the present. Western impact on traditional Japan and the Japanese response; the development of a modern state, economy and society.

IDS 320 Work in Contemporary America (3)
In the last fifty years, we have witnessed a significant transformation in how we as individuals understand work and how technology and immigration have radically restructured labor markets in the United States and around the world. As a result, this course examines how work has changed since the industrial revolution. In particular, we will examine the entry of women into the formal sector of the labor economy, immigrant labor, outsourcing, wages, the impact of technology such as email and new media on work. Also, given the most recent "Great Recession," we will examine how this economic downturn has changed the dynamics of work in America. Thus, we will examine how women now outnumber men in the labor force, the role of the labor movement, and the response of government to a jobless recovery.

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.