Updated 1/26/07
Valid academic courses that are not included in the University Catalog. They provide an opportunity for experimentation without delays for courses that are necessary, before new courses and programs can be reviewed for inclusion in the University Catalog.
Modeling of air breathing propulsion systems based on the Brayton Cycle with applications to design point and off design point performance estimation and optimization applied to subsonic and supersonic aircraft. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Senior standing; concurrent: AERO 443.
Numerical optimization applied to the design of complex systems. Multi-criteria decision making, unconstrained and constrained optimization methods, system sensitivity analysis, system decomposition techniques, and multidisciplinary design optimization. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Familiarity with programming in Matlab. Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Retailing of food products with focus on consumer marketing. Food product, promotion, pricing, distribution of food products with emphasis on various channels of food retailing. Store level strategies, new product roll out, category and vendor management, center store, niche food retailers. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: AGB 301 or consent of instructor.
Development of lesson plans that meet educational state standards and that provide sound background for entry into the “Green Industry” or for entrepreneurial endeavors. Teaching methods and identification of resources and materials. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: HCS 120 or EHS 230, senior or graduate standing. Open to agricultural educators or credential students only.
Biological and cultural influences of natural and sexual selection on individual behavior. Ecological effects on human behavior to reproduce and acquire resources. Scientific method for understanding foraging behavior, group living, social skills, kinship, parenting, religion, and mating. Cross-cultural, cross-sex, and cross-species comparisons. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of one GE B2 and one lower-division Area D course.
The role of culture and setting in the construction of spatial, material and landscape concepts and artifacts, through the introduction of selected North American cultures, with focus from 1300 AD through contemporary time. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: GE Area A, GE Area C3.
Focus on four nanotechnology examples as focal points for the themes of nanoscale science and technology, human biology, society, ethics, and systems thinking: gold nanoshells for cancer treatment; molecular manufacturing; tissue engineering for a vital organ; and a microfluidic glucose sensor. The focal points provide natural contexts for learning biology at the cellular level, the molecular level, the organ level and the biological systems level, respectively. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: GE Areas B1-B3.
Individual investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems. Advanced study planned and completed under the direction of faculty. Open to graduate students who have demonstrated the ability to do independent work. Total credit limited to 8 units. Prerequisite: Graduate standing and consent of department chair.
Structure-function relationships for materials in contact with biological systems. Interactions of materials implanted in the body. Histological and hematological considerations including foreign body responses, inflammation, carcinogenicity, thrombosis, hemolysis, immunogenic and toxic properties. Microbial interaction with material surfaces, degradation. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ENGR 213, MATE 210 and graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Selected topics of interest to biomedical engineering and other graduate students. Open to graduate students and selected seniors. A forum to share information about research, and research tools, an opportunity to discuss topics of interest with professionals in the field, academics and other graduate students. Schedule of Classes will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 4 units. 1 seminar, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Selection and completion of project by individuals or team which is typical of problems graduates must solve in their fields of employment or applied research. Project may involve, but is not limited to, physical modeling and testing of integrated design projects, costs, planning, scheduling and research and may involve students from several disciplines. Formulation of outline, literature review, and project schedule. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Continuation of BMED X591. Completion of project by individuals or team which is typical of problems graduates must solve in their fields of employment or applied research. Project may involve, but is not limited to physical modeling and testing of integrated design projects, costs, planning scheduling and research and may involve students from several disciplines. Formulation of outline, literature review, and project schedule. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: BMED X591 or consent of instructor.
Theory and applications of bioprocess technology in biological and agricultural systems. Engineering properties of biological materials and organisms. Basic unit operations, fluid mechanics and heat/mass transfer as applied to bioprocess technology. Special requirements of agricultural and biological processes. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BRAE 128, BRAE 232, BRAE 236, CHEM 125, PHYS 132, BIO 213 and BRAE 213 or ENGR 213, or MCRO 221.
Fundamentals of computer programming related to business applications. Application development using graphical user interface controls, variables, data types, and input/output with text files. 4 lectures.
Supplementary cementitious materials and chemical admixtures and their incorporation into concrete mix designs. Design and testing of concrete for durability and other specialized properties. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CE 259.
A second course in design of reinforced concrete structures with emphasis placed on reinforced concrete behavior and design applications. Topics include deflection calculations, inelastic behavior of reinforced concrete components and systems, strut-and-tie modeling, seismic detailing, and two-way slabs. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: CE 355.
Introduction to the basic concepts of probability theory, statistics, and decision theory as they pertain to problems in civil and environmental engineering. Emphasis on the use of probabilistic modeling, Bayesian statistics, risk analysis, and decision theory. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: CE 381.
Introduction into nonlinear structural analysis of structural systems from fundamental principles to use of available software to solve problems. Topics include nonlinear geometric and material effects, distributed plasticity line elements both in the stiffness and flexibility domain, lumped plasticity models, and second order stability analysis. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: CE 501.
Modeling, design and analysis of water, wastewater, stormwater systems. Integration of water resources systems with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CE 336; corequisite: CE 440.
Investigation of ground improvement applications for modification of geomechanical and hydraulic properties of soils. Engineering properties of soft ground and high water content materials. Investigation of mechanical, chemical, and thermal stabilization for foundation and environmental remediation applications. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: CE 381, CE 382, and CE 481.
Geosynthetics applications within civil engineering. Design content for geotechnical, geoenvironmental, and transportation applications. Manufacturing processes, material properties, interaction with soils, and service conditions. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: CE 481.
Chemical composition of seawater, especially the mechanisms that control the concentration of each element. Interrelationships of chemical, biological, geological, and physical oceanography integrated into each topic . Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture. Available to students aboard The Golden Bear on the Cal Poly at Sea Cruise.
Student participation in the ARGO float program which collects data about the temperature and salinity of seawater world-wide, both at the surface and at depths up to 2000 meters. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture. Available to students aboard The Golden Bear on the Cal Poly at Sea Cruise.
Number systems, Boolean algebra, Boolean functions, and function minimization. Analysis and design of combinational and sequential logic circuits. Hardware Description Language (HDL) concepts and applications, digital design and synthesis in Programmable Logic Devices (PLDs). 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CSC 101 or equivalent.
Analysis of the depiction of planning and related themes in film. Critical reflection through these depictions on the effects of planning practices, institutions, and idiosyncrasies on society. Dialectical discussion of planning history, theory, and practice with themes that emerge from particular films. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: CRP 212, CRP 501, or equivalent.
Creation of safer, more resilient cities through systematic application of urban disaster risk reduction and regeneration planning principles and methods. Integration of insights from design, resource management, and urban administration professions for minimizing disaster losses and facilitating recovery. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Practical applications of city and regional planning theory and practice solving problems related to the built environment. Assembly of project documents and reports that meet the senior project requirement. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: CRP 411 and senior standing.
Introduction to computing systems. Study of a simple instruction set architecture and the computer hardware needed to implement that architecture. Machine and assembly language programming. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CPE 129/169; CSC 102.
Curricula, career paths, and opportunities for involvement in the dairy industry. Campus resources and tips for academic success. Student and professional organizations and affiliations. Meet and interact with each member of the faculty, Dairy Club officers, and industry guests. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture.
Selection and completion of a project under faculty supervision. Projects typical of problems which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Project results presented in a formal written report. 2 lectures and supervised work. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing.
Analysis of selected topics and problems in directed individual or group-based projects. Projects require application of economic models, principles and theory to investigate important business, economic or social issues. Formal report required. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: ECON 311, ECON 313 and senior standing.
History, theories, and practices associated with contemporary bilingual
education in
Digital moviemaking as the centerpiece of constructivist learning projects in K-12 classrooms. Project-based. Tools and skills for digital moviemaking. Designing constructivist lessons that require K-12 students to make their own movies. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: EDUC 481 or EDUC 507 or consent of instructor.
The use of robots as the centerpiece of constructivist learning projects in K-12 classrooms. Project-based. Learning to build and program robots and design constructivist lessons around them. No technical background required. 3 seminars, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Homework problems and questions answered. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture. Concurrent enrollment in EE 211 required.
Homework problems and questions answered. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture. Concurrent enrollment in EE 228 required.
Homework problems and questions answered. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture. Concurrent enrollment in EE 314 required.
Radiation characteristics, sensor platforms, satellite systems, system design tradeoffs, collection and transmission of radiometric data, active radar and microwave remote sensing, interpretation of data for various commercial and military applications. Case studies of representative applications. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing in engineering or consent of instructor.
Antennas, propagation, transceiver and key components designs. Design and analysis of the RF stages of modern wireless communication systems. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: EE 314, EE 402, or consent of instructor. Concurrent: EE X441.
Experimental investigation of RF communication wireless systems. Experiments on mixers, low noise amplifiers, frequency synthesizers and transceiver system integration. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: EE 442. Concurrent: EE X440.
Skills and techniques of propagation and production of horticulture crops. Scheduling, growing media, construction and plant identification. Marketing plans and promotions. Teaching methods. Identification of resources and materials. Curriculum development. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: HCS 120 or EHS 230, senior or graduate standing, or consent of instructor. Open to Education master’s students only.
Introduction to the major genres typical of literature in different periods. Introduction to the forms of writing and research methods typical of literary criticism. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A.
Representations of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered individuals and issues, late 19th century to the present. Topics covered: the closet, homophobia, coming out, AIDS, same-sex marriage, intersections of sexuality, race, class, gender identity. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Areas A and C1.
The complicated and dependent relationship between still and moving images and written texts. How images and print communicate rhetorically with people as readers, viewers, and consumers. 4 seminars. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A and junior standing.
Theoretical questions about what constitutes women’s rhetoric(s). How women have used and accommodated traditional methods of argument to argue for and enact a changed world. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Areas A and C4.
Design and construction of a small-scale water filtration system. Theory of slow sand filtration, activated carbon adsorption and other processes governing water filtration. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ENVE 331.
Environmental management for industry. Understanding the language and intent of ISO 14000 and other environmental management standards. Application in industry, to provide best practice solutions using environmental engineering fundamentals, pollution prevention and cost/benefit analyses. Field and/or project work. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing.
An interdisciplinary earth science course which emphasizes the understanding of Earth as multiple systems of interrelated air, water, land, life, and social processes. A science-based curricula incorporating concepts, learning resources, and application in the field. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate or senior standing.
Dynamics of hip-hop culture, its historical development, political
significance, and social influence. How hip-hop exemplifies
cross-cultural hybridization within not only Black communities nationally and
internationally, but also amongst indigenous, Latino/a, and Asian peoples in
the
The role of culture and setting in the construction of spatial, material and landscape concepts and artifacts, through the introduction of selected North American cultures, with focus from 1300 AD through contemporary time. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: GE Area A, GE Area C3.
Wildland fuels, fire weather, and fire danger ratings in chaparral, grassland, and forested areas. Advanced modeling of surface and crown fire behavior. Fire management strategies and implications. Policies and objectives of fire management organizations. Saturday field trips may be required. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: FNR 204 or consent of instructor.
Recognition, interpretation, and depiction of geologic structures. Understanding rock deformation through study of faults and folds. Required weekend field trips. Letter grade only. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: GEOL 201, GEOL 241, ERSC 223.
Conceptual business frameworks for commercialization of new and innovative products and technologies. Business aspects of innovative technologies as they relate to core functional areas such as finance, accounting, marketing, operations, and business and intellectual property law. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: OCOB graduate standing or approval from the OCOB Associate Dean of Graduate Programs.
Enhancement of business writing and oral presentation skills, organized around two areas: 1) preparing written business documents and reports, and 2) professional oral presentation skills. Preparation of a variety of business reports and documents; multiple business presentations. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: OCOB graduate standing or approval from the OCOB Associate Dean of Graduate Programs.
Business tour exposure to different management systems and
their operating environments. Pre-trip and on-the-road
meetings, readings, case studies and discussions.
Floral design practices, techniques and construction used in teaching floral design in a classroom setting. The designs and instruction required for orchestrating the designs in the State FFA Contest. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Credential candidate with teaching technique coursework, or consent of instructor.
Hands-on instruction in the instrumentation available to conduct postharvest research, including discussions of the scientific method and typical postharvest studies. Required implementation and dissemination, both as a slide presentation and a poster, of a personalized postharvest experiment. 2 laboratories plus independent research outside of regularly-scheduled lab times. Prerequisite: STAT 218 or equivalent, and senior or graduate standing.
Survey of Prerequisite: Open
to Liberal Studies majors only. (Change effective Winter
2007.)
Global history from the beginnings of organized agriculture to the Industrial Revolution (5000 B.C.E. to 1789). Focus on causation, using geography and cultural creation to highlight economic, political, social, and intellectual developments of the major civilizations of Earth. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Open to History and Liberal Studies majors only. (Changes effective Spring 2006.)
Modern histories of South and
Practicum for part-time and full-time student teachers in the social science credential program. Teaching techniques and strategies useful for addressing a wide range of issues that arise in 6-12 social science classrooms. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 seminar. Prerequisite: HIST 424; corequisite: EDUC 469 or EDUC 479.
Social, economic, political, and cultural effects of
changing gender systems in modern
An introduction to the historical novel as it has developed in the
Nature writing or ecoliterature, an ancient literary genre that has achieved new prominence among critics, teachers, writers and readers. A balance of humanities and science, art and nature, reading and writing, talking and walking. Great works of environmental literature and their traditions, the geography and ecology of Cal Poly’s ten thousand acres, and practical methods of observation and expression. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A.
Extensive work experience in a
Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology holds the promise to revolutionize supply chain management. Thorough overview of the technology from the managerial standpoint. Development of simple RFID solutions using a development kit. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: PHYS 121 or PHYS 122, MATH 141 or MATH 221.
Product development using current solid modeling and rapid prototyping technologies. Comprehensive simulation of the product development life cycle from initial concept to completed prototype. Applications of three-dimensional solid modeling and rapid prototyping to follow a product from conception to completion. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Graduate standing or approval from the Associate Dean of OCOB Graduate programs.
Application of public relations tools/techniques required to create, manage, and implement a comprehensive, professional public relations campaign. Research, planning, writing goals and objectives; establishing themes, strategies, and plan evaluations. Public relations crisis management. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: JOUR 413.
Interconnectedness of the development of innovations in art, science and approaches to education in cultures ancient to modern. Focus on the intellectual contributions, artistic forms and traditions, including religious beliefs, as well as the evolution of artistic and scientific thought and its influence on educational systems from the medieval monasteries to contemporary universities. 4 lectures.
Introduction to Bill of Rights and Constitution with focus on examination of significant legislation and American court cases that have affected public education from the colonial period to present. Overview of contributions of Franklin, Jefferson, Webster and other early figures. Landmark decision regarding discrimination, women’s rights, religion, censorship, disabilities and student civil liberties. 4 lectures.
Distance learning course fulfilling content preparation for teaching candidates to meet state and national requirements to teach the arts in K-8. Development of lessons anchored on significant works of art which facilitate artistic perception, historical/cultural implications, aesthetic valuing, and creative skills. 1-5 lectures. Prerequisite: Two or more years of transferable college coursework. GE Area A requirements met.
Third design laboratory in a sequence. Includes working in teams on project that benefits humanity. Issues of engineering ethics, technology and society, the environment and sustainability. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: MATE 120.
Materials and product design, materials selection methodologies using current software, principles of green engineering, eco-design, and sustainability, life cycle analysis of engineered products using current software, ecological impact of materials and processes. Case studies used to illustrate concepts. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ARCH 106 or MATE 210 of consent of instructor.
Focus on four nanotechnology examples as focal points for the themes of nanoscale science and technology, human biology, society, ethics, and systems thinking: gold nanoshells for cancer treatment; molecular manufacturing; tissue engineering for a vital organ; and a microfluidic glucose sensor. The focal points provide natural contexts for learning biology at the cellular level, the molecular level, the organ level and the biological systems level, respectively. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: GE Areas B1-B3.
Project management of engineering designs. Development of leadership qualities. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 seminar, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: For Materials Engineering majors only. MATE 340, MATE 345.
Design and creation of interactive museum displays that
highlight materials science and engineering. Projects
done in teams and used in the SciTechatorium at the
Santa Fe-Bellvue Elementary school in
Fundamentals of materials surface analysis methods and thin-film microanalytical techniques, including scanning probe microscopy (SPM), auger emission spectroscopy (AES), x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS), Raman and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATE 210, MATE 340, graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Fundamentals of intelligent systems employing sensors, actuators and intelligent controls. Impact on material properties as devices shrink in the micrometer realm. Applications toward exploring nanotechnology. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATE 210, MATE 340, graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Design, fabrication and testing of a microfluidic device. Utilization of a rapid prototype soft lithography processing technique to create micro channels, valves, mixing chambers, etc., for controlling fluid flow dynamics. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: ME 341, MATE 430 or consent of instructor; corequisite: MATE X550 or consent of instructor.
Principles and practice in effective teaching of mathematics at the middle and high school level, learning theories, curriculum content and structure, classroom issues, and the teaching profession. Credit/No Credit grading only. Total credit limited to 2 units. 1 seminar. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Step II of the Single Subject Credential Program in Mathematics. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 469 or EDUC 479.
Advanced mathematical topics for practicing credentialed teachers. Professional growth through improvement of teachers’ mathematical content knowledge. Pedagogical approaches to the teaching of mathematics using technology, discussion, reflection, and hands-on activities. Content varies according to teaching level. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 12 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Not open to students in major or master’s degree program in mathematics. 1-4 activities. Prerequisite: Multiple Subject or Single Subject teaching credential or consent of instructor.
Review of tensor calculus and indicial notation. Development of Reynolds Transport Theory. Development of the equations of fluid motion from Lagrangian description. Special forms of the governing equations of fluid motion. Internal flows and other classic solutions to the Navier-Stokes Equations. Law of the Wall and turbulence. Advanced internal compressible flow. Surface waves. Prerequisite: ME 342 or ME X347, MATH 418, graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Design, fabrication and testing of a microfluidic device. Utilization of a rapid prototype soft lithography processing technique to create micro channels, valves, mixing chambers, etc., for controlling fluid flow dynamics. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: ME 341, MATE 430 or consent of instructor; corequisite: MATE X550 or consent of instructor.
Introduction to spacecraft structures and mechanisms, including solid mechanics, dynamics and vibration, modal analysis and thermal effects. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
Design, analysis, and control of fluid power systems. Steady-state analysis of valves, actuators, and transmissions. Dynamic modeling, response, stability, and control analysis via linear element representation and computer simulation. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: ME 422 or equivalent.
Fundamental skills, rules and strategies used in playing Lacrosse. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 activity.
Practice time for members of NCAA Golf Team. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Approved member of team.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Examination of the root causes of the conflict, its current manifestation, and possibilities for solutions from the perspective of religious studies and political science. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 225 or POLS 229, or RELS 309.
Exploration in policy research problem definition, framing hypotheses, literature review, sampling, measurement, and approaches to analysis. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
The application and practice of psychology in both the civil and criminal justice systems, with the following topics examined: police and investigative psychology, family forensic psychology, correctional psychology, expert witness testimony, and assessment techniques in forensic psychology. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: PSY 201 or PSY 202.
Use of memoirs, novels, short-form fiction, and feature films to illustrate a variety of psychiatric disorders (e.g., psychotic, mood, anxiety, dissociative, somatoform, substance use, eating, and personality disorders). Weekly reaction papers and final exam determine grade. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: PSY 405.
The impact of culture, ethnicity, and race on human
behavior within the framework of psychological theory and research.
Emphasis on ethnic minority groups within the
Exploration and analysis of the person of Jesus. Examination of our sources of knowledge about him, his self-understanding, and various interpretations of him in historical, comparative, and contemporary settings. 4 lectures.
Historical and contemporary case studies of how various religions have condoned, motivated and justified violence. The place of sacrifice, martyrdom, self-injury and forced conversion in religious doctrines. Representations of religious violence in the media. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area A and PHIL 230 or PHIL 231.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Examination of the root causes of the conflict, its current manifestation, and possibilities for solutions from the perspective of religious studies and political science. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: POLS 225 or POLS 229, or RELS 309.
Advances in technology are providing society with a new understanding of the ocean. Emphasis on the advances made in sensors and sensor platforms, such as ships, satellites, and underwater vehicles. An introduction to the marine science and current issues provides context for the course. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area B and junior standing.
Scientific and public policy aspects of nuclear phenomena as represented in technology, warfare, health and medicine, and the environment. Topics include: nuclear proliferation, reactor design and safety, nuclear accidents, disposal of radioactive waste, nuclear medicine, food irradiation, and nuclear fusion. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing, completion of GE Area B or consent of instructor.
Focus on poverty and economic development in Southeast Asian countries. The
historical, political, and cultural differences among the Southeast Asian
nations that lead to different outcomes for economic development and poverty
reduction in these nations. Specific development and poverty
reduction programs in the successful nations (primarily
Formal discussion and writing of selected cultural ideas from the Spanish speaking world. Focus on individual and group presentations and in-class writing and speaking assignments that assist in acquiring more vocabulary and ability to use critical thinking skills in Spanish. Course taught in Spanish. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: SPAN 124 or equivalent.
Introduction to statistical concepts and methods at post-calculus level. Observational studies, controlled experiments, scope of conclusions. Graphical, numerical summaries. Concepts, interpretations of significance tests, confidence intervals. Hypergeometric, binomial, and normal distributions. Use of MINITAB statistical package. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: MATH 142.
Principles, construction and analysis of experimental designs. Completely randomized, randomized complete block, Latin squares, Graeco Latin squares, factorial, and nested designs. Fixed and random effects, expected mean squares, multiple comparisons, and analysis of covariance. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: STAT 513 or consent of instructor. Not available to students with credit for STAT 323.
Scientific investigation of the natural features of the Cal Poly landscape and their transformations by land management technology. Analysis of the environmental, economic, social, and political effects of agricultural, resource extraction and construction technology on that landscape. Emphasis on the educational, land-use and long term planning issues of technology presented by this case study. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Areas A and B, and junior standing.
Integrated, interdisciplinary study of the technologies of global food production, environmental and social issues related to the application of those technologies, and moral and ethical issues associated with global food production and distribution. Emphasis on the politics of change. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Junior standing and completion of GE Area B.
Creation of safer, more resilient cities through systematic application of urban disaster risk reduction methods that utilize the technology of GIS combined with principles from the engineering and geo- sciences. Emphasis on hazard identification and methods to lower disaster risk. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area B and junior standing.
Interdisciplinary investigation of how human activities impact the Earth’s environment on a global scale. Examination of population, resource use, climate change, and biodiversity from scientific/technical and social/economic/historical/political perspectives. Use of remote sensing maps. Sustainable solutions. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Areas A and B and junior standing.
Interdisciplinary survey of the eighteenth, nineteenth and
twentieth-century concepts and cultural movements known as modernism throughout
Europe, North America and
Introduction to the wine and viticulture program. Emphasis on curriculum and career planning. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 lecture.
Introductory course in wine making designed for all Wine and Viticulture majors. Introductions to equipment, fermentation chemistry, winery management and the relationship between grape growing and wine making. Prerequisite: WVIT 101, CHEM 111.
One or two quarters spent with an approved wine industry employer engaged in wine production or related agribusiness and viticulture activities. Applying and developing production and managerial skills and abilities. One unit of credit may be allowed for each full week of completed and reported internship. Degree credit limited to 6 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: WVIT 202, FRSC 231, junior standing, and consent of internship instructor.
Understanding and assessment of the key chemical, sensory and processing considerations important to premium commercial wine production. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: WVIT 202, FSN 464.