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Senior Major Requirement


COURSES

 

 

Agricultural Business Major -- B.S.

Ag Ec 170. Agribusiness Research Methods (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Ag Ec 71, 76, 100, 120, 130, 160; upper-division writing skills requirement. Research methods applied to agricultural business; problem definition, hypothesis formulation, research design, data collection, and results analysis using descriptive and inferential statistics. A culminating project includes proposal, research, written report, and oral presentation of findings. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Agricultural Business.


Agricultural Education Major -- B.S.

Ag Ed 150. Agricultural Resources and Computer Applications (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major. Development and application of techniques for obtaining and using resource materials including government documents, university and experiment station reports. Development of computer skills utilized in agricultural education. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Agricultural Education. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)


Agricultural Science Major -- B.S.

Contact your academic adviser regarding a "university-approved senior project" for this major.


Animal Sciences Major -- B.S.

A Sci 180. Undergraduate Research (1-4; max total 4)
Open to juniors and seniors. Exploratory work on a suitable agricultural problem in animal science. When taken concurrently, A Sci 180 and 186 satisfy the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Animal Sciences. Approved for SP grading.

A Sci 186. Animal Science Seminar (1)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major. Latest developments in research; assigned papers in animal science to be presented in both oral and written form. When taken concurrently, A Sci 180 and 186 satisfy the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Animal Sciences.

A Sci 190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement Independent Study. When taken concurrently, A Sci 186 and 190 satisfy the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Animal Sciences. Approved for SP grading.


Anthropology Major -- B.A.

Anth 198. Senior Project (2)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major. Students will be guided through the selection, definition, and execution of research on an anthropological topic of each student's choosing. Includes lecture, discussion, practice, and independent student research. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Anthropology.


Art Major -- B.A.

Contact your academic adviser regarding a "university-approved senior project" for this major.


Biology Major -- B.S.

BioSc 180. Evolution (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; BioSc 130, 140A-B. Required of all biology majors. Evolutionary processes and patterns. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Biology. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Biology. (Formerly Biol 125)


Business Administration Major -- B.S.

Mgt 187. Seminar in Business Strategy (3)
Prerequisites: last-semester senior, completion of CSB core requirements and the upper-division writing skills requirement. Integration of various fields of knowledge through utilization of previ ously acquired academic and practical experience; emphasis upon decision making under conditions of uncertainty, and experience with international policy formulation and implementation. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Business Administration.


Chemistry Major -- B.A. and B.S.

Chem 156. Biochemical Laboratory Techniques (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Chem 150 or 155 (or concurrently). Provides the student with a range of techniques and methodology appropriate to the study or phenomena at the biochemical, cellular, and organismic levels. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Chemistry. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Spring semester)*

Chem 160. Research Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor. Concepts in the design of experiments. Development of practical research skills through the planning and undertaking of a short laboratory project. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Chemistry. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)*


Child Development Major -- B.S.

CFS 139. Child Development Practicum (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major; CFS 37. Assume the responsibility of a nursery school head teacher; plan learning episodes for young children based on their needs, abilities and interests; work with parents and do diagnostic assessments of children. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Child Development. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)


Civil Engineering Major -- B.S.

C E 180. Senior Project (2)
Prerequisite: senior standing in civil engineering or permission of Instructor; approved subject; I E 182W or concurrently; C E 185 concurrently. Study of a problem under supervision of a faculty member; final typewritten report required. Individual project except by special permission. When taken concurrently, C E 180 and 185 satisfy the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Civil Engineering.

C E 185. Civil Engineering Practice (1)
Prerequisites: senior standing in civil engineering or permission of instructor; C E 180 concurrently. Practice of civil engineering; opportunities in civil engineering; transition from student to professional engineer; engineering ethics. Evaluation of design requirements, economic, and social considerations; student presentations. When taken concurrently, C E 180 and 185 satisfy the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Civil Engineering.


Communicative Disorders Major -- B.A.

C D 110. Diagnostic Procedures (3)
Prerequisites: CD 80, 95, 101, 102, 105. Corequisite: CD 107 (1 unit). Seminar in the selection and use of various speech, language, voice, and prosody tests and procedures used in the diagnostic process. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Communicative Disorders. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)

C D 164. Elementary School Subjects for the Deaf (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing; CD 80, 95, 106; 12 upper-division units in the major; and permission of instructor. Seminar in the detailed study of the process of teaching reading to deaf children. Investigation of classroom procedure and presentation of content areas (math, science, social studies); integration with visual instructional materials. Includes observation and demonstration. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Communicative Disorders. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)


Computer Engineering Major -- B.S.
Electrical Engineering Major -- B.S.

ECE 180. Senior Project (2)
Prerequisites: senior standing in computer engineering or permission of instructor; I E 182W or concurrently; approved subject. Study of a problem under supervision of faculty member; final typewritten report required. Individual project except by special permission. When taken in addition to ECE 183A, B, C, or D, this course satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Electrical Engineering. (Formerly E E 180)

ECE 183A. Electronic Circuits and Electrical Networks Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: ECE 124, 138, 138L. Senior design laboratory. Signal measurement and analysis techniques for communication networks; discrete, hybrid, and integrated electronic circuit design and testing; analog and digital filter realization; computer-aided analysis and design of circuits and networks. When taken in addition to ECE 180, this laboratory satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Electrical Engineering and the B.S. in Computer Engineering. (3 lab hours) (Formerly E E 183A)

ECE 183B. Digital Devices and Systems Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: ECE 85, 128. Senior design laboratory. Familiarization with a real-time microcomputer board, assembly language programming techniques, I/O interfacing, documentation, debugging, and testing. When taken in addition to ECE 180, this laboratory satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Electrical Engineering and the B.S. in Computer Engineering. (3 lab hours) (Formerly E E 183B)

ECE 183C. Physical Electronics and Electromagnetics Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: ECE 114, 128, 128L, 136, 136L. Senior design laboratory. Solid state device and characterization; rf component design with stripline and microchip techniques; electromagnetic signal analysis; noise reduction techniques; antenna pattern measurements; laser system design. When taken in addition to KGB 180, this laboratory satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Electrical Engineering and the B.S. in Computer Engineering. (3 lab hours) (Former E E 183C)

ECE 183D. Electrical Power and Control Systems Laboratory (1)
Prerequisite: ECE 121, I21L, 155 (or concurrently). Senior design laboratory. Measurement of characteristics and testing of power systems, computer-aided design and simulation of power and control systems; design and testing of feedback control systems; parametric study of control system implementation. When taken in addition to ECE 180, this laboratory satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Electrical Engineering and the B.S. in Computer Engineering. (3 lab hours) (Formerly E E 183D)


Computer Science Major -- B.S.

C Sci 198. Project (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing in computer science or permission of instructor and approved subject. See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Study of a problem under the supervision of a faculty member. Presentation by the student in a seminar setting and a final report are required. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Computer Science. Approved for SP grading.


Construction Management Major -- B.S.

Const 134. Architectural Design Problems (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Const 132. Conceptual planning and design of a large scale architectural project responding to the social and cultural context of the environment. Employing team research and analysis leading to the design and presentation on individual solutions with graphic and three-dimensional techniques. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the architecture specialty of the B.S. in Construction Management. (6 lab hours)

Const 150. Heavy Construction (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Const 105, 116, 120. Problems and methods of solution in heavy construction from earth moving, paving, compacting to tunneling; administrative procedures, quantity surveying, estimating, scheduling, and bidding. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Construction Management. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours; field trips)

Const 151. Heavy Building Construction (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Const 150. Problems and methods of solutions in the construction of heavy buildings; site, excavations, foundations, framework, heavy timber, reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry construction and related elements. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Construction Management. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours; field trips) (Lab fee, $15)


Criminology Major -- B.S.

Crim 199. Senior Seminar (3)
Prerequisite: last-semester senior or permission of Instructor, completion of Department of Criminology lower-division requirements, upper-division core requirements, and upper-division writing skills requirement. Integration of scholarly knowledge relating to criminology with emphasis upon critical thinking and decision-making. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Criminology.


Economics Major -- B.A.

Contact your academic adviser regarding a "university-approved senior project" for this major.


Electrical Engineering Major -- B.S.

See Computer Engineering Major.


English Major -- B.A.

Contact your academic adviser regarding a "university-approved senior project" for this major.


Food and Nutritional Sciences Major -- B.S.

FSc N 110. Food Chemistry and Biochemistry (4)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major; Chem 150 or concurrently; D Ind 23 or FScN 1. Basic chemical composition, structure, and properties of foods. Chemical and biochemical changes in foods during production, processing, and utilization. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the food science option of the B.S. in Food and Nutritional Sciences.

FScN 166. Community Nutrition (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major; FScN 54. Survey of existing federal, state, and local food assistance programs. Proposal writing and subsequent steps in establishing a new program; seminar. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the dietetics and food administration option, sports nutrition option, and food systems management option of the B.S. in Food and Nutritional Sciences.

FScN 169. Nutrition and the Consumer (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major; FScN 53 or 54. Consumer's view of nutrition; factors influencing food choices. Evaluation of dietary guides and popular nutritional issues; seminar. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the dietetics and food administration option, sports nutrition option, and food systems management option of the B.S. in Food and Nutritional Sciences.

Enol 110. Enological Science (4)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Chem 8, 150; Enol 15, 165; Micro 140; VTF 104. Critical study of chemical and biochemical interactions in winemaking. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the enology option of the B.S. in Food and Nutritional Sciences

 


French Major -- B.A.

Fren 170. Senior Seminar in French Studies (2)
Prerequisites: senior standing, permission of instructor, concurrent enrollment in another upper -division French course. Culminating experience integrating the student's critical thinking abilities with in-depth knowledge of French language, literature, culture. Students produce a project requiring extensive research and final written report. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in French.


Geography Major -- B.A.

Geog 109. Technical Field Geography: Senior Project (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor. Gathering and analysis of data pertaining to topics in physical or human geography. Includes an on-campus seminar to discuss issues and concepts. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Geography. (1 lecture, 4-8 field hours)


Geology Major -- B.S.

Geol 108A. Field Geology (4)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Geol 107; Geol 108B concurrently. Geologic reconnaissance and mapping in field groups. Usually conducted in early summer. When taken concurrently, Geol 108A and 108B satisfy the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Geology. Approved for SP grading. (Field trip fee may be required.)

Geol 108B. Field Geology -- Reports (1)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Geol 108A concurrently. Written presentation of fieldwork conducted in Geol 108A. When taken concurrently, Geol 108A and 108B satis fy the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Geology. Approved for SP grading. (1 lecture hour)


German Major -- B.S.

Germ 170. Senior Seminar in German Studies (2)
Prerequisites: senior standing, permission of instructor, concurrent enrollment in another upper -division German course. Culminating experience integrating the student's critical thinking abilities within-depth knowledge of German language, literature, culture. Students produce a project requiring extensive research and final written report. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in German.


Health Science Major -- B.S.

Contact your academic adviser regarding a "university-approved senior project" for this major.


History Major -- B.A.

Hist 121B. The Middle Ages (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Hist 100 and 121A. Discussion and analysis of central themes and issues in the field; senior seminar. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in History.

Hist 132B. Europe in the 19th Century (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Hist 100 and 132A. Discussion and analy sis of central themes and issues in the field; senior seminar. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in History.

Hist 135B. European Cultural History (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Hist 100W and 135A. Discussion and analysis of central themes and issues in the field; senior seminar. This course does not fullfill a General Education requirement. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in History.

Hist 143B. The Soviet Union (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Hist 100W and 143A Discussion and analysis of central themes and issues in the field; senior seminar. This course does not fullfill a General Education requirement. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in History.

Hist 171B. Early American History, 1607-1789 (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Hist 100 and 171A. Discussion and analysis of central themes and issues in the field; senior seminar. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in History.

Hist 172B. United States History, 1789-1865 (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Hist 100 and 172A. Discussion and analysis of central themes and issues in the field; senior seminar. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in History.

Hist 175B. United States History, 1945-Present (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Hist 100 and 175A. Discussion and analysis of central themes and issues in the field; senior seminar. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in History.


Home Economics Major -- B.A.

CSH 114. Consumer Science and Family Studies Practicum (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major. Integrated field experience in various phases of home economics as applied to consumer science and family studies; seminar. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Home Economics. (6 lab hours)

FSM 129. Fashion Merchandising Practicum (3; max total 6)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major including F M 127. Integrated field experience in various areas of fashion merchandising; seminar. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Home Economics.


Industrial Arts Major -- B.A.
Industrial Technology Major -- B.S.
Bachelor of Vocational Education

I T 199. Senior Problem in Industrial Technology (2)
Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of instructor; I T 74, 102, 104, I T 198W. Approved problem or research project, with seminar, in the area of the student's option and emphasis. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Industrial Arts, for the manufacturing industries option, and for the Bachelor of Vocational Education. Approved for SP grading.

GID 148. Advanced Advertising Design (3; max total 6)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; GID 142. Advanced advertising/graphic design from conceptual to finished art. In cludes problems and more advanced approaches relating to various media such as logo design, billboards, TV, etc. Emphasis on production procedures, professionalism, and building a strong portfolio, including critiques. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the graphic design option of the B.A. in Industrial Arts. (6 lab hours)


Industrial Engineering Major -- B.S.

I E 180. Senior Design Project and Seminar (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing in industrial engineering or permission of instructor; approved subject; I E 182W or concurrently. A meaningful major design project which focuses on engineering practice and draws on past coursework, under the supervision of a faculty member. Final report and presentation is required, including evaluation of the design requirements, economic, and social considerations. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Industrial Engineering.


Interior Design Major -- B.A.

GID 155. Advanced Commercial Interior Design (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; GID 114, 115, 131, 135, 137, 144; I T 115. A series of design solutions for a diversity of commercial spaces: public buildings, heath care, food service, professional offices and merchandising facilities. Space planning, equipment lighting, systems, codes, layout, presentation, and specifications. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Interior Design. (6 lab hours) (Formerly GID 178B)


Journalism Major -- B.A.

Jour 130. Problems of Broadcast Journalism (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor. Sociological and journalistic study, individually and In groups, including evaluation of historical development, legal problems, and traditional and contemporary criticism of broadcast journalism. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the radio/TV news communication sequence of the B.A. in Journalism.

Jour 173. Public Relations Strategies and Techniques (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Jour 8, 100W, 113. Study, individually and in groups, of effective publicity methods and assessment of public relations programs and problems in business, philanthropy, and public institutions. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the public relations sequence of the B.A. in Journalism.

Jour 175. Advertising Campaigns (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Jour 145 and 155 or 160. Background, research, planning, and preparation of national advertising campaign as advertising agency with client-agency set-up; marketing plan and creative execution. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the advertising sequence of the B.A. in Journalism. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours)

Jour 187. Advanced Photojournalism (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of instructor ' Jour 17, 117. Individual and group study and practice in advanced skills, including lighting, color, laboratory techniques, and electronic imagery. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the photocommunication sequence of the B.A. in Journalism. (1 seminar, 3 arranged hours)

Jour 188. In-Depth Reporting (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; pass language qualification exam; Jour 100W; 114. Advanced reporting for the media; emphasis on covering community sources and issues, including politics, local government, courts and law enforcement. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the news-editorial sequence of the B.A. in Journalism. (2 lecture, 4 lab hours) (Computer lab fee, $15) (Formerly Jour 188)


Liberal Studies Major -- B.A.

EHD 115. Liberal Studies Senior Project (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing, 12 upper-division units in the major; permission of liberal studies adviser. Students will utilize previous liberal studies coursework to enhance the academic progress of public school students. One hour lecture, three hours tutorial. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Liberal Studies.


Linguistics Major -- B.A.

Contact your academic adviser regarding a "university-approved senior project" for this major.


Mathematics Major -- B.A.

Math 198. Senior Project (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Math 151, 171A and 124 or 152. Independent investigation and presentation of an advanced topic in mathematics. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Mathematics.


Mechanical Engineering Major -- B.S.

M E 164. Machine Design (3)
Prerequisites: M E 116, 136, 154, 155; I E 182W, 160 (or concurrently). Open-ended design problems of complete machine systems. Integration of prereq uisite course material into final design project. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. (Two 3-hour lecture-labs) (Computer lab fee, $15)


Music Major -- B.A.

Contact your academic adviser regarding a "university-approved senior project" for this major.


Nursing Major -- B.S.

Nurs 151. Senior Project (2)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; Nurs 140, 140L, 141, 141L, 141S, 145. Corequisite: Nurs 150, 150L. Opportunity for students to build upon conceptual, theoretical, and research knowledge base. Students pursue in-depth study and practical application in areas of interest: management, conflict resolution, application of nursing theories, research, or community project. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Nursing.


Philosophy Major -- B.A.

Contact your academic adviser regarding a "university-approved senior project" for this major.


Physical Education Major -- B.S.

Contact your academic adviser regarding a "university-approved senior project" for this major.


Physical Therapy Major -- B.S.

Contact your academic adviser regarding a "university-approved senior project" for this major.


Physics Major -- B.A. and B.S.

Phys 181. Senior Research Project (2)
Prerequisite: senior physics major or permission of instructor. Individual project, supervised by faculty member, to develop student's research skills. Student must report on project to Physics Seminar (Phys 180). Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. and B.S. in Physics. Approved for SP grading.


Plant Science Major -- B.S.

Plant 180. Undergraduate Research (1-4; max total 4)
Open to juniors and seniors. Exploratory work on a suitable agricultural problem in plant science. This course satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Plant Science when students meet the following additional requirements: sign up for a minimum of 2 units, satisfy the prerequisite of 12 upper-division units in the major, participate in a seminar, and provide a written report. Approved for SP grading.

Plant 190. Independent Study
(1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement --Independent Study. This course satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Plant Science when students meet the following additional requirements: sign up for a minimum of 2 units, satisfy the prerequisite of 12 upper-division units in the major, participate in a seminar, and provide a written report. Approved for SP grading.

Plant 196. Crop Projects (1; max total 4)
Prerequisite: AET 3 or equivalent; Cr Sc 1, VTF 1, or OH 1; junior or senior standing and permission of instructor. Grow a crop on the campus farm with minimal faculty supervision, from budget decisions through cultural practices to marketing and sale. Cotton, agronomic crops, grapes, fruit, ornamental plants, etc. Earn up to $600 per project This course satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Plant Science when students meet the following additional requirements: sign up for a minimum of 2 units, satisfy the prerequisite of 12 upper-division units in the major, participate in a seminar, and provide a written report.


Political Science Major -- B.A.
Public Administration Major -- B.A.

Pl Si 193. Senior Seminars (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; for political science majors: Pl Si 1, 90, 110 or 1l1, 120, 140, 150; for public administration majors: Pl Si 1, 90, 181, 182, plus 6 additional units in major excluding Pl Si 187. Disciplinary themes in political science and public administration. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Political Science and the B.A. in Public Administration.


Psychology Major -- B.A.

Psych 182. History and Systems (4)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major. Historical, philosophical, and scientific background in psychology; review and integration of theoretical issues and current systems in the field. Lecture and discussion. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Psychology. (Formerly Psych 112)


Public Administration Major -- B.A.

See Political Science Major.


Recreation Administration Major -- B.S.

RLS 173. Advanced Programming and Staff Supervision (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; RLS 172. Corequisite: RLS 173L. Advanced program planning . for various age groups in public and nonprofit agencies. Recruitment, selection, supervision, and evaluation of program staff. A senior project is required. When taken concurrently, RLS 173 and 1 73L satisfy the senior major requirement for the public and nonprofit recreation option of the B.S. in Recreation Administration. (Former Rec 173)

RLS 173L. Advanced Programming and Staff Supervision Laboratory (l)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor. Corequisite: RLS 173. Programming experience in public or nonprofit agencies. When taken concurrently RLS 173 and 173L satisfy the senior major requirement for the public and nonprofit recreation option of the B.S. in Recreation Administration. (Former Rec 1 73L)

RLS 174. Senior Project in Therapeutic Recreation (4)
Not open to students with credit in RLS 173. Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; RLS 144A, 144B, 168. A culminating experience in the therapeutic recreation option. Planning therapeutic programs for special populations. Practical program experiences with disability groups required. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the therapeutic recreation option of the B.S. in Recreation Administration. (3 lecture, l lab hour) (Former Rec 174; Rec 174L)

RLS 175. Senior Project in Commercial Recreation (4)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; RLS 170. Culminating experience in the commercial recreation option. Concepts and methods in the development and analysis of potential markets, estimation of expenses and revenues, site evaluation, and program planning and leadership in a commercial recreation enterprise. Hours arranged are based on student observations and evaluations of various commercial recreation businesses and are presented in a seminar format during the semester. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the commercial recreation option of the B.S. in Recreation Administration. (Field trips are required, students may incur expense; hours arranged.) (Former Rec l92T section)

 


Russian Major -- B.A.

Russ 170. Senior Seminar in Russian Studies (2)
Prerequisites: senior standing, permission of instructor, concurrent enrollment in another upper -division Russian course. Culminating experience integrating the student's critical thinking abilities with in-depth knowledge of Russian language, literature, culture. Students produce a project requiring extensive research and final written report. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Russian.


Social Science Major -- B.A.

Social science majors may meet the senior major requirement by taking the senior requirement in any of the school's departments. The courses fulfilling the requirement are listed in each of the respective department majors.

To accommodate the senior major requirement in the Social Science Major, the Special Topic section has been decreased by 3 units for a total of 9 units.

 


Social Work Major -- B.A.

S Wrk 185. Senior Capstone Seminar (3)
Open only to social work majors. Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor, 5 units of S Wrk 181. Culminating senior seminar integrating theory and practice of social work, current trends in the profession. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Social Work.


Sociology Major -- B.A.

Contact your academic adviser regarding a "university-approved senior project" for this major.


Spanish Major -- B.A.

Span 170. Senior Seminar in Spanish Studies (3)
Prerequisites: senior standing, permission of instructor, 20 upper-division units of Spanish coursework or graduate standing. Designed to meet the individual needs of students about to graduate. Diagnostic testing in language, linguistic, cultural, and literary proficiency. Readings, research projects, and assignments. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Spanish.


Speech Communication Major -- B.A.

Spch 190. Independent Study (l-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement - Independent Study. When taken concurrently, Spch 190 (2 units) and Spch 199 satisfy the senior major requirement for .the B.A. in Speech Communication. Approved for SP grading.

Spch 199. Senior Seminar (l)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; Spch 100 and 140; enrollment in Spch 190 for 2 units and a selected 3-unit upper-division course. Discussion and criticism of senior projects. When taken concurrently, Spch 190 (2 units) and 199 satisfy the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Speech Communication. Not available for CR/NC grading.


Surveying Engineering Major -- B.S.

S E 171. Project Design (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; S E 180 concurrently. Design of control, boundary location, and photogrammetric systems. Evaluation of design requirements, economic, and social considerations. Case Studies. Student presentations. When taken concurrently, S E 171 and 180 satisfy the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Surveying Engineering. (Field trips required)

S E 180. Senior Project (2)
Prerequisites: senior standing in surveying engineering or permission of instructor; approved subject; I E 182W or concurrently; S E 181 concurrently. Study of a problem under supervision of a faculty member; final typewritten report required. Individual project except by special permission. When taken concurrently, S E 171 and 180 satisfy the senior major requirement for the B.S. in Surveying Engineering. (Field trips required)


Telecommunications Major -- B.A.

TCOM 195. Proseminar in Media Issues (3)
Prerequisite: senior standing, eligible for graduation, and permission of instructor. This major capstone course examines current issues affecting all phases of the media industries through research, discussions with local media managers, readings in selected trade publications. Major term paper; subscriptions required. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Telecommunications.


Theatre Arts Major -- B.A.

Drama 117. Senior Project (2)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major. Group laboratory experience in presentation of major productions for public performance. Seminars will discuss issues which integrate individual work. Evaluation by faculty in area of specialty. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the B.A. in Theatre Arts.

Dance 119. Senior Project (2)
Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor; 12 upper-division units in the major. Group laboratory experience in presentation of productions for public performance with seminar component. Seminars will discuss issues which integrate individual work. Evaluation by faculty committee. Satisfies the senior major requirement for the dance option of the B.A. in Theatre Arts.


Vocational Education -- Bachelor's

See Industrial Arts Major.




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