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Course Descriptions

 

Information
  
  

  • INFO 1290R - Culminating Experience Supervision

    1 units
    Continued work on thesis.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 16 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Outstanding RP grade in a preceding semester in a thesis class
    Grading: CR/NC, No Degree Credit

    Note(s): No Degree Credit.


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Information Systems and Technology
  

  • BUS4 91A - Advanced Computer Tools for Business

    1 units
    Students learn advanced spreadsheet and presentation software skills through individual lessons and through application in team case projects.

    Prerequisite(s): Basic Excel and PowerPoint skill proficiency
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • BUS4 91L - Computer Tools for Business

    1 units
    Fundamentals of spreadsheet software through in-class exercises and individual assignments. Team projects to improve students’ collaboration and communication skills, using online tools to produce slide and video presentations.

    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • BUS4 92 - Introduction to Business Programming

    3 units
    Analysis of business problems to design and implement the software component of an information system. Emphasis on structured design and programming. Introduction to visual programming languages.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 91L.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 92I - International Program Studies

    1-12 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • BUS4 110A - Fundamentals of Management Information Systems

    3 units
    Prepares students for upper division MIS courses by providing an overview of the strategic and managerial issues involved in the design, implementation, and maintenance of information systems. Includes an introduction to business application programming.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 92 , upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 110B - Systems Analysis and Design

    3 units
    Introduction to systems development methodologies, techniques and tools. Emphasis on enterprise, process, data and object modeling techniques. Students use UML and prototyping tools to analyze and design an information system.

    Corequisite(s): BUS4 92 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 111 - Networking and Data Communications

    3 units
    Emphasis on the concepts, architectures, components, protocols and standards for message movement within information networks. Uses the network design process to develop understanding of business and information technology perspectives.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper Division Standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 112 - Database Management Systems

    3 units
    Introduction to intermediate database management concepts, methods, and technologies, stressing the design and development of relational databases and data analysis. Emphasis on data modeling, data integrity, and SQL. Non-relational data and information management technologies are also introduced.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS4 92  with a grade of C or better
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 115 - Advanced Networking and Data Communications

    3 units
    Integration of telecommunications and database management systems concepts in a distributed information systems environment. Emphasis on information systems architectures, systems integration, open systems and other advanced topics.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS4 111 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 116 - Advanced Database Management Systems

    3 units
    Advanced topics in relational data management and analysis including advanced SQL, PL/SQL, and database functions, procedures, and triggers; dimensional modeling, data warehousing, and data visualization; non-relational (NoSQL, big data) databases and data analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS4 112 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 118C - Information Security and Assurance Management

    3 units
    Introduces the spectrum of threats and associated best practices for managing information security and assurance in organizations. Covers use of education/training, policy/procedure and technology to balance information confidentiality, integrity and accessibility requirements against associated costs to support organizations’ strategic goals.

    Corequisite(s): BUS4 111 .
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Offered only occasionally.


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  • BUS4 118D - Big Data

    3 units
    How to formulate business questions and use current Big Data analytics technologies through hands on assignments to wrangle, query, and graph relationships using a large unstructured dataset. Issues relating to developing the business proposition, Big Data strategies, and ethical considerations.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS4 112 
    Corequisite(s): BUS4 110A 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 118H - Honors Practicum in MIS I

    3 units
    Honors student teams formulate, develop and initiate implementation of an MIS project for an organization in our community. Requirements include using industry-standard project management tools and methods, interacting with project stakeholders in a professional manner, and applying appropriate technical skills/processes to the project.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS4 110A , BUS4 110B , 100W, admission to MIS Honors Program
    Corequisite(s): BUS4 112 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 118W - Web Based Computing

    3 units
    Explores Web applications for personal, E-Commerce and corporate computing. Covers essentials of WWW protocols. Students will learn to design and program both client and server-side applications using HTML and extensions, JavaScript, Perl, VBScript, Active Server Pages, database connections, XML, Java.

    Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BUS4 110A  and BUS4 112 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 119A - Practicum in MIS

    3 units
    Students, working in teams, complete an MIS project for a community organization. Requirements include using industry-standard project management tools and methods, interacting with project stakeholders in a professional manner, and applying appropriate technical skills and processes to the project.

    Prerequisite(s): Any 100W or equivalent; BUS4 110A , BUS4 110B , BUS4 111  and BUS4 112 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 119B - Business Strategy and Information Systems

    3 units
    Analysis of the effective use of information systems and technology for competitive advantage by a business organization for enterprise, business-to-business, and e-Commerce computing. Emphasis on integration of information systems and technology with business strategy, financial justification, personnel and organizational considerations. Intended for last semester before graduation.

    Prerequisite(s): Any 100W or equivalent, BUS4 110A , BUS4 110B , BUS4 111 , BUS4 112 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 119H - Honors Practicum in MIS II

    3 units
    Honors student teams develop and complete implementation of an MIS project for an organization in the community initiated in 118H. Requirements include using industry-standard project management tools and methods, interacting with project stakeholders in a professional manner, and applying appropriate technical skills/processes to the project.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS4 118H 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 188 - Business Systems and Policy

    3 units
    Provides system perspective on organizations, using information as an integrating vehicle. Examines how information systems can serve business functions and integrate value chain activities.

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 100W  or ENGL 100WB  or LLD 100WB .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): Fundamental courses.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS4 192 - International Program Studies

    1-6 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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Interior Design
  

  • DSIT 5 - Introduction of Interior Design and Architecture

    3 units
    A comprehensive introduction to the field of Interior Architecture. Focuses on social, psychological, economic and aesthetic challenges facing designers in the 21st century. Integration of design principles, creative expression and consumer information pertaining to living environments and public spaces.

    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 10 - Sketching, Drawing + Modeling

    3 units
    Explore the processes of conceptual sketching and drawing. Utilize and teach architectural documentation techniques such as interior: floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations, sections, details, perspectives and axonometric drawings. Demonstrate techniques in pencil, contemporary pens, markers, and artistic visualization techniques.

    Corequisite(s): DSIT 5 
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 33 - Architectural Presentation

    3 units
    Further study, exploration, and comprehensive development of the technical and conceptual aspects of architectural drawing and modelmaking used to visualize innovative and functional interior spaces.

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 29 
    Corequisite(s): DSIT 34 
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 34 - Interior Architecture Foundation Studio

    3 units
    In-depth study exploration and comprehensive development of innovative and functional interior spaces using the technical and conceptual aspects of architectural drawing and architectural model making and the theoretical and conceptual methodologies used to formulate interior architectural space. Course emphasizes design theory, process, programming and human factors. Focus on residential and small-scale commercial building types. 

    Misc/Activity: Activity 6 hours

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 29 
    Corequisite(s): DSIT 33 
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 83 - Visual Communication I

    3 units
    Principles of digital drawing and presentation tools essential to 2D architectural representation. Principle skills and disciplines of making 3D forms through the use of digital technology.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 6 hours

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 5 , DSIT 10 .
    Corequisite(s): DSIT 015, DSIT 29 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 88 - Visual Communication II

    3 units
    Introduction to Building Information Modeling concepts, practices, and drafting techniques. Using parametric 3D modeling software, students will create a virtual architectural model that will aid in the creation of construction documents and design presentation materials.

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 5 , DSIT 10 .
    Corequisite(s): DSIT 33 , DSIT 34 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 98 - Architectural Forum

    3 units
    Discussion and analysis of the processes of interior architecture; lectures and field trips emphasizing critical thinking, communication skills and professional ethics.

    Prerequisite(s): ART 1 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 100 - Building Codes

    3 units
    Introduction to building codes and legal regulations related to interior architecture design. Egress, occupancy levels, regulations for the handicapped, general accessibility requirements, finishes and material specifications and fire ratings are highlighted in the class.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 34 . 
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 101 - Architectural Systems and Materials + Adv Modeling

    3 units
    This course covers the functional, aesthetic and environmental aspects of building materials and systems focusing on the documentation of design through BIM software.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/Activity 4 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 33 , DSIT 34 
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 103 - Interior Architecture Conceptual Design Studio

    3 units
    Organize programmatic adjacencies and allocate planned spaces based on a singular design concept or objective. Conceptualize and execute a design through the use of 3D modeling software, digital animation and analogue methods of fabrication. Site analysis, formal, thermal and material issues problem-solving, iterative and rigorous production, experimentation, and research. Presentation of work to a jury.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 6 hours

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 33  and DSIT 34 . Allowed Declared Majors: Interior Design and Art.
    Corequisite(s): DSIT 102 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 104 - Interior Architecture Space Planning Studio

    3 units
    Further project-oriented study, examination and analysis of planning and designing innovative and functional interior spaces. Emphasis on the space planning of state of the art commercial environments. Additional emphasis on implementation and interpretation of laws, codes and regulations. Course is repeatable for a total of 6 units.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 103  and pass portfolio review .
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 105 - Interior Architecture Advanced Design Studio

    3 units
    In-depth project oriented study, examination and analysis of planning and designing innovative and functional interior spaces. Emphasis on the advanced design of state of art commercial environments. Additional emphasis on implementation and interpretation of laws, codes and regulations.

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 103 , and pass portfolio review.
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 106 - Architectural Project Materials

    3 units
    Discussion and analysis of materials for interior architecture lectures and field trips emphasizing aesthetic sensibilities, human factors, manufacturing processes and specifications.

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 34 . Allowed Declared Majors: Interior Design and Art.
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 108 - Architectural Lighting Design

    3 units
    Theory and practice of architectural lighting emphasizing aesthetics, drawing, specifications, terminology, calculations and advances in technology. Course is repeatable for a total of 6 units.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 103 , DSIT 104  or upper division standing and instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 110 - Capstone Thesis Studio

    3 units
    Students will select an appropriate project type, determine the site, prepare existing drawings, write a project statement and program, and develop a design solution. Work must be presented to a jury of professionals, and exhibited in a thesis exhibition.

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 104 , DSIT 105 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 111 - Interior Architecture Seminar

    3 units
    A capstone course for discussion of design work and professional values as a basis for portfolio and resume preparation.

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 105  and enrollment in graduation semester. Allowed Declared Majors: Interior Design.
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 112 - Professional Practice of Interior Archit

    3 units
    Examination of the business, legal, financial, and managerial considerations of interior design practice as well as the role and responsibilities of a design assistant, with emphasis on ethical considerations and the legal issues of the profession and licensing.

    Prerequisite(s): DSIT 100 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 116 - Solar Energy Analysis

    3 units
    Provides a comprehensive overview of sustainable solar energy resources, economics, and policy. Includes a review of basic solar energy physics and interdisciplinary analysis of economic, social justice and environmental strategies for a solar powered civilization.

    Prerequisite(s): ENVS 119 , PHYS 2A , and PHYS 2B  or instructor consent
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with ENVS 116 . Environmental Studies is responsible for scheduling.


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  • DSIT 132 - Solar Home Design

    3 units
    Techniques for designing environmentally-sensitive, healthy, passive solar homes via site selection, energy conservation, lighting, non-hazardous natural building materials. Residential passive solar heating and cooling approaches for retrofits and new construction. For homeowners, teachers, professional designers and architects.

    Prerequisite(s): ENVS 1  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with ENVS 132 . Environmental Studies is responsible for scheduling.


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  • DSIT 151 - Introduction to Urban Design

    4 units
    Principles, goals and methods of the urban design process. Urban design as the comprehensive treatment of the human-made environment.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with URBP 151 . Urban and Regional Planning is responsible for scheduling.


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  • DSIT 152 - Introduction to Urban Design Studio

    4 units
    Introduction to the analysis of alternative urban design policies to direct urban form development. Course may be repeated for credit when topic changes.

    Misc/lab: Activity 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): URBP 151  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with URBP 152 . Urban and Regional Planning is responsible for scheduling.


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  • DSIT 192 - International Program Studies

    1-12 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Graded


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  • DSIT 192C - History of Interior Design

    3 units
    Survey of interior design through historical, political, social, economic, technological, and aesthetic factors that shape the built environment. Design will be analyzed formally and through parallel developments in the arts.

    Prerequisite(s): ARTH 70B  or ARTH 72 , completion of Area Z, or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with ARTH 192C . Art and Art History is responsible for scheduling.


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Italian
  
  
  
  
  
  

  • ITAL 92 - International Program Studies

    1-6 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • ITAL 101A - Advanced Italian

    4 units
    Readings, discussion, syntax and composition. When content changes may be repeated.

    Prerequisite(s): Three semesters of college Italian (or equivalent or SJSU placement exam) or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ITAL 101B - Advanced Italian

    4 units
    Readings, discussion, syntax and composition. When content changes may be repeated.

    Prerequisite(s): Three semesters of college Italian (or equivalent) or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ITAL 102 - Italian Culture

    3 units
    Culture and civilization of Italy. Dante, Manzoni, Moravia, Quasimodo, Montale, etc. When content changes may be repeated.

    Prerequisite(s): Four semesters of college Italian (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • ITAL 192 - International Program Studies

    1-6 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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Japanese
  
  
  

  • JPN 25A - Intermediate Japanese

    4 units
    Continuation of JPN 1B . Preparation for advanced courses in the language.

    Satisfies C2: Letters

    Prerequisite(s): One Year of college-level Japanese (or equivalent or SJSU placement exam).
    Grading: Graded


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  • JPN 92 - International Program Studies

    1-12 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • JPN 101C - Advanced Conversational Japanese

    4 units
    This course focuses on politeness aspects of Japanese language that appear in L19, 20, and 23 of Genki textbook II and heightens conversational competence to intermediate high in ACTFL through project works.

    Prerequisite(s): JPN 25B 
    Grading: Graded


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  • JPN 102B - Local and Minority Cultures in Japan

    3 units
    Examines how identities and cultures of the ethnic minorities of Japan, such as Okinawans, Amamians, Ainus and Koreans, changed over time from Edo era to present, interacting with majority groups mainland Japan and the U.S. under their political controls.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understanding

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Grading: Graded


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  • JPN 103 - Japanese Ideography and Calligraphy

    4 units
    Ideographs and Kana-syllabaries in their historical contexts-meaning, imagery, socio-anthropological backgrounds, formation and use of modern Japanese. Studio practice.

    Prerequisite(s): JPN 101C  or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • JPN 105 - Media Japanese

    4 units
    Examination of language that appears in Japanese media such as newspapers, Internet news, and TV news to enhance four language skills (listening, reading, speaking and writing) to advanced level.

    Prerequisite(s): JPN 101C  or equivalent
    Grading: Graded


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  • JPN 107 - Japanese for Business Professionals

    4 units
    Advanced Japanese course for specific (business) purposes. It will acquaint students with practical vocabulary, a wide range of language structures, business manners, and business customs for developing communication skills useful in conducting business in Japanese.

    Prerequisite(s): JPN 101C  or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • JPN 110 - Japanese Linguistics

    4 units
    Structural analysis of Japanese from historical as well as descriptive perspectives and its application to distinct Japanese social and communicative behaviors.

    Prerequisite(s): JPN 101C  or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • JPN 140 - Japanese Drama and Lyrics

    4 units
    Interpretation of Japanese drama and lyrics from Showa to the present to foster advanced level of Japanese language competence. Analysis of stylistic features, Japanese people and society’s socio-cultural values and their historical backgrounds.

    Prerequisite(s): JPN 101C  or equivalent
    Grading: Graded


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  • JPN 150 - Japanese Narratives and Life stories

    4 units
    Examination of Japanese narratives (folk tales) and life stories that represent Japanese society and archetype of Japanese people’s psychology.

    Prerequisite(s): JPN 101C  or equivalent
    Grading: Graded


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  • JPN 160 - Special Topics in Japanese Studies

    3 units
    A 25-day summer program that focuses on Japanese language, culture, and history. Explores Japanese culture and history through culture instruction conducted at cultural centers in Uji-city, Kyoto and field trips to historical sites and Japanese companies in Kyoto and other cities such as Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima, and Tokyo.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 9 units.

    Grading: Graded


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  • JPN 180 - Individual Studies in Japanese

    1-3 units
    Individual work by arrangement.

    Prerequisite(s): 11 units of upper division Japanese (or equivalent with grade of “B”) and instructor consent.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • JPN 192 - International Program Studies

    1-14 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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Jewish Studies
  
  
  
  
  

  • JWSS 90 - Bible History and Literature

    3 units
    The Bible in context of its history, literary sources and as a reflection of Jewish and Christian traditions. Motifs and themes in light of their original audience, historic usage and contemporary development.

    Satisfies C2: Letters.

    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with HUM 90  / MDES 90  / RELS 90 . Humanities is responsible for scheduling.


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  • JWSS 111 - Special Topics in Jewish Studies

    3 units
    Special Topics in Jewish Studies. Topics vary and will be announced each semester. Repeatable for credit under different subtitles. Repeatable for credit when topic changes.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with HIST 111  / HUM 111  / RELS 111 . History is responsible for scheduling.


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  • JWSS 126 - Holocaust Literature

    3 units
    Survey of literature written by survivors or witnesses of the Holocaust, the destruction of European Jewry during World War II, focusing upon diaries, memoirs, fiction, and occasionally poetry and drama. Writers may include Elie Wiesel, Primo Levi, Anne Frank, Charlotte Delbo.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understanding

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with a C or better (C- not accepted), completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all SJSU studies courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): All of SJSU Studies courses require completion of the WST and upper division standing.

    Cross-listed with ENGL 126  / FORL 126  / HUM 126 . English and Comparative Literature is responsible for scheduling.


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  • JWSS 144 - Middle Eastern Politics

    4 units
    Study of unfolding events in the Middle East. Themes include: the failure of democratic movements, nuclear proliferation and terrorism, US foreign policy towards the region, the Israel-Palestine conflict, urbanization, gender and human rights.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with MDES 144  / POLS 144 . Political Science is responsible for scheduling.


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  • JWSS 180 - Individual Studies

    1-3 units
    Directed studies in relevant fields not covered by courses offered.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 3 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent and program coordinator.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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Journalism
  

  • JOUR 50 - Navigating the News

    3 units
    Introduction to different forms of news media we consume to become informed and engaged citizens, and how media shape our world. Develpment of skills to critically evaluate the credibility of news sources, distinguish between real and fake news, and examine contemporary news events and news media coverage in cultural, historical, environmental, and spatial contexts.

    Satisfies D1: Human Behavior

    Grading: Graded


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  • JOUR 61 - Writing for Print, Electronic and Online Media

    3 units
    Introduction to writing for media–newspapers, magazines, electronic and the Internet–as well as producing content for multi-media distribution in a converged media environment. Emphasis on how different media require different writing styles and content.

    Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1A , ENGL 2 
    Grading: Graded


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  • JOUR 92 - International Program Studies

    1-12 units
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Graded


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  • JOUR 95 - Beginning Digital News Photography

    3 units
    Basic introduction to news photography and photojournalism field. Includes camera use – composition, aperture, shutter speed and lens selection – and processing for print or electronic media using PhotoShop. Emphasis on technical aspects of digital news photography and storytelling with photographs.

    Prerequisite(s): Writing Enrollment Category W-I or W-II or completion of ENGL 1AF  with grade of CR.
    Grading: Graded


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  • JOUR 130 - Student Media Apprentice

    3 units
    A deep dive into a pool of multimedia concepts, techniques and skills, while working as a student media apprentice reporter. Includes fundamentals of reporting, writing, shooting and editing, as well as storytelling in video, audio and text with photo.

    Prerequisite(s): JOUR 61 
    Grading: Graded


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  • JOUR 132 - Magazine Reporting, Print and Online

    3 units
    Reporting and writing of feature stories for magazines, print and online. Develops expertise in reaching a targeted audience with words and images. While the prerequisite, JOUR 61 , teaches breaking news writing, this course explores longer, deeper forms.

    Prerequisite(s): JOUR 61 
    Grading: Graded


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  • JOUR 133 - Editing and News Management

    3 units
    Media Lab. for the editor serving as wordsmith and coach, a hands-on approach to copy editing and headline writing for online and print media. Students work as editors for media lab publications.

    Prerequisite(s): JOUR 61  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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