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2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Teacher Education
  
  

  • EDTE 261 - Cross-Cultural Communication for Teachers: Critical Studies in Language, Culture and Narrative

    3 units
    Study of cross-cultural communication for teachers with a focus on theory and practice related to language, culture and narrative in educational settings.

    Prerequisite(s): EDTE 225 or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • EDTE 262 - Classroom Issues in the Language/Literacy Development of L2 Learners

    3 units
    Theories of first and second language acquisition and their application to teaching reading, writing and SDAIE in linguistically diverse classrooms.

    Prerequisite(s): EDEL 108A  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • EDTE 290C - Research on Literacy Across the Curriculum for an Equitable Society

    3 units
    Emphasis on research/teacher inquiry with attention to research designs and methods from various disciplinary perspectives for the study of literacy. An historical look at three additional program themes: Reading and Writing Across Cultures and the Curriculum; Second Language Learners; and The politics of Literacy.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement.

    Repeatable for credit.

    Grading: Graded

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


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  • EDTE 292 - Writing Across Cultures and the Curriculum

    3 units
    Research, theory and practice of writing development of instruction for native and nonnative English speakers. Emphasis on writing in an integrated curriculum.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): EDEL 108A  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

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


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  • EDTE 1290R - Culminating Experience Supervision

    1 units
    Continued work on thesis or project beyond minimum required units, for cases in which final deliverables are still in progress.

    Prerequisite(s): RP grade in a preceding thesis or project semester.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP

    Note(s): No Degree Credit.

    Elementary Education is responsible for scheduling.


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Technology
  

  • TECH 20A - Computer-Aided-Graphics

    2 units
    Introduction to Computer-Aided-Graphical communication tools. Orthographic projections, section and auxiliary views and dimensioning standards. Development of visualization and technical sketching skills in conjunction with orthographic and pictorial projections. Dimensioning and tolerancing utilizing 2D and 3D commercially available software.

    Misc/Lab: 1 hour lecture and 3 hours lab

    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 25 - Introduction to Materials Technology

    3 units
    Designed to introduce students to materials used to make consumer and commercial products. Including metals, plastics, and composites. How materials impact our lives and standard of living. Materials selection and the role of experimentation, testing and evaluation procedures.

    Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): MATH 18A  or equivalent.
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 1A  or CHEM 30A  or equivalent. 
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 31 - Quality Assurance and Control

    3 units
    Introduction to concepts and statistical methods that companies use to manage and improve quality. Sampling inspection, statistical process control, quality function deployment, cost of quality, design of experiment and Taguchi’s method for designing in quality.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS2 90  or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 41 - Machine Shop Safety

    1 units
    Introduction to basic machine shop safety and skills. Fabricating of mechanical components and assemblies from engineering drawings, performing tolerance inspection, developing fabrication process plans.

    Course is repeatable for up to 3 units.

    Prerequisite(s): ME 20 , TECH 20A , CE 20  or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with ME 41 . Technology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • TECH 42 - Manufacturing and Machine Shop Projects and Practices

    1 units
    Individual manufacturing processes and machine shop practices. Fabrication of mechanical components and assemblies in fulfillment of senior, course, special, and approved student club assignments and projects.

    Misc/Lab: 3 hours lab

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 4 units.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 41 /ME 41  (with grade “C-” or better).
    Grading: Credit/No Credit

    Cross-listed with ME 42 . Technology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • TECH 45 - Sustainable Facilities Design & Planning

    3 units
    Construction, planning, and maintenance of physical facilities and equipment for sustainable manufacturing operations. Green and sustainable practices and standards, plant facilities layout/design, regulatory and environmental compliance, safety/security and energy conservation. Production line planning and OSHA and NIOSH standards.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 20A , CE 20  or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 46 - Machine Operation and Management

    3 units
    Current machining processes using computer numerically-controlled and manual machines, including turning, milling, drilling, grinding, and sawing machines. Manual and computer-aided part programming. Management of machining environment including processes, tooling, instruments, equipment, personnel safety.

    Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 20A . 
    Corequisite(s): TECH 41 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 60 - Introduction to Electronics

    3 units
    Emphasizes practical electronics applications and products. DC and AC theory; Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, Power Laws, network theorems, schematic diagrams, instrumentation and measurement, and functions of discrete components.

    Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): MATH 71  or MATH 71X  or MATH 30  or MATH 30X  or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 62 - Analog Circuits

    3 units
    Semiconductor theory; p-n junction, bipolar transistors, JFETs and MOSFETs, optoelectronic devices. Operational amplifiers and 555 timers. Device applications: comparators, signal generators, active filters, instrumentation amplifiers, voltage regulators and power supplies.

    Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 60 , MATH 71  or MATH 71X  or MATH 30  or MATH 30X . 
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 63 - Analog and Digital Circuits

    3 units
    Logic gates emphasizing TTL and CMOS. Design techniques. Combinational circuits, counters, registers, multiplexers, Semiconductor theory. Operational amplifiers. Device applications, signal generators, voltage regulators and power supplies.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 60 , MATH 71  MATH 71X  or MATH 30  MATH 30X  or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.


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  • TECH 65 - Introduction to Networks

    3 units
    Introduction to networks and networking concepts. Network architectures. Network media. Configuring network operating systems. Making networks work. Network topology, standards and protocols. Basic network design.

    Lecture 2 hour/lab 3 hours.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): TECH 60 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 66 - Network Administration

    3 units
    Internetworking devices and systems. Network Administration and Support. Enterprise and Distributed Networks. Wide-Area and Large Scale Networks. Solving Network problems. Using the Resources of the Internet. Future networking technologies. Telemeter networks. Manufacturing Automation. Systems Networks, Storage area network.

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

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 65 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 67 - Introduction to Internet of Things

    3 units
    Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT) fundamentals, development of the knowledge and skills required for related technologies and hands-on, problem-solving experience. Designing and connecting IoT devices to capture data and control the physical world.

    Misc/Lab: Lec 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 60 , TECH 65 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 68 - Internet of Things Systems

    3 units
    Cyber-physical systems as control systems, including problem formulation, mathematical representation, and analysis. IoT system components of switching, routing, security, wireless, virtualization, and their integration into end-to-end IoT systems.

    Misc/Lab: Lec 2 hours/Lab 3 hours

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 67 .
    Corequisite(s): CMPE 30 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 115 - Automation and Control

    3 units
    Theory and application of automation elements including analog and digital sensors, controllers, indicators, actuators. Control modes for proportional, derivative, and integral control systems. Hands-on integration practices among PLC, robots, automatic identification devices, computers, and other industrial equipment.

    Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 60 , PHYS 2A , PHYS 2B , MATH 71  or MATH 71X .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 136 - Software Quality Management

    3 units
    Software quality management standard processes and techniques, certification standards. Web programming application. Mobile network applications. Software testing methodology. Role of software quality managers in a computer network system organization.

    Misc/Lab: 2hrs lecture/3hrs lab

    Prerequisite(s):  CMPE 30 , BUS2 90 , TECH 173 
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 139 - Quality Management

    3 units
    Planning, designing and managing the performance of quality in an organization. Synthesis, modeling and application of total quality management to case studies in manufacturing and service industries.

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

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 31 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 140 - Green & Sustainable Product Design

    3 units
    Advanced product and process design with a focus on green and sustainable design and on manufacturing green products. Analysis of process and material selection for environmental impact. Composite and advanced materials processing. Laboratory exercises and planning for green manufacturing.

    Lecture 3 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Course is repeatable for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 20A ; CHEM 1A  or CHEM 30B ; MATH 71  or MATH 71X  or MATH 30  or MATH 30X .
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with ME 140 . Technology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • TECH 143 - Polymers and Composites Fabrication Technology

    3 units
    Fundamental aspects of modern manufacturing technology using polymeric and composite materials. Hands-on lab exercises in casting, molding, coating, thermoforming and fiber reinforcement. Concepts of design, analysis and fabrication.

    Activity 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 20A , CHEM 1A  and PHYS 2A .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 145 - Lean Manufacturing

    3 units
    Exploration and practice of techniques for reducing waste to optimize the value stream in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing environments. Toyota Production System, Value Stream Mapping, 7 Wastes, 5S, Just-in-Time, TPM, Kaizen.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS5 140  or BUS5 145  or ISE 140 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 146 - 3D Printing and Applications

    3 units
    Introduction to technologies in 3D printing, equipment, processes, and materials. Applications for a variety of markets and industry in accelerating time to market for products, improving manufacturing operations, and efficiency. Hands-on experience through CAD design to product realization.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 20A , TECH 25 , TECH 140 
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 147 - Green Manufacturing Analysis & Management

    3 units
    Design, operation, and control of green production systems using techniques to promote sustainability and minimize environmental impact. Emphasis is on the physical design of high performance manufacturing and will include production flow, scheduling, work flow, layout of manufacturing plants, and material handling.

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

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 45 , TECH 46 , TECH 115 .
    Pre/Corequisite(s): TECH 140 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 149 - Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems

    3 units
    Integration of all aspects of a manufacturing enterprise using computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) technologies. Design development and implementation of manufacturing systems using project management techniques and team work.

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

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

    Pre/Corequisite(s): TECH 145 , TECH 147 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 163 - Telecommunications Systems

    3 units
    Communication systems. Types of Modulation. Transmitters and receivers. Digital communications. Data transmission. Digital modulation and modems. Multiplexing and multiple-assess techniques. Wireless communication systems. Microwave devices. Satellite communications. Fiber optics systems.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 62 , TECH 63 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 165 - Wireless Communications Technologies

    3 units
    Digital wireless technologies. RF Communications. Wireless Personal Area Networks. Wireless Local Area Networks. Wireless Metropolitan Area Networks. Wireless Satellite Fixed Broadband. Wireless Wide Area Networks. Radio Frequency Identification. Wireless Communication in Business. Emerging wireless technologies

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hour/Lab 3 hours

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 63 , TECH 65 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 167 - Control Systems

    3 units
    Theory and applications of feedback systems, transfer functions and block diagrams. Transducers, analog and digital controllers, signal conditioners and transmission. Analysis, testing, and troubleshooting of electronic systems with feedback.

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

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 63 , TECH 115 , and CMPE 30  or CS 49C  or CS 49J .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 169 - Applied Electronic Design

    3 units
    Design, test, simulation, development and implementation of electronic systems for control of industrial processes using project management techniques and team work. Hardware, software, and system interfacing.

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

    Pre/Corequisite(s): TECH 167 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 170 - Connected Products Applications

    3 units
    Introduction to connected products and applications, defining user (UX) for web and software and UX for Connected Things. Presenting models of human-computer interaction, design processes and product/service definition and strategy. Cases studies of IoT systems and design. 

    Misc/Lab: Lec 2 hours/ Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 68 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 171 - Network Security & Prevention Management

    3 units
    Approaches to IT system security including physical, application, operating system, cyber-, and network security. Using switches, routers, adaptive security appliance, firewalls, and intrusion protection systems to implement comprehensive security policies. IPv4 and IPv6 security, VPN technology.

    Misc/Lab: Lec 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 65 , TECH 66 , TECH 170 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 172 - Database Server System Management

    3 units
    Practical big data analytics and management systems. Issues and problems involved in massive on-line repository systems. Current practical techniques for satisfying the needs of such systems. Current approaches that are likely to provide a basis for tomorrows solutions.

    Misc/Lab: Lec 2 hours/Lab 3 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 171 , TECH 173 , TECH 179 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 173 - Cloud Computing System Management

    3 units
    Technologies, hardware and software applications in cloud computing. Implementation of cloud computing in the enterprise through exploration of public and private clouds, comparison. Performance monitoring of data traffic flow and process improvement for the required server systems.

    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 174 - Blockchain Technology and Applications

    3 units
    Fundamentals and applications of Blockchain Technology; transparent, secure, immutable and distributed database used as the underlying technology for Cryptocurrency. Types of Blockchain and real-life applications for potentially disruptive technology and its impact on business world and society.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 30  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 175 - Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

    3 units
    Techniques to collect and analyze sensor data to maximize industrial systems efficiency through predictive and preventive maintenance, machines monitoring, supply-chain optimization, smart energy, smart grid, big data analytics, smart connected systems, and cyber threats prevention.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 30  and TECH 65 ; or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 176 - Machine Learning Technology and Applications

    3 units
    Overview of machine learning in computer network systems with emphasis on practical applications focusing on supervised and unsupervised techniques and methods, including classification and clustering. Emphasis on big data analytics and data mining.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 30  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 179 - Cyber Security System Management

    3 units
    Key issues associated with protecting information assets. Levels of protection and respons to security incidents. Planning for security and management of the system. Application of software, cryptography, encryption methods. Mobile and cloud systems security.

    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 190 - Senior Seminar in Technology

    3 units
    Current industry analysis and career development. Technology trends in manufacturing and electronics. Leadership skills for a technology professional. Ethics for technology managers.

    Prerequisite(s): Graduating senior, major form completed.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 190A - Senior Project I

    3 units
    Half of one-year senior team design projects. Professional Development and Proposal preparation with feasibility plans, specifications, oral/written reports, and career and professional seminar participation. Project proceeds over two semesters from problem definition and design to validation, prototype construction, and testing.

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of major lower division requirements, senior standing, and consent of instructor.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 190B - Senior Project II

    3 units
    Second half of a one-year team project carried out under faculty supervision. Review, construction, testing, and evaluation of the design from TECH 190A  culminating in demonstrations and written and oral presentations to faculty and peers.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 190A  with a C or better
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 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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  • TECH 195 - Cooperative Internship

    1-3 units
    Provides an educational strategy that links classroom learning and student interest with the acquisition of knowledge in an applied work setting. Students undertake a significant experiential learning opportunity, typically with a company, non-profit, governmental, or community-based organization.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing, course contract, instructor consent
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • TECH 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  / MATE 197  / ME 197 . General Engineering is responsible for scheduling.


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  • TECH 198 - Technology and Civilization

    3 units
    History, development, and use of technology in different cultures. Technology’s impact on society, global environment, the workplace, cultural values, gender roles, and newly industrialized countries of the world.

    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 CMPE 198  / ENGR 198  / ME 198 . Technology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • TECH 199A - Special Topics in Electronics & Cmp Tech

    3 units
    Fundamentals of being a successful college student on the path to a profession in Industrial Technology. Hands-on project oriented course with applications in manufacturing systems, robotics, plant operation, materials and handling, computer network systems, IoT, and internet hardware.  Guest speakers and tours of related industries. 

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

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 199B - Special Topics in Manufacturing Systems

    3 units
    Special topics in Manufacturing Systems. Content varies from semester to semester. Repeatable for a total of 6 units.

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

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 200 - Research Methods for Engineering and Technology

    3 units
    Current applied research methods applied to problems in engineering, technology, and other technical fields. Exposure to current literature, scientific/technological research ethics, research and experimental design and methods, skills in research proposal development and locating funding.

    Satisfies GWAR: Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement

    Prerequisite(s): STAT 115  (or equivalent) and graduate standing.
    Grading: Graded

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


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  • TECH 230 - Six-Sigma and Continuous Improvement Systems Management

    3 units
    Six-Sigma quality systems for design production and business processes. Statistical foundations, implementation strategies, and practical industrial applications. Methods and practices of achieving continuous quality improvement, defect reduction, project planning and management methods to achieve universal participation in process improvement.

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


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  • TECH 231 - Systems Reliability and Maintainability

    3 units
    Analysis of models for systems reliability including static, dynamic, and probabilistic engineering models; reliability estimation and optimization, life cycle prediction techniques; failure modes and effects analysis; maintainability prediction and analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 230 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 232 - Advanced Statistical Process Control

    3 units
    Analysis of advanced statistical process control (SPC) systems for monitoring and controlling process performance. Statistical methods for sample selection, probability theory, partition of variation, blanket studies, out-of-control action plans, process capability measurement, and SPC implementation strategies and analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): STAT 115 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 233 - Design and Analysis of Experiments

    3 units
    Analysis of experimental design strategies for process and design improvement. Industrial application of single factor, multi-factor, and optimization designs. Experimental analysis using t-tests, ANOVA, Chi-square, linear and multiple regression techniques. Model building and model validation.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): TECH 232 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 234 - Quality Systems Management: ISO 9000 and 14000

    3 units
    Strategies for developing and implementing ISO standards: Project management and planning, cost estimation, supply chain management, audit plans and documentation systems for ISO system compliance. Analysis of ISO 9000 and 14000 quality systems for product design, development and production.

    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 235 - Measurement Systems and Analysis

    3 units
    Analysis of variables and attributes methods for measurement systems analysis and control including; repeatability, reproducibility, accuracy, linearity and stability. A survey of measurement and testing systems; dimensional metrology, destructive and nondestructive testing, calibration methods, and inspection equipment and techniques.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 232 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 239 - Design Assurance in Product Development

    3 units
    Analysis of product development strategies, understanding design constraints and market conditions, design and configuration control systems, documentation and revision control systems, design for manufacturability, phase review approaches for new product introduction, design reviews, and developing and maintaining design guidelines.

    Prerequisite(s): TECH 200 , TECH 230  and TECH 234 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • TECH 298 - Graduate Project

    2-4 units
    Graduate study research of professional problems.

    Prerequisite(s): Admission to candidacy for the master’s degree and instructor consent. Not available to Open University Students.
    Grading: Mandatory CR/NC/RP


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  • TECH 1290R - Culminating Experience Supervision

    1 units
    Continued work on thesis or project.

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

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

    Note(s): No Degree Credit.


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Theatre Arts
  

  • TA 5 - Acting

    3 units
    Basic acting class for non-theatre arts majors. Exploration of inner and external resources for performance, analysis of text and character, guidelines for successful rehearsal and performance. Learning to be seen, heard, understood and believed.

    Satisfies C1: Arts

    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 10 - Theatre Appreciation

    3 units
    Study of the historical and cultural contexts of theatre around the world. Seeing and critical writing about plays. Hands-on experiences in the arts and crafts of live theatre.

    Satisfies C1: Arts

    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 13 - Great Comedies for Theatre

    3 units
    This course is designed to introduce students to comedic dramatic literature and the performance techniques to stimulate the proper audience response.

    Satisfies C2: Letters

    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 15 - Voice and Diction

    3 units
    Voice production and articulation for the performer. Voice and speech improvement through guided exercises in posture/relaxation, respiration, phonation, resonance and articulation. Standard American diction taught through use of the International Phonetic Alphabet.

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

    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 17 - Intermediate Acting

    3 units
    Scene Study class based on Stanislavsky Method.  Students rehearse and memorize contemporary scenes performed for critique by the instructor. Acting techniques will focus on analysis, internal methods and characterization for playing scenes. Lab exercises additionally will include disciplined stage movement and improvisation techniques.

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

    Prerequisite(s): TA 5 
    Pre/Corequisite(s): TA 11  
    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 48 - Voice & Movement for the Actor

    3 units
    Course focuses on using voice & movement to understand different stages of human life, in its biological and cultural configurations we bring to the stage. Voice and movement shapes, unites and differentiates our communications and expressions as performers.

    Satisfies E: Human Understanding & Development

    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 51A - Scenery and Props for the Performing Arts

    1 units
    Introduction to facilities, materials and tools; safety guidelines for production shop and stage. Standard construction techniques and production vocabulary.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Lec and Misc/Lab


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  • TA 51B - Costume for the Performing Arts

    1 units
    Costume production laboratory introducing costume construction techniques and materials, basic alteration techniques, costume craft techniques; costume shop organization, management, personnel and equipment.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 2 hours.

    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 51C - Lighting & Sound for the Performing Arts

    1 units
    Supervised hands-on activity with individual instruction in basic techniques and tools used in lighting and sound for the stage.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 2 hours.

    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 55 - Intro to Design for Theatre

    3 units
    An introduction to the expansive field of visual and audio design for the performing arts, including scenic design, costume design, lighting design, sound design, and video/projection design. In exploring the practice of these rapidly evolving forms, students will exercise strategies for applying creative, fine-arts based solutions to a variety of challenges. Students will learn how theatrical designers collaborate and respond to literary prompts, such as play scripts, with art and technology to create physiological environments that impart psychological and social meanings. Students will also have opportunities to participate directly in university productions through a hands-on practicum (lab) component.

    2 hours of Activity/2 hours Lecture.

    Satisfies C1: Arts.

    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 64 - Make-up for Performing Arts

    3 units
    Makeup techniques for stage, television, film and print. Course covers makeup design, makeup materials and two dimensional application techniques. Laboratory work on actual stage productions, video and film shoots.

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

    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 91 - Scenic Painting & Props

    1-3 units
    Supervised hands-on activity with individual instruction in basic techniques and tools essential to successful stage production in scene painting for the theatre, as well as the many facets of being a property master for theatrical productions. Repeatable for credit up to 6 units.

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

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

    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • TA 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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  • TA 100W - Writing Workshop: Theatre Arts

    3 units
    Development of skills appropriate to the theatre profession: criticism, research, publicity and promotion materials, and cover letter and resume composition. GE Area: Z.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies Z: Written Communication II.

    Prerequisite(s): A3 or equivalent second semester composition course (with a grade of C- or better); completion of core GE; satisfaction of Writing Skills Test or completion of ENGL 100A  / LLD 100A  with C or better; and upper division standing. Allowed Declared Majors: Radio/Television/Film, Theatre Arts, Dance, Animation/Illustration, Special Majors (BA). Or Graduate or Postbaccalaureate level. 
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Must be passed with C or better to satisfy the CSU Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement (GWAR).


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  • TA 103 - Musical Theatre

    3 units
    The repertoire of musical theatre with intensive training in appropriate acting, singing and dance techniques.

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

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

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


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  • TA 110 - Advanced Acting

    3 units
    Preparation, analysis and presentation of styles ranging from Chekhov to Shakespeare are the basis of this advanced scene-study course. Exploration of roles to develop authority, characterization, range and clarity are at the core of this class. Repeatable once for credit.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours

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

    Prerequisite(s): TA 11 , TA 17  and instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 112 - Rehearsal and Performance

    3 units
    Analysis and production of a dramatic work that presents unusual problems of background, interpretation, style or meaning. Lectures, discussions, readings; rehearsal of play and participation in other aspects of the final production.

    Misc/Lab: Lab hours required.

    Prerequisite(s): TA 15 , TA 5 , TA 17  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 113 - Acting and Professional Career Prep

    3 units
    External techniques for playing a role and for beginning a professional career in acting for stage and film are the primary focus of this class. Exercises in the TV studio and theatre will focus on quick study, taking stage, commercial auditions and voice-over  practice, along with resume/picture/portfolio selection, audition techniques, selecting an agent, finding work.

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

    Prerequisite(s): TA 11 , TA 17  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 116 - Directing

    3 units
    Study and discussion of and practice in the fundamental principles of play direction; stage composition, movement, business, tempo; directing procedures; play selection and interpretation; problems in styles, casting and rehearsal and performance.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/activity 2 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): TA 11 , TA 5  or TA 17 ; TA 105.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 117 - Practice in Acting or Directing

    1 units
    Director analyzes, casts, rehearses scenes. The actor performs in a variety of roles. Repeatable for credit for up to 9 units when content changes.

    Activity 6 hours.

    Course is repeatable for up to 9 units.

    Prerequisite(s): TA 17  or instructor consent. 
    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 120 - Theatre History

    3 units
    Examines the historical roots, many manifestations, and diversity of theatrical performances with particular attention to theatre’s role within and between cultures.

    Prerequisite(s): TA 11  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with ENGL 120 . Film and Theatre is responsible for scheduling.


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  • TA 121 - Topics in Performance History

    3 units
    Examines relations between performance and unique historical/cultural conditions that motivate change or continuity in a specific area of performing arts. Not a historical survey, but a problem-centered course that focuses on developing the power to think historically about performance.

    Prerequisite(s): TA 11  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 127 - Contemporary Theatre

    3 units
    European and American playwrights from 1950 to the present and important theatre practices for this period.

    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 127 . Film and Theatre is responsible for scheduling.


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  • TA 128 - Scriptwriting

    3 units
    Writing in dramatic form: plot structure, characterization, content and theme. Analysis of plays. Exercises in writing.

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

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

    Cross-listed with ENGL 128 . Film and Theatre is responsible for scheduling.


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  • TA 129 - Advanced Scriptwriting

    3 units
    Writing in dramatic form-plays, film scripts, television scripts. Study and discussion of models. Criticism of student writing.

    Course is repeatable for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): TA 161  (or equivalent) and instructor consent. Upper division standing or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • TA 145 - Shakespeare and Performance

    4 units
    Course examines in depth several of Shakespeare’s plays, specifically addressing issues of performance. We will discuss each play in the context of its original performance during Shakespeare’s time and its life on stage and screen in the ensuing centuries.

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

    Cross-listed with ENGL 145 . English and Comparative Literature is responsible for scheduling.


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  • TA 148 - Voice & Movement for Performance

    3 units
    Explores the expressive, restorative and communicative nature of movement and voice as applied to human performance, the arts, therapy, education and management. Techniques focus on students developing their “natural voice” and exploring elements of physical expression by examining how the body can communicate story. Course content may change each semester and be tailored to be more advanced for those students repeating the course.

    Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.

    May be repeated 2 times for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): TA 48  or upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with CA 148 . Film and Theatre is responsible for scheduling.


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