SBS

SBS 100: Understandin/Biological/Anthro

Description
Students are introduced to science as a method of studying and understanding human biology from an evolutionary perspective. Examines the foundations of life and evolutionary theory and the principles of genetics, human adaptation, and primate behavior. Explores the fossil record of human bicultural evolution over the last sixty million years. Students will also consider the anthropological understanding of the concept of human "races"" today. (Credit/ No Credit Available)"
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 101: Intro Cultural Anthropology

Description
This course is a general introduction to the discipline of Anthropology and its distinct sub-fields. Anthropology is the study of the human experience; as such, it explores four major areas with emphasis on social and cultural dimensions. The course explores the central importance that the comparative approach has had in each of the sub-fields.
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 111: Reading/Writing US History

Description
Introduces students to college-level reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through an exploration of and student responses to written and visual source materials covering the history of the US from pre-contact Native America to 1920. Further develops reading skills through a focus on divergent perspectives. Central themes this course focuses on include race relations, class, ethnicity, and gender. (Offered Spring semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 111L: Project-Based/Communicat/Lab

Description
Taught in conjunction with SBS 111: The United States to 1920. Students must be enrolled in SBS 111 to take this course. Designed to develop reading, writing, critical thinking, and emphatic comprehension and communication skills through the discipline of history. (Offered spring semester.)
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: WRT 95 OR EPT4 with SCORE 151 or HIGHER) AND (coreq: SBS 111)]

SBS 120L: Intro to Sociology Lab

Description
Units:
1 to 2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 195: Special Topics

Description
Student and faculty member select lower division topics of study and the total number of credit hours. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 197: Independent Study

Description
Student and faculty member select topic of study and total number of credit hours.
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 200: Communication Skills Soc Sci

Description
Students develop critical thinking, listening, speaking, reading and writing skills using concepts and current issues in the social sciences and global studies. Through participating in class-based workshops on writing mechanics, reading scholarly and creative works, and writing literature reviews, students develop their reading comprehension and writing skills.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: (WRT 95 OR EPT4 with SCORE 147 or HIGHER)]

SBS 200L: Teaching & Learning Lab

Description
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 212: US Histories & Politics

Description
Students acquire knowledge of diverse peoples and politics of the United States in historical and contemporary social contexts through collaborative explorations of the intersections of race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality, class, and environment. They develop the skills to become their own historians, and to effectively use the tools of political action reflecting knowledge of the constitutions and political systems of California and the United States. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 212L: Teaching & Learning Lab

Description
Optional lab for SBS 212, Social and Political Histories of the U.S. Provides opportunities for students to focus in depth on one or more topics or themes covered in SBS 212.
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 230: Crime & Violence

Description
Examines the social and psychological foundations of violence and aggression in the context of cross-cultural perceptions of violence explored by way of a variety of martial arts styles and programs. Reviews the interrelationships obtaining between intellectual, psychological, spiritual, aesthetic, and physical health as it applies to one's life through the philosophy of the martial arts. Provides an interdisciplinary review of the sources of social and interpersonal violence. Formerly known as SBSC 230.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 231: Crime & Violence Lab

Description
This course integrates psychological, physiological, and sociological domains across the lifespan as they relate to personalÀpsychological and physicalÀsafety. Students practice through mental imagery and simulation how they might deal with mental and physical violence as it is patterned in our culture. Stress management techniques include breathing, stretching, and mental visualization using the latest findings from cognitive psychology, with martial arts traditions and aerobic exercises.
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 244: Latino USA:Ident/Experiences

Description
Examines and compares the political experiences, cultural practices, and literary expressions of diverse Latino populations in the U.S. Topics include immigration, citizenship, demographics, work, religion, education, language, gender, and cultural rights. Readings include ethnographies, histories, novels, and films. Students design political projects.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 245: Native American Societies

Description
Examines Native American societies and cultures in North America, more precisely, the geographic areas of Mexico, the United States and Canada. Emphasizes the development of Native Americans and their societies over time, their influence on North America and the broader global community, and Native Americans & relationship with US political and social institutions. Gender, identity, and comparative indigenous world views will be central themes. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 251: Intro to Global Economics

Description
Covers basic micro and macroeconomic principles in relation to policies and real-world case studies from gender, ethical, and global perspectives. Students learn key economic concepts that affect their lives, along with the social/cultural contexts of major economic thinkers who coined those economic principles. It presents social scientific methods of inquiry in multiple social science lenses. Students learn feminist, environmental, and Global South perspectives. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 252: Wrl/Reg/Geo/Cul/Soc/Sp:On-line

Description
Applies a geographical perspective to the study of environment, culture, human societies, and their interactions. Examines world regions using a thematic approach to population, language, religion, economic development, social customs, urbanization, and resource problems. Focuses on spatial concepts, principles, and contemporary issues. Formerly known as SBSC 252. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 284L: Cult/Cont/Bil/Ed Lab

Description
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 284S)

SBS 284S: Cult/Contexts/Bilingual/Educat

Description
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: 284L)

SBS 287: Fld/Studies/China/Land/Cul/Dev

Description
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 300: Major/ProSem:Theo/Meth/SBS

Description
Students acquire a basic foundation in social and globalization theories and methods through exploration of current issues. Required entry into the Social and Behavioral Sciences major. Successful completion of both lecture and lab is required to earn GE A4 credit. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: GE Areas A1 and A2 and A3) AND (coreq: SBS 300L)]

SBS 300L: Professional Skills Soc Sci

Description
Preparatory to advanced theory and research methods, students engage in hands-on practice to develop introductory skills and techniques for the social sciences. Students become conversant with common research methodology language, research design, and ethical considerations. The course specifically addresses the requirements of the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects (CPHS). Students begin preparation of a Graduation Portfolio, and complete an Individualized Learning Plan. Successful completion of both lecture and lab is required to earn GE A4 credit. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 300)

SBS 304: California Indian Societies

Description
California Indian Societies: This course examines California Indian Societies through the lenses of the Social Sciences. Students will be introduced to and discuss various historic and contemporary issues confronting California Native American tribal communities residing within urban and rural areas. Issues this course focus on include regional distinctions, gender roles and relations, inter- and intra-tribal relations, different historical eras and periods, economic systems, political systems, tribal relations with the state and the federal government, laws and policies, repatriation.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 306: Contemp American Indian Policy

Description
Contemporary American Indian Policy: This course examines contemporary American Indian Policy from the Dawes Severalty Act of 1887 to the present day. Policy issues will include Indian-white relations, Self Determination, Termination, Relocation, Federal Recognition, NAGPRA, Indian responses to federal laws, Sovereignty, natural resources and economic development. Attention will be paid to reservation policies, urban issues, cultural resources and maintenance, and inter-tribal relations.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 310: Social Theory

Description
Students gain first- hand knowledge of the main theorists and major schools of social theory over the last 100 years. Offered as interest warrants.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 313: Technical Writing Lab

Description
This writing lab provides an essential introduction to technical or scientific writing for archaeologists and other social scientists. Though course content may vary, course objectives center on imparting those basic skills necessary for producing accurate technical descriptions, scientific reports, abstracts and annotations and clear and concise lab and field reports and written documentation.
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 314: Global Migrant Workers

Description
Examines how globalization, global labor migration, global supply chains, multinational corporations and global civil society organizations have affected working conditions and labor rights around the world from the late 20th to early 21st centuries. Emphasizes social, political and economic effects of globalization and outsourcing on workers in the U.S., Mexico, and Asia Pacific. Explores the abuses, challenges and opportunities for migrant workers. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 315: Growth & Conflict/US to 1920

Description
Examines the development of U.S. society, government institutions, and economic expansion from the colonial period to 1920. Starts students on a teaching pathway thinking about how they might teach this content, while also serving the needs of non-teaching pathway students. Emphasizes research and analysis of primary sources within the context of the broad outline for eighth grade U.S. History contained in the most recent History Social Science Framework from the State Board of Education. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 316L: Visual Anthropology Lab

Description
A practicum-based approach to those essential photographic skills and methods necessary for documenting objects, specimens, and human subjects from within a social sciences framework. Provides archaeology and other social sciences students with the necessary skills for producing effective images in film, print, and digital media. Specific methods addressed include studio and museum lighting, copy-work, and digital image manipulation for historic photo restoration and artifact reconstruction. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 317: Geography of the Global Econ

Description
The global economy is a very complex system linking countries and regions through the trade and flow of goods, services, and information. Geographers are interested in how globalization affects the spatial arrangement of economic activities; how this arrangement affects local and national economies; and how local and national economies contribute to the form and function of the global economy.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 318: Tech for Soc Sci

Description
Covers fundamentals of the current technology necessary for success in both academia and industry. Students attain competency in the use of software and electronic communication tools to analyze and manipulate data, and present research findings. Emphasizes using multimedia technologies in the context of the social and behavioral sciences, including Web page development and design, photographic image manipulation, and web-based portfolios. Formerly known as SBSC 318. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 320S: Hispanic Calif - 1542 to 1848

Description
Explores the art and architecture of the Spanish missions of California and the US Southwest from 1542 to 1848. Draws on firsthand accounts, primary documents, historic site visits to area missions, presidios, and adobes, and oral histories to explore indigenous and Hispanic communities of California and the Southwest. Emphasis on the art and architecture of the missions. Considers consequences of secularization and decline of the California missions the reduction of indigenous populations.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 323: Southwestern Archaeology

Description
Ancient peoples and places of the American Southwest frame this exploration of the archaeologists and explorers who trekked the landscapes of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah for archaeology and science. Ancestral Pueblo peoples of the American Southwest and their cultural legacies are central to this exploration of ancient towns. This survey of the archaeology of the American Southwest spans Paleo-Indian origins and sedentary agricultural villages, chiefdoms, and state-level societies. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 324L: Experimental Archaeology Lab

Description
A lab or practicum devoted to experimental archaeology projects ranging from modern material culture or garbology studies through to the reduction and manufacture of lithics and stone tools. Required lab course for SBS 324S.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 324S)

SBS 324S: Archaeology/Map to Museum

Description
Introduces methods, principles, and practices of lab and field archaeology, stressing strategy, interpretation, description, information management, archaeological technologies, and scientific inquiry. Lab and service learning options include museum exhibitions, multimedia development, on-site field excavations, analysis of artifacts from area missions, historic ceramics and lithics analysis, or "garbology"""
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 324L)

SBS 325: Art of the Aztec Empire

Description
The Aztec, or Aztlaneca Mexica, took to capturing and collecting the art and culture of all those domains that they conquered and subjugated. As a result, Aztec art, thought, and culture reflect an eclectic mixture of the many peoples and cultures of the empire. Explores the origins, art, language, and culture of a Mesoamerican civilization that was unique for its emphasis on human heart excision, but exclusively Mesoamerican in its art, architecture, and ideology. Formerly known as SBSC 325.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 328: Social Science Theory Module

Description
Emphasizes in-depth theory-based analyses of topics and themes shared across the social sciences, but within special theoretical frameworks and paradigms of two disciplines. Specific disciplinary frameworks vary based on the disciplines of faculty teaching the course. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 329: Psychology of Health

Description
An overview of health issues, and different theoretical perspectives of the biological, behavioral, and social factors that influence health and health management. Health psychologists focus on prevention of illness and promote wellness through research and clinical interventions designed to foster good health and to reduce the risk of disease. Health psychology emphasizes the biopsychosocial model for prevention.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 330: Crime & Violence

Description
Examines the social and psychological foundations of violence and aggression in the context of cross-cultural perceptions of violence explored by way of a variety of martial arts styles and programs. Reviews the interrelationships obtaining between intellectual, psychological, spiritual, aesthetic, and physical health as it applies to one's life through the philosophy of the martial arts. Provides an interdisciplinary review of the sources of social and interpersonal violence. Formerly known as SBSC 330.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 331: Crime & Violence Lab

Description
This course integrates psychological, physiological, and sociological domains across the lifespan as they relate to personalÀpsychological and physicalÀsafety. Students practice through mental imagery and simulation on how they might deal with mental and physical violence as it is patterned in our culture. Stress management techniques include breathing, stretching, and mental visualization, using the latest findings from cognitive psychology, with martial arts traditions and aerobic exercises.
Units:
1 to 2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 332: World Prehistory

Description
Explores the origins and consequences of the Paleolithic through Neolithic periods of human cultural development that underlie the rise of civilization and the origins of the modern state. The domestication of plants and animals, early village life, the development of metallurgy and the arts, the origins of writing and the earliest dynastic traditions, and the rise of urbanism and the state serve as the primary cultural backdrop. Formerly known as SBSC 332.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 333: Forensic Anthropology

Description
This course combines cold case studies from archaeology, forensics, and biological anthropology in the analysis of the signs for blunt force trauma, strangulation, projectile wounds, dismemberment, disease, conflict-related violence, cannibalism, and mass murder. Peri-mortem and post-mortem indications from hard and soft anatomy underpin our examination of the coldest cases. The Forensic Anthro Lab is a practicum to SBS 333, and is a hands-on approach to the study of human skeletal anatomy.
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 333L: Forensic Anthropology Lab

Description
The Forensic Anthropology Lab provides students with a hands-on approach to the study of human skeletal anatomy and forensic methods and approaches. While each lab will focus on hard or skeletal anatomy, both perimortem and post-mortem indications from both hard and soft anatomy will guide our examination of the coldest cases on record.
Units:
1 to 2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 334: Anthropology & Praxis

Description
Reviews contemporary scholarship on anthropological research and praxis. Students actively participate in the discussion of assigned readings, and in the review and edition of a peer-reviewed online journal Culture, Society and Praxis. Students collaborate in the organization of at least one event (praxis) during the semester at the campus level. Meets Major Learning Outcomes 1 and 3 and is a required course for the Anthropology Concentration. Recommended for upper level division students. (Offered Spring and Fall).
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 336: Advan/Topics/Cult/Anthro

Description
Provides in-depth understanding of cultural anthropology. Introduces students to contemporary issues being discussed in cultural anthropology and subdisciplines such as economic, political, and social anthropology. Reviews selected perspectives such as structuralism and symbolic, interpretive, developmental, Marxist, feminist, transnational, and visual anthropology. Explores the concept and changing meaning of "culture"" as the central paradigm in anthropological analysis. Formerly known as SBSC 336."
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 338: Social Psychology

Description
Examines various psychologies and sociologies, and identifies theoretical and methodological similarities between them. From a psychological paradigm, derives shared meanings about the interpretation of the Self. And, from a sociological paradigm reaches an understanding of the role of Self in society, as well as the role society has on shaping the Self. Students experience a set of tasks that allow them to discover the "role of the other."" Offered both in-class and online. Formerly known as SBSC 338."
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 339: Sweat/Service/Solidarity

Description
Analyzes worker agency (class, race/ethnicity, gender, place, religion), forms of labor organizing and protest from historical, political economy, U.S. and global perspectives. It traces the development of labor organizing and union strategies in the industrial and post-industrial periods in todayÀs global economy.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 339S: Sweat/Service/Solidarity SL

Description
Analyzes worker agency (class, race/ethnicity, gender, religion), forms of labor organizing and protest from historical, political economy, U.S. and global perspectives. It traces the development of labor organizing and union strategies in the industrial and post-industrial periods and todayÀs global economy. Through real-life case studies, students earn upper-division service learning credits by servicing the needs of local labor unions and workers. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 340: Cross/Cult/Human/Develop

Description
Examines psychological and social development using a multicultural perspective. Students engage in ethical reflection and practice through self-assessment and examination of those with different backgrounds. Explores interrelations among the personal, cognitive, and social development of the individual. Students learn the basic concepts and applications of counseling psychology and demonstrate cross-cultural competence in basic counseling skills through applied learning and experimental work. Formerly known as SBSC 340.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 342: Economic Thought

Description
Explores political economy from historical, critical, global, and feminist perspectives. Students analyze relationships among economic systems and institutions, as well as cultural, political and social institutions, and a wide array of ideologies. Issues addressed include global economic crises, labor activism, labor migration, government, global civil society, poverty and inequality, corporate social and environmental responsibility, imperialism and war, and cultural transformations. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 345: Cultural Anthropology

Description
Examines the concept of culture as key to an understanding of the diversity and depth of the human experience. Emphasizes the comparative approach as a method to understanding cultural identity and the underpinnings of the relationships of power, equity, and social justice. The connections between informal and formal relations of power are in turn reviewed. Students will recognize and compare diverse approaches to ethical decision making in the context of the understanding of culture. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 348: Maya Civilization

Description
Examines the art, ideology, society, and culture of the ancient Maya dynastic tradition in comparative and cross-cultural terms and from the perspective of landmark archaeological projects, ethnohistorical studies, and glyph interpretation. Studies their respective significance in deciphering the larger Maya life way. Will review recent advancements in Maya glyph translation, astronomy, calendrical computation, as well as the literary, artistic, and historical traditions as conveyed through ancient texts and monuments.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 350: Domination & Resistance: US

Description
Students acquire knowledge of systems of power and resistance movements in the U.S. since 1880. They develop the ability to use contemporary critical theories of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and ecology for understanding conquests, colonial power, imperialism, and resistance to domination. Satisfies state requirement in recent U.S. history for teaching credential subject matter preparation. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: GE Areas A2 and A3)

SBS 350L: Domination/Resistance Lab

Description
Optional lab for SBS 350, Domination and Resistance: US since 1880. Provides opportunities for students to focus in depth on one or more topics or themes covered in SBS 350. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 350 OR SBS 397)

SBS 351: Intro to Global Economics

Description
This advanced course covers two components: 1. the fundamental framework and theories of neoclassical micro and macro economics; 2. global, gender and cross-disciplinary perspectives to critique the neoclassical framework. Using a policy-oriented and applied approach, we examine real-life case studies from feminist, environmentalist, Global South, informal economy, and other alternative perspectives.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 351L: Intro Global Economics Lab

Description
Optional lab for SBS 351. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 351)

SBS 352: On-line:Wrl/Reg/Geo/Cul/Soc/Sp

Description
Applies a geographical perspective to the study of environment, culture, human societies, and their interactions. Examines world regions using a thematic approach to population, language, religion, economic development, social customs, urbanization, and resource problems. Focuses on spatial concepts, principles, and contemporary issues. Formerly known as SBSC 352.
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 355: Archaeologic/Thought/Americas

Description
Provides a small-group forum for the consideration of key anthropological theories and methods that inform contemporary archaeological thought and practice in the Americas. This intellectual history of American archaeology addresses essential social science theories and applications that dominate American archaeology and cultural resource studies. Primary themes and topics include evolutionary, environmental, structural, functional, economic, processural and post-processual approaches and applications. Required for all SBS majors in concentrations in archaeology and museum studies.
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 356: Intro/Geog/People/Places/Envir

Description
Using the latest instructional technology, introduces scientific principles of modern geography. Features both the cultural and environmental aspects of geography at global, regional, and local levels. Teaches perspectives that go beyond a concern with "where things are
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 360L: Archaeology Lab

Description
An archaeology lab practicum or hands-on study of authentic artifacts and specimens recovered from past or ongoing archaeological investigations on the California central coast. Specific projects vary. Current analysis is centered on California Indian and Spanish colonial specimens, including bone, stone tools, ceramics, glassware, metal works, and military hardware recovered from early California mission and presidio contexts. Required for all students participating in SBSC 360S or other lab and field archaeology projects offered through the CSUMB Institute of Archaeology.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 360S)

SBS 360S: Mission Archaeology

Description
An archaeology lab and field program that places students on the front lines and in archaeological investigation in Mission era sites of the California central coast. Ethnohistorical and archival research methods permits students to explore firsthand issues in Mission studies. Students will undertake an archaeological excavation in missions or Contact era indigenous settlements. Lab and field options include the study of archaeological and historical collections related to Mission archaeology.
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 360L)

SBS 361: Introduction to GIS

Description
Provides an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in the context of social and behavioral sciences. Covers basic GIS concepts as well as mapping applications across disciplines, including anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, political science, and sociology. Students learn to examine the patterns and processes of social, economic, political, and cultural features on Earth's surface with the assistance of GIS technology. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 361L)

SBS 361L: Introduction to GIS Lab

Description
This is a required lab course for SBS361. It gives students opportunities to learn GIS software and to work on real world GIS projects. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 361)

SBS 362: Rsrch Mthd for SBS: Qual Emph

Description
This course presents various research methods, primarily qualitative and some quantitative methods. It explores different paradigms and appropriate methodologies. It allows students to engage in the whole research process of research design, data collection and data analyses in the social sciences. Students learn how to make professional presentations of findings.
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: 362L)

SBS 362L: Rsrch Mthd SBS: Qual Emph Lab

Description
This lab trains students in the systematic management of qualitative data. Students learn and practice the use of qualitative data collection and analysis software such as NVIVO8. Students learn how to use the software to organize, categorize, codify and report on data of primarily qualitative nature. (Offered spring semester.)
Units:
1 to 2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 362)

SBS 365: Black/Civil/Rights:1954-1968

Description
Examines the Black Civil Rights Movement of the South during the 1950s and 1960s in the larger context of Black struggles for justice throughout the Twentieth Century. The centerpiece of the course is a 12-day tour of key places in the Civil Rights Movement in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. Participants will see social movements in their historical, social and geographical contexts.
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 365L)

SBS 365L: Black/Civil/Rights Lab

Description
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 365)

SBS 366: Rsrch Mthd for SBS:Quant Emph

Description
This class uses multi-method approach to explore different paradigms and appropriate quantitative and some qualitative methodologies. Students engage in the research process: research design, hypothesis testing, data collection, data analysis and presentation of findings in written and oral formats. Students practice selecting appropriate research methods given different types of data. They can pilot test part of their capstone projects.
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: STAT 100) AND (coreq: SBS 366L)

SBS 366L: Rsrch Mthd SBS:Quan Emph Lab

Description
Research Methods for SBS: Quantitative Emphasis Lab - Students get hands-on practices on projects that they select, formulate the research question and hypotheses, collect the data (using survey, observation, interviews, databases, archival resources, and content analysis), and analyze data (using descriptive and inferential statistics). Students will learn how to use a valuable, powerful and marketable computer software, SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science), to analyze small and large datasets, as well as presenting the findings in a professional manner.
Units:
1 to 2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 366)

SBS 369: Ed for Leadership/Public Servi

Description
Student leaders from each of the 23 California State University campuses examine politics and public service life in politics. Explores theories and strategies to attract thoughtful men and women to lives of public service in politics, to inspire them to a high standard of conduct, and to equip them with the practical skills of self-government. Formerly known as SBSC 369.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 370: App/Research/Writing/Soc/Sci

Description
Prepares students to apply social science theories and research methods to the writing and presentation of research papers in the social sciences. Students prepare written projects for presentation in an undergraduate research conference and/or for publication in an undergraduate research journal. Formerly known as SBSC 370.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 371: Applications/GIS/Soc/Scie/Busi

Description
Academic and business communities are rapidly becoming major users of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. Introduces the fundamentals of GIS-supported social science and business applications. Provides students with hands-on experience solving common social and business problems with innovative GIS technology. Some examples are census data analysis, city and regional planning, crime mapping, business site selection, and marketing analysis and social science education for K-12 schools. Formerly known as SBSC 371.
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 378: Revolution and People Power

Description
Students acquire knowledge of revolutions and people's mass movements for justice and human rights in the context of global developments since the start of the 20th century. Through specific case studies, they develop the analytical skills to understand how and why movements have succeeded or failed.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 379: Tattoos Makeup & Burkas

Description
Tattoos Makeup and Burkas: This course provides students with an introduction to the western and non-western anthropological literature and film on cultural elements of distinction across cultures of the world. People all around the world use tattoos, piercing and makeup and dress codes are symbolic tools to represent their ideas of self, gender or as a means of gender, ethnicity, and class control domination. This course will challenge students to understand this phenomenon as a universal one, and to explore its ethical dimensions, fostering the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for them to recognize, and analyze the ethical problems inherent to symbolic representations of self, gender and power explored in the course.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 381: US, Vietnam, Asia-Pacific

Description
Analyzes the relations of the United States to Asia Pacific, especially Vietnam and the Philippines, from social, political-economy, cultural and historical perspectives. Key themes include colonization, conflicts, and resource exploitation in the Asia Pacific. Examines significant ethical concerns drawing from guest speakers, official documents, memoirs, fiction, poetry, films, photography, public and visual arts, and music.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 382: History of Modern Africa

Description
Highlights the changing relationship of African societies to the larger world since about 1500 with a particular focus on the 20th century. Deals with Africa and the world of the Atlantic Slave Trade, the world of European expansion and colonial rule, the world of anti-colonial struggles, and the world of nation-building and development. Focuses on the lives of African peoples and the societies they have created.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 383: African Civilizations

Description
A comparative survey of the ancient arts, cultures, and civilizations of sub-Saharan or Black Africa and Egypt. Reviews the archaeology and history of the spectacular civilizations of sub-Saharan African and their economic, technological, and cultural impact on the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Egypt, Axum, Meroe, Zimbabwe, Benin, Kush, Zulu, and the East and West African kingdoms will constitute the primary case studies, while discussions will review the emergence of the African Iron Age, the Black Pharaohs of Egypt, the spread of Islam, and the origins of the Atlantic slave trade.
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 384L: Anthropology of Ed: Lab

Description
A project-based learning lab taken in conjunction with SBS 384S involving hands- on work with immigrant bilingual groups in U.S. and Mexican public schools. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 384S: Anthrop of Education

Description
Introduces the study of schooling in California making emphasis in the perspective of minority groups and explores the concept of transnational cultural experiences. Explores the cultural similarities and differences within such immigrant groups and compares the learning experiences of U.S. and Mexican teachers and their students.
Units:
4 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 385: Environmental History of CA

Description
Applies theories of race, ethnicity, gender, class, and qualitative methodologies to study historical relationships between the human and nonhuman worlds of California. Focuses on past and present human societies and their respective relationships to the land. Explores the ways in which history can aid in understanding present-day policy issues. Formerly known as SBSC 385.
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 385L: Democratic/Particip/Lrng/Lab

Description
A project based learning lab in US and California politics and government with special emphasis on the intersections of environmental and social issues. It is linked to SBS 385, Environmental History of California. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: SBS 385)

SBS 386: Social/Pol/Hist/CA

Description
Applies theories of race, ethnicity, gender, class, and qualitative methodologies to study historical relationships among the human populations of California. Focuses on past and present human societies and their respective systems of governance and politics. Explores the ways in which history can aid in understanding present-day policy issues. Formerly known as SBSC 386.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 387: Field Studies

Description
Examines the "communist experiment"" in the 20th century comparing the Soviet Union and China
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 388: Crisis/Develop/Mexican/Society

Description
Focuses on such issues as emigration to the United States, the impact of NAFTA and U.S. private investment in the Mexican economy and society, the affects of international agribusiness on peasant communities, Mexico's electoral politics and politics of protest, and the possible affects of electronic technology on Mexico's educational system. An Internet-based course involving participants from CSUMB and the University of Queretaro in Mexico.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 395: Special Topics

Description
Student and faculty member select upper-division topics of study and total number of credit hours. Formerly known as SBSC 395. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 395L: Special Topics Lab

Description
Student and faculty member select upper-division topics of study and total number of credit hours. (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 397: Independent Study

Description
Student and faculty member select topic of study and total number of credit hours. Formerly known as SBSC 397. (Credit/NoCredit Available)
Units:
1 to 8
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 397S: Independent Study

Description
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credit hours. Formerly known as SBSC 397S.
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 400: Senior Capstone Seminar I

Description
Students complete a capstone proposal and major elements of a graduation portfolio. The portfolio provides evidence that a student is making satisfactory progress toward meeting Major Learning Outcomes in Social Theory, Research Methods, a Social Science concentration, and Application. Required for all students seeking a baccalaureate degree in the social and behavioral sciences. (Offered fall and spring semesters).
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: SBS 300 AND SBS 300L OR SBS 308)

SBS 401: Sr/Capstone/Direct/Rdg I

Description
Students may enroll with a capstone adviser (instructor consent only) and design and propose a capstone project usually in a field of study such as Anthropology, Archaeology, Geographic Information Systems, Political Economy, Social History and Sociology. (Offered as demand warrants).
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 402: Senior Capstone Seminar II

Description
Students complete a capstone and a graduation portfolio. The portfolio provides evidence that a student has met Major Learning Outcomes in Social Theory, Research Methods, a Social Science concentration, and Application. Required for all students seeking a baccalaureate degree in the social and behavioral sciences. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: SBS 300 AND (SBS 300L OR SBS 308) AND SBS 400 AND (coreq: SBS 405)]

SBS 403: Sr/Capstone/Direct/Rdg II

Description
Students enroll with their capstone adviser (instructor consent only) for advice on completion of a capstone project usually in a field of study such as Anthropology, Archaeology, Geographic Information Systems, Political Economy, Social History and Sociology. (Offered as demand warrants.)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 404S: Service Learning Capstone

Description
Students meet with and faculty and community partners in supervised learning activities related to their capstone topic and complete a contracted number of off-campus service hours with the sponsoring agency. Geared to students interested in action-oriented research. Requires pre-approved individualized learning plan and/or capstone proposal. (Offered fall and spring semesters.) (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: SBS 300 AND SBS 300L) AND SBS 400 OR (coreq: SBS 400)

SBS 405: Assessment Lab/Grad/Srs

Description
Students present their capstone research projects in a professional public setting. Students assemble and present evidence of completion of program requirements as determined by the approved Individualized Learning Plan. SBS majors entering the second semester of the Senior Capstone curriculum must enroll in this course. Requires pre-approved Individualized Learning Plan and/or Capstone proposal. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: SBS 300 AND (SBS 300L OR SBS 308) AND SBS 400 AND (Coreq: SBS 402)]

SBS 450: Congress/Intrnshp/Adm/Leg/Oper

Description
Students are assigned to the office of a U.S. Representative who is a member of the California congressional delegation in Washington D.C. and spend a semester participating firsthand in American government. Participants examine administrative organization, methods, systems and procedures, problem solving, and systems analysis. Formerly known as SBSC 450.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 451: Congress/Intrnshp/Comm/Politic

Description
Students are assigned to the office of a U.S. Representative who is a member of the California congressional delegation in Washington D.C. and spend a semester participating firsthand in American government. Students examine political processes by which public policy is formulated, adopted, and implemented; political activity; election of public officials; and the political organization of government. Formerly known as SBSC 451.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 452: Congress/Intrnship/Ldshp/Cmtee

Description
Students are assigned to the office of a U.S. Representative who is a member of the California congressional delegation in Washington D.C. and spend a semester participating firsthand in American government. Participants examine the leadership of congressional committee operations and processes. Formerly known as SBSC 452.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 453: Congress/Intrnshp/Bud/Appropri

Description
Students are assigned to the office of a U.S. Representative who is a member of the California congressional delegation in Washington D.C. and spend a semester participating firsthand in American government. Participants examine government budgets, budgetary process and analysis, intergovernmental fiscal relations, and monetary and fiscal policy. Formerly known as SBSC 453.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 454: Congress/Intrnshp/Role/Press

Description
Students are assigned to the office of a U.S. Representative who is a member of the California congressional delegation in Washington D.C. and spend a semester participating firsthand in American government. Students examine the nature, extent, and influence of the press on the nation's governmental process. Formerly known as SBSC 454.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 475: Fort/Ord/Historical/Docs/Proje

Description
A project-based exploration of the social history of Fort Ord. Students participate in the creation of an archive and virtual museum housed in the CSUMB Library. Activities include gathering letters, diaries, oral histories, photographs, and other documents and memorabilia from people who once lived on Fort Ord. Participants also inventory, catalog, and digitize the collected documents, and assist in building an online archive and museum. Formerly known as SBSC 475.
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 480: The Queretaro Project

Description
Focuses on the history, culture, and economy of Mexican peasant society, and mestizo-Indian interaction in Quer?taro, Mexico. Complements the study opportunities in Quer?taro, Mexico program for SBSC students. Formerly known as SBSC 480.
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 480L: Ethno/Mexico/Queretaro Project

Description
Optional lab for SBS 480, The Queretaro Project. Provides opportunities for students to focus in depth on one or more topics or themes covered in SBS 480. (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 485: Applied Research/Rural Com

Description
Field study of rural communities. Explores a variety of areas that are critical to rural communities in the global age, including the impact of globalization on local economies, the formation of transnational cultural identities, and the revitalization and decline of local cultures. Students reside in at least one local community a rural area and collect firsthand ethnographic field data, meeting as a group on a weekly basis to discuss their progress.
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 495: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Social & Behavioral Science. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 497: Independent Study

Description
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits. (Offered as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 550: Congress/Intrnshp/Adm/Leg/Oper

Description
Students are assigned to the office of a U.S. Representative who is a member of the California congressional delegation in Washington D.C. and spend a semester participating firsthand in American government. Participants examine administrative organization, methods, systems and procedures, problem solving, and systems analysis. Formerly known as SBSC 550.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 551: Congress/Intrnshp/Comm/Politic

Description
Students are assigned to the office of a U.S. Representative who is a member of the California congressional delegation in Washington D.C. and spend a semester participating firsthand in American government. Students examine political processes by which public policy is formulated, adopted, and implemented; political activity; election of public officials; and the political organization of government. Formerly known as SBSC 551.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 552: Congress/Intrnshp/Ldshp/Cmtee

Description
Students are assigned to the office of a U.S. Representative who is a member of the California congressional delegation in Washington D.C. and spend a semester participating firsthand in American government. Participants examine the leadership of congressional committee operations and processes. Formerly known as SBSC 552.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 553: Congress/Intrnshp/Bud/Appropri

Description
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 554: Congress/Intrnshp/Role/Press

Description
Students are assigned to the office of a U.S. Representative who is a member of the California congressional delegation in Washington D.C. and spend a semester participating firsthand in American government. Students examine the nature, extent, and influence of the press on the nation's governmental process. Formerly known as SBSC 554.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 595: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Social & Behavioral Science. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SBS 597: Independent Study

Description
Student and faculty member select topic of study and total number of credit hours. Formerly known as SBSC 597.
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SOC

SOC 100: Introduction to Sociology

Description
Sociology is the systematic study of human social behavior. Sociologists examine not only how social structures shape our daily interactions but also how society constructs social categories and social meanings. This course offers an overview of sociological theories, concepts and methodologies through readings and discussions. You will develop a deeper understanding of self and society by applying sociological concepts and methods in class and in lab projects.
Units:
3 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SOC 197: Independent Study

Description
Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits. (Offered as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SOC 231: Crime & Violence Lab

Description
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SOC 310: Classic Social Theory I

Description
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SOC 327: Intro/Geog/Info/Systems

Description
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SOC 331: Crime & Violence Lab

Description
Units:
2
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SOC 342: History of Economic Thought

Description
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SOC 350: Gender/Violence in Global Life

Description
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SOC 395: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Sociology. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/ No Credit Available)
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SOC 395L: Special Topics Lab

Description
Student and faculty member select upper-division topics of study and total number of credit hours.
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SOC 397: Independent Study

Description
Units:
2 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:

SOC 397S: SL/Independent Study

Description
Student and faculty member select advanced topic of study and number of credits. (Offered only as interest warrants.)
Units:
1 to 6
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions: