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Winter 1998

ANT 1 [Human Evolutionary Biology]
Professor Peter Rodman
Lecture: TR 12:10-1:30 p.m. (Haring 2205 ), HNR 90X Discussion: R 2:10-3:00 p.m. (Young 210)
5 units = 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion, 1 hour HNR 90X discussion
Introduction to human evolution. Processes and course of human evolution; man's place in nature and the study of primates; the biological variability of living man and the genetic background. (GE credit: SciEng, Div, Wrt)

BIS 10 [General Biology]
Professor Gerry Marr
Lecture: MWF 1:10-2:00 p.m. (Wellman 2), HNR 90X Discussion: W 2:10-3:00 p.m. (SocSci 70)
5 units = 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion, 1 hour HNR 90X discussion
Consideration of the main features and principles of biology, with emphasis on biological processes and special reference to evolution, heredity, and the bearing of biology on human life. Designed for student not specializing in biology. Not open for credit to those who have had course 1A. (GE credit: SciEng, Wrt)

COM 2 [Great Books of Western Culture: From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment]
Professor Brenda Schildgen
Lecture: TR 12:10-2:00 p.m. (Hart 1120)
4 units = lecture/discussion
Prerequisite: Completion of Subject A requirement
An introduction, through class discussion and frequent written assignments, to some of the great books of western civilization from Dante's Inferno to Swift's Gulliver's Travels . (GE credit: ArtHum, Wrt - cannot be used to satisfy a college or university composition requirement and GE writing experience simultaneously)

GEL 1 [The Earth]
Professor Ken Verosub
Lecture: MWF 11:00-11:50 a.m. (Everson 176 ), Discussion: T 4:10-5:00 p.m. (Kerr 176 )
4 units = 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion
Introduction to study of the Earth for those not majoring in geology or associated sciences. Not open for credit to student who have taken GEL 50. (GE credit: SciEng)

GEL 3 & GEL 3G [History of Life]
Professor Richard Cowen
Lecture: MWF 2:10-3:00 p.m. (Wellman 126 ), GEL 3G Discussion: W 3:10-4:00 p.m. (Phy/Geo 186 )
4 units = 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion (GEL 3G)
Prerequisite: GEL 1 recommended
The history of life during the three and one-half billion years from its origin to the present day. Origin of life and processes of evolution; how to visualize and understand living organisms from their fossil remains. (GE credit: SciEng)

HIS 4B [History of Western Civilization]
Professor Kathleen Stuart
Lecture: TR 1:40-3:00 p.m. (Olson 146 ), Discussion: TBA
4 units = 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion
Development of western civilization from the Renaissance to the Eighteenth Century. (GE credit: ArtHum, Wrt)

IAD 10 [Introduction to International Agricultural Development]
Professor Stephen Brush
Lecture: TR 9:00-10:20 a.m. (Wellman 126 ), HNR 90X Discussion: T 5:10-6:00 p.m. (Olson 144)
5 units = 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion, 1 hour HNR 90X discussion
Theories, practices and institutions relating to agricultural development; the interaction of changing social, cultural and economic organization through successive stages of economic development; impact of new agricultural technology on underdeveloped regions. (GE credit: SocSci, Div, Wrt)

MUS 10 [Introduction to Musical Literature]
Professor D. Kern Holoman
Lecture: MWF 9:00-9:50 a.m. (Music Theater), Discussion: W 11:00-11:50 a.m. (Music 203)
4 units = 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion
An introduction to composers and major styles of Western music. Lectures, listening sections, and selected readings. For non-majors. (GE credit: ArtHum, Wrt)

NAS 10 [Native American Experience]
Professor Stefano Varese
Lecture: TR 10:30-11:50 a.m. (Wellman 26), HNR 90X Discussion: T 2:10-3:00 p.m. (Wellman 123)
5 units = 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion, 1 hour HNR 90X discussion
Introduction to the diverse cultures of Native American peoples from North, Central, and South America. Emphasis on Native American voices in the expression of cultural views and in the experience of conflicting values. (GE credit: ArtHum or SocSci, Div, Wrt)

NUT 20 [Food and Culture: An Introduction to Culture, Diet, and Cuisine]
Professor Louis Grivetti
Lecture: MWF 2:10-3:00 p.m. (Haring 1204), Discussion: F 1:10--2:00 p.m. (TBA)
4 units = 3 hours lecture, 1 hour discussion
Prerequisite: Anthropology 2, Geography 2, and Nutrition 10 recommended
Historical and contemporary overview of culture, food habits, and diet; exploration of the major themes in food habit research; minority food habits; origins and development of dietary practices. (GE credit: SciEng or SocSci)

PHY 7A [General Physics]
Professor Wendell Potter
Lecture: TBA, Discussion/Lab: TBA, HNR Discussion: TBA
5 units = 1.5 hours lecture, 5 hours lab/discussion, 1 hour HNR 90X discussion
Prerequisite: Math 16B (may be taken concurrently)
Introduction to general principles and analytical methods used in physics for students majoring in a biological science. Only two units of credit allowed to students who have completed course 9B, 5B, or 1B.

RCM 1 [Introduction to Public Speaking]
Professor Karen Williams
Lecture: F 9:00-9:50 a.m. (Wellman 2), HNR Discussion: 11:00-11:50 a.m. (Olson 263)
5 units = 1 hour lecture, 1 hour discussion, 1 hour HNR 90X discussion
Practice in the preparation and delivery of speeches based on contemporary principles and strategies of informing and persuading audiences. (GE credit: Wrt - cannot be used to satisfy a college or university composition requirement and GE writing experience simultaneously)

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Fall 1997

Animal Science 1 [Domestic Animals and People]
(5 - Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours, HNR 90X Discussion 1 hour)
Animal domestication and factors affecting their characteristics and distribution. Animal use for food, fiber, work, drugs, research, and recreation; present and future roles in society. Laboratory exercises with beef and dairy cattle, poultry, sheep, swine, laboratory animals, fish, horses, meat and dairy products. {GE Credit - SciEng, Wrt}

Anthropology 3 [Introduction to Archaeology]
(4 - Lecture 3 hours, Discussion 1 hour)
Development of archaeology as an anthropological study; objectives and methods of modern archaeology. {GE Credit - SocSci, Wrt}

Anthropology 4 [Introduction to Anthropological Linguistics]
(5 - Lecture 3 hours, Discussion 1 hour, HNR 90X Discussion 1 hour)
Exploration of the role of language in social interaction and world view, minority languages and dialects, bilingualism, literacy, the social motivation of language change. Introduction of analytical techniques of linguistics and demonstration of their relevance to language in sociocultural issues. {GE Credit - SocSci, Div, Wrt}

Art History 1A [Ancient Art]
(5 - Lecture 3 hours, Discussion 1 hour, HNR 90X Discussion 1 hour)
Art of the pagan Mediterranean world from the prehistoric caves to the fall of the Roman Empire. {GE Credit - ArtHum}

Asian American Studies 2 [Contemporary Experience of Asian Americans]
(5 - Lecture 3 hours, Discussion 1 hour, HNR 90X Discussion 1 hour)
Introduction to the Asian American Studies through an overview of the history of Asians in American from the 1840's to the present within the context of the development of the U.S.

Biological Sciences 1A [Introductory Biology]
(6 - Lecture 4 hours, Discussion 1 hour, HNR 90X Discussion 1 hour)
Prerequisite - Chem 2B (may be taken concurrently)
Introduction to biological molecules, bioenergetics, cell structure and function, elements of molecular biology and genetics, and viruses. Interdisciplinary course for majors in the biological sciences.

Chemistry 2AH [Honors General Chemistry]
(5 - Lecture 3 hours, Lab & Discussion 4 hours) {Prerequisite - High school chemistry and physics, satisfactory score on diagnostic examinations. Mathematics 21A (may be taken concurrently), OR consent of instructor.}
Periodic table, stoichiometry, chemical equations, physical properties and kinetic theory of gases, atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonding. Laboratory experiments in stoichiometric relations, properties and collection of gases, atomic spectroscopy, and introductory quantitative analysis. Chemistry 2AH is a limited enrollment course with a more rigorous treatment of material covered in Chemistry 2A. {GE Credit - SciEng}

Chicana/Chicano Studies 10 [Introduction to Chicana/o Studies]
(4 - Lecture 3 hours, Discussion 1 hour)
Analysis of the situation of the Chicana/o (Mexican-American) people, emphasizing their history, literature, political movements, education, and related areas. {GE Credit - Div, Wrt}

Classics 10 [Greek and Roman Mythology]
(4 - Lecture 3 hours, HNR 90X Discussion 1 hour)
Origin and development of myths and legends, their place in the religion, literature and art of Greece and Rome. {GE Credit - ArtHum}
Comparative Literature
Class description not available.

Design 1 [Design and Visual Culture]
(5 - Lecture 4 hours, HNR 90X Discussion 1 hour)
Introduction to design awareness; role of designer in contemporary culture; emphasis on visual literacy and perception, creative problem solving and design vocabulary. {GE Credit - ArtHum, Wrt}

English 3 [Introduction to Literature]
(4 - Lecture 2 hours, Discussion 2 hours) {Prerequisite - Subject A}
Introductory study of several genres ø English literature, emphasizing both analysis of particular works and the range of forms and styles in English prose and poetry. {GE Credit - either ArtHum or Wrt}

Environmental Toxicology 10 [Introduction to Toxicology]
(4 - Lecture 3 hours, HNR 90X Discussion 1 hour)
Prerequisite - open to science and non-science majors.
Study of some natural and manmade toxic substances in personal, occupational, community, and global environments. Emphasis placed upon occurrence, properties, and effects of toxic substances. Biological and physical factors which alter fate of substances are described {GE Credit - SciEng}

Geology 1 [The Earth]
(4 - Lecture 3 hours, Discussion 1 hour) {Must not have taken GEL 050.}
Introduction to study of the Earth for those not majoring in Geology or associated sciences. {GE Credit - SciEng}

History 4A [History of Western Civilization]
(4 - Lecture 3 hours, Discussion 1 hour)
Growth of western civilization from late antiquity to the Renaissance. {GE Credit - ArtHum, Wrt}

History 9A [History of East Asian Civilization]
(5 - Lecture 3 hours, Discussion 1 hour, HNR 90X Discussion 1 hour)
Surveys traditional Chinese civilization and its modern transformation. Emphasis is on thought and religion, political and social life, art and literature. Perspectives on contemporary China are provided. {GE Credit - ArtHum, Div, Wrt}

Humanities 10 [Introduction to Film Studies]
(4 - Lecture 2 hours, Discussion 1 hour, Film Viewing 3 hours, HNR 90X Discussion 1 hour)
Introduction to the study of cinema. Exploration of the analysis of film form and examination of a variety of issues in film studies, including spectatorship and cultural context. Emphasis on critical thinking and an analytical outlook on culture, generally. May be repeated for credit. {GE Credit - ArtHum, Div, Wrt}

Molecular/Cellular Biology 10 [Introduction to Human Heredity]
(5 - Lecture 3 hours, Discussion 1 hour, HNR 90X Discussion 1 hour) {Must not have taken GEN 010).
Topics in human heredity and human gene structure and function, including the genetic basis of human development, causes of birth defects, mental retardation, genetic diseases, sexual determination, development and behavior. {GE Credit - SciEng, Wrt}

Physics 9AH [Honors Classical Physics]
(4 - Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 2.5 hours, Discussion 1 hour)
Prerequisite - high school physics, Mathematics 21A-B with at least B+ average (or by recommendation of academic adviser.
Mechanics. Introduction to general principles and analytical methods used in physics for physical science and engineering majors. Only two units of credit for students who have completed course 1A or 5A. Greater depth of study than Physics 9A.

Political Science 4 [Basic Concepts in Political Theory]
(4 - Lecture 3 hours, Discussion 1 hour)
Analysis of such concepts as the individual, community, liberty, equality, justice, and natural law as developed in the works of the major political philosophers. {GE Credit - SocSci, Wrt}

Science and Society 1 [Preparing for the 21st Century]
(4 - Lecture 3 hours, Discussion 1 hour, HNR 90X Discussion 1 hour)
Through an interactive panel format and discussion, contemporary issues are creatively examined, including global population trends, economic and environmental changes, cultural diversity and biodiversity, nutrition and food safety, fiber and textiles, changing consumer cultures. {GE Credit - Wrt, Div, & either SciEng or SocSci}

Women's Studies 50 [Introduction to Women's Studies]
(5 - Lecture 3 hours, Discussion or Term Paper 1 hour, HNR 90X Discussion 1 hour)
Interdisciplinary introduction which will survey and integrate literary, anthropological, psychological, historical, sociological, and biological perspectives on the study of sex roles. {GE Credit - ArtHum or SocSci, Div, Wrt}

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