Anthropology

100. Introduction to Anthropology: Human Evolution
Human biological and social evolution through time. (GE=D4) (ANTH 100=CAN ANTH 2) (4 units)

475. Cultural Ecology
An examination of theories, methods and applications of the ecological perspective in the anthropological study of human cultures, and a cross-cultural comparison of adaptations to different ecological niches. (4 units)

Biology

100. Topics in Biology
Provides a broad understanding of biology, our molecular-organismic-ecological heritage and humankind's place within the biosphere. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. (GE=B2) (5 units)

200. Biology of the Cell
Provides basic understanding of the process of life and the universality of life processes at the molecular and cellular level. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. A strong background equivalent to one year each of high school biology and chemistry is highly recommended. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: satisfactory score on the Entry Level Mathematics examination. (BIOL 200+201+202= CAN BIOL SEQ A) (5 units)

201. Biology of Organisms
Provides basic understanding of the functional attributes of organisms and their diversity. Includes examination of their comparative and evolutionary relationships. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a grade of "C" or better. (BIOL 200+201+202=CAN BIOL SEQ A) (5 units)

202. Biology of Populations
Provides a basic understanding of the principles of genetics, evolution and ecology of organisms, populations, and communities. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: BIOL 201 with a grade of "C" or better. (GE=B2) (BIOL 200+201+202=CAN BIOL SEQ A) (5 units)

319. Local Flora
Identification of the flora and ecological communities of southern California with a consideration of taxonomic principles. Field collections, four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: BIOL 300 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor. (5 units)

349. Biology of Ecosystems
Survey of the heredity and environmental factors that influence the survival and reproduction of the organisms that compose the dynamic ecosystems of planet Earth with a consideration of evolution and extinction. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. This course does not satisfy requirements for the B.A. or B.S. in Biology. Formerly BIOL 250. Prerequisite: one lower division course in biology. (5 units)

450. Ecology
Analysis of the interrelationships of organisms and their physical and biotic environment with a consideration of the role of the environment in natural selection. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory/ field studies. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 300 with a grade of "C" or better; and MATH 120, 192 or 211; or consent of instructor. (5 units)

455. Marine Biology and Ecology
Examination of various marine ecosystems with an analysis of the interactions between organisms and their physical and biotic environments. Laboratory emphasizes southern Californian coastal communities. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory/field studies. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: BIOL 300 with a grade of "C" or better or consent of instructor. (5 units)

Chemistry

205. Fundamentals of Chemistry I: General Chemistry (FWS)
Basic introduction to the concepts of chemistry, including the composition of matter and physical and chemical changes. Designed primarily for the student with little or no chemistry background who plans to take additional chemistry or other science courses. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: one year of high school algebra. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 90
or above. (GE=B.3) (5 units)

206. Fundamentals of Chemistry II: Organic Chemistry (W)
Introduction to the chemistry of organic compounds. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: CHEM 205 or 215. (5 units)

215. General Chemistry I: Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding (FW)
Stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, states of matter and solutions. Designed primarily for the student majoring in the biological or physical sciences. Four hours lecture, three hours laboratory, and one hour recitation. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: one year of high school chemistry and three years of high school mathematics, or their equivalents; completion of, concurrent
enrollment in or qualification for Math 110 by Entry Level Mathematics examination. (GE=B.3) (CHEM 215+216=CAN CHEM SEQ A) (6 units)

216. General Chemistry II: Principles of Chemical Reactions (WS)
Chemical kinetics and equilibrium, thermodynamics, redox reactions and electrochemistry, and topics in inorganic, organic, biological and environmental chemistry. Four hours lecture and six hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: CHEM 215 with a grade of "C-" or better. (CHEM 215+216=CAN CHEM SEQ A) (6 units)

221. Organic Chemistry I (F)
A. Lecture. The chemistry of carbon compounds, including modern concepts of structure, mechanism, and reactivity. Emphasis is placed on compounds and reactions of biological interest; and includes an introduction to selected topics in biochemistry. Taking the lecture sequence (CHEM 221A, 222A, and 223A) without the lab sequence (CHEM 221B, 222B, and 223B) is inappropriate for premedical, predental and other pre-health professions students and for all majors and minors except the B.A. major in biology.
Chemistry majors (except the B.A. in Chemistry, Biochemistry
Option) are expected to take the Principles of Organic Chemistry sequence (CHEM 321, 322 and 323). Lecture only. Prerequisite: CHEM 215. (3 units)
B. Laboratory. An introduction to experimental techniques in organic chemistry. Three hours of laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: CHEM 215. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 221A. (1 unit)

222. Organic Chemistry II (W)
A. Lecture. Continuation of CHEM 221A. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: CHEM 221A with a grade of "C-" or better. (3 units)
B. Laboratory. Continuation of CHEM 221B. Three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: CHEM 221B. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 222A. (1 unit)

345. Modern Quantitative Analysis (S)
Gravimetric and volumetric analysis, chemical equilibria, and modern instrumental methods. Three hours lecture and six hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Formerly CHEM 245. Prerequisite: CHEM 216. (5 units)

Economics

360. Economics of the Environment
Economic causes and implications of air and water pollution, urban congestion, natural resource depletion and population growth; examination of the economic impacts of alternative forms of environmental control and protection. (4 units)

Geography

103. Physical Geography
Systematic approach to the physical environment of man stressing the relationships between the atmosphere, land, life forms and water. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: satisfactory score on the Entry Level Mathematics examination.
(GE=B.3) (GEOG 103=CAN GEOG 6) (5 units)

201. Map Interpretation
Introduction to maps as a communication tool, focusing on map fundamentals, such as scale, symbols and design, as well as using maps as a practical device for navigation and spatial measurement. Participation in a weekend outdoor map reading exercise is required. Formerly GEOG 300. (4 units)

202. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Mapping
An introduction to the fundamental principles and theories involved in working with geographic data within a geographic information system (GIS). Basic mapping concepts of scale, generalization, classification, map projections, coordinate systems, and spatial analysis are covered. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Formerly GEOG 301. (5 units)

304. Field Methods in Geography
Introduction to methods and techniques for the acquisition of geographic data from direct field measurement and observations. One hour lecture and six hours field activity. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: GEOG 103 and 201. (4 units)

305. Geographic Statistics and Research Methods
Introduction to basic statistical concepts and quantitative methods used in geography, including spatial analysis and the writing of geographic research reports. A computer statistical program is used. (4 units)

306. Remote Sensing of Environment
Interpretation of environmental phenomena recorded by satellite and aerial multispectral sensing systems, especially conventional aerial photography. Prerequisite: GEOG 103 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

308. Advanced Geographic Information Systems
Advanced study of the principles and theories involved when working with geographic information systems (GIS). Emphasis on the input, storage, manipulation, and analysis of geographic data. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Formerly GEOG 401. Prerequisite: GEOG 202 or consent of instructor. (5 units)

350. Conservation and Natural Resources
Principles of resource utilization and ecology as they involve human development and politico-economic policy. (4 units)

360. Weather and Climate
An examination of atmospheric processes and the relationships between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere that influence local, regional and global patterns of weather and climate. Relationships between human activity, vegetation patterns, weather
and climate will be discussed. Prerequisite: GEOG 103 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

365. Climate Change
An examination of past climates, modern climates and evidence for future climate change. Students are required to attend two weekend field trips. Formerly a topic under GEOG 390. Prerequisite: GEOG 103 or GEOL 101. (4 units)

370. Landscape Analysis
Analysis of the earth as a mosaic of varying size habitat patches. Principles of geography, ecology, and biogeography are used to examine the characteristics and processes that work within and between patches. The application of landscape concepts to land use planning will be discussed, as will methods for determining spatial patterning. Formerly GEOG 460. Prerequisites: BIOL 100 or HSCI 120; and GEOG 103; or consent of instructor. (4 units)

380. Population Geography
Spatial distribution and redistribution of population; interrelationships between population and the environment, including techniques of analysis. (4 units)

402. Geographic Information Systems Applications
An examination of case studies in which geographic information systems (GIS) have been used to address environmental problems. Individual and/or group projects required. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Formerly a topic under GEOG 390. Prerequisite: GEOG 202 or consent of instructor. (5 units)

415. Urban Planning and Land Development
Comprehensive urban planning and land use controls. Emphasis on impact of urban development in North America. (4 units)

470. Hydrology and Water Resources
Basic principles of hydrology: relationships between atmospheric, surface and groundwater phenomena; streamflow and flood prediction; water supply and quality. Prerequisite: GEOG 103 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

480. Geomorphology
Landforms and the processes that create them. Multi-day field trip required. Prerequisite: GEOG 103 or GEOL 101 or consent of instructor. (4 units)

500. Senior Seminar
An assessment of academic progress, required of all geography and environmental studies majors, will be made by assembling an academic portfolio of completed coursework. Graded credit/no credit. Prerequisites: senior standing in geography or environmental studies and permission of Geography Department. (2 units)

Geology

101. Introductory Geology (FWS)
An introduction to the study of the earth, particularly the structure, composition, distribution and modification of earth materials, and processes that shape the surface of the earth. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: satisfactory score on the Entry Level Mathematics examination. (GE=B.3) (GEOL 101=CAN GEOL 2) (5 units)

301. Introduction to Geologic Mapping (F)
Field identification of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock units, sample collection, making rock descriptions, use of Brunton compass, pace and compass technique, topographic map reading, location determination, measuring geological features (e.g., strike and dip of bedding, lineation and foliation in metamorphic rocks), plotting geologic features on a topographic map, geologic symbol and notation
conventions, topographic profile construction, geologic cross
section construction and interpretation, geologic field note taking, and preparing geologic reports. Overnight field trips may be required. Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: GEOL 101 or GEOG 103. (4 units)

312. Geology of California (W)
Interpretation of the geological features and evolution of California. Four hours lecture. Overnight field trips may be required. Formerly GEOL 440. Prerequisite: GEOL 101. (4 units)

375. Groundwater Hydrology (F)
Occurrence, distribution, and movement of groundwater; properties of aquifers; principles of groundwater flow; effects of well extraction; regional groundwater flow; water quality and contamination. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: GEOG 470, GEOL 101 and MATH 212. Recommended: MATH 251. (4 units)

Health Sciences

120. Health and Society: An Ecological Approach
Nature and function of health in society through study of the fundamental concepts of living systems and their implication in the processes of health and illness in the human organism. Major health problems are analyzed to contribute to the student's understanding of his or her role as an individual and as a member of the community. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: satisfactory score on the Entry Level Mathematics examination. (GE=B2) (5 units)

322. Air Pollution
Principles of air quality management, including health implications of polluted air, applicable fundamentals of meteorology, air quality regulations and current concepts in air pollution control technology. Prerequisites: college-level courses in biology and chemistry. (2 units)

324. Radiological Health and Safety
Ionizing radiation and its effects on health. Methods of identification, evaluation and control are emphasized. Prerequisites: college-level courses in biology, chemistry and physics. (2 units)

352. Principles of Environmental Health
Introduction to the effects of the physical, chemical, and biological environments and their impacts on human health and well-being. Emphasis is placed on the principles of assessment, evaluation and control of environmental risks related to public health. Discussion topics include air, water and solid waste pollution plus food protection, radiation,
hazardous wastes and environmental impacts. Prerequisites:
college-level course in biology and HSCI 120. (4 units)

401. Advanced Environmental Health
An integrated view of the factors that contribute to illness, injury, or death, and that affect the health status of individuals and populations. Topics include epidemiology, demographics and statistics on health status, determinants of health and illness, behavioral aspects of health and preventive care. Environmental health laws and regulations as well as compliance with current regulations are emphasized. The laboratory emphasizes methods of measuring and evaluating
environmental health risks as well as field experience. Topics include: environments within buildings, food sanitation, water sanitation and control, solid and hazardous waste and control, air pollution and control, community noise and control. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Formerly HSCI 353. Prerequisites: HSCI 352, collegelevel course work in biology, chemistry and physics is recommended or consent of instructor. (5 units)

478. Environmental Health Management
Methods of management for promoting optimum environmental health, emphasizing land use planning, environmental impact reporting, facility planning and risk assessment. Prerequisite: HSCI 120. (4 units)

Management

322. Law and Ethics of Environmental Management
Provides students with an understanding of environmental law and its impact on managerial practices and managerial ethics. The effective modern manager must be knowledgeable in the area of environmental law and relevant ethical issues, which impact decision making in areas ranging from the management of natural resources to plant location and employee issues. (4 units)

324. International Environmental Management
Examines the managerial issues relating to environmental and resource policies in the global economy, focusing on the global environment impact of multinational competition, international treaties, and waste distribution. (4 units)

326. Natural Resource Management
Study of management issues and field techniques in extractive and harvested natural resources, and how they directly impact the human resources, including cost benefit analysis and balancing economic, social and health concerns. (4 units)

Mathematics

305. Statistics: Hypothesis Testing and Estimation (FWS)
After a brief introduction to descriptive statistics, course will emphasize hypothesis testing and estimation, using packaged computer programs. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for MATH 262. Prerequisite: completion of the general education requirement in mathematics or equivalent preparation. (4 units)

Physics

100. Physics in the Modern World
Examination of physics and its contemporary use, including topics of: mechanics, electricity, optics, sound, heat and radioactivity. This course is intended for students with little background in science. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: satisfactory score on the Entry Level Mathematics examination. (GE=B3) (5 units)

121. Basic Concepts of Physics I
First course of a three-course sequence surveying the basic concepts of physics, primarily for students entering fields relating to the biological sciences. This course will cover the basic principles of mechanics. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: MATH 192 or 211, with a grade of "C-" or better. (GE=B3) (5 units)

Political Science

342. The Politics of Environment
Environmental problems in their political context, including air, water, thermal and noise pollution, solid waste, population growth, resource management, and the political costs and benefits of environmental protection. (4 units)