Jun 15, 2024

Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2020-2021

Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Sociology (SOCL)
	SOCL 3100 Metropolitan Los Angeles 4 semester hours An overview of the social, economic, political, environmental, and spatial characteristics and dynamics of Metropolitan Los Angeles in the context of contemporary urbanization in the United States.
	SOCL 3110 Sociology of Sport 4 semester hours An examination of the social nature of sport in society. Topics may include the interrelation of sport and culture, sport and the socialization process, deviance and violence in sport, sport and race, the status of women in sport, and the political and economic ramifications of sport. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Writing.
	SOCL 3120 Social Organization 4 semester hours The study of large-scale, highly structured groups, such as athletic teams, local school systems, colleges and universities, hospitals, businesses, and governmental agencies.
	SOCL 3130 Sociology of Law 4 semester hours A survey of the important theoretical and research traditions and recent empirical developments in sociology of law. A variety of law-related topics will be covered, including law and social structure, the economy and culture, law and inequality, law and social control, courts and alternative dispute resolution, and the legal profession.
	SOCL 3140 Sociology of Popular Culture 4 semester hours The study of the artifacts of everyday life–newspapers, films, sports, music and such–as important sources of sociological knowledge.
	SOCL 3141 Media: The Empire of Illusion 4 semester hours An examination of the social role of the media in our lives and our society. Topics include: culture, race, class, and gender, as well as alternative media and the political struggles over social change and the media system.
	SOCL 3150 Sociology of Health and Illness 4 semester hours Development of the field of medical sociology, with emphasis on changing patterns in the health care and delivery systems, doctor-patient relationships, and health care.
	SOCL 3160 Sociology of Marriage and Families 4 semester hours A study of marriage and family as social institutions, including normative aspects, socialization activities, value orientations, family structures and behavior, and societal influences on families.
	SOCL 3200 Deviant Behavior 4 semester hours A social interactionist approach to the study of deviant behavior; an examination of the process whereby society defines and labels an act as deviant, trends in deviance theory, deviant careers, and the mechanisms involved in confronting the label.
	SOCL 3210 Gender and Society 4 semester hours An examination of processes resulting in socio-cultural sex role differences and the cultural consequences relating to opportunity, power, and prestige in society. An attempt to understand the effects of social organization and change on the status of women and men.
	SOCL 3211 Men and Masculinities 4 semester hours An exploration of masculinity through critical examination of men, women, gender, politics, identity, and social change from a social scientific perspective. Topics include: gender socialization, the diversity of masculinities, race and ethnicity, class, age, sexuality, and men’s social movements. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.
	SOCL 3221 Race and Ethnic Relations 4 semester hours An examination of the interaction between ethnic and racial minorities and the majority group in the light of current sociological theories of social conflict and social change. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.
	SOCL 3222 Sociology of the Black Community 4 semester hours A survey of the effects of long-standing discrimination and deprivation upon family structure, occupational patterns, health and education conditions, motivation, and personal as well as group identity. An analysis of the black power concept and its influence upon the concept of Afrocentrism and the focus on community control.
	SOCL 3231 Social Stratification 4 semester hours An examination of the historical roots and contemporary patterns of social and economic inequality in the United States. Distribution of income and wealth, social mobility, life chances, education, and race and ethnicity will be discussed.
	SOCL 3232 Community 4 semester hours This course examines a wide range of American community studies, ranging from the 1920s to the present. Primary attention is directed toward an understanding of the scope of change in community structure and process in industrial society. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Quantitative Literacy.
	SOCL 3233 Political Sociology 4 semester hours An analysis of the relationship between forms of social organization and the exercise of power in society. Among the subjects considered are: types of political regimes, cross-cultural patterns of voting, voluntary associations, social classes, social movements, and revolution.
	SOCL 3240 Sociology of Aging 4 semester hours A general introduction to the study of physiological, psychological, and sociological aspects of aging. The focus is on the individual in society throughout the adult phase of the lifespan. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Engaged Learning.
	SOCL 3250 Health and Social Justice 4 semester hours This course examines how social, political, and economic conditions shape the distribution of health and disease among different populations in the United States and elsewhere. Using a social justice framework, it explores how social inequalities, prejudice, and discrimination contribute to inequalities in health and disease. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Engaged Learning.
	SOCL 3260 Human Trafficking 4 semester hours Human trafficking–the trade in people and their parts within and across borders–is a problem that has captured the attention of academics, activists, government officials, and the general public over the last 25 years. This course focuses primarily on labor and sex trafficking in local, regional, and global contexts. We review and critically assess diverse sociological and social science scholarship on human trafficking with an emphasis on the structural significance of political, economic, and cultural conditions that contribute to trafficking: gender, racial/ethnic and class dynamics, and the development of anti-trafficking efforts.
	SOCL 3290 Social Inequalities 4 semester hours This course addresses how power, prestige, and wealth is distributed in society and focuses primarily on the U.S., but also uses global examples. The course examines theories that explain the causes of social inequality and addresses the consequences of social inequality, how it affects a person’s life chances, and how and why it persists. Special attention will be paid to race/ethnicity, gender, and class in the different topics covered.
	SOCL 3300 Urban Sociology 4 semester hours An examination of the basic historical processes which have shaped cities, including spatial differentiation. Topics may include the formation of community, metropolitan deconcentration, urban poverty, housing segregation, and third world urbanization.
	SOCL 3310 Demography and Population Analysis 4 semester hours An analysis of major international population trends, problems of overpopulation, and population control, with an introduction to the methods and techniques of demographic and ecological analysis.
	SOCL 3320 Social Psychology 4 semester hours The interrelationships between individual behavior and the larger social order. Language and communication, the self, interaction and interactional strategy, aggression, perception and attribution theory, prejudice and discrimination, and collective behavior.
	SOCL 3321 Sociology of Emotions 4 semester hours This course examines how culture and society influence our feelings yet also leave us with the ability to change how we feel, individually and collectively. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Writing.
	SOCL 3340 Social Movements 4 semester hours Social Movements examines the role of people-driven social change throughout the globe. We examine how and why social movements emerge, such as the Civil Rights and Feminist Movements, as well as what makes them successful.
	SOCL 3341 Politics, Faith, and Civic Engagement 4 semester hours The broad objective of this class is to introduce students to studying religion and its impact in the social world, including politics, social policy, community services, and social movements. We will examine the relationship between religion and society, taking into consideration both how religion is shaped by society and how religion shapes society, with an emphasis on religion in the U.S. Additionally, we will look at emerging religiously based social movement and political action. University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections; Flag: Engaged Learning.
	SOCL 3350 The Life Course 4 semester hours This course explores theories and experiences of the Life Course, a perspective that focuses on developmental trajectories and transitions throughout one’s life. Additionally, the course addresses the concepts of social contexts, linked lives, structure, and agency for individuals and groups.
	SOCL 3351 Sociology of Adolescents 4 semester hours An examination of the adolescent society with particular focus on the high school. Topics to be discussed: peer socializations, cliques and crowd formations, lifestyles, fads and fashions, and changing patterns and relations resulting from globalization.
	SOCL 3360 Environment and Society 4 semester hours Using sociological theories and concepts, this course examines the relationships between human societies and physical environments. Topics covered include: the meaning and significance of “nature,” environmental policies, and environmental social movements.
	SOCL 3370 Sociology of Globalization 4 semester hours Examines major approaches to and continuing debates about globalization, including the implications for people in their everyday lives. Topics address economic, political, and cultural dimensions of globalization and may include transnational capitalism and corporations; global inequality; migration and the new global labor market; transnational social movements and global civil society; and globalization and culture, including ethnicity and gender. University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections; Flag: Writing.
	SOCL 3371 Gender and Global Migration 4 semester hours Studies the globe’s migrants and how their movements shape gender in their everyday lives, families, and workplaces–as well as ours–and in the global economy. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.
	SOCL 3372 Sociology of U.S. Immigration 4 semester hours An investigation into current and historical immigration trends as they encompass the economy, education, language, identity, politics, and culture. There is a particular focus on globalization and Los Angeles as an immigration center. University Core fulfilled: Flags: Oral Skills, Writing.
	SOCL 3373 Immigration and Los Angeles 4 semester hours (See APAM 4350 .)
	SOCL 3390 Work and Economic Justice 4 semester hours Explores the social dynamics of work and occupations in terms of culture, ideology, race, class, and gender. Topics will include the day-to-day experiences of the workplace, the politics of the economic system, and the social changes related to globalization and the international economy.
	SOCL 3998 Special Studies 1 TO 4 semester hours
	SOCL 3999 Independent Studies 1 TO 4 semester hours
	SOCL 4100 Criminal Justice 4 semester hours An introduction to the system of criminal justice in contemporary America with a focus on how criminal behavior is processed by the system’s agencies: police, courts, and correctional institutions. Legal concerns such as the rights of the accused and due process will also be discussed in terms of their application in each of these areas. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.
	SOCL 4101 Criminal Law 4 semester hours This course examines the criminal law in the U.S. from a sociological perspective, as a set of “social control” processes by which norms are transmitted and enforced. Topics include how the law defines crime and particular forms of crime, drug abuse, and alcohol-related crime, and various legal defenses available to the accused.
	SOCL 4103 Social Psychology and the Law 4 semester hours This course will examine the law the legal process through the use of concepts, methods, and research from sociology, psychology, and social psychology. The course will address such topics as: criminal profiling, the analysis of eyewitness identification and line-up procedures, pretrial publicity, the social psychology of criminal trials, expert forensic testimony, criminal sentencing and the death penalty, the insanity defense, social and psychological “syndrome defenses,” child abuse victims and witnesses, juvenile offenders, legal restrictions on the practice of psychology/psychiatry, and civil commitment law and procedures. University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections.
	SOCL 4110 Religion, Culture, and Society 4 semester hours The study of religion as an expression of culture, its diverse subcultural characteristics as a social institution, and the interrelationships of religion and other social institutions.
	SOCL 4120 Science, Technology, and Society 4 semester hours This course examines science and technology as products of social, political, and historical processes. It challenges students to think critically about how we define science and the impacts of science and technology on social life. Students will be introduced to central ideas in the field of science and technology studies.
	SOCL 4202 Crime and Delinquency 4 semester hours An introduction to the nature and dynamics of criminal and delinquent behavior from a sociological viewpoint. Topics to be covered: the nature of crime and the criminal law, the measurement of crime, major theories–both historical and contemporary, and patterns of criminal and delinquent behavior.
	SOCL 4500 Internship 4 semester hours Students complete a supervised internship in an appropriate agency including social services, law, education, health services, and other relevant fields. Approval of instructor required. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Engaged Learning.
	SOCL 4900 Sociology Seminar 4 semester hours Designed as a senior seminar for sociology majors. Stress will be on organization and integration of sociology studies, bringing together in a meaningful way sociological facts, understandings, and knowledge. Students must have 90 semester hours completed at time of registration. Senior majors only. Prerequisites: SOCL 2000 and SOCL 3000 . University Core fulfilled: Flag: Writing.
	SOCL 4998 Special Studies 1 TO 4 semester hours
	SOCL 4999 Independent Studies 1 TO 4 semester hours
Spanish (SPAN)
	SPAN 1998 Special Studies 1 TO 4 semester hours
	SPAN 1999 Independent Studies 1 TO 4 semester hours
	SPAN 2101 Spanish 1 4 semester hours The course emphasizes reading, writing, aural, and oral proficiency in basic Spanish, and reflects the diversity within Hispanic cultures. Instruction includes talking about oneself and others; using correct gender and number agreement; describing daily routines; expressing actions in progress; expressing likes and dislikes; avoiding redundancies; and talking, narrating, and describing in the present and past. Coursework includes oral and written exercises, cultural activities, and brief compositions. Prerequisite: LMU Placement Exam.
	SPAN 2102 Spanish 2 4 semester hours After a review of SPAN 2101 material, topics include describing and narrating in the present and the past; expressing past intentions and knowledge; discussing the past with present relevance; giving direct commands and advice; and suggesting, persuading, and expressing feeling and opinions about future, present, and past actions. Coursework includes the discussion of short texts, oral exercises, and medium-length compositions. Prerequisite: SPAN 2101 or by LMU Placement Exam. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.
	SPAN 2103 Spanish 3 4 semester hours The objective of the class is to strengthen the student’s communicative skills in Spanish while developing an awareness and appreciation of Hispanic cultures. By means of an integrated skills approach, this course develops receptive and productive skills simultaneously. This entails communicating in both spoken and written form, and being able to understand the content of a Spanish text, written or spoken, or a non-technical nature. Prerequisite: SPAN 2102 or by LMU Placement Exam. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.
	SPAN 2113 Spanish 3 for Latino Students 4 semester hours This course, specially designed for students with a cultural Latino/Hispanic background, is the equivalent of SPAN 2103 . It strengthens the students’ communicative skills in Spanish while developing an appreciation and deeper knowledge of their cultural background. Students are trained to present oral and written reports in formal Spanish and to narrate and describe in paragraphs of connected discourse. Prerequisite: SPAN 2102 , or by LMU Placement Exam, or by consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.
	SPAN 2603 Conversational Spanish 1 TO 4 semester hours A course designed for intermediate students of Spanish to learn and practice communicative strategies, increase their vocabulary, and become acquainted with Spanish, Latin American, and U.S. Latino cultures. Oral presentations are required. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: SPAN 2101 or consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.
	SPAN 2804 Stylistics and Composition 4 semester hours This course is an introduction to writing and editing in Spanish. It highlights writing as a process by guiding students through the different stages required to produce college-level compositions incorporating the development of listening, reading, and speaking skills. It also promotes editing of a student’s paper through a collaborative and informational learning environment, which includes peer editing of written drafts in addition to the instructor’s feedback. Specific grammatical exercises are designed to focus on and improve clarity and effectiveness in written Spanish. The course also includes the development of the spoken formal register through oral presentation. Prerequisite: SPAN 2103 or SPAN 2113 , or by LMU Placement Exam. University Core fulfilled: Flags: Oral Skills, Writing.
	SPAN 2998 Special Studies 1 TO 4 semester hours
	SPAN 2999 Independent Studies 1 TO 4 semester hours
	SPAN 3410 Spanish Linguistics 1: Sounds and Words 4 semester hours A study of the Spanish sound system, word formation, and vocabulary. The course provides theoretical tools to analyze Spanish at the phonological and morphological levels. It also includes an exploration of sounds and words used in different varieties of Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 2804 or consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Understanding Human Behavior; Flag: Writing.
	SPAN 3431 Spanish Linguistics 2: Structure and Variation 4 semester hours A study of Spanish language structure, variation, historical change, and the linguistic effects of language contact. Course reading and activities include discussions of research in syntax, sociolinguistics, and historical linguistics. Prerequisite: SPAN 3410 or consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections; Flag: Oral Skills.
	SPAN 3510 Introduction to Hispanic Literatures 4 semester hours A study of theoretical terminology and concepts essential for structural and conceptual analysis of literary works written in Spanish through oral and written exercises. Students are also introduced to literary periods and genres from Spanish and Spanish American authors. Prerequisite: SPAN 2804 . University Core fulfilled: Flags: Oral Skills, Writing.
	SPAN 3521 Survey of Latin American Literature 4 semester hours General survey of texts written by a representative body of Latin American authors from the pre-Columbian period to the present. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Information Literacy.
	SPAN 3541 Survey of Peninsular Spanish Literature 4 semester hours Interdisciplinary analysis of representative Peninsular Spanish literary texts from the Middle Ages to the present in their historical and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections; Flags: Oral Skills, Writing.
	SPAN 3998 Special Studies 1 TO 4 semester hours
	SPAN 3999 Independent Studies 1 TO 4 semester hours
	SPAN 4252 Hispanic Cultural Studies 4 semester hours General survey that may include Iberian, U.S. Latino, and/or pre-Columbian civilizations and the literature of Meso- and South America; the impact of the Encounter with Europe; the Conquest; the Colonial Period; the Independence Era; and modern literary, socio-historical, economic, and political events that have shaped present-day Spanish American cultures. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections; Flag: Engaged Learning.
	SPAN 4362 Latin American Cinema 4 semester hours Introduction to elements of film language and aesthetics, field of Latin American Film Studies, and film as Latin American cultural artifact. Course examines how films have responded to issues inherent in or challenged by institutional, political, economic, and socio-cultural pressures in Latin America during the Colonial Period, 19th, and 20th centuries. Critical focus is on discourses of gender, class, politics, and race in representative visual works by and about Latin Americans and U.S. Latinos. Selected screenings, readings, and lecture/discussions. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor.
	SPAN 4388 Spanish Cinema 4 semester hours This course analyzes trends and issues in Spanish film after Franco such as gender, sexuality, and social values within particular social, cultural, and historical contexts. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor.
	SPAN 4472 Spanish Language Acquisition 4 semester hours A study of the acquisition of Spanish as first and second language from a linguistic and psycholinguistic perspective. This course provides hands-on experience on the design of a research project on child and/or adult language acquisition of Spanish. Prerequisite: SPAN 3410 or consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Oral Skills.
	SPAN 4473 The Sounds of Spanish: Theory and Practice 4 semester hours Study and practice of the sound system of Spanish. This course provides opportunities to explore the organization of the basic sounds in Spanish and discuss the differences between English and Spanish. Students will further develop their pronunciation abilities in Spanish through a lab component, where they will practice phonetic transcription and pronunciation. Prerequisite: SPAN 3410 or consent of instructor.
	SPAN 4474 Spanish of the Americas 4 semester hours The course will begin with a review of changes in modern Spanish in the Americas. It will provide a general introduction to the history and structure of the varieties of Spanish spoken in the New World. Topics to be treated will include the Peninsular origins of New World Spanish, the influence of American languages on Spanish, the features which characterize the different varieties of “New World” Spanish (including U.S. Spanish), and the grammatical and lexical features which distinguish European Spanish from that spoken in the Americas. Prerequisite: SPAN 3410 or consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Explorations: Historical Analysis and Perspectives.
	SPAN 4475 Spanish of the United States 4 semester hours This course aims to raise awareness of linguistic contact phenomena, as well as socio-political and ideological research issues underlying the complexity of Spanish in the U.S. Students will be working with a variety of linguistic topics related to the analysis of the Spanish language and its role as a minority language in the U.S. Topics covered are linguistic variation, diglossia, historical perspectives, attitudes towards language, and language planning. Prerequisite: SPAN 3410 or consent of instructor.
	SPAN 4489 Selected Topics in Spanish Linguistics 4 semester hours Topics in the different subfields of Spanish linguistics and/or social studies. May be repeated for degree credit when content varies. Prerequisite: SPAN 3410 or consent of instructor.
	SPAN 4563 Latin American Drama 4 semester hours An introduction to and comparison of representative works written by Latin American dramatists from a variety of historical periods, national origins, and literary and cultural movements. Specific course content depends on the instructor. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor.
	SPAN 4564 Latin American Novel 4 semester hours A comparative study of representative narratives written by Latin American, U.S. Latino/a, and/or other diasporic Spanish-speaking authors during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Specific course content depends on the instructor. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor.
	SPAN 4565 Latin American Poetry 4 semester hours Survey and comparative study of Spanish language poetry of the Americas from a variety of historical periods, national origins, and cultural and literary movements. Specific course content depends on the instructor. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Engaged Learning.
	SPAN 4566 Latin American Short Story 4 semester hours A comparative and literary study of the short story as well as representative works written by Latin American and/or Latino/a authors from a variety of historical periods, national origins, and literary and cultural movements. Specific course content depends on the instructor. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor.
	SPAN 4567 Latin American Women Writers 4 semester hours Survey and comparative study of representative works by Latin American and/or Latina women writers from a variety of historical periods, national origins, and cultural and literary movements. Specific course content depends on the instructor. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor.
	SPAN 4582 Early Modern Spanish Drama and Poetry 4 semester hours The course analyzes poetic and dramatic works of the early modern period in Spain studied within their historical and cultural contexts. It will pay particular attention to their relevance for modern and contemporary literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor.
	SPAN 4583 Early Modern Spanish Narrative 4 semester hours The course analyzes narrative texts of the early modern period in Spain studied within their historical and cultural contexts. It will pay particular attention to their relevance for modern and contemporary literature. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor.
	SPAN 4584 Miguel de Cervantes and Don Quixote 4 semester hours This course analyzes different texts by Miguel de Cervantes from an interdisciplinary perspective, though it will focus on his masterpiece, Don Quixote. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor.
	SPAN 4585 Spanish Literature of the 19th Century 4 semester hours Interdisciplinary analysis of representative literary works and authors of the Spanish 19th century in their historical and cultural contexts through a particular theme and from different perspectives. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections; Flag: Writing.
	SPAN 4586 Spanish Literature of the 20th-21st Centuries 4 semester hours Interdisciplinary analysis of representative literary works and authors from the Spanish 20th-21st centuries in their historical and cultural contexts through a particular theme and from different perspectives. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Integrations: Interdisciplinary Connections; Flags: Information Literacy, Writing.
	SPAN 4587 Federico Garcia Lorca and His World 4 semester hours The course is an in-depth interdisciplinary study of the works and person of Spanish author Federico García Lorca in its socio-historical, artistic, and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Writing.
	SPAN 4589 Selected Topics in Spanish Studies 4 semester hours Topics in Peninsular Spanish literature and culture. May be repeated for degree credit when content varies. Prerequisite: SPAN 3510 or consent of instructor. University Core fulfilled: Flag: Writing.
	SPAN 4990 Senior Capstone Project 1 semester hours Exit portfolio (for majors only). Credit/No Credit grading.
	SPAN 4998 Special Studies 1 TO 4 semester hours
	SPAN 4999 Independent Studies 1 TO 4 semester hours
Systems Engineering (SYEG)
	SYEG 500 Systems Engineering 3 semester hours Fundamentals of modern Systems Engineering (SE) throughout the program lifecycle; focus on mission success, system, and system-of-systems; broad integrative adoptable and flexible thinking; initiation of a SE activity, feasibility studies, mission engineering, pre-proposal and proposal activities; risk in performance, cost, schedule and deployment aspects of a project; requirement definition and development, system design, interface and configuration control, and verification/validation; introduction to critical aspects of the DoD, NASA, and INCOSE guides on SE; class projects in Integrated Product Development Teams. All students have an option to receive 20% of the grade for taking the INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) Certification Examination.
	SYEG 510 Project Management 3 semester hours This course will integrate project management theory with practical approaches to establish a fundamental knowledge base for use in today’s contemporary dynamic business environment. Project management will be explored from planning and selection through all aspects of the project life cycle. Practical techniques will be developed to organize and control non-routine activities in order to properly manage schedule, quality, budget, and performance objectives. The course will concentrate on project management areas identified as core knowledge areas by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The areas include the management of: Project Integration, Scope containment, Time, Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Procurement, and Risk.
	SYEG 520 Engineering Leadership and Integrity 3 semester hours The Engineering Ethics and Communications course covers the study of the moral issues and decisions confronting individuals and the organizations involved in engineering, and the study of related questions about moral conduct, character, ideals, and the relationships of people and organizations involved in technological development. The aim of the course is to learn and apply integrity-based decision making skills to work related situations, in order to make decisions based on principles and values rather than motivated by profit, greed, convenience, laziness or time pressures. This course is an application of ethical theory to moral problems confronted by engineers, scientists, and managers, e.g., conscience and free expression within corporations, professional obligations to the public, the role of values in decisions regarding safety, codes of ethics, whistle-blowing, etc. This course includes a Communications element where students learn and demonstrate some of the basics of professional report writing and public speaking, including: analyzing the ethical environment in which students work, identify the student’s company’s ideology and ethical outlook; examine the practical ethical problems in the student’s organization and professional position; develop awareness of the ethical impact of decision making; discern the personal self-discipline of an ethical engineer and engineering manager; demonstrate a graduate level of proficiency in writing and public speaking through written assignments and formal class PowerPoint presentations.
	SYEG 530 Lean Engineering and Management 3 semester hours This course covers the basics of Lean Engineering and manufacturing, including the history of Lean, Lean fundamentals: principles, value and waste. Lean Manufacturing with detailed coverage of JIT/LEAN Tools; Kaizen, Gemba, Hoshin Kanry. Lean engineering is applied in a variety of domains: Office, Supply Chain, Accounting, Labor relations. The NUMMI Case Study will be analyzed showing the value of applying lean principles; Time permitting the Theory of Constraints and Critical Chain will be reviewed. A key element of the course is a class project that implements the elements of the course.
	SYEG 540 Systems Thinking: Major Tech Changes/Impacts 3 semester hours Systems Thinking is a course in which both students and faculty of two LMU Colleges work together: Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts (Seniors and Honors) and Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering (the Systems Engineering graduate program). We look at complex systems that combine both technological and societal aspects of our civilization, seeking to understand how things influence one another within a large context, and how we can influence them for common good. The concepts of common good and public interest are discussed and serve as the ethical baseline for the discourse on the big questions of our time, such as: healthcare, energy and transportation, public health, K-12 education, end-of-life health management, defense and homeland security, and others. Systems engineering and liberal arts students will complement each other’s thinking. Non-HSE students only.
	SYEG 551 Software Architecture 3 semester hours This course will provide an understanding of what software architecture is, why we need it and common architectural patterns used in software-intensive systems. It examines architecture from different viewpoints to develop understanding of the factors that matter in practice, not just in theory. It examines two aspects that are specific to the issue of evolving software intensive eco-systems: design of domain appropriate architectures and what it means to be an evolvable architecture. Upon completion of this course, the student will understand: How architecture fits into specification of systems and, more specifically, software intensive systems. HINT: Architecture is not a development phase! Common techniques used to visualize software-intensive architectures. Common techniques used to analyze how well an architecture will support non-functional requirements (i.e., quality attributes) such as safety, security, maintainability, evolvability, usability, etc. of the system. An overview of common software architectural patterns and the problems they are designed to address, including: Service, Object and Data Oriented design principles. Commonly used Embedded and Enterprise architectural solutions. Centralized and Distributed architectural paradigms and the resultant impact on complexity and sustainability. Cloud Computing architectures (software as a service, data as a service, infrastructure as a service) and why they are used. How architectural strategies have evolved over time and the prevailing theories regarding design for evolutionary growth of software eco-systems. Knowledge of computer programming is recommended.
	SYEG 554 Engineering for Autonomy 3 semester hours This course will provide an understanding of what architecture is, why we need it and common architectural patterns used in software-intensive systems. It examines architecture from different viewpoints to develop understanding of the factors that matter in practice, not just in theory. The issue of evolving software intensive eco-systems will be explored, including: design of domain appropriate architectures and what it means to be an evolvable architecture, how architecture fits into the specification of software intensive systems, techniques to visualize software-intensive architectures, and common software architectural patterns and the problems they are designed to address. Key trades for systems implementation will also be discussed, such as: service, object and data oriented design principles, embedded and enterprise architectural solutions, centralized and distributed architectures, and cloud computing architectures.
	SYEG 557 Agile Development and Project Management 3 semester hours Agile software development is a set of principles for software development in which requirements and solutions evolve through collaboration between self-organizing, cross-functional teams. The course addresses agile methodologies and their impact on software engineering from a project manager perspective. A variety of agile methods will be reviewed as well as the pros and cons. Issues associated with planning and controlling agile projects, along with the challenges associated with adopting agile methods are discussed. Note: Some previous coding experience is highly desirable. The team nature of the project means that extensive programming experience is not required.
	SYEG 560 Cyber Security 3 semester hours Systems engineering approach to cybersecurity in modern, highly networked organizations in either the private or public sector. NIST’s formal framework of terms, concepts, and methods to understand the area of cybersecurity. Studies of realistic threat models and vulnerability assessments. Comprehensive coverage of technical foundations for extant technologies and tools available at different levels (host-based or network-based) to provide cybersecurity–anti-virus software, malware detection, intrusion detection/prevention, firewalls, denial of service attack mitigation, encryption, network monitoring, automatic audit tools, to name just a few. Complications in cybersecurity introduced by emerging trends such as mobile devices and cloud computing. As advocated by most security professionals, this course views the problem of devising cybersecurity solutions as a specific kind of risk management problem. Students are taught how to devise the optimal combination of management procedures and controls along with key technologies to address the relevant sets of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities for the organization. We will also cover related organizational concerns such as creating a disaster recovery and business continuity plan that can be used to minimize the impact of potential disruptions, including those related to security. The role of cybersecurity as part of the larger domain of Information Assurance and regulatory compliance issues for different types of organizations. ”Best practices” frameworks for security such as OWASP Top 10 and Security Technical Implementation GuideS (STIGS) and resources available from institutions such as CERT, NIST, and SANS. Case studies. From the real world to ground the concepts taught in real-world situations. Undergraduate degree in Computer Science required.
	SYEG 562 Secure Software Development 3 semester hours Theoretical foundations and best practices in software development security. This course will examine the application of security techniques in all phases of the software life cycle (from requirements analysis through deployment and maintenance) with emphasis on writing secure code and application layer security. This course will provide introductions to the various methodologies to increase secure coding awareness and boost code integrity. Topics will cover common malicious attack vectors in application layer vulnerabilities such as SQL injections, Cross Site Scripting (XSS), and those found in the OWASP Top 10 CWE/SANS TOP 25 Most Dangerous Software Errors. The course will cover static and dynamic code analysis and identify tests, environments, tools, and the documentation of findings. As the tools necessary for effectively conducting secure software development activities largely depends on the technology and languages employed, common languages, platforms, development environments and the unique capabilities of each will be addressed. Coursework will include activities that enable the verification of conformance to establish quality standards (i.e., coding standards), verification of trades of systemic properties (e.g., performance, reliability, security, modifiability), and the instrumentation of the software to characterize risks related to systemic properties and standards nonconformance. This course will provide recommendations for incorporating security into Agile development and address the trends in moving towards SecDevOps. Prerequisites: competency in one systems language (e.g., C) and one scripting language (e.g., Python), and familiarity with basic networking principles. Prerequisite: SYEG 560 .
	SYEG 563 Case Studies in Cyber Defense 3 semester hours This course covers what is needed at the tactical level to implement an enterprise approach for the protection of information systems by integrating technical controls with policies, best practices, and overall guidelines of cybersecurity. This course is designed to focus on the practical application of the detection and prevention of cyber attacks and to assess and limit the damage through proactive defensive cyber operations. This course examines external and internal security threats, and the risks to business relative to people, processes, data, facilities, and technologies. How to implement and manage effective the major technical components of security architectures (firewalls, virtual private networks, etc.) and selected methods of attacking enterprise architectures also will be addressed. Additional topics include conducting risk assessments and the implementation of mitigations/countermeasures; intelligence reporting, threat/vulnerability analysis and risk remediation; management of a security operations center; incident response and handling; business continuity planning and disaster recovery; security policy formulation and implementation; management controls related to cybersecurity programs; and privacy. legal, compliance, and ethical issues.
	SYEG 570 Spacecraft Design 3 semester hours Fundamental knowledge of spacecraft design: configuration, design and inter-dependencies of subsystems, launch vehicle, and trade-offs between performance, cost, and reliability. Students will be exposed to a wide range of considerations including design, manufacture, test and operation, cost, performance, manufacturability. At the end of this course, the student will have a fundamental understanding of the factors influencing spacecraft design and will be able to evaluate the impact of trade-offs between subsystem requirements on the performance and cost at the system level. The course will be fast-paced and include both individual and team projects.
	SYEG 572 Spacecraft Communications and Radar 3 semester hours This course presents the fundamentals of satellite communications link design. Existing commercial, civil, and military communications systems are reviewed and analyzed, including direct broadcast satellites, high throughput satellites, VSAT links, and Earth-orbiting and deep space spacecraft. Topics include satellite orbits, link analysis, antenna and payload design, interference and propagation effects, modulation techniques, coding, multiple access, and Earth station design. Modules on optical communications and radar are also included.
	SYEG 576 Business Law for Engineers 3 semester hours This course introduces engineers to the basic legal principles they will encounter throughout their careers. Course discussions cover contracts (formation, performance, breach, and termination), corporations and partnerships, insurance, product liability, professional liability, intellectual property (patents, trademarks, and copyrights), risk management, environmental law, torts, and evidence and dispute resolution. The course emphasizes those principles necessary to provide engineers with the ability to recognize issues that are likely to arise in the engineering profession and introduces them to the complexities and vagaries of the legal profession.

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SOCL 3100 Metropolitan Los Angeles

SOCL 3110 Sociology of Sport

SOCL 3120 Social Organization

SOCL 3130 Sociology of Law

SOCL 3140 Sociology of Popular Culture

SOCL 3141 Media: The Empire of Illusion

SOCL 3150 Sociology of Health and Illness

SOCL 3160 Sociology of Marriage and Families

SOCL 3200 Deviant Behavior

SOCL 3210 Gender and Society

SOCL 3211 Men and Masculinities

SOCL 3221 Race and Ethnic Relations

SOCL 3222 Sociology of the Black Community

SOCL 3231 Social Stratification

SOCL 3232 Community

SOCL 3233 Political Sociology

SOCL 3240 Sociology of Aging

SOCL 3250 Health and Social Justice

SOCL 3260 Human Trafficking

SOCL 3290 Social Inequalities

SOCL 3300 Urban Sociology

SOCL 3310 Demography and Population Analysis

SOCL 3320 Social Psychology

SOCL 3321 Sociology of Emotions

SOCL 3340 Social Movements

SOCL 3341 Politics, Faith, and Civic Engagement

SOCL 3350 The Life Course

SOCL 3351 Sociology of Adolescents

SOCL 3360 Environment and Society

SOCL 3370 Sociology of Globalization

SOCL 3371 Gender and Global Migration

SOCL 3372 Sociology of U.S. Immigration

SOCL 3373 Immigration and Los Angeles

SOCL 3390 Work and Economic Justice

SOCL 3998 Special Studies

SOCL 3999 Independent Studies

SOCL 4100 Criminal Justice

SOCL 4101 Criminal Law

SOCL 4103 Social Psychology and the Law

SOCL 4110 Religion, Culture, and Society

SOCL 4120 Science, Technology, and Society

SOCL 4202 Crime and Delinquency

SOCL 4500 Internship

SOCL 4900 Sociology Seminar

SOCL 4998 Special Studies

SOCL 4999 Independent Studies

SPAN 1998 Special Studies

SPAN 1999 Independent Studies

SPAN 2101 Spanish 1

SPAN 2102 Spanish 2

SPAN 2103 Spanish 3

SPAN 2113 Spanish 3 for Latino Students

SPAN 2603 Conversational Spanish

SPAN 2804 Stylistics and Composition

SPAN 2998 Special Studies

SPAN 2999 Independent Studies

SPAN 3410 Spanish Linguistics 1: Sounds and Words

SPAN 3431 Spanish Linguistics 2: Structure and Variation

SPAN 3510 Introduction to Hispanic Literatures

SPAN 3521 Survey of Latin American Literature

SPAN 3541 Survey of Peninsular Spanish Literature

SPAN 3998 Special Studies

SPAN 3999 Independent Studies

SPAN 4252 Hispanic Cultural Studies

SPAN 4362 Latin American Cinema

SPAN 4388 Spanish Cinema

SPAN 4472 Spanish Language Acquisition

SPAN 4473 The Sounds of Spanish: Theory and Practice

SPAN 4474 Spanish of the Americas

SPAN 4475 Spanish of the United States

SPAN 4489 Selected Topics in Spanish Linguistics

SPAN 4563 Latin American Drama

SPAN 4564 Latin American Novel

SPAN 4565 Latin American Poetry

SPAN 4566 Latin American Short Story

SPAN 4567 Latin American Women Writers

SPAN 4582 Early Modern Spanish Drama and Poetry

SPAN 4583 Early Modern Spanish Narrative

SPAN 4584 Miguel de Cervantes and Don Quixote