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A study of the contemporary encounter of science and religion in the light of their historical background, aims, methods, points of conflict and possible dialogue. Subjects include: logos and mythos, the case of Galileo, Newton, Darwinism, Einstein’s religion, creation and Big Bang, Creationism and design, Anthropic Principle, contingency and necessity, God, and secular humanism. Prerequisite: junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the societies and cultures of South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. This course will examine the cultural religious and historic influences that have shaped the South Asian region throughout the centuries and continue to play a key role within contemporary South Asian societies. Course meets the multicultural graduation requirement.
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An exploration of the societies and cultures of South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. This course will allow the students with a theoretical knowledge of South Asia to examine the diversity and realities of a number of South Asian societies. Students will gain a more in-depth understanding of South Asian social norms, social hierarchy, religious practice, political conflict, immigration and folklore. Course meets the multicultural graduation requirement. It is strongly recommended that students take SACS 101 before taking this class.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the study of small and large scale human social interaction and social organizations. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the study of human physical and cultural evolution. Course meets multicultural graduation requirement.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of structures, functions, processes, and alternative life styles in the contemporary family.
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3.00 Credits
Nature and impact of American contemporary social problems.
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3.00 Credits
Native, theories and models of deviant behavior. Categories and causes of deviance including violence, sexual deviance, mental illness, substance abuse, street crime and white collar crime. Societal responses to deviance. The uses of stigma to label deviants.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of historical and contemporary minority/majority relations among various racial, ethnic, and gender groups. Focus on the social construction of race and ethnicity. Course meets the multicultural graduation requirement.
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3.00 Credits
Analysis of the social and cultural forces that shape women’s position in society; explanations and critical analysis of the gendered nature of our reality. Cross-listed as WMST 310.
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