Summer Sessions

1 2018 Summer Sessions1995 University Avenue, Suite 130 Berkeley, CA 94704-7026 @ 1 11/3/17 9:54 AM Page 1 Inside front cover Calendar and ContactPage 1 About Summer SessionsPage 2 About UC BerkeleyPage 3 Summer in the Bay AreaPages 4-5 CoursesPages 6-7 Special Programs and CertificatesPage 8 Summer English Language StudiesPage 9 Tu i t i o n a n d F e e sPage 10 International Student RequirementsPages 11 HousingPages 12-24 Preview of CoursesInside back cover ChecklistTable of Contents2018 CalendarBerkeley Summer Sessions1995 University Avenue, Suite 130 Berkeley, CA 94704-7026 Phone: +1 510 642-5611 Fax: +1 510 642-2877 Email: UsSESSION ASix WeeksMay 21 June 29 SESSION BTen WeeksJune 4 August 10 SESSION CEight WeeksJune 18 August 10 SESSION DSix WeeksJuly 2 August 10 SESSION EThree WeeksJuly 23 August 10 UNIVERSITYM emorial Day Monday, May 28 HOLIDAYSI ndependence DayWednesday, July 4No classes will be heldSummer Sessions Checklist Review instructions for visiting international students at Check with your home institution for guidelines regarding participation in Summer Sessions Research courses at early December Enroll in Summer Sessions courses in February Apply for your student visa Make housing arrangements for Summer as soon as possible after registration Purchase health insuranceChecklist and DeadlinesPhotos courtesy of.

2 Alan Nyiri (courtesy of the Atkinson Photographic Archive), Keegan Houser, Elena Zhukova, Ethan Kaplan, Bonnie Powell,Kevin Ho Nguyen, and UC STATEMENTThe University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State Law and the University s nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on thebasis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, pregnancy/childbirth and medical conditions related thereto, disability, age, medical orientation (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabledveteran. This nondiscrimination policy covers student admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities.

3 It also covers faculty (Senate andnon-Senate) and staff in their 1 11/3/17 9:54 AM Page 3At UC Berkeley, learning doesn t take a Summer Summer SESSIONS1 Who can join Summer Sessions ?Berkeley Summer Sessions welcomes UC Berkeley students, other UC students, visitingdomestic and international students from other colleges, and community members to enroll in Summer do I apply?To participate in Berkeley Summer Sessions , apply online at in February. Check with your home institution prior to enrolling for guidelinesregarding Summer us for Berkeley Summer Sessions , one of the largest andmost exciting Summer programs inthe United more than 600 courses tochoose from, Summer Sessions lets you accelerate your learningwhile experiencing the academicrigor Berkeley is renowned study at UC Berkeley?

4 1. Challenge YourselfComplete semester-length courses alongside UC Berkeley students in just one Get SocialMeet students from Berkeley and around the world. More than 16,000 students attend Summer Sessions each year, including more than 3,000 visiting and international the Bay AreaEnjoy Summer in the San Francisco Bay Area one of the most beautiful and vibrant destinations in the world known for its diversity, food, technology, arts, and 1 11/3/17 10:01 AM Page 1 ABOUT UC BERKELEY2 About UC BerkeleyA Tradition of ExcellenceThe University of California was founded in1868, born out of a vision in the State Constitution of a university that would contribute even more than California s gold to the glory and happiness of advancing generations.

5 The first campus envisioned as a City of Learning was established at Berkeley, near the San Francisco Bay. Today the world s premier public university and awellspring of innovation, UC Berkeley occupiesa 1,232-acre campus with a park-like 178-acre central core. It is the oldest of 10 University of California its mission of teaching, research, and public service, Berkeley, or Cal as alumniknow it, is one of the world s most distinguished institutions of higher is renowned for the excellence of its facultyand students, the scope of its research andpublications, the size and quality of its library collections, and the excellence of its laboratory and educational Berkeley is home to one of the finest research libraries in the , encompassingover twelve million items housed in overtwenty libraries, along with access to an extensive array of online and WellnessStudents have access to medical and mentalhealth services provided by University Health Services.

6 A fully accredited facilitystaffed by board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, a nutritionist, and addition, membership to the campus Recreational Sports Facility is included in Sports members enjoy access to two recreation centers, four pools, free drop-ingroup exercise classes, discounts on personal training, outdoor programs, and more. Campus SafetyUC Berkeley has its own dedicated, full-service police department that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The department offers free Night Safety Services,including the BearWALK escort service andevening shuttles. The Berkeley campus partners with the Nixle company to deliversafety messages to you via opt-in text, email,or both in the event of an immediate threat to safety or health affecting the campus academic programs are recognized internationally for their excellence.

7 You can expect a rigorous academic experience during your Summer studies. The accelerated instruction of Summer Sessions means thatyou will learn a semester s worth of materialin just one Summer . Berkeley courses areknown for an engaged learning style whereyou interact frequently with the instructorand other students. With continuous assessment, you are evaluated over the duration of the course through work such as quizzes, exams, lab assignments, papers, attendance, and class SupportBerkeley offers a range of support services tohelp you achieve academic success. Academicadvisers are available to answer questionsabout selecting courses. Instructors hold faculty office hours where you can discusscourse material. The Student Learning Center provides tutoring and study groups for Summer Sessions 1 11/3/17 10.

8 01 AM Page 2 Summer IN THE BAY AREA3 Things to DoSEE THE across the Golden Gate Bridge, stroll down twisty Lombard Street, ride a cable car,visit lively Chinatown, and take a tour of Alcatraz DELICIOUS Bay Area is a food lover s paradise, with fine local restaurants, farmer s markets, and a thriving food truck WITH THE music, art, and cultural events, such as the Outside LandsMusic and Art Festival, Oakland Art + Soul Festival, and SF Pride A some of California s best art, natural history, culture, and science museums,many of which have discounted admission for Bay Area has some of the most beautiful parklands in the nation, including theMarin Headlands, Muir Woods National Monument, and Point Reyes National You Know? Summer Sessions students receive a transit sticker that allows free use of the local bus system, including busesto downtown San Francisco!

9 Summer in the Bay AreaEnjoy Summer in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area! Centrally located, Berkeley is just 25 minutes from downtown San Francisco and within an hour of most local attractions, including national parks, museums, shopping, restaurants, and 1 11/3/17 10:01 AM Page 3 COURSES4 Choose from undergraduate courses in more than 80 subjects, including arts, engineering, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and the professional fields of architecture, business, education, public health, and social are offered in three, six, eight, or 10-week intensive Sessions . All courses are regular university courses and are recorded on an official UC Berkeley transcript. While completion of Summer courses does result in a UC Berkeley transcript, participating in this education program does not in itself provide preference in admission to the University of Class Schedule (Six Week Session)MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFr idayUGBA 1028-10:30 8-10:30 8-10:30 8-10:30 (lecture)(discussion)(lecture)(discussio n)to FinancialAccounting(3 units)ASTRONOMY 1-3 1-3 1-3 C12(lecture)(lecture)(lecture)The Planets(3 units)Course ListingsSee the Preview of Courses in this catalog for a samplelist of courses.

10 A complete schedule of summercourses and descriptions is available online at early for Summer Sessions opens in instructions for visiting international students. PrerequisitesMany Summer Sessions courses have prerequisiteswhich are indicated in the course description. Beforeenrolling, check that you meet all prerequisites foreach course. If unsure whether you meet a prerequisite, contact the course department or instructor and be prepared to provide documentationof your previous coursework ( syllabi, course descriptions, transcripts).BSS_InsidePages_Catalog2018 _V10_Layout 1 11/3/17 10:01 AM Page 4 COURSES5 Course NumberingEach UC Berkeley course listing includes a number that indicates whether a course is undergraduate, graduate, or professional level.