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This schedule is subject to change. Check the STUDENT PORTAL for up-to-date information. Spring 2020 Schedule of Classes February 3 - May 31, 2020 See catalog for more information regarding courses and programs. ART310 Expressive Art Description Examination of fundamental concepts and methods of Expressive Arts. Emphasis is placed on process and self expression, fostering empowerment and community through experiential learning and inclusivity. Prerequisite(s): None Time: 12:30 PM To 3:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Jenny Hanna Section: 1 BIO110 Ecology & Biodiversity Description Introduction to the complex interplay of organisms & environment. Explores interactions between individual organisms and environments, and interactions within species and with other species. Presents basic concepts and field research methods. Prerequisite(s): Time: 3 PM To 4:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Tom Moritz Section: 1a Time: 8 AM To 9:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: F Instructor: Thomas Keeney Section: 1b Mandatory Lab BUS202 Principles of Macroeconomics Description Principles of macroeconomic analysis & policy, unemployment & inflation, financial institutions, international trade, economic growth, & comparative economic systems. Prerequisite(s): MATH101 w/C or higher Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: Wuu-Long Lin Section: 1 BUS301 Managerial Economics Description Applications of microeconomic theory to managerial decisions & planning. Analysis of resource & product markets of firms. Production functions, cost, output decisions & pricing strategies under various market constraints. Prerequisite(s): BUS201 & BUS303 Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Han Chen Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 1 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday BUS306 Business Communications Description Focuses on communication skills in the business setting including message strategy, effective business writing, presentation skills, verbal & non- verbal components of communication, & small group communication. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Stephen O'Sullivan Section: 1 BUS307 Managerial Accounting Description Concepts & methods used in managerial planning, control, & decision making, with emphasis on the use of financial information for internal decision making. Explores budgeting, costing, analysis methods, relevant costs, & capital budgeting decisions. Prerequisite(s): BUS210 Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Fredrick Ho Section: 1 BUS330 Principles of Marketing Description Introduces basic concepts used in contemporary society & business. Includes marketing mix variables & decision-making involving public agencies & corporations. Integrates concepts from behavioral science & economics, as well as modern systems theory. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 2:30 PM To 5:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Meskerem Tadesse Section: 1 BUS413 Cost Analysis & Budgeting Description Basic cost analysis for decision making in pricing, product mix, capacity building, & budgeting for operations & capital expenditures. Study of basic budgeting techniques. Prerequisite(s): BUS307 Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: F Instructor: Suren Sahakyan Section: 1 BUS439 Small Business & Entrepreneurial Marketing Description Explores practical & cost-effective strategies & methods to generate leads & new customer acquisition. Topics include strategic partnerships, local marketing, search engine optimization, social networking, crowdsource funding, & niche marketing. Prerequisite(s): BUS330 Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Murray Johannsen Section: 1 BUS454 International Business Law Description Examines laws governing international operations. Focuses on international arbitration of investment disputes, the impact of nationalism on traditional ownership strategies, & how to establish a corporation in civil law countries. Includes case studies. Prerequisite(s): BUS200 Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: Michael Arnold Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 2 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday BUS470 Business Philosophy & Ethics Description Examines ethical issues in modern organizations & their negative effect on
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society; reviews relevant philosophies from various religious perspectives including humanistic Buddhism to explore how they can be used to solve modern business ethical problems. Prerequisite(s): 75 units earned Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Peng Chan Section: 1 CAP401 Capstone: Religion, Science & Society Description Integrates students’ general education by examining interactions between religion, science, & society. Topics include religion & social conflict, science & cultural change, gender & religion, the science vs. religion debate. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 42 units GE, incl. all GE Core Competencies. Minimum Passing Grade: C Time: 10 AM To 11:20 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Noel Alumit Section: 1 CHN101 Beginning Mandarin I Description Introduces fundamental sound & writing systems & basic vocabulary & sentence structure, focusing on basic listening, speaking, reading, & writing skills. Covers basic terms & social contexts useful for professional development in UWest’s fields of study. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 6:30 PM To 8:20 PM Room: Units: 4 Day: T R Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 CONT301 Ethics in a Multicultural Context Description Provides a space for students to learn about different ethical codes of conduct from different cultural and religious traditions, to practice those codes on a personal level, and to reflect on social issues and possible responses to these issues. Prerequisite(s): L&C 120 & CONT 110 May be applied to GE category 4A: Religion or 4B: Philosophy. Time: 3 PM To 4:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: John Freese Section: 1 CONT560 Contemplation: Tibetan Canon Description Investigates Buddhist contemplative methods, views, & practices as they are articulated within the Tibetan canon. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 2 PM To 4:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Daphna McKnight Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 3 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday ENGL090A Academic Writing Description Prepares students for college-level composition. Focus includes writing from paragraph to essay, developing & organizing ideas, building unified & coherent compositions, & incorporating MLA citations & references. Prerequisite(s): ESL Level 60 or placement test Not degree applicable. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 9 AM To 10:20 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: William Kennedy Section: 1a Time: 10:30 AM To 10:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: William Kennedy Section: 1b Mandatory Lab ENGL090B Academic Speech Description Develops academic speaking skills. Students build skills required for success in the classroom, such as public speaking, fluency, intelligibility, & lecture & broadcast evaluation. Prerequisite(s): ESL Level 60 or placement test Not degree applicable. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 10:30 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: William Kennedy Section: 1 ENGL090C Academic Grammar Description Develops advanced discourse grammar skills necessary for success in college-level classes. Focus is on advanced grammatical concepts for academic writing. Prerequisite(s): ESL Level 60 or placement test Not degree applicable. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 11:30 AM To 12:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Nivitigala Sumitta Section: 1 ENGL090D Academic Reading Description Preparation for college-level reading. Focus includes critical & analytical reading skills for academic texts, information literacy skills for college writing, & academic vocabulary. Prerequisite(s): ESL Level 60 or placement test Not degree applicable. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Shana Wright Section: 1 ENGL100A College Writing Description Essay writing for academic purposes. Students apply the writing process to organize & develop thesis-driven essays. Students practice effective expository writing incorporating outside sources & learn to develop arguments through multiple drafts. Prerequisite(s): ENGL090A w/B- or higher or placement test Degree applicable upon approval. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 9 AM To 10:20 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Akhanaton Cacao Section: 1a Time: 10:30 AM To 10:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Akhanaton Cacao Section: 1b Mandatory Lab Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 4 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F
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= Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday ENGL100B College Speech Description Speaking & listening requirements to prepare students for the American college classroom. Emphasizes public communication & presentation skills in a variety of academic settings. Prerequisite(s): ENGL090B w/B- or higher or placement test Degree applicable upon approval. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 10:30 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Shelley Wood-Goldstein Section: 1 ENGL100D College Reading Description Preparation for college-level reading. Focuses on developing critical & analytical reading skills for vocabulary development, comprehension, & information literacy. Prerequisite(s): ENGL090D w/B- or higher or placement test Degree applicable upon approval. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Shelley Wood-Goldstein Section: 1 ENGL100G College Grammar Description Develops advanced discourse grammar skills necessary for success in university course work. Focus is on functional grammatical concepts for academic writing & research. Prerequisite(s): ENGL090C w/B- or higher or placement test Not degree applicable. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 11:30 AM To 12:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Nivitigala Sumitta Section: 1 ENGL101 English Composition Description Training in effective written composition. Assignments include expository & argumentative essays & preparation of a documented short research paper on themes that include issues of East/West cultural understanding. Prerequisite(s): ENGL100A w/B- or higher or placement test Minimum passing grade: C Time: 9:30 AM To 10:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Robert Danielak Section: 1 ENGL102 Composition II: Critical Thinking Description Introduction to the elements & applications of critical thinking & writing. Emphasis on argumentative, persuasive, analytical, & evaluative writing, along with the assessment & uses of sources. Prerequisite(s): ENGL101 w/C or higher Minimum passing grade: C Time: 11 AM To 12:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Akhanaton Cacao Section: 1 ENGL320 Reading Drama Description Examination of representative plays; readings may range from Greek to modern drama. Emphasis on critical approaches to dramatic text; study of issues such as plot construction, characterization, special uses of language in drama, & methods of evaluation. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Ryan Gilmore Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 5 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday ENGL412 Seminar: Folklore & Mythology - Oral Traditions to Popular Cultu Description Examines major forms of folklore (e.g., myths, legends, epics, beliefs, rituals, festivals) & the theoretical approaches used in their study. Prerequisite(s)͗ ENGL102 May be repeated once for credit with chair’s approval. Time: 2:30 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Ryan Gilmore Section: 1 ENGL413 Seminar: Literature & Other Arts Description Investigates relationship of literature & other arts, including music, painting, photography, other visual arts, sculpture, performing arts, & architecture. Topics may include literature written in English as well as literature in translation. Prerequisite(s)͗ ENGL102 May be repeated once for credit with chair’s approval. Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: Ryan Gilmore Section: 1 TOPIC: Horror Literature & Film ENGL495 Senior Project (Comprehensive Capstone) Description Explores standards & best practices of literary scholarship. Students create a research project relevant to current & future scholarship. The project is expected to be at a level appropriate for graduate school admission or conference presentation. Prerequisite(s): Senior status Time: 10 AM To 11:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Jennifer Avila Section: 1 HIST205 Big History II Description Prerequisite(s): Time: 6:30 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: Day: M W Instructor: Shawn Ragan Section: 1 IDS310 Art & Anthropology Description Anthropological perspectives on art, aesthetics, & expressive culture. including cross-cultural scrutiny of the social function of art; the production, consumption, exhibition, & representation of non-western art; & the influence of global art movements. Prerequisite(s): ENGL102 w/C or higher May be applied to GE category 5A: Anth
4 ropology or 6A: Fine Arts Time: 1 PM To
ropology or 6A: Fine Arts Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Kanae Omura Section: 1 JPN302 Intermediate Japanese II Description Continuation of JPN 301. Develops a more advanced level of communication in Japanese, including use of honorifics & reading & writing longer sentences in Japanese. Further develops the understanding of Japanese culture & society. Prerequisite(s): JPN301 Time: 10 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Kanae Omura Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 6 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday L&C121 Life & Culture 2: World Philosophies Description Examines a good life from the perspective of world philosophy. Drawing from the study of world philosophies, students develop a personal mission statement & life plan that they will update throughout their college education. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 3:30 PM To 4:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Jonathan Berk Section: 1 LANG220 Structure of Modern English Description Grammar & usage of contemporary English, with emphasis on morpho-syntactical description & analysis of Standard English. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 4 PM To 5:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 LIT101 Introduction to Literature Description An introduction to influential literary works written in the English language. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 2:30 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Robert Danielak Section: 1 LIT311 Survey of American Literature Description Survey of works & authors that have shaped American literature. Explores major writers, periods, literary movements, & genres in relationship to the socio- historical circumstances of their production. Prerequisite(s): ENGL101 & LIT101 Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Robert Danielak Section: 1 LIT401 Major Authors & Literary Movements in the US Description Students explore manifestos & representative works from significant literary movements ranging from Romanticism, Transcendentalism, Realism, Literature of the Absurd, Existentialism, Lost Generation, Beat Generation, & Harlem Renaissance, among others. Prerequisite(s): ENGL102 Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Ryan Gilmore Section: 1 TOPIC: Gothic Literature MATH102 Quantitative Reasoning I Description Introduces fundamentals of algebra with emphasis on quantitative thinking. Reasoning quantitatively using tables & graphs, & application of linear functions, quadratic functions & linear systems to problems is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Placement based on MPT score Minimum passing grade: C Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Bobby Ojose Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 7 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday MATH107 Mathematics for Liberal Arts Description Engages students in the mathematical languages of quantity with concepts from algebra, geometry, management science, probability & statistics, & use of scientific software. Concepts in everyday mathematics & personal finances are explored. Prerequisite(s): MATH102 with C or higher Minimum passing grade: C Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: William Lai Section: 1 MATH212 Introductory Statistics Description Develops statistical thinking through applications in a variety of disciplines. Graphing calculator & computer programs are integrated. Topics include descriptive & inferential statistics; collecting, classifying, tabulating, & graphing data. Prerequisite(s): MATH112 with C or higher Minimum passing grade: C Time: 9:30 AM To 11:20 AM Room: Units: 4 Day: T R Instructor: Bobby Ojose Section: 1 MBA502 Business Programming Description Development of current & relevant business programming skills & their application to improving organizational efficiency. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 9 AM To 4:30 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: U Instructor: Stephen Wu Section: 1 MBA507 Managerial Economics Description Develops micro-economic concepts & employs them to examine decision making under uncertainty. Topics include optimal choices, quantitative analysis & estimation of demand&, production & cost functions, & market structures & firms’ pricing strategies. Prerequisite(s): BUS201, BUS202, or MBA503; BUS 303 Minimum passing grade: C Time: 5 PM To 6:20 PM Roo
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m: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Yue-Yun (Bill) Chen Section: 1 MBA509 Business Forecasts Description Principles & applications of forecasting in an accessible way; methods & processes in business forecasting, including time series, univariate, multivariate, & qualitative methods. Prerequisite(s): MBA505 w/C or higher Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Yue-Yun (Bill) Chen Section: 1 MBA515 Corporate Finance Description Advanced study of the financial management function of the corporation with special attention to cash flows & value, capital structure, cost of capital, capital budgeting, project evaluations, & issues in mergers, acquisitions & restructuring. Prerequisite(s): BUS303 Minimum passing grade: C Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Yue-Yun (Bill) Chen Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 8 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday MBA520 Organization & Management Description Study of techniques & human behavior involved in managing an organization toward efficiency & effectiveness. Focus on job & organization design, motivation, problem solving, & diversity & change management. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Minimum passing grade: C Time: 1:30 PM To 4:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: F Instructor: Farhana Siddiqi Section: 1 MBA530 Marketing Description Studies the processes involved in the creation, distribution, & sale of products & services. Explores the tasks & decisions facing marketing managers, market & competitive analysis, consumer behavior, & design & implementation of marketing strategies. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Minimum passing grade: C Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Meskerem Tadesse Section: 1 MBA547 Tech. & Fundamental Analysis of Financial Securities Description Advanced technical analysis of securities using graphs & equations; advanced fundamental analysis of securities based on corporate accounting data & business prospects. Prerequisite(s): MBA515 w/C or higher Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Chi Sheh Section: 1 MBA550 International Business Description Examines the global business environment & trends. Discusses management functions & external influential factors that shape a global business operation such as investment decision, monetary exchange, & competition strategy & structure. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Meskerem Tadesse Section: 1 MBA560 Managing Nonprofit Organizations Description Compares & contrasts for-profit & nonprofit organizations, major strategic management issues specially associated with nonprofits, & exposes students to the various management styles commonly found in the nonprofit sector. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: Michelle Freridge Section: 1 MBA567 Special Topic on Federal Taxation Description A study of the federal tax law applicable to C & S corporations, partnerships, estates, & trusts. Addresses income tax law, major issues relating to the transfer of property through gifts & estate, & methods & procedures of tax research. Prerequisite(s): BUS210 Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Chi Sheh Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 9 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday MBA572 Data Structure & Database Management Description Hierarchical, network, & relational database structures are analyzed. Stresses data modeling concepts using entity relationship & semantic object techniques, normalization, relational database implementation, & concurrent database processing. Prerequisite(s): MBA540 w/C or higher Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: F Instructor: Rafael Wu Section: 1 MBA580 Capstone: Strategic Management Description Provide an integrative perspective on strategy formation & management of an enterprise. Develops a multidisciplinary understanding of business planning & strategy by drawing on previous coursework & various functional areas of business. Prerequisite(s): MBA504 or 520; MBA513; MBA515; MBA530 Minimum passing grade: C Time: 2:30 PM To 5:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Peng Chan Section: 1 MBA590 Internship Description Provides students with meaningful hands-on experience working in organizations relevant to their area of s
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tudy. Completion requires written evaluation & verification from employer & internship reflection paper. Prerequisite(s): Completion of core courses & chair's approval Pass/No Pass only Time: To Room: Units: 1 Day: Instructor: Chi Sheh Section: INT MDIV GP Chaplaincy Group Process Description Group process is integrated into MDIV511, MDIV646, & MDIV676. Standalone course is intended for students who wish to participate in group process outside of these three courses. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Chair's approval. Time: 6 PM To 6:50 PM Room: Units: 1 Day: M Instructor: Joseph Rogers Section: GP2 Time: 7 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 1 Day: M Instructor: Joseph Rogers Section: GP3 MDIV515 Power, Privilege, & Difference Description Expanding on MDIV511, explores how to effectively relate with groups & systems. Examines such topics as male privilege, racism, multicultural competency, mediation, diversity, responsibilities, roles & relationships, & communication patterns. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 2 PM To 4:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: Daphna McKnight Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 10 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday MDIV540 Sacred Abrahamic Texts in Spiritual Care & Counseling Description Provides a macroscopic view of sacred Abrahamic texts & their content, as well as resources for further exploration in order to help the Buddhist practitioner develop some comfort working with these texts in the context of Buddhist chaplaincy. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: James Ford Section: 1 MDIV565 Buddhist Homiletics: Writing & Giving Dharma Talks Description Introduces the art of writing & giving dharma talks. Students identify styles & methods to help them in their own homiletic work while exploring how to relate the professional imperatives of chaplaincy with the imperatives of a Buddhist faith. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Jitsujo Gauthier Section: 1 MDIV646 Spiritual Care & Counseling Description Introduces theories & practices for clinical spiritual care & counseling work. Special attention is paid to literature in the field of healthcare chaplaincy about medical ethics, measuring effective care, & working in diverse settings. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 4 Day: M Instructor: Jitsujo Gauthier Section: 1a Time: 6 PM To 6:50 PM Room: Units: 4 Day: M Instructor: Joseph Rogers Section: 1b Mandatory Group Process MDIV670 Spiritual Leadership Description Introduces spiritual leadership & social ethics & considers values, responsibilities, functions, & resources for spiritual leaders. Students explore spiritual leadership in the Buddhist traditions & in the context of professional chaplaincy practice. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 2 PM To 4:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Daphna McKnight Section: 1 PSYCH100 Introduction to Western Psychology Description Surveys theories & concepts of individual thought & behavior over the lifespan. Explores biological, cognitive, social, & developmental influences on behavior as well as the influence of Eastern thought on Western perspective. Introduces research method. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 3 PM To 4:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Elizabeth Burke Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 11 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday PSYCH210 E/W Perspectives on Cognitive Psychology Description Introduces Buddhist & Western concepts & theories of cognitive psychology, with comparisons & contrasts between the two systems. Students are provided with opportunities for self-exploration particularly through these lenses. Prerequisite(s): ENGL101 w/C or higher; PSYCH150 (concurrent enrollment okay) Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Shadeiyah Edwards Section: 1 PSYCH220 E/W Perspectives on Affective Psychology Description Explores how emotions influence motivation, attitudes, personality, & other psychological constructs. Students practice self-reflection & observation, comparing & contrasting Eastern & Western views of emotion (i.e. distinct affective preferences). Prerequisite(s): ENGL101 w/C or higher; PSYCH100 (concurrent enrollment okay) Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3
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Day: W Instructor: Lara Strannahan Section: 1 PSYCH310 Physiological Psychology Description Focuses on the biological basis of individual thought & behavior. Brain structure, hormones, biochemical, & genetic factors are explored. Special attention is paid to behavioral health interventions & the mind-body connection. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 300 Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 PSYCH320 Psychology of Learning Description Introduces how learning affects behavior & explores the history of behaviorism & the principles & applications of behavior modification, including the contributions of Pavlov, Skinner, & others. Ethical issues & cultural implications are discussed. Prerequisite(s): ENG101 w/C or higher; PSYCH210 Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Wenli Jen or Tara Tarian Section: 1 PSYCH350 Social Psychology Description Explores society’s impact on individual thoughts, beliefs, values, & behaviors. :istorical & influential theories & related research investigations are introduced & discussed. Investigates the influence of culture & current socio-political norms. Prerequisite(s): ENGL101 w/C or higher; PSYCH100 Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 12 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday PSYCH490 Advanced Topics in Psychology Description Advanced study of a Buddhist &/or multicultural topic in psychology. Topics are announced each semester according to students’ academic needs & interests. Prerequisite(s)͗ ENGL 102 w, C or higher͖ PSYC: 150 & 300 May be repeated once for credit with chair’s approval. Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Shadeiyah Edwards Section: 1 TOPIC: Introduction to Forensic Psychology PSYCH495 Capstone: E/W Perspectives on Contemporary Issues Description Psychology capstone course. Contemporary issues from the perspectives of both Eastern & Western psychological views are explored. Special focus is placed on applications of counseling & psychotherapy techniques promoted by the two traditions. Prerequisite(s): Program advisor approval Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Ashley Coleman Section: 1 PSYCH501 Experimental Design & Statistical Analysis Description Introduces the creation of sound research questions. Students review advanced quasi-experimental & experimental design methods (quantitative & qualitative), examine methods to analyze research data, & discuss implications of data interpretation. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 PSYCH505 A Pre-Practicum Description This not-for-credit course meets one hour each week for a total of 15 hours. All second semester psychology students are required to enroll in this course. Provides first-year cohort continuity, support, & process during the second semester. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Not for credit. Pass/No Pass only Time: 11 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 0 Day: R Instructor: Ashley Coleman Section: 1 PSYCH530 Psychopathology Description Reviews the current taxonomy of Western psychopathology across the lifespan. Introduces etiologies, prevalence, symptoms, & treatments. Opportunities to interact with various consumers & families of consumers of mental health services are provided. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Ashley Coleman Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 13 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday PSYCH536 Marriage & Family Therapy I: Families Description Surveys contemporary, multicultural, & contextual analyses of major models of couples & family therapy, the integration of various approaches in relationship therapy, & the process & outcome research that document the state of MFT effectiveness. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Timothy Leslie Section: 1 PSYCH545 Psychopharmacology Description Reviews current drug therapies for psychological problems. Discusses philosophical, ethical, & legal concerns regarding biological factors & drug treatment, along with the risks & benefits of drug therapies. Emphasizes cultural & ethical concerns. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Da
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y: R Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 PSYCH551 Theories II: Buddhist-Inspired Evidence-Based Practice Description A follow-up course to PSYC: 531, designed to expand students’ knowledge & experiences in counseling & helping skills. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH531 Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Elizabeth Burke Section: 1 PSYCH556 Marriage & Family Therapy II: Couples Description A continuation of PSYC: 536, expanding students’ systemic understanding of the major models of couples & family therapy. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH536 Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Lara Strannahan Section: 1 PSYCH600 Group Psychotherapy Description Provides clinical understanding of group development, dynamics, & counseling theories. Discusses group leadership styles, basic & advanced methods & skills, & approaches to conducting group counseling as well as cultural/ethical issues & limitations. Prerequisite(s): 18 units graduate work in Psychology or Buddhist Chaplaincy Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 PSYCH607 Advanced Seminar in Culture & Psychotherapy Description Expands awareness, knowledge, & skills in multicultural MFT competency & sensitivity, with a focus upon psychotherapeutic processes honoring diverse identities/experiences such as race, ethnicity, spirituality, sexual orientation, gender, & disability. Prerequisite(s): 18 units graduate work in Psychology Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Elizabeth Burke Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 14 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday PSYCH651 Buddhist Psychology & Addiction Description Examines the theories, etiology, assessment, diagnosis, & treatment of alcohol & substance use disorders & addiction through the lenses of resiliency, recovery, medical, & Buddhist psychology models, with special attention to co-occurring disorders. Prerequisite(s): 18 units graduate work in Psychology Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Terry Wells / Tom Moritz Section: 1 PSYCH700 Practicum Description Clinical experience at an approved practicum site with a focus on multicultural psychotherapy theory & related interventions. Coursework focuses on group consultation, assessment, case conceptualization, intervention, self-of-the-therapist, & self-care. Prerequisite(s)͗ 18 units & chair’s approval Approved practicum placement must provide quality supervision & training. PSYC: 700 & 710 must be taken Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Lara Strannahan Section: 1 PSYCH710 Advanced Practicum Description Provides continued support for students’ hands-on clinical experience. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH700 PSYCH 700 & 710 must be taken in consecutive semesters. Pass/No Pass only Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Lara Strannahan Section: 1 PSYCH712 Continuing Practicum Description Provides continued support for students’ supervised clinical experience beyond the 6 units required for graduation. Units do not count toward graduation. Prerequisite(s): Chair's approval Units not applicable to graduation. May be taken twice. Pass/No Pass only Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Lara Strannahan Section: 1 REL322 Living Buddhism Description Half-semester course introduces students to the philosophy & practice of Buddhism in a contemporary setting. Culminates in a multi-day/night retreat at Hsi Lai Temple where students experience life in a contemplative setting. Prerequisite(s): ENGL101 w/C or higher Time: 2 PM To 4:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: F Instructor: De Hong Section: 1 REL520 Religions of India Description Examines/compares Brahmanic/Hindu & Sramana/Samana traditions from earliest accounts to present. Buddhism & Jainism are viewed as heterodox traditions against the backdrop of Vedic practices & the revival/continuation of pre-Aryan beliefs & practices. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606; REL601; Waived for BC Time: 1:30 PM To 4:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Miroj Shakya Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 15 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday REL600 History & Theory of the Study of Religion Description Explores how scholars have approached religious practice & thought within the traditions & within the academic community. Religion is examined
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in relation to cross-cultural studies as well as the competing claims of objective data & subjective awareness. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 1:30 PM To 4:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Shou-Jen Kuo Section: 1 REL610 Seminar: Religion & Ethics Description Examines the relationship of religion & ethics & of religious issues in ethics. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606 Time: 2 PM To 4:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Darui Long Section: 1 REL622 Developments in Buddhist Philosophy Description Conducts philosophical & critical analysis of Buddhist thought, including topics such as philosophical justification &/or critiques of Buddhist ideas, Buddhist epistemology, ontology, & phenomenology. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606 Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: William Chu Section: 1 REL636 Seminar: Buddhist Texts in Translation Description Analysis & close reading of one or more Buddhist literary works in English translation, supplemented with relevant secondary scholarship. Topic to be announced each semester. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606; Waived for BC May be taken three times for credit with advisor approval. Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: William Chu Section: 1 REL640 Topics in Comparative Religion Description Comparative study of a religious concern or topic & examination of theoretical issues that emerge in comparative work. Topic to be announced each semester. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606; Waived for BC May be taken three times for credit with advisor approval. Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Darui Long Section: 1 TOPIC: Daoism & Buddhism Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 16 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday REL641 Topics in Buddhist Studies Description Seminar in special area of interest in Buddhist Studies. Topic to be announced each semester. Course may be taken a maximum of three times for credit with advisor approval. Prerequisite(s): BTHE 600 or REL 600 May be taken three times for credit with advisor approval. Time: 6 PM To 9:00 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: F Instructor: Lewis Lancaster Section: 1 3 weekends, dates TBD TOPIC: Maritime Buddhism: Contextualizing Art & Architecture Time: 9 AM To 5:30 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: S U Instructor: Section: 1b REL645 Seminar: Regional Buddhist Traditions Description A regional study of Buddhism & Buddhist traditions. Regional focus is announced each semester & may include India, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, & East Asia. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606; Waived for BC May be taken three times for credit with advisor approval. Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: William Chu Section: 1 TOPIC: East Asia REL659 Buddhism in the US Description Introduces the history of Buddhism in the US with special attention to key issues & methodological approaches. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Shou-Jen Kuo Section: 1 REL670 Spread of Buddhism to Central Asia & China Description Traces spread of Buddhism from India into regions in modern Pakistan & Afghanistan, over the mountain passes into Central Asia, & eastward to western China. Uses trade routes to map development & spread of Buddhist thought & practice. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606; Waived for BC Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Darui Long Section: 1 REL698A Dissertation Proposal Seminar Description Focuses on development of the dissertation proposal. Includes selection of a topic, development of an original argument, situating one’s topic in relation to existing scholarship, & Buddhist-inspired strategies for writing & completing the project. Prerequisite(s): Program advisor approval May be applied to research requirement one time only. Pass/No Pass only Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Jane Iwamura Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 17 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday REL698B Dissertation Writing Seminar Description Review & develop strategies for dissertation writing. Topics include Buddhist-inspired strategies for writing & completing the dissertation. Students are expected to complete a solid draft of one chapter of their dissertation or analogous goal. Prerequisite(s): Candidacy Status May be applied to research requirement multiple
10 times. Pass/No Pass only Time: 9 AM To
times. Pass/No Pass only Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Jane Iwamura Section: 1 REL705 Qualifying Examination Preparation Description Individual study for PhD qualifying examination preparation. Prerequisite(s): Chair's approval May be taken in two consecutive terms. Credit is not applicable to graduation. Pass/No Pass only. Time: To Room: Units: 3 Day: Instructor: Dissertation Advisor Section: QE REL710 Dissertation Research Description Research for the dissertation. Upon advancement to candidacy & after completion of all coursework, students maintain continuous enrollment by registering for this course each semester until successful completion of 12-unit research requirement. Prerequisite(s): Candidacy Status Pass/No Pass only Time: To Room: Units: Day: Instructor: Dissertation Advisor Section: RES REL715 Continuous Enrollment Research Description Required for PhD students who have successfully completed all course & research requirements but must remain in continuous enrollment each semester until completion of exam, dissertation, etc. Prerequisite(s): Candidacy Status Not applicable to graduation. Pass/No Pass only Time: To Room: Units: 1 Day: Instructor: Dissertation Advisor Section: CONT SNSK500B First Year Sanskrit II Description Phonology, morphology, & syntax of the Sanskrit language with an emphasis on reading selected Sanskrit texts. Prerequisite(s): SNSK500A Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: Miroj Shakya Section: 1 SPCH101 Oral Communication Description Training in clear & effective public speaking, including impromptu & extemporaneous styles. Students prepare & deliver engaging, audience- centered presentations. Emphasis on interpersonal communication as a building block to communicating publicly. Prerequisite(s): ENGL100B w/B- or higher (if req'd) Minimum passing grade: C Time: 5 PM To 6:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Desiree Montenegro Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 18 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday SRVLG100 Service Learning Description Supervised service learning experiences in the local community. Examines social justice issues such as violence against women, hunger, homelessness, & environmental justice. Learning is both theoretical & experiential. Prerequisite(s): none Pass/No Pass only Time: 5 PM To 5:50 PM Room: Units: 1 Day: T Instructor: John Freese Section: 1 TESOL430 Language Testing Description Explores language assessment principles & theories. Course focuses on analyzing & designing language skills test instruments for practical application in English learner classroom with an emphasis on test construction validity, reliability, & fairness. Prerequisite(s): LANG301, TESOL400, & TESOL420 Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Antonette Correa Section: 1 TESOL450 Syllabus & Material Design Description Focuses on curriculum, lesson planning, techniques & material design. Special emphasis is placed on course & syllabus construction, planning goals & objectives, & creating English language instructional activities & materials for classroom teaching. Prerequisite(s): LANG301, TESOL400, & TESOL420 Time: 3 PM To 5:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Shana Wright Section: 1 TESOL460 Capstone: Practicum in TESOL Description Curriculum design for the English language learning classroom. Upon completion of the practicum, students undergo a comprehensive exam to complete the certificate program. Prerequisite(s): LANG301, TESOL400, & TESOL420 Time: 3 PM To 5:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Jonathan Berk Section: 1a Comprehensive Exam Time: To Room: Units: 3 Day: Instructor: Jonathan Berk Section: 1b WELL151 African Drumming Description Introduction to traditional African rhythms from Nigeria, Mali, Haiti, and Egypt. Explores the sacred and healing functions of drumming in the African cultural context. Emphasizes the multiple benefits of drumming to the body and mind. Prerequisite(s): None Pass/No Pass Time: 5 PM To 5:50 PM Room: Units: 1 Day: R Instructor: John Freese Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 19 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday WEXP499 Work Experience Description For students working to gain skills & experience integral to their course of study. Performance evaluated by site supervisor & faculty of record. Prerequisite(s):
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Chair's approval; DSO approval if F-1. May be taken twice. Credit not applicable to graduation . Pass/No Pass. Time: To Room: Units: 1 - 3 Day: Instructor: Department Chair Section: WE WEXP599 Advanced Work Experience Description For students working to gain skills & experience integral to their course of study. Performance evaluated by site supervisor & faculty of record. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing; Chair's approval; DSO approval if F-1. May be taken twice. Credit not applicable to graduation . Pass/No Pass. Time: To Room: Units: 1 - 3 Day: Instructor: Department Chair Section: WE Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 20 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday MBA572 Data Structure & Database Management Description Hierarchical, network, & relational database structures are analyzed. Stresses data modeling concepts using entity relationship & semantic object techniques, normalization, relational database implementation, & concurrent database processing. Prerequisite(s): MBA540 w/C or higher Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: F Instructor: Rafael Wu Section: 1 MBA580 Capstone: Strategic Management Description Provide an integrative perspective on strategy formation & management of an enterprise. Develops a multidisciplinary understanding of business planning & strategy by drawing on previous coursework & various functional areas of business. Prerequisite(s): MBA504 or 520; MBA513; MBA515; MBA530 Minimum passing grade: C Time: 2:30 PM To 5:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Peng Chan Section: 1 MBA590 Internship Description Provides students with meaningful hands-on experience working in organizations relevant to their area of study. Completion requires written evaluation & verification from employer & internship reflection paper. Prerequisite(s): Completion of core courses & chair's approval Pass/No Pass only Units: 1 :Chi Sheh Section: INT MDIV GP Chaplaincy Group Process Description Group process is integrated into MDIV511, MDIV646, & MDIV676. Standalone course is intended for students who wish to participate in group process outside of these three courses. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Chair's approval. Time: 6 PM To 6:50 PM Room: Units: 1 Day: M Instructor: Joseph Rogers Section: GP2 Time: 7 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 1 Day: M Instructor: Joseph Rogers Section: GP3 MDIV515 Power, Privilege, & Difference Description Expanding on MDIV511, explores how to effectively relate with groups & systems. Examines such topics as male privilege, racism, multicultural competency, mediation, diversity, responsibilities, roles & relationships, & communication patterns. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 2 PM To 4:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: Daphna McKnight Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 10 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday MBA520 Organization & Management Description Study of techniques & human behavior involved in managing an organization toward efficiency & effectiveness. Focus on job & organization design, motivation, problem solving, & diversity & change management. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Minimum passing grade: C Time: 1:30 PM To 4:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: F Instructor: Farhana Siddiqi Section: 1 MBA530 Marketing Description Studies the processes involved in the creation, distribution, & sale of products & services. Explores the tasks & decisions facing marketing managers, market & competitive analysis, consumer behavior, & design & implementation of marketing strategies. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Minimum passing grade: C Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Meskerem Tadesse Section: 1 MBA547 Tech. & Fundamental Analysis of Financial Securities Description Advanced technical analysis of securities using graphs & equations; advanced fundamental analysis of securities based on corporate accounting data & business prospects. Prerequisite(s): MBA515 w/C or higher Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Chi Sheh Section: 1 MBA550 International Business Description Examines the global business environment & trends. Discusses management functions & external influential factors that shape a global business operation such as investment decision, monetary exchange, & competition strategy & structure. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Meskerem Tadesse Section: 1 MBA560 Managing Nonprofit Organizations
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Description Compares & contrasts for-profit & nonprofit organizations, major strategic management issues specially associated with nonprofits, & exposes students to the various management styles commonly found in the nonprofit sector. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: Michelle Freridge Section: 1 MBA567 Special Topic on Federal Taxation Description A study of the federal tax law applicable to C & S corporations, partnerships, estates, & trusts. Addresses income tax law, major issues relating to the transfer of property through gifts & estate, & methods & procedures of tax research. Prerequisite(s): BUS210 Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Chi Sheh Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 9 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday MATH107 Mathematics for Liberal Arts Description Engages students in the mathematical languages of quantity with concepts from algebra, geometry, management science, probability & statistics, & use of scientific software. Concepts in everyday mathematics & personal finances are explored. Prerequisite(s): MATH102 with C or higher Minimum passing grade: C Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: William Lai Section: 1 MATH212 Introductory Statistics Description Develops statistical thinking through applications in a variety of disciplines. Graphing calculator & computer programs are integrated. Topics include descriptive & inferential statistics; collecting, classifying, tabulating, & graphing data. Prerequisite(s): MATH112 with C or higher Minimum passing grade: C Time: 9:30 AM To 11:20 AM Room: Units: 4 Day: T R Instructor: Bobby Ojose Section: 1 MBA502 Business Programming Description Development of current & relevant business programming skills & their application to improving organizational efficiency. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 9 AM To 4:30 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: U Instructor: Stephen Wu Section: 1 MBA507 Managerial Economics Description Develops micro-economic concepts & employs them to examine decision making under uncertainty. Topics include optimal choices, quantitative analysis & estimation of demand&, production & cost functions, & market structures & firms’ pricing strategies. Prerequisite(s): BUS201, BUS202, or MBA503; BUS 303 Minimum passing grade: C Time: 5 PM To 6:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Yue-Yun (Bill) Chen Section: 1 MBA509 Business Forecasts Description Principles & applications of forecasting in an accessible way; methods & processes in business forecasting, including time series, univariate, multivariate, & qualitative methods. Prerequisite(s): MBA505 w/C or higher Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Yue-Yun (Bill) Chen Section: 1 MBA515 Corporate Finance Description Advanced study of the financial management function of the corporation with special attention to cash flows & value, capital structure, cost of capital, capital budgeting, project evaluations, & issues in mergers, acquisitions & restructuring. Prerequisite(s): BUS303 Minimum passing grade: C Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Yue-Yun (Bill) Chen Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 8 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday L&C121 Life & Culture 2: World Philosophies Description Examines a good life from the perspective of world philosophy. Drawing from the study of world philosophies, students develop a personal mission statement & life plan that they will update throughout their college education. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 3:30 PM To 4:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Jonathan Berk Section: 1 LANG220 Structure of Modern English Description Grammar & usage of contemporary English, with emphasis on morpho-syntactical description & analysis of Standard English. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 4 PM To 5:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 LIT101 Introduction to Literature Description An introduction to influential literary works written in the English language. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 2:30 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Robert Danielak Section: 1 LIT311 Survey of American Literature Description Survey of works & authors that have shaped American literature. Explores major writers, periods, literary movements, & genres in relationship to the socio- historical circumstances of their production. Prerequisite(s): ENGL101 & LIT101 Tim
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e: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Robert Danielak Section: 1 LIT401 Major Authors & Literary Movements in the US Description Students explore manifestos & representative works from significant literary movements ranging from Romanticism, Transcendentalism, Realism, Literature of the Absurd, Existentialism, Lost Generation, Beat Generation, & Harlem Renaissance, among others. Prerequisite(s): ENGL102 Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Ryan Gilmore Section: 1 TOPIC: Gothic Literature MATH102 Quantitative Reasoning I Description Introduces fundamentals of algebra with emphasis on quantitative thinking. Reasoning quantitatively using tables & graphs, & application of linear functions, quadratic functions & linear systems to problems is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): Placement based on MPT score Minimum passing grade: C Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Bobby Ojose Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 7 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday ENGL412 Seminar: Folklore & Mythology - Oral Traditions to Popular Cultu Description Examines major forms of folklore (e.g., myths, legends, epics, beliefs, rituals, festivals) & the theoretical approaches used in their study. Prerequisite(s)͗ ENGL102 May be repeated once for credit with chair’s approval. Time: 2:30 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Ryan Gilmore Section: 1 ENGL413 Seminar: Literature & Other Arts Description Investigates relationship of literature & other arts, including music, painting, photography, other visual arts, sculpture, performing arts, & architecture. Topics may include literature written in English as well as literature in translation. Prerequisite(s)͗ ENGL102 May be repeated once for credit with chair’s approval. Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: Ryan Gilmore Section: 1 TOPIC: Horror Literature & Film ENGL495 Senior Project (Comprehensive Capstone) Description Explores standards & best practices of literary scholarship. Students create a research project relevant to current & future scholarship. The project is expected to be at a level appropriate for graduate school admission or conference presentation. Prerequisite(s): Senior status Time: 10 AM To 11:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Jennifer Avila Section: 1 HIST205 Big History II Description Prerequisite(s): Time: 6:30 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: Day: M W Instructor: Shawn Ragan Section: 1 IDS310 Art & Anthropology Description Anthropological perspectives on art, aesthetics, & expressive culture. including cross-cultural scrutiny of the social function of art; the production, consumption, exhibition, & representation of non-western art; & the influence of global art movements. Prerequisite(s): ENGL102 w/C or higher May be applied to GE category 5A: Anthropology or 6A: Fine Arts Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Kanae Omura Section: 1 JPN302 Intermediate Japanese II Description Continuation of JPN 301. Develops a more advanced level of communication in Japanese, including use of honorifics & reading & writing longer sentences in Japanese. Further develops the understanding of Japanese culture & society. Prerequisite(s): JPN301 Time: 10 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Kanae Omura Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 6 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday ENGL100B College Speech Description Speaking & listening requirements to prepare students for the American college classroom. Emphasizes public communication & presentation skills in a variety of academic settings. Prerequisite(s): ENGL090B w/B- or higher or placement test Degree applicable upon approval. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 10:30 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Shelley Wood-Goldstein Section: 1 ENGL100D College Reading Description Preparation for college-level reading. Focuses on developing critical & analytical reading skills for vocabulary development, comprehension, & information literacy. Prerequisite(s): ENGL090D w/B- or higher or placement test Degree applicable upon approval. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Shelley Wood-Goldstein Section: 1 ENGL100G College Grammar Description Develops advanced discourse grammar skills necessary for success in university course work. Focus is on functional grammatical concepts for academic writing & res
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earch. Prerequisite(s): ENGL090C w/B- or higher or placement test Not degree applicable. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 11:30 AM To 12:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Nivitigala Sumitta Section: 1 ENGL101 English Composition Description Training in effective written composition. Assignments include expository & argumentative essays & preparation of a documented short research paper on themes that include issues of East/West cultural understanding. Prerequisite(s): ENGL100A w/B- or higher or placement test Minimum passing grade: C Time: 9:30 AM To 10:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Robert Danielak Section: 1 ENGL102 Composition II: Critical Thinking Description Introduction to the elements & applications of critical thinking & writing. Emphasis on argumentative, persuasive, analytical, & evaluative writing, along with the assessment & uses of sources. Prerequisite(s): ENGL101 w/C or higher Minimum passing grade: C Time: 11 AM To 12:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Akhanaton Cacao Section: 1 ENGL320 Reading Drama Description Examination of representative plays; readings may range from Greek to modern drama. Emphasis on critical approaches to dramatic text; study of issues such as plot construction, characterization, special uses of language in drama, & methods of evaluation. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Ryan Gilmore Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 5 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday ENGL090A Academic Writing Description Prepares students for college-level composition. Focus includes writing from paragraph to essay, developing & organizing ideas, building unified & coherent compositions, & incorporating MLA citations & references. Prerequisite(s): ESL Level 60 or placement test Not degree applicable. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 9 AM To 10:20 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: William Kennedy Section:1 Time: 10:30 AM To 10:50 AM Room: Day: M Mandatory Lab ENGL090B Academic Speech Description Develops academic speaking skills. Students build skills required for success in the classroom, such as public speaking, fluency, intelligibility, & lecture & broadcast evaluation. Prerequisite(s): ESL Level 60 or placement test Not degree applicable. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 10:30 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: William Kennedy Section: 1 ENGL090C Academic Grammar Description Develops advanced discourse grammar skills necessary for success in college-level classes. Focus is on advanced grammatical concepts for academic writing. Prerequisite(s): ESL Level 60 or placement test Not degree applicable. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 11:30 AM To 12:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Nivitigala Sumitta Section: 1 ENGL090D Academic Reading Description Preparation for college-level reading. Focus includes critical & analytical reading skills for academic texts, information literacy skills for college writing, & academic vocabulary. Prerequisite(s): ESL Level 60 or placement test Not degree applicable. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Shana Wright Section: 1 ENGL100A College Writing Description Essay writing for academic purposes. Students apply the writing process to organize & develop thesis-driven essays. Students practice effective expository writing incorporating outside sources & learn to develop arguments through multiple drafts. Prerequisite(s): ENGL090A w/B- or higher or placement test Degree applicable upon approval. Minimum passing grade: B- Time: 9 AM To 10:20 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Akhanaton Cacao Section:1 Time: 10:30 AM To 10:50 AM Room: Day: W Mandatory Lab Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 4 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday BUS470 Business Philosophy & Ethics Description Examines ethical issues in modern organizations & their negative effect on society; reviews relevant philosophies from various religious perspectives including humanistic Buddhism to explore how they can be used to solve modern business ethical problems. Prerequisite(s): 75 units earned Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Peng Chan Section: 1 CAP401 Capstone: Religion, Science & Society Description Integrates students’ general education by examining interactions between religion, science, & society. Topics include religion & social conflict, science & cultural change, gender
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& religion, the science vs. religion debate. Prerequisite(s): Completion of 42 units GE, incl. all GE Core Competencies. Minimum Passing Grade: C Time: 10 AM To 11:20 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Noel Alumit Section: 1 CHN101 Beginning Mandarin I Description Introduces fundamental sound & writing systems & basic vocabulary & sentence structure, focusing on basic listening, speaking, reading, & writing skills. Covers basic terms & social contexts useful for professional development in UWest’s fields of study. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 6:30 PM To 8:20 PM Room: Units: 4 Day: T R Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 CONT301 Ethics in a Multicultural Context Description Provides a space for students to learn about different ethical codes of conduct from different cultural and religious traditions, to practice those codes on a personal level, and to reflect on social issues and possible responses to these issues. Prerequisite(s): L&C 120 & CONT 110 May be applied to GE category 4A: Religion or 4B: Philosophy. Time: 3 PM To 4:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: John Freese Section: 1 CONT560 Contemplation: Tibetan Canon Description Investigates Buddhist contemplative methods, views, & practices as they are articulated within the Tibetan canon. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 2 PM To 4:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Daphna McKnight Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 3 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday BUS306 Business Communications Description Focuses on communication skills in the business setting including message strategy, effective business writing, presentation skills, verbal & non- verbal components of communication, & small group communication. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Stephen O'Sullivan Section: 1 BUS307 Managerial Accounting Description Concepts & methods used in managerial planning, control, & decision making, with emphasis on the use of financial information for internal decision making. Explores budgeting, costing, analysis methods, relevant costs, & capital budgeting decisions. Prerequisite(s): BUS210 Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Fredrick Ho Section: 1 BUS330 Principles of Marketing Description Introduces basic concepts used in contemporary society & business. Includes marketing mix variables & decision-making involving public agencies & corporations. Integrates concepts from behavioral science & economics, as well as modern systems theory. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 2:30 PM To 5:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Meskerem Tadesse Section: 1 BUS413 Cost Analysis & Budgeting Description Basic cost analysis for decision making in pricing, product mix, capacity building, & budgeting for operations & capital expenditures. Study of basic budgeting techniques. Prerequisite(s): BUS307 Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: F Instructor: Suren Sahakyan Section: 1 BUS439 Small Business & Entrepreneurial Marketing Description Explores practical & cost-effective strategies & methods to generate leads & new customer acquisition. Topics include strategic partnerships, local marketing, search engine optimization, social networking, crowdsource funding, & niche marketing. Prerequisite(s): BUS330 Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Murray Johannsen Section: 1 BUS454 International Business Law Description Examines laws governing international operations. Focuses on international arbitration of investment disputes, the impact of nationalism on traditional ownership strategies, & how to establish a corporation in civil law countries. Includes case studies. Prerequisite(s): BUS200 Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: Michael Arnold Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 2 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday This schedule is subject to change. Check the STUDENT PORTAL for up-to-date information. Spring 2020 Schedule of Classes February 3 - May 31, 2020 See catalog for more information regarding courses and programs. ART310 Expressive Art Description Examination of fundamental concepts and methods of Expressive Arts. Emphasis is placed on process and self expression, fostering empowerment and community through experiential learning and inclusivity. Prerequisite(s): None Time: 12:30 PM To 3:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Jenny Hanna Section: 1 BIO110 Ecology & Biodiversity Description Introduction to t
16 he complex interplay of organisms & envi
he complex interplay of organisms & environment. Explores interactions between individual organisms and environments, and interactions within species and with other species. Presents basic concepts and field research methods. Prerequisite(s): Time: 3 PM To 4:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Tom Moritz Section:1 Time: 8 AM To 9:50 AM Room: Day: F Instructor: Thomas Keeney Mandatory Lab BUS202 Principles of Macroeconomics Description Principles of macroeconomic analysis & policy, unemployment & inflation, financial institutions, international trade, economic growth, & comparative economic systems. Prerequisite(s): MATH101 w/C or higher Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: Wuu-Long Lin Section: 1 BUS301 Managerial Economics Description Applications of microeconomic theory to managerial decisions & planning. Analysis of resource & product markets of firms. Production functions, cost, output decisions & pricing strategies under various market constraints. Prerequisite(s): BUS201 & BUS303 Time: 7 PM To 9:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Han Chen Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 1 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday SRVLG100 Service Learning Description Supervised service learning experiences in the local community. Examines social justice issues such as violence against women, hunger, homelessness, & environmental justice. Learning is both theoretical & experiential. Prerequisite(s): none Pass/No Pass only Time: 5 PM To 5:50 PM Room: Units: 1 Day: T Instructor: John Freese Section: 1 TESOL430 Language Testing Description Explores language assessment principles & theories. Course focuses on analyzing & designing language skills test instruments for practical application in English learner classroom with an emphasis on test construction validity, reliability, & fairness. Prerequisite(s): LANG301, TESOL400, & TESOL420 Time: 1 PM To 2:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Antonette Correa Section: 1 TESOL450 Syllabus & Material Design Description Focuses on curriculum, lesson planning, techniques & material design. Special emphasis is placed on course & syllabus construction, planning goals & objectives, & creating English language instructional activities & materials for classroom teaching. Prerequisite(s): LANG301, TESOL400, & TESOL420 Time: 3 PM To 5:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Shana Wright Section: 1 TESOL460 Capstone: Practicum in TESOL Description Curriculum design for the English language learning classroom. Upon completion of the practicum, students undergo a comprehensive exam to complete the certificate program. Prerequisite(s): LANG301, TESOL400, & TESOL420 Time: 3 PM To 5:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Jonathan Berk Section: 1a Comprehensive Exam WELL151 African Drumming Description Introduction to traditional African rhythms from Nigeria, Mali, Haiti, and Egypt. Explores the sacred and healing functions of drumming in the African cultural context. Emphasizes the multiple benefits of drumming to the body and mind. Prerequisite(s): None Pass/No Pass Time: 5 PM To 5:50 PM Room: Units: 1 Day: R Instructor: John Freese Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 19 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday REL698B Dissertation Writing Seminar Description Review & develop strategies for dissertation writing. Topics include Buddhist-inspired strategies for writing & completing the dissertation. Students are expected to complete a solid draft of one chapter of their dissertation or analogous goal. Prerequisite(s): Candidacy Status May be applied to research requirement multiple times. Pass/No Pass only Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Jane Iwamura Section: 1 REL705 Qualifying Examination Preparation Description Individual study for PhD qualifying examination preparation. Prerequisite(s): Chair's approval May be taken in two consecutive terms. Credit is not applicable to graduation. Pass/No Pass only. Time: To Room: Units: 3 Day: Instructor: Dissertation Advisor Section: QE REL710 Dissertation Research Description Research for the dissertation. Upon advancement to candidacy & after completion of all coursework, students maintain continuous enrollment by registering for this course each semester until successful completion of 12-unit research requirement. Prerequisite(s): Candidacy Status Pass/No Pass only Time: To Room: Units: Day: Instructor: Dissertation Advisor Section: RES REL715 Con
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tinuous Enrollment Research Description Required for PhD students who have successfully completed all course & research requirements but must remain in continuous enrollment each semester until completion of exam, dissertation, etc. Prerequisite(s): Candidacy Status Not applicable to graduation. Pass/No Pass only Time: To Room: Units: 1 Day: Instructor: Dissertation Advisor Section: CONT SNSK500B First Year Sanskrit II Description Phonology, morphology, & syntax of the Sanskrit language with an emphasis on reading selected Sanskrit texts. Prerequisite(s): SNSK500A Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: Miroj Shakya Section: 1 SPCH101 Oral Communication Description Training in clear & effective public speaking, including impromptu & extemporaneous styles. Students prepare & deliver engaging, audience- centered presentations. Emphasis on interpersonal communication as a building block to communicating publicly. Prerequisite(s): ENGL100B w/B- or higher (if req'd) Minimum passing grade: C Time: 5 PM To 6:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M W Instructor: Desiree Montenegro Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 18 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday REL641 Topics in Buddhist Studies Description Seminar in special area of interest in Buddhist Studies. Topic to be announced each semester. Course may be taken a maximum of three times for credit with advisor approval. Prerequisite(s): BTHE 600 or REL 600 May be taken three times for credit with advisor approval. Time: 6 PM To 9:00 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: F Instructor: Lewis Lancaster Section: 1 3 weekends, dates TBD TOPIC: Maritime Buddhism: Contextualizing Art & Architecture Time: 9 AM To 5:30 PM Room: Day: S U REL645 Seminar: Regional Buddhist Traditions Description A regional study of Buddhism & Buddhist traditions. Regional focus is announced each semester & may include India, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, & East Asia. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606; Waived for BC May be taken three times for credit with advisor approval. Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: William Chu Section: 1 TOPIC: East Asia REL659 Buddhism in the US Description Introduces the history of Buddhism in the US with special attention to key issues & methodological approaches. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Shou-Jen Kuo Section: 1 REL670 Spread of Buddhism to Central Asia & China Description Traces spread of Buddhism from India into regions in modern Pakistan & Afghanistan, over the mountain passes into Central Asia, & eastward to western China. Uses trade routes to map development & spread of Buddhist thought & practice. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606; Waived for BC Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Darui Long Section: 1 REL698A Dissertation Proposal Seminar Description Focuses on development of the dissertation proposal. Includes selection of a topic, development of an original argument, situating one’s topic in relation to existing scholarship, & Buddhist-inspired strategies for writing & completing the project. Prerequisite(s): Program advisor approval May be applied to research requirement one time only. Pass/No Pass only Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Jane Iwamura Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 17 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday REL600 History & Theory of the Study of Religion Description Explores how scholars have approached religious practice & thought within the traditions & within the academic community. Religion is examined in relation to cross-cultural studies as well as the competing claims of objective data & subjective awareness. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 1:30 PM To 4:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Shou-Jen Kuo Section: 1 REL610 Seminar: Religion & Ethics Description Examines the relationship of religion & ethics & of religious issues in ethics. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606 Time: 2 PM To 4:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Darui Long Section: 1 REL622 Developments in Buddhist Philosophy Description Conducts philosophical & critical analysis of Buddhist thought, including topics such as philosophical justification &/or critiques of Buddhist ideas, Buddhist epistemology, ontology, & phenomenology. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606 Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: William Chu Section: 1 REL636 Seminar: Buddhist Texts in Translation Descr
18 iption Analysis & close reading of one o
iption Analysis & close reading of one or more Buddhist literary works in English translation, supplemented with relevant secondary scholarship. Topic to be announced each semester. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606; Waived for BC May be taken three times for credit with advisor approval. Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: William Chu Section: 1 REL640 Topics in Comparative Religion Description Comparative study of a religious concern or topic & examination of theoretical issues that emerge in comparative work. Topic to be announced each semester. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606; Waived for BC May be taken three times for credit with advisor approval. Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Darui Long Section: 1 TOPIC: Daoism & Buddhism Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 16 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday PSYCH651 Buddhist Psychology & Addiction Description Examines the theories, etiology, assessment, diagnosis, & treatment of alcohol & substance use disorders & addiction through the lenses of resiliency, recovery, medical, & Buddhist psychology models, with special attention to co-occurring disorders. Prerequisite(s): 18 units graduate work in Psychology Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Terry Wells / Tom Moritz Section: 1 PSYCH700 Practicum Description Clinical experience at an approved practicum site with a focus on multicultural psychotherapy theory & related interventions. Coursework focuses on group consultation, assessment, case conceptualization, intervention, self-of-the-therapist, & self-care. Prerequisite(s)͗ 18 units & chair’s approval Approved practicum placement must provide quality supervision & training. PSYC: 700 & 710 must be taken Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Lara Strannahan Section: 1 PSYCH710 Advanced Practicum Description Provides continued support for students’ hands-on clinical experience. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH700 PSYCH 700 & 710 must be taken in consecutive semesters. Pass/No Pass only Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Lara Strannahan Section: 1 PSYCH712 Continuing Practicum Description Provides continued support for students’ supervised clinical experience beyond the 6 units required for graduation. Units do not count toward graduation. Prerequisite(s): Chair's approval Units not applicable to graduation. May be taken twice. Pass/No Pass only Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Lara Strannahan Section: 1 REL322 Living Buddhism Description Half-semester course introduces students to the philosophy & practice of Buddhism in a contemporary setting. Culminates in a multi-day/night retreat at Hsi Lai Temple where students experience life in a contemplative setting. Prerequisite(s): ENGL101 w/C or higher Time: 2 PM To 4:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: F Instructor: De Hong Section: 1 REL520 Religions of India Description Examines/compares Brahmanic/Hindu & Sramana/Samana traditions from earliest accounts to present. Buddhism & Jainism are viewed as heterodox traditions against the backdrop of Vedic practices & the revival/continuation of pre-Aryan beliefs & practices. Prerequisite(s): REL600 or 606; REL601; Waived for BC Time: 1:30 PM To 4:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Miroj Shakya Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 15 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday PSYCH536 Marriage & Family Therapy I: Families Description Surveys contemporary, multicultural, & contextual analyses of major models of couples & family therapy, the integration of various approaches in relationship therapy, & the process & outcome research that document the state of MFT effectiveness. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Timothy Leslie Section: 1 PSYCH545 Psychopharmacology Description Reviews current drug therapies for psychological problems. Discusses philosophical, ethical, & legal concerns regarding biological factors & drug treatment, along with the risks & benefits of drug therapies. Emphasizes cultural & ethical concerns. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 PSYCH551 Theories II: Buddhist-Inspired Evidence-Based Practice Description A follow-up course to PSYC: 531, designed to expand students’ knowledge & experiences in counseling & helping skills. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH531 Time: 6 PM To 8:50
19 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: El
PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Elizabeth Burke Section: 1 PSYCH556 Marriage & Family Therapy II: Couples Description A continuation of PSYC: 536, expanding students’ systemic understanding of the major models of couples & family therapy. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH536 Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Lara Strannahan Section: 1 PSYCH600 Group Psychotherapy Description Provides clinical understanding of group development, dynamics, & counseling theories. Discusses group leadership styles, basic & advanced methods & skills, & approaches to conducting group counseling as well as cultural/ethical issues & limitations. Prerequisite(s): 18 units graduate work in Psychology or Buddhist Chaplaincy Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 PSYCH607 Advanced Seminar in Culture & Psychotherapy Description Expands awareness, knowledge, & skills in multicultural MFT competency & sensitivity, with a focus upon psychotherapeutic processes honoring diverse identities/experiences such as race, ethnicity, spirituality, sexual orientation, gender, & disability. Prerequisite(s): 18 units graduate work in Psychology Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Elizabeth Burke Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 14 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday PSYCH490 Advanced Topics in Psychology Description Advanced study of a Buddhist &/or multicultural topic in psychology. Topics are announced each semester according to students’ academic needs & interests. Prerequisite(s)͗ ENGL 102 w, C or higher͖ PSYC: 150 & 300 May be repeated once for credit with chair’s approval. Time: 5 PM To 7:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Shadeiyah Edwards Section: 1 TOPIC: Introduction to Forensic Psychology PSYCH495 Capstone: E/W Perspectives on Contemporary Issues Description Psychology capstone course. Contemporary issues from the perspectives of both Eastern & Western psychological views are explored. Special focus is placed on applications of counseling & psychotherapy techniques promoted by the two traditions. Prerequisite(s): Program advisor approval Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Ashley Coleman Section: 1 PSYCH501 Experimental Design & Statistical Analysis Description Introduces the creation of sound research questions. Students review advanced quasi-experimental & experimental design methods (quantitative & qualitative), examine methods to analyze research data, & discuss implications of data interpretation. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: M Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 PSYCH505 A Pre-Practicum Description This not-for-credit course meets one hour each week for a total of 15 hours. All second semester psychology students are required to enroll in this course. Provides first-year cohort continuity, support, & process during the second semester. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Not for credit. Pass/No Pass only Time: 11 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 0 Day: R Instructor: Ashley Coleman Section: 1 PSYCH530 Psychopathology Description Reviews the current taxonomy of Western psychopathology across the lifespan. Introduces etiologies, prevalence, symptoms, & treatments. Opportunities to interact with various consumers & families of consumers of mental health services are provided. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Ashley Coleman Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 13 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday PSYCH210 E/W Perspectives on Cognitive Psychology Description Introduces Buddhist & Western concepts & theories of cognitive psychology, with comparisons & contrasts between the two systems. Students are provided with opportunities for self-exploration particularly through these lenses. Prerequisite(s): ENGL101 w/C or higher; PSYCH150 (concurrent enrollment okay) Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: R Instructor: Shadeiyah Edwards Section: 1 PSYCH220 E/W Perspectives on Affective Psychology Description Explores how emotions influence motivation, attitudes, personality, & other psychological constructs. Students practice self-reflection & observation, comparing & contrasting Eastern & Western views of emotion (i.e. distinct affective preferences). Prerequisite(s): ENGL101 w/C or higher; PSYCH100 (concurrent enrollment okay) Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: Lara
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Strannahan Section: 1 PSYCH310 Physiological Psychology Description Focuses on the biological basis of individual thought & behavior. Brain structure, hormones, biochemical, & genetic factors are explored. Special attention is paid to behavioral health interventions & the mind-body connection. Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 300 Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 PSYCH320 Psychology of Learning Description Introduces how learning affects behavior & explores the history of behaviorism & the principles & applications of behavior modification, including the contributions of Pavlov, Skinner, & others. Ethical issues & cultural implications are discussed. Prerequisite(s): ENG101 w/C or higher; PSYCH210 Time: 6 PM To 8:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Wenli Jen or Tara Tarian Section: 1 PSYCH350 Social Psychology Description Explores society’s impact on individual thoughts, beliefs, values, & behaviors. :istorical & influential theories & related research investigations are introduced & discussed. Investigates the influence of culture & current socio-political norms. Prerequisite(s): ENGL101 w/C or higher; PSYCH100 Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: TBA TBA Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 12 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday MDIV540 Sacred Abrahamic Texts in Spiritual Care & Counseling Description Provides a macroscopic view of sacred Abrahamic texts & their content, as well as resources for further exploration in order to help the Buddhist practitioner develop some comfort working with these texts in the context of Buddhist chaplaincy. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 1 PM To 3:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: W Instructor: James Ford Section: 1 MDIV565 Buddhist Homiletics: Writing & Giving Dharma Talks Description Introduces the art of writing & giving dharma talks. Students identify styles & methods to help them in their own homiletic work while exploring how to relate the professional imperatives of chaplaincy with the imperatives of a Buddhist faith. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Jitsujo Gauthier Section: 1 MDIV646 Spiritual Care & Counseling Description Introduces theories & practices for clinical spiritual care & counseling work. Special attention is paid to literature in the field of healthcare chaplaincy about medical ethics, measuring effective care, & working in diverse settings. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 9 AM To 11:50 AM Room: Units: 4 Day: M Instructor: Jitsujo Gauthier Section:1 Time: 6 PM To 6:50 PM Room: Units: 4 Day: M Instructor: Joseph Rogers Mandatory Group Process MDIV670 Spiritual Leadership Description Introduces spiritual leadership & social ethics & considers values, responsibilities, functions, & resources for spiritual leaders. Students explore spiritual leadership in the Buddhist traditions & in the context of professional chaplaincy practice. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing Time: 2 PM To 4:50 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T Instructor: Daphna McKnight Section: 1 PSYCH100 Introduction to Western Psychology Description Surveys theories & concepts of individual thought & behavior over the lifespan. Explores biological, cognitive, social, & developmental influences on behavior as well as the influence of Eastern thought on Western perspective. Introduces research method. Prerequisite(s): none Time: 3 PM To 4:20 PM Room: Units: 3 Day: T R Instructor: Elizabeth Burke Section: 1 Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 11 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunday WEXP499 Work Experience Description For students working to gain skills & experience integral to their course of study. Performance evaluated by site supervisor & faculty of record. Prerequisite(s): Chair's approval; DSO approval if F-1. May be taken twice. Credit not applicable to graduation . Pass/No Pass. Units:1 Department Chair Section: WE WEXP599 Advanced Work Experience Description For students working to gain skills & experience integral to their course of study. Performance evaluated by site supervisor & faculty of record. Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing; Chair's approval; DSO approval if F-1. May be taken twice. Credit not applicable to graduation . Pass/No Pass. Units:1 Department Chair Section: WE Tuesday, October 22, 2019 Page 20 of 20 M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday R = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday U = Sunda