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  • SB 301: Models of Society

    3.00 Credits
    Cazenovia College (Closed 2023)

    In this interdisciplinary course, students analyze and apply theoretical models drawn from the social sciences including, but not limited to, geography, economics, history and political science. Initially, students develop an understanding of the various aspects of geography and how geography is used to analyze important historic, geographic, economic and environmental issues; develop an understanding of economic concepts and systems and how the principles of economic decision-making impacts economic systems throughout the world; and develop an understanding of political systems and examine the differing assumptions held by people regarding power and authority. Models are then examined that seek to explain significant social issues or topics such as the impact of residential segregation on American society, generational politics, or economic development strategies for the Third World. (Offered alternate years) Recommended prerequisite: SB 110 Introduction to Anthropology or SB 130 Introduction to Sociology.
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  • SB 311: Contemporary Ethnic Families

    3.00 Credits
    Cazenovia College (Closed 2023)

    This course examines the manner by which race, class and ethnicity affect family functioning styles in relation to a number of societal institutions. Students will be exposed to an overview of the uniquely diverse mixture of backgrounds found in American family life, and will examine their own ethno-cultural backgrounds to determine its impact on life experiences and choices. Students will also consider practical issues of applying the knowledge of ethno-cultural factors to their particular major. (Offered spring term) Required prerequisite: SB 110 Introduction to Anthropology or SB 130 Introduction to Sociology or SB 120 Introduction to Psychology or SB 201 Multicultural Contributions.
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  • SB 323: Abnormal Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Cazenovia College (Closed 2023)

    An introduction to the issues and problems associated with defining, understanding, and relating to maladaptive behavior. The major schools of thought and systems of classifying abnormal behavior are presented and discussed. Questions relating to diagnosis, treatment and research are raised and societal issues concerning maladaptive behavior are examined. (Offered fall term) Required prerequisite: SB 120 Introduction to Psychology.
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  • SB 324: Childhood Disorders

    3.00 Credits
    Cazenovia College (Closed 2023)

    This course will consider basic issues in the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of common behavioral disorders and developmental deviation. Topics included are antisocial behavior, hyperactivity, autism, mental retardation, and specific learning disabilities. Students will examine possible short-term and long-term consequences of these disorders for both the child and his/ her family. Required prerequisites: SB 120 Introduction to Psychology and SB 121 Child Psychology or SB 122 Adolescent Psychology.
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  • SB 325: Educational Psychology

    3.00 Credits
    Cazenovia College (Closed 2023)

    This is a study of psychological principles and research as applied to classroom organization, teaching, learning and the various psychological tests used in the school setting. Required prerequisite: SB 120 Introduction to Psychology; recommended prerequisite: SB 234 Social Psychology.
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  • SB 326: Personality Theories

    3.00 Credits
    Cazenovia College (Closed 2023)

    This course will provide an overview of the nature of personality theory as well as comprehensive summaries of specific theories of personality. Works of Freud, Adler, Jung, Horney, Sullivan, Fromm, and others will be considered. Students will examine theories concerning the nature and development of human personality and the factors producing integration or disorientation. This course will also examine personality dynamics in relationship to stress, frustration, and conflict. (Offered spring term) Required prerequisite: SB 120 Introduction to Psychology
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  • SB 327: Brain and Behavior

    3.00 Credits
    Cazenovia College (Closed 2023)

    The known universe's most amazing organ, the brain, is explored in this course; specifically, its role in lower-level functions to sustain basic drives and upper-level functions to enable thinking, speaking, and perceiving is considered. (Offered spring term) Prerequisite: SM 112 Cellular and Organismal Biology
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  • SB 329: Women and Culture

    3.00 Credits
    Cazenovia College (Closed 2023)

    This course will look at crucial aspects of the role of women in selected global societies, including the United States. Using an interdisciplinary approach, changes in social roles and expectations of women in more traditional societies will be compared with women in newly and advanced industrialized countries. Students will have the opportunity to research gender issues in a particular culture or country of their choice. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisites: EN 101, EN201 and CM 121.
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  • SB 330: Sensation and Perception

    3.00 Credits
    Cazenovia College (Closed 2023)

    How do we see and hear? How does the brain make sense of all the sensory inputs it gets to produce the rich perceptual world you experience? Through lectures, in-class demonstrations, and discussions, we will learn how the anatomy and physiology of the eye and ear (and related parts of the brain) allow us to understand speech, perceive color, see motion and depth, and even recognize faces. Prerequisite: SB 120
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  • SB 333: Human Rights and Genocide

    3.00 Credits
    Cazenovia College (Closed 2023)

    This course will examine the United Nation's Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It will then consider violations of human rights in the form of genocidal atrocities. This course is designed to introduce students to the major debates surrounding the study of genocide: how should genocide be defined? Is genocide primarily an international crime belonging to courts and tribunals or is it macro-social event, comparable to a social revolution? What are the major theories explaining genocide and how effective are these theories? Is every case unique or do all the cases demonstrate consistent patterns? Finally, how might genocide be prevented? This course will focus on the Sudan, the Holocaust, Rwanda, Cambodia, the former Yugoslavia, and the experience of Native Americans in this country. (Offered on a rotating basis) Prerequisites: EN101 and EN201 and one SB or HG course or permission of the instructor
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