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Course Descriptions

 

Mass Communication
  

  • MCOM 139 - Specialized Writing

    3 units
    Writing for mass communication with focus on specific topic during the semester. Topics may include specialized writing in public relations, advertising, broadcast and print media.

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

    Prerequisite(s): JOUR 61 , upper division standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Offered only occasionally.


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  • MCOM 163 - Advanced New Media Technologies

    3 units
    Hands on instruction in multimedia and emerging new media technologies. Print and web page design, blogging, podcasting, RSS and creation of interactive multimedia presentations by combining still photos, graphics, and video with music and/or other audio.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 63  or Instructor Consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • MCOM 170 - Strategic Social Media & Digital Marketing

    3 units
    Integration of content and social media within the broader digital marketing ecosystem to include paid social, paid search, search engine optimization, influencer marketing & brand storytelling.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 100W 
    Grading: Graded


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  • MCOM 175 - Social Media and Web Analytics

    3 units
    Fundamentals of social media and web analytics. How to transform data to actionable insights and develop campaign strategies. Data analytics tools, deriving insights from social metrics, and suggesting data informed decisions to intended audiences.

    Prerequisite(s): ADV 91  or PR 99 , and upper division standing; or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MCOM 180 - Independent Study

    1-6 units
    Independent study projects and activities supervised by a Journalism and Mass Communications faculty member.  Projects must be directly related to fields within the Journalism and Mass Communications School.  All undergraduate Advertising, Journalism, Public Relations and graduate Mass Communications students may enroll.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • MCOM 180ITL - JMC International Experience

    1-6 units
    Through international study students will examine globalization models to gain a global perspective on geopolitical and economic issues, media and integrated strategic communications, explore the concepts of global citizenship and global corporate citizenship, and learn how to analyze cultural differences.

    Course is repeatable for up to 9 units.

    Prerequisite(s): SJSU upper division undergraduate or graduate student, or by instructor’s permission.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MCOM 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: Mixed Grading


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  • MCOM 199A - Advertising & Public Relations Agency I

    3 units
    The first of a two-semester capstone course where seniors will work in teams in a School-sponsored Advertising and Public Relations Agency to plan and execute real-world integrated strategic campaigns as well as to prepare entries for national competitions. Enrollment by permission only.

    Prerequisite(s): PR Majors: PR 99 , PR 190  or PR 192 ; PR 191 ; ADV Majors: ADV 91 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • MCOM 199B - Advertising & Public Relations Agency II

    3 units
    The second of a two-semester capstone course where seniors will work in teams in a School-sponsored Advertising and Public Relations Agency to plan and execute real-world integrated strategic campaigns as well as to prepare entries for national competitions. Enrollment by permission only.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 199A .
    Grading: Graded


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  • MCOM 210 - Media and Social Issues

    3 units
    Selected readings and group discussions of significant published works dealing with mass communications: history, biography and appraisals; law and ethics of the print and broadcast media, advertising and public relations; public opinion and propaganda.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • MCOM 215 - New Media Visionaries

    3 units
    Class lecture series by visiting Silicon Valley leaders on the development of new media products, including such topics as idea generation, intellectual property, funding, design, development and integrated communication strategies.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to Graduate program.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MCOM 260 - Integrated Strategic Communications

    3 units
    Investigates the theory and practice of integrated communications to include promotion, advertising, public relations, direct marketing and branding. It explains how to integrate these processes of communication and how to develop a comprehensive integrated marketing communications plan.

    Prerequisite(s): Intro course in advertising, public relations or marketing, or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MCOM 270 - Communication Law and Public Policy

    3 units
    A case history approach to the law of communications, including libel, privacy and regulation of broadcasting. Major development and landmark decisions, with emphasis on contemporary ethical and social issues such as free-press/fair trial and new technology.

    Grading: Graded


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  • MCOM 280 - Communication Management

    3 units
    Explores the practice and theory of media management as it applies to: online media, newspapers, magazines, radio stations, television stations, advertising agencies, public relations firms, corporate communications and marketing communications. It incorporates leadership, media economics and conflict resolution.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MCOM 284 - Advanced User Experience

    3 units
    Students work in teams to create, develop and implement hypothetical Web and mobile applications while living the role of the interactive project manager, design manager and development manager. Class focuses on the rapidly changing creative and technological base of interactive Web and mobile application development. Admission to graduate program.

    Grading: Graded


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  • MCOM 285 - Web Design and Development

    3 units
    Introduction to website design, creation, and maintenance.  Popular web design and graphics programs including content management systems (WordPress), and Adobe XD.

    Grading: Graded


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  • MCOM 290 - Theory of Mass Communications

    3 units
    Basic theories of communications systems. Functional comparisons of various communications systems in relation to political structure. Communications theories in related disciplines of psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics and political science.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • MCOM 295 - Mass Communications Research

    3 units
    Methodologies of research in mass communications: historical, descriptive and empirical with emphasis on statistical aspects of data processing and interpretation.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 210  and MCOM 290  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MCOM 298A - Master’s Project I

    3 units
    Development of master’s project literature review and proposal. Identify and work with professional mentors. Collaborative teamwork as appropriate to project goals.

    Prerequisite(s): Advancement to Candidacy
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • MCOM 299 - Master’s Thesis

    3-6 units
    Supervised thesis in the field of mass communications. May be repeated for credit (not in same semester).

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy for the master’s degree and approval of thesis proposal.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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Master Archives and Records Administration
  

  • MARA 200 - Record and Recordkeeping Professions

    3 units
    Overview of the management and role of records and information in business, society and history.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.

    Course is not repeatable.

    Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated computer literacy through completion of required new student online technology workshop.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): This course satisfies graduate-level GWAR in this master’s program.


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  • MARA 204 - Management of Archives, Records, Inf. Governance

    3 units
    Overview of management and leadership roles and responsibilities in archives, records management, and information governance settings, and application of management principles, techniques and theories to program administration.

    Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated computer literacy through completion of required new student online technology workshop.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MARA 210 - Records Creation, Appraisal, and Retention

    3 units
    Overview of records creation and management processes and documentation of those processes. Topics include electronic records content management, digitization, physical records document control, legal compliance.

    Prerequisite(s): MARA 200 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • MARA 211 - Access, Storage and Retrieval of Records

    3 units
    Overview of archival and contemporary records and information access, storage and retrieval. Examines records and information classification retrieval systems, storage operations, archival reference service and outreach, legal and ethical access considerations, and user communities.

    Course is not repeatable.

    Prerequisite(s): MARA 200  and MARA 204 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • MARA 249 - Management of Digital Data, Information, Records

    3 units
    Principles and methods of managing data, information and records as operational, legal and historical evidence in digital environments. Examines the way in which new information technologies impact an organizations’ capacity to define, identify, control, manage, and preserve digital assets.

    Course is not repeatable.

    Prerequisite(s): MARA 200  and MARA 204 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • MARA 256 - 21st Century Archival Methods

    3 units
    Archival science and archival methods as presently practiced in archival repositories. Types of archival repositories. Influence of other disciplines on archives and vice versa. Focus on technological changes and their effects on traditional archival records, systems, methodologies.

    Course is not repeatable.

    Prerequisite(s): MARA 200 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • MARA 283 - Enterprise Content Management and Digital Preservation

    3 units
    Presents theoretical principles and practical aspects of digital content management and preservation. Explores challenges related to multiple file formats, standards, and retention requirements. Provides hands-on experience using both a digital content management system and a trusted digital repository.

    Prerequisite(s): MARA 210 , or MARA 211 , or MARA 249 
    Grading: Graded


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  • MARA 284 - Seminar in Archives and Records Management

    1-3 units
    This course explores current issues and practices in archives and records management such as Protecting Conflicting Rights in the Digital Environment, Archivist: Meet Web 2.0, Ethics and Computer Forensics, and Implications of Cloud Computing on Records Management.

    Course is repeatable for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): MARA 200  and MARA 204 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • MARA 285 - Research Methods in Records Management and Archival Science

    3 units
    Overview of research methods in the social sciences and their application to research about and within archives and records centers. Research design, human subjects, quantitative and qualitative methods, model studies, methodological critique and evaluation, data analysis and presentation. Not repeatable.

    Grading: Graded


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  • MARA 289 - Advanced Topics in Archives and Records Administration (ePortfolio)

    1-3 units
    Completion of the ePortfolio, integrating theory and practice, to satisfy the Culminating Experience, with the portfolio based on core competencies for archives and records administration professionals as outlined in the MARA 289 Handbook. Completed in final semester. Not repeatable.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): See information about eligibility by looking at the current MARA 289 Handbook and revising the section on “Eligibility”.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • MARA 292 - Professional Certification

    3 units
    Through consultation with advisor: preparation exercises, mock exams, information, work experience and registration guidance toward application, submission and completion (completion not required) of ICRM and/or ACA exams for professional certification(s) in archives and records administration. Not repeatable.

    Prerequisite(s): MARA 200 , MARA 202, MARA 204 , plus six advanced courses.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • MARA 294 - Professional Experiene

    3 units
    Completion of an internship assignment or an organizational consulting project, or a special project related to the field of archives, records management and/or information governance. Repeatable for up to 6 units of credit.

    Course is repeatable for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): MARA 200  and MARA 204 .
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • MARA 295 - Organizational Consulting Project (OCP)

    3 units
    Organizational Consulting Projects are submitted by an individual or organization, supervised by a professional archivist or records manager, and requires the application of the knowledge and skills developed throughout the program. Repeatable for up to 6 units.

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

    Prerequisite(s): MARA 200 , MARA 204 
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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Materials Engineering
  

  • MATE 25 - Introduction to Materials

    3 units
    Atomic and crystal structures; imperfections and atom movement; phase equilibria and transformations; boundaries; heat treatment of metals; mechanical, physical and chemical properties of engineering materials.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1A , PHYS 50 , and MATH 31 ; all with a grade of “C” or better. Allowed Declared Majors: Any Engineering.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 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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  • MATE 115 - Structure/Properties of Solids

    3 units
    Bonding and crystal structure; the space lattice and unit cell calculations; crystalline anisotropy; point, line and surface defects; phase equilibria and interpretation of phase diagrams; thermal activation and the vacancy mechanism of mass transport in solids.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 51  (with a grade of “C-” or better); MATH 33A ; CHEM 1B ; MATE 25 .
    Corequisite(s): ENGR 10 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 129 - Introduction to Integrated Circuits Processing and Design

    3 units
    Basic processes involved in fabrication of integrated circuits; semiconductor physics, material preparation, oxidation, diffusion; photolithographic, thin-film deposition and etching. Simple component layout and evaluation of device parameters.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 25  or MATE 153 .
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with EE 129 . Materials Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • MATE 131 - Fundamentals of Additive Manufacturing

    3 units
    Introduction to additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing, including development of AM, AM process chain, design for AM, and case studies. Focus on capabilities, limitations, and basic principles of various AM techniques, such as material extrusion, vat polymerization, powder bed fusion processes, material jetting, binder jetting, sheet lamination, and directed energy deposition processes. 

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 25  with “C” or better
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 135 - Introduction to Composite Materials

    3 units
    Introduction to theory, application, and design with composite materials, including high performance resin-matrix fibrous composites and metal-matrix materials. Topics include materials, test techniques, environmental effects, design considerations, and application requirements.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 25 .
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with AE 135  / ME 135 . Materials Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • MATE 143 - Principles of Scanning Electron Microscopy

    1 units
    Principles and practice of scanning electron microscopy. Basic theory and skills development of electron microscopy, including electron dispersive spectroscopy. Imaging and compositional analysis of conductive and non-conductive samples.

    Misc/Lab: 3 hour lab.

    Prerequisite(s): Introductory course in chemistry, physics or materials engineering.
    Grading: ABC-/NC Grading


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  • MATE 145 - Principles of Scanning Probe Microscopy

    1 units
    Principles and practice of various surface probe microscopies including AFM and STM.

    Prerequisite(s): Introductory course in chemistry, physics or materials engineering.
    Grading: ABC-/NC Grading


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  • MATE 151 - Solid State Thermodynamics

    3 units
    Analysis of the ideal and real behavior of gases, liquids and solids from a macroscopic viewpoint; 1st and 2nd Law; phase rule, volumetric properties of fluids; heat effects; solution theory and applications; vapor-liquid and solid-solid equilibrium; chemical reaction equilibria.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 115 
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Lecture 3 hours


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  • MATE 153 - Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Properties of Materials

    3 units
    Crystalline and energy band structure of materials, thermal properties and electrical conduction in semiconductors and metals, optical and magnetic properties of solids.

    Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 51 , CHEM 1A , EE 98 , and MATH 33A .
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 154 - Metals and Alloys

    3 units
    Thermal and mechanical processing of metals and alloys. Heat treatments, metallography and interpretation of microstructure. Biomedical, aerospace, automotive and other applications of metals discussed, including precipitation hardening of non-ferrous metal alloys, and the processing/structure/properties relationship in titanium alloys.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 115 .
    Corequisite(s): MATE 153  or ENGR 100W .
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 155 - Materials Selection and Process Design

    3 units
    Methodology for selecting materials in process design for engineering applications. Case studies emphasizing materials selection and process parameters. Evaluation of material performance, robust design, and process control on semiconductor manufacturing, bioengineering devices, energy storage and conversion, water purification applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 115 , CHE 162 , and ENGR 10 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 165 - Photovoltaic Fabrication/Testing Lab

    1 units
    Laboratory course covering photovoltaic (solar cell) design, fabrication, and testing. TCAD simulation tools will be used in design. Fabrication processes will include cleaning, surface texturing, deposition, diffusion, metallization, photolithography, etching, and electrical testing.

    Misc/Lab: Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 25  or MATE 153  or corequisite of MATE 129 .
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with EE 165 . Materials Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • MATE 168 - Microfluid Fabrication and Design

    1 units
    Hands-on design, fabrication, and testing of microfluidic devices. Processes including photolithography, soft lithography, and plasma bonding. Design problems for microfluidic devices. Introduction to microfluidics simulation.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 25  or MATE 153  or MATE 129  / EE 129 .
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with EE 168  / ME 168 . Mechanical Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • MATE 169 - Microelectromechanical Systems Fabrication and Design

    1 units
    Hands-on design, fabrication, and testing of micro electro-mechanical systems (MEMS). Processes including photolithography, etching, and metal deposition applied to MEMS. Design problems for MEMS transducer components. Introduction to MEMS simulation.

    Misc/Lab: Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 25  or MATE 153  or MATE 129  / EE 129 .
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with EE 169  / ME 169 . Mechanical Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • MATE 175 - Biomaterials

    3 units
    Properties, function, design, characterization, and evaluation of biomaterials used in biosensors, drug delivery systems, bioimaging, biofilms, biocoatings, and bio/nano applications. Fundamental materials properties and chemistry of inorganic biomaterials such as ceramics, metals, composites, glasses; and organic biomaterials including DNA/RNA/protein/peptide systems, polymers, and hydrogels. Interconnectedness of the structure/processing/property relationship and processing conditions and their effect on resulting physical and mechanical properties.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 25  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 180 - Individual Studies

    1-3 units
    Individual work on special topics by arrangement.

    Prerequisite(s): Major form on file with department and instructor consent. Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • MATE 185 - Ceramics

    3 units
    Structure, properties and processing of crystalline and glassy ceramics, including defect thermodynamics, surfaces, ternary phase equilibria, and sintering. Applications include solid oxide fuel cells, oxide based chemical sensors, ceramics for biomedical and dental applications, and processing of electronic components.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 115 , MATE 151 ; MATE majors must also satisfiy Jr. Core requirements.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 186 - Polymers

    3 units
    Structure and properties of solid polymers; chemistry; thermal transitions; mechanical, electrical and optical properties; influence of chemical structure and processing on properties; applications.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 25  (with a grade of “C”)
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 193 - Special Topics in Materials Characterization Lab

    2 units
    Hands-on laboratory experience in the characterization of special classes of materials including biomaterials, polymers, hydrogels, proteins, and cells, with emphasis on understanding the structure-property-performance relationship in the design and function of materials. Topics selected from chemical characterization, biological characterization, scattering and imaging methods, mechanical techniques, thermal analysis techniques, and surface modification techniques.

    Lecture 1 hour/Lab 3 hours.

    Course may be repeated for credit for different topics for a maximum of 4 units.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of Junior Core with a C- or better, ENGR 100W . For ChE, MatE, or closely related majors. Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 195 - Mechanical Behavior of Materials

    3 units
    Elasticity, plasticity, anelasticity; deformation mechanisms; effect of microstructure and imperfections; fatigue, creep, fracture; plane stress and plane strain; failure analysis for structural applications involving engineering devices and systems, bulk and nanomaterials, material compatibility, and interfacial bonding in thin films.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 115 , ENGR 100W , CHE 162 , CE 99 ; MatE majors must satisfy the Junior core.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 197 - Cooperative Education Project

    3 units
    Part or full-time on-site paid work experience based on a pre-approved project assignment in area of student’s career objective. Oral presentations, written final report and evaluation by project supervisor. Approved technical elective.

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with AVIA 197  / CHE 197  / CMPE 197  / EE 197  / ENGR 197  / ISE 197  / ME 197  / TECH 197 . General Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • MATE 198B - Senior Design Project

    2 units
    Apply materials engineering principles to the design and implementation of an approved materials engineering project, Integrate global and social issues in engineering.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 1 hour/Lab 3 hours.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies V: Culture, Civil & Global Understanding when taken as part of the MATE Major sequence.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 198A  with a minimum grade of “C”.
    Corequisite(s): ENGR 195B  
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Meets GE Areas S and V when course is taken in combination with: MATE 198A , ENGR 195A  and ENGR 195B .


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  • MATE 199 - Special Topics in Chemical and Materials Engineering

    3 units
    Special Topics in Chemical and Materials Engineering. Content varies from semester to semester. Course is repeatable for a total of 6 units.

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

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with CHE 199 . Chemical Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • MATE 205 - Advanced Mechanical Behavior of Solids

    3 units
    Structure-property relationships in mechanical behavior of materials, including elastic, anelastic and plastic behavior; creep characteristics, fracture, testing methods, dislocation dynamics, strengthening mechanisms.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 115  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 210 - Experimental Methods in Materials Engineering

    3 units
    Advanced study of experimental techniques used in materials engineering, including data acquisition and analysis, experiment design strategy and hands-on operation of advanced equipment.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hour/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 115  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 215 - Solid State Materials Engineering

    3 units
    Electrical, optical and magnetic properties. Includes wave mechanics, bonding theory, energy band theory, electronic transport, conduction, semiconduction and insulation.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 115  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 220 - Principles and Applications of Electrochemistry

    3 units
    Applied electrochemical systems, such as fuel cells, batteries, electrolytic plating, electrosynthesis. Environmental degradation in biological and material systems. Modern electrochemical techniques in analytical chemistry, including polargraphy, cyclic voltammetry, coulometric and pulse methods.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 155  (or equivalent) or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 232 - Plasma Processing of Materials

    3 units
    Principles of low temperature plasmas used for materials processing, including plasma fundamentals, plasma chemistry, collision and heating mechanisms and diagnostics. Material interactions in plasma assisted etching, deposition, and surface treatment will be emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 33A , MATE 25 , and PHYS 51  or equivalent courses.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 241 - Advanced Methods of Materials Characterization

    3 units
    Methods for characterization and analysis of bulk materials, films, nanoscale structures and surfaces.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division undergraduate course in chemistry, condensed matter physics or materials.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 244 - Introduction to Materials Informatics and Data Sciences

    3 units
    Introduction to machine learning for materials engineers and other disciplines interested in materials, and materials informatics techniques and related data science practices. Course will cover different types of material databases used in prediction of processing-structure and structure-property relationships.

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


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  • MATE 250 - Advanced Computational Materials Engineering

    3 units
    Provides hands-on experience with various methods in computational materials science and engineering, including electronic structure calculation and molecular simulation using various software packages such as Gaussian, Quantum Espresso, VASP, LAMMPS and other online tools and visualization software packages such as Xcrysden, and VESTA. The course examines the theoretical details of these various computational methods and their application, and require critical reading of literature papers and computation of materials properties.

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


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  • MATE 251 - Advanced Solid State Thermodynamics

    3 units
    Thermodynamics of phase changes, nucleation and growth, martensitic changes, diffusion, rate theory, structural changes accompanying transformation, applications of theoretical concepts to materials development.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 115  and MATE 151  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 260 - Theory of Semiconductor Materials

    3 units
    Advanced theory of constitution, structure and energy bands in semiconductors; material requirements of devices; different methods of doping, interconnection, isolation of circuits, material processing and failure analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 25 , MATE 115 , MATE 153  or MATE 129  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 265 - Principles of Nanomaterials

    3 units
    The fundamental properties of nanomaterials including thermodynamic, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, optical and biochemical properties and synthesis and characterization. Applications including nanomaterials for structural composites, memory and logic devices, clean renewable energy technologies, bio materials in drug delivery, and aerospace applications.

    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1A , EE 98 , MATH 33A , PHYS 51 , MATE 25 , and MATE 153 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 270 - Methods of Thin Film Deposition

    3 units
    Chemical and physical methods of thin film deposition including evaporation, sputtering, chemical vapor deposition, and electroplating. Thermodynamics and kinetics of growth; considerations for reactor design; control of deposition to alter film properties; deposition processes used for metals, dielectrics and semiconductors.

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 152  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATE 280 - Graduate Research

    1-3 units
    Supervised individual research or directed studies for the student with adequate preparation.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 10 units.

    Grading: Credit / No Credit

    Note(s): Not available to Open University students.


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  • MATE 280I - Graduate Research Internship

    1-3 units
    Supervised individual research or directed studies for the student with adequate preparation.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 10 units.

    Grading: Credit / No Credit

    Note(s): Not available to Open University students. This course is for students completing their research work at an off campus location.


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  • MATE 281 - MS Thesis/Project Preparation Seminar

    1 units
    Development of project or thesis proposal.

    Misc/Lab: Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Classified standing, completion of minimum 9 units towards MS degree, candidacy form submitted, satisfactory completion of university graduate writing requirement.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit

    Cross-listed with CHE 281 . Materials Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • MATE 297 - Special Topics in Materials Engineering

    1-4 units
    Special topics to augment regularly-scheduled graduate courses.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing or instructor permission.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): By arrangement only.


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  • MATE 298I - Master’s Project Internship

    1-2 units
    For students completing their MATE Master’s Plan B (Project) work at an off-campus location. 

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 2 units.

    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • MATE 299I - Master’s Thesis Internship

    1-3 units
    For students completing their MATE Master’s thesis work at an off-campus location.

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

    Prerequisite(s): MATE 281 , MATE 298 . MATE 298  may be taken co-currently with instructor approval.  Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • MATE 1290R - Culminating Experience Supervision

    1 units
    Continued work on dissertation, thesis, or project or in preparation for comprehensive exams beyond the minimum required units for cases in which final deliverables are still in progress and all other degree requirements except the culminating experience have been fulfilled.

    Prerequisite(s): Outstanding RP grade in a previous semester in MATE 298  or MATE 299  
    Grading: CR/NC, No Degree Credit

    Note(s): No Degree Credit


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Mathematics and Statistics
  

  • MATH 1 - Mathematical Reasoning

    3 units
    Focus on foundational mathematical skills and knowledge in the context of contemporary society.

    Satisfies B4: Mathematical Concepts

    Corequisite(s): MATH 1001S  required for Math Enrollment Categories M-III and M-IV. Allowed Declared Majors: College of Engineering, College of Science, College of Business, Economics, Packaging, or Undeclared.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATH 10 - Mathematics for General Education

    3 units
    Topics include methods of proof, problem solving, trigonometry, probability, statistics, applications to scheduling and apportionment, population studies, consumer math, theory of games, polyhedra, networks, graph theory, linear programming.

    Satisfies B4: Mathematical Concepts

    Prerequisite(s): Math Enrollment Category M-I or M-II, or MATH 1  with a grade of C- or better.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATH 10A - Mathematics in Art and Music

    3 units
    An accessible look into some beautiful ideas of mathematics in art and music. Topics include plane symmetries, tilings, perspective drawing, musical intervals, scales and temperament, timbre and periodic functions. GE Area: B4.

    Satisfies B4: Mathematical Concepts

    Corequisite(s): MATH 1010AS  required for Math Enrollment Categories M-III and M-IV.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATH 10D - Probability, Data Science, Ethics, and You

    3 units
    An accessible introduction to the basic principles of probability and data science with a focus on ethical considerations.

    Satisfies B4: Mathematical Concepts

    Corequisite(s): MATH 1010DS  required for Math Enrollment Categories M-III and M-IV.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATH 10P - Mathematics in Politics

    3 units
    An accessible look into some beautiful ideas of mathematics in politics. Topics include voting systems, apportionment and gerrymandering.

    Satisfies B4: Mathematical Concepts

    Corequisite(s): MATH 1010PS  required for Math Enrollment Categories M-III and M-IV.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATH 12 - Number Systems

    3 units
    Structure of the real number system, numeration systems, elementary number theory, and problem-solving techniques; technology integrated throughout the course. This course is intended for future elementary teachers.  The sequence of Math 12, MATH 105 , and MATH 106  satisfies subject matter competence in K-8 mathematics.

    Satisfies B4: Mathematical Concepts

    Prerequisite(s):  Two years of high school algebra; one year of high school geometry; Math Enrollment Category M-I or M-II, or MATH 1  with a grade of C- or better.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATH 15F - Statway Part A: Statistics-Concepts & Methods

    3 units
    Concepts and methods of statistics with an emphasis on data analysis. Topics include methods for collecting data graphical and numerical descriptive statistics, correlation, simple linear regression, basic concepts of probability, confidence intervals and hypothesis test for means and proportions, and chi-square tests. Must complete UNVS 15F /UNVS 15S  sequence to satisfy GE Area B4.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 1 hour / Activity 4 hours

    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with UNVS 15F . Mathematics and Statistics is responsible for scheduling.


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  • MATH 15S - Statway Part B: Statistics-Concepts & Methods

    3 units
    Concepts and methods of statistics with an emphasis on data analysis. Topics include methods for collecting data graphical and numerical descriptive statistics, correlation, simple linear regression, basic concepts of probability, confidence intervals and hypothesis test for means and proportions, and chi-square tests. Completion with a grade of C- or better satisfies the GE Area B4 Mathematical Concepts requirement.

    Lecture 1 hour / Activity 4 hours

    Satisfies B4: Mathematical Concepts

    Prerequisite(s): UNVS 15F  with a grade of C- or better or concurrent enrollment in UNVS 1015W .
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with UNVS 15S . Mathematics and Statistics is responsible for scheduling.


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  • MATH 18A - College Algebra

    3 units
    Review of basic algebra. Complex numbers, functions, graphs, polynomials, inverse functions, exponential and logarithmic functions.

    Satisfies B4: Mathematical Concepts

    Prerequisite(s): Math Enrollment Category M-I, M-II, or M-III; or MATH 1  with a grade of C- or better. MATH 1018AS  required as a corequisite for Enrollment Categories M-III and M-IV, and recommended for Enrollment Category M-II.
    Corequisite(s): MATH 18AW  recommended.
    Grading: Graded


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  • MATH 18AW - College Algebra Workshop

    1 units
    Students work in groups on college algebra material to help them understand college algebra concepts more thoroughly since it is the groundwork for success in future math courses.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 2 hours.

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

    Corequisite(s): MATH 18A 
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • MATH 18B - Trigonometry

    3 units
    Trigonometric functions: Unit circle, right triangle, analytic; trigonometric identities. Analytic geometry (conic sections). Other topics chosen from: polar coordinates and complex numbers; vectors in two and three dimensions. 

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 18A  with a grade of “C-” or better.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): With MATH 18A , preparation for MATH 30 /MATH 30X .


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  • MATH 18BW - Trigonometry Workshop

    1 units
    Students work in groups on trigonometry material presented in MATH 18B , to help them understand trigonometry concepts more thoroughly.

    Activity 2 hours.

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

    Corequisite(s): MATH 18B .
    Grading: Credit / No Credit


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  • MATH 19 - Precalculus

    5 units
    Preparation for calculus: polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions; analytic geometry.

    Lecture 4 hour/lab 3 hours.

    Satisfies B4: Mathematical Concepts.

    Prerequisite(s): Math Enrollment Category M-I, M-II, or M-III; or MATH 1  with a grade of C- or better.
    Corequisite(s): MATH 1019S  required as a corequisite for Enrollment Category M-III, and recommended for Enrollment Category M-II.
    Grading: ABC-/NC Grading


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  • MATH 19W - Precalculus Workshop

    1 units
    Designed to help all students excel in MATH 19 . Students work in groups on challenging problems to help them understand precalculus concepts more deeply and lay the groundwork for success in future math courses.

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

    Corequisite(s): enrollment in MATH 19  is required.
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • MATH 30 - Calculus I

    3 units
    Introduction to calculus including limits, continuity, differentiation, applications and introduction to integration. Graphical, algebraic and numerical methods of solving problems.

    Satisfies B4: Mathematical Concepts

    Prerequisite(s): Math Enrollment Category M-I or M-II and satisfactory score on the Precalculus Proficiency Assessment; MATH 19  with a grade of B or better to waive the exam; or MATH 18A  and MATH 18B , with a grade of B or better in each to waive the exam. 
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Students repeating MATH 30 are not eligible for this class and must take MATH 30X , but grade forgiveness can apply. MATH 30X is replacing MATH 30P and MATH 30PL. 


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  • MATH 30W - Calculus I Workshop

    2 units
    Designed to help all students excel in Calculus I. Students work in groups on challenging calculus problems to help them understand the concepts in Calculus I more deeply and lay the groundwork for success in future math courses.

    Lab 6 hours.

    Corequisite(s): MATH 30X .
    Grading: Credit / No Credit

    Note(s): The workshop is 2 units. Activities in this workshop include embedded Precalculus review as well Calculus I material.


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