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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
This course uses forensic science as the background for studying the general principles of chemistry and biology. Students will see the many areas of forensic science and how it and criminal investigation are aided through the theories of the chemical and biological sciences. Topics included are blood analysis, hair analysis, firearms and identification, fiber comparisons, paints, glass compositions, soil comparisons, DNA analysis, and seminal fluid analysis. Upon completion of this course students should understand the potential value of forensic science and also the limitations. The principles and laboratory techniques of Forier Transform - Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP) and electrophoresis will also be covered in their relationships to forensic science. Lecture - 3 hours/week. Lab 3 hours/week.
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7.00 Credits
An introduction into the realm of sociology introducing and familiarizing the student with basic sociology, terminology, concepts and theories including culture, personality, stratification, group behavior, conflict and basic social attitudes and approach es. Human interaction is viewed through the prisms of family, state, religion, education and economics.
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7.00 Credits
A survey course dealing with the nature of social problems within our current day society. In addition to this, general trends and components of social disorganization are introduced. Such areas as drug and alcohol abuse, racial conflict, ecology, crime and delinquent behavior and human structure are examined.
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7.00 Credits
An analysis of the theoretical and practical aspects of courtship, marriage and family. The course examines a number of topics impacting on the family and marriage such as stages of marriage growth, economics, values, interpersonal growth, communication, mixed marriages, human sexuality, reproduction, child rearing, forms of marriage today, divorce, love and infatuation.
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7.00 Credits
A survey course dealing with basic gerontological concepts, theories and practices, perspectives, implications of longevity, effects on society of an aging population and those issues and topics associated with the elderly phenomenon in our society.
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1.00 Credits
A series of workshops featuring Native American perspectives on healing through feeling. Each workshop differs from but connects with others, and features the "walking in balance" approach.Native American beliefs, values, traditions and spirituality are the basis of this approach. This course may be repeated for credit.
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5.00 Credits
The basic principles of the juvenile system including definition of a delinquent child, custody of juvenile, maltreatment of minors, juvenile records, juvenile procedures, juvenile courts, and causes and treatment of juveniles.
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9.00 Credits
This course explores the dynamics, principles and theories of crime within our society. Specific attention is given to organized crime, crime prevention, crime control techniques, and the treatment and rehabilitation process.
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8.00 Credits
This course will deal with cultural and social notions of racial, ethnic and cultural minorities in our society. This course will deal with the structure of the basic institutions of family, state, education, economics and religion and the integration of these minority groups into these institutions.
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7.00 Credits
The course will deal with concepts of aging, social theories of aging, demographics, physical aspects, social relationships, retirement, income, housing, minorities, crime, health care, leisure, widowhood and other sociological and social implications of aging.
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