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3.00 Credits
Types of disasters and extreme events; stages in the disaster process; theories and methods used to study disasters; how disaster vulnerability and resilience varies across social and demographic groups; how social institutions respond to disasters; disaster prevention and mitigation efforts.
Prerequisite:
SOCI 201
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3.00 Credits
Examines the role of religion in developing, transforming, and redefining the social world. Topics explored in this course include the origin of religious life and its implications for the individual and society, the utility of religion for promoting social change, trendds in religious practice, and new religious movements.
Prerequisite:
SOCI 201
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3.00 Credits
The focus of this course is an individual research project that involves using survey research methodology. In this course, students select a research problem and develop testable hypotheses drawing from published studies. Students also learn sampling, measurement, data collection, creating a data file, and conducting data analysis using statistical software. Finally, students are required to participate in the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process and present their findings to the class.
Prerequisite:
SOCI 302 AND SOCI 303 AND SOCI 229
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3.00 Credits
Historical and current urban growth patterns, theoretical perspectives regarding urban structure and change, distribution of power and other resources in urban settings, urban cultural and social forms, problems of urban areas, and strategies of urban planning. The United States and other nations are examined. Explores how gender, racial/ethnic, class, gender, age, nationality, and other group relations affect urban processes and life. A student research project involving secondary data analysis and an oral presentation of the project are required.
Prerequisite:
SOCI 201
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3.00 Credits
Scientific study of population size, composition and distribution; analysis of trends and differentials in birth rates, death rates, and migration by race/ethnicity, gender, class, age, and nationality; consideration of acutal and potential pressures of population on natural resources; the interrelationship of population and social structure as it varies by race/ethnicity, class, gender, age, and nationality.
Prerequisite:
SOCI 201
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3.00 Credits
This course will be used as the final step towards preparing seniors for the job market or graduate school. An examination of potential careers, professional goals, application materials, and employment/graduate school searches will occur. Students will also participate in an assessment of learning outcomes via an exit exam.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Open only to juniors or seniors with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in their major courses. A maximum of three semester hours may be earned. All individual research projects are reviewed by three faculty members from two different disciplines. May be taken for credit (three hours) towards the Honors degree by special arrangement
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with a structured experience working in a community service agency. Each student is expected to work 6 to 10 hours each week on site, as arranged with the cooperating agency. Readings and discussions will cover such topics as the organizational structure of service agencies, relationships with clients, and relationships with other agencies. See your advisor and the course instructor no less than one semester in advance of enrolling in Sociology 498.
Prerequisite:
SOCI 201 AND SOCI 302 AND SOCI 303
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to basic Spanish grammar and vocabulary with an emphasis on oral and written comprehension and communication. Includes use of technology to enhance linguistic proficiency and cultural awareness.
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3.00 Credits
Further development of oral and written comprehension and communication in the target language. Continued use of technology to enhance linguistic proficiency and cultural awareness.
Prerequisite:
SPAN 102
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