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RS 323. Sacred Texts: Hindu Texts (4). Indian
literature ancient and modern: the Vedas, mythic
visions, lives of saints, poetry, epics, philosophers,
yogis, devotees, folk tales, and modern writers,
such as Rushdie, Jhabvala, and Narayan.
RS 330. Introduction to Judaism (3). Survey
of religious Judaism: from orthodoxy to reform.
Meanings of Jewish life-cycle events, holiday and
calendar rituals, history and sacred literature.
RS 331. Introduction to Christianity (3). Doctrinal
developments; literature; rites and rituals;
history (including development of major branches).
Issues of modernity and postmodernity (could include
feminist perspectives, interreligious dialog).
RS 332. Introduction to Islam (3). Beliefs, institutions,
sacred literature, history. Life of Muhammad,
development of tradition in classical period,
issues in modernity.
RS 340. Zen, Dharma, & Tao (3). Confucianism,
Taoism, Shinto, and major forms of Buddhism in
China and Japan. [DCG-n.]
RS 341. Spiritual Traditions of India (3). In this
course, exploration of images, temples, myth,
poetry, meditation, devotion, and philosophy are
woven together in a multidimensional approach
to the exquisite spiritual traditions of Hinduism,
Jainism, and Sikhism.
RS 342. Buddhism in India and Tibet (3). The
development of Buddhism in India and its transformation
in Tibet, from the original Buddha to
the Dalai Lamas with attention to diverse spiritual
instincts of mystics, devotees, and philosophers.
RS 345. T’ai Chi Ch’üan (Taijiquan) (3). Learn
de tailed movements of Taiji longform. Emphasis:
conceptuality as encoded in body movement and
form. Readings from Chinese classics, with focus
on how direct awareness influences textual understanding.
[CR/NC.]
RS 350. Religions of the Goddesses (3). Beginning
with goddess figures dating to 22,000 BCE,
examine goddess religions through the archaeology
and mythology of Western Europe and the
Near East.
RS 351. Shamanism and Prophecy (3). Shamanism
in primal, indigenous cultures. Consideration
of prophecy in ancient Israel, 2nd Temple Judaism,
and Islam, in light of shamanic studies. Contemporary
forms of shamanic religious belief.
RS 360. Religion & Psychology (3). Religious
nature of human development. Concepts such as
religious impulse, meaning, and soul explored from
religious and psychological perspectives.
RS 361. Consumerism & (Eco)Spirituality (3).
How religious practice questions/challenges
consumerism. Underlying roots of consumerist
mentality and its personal/environmental effects.
Explore spiritual/religious foundations for
sustainability and environmental health.
RS 362. Wisdom & Craft (3). How persons communicate
their spiritual wisdom, their awareness
of living connectedness and place in the cosmos,
through everyday tasks of crafting creative work.
Compare/contrast traditions (Amish, Navaho,
Shaker, etc.).
RS 363. Mysticism & Madness (3). Religious
understanding and scientific critiques of spiritual
experiences, from speaking in tongues to mystical
trance states. Experiential education in Tibetan
visualization, Zen meditation, Sufi dance, etc., in
additional required meetings.
RS 364. Cinema & the Sacred (3). Studies
“Movies” treatment of religion in their themes,
content, and mythological underpinnings, and
religious phenomenon through cult films, screen
idols, and theatre as modern mythological temple.
RS 390. Seminar in Religious Studies (1-4). New
dimensions. [Rep.]
RS 391. Religion in Tradition: Special Topics (3).
Topics within religious tradition(s) with thematic
focus or tradition overview. [Rep with different
topics.]
RS 392. Sacred Literature: Special Topics
(3). Survey selected works of sacred literature
in Eastern or Western religious traditions. [Rep
with different topics.]
RS 393. Religion in Myth, Culture, & Experience:
Special Topics (3). Thematic and/or comparative
examination. [Rep with different topics.]
RS 394. Religious Studies Workshop (1-3). Experiential
learning (participation). Topics vary. Focus is
intensive, short term. [CR/NC. Prereq: IA. Rep.]
RS 395. Senior Seminar (3). Capstone for major.
Professor determines thematic focus. Culminating
project applies research skills, critical and experiential
reflection, and methodologies within the
discipline. [Prereq: completed 27 units required
for the major.]
RS 399. Directed Study (1-3). Independent
study of topic under supervision. Provides depth
to specific area of student’s development. [Rep.]
RS 400. Paths to the Center (3). Inner unity and
how religions facilitate human integration. Two religious
perspectives compared with a secular perspective.
Identify options of meaningful focus. [GE.]
Science
UPPER DIVISION
SCI 313. Basic Boating Safety (1). Boat orientation,
required equipment, navigational rules, laws
and policies, rescue techniques, combined with
hands-on experience in trailer use, launching, and
operation of vessels on inshore waters.
SCI 331. Fundamental Science Concepts
for Elementary Education (3). Fundamental
principles in physical science with an emphasis
on building conceptual understanding. Intended
for students preparing to teach at the elementary
school level. [Prereq: completed lower division GE
science and math. MATH 308B (C).]
SCI 431. Nature and Practice of Science for
Elementary Education (3). Explore the nature and
practice of science, including an examination of
relationships among the various fields of science
and other subjects including history. [Prereq: SCI
331. Prereq or Coreq: MATH 308C.]
SCI 480. Selected Topics in Science (.5-4).
Student preparations typically required. Topic
and mode of instruction depend on availability of
faculty and facilities. [Prereq: upper division or
grad standing and IA. Rep.]
SCI 499. Directed Study in Science (.5-4).
Direct ed study in lab, field, or library under supervision
of CNRS faculty member. [Prereq: upper
division standing and IA. Rep.]
GRADUATE
SCI 501. Graduate Orientation (1). Environmental
systems: develop personal program; plan
research, thesis. May not count toward 30 units
required for MS. [Prereq: grad standing.]
SCI 580. Selected Topics in Science (.5-4).
Student preparations typically required. Topic
and mode of instruction depend on availability
of faculty and facilities. [Prereq: senior or grad
standing and IA. Rep.]
SCI 690. Thesis (1-6). [Prereq: SCI 501, 530.
Rep.]
SCI 697. Topics in Environmental Systems (1-
3). [Prereq: STAT 630. Rep with different topics.]
SCI 698. Graduate Colloquium in Environ mental
Systems (1-3). [Rep.]
SCI 699. Independent Study in Environmental
Systems (1-3). Selected topics. Conference, reading,
research. [Prereq: STAT 630. Rep.]
Secondary Education
LOWER DIVISION
SED 210. Early Fieldwork Experience in Schools
(1). Field experience with secondary school pupils.
Observe a minimum of 45 hours under supervision
and keep log. [Coreq: SED 410. Hours arranged
with education office. Meets prior fieldwork experience
admission requirement for education
credential programs.]
UPPER DIVISION
SED 410. Observation & Participation Seminar
(1-3). Upper division students obtain better
understanding of teaching through supervised
participation in classroom situations. Not
applicable to directed teaching requirement.
Hours arranged with education office. [Rep twice
in different assignments.]
SED 499. Directed Study (1-3). Independent
study of problems, issues, and/or practical applications.
[Prereq: IA. Rep.]
CREDENTIAL/LICENSURE
SED 701. Selected Topics in Secondary
Teaching (.5-3). [Rep with differ ent topics.]
SED 702. Basic Counseling Skills for Teachers
(1). Workshop for credential candidates and
educators focusing on the development of strong
and healthy communication for their students.
[Rep once. CR/NC.]
SED 703. Conflict Management for Teachers
(1). Workshop for credential candidates
and educators focusing on utilizing conflict
activ activity; (C) may be concurrent; coreq corequisite(s); CR/NC mandatory credit/no credit; CWT communication & ways of thinking; DA dept approval
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