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8. Course Descriptions

Note: Sequencing rules in effect for many Math courses prohibit students from earning credit for a lower numbered Math course after receiving credit for a higher numbered Math course. Sequencing rules are included in the course descriptions of applicable courses.
 

Civil and Environmental Engineering
  

  • CEE 483 - Prestressed Concrete Design

    (3 units)
    Analysis and design of prestressed concrete structures including both pre-tensioned and post-tensioned structures.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 480 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.


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  • CEE 484 - Bridge Engineering I

    (3 units)
    Present the modern approach to bridge design and analysis of short- and medium-span R/C, P/S, and steel highway bridges.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 381  with a “C” or better. Corequisite(s): CEE 480 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.


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  • CEE 486 - Computational Structural Analysis

    (3 units)
    Theory and application of direct stiffness method for truss and frame structures. Formulation of various structural elements and programming applications.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 305 ; CEE 381  with a “C” or better.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.


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  • CEE 487 - Structural Concrete Design II

    (3 units)
    Design of reinforced concrete systems for vertical and lateral loads, footings, torsion, and deflection control in two-way slabs.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 480 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
    4. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
    5. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.


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  • CEE 488 - Advanced Structural Steel Design

    (3 units)
    Selected topics in structural steel design including lateral torsional buckling, elastic and inelastic buckling, plate girder, rigid and semi-rigid connections, and selection of structural systems.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 481 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
    3. function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.


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  • CEE 489 - Dynamics of Structures

    (3 units)
    Analysis of single and multi degree of freedom systems for time dependent loadings, numerical methods with particular attention to earthquake excitation and response spectrum techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 381  with a “C” or better; MATH 285 . Recommended Preparation: CEE 486  or CEE 686 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics (ABET SLO 1).
    2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions (ABET SLO 6).


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  • CEE 495 - Special Projects

    (1 to 3 units)
    Study and/or experimentation in areas of special engineering topics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    3. design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
    4. function on multidisciplinary teams.
    5. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
    6. understand professional and ethical responsibility.
    7. communicate effectively.
    8. have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.
    9. have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
    10. have a knowledge of contemporary issues.
    11. use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • CEE 604 - Open Channel Flow

    (3 units)
    Apply fundamental principles of fluid mechanics to analyze and design open channels used for water supply, irrigation, flood control, and storm water management systems.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 611 - Environmental Law

    (3 units)
    Examination of current federal laws, rules and regulations concerning the environment. Emphasis on court decisions and interpretations of the law.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain the fundamentals of major environmental laws.
    2. communicate the principals of policy formulation, rulemaking, and the role of the courts in interpreting and enforcing these statutes.
    3. interpret the history of environmental law in the U.S.
    4. evaluate the problems which gave rise to each statute, the structure and enforcement provisions established by Congress, the role of agencies in defining and implementing the statute, and the impact of judicial decisions on the statute and its regulations.
    5. assess the efficacy of the respective statutes by integrating knowledge from the assigned reading and information from the internet.
    6. apply the knowledge gained of these environmental laws to the current discussion of climate change and how future environmental law may need to be modified to combat climate change.


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  • CEE 613 - Water Resources Engineering

    (3 units)
    Application of fluid mechanics to analyze ad design facilities used for water supply and distribution, wastewater collection, and storm water management; design of pumping systems; introduction to water conservation and reuse.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 614 - Water Resources Engineering II

    (3 units)
    Conventional engineering economic analysis of multipurpose water resources projects and a study of components of systems which provide for principal beneficial uses of water.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 617 - Quantitative Water Quality Analysis

    (3 units)
    Analytical chemistry and microbiology techniques applied to water quality assessment for environmental engineering practice, including data collection, data analysis and technical presentation.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 618 - Principles of Water Quality Modeling

    (3 units)
    Development of equations to model reactions, speciation and movement of pollutant in natural waters. Applications of equations to contaminants in streams, lakes, rivers and groundwater.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 620 - Advanced Portland Cement Concrete

    (3 units)
    Detailed consideration of concrete mix design; study of the effects of aggregate characteristics, mix design variables, admixtures and exposure of all types upon concrete properties; quality control and special problems related to use.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 631 - Pavement Analysis and Design

    (3 units)
    Evaluation of stresses in flexible and rigid pavements, materials characterization, design of flexible and rigid pavements for highways and airports.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 642 - Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering

    (3 to 4 units)
    Weight-volume relationships and soil compaction; permeability and seepage; consolidation and settlement; shear strength and application to lateral earth pressure, bearing capacity and slope stability. (CEE 642 and GE 642 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to interpret data.
    3. use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for engineering practice.
    4. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.


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  • CEE 643 - Foundation Engineering Design

    (3 units)
    Field investigations, analysis of footings, mats, piers, and piles and offshore applications. Stress distribution, settlement, time rate of settlement and load capacity.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 645 - Retaining Structures Design

    (3 units)
    Rigid and flexible earth retaining structures: rigid, anchored bulkhead, braced cut, tie-back cut, slurry trench and MSE (metallic and geosynthetic) walls with applications to infrastructure projects.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 646 - Geosynthetics

    (3 units)
    Use of geosynthetics in civil and environmental engineering design for separation, reinforcement, and filtration, in slopes, embankments, roads, and foundations and for erosion control.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 653 - Environmental Microbiology

    (3 units)
    Introduction to fundamental and applied microbiological principles in environmental engineering with emphasis on microbial growth and metabolism in biological processes.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 656 - Design of Water Treatment Systems

    (3 units)
    Design of treatment processes and systems used to produce drinking water.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 657 - Design of Wastewater Treatment and Reuse Systems

    (3 units)
    Application of environmental engineering principles for the design and/or renovation of wastewater treatment unit processes with a focus on water reuse and reclamation.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 658 - Environmental Chemistry Concepts and Design

    (3 units)
    An engineering approach to equilibrium chemistry, including acid-based chemistry, metal speciation, and reduction-oxidation chemistry, in natural environments and engineered systems.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 659 - Hazardous and Solid Waste Management and Control

    (3 units)
    Hazardous and solid waste sources, regulations, chemodynamics and toxicology; site assessment and pathway receptor analyses; treatment processes for spills, ultimate disposal; landfill siting and design, and uncontrolled waste sites.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 660 - Construction Engineering

    (3 units)
    Construction practices and methods; job planning and scheduling; selection of equipment. Problems of management and related topics.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 663 - Traffic Operations

    (3 units)
    Studies in traffic operations, intersection control, and traffic impact analysis.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 665 - Intelligent Transportation Systems

    (3 units)
    Technologies and algorithms in Intelligent Transportation Systems.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
    2. demonstrate an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams.
    3. demonstrate an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.


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  • CEE 669 - Geometric Design of Transportation Systems

    (3 units)
    Studies in geometric design of highways and other transportation modes.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 675 - Principles of Earthquake Engineering Analysis

    (3 units)
    Seismic sources; seismicity; risk analysis; dynamic soil properties; site classification; site effects; selection of design ground motions; response spectra; geo-hazards evaluation and mitigation; liquefaction; seismic design and design codes.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1.  identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
    2. apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, economic factors.
    3. recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental.
    4. acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
    5. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    6. demonstrate an understanding of appropriate research methodology.


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  • CEE 679 - Earthquake Engineering

    (3 units)
    Seismic hazards, including plate tectonics, faulting, seismicity, seismometry, strong earthquake motions. Effects of earthquakes on soils, man-made structures. Characteristics of earthquake-resistant structures. (CEE 679 and GE 679 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
    2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to interpret data.
    3. use the techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for engineering practice.
    4. demonstrate understanding of the impact of engineering solutions on global, economic, environmental, and societal context.


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  • CEE 682 - Design of Timber Structures

    (3 units)
    Fundamentals of design of timber structures and application to simple structures.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 683 - Prestressed Concrete Design

    (3 units)
    Analysis and design of prestressed concrete structures including both pre-tensioned and post-tensioned structures.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 684 - Bridge Engineering I

    (3 units)
    Present the modern approach to bridge design and analysis of short- and medium-span R/C, P/S, and steel highway bridges.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 686 - Computational Structural Analysis

    (3 units)
    Theory and application of direct stiffness method for truss and frame structures. Formulation of various structural elements and programming applications.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 687 - Structural Concrete Design II

    (3 units)
    Design of reinforced concrete systems for vertical and lateral loads, footings, torsion, and deflection control in two-way slabs.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 688 - Advanced Structural Steel Design

    (3 units)
    Selected topics in structural steel design including lateral torsional buckling, elastic and inelastic buckling, plate girder, rigid and semi-rigid connections, and selection of structural systems.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 689 - Dynamics of Structures

    (3 units)
    Analysis of single and multi degree of freedom systems for time dependent loadings, numerical methods with particular attention to earthquake excitation and response spectrum techniques.

    Recommended Preparation: CEE 486  or CEE 686 .

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics (ABET SLO 1).
    2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions (ABET SLO 6).
    3. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 695 - Special Projects

    (1 to 3 units)
    Study and/or experimentation in areas of special engineering topics.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 704 - Applied Finite Element Analysis

    (3 units)
    Basic concepts, formulation and application of finite element techniques for numerical solution of problems in structural and continuum mechanics, geotechnical and water resources engineering.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 721 - Nonlinear Structural Analysis

    (3 units)
    Solution algorithms for nonlinear problems using stiffness methods; spring, truss, and frame element formulations; material and geometric nonlinearities; research applications using computational software.

    Recommended Preparation: CEE 686  or equivalent.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 722 - Limit Design in Structural Steel and Concrete

    (3 units)
    Plastic design and behavior, limit analysis, mechanisms, virtual work.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 723 - Advanced Reinforced Concrete

    (3 units)
    Special problems in reinforced concrete.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 724 - Applied Elasticity I

    (3 units)
    Development of three-dimensional equations of elasticity, analysis of stress and strain, compatibility, stress-strain relations, plane stress, plane strain, and torsion. A study of the stresses and displacements in rectangular, circular, and ring-shaped plates and cylinders.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 725 - Advanced Topics in Structural Analysis

    (3 units)
    Advanced methods for linear and nonlinear analysis of structural systems such as frames, cables, bridges, and shells, subject to self-weight, axial, thermal and earthquake loads.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 728 - Bridge Engineering II

    (3 units)
    Advanced topics in bridge engineering including curved plate girder, fatigue design and evaluation of steel bridges, reliability analysis of LRFD AASHTO, seismic design and retrofit.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 729 - Seismic Isolation for Structural Systems

    (3 units)
    Protective systems, seismic isolation, energy dissipation, simplified methods of analysis, design of isolated structures, design of isolation hardware, case studies.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 730 - Dynamics of Structures

    (3 units)
    Analysis of single and multidegree of freedom systems for time dependent loadings, with particular attention to earthquake excitation and response spectrum techniques.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 731 - Advanced Dynamics of Structures

    (3 units)
    Advanced methods of analysis and design of structural systems subjected to dynamic loads. Elastic and inelastic analysis of single and multi-degree systems. Introduction to random vibration and Fourier transform methods. Design application to building, bridges and reservoirs.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 732 - Bituminous Materials and Mixtures

    (3 units)
    Physical and chemical properties of asphalts and aggregates, design and construction of asphalt mixtures, skid resistance, and performance.

    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 733 - Advanced Pavement Design and Management

    (3 units)
    1985 AASHTO design procedure; mechanistic design; pavement evaluation; in-situ testing and interpretation, visual surveys, failure criteria; pavement management systems; rehabilitation types and selection.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 734 - Pavement Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Maintenance

    (3 units)
    Techniques for reconstruction, rehabilitation and maintenance of flexible and rigid pavements including recycling, preventive maintenance, routine maintenance and soil stabilization design, and construction considerations.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 735 - Pavement Management Systems

    (3 units)
    Conducts the project and network-level pavement management processes. Identifies the data to be collected and how to define the conditions of the pavement.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.


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  • CEE 736 - Advanced Asphalt Mixtures

    (3 units)
    This course includes multiple asphalt mixture design methods, index-based and fundamental asphalt mixture performance tests, and integration of innovative and sustainable technologies and materials in asphalt mixture design.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply and disseminate the data.
    3. generate, analyze, formally report and verbally communicate advance laboratory based experimental tests and findings for asphalt mixtures.


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  • CEE 737 - Advanced Modeling and Analysis of Bituminous Materials

    (3 units)
    Presents current technological advancements in modeling and data analysis of bituminous materials, focusing on fundamental and advanced test methods for asphalt binders, asphalt concrete mixtures, and other type of paving materials.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply pavement and materials engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct bituminous materials’ experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. develop means to validate raw data measurements and analyze bituminous test results.
    4. write technical reports summarizing the results and findings from advanced bituminous tests.


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  • CEE 738 - Asphalt Pavement Construction

    (3 units)
    The complete asphalt pavement construction lifecycle is covered. Procurement, planning, aggregate and asphalt mixture production, paving, traffic control, quality assurance, and acceptance. Plant and project field trips are required.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 2
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 1
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research methodology.
    3. specify, plan, analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate asphalt paving operation requirements.


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  • CEE 741 - Geotechnical Engineering: Seepage, Slopes, Embankments

    (3 units)
    Seepage effects and control; flow net. Stability of natural and man-made slopes under various loading conditions. Design and construction of earth dams and embankments.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 742 - Advanced Soil Mechanics

    (3 units)
    Advanced and theoretical treatment of soil stress-strain relationships, consolidation and shear-strength concepts.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 745 - Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering

    (3 units)
    Seismic hazard analysis, dynamic soil properties, ground response analysis, soil structure interaction, liquefaction, earth dams, settlement from earthquakes and dynamic lateral earth pressure.

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 443 /CEE 643  or CEE 445 /CEE 645 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 746 - Advanced Foundation Engineering

    (3 to 4 units)
    Advanced topics dealing with shallow and deep foundations, including mat foundations, laterally loaded piles and culverts. Additional material dealing with machine foundation design requires prerequisite CEE 745  for additional credit.

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 748 - Advanced Geotechnical Laboratory

    (3 units)
    Laboratory testing of soil and soil rock mixtures as related to civil, geological, and mining engineering projects. Tests will demonstrate geotechnical material properties and behavior.

    Units of Lecture: 1
    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    2. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 750 - Graduate Seminar

    (1 to 3 units)
    Study and discussion of important new developments in particular fields of civil engineering.

    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 751 - Biological Unit Operations

    (4 units)
    Process kinetics, theory, design and operation of fixed film and suspended growth aerobic, anoxic and anaerobic biological processes.

    Units of Lecture: 4
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 752 - Physiochemical Unit Processes

    (4 units)
    Process kinetics, theory, design and operation for coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, oxidation, adsorption and membrane processes.

    Units of Lecture: 4
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 756 - Environmental Chemical Kinetics

    (3 units)
    An environmental chemistry/engineering approach to the quantitative analysis of chemical kinetics and transformation reactions in natural environments and engineered systems.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.


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  • CEE 757 - Emerging Water Quality Issues

    (3 units)
    This course provides insight into emerging water quality and treatment issues, such as anthropogenic pollutants, the food-energy-water nexus, water quality issues with fracking, pathogens and antibiotic resistance, and other contemporary issues.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand the context for emerging water quality issues and design appropriate treatment systems to meet site-specific challenges.


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  • CEE 761 - Traffic Simulation

    (3 units)
    Advanced techniques for developing and application of simulation models in transportation.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 762 - Mathematical Applications in Transportation

    (3 units)
    Application of mathematical modeling for transportation issues.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 763 - Traffic Safety

    (3 units)
    Advanced statistical methods for traffic safety analyses.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 764 - Transportation Systems Management and Operations

    (3 units)
    Advanced techniques for transportation systems management and operations.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 765 - Advanced Transportation Planning and Modeling

    (3 units)
    Study of four-step travel demand modeling in the planning process: trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice, and assignment

    Prerequisite(s): CEE 362  or CEE 463 /CEE 663  or GEOG 457 /GEOG 657 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 771 - Special Engineering Problems

    (1 to 3 units)
    Specialized study in any of the subjects pertaining to civil engineering. Subject matter may be arranged after conference with staff members and administrative officers concerned.

    Maximum units a student may earn: 6

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 795 - Comprehensive Examination

    (1 to 3 units)
    Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

    Grading Basis: S/U Only
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 796 - Professional Paper

    (1 to 3 units)
    Report of professional quality, based on engineering experience and independent study or investigation. May be required for completion of Plan B, Master of Science program.

    Grading Basis: S/U Only
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 797 - Thesis

    (1 to 6 units)
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 799 - Dissertation

    (1 to 24 units)
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. apply engineering research and theory to advance the art, science, and practice of the discipline.
    2. design and conduct experiments as well as to analyze, interpret, apply, and disseminate the data.
    3. understand research methodology.


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  • CEE 899 - Graduate Advisement

    (1 to 4 units)
    Provides access to faculty for continued consultation and advisement. No grade is filed and credits may not be applied to any degree requirements. Limited to 8 credits (2 semester) enrollment. For non-thesis master’s degree students only.

    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:


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Communication Studies
  

  • COM 101 - Oral Communication

    (3 units)
    Theory and practice in the composition and delivery of public speeches. Advanced techniques of message development, organization and style.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research current event topics to locate and select evidence to construct a public speech.
    2. organize evidence appropriate for speech type with outline to prepare informative and persuasive public speeches.
    3. focus the purpose of a speech through articulating a thesis and developing the introduction, body, and conclusion of the speech.
    4. deliver extemporaneous informative and persuasive speeches, including verbal citation of sources.
    5. construct and use appropriate visual support and nonverbal elements as part of the delivery of a public speech.
    6. identify public speaking concepts including delivery types, organizational arrangements, persuasive appeal types, audience types, speaking ethics, and reasoning structures.
    7. display confidence and openness to presenting ideas to others through practicing presenting public speeches.


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  • COM 105 - Intercollegiate Debate and Forensics I

    (2 units)
    Participation in intercollegiate debate and individual events as a member of the university debate squad, plus participation in related on-campus events. Does not fulfill requirements for a major in speech communication.

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research current event topics to locate, select, and organize evidence to construct a speeches for competition.
    2. listen critically, interpret, document, and respond to oral arguments.
    3. predict and resolve objections related to a particular argument.
    4. prepare and present strategies of refutation and persuasion in competitive speeches and intercollegiate speech and debate events.
    5. synthesize and apply information from previous coursework to discuss social justice issues.


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  • COM 106 - Intercollegiate Debate and Forensics II

    (2 units)
    Participation in intercollegiate debate and individual events as a member of the university debate squad, plus participation in related on-campus events. Does not fulfill requirements for a major in speech communication.

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research current event topics to locate, select, and organize evidence to construct a speeches for competition.
    2. listen critically, interpret, document, and respond to oral arguments.
    3. predict and resolve objections related to a particular argument.
    4. prepare and present strategies of refutation and persuasion in competitive speeches and intercollegiate speech and debate events.
    5. synthesize and apply information from previous coursework to discuss social justice issues.


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  • COM 113 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication

    (3 units) CO6
    Principles and theories of speech communication. Participation in public speaking and interpersonal communication activities.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. distinguish communication studies from other social science disciplines (such as psychology or sociology) by emphasizing principle methods of inquiry, guiding theoretical perspectives, and library resources for communication studies.
    2. identify the fundamental principles and theories of human communication including the transaction model of communication, verbal and nonverbal communication, perception, listening, and the self in communication.
    3. identify basic public speaking principles including audience analysis, rhetorical devices, persuasive appeals and features of argument.
    4. identify and apply relational dynamics theory and concepts including those related to interpersonal communication, gender communication, intercultural communication, and organizational communication.
    5. identify and demonstrate effective group communication skills including leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict management.
    6. identify contexts of public advocacy and civic engagement including political communication and leadership.


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  • COM 202 - Interpersonal Listening: Theory and Application

    (3 units)
    Theories of listening as they relate to variety of interpersonal relationships and settings.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify the importance, challenges, and benefits of effective listening.
    2. describe listening behavior.
    3. apply and integrate interpersonal listening theory and concepts to real-life situations.
    4. examine and report on scholarly research related to interpersonal listening.
    5. identify listening concepts and theories.
    6. analyze listening situations through case studies.
    7. develop and practice listening skills using HURIER model.


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  • COM 205 - Intercollegiate Debate and Forensics III

    (2 units)
    Participation in intercollegiate debate and individual events as a member of the university debate squad, plus participation in related on-campus events. Does not fulfill requirements for a major in speech communication.

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research current event topics to locate, select, and organize evidence to construct a speeches for competition.
    2. listen critically, interpret, document, and respond to oral arguments.
    3. predict and resolve objections related to a particular argument.
    4. prepare and present strategies of refutation and persuasion in competitive speeches and intercollegiate speech and debate events.
    5. synthesize and apply information from previous coursework to discuss social justice issues.


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  • COM 206 - Intercollegiate Debate and Forensics IV

    (2 units)
    Participation in intercollegiate debate and individual events as a member of the university debate squad, plus participation in related on-campus events. Does not fulfill requirements for a major in speech communication.

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research current event topics to locate, select, and organize evidence to construct a speeches for competition.
    2. listen critically, interpret, document, and respond to oral arguments.
    3. predict and resolve objections related to a particular argument.
    4. prepare and present strategies of refutation and persuasion in competitive speeches and intercollegiate speech and debate events.
    5. synthesize and apply information from previous coursework to discuss social justice issues.


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  • COM 212 - Introduction to Communication Research

    (3 units)
    Basic approaches to research in speech communication. Introduction to historical, analytical, critical and empirical methods of investigation.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. describe the communication studies discipline and its related subfields.
    2. identify and distinguish between research paradigms, metatheorectical perspectives, and theory.
    3. conduct academic research by retrieving sources from library databases, evaluating scholarship, and accurately using APA citation.
    4. read and comprehend academic articles from the communication studies discipline.
    5. synthesize information to write and revise literature reviews using APA citation and formatting.
    6. compare various types of methodologies used in communication studies research.


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  • COM 217 - Argumentation and Debate

    (3 units)
    Theory and practice of oral argumentative discourse; intensive study of argumentative principles and debate fundamentals; participation in class discussions, speeches and debates.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research, gather, and evaluate evidence on current event topics to construct persuasive, extemporaneous public speeches.
    2. organize evidence using outlines to prepare arguments appropriate for persuasive speeches.
    3. focus the purpose of a speech through articulating a persuasive thesis and adapting content to given audience.
    4. deliver extemporaneous persuasive speeches including citation of sources and appropriate nonverbal delivery elements.
    5. compentenly and ethically participate in debate using reasoned arguments, developing arguments for one’s own position, and refuting opponent’s arguments.
    6. identify public speaking and argument concepts including delivery types, speech types, audience types, argument parts, persuasive appeal types, reasoning structures, and argumentation fallacies.
    7. display confidence in presenting arguments for one’s position through preparing and delivering public presentations.


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  • COM 275 - Racism, Colonialism, and Communication

    (3 units) CO10
    We will study the development of racism and colonialism as interconnected systems throughout the history of the United States, in order to understand their manifestations in public life today.

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Even Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. demonstrate an understanding of relationships between diversity, inequality, and power in, or through a comparison with, the United States
    2. discuss contemporary social issues and current events using theories of diversity and equity.
    3. connect histories of racism and colonialism to their contemporary manifestations in the United States.
    4. discuss the intersections of race and colonization in current U.S. affairs, events, and relations with other nations.


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  • COM 302 - Issues in Interpersonal Communication

    (3 units)
    Investigation into the role of interpersonal communication in human relations.

    Recommended Preparation: COM 113 ; COM 212 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify basic interpersonal communication concepts, terminology, and theory.
    2. synthesize research on interpersonal topics for class discussion or literature reviews.
    3. practice interpersonal communication skills to recognize and change dysfunctional relationship patterns.
    4. analyze communication interactions in case study assignments.
    5. explain how to handle difficult interpersonal situations such as conflict in productive ways.


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  • COM 305 - Intercollegiate Debate and Forensics V

    (2 units)
    Participation in intercollegiate debate and individual events as a member of the university debate squad, plus participation in related on-campus events. Does not fulfill requirements for a major in speech communication.

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research current event topics to locate, select, and organize evidence to construct a speeches for competition.
    2. listen critically, interpret, document, and respond to oral arguments.
    3. predict and resolve objections related to a particular argument.
    4. prepare and present strategies of refutation and persuasion in competitive speeches and intercollegiate speech and debate events.
    5. synthesize and apply information from previous coursework to discuss social justice issues.


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  • COM 306 - Intercollegiate Debate and Forensics VI

    (2 units)
    Participation in intercollegiate debate and individual events as a member of the university debate squad, plus participation in related on-campus events. Does not fulfill requirements for a major in speech communication.

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research current event topics to locate, select, and organize evidence to construct a speeches for competition.
    2. listen critically, interpret, document, and respond to oral arguments.
    3. predict and resolve objections related to a particular argument.
    4. prepare and present strategies of refutation and persuasion in competitive speeches and intercollegiate speech and debate events.
    5. synthesize and apply information from previous coursework to discuss social justice issues.


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  • COM 311 - Communication Research Methods

    (3 units) CO12
    Investigation of research methods in social science research. Emphasis on quantitative and qualitative methods in communication research.

    Prerequisite(s): COM 113 ; COM 212 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall and Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define concepts and terms associated with social scientific research in communication studies.
    2. identify and explain the different methodologies and methods utilized in the research process.
    3. apply steps of the research process including collecting data using a social research method.
    4. evaluate the use of various research methods for different research questions.
    5. complete and comply with Institutional Review Board Certifications (through CITI training) for research ethics.
    6. apply research methods to situations outside of the academy.


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  • COM 315 - Small Group Communication

    (3 units)
    Speech communication in face-to-face and co-acting groups. Analysis of group cohesiveness, leadership, role structure, information processing and decision-making.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain qualities and characteristics of effective group and team processes and the functions of communication in small groups.
    2. define major theories and concepts of small group communication.
    3. practice competent group communication skills including facilitating groups, building group cohesion, goal setting, decision making, conflict management, and group presentations.
    4. demonstrate communication skills including listening, conversation management, appropriate expression, assertivenes, and appreciation of diverse communication styles.
    5. problem-solve, research, and analyze an issue utilizing group processes.


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  • COM 317 - Organizational Communication

    (3 units)
    Analysis of communication functions and networks in organizational settings. Organizational structures and dynamics and their effect upon the communication process.

    Prerequisite(s): COM 113 ; COM 212 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define and explain terms and principles of competent communication in organizations.
    2. explain historical events shaping organization communication studies.
    3. identify organizational communication theories and processes such as: structuration, culture, identification, socialization, leadership, power, conflict, and change.
    4. apply organizational communication theories and concepts to one’s own communication behavior or through case analysis.
    5. analyze and evaluate organizational communication processes and outcomes.
    6. create a comprehensive career portfolio for prospective employers.
    7. identify communication strategies to enhance effectiveness of organizational communication practices.


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  • COM 329 - Business and Professional Speaking

    (3 units)
    Practice of the principles of public speaking, conference methods and group discussions which are applicable to the business and professional community.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research information for business contexts in order to organize and create business and professional presentations.
    2. deliver extemporaneous business reports, proposals, and elevator speeches.
    3. construct and use appropriate and effective visual support and nonverbal delivery as part of a business presentation.
    4. identify business speaking concepts and contexts.
    5. display confidence in presenting ideas to others through practicing public speeches, interviewing, and networking.
    6. develop professional resumes, and demonstrate the ability to speak competently about professional qualifications in a business interview.


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  • COM 348 - Latina/o/x Communication Studies

    (3 units) CO10, CO11
    This course examines the role of Latina/o/x figures, concepts, and theories in the United States and in global politics. Students will address the complex, fluid, and intersectional power dynamics of a diverse community navigating multiple socio-cultural structures. (COM 348 and GRI 348 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

    Grading Basis: Graded
    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Spring - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify discourses and performances of power in a variety of local and global contexts that effect and affect the Latina/o/x global community.
    2. evaluate theory, concepts, methods, and disciplinary history within Latina/o/x Communication Studies, specifically from rhetoric, intercultural and international communication, critical/cultural communication, and performance.
    3. synthesize historical, political, and societal norms, values, and beliefs related to Latina/o/x identities.
    4. reflect on their own communication practices, preferences, and biases.


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  • COM 395 - Crisis Communication

    (3 units) CO12
    An analysis of effective and ineffective communication responses to crisis events in contemporary organizations.

    Recommended Preparation: COM 113 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. distinguish between crises and negative events.
    2. identify types of contemporary organizational crises.
    3. explain characteristics of a crisis, purpose of crisis communication, and components of crisis communication plan.
    4. develop an ethical and effective crisis communication plan.
    5. present a crisis communication plan for a specific audience.
    6. conduct a crisis communication interview.
    7. compare and apply different ethical theories to crisis communication contexts.


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  • COM 404 - Principles of Persuasion

    (3 units)
    Contemporary theory and research in persuasive communication; role of speech communication in changing beliefs, attitudes, values, intentions, and behavior.

    Prerequisite(s): COM 113 ; COM 212 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. explain persuasion theory and concepts.
    2. explain persuasive strategies used in different contexts such as advertising, politics, social movements, and interpersonal situations.
    3. analyze and evaluate persuasive strategies in various types of persuasive messages using rhetorical critcism methods.
    4. describe and/or create persuasive campaigns.
    5. identify rhetorical and social scientific approaches to studying persuasion.
    6. compare persuasion strategies specific to mediated contexts (television, internet, print) including strategies related to propaganda contexts.


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  • COM 405 - Intercollegiate Debate and Forensics VII

    (2 units) CO14
    Participation in intercollegiate debate and individual events as a member of the university debate squad, plus participation in related on-campus events. Does not fulfill requirements for a major in speech communication.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; Junior or Senior standing.

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Fall

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research current event topics to locate, select, and organize evidence to construct a speeches for competition.
    2. listen critically, interpret, document, and respond to oral arguments.
    3. predict and resolve objections related to a particular argument.
    4. prepare and present strategies of refutation and persuasion in competitive speeches and intercollegiate speech and debate events.
    5. synthesize and apply information from previous coursework to discuss social justice issues.


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  • COM 406 - Intercollegiate Debate and Forensics VIII

    (2 units) CO14
    Participation in intercollegiate debate and individual events as a member of the university debate squad, plus participation in related on-campus events. Does not fulfill requirements for a major in speech communication.

    Prerequisite(s): ENG 102 ; CH 201  or CH 202  or CH 203  or CH 212 ; Junior or Senior standing.

    Units of Laboratory/Studio: 2
    Offered: Every Spring

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. research current event topics to locate, select, and organize evidence to construct a speeches for competition.
    2. listen critically, interpret, document, and respond to oral arguments.
    3. predict and resolve objections related to a particular argument.
    4. prepare and present strategies of refutation and persuasion in competitive speeches and intercollegiate speech and debate events.
    5. synthesize and apply information from previous coursework to discuss social justice issues.


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  • COM 407 - Gender and Communication

    (3 units) CO10
    Exploration of gendered verbal and nonverbal communication in various social interaction settings. Includes friendships, families, classrooms, organizations, and the media.

    Prerequisite(s): COM 113 ; COM 212 .

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall - Odd Years

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. define historical and contemporary developments in gender theory.
    2. evaluate the concept of gender as it relates and interacts with related concepts including sex and sexuality.
    3. identify gendered communication practices.
    4. invent and explore alternatives to produce, consume, and enact gender beyond the usual gender binary.
    5. critically analyze the relationship between gender and major social institutions such as language, family, education, intimacy, work, and media.
    6. apply individual gendered biographies and trajectories to world contexts.


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  • COM 412 - Intercultural Communication

    (3 units) CO10, CO11, CO13
    Theory, application, and analysis of intercultural communication including how communication impacts identity, group boundaries, preferences, and norms. Comparison of cultures within and outside the United States included.

    Prerequisite(s): General Education courses (CO1-CO3) completed; at least 3 courses from CO4-CO8 completed; Junior or Senior standing.

    Units of Lecture: 3
    Offered: Every Fall, Spring, and Summer

    Student Learning Outcomes
    Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
    1. identify intercultural communication processes.
    2. define major concepts and theories of intercultural communication.
    3. analyze intercultural communication in a variety of contexts.
    4. compare the role of historical, political, and religious factors in creating cultural stereotypes, perceptions, fears, desires, and misunderstandings between groups.
    5. demonstrate effective intercultural communication skills.
    6. compare and contrast individual communication preferences with demands of global citizenship.


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