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3.00 Credits
Provides the opportunity to examine and determine the validity of stereo-types as they apply to the image of the American male. Through the use of feature films and selected readings from various disciplines, most from the social sciences, the student will explore, describe, analyze and evaluate the concept, behavior attitudes and characteristics of "Real Men." The following film genre have been selected: The Wild West; Cops and Robbers; Sports.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the body as a universal experience, a historical and cultural creation, and an ethical issue with policy implications. Explores our understanding of the foundations of our treatment of the body, the relationship between socialization and body image, how bodily difference has been used as a basis for inequality, and the impact of globalization on the circulation of body images and the exploitation of bodies. Considers ways in which harmful practices have been challenged and modified.
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3.00 Credits
Studies the role of education as an institution in our society, the world and their lives. Through the use of a wide variety of sources, students will become aware of the people and the historical events that played a role in the development of educational practices and issues and will be able to compare the myths to the realities of this major institution. Prereq: 100-level Self & Society course
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3.00 Credits
Examines our growing economic, political, social, and cultural interconnectedness. Reviews the history of the "globalization" concept. Analyzes corporate dominant model of globalization and "grassroots", democratic model. Investigates key issues including the power of the World Bank, the role of the media in globalization, and the development of indigenous movements.
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3.00 Credits
Examines societal aging from historical, psychological, and sociological perspectives. Analyzes changes in norms, roles, values, and attitudes concerning old people due to compositional changes in the population. Economic and ideological factors that influence the development of social policies will be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
Examines the major developments in physics and chemistry from a historical context as a foundation for understanding future development in the sciences. Evaluates current scientific results in an informed manner. Intended for non-science majors, course concepts will be applied to contemporary issues.
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3.00 Credits
Introduces students to the use of the scientific method in various scientific settings. Using the case study method, students will cover a diverse range of topics which may include such topics as: the effects of radiation on biological systems, cancer, and waste water treatment.
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3.00 Credits
Develops the student's understanding of the physical universe, from the smallest constituents of matter to the most distant, energetic structures known. In between the student will come to know how the scientific method guides us as we seek new knowledge. Conservation laws, the relationship between energy and matter, the need for mathematics and the links between the various branches of science will be considered.
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3.00 Credits
Examines basic everyday objects such as microwave ovens, eyeglasses, Xerox machines, and CD players, and learn how they work. In order to facilitate understanding of the workings of modern objects, the course will cover basic concepts in physical science, including force and motion, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and light.
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3.00 Credits
Illustrates the intricate role that chemistry plays in solving crimes through the introduction and understanding of basic chemical principles. Forensic techniques such as fingerprint analysis, fiber identification, drug identification and DNA profiling will be introduced. Case studies and "CSI" episodes will be used to explore the scientific foundation for the examination of physical, chemical, and biological evidence. This course in intended for non-science majors.
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