Winter 04/Spring 05 Course Descriptions

All courses below are approved to be taught in Winter 2004 and Spring 2005; however, some (or all) may not be offered in either term.  The courses that are offered in Spring link to the Schedule of Classes.  Classes with alternative delivery modes (Web based, cable TV, correspondence, etc) are noted in the Schedule at the section level.  The complete list below is a good indicator of what may be offered over the next few years (contact department about offerings).  For explanations of course elements see the Key to Course Descriptions.

Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS)  Department Info

CALS 193 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 193H -- Honors Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 199 -- Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 199H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 291A -- Involvement and Leadership Preceptorship  (2 units)
Description:  To provide hands-on leadership opportunities to students who have taken on a very large leadership role in assisting with Center for Student Involvement and Leadership programs.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

CALS 293 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 293H -- Honors Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 299 -- Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 299H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 393 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 393H -- Honors Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 399 -- Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 399H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 403 -- Collaborative Leadership  (3 units)
Description:  Collaborative Leadership is designed to offer students an opportunity to learn and apply leadership concepts and skills within the context of the campus community.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Prerequisite(s):  Junior standing.
Identical to:  A ED 403; A ED is home department.
May be convened with:  CALS 503.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

CALS 408 -- Preparing for Daily Life in a Diverse World  (3 units)
Temporary course:  offered during Spring 2005 only.
Description:  This course is designed as a work world preparation course for all majors. As students become ready to leave the relative safety of the cocooned worlds of their chosen disciplines, this course provides practical tools and information necessary to succeed in a diverse and changing world of work. By combining interactive learning, current and relevant readings, and key presenters, the course will help completers integrate more smoothly into the next phase of their lives.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  A ED 408; A ED is home department.
May be convened with:  CALS 508.

CALS 493 -- Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 493H -- Honors Internship  (1-6 units)
Description:  Specialized work on an individual basis, consisting of training and practice in actual service in a technical, business, or governmental establishment.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 499 -- Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 499H -- Honors Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.

CALS 503 -- Collaborative Leadership  (3 units)
Description:  Collaborative Leadership is designed to offer students an opportunity to learn and apply leadership concepts and skills within the context of the campus community. Graduate-level requirements include an extra interview, reading of two books rather than just one, and writing a longer paper.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  A ED 503; A ED is home department.
May be convened with:  CALS 403.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring.

CALS 508 -- Preparing for Daily Life in a Diverse World  (3 units)
Temporary course:  offered during Spring 2005 only.
Description:  This course is designed as a work world preparation course for all majors. As students become ready to leave the relative safety of the cocooned worlds of their chosen disciplines, this course provides practical tools and information necessary to succeed in a diverse and changing world of work. By combining interactive learning, current and relevant readings, and key presenters, the course will help completers integrate more smoothly into the next phase of their lives. Graduate-level requirements include an extra assignment set up by the student and the instructor. A contract will be issued outlining specific points for each graduate student and signed by both student and faculty members.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  A ED 508; A ED is home department.
May be convened with:  CALS 408.

CALS 607 -- Untold Stories: University Women in Agriculture  (3 units)
Description:  This course examines the status of women involved in higher education in a variety of agriculturally related fields. Through readings and interviews we survey the working conditions, personal challenges and lifestyles of professional women in non-traditional fields. Covering a wide variety of topics, this course surveys the contributions of women to the professional workplace and to the household. The role of the law in shaping conditions for women in the workplaces and levels of satisfaction in their chosen professions is also reviewed. In addition this course moves toward understanding how to work with women in the professional workplace and enhance their contributions and encourage their professional growth.
Grading:  Regular grades are awarded for this course: A B C D E.
Identical to:  A ED 607; A ED is home department.
Usually offered:  Spring.

CALS 699 -- Independent Study  (1-6 units)
Description:  Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work.
Grading:  Alternative grades are awarded for this course: S P C D E.
May be repeated:  for a total of 12 units of credit.
Usually offered:  Fall, Spring, Summer.