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3.00 Credits
This course examines the different roles of men and women from a psychological perspective, examining both traditional roles and the current changing roles of men and women. Students explore psychological messages about masculinity and femininity, media messages, and patterns of communication. (Formerly PSY 213.)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the field of psychological trauma. The course will include a brief history of the field, as well as current approaches to understanding trauma from cognitive, neuropsychological, developmental, and clinical viewpoints. It will explore topics such as childhood trauma, adult sexual assault, domestic violence, acts of war combat related disorders as well as natural disasters. We will use film and selected readings to explore these topics. If possible, outside speakers will be utilized. A disclaimer will be noted at the beginning of class concerning possible accidental traumatization of students because of the nature of the materials covered with distribution of a list of area providers of psychological services. Prerequisite: PSY* 111 or PSY* 112.
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3.00 Credits
First course in statistical quality control. Topics covered include determination of process capabilities, estimation of process standard deviation from sample data, use of control charts, calculation of probability of simple events. Student will develop SPC and TQM Manufacturing Plans. Prerequisite: Completion of Machine Technology Level I Certificate, or consent of instructor. (Formerly MF 144: Manufacturing Quality Control.)
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3.00 Credits
Principles of Sociology introduces the sociological perspective as a way to look at and make sense of our complex and changing world. Students study basic concepts, principles, and methods of sociological analysis. Subject areas include culture, social structure, socialization, groups, social inequity, and social change, taught using a global perspective. This is an introductory class designed to be a student's first experience with the study of sociology at the college level. Students will be prepard to either go on to higher-level sociology classes and/or use this basic understanding of sociological thinking as a foundation for greater understanding of themselves and society. (Formerly Introduction to Sociology.)
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3.00 Credits
An overview of all the pertinent aspects of aging. Students gain an understanding of the aging process including the biological, psychological, and sociological factors. Physiological changes are discussed from the perspective of life span development. Emotional and behavioral components of aging are presented. The socially changing role of the elderly is also examined. Includes contemporary problems that face senior citizens. (Formerly SOC 175: Introduction to Gerontology.)
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3.00 Credits
A study of the social, economic, and political conditions affecting the status of major ethnic and racial groups in the United States. Attention is focused on selected minority groups, emphasizing patterns of immigration, intercultural conflict, accommodation, and assimilation. (Formerly SOC 120: Minorities in American Society.)
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3.00 Credits
An overview of the dynamics of human interaction in small groups. Students study the dynamics of the small group through direct experience and analysis of group process, and through the major theories of small group development. Some topics to be covered are leadership, roles, nonverbal behavior, communicating, conflict, and power. (Formerly SOC 107: Human Behavior in Small Groups.)
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3.00 Credits
Students explore the meanings of inequality based on factors including class, race, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation as they structure individual identities, group interactions, life chances and social outcomes. Students use the sociological perspective to explore the intersections of these social differences on both academic and experiential levels. Twenty hours of service learning conducted during the semester is required.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a comprehensive and critical analysis of problems facing American society. Topics include race, gender, role changes, bureaucracies, education, the family, the young and old, violence, drugs, and homelessness. The impact of these problems on American social institutions is assessed. (Formerly Contemporary Social Problems.) Prerequisite: SOC* 101.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines contemporary American family structures, emphasizing changing family forms along with the values and social conditions influencing them. Examines mate selection, marital adjustment, parenthood, family crises, and alternative family patterns. (Formerly SOC 202.) Prerequisite: SOC* 101.
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