Experimental College (EXCO)

Explanation of Course Descriptions, Symbols, and Terms

EXCO 301 Topics in the Experimental College (Unit: 1)

Prerequisite: Upper-division standing.

Collaborative learning experiences in which students cooperatively explore a given subject based on their expertise and experience, shared engagement with materials, and a sense of joint ownership of the curriculum under the guidance of a trained student leader. Topics to be specified in the Class Schedule. Activity. May be repeated for a total of 5 units when topics vary.

Topics:

  1. Examining Mecha Anime: Gundam
  2. Design, Psychology, and Society
  3. Heavy Metal History
  4. Introduction to Game Development
  5. Urban Mobility and Equity
  6. Unseen Cinema of the 1980's
  7. Addiction, Recovery and Health
  8. Asian Student Union Internship
  9. A Brief History of Superhero Comix
  10. Hair, Skin, and Style: Essentials of Self-Care
  11. Guidance for Undergraduate Students
  12. Let's Go! The Worlds of Superhero Tokusatsu
  13. Music Business 101
  14. Architecture in Games
  15. Restorative Practice/Justice
  16. Adventures in SF
  17. Dungeons & Dragons, Fantasy Lit, and Mythology
  18. Intro to Synthesizers
  19. The Life of Marx
  20. Ballpoint Pen Drawing
  21. The Impact of Star Wars:Analysis of the Franchise
  22. SFSU Campus Activism: History and Empowerment
  23. Singing The Gospel
  24. Intro to Psychedelics
  25. Thriving, Not Surviving at SFSU
  26. Experimental Music Production and Social Cohesion
  27. Knitting
  28. Asian Athletic Empowerment
  29. Empowering Change:Strategies for Effective Protest
  30. Psych of Influence/Physical Connection: Lies & Sex
  31. Comprehensive Cannabis Studies
  32. Girlhood in Focus: Health, Identity, & Resilience
  33. Rocket Engineering

EXCO 401 Organizing Experimental College Courses (Units: 1-3)

Prerequisite: Upper-division standing and completion of an approved Experimental College preparation course.

A teaching practicum course for student instructors trained and prepared to lead EXCO 301 courses. Students participating in EXCO 401 will prepare materials and activities for their 301 course, discuss practices to facilitate learning and discussion, and participate in other teaching activities. May be repeated for a total of 6 units.

EXCO 402 Experimental College Service and Outreach Commitment (Unit: 1)

Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and completion of an approved Experimental College preparation course.

Gain experience organizing for the Experimental College by participating in outreach and governance through committees, planning events, tabling, etc. Supplements and extends the teaching practicum course for EXCO 301 student instructors. May be repeated for a total of 4 units.