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2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Aerospace Engineering
  

  • AE 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.

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

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

    Note(s): No Degree Credit.


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Aerospace Studies
  

  • AS 1A - The Foundation of the United States Air Force

    1 units
    Introduces students to the Air Force and AFROTC with an overview of basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force; additional topics include officership and professionalism, career opportunities, military customs and courtesies, and an introduction to communications skills.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Year course. Enrollment in leadership lab required.


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  • AS 1B - The Foundation of the United States Air Force

    1 units
    Introduces students to the Air Force and AFROTC with an overview of basic characteristics, missions, and organization of the Air Force; additional topics include officership and professionalism, career opportunities, military customs and courtesies, and an introduction to communications skills.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Year course. Enrollment in leadership lab required.


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  • AS 2A - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power

    1 units
    Examines general aspects of air and space power through historical study and analysis and provides the student with a knowledge level understanding of the capabilities, function and doctrinal employment of aerospace forces; emphasizes development of oral and written communication skills.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Year course. Enrollment in leadership lab required.


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  • AS 2B - The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power

    1 units
    Examines general aspects of air and space power through historical study and analysis and provides the student with a knowledge level understanding of the capabilities, function and doctrinal employment of aerospace forces; emphasizes development of oral and written communication skills.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Year course. Enrollment in leadership lab required.


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  • AS 131A - Air Force Leadership Studies

    3 units
    Study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel system, ethics, and communication skills; develops application level knowledge of skills required of junior Air Force officer through case studies, practical exercises, and seminar discussion.

    Prerequisite(s): AS 1A  and AS 1B , AS 2A  and AS 2B , or as determined by department chair.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Year course. Enrollment in Leadership lab required.


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  • AS 131B - Air Force Leadership Studies

    3 units
    Study of leadership, management fundamentals, professional knowledge, Air Force personnel system, ethics, and communication skills; develops application level knowledge of skills required of junior Air Force officer through case studies, practical exercises, and seminar discussion.

    Prerequisite(s): AS 1A  and AS 1B , AS 2A  and AS 2B , or as determined by department chair.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Year course. Enrollment in Leadership lab required.


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  • AS 141A - National Security Affairs

    3 units
    Examines the national security process, international and regional relations, advanced leadership ethics, and Air Force doctrine with focus on the military as a profession, officership, military justice, civilian control of the military and current issues affecting military professionalism.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): AS 131A .
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Enrollment in leadership lab required.


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  • AS 141B - Preparation for Active Duty

    3 units
    Studies the role of the Air Force officer in contemporary society with emphasis on knowledge, comprehension, and application of skills needed to facilitate a smooth transition from civilian to military life.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): AS 131B .
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Enrollment in leadership lab required.


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American Studies
  

  • AMS 1A - American Cultures to 1877

    6 units
    American culture examined through political, literary, artistic, economic and social development. American values, ideas and institutions from popular culture as well as traditional sources.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/lecture 3 hours

    Satisfies C1 + D2: Arts and Comparative Systems

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Entire sequence satisfies GE Areas C1,2; D2,3; U.S. History, U.S. Constitution and California Government US1,2,3.


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  • AMS 1B - American Cultures 1877 to present

    6 units
    American culture examined through political, literary, artistic, economic and social development. American values, ideas and institutions from popular culture as well as traditional sources.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 3 hours/lecture 3 hours

    Satisfies C2 + D3 + US123: Letters, Social Issues, and American Institutions

    Prerequisite(s): AMS 1A .
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Entire sequence satisfies GE Areas C1,2; D2,3; U.S. History, U.S. Constitution and California Government US1,2,3.


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  • AMS 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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  • AMS 100W - Writing in the Humanities & Interdisciplinary Arts

    3 units
    Advanced workshop in composition and reading for the critical and comparative study of the humanities and interdisciplinary arts. Students explore and practice the thinking and writing skills that help us communicate insight, critique, interpretation, description, and analysis of arts, literature, history, and culture, including expository writing and library research. Readings and objects of study include a range of topics and at least two different art forms.

    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. 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).

    Cross-listed with HUM 100W  / RELS 100W . Humanities is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AMS 129 - How the World sees the United States

    3 units
    Comparative analysis of the cultural meaning of “America” outside the United States from the perspectives of global interdependence and transnationalism, and including both pro- and anti-American views through history.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper division standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • AMS 159 - Nature and World Cultures

    3 units
    The influence of industrialization and globalization on earth and the environment as seen through culture.

    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 ENVS 159  / HUM 159 . Humanities is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AMS 160 - Special Topics in Humanities

    3 units
    Comparative studies of vital issues and enduring ideas (ethical, political, social, cross-cultural, etc.). Content varies each semester and with each instructor. Repeatable for up to 9 units of credit when course topic changes.

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

    Prerequisite(s): Upper-division Standing.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with HUM 160 . Humanities is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AMS 169 - The American Dream

    3 units
    The American search for identity and meaning, the struggle for equality and success, in relation to myths, illusions and realities reflected in history, literature and the arts.

    Satisfies SJSU Studies S: Self, Society & Equality in US.

    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 HUM 169 . Humanities is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AMS 179 - American Popular Culture

    3 units
    Music, sports, fashion, popular literature, television and other arts and activities that are main forms of influence, entertainment and escape. Expressions of American attitudes and ideas as important influences upon evolving culture and consciousness.

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

    Cross-listed with HUM 179 . Humanities is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AMS 190 - Senior Seminar in Humanities

    3 units
    Readings, discussions and individual research projects relating to an interdisciplinary theme selected by the instructor.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): Upper-division Standing, Passage of WST. Any 100W class.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with HUM 190  / RELS 190 . Humanities is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AMS 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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African American Studies
  

  • AFAM 2A - African Americans and the Development of America’s History and Government

    3 units
    Major events in America’s development, emphasizing African Americans’ relationship to government and other basic institutions.

    Satisfies D2: Comparative Systems

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Must complete the entire sequence (AFAM 2A and AFAM 2B ) to satisfy U.S. History, U.S. Constitution and California Government (US1,2,3).


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  • AFAM 2B - African Americans and the Development of America’s History and Government

    3 units
    Major events in America’s development, emphasizing African-Americans’ relationship to government and other basic institutions. GE Area: D3, meets additional GE Areas when taken with AFAM 2A 

    Satisfies D3 + US123: Social Issues and American Institutions

    Prerequisite(s): AFAM 2A 
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Must complete the entire sequence (AFAM 2A  and 2B) to satisfy U.S. History, U.S. Constitution and California Government (US1,2,3).


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  • AFAM 22 - The Humanities in African American Culture

    3 units
    Analysis of several of the most important African American creative art forms and personalities. Special attention to Black contributions in music, literature, cinema, photography and painting.

    Grading: Graded


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  • AFAM 25 - The Changing Majority: Power and Ethnicity in America

    3 units
    Comparative and historical analysis of racial minorities. Focus on Euro American response to American Indians, Asian Americans, African Americans and Mexican Americans to provide understanding of minority experience in the U.S. as well as American culture.

    Satisfies D2: Comparative Systems

    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with AAS 25  / CCS 25 . Chicana Chicano Studies is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AFAM 100W - Writing Workshop

    3 units
    Development of advanced writing skills through study of principal techniques of communication in the Black community related to Black music, literature and politics.

    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  or LLD 100A   with C or better; and upper division standing. 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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  • AFAM 102 - African American Music

    3 units
    Analysis of styles and techniques of major traditions in Black music. Development of music from slave work-a-day songs to rhythm and blues and modern jazz, 1950’s to the present.

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


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  • AFAM 105 - Health, Justice, and the Black Experience

    3 units
    A review of the health and health-related issues of Blacks/African Americans within the U.S.. Major disease health trends are discussed as by-products of the interaction of biological, cultural, economic and social forces in the U.S.

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


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  • AFAM 106 - Race and Culture in the African Diaspora

    3 units
    Examination of the role of race and ethnicity amongst persons of African descent  i.e., the role race and ethnicity plays in primary and secondary relationships amongst Blacks and between Black and non-Black peoples.

    Grading: Graded


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  • AFAM 110 - Education of the Black Child

    3 units
    Analysis of economic, sociocultural and educational issues that affect Black students. Emphasis directed at elementary and secondary school systems.

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


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  • AFAM 111 - African Nations: History, Politics, and Culture

    3 units
    Examination, exploration, and analysis of societies, history, and culture of nations on the African continent over time.

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


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  • AFAM 115 - The Black Community Past and Present

    3 units
    Analysis of historical development of African-Americans including migrational trends of Blacks from the rural South to urban North. Search for alternatives in new institutions and modification of old ones.

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


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  • AFAM 119 - Africana Philosophy and Culture

    3 units
    Philosophical examination of the ideological roots of social movements in black diaspora cultures from Be-Bop to Hip-Hop.

    Prerequisite(s): 3 units of philosophy or upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with PHIL 119 . Philosophy is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AFAM 120 - Sociology of African American Communities

    3 units
    Sociological analysis of the African American community traces development of the community from its historical inception to contemporary urban settings. Analyzes important trends, shifting values, institutional development and urban problems.  Also examines how patriarchy, race, and class shape African Americans in their everyday lives in American society.

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


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  • AFAM 125 - The Black Family: Historical/Contemporary Realities

    3 units
    Sociological analysis of the Black family from its African roots to twenty-first century types. Influence of the American experience and the African American relationship practices

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


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  • AFAM 130 - Psychology of the Black Community

    3 units
    Impact of Black society and culture on personality growth in light of current sociological and social-psychological studies. Social interaction, group membership within the Black community and its influence on the shaping of behavior.

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


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  • AFAM 133 - Introduction to Social Issues in Planning

    4 units
    Contemporary social issues related to urban and regional planning. Assessment of community social needs and resident planning. Focus on ethnic areas such as African, Asian and Mexican American neighborhoods.

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

    Cross-listed with AAS 133  / URBP 133 . Urban and Regional Planning is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AFAM 134 - The Black Civil Rights Movements

    3 units
    Origins and development of Civil Rights movement from 1865 to present. Analysis of role of Martin L. King.

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


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  • AFAM 137 - Religion in the Black Community

    3 units
    Analysis of formation and development of African American religious ideas and institutions (i.e., Christianity, Islam, Judaism) in the Black community and their effect on the African American personality.

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

    Cross-listed with RELS 137 . African American Studies is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AFAM 142 - Race, Ethnicity, and the Law

    3 units
    Analysis of the politics of law and race in the U.S. with a focus on the experience of African-Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities as offenders, victims and as citizens engaged in a continuing movement for equality and an end to injustice.

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


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  • AFAM 145 - Urban Policy and Its Impact on Inner City Residents

    4 units
    Effects of public policy decisions on inner city populations. Implications of urban planning processes for differential consumption costs of public goods and services.

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

    Cross-listed with AAS 145  / URBP 145 . African American Studies is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AFAM 151 - Race, Class and the Environment

    3 units
    Analysis of the relationship between the environmental crisis and people of color and poor communities in the U.S., emphasizing the interplay among race/ethnicity, class and politics in the struggle for environmental justice and survival by communities of color and poor people.

    Grading: Graded

    Cross-listed with ENVS 151 . African American Studies is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AFAM 155 - The Triumph and Tragedy of Black Athletes in U.S. History

    3 units
    This course examines the significance and impact of Black athletes on popular culture, race relations and U.S. society.

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


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  • AFAM 156 - Black Women Writers: Race, Culture and Resistance

    3 units
    Comparative analysis of the meaning and developmental stages of womanhood for women of African ancestry as depicted in the fiction of women of African ancestry. Emphasis on the role of race and culture in shaping contemporary conceptions of womanhood among Black women.

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

    Cross-listed with ENGL 156  / WOMS 156 . African American Studies is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AFAM 157 - Globalization and Technology in Youth Culture

    3 units
    This course examines the impact of globalization and technology on youth worldwide from the perspective of youth in different cultures and countries. Topics will vary and focus on specific countries. Some sessions will be faculty-led international programs.

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

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


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  • AFAM 159 - Economic Issues in the Black Community

    3 units
    Analysis of continuing racial economic disadvantage in context of corporate and public policies. Exploration of new economic development and career opportunities emerging from changed environmental protection priorities.

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


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  • AFAM 161 - Black Representations in Media and New Technology

    3 units
    Examination of the representation of Black people in film, TV, and traditional and social media as well as new/alternative technological informational sources.

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


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  • AFAM 164 - Survey of Black Business Organizations

    3 units
    Private sector businesses from the perspective of racial ownership and consumption patterns. Historical development, future trends, consumer market, government regulations and funding support as they impact the success of Black business.

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


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  • AFAM 165 - Topics in Ethnic American Literature

    4 units
    Focused study of a topic in ethnic American Literature, such as African American, Asian American, Latino American, or ethnic autobiography. Check schedule of classes for current offering.

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

    Cross-listed with ENGL 165 . English and Comparative Literature is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AFAM 166 - African American Women in History

    3 units
    Role of African American women in shaping U.S. history through a shared afrocentric gender legacy of activism and public life guardianship. Resulting impacts on abolition, lynching deterrence, labor unions, civil rights and professional activities.

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


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  • AFAM 190 - Internship in Community Development

    1-4 units
    Supervised placement in practical situations where community workers are employed: community planning, correctional services, community development agencies, etc.

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


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  • AFAM 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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  • AFAM 198 - Senior Seminar in African American Studies

    3 units
    Major themes and topics in the African American experience analyzed through readings, reports and discussions. Topics and materials vary each semester. Course is repeatable for 6 unit maximum.

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

    Prerequisite(s): AFAM 2A , AFAM 2B  and senior standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • AFRS 142 - African Politics

    4 units
    Basic concepts, theoretical perspectives, and information to understand the evolution of contemporary African states. Begins with a study of colonialism, and proceeds to nationalism, personalistic and military rule, development, democratization, and inter-state and civil war.

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

    Cross-listed with POLS 142 . Political Science is responsible for scheduling.


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  • AFRS 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

    History is responsible for scheduling.


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Animation
  

  • ANI 10 - Light and Optics

    3 units
    An investigation into the physical properties of light and optics relevant to the visualization of artwork for the screen arts industry.

    Prerequisite(s): BFA Animation/Illustration majors only
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 11 - Illustration Fundamentals I

    3 units
    Basic principles of animation and illustration stressing composition, sequential visual storytelling, value drawing and other visual art techniques utilized by professionals in the screen arts industry.

    Prerequisite(s): BA Design Studies or BFA Animation/Illustration majors only
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 13 - Drawing for Animation/Illustration I

    3 units
    Principles of drawing for illustration and animation: gesture, construction, anatomy and technique. An intensive study of the human figure from life, and its use in working in animation and the screen arts industry.

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 11 . Allowed Declared Majors: Animation/Illustration.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 21 - Color Principles for Screen Arts

    3 units
    Exploration of basic illustration problems involving studies in color, light, painting technique, and their application to color scripting in the screen arts industry.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Prerequisite(s): Allowed declared Animation major only Note: ANI 21 (formerly ANI 14) is treated as a repeat for students who have taken ART 14 .
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 31 - 2D Animation I

    3 units
    Introduction to the basic elements of animation and representation. Included are motion and animation exercises to understand mass movement through space, and reaction to external forces.

    Prerequisite(s): Allowed Declared Majors: Animation/Illustration or Design Studies.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 41 - Introduction to 3D Modeling

    3 units
    Emphasis is on generating an in-depth understanding of digital media using commercial 2-D and 3-D software. Students are introduced to the underlying mathematical and conceptual processes of computer graphics.

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 11  and BFA Animation/Illustration major only
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 61 - Introduction to 3D Animation

    3 units
    Basic concepts and professional practices used in 3D computer animation. Application of traditional principles of animation to the 3D digital environment.

    Prerequisite(s): BFA Animation/Illustration majors only
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 71 - Visual Principles

    3 units
    Presents concepts of 2D design as they apply to the creation of sequential narrative imagery for the screen arts.

    Prerequisite(s): BFA Animation/Illustration Majors only
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 101 - Visual Storytelling

    3 units
    Basic principles of animation and illustration stressing composition, sequential visual storytelling, value drawing and other visual art techniques utilized by professionals in the screen arts industry.

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 10  and ANI 11 . Allowed Declared Majors: Animation/Illustration. 
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 111 - Drawing for Animation/Illustration II

    3 units
    Principles of drawing for illustration and animation: gesture, construction, anatomy and technique. An intensive study of the human figure from life, and its use in working in animation and the screen arts industry.

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 13 . Allowed Declared Majors: Animation/Illustration. 
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 112 - Conceptual Illustration

    3 units
    Advanced course in illustration professionalism, stressing individual responses to assignments that typify those expected of freelance illustration providers. Emphasis on individual expression and development of personal direction.

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 122  and passage of Mid-Program Review. Allowed Declared Majors: Animation/Illustration. 
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 121 - Illustration Fundamentals II

    3 units
    Exploration of basic illustration problems involving studies in color, light, painting technique, and their application to the screen arts industry.

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 21 , BFA Animation/Illustration Major
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 122 - Illustration Fundamentals III

    3 units
    Completion of a complex painting incorporating knowledge of drawing principles, construction, composition, value and technique.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 121 ; Allowed declared Animation major only
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 123 - Visual Development I

    3 units
    Narrative problems for illustrative assignments, professional processes and technical accomplishment.  Studio course that examines advanced principles of illustration and their practical application in contemporary visual communication and design.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 6 hours

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 122 ; Allowed Declared Majors: Animation
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 124 - Visual Development II

    3 units
    Advanced visual development projects with emphasis on attaining professional standards. Explores experimentation with the exaggeration and abstraction of realistic imagery to realize new, stylized imagery.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 123 ; Allowed Declared Majors: Animation
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 131 - 2D Animation II

    3 units
    Fundamentals of 2D animation involving the completion of a series of basic exercises in motion, action analysis and kinetics. 

    Misc/Lab: Activity 6 hours.

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 31 , Passage of Mid-Program Portfolio Review; Allowed declared Animation major only
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 132 - 2D Animation III

    3 units
    Demonstrate understanding of 2D animation principles through the completion of a series of advanced exercises in motion study, action analysis, pre-production, and narrative development; culminating in the completion of a short, animated film.

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 131 . Allowed Declared Majors: Animation/Illustration.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 133 - Animation Production - Storyboarding

    3 units
    Special problems in animation studies: storyboarding, sequencial visual narrative, film making, professional practices and portfolio preparation.

    Pre/Corequisite(s): ANI 132 . Allowed Declared Majors: Animation/Illustration.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 134 - Animation Production II

    3 units
    Concepts of sound design, video editing, compositing, and post production; principles necessary to put advanced animation skills into practical application for film production.

    Prerequisite(s): Passage of Mid-Program Portfolio Review, Instructor Consent. Allowed Declared Majors: Animation/Illustration.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 141 - Digital Modeling I

    3 units
    Intermediate level 3D digital modeling techniques using current industry standard software for the creation of 3D digital models. Introduction to the concept of production pipelines, with focus on modeling.

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 41 . Allowed Declared Majors: Animation/Illustration.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 142 - Digital Modeling II

    3 units
    Advanced level 3D digital modeling techniques using current industry standard software for the creation of 3D digital models. Students re-investigate the character pipeline with focus on human characters with complicated costuming and accessories. 

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 141 . Allowed Declared Majors: Animation/Illustration.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 161 - Digital Animation I

    3 units
    Creation of believable movement by applying the traditional principles of animation to 3D digital characters, focusing on body mechanics, with emphasis on the building blocks of an animated scene, and the work flow from planning phase to final animation.

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 61  and Passage of Mid-Program Portfolio Review. Allowed Declared Majors: Animation/Illustration.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 162 - Digital Animation II

    3 units
    Application of the traditional principles of animation for intermediate level 3D character animation, with focus on arcs, overlapping action, spacing, squash and stretch, strong posing and silhouette. In terms of workflow, the emphasis is on achieving a strong blocking more efficiently, and on techniques for polishing the animation.

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 161 . Allowed Declared Majors: Animation/Illustration.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 175 - Professional Practices in Entertainment Design

    3 units
    Current professional practices in the field of Entertainment Design. Technically and conceptually sophisticated projects foster a deeper understanding of narrative, stylization, individual point of view, acting and character, through hands-on creative work, class critiques and discussions. 

    Prerequisite(s): Instructor Consent
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 178 - Animation / Illustration Internship

    1-6 units
    Professional practice in a selected field relevant to current practices in the screen arts industry.

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

    Prerequisite(s): Program and Supervisor Approval; Allowed declared Animation major only
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • ANI 179 - Special Topics in Animation/Illustration

    3 units
    Special Topics in Animation and Illustration. Repeatable when topic changes for up to 6 units.

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

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 124 , ANI 142  or ANI 162  AND Passage of Mid-Program Portfolio Review. Allowed Declared Majors: Animation/Illustration.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 180 - Individual Studies

    3-6 units
    Special topics or projects by arrangement with instructor

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

    Prerequisite(s): Upper-division standing in Animation/Illustration; Allowed declared Animation major only
    Grading: Credit/No Credit


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  • ANI 192 - International Program Studies

    1-9 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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  • ANI 198 - Senior Seminar Animation/Illustration

    3 units
    The first in a two-course sequence that constitutes the capstone for the BFA degree in Animation/Illustration.In ANI 198, students will undertake the necessary research to successfully complete the second course in the sequence.

    6 hours activity.

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 123  or ANI 132 ; Allowed declared Animation major only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANI 199 - Senior Project Animation/Illustration

    3 units
    A project demonstrating professional competence in area of concentration. A gallery exhibition with the approval of the student’s advisory committee is required.

    Misc/Activity: 6 hours activity

    Prerequisite(s): ANI 198 ; Allowed declared Animation major only
    Grading: Graded


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Anthropology
  

  • ANTH 11 - Cultural Anthropology

    3 units
    Basic concepts, theories and methods used in the comparative study of socio-cultural systems. Includes cultural ecology and change; political, economic and kinship systems; language, art and religion; cultural perspectives on contemporary issues.

    Satisfies D1: Human Behavior

    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 12 - Introduction to Human Evolution

    3 units
    The human organism from an evolutionary perspective. The foundations of life and evolutionary theory. Introduction to primate behavior and the fossil record. Human biocultural evolution over the last sixty million years.

    Satisfies B2: Life Science

    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 13 - Archaeology

    3 units
    How archaeologists invent their own version of the past, illustrated with compelling Old and New World discoveries from early prehistory to the present. How archaeological sites are discovered, excavated and analyzed; how facts are tested and fictions unmasked.

    Satisfies A3: Critical Thinking

    Prerequisite(s): Completion of GE Areas A1 and A2 each with grades of C- or better
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 25 - Human Lifecourse in Context

    3 units
    Human development and its physiological, psychological and sociocultural contexts. Cross-cultural perspectives on infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood and old age. The role of university education in the life span.

    Satisfies E: Human Understanding & Development

    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 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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  • ANTH 100W - Writing Workshop

    3 units
    Practice in improvement of writing skills appropriate to the fields of anthropology and behavioral science. Includes essays, reports and scholarly communication.

    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  or LLD 100A   with C or better; and upper division standing. 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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  • ANTH 102 - Silicon Valley Connections

    3 units
    Examines issues of cultural diversity, work and family. technology in daily life, attachment to organizations, and community building in Silicon Valley through an anthropological perspective.Connections to other global regions are explored; public policy implications are developed and analyzed.

    Prerequisite(s): Upper Division Standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • ANTH 105 - Applied Anthropology

    3 units
    Use of anthropological knowledge in problem solving and policy making. Survey of applied anthropology, models of applying anthropology and affecting policy making, and the use of anthropology by non-professionals in diverse careers.

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


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