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PHYSIOLOGY
001U - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN
PHYSIOLOGY LECTURE (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
Prerequisite and/or corequisite: Completion of Chemistry 065,
066, 101 or one year of high school chemistry with a grade of “C”
or better. Required: Concurrent enrollment in a lecture and a
laboratory section.
An introduction to principles of human physiology from
chemical/cellular to system levels of organization with
an emphisis on the maintenance of homeostasis by the
various organ systems. Success in human physiology
is enhanced by prior background of human anatomy.
This course meets the prerequisite for pre-nursing or
preparation for allied-health occupations. Physiology
1 mmets the California Nursing Board Standards for
credit as Continuing Education for Registered Nurses
and is approved for 80 hours of Continuing Education
creditunder provider number 02152. Completion of
Anatomy 1 with physiology constitutes one option for
fulfilling requirements in the R.N. program.
A material fee is required.
001L - INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN
PHYSIOLOGY LAB (1 UNIT) UC:CSU
Prerequisite and/or corequisite: Completion of Chemistry 065,
066, 101 or one year of high school chemistry with a grade of “C”
or better. Required: Concurrent enrollment in a lecture and a
laboratory section.
This laboratory course provides a basic understanding
of the physiological processes with a focus on the
human body. Basic concepts of cell structure, membrane
transport and membrane potential are integrated
within the concept of homeostasis involving various
body systems: nervous, sensory, endocrine, muscular,
cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, excretory, digestive
and respiratory.
POLITICAL SCIENCE
1 - THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED
STATES (3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This is an introductory course in the principles and
problems of the government in the national, state,
and local areas. This course meets California State
University requirements for United States Constitution
and California state and local government.
2 - MODERN WORLD GOVERNMENTS
(3 UNITS) UC:CSU
This course is an introduction to the comparative study
of government and politics. The course examines
similarities and differences in political institutions,
political processes, and public policy across diverse states
and regions of the world. Emphasis is on Great Britain,
France, Germany Russia, and Asian, Latin American or
African governments such as Japan, Mexico and Nigeria.
4 - INTRODUCTION TO STATE AND LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS (3 UNITS) CSU
This general survey course introduces the student to
the various functions, structures and services of state
governments, their relations to local governments, and
their interrelationships with the federal government.
7 - CONTEMPORARY WORLD AFFAIRS
(3 UNITS) UC:CSU RPT 1
This course analyzes political, historical, geographic,
economic and strategic factors that underlie conflict
and cooperation among nation-states, international
organizations, and other political actors in the international
system. Emphasis is on international relations theories,
processes and policies.
30 - THE POLITICAL PROCESS (3 UNITS)
UC:CSU
This course surveys the nature and foundation of the
democratic order. Specific focus is placed on traditional
democratic theory, the contrasting philosophies of the
Framers of the Constitution, and the impact of the
decentralized, federal structure on the political processes
of the United States.
41 - PRINCIPLES OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP
(2 UNITS) CSU - RPT 1
This course surveys the nature and foundation of the
democratic order. Specific focus is placed on traditional
democratic theory, the contrasting philosophies of the
Framers of the Constitution, and the impact of the
decentralized, federal structure on the political processes
of the United States.
385 - DIRECTED STUDY POLITICAL SCIENCE
(3 UNITS) UC*:CSU
By arrangement with instructor.
This course allows students to pursue Directed Study in
the field of Political Science on a contract basis under
direction of the instructor. The student’s writing will
analyze the policymaking process in the policy area
chosen, including the definition of a problem, placement
2012-2014 General Catalog Course Descriptions * 169