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The San Jos State University Catalog 2006 2008
T
he 2006-2008 SJSU Catalog constitutes San Jos State
Universitys document of record and answers your basic
questions about SJSU, its policies and procedures,
degree and program requirements, administration, student
rights and responsibilities and other pertinent information.
While every effort is made to ensure the correctness and
timeliness of information contained in the SJSU Catalog,
the university cannot guarantee its accuracy. Changes may
occur, for example, in course descriptions; teaching and
administrative staff; curriculum, degree, and graduation
requirements; and fee information.
The departmental websites referenced in this catalog may be
maintained by independent operators and do not necessarily
reflect approved curricula and course information. In addition,
departmental advising sheets may not be the most current
and accurate information. Consult the official online catalog
for the most curr
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ANTH 133. Organizational Cultures
Complex organizations as dynamic sociocultural
systems. Topics include organizational culture,
cross-cultural study of organizations, organizational
ethnography, cultural diversity, organizational
learning and relevance of a cultural approach to
enhance organizational effectiveness in a rapidlychanging world.
Prerequisite: Anth 11 or instructor consent.
Repeatable for credit
3 units
ANTH 135. Behavioral Systems
Introduction to systems concepts and approaches
as a way of analyzing psyche, family, community,
culture and global ecosystems in a holistic,
integrative and interdisciplinary way.
Prerequisite: Upper division standing.
Notes: Recommended for behavioral science majors.
3 units
ANTH 137. California in Historical and Social
Scientific Perspectives
See SOCS 137.
3 units
ANTH 138. United States in Historical and
Social Science Perspectives
See SOCS 138.
GE: S
3 units
ANTH 139. The World in Historical and Soci
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BUS 147. Service Operations Management
Develops skills in setting formal standards for
product attributes and operating procedures
that comprise service experience. Categories
of services; indirect and direct consumption.
Psychological/social characteristics of the
consumer/server encounters, enhancing ability to
monitor service quality. Total quality management.
3 units
BUS 148. E-Commerce Management
Includes all aspects of management of ecommerce businesses. Topics include business
planning, business-to-business and business-toconsumer sectors, entrepreneurship, and small
business management.
3 units
BUS 149. Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Provides conflict resolving and negotiation
techniques. Case studies demonstrate applications
of these methods in real world business, personal,
interpersonal and international situations. Emphasis
on acquiring and improving skills.
3 units
BUS 150. Fundamentals of Human Resource
Management
Theories, co
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Creative Arts
Program
College of Humanities and the Arts
Clark Hall 419
408-924-4481
creative@email.sjsu.edu
Professors
Allison Heisch
Brian W. Holmes
Gabriele L. Rico
Jennifer Rycenga
Pamela Sharp El Shayeb
Karl E. Toepfer
Ethel Pitts Walker
Yen Lu Wong
Curricula
BA, Creative Arts
BA, Creative Arts, Preparation for Teaching
Minor, Creative Arts
T
he Creative Arts degree is a flexible and
individualized program of study which helps
students meet their own learning objectives and
graduate on time. Students select Creative Arts
core courses in combination with supporting
courses in Art, English and Comparative
Literature, Music and Dance, and TV, Radio,
Film and Theatre. Courses are organized by
category rather than by title or number. For
example, majors may choose 6 units in studio/
performing arts courses; 15 units in history/
theory courses; 15 units related upper division
units from two departments; and 12 units of
Creative Arts core
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MS Environmental Studies
Graduate Coordinator: Katherine Cushing;
Advisors: Rachel OMalley, Gary Klee,
Lynne Trulio
Requirements for Admission to
Classified Standing
Basic requirements for admission to
the Graduate Division are outlined in the
Admissions section of this catalog. Contact the
department or see our admissions materials for
specific application deadlines. For admission to
classified standing the department requires the
following:
1. An undergraduate degree in
Environmental Studies or a related field from an
accredited institution.
2. A 3.0 or B overall grade point average
for the last 60 semester units of academic
study.
3. The capability, in the opinion of the
graduate committee, of successfully completing
the degree requirements.
4. The removal of deficiencies if preparation
differs markedly from the BS Environmental
Studies at San Jos State University (BA
students may be required to complete general
science background).
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HUM 099. Death, Dying and Religion
See RELS 099.
GE: E
3 units
Upper Division
HUM 100W. Writing in the Humanities
Advanced workshop in composition and reading.
Composition further develops skills of Core G.E.:
writing expository essays, doing library research.
Readings acquaint students with major works and
ideas of Eastern and Western civilizations.
Prerequisite: Completion of core GE, Engl 1B (with a grade
of C or better), satisfaction of Writing Skills Test and upper
division standing.
ABC/NC
GE: Z
3 units
HUM 114. Legacy of Asia
Interdisciplinary focus on continuity and change
in China and India as these ancient civilizations
responded to challenges throughout their history.
Prerequisite: Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing
Skills Test and upper division standing. For students who
begin continuous enrollment at a CCC or a CSU in Fall
2005 or later, completion of, or corequisite in a 100W
course is required.
GE: V
3 units
HUM 1
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demonstrate competency in written English
as a condition for advancement to candidacy.
Please refer to the SJSU catalog section titled Competency in Written English for details. For
graduate courses that meet the competency
in written English requirement, please refer to
the Graduate Studies and Research website at
www.sjsu.edu/gradstudies.
Required Courses for
MS Mechanical Engineering
Semester Units
Program Core Course .......................................6
ME 230 (3) and ME 270 or ME 273 (3)
Suggested Courses for the Area of
Specialization...................................................12
See the Program Advisor or Department handout
for the list of 200-level Mechanical Engineering
courses.
Elective Courses................................................6
Elective courses need to be planned in
consultation with the Program Advisor.
Project or Thesis ...............................................6
ME 299 (Thesis) (6) or ME 295A and ME 295B
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PHIL 126. Environmental Ethics and
Philosophy
Extensions and applications of Kantian, Lockean,
consequentialist and other philosophical theories
of value to problems of the environment such as
pollution, global warming, species depletion and
overpopulation.
Prerequisite: 3 units of philosophy or upper division
standing.
3 units
PHIL 132. Ethical Theory
Theoretical problems in the understanding of right
conduct, value, obligation, justice, and virtue.
Prerequisite: 3 units of Philosophy or instructor consent.
3 units
PHIL 133. Ethics in Science
An examination of values and practices in the
culture of science. Issues: transmission of
values in scientific communities, interactions
between scientific and lay communities, historical
development of norms of responsible research,
cultural influence on scientific values.
Prerequisite: Completion of core GE, satisfaction of Writing
Skills Test and upper division standing. For students who
begin continu
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TECH 147. Analysis and Management of
Production Systems
Design, operation, and control of production
systems using computational and simulation
techniques. Emphasis is on the physical design of
high performance manufacturing and will include
production flow, scheduling, work flow, layout of
manufacturing plants, and material handling.
Prerequisite: Tech 46, Tech 45 and Tech 140.
Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.
3 units
TECH 149. Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Systems
Integration of all aspects of a manufacturing
enterprise using computer-integrated
manufacturing (CIM) technologies. Design
development and implementation of manufacturing
systems using project management techniques
and team work.
Prerequisite: Tech 146, Tech 147, ME 106.
Misc/Lab: Lecture 2 hours/lab 3 hours.
Repeatable for credit
3 units
TECH 160. Microprocessors Theory and
Applications
Microprocessor concepts and applications
to testing and data management. Assembly
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number on the back of your Tow
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U
Undeclared Category........................ 430
Undergraduate Studies............... 17, 420
Unit of Credit .................................... 431
Unit Requirements ............................ 447
University Studies ............................. 420
Upper Division Requirements............ 447
Urban and Regional Planning .......... 421
V
Values, Technology and
Society Program.......................... 426
Veterans Educational Benefits..... 17, 433
W
Waiver of Requirements.................... 441
Winter Session ................................... 17
Withdrawal from the University.. 456, 460
Womens Studies.............................. 388
Work Experience Credit .................... 442
Writing Proficiency ............................ 446
Writing Skills Test (WST)............ 440, 463
Z
Zoology .............................................. 83
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