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3.00 Credits
LEC 2 hrs., LAB 2 hrs., Course fee $30 Timely topics for discussion and analysis are selected from the general areas of physics, chemistry, meteorology, and astronomy. Emphasis is conceptual rather than mathematical.
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3.00 Credits
LEC 2 hrs., LAB 2 hrs., Course fee $30 This course is a non-mathematical treatment of the basic concepts of astronomy leading to discussions of some of the exciting astronomy-related questions of current interest. Topics include cosmology, stellar evolution, planetary characteristics and recent developments in space exploration. Planetarium demonstrations are incorporated.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: MAT 016 (or equivalent) LEC 3 hrs., LAB 2 hrs., Course fee $35 This course is a scientific exploration of the human place in the universe. We study the origin and history of the Universe and the formation of the Earth and solar system. We compare the Earth's properties with those of the other planets and cover exciting contemporary topics such as global warming, black holes, and dark matter. Although largely descriptive, the course will occasionally require the use of algebra and geometry level mathematics.
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3.00 Credits
LEC 3 hrs., LAB 0 hrs. This course satisfies the Diversity/Global Perspective requirement. The study of the interaction of contemporary cultures and their physical environment. This course examinesprocesses of globalization and their impact on national and local level social processes. Emphasis is placed on the global capitalist economy and its relation to national economies, political systems, populations, environments, and religions.
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3.00 Credits
LEC 3 hrs., LAB 0 hrs. An analysis of the structure and function of health institutions in society with emphasis on the social psychology of illness behavior, the practitioners of medicine, the social organization of the hospital, managed care and future trends in medical care.
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3.00 Credits
LEC 3 hrs., LAB 0 hrs. Examination and analysis of the world of work and occupations in modern society. Sociological and anthropological techniques are used to investigate work and careers and their effect on lifestyles. Students gain personal insights through research which investigates different ways of making a living and the consequences on individual lives.
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3.00 Credits
LEC 3 hrs., LAB 0 hrs. Except for the Humanities/Social Science degree program, this course satisfies the Diversity/Global Perspective requirement. A comprehensive introduction to the discipline of sociology, examining the basic concepts e.g., role, status, social structure, research methods, culture, socialization, stratification, norms, values, groups, associations, institutions, community, deviance and society, as well as exploring its foundations and history, and techniques of seeing and understanding the world from a sociological perspective.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Permission of honors coordinator or department LEC 3 hrs., LAB 0 hrs. Except for the Humanities/Social Science degree program, this course satisfies the Diversity/Global Perspective requirement. A systematic introduction to basic sociological concepts, culture, norms, status, role, groups, character structure, association, institutions, community, deviance, and society.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: SOC 120 LEC 3 hrs., LAB 0 hrs. Except for the Humanities/Social Science degree program, this course satisfies the Diversity/Global Perspective requirement. Investigates issues that challenge citizens in post-modern America. Scientific analysis of topics such as global, political and economic trends, inequality, group conflicts, pluralism, urbanism, alienation and bureaucracy, family disorganization, mass communications, addictive behaviors, and social movements. Special attention will be given to field research which develops student competence in understanding contemporary social issues.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: An introductory course in Anthropology, Psychology, or Sociology LEC 3 hrs., LAB 0 hrs. This course satisfies the Diversity/Global Perspective requirement. An interdisciplinary course with sociological, psychological, and anthropological perspectives on religion. Topics include interactions between the individual, society and religion, ritual and religious experience, religious organization and secularization. Comparisons are made between western and non-western religious systems. The rise of fundamentalism and new religious consciousness are also considered.
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