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CCJS 497 - Juvenile Justice
Unit(s): 4
An exploration of the nature and extent of juvenile delinquency, including serious or violent crime. The major theories of delinquency causation are reviewed. The course will be devoted to the juvenile justice system and how it processes youths accused of crime. The nature and function of all major segments of the juvenile justice system will be discussed, including law enforcement, juvenile court, and corrections. The legal rights of juveniles will also be reviewed. Finally, the current policy issues in juvenile justice will be explored.
Grading: GRD
Crosslisted: SOCI 366
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CCJS 499 - Internship
Unit(s): 4
In consultation with the internship coordinator, the students selects a public, private, or community agency; gains field experience under the supervision of agency heads; and meets with the internship coordinator to discuss progress. May be repeated for a total of 8 units.
Grading: CNC
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CES 400 - Linear Systems Theory
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Analysis of linear time-invariant systems, correlation, convolution, impulse response, complex variables, Fourier series and transform, sampling, filtering, modulation, stability and causality, feedback and control systems, Laplace and Z-transform, fast Fourier transforms.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): MATH 241 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted: MATH 430 and ES 400
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CES 430 - Photonics
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Lasers, diode lasers and LED’s, fiber optics, and optical radiation detectors.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): a course in modern Physics (such as PHYS 314) and electromagnetism (such as PHYS 430).
Crosslisted: PHYS 445 and ES 445
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CES 432 - Physics of Semiconductor Devices
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
conductor and p-n junctions, p-n junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, CCD’s, and photonic devices and integrated circuits. Projects in photolithography, conductivity and contact resistance measurements, I-V and C-V characteristics of diodes, characterization of transistors may be assigned.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): ES 230 or PHYS 314 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted: PHYS 475 and ES 432
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CES 440 - Introduction to Networking and Network Management
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 2 hours Laboratory: 3 hours
The ISO reference model, theoretical basis for data communications, data transmission theory and practice, telephone systems, protocols, networks, internetworks, with examples.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): ES 440 or consent of instructor.
Crosslisted: ES 465
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CES 490 - Selected Topics in CES
Unit(s): 1-3
Special topics to introduce new emerging fields, provide foundation for advanced graduate level courses, or augment other courses in computer and engineering science.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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CES 494 - Directed Readings
Unit(s): 1-3
Independent study under a faculty member. The proposal must be approved by the graduate advisor if the course is to apply towards degree requirements.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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CES 500 - Queuing and Transform Theory
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Review of probability theory, fundamentals of transform theory, Fourier and Z-transforms. Markovian and discrete time queuing systems, single and multi server queuing networks, and their applications. The course may require significant lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): ES 314 or consent of instructor.
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CES 506 - Operations Management
Unit(s): 3
Production/operations management of manufacturing and service operations. Topics include forecasting and scheduling, material requirements planning, and quality assurance. Additional tools include inventory control, project management, and product development. Modern techniques such as Supply Chain Management, e-business, Just-in-Time, and Total Quality Management are illuminated.
Grading: GRD
Crosslisted: BUS 516
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CES 510 - Intelligent Systems Design
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Introduction to adaptive systems: neural networks, genetic algorithms (GAs), fuzzy logic, simulated annealing, tabu search, etc. Specific topics include perceptions, backpropagation, Hopfield nets, neural network theory, simple GAs, parallel GAs, cellular GAs, schema theory, mathematical models of simple GAs, and using GAs to evolve neural networks.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): ES 314 and CES 400, or consent of instructor.
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CES 512 - Theory of Software Systems
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Review of data structures and basic algorithms for sorting, searching, and string processing. Basics of logic, formal systems, grammars, and automata. Applications to some of the following areas: design of language processing tools (editor, translator etc.), software specification, testing and verification, and non-numerical problem solving. The course may require significant lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): ES 314 or consent of instructor.
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CES 514 - Data Mining
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Introduction to data models, data warehousing, association-rule mining, searching the Web, and Web Mining: Clustering. AI techniques (neural networks, decision trees), applications, and case studies. The course may require significant lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): ES 314 or consent of instructor.
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CES 516 - High-Performance Computing
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Algorithmic tools and techniques for problems hard to solve on a standard uniprocessor model such as problems involving large data sets or real-time constraints; development of computational models to analyze the requirements and solutions and special hardware based solutions; case studies to illustrate the developed models, tools, and techniques. The course may require significant lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): ES 314 or consent of instructor.
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CES 520 - Embedded Systems
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Three major topics covered in this course are: controlling specialized I/O devices with particular attention to bit patterns and priority interrupts; waveshapes and measurement tools, both hardware and software; and real time operating systems.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): ES 230, 231, and 310, or consent of instructor.
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CES 522 - VLSI Design
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
IC technology review, hardware description languages and describing hardware using one of the languages, modern VLSI design flow, circuit partitioning, clustering. Floorplanning, placement, global routing, area efficient design, area-time trade-offs. The course may require significant lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CES 530 or consent of instructor.
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CES 524 - Advanced Computer Architecture
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Concept of advanced computing architectures, pipelining, multiprocessing, and multiprogramming. Single- and multi-stage interconnection networks, applications/algorithms for parallel computers, local and system business architectures, CPU and computer system performance analysis. The course may require significant lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): ES 310 or consent of instructor.
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CES 530 - Analog and Digital Microelectronics
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Introduction to analog/digital integrated circuits, bipolar and MOS transistor models, analysis and design of monolithic operational amplifiers, frequency response, non-linear circuits and CMOS, and Bipolar Logic Circuits. The course requires lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): ES 230, ES 231 and CES 432, or consent of instructor.
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CES 532 - Advanced Photonics Devices
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Optical resonators, interaction of photons with materials, LEDs, laser diodes, optical amplifiers, optical noise, photoconductors, electrooptic modulators, photonic switches, nonlinear optical materials and devices. The course requires lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CES 430 or equivalent.
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CES 540 - Digital Data Transmission
Unit(s): 3
Characteristics of base-band and bandpass channels, optimum signaling sets, and receivers for digital communications; effect of noise and intersymbol interference on probability of error; channel capacity; introduction to phase-locked loop analysis for timing and carrier synchronization.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CES 400, and CES 440 or consent of instructor.
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CES 542 - Digital Signal Processing
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Time/frequency analysis of discrete-time signals and systems. Fast implementations of the DFT and its relatives. IIR and FIR digital filter design, implementation, and quantization error analysis. Decimation, interpolation, and multirate processing.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CES 400 or consent of instructor.
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CES 543 - Optical Fiber Communications
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Lightwave fundamentals, optical fiber as transmission media, losses and bandwidth, fiber cables. Optical sources, detectors. Optical components such as switches, access couplers, wavelength multiplexers and demultiplexers. Analog and digital transmission techniques, line coding techniques, optic heterodyne receivers, thermal and shot noise, bit error rates, optical transmission system design. Optical T-carrier systems and SONET, future directions. The course may require significant lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 230, PHYS 231 and CES 440, or consent of instructor.
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CES 544 - Wireless Communication
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Introduction to mobile/wireless communication systems, cellular communication, data transmission and signaling, noise and intelligence, analog and digital techniques, multiple-access architecture. The course requires lab and/ or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): ES 230-231 and CES 440, or consent of instructor.
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CES 546 - Data Compression
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Information theory, models, lossless compression (statistical, dictionary, static, dynamic, huffman, arithmetic, context-modeling), lossy compression (scalar quantization, vector quantization, differential encoding, subband transform, predictive), compression standards (JPEG, MPEG).
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): ES 314 or consent of instructor.
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CES 547 - Digital Switching:Techniques and Architectures
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Review of switching techniques, synchronous and asynchronous transfer modes (i.e., STM and ATM), and various switch architectures. Multirate and multipoint-to-multipoint switching, ATM switching, signaling and call set-up, ATM switch-architectures and their performance evaluation, and multicasting techniques. VLSI implementation considerations, future directions. The course may require significant lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): MATH 345, ES 230, ES 231, and CES 440, or consent of instructor.
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CES 550 - Integrated Digital Networks
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Information types and signals, definitions of services and integration, narrow ISDN and frame relay protocols, broadband ISDN concept and protocol. Integrated environment and ATM, principles of SONET and ATM transmission, broadband ATM networking, future trends. The course may require significant lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CES 440 or consent of instructor.
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CES 552 - Network Architecture and Protocols
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
ISO model, review of the physical and data link layers, network layer and routing including for internet, multicast routing, TCP and UDP protocols and their characteristics, performance and limitations, TCP/IP stack, applications such a FTP, e-mail and DNS, voice over IP. The course may require significant lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CES 440 or consent of instructor.
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CES 554 - Broadband Access Technology
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Review of ISDN and B-ISDN Protocols, digital subscriber loops, digital modems. The xDSL technology; xDSL family of protocols; ADSL standardization, its architecture, operation, implementation, and management; ATM; TCP/IP; Ethernet transmissions using ADSL; optical access. The course may require significant lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CES 440 or consent of instructor.
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CES 558 - Multicasting on the Internet
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Multicasting fundamentals; multicast routing algorithms; IP multicast; architecture and operation of MOSPF, PIM, CBT, OCBT, HDVMRP, HPIM, BGMP; and Mbone protocols. Real-time transport protocol and scalable reliable multicast, reliable multicast transport protocols. Multicasting in ATM networks, IP multicast over ATM, future directions. The course may require significant lab and/or project activity.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CES 552 or consent of instructor.
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CES 561 - Computational Techniques for Biomolecules
Unit(s): 3
Grading: GRD
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CES 562 - Biomedical Instrumentation
Unit(s): 3
Grading: GRD
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CES 563 - Biophotonics
Unit(s): 3
Grading: GRD
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CES 564 - Medical Image Processing
Unit(s): 3
Grading: GRD
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CES 590 - Selected Topics in Communications and Photonics
Unit(s): 3
Special topics to augment regularly scheduled graduate courses in communications and photonics will be presented.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites depend on subject material.
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CES 591 - Internship
Unit(s): 1
Internship will be done at an industry, R&D laboratory, government organization, or a laboratory or center at an academic institution to gain professional training, teamwork experience, communication skills, and project opportunities that will prepare students for a successful career in the real world.
Grading: CNC
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CES 592 - Selected Topics in Hardware and Software Systems
Unit(s): 3
Special topics to augment regularly scheduled graduate courses in hardware and software systems will be presented.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites depend on subject material.
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CES 592B - Selected Topics in Bioengineering
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Special topics to augment regularly scheduled graduate courses in bioengineering will be presented.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): consent of the instructor.
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CES 593 - Laboratory and Technology Report Experience
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 1 hour Laboratory: 6 hours
In this course, students will learn to operate state-of-the art equipment in at least 6 laboratories, perform experiments, and write lab reports. In addition, students will write a technical report on a state-of-the art topic within the scope of the master’s program of at least 3000 words excluding figures and tables. (The course cannot be taken to meet 30-unit requirement under thesis or project option unless approved by the Program Director.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): permission of student’s advisor.
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CES 594 - Directed Readings
Unit(s): 1-3
Independent study under a faculty member. The proposal must be approved by the graduate advisor if it is to apply towards degree requirements.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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CES 595 - Design Project
Unit(s): 1-3
The project plan, timetable, necessary resources, and the expected outcome must be approved by a faculty project advisor and the program advisor at least one semester before taking the course.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): admission of candidacy for the Master’s degree and approval of the faculty advisor.
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CES 596 - Project Continuation
Unit(s): 1-3
Designed for students working on their thesis or design project but who have otherwise completed all graduate coursework toward their degree. This course cannot be applied toward the minimum number of units needed for completion of the master’s degree.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): consent of faculty thesis/project advisor.
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CES 597 - Graduate Seminar
Unit(s): 1
Series of lectures presented by experts from academia and industries.
Grading: OPT
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CES 598 - Comprehensive Examination
Unit(s): 1
In this four-hour examination, the student’s overall understanding of important concepts of the core courses and the main subjects of each track will be tested.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): advancement to candidacy for the master’s degree and approval of the graduate advisor.
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CES 599 - Research and Thesis
Unit(s): 1-6
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): admission of candidacy for the master’s degree and approval of the thesis advisor.
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CHEM 102 - Chemistry and Society
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 2 hours Laboratory: 3 hours
An introductory course in chemistry for non-majors. Covers the basics of chemistry related to everyday life. The laboratory will consist of experiments covering chemical principles and phenomena discussed in the lecture. Satisfies GE Area B1 (Physical Sciences) and the GE laboratory requirement.
Grading: OPT
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CHEM 105 - Elements of General, Organic, and Biochemistry
Unit(s): 5 Lecture: 4 hours Laboratory: 3 hours
A survey of the principles of chemistry, with emphasis placed on those that apply to living organisms. The course is designed for students in Nursing and majors that do not require further courses in Chemistry. Course is not a prerequisite for any chemistry course. Satisfies GE, Area B1 (Physical Sciences) and the GE laboratory requirement. Fall only.
Grading: OPT
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CHEM 107 - Introduction to Physical Science for Teachers
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
A non-mathematical course designed to introduce students to a range of topics in physics and chemistry that are required by the California Science Standards for grades K-8, including the laws of motion, energy, the structure of matter, the states of matter, electricity and magnetism, and light and optics. Lectures include many demonstrations to illustrate physical science principles and students will be asked to think about how they would demonstrate or explain various concepts.
Grading: OPT
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CHEM 110 - Introductory General Chemistry
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Develop fundamental knowledge and necessary skills in General Chemistry for students who plan to major in science or pre-health programs. Satisfies GE Area B1. Fall only. Recommended for students with no prior chemistry background or as a refresher course to enhance an insufficient chemistry background. Topics covered include the scientific method, word problem analysis, significant figures, scientific notation, unit conversion, periodic table, chemical equations, fundamental laws of matter and energy, the mole concept and stoichiometry.
Grading: GRD
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CHEM 115A - General Chemistry
Unit(s): 5 Lecture: 3 hours Discussion: 1 hour Laboratory: 3 hours
Principles of chemistry for students in science, pre-health, and related areas of study. This course will introduce students to science and scientific thought by using problem-solving strategies in both a conceptual and mathematical manner. First semester topics include atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and thermodynamics. Second semester topics include kinetics, equilibrium, buffers, and electrochemistry. Satisfies GE Area B1 (Physical Sciences), and laboratory requirements.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): GE math placement.
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CHEM 115B - General Chemistry
Unit(s): 5 Lecture: 3 hours Discussion: 1 hour Laboratory: 3 hours
Continuation of CHEM 115A. Satisfies GE Area B1 (Physical Sciences), and laboratory requirements.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 115A.
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CHEM 120A - Thinking Like a Scientist
Unit(s): 2
First course of a two-course series. Topics include logic, critical thinking, the scientific method, data analysis, statistics, ethics, science and society, problem solving, and college transition elements. Students must be of Freshman status, GE math eligible and be concurrently enrolled in CHEM 125A and either MATH 160, MATH 161, or MATH 161X. Upon completion of CHEM 120B in the spring with a C- or better, the course will satisfy the category A3 GE requirement.
Grading: GRD
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CHEM 120B - Thinking Like a Scientist
Unit(s): 2
Second course of a two course series. Topics include logic, critical thinking, the scientific method, data analysis, statistics, ethics, science and society, problem solving, and college transition elements. Students should be concurrently enrolled in CHEM 125B. Upon completion of CHEM 120B with a C- or better, the course will satisfy the category A3 GE requirement..
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 120A.
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CHEM 125A - Quantitative General Chemistry
Unit(s): 5 Lecture: 3 hours Discussion: 1 hour Laboratory: 3 hours
This one-year analytical general chemistry course is designed for freshmen Chemistry majors, Biochemistry majors, or others interested in chemical fields who have taken High School Chemistry or equivalent. This first semester course (CHEM 125A) will focus on: statistics, atomic structure, stoichiometry, gas laws, redox reactions, equilibrium, and acid/base reactions. Satisfies GE Area B1 (Physical Sciences), and laboratory requirements.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): high school chemistry or equivalent and GE math placement. Taken concurrently with CHEM 120A.
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CHEM 125B - Quantitative General Chemistry
Unit(s): 5 Lecture: 3 hours Discussion: 1 hour Laboratory: 3 hours
The second semester (CHEM 125B) starts by applying the topics covered in the first semester to chemical literature, chromatography, spectroscopy, biological chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, quantum mechanics, bonding, and kinetics. After completion of this course students will receive credit for the full year of general chemistry and one semester of quantitative analysis (CHEM 255). Satisfies GE Area B1 (Physical Sciences), and laboratory requirements.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 125A and concurrent enrollment in CHEM 120B.
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CHEM 255 - Quantitative Analysis
Unit(s): 4 Lecture: 2 hours Laboratory: 6 hours
Theory and practice of methods of analysis, including volumetric, gravimetric, and selected instrumental techniques.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 115B.
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CHEM 275 - Instrumental Analysis
Unit(s): 2
This course focuses on the theory behind commonly used chemistry instruments. Lecture will focus on analysis of spectroscopic data (molecular transitions), an overview of instrumental hardware, and principles of chromatography. Topics include basic electronics, statistics, optics, signal to noise detectors, IR, optical, NMR and fluorescence spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, and chromatography.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 335B.
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CHEM 310A - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Development and applications of the concepts of thermodynamics, equilibrium, and kinetics.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 115B or CHEM 125B; MATH 211; PHYS 210B or PHYS 214.
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CHEM 310B - Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Introduction to the concepts of quantum mechanics and its application to chemical bonding and spectroscopy.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 115B or CHEM 125B; MATH 211, or consent of instructor.
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CHEM 315 - Introduction to Research Methods in Chemistry
Unit(s): 1
Chemistry 315 is designed for Chemistry majors but may be taken by others. Students will learn about research in Chemistry at SSU and then will choose a research project with a faculty mentor. This course will focus on preparation of a proposal to be performed in the subsequent semester. Topics such as scientific ethics, literature, and writing will also be covered.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 335B.
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CHEM 316 - Research Methods in Chemistry
Unit(s): 2
Chemistry 316 is the second part of a year-long course designed for Chemistry majors. Students will execute the research proposal developed in CHEM 315. Research will be done under the mentorship of faculty. Students will meet weekly to discuss research progress. Students will conclude the semester with a research manuscript.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 315.
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CHEM 325 - Inorganic Chemistry
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Atomic structure, symmetry, and group theory of small molecules and the relationship of these concepts to bonding theory and molecular spectroscopy. Applications of symmetry and group theory to coordination chemistry of transition metal complexes in organometallic, environmental, bioinorganic, and materials chemistry. Other topics include kinetics and reaction mechanisms of inorganic and organometallic compounds including electron transfer.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 310B and CHEM 401, or concurrent enrollment.
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CHEM 335A - Organic Chemistry
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
A study of the fundamental principles of organic chemistry including bonding, electrophilicity, nucleophilicity, and molecular shapes and geometry for organic compounds. Applies these concepts to the study of the properties, syntheses, and reactions of major classes of organic compounds. A special emphasis is given to reaction mechanisms.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 115B or CHEM 125A (with department consent), or consent of instructor.
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CHEM 335B - Organic Chemistry
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
Continuation of CHEM 335A.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 335A.
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CHEM 336A - Organic Chemistry Lab I
Unit(s): 2 Lecture: 1 hour Laboratory: 3 hours
Fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, emphasizing separation techniques, modern instrumental methods, and qualitative organic analysis. Designed to complement CHEM 335A.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite/Co-requisite: CHEM 335A.
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CHEM 336B - Organic Chemistry Lab II
Unit(s): 2 Lecture: 1 hour Laboratory: 3 hours
Fundamental techniques of organic chemistry, emphasizing synthetic organic chemistry, modern instrumental methods, and qualitative organic analysis. Designed to complement CHEM 335B.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite or corequisite of CHEM 335B required.
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CHEM 397 - Chemistry Practicum
Unit(s): 1-6
Supervised chemistry work experiences that involve practical application of previously studied theory. Intended for professional growth and/or collection of data for future theoretical interpretation. May be repeated for up to a total of 6 units. Two hours of work per week for each unit of credit. Not applicable toward the Chemistry major or minor.
Grading: CNC
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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CHEM 401 - Senior Integrated Lab
Unit(s): 3
This course focuses on making connections between the sub-disciplines of chemistry by performing experiments that cross over between these sub-disciplines in this capstone course. Students will perform experiments independently. Students will learn to properly write up their results in a format similar to published papers. This course is for graduating seniors and is the capstone for B.A. Chemistry majors.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 255, CHEM 275 and CHEM 310B. CHEM 275 and CHEM 310B may also be taken concurrently.
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CHEM 402 - Advanced Synthesis and Instrumental Analysis
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 1 hour Laboratory: 6 hours
Project-based synthesis, purification, and characterization of inorganic, organic, and organometallic molecules. Capstone course for the B.S. chemistry degree. Topics will include air-sensitive syntheses, standard Schlenk line techniques, characterization through IR, optical and NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and electrochemistry. This course is for graduating seniors and is the capstone for BS Chemistry majors.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 401.
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CHEM 441 - Biochemical Methods
Unit(s): 3
Project based course involving characterization of proteins from natural sources utilizing biochemical methods and experimental design techniques common in biotechnology and research. This course is for graduating seniors and is the capstone for B.S. Biochemistry majors. Offered in Spring only. Fall only.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 445 or CHEM 446 (may be concurrent), CHEM 255, and a foundation in spectroscopy; kinetics strongly recommended.
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CHEM 445 - Structural Biochemistry
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
A study of the structure-function relationships of amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Also includes topics such as enzyme kinetics, membrane transport, and signaling. Only offered in the fall.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 335B or CHEM 232, and a foundation in kinetics and thermodynamics, or consent of instructor.
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CHEM 446 - Metabolic Biochemistry
Unit(s): 3 Lecture: 3 hours
A study of bioenergetics and the metabolism of biological molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins. This course is only offered in the spring.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 335B or CHEM 232; CHEM 445 or BIOL 130; and a foundation in kinetics and thermodynamics, or consent of instructor.
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CHEM 492 - Chemistry Seminar Series
Unit(s): 1
Invited speakers from universities and industry will present on current topics in the chemical and biochemical fields. May be repeated; does not count towards the major.
Grading: CNC
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CHEM 494 - Undergraduate Research
Unit(s): 1-6
Under supervision by the Chemistry faculty, students will participate in individual investigations of student- or faculty-initiated chemical problems. May be taken only by petition to the Chemistry Department. May be repeated.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor.
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CHEM 495 - Special Studies
Unit(s): 1-3
Investigation of existing information on a specific or general topic of interest to the student. May be repeated for credit up to 8 units.
Grading: OPT
Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor; upper-division standing in chemistry or closely related science.
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CHEM 496 - Selected Topics in Chemistry
Unit(s): 1-6
A study of an advanced topic in chemistry. May be repeated for credit with new subject matter.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 335A and CHEM 335B; may vary by subject matter.
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CHEM 497 - Research Seminar
Unit(s): 1 Laboratory: 3 hours
Capstone course for B.A. and B.S. degrees. The course will focus on techniques involved in the preparation and delivery of technical seminars. This final project will be a formal oral presentation to the Chemistry department on a research paper from the chemical literature or the student’s undergraduate research project. Instruction includes the appropriate coverage of the selected topic, use of the chemical literature, and the reparation and use of PowerPoint, graphic, and web-based applications to create an informative talk.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 401 required, or consent of instructor.
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CHEM 499 - Internship
Unit(s): 1-4
Chemistry field experience in industrial, hospital, or similar laboratory settings. Enrollment by prior arrangement with supervising faculty member and community sponsor. Please see department advisor for details. Internship assignments may be paid. Three hours of work per week for each unit of credit. May be repeated.
Grading: CNC
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COMS 160A - Humanities Learning Community
Unit(s): 4
COMS 160A/COMS 160B is a year long course, which features weekly lectures and small seminars. It constitutes a Humanities Learning Community (HLC) for any first-year student. The learning objectives of the HLC will satisfy A3 (Critical Thinking) and C3 (Comparative Perspectives and/or Foreign Languages) GE Areas. C- or better required in the second semester for A3 credit.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 160B - Humanities Learning Community
Unit(s): 4
COMS 160A/B is a year long course, which features weekly lectures and small seminars. It constitutes a Humanities Learning Community (HLC) for any first-year student. The learning objectives of the HLC will satisfy A3 (Critical Thinking) and C3 (Comparative Perspectives and/or Foreign Languages) GE Areas. C- or better required in the second semester for A3 credit.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 162A - Humanities Learning Community Media Literacy
Unit(s): 4
COMS 162A/COMS 162B is a year long course, which, features weekly lectures and small seminars. It constitutes a Humanities Learning Community (HLC) for any first-year student. The learning objectives of the HLC will satisfy A3 (Critical Thinking and C3 (Comparative Perspectives and/or Foreign Languages) GE categories. C- or better required in the second semester for A3 credit.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 162B - Humanities Learning Community Media Literacy
Unit(s): 4
COMS 162A/B is a year long course, which, features weekly lectures and small seminars. It constitutes a Humanities Learning Community (HLC) for any first-year student. The learning objectives of the HLC will satisfy A3 (Critical Thinking and C3 (Comparative Perspectives and/or Foreign Languages) GE categories. C- or better required in the second semester for A3 credit.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 200 - Principles of Media Communication
Unit(s): 4
An introduction to the history of mass communication, the mechanics of the mass communication industries, and theories of mass communication as a social, cultural, and political phenomenon.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 201 - Video Production
Unit(s): 4
A course for beginning video students. Assignments include: creation of skits and music videos; and conducting interviews using DV camcorders. Students also do a final creative project of their own.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 202 - Methods of Media Criticism
Unit(s): 4
A survey of ways to analyze mediated texts, with a focus on film, television, magazines, music, news, and advertising. Methods and concepts include semiotics, structuralism, ideology, psychoanalysis, feminism, and postmodernism.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 210 - Web and Print Journalism
Unit(s): 4
Introduction to a wide range of writing styles and formats, from hard news to features. Students learn to write for newspapers, magazines, television, radio, and the internet.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 240 - Public Relations
Unit(s): 4
An overview of the history, structure, and organization of public relations. Students also learn the basic public relations tactics of writing, presentation, event organization, and web communication.
Grading: GRD
Teaching Mode: Taught face-to-face during the semester, hybrid during winter and summer session.
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COMS 265 - Radio and Audio Production
Unit(s): 4
History of broadcasting; evolution of broadcast technology; introduction to basic theories and techniques of radio broadcasting. Overview of radio station organization, programming, and operation. Experience in radio program development and production techniques.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 273 - SYRCE: Topics in COMS
Unit(s): 4
This course examines seminal moments in history that shaped the future of news reporting by identifying key tropes in the encoding and decoding of content. The course critiques traditional values, ethics and philosophies in order to portray the truth of the times as viewed through the lens of mediated communications. Satisfies GE Area C2. Only one course numbered 273 in the Arts & Humanities will be considered for credit.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): completion of GE Category A2 (ENGL 101 or ENGL 100B) required.
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COMS 275 - 21st Century Television As Art
Unit(s): 4
This course explores the “New Golden Age” of TV that arguably began with The Sopranos and which may, perhaps, be considered “art.” Students will weigh relevant social and technological changes, study debates over subjectivity, taste, and cultural hierarchies, and assess what might distinguish these new shows from TV of old. Non-Majors Need Dept, Approval. Satisfies GE Area C1 (Fine Arts, Theatre, Dance, Music, and Film).
Grading: OPT
Teaching Mode: Hybrid or Online
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COMS 301 - Media Theory and Research
Unit(s): 4
Intermediate-level study of the key research events that contributed to the development of communication theories, government policy, and the emergence of communication as an academic discipline.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): COMS 200, COMS 202, and COMS majors with junior-level standing.
Teaching Mode: Hybrid or Online
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COMS 302 - Media Ethics and Law
Unit(s): 4
The course will examine controversial ethical issues related to the media including sensationalism, bias, and deception. It will also cover how the media is regulated, as well as legal issues related to the First Amendment, libel, privacy, copyright, confidentially, obscenity, the right to a fair trial, advertising law the Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Acts.
Grading: GRD
Prerequisite(s): COMS 200, COMS 202, and COMS majors with junior-level standing.
Teaching Mode: Hybrid or Online
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COMS 320 - Selected Topics in COMS
Unit(s): 4
Intensive study of various topics and trends in the mass media, including advertising, propaganda and persuasion; children and the media; technical and scriptwriting; environmental and international communication; and film. Course restricted to COMS majors. May be repeated for additional credit with new subject matter.
Grading: GRD
Teaching Mode: Taught Face to face and online modes.
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COMS 321 - International Communication
Unit(s): 4
Course develops a basic understanding of current issues related to the field of international communication. Surveys readings and videos on global media (MTV, CNN, ESPN, theme parks, video games, advertising, media campaigns for social change, computer hackers, Sesame Street, etc.). Overseas job and volunteer opportunities discussed.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 322 - Broadcast Journalism
Unit(s): 4
Introductory class on the art and craft of Journalism, print, video, and radio, by career professionals. Designed to give students a taste of real world media experience.
Grading: OPT
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COMS 323 - Health Science and Environmental Journalism
Unit(s): 4
Course will focus on research, reporting skills to produce magazine articles, or video/radio documentaries on health, science, and the environment. Other assignments include press releases, profiles, and memos. Lecture, videos, and field trips help to critique news, public relations, advertisements, PSAs, campaigns, film, television, music, and the internet on related issues. Junior-level standing required.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 324 - Scriptwriting for TV
Unit(s): 4
Course focuses on fundamentals of writing professional-level scripts for video, television, and film productions. Assignments include lab work and homework producing scripts and storyboards for Public Service Announcements (PSAs), commercials, news packages, documentaries, corporate and educational training programs, and dramatic screenplays.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 325 - New Media
Unit(s): 4
This course introduces students to new communication technology, its influence on society, and how to write for the new media environment. This course will focus on examining new communication technologies including the different ways in which these technologies are used, the theoretical models that are relevant to new communication technology as well as the practical applications and implications of new communication technology on communication.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 326 - Advanced Presentation Techniques
Unit(s): 4
Course involves intensive self-evaluation of both verbal and non-verbal elements of presentation. Interviews, group communications, and presenting with multimedia are covered. Theories of communication are discussed as they relate to presentation styles. Junior-level standing required.
Grading: GRD
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COMS 327 - Media and Children
Unit(s): 4
Students learn about the latest research in child development, media design, and marketing. Students then apply these ideas to the creation of a media message for a specific age group. Junior-level standing required.
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COMS 328 - America at the Movies
Unit(s): 4
An examination of the sociopolitical meanings and significance of American film from the silent era to the present. To better understand how films can potentially reflect and affect society, students read about American history and analyze dozens of films in their particular historical contexts.
Grading: GRD
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