A study of Socratic method, of Platonic metaphysics, epistemology, and ethical theories, and of Aristotle’s moral and political views through intensive reading of selected Platonic dialogues and Aristotelian texts.
108. Phenomenology.
French phenomenology includes primarily the work of Jean-Paul Sartre, Simone de Beauvoir, and Maurice Merleau-Ponty. Additional topics include the nature of consciousness and agency. Course includes discussion of French feminists’ reactions to Simone de Beauvoir and Emmanuel Levinas. (Formerly course 109, Phenom- enology to Poststructuralism) Prerequisite(s): course 91 or 93 or 94.
121. Knowledge and Rationality.
An investigation of modern theories of knowledge, jus- tification, and rationality. One course in philosophy is strongly recommended prior to taking this course.
133. Philosophy of Mind.
An exploration of the mind-body problem. What is the relationship between mind and brain? Can consciousness be explained in physical terms? Prerequisite(s): one course in either philosophy or psychology.
142. Advanced Ethics.
An examination of central issues in ethical theory including the nature of and justification for the moral point of view, the place of reason in ethics, the status of moral principles, and the nature of moral experience. Prerequisite(s): two philosophy courses including course 22, 24, or 28.
190P. Major Figures in Contemporary Philosophy.
Focuses on philosophical writings and significance of a single figure in contemporary (20th- and 21st-century) philosophy. May include, but not be limited to, Russell, Whitehead, Wittgenstein, Husserl, Carnap, Murdoch, Quine, Irigaray, Derrida, and Davidson. Students cannot received credit for this course and course 290P. Enrollment
restricted to senior philosophy majors. Enrollment limited to 22. May be repeated for credit.
190W. History of Consciousness.
Historical study of philosophical theories of consciousness and self-consciousness. Problems include the relation of self and other, consciousness and body, and self-consciousness and ethical agency. Readings will be selected from some of the following: Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, and Heidegger, followed by phenomenologists, poststructuralists, and analytic philosophy. Enrollment restricted to junior and senior philosophy majors. Enrollment limited to 10.
201. First Quarter Seminar.
First quarter required course for philosophy graduate students. Introduces the work of the philosophy faculty members to the new graduate students. Helps new stu- dents form a cohort. Each week different faculty members will visit the class and discuss materials of their own as well as materials or topics that they study. Enrollment restricted to graduate philosophy majors.
256. History of Consciousness.
Examination of contemporary theories of consciousness in both analytic and continental traditions. Among those who deflate modern philosophy’s preoccupation with consciousness are not only Dennett, Davidson, and Rorty, but also Heidegger, Foucault, and Derrida. Among those who argue for irreducibility of subjectivity are not only Searle, Nagel, and Chalmers, but also Sartre, Merleau- Ponty, and Levinas. Discussion of parallel readings from both philosophical perspectives. (Also offered as History of Consciousness 224. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 25.
280. Graduate Colloquia Course (2 credits).
This colloquia series sponsors speakers each quarter. Students must attend all colloquia and are encouraged to form discussion groups after each lecture. Enrollment restricted to philosophy graduate students.
290P. Major Figures in Contemporary Philosophy.
Focuses on philosophical writings and significance of a single figure in contemporary (20th- and 21st-century) philosophy. May include, but not be limited to, Russell, Whitehead, Wittgenstein, Husserl, Carnap, Murdoch, Quine, Irigaray, Derrida, and Davidson. Students cannot received credit for this course and course 190P. Enrollment restricted to graduate students majoring in philosophy. Enrollment limited to 22. May be repeated for credit.
Physical Education
5A. Aquatics: Swimming Level I (no credit).
Coeducational. Water exploration and primary skills development. Course is designed to teach only “non- swimmers” how to swim. The following is taught: Red Cross swimming instruction in overcoming fears, water adjustment, floating, breath holding, and rhythmic breathing. Skills to be learned are: water entries, scull- ing, treading, elementary backstroke, freestyle, methods of water safety, and survival techniques. Prerequisite(s): instructor determines skill level at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to 15.
5B. Aquatics: Swimming Level II (no credit).
Coeducational. Stroke readiness and development. Course is for those who have completed Swimming Level I or who can swim freestyle and demonstrate elementary
backstroke. Skills to be learned are underwater swimming, turns, improvement of freestyle and elementary back- stroke, beginning side stroke, backstroke, breaststroke, diving, personal safety skills, and basic rescue techniques. Prerequisite(s): instructor determines skill level at first class meeting: pass Swimming Level I course or demonstrate equivalent skills. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 20.
5C. Aquatics: Swimming Level III (no credit).
Coeducational. Stroke refinement and skill proficiency. Course teaches refinement of basic strokes and introduces butterfly, plus backstroke, surface diving, turns, endur- ance swimming, and survival techniques. Prerequisite(s): instructor determines skill level at first class meeting: pass in Swimming Level II course or possess equivalent skills in freestyle, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and breaststroke. Enrollment limited to 30.
5E. Aquatics: Lifeguard Training (LT) (no credit).
Red Cross certified lifeguard training. Provides the nec- essary minimum skills training to qualify as a non-surf lifeguard. Certification includes CPR Pro, AED, PDT, D2, ADMIN, and Title 22 First Aid. Candidates must successfully pass final skill tests and written final exam with 80 percent score. Students are billed for a course fee. Prerequisite(s): must have ability to swim 500 yards in ten minutes, tread water for one minute, strong swimming skills in free, back, breast, side, and elementary backstroke; must purchase Red Cross LT text book. Enrollment limited to 10.
5G. Aquatics: Swimming/Conditioning (no credit).
Open to all students who wish to explore swimming as a conditioning and fitness exercise. Students should know three competitive strokes, and should be able to swim fifteen minutes without stopping. Short health and fitness lectures precede some classes. Prerequisite(s): instructor determination at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to 40. ,
5R. Aquatics: Basic Scuba Diving (no credit).
Coeducational. Sections geared toward the successful completion of NAUI Scuba Diver Certification. The course is divided into three parts: lecture, pool lab, and open water experience. Four open water training dives are offered. Emphasis is on training for open water scuba diving, using the beach as a base of operation. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): pass swimming skills tests and medical clearance. It is strongly recommended that students enroll in course 5S. Enrollment limited to 24.
5T. Aquatics: Advanced Scuba Diving (no credit).
Coeducational. Sections are offered to facilitate the devel- opment of the basic scuba diver’s open water techniques. A minimum of six open water experiences is offered. Course is geared toward successful completion of NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver Certification. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 5R or pass swimming skills test and medical clearance. Enrollment limited to 25.
5U. Aquatics: Scuba Instruction (no credit).
Coeducational. A course designed for the experienced scuba student who wishes to assist with the scuba instruc- tion program at UCSC. Topics covered include teaching techniques, skin and scuba techniques, rescue techniques, and safety procedures. Specialty labs also offered in
conjunction with course which cover a variety of diving skills. Students pay a course fee. Students are required to enroll in one lab section per quarter. Supervised teaching experience is also provided. Prerequisite(s): Basic Scuba Certification and special prerequisite checking by instruc- tor. Enrollment limited to 30.
9B. Boating: Beginning Dinghy Sailing (no credit).
Coeducational. Introductory course in practical boating safety using 15-foot sailboats. Includes introduction to rigging, nomenclature, seamanship, proper boat- handling techniques, and general boating and aquatic safety. Satisfactory completion meets prerequisites for intermediate-level dinghy course. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): swimming ability. (Formerly Boating:
Basic Sailing) Enrollment limited to 18.
9C. Boating: Intermediate Dinghy Sailing (no credit).
Coeducational. Course includes a review of basic sail- ing with an emphasis on the further development and refinement of small-boat sailing techniques. Fifteen-foot sailboats are used with two students per boat. Students pay a course fee. (Formerly Boating: Intermediate Sailing) Prerequisite(s): course 9B or equivalent skills. Enrollment limited to 16.
9E. Boating: Competitive Sailing (no credit).
Coeducational. Instruction and coaching at the advanced sailing level in racing dinghies and keelboats. Emphasis on the physical and mental requirements for racing sailboats and the technical aspects of sail racing. Students will be involved in intercollegiate competition. Prerequisite(s): advanced sailing ability.
9H. Boating: Basic Rowing (no credit).
Coeducational. Course designed to cover types of row- ing boats, nomenclature, fundamental skills, and specific safety and rescue aspects related to the activity. Students will row singly as well as in groups using 15-foot to 22-foot rowing dories. (Formerly course 9J.) Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): swimming ability. Enrollment limited to 12.
9J. Boating: Intermediate Rowing (no credit).
Coeducational intermediate course designed to cover more advanced rowing techniques and the skills needed for safe open water rowing. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): basic rowing or permission of instructor. (Formerly course 9H.) Enrollment limited to 11.
9K. Boating: Ocean Kayaking (no credit).
Co-educational course that teaches novice kayakers the skills to safely use UCSC kayaks in the Monterey Bay. Topics include: basic paddling strokes and maneuvers; self and assisted deep-water rescues; beach launching; landing through surf; and marine hazards and navigation. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 12.
9S. Boating: Intermediate Keelboat Sailing (no credit).
Coeducational. Combines hands-on rigging and docking practice in the harbor and sailing practice on Monterey Bay with instruction in sail-trimming, de-powering, powering-up, person-overboard recovery techniques, boating safety, weather, ocean conditions, sailing theory, rigging, navigation, and the maritime rules of the road. Twenty-seven foot, ultralight, displacement keelboats are used. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite: course 9C. Enrollment limited to 16.
15B. Court Sports: Basketball (no credit).
Coeducational. Instruction in fundamentals, offensive and defensive strategies, rules, and conditioning designed primarily for beginning and intermediate level players. Enrollment limited to 20.
15H. Court Sports: Racquetball (no credit).
Coeducational. The beginning section provides an intro- duction to the basic knowledge and skills involved in this indoor racquet sport. The advanced beginning section continues the development of the basic skills emphasiz- ing increased shot variety and advanced strategy. The intermediate section offers the opportunity for further skill development and introduces more advanced offensive skills. Enrollment limited to 18.
15N. Court Sports: Tennis (no credit).
Coeducational. The beginning section introduces the basics of forehand, backhand, and serve. Advanced begin- ning section reviews these basics and introduces the volley, overhead, and lob. The intermediate section reviews all stroke mechanics and covers basic singles and doubles strategy. The advanced section includes use of spins, practice principles, detailed stroke analysis, and advanced play situations. Competitive Tennis is a year-long program for members of the intercollegiate tennis teams. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 24.
15T. Court Sports: Volleyball (no credit).
Coeducational. Beginning/intermediate, intermediate, and advanced sections are offered for students who desire to learn and improve the basic skills, as well as to under- stand the rules. Competitive section is open to students interested in participation in the UCSC NCAA Women’s Volleyball team. It covers information and practice in all aspects of the competitive volleyball season. Enrollment limited to 25.
20A. Dance: Ballet (no credit).
Coeducational. Sections offered at various technical levels graded from I to III. Emphasis on principles of movement, style, and execution of ballet technique. Section in ballet repertory where advanced students have the opportunity to perform is offered in the spring quarter. Students pay a course fee.
20B. Folk Dance International (no credit).
Coeducational. International folk dance with an emphasis on Balkan and Israeli dances. Sections are also offered periodically in Mexican dance.
20C. Dance: Jazz (no credit).
Coeducational. Sections offered at various technical levels graded from I to III. Exploration of jazz dance emphasizing basic technique, styling, rhythm, and isolations. Jazz and contemporary music is used as accompaniment. Some background in ballet strongly recommended before con- tinuing to Jazz II or III. Section in jazz dance repertory where advanced students have the opportunity to perform is offered in spring quarter. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 40.
20D. Dance: Modern (no credit).
Coeducational. Sections offered at various technical levels graded from I to III. Emphasis on basic techniques and building phrases of movement. Section in choreography and improvisation offered in spring quarter. Section in dance repertory offered periodically. Students pay a course fee.
20F. Dance: Individual Studies in Dance (no credit).
Coeducational. Designed to give students the opportunity of pursuing their particular interests in the field of dance with the support and direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): instructor determination at first class meeting.
25A. Fencing: Épée (no credit).
Coeducational. Basic instruction in the techniques, strat- egy, and general methodology of modern épée fencing. Emphasis on épée fencing as a development from the traditional French and Italian dueling sword styles as they have evolved to form the modern electrical épée game. Students pay a course fee.
25B. Fencing: Foil (no credit).
Coeducational. Instruction in modern competitive French-Italian foil techniques for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Emphasis on physical and mental conditioning leading to improved skill in recreational and competitive areas of involvement. Students pay a course fee.
25C. Fencing: Sabre (no credit).
Coeducational. Instruction and practice in basic of- fensive and defensive skills of modern Hungarian sabre technique. Emphasis on physical and mental conditioning as a foundation for more advanced levels of instruction. Preparation for recreational and competitive involvement. Students pay a course fee.
28K. Field Sports: Soccer (no credit).
Coeducational/Women’s. Sections are offered in field soc- cer and indoor soccer. Instruction in the basic techniques, tactics, laws of the game, and injury prevention for begin- ners and advanced players. Prerequisite(s): determination at first class meeting.
30G. Fitness Activities: Physical Conditioning (no credit).
Coeducational. An exercise course designed to increase the participants’ strength, flexibility, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance. Special attention is given to understanding and utilizing sound and safe principles of body alignment and movement. Courses include, but not limited to: Pilates, cardio boxing, stretch and strengthen, and aerobics.
30H. Fitness Activities: T’ai Chi Ch’uan (no credit).
Through balanced movement and breath control, T’ai Chi Ch’uan attempts to forestall many processes of aging by cultivating greater strength of body, mind, and spirit.
30J. Fitness Activities: Weight Training (no credit).
Coeducational. An introduction to safe and effective methods of using weight training and other personal conditioning activities. Topics covered include proper weight training techniques, care of body and equipment, and elementary exercise physiology.
30L. Fitness Activities: Yoga Exercises (no credit).
Coeducational. Sections offered at beginning, continu- ing beginning, and advanced beginning levels of Hatha Yoga.
43A. Martial Arts: Aikido (no credit).
Coeducational. A nonviolent, noncompetitive Japanese martial art emphasizing mind-body harmony, balance,
relaxation, and the understanding of vital energy. Aikido self-defense techniques aim toward the creative resolution of conflict and the growth of the individual. Sections of- fered at beginning and experienced levels.
Physics
5A. Introduction to Physics I.
Elementary mechanics. Vectors, Newton’s laws, inverse square force laws, work and energy, conservation of momentum and energy, and oscillations. Corequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in course 5L and Mathematics 19A or 20A is required. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)
5D. Heat, Thermodynamics, and Kinetics (2 credits).
Introduction to temperature, heat, and thermal conductiv- ity, ideal gases, the first and second laws of thermodynam- ics, and an introduction to kinetic theory. Prerequisite(s): courses 5A/L and Mathematics 19B or 20B.
5L. Introduction to Physics Laboratory (1 credit).
Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 5A. One three-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in course 5A is required.
6A. Introductory Physics I.
Elementary mechanics. Vectors, Newton’s laws, inverse square force laws, work and energy, conservation of momentum and energy, and oscillations. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in course 6L required. Corequi- site: Mathematics 11A or 19A or 20A. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)
6C. Introductory Physics III.
Introduction to electricity and magnetism. Electromag- netic radiation, Maxwell’s equations. Prerequisite(s): courses 6A/L or 5A/L and Mathematics 11B or 19B or 20B; concurrent enrollment in course 6N required. Corequisite: Mathematics 22 or 23A. Courses 6B/M are suggested. (General Education Code(s): IN.)
6L. Introductory Physics Laboratory (1 credit).
Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 6A. One three-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in course 6A required.
6N. Introductory Physics Laboratory (1 credit).
Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 6C. One three-hour laboratory session per week. Prerequisite(s): courses 6A/L or 5A/L; concurrent enrollment in course 6C required; courses 6B/M are suggested.
101A. Introduction to Modern Physics I.
Special theory of relativity. Early experiments and models in quantum physics. Introduction to concepts and cal- culations in quantum mechanics. Single-electron atoms. Prerequisite(s): courses 5A/L, 5B/M, and 5C/N or 6A/L, 6B/M, and 6C/N.
105. Mechanics.
Particle dynamics in one, two, and three dimensions. Conservation laws. Small oscillations, Fourier series and Fourier integral solutions. Phase diagrams and nonlin- ear motions, Lagrange’s equations, and Hamiltonian dynamics. Prerequisite(s): courses 5A/L, 5B/M, 5C/N, and 116A-B.
116C. Mathematical Methods in Physics.
Calculus of variations, including Euler equations and Lagrange’s equations of motion in classical mechanics; partial differential equations and boundary value problems by separation of variables; functions of a complex variable including the residue thereom and a brief discussion of conformal mapping; Fourier transforms including appli- cations to partial differential equations; the Dirac delta function and a discussion of Green’s functions; Laplace transforms. Prerequisite(s): courses 5A/L, 5B/M, 5C/N, 116A-B, Mathematics 23A and 23B.
134. Physics Advanced Laboratory.
Individual experimental investigations of basic phenomena in atomic, nuclear, and solid state physics. Prerequisite(s): courses 133 and 101B. May be repeated for credit.
135A. Astrophysics Advanced Laboratory (3 credits).
Introduction to techniques of modern observational astro- physics at optical and radio wavelengths through hands-on experiments. Intended primarily for juniors and seniors majoring or minoring in astrophysics. Offered in some academic years as single-term course 135 in fall, depending on astronomical conditions. (Also offered as Astronomy and Astrophysics 135A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 133 and at least one astronomy course.
139B. Quantum Mechanics.
The principles and mathematical techniques of nonrelativ- istic quantum mechanics: the Schrödinger equation, Dirac notation, angular momentum, approximation methods, and scattering theory. Offered in fall. Prerequisite(s): courses 101A, 101B, 116A-B-C and 139A.
171. General Relativity, Black Holes, and Cosmology.
Special relativity is reviewed. Curved space-time, includ- ing the metric and geodesics, are illustrated with simple examples. The Einstein equations are solved for cases of high symmetry. Black-hole physics and cosmology are discussed, including recent developments. (Also offered as Astronomy and Astrophysics 171. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): courses 105, 110A, 110B, and 116A-B-C.
195A. Senior Thesis Research (3 credits).
A seminar course to help students explore their theses topics and plan, organize, and develop their theses. Choos- ing a thesis topic, preparing a work plan for the research, assembling an annotated bibliography, and writing a draft outline of the thesis. Students must complete 5 credits in the 195 series to satisfy the writing intensive (W) general education requirement.
210. Classical Mechanics.
Generalized coordinates, calculus of variations, Lagrange’s equations with constraints, Hamilton’s equations, appli- cations to particle dynamics including charged particles in an electromagnetic field, applications to continuum mechanics including fluids and electromagnetic fields, introduction to nonlinear dynamics. Enrollment re- stricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.
212. Electromagnetism I.
Electrostatics and magnetostatics, boundary value prob- lems with spherical and cylindrical symmetry, multipole expansion, dielectric media, magnetic materials, electro- magnetic properties of materials, time-varying electro-
magnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations, conservation laws, plane electromagnetic waves and propagation, waveguides and resonant cavities. Enrollment restricted to graduate students only, except by permission of instructor.
217. Quantum Field Theory I.
Lorentz invariance in quantum theory, Dirac and Klein- Gordon equations, the relativistic hydrogen atom, Green functions and canonical approach to field theory, quantum electrodynamics, Feynman diagrams for scattering pro- cesses, symmetries and Ward identities. Students learn to perform calculations of scattering and decay of particles in field theory. Prerequisite(s): course 216. Enrollment