CSUSM 2020 SUMMER SESSION CATALOG

Course Descriptions
Art, Media and Design - Biology
AMD 251 Introduction to Digital and Media Arts
(3 units)
Gives a strong base in the political, cultural and artistic developments and
debates related to the many media art forms that have developed from the
19th century through the early 21st century. Moves from historical forms
of visual communication and early forms of print and photography to
contemporary media including video, computer-based media and mobile
technologies. May not be taken for credit by students who have received
credit for VPA 180-6. Satisfies GE area C1.
AMD 311 Introduction to Video Arts
(3 units)
Introduction to video art practice and theory. All phases of videotape
production from conception to finished product utilizing experimental,
narrative and documentary techniques. Includes digital and electronic
time-based video production, video installation art, field production,
nonlinear computer-based editing, lighting and sound design. Lectures,
demonstrations, hands-on projects, video screenings, discussions, research
and field trips. Public screening of work. May not be taken for credit by students
who have received credit for VSAR 303. Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory.
AMD 313 Digital Photo and the Environment
(3 units)
Investigates a broad range of artistic practices and contemporary
artists who use digital media to comment on and shape current
environmental debates and their interpretation through digital media.
Includes experimentation with conceptual approaches to art making
and developing aesthetic strategies for engaging audiences. Combines
lectures, screenings, group discussions, research, presentations and
collaborative projects. May not be taken for credit by students who received
credit for VSAR 313.
AMD 450 Art and Technology of the Moving Image
(3 units)
Survey of the history and theory of filmmaking, video production, new
media and the moving image. Acquisition of practical and critical skills
through study and analysis of theoretical discourses framing past and
current issues surrounding moving images. Films and videotapes from
diverse cultural, ethnic and social concerns throughout the world will be
screened, analyzed, compared and contrasted. May not be taken for credit by
students who have received credit for VSAR 422. Satisfies GE areas CC and C3.
ASTR 342 Elements of Astronomy
(3 units)
Provides a practical and historical introduction to astronomy. The course
includes solar system astronomy, stellar astronomy, galaxies and cosmology,
with an emphasis on comparative planetology and the historical and cultural
development of our knowledge of the solar system. May not be taken for
credit by students who have received credit for PHYS 342.
BIOL 104 Principles of Biology: Human Emphasis
(4 units)
Principles of cellular, organismal and population biology with primary
representation relating to the human organism. Includes study of cells,
tissues and mammalian organ systems. Enrollment restricted to kinesiology
majors. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory.
BIOL 177 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
for Kinesiology I
(4 units)
The first in a two-course series designed to introduce the principles of
human anatomy and physiology to students in kinesiology. Taught from
a systems perspective, students will learn basic physiological principles
and mechanisms along with their associated anatomical basis. Includes
anatomical terminology, cell and tissue structure and function, basic
biochemical and metabolic pathways, nervous system and the senses, and
the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and excretory systems. Three hours of
lecture and three hours of laboratory. Enrollment restricted to kinesiology majors.
BIOL 178 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
for Kinesiology II
(4 units)
The second in a two-course series designed to introduce the principles
of human anatomy and physiology to students in kinesiology. Taught
from a systems perspective, students will learn basic physiological
principles and mechanisms along with their associated anatomical basis.
Material includes the nervous system and the senses, and the endocrine,
reproductive, cardiovascular and respiratory systems. Three hours of lecture
and three hours of laboratory. Enrollment requirement: BIOL 177. Enrollment
restricted to kinesiology majors.
BIOL 316 The Biology of Cancer
(3 units)
Considers the chemistry, cell biology and etiology of human cancer.
Includes characteristics of tumor cells, malignant transformation of
cells, tumor viruses, chemical and environmental carcinogens, effects of
radiation, oncogenes and the genetics of cancer. Enrollment requirement: A
college-level course in biology.
BIOL 323 The Physiology of Nutrition and Disease
(3 units)
Study of the anatomy and physiology of human nutrition and functional
relationships to disease. Includes metabolism, cellular metabolism,
digestive physiology, nutrients, enzymes, vitamins, weight management,
stress, diet, the role of exercise in nutrition and the role of nutrition in
development. Also covered will be symptoms and effects of disease
associated with inadequate nutrition, nutritional contributions to diseases
not associated with inadequate diet, and contributions of nutrition to
health. Special attention will be given to health concerns of women and the
differences in nutritional needs between genders. Seats or certain sections
of this course will be restricted in spring semesters to nursing students.
BIOL 327 Biology of Human Reproduction
(3 units)
Physiology and anatomy of human reproduction. Covers the form,
function, and mechanism and sex development, puberty, sexual
abnormalities, venereal diseases, menstrual cycle, sexual behavior and
contraception, pregnancy, embryonic development, birth, lactation and
the sexuality of aging (including menopause).
BIOL 328 Human Heredity
(3 units)
Review of genetics from a human perspective. Includes DNA structure
and replication, chromosomes and cytogenetics; Mendelian inheritance;
dominant and recessive alleles, the genetics of sex, mutations and
mutagenesis; inherited traits; pedigrees, genetic diseases including inborn
errors of metabolism; and genetic therapy.
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