Sociology (SOC)

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SOC 001 — Introduction to Sociology (5 units)

Course Description: Principles and basic concepts of sociology. The study of groups, culture, collective behavior, classes and caste, community and ecology, role, status, and personality.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 4 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Domestic Diversity (DD).

SOC 012Y — Data Visualization in the Social Sciences (4 units)

Course Description: Introduction to quantitative data across the social sciences (Communications, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and other disciplines). Transforming data, describing data, producing graphs, visual reasoning, and interpretations.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 2 hour(s), Laboratory 1.50 hour(s), Web Virtual Lecture 1.50 hour(s).
• Cross Listing: CMN 012Y, PSC 12Y, POL 012Y.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Quantitative Literacy (QL); Visual Literacy (VL).

SOC 100 — Origins of Modern Sociological Theory (4 units)

Course Description: Origins of modern sociological thought. Special emphasis on three major theorists from the classical tradition of 19th-century European social thought: Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 001, SOC 002, or SOC 003 recommended.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Social Sciences (SS).

SOC 126 — Social Interaction (4 units)

Course Description: Everyday interaction in natural settings; ethnographic approaches to the understanding of social meanings, situations, personal identity and human relationships. Particular attention to the work of Erving Goffman and to principles of field observation and qualitative analysis.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 001, SOC 002, or SOC 003 recommended.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Social Sciences (SS).

SOC 131 — The Family (4 units)

Course Description: Contemporary family life in historical and cross-cultural perspective. How different family forms arose, their significance today and prospects for further family change. Attention to power relations within and beyond the family and to the social implications of family transformation.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 001, SOC 002, or SOC 003 recommended.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Domestic Diversity (DD).

SOC 153 — The Sociology of Childhood (4 units)

Course Description: Contemporary childhood in historical, cross-cultural, and global perspectives. Examine changes in understanding of the nature of childhood and "best interests of the child" by class, race, gender, geographic region, and historical period.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 001, SOC 002, or SOC 003 recommended.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Social Sciences (SS); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Domestic Diversity (DD); World Cultures (WC).

SOC 162 — Society, Culture, & Health (4 units)

Course Description: Analysis of how socio-cultural factors shape illness experience. Evaluation of how certain conditions come to be understood as health conditions; illness identities and biographies; doctor-patient interactions; biomedical cultures; how race, ethnicity, and gender shape health practices.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 001, SOC 002, SOC 003, or SOC 006 recommended.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Domestic Diversity (DD).

SOC 164 — Health Policy & Politics (4 units)

Course Description: Introduction to health policy and politics, including health care access and delivery, and policies related to health inequalities, the social determinants of illness and health behaviors.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 001, SOC 002, SOC 003, or SOC 006 recommended.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Domestic Diversity (DD).

SOC 172 — Intersections of Race, Gender & Class (4 units)

Course Description: Sociological approaches to the intersections of race, class, gender and other forms of social difference. Theories of racism and racial identities. Application of intersectional analyses to historical and contemporary social problems and social movements.

Prerequisite(s): SOC 001, SOC 002, or SOC 003 recommended.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper/Discussion.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Social Sciences (SS); Domestic Diversity (DD).

Spanish (SPA)

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SPA 001 — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

Course Description: Introduction to Spanish grammar and development of all language skills in a cultural context with special emphasis on communication.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit for students who have completed equivalent SPA 001S; students who have successfully completed SPA 002 or SPA 003 in the 10th or higher grade of high school may receive unit credit for this course on a P/NP grading basis only; although a passing grade will be charged to the student's P/NP option, no petition is required; all other students will receive a letter grade unless a P/NP petition is filed.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 001A — Accelerated Intensive Elementary Spanish (15 units)

Course Description: Introduction to Spanish grammar and development of all language skills in a cultural context with emphasis on communication. Special 12-week accelerated, intensive summer session combining the work of SPA 001, SPA 002 and SPA 003.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 15 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open to students who have completed equivalent SPA 001, SPA 001S, SPA 002, SPA 002S, SPA 002V, SPA 002Y, SPA 003, SPA 003S, SPA 003V or SPA 003Y.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 001S — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

Course Description: Introduction to Spanish grammar and development of all language skills in a cultural context with special emphasis on communication. May be taught abroad in a Spanish speaking country under the supervision of a UC Davis faculty/lecturer.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken equivalent SPA 001.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 001V — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

Course Description: Introduction to Spanish grammar and development of all language skills in a cultural context with special emphasis on communication.

• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 1.5 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1.5 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit for students who have completed equivalent SPA 001S, SPA 001Y, or SPA 001; students who have successfully completed SPA 002 or SPA 003 in the 10th or higher grade of high school may receive unit credit for this course on a P/NP grading basis only; although a passing grade will be charged to the student's P/NP option, no petition is required; all other students will receive a letter grade unless a P/NP petition is filed.
• Grade Mode: Letter. Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2023.

SPA 001Y — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

Course Description: Introduction to Spanish grammar and development of all language skills in a cultural context with special emphasis on communication.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Web Virtual Lecture 1 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit for students who have completed equivalent courses SPA 001 or SPA 001S; students who have completed SPA 002 or SPA 003 in the 10th grade of high school may receive unit credit for this course on a P/NP basis only; although a passing grade will be charged to the student's P/NP option, no petition is required; all other students will receive a letter grade unless a P/NP petition is filed.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 002 — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Continuation of SPA 001 and SPA 001S in the areas of grammar and basic language skills.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 001 or SPA 001S or SPA 001Y; or the equivalent.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit for students who have completed equivalent SPA 002S, SPA 002V or SPA 002Y.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

• SPA 002 — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

• Course Description: Continuation of SPA 001 and SPA 001S in the areas of grammar and basic language skills.
• Prerequisite(s): SPA 001 or SPA 001S or SPA 001V or SPA 001Y.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit for students who have completed equivalent SPA 002S, SPA 002V or SPA 002Y.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

SPA 002S — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Continuation of SPA 001 and SPA 001S in the areas of grammar and basic language skills. May be taught abroad in a Spanish speaking country under the supervision of UC Davis faculty/lecturer.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 001 or SPA 001S or SPA 001Y.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken SPA 002, SPA 002V or SPA 002Y.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

• SPA 002S — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

• Course Description: Continuation of SPA 001 and SPA 001S in the areas of grammar and basic language skills. May be taught abroad in a Spanish speaking country under the supervision of UC Davis faculty/lecturer.
• Prerequisite(s): SPA 001 or SPA 001S or SPA 001V or SPA 001Y.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken SPA 002, SPA 002V or SPA 002Y.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

SPA 002V — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Continuation of SPA 001, SPA 001S, or previous high school experience in the areas of grammar and basic language skills. Online format combining synchronous chatting with technologically based materials.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 001 or SPA 001S or SPA 001Y; or the equivalent.

• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 3 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken equivalent SPA 002, SPA 002S, SPA 002Y, or higher.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

• SPA 002V — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

• Course Description: Continuation of SPA 001, SPA 001S, or previous high school experience in the areas of grammar and basic language skills. Online format combining synchronous chatting with technologically based materials.
• Prerequisite(s): SPA 001 or SPA 001S or SPA 001V or SPA 001Y.
• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 3 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken equivalent SPA 002, SPA 002S, SPA 002Y, or higher.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

SPA 003 — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

Course Description: Completion of grammar sequence and continuing practice of all language skills using cultural texts.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 002 or SPA 002S or SPA 002V or SPA 002Y.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit for students who have completed equivalent SPA 003S, SPA 003V or SPA 003Y.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 003S — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

Course Description: Completion of grammar sequence and continuing practice of all language skills using cultural texts. May be taught abroad in a Spanish speaking country under the supervision of UC Davis faculty.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 002 or SPA 002S or SPA 002V or SPA 002Y.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit for students who have completed equivalent SPA 003, SPA 003V or SPA 003Y.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 003V — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

Course Description: Continuation of SPA 002, SPA 002S, SPA 002V or SPA 002Y. Online format combining synchronous chatting with technologically based materials.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 002 or SPA 002S or SPA 002V or SPA 002Y.

• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 3 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open to students who have taken equivalent SPA 003, SPA 003S, SPA 003Y, or higher.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 003Y — Elementary Spanish (5 units)

Course Description: Completion of grammar sequence and continuing practice of all language skills using cultural texts. Hybrid format combining classroom instruction with technologically based materials.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 002 or SPA 002S or SPA 002V or SPA 002Y.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open to students who have taken equivalent SPA 003, SPA 003S, or SPA 003V.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 021 — Intermediate Spanish (5 units)

Course Description: Review and development of grammar, vocabulary and composition acquired in the first year through exercises and reading of modern texts.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 003 or SPA 003S or SPA 003V or SPA 003Y.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit for students who have completed equivalent SPA 021S, SPA 021V or SPA 021Y.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 021S — Intermediate Spanish (5 units)

Course Description: Review and development of the grammar, vocabulary and composition acquired in the first year through exercises and reading of modern texts. May be taught abroad.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 003 or SPA 003S or SPA 003V or SPA 003Y.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit for students who have completed equivalent SPA 021, SPA 021V or SPA 021Y.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 021V — Intermediate Spanish I (5 units)

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Continuation of SPA 003, SPA 003V, SPA 003Y, SPA 003S, or previous high school experience in the areas of grammar and intermediate language skills. Online format combining synchronous chatting with technologically based materials.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 003 or SPA 003Y or SPA 003V; or the equivalent from previous high school language experience.

• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 3 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken equivalent SPA 021, SPA 021Y or SPA 021S.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Oral Skills (OL); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).

• SPA 021V — Intermediate Spanish I (5 units)

• Course Description: Continuation of SPA 003, SPA 003V, SPA 003Y, SPA 003S, or previous high school experience in the areas of grammar and intermediate language skills. Online format combining synchronous chatting with technologically based materials.
• Prerequisite(s): SPA 003 or SPA 003Y or SPA 003V; or the equivalent from previous high school language experience.
• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 3 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken equivalent SPA 021, SPA 021Y or SPA 021S.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

SPA 021Y — Intermediate Spanish (5 units)

Course Description: Continuation of SPA 003, SPA 003S, SPA 003V and SPA 003Y in the areas of grammar and basic language skills. Hybrid format combining classroom instruction with technologically based materials where learning takes place both face-to-face and online.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 003 or SPA 003S or SPA 003V or SPA 003Y.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken equivalent SPA 021, SPA 021S or SPA 021V.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 022 — Intermediate Spanish (5 units)

Course Description: Development of all language skills through exercises and reading of modern texts. Development on more difficult grammar concepts and further practice on composition.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 021 or SPA 021S or SPA 021V or SPA 021Y.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit for students who have completed equivalent SPA 022S, SPA 022V or SPA 022Y.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 022S — Intermediate Spanish (5 units)

Course Description: Development of all language skills through exercises and reading of modern texts. Development of more difficult grammar concepts and further practice on composition. May be taught abroad.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 021 or SPA 021S or SPA 021V or SPA 021Y.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 5 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit for students who have completed equivalent SPA 022, SPA 022V or SPA 022Y.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 022V — Intermediate Spanish II (5 units)

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Continuation of SPA 021, SPA 021V, SPA 021Y, SPA 022S, or previous high school experience in the areas of grammar and intermediate language skills. Online format combining synchronous chatting with technologically based materials.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 021 or SPA 021S or SPA 021V or SPA 021Y; or equivalent from previous high school language experience.

• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 3 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken SPA 022, SPA 022Y, or SPA 022S.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH) or Social Sciences (SS); Oral Skills (OL); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).

• SPA 022V — Intermediate Spanish II (5 units)

• Course Description: Continuation of SPA 021, SPA 021V, SPA 021Y, SPA 022S, or previous high school experience in the areas of grammar and intermediate language skills. Online format combining synchronous chatting with technologically based materials.
• Prerequisite(s): SPA 021 or SPA 021S or SPA 021V or SPA 021Y; or equivalent from previous high school language experience.
• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 3 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken SPA 022, SPA 022Y, or SPA 022S.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

SPA 022Y — Intermediate Spanish (5 units)

 

Course Description: Continuation of SPA 021, SPA 021S, or SPA 021V in the areas of grammar and basic language skills. Online format combining synchronous chatting with technologically based materials.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 021 or SPA 021S or SPA 021V or SPA 021Y.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open to students who have taken equivalent SPA 022, SPA 022S or SPA 022V.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); World Cultures (WC).

SPA 170 — Introduction to Latin American Culture (4 units)

 

Course Description: Introduction to history, geography and culture of Latin America. Multiple genres of cultural production and representation, with a focus on cultural diversity and regional difference. Introduction to critical reading and textual analysis.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 024 or SPA 024S or SPA 033.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for students who have completed equivalent SPA 170S.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Visual Literacy (VL); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).

SPA 170S — Introduction to Latin American Culture (4 units)

 

Course Description: Introduction to history, geography and culture of Latin America. Multiple genres of cultural production and representation, with a focus on cultural diversity and regional difference. Introduction to critical reading and textual analysis. May be taught abroad in a Spanish-speaking country.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 024 or SPA 024S or SPA 033.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Project.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for students who have completed equivalent SPA 170.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Visual Literacy (VL); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).

SPA 175 — Topics in Latin American Cultural Studies (4 units)

 

Course Description: Specific historical tendencies and issues in Latin American culture(s) from precolombian times to present. Studies of literature, film, art, journalism and performance. Focus on issues of aesthetics, politics, identity, and globalization. May be taught abroad.

Prerequisite(s): SPA 024 or SPA 024S or SPA 033.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Project 1 hour(s).
• Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time(s) when content differs.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Visual Literacy (VL); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).

 

Public Health Sciences (SPH)

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SPH 292A — Public Health Translational Science Rotation (1-7 units)

 

Course Description: Public Health Translational Science Rotation for Ph.D. students in Public Health Sciences.

Prerequisite(s): Ph.D. student in Public Health Sciences or consent of instructor.

• Learning Activities: Variable 1-7 hour(s).
• Repeat Credit: May be repeated 8 unit(s) with consent of instructor.
• Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.

SPH 292B — Public Health Translational Science Rotation (1-7 units)

 

Course Description: Public Health Translational Science Rotation for Ph.D. students in Public Health Sciences.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

• Learning Activities: Variable 1-3 hour(s).
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to Ph.D. students in Public Health Sciences.
• Repeat Credit: May be repeated 8 unit(s) with consent of instructor.
• Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.

Soil Science (SSC)

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SSC 105 — Field Studies of Soils in California Ecosystems (5 units)

 

Course Description: Field-based studies of soils in California ecosystems, away from campus, throughout California. Emphasis on description and classification of soils; relationships among soils, vegetation, geology, and climate; physical, chemical, and biological processes in soils on the landscape; and the role of soils in land use.

Prerequisite(s): SSC 100 and SSC 120 or equivalent recommended.

• Learning Activities: .
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Limited to a minimum of 10 students; maximum of 24.
• Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL); Visual Literacy (VL); Writing Experience (WE).

SSC 205 — Field Studies of Soils in California Ecosystems (5 units)

 

Course Description: Field-based soil studies in California ecosystems. Description and classification of soils; relationships among soils, vegetation, geology, and climate; physical, chemical, and biological processes; their role in land use. Similar to SSC 105; requires additional work for graduate credit.

Prerequisite(s): SSC 100 and SSC 120 or equivalent recommended.

• Learning Activities: Fieldwork 50 hour(s), Discussion 15 hour(s), Lecture 5 hour(s).
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Limited to 24 students.
• Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time(s) when geographic locale differs.
• Grade Mode: Letter.

Statistics (STA)

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STA 013 — Elementary Statistics (4 units)

 

Course Description: Descriptive statistics; basic probability concepts; binomial, normal, Student's t, and chi-square distributions. Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals for one and two means and proportions. Regression.

Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra or Mathematics D.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit for students who have completed STA 013V, or higher.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL).

STA 013Y — Elementary Statistics (4 units)

 

Course Description: Descriptive statistics; basic probability concepts; binomial, normal, Student's t, and chi-square distributions. Hypothesis testing and confidence intervals for one and two means and proportions. Regression.

Prerequisite(s): Two years of high school algebra or Mathematics D.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 1 hour(s), Web Virtual Lecture 2 hour(s); Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): No credit if student has taken STA 013, or higher.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL).

STA 100 — Applied Statistics for Biological Sciences (4 units)

 

Course Description: Descriptive statistics, probability, sampling distributions, estimation, hypothesis testing, contingency tables, ANOVA, regression; implementation of statistical methods using computer package.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 016B C- or better or MAT 017B C- or better or MAT 021B C- or better.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Laboratory 1 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Only 2 units credit allowed to students who have taken STA 013, STA 032 or 103; not open for credit to students who have taken STA 102.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL).

STA 103 — Applied Statistics for Business & Economics (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Descriptive statistics; probability; random variables; expectation; binomial, normal, Poisson, other univariate distributions; joint distributions; sampling distributions, central limit theorem; properties of estimators; linear combinations of random variables; testing and estimation; Minitab computing package. May be taught abroad.

Prerequisite(s): (STA 013 C- or better or STA 013Y C- or better or STA 032 C- or better or STA 100 C- or better); (MAT 016B C- or better or MAT 017B C- or better or MAT 021B C- or better).

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Only 2 units credit to students who have completed STA 100.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL).

• STA 103 — Applied Statistics for Business & Economics (4 units)

• Course Description: Descriptive statistics; probability; random variables; expectation; binomial, normal, Poisson, other univariate distributions; joint distributions; sampling distributions, central limit theorem; properties of estimators; linear combinations of random variables; testing and estimation; Minitab computing package. May be taught abroad.
• Prerequisite(s): (STA 013 C- or better or STA 013Y C- or better or STA 032 C- or better or STA 035B C- or better or STA 100 C- or better); (MAT 016B C- or better or MAT 017B C- or better or MAT 021B C- or better).
• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Only 2 units credit to students who have completed STA 100.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

STA 106 — Applied Statistical Methods: Analysis of Variance (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Basics of experimental design. One-way and two-way fixed effects analysis of variance models. Randomized complete and incomplete block design. Multiple comparisons procedures. One-way random effects model.

Prerequisite(s): STA 013 C- or better or STA 013Y C- or better or STA 032 C- or better or STA 100 C- or better.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion/Laboratory 1 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).

• STA 106 — Applied Statistical Methods: Analysis of Variance (4 units)

• Course Description: Basics of experimental design. One-way and two-way fixed effects analysis of variance models. Randomized complete and incomplete block design. Multiple comparisons procedures. One-way random effects model.
• Prerequisite(s): STA 013 C- or better or STA 013Y C- or better or STA 032 C- or better or STA 035B C- or better or STA 100 C- or better.
• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion/Laboratory 1 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

STA 108 — Applied Statistical Methods: Regression Analysis (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Simple linear regression, variable selection techniques, stepwise regression, analysis of covariance, influence measures, computing packages.

Prerequisite(s): STA 013 C- or better or STA 013Y C- or better or STA 032 C- or better or STA 100 C- or better.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL).

• STA 108 — Applied Statistical Methods: Regression Analysis (4 units)

• Course Description: Simple linear regression, variable selection techniques, stepwise regression, analysis of covariance, influence measures, computing packages.
• Prerequisite(s): STA 013 C- or better or STA 013Y C- or better or STA 032 C- or better or STA 035B C- or better or STA 100 C- or better.
• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL); Scientific Literacy (SL).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

STA 130A — Mathematical Statistics: Brief Course (4 units)

 

Course Description: Basic probability, densities and distributions, mean, variance, covariance, Chebyshev's inequality, some special distributions, sampling distributions, central limit theorem and law of large numbers, point estimation, some methods of estimation, interval estimation, confidence intervals for certain quantities, computing sample sizes.

Prerequisite(s): (MAT 016C C- or better or MAT 017C C- or better or MAT 021C C- or better); (STA 013 C- or better or STA 013Y C- or better or STA 032 C- or better or STA 100 C- or better).

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Only 2 units of credit allowed to students who have taken STA 131A.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL).

STA 130B — Mathematical Statistics: Brief Course (4 units)

 

Course Description: Transformed random variables, large sample properties of estimates. Basic ideas of hypotheses testing, likelihood ratio tests, goodness-of-fit tests. General linear model, least squares estimates, Gauss-Markov theorem. Analysis of variance, F-test. Regression and correlation, multiple regression. Selected topics.

Prerequisite(s): STA 130A C- or better or STA 131A C- or better or MAT 135A C- or better.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL).

STA 131A — Introduction to Probability Theory (4 units)

 

Course Description: Fundamental concepts of probability theory, discrete and continuous random variables, standard distributions, moments and moment-generating functions, laws of large numbers and the central limit theorem.

Prerequisite(s): MAT 021C C- or better; (MAT 022A C- or better or MAT 027A C- or better or MAT 067 C- or better); MAT 021D strongly recommended.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed MAT 135A.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE); Quantitative Literacy (QL).

STA 131B — Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (4 units)

 

Course Description: Sampling, methods of estimation, bias-variance decomposition, sampling distributions, Fisher information, confidence intervals, and some elements of hypothesis testing.

Prerequisite(s): STA 131A C- or better or MAT 135A C- or better; consent of instructor.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).

STA 131C — Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (4 units)

 

Course Description: Testing theory, tools and applications from probability theory, Linear model theory, ANOVA, goodness-of-fit.

Prerequisite(s): STA 131B C- or better.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Science & Engineering (SE).

STA 141A — Fundamentals of Statistical Data Science (4 units)

 

Course Description: Introduction to computing for data analysis & visualization, and simulation, using a high-level language (e.g., R). Computational reasoning, computationally intensive statistical methods, reading tabular & non-standard data.

Prerequisite(s): STA 108 C- or better or STA 106 C- or better.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One & Pass Two: open to Statistics Majors, Biostatistics & Statistics graduate students; registration open to all students during schedule adjustment.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken STA 141 or STA 242.
• Grade Mode: Letter.

STA 141B — Data & Web Technologies for Data Analysis (4 units)

 

Course Description: Essentials of using relational databases and SQL. Processing data in blocks. Scraping Web pages and using Web services/APIs. Basics of text mining. Interactive data visualization with Web technologies. Computational data workflow and best practices. Statistical methods.

Prerequisite(s): STA 141A C- or better.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One and Pass Two restricted to Statistics majors and graduate students in Statistics and Biostatistics. Open to all students during Open Registration.
• Grade Mode: Letter.

STA 141C — Big Data & High Performance Statistical Computing (4 units)

 

Course Description: High-performance computing in high-level data analysis languages; different computational approaches and paradigms for efficient analysis of big data; interfaces to compiled languages; R and Python programming languages; high-level parallel computing; MapReduce; parallel algorithms and reasoning.

Prerequisite(s): STA 141B C- or better or (STA 141A C- or better, (ECS 010 C- or better or ECS 032A C- or better)).

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Discussion 1 hour(s).
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One and Pass Two restricted to Statistics majors and graduate students in Statistics and Biostatistics; open to all students during Open registration.
• Grade Mode: Letter.

STA 192 — Internship in Statistics (1-12 units)

 

Course Description: Work experience in statistics.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Internship 3-36 hour(s), Term Paper.
• Grade Mode: Pass/No Pass only.

STA 299 — Individual Study (1-12 units)

 

Course Description: Individual study.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.

• Learning Activities: Variable.
• Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.

STA 299D — Dissertation Research (1-12 units)

 

Course Description: Research in Statistics under the supervision of major professor.

Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor; advancement to candidacy for Ph.D.

• Learning Activities: Variable 3-36 hour(s).
• Repeat Credit: May be repeated.
• Grade Mode: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only.

Science & Technology Studies (STS)

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STS 129 — Health & Medicine in a Global Context (4 units)

 

Course Description: Recent works in medical anthropology and the science studies of medicine dealing with social and cultural aspects of global health issues such as AIDS, pandemics, clinical trials, cultural differences in illnesses, diabetes, organ trafficking, medical technologies, illness narratives, and others.

Prerequisite(s): ANT 002 recommended.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Term Paper.
• Cross Listing: ANT 129.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Social Sciences (SS); World Cultures (WC); Writing Experience (WE).

STS 173 — Science Fiction (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: The literary modes and methods of science fiction. Representative texts, authors, and themes of the genre; e.g., time travel, alternative universes, and utopias. Relations of science fiction to science, philosophy, and culture.

Prerequisite(s): STS 001 or ENL 003; or equivalent.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Cross Listing: ENL 173.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• STS 173 — Science Fiction (4 units)

• Course Description: The literary modes and methods of science fiction. Representative texts, authors, and themes of the genre; e.g., time travel, alternative universes, and utopias. Relations of science fiction to science, philosophy, and culture.
• Prerequisite(s): STS 001 or ENL 003 or ENL 003V; or equivalent.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Cross Listing: ENL 173.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

University Writing Program (UWP)

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UWP 001 — Introduction to Academic Literacies (4 units)

 

Course Description: Introduction to reading and composing processes and key rhetorical concepts for academic literacies. Multiple drafts of composing projects in a variety of genres and modes with feedback from peers and the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR).

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 001Y or UWP 001V.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

UWP 001A — Writers’ Workshop (2 units)

 

Course Description: Writing course focuses on the development of writing and revision strategies, exploring ways to understand a writing task; to develop appropriate content for a writing task; to revise content to reflect competence as a communicator.

 

• Learning Activities: Discussion/Laboratory 2 hour(s).
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Concurrent enrollment in a lower division writing course required, preferably UWP 001; if necessary, based upon demand and academic advisor approval, students may concurrently enroll in an equivalent course instead; e.g., ENL 003 or NAS 005.
• Grade Mode: Letter.

UWP 001V — Introduction to Academic Literacies: Online (4 units)

 

Course Description: Introduction to reading and composing processes and key rhetorical concepts for academic literacies. Multiple drafts of composing projects in a variety of genres and modes with feedback from peers and the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR).

• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 2 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open to students who have taken UWP 001 or UWP 001Y.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

UWP 001Y — Introduction to Academic Literacies (4 units)

 

Course Description: Introduction to reading and composing processes and key rhetorical concepts for academic literacies. Multiple drafts of composing projects in a variety of genres and modes with feedback from peers and the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR).

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 2 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open to students who have taken UWP 001 or UWP 001V.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

UWP 007 — Practices in College Reading & Writing (4 units)

 

Course Description: Development of skills required for success in college-level writing across genres and disciplines. Integrates reading, critical thinking, and written communication, using texts from across the curriculum. Course is equivalent to UWP 007Y/V/M/MY.

 

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s).
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Not open to students who have already fulfilled the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR); do not change grade mode to P/NP if course is for the ELWR.
• Credit Limitation(s): Students who do not earn a grade that fulfills ELWR but that confers unit credit (a grade of C-, D+, D, or D-) may repeat the course to complete the ELWR and to replace their previous grade, but will not receive additional unit credit. Students who fail the course (receive a grade of F) can repeat the course to complete the ELWR, to replace their previous grade, and to receive the unit credit for the course. Not open for credit to students who have completed the ELWR.
• Grade Mode: Letter.

UWP 007M — Entry Level Writing: Practices in College Reading & Writing for Multilingual Writers (4 units)

 

Course Description: Development of multilingual writers' composition and English language skills across genres and disciplines. Integrates college-level reading, critical thinking, and written communication, using texts from across the curriculum. Equivalent to UWP 007/Y/V/MY.

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment via campus placement (using the English Language Placement Exam or Analytical Writing Placement Exam) or after successful completion of UWP 022.

• Learning Activities: Discussion/Laboratory 4 hour(s).
• Enrollment Restriction(s): For students who have not yet satisfied the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR); do not change grade mode to P/NP if course is for the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR); to satisfy ELWR, students must receive a letter grade of C or higher.
• Credit Limitation(s): No credit for students who have completed UWP 007, UWP 023, or WLD 057.
• Grade Mode: Letter.

UWP 007MY — Practices in College Reading & Writing for Multilingual Writers (4 units)

 

Course Description: Development of multilingual writers' composition and English language skills across genres and disciplines. Integrates college-level reading, critical thinking, and written communication, using texts from across the curriculum. Equivalent to UWP 007/Y/V/M.

Prerequisite(s): Enrollment via campus placement (using the English Language Placement Exam or Analytical Writing Placement Exam) or after successful completion of UWP 022.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Lab 2 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Enrollment Restriction(s): For students who have not yet satisfied the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR). Do not change grade mode to P/NP if course is for the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR). To satisfy ELWR, students must receive a letter grade of C or higher.
• Credit Limitation(s): No credit for students who have completed UWP 007, UWP 023, or WLD 057.
• Grade Mode: Letter.

UWP 007V — Practices in College Reading & Writing (4 units)

 

Course Description: Development of skills required for success in college-level writing across genres and disciplines. Integrates reading, critical thinking, and written communication, using texts from across the curriculum. Course is equivalent to UWP 007/Y/M/MY.

 

• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 2 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Not open to students who have already fulfilled the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR); do not change grade mode to P/NP if course is for the ELWR.
• Credit Limitation(s): Students who do not earn a grade that fulfills ELWR but that confers unit credit (a grade of C-, D+, D, or D-) can repeat the course to complete the ELWR and to replace their previous grade, but will not receive additional unit credit. Students who fail the course (receive a grade of F) can repeat the course to complete the ELWR, to replace their previous grade, and to receive the unit credit for the course. Not open for credit to students who have completed the ELWR.
• Grade Mode: Letter.

UWP 007Y — Practices in College Reading & Writing (4 units)

 

Course Description: Development of skills required for success in college-level writing across genres and disciplines. Integrates reading, critical thinking, and written communication, using texts from across the curriculum. Course is equivalent to UWP 007/V/M/MY.

 

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 2 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 2 hour(s).
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Not open to students who have already fulfilled the Entry Level Writing Requirement (ELWR); do not change grade mode to P/NP if course is for the ELWR.
• Credit Limitation(s): Students who do not earn a grade that fulfills ELWR but that confers unit credit (a grade of C-, D+, D, or D-) can repeat the course to complete the ELWR and to replace their previous grade, but will not receive additional unit credit. Students who fail the course (receive a grade of F) can repeat the course to complete the ELWR, to replace their previous grade, and to receive the unit credit for the course. Not open for credit to students who have completed the ELWR.
• Grade Mode: Letter.

UWP 022 — Intermediate Academic Reading & Writing for Multilingual Students (4 units)

 

Course Description: Reading and writing short multi-paragraph texts for academic purposes. Suitable for students whose primary home language was not English.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 021.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 4 hour(s).
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Pass One placed in the course via Writing Placement 2020 offered by the UWP.
• Grade Mode: Letter.

UWP 101 — Advanced Composition (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Instruction for students in all disciplines in advanced principles of academic and professional writing. Focus on writing tasks both within and beyond the academy. May be taught abroad.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 101 — Advanced Composition (4 units)

• Course Description: Instruction for students in all disciplines in advanced principles of academic and professional writing. Focus on writing tasks both within and beyond the academy. May be taught abroad.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 101V — Advanced Composition (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Instruction for students in all disciplines in advanced principles of academic and professional writing. Focus on writing tasks both within and beyond the academy.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Extensive Writing, Web Electronic Discussion 3 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 101V — Advanced Composition (4 units)

• Course Description: Instruction for students in all disciplines in advanced principles of academic and professional writing. Focus on writing tasks both within and beyond the academy.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Extensive Writing, Web Electronic Discussion 3 hour(s).
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 101Y — Advanced Composition (4 units)

 

Course Description: Instruction for students in all disciplines in advanced principles of academic and professional writing. Focus on writing tasks both within and beyond the academy.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 1.50 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1.50 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

UWP 102A — Writing in the Disciplines: Special Topics (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in that discipline and practice in effective styles of communication.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course in a specific academic discipline or interdisciplinary field.
• Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time(s) when taken in conjunction with a different subject-matter course.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102A — Writing in the Disciplines: Special Topics (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in that discipline and practice in effective styles of communication.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course in a specific academic discipline or interdisciplinary field.
• Repeat Credit: May be repeated 1 time(s) when taken in conjunction with a different subject-matter course.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102B — Writing in the Disciplines: Biology (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in biology.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors in a biological science or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division biological science course.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed ENL 102B.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102B — Writing in the Disciplines: Biology (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in biology.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors in a biological science or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division biological science course.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed ENL 102B.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102C — Writing in the Disciplines: History (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in history.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors in history or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course accepted for the history major.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102C — Writing in the Disciplines: History (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in history.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors in history or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course accepted for the history major.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102D — Writing in the Disciplines: International Relations (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in international relations.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors in international relations or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course accepted for the major.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102D — Writing in the Disciplines: International Relations (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in international relations.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors in international relations or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course accepted for the major.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102E — Writing in the Disciplines: Engineering (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in engineering.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to upper division students in the College of Engineering and to students enrolled in an upper division engineering or computer science course for the major.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102E — Writing in the Disciplines: Engineering (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in engineering.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to upper division students in the College of Engineering and to students enrolled in an upper division engineering or computer science course for the major.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102F — Writing in the Disciplines: Food Science & Technology (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in food science & technology.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors in food science and technology and to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course in food science and technology.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102F — Writing in the Disciplines: Food Science & Technology (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in food science & technology.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors in food science and technology and to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course in food science and technology.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102G — Writing in the Disciplines: Environmental Writing (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing and practice in effective styles of communication in the fields of environmental study, policy, or advocacy.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to students with upper division coursework with an environmental focus.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A in the same academic field.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102G — Writing in the Disciplines: Environmental Writing (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing and practice in effective styles of communication in the fields of environmental study, policy, or advocacy.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to students with upper division coursework with an environmental focus.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A in the same academic field.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102H — Writing in the Disciplines: Human Development & Psychology (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing and practice in effective styles of communication in Human Development & Psychology.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors and minors or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course in Human Development or Psychology.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A in the same academic field.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102H — Writing in the Disciplines: Human Development & Psychology (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing and practice in effective styles of communication in Human Development & Psychology.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors and minors or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course in Human Development or Psychology.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A in the same academic field.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102I — Writing in the Disciplines: Ethnic Studies (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in cross-disciplinary writing about race and ethnicity and practice in effective styles of communication.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors and minors in ethnic studies, or students with upper division coursework focusing on race and ethnicity.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A in the same academic field.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102I — Writing in the Disciplines: Ethnic Studies (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in cross-disciplinary writing about race and ethnicity and practice in effective styles of communication.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors and minors in ethnic studies, or students with upper division coursework focusing on race and ethnicity.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A in the same academic field.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102J — Writing in the Disciplines: Fine Arts (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing about the arts and practice in effective styles of communication.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors and minors or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course in Art History, Art Studio, Design, Music, or Theater & Dance.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A in the same academic field.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102J — Writing in the Disciplines: Fine Arts (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing about the arts and practice in effective styles of communication.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors and minors or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course in Art History, Art Studio, Design, Music, or Theater & Dance.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A in the same academic field.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102K — Writing in the Disciplines: Sociology (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing and practice in effective styles of communication in Sociology and related academic and professional fields.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors and minors in Sociology or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division Sociology course.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A in the same academic field.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102K — Writing in the Disciplines: Sociology (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing and practice in effective styles of communication in Sociology and related academic and professional fields.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors and minors in Sociology or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division Sociology course.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A in the same academic field.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102L — Writing in the Disciplines: Film Studies (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing about film and practice in effective styles of communication.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors and minors or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course in Film Studies, Technocultural Studies, English, American Studies, or any other upper division course that includes the analysis and understanding of film as a medium.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A in the same academic field.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102L — Writing in the Disciplines: Film Studies (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing about film and practice in effective styles of communication.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to majors and minors or to students concurrently enrolled in an upper division course in Film Studies, Technocultural Studies, English, American Studies, or any other upper division course that includes the analysis and understanding of film as a medium.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A in the same academic field.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102M — Writing in the Disciplines: Community & Regional Development (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in the Community & Regional Development discipline and practice in effective styles of communication.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to upper division Community and Regional Development majors and minors or upper division students concurrently enrolled in an upper division Community and Regional Development course.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102M — Writing in the Disciplines: Community & Regional Development (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in the Community & Regional Development discipline and practice in effective styles of communication.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to upper division Community and Regional Development majors and minors or upper division students concurrently enrolled in an upper division Community and Regional Development course.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); American Cultures, Governance, & History (ACGH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102N — Writing in the Disciplines: Anthropology (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing and practice in effective styles of communication in Anthropology and related academic and professional fields.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; 4 or 5 on AP English Lit and Comp exam; or 6 or better on IB HL English Exam.

• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to upper division standing; Anthropology Major or Minor.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102N — Writing in the Disciplines: Anthropology (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing and practice in effective styles of communication in Anthropology and related academic and professional fields.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; 4 or 5 on AP English Lit and Comp exam; or 6 or better on IB HL English Exam.
• Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Term Paper.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Restricted to upper division standing; Anthropology Major or Minor.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 102O — Writing in Human Rights Studies (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Rhetorical concepts and processes applied to writing in Human Rights Studies through exploration of policy briefs, academic articles, journalism, and testimony. How authors use writing to inform readers, press the audience to empathize with others, reflect on the past, learn about injustices, and propose solutions.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better; or UWP 001V C- or better; or UWP 001Y C- or better; or ENL 003 C- or better; or NAS 005 C- or better; or COM 001 C- or better; or COM 002 C- or better; or COM 003 C- or better; or COM 004 C- or better; upper-division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 102O — Writing in Human Rights Studies (4 units)

• Course Description: Rhetorical concepts and processes applied to writing in Human Rights Studies through exploration of policy briefs, academic articles, journalism, and testimony. How authors use writing to inform readers, press the audience to empathize with others, reflect on the past, learn about injustices, and propose solutions.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better; or UWP 001V C- or better; or UWP 001Y C- or better; or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; or COM 001 C- or better; or COM 002 C- or better; or COM 003 C- or better; or COM 004 C- or better; upper-division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 104A — Writing in the Professions: Business Writing (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Effective communication in and for organizations, including corporations, government agencies, and non-profit. Suitable for students entering careers such as management, public relations, and grant writing.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 104AY.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 104A — Writing in the Professions: Business Writing (4 units)

• Course Description: Effective communication in and for organizations, including corporations, government agencies, and non-profit. Suitable for students entering careers such as management, public relations, and grant writing.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 104AY.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 104AV — Writing in the Professions: Business Writing (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Effective communication in and for organizations, including corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit. Suitable for students entering careers such as management, public relations, and grant writing.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 1.5 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1.5 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 104A or 104AY.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2023.

• UWP 104AV — Writing in the Professions: Business Writing (4 units)

• Course Description: Effective communication in and for organizations, including corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit. Suitable for students entering careers such as management, public relations, and grant writing.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 1.5 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1.5 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 104A or 104AY.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 104AY — Writing in the Professions: Business Writing (4 units)

 

Course Description: Effective communication in and for organizations, including corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit. Suitable for students entering careers such as management, public relations, and grant writing.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 1.50 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1.50 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 104A.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

UWP 104B — Writing in the Professions: Law (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced principles of critical thinking, argumentation, and style, with special emphasis on their application in the legal profession. Suitable for students planning careers in law, business, administration, or management.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 104B — Writing in the Professions: Law (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced principles of critical thinking, argumentation, and style, with special emphasis on their application in the legal profession. Suitable for students planning careers in law, business, administration, or management.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 104C — Writing in the Professions: Journalism (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Non-fiction for magazines and newspapers, with attention to style and language. Emphasis on research, interviewing, market analysis, and query letters.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 104C — Writing in the Professions: Journalism (4 units)

• Course Description: Non-fiction for magazines and newspapers, with attention to style and language. Emphasis on research, interviewing, market analysis, and query letters.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 104D — Writing in the Professions: Elementary & Secondary Education (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced expository writing in the contemporary American classroom. Strongly recommended for teaching credential candidates.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 104D — Writing in the Professions: Elementary & Secondary Education (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced expository writing in the contemporary American classroom. Strongly recommended for teaching credential candidates.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 104E — Writing in the Professions: Science (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Writing abstracts, research proposals, scientific papers, other forms of scientific communication. Presenting data graphically. Primarily for students engaged in or planning careers in basic or applied research.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing or enrollment in a graduate science curriculum.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 104E — Writing in the Professions: Science (4 units)

• Course Description: Writing abstracts, research proposals, scientific papers, other forms of scientific communication. Presenting data graphically. Primarily for students engaged in or planning careers in basic or applied research.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing or enrollment in a graduate science curriculum.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 104F — Writing in the Professions: Health (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced expository writing common in the health professions, emphasizing effective communication between the writer and different audiences. Topics relate to health, disability, and disease. Suitable for students planning careers in professions such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, optometry.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken UWP 104FY.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 104FY.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 104F — Writing in the Professions: Health (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced expository writing common in the health professions, emphasizing effective communication between the writer and different audiences. Topics relate to health, disability, and disease. Suitable for students planning careers in professions such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, optometry.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 104FY.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 104FV — Writing in the Professions: Health (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Effective communication in and for organizations, including corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit. Suitable for students entering careers such as management, public relations, and grant writing.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 1.5 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1.5 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 104F or UWP 104FY.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Fall Quarter 2023.

• UWP 104FV — Writing in the Professions: Health (4 units)

• Course Description: Effective communication in and for organizations, including corporations, government agencies, and nonprofit. Suitable for students entering careers such as management, public relations, and grant writing.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Web Virtual Lecture 1.5 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1.5 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 104F or UWP 104FY.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 104FY — Writing in the Professions: Health (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced expository writing common in the health professions, emphasizing effective communication between the writer and different audiences. Topics relate to health, disability, and disease. Suitable for students planning careers in professions such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, optometry.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better; UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 1.50 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1.50 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Not open to students who have taken UWP 104F.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 104F.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 104FY — Writing in the Professions: Health (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced expository writing common in the health professions, emphasizing effective communication between the writer and different audiences. Topics relate to health, disability, and disease. Suitable for students planning careers in professions such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, optometry.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better; UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 1.50 hour(s), Web Electronic Discussion 1.50 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 104F.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 104I — Writing in the Professions: Internships (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in the workplace, including public and private sectors, government agencies, profit and non-profit organizations. Collaborative work and practice in effective styles of communication. May be taught abroad.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to students concurrently enrolled in an internship and to Contemporary Leadership minors.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 104I — Writing in the Professions: Internships (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing in the workplace, including public and private sectors, government agencies, profit and non-profit organizations. Collaborative work and practice in effective styles of communication. May be taught abroad.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Enrollment Restriction(s): Open to students concurrently enrolled in an internship and to Contemporary Leadership minors.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have completed UWP 102A.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 104J — Writing in the Professions: Writing for Social Justice (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing for Social Justice, using an interdisciplinary approach combining feminist, critical race, ethnic, cultural, and transnational studies; practice in techniques of research and styles of communication for diverse audiences. Suitable for activists in community organizing, non-profits, politics.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 104J — Writing in the Professions: Writing for Social Justice (4 units)

• Course Description: Advanced instruction in writing for Social Justice, using an interdisciplinary approach combining feminist, critical race, ethnic, cultural, and transnational studies; practice in techniques of research and styles of communication for diverse audiences. Suitable for activists in community organizing, non-profits, politics.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.

UWP 104T — Writing in the Professions: Technical Writing (4 units)

 

This version has ended; see updated course, below.
Course Description: Communicating effectively about technology and other technical subjects to varied audiences for varied purposes. Suitable for students entering professions that require communicating technical information to subject matter experts, managers, technicians, and non-specialists.

Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.

• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 104A prior to fall 2012.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).

• UWP 104T — Writing in the Professions: Technical Writing (4 units)

• Course Description: Communicating effectively about technology and other technical subjects to varied audiences for varied purposes. Suitable for students entering professions that require communicating technical information to subject matter experts, managers, technicians, and non-specialists.
• Prerequisite(s): UWP 001 C- or better or UWP 001V C- or better or UWP 001Y C- or better or ENL 003 C- or better or ENL 003V C- or better or COM 001 C- or better or COM 002 C- or better or COM 003 C- or better or COM 004 C- or better or NAS 005 C- or better; and upper division standing.
• Learning Activities: Lecture/Discussion 3 hour(s), Extensive Writing.
• Credit Limitation(s): Not open for credit to students who have taken UWP 104A prior to fall 2012.
• Grade Mode: Letter.
• General Education: Arts & Humanities (AH); Writing Experience (WE).
• This course version is effective from, and including: Winter Quarter 2024.