201.Recent Methods and Approaches to Digital Arts and Culture.
Students examine methods and approaches to research and writing in Digital Media Art and Culture, and explore key theories concerning digital media and cultures. The course may focus on the interaction between digital technologies and socio/cultural formations. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Upper-division undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor.
202.Genealogies and Theories of Digital Arts and Culture.
Provides examination of a particular theoretical and/ or historical premise related to issues of media, art, and mediatization, as a means of teaching a common approach to the construction of genealogies within digital art and culture. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Upper-division undergraduates may enroll with permis- sion of instructor. Enrollment limited to 15.
210.Project Design Studio.
Students work on the design of individual projects by developing project proposals, budgets, “proof of concept” design documents and/or prototypes and exploring tools, technologies, programming languages, hardware, soft- ware, and electronics techniques relevant to their projects. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 18.
212.Thesis Proposal(no credit).
Second-year DANM students work on the development and completion of their thesis project proposal and ab- stract under the supervision of the program director and their thesis committees. Enrollment restricted to second- year DANM students. Enrollment limited to 18.
219. Introduction to Electronics for Artmaking (3 credits).
Series of workshops serve as introduction to electronic devices used in artmaking, providing hands-on experi- ence with sensors, motors, switches, gears, lights, simple circuits, microprocessors, and hardware store devices to create kinetic and interactive works of art. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Upper-division undergraduates may enroll with permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 18.
250B.Collaborative Research Project Groups.
A three-quarter collaborative research project group in one of three focus areas that represent the current research of DANM faculty: Participatory Culture, Mechatronics, and Performative Technology. Students and faculty engage in research collaborations resulting in publications and exhibitions. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. Enrollment limited to 8. May be repeated for credit.
Earth and Planetary Sciences
5. California Geology.
An introduction to physical geology emphasizing the minerals, rocks, volcanoes, mountains, faults, and earth- quakes of California. In-class field trips to study the caves, rocks, and landforms of the campus and the Monterey Bay area. Discussion-1 hour. Concurrent enrollment in 5L required for majors and minors. (General Education Code(s): IN.)
5L. California Geology Laboratory (1 credit).
Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 5 with particular emphasis on rock and mineral identifica- tion and map interpretation. Field trip. Laboratory three hours. Students are billed a materials fee.
6. Concepts in Environmentalism.
Learn scientific concepts required to be an informed envi- ronmentalist. Topics include urban smog; water resources and pollution; waste treatment; acid rain; global climate change; fossil fuel, nuclear, and renewable energy; over- population; and how an individual can minimize his or her environmental impact. Offered in alternate academic years. (General Education Code(s): IN.)
7. The History of Life.
An examination of the major events in the history of life, from the origin of life approximately four billion years ago, to the wave of extinctions that has decimated plants and animals around the globe over the past 30,000 years. Offered in alternate academic years. (General Education Code(s): IN.)
80A. Earth Catastrophes.
The role of catastrophic processes in shaping Earth and the environment in which we live. The physical processes causing earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, floods, windstorms, landslides, and meteorite impacts will be described, along with the role played by these rapid processes in the geological and biological evolution of the planet. Interdisciplinary approaches to understand- ing these phenomena will be discussed. The entire time scale from formation of the universe to the present Earth system will be considered. (General Education Code(s): T2-Natural Sciences.)
101. The Fossil Record.
An introduction to paleobiology; the use of fossil evidence to pose and solve evolutionary and geologic questions. Prerequisite(s): course 10 or 5 or 20 or Biology 20C or Anthropology 1. Concurrent enrollment in course 101L is required. Offered in alternate academic years.
101L. The Fossil Record Laboratory (1 credit).
Systematics, ecology, and evolutionary history of the major groups of fossil-forming animals. Laboratory 3 hours and one 1-day field trip. Concurrent enrollment in course 101 is required. Offered in alternate academic years.
104. Geologic Hazards.
The recognition, evaluation, and mitigation of geologic hazards: earthquakes and faulting, tsunamis, volcanism, landslides and mass movements, and flooding. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 10/L or 5/L or 20/L.
109. Elements of Field Geology.
Basic tools and techniques used in geologic fieldwork. Preparation, analysis, and interpretation of geologic maps. Nine days of weekend field trips required, including a six-day geologic mapping exercise. Laboratory: 2 hours. Recommended for courses 120, 130, 150, and required for 188A-B. May not be taken concurrently with course 120. Students are billed a materials fee. (General Educa- tion Code(s): W satisfied by taking this course and courses 188A and 188B.) Prerequisite(s): Satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing Requirement, course 10 or 5 or 20, and 10L or 5L or 20L. Concurrent enrollment in 109L is required. Enrollment limited to 25.
109L. Field Geology Laboratory (2 credits).
Laboratory exercises essential to the successful comple- tion of fieldwork required in course 109. Topics include topographic maps, Brunton compass, rock identification and description, structure sections, and landslide recog- nition. Concurrent enrollment in course 109 required. Enrollment limited to 25.
110A. Evolution of the Earth.
Investigation of the processes and mechanisms that have produced the present Earth system, with an emphasis on the temporal evolution of the earth from the Archean to the present. Specific topics covered include cyclicity in Earth processes and the evolution of, and interplay between the planet’s crust, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere. Prerequisite(s): courses 5 or 10 or 20, and 5L or 10L or 20L, and Mathematics 11A or 19A.
110L. Evolution of the Earth Laboratory (2 credits).
Laboratory sequence illustrating topics covered in course 110A. Emphasis is on quantifying and evaluating differ- ent phenomena related to thermal, tectonic, climatic, and evolutionary processes. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enrollment in course 110A.
111. Mathematics in the Earth Sciences.
Series and sequences, vectors, 3D analytic geometry, partial differentiation, matrix algebra, and differential equations with applications in the Earth sciences. Topics include matrix manipulation, systems of linear equations, least-squares, Taylor series, gradients, optimization, ana- lytic and numerical solutions to differential equations. Prerequisite(s): courses 5 or 10 or 20 and Mathematics 11B or 19B. (General Education Code(s): Q.) (F)
150. Structural Geology.
Principles and methods of analysis of brittly and ductily deformed rocks. Includes descriptions of structures, field analysis of structures, and mechanics of deformation. Three day-long field trips on weekends. Students are billed a materials fee. Prerequisite(s): course 110A or 110B; course 109 recommended; concurrent enrollment in course 150L is required.
150L. Structural Geology Laboratory (2 credits).
Structural analysis of faults, folds, and maps. Use of stereographic projections. Cross section construction and balancing from field data. Concurrent enrollment in course 150 is required.
190. Earth Sciences Mentorship (1 credit).
Faculty research activity, analytic facilities, and career counseling in three separate Earth sciences laboratories are offered with varied formats including field trips, dis- cussions, and equipment demonstrations. Three different faculty participate in each offering. Enrollment restricted to Earth sciences, Earth sciences/anthropology, and en- vironmental studies/Earth sciences majors. Enrollment limited to 24. May be repeated for credit.
196A. Introductory Teaching Seminar (2 credits).
Training for undergraduates in practical teaching skills. Focus on preparation, assessment, and feedback. Class- room techniques, organizational and time management strategies, practice teaching sessions. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 203. Future participation in 196B is encouraged. Course may not
be counted toward upper-division major requirements. Enrollment restricted to Earth sciences, Earth sciences/ anthropology, and environmental studies/Earth sciences majors.
203. Introductory Teaching Seminar (2 cred- its).
Intended for new Earth sciences graduate students. Focus on preparation, assessment, and feedback. Classroom techniques, organizational and time management strate- gies, practice teaching sessions specific to laboratory and/ or science instruction. Required follow-up meetings to discuss practical teaching experience. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 196A. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.
205. Introductory Graduate Seminar.
Lecture and- seminar-style class intended to welcome new graduate students to the department; review fundamental concepts in Earth sciences; introduce students to research and interests of departmental faculty and researchers; develop skills in reading scientific abstracts and papers, and write abstracts and a proposal; and prepare graduate students for the preliminary interview. Features lectures on fundamental topics and assigned reading from scientific papers and texts for the first half of the course, lectures on faculty and researcher interests in the second half of the course, and tutorials on abstracts, papers, and proposals. Two weekend field trips. Students are billed a materials fee. Enrollment restricted to graduate students.
251. Photogrammetry.
Introduces photogrammetry ‘s basic principles of imaging systems and digital-image processing for both terrestrial and planetary data, leading to the application of photo- grammetry techniques to a final project of the student’s choosing. Enrollment restricted to graduate students or by permission of instructor.
290E. Topics in Planetary Science.
We examine one well-defined topic in planetary science, beginning with a summary of current knowledge and con- cluding with the latest research literature. Topics will vary from year to year and may include planetary collisions, terrestrial planets, origin of planetary systems, small bod- ies, the New Mars, and satellites of Jupiter. Achievement will be evaluated based on class participation, exams, and a research project. Open to undergraduate majors with permission of instructor. Enrollment restricted to graduate students. May be repeated for credit.
290H. Topics in Hydrogeology.
Selected topics in groundwater, hydrothermal systems, and related subjects. Discussion of theoretical models, field and laboratory approaches, and recent research. Top- ics vary from year to year. Course designed for graduate students but available to qualified Earth sciences majors. May be repeated for credit.
292. Seminar (no credit).
Weekly seminar attended by faculty, graduate students, and upper-division undergraduate students.
Economics
1. Introductory Microeconomics: Resource Allocation and Market Structure.
For all interested students as well as prospective econom- ics majors. Examines how markets allocate resources in different kinds of economies. Topics include competitive
markets, monopoly, financial markets, income distribu- tion, market failures, the environment, and the role of government. (General Education Code(s): IS.)
2. Introductory Macroeconomics: Aggregate Economic Activity.
For all interested students and prospective economics ma- jors. Examines how the overall level of national economic activity is determined, including output, employment, and inflation. Explores the roles of monetary and fiscal policies in stabilizing the economy and promoting growth, with a focus on contemporary policy debates. (General Education Code(s): IS.)
10A. Economics of Accounting.
Introduction to accounting principles and practice; preparation and analysis of financial statements; study of internal control procedures. Courses 10A and 10B satisfy the Accounting 1A-B requirement at UC Berkeley.
11A. Mathematical Methods for Economists.
Mathematical tools and reasoning, with applications to Economics 1. Topics are drawn from differential calculus and include limits, continuity, techniques of differen- tiation, differentials, relative and absolute extrema, and applied optimization. (Also offered as Applied Math and Statistics 11A. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Students who have already taken Mathematics 11A and 19A should not take this course. Prerequisite(s): score of 31 or higher on Mathematics Placement Exam. Students who do not place into precalculus should enroll in Mathematics 2. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)
11B. Mathematical Methods for Economists.
Mathematical tools and reasoning, with applications to Economics 2. Topics are drawn from integral calculus and multivariable calculus, including indefinite and definite integrals, separate differential equations, partial deriva- tives, total differentials, optimization in several variables, and Lagrange multiplier. (Also offered as Applied Math and Statistics 11B. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 11A, or Applied Math- ematics and Statistics 11A, or Mathematics 11A, or Math- ematics 19A. (General Education Code(s): IN, Q.)
100A. Intermediate Microeconomics.
Covers major theoretical issues arising in the study of resource allocation, the function of markets, consumer behavior, and the determination of price, output, and profits in competitive, monopolistic, and oligopolistic market structures. Also considers issues of welfare and public policy. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 100M. Prerequisite(s): courses 1, 2 and 11A or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 11A or Mathematics 11A or 19A; Course 11B is strongly recommended.
100B. Intermediate Macroeconomics.
Covers major theoretical issues arising in the study of income, employment, interest rates, and the price level. Examines the role of monetary and fiscal policy in eco- nomic stabilization. Also considers these issues as they relate to the global economy. Prerequisite(s): courses 1, 2, and 11A or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 11A or Mathematics 11A or 19A. Course 100A is strongly recommended as preparation.
100M. Intermediate Microeconomics, Math Intensive.
Mathematically sophisticated version of course 100A. Provides analytically rigorous treatment of the subject
using a calculus-intensive presentation of microeconomic theory. For specific topics, see course 100A. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 100A. Prerequisite(s): courses 1, 2, and 11A or Mathematics 11A or 19A or Applied Mathematics and Statistics 11A.
101. Managerial Economics.
Analysis of the theory and practice of decision making in business firms, applying the concepts and techniques of microeconomics. Topics may include pricing schemes, non-price competition, internal organization of firms, incentive contracts, asymmetric information, and game theory. Case studies are used to illustrate some topics. Prerequisite(s): courses 100A or 100M, and 113.
109. Business Ethics.
Critical examination of ethical principals, theories, and their application to business, nonprofit, and public orga- nizations; exploration of the process of ethical decision making and ethical problems facing managers, including corporate social responsibility, work place democracy, consumer safety, environmental protection and interna- tional business conduct. Prerequisite(s): courses 1 and 2; satisfaction of the Entry Level Writing and Composition requirements. (General Education Code(s): W.)
111A. Intermediate Accounting I.
Principles, control, and theory of accounting for assets; accounting as an information system; measurement and determination of income. Projects involving spreadsheet software required. Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 209A. Prerequisite(s): course 10B.
113. Introduction to Econometrics.
Practical methods for organizing and analyzing economic data, testing economic hypotheses, and measuring eco- nomic relationships. Regression analysis is the main empirical method, and basic statistical and probability theory is included. Students gain hands-on computer experience with an econometric software package. Students cannot receive credit for this course and En- gineering 113. Prerequisite(s): courses 1, 2, and either course 11B, Applied Mathematics and Statistics 11B, Mathematics 22, or Mathematics 23A. Courses 100A or 100B strongly recommended as preparation. (General Education Code(s): Q.)
117A. Income Tax Factors for Individuals.
Introduces federal taxation for individuals. Topics for study include taxable income, gross income exclusions and inclusions, capital gains, depreciation, business and itemized deductions, personal and dependency exemp- tions, passive activity losses, tax credits, and methods of accounting. Prerequisite(s): course 10B.
120. Economic Development.
A comparative approach to the study of the economic development of low-income countries. Various obstacles to growth are identified, and different types of solutions are analyzed. Prerequisite(s): courses 1 and 2. (General Education Code(s): E.)
125. Economic History of the U.S.
The development of the American economy from colonial times to the present, with emphasis on the interaction between institutional structure and economic develop- ment. Topics include the economics of slavery, the rise of big business, and the causes of the Great Depression. Prerequisite(s): courses 1 and 2. Related course work in history also helpful.
128. Poverty and Public Policy.
Studies the causes, consequences, and governmental response to urban poverty in the U.S. Topics include how public policy, the macroeconomy, race, gender, dis- crimination, marriage, fertility, child support, and crime affect and are affected by urban poverty. Emphasizes class discussion and research. (Also offered as Legal Studies 128. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): satisfaction of Entry Level Writing & Composition requirement; courses 100A or 100M; and course 113. Enrollment restricted to economics, business management economics, global economics, legal studies, or economics combined majors. Enrollment limited to 35. (General Education Code(s): W, E.)
133. Security Markets and Financial Institutions.
An examination of all major financial markets: equities, bonds, options, forwards, and futures. Uses modern financial theory, including asset pricing models such as CAPM and APT. Prerequisite(s): courses 100A or 100M, and 113.
136. Business Strategy.
The strategic management process, techniques for analyz- ing single-business and diversified companies, implement- ing strategy, organization, business planning, financial strategy, competitive analysis, entrepreneurial skills. Prerequisite(s): courses 10A and either 100A or 100M. Concurrent enrollment in course 136L is required.
136L. Laboratory Business Strategy (2 credits).
Laboratory sequence discussing business simulation game associated with course 136. One three-hour session in microcomputer lab. Prerequisite(s): concurrent enroll- ment in course 136.
138. The Economics and Management of Technology and Innovation.
Examines the analytics of issues in technology and innova- tion, including cooperation in research and development (R&D), standardization and compatibility, patents and intellectual property rights, and strategic management, us- ing economic models and firm case studies. Prerequisite(s): course 100A or 100M, or permission of instructor.
140. International Trade.
The theory of international production and trade. The effects of tariffs and quantitative trade restrictions; the nature of economic integration; multinational firms; effects of trade and protection on economic stability and welfare. Prerequisite(s): course 100A or 100M.
143. Policy Issues in the International Economy.
Covers selected issues concerning the international economy. Topics include: U.S. competitiveness; U.S. trade policy; immigration; trade and the environment; developing countries; foreign investment; foreign ex- change markets; and international economic institutions. Prerequisite(s): courses 1, 2, and 100A or 100M.
148. Latin American Economies.
This course is designed to familiarize students with the economic and business environment in Latin America. Prerequisite(s): courses 1 and 2.
150. Public Finance.
Economics of taxation, including incidence, equity issues, efficiency, and supply side effects. Close atten- tion to taxes in the U.S. system and tax-reform issues.
Students cannot receive credit for this course and course 250. Prerequisite(s): course 100A or 100M, and course 100B or 100N.
162. Legal Environment of Business.
A study of law and the legal process, emphasizing the nature and function of law within the U.S. federal sys- tem. Attention is given to the legal problems pertaining to contracts and related topics, business association, and the impact of law on business enterprise. (Also offered as Legal Studies 162. Students cannot receive credit for both courses.) Prerequisite(s): course 100A or 100M.
166A. Game Theory and Applications I.
Introduces modern game theory, including applications in social science, biology, and engineering. Topics include extensive form, strategic form, mixed strategies, incom- plete information, repeated games, evolutionary games, and simulation techniques. Prerequisite(s): AMS 5 or 7 or course 113 and either course 11B, AMS 11B, or Math- ematics 11B or Mathematics 19B. Enrollment restricted to juniors and seniors. Enrollment limited to 100.
171. Natural Resource Economics.
The application of economic analysis to the use of renew- able and nonrenewable natural resources. Efficiency and distributional aspects of natural resource scarcity. Measure- ment of the benefits and costs. Optimal extraction or use policies. Common property and externalities. Government policies. Prerequisite(s): course 100A or 100M.
186. Mathematical Methods for Economic Analysis.
Presents mathematical methods commonly used in graduate-level economic analysis: basic matrix algebra, real analysis, functions, continuity concepts, differentiation, Taylor expansions, and implicit function theorem and optimization. Prerequisite(s): interview only: admitted to M.S. or Pathway Programs.
200. Microeconomic Analysis.
Survey of partial equilibrium analysis, market distortions, consumer choice and production and trade theory, perfect and imperfect competition, price discrimination, and intertemporal choice theory.
204A. Advanced Microeconomic Theory.
Economic theory of individual and market behavior, including constrained optimization, duality, theory of the consumer, theory of the producer, dynamic optimiza- tion, behavior under uncertainty, intertemporal choice, asymmetric information, game theory, partial and general equilibrium, pure and applied welfare economics, public goods and externalities. Illustrative examples emphasize