ANT 201 Cultural Anthropology (4) GE D3Contemporary human cultures throughout the world. General patternssought within the diversity of individual cultures. Includes such topics as:family organization; gender roles; adaptation to the environment; systems ofeconomic exchange; political organization and leadership; religious beliefsand values; ethnicity and cultural pluralism; impact of Western culture onthe developing world. 4 lectures.
ANT 202 World Prehistory (4) GE D3Development of the diverse human cultures of both the Old and NewWorlds from the emergence of the first human ancestors (hominins) to thedawn of history; biological evolution, global cultural development, andadaptation before the advent of writing. 4 lectures.A
ANT 250 Biological Anthropology (4) GE B2Biological aspects of human unity and diversity. Primate and humanevolution, including anatomical, physiological and behavioral adaptations.Origin and diversity of modern races. 4 lectures.
ANT 309 Elements of Archaeology (4)Archaeological method and theory covering the history and developmentof archaeological thought, approaches to data recovery, dating and analysisof artifacts and ecofacts, the construction of models of prehistoric humanbehavior through application of archaeological and anthropologicaltheories. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ANT 201 or ANT 202, or consent ofinstructor.
ANT 310 Archaelogical Field Methods (4)Hands-on introduction to the methods and techniques of archaeology withan emphasis on reconnaissance and survey. Training in artifact and ecofactidentification with a focus on lithic technology. Practical experience inorienteering, map-reading, and simple cartography. Methodologicalapproaches to both academic research questions and compliance withenvironmental planning mandates. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite:ANT 202 or ANT 309, or consent of instructor.ANT 311 Archaeological Laboratory Methods (4)Hands-on introduction to the methods employed in post-field processing,classification, analysis, and preservation of archaeological materials.Compilation of quantitative and qualitative information in data base formatto assist in the classification and interpretation of faunal remains andartifacts. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ANT 309 or ANT 310.
ANT 312 Introduction to Cultural Resources Management (4)Contemporary issues in the preservation of archaeological, historic, andethnographic resources within the framework of legally mandatedenvironmental planning. Introduction to federal, state, and local legislationpertinent to the identification, evaluation, and treatment of culturalresources. A history of preservation legislation, culminating with detaileddiscussion of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and theCalifornia Environmental Quality Act. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ANT 201,ANT 202 or ANT 309, or consent of instructor.
ANT 320 California’s Native Past (4)Overview of the paleoenvironment, prehistory, archaeology, andethnography of Native California. The last 12,000 years of California’s pastfrom the arrival of the first human beings to the establishment of Spanishsettlements in 1769, and the demise of native societies. 4 lectures.Prerequisite: ANT 201, or ANT 202, or consent of instructor.
ANT 325 Precolumbian Mesoamerica (4) GE D5Cultures of Mesoamerica (Mexico and Central America) from earliest timesto the Spanish Conquest. Olmec, Teotihuacano, Zapotec, Maya and Azteccivilizations. Major topics include religion, politics, warfare, art, writing,calendrics, ecology and trade. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GEArea A, one course in D2 and one course in D3. Social Sciences majors willnot receive GE Area D5 credit.
ANT 330 Indigenous South Americans (4) GE D5Indigenous peoples of South America from the past to the present. Crossculturalstudy of small-banded societies, tribes and large civilization stateslocated from the Amazon basin to the Altiplano. Comparison of currentstate of indigenous rights and place in modern society. 4 lectures.Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A and completion of two lowerdivisionArea D courses.
ANT 344 Sex, Death, and Human Nature (4) GE D5How Darwinian processes of differential reproduction and mortalityinfluence human interests, passions and behaviors. Theories of inclusivefitness, parental investment and senescence. Sex differences, sexualattraction, life histories, violence and aggression, including rape, homicideand infanticide. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A, onecourse in D3 and one course in D4. Social Sciences majors will not receiveGE Area D5 credit.
ANT 345 Human Behavioral Ecology (4) GE D5Biological and cultural influences of natural and sexual selection onindividual behavior. Ecological effects on human behavior to reproduce andacquire resources. Scientific method for understanding foraging behavior,group living, social skills, kinship, parenting, religion, and mating. Crosscultural,cross-sex, and cross-species comparisons. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:Completion of GE Area A, one course in B2 and one lower-division Area Dcourse.
ANT 360 Human Cultural Adaptations (4) GE D5 Social and cultural evolution from Paleolithic times to the present.Interactions of demographic, economic and ecological factors areemphasized. Main topics include human nature/culture, sex and gender,cooperation and conflict, the "agricultural revolution", state formation,social inequality and globalization. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion ofGE Area A, one course in D2 and one course in D3. Social Sciences majorswill not receive GE Area D5 credit.
ANT 401 Culture and Health (4)Global perspective on the relationship between culture and health.Ecological factors influencing health and illness. Origins of disease andimpact of diseases on society. Diet and nutrition. Classifications of illnesscausation. Kinds of curers. Relationship of gender and reproduction toillness. Pharmacology. Mental illness. Global health problems. Alternativehealth care modalities. Health-care needs of U.S. ethnic groups. 4 lectures.Prerequisite: Junior standing.
ANT 415 Native American Cultures (4) USCP Survey of Native American cultures from earliest times to present,emphasizing regional diversity in traditional lifeways. Origins of NewWorld peoples, domestication, war, social organization, trade and genderroles. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: One upper division ANT course or consent ofinstructor.
GEOG 150 Introduction to Cultural Geography (4) GE D3 The interplay of cultures, places, and environments, with emphasis on the diversity, interrelationships, and spatial features of global cultures. Topics include characteristics and patterns of population, ethnicity, agriculture,
geopolitics, language, religion, urbanization, industry, and folk and
popular culture. 4 lectures.
GEOG 250 Physical Geography (4) (Also listed as ERSC 250) Addresses the origins and patterns of the earth's diverse assemblage of
climates, landforms, biota and soils. A major focus on relationship between human cultures and these earthly environments. 4 lectures.
GEOG 300 Geography of the United States (4) GE D5 The population (including origin, ethnicity, migration, and distribution), land utilization, and economic development viewed against the background of the physical environment. Topically and regionally organized. Pervading themes include landscape evolution and alteration, regional cultural distinctiveness, and current problems. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Areas A, D1 and D3. Social Sciences majors will not receive GE Area D5 credit.
GEOG 301 Geography of Resource Utilization (4) GE D5 A multicultural, world view of the interconnections of the following resource systems: food, energy, water, and non-fuel minerals. A pervading theme is the sustainability of these systems. 4 lectures. Prerequisite:
Completion of GE Areas A, D2 and D3. Social Sciences majors will not receive GE Area D5 credit.
GEOG 308 Global Geography (4) GE D5 Examination of the major world regions such as Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Latin America. Focus on the origins and content of contemporary cultural landscapes and on their utility for understanding international differences, interactions, and current events. Particular attention to the relationship between humans and the environment. 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A and two courses from Areas D1, D2, D3, D4. Social Sciences majors will not receive GE Area D5 credit.
GEOG 317 The World of Spatial Data and Geographic Information
Technology (4) GE Area F (Also listed as BIO/FNR/LA 317) Basic foundation for understanding the world through geographic
information and the tools available to utilize spatial data. Application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related technologies, including their scientific basis of operation. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: A course in computer science, completion of Area B, and junior standing.
GEOG 318 Applications in GIS (4) ArcGIS Desktop Geographic Information System (GIS) computer software to explore environmental, natural resource, social and economic issues using spatial data. Principles of cartography and map interpretation. Development of data base and software management competencies. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Junior standing and computer literacy, or consent of instructor.
GEOG 325 Climate and Humanity (4) (Also listed as ERSC 325) Geographic perspective on the interrelationships between climate and human cultures. Effects of people on climate and the influence of climate and weather upon human activities and behavior. Focus on global human
conditions which are responsible for the alteration of climate and in turn are vulnerable to climate change. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
GEOG 328 Applications in Remote Sensing (4) Introduction to the use of satellite imagery to analyze natural and human features on the earth. Applications in geology, water, climate, vegetation, agriculture, and urban land use. Fundamentals of processing digital satellite images. Emphasis on bridging the earth and social sciences. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: GEOG 250 or consent of instructor.
GEOG 333 Human Impact on the Earth (4) (Also listed as ERSC 333) Global assessment of the impact of humans on the earth's vegetation, animals, soil, water and atmosphere. Emphasis on problems stemming from the interactions of human attitudes, technologies, and population with natural resources. 4 lectures.
GEOG 340 Geography of California (4) Geographic analysis of the land and people of California. Patterns of physical environment, natural resources, history, settlement, ethnicity, economy, politics, and urban growth. Current issues in a national and global context. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
GEOG 360 Geography of Europe (4) The population, land utilization, and economic development viewed against the background of the physical environment. Topically and regionally organized. Pervading themes include landscape evolution and alteration, regional cultural distinctiveness, and current problems. Emphasis on Western Europe. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
GEOG 370 Geography of Latin America (4) GE D5 Geographic analysis of Mexico, Central America, and South America. The patterns of physical environment, culture, economy, and development. The issues (local, regional, and global) that shape Latin America. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A and two courses from GE Areas D1, D2, D3, D4. Social Sciences majors will not receive GE Area D5 credit. Change effective Fall 2007.
GEOG 414 Global and Regional Climatology (4) (Also listed as ERSC 414) The earth's pattern of climates and the physical processes that account for them. Focus on interrelationships between climate and the physical/biological and cultural environments. Special emphasis on modern climate changes and their consequences. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOG 250 or consent of instructor.
GEOG 415 Applied Meteorology and Climatology (4) (Also listed as ERSC 415) Physical processes in the atmosphere that determine regional weather, climate and climate variability. Surface and satellite systems for weather observation, and weather/climate modeling. Dynamics of weather systems, including thunderstorms and hurricanes. Emphases on weather/climate affecting agriculture and other human activities. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: GEOG/ERSC 250 or consent of instructor.
GEOG 440 Geo-Social Applications in GIS (4) Applications in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) emphasizing research, methodologies, and career fields to geography, earth sciences, and the social sciences. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: GEOG/FNR/LA 318 or consent of instructor.
GEOG 470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4) Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Schedule of Classes will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. 1–4 lectures. Prerequisite:
Consent of instructor.
SOC 110 Comparative Societies (4) GE D3 Introduction to sociological theory and methods, emphasizing a comparative analysis of social institutions of contemporary societies in major world regions, including the family, religion, politics, and the economy. Direct comparisons made between American social institutions and those of other societies, their histories, social problems and social
change. 4 lectures.
SOC 111 Social Problems (4) An introduction to sociology with an emphasis on problems inherent in selected social institutions. Instruction in social analysis, including theories of social problems, how those problems are studied, and a survey of possible solutions. 4 lectures.
SOC 218 International Political Economy (4) GE D2 Principles of international political economy in their social and cultural context. Sociological perspectives on the historical development of the world system and the current patterns of global inequality. Comparison of the political economy of major nations and their relation to the overall world system. 4 lectures.
SOC 301 Social Work and Social Welfare Institutions (4) Introduction to the field of social welfare. Development of social work and social welfare services; major issues in social service policy. Scope and diversity of specific programs in the social services. Analysis of current programs and the recipients of welfare services. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
SOC 306 Sociology of the Family (4) Description and analysis of family relationships; role of family in society, effects of society on family economy, structure and change. Other topics include courtship, marriage, parenting, divorce and alternative family forms. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
SOC 309 The World System and Its Problems (4) Analysis of the historical background, structure, and dynamics of the world system; examines such issues as the origins of Third World poverty, colonialism, the changes in the world's dominant economic powers, the fall of communism, the growing economic competition between Europe, North America, and Asia; and possible strategies for the economic development of the Third World. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
SOC 310 Self, Organizations and Society (4) Analysis of the interactions relating to the development of self. Examination of the reciprocal interactions between biology, personal environment, and society. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
SOC 311 Sociology of Gender (4) Description and analysis of the impact of gender definitions on men and women in society. Special attention is given to the learning process; the creation and perpetuation of gender stereotypes and the way these affect individual life chances and social structure, explored in the areas of work, education, family and abusive relationships. Focus on media presentation of gender and effects of ethnicity and class. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
SOC 313 Urban Sociology (4) Description of the context of urban development; analysis of various forces generating urbanization. Investigation of urban models and spatial relationships; urban processes; and problems. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
SOC 315 Global Race and Ethnic Relations (4) GE D5 Diverse structures of unequal relationships among racial and ethnic groups in several countries including the United States. Theories about sources of economic and social discrimination and colonialism. Focus on the concept of ethnicity. Evaluation methods to restructure race and ethnic relations. International case histories. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE
Area A, one course from D1 and one course from D3. Social Sciences majors will not receive GE Area D5 credit.
SOC 316 American Ethnic Minorities (4) USCP Exploration of the issues and problems facing the four major ethnic minorities in American society: Native Americans, Afro-Americans, Hispanics and Asian Americans. Dynamics of intergroup relations focusing on the concepts of ethnocentricism, stereotyping, pluralism and assimilation. Sources and manifestations of economic and social discrimination patterns and how they affect the individual's life course. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
SOC 323 Social Stratification (4) Social class and the distribution of income, wealth, status and power in society, with emphasis on contemporary United States; social mobility; race, gender, and ethnic inequalities; political power and the nature of welfare; the nature, causes and solutions to poverty. A comparative perspective also taken with a focus on Japan and Europe. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
SOC 326 Sociology of the Life Cycle (4) GE D5 Change and continuity of the self through the life course. Impact of aging on the physical, emotional, intellectual and social aspects of well being, and how this knowledge can be applied to enhance the quality of life. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A, one course from D1 and one course from D3. Social Sciences majors will not receive GE Area D5
credit.
SOC 350 Social Organization of Modern Japan (4) Social and cultural features of modern Japan. Japanese group processes. Investigation of contemporary Japanese institutions: family, education, mass media, industry, politics, including an overview of popular culture. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
SOC 355 Social Data Collection and Analysis (4) The basics of how to do social research. Includes topics on data collection techniques such as surveys, experiments, participant observation, content analysis and the use of existing data. Also includes topics on univariate,bivariate, and multivariate analysis and the use of SPSS for data analysis. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: STAT 221 or STAT 217 or equivalent
with a C- or better, and two sociology courses.
SOC 377 Sociology of Religion (4) GE D5 Religion from a sociological perspective. Topics may include the nature of religious experience, the role of religion in politics, economics, and social change, and the role that social forces have in influencing religious beliefs and practices. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A, and two courses from two categories in Area D. Social Sciences majors will not receive GE Area D5 credit.
SOC 395 Sociology of Complex Organizations (4) Bureaucracies and informal organizations from a sociological perspective. Organizational networks within and between organizations, relationship between organizations and their environment, and organizational socialization and career patterns, and gender and race or ethnic differences in organizational patterns. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
SOC 402 Crime and Violence (4) Criminal behavior of individuals and groups; special categories include drug use, sex offenders, property crime, syndicated crime, interpersonal violence, and white-collar criminality. Legal definitions of crime and their implications, theories of causation, the sources of criminological data, and possible responses to the problems posed by criminal behavior. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
SOC 406 Juvenile Delinquency (4) Sociological examination of juvenile delinquency as a social and legal concept, covering the nature, volume and social distribution of juvenile crime; the formal structure of juvenile justice; and how justice for juveniles is applied in practice. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: One course in sociology.
SOC 412 Criminal Justice (4) Approaches to the control and rehabilitation of adult and juvenile offenders; philosophy of treatment strategies; history and analysis of probation, imprisonment, parole and preventive programs. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: SOC 402.
SOC 413 Methods of Social Work (4) Skills, values and knowledge emphasized in social work. The generic perspective. Methods in social case work, group work, community organization, and social action. Alternative models. Settings of social work practice. Discussion of case material and professional literature. Case work management. Traditional and innovative therapy techniques. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: SOC 301 and junior standing.
SOC 421 Social Theory (4) Concepts and theories in sociology, anthropology and geography. Development and history of social sciences. Paradigms and sociology of knowledge. Modern and classical perspectives. Importance of theories for understanding of present social arrangements and problems. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: SOC 111 or consent of instructor.
SOC 431 Population, Migration and the Environment (4) Description and analysis of basic population processes including fertility, mortality, and migration and the environment. Emphasis on understanding the significance of today's growth rates for the future, especially in relationship to resources and standards of living. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: SOC 111 or consent of instructor.
SOC 470 Selected Advanced Topics in Sociology (1–4) Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. The Schedule of Classes will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
SOCS 200 Special Problems for Undergraduates (1–4) Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.
SOCS 400 Special Problems for Advanced Undergraduates (1–4) Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of department head.
SOCS 440 Internship (4–8) (CR/NC) Supervised training, research, and work in public and private organizations. Credit/No Credit grading only. Total credit limited to 18 units. Prerequisite: Senior standing and/or consent of instructor.
SOCS 461, 462 Senior Project I, II (2) (2) Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Project results are presented in a formal report. Minimum 120 hours total time. Prerequisite: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
SOCS 485 Cooperative Education Experience (6) (CR/NC) Part-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
SOCS 487 Cooperative Education Experience (6) Part-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
SOCS 495 Cooperative Education Experience (12) (CR/NC) Full-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
SOCS 497 Cooperative Education Experience (12) Full-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
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