Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Accounting and Finance

  
  
  • BUS1 20N - Survey of Accounting


    3 units
    Introduction to accounting theory and techniques for business minors and non-business majors. Principles are applied to accumulating and summarizing financial data; critical analysis and interpretation of financial statements.

    Prerequisite(s): Sophomore status recommended, non-business majors only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 21 - Managerial Accounting


    3 units
    Uses of accounting data for managerial decision-making. Topics include: cost accumulation for product costing; cost structure for control and motivation; cost-volume-profit relationships; profit planning; standard costing; flexible budgets; and relevant costs for non-routine decisions.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 20  or BUS1 20N .
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 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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  • BUS1 120A - Accounting Information Systems


    3 units
    Documentation, flow and processing of accounting information in business organizations; related principles of internal control; system design principles. Computerized and non-computerized procedures are used for processing.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 20 with a “C” or better. Declared Major in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems or Corporate Accounting and Finance. Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 120B - Advanced AIS and IS Risk Assessment


    3 units
    Hands-on project-oriented computer lab to develop working knowledge and skills in using Microsoft Excel and Access as application development tools. Students design a prototype accounting system and generalized audit module prototype assessing integrity of previously designed databases.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 120A and COMM 100W  or ENGL 100WB  or LLD 100WB  with a minimum grade of “C” or better in both. Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 120C - Network Environment and Accounting Controls


    3 units
    Introduction to current network arrangements in small, medium and large corporations, including hardware/software components used to control the integrity, and access of networks. Internet interfaces including TCP/IP basics and network configurations. A practical NT domain and its administration will be included.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 120A  with a minimum grade of ‘C’. Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 120D - Accounting Topics in IT Audit


    3 units
    Students will be exposed to real life audit environment cases. Students will apply the EDP auditing techniques of integrated audit risk management, auditing of platforms, applications, and network as appropriate. Discussion of network security, including telecommunications, firewall, encryption and other current IT Audit issues will be included as part of IT discussion.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 120B  and BUS1 120C  with a grade of ‘C’ in each. Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 120E - Platforms Security & E-Commerce Controls


    3 units
    Students will be exposed to overall functional capabilities of the security of UNIX, NET, and Novell platforms, and how to audit the security of these platforms. Students will also be exposed to the E-Commerce IT environments, and setting up of an E-Commerce website with security considerations.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 120B  and BUS1 120C  with a grade of ‘C’ in each.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 120G - Programming and Systems Development in AIS


    3 units
    This course covers the process, technical elements and current techniques used in accounting systems development. Programming topics include business reporting languages. Systems development topics include requirements analysis, functional specification, system design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 20  with a minimum grade of “C”.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 121A - Intermediate Accounting I


    3 units
    Principles, control and theory of accounting for assets; correction of prior year’s earnings; measurement and determination of income. Projects involving spreadsheet software required.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 20 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and Upper division standing. Student must be a declared Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Finance, or Corporate Financial Management major to enroll.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 121B - Intermediate Accounting II


    3 units
    Principles, controls, and theory of accounting for liabilities and equities; preparation, utilization, and analysis of cash flow and fund statements; financial ratios and statistical analysis of financial statements accounting data. Projects involving spreadsheet software required.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 121A  (with minimum grade of “C”). Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 122A - Management Accounting and Control Systems


    3 units
    Examination of the nature, objectives and procedures of cost management as applied to product and service costing, decision-making and cost planning and control systems.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 20 with a minimum grade of “C” and upper division standing. Declared Major in Accounting, Accounting information systems or Corporate Accounting and finance.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 123A - Tax Factors of Business and Investment Decision


    3 units
    Introductory course in taxation with emphasis on certain themes that pervade the federal income tax system and its impact on business. Property transactions, deferral techniques, accounting periods, accounting methods and research techniques with emphasis on corporations.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 20 with a minimum grade of “C”, Upper division standing and declared Accounting, Accounting Information Systems or Corporate Accounting Finance Major.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 123C - Taxation of Individuals and Pass Through Entities


    3 units
    Emphasis on the unique factors involved in taxation of individuals and pass-through entities (partnerships, S corporations, estates and trusts). Taxation of the transfer of wealth through gifts and inheritance.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 123A with a grade of “C” or better. Upper division standing. Business Minor or Accounting or Corporate Accounting Finance major
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 124 - Forensic Accounting


    3 units
    This course will examine the various frauds that are perpetrated on companies and discuss ways the accountant can uncover the frauds. The criminal justice system will be reviewed and the various litigation-support functions provided to attorneys by accountants will be discussed.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 20 ; COMM 100W  or ENGL 100W  or LLD 100W ; BUS1 121A  and BUS1 121B  with a minimum grade of “C” in each. Accounting and Corporate Accounting Finance Majors only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 125 - Special Financial Reporting Topics


    3 units
    Analysis of specialized and emerging accounting topics (such as interim reporting, deferred taxes, post-employment benefits and new FAS pronouncements) with emphasis on research, application and analytical skills.

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 100W  or ENGL 100WB  or LLD 100WB BUS1 121A  and BUS1 121B  (with minimum grade of “C” in each). Accounting and Corporate Accounting Finance Majors or Business Minor only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 125A - Advanced Writing for Accounting


    3 units
    Students learn to communicate accounting and other specialized financial information to a variety of audiences including employers, clients and the investing public in a manner that promotes clarity, accuracy and professionalism.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 121A 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 125C - Professional Development and Communications


    3 units
    Interview and verbal presentation skills, including computer applications, in professional, business and social situations are developed. Professional Skills and personal awareness are emphasized.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 20 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 125D - Internship in Accounting


    3 units
    Course integrates accounting education with work experience and exposes students to career opportunities and accounting in the business environment. It provides individualized educational experience through structured employment and on-the-job learning.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 121A  and BUS1 125A 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 126 - Advanced Accounting


    3 units
    Accounting for multi-unit operations: consolidated reporting issues, transfer pricing issues, globalization issues (foreign tax structures, organizational forms, and international accounting) translating foreign currency transactions and operations, hedging foreign currency exposures, goodwill, and business combinations. Extensive use of spreadsheets (Excel).

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 100W  or ENGL 100WB  or LLD 100WB ; BUS1 121A  and BUS1 121B  (with minimum grade of “C” in each). Accounting or Corporate Accounting Finance Majors or Business Minor only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 127A - Honors Practicum in Corporate Financial Management


    3 units
    Corporate sponsored projects in accounting and finance. Students are assigned to a host company and are required to work with the host company and faculty advisor on a topic in financial management. A report will be presented. Students are admitted based on an average 3.0 GPA in four prerequisite courses.

    Course is repeatable for up to 6 units.

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 100W  or ENGL 100WB  or LLD 100WB ; BUS1 121A BUS1 121B BUS1 122A  and BUS1 170   with a minimum grade of “C” in each and instructor approval. Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 127B - Advanced Honors Practicum


    3 units
    Course involves advanced corporate sponsored projects in accounting and finance. Students are assigned to supervisory personnel at the host company under the advisement of the instructor. Course is repeatable for credit for a total of 6 units.

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

    Prerequisite(s): Declared major in Accounting, Finance, AIS or Corporate Financial Management and instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 128 - Accounting for Nonprofit Organizations


    3 units
    Principles, objectives and methods of accounting for governmental and other nonprofit organizations.

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 100W  or ENGL 100WB  or LLD 100WB  and BUS 121A (with minimum grade of “C” in both).Accounting or Corporate Accounting Finance Majors or Business Minor only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 129A - Financial Auditing


    3 units
    Emphasis on process by which an accountant forms an opinion on financial statement fairness of presentation. Examines public accounting profession, application of relevant professional standards, auditing procedures, and professional ethics.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 120A , BUS1 121A  with grade of C or better.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 171A - Financial Institutions and Markets


    3 units
    Study of financial markets and institutions that operate in them. Examinations of money and capital markets, interest rates and financial institutions, both depository and non-depository. Emphasis on past, current and future industry and regulatory authorities.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 170 (with minimum grade of “C”). Upper division standing. Business Administration Finance or Corporate Accounting and Finance majors only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 171B - Commercial Banking


    3 units
    Analytical tools for the evaluation of the performance and risk of commercial banks. The measurement and management of interest rate, liquidity, credit and solvency risks. Historical and current banking regulations. Commercial credit analysis and loan policies.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 171A  with a minimum grade of “C”.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 172A - Investment Analysis


    3 units
    Procedures and tools necessary to evaluate investment variables, determine value and analyze risk/return characteristics of equity, fixed income securities, and alternative individual investments. Emphasizes responsible decisions and provides background for portfolio analysis.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 170 (with minimum grade of “C”). Upper division standing. Business Administration Finance or Corporate Accounting and Finance Majors only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 172B - Portfolio Management


    3 units
    Basic procedures and analytical tools necessary to construct, analyze, evaluate and revise investment portfolios or groups of assets, including computerized portfolio models. Approach and content consistent with objectives of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program.

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 100W  or ENGL 100WB  or LLD 100WB  and BUS 172A with a minimum grade of “C” in both. Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 172C - Futures and Options


    3 units
    The use of derivatives for risk management by individuals, banks and corporations. The functioning of the futures and options markets for equities, fixed income and commodities. Option valuation models; Black-Scholes and beyond. Risk arbitrage. Applications in personal investment strategies.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 170  and BUS1 172A  with a minimum grade of “C” in each.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 172D - Student Managed Investment Fund


    3 units
    Manage donated funds using Wall Street techniques. Design and evaluate fund investment strategy. Analyze firms for portfolio inclusion. Communicate buy-hold-sell recommendation.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 170 
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 173A - Financial Management: Theory and Policy


    3 units
    From the financial manager’s perspective, considerations and alternatives for maximizing a firm’s value. Tools for understanding what determines value and what managerial actions can alter value, by combining theory with practical knowledge of marketplace limitations.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 170 (with minimum grade of “C”). Upper division standing. Business Administration Finance or Corporate Accounting and Finance Majors only.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 173B - Problems in Financial Management


    3 units
    Advance study of business case materials, including assessment of financial condition; projection of capital requirements; and analysis of decisions pertaining to working capital, capital expenditures, financing, capital structure, dividends, mergers and reorganization.

    Prerequisite(s): COMM 100W  or ENGL 100WB  or LLD 100WB  and BUS1 173A  with a minimum grade of “C” in both. Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 173C - Entrepreneurial Finance


    3 units
    Basic principles of finance applied to new ventures and small businesses. Topics include incorporation, venture capital, business models, financial analysis, valuation, capital structure, cash flow forecasting, growth and exit strategies.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS 170 with a minimum grade of ‘C.’ and Upper Division Standing
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 175 - Real Estate Finance


    3 units
    Real estate financing from the viewpoint of borrower and lender, financing mathematics, legal aspects of lending, appropriate financial instruments, taxes and real estate, loan cost analysis, loan valuation, development and assumability. Mortgage markets/institutions considered together with alternative financing techniques for various types of properties.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 170  (with minimum grade of “C”). Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 177 - International Business Finance


    3 units
    Focuses on the determination of exchange rates and the workings of international financial markets. Develops exchange rate parity relationships and techniques for hedging exchange rate risk. Strategies for managing working capital, long term debt, fixed asset selection and international financial reporting are also examined.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 170  (with minimum grade of “C”). Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 179B - Selected Topics in Business Finance


    3 units
    Extensive investigation of selected topics with major emphasis on integration of finance theory and practice within a current business context.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 173A  (with minimum grade of “C”). Upper division standing.
    Grading: Graded


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  • BUS1 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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  • BUS1 196B - Corporate Finance II


    3 units
    Introduction to selected topics of corporate finance: mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy, initial public offerings, working capital management, payout policy, capital structure, multinational financial management. Application of finance theory to investment and financing decisions of a corporation.

    Prerequisite(s): BUS1 173A 
    Grading: Graded


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Activity/Physical Education Classes

The Department of Kinesiology  identifies the following courses as “activity classes”. DANC 154A  and DANC 154B  may also be used to satisfy the requirements in the Kinesiology, BS  and Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching, BS 

  
  • KIN 1 - Adapted Physical Activities


    1 units
    Structured individualized physical activities to enhance physical/motor fitness and develop an active, health-oriented lifestyle for students unable to participate in the general activity program.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 2A - Beginning Swimming


    1 units
    This course is designed for the non-swimmer and beginning swimmer. It is assumed that all students enrolled in the class have had little or no experience in learning the basic skills of swimming. The course is designed to instruct the student in the basic skills necessary to enable him/her to swim safely in deep water. There are no prerequisites for the course.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 2B - Intermediate Swimming


    1 units
    This course is designed to meet the needs of students who have satisfactorily completed the skills involved in beginning swimming.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 2C - Advanced Swimming


    1 units
    This course is designed to refine and extend the development of advanced skills in swimming.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Intermediate level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 3 - Water Polo


    1 units
    Fundamental skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and knowledge necessary to safely and correctly play water polo.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level swimming proficiency.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 7 - Mexican Folklorico Dance


    1 units
    Introduction to Mexican Folklorico Dance. Focus is on the development of fundamental Mexican Folk dance skills and knowledge.  Review of the interrelationship of dance culture to origins, holidays, people, and historical context.  Students learn danzas & Mestizo dances from various states and regions of Mexico (e.g. Veracruz Huasteca, Tamaulipas Norte) and indigenous community (e.g. Oaxaca Mixe) dance categories.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

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

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with CCS 7 . Chicana Chicano Studies is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 8 - Skin and SCUBA Diving


    2 units
    Both skin and SCUBA diving skills for enjoyment and to understand dangers connected with the sport. Only one unit can be applied for the physical education graduation requirement.

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

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 2C  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 6 Adventure


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  • Sailing Class Video

    KIN 9A - Beginning Sailing


    1 units
    Basic skills and safety knowledge in small boats for those with little or no sailing experience.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be able to swim 100 yards without stopping, tread water for 5 minutes, and exit from an overturned dinghy. Students will be tested for this in the SPX pool.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 6 Adventure


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  • Kayaking Class Video

    KIN 10A - Beginning Kayaking


    1 units
    Beginning skills and knowledge for those with little or no experience of flat water kayaking. The emphasis will be on safe operation at all times.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be able to swim 100 yards without stopping, tread water for 5 minutes, and exit from an overturned kayak. Students will be tested for this in the SPX pool.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 6 Adventure


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  • Rowing Class Video

    KIN 11A - Beginning Rowing


    1 units
    Basic skills and knowledge for those with little or no experience of sweep rowing or sculling. Initial classes will be on indoor rowing machines, then eight-oared boats will be used. Students will learn both how to row and how to cox; improvement of strength / fitness is central.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Swim 100 yards without stopping; thread water for 5 minutes; don lifejacket in the water. Tested in pool.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 13A - Beginning Rugby


    1 units
    This course is designed to familiarize the student with the rules, skills and basic concepts of modern Rugby Union Football. The class will equip the student to be an informed rugby spectator and/ or participant.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 14A - Beginning Volleyball


    1 units
    This course provides the student with the opportunity to learn and develop the basic rules and skills of volleyball, the 6-6 offense and the defense against the 6-6 offense.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 14B - Intermediate Volleyball


    1 units
    This course provides the intermediate student with the opportunity to refine and perfect the basic volleyball skills and to master individual positions when using the 6-2 offense and the defense against the offense.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 14C - Advanced Volleyball


    1 units
    This course is designed to teach advanced skills, principles and techniques necessary and fundamental to understanding and playing volleyball.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Intermediate level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • Basketball Class Video

    KIN 15A - Beginning Basketball


    1 units
    This course is designed to assist students in the development of fundamental skills necessary for effective involvement in playing the game of basketball.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 15B - Intermediate Basketball


    1 units
    This course provides the intermediate student with the opportunity to refine and perfect basic basketball skills.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 18A - Beginning Handball


    1 units
    This course is focused on the development of fundamental handball skills, basic tactics, simple strategies, etiquette and sportsmanship, rules, and their application in beginning games.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 18B - Intermediate Handball


    1 units
    Course focuses on improving the quality of fundamental handball skills, learning intermediate handball skills/drills and application, developing intermedaite handball tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing more effective single and double games in different formats.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 19A - Beginning Soccer


    1 units
    This course is designed to introduce students to the game of soccer, and to provide students with the fundamental ability and knowledge needed to enjoy this game as players and as spectators.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 19B - Intermediate Soccer


    1 units
    Designed for students with previous soccer experience to refine technical skills, enhance offensive and defensive tactical awareness, learn various strategy and game philosophies, and improve conditioning. Develop a greater understanding of the rules of the game with an emphasis on the application of skills and strategy in game play.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 19A  (or equivalent) or Instructor Consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 20A - Beginning Badminton


    1 units
    This course is focused on the development of fundamental badminton skills, basic tactics, simple strategies, etiquette, rules, and their application in single and double games.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 20B - Intermediate Badminton


    1 units
    This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental badminton skills, learning intermediate badminton skills and their application, developing intermediate badminton tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing more effective single and double games in elimination, round robin, and team competitions.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Completed SJSU beginning badminton class or have equivalent skills/knowledge.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 20C - Advanced Badminton


    1 units
    This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental and intermediate badminton skills, learning advanced skills and their application, developing advanced badminton tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing high level games.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Completed SJSU intermediate class or show equivalent skills/knowledge.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 21A - Beginning Tennis


    1 units
    This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the game of tennis. Students will be given a chance to learn through lecture, demonstration, drilling and match play.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 21B - Intermediate Tennis


    1 units
    This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental tennis skills, learning intermediate tennis skills and drills and application, developing intermediate tennis tactics and strategies, establishing proper manners, and playing more effective single and double games in elimination, round robin, and team competitions.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Completed SJSU beginning class or have equivalent skills/knowledge.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 21C - Advanced Tennis


    1 units
    This course is focused on improving the quality (power, speed, control, and placement) of basic and intermediate tennis skills, learning advanced skills and their application, developing advanced tennis tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing high level games.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Completed SJSU intermediate class or have equivalent skills/knowledge.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 22A - Beginning Racquetball


    1 units
    This course is focused on the development of fundamental racquetball skills, basic tactics, simple strategies, etiquette, rules, and their application in single and double games.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 22B - Intermediate Racquetball


    1 units
    This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental racquetball skills, learning intermediate racquetball skills/drills and application, developing intermediate racquetball tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing more effective single and double games in different formats.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Completed SJSU beginning class or have equivalent skills/knowledge.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 23A - Beginning Archery


    1 units
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic skills and concepts, provides the opportunity to learn, practice and analyze correct shooting form and to participate in a variety of archery tournaments.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 23B - Intermediate Archery


    1 units
    This course builds upon beginning level skills and knowledge and provides the opportunity to shoot a variety of different archery rounds.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 24A - Beginning Bowling


    1 units
    This course is designed to give students an understanding of the sport of bowling and develop fundamental bowling skills.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 24B - Intermediate Bowling


    1 units
    This course is designed to meet the needs of students who have satisfactorily completed the skills in beginning bowling. The course will add more advanced theory and techniques.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 24C - Advanced Bowling


    1 units
    Designed for students who are skilled bowlers. A brief review of bowling fundamentals and principles will be followed by in depth lectures on application of principles. Drills will be used to improve skills.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 24B  and a bowling average of 150 or better; alternative would be “scratch” league or a low handicap league plus instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 25A - Beginning Golf


    1 units
    Designed for those who have never played golf or who have played very little and have had no basic formal instruction. Provides the student with a sound set of fundamentals to prepare for further instruction, if desired.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 25B - Intermediate Golf


    1 units
    Development of intermediate golf skills and knowledge with a focus on technique that facilitates the acquisition of consistent intermediate level performance.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 25A  or equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 25C - Advanced Golf


    1 units
    This course is designed for people who might score from the high seventies to the high eighties on a regular basis.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Intermediate level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 27A - Beginning Table Tennis


    1 units
    This course is focused on the development of fundamental table tennis skills, basic tactics, simple strategies, etiquette, rules, and their application of in single and double games.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 27B - Intermediate Table Tennis


    1 units
    This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental table tennis skills, learning intermediate table tennis skills and drills and their application, developing intermediate tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing more effective single and double games in elimination, round robin, and team competitions.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Completed SJSU beginning class or have equivalent skills/knowledge.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 28A - Beginning Gymnastics


    1 units
    This course is designed to develop the student’s awareness and performance of basic skills in gymnastics.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 29 - Cardio Kickboxing


    1 units
    Cardio Kickboxing is a non-contact aerobic conditioning activity combining punches, kicks, traditional aerobic skills, and fitness activities. The course is designed to enhance cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 30 - Pilates


    1 units
    Pilates employs an established exercise protocol designed to develop core strength, flexibility, posture, and range of motion. The course covers the fundamentals of a Pilates workout with an emphasis on breathing, alignment, neutral spine, and core stability.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • Body Sculpting Class Video

    KIN 31 - Body Sculpting


    1 units
    Body sculpting employs exercise augmented with moderate weights to enhance fitness. The course is designed to improve muscle tone and endurance, flexibility, balance, and core stability.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 32 - Aerobics


    1 units
    Aerobics incorporates exercise and music, using large, continuous, rhythmic movements to elevate the heart rate and produce a training effect. The course is designed to improve muscle tone and enhance cardiorespiratory endurance.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 33 - Advanced Aerobic Activities


    1 units
    Aerobic activities incorporating high intensity interval training, circuit training, cardio kickboxing, power step, and resistance training. This course is designed to enhance cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and muscular endurance.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 32  or KIN 34  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 34 - Step Training


    1 units
    Step training is a low-impact aerobic conditioning activity designed to enhance cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 35A - Beginning Weight Training


    1 units
    This course is designed to teach the basic concepts of weight training for muscular strength and endurance. Its goal is to provide students with knowledge about the principles involved in weight training and the health-related components of fitness through a variety of exercises.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 35B - Intermediate Weight Training


    1 units
    This course is designed for individuals with prior training experience and involves higher level exercises. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of machine as well as free weight exercises and will then design a program based on individual needs.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 35C - Advanced Weight Training


    1 units
    This course is designed for students who have had prior class experience in resistive exercise training. Students who have not taken these classes must demonstrate adequate knowledge of lifting technique, terminology and weight room etiquette.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Intermediate level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 36 - Conditioning through Cross Training


    1 units
    Designed to teach basic concepts of health and fitness by using a variety of exercise modalities to increase cardiovascular fitness and improve full-body strength and power. Students will acquire knowledge about the principles involved with cardiovascular fitness, physical conditioning, and the health and skill related components of physical fitness.

    Repeatable for credit.


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  • KIN 40A - Topics in Modern Dance I


    2 units
    Training experience in the field of beginning modern dance with varied topics. Can be repeated when topic changes.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 4 hours.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 40A . Music and Dance is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 41A - Topics in Ballet I


    2 units
    Training experience in the field of beginning ballet dance with varied topics. Can be repeated when topic changes.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 4 hours.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 41A . Music and Dance is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 42A - Topics in Jazz Dance I


    2 units
    Training experience in the field of beginning Jazz dance with varied topics. Can be repeated when topic changes.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 4 hours.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 42A . Music and Dance is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 45A - Beginning Lindy Hop and Night Club Swing


    1 units
    This course is focused on the development of fundamental Swing dance skills and knowledge. Steps, technique, and styling will be drawn from Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Street Swing, Jive and Triple-Time Swing dances.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 45A . Kinesiology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • Social Dance Class Video

    KIN 46A - Beginning Social Dance


    1 units
    This course is focused on the development of fundamental social dance skills and knowledge. Dances will be selected from the American Smooth (e.g. Waltz, Tango), American Rhythm (e.g. Rumba, Cha Cha) and night club (e.g. Hustle, West Coast Swing) dance categories.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 46A . Kinesiology is responsible for scheduling.


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